day 17: Kulla: Nitya of Self-Reflection
Om Kullayai Namaha
Sun: 22 Aquarius
Moon: 26 Virgo, 214 degrees from Sun, Disseminating/Waning Crescent Moon
Inner Moon: transition between ovulation and luteal phase
Moon Vibes:
The Shaman doing the deep inner work of acceptance and surrender. We sense into and through the chaos and crave liberation for self and others. We attune to the mysteries of life cycles, death and rebirth. We lose our sense of self-importance. This phase relates with Lammas. In tantra yoga, this starts surychara, ascending course of the Sun with the out-breath moving upward from heart to throat. Relates with first quarter of the day (morning) and the element is water. In the hero’s journey, this is the return journey. We are feeling gratitude for survival and ready to integrate the gifts from the journey. In the menstrual cycle, this is transition between the high of ovulation and the hormonal shifts of luteal phase.
Moon in Virgo
- Moon in Virgo needs the pattern to match their feeling. Virgo corresponds with intestines, digestive tract, and pancreas.
- Moon in Virgo makes decisions about wellbeing, health and the logistics for best ways to digest life.
- Disseminating Moon is about surrender and our ability to accept consequences and results of our beliefs, thoughts and actions.
- Consider Moon’s harmonious aspect with Saturn and challenging aspect with Mars today.
Nutrition suggestion:
Today is a great day for planning 1 week worth of meals, at least 1 meal per day. Virgo Moon loves this and it may become part of your regular practice.
Ritual:
Call in sacred space, reestablish boundaries, give thanks. After the climax of full Moon, we get real about what and who we are. Who are the people in our lives and the power we share, gain, or lose in relationship with them.
Go to your altar. If you don’t have one, set up a dedicated space. Ask for guidance on what changes need to be made at this altar in order to more deeply surrender and do your inner work? Maybe it needs a good cleaning, removing items, or leaving it empty. Whatever guidance you receive, do that. This can also extend to your living situation. What changes need to be made in your living space? Could be as simple as washing your bedding. Act on at least one insight you get from this ritual.
Astrology info to consider:
Virgo Moon in harmonious 120° aspect with Saturn, the task master. Today is a perfect day to handle your tedious work. Got phone calls and paperwork to turn in? Moon at a 90° angle with Mars. Mars is our desire to take action, make things happen, usually physically. Moon in Virgo has need for order and strategic planning around wellbeing, health and day-to-day health/hygiene tasks. Great time to finish up that health routine from yesterday and get some things implemented.
Mercury will be going retrograde near to Neptune, the dream maker, whole sea of consciousness. Out of ordinary consciousness is likely. Stay sober because this retrograde gonna affect your mind and spirituality. Added head change not beneficial.
Aquarius Sun in harmonious 60° sextile with Mars. Frisky, flirty, fun with between inner masculine ♂️ and weird Aquarius Sun vibes. It’s like having courage to show up wearing that “unique” outfit that you love or being open about your kinks and quirks.
Menstruation cycle and Moon:
What phase of your inner Moon cycle are you in? What hormones are most prominent for you? How does this relate with outer Moon’s transition between ovulation and luteal phase? Remember, your cycle and Moon cycle do not need to match. Read more about the correspondences here.
Dreams:
If you live to be 79, you will likely spend around 26 hours sleeping. In the western world, most people have yet to explore this side of their consciousness. Dreams allow you to see your life from different angles which can evolve your perspective and change your life. Here are a few daytime tips to enhance your dreaming reality.
- Make a heartfelt intention to remember your dreams.
- Do some research on sleep and dreaming.
- Do reality checks frequently throughout the day to question the status of your consciousness.
