day 1: Bhagamalini: Nitya of the Flowering Yoni
Om Bhagamalinyai Namaha
Sun: 6 Aquarius
Moon: 26 Aquarius, 20 degrees from Sun
Inner Moon: days 1-7, low progesterone, low estrogen, bleeding
Moon Vibes:
The ambiguous presence that brings gifts of creative potential. Now that we are in the darkest phase of the Moon cycle, the obscure vision makes for reimagining new possibilities. This phase is where we plant new seeds of intention. New Moon relates to Winter Solstice and Yule. In tantra yoga, this is the merging of Moon and Sun from third-eye to crown of the head. In and out breath unite at the crown of the head in breath pause (kumbhaka) where the magic of integration of opposites happens. In the hero’s journey, this is the call to adventure. The phase of the inner Moon cycle related with new Moon is menstruation. Low progesterone, low estrogen and bleeding is present. Take time to rest and reflect. Great phase for receiving dreams and insight. Use foods with higher protein, nurturing, and easy to digest.
This evening we will see new Moon with Venus. This is the best night to plant your seeds of intentions.
Moon Astrology today:
Moon 26° Aquarius, visible with Venus this evening. Aquarius doesn’t have feelings but has thoughts about feelings, or thoughts they call feelings. This can be a blind spot for us during ♒ season. Thinking takes the lead and the heart takes the back seat, but only if you allow that to happen. One way to avoid this blind spot is to keep asking your body, “How do you feel?” After asking, listen to the chest, belly, pelvis, and organs connected to the spine. Scan your whole body and listen with your second awareness. Here’s a shamanic technique to strengthen your second awareness.
Ritual:
Have your planter, soil, water, seed and any other ritual items you want to include. I recommend a candle, smudge or incense to represent fire and air. This brings all the elements to your ritual.
- Call in sacred space, establish boundaries and give thanks.
- Put the seed in your mouth.
- Say your intention out loud and consciously infuse the vibration of your intentions for Moon phase 1 into the seed.
- Place the seed in the soil, surrendering in full trust, your intention seed into the earth.
- Sprinkle water over the seed and just enough to moisten the soil.
- Place the planter in a sunny window where you can see it often.
- Give thanks and close sacred space.
