ISIS/ WANING GIBBOUS IN LEO

Today we have a waning gibbous moon in the sign of Leo! While the moon is in the sign of the Lion Heart one of the big themes for us is allowing ourselves to be inspired by others. Art is an everflowing cycle of creation and inspiration. Every great artist found inspiration somewhere whether it be by another artist’s work, by someone they love or simply by the muses of the universe. In any case it is important to recognize the sources of your creative wealth. The more you acknowledge the things that move you the more you be moved by them. You will also find yourself more open to receive other sources of creative inspiration. Don’t think that to be inspired by others means to lack originality. At the end of the day we are reflections of the same great consciousness but no two reflections are the same. We could never truly create something identical in artistry because no two of us will ever have the exact same perceptions of reality.

Tonight’s Mansion is “Fortuna”

The Sun and Jupiter come together in Harmony as they rule over this Mansion. The Sun is a power of creative expression and Jupiter is a planet of good fortune and expansion, so when these two forces dance together it is an extremely favorable time to invest your energy into your creativity. Whether you consider yourself an artist or not, it is vital to know you have unlimited stores of creativity. Everyone just expresses their creative magic differently. What may be art for one person may be chaos for another, simply be willing to give your all to something that wakes the fire in your belly. Even if you don’t find instant gratification for your creative endeavors, planting seeds with determination today will ensure a plentiful harvest when the time is right. Remember, creativity can be the key to giving you a free life.

Today our Lunar Goddess is the Red Goddess Isis.

Isis is one of the most beloved deities in the modern world and that is no exception in my personal world. Isis was the mother of Horus who’s all seeing eye is known to most of the world. Isis herself was a patron of creativity and gave the people of Egypt the tools they needed to weave and spin as well as the knowledge to heal themselves through Earth Magic. One of her most long lasting influences was the introduction of the concept of marriage to the people so that they could normalize the great love found in commitment.

If you are looking to live a life with greater creative fulfillment as well as to strengthen your commitment to yourself and others Isis is without a doubt a Goddess you wish to invite into your world. If you hold within you a creative spirit and a pure heart she will certainly answer your call.

HERA/ WANING GIBBOUS IN CANCER

Tonight our Moon makes its way from the mercurial sign of Gemini into the watery realms of Cancer, who happens to be ruled by the moon. Moving from an air energy into a watery world will be felt in significant ways. With the Moon falling into its natural sign this is a time of harvest. This is a time where we will be feeling emotionally rewarded and fulfilled because of dedicated efforts that we made in the past. We’ve planted seeds of love and left them unattended, now they’re coming into full bloom. This is an auspicious time for those who are in balance with their feminine Lunar energy. You’ll be getting a dose of proof as to why leading life from a place of love pays off in big ways.

This is also a time of renewal of commitment. If you are in partnership you may find yourself feeling more devoted to your lover and hopeful about the future than ever before. Allow yourself to express freely the love energy flowing through you as you feel it. If you single you may find yourself feeling a wave of focused energy towards the goal closest to your heart. Ride the wave. Write your ideas down!

Today’s Mansion is “The Knight”

The transformative power of Pluto coming together with the sensitive nature of the moon provides us with an opportunity to stand deeper into our expressive selves. This Mansion is a very heroic one and the most blessed aspect of this is that it allows us to be our own hero, breaking us free from any chains around our voice that keep us from expressing our truths. This is the time to say what’s on your heart, say it with feeling and do it unapologetically. Whether you feel that expressing yourself will bring you joy or you fear it might bring you discomfort, by allowing yourself to speak freely about what’s on your heart you begin to break the bonds of fear that keep you from being your real self and thus you invite more love into your life. Regardless of the outcome you’ll find yourself feeling lighter and much more free for giving yourself the gift of truth.

Tonight’s guardian of the Moon is The Red Goddess Hera. Hera was the Greek Goddess of Marriage and fertility and was the Queen of Olympus. Though she was the Queen of the immortals Hera bore a heavy crown. Hera was the wife of Zeus but the marriage was anything but happy for the Queen. Zeus had countless affairs with other goddesses and mortals alike and had many demigod children who became heroes upon the Earth. Hera remained an obedient wife and rather than confronting Zeus she channeled all her frustrations into sabotaging the lives of Zeus’ lovers and their children, even though Zeus’ lovers often didn’t have much choice in the affairs. Most famously Hera poisoned Hercules’ mind with madness which led him to murder his family and ultimately set him on course for the most epic redemption story. Hera’s story is one of the saddest in my opinion. I feel that her story should be a warning to us all of the dangers of swallowing your truths and allowing yourself to be hurt by others. Staying in silence turned Hera’s emotions into rage and she bitterly attacked every source but the one who had actually wounded her. Although Zeus was blinded by power and ignorantly brushed his wife aside I believe the person who caused Hera the most pain was herself because she never rose for herself. It is so important to know that your feelings are valid and worth standing behind regardless of how they are going to be received by others. It is incredibly healing to your soul just to hear its truth echoed by your voice. To honor Hera do what she didn’t have the strength to and let your voice clear a path of freedom before you.

ATHENE/ WANING GIBBOUS IN GEMINI II

Today our Gibbous Moon continues to wane in the sign of Gemini until it reaches the first breaths of Cancer.

The key magical word for the day is reputation.

Today we are asked to continue our journey into transparent observation of how we relate to, communicate with and are seen by others. Though Individuality is crucial on the journey of self discovery, collaborative dreaming allows us to deepen our connection to the great spirit which is apart of every one of us. It allows us to add magnetism and vibrancy to our visions. At this time it is wise to think of your current ideas and dreams as a delicious entree with the goal being to add it to a delicious eight course meal. Imagine the different textures, the different flavors that will allow your dream entree to become that much richer and far reaching in impact than it could be sitting alone upon the table.

Be willing to step outside of your comfort zones and into the light of community. Through collaboration the vibrational rise of this planet is inevitable, through collaboration one can remember that though the awakened path may be quieter than most it does not have to be walked in isolation.

Since we are still in the grips of mercury retrograde this makes the need for clear, transparent communication at an all time high. Misreading signals and the misinterpretation of intentions is tantalizingly easy at this time, so be sure to pause and reflect before responding to any thought provoking situation of importance to you. Remember the goal is always to respond rather than react and this retrograde is full of reactive energy. Slow down, be mindful and speak with clear intent.

Today’s Mansion is known as “The Visitor”

with sensual, romantic Venus coming together with mysterious Uranus energy this mansion signifies a time where our personal relationships are flourishing in surprising ways. This is definitely a time to expect the unexpected, so be open to possibilities and be mindful to release any expectancies about how things should play out. Placing an expectation upon a situation can keep it from reaching its fullest potential.

Embrace the mysterious and strange at this time as allowing yourself to release your inhibitions may land you in the experience of a lifetime.

Athene continues to reign as our White Moon Goddess.

The gifts of wisdom given to her and symbolized by her totem owl can be embodied by allowing the merging of our spirit with her sacred divine feminine energy.

You can begin this sacred process by reciting the divine invocation below,

“Athene, mistress of all seeing vision

may your grace enlighten me with the

gift of divine sight.

Through the guided warfare of my soul

I release the shadows and become whole.

I invite you in for this sacred dance,

together we form a celestial bond

of goddess energy and sacred synergy.

so it is.”

to complete the love offering and merge with Athene allow yourself to offer your body by engaging in sacred dance or stretching with intention. Focus on your breath and resist the urge to chase your thoughts, let your mind be emptied by the cosmic vacuum.