Full Pink Moon In Libra Wellness (lunar eclipse)

A Full Moon that occurs between March 21, and April 20th will be in Libra. This year we will also experience a lunar eclipse taking place at the same time. A lunar eclipse happens only at the time of the full moon, when the Earth gets between the sun and moon and the moon appears to turn  blood red at midnight. The total eclipse will last less than 5 minutes, making it the shortest total lunar eclipse of the century, according to EarthSky.org. It's the third in a series of four total lunar eclipses, known as a tetrad, over a two-year period. The fourth occurs Sept. 28.

Saturday, the total eclipse occurs just before 8 a.m. eastern time. Just after that, the moon will be full  at 8:06 a.m. The first full moon of spring is known as the Pink Moon, Egg Moon, Grass Moon or Easter Moon.

• This Moon is good for rituals promoting:
• justice and fairness
• resolving breaches and enabling relationships to go smoothly.
• partnership
• legal matters
• love rituals
• airing differences
• creating tact
• balance & diplomacy
• healing the kidneys

with the moon in Libra focus on relationships, and artistic pursuits. All of your partnership activities will be heightened during this Moon. For those who are not in partnerships, there may be heightened feelings of loneliness, but be aware of superficial bonding to ease the pain/ fear of loneliness. The moon being in Libra it is an excellent time to throw a gathering or party because everyone will be extremely social and try to please and flatter each other. During this time, its important to find balance. Enjoy  celebration with others, but also leave some time for healing work.

An excellent preventative measure during the Libra moon that we can do for our bodies and especially on  our kidneys is drinking plenty of fresh water between the hours of 3 and 7pm in order to give the kidneys and bladder a good "rinse through". Nettle tea, is also a really soothing aid for the bladder and kidneys. Exercises for the pelvic region are also particularly beneficial at this time.

Stones: Aquamarine, Beryl, Bloodstone, Rose Quartz, Citrine, Orange Calcite, smoky quartz, and Amber.

Chakras, Colors, & Stones

The word Chakra means "wheel" in Sanskrit, there are 7 major energy centers in the human body (and hundreds of minor ones). Chakras receive, assimilate, and distribute energy throughout our energetic fields (auras). Each Chakra is unique as it has it's own characteristics and functions. These 7 energy systems resonate and vibrate at the same frequency as their respective colors of the rainbow, and are the network through which the body, mind and spirit, can come together. Your chakras are also energy vortexes (disc) that distribute universal life force energy throughout the body. This life energy is called "Prana" and  flows down through the top of your head (the crown chakra) through your spine, to your pelvic floor (root chakra).

Our root chakra for example is represented as the color red, it is a very dense Earth vibration. Whereas our upper crown Chakra vibrates at the highest frequency.When energy flows evenly through each chakra we are balanced and  able to achieve optimal health. Our chakras work together and when one becomes damaged, blocked, or overloaded the other chakras will try to compensate, which creates strain and suffering within the entire system. All of the components of our chakra system need to work together in synch with one another in order to maintain balance in our bodily and spiritual system.

I will share the Seven Chakras, color properties and their corresponding stones.  Many books and searches  on chakras, crystals and healing may have some conflicting information, I recommend doing your own research, and using which stones resonate best for your specific needs. I have also shared some of the characteristics of a healthy balanced chakra, as well as the characteristics of an imbalanced chakra center.  "Chakra practices" are practical activities that can be done daily to help us reconnect, and re-balance the energy centers that may be imbalanced.

First Chakra: Muladhara (support)

• Balanced: first energy characteristics is: balanced, grounded, healthy, safe and patient.
• Imbalanced: Money issues, addictions, low self-esteem.
• Stones: red and black stones such as ruby, coral, garnet, red jaspar, hematite, obsidian, black tourmaline.

Red is the symbol of life , strength, vitality as well as physical nature, our Earth connection and survival needs. Red will stimulate and is associated with heart, fire, anger, and passion.The red of terrestrial fire is transmuted into golden yellow (pure spirit) as it rises. Red is the color of primitive types. For healing red stones are effective in bringing healing energy in deficient nutrition, depression, or lethargy. It is a stimulating vibration. First Chakra Practice: Sit in nature, take your shoes off and let your feet sink into the grass, sand, or dirt. Plant a garden, do something that will connect you to the Earth.

Second Chakra (Svadisthana): 1-2 inches below navel or branching left side at spleen.

• Balanced: spontaneous, social, passionate, and trusting.
• Imbalanced: Lack of Spontaneity, rigid beliefs, sexual issues, resentful
• Stones: Carnelian, orange calcite, tiger's eye

Orange is the symbol of energy, composed of both red and yellow. Red symbolizes personality while yellow is symbolic of wisdom. Which is why the integration of the two colors we are capable of overcoming anger and establish self control. For healing, orange is essential for health and vitality. It is a warm and positive  color which is also stimulating and has been said to regulate the intake of food. The second chakra is about friendliness, creativity,  self-motivation sexuality, emotions and intuition. Second chakra practice: Join a community group, try a new activity, do anything that involves water, and nurturing yourself.

Third Chakra  Solar Plexus (manipuraka)

• Balanced:Confident, warm, empowered and energetic.
• Imbalanced:Powerlessness, Stomach related issues, anger,confused
• Stones: Yellow & Golden stones: Amber, Goldstone, Topaz, Citrine. 
• Yellow is the symbol of the mind, intellect, high intelligence, wisdom and the mental plane. Yellow is positive, magnetic, and its vibration has a tonic effect on the nerves. The solar plexus can be seen as the "organizing brain" of the nervous system. It is our inner "Sun", or "power center"  and should be kept in balance. Yellow is a great equalizer for irritable conditions of the nervous system, which can unbalance the energy of the solar plexus. our third chakra affects our self-confidence,mental clarity, happiness, and courage. Third Chakra practice: write down what angers you, and burn it. Focus on a martial art, cry at a sad movie, but always remember to laugh.

Fourth Chakra (Anahatha) Heart Center

• Balanced:Compassionate, nurturing, forgiving, understanding.
• Imbalanced:Heart related health issues, coldness towards others, despair, unworthy of love
• Stones: Green & Pink stones are with the heart center: Emerald, green tourmaline, malachite, jade, aventurine, Rose Quartz, moss agate, green calcite, rhodochrosite, pink calcite, unakite..

The heart chakra is the center of compassion, when this chakra is open, you transcend the limits of ego and identify with other people, plants, animals and all of life. Green is the color of nature and offers us the balancing vibration of healing our nervous system. Green is radiated everywhere in nature, from plants, grass, and tress to blossoming new flowers it IS nature. The color green, and its corresponding stones do not excite, inflame, or irritate and because of this strong influence on the heart chakra working with green stones makes for excellent aid in heart problems, or blood pressure disorders. Pink stones also work on the heart, the color pink offers the healing of softness, affection, love. This is wonderful for those who would like to allow more softness into their heart centered meditations. Pink tourmaline, kunzite, and rose quartz are excellent in this case. 4th Chakra practice: Take yourself on a date, be romantic and kind to yourself. Volunteer in your community, forgive someone, more importantly, practice forgiving yourself. Reach out to those who are in need.

Fifth Chakra throat center (Visshudha)

• Balanced: Self-expressive, creative, honest, and commutative.
• Imbalanced: Self-righteous, talks too much, lacks creativity, indecision, quiet, holds back, inconsistent, can't express thoughts.
• Stones:Lapis lazuli, blue calcite, kyanite, angelite, aquamarine, amazonite.

The throat chakra is the place that helps you to communicate, express, and really listen to others when they speak. This energy  center at your throat is the doorway to your angels and spiritual guides. Most communication is received through sight or hearing, but you can also receive information or messages  that are harder to define. The blue energy of the 5th chakra is cooling, which can make you feel peaceful and relaxed. when you're at ease its easier to be able to hear what others are saying because it's easier to pay attention when you're calm. The sky blue energy will help you to feel comfortable speaking up and saying what you need to say. 5th chakra practice: Express yourself through art, write for yourself, and talk only to people who will truly listen to you.

Sixth Chakra: Third Eye (Ajna)

• Balanced:Intuitive, imaginative, visual, and insightful.
• Imbalanced:Lack of vision, nightmares, migraines, manipulative, religiously dogmatic, non-assertive, oversensitivity to feelings of others, afraid of success, Unable to distinguish between ego, and higher self.
• All indigo/Purple stones: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite,Purple Sapphire, Fluorite.

Your sixth chakra (third eye) is the center of your psychic powers and higher intuition. Through the power of the sixth chakra, you are able to receive guidance, channel and tune into your higher self. This is the energy center that allows you to experience telepathy, astral travel, and past lives. The color indigo symbolizes the bridge between finite and infinite. Your third eye is where you “see” the unseen, know the unknown, and feel what isn’t obvious. It is in this divine color ray of indigo energy that you can connect with the world of spirit. Placing a Lapis Lazuli on the third eye is a practice utilized by the ancients for this exact purpose, connecting to the divine. 6th chakra practice: Daydream, and visualize what you wish to manifest in your life. meditate and focus on the present.

Seventh Chakra: Crown (Sahasrara)

• Balanced: Open minded,inspired, and spiritually connected.
• Imbalanced: Hopelessness, depression, alienation
• Stones: Clear Quartz, amethyst, selenite, Lepidolite, moonstone.

Your crown chakra is located at the very top of your head, and your higher crown chakra extends beyond the top of your head creating a glowing  halo like globe that surrounds it. The Seventh Chakra is represented by the color of violet (spiritual mastery). This chakra corresponds with the highest element in our nature. Violet is also a high vibrational color, combining both red (matter) and blue (spirit). The crown Chakra is “to know” when healthy and opened we feel inspired, spiritually connected, and open to the divine.  Clear quartz is one of the most powerful and effective stones to use at the crown chakra. You may also utilize an amethyst point or cluster on your third eye while laying down when you sit to meditate.  7th chakra practice: Ask for what you want, write down your intentions, connect with your higher power and write down all things good in your life.

Goddess of the Week - Michel’le

Name: Michel’le

Location: Atlanta, Ga

Astrological Sign/rising: Capricorn sun, Virgo Rising

Occupation: Writer/Journalist,  co-founder of the Gold Effect, a campaign that highlights people and their effect on the world.
 

Which Goddess or Goddess Archetype do you most identify with and why?

The Goddesses I most identify with are Hathor and Bastet. I identify with Hathor the Egyptian goddess of love and happiness because love is the medicine that heals the world and I want to embody that notion. I understand the feeling of being broken and swimming in your own murky tormented waters. I want to touch people in a way where they are healed from their own internal and external destructive struggles and I want to give them the power and strength to heal others just the same. I need people to understand that we can go through darkness and still maintain our inner light and love. The second goddess I Identify with is Bastet a protectress and the goddess of pleasure and cats whom is said to be gentle and affectionate but also extremely fierce and protective.  In earlier days she was known for her fierceness and as time passed her gentle nature became more pronounced and she became a mother goddess. Her docile yet aggressive nature is something that resonates strongly within me. I wouldn’t be shocked if she reincarnated herself in my body to be honest. Hathor is the goddess who I look to embody while Bastet is the goddess who resonates with who I am.

How do you get in touch with/unleash your inner goddess?

I unleash my inner goddess to myself by writing and attempting to understand the world I live in while learning about who I am and my purpose in the world I live in, it usually happens at night, at my desk when I’m naked and full of wine. I get into touch with my inner goddess to the people (the separation is necessary) by making sure their voices are heard in a proper, proactive and productive light. I won’t stop talking, listening or observing till a person has figured out why they are here on their earth and what makes them happy. We get so caught up in pleasing others that we forget who we are and how we want to affect the ones around us. I’m tired of seeing people who are not full of light and spirit but are full of obligations, word vomit, foreign voices, sadness and ego. I want everyone to be free. This also usually happens at night when I am full of wine, and depending on who the person is I may be naked.  

What is your Goddess superpower?

My goddess superpower are my eyes. As a little girl I never talked much, so I communicated with my eyes. I don’t have to say much for a person to know how I’m feeling.

Will You join us in the sacred twerk circle?
So I'm just learning how to twerk fluidly but I am Jamaican so you know theres no hinges on this waist.

Check out more about this Goddess at:

http://twitter.com/Afroditegold

http://instagram.com/Afroditegold

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About Goddess of the Week

“A Goddess is the form that a feminine archetype may take. Goddess types represent models of ways of being and behaving that we women all share and recognize from the collective unconscious. In fairy tales this archetype may be revealed to us as a queen, a princess or a witch. Goddesses, as a feminine archetype, remain alive to this day in the psychology of women; and, depending upon which energies are more pronounced, influence her personality with a distinct character, a way of being, a way of relating in the world a way of offering her special gifts.” - N. Bennett 

The Goddess manifests in many different forms, some of which shatter the stereotypes that are commonly associated with womanhood. Goddess Of The Week was created as a means to showcase in a  down to earth manner women from many spiritual practices and all walks of life that are truly inspiring. Creatives making a difference in our world utilizing their gifts by tapping into the divine and sharing their skills with others. You can find more info about our featured Goddesses by following their links.

Goddess of the Week - Natalia Durazo

Name: Natalia Durazo

Location: LO$ ANGELE$, CA

Astrological Sign/rising: Libra through and through.

Occupation: Designer, Dreamer, Believer, and Lover.

Which Goddess or Goddess Archetype do you most identify with and why?
From a young age, I have always been intuitively drawn and attracted to Egyptian culture (This is very evident in my work as a designer). Once I learned about Isis and her magical powers, and the fact that she birthed the Sun God It was a wrap, I was hooked.. As of recently, my Spiritual Mentor mentioned that she believes I am the daughter of Ochun (Santeria) the Oricha of Love, She is the embodiment of femininity with her sensuality and seductiveness.. I'm so down.

How do you get in touch with/unleash your inner goddess?
I am a very liberal and open person with my sexuality. I am very much in tune and aware of my feminine power. I feel as though my confidence as a strong and compassionate woman seeps through everything I do daily. That is Goddess power to me. Aside from that, I love to take baños. A little bit of sea salt, goats milk, flower petals, a sweet scent, and a prayer. I always feel so next level going to bed wearing all white..

What is your Goddess superpower?
Sweetness. You get more bees with honey..

Will You join us in the sacred twerk circle?
Only if someone will help me up if I drop it too low.

Check out more about this Goddess at:
http://www.honeybgold.bigcartel.com/
https://instagram.com/HoneyBGold/
https://twitter.com/NataliaBGold

 

Full Moon In Virgo Wellness

A Full Moon that occurs between February 19 and March 20 will be in Virgo. Use this moon for workings pertaining to:

• Getting organized
• Detoxifying your body
•  Cleaning up your home/office
• Reviewing what you have achieved.
• Catching up with small jobs, and daily matters
• Healing your digestive system

A full moon in Virgo offers us the  energy we need to really clean up our act, and in painstaking detail. During this time it is important for the cleaning of our living & work spaces, as well as our bodies as each of these aspects are one in the same. A cluttered home/office often represents a very cluttered mind. Giving your space a deep cleaning, with some much needed organizing will set your mind free, and have you feeling light as a feather. This also includes the healing of our bodies, and digestive tracts. The particular force of the Virgo days makes itself apparent in the activity of the digestive organs. This energy influences the large and small intestines, the spleen, and the pancreas.

After the Leo party, the Virgo moon says it's time to turn our attentions to matters of our health and hygiene. Start this Full Moon morning off with a nice warm cup of lemon water to hydrate and flush out toxins that cause  bloating/ constipation. Lemon Water is highly effective in alkalizing the body, as well as  a gently detoxifying. Steaming, Hot Yoga, dry brushing the skin, or giving yourself a clay mask are also some easy methods to detoxify while utilizing the energy of this moon to nurture and care for our physical bodies.

Emotionally, during the Virgo moon women are mentally active but there is a tendency to excessive criticism both of oneself and others. Use this time to go inward, to reflect on our personal relationships. This Virgo moon wants us to be of emotional service, now is the time to offer this to others. Because there is more inward energy in the Universe now, Virgo full moon is not the best time for a ritual, unless it's a healing circle which would work just fine. Keep it small!

Full Moon Mantra: "I willingly release all obstacles and impurities so that I may be a sacred container for this divine energy."

Elegant Earth: A Washington Gem Show.

Crystal meditation: Selenite

Named for Selene The Moon Goddess,  Selenite crystals appear in many different shapes and color varieties. Clear or frosty, clusters, arrowheads, wands, towers, spheres these are all wonderful aids for meditation as selenite opens the passageway between spiritual wisdom and Earthly comprehension. The pure white light vibration of this stone is  amplified during meditation and elevates the conscious mind, for some even claiming to access  realms beyond the third dimension. Selenite brings clarity of mind, access to angelic consciousness, past lives, detachment of entities and mental clarity to reveal core issues to difficult situations.

Meditating with Selenite

1. Prepare for your selenite meditation by selecting a piece of selenite that feels size appropriate for you. Cleanse and bless your crystal, study the shape and layered formation of your crystal. Feel the inclusions that may be present within your crystal. Affirmations are also good to incorporate before utilizing this meditation, for more information on affirmations to use during your crystal meditations we have some available to you here. 

2. Situate yourself in an upright position in a quiet dimly lit room. Inhale deeply through your nose and slowly exhale from your mouth. As you inhale, visualize golden/white light energy entering your nose, filling your lungs, chest cavity and heart center. allow tension, stress, frustration to be released, leaving your body through your mouth as you exhale. Continue your deep breathing until you feel relaxed. 

3.Pick up your Selenite, place it in your left hand and place your right hand beneath your left hand and cradle your crystal in your lap. gaze at your selenite crystal and quietly attune yourself to the glowing white of the crystal. Slowly raise your selenite crystal to your crown chakra (top of head) allow the white light of the selenite to penetrate into the crown chakra.

4. remove the selenite from your crown chakra, and place it onto your third eye center for up to 5 minutes. While your selenite is positioned here, you may repeat a calming affirmation, or you may wish you calmly lay in silence and allow your mind to journey into light-mindedness.you might experience visions of distant lands, conscious channeling, or you might find yourself traveling through the cosmos or conversing with light beings. Individual results may vary, but for those who are diligent and patient selenite can open the door to enlightenment beyond measure which is why this is one of my absolute favorite healing crystals to work with. 

5. when you're ready to end your meditation, slowly count backwards from 10, to 1. when you reach one, remain SEATED and DO NOT open your eyes. 

visualize your feet as being the roots of a large tree, reaching through the floor and sinking deep into mother Earth. Attune to the Earth, hold this visual of yourself firmly planted and rooted back into the physical plane.Hold this visualization for 3-5 minutes. It is important that we ground ourselves back into the physical plane after our crystal meditations,to allow us feelings of  well-being and security. Once again, slowly count back from ten to one. When you reach one, open your eyes. Breathe deeply several times, inhaling through your nosr and out through your mouth you will feel very relaxed, invigorated, and fully grounded back into the third dimension reality. 

• NEVER  cleanse your selenite with water, this will cause it to erode and weakens the structure of your crystal. For information on how to cleanse your Selenite  crystals you will find more information HERE

The Curandera

The Curandera is a short 7 minute piece featuring a lovely healer treating the children of her village all while explaining how she began her journey utilizing sacred plants and the traditions of her ancestors. The curandera/curandero dedicate their lives to the administration of remedies for mental, emotional, physical and spiritual illnesses based on their evaluations of their patients.

There are many different types of curanderas/curanderos. "Yerberos" are primarily herbalists. "Hueseros and Sobaderos" are bone/muscle therapists who emphasize physical ailments. "Parteras" are midwives. "Oracionistas" work primarily through the power of prayer.

Woman Who Glows in the Dark: A Curandera Reveals Traditional Aztec Secrets of Physical and Spiritual Health

By Elena Avila, Joy Parker

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Although many curanderas/curanderos do have a specialty and may identify with it, that does not mean that these healing modalities are necessarily strict and don't overlap. As an example, an oracionista may also be a powerful yerbera and so on. Elena Avila is the author of an excellent book on curanderismo titled Woman Who Glows In The Dark   it is definitely a must read for anyone interested in the day to day practices as well as the history and traditions of a modern curandera.

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Forgiveness: A practice for inner peace.

When you're holding onto old emotions of heavy resentment , anger, or hatred towards another, its a painful thing to live with. To put it simply, your feelings get stuck. When forgiving someone, the will can't be pressured until it is ready. The intent of wanting or being willing to forgive requires honesty, and self-acceptance. It also helps to have the ability to deal with your emotions. We learn to create kindness instead of focusing on others' mistakes. Forgiveness means letting go of past resentments, and owning up to our own behaviors. It is a willingness to look at our past with humor. Forgiveness has this uncanny ability to bring humility of self, which in turn brings a feeling a gratitude for life. Gratitude is a blessing, which greater happiness can be manifested. "The forgiving state of mind is a magnetic power for attracting good."  by practicing gratitude, we may begin to recognize the goodness of our lives, and when we are in a forgiving state, gratitude will come easy.

As an ongoing daily practice and process, forgiveness can encourage a greater self-love and soothes our relationships with others. Our lack of self-love affects our ability to love others. If we can forgive, our perceptions of events that occur will change. Forgiveness holds the promise of greater happiness by first forgiving ourselves. Often times we blame ourselves for which keeps us from loving others. Forgiveness of self allows for forgiving of others, and releases us from self-hatred while opening doors to faith in life and people. Forgiveness IS the ultimate healing force.

"True Forgiveness is the recognition that the event never happened the way we had perceived it. The miracle is the change in perception. With forgiveness, the idea of separation disappears so the healing is accomplished. We are reunited- or know we were never separated- from Goddess or from each other."

A Forgiveness Meditation:

• Close your eyes and visualize the person(s) that you have resentment and wish to forgive.
• Let him/her into your heart space.
• Feel him/her as part of you, and say to this specific person how you feel: "I forgive you for whatever you have done, through your words actions or thoughts that caused me pain, whether it was intentional or unintentional." Realize that this is a difficult process, so please don't be too critical of yourself if this doesn't come easily. Repeat the above forgiveness affirmation, or create one of your own that you feel touches on your specific situation that needs healing.
• The affirmation "I forgive you" is powerful in itself being said several times as you envision the person that has caused the hurt. As you do these affirmations you begin the process to open your heart bit by bit. It might hurt, be gentle with yourself let go of the incredible anger, bitterness, hardness, and resentment as much as you can.
• If you would like someone to forgive you, you can also practice this meditation using the same technique , only asking for forgiveness. Allow compassion, gentleness, and love to enter your heart.

Forgive Others, Forgive Yourself.

Goddess Of The Week: Shine Blackhawk

Name: Shine Blackhawk
Location:  Brooklyn, NY
Astrological sign: Scorpio Sun/Scorpio rising
Occupation: Musician, griot, lightworker 

Which Goddess or Goddess Archetype do you most identify with and why? 
Kali. I think Kali choose me. She came through during a sacred medicine ceremony. My eyes grew bold, my hair was wildly dancing and my tongue was lolling
as I spoke. I remember people screaming, "She's Kali Ma!" and I moved and shaked  as I revealed some heavy truths to the people present at the circle like I was channeling. Before this experience I would receive random gifts from the Universe, little stickers at my door or small statues left in my path of Kali. Once after visiting a Hindu temple with a friend, a man whispered to me "The dark mother".  I resonate with Kali because she is a powerful force. Fierce like ... Wolf like .... Protector ...Destroyer of ego, As well as creator. She will remove what no longer serves you  and you can cry later.She will liberate you once she destroyed that illusion You held dear, She purifies. 

How do you get in touch with/unleash your inner goddess?
I unleash my inner Goddess by performing daily rituals to myself and honoring other Goddesses from the ancient walk like Isis, Sekhmet ,Oshun and Oya. I adorn myself in sacred oils, stones and crystals, bathe in honey and flowers and drink red wine every night, As I belly dance sky clad. I perfume my locs with enchantments and I talk to myself in the mirror: reciting prayers chants and affirmations. 

What is your Goddess superpower?
I am a Dreamer. I receive messages through dreams and I am able to receive messages from Spirits in my dream world. 

Will You join us in the sacred twerk circle?
You already know!

Check out more about this Goddess at:
http://instagram.com/shineblackhawk

http://shineblackhawk.tumblr.com

http://twitter.com/shineblackhawk

About Goddess of the Week

“A Goddess is the form that a feminine archetype may take. Goddess types represent models of ways of being and behaving that we women all share and recognize from the collective unconscious. In fairy tales this archetype may be revealed to us as a queen, a princess or a witch. Goddesses, as a feminine archetype, remain alive to this day in the psychology of women; and, depending upon which energies are more pronounced, influence her personality with a distinct character, a way of being, a way of relating in the world a way of offering her special gifts.” - N. Bennett 

The Goddess manifests in many different forms, some of which shatter the stereotypes that are commonly associated with womanhood. Goddess Of The Week was created as a means to showcase in a  down to earth manner women from many spiritual practices and all walks of life that are truly inspiring. Creatives making a difference in our world utilizing their gifts by tapping into the divine and sharing their skills with others. You can find more info about our featured Goddesses by following their links.

The Dark New SuperMoon: A last minute ritual.

Happy  Super New moon in Aquarius-Pisces.

Unlike the full super moon, you won't see this one in the sky. However, you will feel it's powerful energy. This moon is unique and potent with it's transition from the last degree of Aquarius into the first degree of Pisces to help guide you through any transitions that may be taking place in your own life. New Moon energy is always a useful time for creation or for the releasing of habits, and patterns which are holding you back from being your most authentic self, and living to your full potential. There will be a series of six super moons that we will have in 2015, the first happened back in January, and our next will fall on March 20, 2015  the same date as the spring equinox, how exciting is that?

As with all super moons we've noticed that there is an added sense of pressure to "utilize the potency" to go all out and celebrate! ideally, this would be wonderful but what happens when circumstance prevents that elaborate ritual you had planned? don't fret! It's important to surrender to what is. We have shared more elaborate New moon rituals on our site as well as our Instagram page: How to manifest, How to Release, if time and circumstance permits, utilize them and see what magic unfolds from New to Full Moon.

Here  is a a simple last minute new moon ritual: let go of any expectation or feeling that you blew it with what you intended to do.  Align yourself with the moment and get centered and quiet. Close your eyes, and say an affirmative prayer regarding your new moon desires, and know that it is done! Give thanks. Remember, it's all about your intentions and with intention you can't get it wrong.

 Be open and receptive to the forms in which your manifestations may appear. The Universe often has it's own ideas of how to bless us. If you petitioned for a romantic new love and received a sweet new pet, if you invoked for a raise but managed to receive help in clearing your financial debt, be grateful! Positive developments always lead us in the right direction, but even the seemingly negative events can clear the way for our good fortune to come through. Be grateful for whatever results your rituals produce. What is meant for you, will be yours.

More New Moon Rituals

The Vajra- Seattle's hidden jewel.

The Vajra  is a lovely hidden jewel located in the colorful neighborhood of Capitol Hill in Seattle Washington. Clouds of Raj laxmi incense can be smelled burning from about a street away. Once inside you are taken into what feels like a life sized altar. From the Goddess statutes, crystals,  tarot decks, and a bountiful supply of high quality essential oils. The Vajra is just so much more than a metaphysical store, it is a local beacon of light with some of the kindest, and most genuine women I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with. Tarot readers, astrologers, and practitioners from all walks of life are what make this place so special.  Each Monday, The Vajra  offers workshops ranging from  healing with the tarot to dream circles, astrology, guided meditation, and crystal healing.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Townsend the owner of The Vajra, as well as artist and one of my personal favorite readers, Michelle Bloom. For more information on the Vajra be sure to check out their website http://thevajra.com/  Michelle offers Crystal & Tarot insights at https://vajravortex.wordpress.com/

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