I've been thinking that this full moon feels like putting a new dress on, and this was confirmed in Mystic Mama's recap of the moon's influence:
Newness and freedom, a new dress with nothing else on.
“And ELLIAS LONSDALE Star Spark for this Moon’s degree is: “A man with green skin. He is dressed in leaves."
I've been hearing of people leaving the material plane more frequently lately, some by choice, others not, and I get it. This transition for some (Uranus in Taurus) is better done in a concrete way. Let me just go. Then some new people are coming too, babies in this new era, so there is continuity. Personally I feel neither young nor old, like I'm floating between, neither done nor begun. How are you feeling?
Checking In
In the morning I remember to check in with my physical body, my emotional body and my mental body. Everyday there is a differing combination of sensations and feelings and thoughts. I check in with this new dress I am wearing. Today I am fasting. I usually fast with the new moon, if I am not feeling poorly, but I feel this full moon needs a fast, to be more aware of the newness. I'll drink herbal teas and listen in. In terms of work, this work, soul work, seems like the most important work, and I'm glad I have the time to do it.
I Am Taking In, I Am Giving Back
Studying astrology: I've been feeling overwhelmed, so I'm going slow. Also, I'm a bit confused amid the signs and synchronicity, I need to take some time. I've been meditating daily and remembering that I'm held between the Earth and the stars and other Planets, which helps; as above, so below. I've been doing yoga everyday to remember I am grounded and rooted and to pay tribute to Saturn with discipline. I've been walking and remembering that I am watched by the plants, that they are company, and they tell me things, mostly their surprise at the city that is growing up around them. I agree, it is a bit shocking. I miss the countryside. But then, here in Geneva, I've enjoyed seeing how people save trees, the roads are enlarged around them, the grasses are left to grow high, the insects and butterflies come by, the snails move across my windowsill, and each morning and evening I take in the song of birds singing to the sky. The smells of blossoms make fragrant rooms in this city that I walk through. Breathing I remember I am taking in, I am giving back.
Speedwell Essence
I've been taking Speedwell essence and remembering to be gentle with myself. I've been singing some. I'm really thankful for my teachers. What are you thankful for?
And I've started drawing plant portraits for a presentation I will make when I'm back in Vermont in the fall. It's amazing how their individual planty-ness (I wrote personality first but that's not right! ) pops out. I'll post some!
Blessings of smoothness in all this newness and enjoy your new dresses on.
(Originally posted May 29th 2018)