Astral New Year, Ostara & Spring Equinox

19. March 2019

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Happy Astral New Year, Ostara & Spring Equinox

March 20th the sun is again crossing the celestial equator, and we have the first day of spring here in the northern hemisphere. Equinox, means equal-night, and this moment, where night and day is of equal length everywhere on the planet, is a powerful reminder of the ancient relationship between the earth and the cosmos, and how the seasons and the wheel of the year is timeless and never-ending.

Today even Mother Earth pauses for a moment to adjust herself to the changes in the season, and prepares for arrival of light and longer days. And with light comes life. Spring equinox is seeding time. And just as the spring Goddess Ostara symbolizes fertility, new dawn and new growth, the sun who has just entered the first sign of the zodiac, Aries, also brings with him a promise of fresh starts and new beginnings. The spring equinox is truly a time of new fire, and just like the ram, the sun is about to burst forth with new energy. On this day the old has been washed away, and everything on our planet and in our hearts are once again encouraged to sprout.

Don’t let this magical moment of the year pass you by. The earth is calling you to find back to your roots as well. What do you need to find back to balance and equilibrium in your own life? Where do you need to cut back? Where do you need to open up? What do you want to bring forward in your life ? Maybe you want to set an intention to be more present in your own life? Take time to check in with your mind, body and soul, and make a list of the necessary adjustments needed for you to reach that state of inner peace.

Do you need to expand your awareness, be more curiosity and explore the world to be happy? Or do you need is to slow down and spend more quality time with your family and friends? Set a few, solid, goals and remember that quality is better than quantity. Less tasks leaves more room for rest and rejuvenation for yourself, and a rested you will benefit both you and those around you.

Whatever you choose, go with what you need. Not anyone else. It is ok to schedule time to simply just be. It’s ok to schedule time for laugh and have fun. Be true to yourself and make the adjustments that makes your heart sing. When the astral new year again comes around 12 months from now, where do you want to be? How do you want to feel? When you find your balance, ideas are more easily put forth, and with the powerful energy of the Ostara and the Spring Equinox, together with the sun in go-getter Aries, this is an especially potent time for intention settings and a truly magical time to plant your seeds for the future. Don’t let the oportunity pass you by!

Spring clean your home with sage, then burn incense such as Jasmine or Rose to bring the scent of spring to your home. Decorate with fresh flowers and painted eggs. Light candles and sit in stillness. And, when you can hear your heart whisper, blow your intentions into seeds of your choice and carefully plant these seeds of intention in pots to bring out later in the spring.

Harness the magic of this powerful time for new beginnings and rebirth, and ground yourself in love and in life as you take the time to hear out your souls deepest longings. Remember that you are never too old to start something new, and that a year from now you will be grateful that you had the courage to start. Today, when light again trumps the darkness, brings a promise of lighter days in every sense of the word. Dive into that fiery Aries energy and leap forward. It’s a time to be bold, it’s a time to fall in love and it’s a time to be fearlessly yourself and make life happen.

Want to know more about the Sabbat Ostara? Read more here.

Love & Blessings

Tonje xx

Full Moon in Earthy Taurus

23. October 2018

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With the sun transiting the deep waters of Scorpio, November’s Full Moon on October 24^th in earthy Taurus will bring some much-needed grounding into our life. Passionate Scorpio tends to make emotions running high, so let this Full Moon be a sanctuary, where you can take a well-deserved break from this intense water sign’s complexity and find roots and stability through loving Taurus instead.

Taurus, loves to stay at home and treat herself, and the earth energies of this Full Moon encourages you to slow down, and take some well-deserved me time. Tune in and see if you can draw in the strong healing energy of this Full Moon. Connect with your breath, slow down your heart beat and let yourself drop out of your head and down into your body. And – as often happens when we let ourselves slow down – if uncomfortable emotions start to arise in the stillness of the Moon; simply sit with it. Rooted Taurus may not want to budge from it’s comfortable nest, but with Taurus’ ruler, Venus, retrograde and transiting in transformative Scorpio – the sign of death and rebirth – as we speak, the energies surrounding us is inevitably pushing for our growth and change, and for us to move out of our comfort zone, dive deep, and take a good look at everything we’ve swept under the carpet.

See if you can relinquish control and simply surrender to the moment. Come home to yourself in your physical body and connect with the Divine in you. Trust that you are on your path, right where you are meant to be. Be aware though, as Venus rules love, beauty and money, issues connected to these sensitive themes may surface as you start to dig in. But why not then, allow yourself to draw on the depth of Taurus’ opposite; transformative Scorpio, and let yourself see everything that comes up for what it truly is. Remember that insecurities in these areas more often than not are connected to our own lack of self-worth and not feeling worthy of such abundance, than bad luck. Recognize all the fears and beliefs that are holding you back from reaching your true potential. Journal, breathe, and remind yourself that you are already good enough. You are already worthy of your dreams. We all are!

So, what are you dreaming of? What changes can you make for your life to truly feel good? What choices can you make that will draw in more happiness and love? Be open. Be brave. It’s your life, your dreams, your passion. The abundant energy of the Taurus Moon is here to deliver it all to you if you are brave enough to reach for it. Do keep in mind though, that true happiness comes from within, so start from the inside, not with what may look good on the outside.

Last but not least, take some time to release and let go. As always, Full Moons are the perfect time of endings, so use the energies of the Full Moon to release all that which no longer serves you and blocks you from finding true happiness.

Draw in Taurus’ earthly magic and truly ground yourself. Enhance your feelings of love and self-worth and make a sacred promise to yourself to only go with those choices that are nourishing and rewarding for your body, mind AND soul.

It’s time to open your ♡ and truly believe that you are worthy of all the abundance of the Universe.

Happy Full Moon beauties!

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New Moon in Libra

8. October 2018

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Tuesday, October 9^ththe Sun and Moon conjunct at 15° Libra and another lunar cycle is initiated with a New Moon in the sign of the Scales.

A New Moon is the darkest time of the month, naturally making it a time for introspection and reflection, but Sun conjunct Moon also gives us an invigorating burst of energy and initiative, making it an excellent time to start a new chapter as well, so don’t let the chance to turn the page pass you by. New Moons are a clean slate, a fresh start, and a time to plant the seeds of whatever you want to grow as the Moon waxes towards full. Also, if it felt like you reached your boiling point two weeks back under September’s fiery Full Moon in hot-headed Aries, harmonious Libra – the sign of peace, balance and partnerships – is here to your rescue, helping you to get back to your harmonious equilibrium once again.

However, peace-loving sign or not, airy Libra also has her dark side. As an air sign she easily gets caught up in her head, preoccupied by her thoughts and decision-making processes – or shall we say the lack thereof. She likes to weight everything back and forth to the point of the extreme, and the airy, intellectual Libra energy can easily make us caught up in our head whether we like it or not.

Knowing that she needs balance to thrive, Libra is always afraid to make a decision that will lead to imbalance in her otherwise harmonious universe. Because, for Libra, balance and harmony is not just appreciated, it is a much-needed necessity. The diplomat of the zodiac simply needs to be on good terms with everyone and everything and is constantly troubled about rocking the boat or rubbing others the wrong way. On a more positive note, through her tactfulness, compromises and negotiations, Libra can help us see both sides of most stories, and whether it is romance, friendships, family or business, the influence of the Libra New Moon can help you find more balance and harmony in all your relationships.

Do keep in mind though, that there is no way to attain balance and harmony if you don’t learn how to get out of your head and ground into your body first. If you don’t learn to listen to the whispers of your soul, instead of the constant chatter of your monkey mind. Your intuitive heart has much wisdom to offer you, so you better start tuning in and pay attention. Learn to trust your heart, and you will have a constant and reliant guide on your path.

And, unfortunately, facing a challenging aspect, this Libra Moon isn’t just about peace and love. Her ruler, Venus – the goddess of love and money – is currently on one of her retrograde sprees, bringing with her a fair share of challenging energy, which can cause us to feel both scattered and off balance in our relationships under the dark sky of this New Moon. Add a square to the Sun and Moon from Pluto – the lord of the underworld – to the mix, and this New Moon is likely to bring some unexpected changes to your path. Pluto literally loves to bring shit to the surface, and with a rebellious streak, he often brings with him some unexpected surprises from the depths of your being.

But even though these energies may leave you feeling a little out of sorts, particularly in your relationships, see if you can center yourself and draw in just enough of the harmonious Libra energy to stay open-minded and flexible through the process, taking advantages of the present energies instead of working against them. They keyword here is to trust. To learn to flow with the changes, and not fight your way upstream. To allow the unexpected to happen, knowing that you are always guided towards your highest path.

Take deep belly breaths and center yourself, knowing that without inner balance, it is impossible to find the trust needed for this process. Because it is this steady inner balance, this anchor, that allows us to deal with life’s issues, and transition change smoothly. Balance is the key to clarity. To know when to hold on and when the time has come to let go. The only constant in our life is change, and it is up to you if you want your transitions to flow harmoniously or if the Universe has no choice but to give you a kick in the ***. Because like it or not, this Libra Moon will push you towards the changes needed for you to find back to your inner equilibrium.

But more than anything the Libra New Moon is here to teach us about the value of partnerships and how to bring harmony and loving kindness into our relationship to others and ourselves. If you find that someone is draining you, value yourself enough to let that connection go. Be compassionate enough towards yourself to have proper boundaries and say ‘No’ when your heart is not in it. And keep in mind that issues in relationships – big or small – always mirror something that we struggle to face in ourselves, so if you have been facing conflicts and can’t seem to understand why, or, as often is the case, why this particular conflict keep happening, take a moment to go within and see if that can help you to gain a new perspective. Repeating patterns in our life are always there to show us there’s something we haven’t learned yet. What keeps repeating itself for you?

Take time to sit down, meditate, journal and do some personal inventory under this New Moon. Most of the time we already know where the changes need to be made, even though we are resisting to make them. Where do you spend your energy? Is it where you wish to have your focus? If something is taking up too much of your time, or you feel like you are fighting a constant battle – let it go. If it feels like something a lacking from your life, get clear on what’s missing, and make an effort to bring it in.

No matter what message you receive under this New Moon, it all comes down to how we can get back into balance, restoring our equilibrium inside and out. If the energy at this time leaves you feeling anxious and ungrounded, this is a clear sign that changes are needed in your life for you to reestablish the harmony that has been lost. My message to you under this New Moon is to stop postponing the inevitable. Approach things one step at a time, but start making the necessary changes in your life. Your transformation is taking place right here and right now, and every moment is a new moment to start creating the balance and stability your soul is craving. And remember that if you ever feel lost, you can find all the answers by simply taking time to tune within. Trust that your heart is always there to guide the way, if you are courageous enough to listen to it.

Happy New Moon xx

New Moon in Virgo

8. September 2018

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Full Moon in Fluid Pisces

25. August 2018

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The Sun has entered structured Virgo, the eclipse season is over for now (phew!), Mercury finally went direct (even though Chiron, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are still all retrograde… #stillfeelingstuck), and Sunday, August 26th, we have this year’s soft and fluid Full Moon in the last sign of the zodiac; intuitive and creative Pisces.

As you shift your focus from the fiery New Moon in Leo two weeks back, and start to dive into the watery sign of Pisces, you can literally feel your body soften, aligning with the fluidity of this mutable sign. And even though the powerful and fiery Leo Solar Eclipse will continue to work its magic until early 2019, this Pisces Moon is nevertheless a time to slow down, tune in, reset + recharge.

The Energy of the Pisces Full Moon is intuitive, creative and dreamy. As always, the lunar qualities of emotions and instincts reach their peak at a full moon, and with a Pisces Moon, you really have the opportunity to dive in deep. Be brave enough to journey into the depths of your subconscious to better understand where you are, and where life is trying to lead you…

Pisces, being the last sign of the zodiac, symbolizes endings and finalizations, and takes us into the darkest depths of our soul, where our deepest unresolved pain lies. Thus, August’s Full Moon is urging us to close some doors, and to get rid of whatever holds us back and keep us stuck in the past.

Slow down, and let your heart and soul lead the way. The key to clarity in times like this, is to try to not think too much. To stop grasping for answers and to surrender that constant need for control. This is life. And I hate to break it to yoy, but life is uncertain. So instead of insisting on a certain outcome, let your life fall into place organically. Leave some room for the universe to work her magic!

Remember that even though the energy of Pisces and his ruler Neptune – currently retrograde in Pisces – may seem vastly intangible, foggy and unclear at times, it is also highly intuitive, making this a perfect time for introspection, letting our intuition take the lead.

Personally, I’ve started to love Neptune. I used to find him a bit scary – or outright annoying – but he’s grown on me. Neptune has a magnetic, enchanting energy, and, more importantly, he has depth. Neptune in many ways represents the journey into the unknown. The path of the mystic. Neptune doesn’t have structure like Saturn, and for us humans who generally like to know the outcome of all situations – especially our life – the fluidity of Neptune can be scary.

But I’ve come to view Neptune like I view the spiritual path: You’re not supposed to know everything. It’s about trusting your path even when it’s too dark to see the next step, knowing that everything will be revealed at the perfect time. And experience has thought me that “foggy” in most cases is simply “not supposed to know yet”. It’s about trusting the timing of your life, knowing that nothing is random in the Universe.

And the same can be said for Pisces. Pisces, as its ruler, Neptune, is connected to those deep depths of the psyche and the subconscious. I like to compare them to the ocean, as both Neptune’s and Pisces’ energy has many resemblances to the sea: It can knock you over – or you can learn how to surf the wave. You may feel it overwhelming, scary and drowning – or you can learn how to float in this sea. You can escape far up onto the beach to “play it safe” or you can learn how to swim.

In the same way we fear the power and depth of the ocean, or the intensity of the intuitive and intangible energy of Neptune and Pisces, we are often scared of the depth of our own psyche, and the strength of our true powers. And, it is this fear of the unknown, of what might arise if we don’t stay in control, that leads us into the escapism that they both are so (in)famous for.

Because diving deep under the surface is scary. You never know what you may find there. So, you can try to escape – through too much work or sex or drugs or drinks – whatever keeps you occupied from yourself – or you can find the courage to dive under the surface and embrace the beauty and enchantment of another universe. The choice is always yours.

There is no need to be fearful though. Take a deep breath, let out a big sigh, dive in, and trust that you will be just fine. Find that state of complete surrender, simply allowing the energy of the enchanting Pisces Moon to open and awaken you.

And, remember, a Full Moon is as always the Sun opposing the Moon, which means that the energy of the Sun is now in earthy and practical Virgo. So, if the energies of the Full Moon at any time gets too much, you can always draw on the more grounded Virgo energy. It’s all about the balance.

Happy Pisces Full Moon lovelies!

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