Ok ok with the two big giants in our sky moving backward we are in for a full moon clean up. Jupiter wants you to change the way you expand and Saturn wants you to change the way you restrict. What ways have you been acting habitually for a long time that could do with a new polish? If you could heal a recurring unhealthy habit in your life that is resurfacing of late what would that entail?
As the sun enters the first degree of Libra and the moon enters the first degree of Aries we enter the eternal dance between me and you. The moon in Ashwini wants you to heal something within you, change your mindset that creates a new neural pathway forward. The Sun in Chitra also wants you to construct or architect a better way of relating with others. Build partnership dynamics that are different and potentially more beautiful than in the past. This really is a time of restructuring. It's not exactly a move ahead time before the full moon but more a quick phase to rebuild and perfect the outdated (and change course if needed). After the culmination of the full moon tomorrow night is when there could be a swift healing/rejuvenation and don't be surprised if you suddenly find yourself in a more exciting position than you did only mere days before. Stay light, Mark :) #astrology #vedicastrology #jyotish #fullmoon #astrologersofinstagram
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When it comes to eclipses there are always two. Like the karmic axis itself (that causes the eclipses) there is a north and a south. A head and a tail. A past and a future. And really without this axis we humans are boundless but unevolving along the souls mala. Fascinating still this axis isn't particularly in control of universal law (think Jupiter and Saturn) they are more a mysterious wild energy that either/or amplifies desire and/or unequivocally (and desirelessly) liberates.
When we have an eclipse we begin a portal of time. A portal of karmic opportunities. These opportunities are rarely dull. More often than not, not fun. Mostly weird, strange and sudden. Some times they can bring instant gratification of desire and for it only to be taken away like a magician pulling the table cloth from underneath the dinner. Often I find they bring a sting but this sting in our lives is one of those - that was heart wrenching at the time but I can look back at it and realise how that was for my higher good type things. So we have only a few days left of this portal or eclipse bubble - things are probably feeling odd. Wednesday evening and Thursday morning will be the most intense this week as the solar eclipse shadows our sun (soul). Anyone with Virgo or Pisces as key planets or ascendants are REALLY feeling this one. But for us all we cannot escape this energy. By Thursday we walk back out into the real world (or maya/illusion). So really this portal is showing us where illusion is in our lives at the moment. With the veils a little thinner we can see where we have attached or desired to what is false. Mercury is involved in this eclipse so it is VITAL you have your wits about you - logically use your discernment to analyse the situation rather than swallow the coulee. Right after this eclipse finishes Jupiter goes retrograde signalling there is a need to withdraw and change your belief system after what comes to light over the next few days. Use this eclipse wisely - pay attention to your inner world and anything that stands in the way of truth - this needs to go. Stay light. Mark :) Quick one from me on the day of days: Today we eclipse! The moon is exactly full at 12:34pm AEST. During this partial lunar eclipse we can lean on the Vedas for support. The moon in Purva Bhadrapada grants the shakti to activate the fire of spirituality within you (and others). Rudra (the fierce side to Shiva - think lightning, storms and chaos) has much to say today about the energy in and around us during this celestial event. This is a great time for spiritual sadhana (practice) - whether that be meditation, chanting, pranayam (breathwork), yoga etc. It is said when we chant over the time of the eclipse the shakti is amplified 1000 times. So if you are losing your head a little simple remedy today is 'Om Namah Shivaya' to create clarity, peace and detachment. In fact one of the symbolisms here is a onefooted deity which encourages balancing to create harmony in the mind/spirit - ie tree pose/half moon pose/eagle pose etc in yoga so standing on one leg can help you today.
I realise I was perhaps a little keyboard heavy with my last post propagating more fear than is needed (what is this channel 7/9/10 news?) - this can be a really transformative and illuminating time for us (and tremendously quickly) if we keep our wits about us. Take some deep breaths, balance and enjoy the energy. When we harness the power of the universe we can make magic. Comment below if you need any guidance or tips and I wish you a safe journey through this. Stay light, Mark :) Tonight,
I'm motivated by the way you move Got me fixated on everything you do Ain't no bussin' to the music without you I could be Van Gogh, shawty, if you'd be my muse Don't go dressin' up for anyone but me You got poet dreams in every word you speakin' I could go skyrocket if you light the fuse I could be Van Gogh ~METTE As we enter the darkness of the new moon cycle, the new moon before the upcoming eclipse cycle on the 18th, we step under the marriage trellis of Purva Phalguni. This moon governed by our planet of love Venus has a lot to impart in the sky, and on us, at the moment. Venus, the teacher to the material world, is in Virgo, a sign of debilitation, and is very close to Ketu (the past karmic axis). There is critical karma at work in all we do in relationships presently. Now, I have read countless articles about endings in relationships over the next month - but I would like to counter some of this drama and add my piece. I see it more like this is a liberating time in our relationships. Think about your past patterns in relating. Particularly analyse where you repeat similar mistakes, where you suffer, where you don't act in virtue (or allow others to) and now we enter a phase to heal and perfect this. Virgo after all is seeking perfection. Now you can understand why Venus isn't happy all the time in this sign due to the beautifully imperfect nature of love and relating - it's inherently messy - but for now we need to follow the sky and see the healing involved here. Sure there may be detachments needed if there is denial or an uncovering of illusion to truth, but it could also more likely be an ending to an old trauma or inner deception with a cathartic release. This is a very creative new moon seeking union and procreation in our lives. With this there is a balancing of energies and a commitment to it. At worst this could be a good new moon just to relax and rest at best a time to create an artistic masterpiece or express your love and feel all the romantic feels. The marriage of Shiva and Parvati under the celestial trellis begins under the month of this moon and favours union of all kinds. So even though there is some letting go and detachments upcoming (especially with the next full moon and new moon) it may not be as doom and gloom as being shouted about town. There is most certainly some karmic blasts coming (more on that to follow soon) but this new moon please enjoy yourself. Stay light, Mark :) #astrology #vedicastrology #newmoon #astrologersofinstagram #venus Every lunar mansion or section of the sky has a shakti. Shakti is the power, force or consciousness of something. In this case we are talking about a Dhanishta full moon tonight with the shakti to bring fame. In many ways this is a very celebrity part of the sky. But to be a celebrity it takes a team to promote, support and monetize. Basically to get the word out about you - to make people see you and like you. Many people are talented but without the right publicity not a lot usually happens. It's who you know, how you network and how you bring the right resources together for success.
That being said these days are a little fraught for celebrities. Now that everyone can be an at home celebrity armed with an ever ready opinionative keyboard at their fingertips the royal Hollywood elite seem to have lost their shine and are up for constant criticism. In fact aren't we all. You only have to read the comment section of any post to see the sometimes humourous, sometimes cruel reflections of society. Yet at the same time we are now more instantly accountable and aren't controlled completely in the marketing rhetoric of the past. How is your image at the moment? The full moon being in the same rashi (sign) as a retrograde Saturn is saying you may be reflecting on what you are putting out there. Your public persona, your brand, your image. It may be time to change it or better it. With Saturn it usually means being more honest and integrous. If it's in alignment this may be a successful time for you. The Sun opposite the moon (joined by a retrograded Mercury) in Magha says the key to empowerment is through reclaiming something from the past, family or ancestors. A going back to your roots rather than cutting them off sort of vibe. Remembering where you came from and honouring that is the key to your success right now. Stay light, Mark :) #astrology #vedicastrology #jyotish #astrologersofinstagram #fullmoon Sunday eve we enter the void of the new moon. An Ashlesha moon is a no bs one. You may feel the potency already and instead of the wind down/introversion of other new moons this one feels a little feisty. I'd like to introduce you to my friend the snake. And before you think I'm being inappropriate (there are other platforms for that for you to become the only fan of) and in some ways this isn't the wrong setup to where I'm going. A snake is a mysterious, misunderstood, alluring, hypnotic and potentially very dangerous creature. The way she shines in the right light, the way he is compared to phallus. In this animal we see the good, the bad and the shadow.
The nagas in the vedic tradition are half human half serpent and live under the earth or water. They represent the riches of the subconscious and the eternity of the universe. And of course we cannot mention snakes without referencing the kundalini, the shakti that lies at our root chakra. There is a multitude of power to uncover here this new moon. But let's get to the warning arising. Ashlesha is bringing the tongue of the snake (with its venom) to us all this weekend. This allows us to paralyze our enemies (outer or inner) of an agitating aspect in your life/mind atm. There is a destructive element to this snake energy so CAUTION is advised. Especially with what you say - particularly to others - though we can be even more so destructive with our inner critic too. So my main word of counsel here is to bite your tongue if you're feeling particularly fired up. Let it go through your body - cardio, dancing, sex etc - then revisit it after the weekend and see if you still need to express. Of course if you are in a negative situation this is all the jet fuel you need to destroy whatever is in your way. This is the new moon before our good friend Mercury turns retrograde on August 5th. Those with Gemini and Virgo ascendants or moon - it's time to get freaky again. This retrograde is a turning point for us all regardless of ascendant and signals a change of gear for the second half of the year. Get your affairs in order and I'll meet you on the roller coaster. Stay light, Mark :) #astrology #vedicastrology #jyotish #newmoon #astrologersofinstagram I'm about to give you all of my money
And all I'm askin' in return, honey Is to give me my profits When you get home ~Aretha Franklin I want you to stay 'Til I'm in the grave 'Til I rot away, dead and buried 'Til I'm in the casket you carry If you go, I'm going too 'Cause it was always you, alright And if I'm turning blue, please don't save me Nothing left to lose without my baby ~ Billie Eilish Uttarashada is a tricky full moon. It sounds great saying it means 'later victory' or 'long-lasting success' but really this comes after much hard work, sweat and tears. Patience, perseverance and persistence. But even more so residing in Capricorn this full moon this weekend asks you to get real especially about your work in the world. Where are you losing in life right now? Where can you win? What will bring you long-term happiness and where are you coasting or hitting your head against a brick wall time and time again. Some dreams aren't practical - maybe you don't have the talent/experience, or maybe you don't have the ambition/drive in that field or the confidence...or maybe it's just the wrong fit at this time. For now put down avoidant hope and without negativity evaluate honestly. Now a key word around this moon is 'unchallengeable'. It being very close to Pluto shakes us to our core. There will be an end, a death of you to make way for the birth of a better version of you. This really is that dangerous walk into the unknown and never turning back scenario. But unless you walk through the fire you will never know and sink back into the stagnant waters of comfort and mediocrity. Uttarashada is the proverbial late bloomers of the zodiac but there are no peaks higher and no peaks more remembered. Are you ready? Stay light, Mark :) #astrology #vedicastrology #jyotish #astrologersofinstagram #fullmoon And after all the obstacles
It's good to see you now with someone else And it's such a miracle that You and me are still good friends After all that we've been through ~@gwenstefani With all the planets, bar a retrograde Saturn, contained within the karmic axis this upcoming new moon fate steps in to shift life considerably under the dutiful eye of Saturn. Now Saturn like an eagle watching from above is keeping us within the truth of our endeavours and it is now we are perhaps having to give up on something not working, try another way or change an aspect of our actions (karma means action) that align more within our integrity or our goals for success. Most of all Saturn demands a reality check. Instead of mindlessly continuing - take stock. Saturn was last retrograde last year July to mid November. How did that go for you? This will give you the theme of these next 5 months - most importantly what failed during this previous retrograde time in 2023 will give you your answers on your re-try now. This is a do-over. Another chance. This is not a doom and gloom new moon crescenting on Saturday morning. Punarvasu in Gemini is like a butterfly dancing in the warm sunny breeze playing on leafy dew drops after an arduous storm. The light returns. Particularly to our mind and our relationships. There is a fresh newness in the air regardless of the challenges you face and have perhaps been denying. This new moon is the new beginning to turn your attention to gaining back what you have lost over the past 6 months or so and coming back to inner (and outer) wealth. There is a reference to 'substance' with this moon. Are you in yours? Where can you become more nourished, fertile and creative? The part I like most about a Punarvasu moon is it means 'good again'. It can point to a reconciliation or a reunion. It can also mean this is your second shot at something. Venus is connected to this new moon so relationships are rekindled or healed this month. It can also mean your creativity. Your dream to write that book that wasn't picked up by any publisher...submit it again now! Don't give up on what flames your heart for this new moon is the return to hope we have all been longing for. Try again! The storm has passed and the sun has returned (well not here in Sydney as apparently we are preparing for Noahs Ark). But you get what I mean! Stay light, Mark :) #astrology #vedicastrology #jyotish #newmoon #gemini #saturn #astrologersofinstagram #retrograde I know this pain
Why do you lock yourself up in these chains? No one can change your life except for you Don't ever let anyone step all over you Just open your heart and your mind Is it really fair to feel, this way inside? ~ Wilson Phillips In some ways the warm up to this full moon feels like a slog down to a new moon. We have had Mercury (communications) and Venus (relationships) close to the sun all month. The Sun literally brings burnout to any planets close to it. Relationships in particular have been going through transformation - either they're not working, non-existent, delayed, on the backburner or you're seeing all your relationship junk all at once. Hold on my friend *Cue Kristen Wiig on the air drums*. Mercury comes out of combustion at the end of this month and then Venus early July and things will start to feel easier, renewed and enhanced. Take this as an upgrade time of how you operate/communicate in relationships and this will have been worth it. My advice to you is: Don't make the same choices from your relating (romantic or business) past moving forward. The other thing that has been happening in the sky is Saturn (groan) has been slowing down to turn retrograde (30th). Normally a retrograde often wafts a smell of difficulty encroaching but in the case of our lord of karmic distribution it celebrates in some time off. In fact it's like being on holiday vibes from 'doing the work'. But until he turns retrograde he is slowing down and making things a little tense. Sort of like the lead up to a holiday - you've got to get all your affairs in order before you get on the plane - ie have all your work done and handed over, pack your bags, get your visas, organise hotels etc = stress. Did you know there is a black hole 4 million times bigger than our sun residing in the centre of our galaxy? And this upcoming full moon on Friday night the moon enters the lunar mansion/nakshatra of this galactic centre. You would think the centre of the milky way would be made of diamonds or rainbows but fascinatingly/eerily it is where matter goes to die. The full moon in Mula is quite profoundly simple: Get to the root of your problems this lunar cycle and then destroy it. Like passing through a blackhole they will cease to exist and so will the old version of you that continued it. Stay light, Mark :) If I were the moon I could catch your eye
I'm jealous of the moon If I were the wind I would make you fly I'm jealous of that too I wish I were the sun shining on your face Caressing like a lover I would wrap you in a warm embrace We'd be holdin' one another ~ @shaniatwain And so it goes with so many humans fables of our ancestors we have what appears to be a misogynistic tale about the moon having 27 wives and every month he visits one each day. On his monthly rounds husband moon gets stuck on his 4th wife, Rohini. Now before we get lost in the outdated story and try to unpack the issues here from a modern context, we take the essence of the story. The Moon (our mind) favours this area of the sky. There is something very special about Rohini. Taurus is where the moon feels at home and the lunar mansion of Rohini is where we feel creative, it's where we grow and it's where the mind bathes in fertility on all levels. Now as so it also goes where there is abundance there is jealousy. As one grows in light and attention another (remember those other 26 wives waiting for there husband to return) grows tired of waiting, notices the lack of attention or resents feeling un-special. This moon can swing between these two qualities - you can play either side of this coin/wife - or mind. Feeling chosen or feeling forgotten. And this new moon Thursday eve (AEST) has an almost exact conjunction with Venus. So this is Rohini moon is for all the lovers out there. Although our planet of love, relationships and the material world in general is burnt by the solar rays she is in a transformation stage. Burning the lack of love within us to create a restoration of 'love wealth' in its place. Uranus, Jupiter and Mercury also reside in Taurus this dark moon aiding their gifts. Uranus brings a fresh electric innovation here, Jupiter brings wisdom and guidance, Mercury also aids a swift change of thinking with its charming grace. With the aid of these three we can expand exponentially quickly. Now growth doesn't come with a little bit of discomfort so this may bring up old and potentially painful or lonely feelings, held-onto-what-could-have-been-why-didn't-they-love-me emotions from what feels from 'days of yore' and current situations of envy YET the sign of Taurus is searching for security and worth. So back to those other 26 wives - whether husband moon favours you or not this new moon we ALL have our unique and unequivocal value whether the light is on you or not. If you feels the pangs of jealousy over the next few days realise this is a knock at the door to turn around and choose yourself. Stay light, Mark :) #astrology #vedicastrology #jyotish #newmoon #rohini #taurus #astrologersofinstagram |
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