Lalita day 2: Nityaklinna: Nitya of Wetness
Om Nityaklinnayai Namaha
Sun: 3 Gemini
Moon: 26 Gemini, 23 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 prepare to 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 Cancer by evening:
Moon in last degrees of Gemini, visiting Moon’s own north node feeling future-self and evolutionary. Then moving into Cancer by late afternoon, 6 ish pst. Moon and Sun (luminaries) aren’t gendered, in my view. Neither are any of the planets. When people say “she” for Moon and Venus, I wonder if they realize that same reasoning makes every other celestial object “he” which is patriarchal BS that mass programs people to unconsciously see Moon and Venus (and everything related to them) as evil and bad.
Astrology info to consider:
Today, Mercury the communicator between worlds, is in harmonious aspect with Pluto rx, the deep roots of power, that which connects us all and gives meaning to life. Great day for connecting with literal roots and bulbs as well as what’s hidden below your surface. More specifically, your kanda, root bulb of power in the pelvis. Communicate with and from this part of yourself. On the world stage, hidden secrets become easier to mentally digest.
Neptune squaring up with everything around the 20° place in Gemini.
Nutrition suggestion:
Ritual:
Moon returning to the sky as a sliver of light in nurturing Cancer tonight, this is the time to affirm your intentions for this Lunar cycle. Any insights or intentions that came to your this weekend under the New Moon can now grow with the crescent Moon.
Cancer is cozy and nurturing like your favorite blanket, create sacred space for tonights ritual with the intentions of a safe, warm, and supportive space. Choose your favorite blanket and wrap it around yourself like a warm hug. Calling the nurturing energies of Cancer into your space and calling on your spirit guides to support you here.
Wrapped in a blanket in your sacred space write in your journal as if you are professing your intentions for this lunar cycle to the Moon, like a letter to the Moon. Begin by bringing you awareness to the physical relaxation of your body and breath your awareness in and out of your heart.
In your letter to the Moon you can share all your hopes, dreams and longings; you can also share your fears, doubts and worries. Let the Moon be a witness to the current material on your heart, trust that the Moon knows exactly what to do with this material and release any expectation.
Conclude in gratitude, imagine gratitude flying like white butterflies from your heart to the Moon.
Dreams:
Are you checking yourself?
Reality checks are more valuable than frivolous. Anytime an ordinary experience is remarkable, ask yourself, “Is this a dream?” Not only taking you off autopilot and bringing you fully in the moment, this reality check prepares you to wake up in dreams. Reality checks are exercises for your awareness that expand your perception to include more subtleties. Your ability to imagine and create depends on this.
Watch this video about dreaming.
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 menstruation/bleeding phase? Remember, your cycle and Moon cycle do not need to match. Read more about the correspondences here.
