Thursday, June 10th, the sun and moon conjunct, and we have this year’s new moon and solar eclipse in the first air-sign of the zodiac; charming and quick-witted Gemini.

Chatty, easy-going and fun, Gemini is always welcomed to the party. Fluttering around, this social butterfly loves to gather bits and pieces of information about everything and nothing, without getting to the depth of any subject, reminding us that life does not always have to be so serious. Whatever is going on in your life as we speak, see if you too can draw on these easy-breezy energies surrounding you at the moment. Truly embrace the bright and curious vibes of this changeable air sign and allow yourself to browse through all the exiting topics you would love to learn more about, but never find time for.

Ruled by the messenger planet, Mercury the Gemini new moon is also an excellent time for both the spoken and written word. Just like the twins symbolizing Gemini, you will more easily be able to see both sides of a problem at this time, making you more diplomatic and tactful. However, before you get all exited, it is important to keep in mind that this duality could potentially make it challenging for you to make up your mind about anything at this time, so stay centered and true to your heart to reap the benefits rather than the pitfalls.

Be aware though, as the Gemini vibes are flying high at the moment, with sun, moon and Mercury all transiting this chatty air sign, this new moon may make you want to blurt out whatever comes to mind without thinking it properly though. And, as Mercury is retrograde (making us prone to miscommunicate) in Gemini as we speak, that might cause more havoc than peace in your life. It is therefore important to see if you can start with simply observing whatever arises in your mind without acting on it. Take a deep breath and think twice about what you are about to say, making sure what you plan to communicate is constructive and with some real substance, not letting the sometimes superficial and impatient Gemini energy get the best of you.

Also, be aware that the restless Gemini + Mercury energy can make you prone to mindless chatter. And however tempting socializing at summer parties, gossiping over your favorite drink may be at this time, make sure to carve out some time in your schedule to just be as well.

The current solar eclipse more easily brings fort Gemini’s shadow side, meaning that as easy-going Gemini may be, this changeable air sign’s fluttery energy can all too easily cloud your judgement and make you stuck in your head, leaving you both anxious and fearful, with no sense of grounding. Or perhaps you lean too much towards flexibility and playfulness, and fail to take a stand for what you believe in.  

Consequently, if you start to feel spaced out, anxiety arising and thoughts spinning at a thousand miles per hour; make an effort to come back home to yourself. Take a couple of deep belly-breaths, and let yourself drop out of your head and dive down into your body, grounding yourself through our always loving Pachamama, creating space for stillness, and bringing forth the opportunity to make decisions from a place of love over fear.

Remember though, that when our own shadows come to light and become visible, this is our opportunity to work with them, embrace them, and grow through awareness of our own challenging tendencies. And that no matter what is triggered at this time, however scattered you may feel, you are always worthy of love and affection. Most importantly, no matter how confusing and conflicting the world may be on the outside, never forget that you can always find all the answers you need within, if you take the time to create the stillness needed to hear your heart and soul.

So, drop those shoulders down, and bring your focus to the opportunities for pure, new beginnings that comes with every new moon. With the airy Gemini moon brimming with fresh ideas, you now can harness the power of the mind as well as the manifesting magic of the universe. Set your intention and reach for the stars. You are worthy of your wildest dreams.

New Moon Blessings ♡

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With the sun currently transiting airy Gemini, Wednesday’s super full moon and lunar eclipse will be in the twins opposing sign; fiery Sagittarius. Starting to shift our focus from earthy Taurus’ basic survival needs and the primal energy of last month’s rather intense Scorpio moon, this month will bring some much-needed lightheartedness and a spark of renewed energy and purpose.

Ruled by messenger Mercury (currently transiting its home sign), Gemini brings life to our ideas and thoughts, and teaming up with fire-starter Sagittarius, there should be nothing stopping us from getting our ideas out there. Sagittarius is all about expanding our horizon, and the generous archer loves to give advice and share experiences, always encouraging us to better understand and broaden our perception of the world. Communication, attitude, and our sense of adventure will all be strongly connected to this full moon and lunar eclipse.

No matter how easygoing the current energies may be though, it is important to remember that a full moon is always Sun opposing Moon, highlighting opposing forces in our life. Polarities are rarely easy, and, thus, the time of the full moon will always bring the challenge of balancing the representing opposing energies.

To fiery Sagittarius, the energy of airy Gemini can come across as a bit too indecisive and superficial. Gemini, only brushing the surface of topics, knows something about everything, while passionate and adventurous Sagittarius are on a quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the “here and now”. Where Gemini is quite comfortable at home, spending time just contemplating different ideas without any immediate plans of action, bold and bright Sagittarius encourages us to venture far beyond our comfort zone, and preferably took the leap yesterday.

As such, many may consider Sagittarius a bit too reckless or lighthearted, but it is important to remember that the archer – always in search of individual meaning and spiritual growth – is also wise and expansive. Sagittarius’ happy-go-lucky energy simply comes from its unwavering faith in the Universe and trusting that it will all work out as it is meant to. Like the first card of the Tarot deck, The Fool, Sagittarius is comfortable stepping out into the unknown, and more easily than others find the courage to take that first leap of faith that is so crucial for getting started on our soul’s journey. 

There is a balance to everything, though. Not being able to walk your talk is no good, but neither is action without thought, so be cautious to find equilibrium between thoughts and action at this time. That being said, life is an adventure, so whatever you do, don’t stagnate! YOLO and all that, right?

Adding to all of that we have powerful lunar eclipse on the Gemini – Sagittarius axis. Every eclipse has its own mood, and even though a Sagittarius eclipse may be thought of as the lighter end of the spectrum, eclipses are always karmic work, and all about pushing us towards our fate and destiny.

Throughout the next two weeks, as the moon wanes from full to new, keep in mind that eclipses are here to transform, shift and change the direction and flow of your life. Eclipses are extremely powerful teachers and guides, pushing you in the right direction, and whatever ends between two eclipse (the next being the solar eclipse in Gemini on June 10^th) is always meant to end. It is inevitable. Destined. Fate

This means that even though you may think you have got it all sorted, with your future planned down to every tiny detail, you might not land where you think you will, or where you want to. It is always, always where you should, though. No exceptions.

The main advice is to not fight the changes, as it will only make it so much harder. Just breathe and try to be curious as to where your path is going. And more than anything, draw on Sagittarius unwavering faith, and trust trust trust that the Universe is guiding you down your unique path with wonders and adventures you can only begin to imagine.

But before you step out on your epic adventure, you need to prepare. It is time to create some space for you to step back and take some deep breaths in stillness and contemplation. To let go of the everyday drama for a while and connect with your heart and true essence.

Where have your life brought you this far? What have you learned? What do you know to be true for you? Take a moment to jot it all down and reflect on what you have learnt and how far you have come. It may not be where you thought you would be at this point, but that does not mean where you are is not where you are supposed to be. We are always guided. We are always on the path. So rather than being frustrated that you are not there yet, let go of the reins and be curious as to where life will be taking you. Never doubt that there is a plan. Celebrate your triumphs and victories, laugh at your mistakes and be proud of how strong you have made yourself.

Embrace Sagittarius’ larger than life energy for all it is worth, an expand into all that you can be. Feel the excitement and joy of being a little reckless and ignore anyone who wants to dull your sparkle. This super moon is your opportunity to reach your greatest potential; your chance to step up to your soul’s path.

Every now and then we must consider whether we are in the right place to facilitate the growth and expansion we need, and the truth is that sometimes we will have to go far beyond familiar ground to find a place called home. Harness the bold and joyous archers’ energy and take a leap of faith. This is a time to let go of perfection, and be unapologetically who you really are, knowing that the moment you accept yourself fully, the world does so too.

More than anything; do what makes you happy. Do what make you healthy and strong. Do what make you feel alive! You are here to be the best version of you and to live your life to the fullest, everything else is secondary.

Use the powerful manifesting energy of the super full moon, visualize your dreams, and find the courage to just go for it!  Flow with your life, make decisions from your heart, and you cannot go wrong.

Happy full moon, lovelies! Your destiny is unfolding!

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May 11th the sun and moon again conjunct, and we have a soft and feminine new moon in the earthy sign of Taurus.

However, as gentle and nurturing as a Taurus moon may be, her sweet energy can get a bit ruffled by the current conjunction to whirlwind Uranus. Let’s just say that sensual, domesticated Taurus does not exactly thrive in the company of wild-card Uranus, the planet of shock and surprises, and whose energy is all over the place at the best of times. To put it this way: Be careful what you wish for under this new moon, as your world may suddenly flip and give you what you want sooner than you think.

Still, new moons are times of reflection, and our monthly opportunity to reset our goals and intentions. Having stepped out of last month’s impatient and fiery Aries energy, Taurus beginnings are slow and solid. Where Aries might bring the quick transformation of a fire, Taurus brings the slow transformation that comes with watering and taking care of a tiny seed planted in the earth. At the Taurus new moon, we reach for the stars – while keeping our feet firmly planted on the ground. It is all about those goals and plans that we are willing to nurture over the long haul.

But Taurus’ energy is also about appreciating the abundance we already have. Ruled by loved goddess Venus, a Taurus new moon the perfect time to adore life’s simple pleasures. Run a flower bath, nourish your garden, smell the flowers, read in front of the fireplace, enjoy warm, soft fabrics, sweet kisses, savory meals, vintage wine…the list goes on. Taurus simply loves to indulge in the finer things in life, and there is an ever-present longing to live in harmony and to be present with the beauty that surrounds her.

Taurus also likes to take her sweet time and to her it is a necessity to schedule much needed time to rest and relax. She thrives best when she can move through life at ‘Taurus time’, giving herself time to build solid foundations, and feel grounded and connected to the earth. Let the Taurus new moon be your opportunity to do the same.

On the more shadowy side, Taurus’ energy can easily drag us into a mentality of lack and fear, so embrace the bull’s energy with awareness. Too much of that rooted energy and you may get glued to that comfortable sofa, stuck in your own stubbornness, unable to leave your comfort zone if your life depended on it. Too little and you will mindlessly be numbing out unpleasant emotions by running around nonstop, distracting yourself from being present and over-indulging in life’s pleasures, so see if you can find the middle way. The main purpose of learning about these energies that always surround us, is after all so that we can adapt and draw on their strengths as well as be prepared for their weaknesses, and personally I definitely prefer to work with the energies, rather than try to avoid them and fight a constant upstream battle.

There is no need to be scared of the energies, though. As long as you don’t refuse your guidance and your growth, life will always flow in the direction of your soul’s purpose. What you can do is to practice awareness, and to start to get even better at scheduling those moments by yourself, taking time to breathe, ground and practice self-love. The Taurus new moon is also a good time to start embracing material simplicity and to take time to de-clutter and simplify your life. The less clutter, the less chances of things getting tossed around, right?

Also, if you are one of those that has a bit too much of that Taurus’ sluggishness hindering you in taking chances and moving forward, the current Uranus conjunction might actually give you exactly the push you need to get your but up and moving. And if we can manage to not cling to status quo, Uranus’ abrupt changes can definitely be a means to liberation, bringing in a breath of fresh air, and freeing us of our old and outdated behaviors.

Nevertheless, as the stillness of the new moon wraps itself around you, set aside time for that much needed me-time in true Taurus fashion. Slow down, do some neck stretches (Taurus rules the neck and throat chakra), soak in the flower bath and be patient and loving towards yourself. Close your eyes, take a couple of deep breaths and root down into the healing energies of Pachamama.

Connect again with that sacred pool of stillness within yourself. Then listen. Do not grasp. Do not run. Simply be, and let the stillness bring the answers to you, as you let yourself align with that moment of truth.

Then, send out your new moon wishes, as you find the courage to let go and surrender your wishes with an open heart. Trusting the future and your process, you create space for the Universe to do her manifesting magic, knowing that the new moon will light the path ahead for you.

New Moon Blessings!

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Are you ready to enter the deep, dark waters of Scorpio? Your answer might be no, except Scorpio isn’t one to care too much about if we are ready or not; this transformative water sign is more likely to simply throw us into the fire – or in this case, the deep waters, and simply see if that will teach us how to swim.

Consequently, with a powerful full moon in Scorpio illuminating the night sky on April 27th (exact 05.30 AM CET) we may all be headed for an intense trip into our deep emotional reservoirs; the dark ones, the ones that always tends to take us under no matter how skilled swimmers we are.

Yet, uncomfortable as it may be, please do not fight your darkness. Merely ask yourself why you are so uncomfortable with it. Is it because it is unfamiliar? Or maybe it’s way too familiar for your own liking? Or are we simply so afraid of the answers we might get if we slow down enough to hear our souls whisper? Only you know the truth. Take the question to your journal and ponder upon it. Light a candle and dare to be in stillness tonight with your thoughts. What do you hear?

The simple truth is that light cannot exist without darkness, and the darker the night, the brighter the light shines. That goes for you as well ♥ Thus, do not avoid your darkness; embrace it. Befriend it. Just like the tides, our inner world and emotions naturally ebb and flow with the cycles of the moon, and it is nothing wrong with that. We are human beings, we feel things, and sometimes it gets intense. That is simply the nature of things. Besides, we all know that fighting upstream will exhaust us to the point of drowning at one point or another, so even when the intensity of what you feel scare you to the point of panicking, do not fight the current. Rather, surrender to it and let take you where you need to go.

The Scorpio moon brings you the gift of transformation, don’t refuse it. Let its cleansing waters carry you deeper into yourself. Listen to its promise of change and renewal. Let the moon illuminate you, helping you to uncover new layers and parts of oneself. The darkness always carries wisdom and answers, and you would be wise to listen. What treasures have you hidden away for the world to see? Trust that you are worth knowing. And trust that you are worth loving. All of you. The darkest parts too.

It is easy to pretend the darkness is not there, if we never go there. And the fear that we cannot possibly be loved for all that we are, both our light and dark, including all our past mistakes and the skeletons in the close, keeps us trapped in a lifelong lie. We are convinced it is better to hide the truth from ourselves and from them, so certain that being loved for half of what we are is better than not being loved at all. But the truth is that this is just a poor reflection of what love truly is, and if you want it all – and most of us do, even if it is just a whisper in the back of our heart – we need to reveal it all.

Thus, I believe one of the one of the biggest teachings of Scorpio to be that it is indeed possible for even the meanest creature to transform into something higher. With its many layers, Scorpio reveals to us the true path of transformation: from the lowest, darkest, energies of death represented by the sting of the scorpion, through its higher energy, represented by the wisdom of the eagle, to the promise of rebirth held by the symbol of the phoenix. Scorpio, embrace the whole spectrum of life, from good to bad and all the nuances in-between. Scorpio teaches us growth, and shows us that change is indeed possible with enough heart.

Because, just like Scorpio, on the surface layers, we humans are also run by our reptilian brain. By jealousy, possessiveness and fear. by our ego. But also, like Scorpio, at our core, in our heart center, we too hold the treasure of unconditional love and compassion. And like the mythical bird we too can rise from the ashes if we just have the courage to transform into that highest version of our being.

Yet, even with its intense and sometimes dark energies, the Scorpio moon is always a healing moon, so use it wisely. True healing starts at our deepest core, so let your guard down and expose your heart to the full moon. Let it illuminate the dustiest, darkest corners of your soul. Ask yourself what must die in you for you to experience the highest version of your being? What have come on this Earth to achieve?

The truth is that no matter how much work we have done and no matter how many challenges we have been through, there is always more. I wonder how many times I have thought “this time it must be done”, just to have another round of challenges six months or so later. Though harsh as it may seem, that doesn’t mean that life is a constant battle. It only becomes one if you fight against where you are guided. The trick is to learn to trust and surrender. To remember that this is how you grow. More importantly, to remember that this is how you are guided. Because even though growth may be painful, it is way more painful to be stuck someplace you don’t belong.

And though hiding how you truly feel might get you through life, does it let you live your life? The time of hiding your emotions and your true desires are over. The time is here to open your heart to the world and embrace your whole range of emotions. What do you think would happen if start to make friends with the places that scare you? With uncertainty and fear? We all have the opportunity to become fearless, but as with everything else in life it takes practice to become good at it.

The time to start is now. Let your heart guide you and connect with you true essence. Let what needs to go, go; let what needs to stay, stay; and never stop to shed, heal and transform in to the fullest expression of you. And if all the water, emotions and intensity of the Scorpio moon simply gets too much, know that you can always draw on the grounding, loving Taurus sun.

So what are you waiting for? This is the uncovering of your truth.  You are on the path, exactly where you are mean to be, and you have the power to create the life you truly desire. It is time to rebirth into your own kind of magic!

Full Moon Blessings

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Welcome new beginnings & welcome Spring (even though it might not look like it with big wet snowflakes pouring down in Oslo as we speak). With today’s New Moon snuggled in between the sun and love-planet Venus, as well as expressive Mercury, all in the sign of go getter Aries, it is time to get proactive!

All New Moons represent new beginnings, but the Aries New Moon is definitely the most powerful for setting intentions and starting afresh. It is a time for revamping your goals and wishes and to be ready to just go for it! The ram is all about making plans and taking actions, and the abundant Aries’ energy surrounding us at the moment, is here to give you the drive, passion and initiative to go after what you want! Add a couple of encouraging sextiles between the Sun, Moon and Venus to both expansive Jupiter and powerful Mars, Aries’ own ruler, as well as a wonderful trine between Mars and Jupiter and you have your cocktail for success! In other words, if you plant some brave and bold intentions under this New Moon, there is a great chance they will bloom into fresh new adventures and opportunities within the next six months.

Be aware that trailblazer Aries waits for no one though. Aries just ‘does’, so be sure you are ready for what you ask for. With love Goddess Venus flirting with potent Mars, there might even be an adventure of the heart coming up. Maybe this is the day to step out of your comfort zone, dare to be vulnerable and let your special someone know how you truly feel? How would you express your love if there was no risk of rejection? Dare to be more passionate. Dare to love harder. It is what life is all about after all. And with Aries ruler, passionate Mars, sextiling the Goddess of Love, Venus, this might even be a time for that special soul mate connection ♡ So what are you waiting for? Remind yourself that you are worthy and deserving of all your heart’s wishes – then go for it! Express yourself. Life is too short to sit around and wait for second chances.

Or what about setting an intention exclusively for you? Aries being the first sign of the zodiac, the sign of Self, a perfect intention would be that of loving yourself more. Self-love is always integral to the path ahead, and who said a date night with yourself couldn’t be just as fun!? Re-ignite your inner fire and you will see how life automatically becomes bigger, brighter and more passionate all by itself. As your energy changes, so do the people around you, and you automatically begin to attract more like-minded souls. Remember; your vibe attracts your tribe!

Whatever you choose to do, or whichever intentions you choose to set, remember that this is a time to make strong choices and take action! You only get to harness this fiery Aries energy once per year, so be sure to make the most of it.

It is time to upgrade and update. The Universe rewards those who dare to follow their heart, so embrace this unique and magical New Moon energy. Set a bold intention, then find the courage to take the first step forward on that path, trusting that everything else will fall into place once you dare to take the leap. It’s time to let the magic happen!

Happy New Moon

Tonje xx