Clearing Space for the New; New Moon in Aquarius…
Today, January 24th, we have a New Moon in Aquarius @ 1:42 pm PST (4:42 pm EST). This is our first New Moon of the Year and can help us to set the tone of our year, and even our new decade. Tomorrow, January 25th, we celebrate the Year of the Rat ~ the Rat is the first zodiac sign of the Chinese Calendar and so we have a lot of new beginnings this year of 2020. Rat is yang energy and represents the beginning of a new day. The Rat Year is a time to develop your abilities, to think out of the box and to be resourceful and creative. The metal element signals renewed ambition and a desire to fulfill unmet needs. And during a Rat Year, you are encouraged to take care of yourself and not worry about others.
Aquarius Moon energy is…
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Sage Moon Cycle Lunar Report
This is the first official New Moon of the New Year and can bring about some intense emotions and dynamic mood swings.
This New Moon is square Uranus which can cause some big changes, unpredictable energy and intense moods.
This New Moon is in Aquarius and Capricorn depending on your location and time zone. Aquarius gives you an imaginative outlook and Capricorn can help you focus that into something tangible!
A new moon marks the end of the last 28 day cycle and the first day of the new one. This is a great time to set intentions for the cycle ahead. Each month using our Tune to the Moon Planners and Decks as our guide we put together the Moonthly Lunar Report to help us navigate the new moon cycle ahead.
Grab a cup of your favorite warm beverage and scroll down to see what this new moon cycle has in store for you!
Read original article at: Spirit de la Lune ~ Sage Moon Cycle Lunar Report
3rd Moon of Winter 2020
Self Love
CRYSTALS + PRACTICES TO MAINTAIN SPIRITUAL ALIGNMENT
Alignment: power word for 2020. If you follow spiritual circles or teachers, you may have been hearing this word a lot.
The energy of 2020 is lined up to help us build our foundation for the next level of our success, fulfillment, Grace, health, new phase or story, but the key is setting this foundation in a way that is in alignment with our true heart’s desires and souls.
What does spiritual alignment mean? Simply put: embodying your soul’s truth and authentic feelings and desires.
What does alignment look like? Making choices and taking actions from that authentic place within, that keep you on your path and bring you towards deep fulfillment. It keeps you in the flow of synchronicity, magic, and Universal collusion — not to mention in a place of authentic joy.
It’s saying yes to YOU, your needs, feelings, honoring your soul’s vision, and saying “no” or “not right now” to anything that is out of alignment.
It could be career choices, relationships, where you live, right down to what you eat, how you pray (or not), and the small choices and decisions that make up your daily life.
It can look like buying the bright green couch that your friend thinks is hideous, because the color thrills you. Or saying no to the second date with the person who looks great on paper, but who just didn’t vibe right with you. It could be quitting the job, selling the apartment, moving to the country, getting a dog, and starting a lifestyle blog, because that fills you with fuzzy joy right down to the tips of your toes.
And, most importantly, it feels right.
Sounds like a magical way to live? IT IS. In every sense of the word.
BUT, for most people, there are inherent challenges to living an authentic life that is in alignment with their heart and soul.
Why? Let me count the ways:
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Conditioning
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Social conformity
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Fear
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Limiting beliefs and thought-forms
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Fear
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Self-doubt
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Too much noise or conflicting inner impulses
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Fear
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Ego
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The instinct to remain safe at all costs
Living in alignment, quite simply, takes courage. It takes risk. It takes listening. AND, most importantly, it takes practice.
What I’m sharing with you in this article are crystals and practices I work with as part of my daily practice of being/living in alignment.
View original article at: Kristin Mitchell ~ Crystals + Practices To Maintain Spiritual Alignment
Mushroom Colors & The Surprising Stories They Tell (new video!)
Anyone who has ever walked through the forest knows how colorful mushrooms can be.
Red, purple, blue, green, yellow, black, white… it seems that just about every color is represented in the fungal kingdom.
But have you ever asked yourself “Why?”
Why are mushrooms so colorful? What’s the reasoning behind coloration within the fungal kingdom? Why are some mushrooms highly pigmented while others are seemingly drab?
Fortunately, a new study has given us some answers based on trends spanning 40 years and over 3 million observations of mushrooms.
Needless to say, the results of this study are quite fascinating!
If you’re interested in hearing some surprising stories that the colors of mushrooms can tell, check out the brand new video!
Lastly (and this may pertain more to PA folks, though anyone can certainly help!), you can support a fantastic organization in Pennsylvania by voting for Pennsylvania’s River Of The Year and selecting “Buffalo Creek.” This waterway is stewarded in part by the Audubon Society Of Western Pennsylvania and is designated an Important Bird Area due to species of concern that inhabit the area. If Buffalo Creek receives the most votes, the Audubon Society will be awarded a grant to expand their conservation impact in this high-quality watershed. To show your support, click this link and select “Buffalo Creek.” It only takes a few seconds!
Thanks for reading and watching (and casting a vote if you did!), and as always, thank you for your continued support.
-Adam Haritan
Raspberry, Herb of the Year and Herb of the Month: History and Lore
By Pat Greathead
Raspberry, Rubus spp., is the International Herb Association’s Herb of the YearTM for 2020 and The Herb Society of America’s Herb of the Month for January (Brambles). The genus Rubus includes both the red and black raspberry and the blackberry as well as almost 700 other species. Rubus is in the Rosacea family.
My Wisconsin Unit of The Herb Society each year examines the IHA Herb of the Year.TM In this blog post, I have mainly focused on red raspberry leaf and have used information from many websites in writing this article. I hope you enjoy reading it as this is the year of the raspberry!
Raspberry leaves are among the most pleasant tasting of all the herbal remedies, with a taste much like black tea, without the caffeine. Raspberries are native to Asia and arrived in North America via prehistoric people, with the first…
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A Tree for Year Challenge
Into the trees
One of the most common questions that people ask when they start down a druid or other nature-based spiritual path is: how do I connect deeply with nature? Connecting to nature can happen in such a wide variety of ways. It can happen through connecting with our heads, through learning, study, and engaging with books or classes. It can happen through our hearts, where we emotionally connect with nature and places. It can also happen through our bodies when we physically experience the natural world. It can be through our spirits when we connect with the spirit of the tree. But regardless of which of our selves and methods we use, it requires an investment of ourselves, our time, and building a relationship.
A while back, I wrote about the Druid’s Anchor Spot, which is a spot that you can use to regularly engage and observe…
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Inner Harmony; Full Moon in Cancer
We are moving into a new decade and there is a freshness in these cool, crisp days that clears mind and heart and gives us a new perspective on our lives.
Today at 11:21 am PST (2:21 pm EST) we have a full moon in Cancer and at 11:10 am PST (2:10 pm EST) the peak of the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse. Eclipses are not times to place intentions, although the energies can create emotional responses, so be acutely aware as to where you are and how you are responding.
Many of you may have already worked with your New Year Intentions, however, with the Full Moon and Penumbral Lunar Eclipse tomorrow along with the movement and conjunction of Saturn and Pluto on Sunday you may want to open space to nurture them ~ or for those of you who have not finalized or created your yearly intentions…
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