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Astrological Anatomy ~ Solar Energy/Lunar Needs
The full expression of your Sun Sign provides you with the energy to move ahead in your life. When this expression gets blocked it can show up in your body with physical symptoms in the areas associated with each sign. The same goes for your Moon Sign; when your Moon’s needs are not being met, you may find yourself having symptoms in those areas associated with your Moon Sign. (See chart)
For example, if your Sun is in Aries, you’ll read “Solar Energy” and if your Moon is in Aries you’ll read “Lunar Needs”. We tend to be more conscious of our Solar Energy than we are of our Lunar Needs.
Body parts and Emotional expression for each Sign and Planet
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Astrological Elements — Fire,Earth,Air,Water & Spirit
Astrological Elements
Fire, Earth, Air, Water & Spirit
Qualities, Gender, Elemental, Direction, Color, Symbols, Herbs, Planets, Sun Signs, Season,Time
FIRE
Spirit Warmth & Energy
Aries — Leo — Sagittarius
Fire is associated with strength, activity, blood and life-force. It is also seen has highly purifying and protective, consuming impurities and driving back the darkness. Fire is traditionally seen as the most rarefied and spiritual of the physical elements because of its masculine properties (which were superior to female properties), its lack of physical existence, its production of light, and its transformative power when it comes in contact with more physical material.
Fire is the element of fullness and life, and it is closely associated with the Sun. Fire is active, confident, and assertive. People with a strong emphasis of the fire element are spontaneous and impulsive, they apply their energies wholeheartedly. Their emotional response is quick and they have a lively imagination. The fire signs can’t sit around and wait for something to happen, and have to get up and do something. This makes them the most daring signs. They tend to have a lot of energy, and they tend to be more enthusiastic and positive than the other signs. They’re also more impulsive and hot-headed though. The fire signs are Aries, which is the most energetic of the three; Leo, which is the most warm of the three; and Sagittarius, which is the most optimistic of the three.
Qualities: Warm, Dry
Gender: Masculine (active)
Elemental: Firedrakes (visible to humans as dragon shaped flames in a fire)
Golden Dawn direction: South
Golden Dawn color: Red
Symbols: Candle, Sword, Athame, Incense Burner
Herbs: Cinnamon, Pepper, Ginger, Garlic, Basil, Cedar, Rosemary, Dragon’s Blood
Planets: Sol (Sun), Mars, Jupiter
Sun Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Season: Summer
Time of Day: Noon
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EARTH
Material, Possessions, Security
Taurus — Virgo — Capricorn
Earth is the element of stability, groundedness, fertility, materiality, potential and stillness. Earth can also be an element of beginnings and endings, or death and rebirth, as life comes from the ground and then decomposes back into earth after death. Earth corresponds with midnight, winter, and the new moon. While these things might represent barrenness, more often they are representative of potential and transformation, the point where the old gives way to the new; the empty fertility ready to feed new creations. Earth is stable, practical, and sensible. Earthy people react quietly and slowly. They apply themselves with endurance. Emotionally they are deeply rooted and slow to change. The earth signs have patience, and they prefer to wait, letting things happen in their own time, instead of pushing the matter. This can make them stuck in their ways at times, and they can be the most closed of the signs. They prefer to have a calm, stable life, and are the most hard-working. The earth signs are Taurus, which is the most immoveable of the three; Virgo, which is the most practical of the three; and Capricorn, which is the hardest worker of the three.
Qualities: Cold, Dry
Gender: Feminine (passive)
Elemental: Gnomes
Golden Dawn direction: North
Golden Dawn color: Green
Symbols: Salt, Stones, Herbs, Cords
Herbs: Fern, Vervain, Primrose, Mugwort, Honeysuckle
Planets: Venus, Saturn, Mercury
Sun Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Season: Winter
Time of Day: Midnight
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AIR
Communication, Intellect
Gemini — Libra — Aquarius
Air is the element of new beginnings, intelligence, youth, increase and creativity. As such, it is associated with spring, the waxing moon, and sunrise. Things are growing warmer and brighter, while plants and animals give birth to a new generation. Air is intellectual, sociable, and open. Airy people are quick and animated. They apply their energies in very diverse ways. They tend to intellectualize their feelings and expectations. The air signs experience the world through their minds, and they can overdo it more than the other signs. They love conversation for the mental stimulation, and this makes them the most sociable signs, as well as the most open. They can be too aloof or detached at times, and have a hard time with emotions. The air signs are Gemini, which is the most adaptable of the three; Libra, which is the most fair of the three; and Aquarius, which is the most inventive of the three. Largely intangible and without permanent form, air is an active, masculine element, superior to the more material elements of water and earth.
Qualities: Warm, Moist
Gender: Masculine (active)
Elemental: Sylphs (tiny winged creatures)
Golden Dawn direction: East
Golden Dawn color: Yellow
Symbols: Feather, Incense, Wand, Oils
Herbs: Clover, Lavender, Mistletoe, Meadowsweet, Sage
Planets: Mercury, Venus, Uranus
Sun Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Season: Spring
Time of Day: Dawn
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WATER
Emotion, Nurturing, Intuition
Cancer — Scorpio — Pisces
Water is the element of emotion, the unconscious, as opposed to the conscious intellectualism of air, and wisdom, particularly the wisdom of age. Water is one of two elements that have a physical existence that can interact with all of the physical senses. Water is still considered less material (and thus superior) to earth because possesses more motion and activity than earth. It represents a time past the peak of livelihood, moving toward the end of the cycle. Water is changeable, emotional, and sensitive. People with a strongly emphasized water element are feeling types and are very sensitive. Their imaginative and emotional lives are deep and rich. The water signs experience the world through their feelings, and they can have a hard time sifting through them properly, becoming overwhelmed by their emotions. They are the most sensitive of the signs, to their own problems and to other people’s. The water signs are Cancer, which is the most nurturing of the three; Scorpio, which is the most intense of the three; and Pisces, which is the most compassionate of the three.
Qualities: Cold, Moist
Gender: Feminine (passive)
Elemental: Nymphs (similar to water faeries), Undines (water-based nymphs)
Golden Dawn direction: West
Golden Dawn color: Blue
Symbols: Chalice, Goblet, Cauldron, Mirror
Herbs: Jasmine, Gardenia, Rose, Yarrow, Irish Moss, Sandalwood
Planets: Moon, Venus, Neptune,Pluto,
Sun Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Season: Fall
Time of Day: Dusk
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SPIRIT
5th Element — Quinta Essentia
Western traditional sources also take into account a fifth element, the ‘quinta essentia’. This very simply describes the soul or the spiritual being of a person. It stands apart from the other four elements and is not depicted in the horoscope. This is why it is frequently overlooked. It takes us beyond the doctrine of the four elements and their application in the field of astrology. It hints at the freedom of man and reminds us of the great mystery of the eternal.
The element of spirit does not have the same arrangements of correspondences as the physical elements, since spirit is not physical. Various different systems may associate planets, tools and so-forth to it, but such correspondences are far less standardized than those of the other four elements. The element of spirit goes by several names, the most common being spirit, ether or aether and quintessence, which is literally Latin for “fifth element.” There is also no standard symbol for spirit, although circles are common. Eight-spoked wheels and spirals are also sometimes used to represent spirit.
Spirit is a bridge between the physical and the spiritual. In cosmological models, spirit is the transitory material between the physical and celestial realms. Within the microcosm, spirit is the bridge between body and soul.
Golden Dawn direction: Above, Below, Within
Golden Dawn color: Violet, Orange, White
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Elemental Correspondences
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Planetary Herbalism
Planetary Herbalism
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Ruling Planets, Sun Signs & Herbs
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—Venus—
Taurus, Libra
Peppermint *Rose *Thyme *Burdock *Catnip *Colt’s Foot *Lady’s Mantle *Motherwort *Mugwort *PennyRoyal *Raspberry *Yarrow *Elder *Feverfew *Mallow, Marsh *Tansy *Plantain *St. John’s Wort *Bergamot *Sunflower *Horsetail *Cornsilk *Mint *Violet *Stevia *Dandelion *Alfalfa *Lamb’s quarter *Clover
—Mars—
Aries
Aloe *Basil *Black Pepper *Pine *Blessed Thistle *Hops *Nettle *Cayenne Pepper *Garlic *Self-Heal *Hawthorn *Broom, Butcher’s *Wormwood *Barberry, Common *Tarragon *Pepper, Black *Thistle, Blessed Holy *Stinging Nettle *All-Heal *Chervil *Geranium *Rose Petals *Hops *Yucca
—Sun—
Leo
Chamomile *Celery *Juniper *Rosemary *Angelica *Lovage *Rue *St. John’s Wort *Bay Laurel *Eyebright *Butterbur *Laurel, Bay *Sweet Bay Laurel *Mistletoe *Hawthorne *Calendula *Sunflower *Daisy *Lemon Balm *Terragon *Eyebright
—Moon—
Cancer
Clary Sage *White Willow *Chickweed *Cleavers *Sage *Aloe *Lemon Balm *Bay *Parsley *Blue vervain, Lettuces *Cleavers *Lavender *Woodruff
—Jupiter—
Sagittarius
Jasmine *Lemon Balm *Sage *Borage *Chervil *Dandelion *Hyssop *Meadowsweet *Bilberry *Agrimony *Costmary *Melissa *Turmeric *Berberis Root *Goldenseal *Milk Thistle
—Saturn—
Capricorn
Comfrey *Shepherd’s Purse *Mullein *Hemp/Cannabis *Elm, Slippery *Slippery Elm *Rosemary *Tarragon *Caraway *Chamomile *Marjoram *Chaparral
—Mercury—
Gemini
Caraway *Dill *Fennel *Lavender *Myrtle *Oregano *Licorice *Parsley *Valerian *Horehound, White *Fenugreek *Flax *Carrot *Sweet Marjoram *Anise *Catnip *Minto *Crabapple essence *Cumin *Mint *Daisy flower essence
—Neptune—
Pisces
Basil *Lemon Balm *Borage *Sage *Wild Lettuce *Sea-weed *Clematis *Oat flower
—Uranus—
Aquarius
Kava *Valerian *Sage *Purslane *Chlorophyll *Comfrey *Rosemary *Fennel *Violet *Valerian
—Pluto—
Scorpio
Basil *Sage *Catnip *Coriander *Nettle *Comfrey *Chaparral *Willow *Chicory *Peony *Ocotillia
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Element, Keyphrase, Keywords, Ruling Planet, Color
GemStone, Metal, Essential Oil, Herb, Flora/Plant, Tree & Tarot Card
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Aquarius
JAN 20 – FEB 18
Air Sign – “I know”
Independent, Eccentric, Friendly, Spiritual, Rational, Humanitarian
Ruling Planet – Saturn/Uranus
Color – Turquoise
Gemstone – Star Sapphire, Labradorite, Garnet
Metal – Uranium
Essential Oil – Vetivert, Patchouli and Myrrh
Herb – Fumitory, Hemp
Flora – Pansy, Blue Cornflower, Solomon’s Seal, Orchid, Star of Bethlehem, Eryngium (sea holly), arum lily (Zantedeschia), bird of paradise (Strelitzia), pitcher plant (Sarracenia), banksia, protea, yucca, aloe
Tree – Poplar, Tamarisk, Cypress and the sweetly scented Lime – or Linden, Oriental Vetivert
Tarot Card – Star
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Pisces
FEB 19 – MAR 20
Water Sign – “I believe”
Nebulous, Impressionable, Sensitive, Compassionate, Eclectic, Dreamer
Ruling Planet – Neptune
Gemstone – Pearl, Coral, Amethyst
Color – White, Silvery Green
Metal – Tin
Essential Oil – Lemon Balm, Clary Sage, Rose, Pine
Herb – Lemon Balm, Borage, Costmary, Hyssop, Sage and Clary Sage
Flora – Water Lily, Red roses, Dandelions, Pinks & Carnations, Madonna lily (Lilium candidum), Euphorbia marginata, Cyperus (papyrus), stephanotis, jasmine, lilac, narcissus, gypsophila
Tree – Great Oak, Beech
Tarot Card – Moon
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Aries
MARCH 21 – APRIL 20
Fire Sign – “I am”
Energetic, Independent, Assertive, Impulsive, Naïve
Ruling Planet – Mars
Color – Red
Gemstone – Diamond, Ruby, Aquamarine
Metal – Iron
Essential Oil – Coriander, Ginger, Frankincense,
Herb – Ginger, Pepper, Coriander, Basil
Flora – Narcissus, Golden Broom, Thorny Gorse, Royal Blue Mountain Gentians, Pink Cyclamen, Anemones – or Wind Flowers, Opuntia cactus (prickly pear), celosia (cockscomb), thorn-bearing shrubs, red roses, tulips, red peppers, amaryllis
Tree – Hawthorn – or May, Ash, Frankincense
Tarot Card – The Emperor
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Taurus
APRIL 21 – MAY 20
Earth Sign – “I have”
Loyal, Determined, Stubborn, Possessive, Reliable, Creative
Ruling Planet – Venus
Color – Pale Pink, Green, Blue
Gemstone – Emerald, Diamond
Metal – Copper
Essential Oil – Pennyroyal, Rose, Violet
Herb – Pennyroyal, Tansy, Yarrow
Flora – Damask Rose, Violet, Primrose, Mallow, Vervain, sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), scented stock, fruit-bearing trees, lavender, lilac, aster, lily of the valley, sweet pea
Tree – Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Birch, Tamarind, Myrtle
Tarot Card – Unity
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Gemini
MAY 21 – JUNE 21
Air Sign – “I think”
Adaptable, Friendly, Spontaneous, Restless, Talkative, Deductive
Ruling Planet – Mercury
Color – Yellow
Gemstone – Opal, Alexandrite, Reddish Brown Agate, Blue Lace Agate, Emerald
Metal – Mercury
Essential Oil – Peppermint, Lavender, Lemongrass
Herb – Marjoram, Parsley, Valerian, Dill
Flora – Lily of the Valley, Honeysuckle, Solanum (Winter cherries), ranunculus, maidenhair fern (Addiantum), solidago (goldenrod), acacia (mimosa, wattle), daffodil, nut-bearing trees, cactus
Tree – Hazel, Palm
Tarot Card – Lovers
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Cancer
JUNE 22 – JULY 22
Water Sign – “I feel”
Protective, Sensitive, Tenacious, Nurturing, Receptive
Ruling Planet – Moon
Color – Silver, Metallic Blue
Gemstone – Moonstone, Pearl
Metal – Silver
Essential Oil – Jasmine, Rose and Tuberose
Herb – Tarragon, Verbena
Flora – Lilies and White Roses, Daisies, Wallflowers, Poppies, cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), Ammi (Queen Anne’s lace), delphinium, ferns, plumbago, passionflower, hydrangea, iris
Tree – Willow
Tarot Card – Chariot
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Leo
JULY 23 – AUG 23
Fire Sign – “I will”
Expressive, Creative, Powerful, Outgoing, Generous, Dramatic
Ruling Planet – Sun
Color – Golden Yellow, Orange
Gemstone – Amber, Ruby
Metal – Gold
Essential Oil – Orange, Lemon, Neroli – made from orange blossom, Petitgrain – made from citrus leaves, Juniper, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Rosemary
Herb – Chamomile, Golden Saffron, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Angelica, Lemon Balm
Flora – Sunflower, Heliotrope – or Cherry Pie, Scarlet Pimpernel, safflower (Carthamus), croton, Joseph’s coat (Codiaeum), marigold, gerbera, crocosmia, dahlia, clivia
Tree – Bay, Juniper, Orange and Lemon
Tarot Card – Strength
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Virgo
AUG 24 – SEPT 22
Earth Sign – “I analyze”
Analytical, Critical, Practical, Efficient, Skilled
Ruling Planet – Mercury
Color – Navy, Chocolate
Gemstone – Agate, Peridot
Metal – Platinum
Essential Oil – Lavender, Lemongrass and Peppermint
Herb – Marjoram, Parsley, Valerian and Dill
Flora – Poppies, monkshood (Aconitum), hypericum (St John’s wort), chrysanthemum, eucalyptus, veronica, violet, ivy, thistle
Tree – Hazel, Palm
Tarot Card – Hermit
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Libra
SEPT 23 – OCT 23
Air Sign – “I balance”
Harmonious, Sympathetic, Balanced, Sensitive, Artistic, Idealist
Ruling Planet – Venus
Color – all shades of Green
Gemstone – Rose Quartz, Blue Sapphire
Metal – Aluminium
Essential Oil – Pennyroyal, Rose and Violet
Herb – Pennyroyal, Tansy and Yarrow
Flora – Damask Rose, Violet, Primrose, Mallow, Vervain, chincherinchee (Ornithogalum), Moluccella (bells of Ireland), Cymbidium orchid, gardenia, tea roses, tuberose, freesia, gladiolus
Tree – Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Birch, Tamarind, Myrtle
Tarot Card – Justice
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Scorpio
OCT 24 – NOV 22
Water Sign – “I want”
Intense, Passionate, Secretive, Driven,Powerful
Ruling Planet – Pluto
Color – Maroon, Blood Red
Gemstone – Bloodstone, Garnet, Opal
Metal – Sodium
Essential Oil –Basil, Coriander, Ginger, Frankincense,
Herb –Ginger, Pepper, Coriander, Basil
Flora – Narcissus, Golden Broom, Thorny Gorse, Royal Blue Mountain Gentians, Pink Cyclamen, Anemones – or Wind Flowers, Venus fly trap (Dionaea), Alpinia (pink ginger), Amaranthus (love lies bleeding), red hot poker (Kniphofia), hibiscus, peony, cactus, anthurium
Tree – Cypress, Hawthorn – or May, Ash, Frankincense
Tarot Card – Release
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Sagittarius
NOV 23 – DEC 21
Fire Sign – “I see”
Optimist, Philosophical, Independent, Friendly, Jovial, Adventurous
Ruling Planet – Jupiter
Color – royal Blue, deep Purple
Gemstone – Amethyst, Topaz
Metal – Tin
Essential Oil – Lemon Balm, Clary Sage, Rose
Herb – Lemon Balm, Borage, Costmary, Hyssop, Sage, Clary Sage
Flora – Red Roses, Dandelions, Pinks, Carnations, Eremurus (foxtail lily), eustoma (lisianthus), Liatris (blazing star), carnation, crocus, muscari, berried plants, allium
Tree – Great Oak, Beech
Tarot Card – Balance
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Capricorn
DEC 22 – JAN 19
Earth Sign – “I use”
Optimist, Philosophical, Independent, Ambitious, Responsible, Organized, Hardworking
Ruling Planet – Saturn
Color – Grey, dark Green
Gemstone – Turquoise
Metal – Lead
Essential Oil – Vetivert, Patchouli, Myrrh, Gentle Mimosa
Herb – Fumitory, Hemp
Flora – Heartsease – or Pansy, Blue Cornflower, Solomon’s Seal, statice, holly, African violet, ivy, philodendron, kentia palm, snowdrop, jasmine
Tree – Poplar, Tamarisk, Cypress and the sweetly scented Lime – or Linden, Oriental Vetivert
Tarot Card – Ego
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8.6.13 — New Moon Cosmic Oracle
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::Artemis::
{Nature}
One of the Olympian Goddesses, and the Goddess of the Wild, personifies the beauty of Nature, whether that is the purity of the land, the stillness of the forests, or the tranquility of mountain lakes. Artemis is both the huntress and the wild animal. Her closest bond, besides her brother, is with the Animal Kingdom. Though Artemis is a fierce “lion among women,” she also oversees childbirth and offers protection to women in transition. Artemis was especially protective of adolescence,encouraging young boys and girls to roam free and explore the delights of nature. Artemis serves as the midwife for your next stage of life. She encourages you to be in touch with your instinctual nature and your true feelings. The Goddess also invites you into her domain to spend some time in nature or with animals.
Feminine Wisdom
Artemis is the instinct to roam freely in nature and to express the untamed aspects of the self. She is inherent in every transitional stage, especially in the pre-pubescent years.
New Moon in Leo
This is the first in a sequence of New Moons that fall in the same sign as the following Full Moon, This reverses many months of the New Moon falling in the sign preceding the Sun of the following Full Moon. In other words, this New Moon in Leo also has a Full Moon in Leo and Aquarius.
This is really interesting New Moon,as it forms quite an easy aspect with Uranus,and a challenging aspect with Saturn and the True Node in Scorpio.The New Moon is a time for new beginnings and planting the seeds of whatever you would like to see manifest in your world. Enter Uranus,which is also retrograde, just to add a bit of flavor to the mix. Uranus is bold and daring,and will encourage you to step out of dull and dreary situations,to embrace the new and open yourself up to the endless possibilities that life has to offer. The retrograde phase of Uranus will put you in touch with disconnected parts of yourself,and actually give you the courage to start navigating uncharted territory and bring through your dreams to make them a reality. Saturn meanwhile likes to hold onto structure and familiarity, and will sometimes favour stagnation over stepping into the unknown. The Nodal square to the Moon,says that something will need to be let go of before we start seeing our passions and desires manifest in the external world. Our shadow,our saboteur,and our core beliefs will all need to be examined,to see how much they are actually stopping us from achieving the life that we desire to have.
Leo is all about courage,and the strong aspect to Uranus in Aries will only exacerbate this energy.
This is a time of daring to dream big..be creative,be bold and be proud! No one ever succeeded without taking a risk,and the promise of shining your light brightly is worth the risk of leaving behind structures that just aren’t doing anything for you.
Make a list of all of your talents,recognize your achievements,and believe in yourself,and watch as the doorways of opportunity fly open for you.
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Leo New Moon Apothecary Suggestions
GemStones, Essential Oils & Flower Essences
Leo rules the heart, spine, and hair. Pay extra attention to these parts of the body around the time of this New Moon.
Leo New Moon GemStones
Pearl, Moonstone, Tektite, Peridot, Tourmaline, Carnelian, Sardonyx, Onyx, Golden Topaz
Lemon Essential Oil
Like Leo, the smell of lemon is bright and cheery. Its uplifting fragrance lightens the heart and it’s thought to be a great “blood movers”–enhancing slugging circulation and supporting capillary structure. Add to a few drops to almond oil for an uplifting massage or to shampoo to benefit form its scalp-cleansing and hair lustre-inspiring properties.
Borage Flower Essence
Leo energy inspires us to live through our heart, expressing warmth and love to those around us. Yet, sometimes being openhearted is challenging, notably when sadness and grief rest heavy in our heart. If you are feeling a bit disheartened or discouraged, consider trying Borage flower essence, an uplifting elixir that inspires a sense of buoyant courage and flowing heart energy.(Flower essences are made from flower-infused water and work energetically to restore emotional and mental balance. You can find them in natural food stores or holistic pharmacies.)
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Ancient Feminine Wisdom of Goddesses and Heroines
August 2013 ~ GemStone: Jade
Jade
Pronunciation: \ˈjād\
Color: White, Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink, Purple, Gray, Black, Banded, Multicolored
Appearance: Jade is best known as a green ornamental stone. Its color varies from light to dark green, but it may also be other colors such as white, gray, and purple. Jade is actually the gemstone name for two different mineral forms, Jadeite and Nephrite. These two minerals can be identical in appearance and are similar in their physical properties, and until modern times no distinction was made between the two different types of Jade. While Nephrite is generally only green, cream, or white, Jadeite colors can range through the color spectrum with more exotic colors.
Transparency: Translucent to Opaque
Source: The main deposits of Jadeite are in Mynamar (Burma); other deposits are in China (Tibet), Russia, Kazakhstan, Guatemala, and the U.S. (California). Nephrite Jade comes from China, Russia, Brazil, and the United States (Wyoming, Alaska, and California).
Metaphysical Healing Properties of Jade
Keywords: Good luck stone, prosperity, deep wisdom, compassion, peace, balancing of male/female energies, courage, wisdom, justice, mercy, emotional balance, stamina, love, fidelity, humility, generosity, peace, harmony, longevity, fertility, serenity, wisdom, practicality, tranquility, balance, peace, harmony, moderation, perspective, equilibrium and stability, knowledge, compassion, wealth
The name Jade is derived from the Spanish phrase “Piedra de Ijada”, which means “Stone of the Hip”, as this stone was used as a metaphysical protection against kidney disease by the ancient societies. Jade or “yu” as it is called in China, in Chinese tradition, Jade symbolized the Five Virtues of Humanity: wisdom, compassion, justice, modesty and courage. Symbols of these virtues were often carved into Jade
Jade is known as the “dream stone” and also as a “stone of fidelity”, bringing realization to one’s potential and devotion to one’s purpose. Chakra application depends upon the stone’s color. It is used to release suppressed emotions via the dream process by placing a piece of Jade under your pillow prior to sleep. Revered by the Mayan and Chinese cultures, it facilitates peace within the physical, emotional and intellectual structures, as well as within the material world. A “sacred” protective stone, it facilitates harmony. Jade is said to bless that which it touches. It releases negative thoughts, soothing the mind. Jade is said to balance male and female energies, and between partner and self. Symbol of purity and serenity, it increases love. Jade is said to provide confidence, attainment of self-assuredness, self-reliance and self-sufficiency. It is said to bring the user a long and fruitful life with a gentle transition from this body to the spiritual world.
Jade is a stone of the heart. As such it is related to the Heart Chakra and has a beneficial effect on all Heart Chakra related issues. So, of course, it can attract and enhance love of all kinds. It is also a stone of fidelity and generosity. It is also considered to be good for the physical heart and for emotional balance and stability. It is used in crystal healing for increasing self-reliance. Jade is also very helpful as a stone of abundance. Physically, jade is used to heal lung problems, kidney problems, immune system weakness, PTSD, and nervous system overwork. Jade is also energized by its color, and relates to those color energies as well.
Jade is said to bless whatever it touches, serving mankind across the globe for nearly 6,000 years. Jade has been the most highly esteemed stone in China throughout recorded history, and was valued for its beauty and powers of healing and protection. It is cherished as a protective talisman, which keeps the wearer from harm and brings harmony assuring long life and a peaceful death. It is considered a powerful healing stone.
As a travel stone, Green Jade prevents illness while on holiday, is beneficial for those traveling alone, and protects children and pets from straying or being hurt while on a journey. Green Jade also fosters chi, or Life Force energies, and is excellent for hiking, gardening or relaxing out of doors. An amulet of good luck and friendship, Jade signifies wisdom gathered in tranquility, dispelling the negative and encouraging one to see oneself as they really are. Jade pendants and necklaces protect against deception and authoritative abuse for financial or sexual gain. Jade signifies peace through strength, and is also helpful in homes or occupations that encounter bullying or intimidation from violent children or teens.
It is believed to attract good luck and friendship. Green Jade is an abundance stone, representing the flow of Divine energy into the reality of one’s life. It brings harmony and happiness in business and family relationships, as well material abundance. It is a reminder to smell the flowers, touch the ones you love, and share your heart with others in affirmation of plenty.
Placed on the forehead, it brings insightful dreams. It is the ultimate “Dream Stone,” revered in ancient cultures, as well as today, to access the spiritual world, gain insight into ritualistic knowledge, encourage creativity, and dream-solve. Jade improves one’s remembering of dreams and releases suppressed emotions via the dream process.
Jade releases negative thoughts, irritability and soothes the mind. It stabilizes the personality, integrating mind with body, to stimulate ideas and make tasks less complex so that they can be acted upon immediately. Jade is excellent for healing feelings of guilt, and for extreme cases of defeatism. It also treats “pathological normality,” an excessive desire to adapt oneself to a group, even if it is sect-like, exaggerated militarism, a follow-the-leader attitude, or the compulsive desire to give in to general opinion to belong no matter the cost.
Jade is the stone of calm in the midst of storm. Its action balances nerves and soothes cardiac rhythm. A piece of Jade kept in a pocket or on a pendant to stroke from time to time recharges energy, and traditionally guards against illness. Jade may also be used to temper the shock or fear of the very young or very old being cared for in the hospital or away from home and family.
Jade encourages you to become who you really are. Jade stabilizes the personality and integrates the mind with the body. It promotes self-sufficiency. Jade relinquishes self-imposed limitations and assists in cherishing one’s ideals and desires, facilitating the ambition and building of those thoughts into physical reality. Jade provides confidence and self-assuredness, self-reliance and self-sufficiency. As a professional support stone, Jade aids doctors, nurses, veterinarians, and all healers in making practical diagnosis and in their applications. It is a support stone for educators, and Jade, carved in the form of a faith symbol, is uplifting to military personnel. It assists in recognizing yourself as a spiritual being on a human journey and awakens hidden knowledge.
Green Jade is a crystal of love. The heart chakra regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace and what we resist. It gives us the balancing ability to be ourselves within the environment. When the heart chakra is out of balance you may feel either controlling or controlled in a relationship, and become critical of the little foibles of others. You may well find yourself having inappropriately strong emotional responses to everyday external stimuli. Green crystal energy is used to resolve blockages and to re-balance the heart chakra, helping us understand our own needs and emotions clearly. Green Jade can be used to harmonize dysfunctional relationships and channel passion in constructive ways. We can deal with the ebbs and flows of emotional relationships, understand their cyclic nature, and accept the changes. It is supportive of new love, and increases trustworthiness and fidelity. It also inspires love later in life.
Green Jade is a “growth crystal” – a powerful conduit of the earth’s Life Force of birth, development, and creation, and of the power of nature’s constant renewal. It is a potent aid in nurturing, whether of fledgling family relationships or a new business venture. Green Jade is perfect for keeping a venture on course, a project on schedule, and life on track. Lighter Green crystals promote spiritual growth and renewed commitment to a higher purpose. Those of a darker hue are talismans of physical growth and strength, and safety in travel.
Jade supports development, strength and maturity. It enhances our receptiveness to new meanings and ideas, and lights the path to wisdom and understanding. It is a talisman of the search for knowledge and enlightenment. Jade in all forms has always represented nobility, not only of rank, but of ideals. The wearing of Jade assists in creating magic for the highest good and in protection from harmful or deceitful entities during spirit work. In lighter shades, Olive Jade provides the perseverance needed in our quest for understanding the natural universe, efforts that require deep concentration, determination, and endurance for mental challenges. In deeper tones, Olive Jade is a “Study Stone,” aiding us in the long quest for a higher state of understanding or awareness. It is excellent for achieving goals that need deep constancy and long-term purpose – not wild, exuberant growth, but the slow, steady development and deep caring of a life’s calling.
HEALING
Jade treats the kidneys and supra-adrenal glands, removes toxins, rebinds cellular and skeletal systems, and heals stitches. It works on the hips and spleen. Jade balances the fluids within the body and the water–salt/acid–alkaline ratios.
Jade is a powerful cleansing stone, enhancing the body’s filtration and elimination organs. It is excellent for treating the kidneys, spleen and supra-adrenal glands, removing toxins and balancing the fluids and water-salt/acid-alkaline ratios in the body. It is helpful to the bones and joints, especially the hips, and for treating bacterial and viral infections, cystitis and genito-urinary infections, and bedwetting.
Jade has a restorative property, allowing for both the cellular and skeletal systems to re-bind themselves, and assists in the removal of pain associated with the body’s healing of itself. Jade also helps stitches to bind and heal properly, and has been used to diminish cramps and “Charlie horses.”
Jade is thought to treat reproductive disorders, especially male, assisting in fertility and during childbirth. Jade may also be used to help teenage girls with anorexia, and for mothers who are afraid of not knowing how to parent their children.
Physical Healing Properties of Jade
Heart. Hips. Kidneys. Spleen. Healthy hair, Thymus, Immune, Cleansing Blood, Nervous System.
Red Jade is an active stone. Red Jade is used to defuse tense situations and release the energy. Red Jade can be a very intense energy and over stimulate the wearer. This can lead to expressions of upset, anger or agitation. Red Jade can be used, carefully, to bring up those feelings so that one may deal with them in the open.
Orange Jade is similar Yellow Jade in that both convey the gift of inner peace, joy and happiness. They teach the interconnectedness of all life and all Beings. Orange Jade is used to assist the digestive organs of the body. Orange Jade boosts the wearer’s energy and provides protection.
Yellow Jade is similar to Orange Jade in that both convey the gift of inner peace, joy and happiness. They teach the interconnectedness of all Life and all Beings. Yellow Jade is used to assist digestive organs of the body.
Green Jade is the most common color of Jade. It is thought to be calming to the nervous system. Green Jade is thought to represent life and growth and to assist one in finding their heart true desire. It is associated with the Heart Chakra and is thought to make it easier for the wearer to express love. Green Jade may produce dreams that are vivid and accurate.
Blue Jade is a peaceful stone. It is associated with the Third Eye Chakra. It helpful in reaching a deeper level during meditation and relaxation exercises. It is a steady energy and is given to people who feel overwhelmed or under tremendous stress in their lives. Blue Jade helps to neutralize karmic influences and the emotional issues that are tied to them.
Lavender Jade is said to bring one in touch with their emotions, especially the softer side. It is said to assist in honest communication and self- control. It is often given as a gift to someone who has been hurt or disappointed by love- to aid in recovering from any negative love situation. Lavender Jade assists with fresh ideas and creativity and is said to bring psychic understanding of one’s dreams.
Black and Gray Jade are thought to be strong protection from negative energy and will give one the strength to fight. It is good for Grounding, as it is related to the Root or Base Chakra. These Jades are said to support a wise persons correct use of power.
Brown Jade is said to be a stone connecting all of humanity to Mother Earth. Often given as a housewarming gift, or when changing jobs, because it is thought to aid in adjustments to any new environment and settling negative events in the home.
White or Cream Jade is used to direct ones energy and assist in concentration, by filtering out unwanted distractions. White and cream jade has long been used to boost energy and to ascertain what the highest outcome for a given situation will be. In Crystal Healing, White Jade has been used for Attention Deficit Disorder and for other areas where focus and concentration is needed.
Chakra
4th Chakra — Heart Chakra
Energy
Receptive
Powers
Love, Healing, Longevity, Wisdom, Protection, Gardening, Prosperity, Money
Zodiac
Aries, Gemini, Taurus, Libra, Pisces, Cancer
Planets
Mercury, Jupiter, Venus
Vibrates to the Number
11
Element
Earth
Wedding Anniversary
12th,30th,35th
Shamanistic Healing Session ~ Suggestions to Assist in Integration
Post Shamanistic Healing Session
Suggestions to Assist in Integration
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Nurture Yourself
Rest, drink lots of water, eat healthy food, and take a soothing Epsom salt or baking soda & sea salt bath. The body and energy field will continue to detoxify, self- care will assist with the process.
Nature
Get outside and let yourself feel and receive the Earth’s blessings and messages. The natural world has a high level of life force and vitality. This can support and feed your energy body.
Timing
Allow yourself 3 days to adjust and assimilate what you received in your Healing Session. The luminous and physical bodies need time to adjust to the transition. New patterns can continue to subtly and gently unfold over several months.
Resynchronization – Expect Change!
I never know in what ways the Healing work will present itself. Pay attention to what begins to seem different in your life. People may respond to you differently, or you will find yourself not reacting to situation in the ways you have in the past. Unusual resynchronization, signs, omens, comments from a friend or stranger may present themselves. Pay attention to life- new things will happen!
Create a New Reality
Make a conscious choice to respond to situations in a positive and life-affirming way, this is a time to re-pattern out of old, unhealthy mind-sets and behaviors so the new way becomes permanent. As you engage in different choices, the new aspects and essence of the soul creates a new reality. There can be a chain reaction of healing realignment. Your choices help reaffirm your wholeness.
Community
Find support, talk to trusted friends and loved ones, a counselor or group. Share your Healing story with those who are open and can honor your Healing process.
Develop a Regular Spiritual Practice
A spiritual practice (one that truly resonates with you) will support your healing and make you stronger than anything else. Learn to journey, practice meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, prayer, a walk in nature. Join a drumming circle or take a workshop that teaches spiritual healing or a spiritual path.
Journal
Keep a record of your experience and change. Confide in and honor yourself. Sometimes the most powerful insights come from re-reading the old records of your experience.
Honor
If you receive special instructions (homework) from your session, follow these instructions to support the Healing Journey.
Follow-up Care
Give your Healing Process time to integrate. DesertStar Healing encourages feedback to hear how you are doing.
NOTE:
Shamanistic Healing deals with the spiritual aspect of illness and does not replace the need for traditional psychological and medical treatment. It does however work well in conjunction with other Healing Modalities.
7.22.13 – Full Moon Cosmic Oracle
DesertStar Full Moon Cosmic Oracle
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::Nemesis::
{Retribution}
One of the first Goddesses and Daughter of Night, Nemesis is an ancient Goddess of Justice, known also as the Goddess of the Inevitable. She personifies the wisdom of Karmic Retribution and is intimately involved with the Wheel of Fortune. When this card is drawn you may be struggling to accept what is inevitable or feeling the unfairness of life. However, you are in the sanctuary of Nemesis, who clasps the thin veil between Divine Retribution and Human Justice. While you might feel wronged, it is important not to seek revenge, but to allow divine justice to prevail. On an oracular level, Nemesis is the inner knowledge that, against all odds, integrity will triumph in the end.
Feminine Wisdom: Nemesis understands that life is inherently just and that the Wheel of Fortune raises us up and lets us down. The Goddess validates our feelings, places them on the Wheel of Life, and releases us from acting on them.
Full Moon in Aquarius
First of 2 Full Moons in Aquarius (7.22 & 8.20)
The Aquarius Full Moon signifies a time of change. Traditionally the Full Moon is a time for release-when tensions and emotions have built to a point where there must be expression.
This Full Moon takes place at the axis of Leo-Aquarius..the Sun in Leo is about expressing Courage, Willingness and LOVE..Strong Courage Being Who you truly Are, Willingness to Not resist Change..and Love to Embrace ALL experience and Self..as the Beloved; The Entranceway to the Divine.
Leo is Connected to the Center of the Solar System and to our Solar Plexus..the Inner Sun within..From the Center, the Heart and Inner Light.
A Full Moon is always bringing light and awareness into the specifics of its sign. Aquarius is the revolutionary, guided by a vision of freedom, equality and solidarity. These are the activists, the rebellious spirits and forerunners pointing the way for evolutionary changes. And we will be having two of these to really help bringing home the point.
Uranus which is the ruler of Aquarius went into retrograde motion on the 18th of this month and will put you in touch with places within yourself that you have either become disconnected from or suppressed. It can be a time of uncertainty and insecurity, but can also make you feel more alive than you have felt in a long time. During the retrograde period you will discover those parts of yourself that you have pushed to the side and labeled “weird” and will start to embrace them as a unique part of your personality. The Full Moon will play a big part in kick starting this process, and will help you to see that those things that you may have viewed as negative or needing to be hidden, may actually be the very traits that lead you into happiness and success.
As Saturn is squaring this Full Moon, you may find that there will be some strong emotions bubbling away just under the surface. Aquarius isn’t that fond of displaying emotion, and nor is Scorpio(which is where Saturn is), but it would serve you well to identify and give expression to what is vying for your attention. Both of these signs to tend to favor solitude to work through their feelings, so some time out wouldn’t be a bad thing…just make sure that you don’t try to analyze your emotions away. Really feel into them, and let the tears flow where they need to.
Saturn is giving form to the deeper passions of Scorpio, while Aquarius is asking that you find those ideas and plans that are hidden within you and bring them to the light. Adjust or let go of situations that are holding you back or not working for you anymore, and open yourself to the endless possibilities that this world can offer. If you have been putting off starting something or bringing an idea or goal to fruition, now is the time to start. Just start, no one ever got anywhere by procrastinating.
Mercury has now gone direct which means that you will be able to communicate with a lot more ease and clarity, and the Aquarius Moon will help you say what you need to say with more of a detached and analytical manner-just make sure it’s not too sharp!!
Humanitarian pursuits, inventions, technology, and groups will somehow feature in your life over the next month, and if you think that life is going to run to plan ~ expect the unexpected!!
Sometimes things may go askew, and sometimes you may not get things that you thought that you wanted…but there is a higher power at work here, and you will always get what it is that you need to support you on your journey. Speaking of your journey; some friendships may start to unravel now as you find yourself seeking companions who are of similar mind. This will be more of a process than it will be an abrupt cutting off, and for those of who you have had a seemingly out of the blue argument with someone that has ended in separation, cast your mind back over the past few months and you will be sure to see that the signs have been there for a while. If the connection is right for you, there will be resolution;if not it will pave the way to make room for new and more improved connections with people on your wavelength.
This Full Moon is especially powerful because it is also the 3rd of three Super Moons in a row. A Super Moon happens when the Moon is the closest to the earth, pulling on the earth’s plates and electromagnetic fields. This is all very powerful stuff, especially because it is tied in with your emotional awareness and maturity. Good, juicy feelings mean you are on the right track; keep going. Bad feelings are a call to action. Something is wrong; you need to make some changes…
Prepare yourself for CHANGE..Move deeply into your heart – your Center. Allow the Opportunities for New Creation to move you through any Fears.
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Aquarius Full Moon GemStones, Crystals, Minerals & Essential Oils:
pearl, moonstone, tektite, rose quartz, garnet
Essential Oils:
rosemary and frankincense
Apothecary Suggestions:
Leo is associated with the heart, spine, and hair while Aquarius is associated with the calves, ankles, peripheral circulatory system, and the body’s bioenergetics. Pay extra attention to these areas of the body around the time of this Full Moon.
Quaking Grass Flower Essence:
Quaking Grass is a wonderful remedy to help inspire harmonious group dynamics. It helps individuals maintain a sense of balanced self when in a collective and yet see themselves as a part of something much larger than just themselves. While the essence can be taken by an individual, it can also be used it as a room spray (mix a few drops into a water-filled mister bottle) as a way to foster a more productive, as well as heartfelt, group process. (Flower essences are made from flower-infused water and work energetically to restore emotional and mental balance. You can find them in natural food stores or holistic pharmacies.)
Affirmation:
I give myself permission to be my unique, quirky, and individual self in all ways. I express myself in my totality, and keep myself small for no one. I look forward to jumping into the unknown and seeing where it is that I land!
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[full moon information]
astrology goddess,shakti carola navran,planetary apothecary, peacefulmind.com
[oracle card deck]
Ancient Feminine Wisdom of Goddesses and Heroines
Cleansing: Gems,Stones & Crystals
Cleansing your Gems,Stones & Crystals
The New Moon and Full Moon are times for Cleansing & Energetically Charging your Crystals
Sometimes a stone or crystal you are strongly drawn to doesn’t feel good, or a stone that felt good previously doesn’t feel good now. The stone or crystal may need to be cleared. Clearing is necessary before using any stone for healing. The clearer the energy of a healing stone, the more powerful it is.
Crystals and healing gemstones need to be cleared as soon as they are purchased as well as clearing after every healing. A cleared, ready crystal feels positive and bright, tingly and cold to the touch. A crystal that needs clearing may feel hot, heavy or drained.
The clearing process should be carried out until you intuitively feels that the stone has been cleansed, or by feeling the stone’s energy. You should then charge the crystal in sunlight or moonlight (preferably that of a full or a new moon) for at least one full day or night.
It is not recommended to utilize water or salt when cleansing certain gems,stones & crystals. Also it is not recommended to place particular gems,stones & crystals in the sunlight, many stones tend to fade their colors in the sun. Also internal fractures may cause your stone to crack or break if placed in the sun.
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CLEANSING GEMS, STONES & CRYSTALS
SMUDGING
A quick way to cleanse your healing stones is to smudge them with burning cedar or sage. Smudging is an excellent way to make sure your stones are purified. Simply hold the burning sage or cedar stick while passing your stone through the smoke. (white sage, cedar, juniper, palo santo, sweetgrass and sandalwood are all commonly used smudging herbs)
MOONLIGHT
Moonlight is another way of clearing your gemstones. Simply place outside from the Full to the New Moon. Waning Moons are good times to clear crystals, to dispel old energies, but any time works. The amount of time used varies with the sensitivity of the healer and the amount of material from which the stone needs cleansing.
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OTHER CRYSTAL CLEANSING METHODS
Herbs
Burying your crystal in a cupful of dried herbs will also clear it. Suggested herbs for this are rose petals, sage, frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood. This is a gentle way to clear crystals, and a pleasant way, but it does take longer than sea salt.
Earth
Crystals may also be buried into the Earth. This is especially helpful when you feel deep cleansing is needed. Outdoors, simply dig a hole the size of your crystal into the Earth, place your crystal again point down, and cover with soil. The amount of time needed is personal choice.
Breath
The Sacred Breath- Some like to use this method of ‘blowing away’ any negativity from the stone, simply hold the stone in your hand and blow on it, while blowing ask your higher self to cleanse the crystal.
Reiki
If you are a Reiki practitioner, you can also “Reiki” your stones and crystals, simply by holding them in your hands and setting the intention for your crystals to be cleansed.
Water
Hold the stone under running water or in a stream to be purified (points are to face down the drain or down stream to wash the negative energy away), you may also soak in a solution of sea salt and distilled water. Visualize the crystal as sparkly, tingly, cold, and belonging to the healer.*It is not recommended to utilize water or sea salt when cleansing certain gems,stones & crystals. Never use Warm or Hot water, this may fracture or break your crystals.
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Each New Moon and Full Moon holds a unique Frequency, when tapped into consciously, these cycles will be of great benefit for you and your life and to those around you.
[crystal cleansing & charging information]
queen of light,Healing and crystal therapy, neatstuff.net, desertstar healing
Intuitive Integrative Healing Art 