So we are now in Taurus sun season, and this week we will see the new moon in Taurus. What a great week this will be for really focusing on our self-care and nourishing our mind, body and soul on all levels. In these tumultuous times we need to practice self-care more than ever, and there is no better time than a Taurus new moon to really establish a solid, beautiful self-care practice.
With this full moon in Virgo, we can let go on any negative patterns and work out new, more practical systems and ways of doing things. This is particularly the case with our wellbeing- what unhealthy habits are not serving you, what can you clear away on the full moon so that you can have the space energetically and physically for new, positive habits. Now would be a great time to do a detox or create a new morning or evening routine to support your health.
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This week sees the moon continuing to wax through the First Quarter and then Waxing Gibbous phases. This means we can harness the moon for momentum and focus to fulfil our plans and intentions, prior to the Virgo supermoon which we will experience early next week. The challenge this week will be keeping motivated as there are a number of astro-events that will not make this easy- instead we will be more likely to want to take it easy!
We start this week with the moon in sociable and mind-oriented Gemini, an air sign which is also ruled by Mercury which is still in retrograde until the 10th March. Mercury could still be stirring-up trouble this week- so be prepared- and in terms of our mind, we could find ourselves thinking in a dreamy Piscean way.
Having this kind of vibe while we are in the First-Quarter moon phase, which can make us feel impatient if the plans we have are not moving quickly enough, and really requires us to focus on what we need to do to get things done. We can use the very thinking and analytical energy of Gemini to look logically at what is happening to us and then harness the effervescent energy to make our intentions and plans a reality.
The combination of the Gemini in First Quarter moon and Mercury retrograde in Pisces has the potential to really make us over-think, or to get carried away with new spiritual insights that come our way. Definitely get out your journal and be ready to note down any new learnings, observations, ideas or thought-patterns- these intuitive hits could prove to be valuable truths to reflect back on later.
Gemini is known as the wordsmith, so putting pen to paper should come easily. If you have been wanting to learn something new, if you have to do research, or you need to write some blog posts, now is a great time to do this.
It will also be easy to spend time in social situations for the first part of this week while the moon is in this upbeat and sociable sign. Tap into your relationships self-care pillar and get in touch with your siblings or bestie for a laugh and a giggle.
Mid-week the moon will move into the sign of Cancer, which will bring a more nurturing energy. With the moon in this emotional sign which focuses on family, stability and security, we might feel the need to spend time at home where we can feel safe and secure. Keep chipping away at those intentions and projects- it might help to be creative in doing so.
We can’t forget to be kind to ourselves and what better time than when the moon is in its ruling sign of Cancer to practice self-love and self-worth. Flip any negative self-talk you catch yourself using mid-week and use the Cancer moon to boost your emotional intelligence.
By the end of the week the moon will be in its Waxing Gibbous phase and will move into the sign of playful Leo. Leo helps us to tap into childlike nature. Do things that help you to embrace your inner child- dance, play, see the magic that surrounds you and get creative. Work on any of your passion projects and the things that set your soul of fire as a way to stay focused on your work and projects and keep motivated to complete everything before the full moon.
This week we will also see Venus moving into earthy Taurus, so be patient and stay gentle in your approach and go easy on yourself this week- try not to push and hustle, and instead go with the flow and harness the sensuous vibrations that this week brings.
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Welcome to the moon energy and mood forecast for the week ahead.
We start this week in the Pisces new moon. If you haven’t already, be sure to take some time out to do a little new moon ritual and to set your new moon intentions. There is a handy section called moon mapping in the My Unstoppable Life Journal which is great for doing your intention-setting.
We can expect to feel a lot of watery Piscean energy this new moon with the Sun, Mercury and Neptune all in the sign of Pisces. Pisces is a spiritual, emotional and intuitive sign. Pisces calls us to heal past wounds, explore our emotions and the express ourselves in a way that is healthy and high vibe.
Using the moon as a guide for my regular journaling practice, has helped me to become more grounded, more mindful and to practice sacred self-care every day in a way that feels really good.
There really are so many benefits to a moon journaling practice and it is a very easy ritual to build into your self-care routine to start harnessing the moon’s energy to plan your days and weeks in a way that is gentle and in flow.
The best thing is that it’s easy to get started with lunar journaling, even if you don’t yet know much about the lunar cycle and have never followed astrology before.
Whilst at first it may seem a little woo-woo, harnessing the energy of them moon as she moves through her phases is actually something that is very strategic and logical and can make planning- in both your business and your life- much easier!
Gazing at the moon and using the moon’s energy has guided humans for eons, and scientific studies have been conducted that show the moon has effects on our mood and energy. We know that the lunar cycle controls the ocean tides, it affects reproduction in fish, melatonin levels in birds, hormonal changes in insects and can also impact on our menstrual cycles.
For centuries farmers have planted crops and harvested at particular times depending on the moon, and just like the moon affects the tides, she can also impact on the salt water that arises within our own bodies which are comprised of 50-70% water. It’s water that stores our emotions and energy and you may have even felt this on a full moon with stronger emotions and restless sleep.
Mama moon may seem mystical and magical but her power is real, and harnessing that is advantageous for us humans here on earth. When you start noticing and tracking the phases from new moon to full moon, as well as how you feel physically, mentally and emotionally at each phase, you will start becoming aware of just how powerful them moon really is.
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