day 8: Kulasundari: Nitya of Inner-Knowing
Om Kulasundariyai Namaha
Sun: 13 Aquarius
Moon: 20 Taurus, 97 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 Taurus
- Moon in Taurus corresponds with throat, voice, neck, thyroid gland.
- Waxing phases are for growth, increasing, building up.
- Thinking of Taurus’s sensual nature and waxing Moon, where do you want growth in receiving sacred pleasure? Be in a state of receptivity today. Consider the Vesta/Moon conjunction (10°orbit) and Moon/Pluto trine (120° orbit) which emphasizes sacred work and purpose/power.
Moon moves through every part of the zodiac in a moonth making micro adjustments to the different areas of life. Like a good care-giver, Moon nurtures, heals, disciplines, to help us be competent adults.
Moon with Vesta, keeper of the sacred fire today. Vesta represents the part of you committed to your passionate desire to serve humanity. This is your sacred work. Moon transiting Vesta helps us sensually feel into, make adjustments to, and dream about our sacred work. Moon in harmonious 120° aspect with Pluto skillfully finds depth, purpose, meaning while ending and destroying what has lost it’s power in your life. Don’t be scared of Pluto. Moon/Mercury squaring up during day 2 of Mercury shadow phase allowing us to feel, sense, dream about “how you perceive the world becomes your reality.” You can change your perception.
Nutrition suggestion:
Have you ever made homemade yogurt? It is fairly simple with few steps. If you feel like making it, here’s a recipe. If you don’t feel like it, today’s nutrition suggestion is have something fermented like kimchee or a good yogurt. Homemade is best because the live bacteria peak in about 8 hours and begin to rapidly die off soon after. We’re eating something fermented because of Pluto trine Moon in Taurus, only if it feels good in your belly.
Ritual:
Call in sacred space, reestablish boundaries, give thanks. Ritualize pleasure. Set up a temporary altar or temple space in honor of sacred pleasure. What would feel most enjoyable for you today? Do that in your temple space or at your temporary pleasure altar. Take your time. Journal with any insights you receive. Close sacred space. Give thanks.
Astrology info to consider:
Venus/Mars square, challenging ideas about feminine/masculine and men/women. This 90° relationship between ♀️♂️ is giving us time to integrate our sexual polarity. A lot of our sexual identity is programmed during our upbringing and gender specific threads woven through the culture we are born into.
Menstruation cycle and Moon:
What phase of your inner Moon cycle are you in? What hormones are most prominent for you today? How does this relate with outer Moon’s vibe of growing and increasing? Remember, they do not need to match. Read more about the correspondences here.
Dreams:
Dreams are a living bridge between the worlds of conscious mind and the unconscious, yet to be revealed consciousness. These two parts need each other for our wholeness.
Gap time: times when you are not actively engaged with life. What do you do? Check IG, email, scroll the internet? Today, use your gap time to:
- Remind yourself of your intentions to become more aware of dreams.
- Look at symbolic meanings in day-to-day reality.
- Contemplate dreams you’ve received.
- Day dream …
Watch this video about dreaming.
