A Fresh Start

Hello sweet souls.

The past few months have been rough - retrogrades presenting challenges and creating energy blockages - but it's time to look up and breathe. Reflection and preparation is over. Finally, the energy is bursting, ready for us to use in our lives.

With all the personal planets (Sun, Moon, Mars, Venus, and Mercury) back on track, and the nodes swinging into new signs, there's a lot of fiery energy.

Get ready for an explosive period of thinking and creating. Manifestation is afoot!

SUN - communication, mental stimulation

Sun's in Gemini, which is all about communication and mental stimulation. So put your mind to work and start hashing out ideas for those big projects or plans that have been simmering in your mind for the last few months.

MOON - fiery emotions into new ideas

Moon's hanging out in Aries right now, where emotions are bound to be impulsive and aggressive. Make sure you've got some calming crystals handy - girasol, opalite, green aventurine, rose quartz - to soothe your heart and raise your vibes.

Explosive emotions will make way for explosive ideas, when the new moon enters Gemini this Thursday, May 25. This is an excellent time to make thoughtful intentions for the brand new moon cycle ahead. I write mine down in a journal, but you can also chant or sing your intentions, so the universe hears you loud and clear.
Luckily, the energy you create and channel this week will be the most potent it's been in a while, so gather your spiritual tools and get going!
If you're not a very spiritual person, this is still a great time to start writing down your short term goals for this summer. Seasons are about to change on earth and in the sky, so keep your head high and pay attention!

NODES - balance a new life path

Aligning with this theme, the nodes have just entered new signs. The nodes are imaginary "knots" or "points" where the sun and the moon meet - in other words, where eclipses would occur. One is in the north, one is in the south. These focal points offer specific energies for us to harness and channel in our lives.

Specifically, the north node is now in Leo - shedding self-sacrifice and reaching a state of self-assured determination - and the south node is in Aquarius - rebelling against delusion and oppression and taking the uniquely humanitarian path.

Traditionally, the north node is the "true" life path and the south node is what we should turn away from. Many astrologers believe that these energies present a choice - one node or the other - but I feel that the true goal is to balance both, despite their opposition.

First of all, both Leo and Aquarius are fixed signs. They don't let anything get in the way of their creation and expansion. While they are considered opposites in the zodiac, it's important to acknowledge that both are needed for a balanced life path - one that includes both helping others and helping self. While we look ahead toward Leo, with the expectation that we'll be taking action to show off all that we've prepared and worked on, there is still a lingering Aquarian energy that implores us to raise the uniquely humanitarian vibes. We must live our lives boldly, while remaining loyal to those we love and care for.

It's all about what makes your heart sing, what floods your stomach with butterflies, and implores you to live, love, and be at peace. If you don't know what that is yet, that's perfectly fine. Now's a good time to open your mind and expand your horizons. Even small things like taking time in the day for yourself, or smiling at a stranger, will stabilize energy and subsequently bring you to a place of peace.

OUTER PLANETS - raise awareness, break boundaries

It's no coincidence that Jupiter's currently in Libra - this means expansion can be obtained through balance - a sure sign that this new nodal energy should be balanced, not one outweighing the other. Some leftover feelings regarding relationships might make this difficult, however, since Jupiter is currently opposing Venus and the moon. It might be love on the brain, but don't kid yourself. Many of these thoughts and feelings are just that - let them move through you, but don't hold onto them. Most of them are not serving you anymore, and with these new nodal placements, it's time to step into something new.

Finally, Saturn in Sagittarius opposing Mars in Gemini creates extreme tension between boundaries and intellectual explosion. Utilize all this creative Gemini energy to break through regular doctrine, whether that be in religion, society, or just in your mind. It's time to break through what you're used to - fears or doubts from yourself or others. Listen to your heart. Think new thoughts, take new action, and expand on what you know and what makes you feel good in your soul.

lights of Love, pieces of Peace

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