Accessing the Third Eye Under the Pisces New Moon

Artwork Muzli design

Astrology by Lisa Stardust for The Hoodwitch

The Pisces New Moon on February 23rd is a wonderful time to embrace our past dreams, intuition, and selves. It’s important to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that we’ve forgotten, in order to find out what our truest passions are and what our deepest desires are for the future. 

Mercury, who’s currently retrograde in a Pisces, will connect with the Moon shortly after the luminary occurs. This means that it’s time to dive deep within and awaken  our subconscious. Old visions that we’ve put on the back burner are more prone to take flight now, if we let them. Also, it’s a great time to make amends with those who we’ve recently got into arguments with — or we may decide to cut them loose permanently. Mercury is allowing us to see matters from an emotional perspective, rather than an analytical viewpoint. Mars activates the New Moon by adding action. We all want to move forward and take control of matters and relationships, even if it’s hard. Uranus sprinkles in a grounding energy, which will make us ask ourselves if we are valued and respected by others with whom we are making decisions about. The Nodes of Destiny give today a fated vibe. Venus and Jupiter (who is the planetary ruler of Pisces) square off today, making us open to all possibilities. If we have a clear mind and access to our clairvoyance skills, then we can move in the best direction possible with an open heart and mind. 

With all this cosmic action happening during the Pisces New Moon, it’s important to trust our intuition. Evoking and embracing the third eye chakra may be difficult for some (due to Mercury’s current moonwalk), which is why it’s imperative that we listen to the visions our dreams bring to us. Igniting the third eye will open us up to all possibilities, as we will be able to see and understand the right choices that should be made. We will also be inspired to move forward and make clear decisions that will bring us a bright future. 

*The New Moon occurs on February 23rd  at 7:32AM PST and 10:32AM EST.  

New Moon Ritual

 Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon of Dried or Fresh RosePetals

1 Teaspoon of Dried or Fresh Lavender 

1 Cinnamon Stick 

1 Teaspoon of Mugwort 

1 Amethyst Crystal 

1 Sachet Bag 

Pen and Paper 

Directions:

• Write down your intentions on a piece of paper. Take note about what past situation or relationship you wish to gain clarity on.

• Place all ingredients in a sachet bag. 

• Leave the bag under your bed or pillow.

• Let your third eye connect with your dreams.

• Write down your dreams and visions over the next few days to see if you’ve tapped into your subconscious and gained new insight on such matters that have been on your mind for a long time. 

• Write them down and take note for your dream records. 

Sensual Manifesting with the Taurus Full Moon

Artwork by Janet Hill

The sensual Taurus Full Moon occurs on November 12th. For the first time, in a while, we will all feel the healing and tender lunar energy of the Moon. This lovely luminary is a time to worship the body, heart, soul and spirit. Our sexual passions will be peaked, as well as our desire to create. 

The Moon is exalted in Taurus. Meaning, it loves to reside in the Bullish sign because the Moon loves to eat, drink, and be merry — all sentiments of Taurus, who is ruled by Venus. Mercury, who is retrograde in Scorpio, will allow us to transform and augment projects, goals, and relationships — even offering us the chance to rid ourselves of that which isn’t serving our highest purpose anymore. Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto all touch this luminary, making it an ideal time to manifest our dreams. The earthy Moon will use Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto to cleanse us of the past, making us feel reborn as a result. Mars and Jupiter also collide the same day as the Taurus Full Moon, giving us the determination and hope we need to move forward. These planets will act as a catalyst heighten our lust for live and sexual inclinations. 

The Sabian symbol for the Taurus Full Moon is “Wisps Of Winglike Clouds Streaming Across The Sky.” We can create the future by augmenting our present circumstances. We will be able to transcend, as long as we wash away old views. This luminary is high time to indulge our fantasies and yearnings. We are also called upon to purge our minds, hearts, and bodies of old dreams or visions we had — with the incentive of replacing them with the newer version. 

Through orgasmic and sacred sexual manifestation, we can visualize our dreams and put them into play. It will give us the motivation and energy to embrace the next phase of our lives and evolve. 

*The Full Moon occurs November 12th at 5:34AM PST and 8:34AM EST.

Taurus moon ritual

Place rose quartz and rose petals around your body. Eat a sweet decadent treat like chocolate or a truffle. Put on your most sensual outfit (like lingerie or a silk robe — anything that makes you feel amazing). Make a toast to honor (Taurus’s planetary ruler) with wine or champagne. Play some soft tunes. Light pink candles to honor Venus. Try to feel and connect with your body. Lay down under or by a window (if you’re adventurous go outside). Let the Moon’s energy consume you. Feel the lunar vibes take over your body. Place your hand on your heart to connect with your emotions. With your yoni or linga facing the Moon, start to pleasure yourself. As you start to climax, meditate on what you want to release and bring in to your life. Think about what you can let go of and start that will elevate your life to the next level. What you’ll find, is that you’re able to release all the negativity and toxins that are dormant in your body through your orgasms. You’ll be able to bring in positive energy and incentives for the future through orgasmic manifestation. 

The Hoodwitch x Essie

I was thrilled when Essie asked to partner with me for the launch of their new limited edition line of Mercurial inspired shades available exclusively at Ulta beauty and just before Mercury Rx! Halloween which is my favorite holiday marks the midpoint of the autumnal season and also is one of the most spiritual times of the year. We are able to transcend between both the spiritual and earthly planes and what makes Halloween 2019 extra special is that we will be experiencing a Mercurial shift. Mercury, (planet of communication) will be retrograde in the sign of transformative and spooky Scorpio. During this time, the veil between worlds will become thinner and we will be able to communicate with the spirits. While most fear Mercury retrograde, it’s a wonderful time to find balance between planes and cosmic energies.

Through the darkness and shadows we can emerge with a different attitude and look. We can transform ourselves on the inside and out.

The Hoodwitch x Black Girl In Om

photo by Michael Pierce

Explore the voices, rituals, and divinity of Black Girl In Om's magical Issue 003: Spirituality. In this special issue Thehoodwitch.com 's founder Bri Luna discusses her personal journey, Goddess archetypes, energy clearing, and celebrating life by the cycles of the moon.

Read the full story HERE.