day 16: Kapalini: Nitya of Skulls
Om Kapaliniyai Namaha
Sun: 21 Aquarius
Moon: 11 Virgo, 200 degrees from Sun, Full Moon
Inner Moon: days 15-21, ovulation
Moon Vibes:
The healer, artist. Our humanity shines bright and the desire to connect with the resonate polarity is strong. Artistic and creative expressions are made manifest during full Moon phase. This is the polarity of our solar and lunar nature in orgasmic celebration and peak fertility during full Moon phase. In tantra yoga, this is the union of Moon and Sun, in and out-breath at the heart, breath pause kumbhaka. Relates with dawn and the element is earth. In the hero’s journey, this is the sacred Marriage of resonate polarities, between the archetypes of Sun/Moon. In the menstrual cycle, this phase is ovulation. The egg is released from ovary into fallopian tubes and the possibility of ferritization is greatest. Metaphysically, this is when we fertilize our creations with thought seeds and manifestation rituals have the greatest potential. The prime hormone for this phase is estrogen which stimulates luteinizing hormone which stimulates the release of the egg. This is also the peak of testosterone in the cycle so we see a lot of hormonal stimulation at full Moon phase. The full Moon phase is about 72 hours, which also coincides closely to the time from onset of ovulation where fertilization is possible. Orgasm, ovulation, the moment of truth, polarity connection, endorphin high. Use foods that are packed with flavor, colorful, juicy and nutrient dense.
Moon in Virgo
- Moon in Virgo needs the pattern to match their feeling. Virgo corresponds with intestines, digestive tract, and pancreas.
- Full Moon is for grand finale, climax, the hero saves the day!
- Moon in Virgo makes decisions about wellbeing, health and the logistics for best ways to digest life. Uranus destabilizes the best laid plans so that we can experience higher perspectives, freedom from what we have held as belief far too long.
Nutrition suggestion:
Virgo likes to sort and organize, making sure all the organs are completely nourished. Have you tried Arame? It’s a kelp that can be added to semi-complex 1 pot meals like stew or soup.
Ritual:
Call in sacred space, reestablish boundaries, give thanks. Under the light of a big Virgo Moon, ask for guidance on how to honor your Moon wisdom, wellbeing. Come up with a list or plan that details what helps you feel strong, valid, healthy on all levels. Write the polar opposite list on a separate sheet of paper. There may be a third list of things you need more time to feel into. Keep list 1 and your altar and list 3 wherever seems appropriate for things you need more time or information for. List 2, do what you will, but make sure that you make a promise to correct the mistakes, misunderstandings, and if you can’t, use stronger magic to end list 2 times.
Astrology info to consider:
Mars represents fire, passion for action, bravery and physical strength. In sag♐ feeling adventurous, elevated, and philosophically free to act. Moving towards a 120° angle with Uranus, change regarding these topics will be groundbreaking over the coming weeks. Jupiter makes things a bigger deal to enlighten us. Moon in Virgo in harmonious aspect with Jupiter in Cap♑ likely pulling us to matters of enlightening home, hearth, and sacred work.
Menstruation cycle and Moon:
What phase of your inner Moon cycle are you in? What hormones are most prominent? How does this relate with outer Moon’s transition to the climax of full Moon? Remember, your cycle and Moon cycle do not need to match. Read more about the correspondences here.
Dreams:
Yesterday we talked about awareness of details in waking life and sleeping dreams. Paying greater attention is call empathy, ability to tune in to subtle sounds, sights, temperatures. All physical senses have an etheric double. Match vibration with your environment. Anyone can train this sense awareness.
- Throughout the day ask, “How did I get here?”
- Practice the shamanic art of tracking, often referred to as “stalking, by tracing your steps. Example: I’m sitting in a mineral bath, relaxing. I close my eyes and retrace the events that led me here.
- Definitely do this at the end of your day, before bed. It is a powerful practice for sharp awareness.
