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The restless and enthusiastic energy of the Sagittarius moon pushes us in the direction of seeking adventure, change, and motion. The Full moon in this sign is a time for philosophy, metaphysics, traveling, studying, and freedom from responsibility. This moon's energy brings the need to feel free of restrictions, and to be spontaneous. The restless and independent nature of this astrological sign is to offer us the gift of exploration. Warm & friendly vibes can make this a good time for seeing new places, encountering different people and relating to a changing environment.
The Full Moon in Sagittarius is the best time hold a group ritual. The spiritual and psychic forces are very evident now and the desire to connect with us is strong.
The Moon in Sagittarius tends to affect the extended vertebrae (sacrum and coccyx) as well as thighs. At this time massages are particularly beneficial and can loosen up sore or stiff muscles. Stiff thigh muscles and deep-seated contusions can be quickly cured with long soaks in Epsom salt and soothing herbal mixtures that smell great and relax the senses. You can even take this soak a step further by lighting a purple candle (the color associated with Sagittarius) and close your eyes for a healing moon meditation (see below)
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Sitting comfortably in silence welcome the fiery, passionate, and expansive energies of Sagittarius in. Practice being mindful of the destructive potential of these energies by allowing thoughts of lower nature to come in, and release them out with each breath. At this time, it is essential that we choose to fill our mental and emotional natures with temperance, silence, and mindfulness. Only from this place can we find alignment and sense the vision of what is possible. Allow your body to relax completely and focus on using your energy to renounce all obstacles that might be hindering the union of achieving your highest spiritual goals.
June's Rose moon, strawberry moon, and mead moon is a time for casting spells offering protection, making decisions, personal strength, love and fertility.
Honoring the full moon can be integrated into parties/groups by meditating together with silent witness to the moon being our center. Ritualized touching/laying on of hands for healing. chant together using syllables or sounds of power.
How you participate in the world at large and the world within is a matter of choice. Life moves fast and it can feel like itโs happening to you, but the truth is that life is more of a democracy than a dictatorship. You have choice within your circumstances. There is of course due process to be observed, but with vision, effort, and patience, much can be achieved.
Thereโs a great deal happening in the stars this week, but hereโs the upshot for you: itโs time to honor your heart. In the most simplistic terms, life can be distilled down to two things โ fear and love. It's easy to say always choose love, but in reality, it isn't always easy to do. There are times when heeding your fears is an act of love. There are times when acting from a place of love means choosing pain, or loss, or personal hardship. Life is not black and white, and the โright thingโ is not always a fixed point. The expansive Jupiter trine to empathetic Neptune is exact on the 25th. It may be easy to rest on your laurels and confuse intent for action, but this would be a missed opportunity. Prioritize generosity and empathy in your actions and your choices, and not just philosophically. Humanity is going through a period of great duress. Every choice you make matters, including the choice to do nothing, say nothing, or feel less. On the same day, the Venus opposition to Saturn will be exact, marking this as a time for making material choices. Who you value and the ways you protect them are on the line, lovers. Choose to invest in and protect a relationship thatโs outlived itโs purpose, and youโll find that you still feel anxious or off. This is the time to confront the realities that you find yourself in, not just in your personal life but within the larger communities that you are connected to.
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The Moon is full in inspiring Sagittarius at 6:19amPST on May 29th. What you believe in is on the line now, and this Full Moon is a chance for you to focus on the big picture. The risk here is that you'll weave a story about your life that justifies your feels instead of exploring
your feels in efforts to understand the true story. Itโs important that you listen to what others are telling you about themselves โ not just in their words but also with their actions โ and accept what you are shown, even if you're compelled to try and change things. Acceptance is a foundational step. In order to properly address something, you must first understand it. This is the time to confront the truth and to mobilize from that place.
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There is no one meant to save or heal you โ seek inspiration and guidance instead of fixes, lovers. You are the one, and the time is now.
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March 21-April 19
Having fun is nice, bit have you tried prioritizing true happiness? This week is all about the difference between pleasure and joy. One is fleeting, while the other lasts. One fills your cup to the top, while the other flows through the pipes of your house. Donโt be so quick to feel nice that you miss out on opportunities to feel fantastic, Aries. The easiest route may not be the best one; invest in what will improve your whole life and not just this moment.
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April 20-May 20
If youโve taken on too much or overindulged lately, youโre going to have to take the first half of this week to recuperate. Use your body as the resource that itโs meant to be, and work it out. Exercise, dance, take long walks, or try to get yourself into nature. Take care of your physical self, as itโs your home and meant to be your BFF. You donโt have to be perfectly healthy or even well adjusted; all you need to do is to treat yourself with care and love, Taurus.
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May 21-June 21
If you have extra to give, it will make you feel better to share, Twin Star. This week is all about the expansion you get through service. The Full Moon in your relationship house is pulling you out of your head and into the world of interconnectedness. Make yourself available to others who need you, and youโll find that you have more to give. The trick is to only offer what you can give with an open heart; anything more and you do a disservice to yourself and others.
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June 22-July 22
Prioritize healing small wounds this week. Full Moons are always a little extra for you, and this week your ruling planet invites us all to shed the past. Itโs time to take care of yourself, Moonchild. If youโre tired, rest. If youโre hungry, nourish yourself. If youโre lonely, reach out to people who are emotionally available and kind, even if only to share a smile. All you can control are your choices, so make the most empathetic and productive ones you can, my love.
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July 23-Aug. 22
It can be hard to sit alone with yourself, but itโs truly important. This week is likely to test your relationship with yourself, and the best way to face it is with compassion. This means that you run the risk of shutting down or disassociating in the face of stresses. Itโs time to step up and do your best in the face of your less than ideal qualities. You donโt need to be perfect, you only have to try. Work to become the best version of yourself you can be today, one good choice at a time.
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Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Itโs time to make a change, Virgo. Regardless of what anyone else is or isnโt doing, this week is all about what you need to do in order to be right with you. The Full Moon brings with it the risk of getting caught up in projections that based on feelings you donโt know what to do with or donโt truly know how to interpret. These feelings aren't
the same as the truth. Remember that you want to be happy, and make sure that your actions reflect that drive, my love.
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Sept. 23-Oct. 22
You can react to the upsets in front of you and get caught up in interpersonal dramas but to what end, Libra? Itโs time to get emotional. Sit with your feelings so you can understand whatโs happening within you and really take care of your heart. You get to have a different version of shared events because your perspective is your own. Seek independence by validating your own experience instead of waiting for anyone else to do it for you.
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Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Thereโs no amount of proof you can compile to change your view of yourself without doing emotional work alongside it. This week you may be confronted with some things that youโd rather not see, but itโs time to stop playing games and honor the truth. Youโre strong, and youโre capable, Scorpio. You can move mountains if you decide you want to. Itโs time to make the decision to start doing what you know deep inside that you need to do.
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Nov. 22-Dec. 21
The Full Moon in your sign on he the 29th is your time to own up, Sagittarius. You know what youโve been struggling to accept and just canโt. Itโs time to let go. Sometimes the things you want or the people you love are at cross-purposes with whatโs whole and true for you. You donโt have to manage the whole world, you just have to do whatโs right for you in the best way you know how.
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Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Fear is a trickster. When itโs not instructive, itโs destructive. How you react to what you fear is an important reflection of your
relationship to those feelings, not just to the content of your concerns. This week is all about the delicate balance between what was, what is, and what you intend to create. Your power lies in not letting your emotions usurp your plans, Capricorn. If youโre going to make changes, make sure theyโre thought-out and intentional.
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Jan. 20-Feb. 18
You have so much, Aquarius. It would be a shame to focus on what you donโt have, but thatโs exactly what youโve been doing. Yes, there are things you want, but if desiring them inspires you to feel more aligned with scarcity than it does with fertility, then you're missing out. Be where youโre at, and try to honor the goodness of this moment. Finding joy in imperfect circumstances while still moving forward is a skill that has no downside, my love.
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Feb. 19-March 20
When you get donโt believe that you have a right to something, itโs easy to get defensive. The trouble is that when you act overly sensitive, you do a disservice to what you rightfully deserve. This week will challenge your sense of entitlement. Too much and you believe that your feelings matter more than those of others. Not enough and you think that yours matter less. Seek to strike balance, Pisces.
Flower Power healing with flowers for the Taurus New Moon!
As we take a step into weird and wonderful Aquarius Season (both the Sun and Venus enter air sign Aquarius this week), the thing to remember is this very moment. Aquarius is a sign that concerns us with the future, which is an excellent thing as long as youโre not avoiding the present. These vibes can get really theoretical; prioritizing ideals of humanity without all the messiness of dealing with actual humans is the downside of Aquarius. Make sure you arenโt weaving ideas about the world that you arenโt willing to test out in the world. This is an excellent time for collaboration for common goals; where Leo wants to shine all on her own, the light of Aquarius burns brightest when it falls on everyone. Aquarius season is a great time to investigate your beliefs by actually living them out. Connect with people you donโt usually meet with, and be open to difference. You donโt have to be in agreement with others in order to be on the same team. Explore the potential of your ego by deemphasizing it. Look outside of your personal concerns to explore the needs of your community, whatever that looks like for you.
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The 23rd is day one of Mercury meeting Pluto in rigid Capricorn. This transit will last until the 25th, and itโs one to watch out for; Mercury governs your mind, friendships, and communication in general, while Pluto is compulsive, intense, and has serious abandonment issues. You may find that youโre caught up in an obsessive line of thought, feeling paranoid, or that your abandonment issues are extra sensitive, or you may have to deal with someone else who's going through it. This is a great time to seek insight and healing, but there are some pitfalls to avoid. If you find yourself seeking to blame yourself or others, youโre on the wrong track. Negative thinking will only lead to more negativity, so if youโre feeling really down and you canโt get up, seek neutral ground. This isnโt the time to try to control situations, feelings, or people; all you need to do is find the truth of your feelings about them, not to make them something different. Seek to improve the relationship you have with yourself today (and every day), my love.
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March 21-April 19
Itโs important that you communicate, Aries. Youโre likely to be stuck on some pretty frustrating feelings, and if you neglect to share whatโs happening for you with others, theyโre bound to take it personally. You donโt need to get into details or get too involved, but what you omit is communicating more than you might intend it to this week. Share yourself, even when itโs difficult. You may be surprised at the amount of support you have available to you, my love.
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April 20-May 20
Letting go is hard to do, but itโs absolutely worth it. We move into Aquarius season this week, and this can be an uncomfortable time for you, Taurus. Donโt try to hold on tight in the face of change, but try not to abandon yourself when your feels get complicated either. Strive to find a way to flow with your circumstances by being kind to yourself, wherever youโre at in your process. You can for sure get where you want to go; just make sure that when you get there, you feel good in your own skin.
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May 21-June 21
There are always more than two options, but when youโre blocked, itโs hardest to see that. You may be tempted to give up and walk away this week, but thatโs not your best move. You need to pace yourself, creating balance between your obligations and your passions, your personal life and your goals. Donโt worry so much about the future; all you can make sure of is that you are acting in ways that support you and your life in the present moment, Twin Star.
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June 22-July 22
Donโt rush into the future so much that you abandon the present. Likewise, don't resist the truth of how things are because you wish they were different. Struggle against adversity, repression, and dead-end pathways, but donโt struggle against the truth, Moonchild. Acceptance is not consent; itโs awareness. Be present for how things are in the here and now so that you can act in the most constructive ways possible this week.
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July 23-Aug. 22
Letโs talk about courage, Leo. According to Brene Brown, โCourage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant โTo speak one's mind by telling all one's heart.โโ Now is the time for you to act on the contents of your heart, even if your fears are telling you otherwise. Make choices that allow you to feel right in your own skin so that you can gracefully grow into the person you intend to be, my love.
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Aug. 23-Sept. 22
There is no perfection, no immaculate idea, and no infallible plan. Thereโs just life, messy, complicated, unpredictable life. Instead of seeking someone or thing that can tell you all the answers, try to find willingness to just be where youโre at, Virgo. Being in the middle of things doesnโt mean that thereโs no end in sight โ only that you canโt see it yet. This is a bad time to drop connection to your vision to focus on obstacles. Stay aligned with your plans, and youโll do great, this week.
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Sept. 23-Oct. 22
When it all feels like too much, you donโt need to force yourself to put on a brave face, Libra. How you care for yourself is foundational to the options you see, the choices you make, and the attitudes you hold towards life in general. This is not a time to crumble in the face of adversity, but you donโt have to power through, either. Make adjustments that reflect the needs of your heart as well as your commitments. You donโt have to be anywhere but where youโre at, my love.
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Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Donโt be a bully, Scorpio. If you canโt be a good friend to yourself, youโre missing out on one of the greatest relationships of your life. Spend some time in a little place called me this week. Honor your gifts and hard work, show up with gratitude, and do it all without checking over your shoulder to see if something bad is coming for you. Handle fear and stress with the love and patience that you deserve; be the very friend you need this week, my love.
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Nov. 22-Dec. 21
This week is an excellent time for confronting problems, but if youโre not careful, youโll create more by evading them. FOMO will get you if you let it, โTarius. Beware of the impulse to add a bunch more stuff to your plate when what you really need to do is manage what you already have going on. If you get a chance to take on something new, make sure that it wonโt come at the expense of what youโve already initiated, even if that thing is a pain to deal with.
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Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Youโre so capable that you could easily create your fears and worst-case scenarios without breaking a sweat, Capricorn. Obsession and repetitive thought or action is pretty much like prayer; make sure that youโre not praying at the altar of your fears and investing your precious energy into what you donโt want. Avoid looking for how things are likely to go wrong. Commit to seeking the creative potential in your life, and youโre much more likely to find it.
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Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Think of this week as your chance to work on integration, Aquarius. Your feelings canโt be ignored, but they shouldnโt overshadow your plans. If youโre struggling with indecision or acceptance, itโs time to clarify what youโre doing and why. If you slip into your scattered and reactive behavior, youโll find yourself seeking validation in the eyes of others instead of yourself. The whole truth canโt hurt you โ itโll only help you to move on, my love.
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Feb. 19-March 20
You donโt need to convince anyone that what youโre doing is valid. You donโt need permission, and you donโt need an audience. All you need is you, Pisces. When youโre going through deep healing or meaningful change, loneliness and fear are a part of the process. Itโs healthy and normal to feel bad, you just donโt want to make decisions from that place. Stay aligned with the truth of what youโre doing, no matter how compelling your distractions are this week.
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Weekly witchtips & Horoscopes ! See what's in the stars for you this week!
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Photography by: Maimouna Guerresi
Recently, a lot of peopleโs realities have been turned upside-down; whether through โnaturalโ or man-made disaster or through events that blur the line in-between. Disaster is something most of us live under the threat of everyday. It bubbles underneath our feet and seethes under our skin. It is what keeps us up at night and often impacts our day-to-day decisions. Its intensity and presence ebb and flow but the threat will always remain. Turmoil in this world is consistent but when the building pressure peaks, people start to panic, and they begin to forget.
As witches, misfortune is a part of our lineage. The fear, pain and suffering of those around us prescribed as side effects of us being privy to our own power. Our aptitude to tap into our natural abilities and form deep connections with our bodies, the bodies around us and the body of the earth are all things that make us dangerous because these acts can never fall under anyone elseโs dominion. We listen and flow with the earth and her shifts and changes. We practice remembrance and manifestation in accordance with her seasons. We understand that we are of her and can harness her power and this is why we are feared. But the earth is a witch, too. She casts spells of beauty, love and abundance and she, too, is targeted for being angry and vengeful when she tries to heal herself. And this is why we must carry on. This is why we must acknowledge the power of the witch, the strength in our audacity to be our own temples and our own healers. Our abilities to make altars out of debris and never be without our magic because it lies within us.
To divine through disaster is to not ignore it. A lot of the craft is centered in the simple act of noticing. We watch and wait and participate in the art of divine timing. We are here to nurture the collapse of all that ails us, to live in harmony with our fear and loss. We must remember that our ancestors birthed our path to freedom and it is our duty to lead the way for others. Witches work is the work of the people. It is the work we do to stabilize and satiate and educate and support those who have forgotten the power within them.
During times of turmoil, it is our duty to remember and share our knowledge of how to work and heal with water, soil and ash. We must pass on ways to regenerate with what remains when human inventions fail. We are the ones who have to figure out why the world is still turning and we must take note of where our magic fits into the maddeness. We have to keep fighting, casting and believing the way we have been but with steadier consistency and ferocious fervor. Witches have to hold it down. It is our job to lead the way, to teach others how light comes from darkness and to hold onto our beliefs and our beloveds until the walls fall down around us.
Photography By Photo credit: Maimouna Guerresi
What's in the stars for you this week? check out our Witch Tips & Horoscopes for the week!
WITCH TIPS & WEEKLY HOROSCOPES 8/9-15/2017