The new moon in Leo that happened on August 16th was a pretty impactful one. I expect the energies of it to be felt for the month if not several month. Perhaps culminating on the full moon in Leo on January 25, 2024. What was so special? The latest new moon was conjunct both Venus and Lilith. This is rare and exciting. Venus is the archetypal feminine in the conventional sense...the things the culture finds comfortable or stereotypical about women. When it is in good placement it gives beauty, value, charm, luxury, and creativity, or those things in a partner. Lilith, on the other hand, represents the "uncontrolled" woman, a woman doing what she wants for herself, a woman thinking of her own interests too, not just serving (eg riding on top, like Lilith in the bible). Lilith can manifest in many ways! It is a fascinating subject to me. Many portray Lilith as bad, bad, bad. I don't! Every aspect of a chart can benefit from maturing and fine-tuning. But, I like seeing that rebellious side come out of people in writing, or emotions, or desire to lead. Is it really so bad, that people don't always conform? What can we learn from female trailblazers? I think of Lilith as more like a feminist value-Mars. Female energy in action. Whereas Venus is female energy in refinement. 

New moons represent new beginnings. Leo loves the spotlight and is full of firey energy. The Barbie movie seems like the perfect archetype of the collision between old femme and new feminism. Females are all of the above. 

This fun energy is at odds with Uranus in Taurus, lol, which at this point in its long transit, represents continuous upsets to traditional, staid, conservative living. The old way is not happy with changes happening and reacts disruptively to try to maintain the status quo. 

This new moon impacted my life in a very personal way! So this is a bit late. Nevertheless, I am strongly feeling this energy coming through--Barbie road this wave in early. If you identify with being female, set some intentions on how you want to join your unobjectionable female qualities with your wild, uncontrollable ones. Please set the world on fire by showing this combination off. If you identify as male, stare in awe and nurture and protect those inspiring flames. If you are nonbinary, thank you so much for blazing the trail to a future where we embrace gradations in our internal world and external gender expressions.

As the month moves forward more planets move retrograde, including Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. That's a lot, so if you feel like things are not progressing as fast as you want, you are not alone. This is a great time to review past tendencies, writings/documents, interactions, and events. Learn from reflection. Review and correct course. 

Continue reading

How do we connect to Spirit through the physical world? 

Spirit permeates the physical. When our auric field (picture above) is strong we feel connected to spirit. Spirit is not just far off in the heavens, it is around and in each of us. The same is true for plants, animals, minerals...the Earth. We put energy into the things we make, touch, and use. Even our ideas and emotions carry our energy. 

With the new moon in Taurus (enjoying the physical world) and Jupiter (mental expansion and spiritual inquiry) in Taurus, now is the perfect time find the spiritual in the physical. 

Continue reading

Of particular interest to me is Black Moon Lilith being opposite the new moon and Jupiter in Aries being in a trine to Lilith. This indicates that Jupiter (the law) may favor the demands (Lilith does not ask nicely) of the uncontrollable feminity that Black Lilith represents. Jupiter is also sextile (another favorable aspect) the recently direct Mars in Gemini. The new moon is widely trine Mars, giving strong a sense of forward movement, especially to intellectual (air sign) pursuits.

Continue reading

The sign Capricorn is related to the physical body and the discipline necessary to get business taken care of. It is no surprise that it is during Capricorn season that people focus on personal goals and make New Year's resolutions. Scroll down for the full New Moon in Capricorn report.

To support you making 2023 tobacco free, we are offering a buy 3 get one free on smokes. Use code: PreSale2023 and see the discount in checkout. Sale goes through 12/25/22.

Missed this sale? Scroll to the bottom of the page and sign up for our newsletters. Get notifications on Instagram, @brownbearherbs. Or check out our discount page.

*Does not apply to Astral in Body or My New Ciggies.

New Moon in Capricorn

The new moon in Capricorn will be exact at 2:15 am PST, 5:15 am ET, on Friday, December 23, 2022.

This new moon is super and happening so close to the winter solstice, adding extra potency. It is the darkest time of the year, which means that everything is getting brighter. What (metaphorical) seed will you plant, nourish and watch grow… How do you envision it in 6 months, when its flourishing under the brightest light? It is actually best to wait til just after the new moon to do your intentions...when there is a touch of light to see.

Since Capricorn rules the body and the discipline needed to make practical long-term changes, it is not surprising that New Year's resolutions happen during Capricorn season. What is important to you right now with your body, work, or spiritual life that requires some physical discipline? Don't wait for the first to start resolutions in these areas, do it now for better results.

This new moon is squared by Jupiter in Aries. This has the potential to give you the energy needed (there is a lot there with this placement) to move through stress and make big changes. Don't let opposition stall you. Keep things moving.

Also of note: 

Mars, retrograde in Gemini, is sextile Chiron in Aries. Old wounds may surface. It's a favorable time to talk through problems that may have resulted from hasty statements or flighty behavior. It can be a time to heal. Maybe nothing major, but any healing is good.

Uranus in Taurus is trine Venus in Capricorn...check out your work or day-to-day environment, there is potential for unexpected romance. Maybe you'll see a different side of someone as the wacky energy of Uranus harmonizes with the typically underappreciated Venus, (she's not too happy in Capricorn). Open your eyes tand let that weird thought out. Who knows? If not romance, at least some pleasing moments of enjoying life on planet Earth. If your day is disrupted, observe and appreciate gold linings.

 

Up ahead:

If your 2023 goals are more about following through on unique ideas or inspiration (air and fire goals), you will do better to wait for the Aquarian New Moon on January 21st, 2023, at which point Saturn and Venus will be conjunct in Aquarius as well, making it a great time to start long term plans or alliances related to art, money, aesthetics, or partnerships. Unconventionality is encouraged.

 

Bid adieu to 2022...big changes are coming in 2023. I am ready. 

Arati

Continue reading