Lalita day 6: Shivaduti: Nitya of Communication
Om Shivadutiyai Namaha
Sun: 10 Aries
Moon: 19 Gemini, 69 degrees from Sun, Waxing Crescent Moon
Inner Moon: transition between bleeding and follicular/proliferation
Moon Vibes:
Individuality. Going extreme, leaping out, feeling a strong desire for manifesting those new Moon intentions. Feeling an extreme sense of hunger for our mission and divine guidance. Developing awareness of spiritual and sexual identity. This phase relates with Imbolc/Candlemas. In tantra yoga, this is somachara, descending course of Moon, in-breath (prana-vayu) from crown to the third-eye, relates with last quarter of daylight and the element is air. In the hero’s journey this phase is where we are feeling our desires, sensing into the intentions and meet a mentor in human, plant, animal or other than human form. In the menstrual cycle, this phase is transitional including bleeding and the building up of the uterine nest in the follicular/proliferation phase. Use clean, easy to digest food.
Moon in :
Moon in Gemini, creative play, spontaneous ideas, amusing and fun moods. In 90°angle with Neptune and Mercury, challenges around rational reasoning and illusionary thinking. Be the fun thinker of unusual thoughts, but don’t bet all your money on them today.
Nutrition suggestion:
Learn about the edible weeds around your house. Many weeds are nutritious foods and healing medicines. We just need to learn about them and how to incorporate them. https://www.weedalert.com/weeds-by-region.php?WEED_ID=25
Ritual:
Gemini Moon Ritual: Nurturing the Inner Child in Child’s Pose
Balasana: Child Pose, there are so many ways to enjoy this beloved yoga posture, my favorite variation for longer holds is restorative child’s pose with lots of props. Grab your favorite blankets and pillows or a yoga bolster if you have one and make yourself a little nest to settle into in front of your altar.
Begin your ritual by creating your sacred space, call in the child like innocence of Gemini. Take time for reflection and decompression in your journal, noting potent moments in your day. Did you feel challenged today? Did you learn something new today? When did you feel playful today? What made you laugh today?
Set an intention to allow your adult self to hold space for your inner child rest and feel safe. You may want to set a timer for yourself or just listen to your internal clock, settle into your variation of a restorative child pose and enjoy this time to be with yourself.
Conclude in gratitude.
Astrology info to consider:
Venus vibes flowing with planets in late degrees of Capricorn; the breaking down and reformation of old Capricorn structures. Adding beauty, pleasure, art, romantic love, while also lending some structure and discipline to our Venusian attitudes.
Planets are not gendered. But there are 5 asteroids that are feminine archetypes; Ceres, Pallas Athene, Vesta, Lilith and Juno. Athena is an artist of healing, crafts, and war. As a great warrior, Athena refused to be married and was more interested in humanistic camaraderie. Athena is a “whole-pattern recognition” kind of intelligence. Athena represents the face of feminine warriors, strategists, and healers of humanity. Currently in Capricorn at 24° with Mars, Pluto, and Jupiter, Athena is part of the reformation of Capricorn structure; our inner government.
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 new phase? Remember, your cycle and Moon cycle do not need to match. Read more about the correspondences here.
Dreams:
Tomorrow morning upon waking from sleeping-dream reality, notice and journal on these:
- Who are the characters?
- What is the setting?
- What is the mission of the dream?
- What information is your body sensing?
- How are you feeling? In the dream and upon awakening.
- Reflect on and write all details, no matter how small.
