Kali day 2: Kapalini: Nitya of Skulls
Om Kapaliniyai Namaha
Sun: 18 Taurus
Moon: 5 Sagittarius, 197 degrees from Sun, Full Moon
Inner Moon: days 15-21, ovulation
Moon Vibes:
The healer, artist. Our humanity shines bright and the desire to connect with the resonate polarity is strong. Artistic and creative expressions are made manifest during full Moon phase. This is the polarity of our solar and lunar nature in orgasmic celebration and peak fertility during full Moon phase. In tantra yoga, this is the union of Moon and Sun, in and out-breath at the heart, breath pause kumbhaka. Relates with dawn and the element is earth. In the hero’s journey, this is the sacred Marriage of resonate polarities, between the archetypes of Sun/Moon. In the menstrual cycle, this phase is ovulation. The egg is released from ovary into fallopian tubes and the possibility of ferritization is greatest. Metaphysically, this is when we fertilize our creations with thought seeds and manifestation rituals have the greatest potential. The prime hormone for this phase is estrogen which stimulates luteinizing hormone which stimulates the release of the egg. This is also the peak of testosterone in the cycle so we see a lot of hormonal stimulation at full Moon phase. The full Moon phase is about 72 hours, which also coincides closely to the time from onset of ovulation where fertilization is possible. Orgasm, ovulation, the moment of truth, polarity connection, endorphin high. Use foods that are packed with flavor, colorful, juicy and nutrient dense.
Moon in Sagittarius:
Moon in Sagittarius aiming high for achievement. In 120°aspect with Chiron, digesting wounds, turning them into medicine.
Astrology info to consider:
Taurus season is for intimacy with nature and natural abundance. How is it going so far?Venus/Neptune 90° challenging aspect: The lines between illusionary, visionary and confusionary blur. If properly alchemized, can make the greatest story you ever told.
Mercury (mind/communication) and Pluto (death/rebirth) in perfect harmony today. We are able to clearly understand the depths of shadow self, though may project that into others, and use that to serve the greater good on Earth. Or just to enjoy and feel better, Mercury in Taurus. Easier to let go and surrender, mentally.
Nutrition suggestion:
Sprouted B
- 1/4 cup sprouted sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Mix. Eat.
Ritual:
Moon in Sagittarius tonight, still in fullness. Tonight is the final night to work with the energy of this Full Moon. In Sagittarius we take what we learned in the depths of Scorpio and apply this experience to strive for new heights.
- Create sacred space… light your candle, breath your awareness into your body, call in your spirit guides to support you.
- Begin in your journal, reflect on your writings the last two nights. What did you experience under the hight of the full moon? Maybe you are still experiencing the intensity of it or need to take time to process it.
- Conclude with gratitude.
Dreams:
Nutrition and dreams:
Of all your wellness and health habits, nutrition is the saving grace. For dream recall and increased vividness, make sure you’re getting B vitamins, especially B6 and B12. My favorite foods for this are leafy greens, sprouted sunflower seeds and nutritional yeast.
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 ovulation phase? Remember, your cycle and Moon cycle do not need to match. Read more about the correspondences here.
