day 27: Matra: Nitya of Self-Knowledge
Om Matrayai Namaha
Sun: 2 Pisces
Moon: 11 Aquarius. 339 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.
Moon in Aquarius:
- Moon in Aquarius relates with calves, ankles, shins, Achilles tendons. Gives our ability to twist, turn, shift and travel.
- Moon is 339° from Sun which is equivalent to menstruation, or bleeding phase. The vibe is quiet, reflective, a time for REimagining possibilities. In the sign of Aquarius, we may feel innovative and totally free from mind chains and boxes.
Nutrition suggestion:
Aquarius is the sign most like Uranus, which makes me think of nervous system. Have you heard of kanji/congee? It’s overcooked rice and it is amazingly healing to the nervous system.
- 1 cup of basmati rice
- 4-6 cups of water
- Add arame seaweed to your liking.
To make it a little less bland, I squeezed lime juice over the rice right before I served it.
Ritual:
Create your own ritual related to the Moon info for today.
Astrology info to consider:
Mars/Sun 60° sextile, flirty fun between the 2 fire-balls of passion and radiance. Feels good to desire, to insert your will into reality, and even to have some good competitive contact sport.
Juno, (Hera in Greek mythology) is coming into opposite alignment with Venus in the next weeks. Hera was the very compromising, accommodating yet jealous wife to philandering Zues.
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 bleeding phase? Remember, your cycle and Moon cycle do not need to match. Read more about the correspondences here.
Dreams:
Carl Jung gave us the concept of archetypes. In the article, The Four Major Jungian Archetypes, for VeryWellMind.com, Kendra Cherry says, “The shadow is an archetype that consists of the sex and life instincts. The shadow exists as part of the unconscious mind and is composed of repressed ideas, weaknesses, desires, instincts, and shortcomings.” This part is often projected onto the “villians” in our lives or in dreams and visions. When a shadow figure shows up in a dream, it is a great opportunity to heal, or make whole, this part of your psyche. Don’t run away. You may feel scared, and that is okay. Feeling fear is normal. Remember this is happening in your awareness, therefore part of you. Approach the character as you would a wounded animal that you want to help. See how you can be of service. The most repulsive dream characters often hold the keys to your inner treasure.
