day 9: Nitya: Nitya of Eternal Prescence
Om Nityayai Namaha
Sun: 14 Aquarius
Moon: 3 Gemini, 109 degrees from Sun, First Quarter Moon
Inner Moon: days 8-14, follicular/proliferation
Moon Vibes:
The warrior experiencing tension between self and group. Concerned with justice in the organizations and groups. Relates with vernal equinox and Ostara/Easter. In tantra yoga, this is the descending in-breath (prana-vayu) from third-eye to the soft palate, relates with midday and the element is fire. In the hero’s journey, we are taking inspired action, feeling tension and resistance in group efforts, wanting to differentiate. Feeling strong and empowered to cross initiation threshold. Blazing new trails which could become new systems for society. First quarter Moon relates with follicular and proliferation hormones, building up of estrogen, uterine walls thickening, eggs maturing. This phase of lunar cycle can be powerful and exciting. Use it for courtship, dates night, seduction, and rituals that focus on building and growing. Use foods that nurture and support. Warm and comforting foods like root vegetables and curry spices.
Moon in Gemini
- Moon in Gemini corresponds with shoulders, arms, hands, bronchial tubes, lungs. The parts where we split into 2. Polarity.
- Waxing phases are for growth, increasing, building up.
- Thinking of Gemini’s playful, creative nature and waxing Moon, where do you want to direct your “creative muse” energy today and tomorrow? Consider also the 90° angle with Mercury in Pisces.
Nutrition suggestion:
Eat something new! Go to the grocery store and pick a fruit of vegetable that you have no idea what it is. Have fun!
Ritual:
Create your own!
Astrology info to consider:
Moon/Mercury 90° angle. Challenging emotional truth with magical, perceptive awareness. Sun in ♒Aquarius, Moon in ♊Gemini, Mercury in ♓Pisces during shadow phase before retrograde. Shits getting weird. Let go of the need for clarity or control. A good sailor on the sea of life doesn’t try to control the sea.
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 waxing vibe in first quarter? Remember, they do not need to match. You are in your own cycle within the cosmic cycle. Read more about the correspondences here.
Dreams:
Dreams are like plays. Become aware of the parts of your dream.
- Exposition: setting the mood, introducing characters and the situation.
- Plot development: conflicting patterns of energy and characters.
- Climax: things blow up, confrontation, or character strategy is reversed.
- Ending: resolution and closure.
Is your dream life lacking in any of these areas? If so, focus on that in waking life. Ask your dream guides for help with this part tonight.
Watch this video about dreaming.
