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Conversations on the Yoga Mat: Reflections on Gratitude and Happiness

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Full Moon In Gemini | 8th December

Full Moon in Gemini | 8th December | 12:07 PM Bali time

Los Angeles: 7 Dec 20:07
New York: 7 Dec 23:07
London: 8 Dec 04:07
Sydney: 8 Dec 15:07

Keyword: Scattered lightening

On December 8th, we will have our annual Full Moon in Gemini, the last full moon of 2022. Gemini, Mutable Air, is symbolised by the twins, representing the turning of the season, adjusting to the situation. Full moons are a time of completion and illumination. Here we reflect on where our journey has taken us so far, and ask questions to see if we’ve covered all the angles. The Sun opposite in the sky, in Sagittarius, shines the light to illuminate our thoughts: we see the big picture, the distant vision. This axis represents the information-knowledge polarity.

The moon in Gemini is a mind in constant motion, curious, energetic, sociable. What does the sky advise this Gemini full moon of 2022? This lunation is on fire, as right up close next to it is the planet Mars. Mars is the planet of heat and energy. It adds motivation and action, and sometimes likes to make a cut. As Mars is travelling retrograde, it is intense and questioning. What are we spending our energy on? Is it taking us in the right direction or do we need to cut something out?

This could leave us feeling a little too fiery and overthinking things. In a nice helpful aspect, the planet Saturn cools us down, and reminds us to be objective, remember the long-term plan. So too the ruler of this Moon-Mars combination is Mercury, the planet of messages, words and thoughts, in Capricorn the sign of seriousness and planning, so we have another reminder to keep our cool. Mercury will soon retrograde in Capricorn so we can adjust those plans in a few weeks anyway.

The other good news is that though this lunation looks like a hot one, with a chance of words and tempers flying, in 12-24 hours the moon leaves Mars behind and moves into a square with Neptune then Jupiter in Pisces. That gives a chill, dreamy vibe full of imagination and inspiration. A lovely change!

So with the Gemini information we’ve gathered, we keep our cool, we slow our mind down, and we use up that fiery energy in a clever, productive way. And we party, as Gemini is great to meet friends for lively conversation.

Smart, fun and light, you are Radiantly Alive!

Sabian Symbol Gemini 17:

The head of a handsome youthful athlete slowly changes into a different type of beauty, the mature thinker.

Tai Chi

''If I had to name my greatest strength, I guess it would be my humility. Greatest weakness, it's possible that I'm a little too awesome.''

~  Barack Obama, smart and funny Gemini moon 

“I believe that if you’ll just stand up and go, life will open up for you.”

~ Tina Turner, Sagittarius sun and Gemini moon

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Full Moon In Taurus & Total Lunar Eclipse

Full Moon in Taurus | 8th November | 7:01 PM Bali time

Los Angeles: 8 Nov 03:01

New York:8 Nov 06:01

London: 8 Nov 11:01

Sydney: 8 Nov 22:01

Keywords: Financial change, deep emotions

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new”- Socrates

On Nov 8th, we will have our annual Full Moon in Taurus. This year there is added spice as the lunation is a total lunar eclipse.The earth’s shadow falls across the face of a full moon, bathing it in a dark red colour.

Taurus, Fixed Earth, is symbolised by the bull, representing financial stability and material enjoyment. The Moon here feels secure like this and it is her favourite sign to relax in. The Sun at a full moon is opposite the Moon in the sky giving us clarity about what must end in this cycle. The Sun in Scorpio is determined to investigate through deep, intense experiences. This polarity likes stability, security and control so it might not feel as easy as we’d like.

And what does the sky tell us about this Taurus full moon of 2022? This lunation is together with Uranus, the planet of sudden change, which is also the nature of eclipses, which speed up events. So changes we were expecting in the far future may happen sooner than we expect, suddenly. In Taurus where the Moon is usually happily stable, we may feel unusually unstable. Our tastes can change, as Taurus is about physical enjoyment, so it’s a good time to drop bad food habits. The trick is to take advantage of things moving when we are used to them being fixed, and achieve our goals even faster. The Sun in Scorpio can handle some intense emotions that come with this process. Change involves letting go of the old so a new you can be reborn.

Venus, the ruler of Taurus, is also with the Sun in Scorpio. Where she’s used to being a Queen in her comfortable home of Taurus, in Scorpio she has to deal with messy emotions. What she needs here to give us her wealth and her harmony is to be deep, honest and vulnerable. We have to be honest with ourselves and be clear about our deepest fears and desires before we can work to make our dreams come true.

The lunation is square Square in Aquarius, which highlights the difficulty we have experienced in managing our old commitments or sticking to what we thought was right. Saturn here tells us to have our own opinion, take responsibility for ourselves, and not feel anxious about it. If we have lost something before, this is not a good reason to hold on to the past. This time helps us to let go and to move forward without fear. We can see now the links and how it all comes together, following a theme.

A brand new you is being born, have the courage to start fresh, without fear, Radiantly Alive!

Sabian Symbol Taurus 16: An old teacher fails to interest his pupils in traditional knowledge.

Keynote: The inadequacy of past knowledge in time of crisis.

I’m thinking keep up the hard work, but try a brand new direction.

 Pose Yoga : Detox breathwork

“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.”

— Lao Tzu

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New Moon In Scorpio | 25th October

New Moon In Scorpio | 25th October | 18:48 PM Bali time

Los Angeles: 25 Oct 14:48

New York: 25 Oct 17:48

London: 25 Oct 22:48

Sydney: 26 Oct 07:48

Partial Solar Eclipse

“Holding on is believing that there’s only a past; letting go is knowing that there’s a future.”

– Daphne Rose Kingma

On October 25th, we will have our annual New Moon in Scorpio, with some added spice: it is a solar partial eclipse. The solar bit because it’s a new moon, and at the South end of the nodal axis it’s about release, building on the Scorpio theme. New moons are a time of preparations, seeding new energy and intentions. So how do these two themes tie together? Preparing to release, to make room for the new.

Scorpio, Fixed Water, is represented by the Scorpion, yes, but also by the Phoenix. The Phoenix is a mythical bird that dies and then regenerates, rising from its own ashes. Scorpio has a bit of a scary reputation but that is because at its best, it is able to face and examine emotions which some other signs would find too much. However this means that Scorpio can lead with instinct, and take responsibility.

And what does the sky advise us about this Scopio new moon solar eclipse of 2022? We understand that we must prepare ourselves to slowly let go of deep, old emotions, memories, or something which we feel strongly for but it’s better for us to say goodbye. This is to make room for a new material reality which we sense is taking shape, new, fresh, growing. We may be struggling with some responsibilities which feel heavy, but we understand and adjust. Next to the Moon is beautiful, helpful Venus to encourage passion and commitment. She has deep desires, but does not like to ask; however this lunation is ruled by Mars in Gemini, who reminds us to speak and act, make a good plan, exploring different options through words and ideas. Mars appears to go backwards for a while in the sky: it is better not to act in haste, but be patient, allow time and space for new information, in case we revise our plan. This new moon we prepare by getting ready to let go so we can make room to receive. Abundance is waiting patiently for us, Radiantly Alive!

Sabian Symbol Scorpio 2: A Broken Bottle And Spilled Perfume                     

Deep breathwork and embracing nature


“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”

– Lao Tzu

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New Moon In Libra | 26th September

New Moon in Libra | 26th September | 05:54 AM Bali Time

Los Angeles: 25 Sep 14:54

New York: 25 Sep 17:54

London: 25 Sep 22:54

Sydney: 26 Sep 07:54

Keyword: Balance

I feel the wind on my skin,

Radiantly alive!

If I stand on one foot with my eyes closed,

Can I balance?

My trick is, I breathe, mindfully;

Inhale and exhale to my own rhythm,

At my own pace.

Around me, the wind blows:

Left, right, warm, cold all at the same time;

Carrying sounds, shouts, music, voices, complaints, laughter.

Through it all I find my balance. And breeeathe…

On September 26th, we will have our annual New Moon in Libra. New moons are a time of seeding new energy, to see what grows, and experiment with what we want to tend. The moon and sun are aligned in their energies, powerful together. In Libra this is a fortnight to rebalance ourselves. When the sun enters Libra is a very important time of the year, the autumn equinox.

Libra, Cardinal Air, is represented by a set of scales, and unusually amongst all the signs of the zodiac, includes no living things - no people, no animals. This is because balance means justice, so must be fair regardless of who or what is involved. The Sun in Libra wants to act, with others, to rebalance the scales in a calm, elegant way. The Moon in Libra feels comfortable finding a middle ground in social interactions. When Libra is at their best, they are supportive and a great partner. They do easily spot what is out of balance so they have to be mindful not to be too critical but be diplomatic. Yet they must make a decision and not sit on the fence or worry too much about what people might think of them.

And what does the sky advise this Libra new moon of 2022? The time is about rebalancing, in a diplomatic way, to make a decision and move forward. We might feel critical yet modest inside but at the same time feel an urge to overdo things outside. We remind ourselves to keep our thoughts and words rational. Next week there is time to review and adjust if needed. This is important because next week also sees the final climax of that tension building since last year, of material changes rocking a big investment we’ve made.

This new moon we prepare by being authentic and fair with ourselves about what we really want to attract and manifest. We must begin with recognising that joy and luck come from making a decision and taking action, based on love within ourselves just as we are, radiantly alive.


Sabian Symbol Libra 3: The dawn of a new day, everything changed

Pranayama yoga: Breathwork

“You cannot be fair to others without first being fair to yourself”

― Vera Nazarian, The Perpetual Calendar of Inspiration

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Full Moon In Aries | 10th October

Full Moon in Aries | 10th October | 4:54 AM Bali time

Los Angeles: 9 Oct 13:54

New York: 9 Oct 16:54

London: 9 Oct 21:54

Sydney: 10 Oct 07:54

Keyword: Courage

I'm fired up, bold and determined.

In my body, I feel the opportunities around me.

Trying out ideas,

I act to elegantly balance:

Within myself and with others,

The old and the new,

The moving and the still.

Noting what works,

And what doesn’t,

I take action, inspired to grow.

It’s the warrior in me, Radiantly Alive!

On October 10th, we will have our annual Full Moon in Aries. Aries, Cardinal Fire, is symbolised by the ram, representing the first days of spring, a fresh start. Full moons are a time of completion and illumination. Here we reflect on where our new action in the spring has brought us to, now that it’s autumn. The Sun is in Libra, measured and intellectual, where ego must be shared; opposite the Moon in Aries which finds comfort being spontaneous and being first. This axis represents the me-we polarity.

The moon in Aries is fast reaction time, gut instinct, a quick yes or no. The sun in Libra, opposite, wants to take action interacting with others, based on an intellectual judgement of what’s fair. This full moon reminds us that in our gut we know what has grown vs what to walk away from in our joint activities. Balance requires a decision and action - but not too hasty.

And what does the sky advise this Aries full moon of 2022? This lunation in fire is smoothly helped by a harmonious joining of all the air energies, so an urge to act can be supported by good strategy, an eye for return on investment, fairness, and elegance.

However the moon is also conjunct Chiron, the wounded healer. In Aries this indicates a time of healing childhood wounds around feeling unwanted, or scolded. Perhaps we tried to be spontaneous or impulsive as children are. Maybe we were told sshh because we said things in too direct a way. Or maybe in our environment we saw our mothers discouraged from showing too much independence, confidence or determination. Either way, we see where childhood experiences from long ago make feel us feel lonely or insecure today. And seeing a wound, recognising it, is the main step to healing. This lunation helps us understand how to rebalance by being brave and finding opportunity amidst all the other priorities.

You do you, and find your mojo, Radiantly Alive!

Sabian Symbol Aries 17: Two Prim Spinsters Sitting in Silence.

Maybe I couldn’t before, but now I find calm confidence.

Yoga pose: Warrior III

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”

― Winston Churchill

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Full Moon in Pisces | 10th September

Full Moon in Pisces | 10th Sep 5:58 PM Bali time

Los Angeles: 10 Sep 02:58

New York: 10 Sep 05:58

London: 10 Sep 10:58

Sydney: 10 Sep 19:58

Harvest Moon

Keyword: Intuition

I'm a busy little bee, I must get my work done.

I will, but now it’s time for a breath; I insist.

In my body, I feel connected to Spirit;

This I must honour,

Set aside time to merge with Source

Because abundance is all around me.

It feels so fresh, to fill my mind with peace.

What wealth, what sublime beauty!

Once I am still I can hear the fairies float by, singing.

On Sep 10th, we will have our annual Full Moon in Pisces, the Harvest Moon. Full moons are a time of completion and illumination, to reflect on where we are at in our journey. I love the symbolism of the harvest moon. At this time of year, many cultures recognise the blessings of abundance that our home planet serves us. The crops are greater than the seeds. The wealth created is greater than the labours of the farmer. In gratitude for what we have harvested, we gift some of it into the communal jar, paying it forward. The Sun is in Virgo, opposite the Moon in Pisces; this axis represents the service polarity.

Pisces, Mutable Water, is symbolised by two fish swimming opposite paths, connected with a cord. We are receptive to the infinite while the cord keeps us grounded to reality. Moment by moment (Virgo) vs infinite (Pisces), physical health vs spiritual health, organised daily routine vs swimming in dreams. We need both. This full moon reminds us to nourish our spiritual needs even as we run our everyday lives cleanly and crisply. Order is great but too much of a good thing, endless to-do lists? Not healthy. Our “connection to Spirit'' needs some “me time” too.

And what does the sky advise this Pisces full moon of 2022? This lunation is conjunct Neptune, multiplying the dream-like vibe. Sextile Uranus, the planet of abrupt change which felt so destabilising recently, now offers an opportunity: heightened intuition to emotionally navigate the change. Unusual or technological solutions are available if we look. While the urgency has smoothed out in the eye of the storm, that push to clean out and experiment with new ideas, the task at hand is to loosen the tight grip on earthly matters. We balance. We treat ourselves to a spiritual feast. We fill our well. Access the healing power of water through a long bath, a walk along the river, or listening to rain sounds as we meditate into the flow.

Extra, extra: a shout-out to Mercury here, especially as it rules the Sun in Virgo. Mercury is, unusually, standing still as it prepares to go over old ground. This means allow for malfunctions: in the car, the phone, the laptop, the calendar, deliveries, messages, in negotiations. We give ourselves permission to change our mind and it’s important we respectfully keep that communication flowing with others. Be open to fiery questions, put in the effort, stay diplomatic yet say our piece. It’s also important not to get carried away with big ideas. Another reason to get spiritually grounded (or rather, watered), as the mental energy will be zapping around, and the material world does not always follow the plan. I release into peace, because I am Radiantly Alive!

Meditation:

Commune with Spirit to harvest what is past so that seeds will have room to grow

Sabian Symbol Pisces 18:

In a gigantic tent, villagers witness a spectacular performance

"The most important thing is this: to sacrifice what you are now for what you can become tomorrow."

― Shannon L. Alder

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New moon in Virgo | 27th August

New Moon in Virgo | 27th August | 16:16 Bali Time

Los Angeles: 27 Aug 01:16

New York: 27 Aug 04:16

London: 27 Aug 09:16

Sydney: 27 Aug 18:16


Keyword: Practical

Time to get back to business.

I feel my body: flexible, patient, ready.

Radiantly alive!

There are many paths to the top of the mountain;

I will detail the practical ones, make a list.

Things have been a little up and down, push and pull;

Now I focus on how I can harvest my abundance.

As I prepare, and strategise,

I will be diplomatic, when words and thoughts burn in all directions.

There is a plan, I am part of the plan, I am the plan, the plan is me.


On August 27th, we will have our annual New Moon in Virgo. New moons are a time of initiating new energy, seeding intentions, and planning our next move. The moon is not seen, darkness covers the night. Our emotions and our creative vitality are fully together. In Virgo this is a fortnight to honour the natural radiance of the earthly vessel that houses us, to plan for the turning of the season, and bring our innate vitality to practical service.

Virgo, Mutable Earth, is represented by the Lady of the Harvest, standing in the field, holding a sheaf of wheat at harvest time. The Sun in Virgo is busy, for the days are getting shorter. There is much work to be done so that her people are prepared, with plenty of grain ready for when growth takes a rest. When Virgo is at their best, they have practical solutions, and properly reward everyone who contributes energy. They are not looking for the bright lights or applause; they want to be detailed and organised, say no to unimportant wastes of time, and fix what isn’t working well.

And what does the sky advise this Virgo new moon of 2022? We understand that collaboration, cooperation and diplomacy are the tools we should use. This lunation though is being squared by Mars, the planet of action and initiative, in Gemini, the sign of strategy, exploring different options through words and ideas. The square is an aspect of friction. Pretty helpful, because we need that heat to make us move. Luckily Mercury will help us keep our thoughts and words rational, so that we can stay on our path regardless of that tension fuelling our engine.

This new moon we prepare by preparing! We’ve seen lately that some things really do need to change. It felt urgent but we had obligations, it wasn’t the right time. Now we can better identify what it is we really want. The universe is inviting us to explore and strategise practical steps we can take to get there. We might be tempted to be impulsive, to take shortcuts - or that pressure may be coming to us from others. Nervous tension crackles but we channel it, we filter. Slow and steady wins this race. Attention to detail, politely say no when we must, balanced in our words and thoughts. We also give ourselves ‘me time’, to recharge our power cells. We remind ourselves that to love the world, we have to first be joyful within ourselves. Just as we are, radiantly alive. Baby steps, with a smart strategy!

Sabian Symbol Virgo 5:

A person becoming aware of nature spirits and normally unseen spiritual energies

Yoga pose:

Standing wide-legged forward bend

“The proverb is true, that light gains make heavy purses; for light gains come often, great gains now and then”

― Francis Bacon-

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The Spirit of You: Your Inner Child

The Spirit of You: Your Inner Child

When was the last time you looked at the world through the lens of a child’s eyes? Eyes full of wonder at life’s simple mysteries, present in each moment, captivated with curiosity, and in awe of the magic that is all around. Children are little walking light beams of love, in a constant state of bewilderment of the simplicities of life.

What happens to that natural state of bewilderment as we grow older?

Life happens. Constructs happen. We get told yes. We get told no. We quietly observe. We get told to be quiet.

On the subconscious level, we constantly pick up messages from the people and environments around us. These messages have an impact on how we perceive, interpret, and present ourselves in the world, creating an instruction manual for how we interact with daily life. Most people aren't aware this instruction manual exists, as it operates from deep within the subconscious mind, impacting the way we show up with the world, with others, and with ourselves.

Within the subconscious mind lives the spirit of your Inner Child. Your Inner Child has been absorbing information like a sponge from the people and circumstances of your environment long before you were able to fully process what was going on (mentally and emotionally). Your inner child holds emotions, memories and beliefs from the past as well as hopes and dreams for the future.

Much of our fear programming and limiting beliefs were perceived and installed from our early years of life. It is up to you to identify these fears, determine where these fears and conditionings come from, and rewrite your narrative. Writing this article, I am noticing certain doubts present: ‘Is this good enough?’ ‘Will people find it interesting?’ ‘Am I sharing too much?’ ‘Does this make sense?’ And so forth…

In my case, I understand this fear of perceived ‘failure’ to ultimately be a fear of rejection and not being loved if I don’t succeed. Knowing this, I can begin to reparent my Inner Child and choose to write a new story.

I might start a conversation with my Inner Child acknowledging these fears;

“Hello my dear Amira. I hear you. I feel you. It is okay for you to have these thoughts and fears. Maybe they served a purpose at one point, though they do not serve us anymore. There is no need to fear or doubt yourself. I love you, and I am here for you.”

Your Inner Child wants to feel safe, so how can you create a nurturing space of safety within?

I may then proceed to give myself a big hug. It’s amazing what physically hugging ourselves and sending ourselves our own warmth, love, and care can do for the soul. Anyone who has taken a yoga class with me knows I enjoy finding ways to give the self a hug and send a bit of our own lovin’ to ourselves. We often share our love with others. Don't we deserve to give ourselves the same loving care and attention?

Inner Child work doesn’t have to be all looming doom and gloom, digging up fears and parts of yourself that you have wished to ignore or even forget. It can be fun, exciting, adventurous, and playful. It’s looking at the world with fresh eyes and an open heart. It’s letting go of your past narrative, and inviting in more love, curiosity, and wonder, rediscovering the world around you.

Learning to work with your inner child is about reconnecting with the sincere, childlike part inside. It’s learning to love ALL parts of yourself fully and wholeheartedly. Fully loving, accepting, and appreciating the parts of you that have been hurt. Loving, accepting, and appreciating the parts of you that have hurt others. Loving all the parts of you you can’t really remember, and even the parts of you you wish to forget, as each emotion, feeling, and story has made you into the beautiful being you are today.

When you love yourself completely, life loves you back, and you begin to discover the essence of who you are. You discover the YOU that you are meant to share with the world, and you find joy in connecting to your curiosity and innocence, living in a state of perpetual astonishment.

So in what other ways can you nurture your childlike spirit and bring joy to your Inner Child?

Maybe this looks like enjoying your favorite ice cream cone, coloring with crayons, blowing bubbles, or just watching the clouds pass by in the sky, making stories out of the shapes you see. Maybe you listen to some of your favorite music as a kid or teen or look through the old picture book your caregiver used to read you to drift you to dreamland. The next time you go to the beach, you might like to dance with the waves and make castles in the sand, enjoying the simple sensorial pleasures of nature’s gifts, in the same way a child experiences these sensations for the first time.

Whatever is going to make your heart sing and dance (maybe you sing and dance!) you do! Connect to the childlike essence that resides within. The part of you that likes to play and get curious. Connect with nature, connect with your joy, and most importantly, connect with your heart. Fully allow yourself to be yourself. Enjoy every moment of who you are, appreciate all who you’ve been, and get excited for who you are growing to be. Give gratitude and thanks to all parts of yourself, for showing up as your magnificent self in every single moment of every single day. The world doesn’t need more of anyone else. The world needs YOU in all your authenticity.

Discover yourself, and let your Inner Child out to play!

About the Author

Amira (500 E-RYT) is a dedicated and passionate yogini, teacher, healer, and coach, who’s yoga journey began over ten years ago in Southern California, where she found yoga to quiet the chaos of life and be her pathway to freedom. Since then, she has taught yoga in various capacities, including as a trainer for 200 YTTs, in private one-on-ones and healing sessions, as well as a children’s yoga instructor for high profile families in West Hollywood, CA.

Amira has inner child healing sessions available https://www.radiantlyalive.com/inner-child-awakening. She also has classes in our online studio or you can follow her on Instagram @amiraveda_ for access to her healing workshops, online Kriya classes and the opportunity to join her programs. If you'd like to speak directly, you can email her here.

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Full Moon In Aquarius | 11-12th Aug

Full Moon in Aquarius | 11th - 12th August | 9:35 AM Bali time

Los Angeles: 11 Aug 18:35

New York: 11 Aug 21:35

London: 12 Aug 01:35

Sydney: 12 Aug 11:35

Full Sturgeon Supermoon, The Last Supermoon of the Summer

Keyword: Knowing

I'm the lead in my own play, and I'm grateful for the role.

I observe myself, take notes to improve my performance.

It's a play without drama though,

A gentle acceptance without judgement.

What about the audience and my fellow actors and the critics?

I'm part of this group, outside that one. That's how it goes.

I put in so much work because I love doing my part in the whole,

That's my real motive.

I can lean into the long game, keep cool,

Stably flowing through the changing material world.

There's always a way.

From Aug 11th to 12th, depending on your time zone, we will have our annual Full Moon in Aquarius. Full moons are a time of completion, when the sun’s light shines from directly across the sky. The reflected light of the moon is at its brightest, showing us how we truly feel about what's happened. In Aquarius this is a fortnight to observe our feelings as if through a camera, to see what is for the greater good, to know what's working and what needs to be let go.

Aquarius, Fixed Air, is represented by the Water-bearer, who carries life-giving water to humanity. The Moon in Aquarius here can read our feelings like a map, to better understand the world around it and where the future could go. It stays anchored, coolly riding the currents of chaos, an expert surfer.

And what does the sky advise this Aquarius full moon of 2022? This lunation may feel a little rough if we don't know that this is the universe getting us ready for our new, more authentic, journey upgrade. Let's look at how to navigate these energies positively.

The secret lies in the Sun, the source of light. The trick is to feel proud of ourselves from within: cheering ourselves on, not performing for applause. Then when that light hits the moon, she brightens with understanding and vision. We see how all the pieces will fit together - or won't. We'll stay motivated to calmly put in the work. That upheaval? We keep our cool, and have the courage to act, mindfully. We observe our breath. We stay present in our bodies. The heart knows what's worth the effort.

Sabian Symbol Aquarius 20° A large white dove bearing a message.

It reminds me of the story of Noah's Ark. Firm ground is near!

Meditation: Calm in the storm through self-love

“You can dance in the storm. Don't wait for the rain to be over before because it might take too long. You can do it now. Wherever you are, right now, you can start, right now; this very moment.”

― Israelmore Ayivor

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New Moon in Leo | 28-29 th July

New Moon in Leo | 28-29th July | 1:54 AM Bali Time

Los Angeles: 28 Jul 10:54

New York: 28 Jul 13:54

London: 28 July 18:54

Sydney: 29 Jul 03:54

Out of Bounds Moon

Keyword: Confident

I am energised and vital, generous and creative.

In my body I feel a burst of devil-may-care flair.

Radiantly alive!

With leonine grace, I assert myself

As I prepare to make a decision.

I will be deliberate, when words and thoughts fly like lightning.

As the ground begins to shake,

I value my emotional bonds, yet tempering excess.

When the time comes, I will have the internal courage to leap.

From July 28th to 29th, depending on your time zone, we will have our annual New Moon in Leo. New moons are a time of fresh infusions of energy as we plant seeds and conceive of ideas. The Sun’s light takes centre stage, as the moon rests in darkness, allowing us a view unfettered by past emotions and embedded habits. In Leo this is a fortnight to experience radiance and vitality, to envision our inner crown, to imagine what we might create, seated on our throne.

Leo, Fixed Fire, is represented by the Lion, ruler of the kingdom. The Sun in Leo needs no introduction, as this is the Sun’s natural domain, where it confidently shines its generous light, warm and fresh, on a grateful audience and environment. When the Lion is on their best form, they take the initiative and lead the way, sprinkling their inner joy as they strut through the terrain, ambitious in work and play.

And what does the sky advise this Leo new moon of 2022? We can feel something is brewing. Pressure has built to reinvent ourselves in one area of life where we’d been craving stability. We thought we knew what we valued, and where we were valuable. Yet a slow, relentless change is occurring in what we’d all worked towards, together. Looks like we’re going to have to make some decisions soon. Ideally we see this change as evolution and liberation, rather than as a rude awakening.

This new moon we prepare by really feeling into that vitality and picture ourselves sitting on a throne, laughing generously as we confidently rule our kingdom. There’ll be a call to action, which might be quite sudden and unexpected. Tempers may flare; words may be exchanged. We, however, know to be deliberate and mindful in our words and thoughts, to channel that electric spark productively. We remember what it’s all for after all, and cherish those emotional bonds, that feeling of security, of home.

When the time comes, we’ll have the inner faith to leap forward!

Sabian Symbol Leo 6° :

An old fashioned conservative woman is confronted by an up-to-date girl

Yoga pose:

Roar like a lion!

“ Bring ideas in and entertain them royally, for one of them may be the king. ”

― Mark Van Doren

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Joy Is a High Vibration

Joy is a high vibration

Our greatest gift is to become the change that we want to see in the world. Our journey starts from deep within each one of us. We create change when we focus on what we love doing the most. It gives us joy and that joy flows over onto all those who we come into contact with. The more joy we have in our lives, the more we touch others and inspire them to be the change that they want to see in the world too. Joy opens our hearts and minds and connects us more deeply to everything around us. Joy is a high vibration. And it doesn’t matter what we do as long as we love doing it.

There is a saying how we think and feel influences everything in the world around us. It’s so true. Remember a time when we felt fearful and angry and how those around us were affected by our mood. Their faces changed right before our eyes and that somehow made us feel a bit better because we no longer felt alone in our suffering. Or we might have been that person who got pulled down by another and felt righteous about it because we were able to meet them where they were. We thought we were helping them. But our vibrational state dropped to their level instead of them rising up to ours. This is what we do when we sympathize. Sympathizing is when we jump down into the pit and join the person there instead of helping them come out.

Now how about if we were able to empathize instead causing a shift in the opposite direction to occur. When we are no longer enslaved by our emotions, no matter how negative a person we meet may be, instead of being influenced by them negatively, they are influenced by us positively. And when we find ourselves caught in a loop in the same way, we attract others who can help lift us out too. As part of our daily practice we can teach ourselves to become more empathetic by consciously increasing the vibrational levels within ourselves first. And then we can notice how those around us respond to what we’re putting out. A powerful way of doing this is by smiling with our whole body until we feel a shift happening inside us. It’s important to feel the smile rising up from within. Something happens. We discover that what we put out gets reflected back to us. Hence why we want to make it a daily practice so we can clearly recognize how our inner states truly influence everything around us.

On the emotional scale joy dominates the top rung of the ladder

It sits in the same seat alongside appreciation, empowerment, freedom and love. At the opposite end of the scale is fear. Fear can be an extremely uncomfortable emotion to be with. It lives together with grief, despair, paranoia and powerlessness. In between the two polarities are many different emotions that inspire us to reach for higher states of being. On the contrary, if we get caught up in them, we can find ourselves spiraling deeper into discomfort instead. As we learn to feel our emotions by listening deeply to the wisdom that transpires through them, the inner tensions soften and unwind and we find ourselves moving back up the emotional scale again. The felt sense is the doorway through which we can climb up that ladder. Without establishing a connection to it we can easily remain stuck in our emotions. Or simply be oblivious of them.

Our emotions are always moving up and down. They provide us with the contrast needed to grow and evolve. If we were happy all the time, in no time we’d be bored. If we were always sad, we’d end up feeling depressed. Contrast frees us from monotony and allows us to move back up the emotional scale again where we can reach higher apexes before falling back down again. Life is an endless cycle of expansion and contraction. Without the contraction we cannot expand any further. And just like a tree our branches cannot reach higher and cannot bear more fruit unless the roots grow deeper into the earth. Our life experiences regulate our growth and help us to evolve. When we go through painful times we always come out the other end a little bit wiser than we were before.

And whenever we might have missed the opportunity it’s really not a problem, as life will send another person or provide another situation for us to learn it again. We always get as many chances as we need. Always be grateful for what we attract. There’s a valuable lesson in it for us. Cherish our feelings as beloved teachers. Intend to feel. And listen deeply. Let that be our daily practice. Smile, practice gratitude and do what we love doing the most.

About the author

Nirmoha works co-creatively to help people access the subtle and gentler ways to release through conscious connection with oneself. She has spent the last three decades exploring different modalities as part of her own journey towards healing.

She is a certified Breath Trauma Release practitioner with the biodynamic breath Institute, using many skills to support your journey towards a safe and gentle transformative release. Nirmoha is passionate about sharing her work with those ready to receive. She brings the depth of her own exploration by skillfully helping others explore their inner selves on their journeys toward health, wholeness, personal empowerment and truth.

Please reach out to her (nirmohaji@yahoo.com.au) if you feel the call to have a 1-on-1 session with her, either live in person in Bali or online. 

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Full Moon in Capricorn | 13-14th July

Full Moon in Capricorn | 13-14th July | 14th July 2:37 AM Bali time

Los Angeles: 13 Jul 11:37

New York: 13 Jul 14:37

London: 13 July 19:37

Sydney: 14 Jul 04:37

Full Buck Supermoon, the biggest and brightest of the year

Keyword: Expediency

I trust within and parent myself, calm and brave.

In my body I feel what really matters to me.

I have a schedule, and it makes room for playtime :-)

With graceful agility I navigate change

As hidden structures and secrets are revealed

I slowly pivot towards a new horizon

Inspired by go-getting optimism,

I have faith in a fresh start.

It’ll be worth it.

From July 13th to 14th, depending on your time zone, we will have our annual Full Moon in Capricorn.  Full moons are a time of illumination when the sun’s light gazes from directly across the sky. The reflected light of the moon takes center stage, allowing us to see ourselves. In Capricorn this is a fortnight to trust within, to nurture our inner parent, our inner authority, to feel the emotional strength flow through our physical bodies while overthinking and flowery words take a back seat.

Capricorn, Cardinal Earth, is represented by the nimble sea-goat. The Moon is the planet of emotional security, the lens through which we see the past, how we de-stress. The Moon here loves a goal and is creative, flowing through deep oceans and up rocky mountains. It plots a course through the ebbs and flows of everyday life, elegantly upwards. 

And what does the sky advise this Capricorn full moon of 2022? We’ve been hearing a siren song, calling us to change with the changing times, to be brave, be pro-active. Sure, maybe we’ve felt a little uncertain, maybe we didn’t want to be impulsive. Maybe as kids we had to follow certain rules, be a certain way. Now’s the time to give ourselves that “you got this!” hug. Have faith in ourselves. When we look around, well hey, we’ve actually got some nice options. Let’s pick one or two and explore. As things play out, we’ll soon find out which way the wind is blowing.

We give ourselves permission to pivot!

Sabian Symbol Capricorn 22° A general accepting defeat gracefully

Yoga pose: relax into restriction to flow up the mountain.

“ God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. ”

― Serenity Prayer

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The Joy Of Getting Lost

The Joy Of Getting Lost

When was the last time you felt utterly lost? And maybe you find a few different scenarios in your mind, such as getting lost on a trail in the forest, or perhaps in a new city, maybe it was in a relationship you just couldn’t figure out, or perhaps it was in some yoga class you knew was good but somehow it just didn’t make you feel right?

There are so many ways that we can get lost and perhaps that is scary, confronting, and challenging? But what if it wasn’t? What if getting lost was exactly the thing that needed to happen for you to experience something so out of the ordinary that it made you come closer to yourself more than ever before?

What if getting lost in the forest took you to a place you would have never been to before? What if that place held some deep resonance and peaceful calm that made you stop and simply breathe it all in?

What if you got really confused by the directions you were given in this vast city you just got to, and finally end up somewhere very unexpected, perhaps meeting people that you never would have met otherwise, and it took you on a journey of unexpected turns into a deeper experience of the pulse of the city?

What if that confusion and sense of feeling lost in a relationship was exactly the spark you needed to change it all for the better? Did you feel trapped and needed to break free? Did you find a strange answer to a question you didn’t know existed and thus could bring this up with your partner for more clarity and purpose? What if getting lost in this relationship was exactly the thing that made you find yourself more?

And how about that class you went to where it just didn’t make sense? This internal struggle, this shallow breath, this weird teacher in the front talking about ‘softening, spiralling, anchoring sitting bones and hearts, mobility this, mobility that, joint intelligence, and so on’ (yes, I am referring to myself here) and then beyond the confusion, deeper within your breath, in the midst of getting lost, you found a sense of belonging, of a moment of peace, a moment of connection, a soft strength, a deeper intelligence, and that’s what suddenly made sense.

Getting lost is a wonderful thing, come to think of it. We begin to see with our eyes behind our eyes, the nuances behind the layers, the adventure behind the corner we never really see but is always there, the softening and letting go of control, the leaning back into the rivers to be taken on a ride without resistance. Getting lost is essential to our growth as individuals.

This is no different from your practice, whatever that may be. The dedication and decision you made to go there, on your mat, at the gym, in the park, in your meditation seat, is an invitation to let go, drift back, and get lost within. These moments are so immensely precious because it all just brings us closer to ourselves in the most unexpected ways. I had a moment like this quite recently, as I was filming a class, and while it was a very active and direct class, I had one moment where I shared a breathing technique and had a pause in-between, I got so lost within myself I lost track of time and forgot that I was recording, I think it might have taken a few minutes before I came back and kept going. So if you see me in an online class where I become quiet for a long time, I was probably joyfully getting lost within myself.

But maybe the strangest thing about getting lost is that we grasp for control and direction so much, it’s not the getting lost that is the scary part, it’s the resistance towards it that makes it difficult. At some point a sense of acceptance of being lost soothes us, relaxes your breath, unclenches your jaw, and all that resistance drifts away. We are home, we are safe, we are joyfully lost and all is well. From this place, like within the eye of the storm, we might find some clarity and perspective, a soft silence inside of us, a gentleness of the spine, a supple sensation of calm, of expansion, of belonging.

This is the joy of getting lost. When we trust in that deeper intelligence, that we are strong and resilient, that when we let it, we are not just floating down the river, we become the river, and the river becomes us. Enjoy getting lost in all the ways that present itself, make peace with the control and resistance you let go of, and welcome the magic that unfolds because of it.

Thank you for reading, and feel free to share below if this resonates with you! I’d love to hear your perspective!


Joyfully lost,

Chris

About the Author

Chris Fox is a mobility specialist and movement coach focusing on joint health, body awareness, and how to reduce pain with active bodywork. With the Fox Method, he helps people to get a stronger connection to their body, by isolating joint awareness, activating body control, and integrating healthier movement habits.

If you want to work on your mobility and stability, increase more body awareness and reduce pain to feel more light and alive, you can contact Chris for a session: thisischrisfox@gmail.com

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New Moon in Cancer | June 28 - 29

New Moon in Cancer | 28-29th June | 11:52 AM | Bali Time

Gemini Mantra: I feel

Element: Water

Quality: Leader

Ruling Planet: Moon

And it´s time to go home!

On June 28th or 29th, depending on where in the world you are, we will have the New Moon in Cancer. A call to return to our home, to our roots. A period of two weeks to return to our home, to connect with our inner mother. Remember that the planet that rules Cancer sign is the Moon, it represents the Mother, so this new moon is a perfect time to become our own mother and to nurture ourselves on a mental, spiritual and physical level.

Let's remember what the energy of the sign Cancer is like to understand this New Moon. Cancer is a water element sign of cardinal quality, that means it is a leading sign, which marks the beginning of a new season, the Summer Solstice. Cancer is the energy of origins, a very protective sign that provides security to those who approach them.  It represents the world of emotions. They are souls in great need of physical security, very intuitive, empathic and above all cyclical people. Their ruler is the Moon, which is why they are usually the sign of emotion, the most fickle of the zodiac, with a very deep and spiritual meaning. This sign comes to teach us the importance of recognizing our feminine power: intuition, empathy and vulnerability.

Now that you know more about the energy of the Cancer sign, I can explain what this lunar event is going to be about. Remember that once a month the sun and the moon align in the same mathematical degree generating the New Moon, a very special moment of the month. It is a period of new beginnings, a time to look forward. When we have more clarity in our minds to know what we really desire.  Perfect to sow a new seed, renew your intentions and express your wishes to the Universe.

When the New Moon is influenced by the energy of Cancer, it’s a perfect time to return home not only physically but also internally.

This New Moon in Cancer bring us:

  • Time to heal childhood wounds

  • Nourish yourself, take care of yourself and be your own mother

  • Time to take charge of your emotional security

  • Balance your feminine and masculine energy

  • Time to accept all your emotional needs

  • A perfect time to integrate our inner child

I share to you some tips for this New Moon Manifestation:

  • Have contact with bodies of water, if you can go to the sea

  • Allow yourself to feel without judging your emotions

  • FEEL, FEEL, FEEL

  • Do activities that connect you with your potential healer

  • Practice the art of letting go

  • Do activities alone

  • Take care of your body

  • Nourish yourself

The best advice I can give you for this New Moon in Cancer is to nourish yourself, allow yourself to heal, to feel and to integrate all your emotions. Remember you can’t take care of others, if you don’t take care of yourself.  

Remember Feeling without judging your emotions is your super power!

Happy New Moon in Cancer! 

With Love

Mai Martinez

About the author

Mai Martínez León Valdez is an Angel Therapy Coach, that helps you to connect with your angels and recognize their guidance. She loves to interpret the universe through astrology, reading Natal Charts, and Solar Returns. She is a Meditation Teacher and Certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher. Mai is a bhakta practitioner that loves to guide you through meditation, sound healing, and mantras, to help you to discover your most powerful gift, your voice.

Please reach out to her (estoy@abriendomisalas.com) if you feel the call to have a 1-on-1 session with her, either live in person in Bali or online. 

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Time to Speak Your Truth, Super Moon In Sagittarius

Super Full Moon in Sagittarius | June 14th | 12:52 AM | Bali Time

Sagittarius Mantra: I see

Element: Fire

Quality: Mutable

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

I do not own the absolute truth, but I do own the truth in my heart.

Ready to look up! In the evening of Tuesday, June 14, depending on what part of the world you’re in, a Full Strawberry Moon rises above the horizon. This is the second SuperMoon of 2022!

When a Full Moon is at a distance of at least 90% of perigee (the point at which the Moon is closest to the Earth), it is called a SuperMoon.

This moon is the last Full Moon of spring and the first of the summer and that’s why it has traditionally been called the Strawberry Moon.

Remember that a Full Moon occurs when the sun and the moon are in opposition. A moment in which the Universe gives us more clarity about things or situations. This Full Moon will be influenced by the energy of the Sagittarius sign, the truth seeker.

Sagittarius is the last sign of fire - wise, dynamic, optimistic, adventurous, the great seeker and traveler with a hunger for life. An idealistic soul who has a great bow pointed towards the stars. Their instinct for adventure and expansion is limitless, they are passionate, adaptable and very curious beings.

Sagittarius are like encyclopedias just like their opposite sign Gemini, the difference between them is that Sagittarius souls need to experiment and question everything they learn. They are not satisfied with what they listen to, they will always seek to draw their own conclusions. 

Now that we know what Sagittarian energy is like, we can understand that this Full Moon we will have a lot of information circulating. Remember that the ruler of Sagittarius is Jupiter, the planet of expansion and now it is influenced by the energy of Aries, another sign of fire. This means we can feel that things that we want to communicate begin to flow faster. It’s time to really understand what you need.

There are two important aspects in this lunar event, Neptune the planet of illusion and Saturn the planet of reality will be giving us an insightful glimpse into what really is.

What does this mean?  That Saturn (reality) will help us to see clearly many things that are only an illusion in our lives.

  • Revelation of secrets

  • Disappointments with teachers

  • Observe when you make decisions out of ignorance

  • Evaluate and prioritize the time you give to people, situations, things, or to study

It's a time to reflect:

How much time do you spend in your head?

How much time do you spend on things that no longer identify you?

What are you giving value and authority to?

(be honest with yourself)

Once you reflect about this. Take advantage of the energy of this Super Full Moon and write on a paper all those thoughts that no longer identify with you and burn them. Remember it’s time to let go. Stop spending so much time in your head. Don’t get stuck!  

It’s time to aim your arrow to the stars and communicate your truth to the world! 

Happy Full Moon in Sagittarius!

Mai Martínez

About the author

Mai Martínez León Valdez is an Angel Therapy Coach, that helps you to connect with your angels and recognize their guidance. She loves to interpret the universe through astrology, reading Natal Charts, and Solar Returns. She is a Meditation Teacher and Certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher. Mai is a bhakta practitioner that loves to guide you through meditation, sound healing, and mantras, to help you to discover your most powerful gift, your voice.

Please reach out to her (estoy@abriendomisalas.com) if you feel the call to have a 1-on-1 session with her, either live in person in Bali or online. 

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New Moon in Gemini | Monday, May 30th

New Moon in Gemini | May 30th | 19:30 PM | Bali Time

Gemini Mantra: I communicate

Element: Air

Quality: Mutable

Ruling Planet: Mercury

Are you ready to receive messages from the Universe?

The event that I was waiting for so much, arrived! The new moon in Gemini. It's time to speak our truth. Even if we are still in Mercury Retrograde, this event brings many aspects that motivate us to move forward.

But first, let's talk about what happens at a New Moon. Once a month the sun and the moon align in the same mathematical degree generating the New Moon, a very special moment of the month. It is a period of new beginnings, a time to look forward. When we have more clarity in our minds to know what we really desire.  Perfect to sow a new seed, renew your intentions and express your wishes to the Universe.

This New Moon is ruled by the sign of Gemini, the God Hermes, who comes to give messages to the world. Gemini is a mutable air element sign. His mission is to teach the world the importance of communicating and reconciling ourselves with our duality. To observe if we are listening well and if we are understanding the message we receive. Gemini has an eye on knowledge and creativity. He is one of the funniest signs of the zodiac, the eternal child, they like changes and it is difficult for them to follow a routine. Gemini came to teach us the importance of being and doing different things every day. He is the sign of multiple personalities and talents.

This New Moon occurs in the 9th degree of Gemini, observe where this degree is located in your Natal Chart to see in which area of your life one cycle ends to start another. Despite the Mercury retrograde,, this event gives us a lot of clarity to close stages and see things from a new perspective.

This New Moon in Gemini will bring us:

  • Help to start new projects or make a launch.

  • The ability to seek and apply new ways of thinking.

  • Possibility of feeling very distracted.

  • Conversations, meetings, calls and connections that have a quick start.

  • The opportunity to change our narrative.

  • The desire to speak our truth.

Here are some tips for this New Moon Manifestation:

  • Begin to communicate assertively.

  • Be communicative: See how you’re communicating with the people you love.

  • Meditate: Reflect on your state of mind.

  • Relax your mind.

  • Socialize, go and hang out with your friends.

  • Spend time with your brothers or sisters.

  • Use your voice: Sing, Sing, Sing

The best advice I can give you for this New Moon in Gemini, my sign, is to turn down the volume in your mind and observe that the intentions you ask to the Universe really come from the heart.  Give your voice permission to express what you really want.

I share this playlist with you to sing on this New Moon.

It is time to send clear messages to the Universe!

Happy New Moon in Gemini!  

With Love

Mai Martinez

About the author

Mai Martínez León Valdez is an Angel Therapy Coach, that helps you to connect with your angels and recognize their guidance. She loves to interpret the universe through astrology, reading Natal Charts, and Solar Returns. She is a Meditation Teacher and Certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher. Mai is a bhakta practitioner that loves to guide you through meditation, sound healing, and mantras, to help you to discover your most powerful gift, your voice.

Please reach out to her (estoy@abriendomisalas.com) if you feel the call to have a 1-on-1 session with her, either live in person in Bali or online. 

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Full Moon In Scorpio | Monday, May 16

Full Moon in Scorpio | May 15th - 16th | 12:13 PM | Bali Time

Scorpio Mantra: I release

Element: Water

Quality: Fix

Ruling Planet: Pluto

"I can let go, and I can embrace change with an open heart."

The first half of May has arrived with one of the most emotional events of the month, the Total Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio, also known as a “Blood Moon”.  It will take place on the 15 – 16th of May depending on where you are.

First, I want to remind you what happens when there is a Full Moon, it is an event that tells us about endings, about letting go of something that no longer works, that does not make us evolve, it is a time to practice forgiveness and gratitude. The special thing about this Full Moon is that we will have a Total Eclipse. It occurs when a Full Moon passes through the Earth’s shadow in space. On an emotional level this means that what we release or close will be completely removed from our lives. Lunar eclipses are more emotional. And if we add that it occurs under the energy of Scorpio, it already tells us that it will be an event with great intensity. To understand this, we have to remember what the  energy of Scorpio is like. 

Scorpio is a water element sign, emotional and fixed modality. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, god of the underworld and all things connected to the occult. It is the most misunderstood and mysterious sign of the zodiac. Secretive by nature, this sign brings us to shadowy and hidden places that we don't usually have the  courage to face. The sign of life, death, and resurrection, Scorpio energy embraces these life’s cycles and continually transforms and reinvents itself.

This Total Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio, tells us that something is coming to light. Something that makes us feel uncomfortable.  We drop the blindfold to realize that what we retain hurts us. It is time to realize that we continue to hold something that has already completed its cycle and we do not let it go out of fear. Lunar eclipses make us let go of toxic patterns of codependency and lack of boundaries. The unconscious becomes conscious, what we did not want to see, we see. There is no turning back!

I share with you some tips to go through these changes in a more loving and friendly way:

  • Flow with the slow rhythm of nature

  • Do activities that connect you with your potential healer

  • Meditate, Meditate, Meditate

  • Set goals that you are passionate about

  • Practice the art of trust

  • Connect with Gratitude

  • Learn to give yourself containment and calm, despite what happens outside

  • Open yourself to receive and let go of fears

  • Wear colored clothes

Stop and pause from time to time. There is no rush for your transformation process. The reminder is to understand that we cannot control anything.

Remember, this Full Moon reminds us that it is a time to take responsibility for our own process of change.

I wish that this Full Moon will be very kind to you and to those around you!  

Happy and transformative detachment! 

With Love
Mai Martínez 

About the author

Mai Martínez León Valdez is an Angel Therapy Coach, that helps you to connect with your angels and recognize their guidance. She loves to interpret the universe through astrology, reading Natal Charts, and Solar Returns. She is a Meditation Teacher and Certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher. Mai is a bhakta practitioner that loves to guide you through meditation, sound healing, and mantras, to help you to discover your most powerful gift, your voice.

Please reach out to her (estoy@abriendomisalas.com) if you feel the call to have a 1-on-1 session with her, either live in person in Bali or online. 

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New Moon in Taurus | Saturday, April 30

New Moon in Taurus | Saturday
April 30 | 4:28 AM | Bali Time

Taurus Mantra: “You are enough to manifest what you want”

Element: Earth

Quality: Fix

Ruling Planet: Venus

Eclipse season is here!

The New Moon in Taurus arrived with the first solar eclipse of the year, to remind us the importance of change. Twice a year we have eclipses, astronomical and astrological events that help us understand that we are part of something much bigger.

Eclipses accelerate the process of change. They generate an opportunity to align with your life purpose. The Universe pushes us to let go and make decisions.

So, fasten your seatbelt because we’re going to talk about these big changes!

But first let me remind you what happens once we enter  an eclipse portal. It’s a good time to go with the flow and not to set intentions. Eclipses have a really fun way of bringing chaos to a new lunar cycle. We can feel everything with intensity, as if something is pushing us.

This New Moon is taking place in Taurus, which rules over our finances. Taurus is the sign that dominates the art of making life blossom. It is a very practical sign, the craftsman of the zodiac, tenacious, persevering and a hard worker. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet that governs love, beauty, art, romance and money. Therefore, Taurus is believed to be the most sensual of the zodiac: he/she is enchanted by any physical manifestation of comfort and luxury. Taurus has great power to materialize everything they want.

But the most complicated thing is that Taurus does not like changes, which is why this event will feel very strong, since one of the protagonists in this Eclipse is Uranus, the planet of the big changes. The signs that don’t like changes could become very anxious.

  • On this New Moon Solar Eclipse in Taurus we have to be extra aware of:

  • Our spending patterns during this time. Make a Financial plan.

  • Be extremely cautious with what you’re letting go of, what you’re selling and what you’re buying.

  • It brings a cleansing that you might not dare to do

  • Be sensual. A perfect time to relax!

  • Remember change happens for our spiritual evolution

  • Strengthen your self love

  • Be persistent 

I share to you some tips to embrace these big changes:

  • Contact with fertile land

  • Outdoor activities

  • Yoga and flexibility exercises

  • Do activities that takes you out of the routine

  • Practice activities of enjoyment

  • Have contact with water, it will remind you to flow with the changes.

Do not worry about the eclipse season, just allow the Universe to show you the right path.

Remember:

Nothing changes until we step into our power!

Have a wonderful New Moon reset!

With Love

Mai Martinez

About the author

Mai Martínez León Valdez is an Angel Therapy Coach, that helps you to connect with your angels and recognize their guidance. She loves to interpret the universe through astrology, reading Natal Charts, and Solar Returns. She is a Meditation Teacher and Certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher. Mai is a bhakta practitioner that loves to guide you through meditation, sound healing, and mantras, to help you to discover your most powerful gift, your voice.

Please reach out to her (estoy@abriendomisalas.com) if you feel the call to have a 1-on-1 session with her, either live in person in Bali or online. 

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Full Moon in Libra | Saturday, April 16th

Full Moon in Libra | Saturday, April 16th | 2:55 AM| Bali Time

Libra Mantra: Balance

Element: Air

Quality: Cardinal

Ruling Planet: Venus

The complex art of maintaining balance

It is time to illuminate and strengthen our relationships!  The Full Moon in Libra is already here, to remind us of the importance to see beyond the surface in order to experience healthy relationships or bonds in our lives.

Libra is the sign of relationships, so this event is a perfect time to review all our partnerships. But first, let’s remember what happens on a Full Moon. It is the time of the month to be aware of our emotional world. The Full Moon announces the end of a lunar cycle, it’s a moment of clarity to release the old, a culmination time. A powerful time for inner work, healing, shifting blocks and shedding the past. The Full Moon is also the ideal time to practice forgiveness and gratitude. No matter your personal Sun Sign, we are all affected by the astrological energy of each Full Moon.

Libra is a sign of the air element and everywhere it goes, it beautifies.  The mission of Libra is to bring balance and harmony in all our relationships. Librans are beings who have come to make the world a fairer place. But they have to be very careful because, in their search for peace and justice, they tend to say “yes” to everyone and depend on external approval.

This Full Moon in Libra will illuminate all our interpersonal relationships. The protagonist of this event is Pluto, who makes us face dark feelings kept inside because we are ashamed to express them. We can feel: rage, envy, jealousy. Low frequency energy that accumulates inside us when we repress it. It is important to take advantage of this moment to express our needs and our emotions because this Libran energy can make us remain silent in order to avoid conflicts.

It is important to learn that internal conflict is more dangerous than external conflict. When we sacrifice our truth so as not to inconvenience others, we are declaring war on ourselves.

Ask yourself:

Have I been thinking too much about others and neglecting my own needs?

Have I been too easily influenced or unable to decide for myself? (be honest with yourself)

Remember, this Full Moon is a time to find a balance between what you need and what you need to do for others in order to contribute to their happiness.  

I would love to share a ritual of ho'oponopono for this full moon:

Ho’oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian practice of reconciliation and forgiveness. The word ho’oponopono roughly translates to “cause things to move back in balance” or to “make things right.”

So, it’s time to heal our relationships!

Write in your diary a list of all the people who have hurt you or with whom you currently have a conflict.  When you finish read each name and repeat the ho'oponopono prayer:

“I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you.”

Then write a list with the names of the people you have hurt and repeat again the ho'oponopono prayer:

“I'm sorry, Please forgive me, Thank you, I love you.”

When you finish, read this affirmation three times:

“My emotions and needs are also important”

How do you feel now?

Perhaps you feel lighter, because forgiveness and gratitude frees us from a lot of weight. 

**If you want to, you can share with me in the comments how you feel after doing this ritual. ** 

I wish that this Full Moon you give yourself permission to express your emotions! 

Happy Full Moon in Libra!

Mai Martínez

About the author

Mai Martínez León Valdez is an Angel Therapy Coach, that helps you to connect with your angels and recognize their guidance. She loves to interpret the universe through astrology, reading Natal Charts, and Solar Returns. She is a Meditation Teacher and Certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher. Mai is a bhakta practitioner that loves to guide you through meditation, sound healing, and mantras, to help you to discover your most powerful gift, your voice.

Please reach out to her (estoy@abriendomisalas.com) if you feel the call to have a 1-on-1 session with her, either live in person in Bali or online. 

New Moon in Aries | April 1st

New Moon in Aries | Friday, April 1st | 3:17 PM | Bali Time Zone

Aries Mantra: My life is not a war, it´s an expanding adventure.

Element: Fire

Quality: Cardinal

Ruling Planet: Mars

And it´s time to take action!

The New Moon in Aries arrives to mark the beginning of a new Astrological year. We begin a new period in which we reaffirm our identity and we encourage ourselves to take the first step to go for what we love.  Get ready for this period that is going to be on fire!

First let me remind you what happens on a New Moon. It is a period of new beginnings, a time to look forward. When we have more clarity in our minds to know what we really desire. A perfect time to be with ourselves to write new intentions or wishes.

This New Moon is ruled by the energy of Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. It has a masculine energy.  Aries is a fire sign, ruled by the warrior god Mars. Aries is inspiration made action, is a leader, with initiative, sure of himself, optimistic, and very brave. The enthusiastic and passionate energy of Aries will help us to be determined in our plans. It is one of the signs that we all need to integrate if we want to live and extraordinary life.  The energy of Aries helps us to connect with the warrior within us to seek for challenges and take risks.

This New Moon in Aries bring us:

  • New adventures to live!

  • Perfect time to create and share new projects.

  • Encourage us to take risks and go for what we want.

  • We will feel our emotions amplified.

  • Pay attention to the words you use to communicate, remember that Aries expresses himself without filters. 

  • Be careful with the desire to fight, choose your battles well.

Here are some tips for this New Moon Manifestation:

  • See in which house of your Natal Chart the sign of Aries is in, wherever you have it start taking action, risks and set goals in that area of your life.

  • Remember that Aries is the first sign of fire, so is a very impulsive and powerful energy, it is important to channel this energy because you can burn your own purposes.

  • Try dynamic meditations.

  • Spend time in nature!

  • Wear red clothes.

  • To channel the energy of Aries, try to do physical exercise.

  • Aries rules the head, the brain, the eyes, the face and the muscles, practice the warrior pose to have more resistance and strength.

  • The secret of manifestation is to feel your intentions as if they’ve already happened.

Honor these energy shifts by being kind to yourself. And remember it´s time to take out the hero or heroine that lives inside you!

Remember life begins when I act!

I share this playlist with you to dance with me at the rhythm of the fire!

Have a fiery New Moon! 

With Love

Mai Martinez

About the author

Mai Martínez León Valdez is an Angel Therapy Coach, that helps you to connect with your angels and recognize their guidance. She loves to interpret the universe through astrology, reading Natal Charts, and Solar Returns. She is a Meditation Teacher and Certified Rainbow Kids Yoga Teacher. Mai is a bhakta practitioner that loves to guide you through meditation, sound healing, and mantras, to help you to discover your most powerful gift, your voice.

Please reach out to her (estoy@abriendomisalas.com) if you feel the call to have a 1-on-1 session with her, either live in person in Bali or online. 

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