foreverconscious--2020-05-01--Scorpio Super Full Moon Ritual May 2020

Scorpio Super Full Moon Ritual May 2020

May 7th brings the third and last Super Full Moon of the year .
Falling in the sign of Scorpio , the bright Moon will help to illuminate things for us , bringing a sense of closure and deeper understanding .
While the Super Full Moon may be intense and highly detoxifying , it also carries a sweetness too , and reminds us to find the beauty and gratitude in the path we have walked so far .
Under this sensitive Scorpio Moon , we may also find our psychic and intuitive senses heightened .
To work with this Full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you a few options .
If you are feeling the need for something soothing , calming , and restorative , or if you need support clearing energy blocks I recommend just doing my 7 Ray Guided Meditation .
Do this just before going to bed .
If however , you want something a little more active , here is ritual to guide you : Best done between May 5- May 18 , 2020 You will need : 1 . )
Start with cleansing your aura and surroundings using your cleansing tool of choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel free to recite the following – “ I cleanse myself with light and loving energy .
From the top of my head to the bottom of my toes I radiate peace , love , and joy .
I a cleansed .
I am recharged .
My aura glows.
” Next , cleanse your surroundings as well as your ritual ingredients- “ I cleanse this space with light and loving energy .
I now cast a protective field around this room .
Only love may enter , only that which is aligned with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this space .
My space is cleansed , these ingredients are cleansed , thank you , thank you , thank you.
” 2 . )
Take your pen and paper and write : “ I ask the spirits of water and ice to help me release and let go of all that no longer serves me tonight .
I ask to release… ” Write down whatever it is that you would like to release on the paper .
Write as much or as little as you like .
You can also add more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are done , fold up the paper and place it into your bowl .
3 . )
Now , holding your cup of ice in both hands , recite the following- “ I charge this water and ice with the power of love , gratitude , and healing .
I ask that as this ice melts , whatever is no longer needed for my highest good gently and softly melts away too .
Thank you.
” After reciting , pour the ice over your piece of paper that is on the plate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take your candle , and place it in the middle of your plate or bowl with the ice surrounding it .
Light your candle .
Pause for a moment and just sit with your breath , watching the candle flame and your ice start to slowly melt .
Do this for 20-30 breaths .
5 . )
Now take your salt and prepare to sprinkle it over the ice .
This is going to help with the release .
As you sprinkle the salt , recite the following – “ I am lighter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open to whatever the Divine has in store for me .
I trust myself , I trust my path .
I trust that all is well , even when times are dark .
I honor the Sun , I honor the Moon , may they guide me as I sing my own tune .
I welcome joy , I welcome love , I welcome peace .
My heart is full , my heart is strong , thank you , thank you , thank you.
” 6 . )
Leave the ice to melt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ice is melting , you can do your Scorpio Full Moon Reading .
7 . )
Once all the ice has melted , remove the paper , squeeze out the excess water and mush or rip up the papers .
Bury them in the soil or discard it in the recycling .
Let the candle finish burning , but please don ’ t leave your candle burning unattended .
If you need , you can snuff it out and relight it again in the morning .

May 7th brings the third and last Super Full Moon of the year.
Falling in the sign of Scorpio, the bright Moon will help to illuminate things for us, bringing a sense of closure and deeper understanding.
While the Super Full Moon may be intense and highly detoxifying, it also carries a sweetness too, and reminds us to find the beauty and gratitude in the path we have walked so far.
Under this sensitive Scorpio Moon, we may also find our psychic and intuitive senses heightened.
To work with this Full Moon energy, I wanted to give you a few options.
If you are feeling the need for something soothing, calming, and restorative, or if you need support clearing energy blocks I recommend just doing my 7 Ray Guided Meditation. Do this just before going to bed.
If however, you want something a little more active, here is ritual to guide you:
(Feel free to do both too! You can do the meditation one night, and the ritual the next.)
Scorpio Magic Moon Ritual
Best done between May 5- May 18, 2020
You will need:
Cleansing tool of choice (sage sticks, wands, bells, etc.)
Small Candle (tealight or votive works best)
Matches/Lighter
Bowl or plate
Cup of ice
Pen and Paper
Pinch of sea salt
Scorpio Full Moon Reading (optional)
Directions:
1.) Start with cleansing your aura and surroundings using your cleansing tool of choice. As you cleanse your aura, feel free to recite the following –
“I cleanse myself with light and loving energy. From the top of my head to the bottom of my toes I radiate peace, love, and joy. I a cleansed. I am recharged. My aura glows.”
Next, cleanse your surroundings as well as your ritual ingredients-
“I cleanse this space with light and loving energy. I now cast a protective field around this room. Only love may enter, only that which is aligned with my highest good is now welcome in this space. My space is cleansed, these ingredients are cleansed, thank you, thank you, thank you.”
2.) Take your pen and paper and write:
“I ask the spirits of water and ice to help me release and let go of all that no longer serves me tonight. I ask to release…”
Write down whatever it is that you would like to release on the paper. Write as much or as little as you like. You can also add more sheets of paper if needed. Once you are done, fold up the paper and place it into your bowl.
3.) Now, holding your cup of ice in both hands, recite the following-
“I charge this water and ice with the power of love, gratitude, and healing. I ask that as this ice melts, whatever is no longer needed for my highest good gently and softly melts away too. Thank you.”
After reciting, pour the ice over your piece of paper that is on the plate or bowl.
4.) Now take your candle, and place it in the middle of your plate or bowl with the ice surrounding it. Light your candle. Pause for a moment and just sit with your breath, watching the candle flame and your ice start to slowly melt. Do this for 20-30 breaths.
5.) Now take your salt and prepare to sprinkle it over the ice. This is going to help with the release. As you sprinkle the salt, recite the following –
“I am lighter, I am free, I am open to whatever the Divine has in store for me. I trust myself, I trust my path. I trust that all is well, even when times are dark. I honor the Sun, I honor the Moon, may they guide me as I sing my own tune. I welcome joy, I welcome love, I welcome peace. My heart is full, my heart is strong, thank you, thank you, thank you.”
6.) Leave the ice to melt for a few hours. While the ice is melting, you can do your Scorpio Full Moon Reading.
7.) Once all the ice has melted, remove the paper, squeeze out the excess water and mush or rip up the papers. Bury them in the soil or discard it in the recycling.
Let the candle finish burning, but please don’t leave your candle burning unattended. If you need, you can snuff it out and relight it again in the morning.
Happy Full Moon!
Read More:
Scorpio Super Full Moon May 2020


foreverconscious--2020-05-04--Nikki’s Weekly Tarot: May 4-May 10, 2019

The Chariot and the 10 of Swords We have a Full Moon this week in Scorpio .
As we come to the end of a lunar cycle , we are also coming to the end of a cycle in Tarot as well .
When we receive a 10 card it means we are at the culmination of a journey , something has reached its limit and we can not go any further .
When it comes to the 10 of Swords this is a good thing .
This card shows us laying at our side with 10 sharp swords piercing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ okay as we just scroll through our phones , over and over .
But everything is not okay , we are in pain and the world in pain .
We know this but we also don ’ t know this .
We are oscillating between feeling it deeply and not feeling it at all .
We can not take it all in at once or it will honestly be too much .
We have been distracting ourselves with social media , home projects , or whatever we have needed at the time .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Swords tells us that it is perfectly okay to use distraction to get through this intensity .
Part of letting go of the energy of the 10 of Swords , will be letting go the guilt for the things we have used to get through .
To move to the next phase we will need to be okay with the things we have used to cope .
Work on compassion and acceptance for yourself this week .
We are living in unprecedented times , whatever you have needed to do is okay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ move out of the 10 of Swords we move into the energy of The Chariot .
The Chariot is a card on the Fool ’ s journey that represents taking charge of your life .
It is about fully showing up and being all in .
When we are embodying the Chariot we are no longer held back by what others think , or the burden of doing what we are ‘ supposed ’ to do .
We know that life is short and we have decided to go for it .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up is through travel .
But since this will not be a possible for many of us for a while , how else can we see the Chariot manifesting in our worlds ?
The card calls us to life-affirming movement and action .
How can we still embody this when we are limited in what we can do ?
What are ways you can hold this energy in your current place ?
What does your spirit seem called to do ?
Is there something you desire that you can start planning and saving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you to go ?
Take time this week to think about these questions .
Write down the things you are called to and how you want to get there .
Think practically about the steps needed and when would be the best time .
The Chariot is not just about envisioning a new reality but really putting your dreams into action .
If we build a strong base in ourselves , it can be our launching pad to take flight .
Mantra for the week : I let go of the pain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I explore my future through constructive contemplation .
I would love to pull some cards just for you .
Check out nikkifo.online/book-online to sign up for a personal tarot reading .

The cards pictured are from the Modern Witch Tarot.
The Chariot and the 10 of Swords
We have a Full Moon this week in Scorpio. As we come to the end of a lunar cycle, we are also coming to the end of a cycle in Tarot as well.
When we receive a 10 card it means we are at the culmination of a journey, something has reached its limit and we cannot go any further. When it comes to the 10 of Swords this is a good thing.
This card shows us laying at our side with 10 sharp swords piercing our body. We say everything is okay as we just scroll through our phones, over and over. But everything is not okay, we are in pain and the world in pain.
We know this but we also don’t know this. We are oscillating between feeling it deeply and not feeling it at all. We cannot take it all in at once or it will honestly be too much.
We have been distracting ourselves with social media, home projects, or whatever we have needed at the time. And this is okay. The 10 of Swords tells us that it is perfectly okay to use distraction to get through this intensity.
Part of letting go of the energy of the 10 of Swords, will be letting go the guilt for the things we have used to get through. To move to the next phase we will need to be okay with the things we have used to cope.
Work on compassion and acceptance for yourself this week. We are living in unprecedented times, whatever you have needed to do is okay. Please know that.
As we move out of the 10 of Swords we move into the energy of The Chariot.
The Chariot is a card on the Fool’s journey that represents taking charge of your life. It is about fully showing up and being all in.
When we are embodying the Chariot we are no longer held back by what others think, or the burden of doing what we are ‘supposed’ to do. We know that life is short and we have decided to go for it.
One of the specific ways this usually shows up is through travel. But since this will not be a possible for many of us for a while, how else can we see the Chariot manifesting in our worlds?
The card calls us to life-affirming movement and action. How can we still embody this when we are limited in what we can do? What are ways you can hold this energy in your current place?
What does your spirit seem called to do? Is there something you desire that you can start planning and saving for? Where does your heart want you to go?
Take time this week to think about these questions. Write down the things you are called to and how you want to get there. Think practically about the steps needed and when would be the best time.
The Chariot is not just about envisioning a new reality but really putting your dreams into action. If we build a strong base in ourselves, it can be our launching pad to take flight.
Mantra for the week: I let go of the pain and guilt I’ve held on to. I explore my future through constructive contemplation.
I would love to pull some cards just for you. Check out nikkifo.online/book-online to sign up for a personal tarot reading.
Read More:
Intuitive Astrology: Scorpio Super Full Moon May 2020
Scorpio Full Moon Ritual


foreverconscious--2020-05-04--Intuitive Astrology: Saturn Retrograde 2020

Saturn begins its annual retrograde on May 10th until September 28th , 2020 .
This Saturn Retrograde is extra special because it ’ s the first time Saturn will be retrograding since it entered Aquarius back on March 21st , 2020 .
During this retrograde , Saturn will move through the early degrees of Aquarius but will fall back into Capricorn on July 1st , where it will remain for the rest of its retrograde .
Saturn won ’ t make its way back into Aquarius until December 17th , but once it arrives , it will remain for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player for many of the cosmic themes destined to arrive .
To give you a little preview , Saturn in Aquarius is a key energy in 2021 due to the alignment it makes with Jupiter .
This alignment needs its own article to explore , but this energy is very ‘ Age of Aquarius ’ and is where we are heading .
But , before we can begin exploring Saturn in Aquarius and this amazing alignment it makes with Jupiter , we need to first get through this retrograde and this final visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in December 2017 .
During this time , we have been hit hard with Saturn lessons .
This is because Saturn loves being in Capricorn and is able to express its fullest qualities while in this sign .
Being in Capricorn is also like a homecoming or rebirth of sorts for Saturn .
Like all rebirths , the nature and quality of the planet becomes stronger and more aligned with where we are heading , rather than where we have been .
Saturn moving retrograde back into Capricorn is like the final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return to the comforts of its home one last time to ensure whatever wisdom it needs to collect has been found .
This is being mirrored in our own lives too .
Whatever work we have been doing since the end of 2017 is going to be highlighted for us , and the Universe is going to make sure that we have collected all of the wisdom and lessons that we have needed .
During this Saturn Retrograde , there is a balance between receiving the gifts but also tying up the loose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may feel a sense of reward for all of our efforts , but we may also be drawn to revisit the past and to look things over one last time .
Saturn will not return to Capricorn again for another 28 years , so it really wants to make sure that the work is being done .
To understand what lessons and work you have been moving through , think back to the major themes that have been present in your life since the end of 2017 .
Where have you been guided @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Where have you been guided to set boundaries or to knock them down ?
What areas of your life have felt like you were receiving a little tough love ?
The answers to these questions are likely to be the work of Saturn , but if you want to dive deeper , you may wish to go back and read my article on Saturn in Capricorn and Saturn Leaving Capricorn .
This Saturn Retrograde may stir memories of our childhood and our relationship with our dad or the males in our lives .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ masculine energy in general .
We may be guided to take a more masculine approach when it comes to creating structure , order , and routine in our lives .
We may even feel this sense of needing to take swift action or fix things so they can become stronger and more durable .
Saturn will also be asking us to look at what we have been working on over the last six months , and to think about whether we like how we have been spending our time .
Saturn rules over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it can be a planet of tough love , it wants us to be happy with how we are spending our time .
It wants us to ensure that we are using our time here to work through our soul lessons and not to get too distracted .
Of course , distractions are a part of life and part of the process , but Saturn is here to be the voice of reason and to bring us back to the path that we know is the right and true path for our soul @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us as we battle uphill , but it will quietly whisper in our ear- “ go on , you can do this , you were born for it.
” Saturn is all about hard work but the right kind of hard work .
Saturn wants us to work on things that are meant for us and not the things that are not .
Saturn wants us to get out of our monkey-mind .
It wants to teach us that we are wise and capable , and to take responsibility for our lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for you right now .
I know many of us feel that 2020 is not on our side , but Saturn encourages us to think again .
It encourages us to see what we can focus on rather than what we can ’ t .
It encourages us to dive into the lessons that are being presented to us .
It encourages us to step up and take responsibility for who we want to be in this moment .
How do we want to come out the other side of this ?
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say as the year of 2020 comes to a close ?
While it is important to be gentle , loving , and patient with ourselves and our journey this year , Saturn is the voice that encourages us to make the best of what we have been given .
It pushes us to keep climbing that mountain , and to know that we are strong enough to handle whatever comes our way .
It is during this Saturn Retrograde that our strength can be recharged .
As we revisit the past and look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can be reminded that we have all been prepared for this moment .
If we look back over the past , we can see that we have been made ready for whatever is happening now and whatever is destined to come .
Look back over your life and see how the Universe has been preparing you for this moment .
With Saturn revisiting this corner of the sky for one last time , be sure you stay open to all the wisdom on offer .
Open your arms to receive the lessons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the words of Saturn close to you- “ go on , you can do this , you were born for it.
“ Get my report : Saturn in Aquarius for your Sign

Saturn begins its annual retrograde on May 10th until September 28th, 2020.
This Saturn Retrograde is extra special because it’s the first time Saturn will be retrograding since it entered Aquarius back on March 21st, 2020.
During this retrograde, Saturn will move through the early degrees of Aquarius but will fall back into Capricorn on July 1st, where it will remain for the rest of its retrograde.
Saturn won’t make its way back into Aquarius until December 17th, but once it arrives, it will remain for the next 2.5 years, becoming a star player for many of the cosmic themes destined to arrive.
To give you a little preview, Saturn in Aquarius is a key energy in 2021 due to the alignment it makes with Jupiter. This alignment needs its own article to explore, but this energy is very ‘Age of Aquarius’ and is where we are heading.
But, before we can begin exploring Saturn in Aquarius and this amazing alignment it makes with Jupiter, we need to first get through this retrograde and this final visit to Capricorn.
Saturn’s Final Visit to Capricorn
Saturn ventured into Capricorn back in December 2017. During this time, we have been hit hard with Saturn lessons. This is because Saturn loves being in Capricorn and is able to express its fullest qualities while in this sign.
Being in Capricorn is also like a homecoming or rebirth of sorts for Saturn. Like all rebirths, the nature and quality of the planet becomes stronger and more aligned with where we are heading, rather than where we have been.
Saturn moving retrograde back into Capricorn is like the final step on this journey. It will return to the comforts of its home one last time to ensure whatever wisdom it needs to collect has been found.
This is being mirrored in our own lives too. Whatever work we have been doing since the end of 2017 is going to be highlighted for us, and the Universe is going to make sure that we have collected all of the wisdom and lessons that we have needed.
During this Saturn Retrograde, there is a balance between receiving the gifts but also tying up the loose ends.
During this period, we may feel a sense of reward for all of our efforts, but we may also be drawn to revisit the past and to look things over one last time.
Saturn will not return to Capricorn again for another 28 years, so it really wants to make sure that the work is being done.
To understand what lessons and work you have been moving through, think back to the major themes that have been present in your life since the end of 2017.
Where have you been guided to step up and take responsibility? Where have you been guided to set boundaries or to knock them down?
What areas of your life have felt like you were receiving a little tough love?
The answers to these questions are likely to be the work of Saturn, but if you want to dive deeper, you may wish to go back and read my article on Saturn in Capricorn and Saturn Leaving Capricorn.
What Saturn Retrograde 2020 Brings
This Saturn Retrograde may stir memories of our childhood and our relationship with our dad or the males in our lives. It may even trigger our connection with masculine energy in general.
We may be guided to take a more masculine approach when it comes to creating structure, order, and routine in our lives. We may even feel this sense of needing to take swift action or fix things so they can become stronger and more durable.
Saturn will also be asking us to look at what we have been working on over the last six months, and to think about whether we like how we have been spending our time.
Saturn rules over the construct of time. Even though it can be a planet of tough love, it wants us to be happy with how we are spending our time. It wants us to ensure that we are using our time here to work through our soul lessons and not to get too distracted.
Of course, distractions are a part of life and part of the process, but Saturn is here to be the voice of reason and to bring us back to the path that we know is the right and true path for our soul.
Saturn will not dry our tears for us as we battle uphill, but it will quietly whisper in our ear- “go on, you can do this, you were born for it.”
Saturn is all about hard work but the right kind of hard work. Saturn wants us to work on things that are meant for us and not the things that are not.
Saturn wants us to get out of our monkey-mind. It wants to teach us that we are wise and capable, and to take responsibility for our lives.
Think about where this may resonate for you right now. I know many of us feel that 2020 is not on our side, but Saturn encourages us to think again.
It encourages us to see what we can focus on rather than what we can’t. It encourages us to dive into the lessons that are being presented to us. It encourages us to step up and take responsibility for who we want to be in this moment.
How do we want to come out the other side of this? What do we want to look back and say as the year of 2020 comes to a close?
While it is important to be gentle, loving, and patient with ourselves and our journey this year, Saturn is the voice that encourages us to make the best of what we have been given.
It pushes us to keep climbing that mountain, and to know that we are strong enough to handle whatever comes our way. It is during this Saturn Retrograde that our strength can be recharged.
As we revisit the past and look back under this slower retrograde energy, we can be reminded that we have all been prepared for this moment.
If we look back over the past, we can see that we have been made ready for whatever is happening now and whatever is destined to come.
Look back over your life and see how the Universe has been preparing you for this moment.
With Saturn revisiting this corner of the sky for one last time, be sure you stay open to all the wisdom on offer.
Open your arms to receive the lessons being sent your way, and keep the words of Saturn close to you- “go on, you can do this, you were born for it.“
Get my report: Saturn in Aquarius for your Sign
Read More:
Saturn Leaving Capricorn
Saturn in Capricorn 2017-2020


Understanding Tarot: Strength

This article is written by Tarot Reader , Claire Chilvers .
You can find out more about her insights and readings at @ ClaireChilversTarot The Strength card is numbered eight in the tarot .
An eight in the tarot is a message of empowerment .
This card is portrayed with a calm and serene woman who has managed to tame the lion single-handledly in this picture .
This card is often viewed so positively within the Tarot ( it is hard not to with the bright yellow background and the reassuring name of Strength ) .
It is ruled by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in turn , is ruled by the Sun .
The Sun being a positive energy for us all and shining all around this card .
As I have mentioned before , all Tarot cards are neutral – with positive and negative aspects within them .
But when Strength turns up in a reading , readers often draw on the incredible positivity of this card .
After all , it is a sign from the Universe that we have Strength on our side , or within us , which is a great thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the Universe is cheering us on from the sidelines as we are facing a challenge in our life .
And there , of course , is the negative aspect – the timing of this card usually conincides with adverse circumstances or when a reminder is much needed that Strength is present .
Yes , this card needs to be bright and positive , because it is usually there to accompany us on some very dark days indeed .
Let us remind ourselves of our Tarot Fool , as he is continuing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ path .
He has met his five mentors and over the last few cards , he has progressed through his given life lessons , which help him grow towards maturity .
He has had some choices to make with The Lovers , then the chaotic , challenging and courageous journey he embarked on with The Chariot , off to goodness knows where !
He must feel exhausted as he comes to rest at the Strength card – but , is immediately thrown into the incoming path of a lion !
If he felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last two cards , this will certainly be a test of his fortitude .
It seems that our Fool is having to learn his lessons the hard way , something that may resonate with us in our lives at the moment .
The lady on this card , who signifies the very essence of fortitude , is certainly a good lesson for The Fool and us too .
She is not trying to control the lion out of force , and she seems so calm and good-natured that the lion has co-operated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strength isn ’ t the brute force kind , it is the one that comes from within .
She has mastered control of her own mind and body , and therefore the external world follows suit .
But , haven ’ t we heard that message before ?
Right at the very start of The Fool ’ s Journey , The Magician gave that very message : ‘ As above , so below ’ which is the idea that we have the power to manifest our dreams .
If you notice , this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Magician who first inspired us to create our dreams into reality ; the flowers that were grown around his table are now adorned by this lady ; the bright yellow , positivity of the card ; the red cloak of The Magician is echoed in the lion ’ s coat and , of course , they are the only two characters in the whole pack who have the infinity sign hovering over their heads .
The infinity sign is actually featured in one other card within the Tarot , and it is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in fact , the Two of Pentacles .
If you are familiar with this card , you will see a man struggling to juggle two pentacles , it seems as if he is facing difficulties and challenges as he tries to make ends meet .
There are two ships bobbing up and down on a rocky sea behind him , and he can barely take his mind or eyes off the task at hand keeping the pentacles aloft .
However , a green line links the two pentacles , and this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the man has noticed it we do not know , but , in a card where the key message is about trying to survive the day-to-day challenges of human life , the infinity sign can seem a little ineffectual for some .
When we struggle in our lives the Universe gives us the possibility to create new possibilities and give us strength .
It seems these three cards and their connection with the infinity sign are the perfect trio .
The Magician helps us to unlock our potential and our ideas and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we start on our life ’ s journey to fulfil it .
It isn ’ t always easy and there are times when we lose sight of our hopes and dreams – quite simply , life gets in the way !
That is the “ two of pentacles ’ playing out in our world , and when we get to this stage , we have to be reminded why we started the journey in the first place and that we have more than enough ability , determination , and fortitude to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it seems a long way in the distance .
For our beloved Fool , this is a wonderful time for him to learn about the virtue of fortitude that he has hidden within him , and to start using it to his advantage .
It is another harsh lesson for him as he grows into a man .
And for us too , Strength is a reminder that no matter what is thrown at us , we do have the strength to handle it .
We may need to take this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ original ideas and what we wanted for ourselves .
A time to re-set our intentions and to have the strength to make any changes necessary to get back on track .
It takes strength to admit you need help or rest , it takes strength to admit you are on the wrong path and want to change it , to maybe move house , start a business , leave a relationship , go back to university – or to finish that one thing that meant a lot to you that has fallen by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way .
If the Strength card comes into your life , embrace the infinite possibilities it is showing you and don ’ t underestimate how well equipped you are to achieve them .
That has been the Tarot ’ s message all along !

Tarot card art from the Rider-Waite Smith Tarot Deck
This article is written by Tarot Reader, Claire Chilvers. You can find out more about her insights and readings at @ClaireChilversTarot
Strength: The infinite message of fortitude
The Strength card is numbered eight in the tarot. An eight in the tarot is a message of empowerment. This card is portrayed with a calm and serene woman who has managed to tame the lion single-handledly in this picture.
This card is often viewed so positively within the Tarot (it is hard not to with the bright yellow background and the reassuring name of Strength). It is ruled by the fiery sign of Leo, who, in turn, is ruled by the Sun. The Sun being a positive energy for us all and shining all around this card.
As I have mentioned before, all Tarot cards are neutral – with positive and negative aspects within them. But when Strength turns up in a reading, readers often draw on the incredible positivity of this card. After all, it is a sign from the Universe that we have Strength on our side, or within us, which is a great thing to know.
It can almost feel like the Universe is cheering us on from the sidelines as we are facing a challenge in our life.
And there, of course, is the negative aspect – the timing of this card usually conincides with adverse circumstances or when a reminder is much needed that Strength is present. Yes, this card needs to be bright and positive, because it is usually there to accompany us on some very dark days indeed.
Let us remind ourselves of our Tarot Fool, as he is continuing on his journey through his life’s path.
He has met his five mentors and over the last few cards, he has progressed through his given life lessons, which help him grow towards maturity.
He has had some choices to make with The Lovers, then the chaotic, challenging and courageous journey he embarked on with The Chariot, off to goodness knows where!
He must feel exhausted as he comes to rest at the Strength card – but, is immediately thrown into the incoming path of a lion! If he felt a little out of his depth in the last two cards, this will certainly be a test of his fortitude.
It seems that our Fool is having to learn his lessons the hard way, something that may resonate with us in our lives at the moment.
The lady on this card, who signifies the very essence of fortitude, is certainly a good lesson for The Fool and us too.
She is not trying to control the lion out of force, and she seems so calm and good-natured that the lion has co-operated with her willingly.
This kind of strength isn’t the brute force kind, it is the one that comes from within.
She has mastered control of her own mind and body, and therefore the external world follows suit.
But, haven’t we heard that message before?
Right at the very start of The Fool’s Journey, The Magician gave that very message: ‘As above, so below’ which is the idea that we have the power to manifest our dreams.
If you notice, this card has many symbolic similarities to The Magician who first inspired us to create our dreams into reality; the flowers that were grown around his table are now adorned by this lady; the bright yellow, positivity of the card; the red cloak of The Magician is echoed in the lion’s coat and, of course, they are the only two characters in the whole pack who have the infinity sign hovering over their heads.
The infinity sign is actually featured in one other card within the Tarot, and it is not a Major Arcana card. It is, in fact, the Two of Pentacles.
If you are familiar with this card, you will see a man struggling to juggle two pentacles, it seems as if he is facing difficulties and challenges as he tries to make ends meet. There are two ships bobbing up and down on a rocky sea behind him, and he can barely take his mind or eyes off the task at hand keeping the pentacles aloft.
However, a green line links the two pentacles, and this is the infinity sign too. Whether or not the man has noticed it we do not know, but, in a card where the key message is about trying to survive the day-to-day challenges of human life, the infinity sign can seem a little ineffectual for some.
When we struggle in our lives the Universe gives us the possibility to create new possibilities and give us strength.
It seems these three cards and their connection with the infinity sign are the perfect trio.
The Magician helps us to unlock our potential and our ideas and then (just life our Fool), we start on our life’s journey to fulfil it.
It isn’t always easy and there are times when we lose sight of our hopes and dreams – quite simply, life gets in the way! That is the “two of pentacles’ playing out in our world, and when we get to this stage, we have to be reminded why we started the journey in the first place and that we have more than enough ability, determination, and fortitude to see the journey to the end – even if it seems a long way in the distance.
For our beloved Fool, this is a wonderful time for him to learn about the virtue of fortitude that he has hidden within him, and to start using it to his advantage. It is another harsh lesson for him as he grows into a man.
And for us too, Strength is a reminder that no matter what is thrown at us, we do have the strength to handle it.
We may need to take this time to regroup and remind ourselves of our original ideas and what we wanted for ourselves. A time to re-set our intentions and to have the strength to make any changes necessary to get back on track.
It takes strength to admit you need help or rest, it takes strength to admit you are on the wrong path and want to change it, to maybe move house, start a business, leave a relationship, go back to university – or to finish that one thing that meant a lot to you that has fallen by the way side because life got in the way.
If the Strength card comes into your life, embrace the infinite possibilities it is showing you and don’t underestimate how well equipped you are to achieve them. That has been the Tarot’s message all along!
Read More:
Understanding Tarot: The Fool’s Journey


foreverconscious--2020-05-07--Intuitive Astrology: Jupiter Retrograde 2020

Jupiter enters its annual retrograde on May 10th to September 13th in the sign of Capricorn .
Jupiter spends a good portion of the year in retrograde , so this is a natural and normal rhythm that we are used to experiencing .
Jupiter however , has not been retrograde in the sign of Capricorn in over 12 years , so this is what makes the energy fresh and different .
Jupiter is the planet of abundance .
It brings opportunities and helps to expand things so we can see with greater clarity .
Jupiter gives us the gift of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and within that bigger picture , it becomes easier for us to see the how and why of our journey .
When Jupiter enters retrograde , it is not as easy for us to access this bigger picture .
Our focus becomes smaller , and we are asked to narrow in on a particular theme or topic of our lives .
Instead of looking at things from a birdseye perspective , we are now being drawn to focus on the smaller details .
Under this energy , we don ’ t want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of what is really important to us .
Think of a beautiful painting for a moment .
When we look at the whole painting , it allows us to understand the totality of the work .
We can see the entire image and what it represents .
When we take a small section of the painting however , and really study and look at it , we don ’ t have the whole context .
We can only imagine what this small part of the whole may turn out to be .
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our imagination can run wild .
We can notice the smallest of things and stretch our minds to visualize what this small section of the painting may represent or be a part of .
When we can finally see the whole painting revealed to us , that small section will make greater sense to us , but it would have also helped to shift and change how we see the picture in its entirety too .
It ’ s almost like by focusing on this small section of the painting , we develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we consciously realize it or not , focusing in on that small piece shifts and changes our understanding of the bigger picture .
By focusing on the smaller details , we have greater awareness and appreciation of the whole .
This is what Jupiter Retrograde energy is like .
It encourages us to focus on the smaller details for there is something we can learn and take away from this when we do .
By focusing on the smaller details , we can create a deeper understanding and appreciation for the bigger picture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
As Jupiter goes retrograde in Capricorn , we may see this play out in areas relating to our ambition , drive , and what it is that we would like to “ build ” and create in this life .
What do you wish to expand in your life ?
Jupiter Retrograde in Capricorn will be helping you to lay the groundwork and to create a solid and firm foundation for the expansion to occur .
How can you create space for this expansion ?
What practical , methodical steps can you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it wants us to put integrity and deliberate thought behind each action we take .
It wants us to create a solid , stable foundation so we can climb high .
When Jupiter goes direct again come September , the larger , expanded picture will be revealed and a greater clarity will follow .
New opportunities will open up and we will feel like we can spread our focus comfortably .
During this Jupiter Retrograde , we may find ourselves feeling extra tired and lethargic .
We may also feel like we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all part of the process , and a reminder that like all retrograde energy , this is a time to go within .
While our motivation for output may be reduced , it ’ s important to remember that we are still doing a lot of inner growth during this time .
Inner growth is still work !
So be gentle with your moods and try not to allow the voice of shame to creep in .
While you may not be able to make leaps and strides under this energy , know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this retrograde has potential to blossom in full once Jupiter goes direct again in September .
You may not see the progress for you are only concentrating on the smaller picture , but by appreciating and working with what is in front of you , it will help you to reach further when things expand once again .
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Jupiter entered Capricorn back in December 2019 .
Think back to this time of your life .
What themes were coming up for you , specifically around your career , money , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in your life ?
Write down whatever stands out to you and know this may be up for a revisit during this retrograde period .
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What area of your life would you like to see expand ?
Under this retrograde , think about the smaller details that can help create a solid ground for expansion .
What little things can you focus on in this area of your life ?
How can you create space for this expansion to occur ?
What small practical steps can you take right now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journal prompts to spark inspiration : 4 . )
Think of 3 ways that you can better manage your energy levels .
You may also wish to look into what current habits are depleting your energy .

Jupiter enters its annual retrograde on May 10th to September 13th in the sign of Capricorn.
Jupiter spends a good portion of the year in retrograde, so this is a natural and normal rhythm that we are used to experiencing. Jupiter however, has not been retrograde in the sign of Capricorn in over 12 years, so this is what makes the energy fresh and different.
Jupiter is the planet of abundance. It brings opportunities and helps to expand things so we can see with greater clarity.
Jupiter gives us the gift of being able to see the bigger picture and within that bigger picture, it becomes easier for us to see the how and why of our journey.
When Jupiter enters retrograde, it is not as easy for us to access this bigger picture. Our focus becomes smaller, and we are asked to narrow in on a particular theme or topic of our lives.
Instead of looking at things from a birdseye perspective, we are now being drawn to focus on the smaller details.
Under this energy, we don’t want to spread ourselves too thin or lose sight of what is really important to us.
Think of a beautiful painting for a moment. When we look at the whole painting, it allows us to understand the totality of the work. We can see the entire image and what it represents.
When we take a small section of the painting however, and really study and look at it, we don’t have the whole context. We can only imagine what this small part of the whole may turn out to be.
While our scope to see is limited, our imagination can run wild. We can notice the smallest of things and stretch our minds to visualize what this small section of the painting may represent or be a part of.
When we can finally see the whole painting revealed to us, that small section will make greater sense to us, but it would have also helped to shift and change how we see the picture in its entirety too.
It’s almost like by focusing on this small section of the painting, we develop a special relationship with it. Whether we consciously realize it or not, focusing in on that small piece shifts and changes our understanding of the bigger picture.
By focusing on the smaller details, we have greater awareness and appreciation of the whole.
This is what Jupiter Retrograde energy is like. It encourages us to focus on the smaller details for there is something we can learn and take away from this when we do.
By focusing on the smaller details, we can create a deeper understanding and appreciation for the bigger picture when it is finally revealed to us.
As Jupiter goes retrograde in Capricorn, we may see this play out in areas relating to our ambition, drive, and what it is that we would like to “build” and create in this life.
What do you wish to expand in your life?
Jupiter Retrograde in Capricorn will be helping you to lay the groundwork and to create a solid and firm foundation for the expansion to occur.
How can you create space for this expansion? What practical, methodical steps can you take?
Capricorn is an earth sign and it wants us to put integrity and deliberate thought behind each action we take. It wants us to create a solid, stable foundation so we can climb high.
When Jupiter goes direct again come September, the larger, expanded picture will be revealed and a greater clarity will follow. New opportunities will open up and we will feel like we can spread our focus comfortably.
During this Jupiter Retrograde, we may find ourselves feeling extra tired and lethargic. We may also feel like we have lost our motivation.
This is all part of the process, and a reminder that like all retrograde energy, this is a time to go within.
While our motivation for output may be reduced, it’s important to remember that we are still doing a lot of inner growth during this time.
Inner growth is still work! So be gentle with your moods and try not to allow the voice of shame to creep in.
While you may not be able to make leaps and strides under this energy, know that any effort you put in during this retrograde has potential to blossom in full once Jupiter goes direct again in September.
You may not see the progress for you are only concentrating on the smaller picture, but by appreciating and working with what is in front of you, it will help you to reach further when things expand once again.
Diving Deeper Exercises
1.) Jupiter entered Capricorn back in December 2019. Think back to this time of your life. What themes were coming up for you, specifically around your career, money, or what you felt called to build in your life? Write down whatever stands out to you and know this may be up for a revisit during this retrograde period.
2.) What area of your life would you like to see expand? Under this retrograde, think about the smaller details that can help create a solid ground for expansion. What little things can you focus on in this area of your life? How can you create space for this expansion to occur? What small practical steps can you take right now?
3.) Use the following journal prompts to spark inspiration:
I feel most abundant when…
I can expand my life by…
I feel called to focus on…
I am grateful for…
4.) Think of 3 ways that you can better manage your energy levels. You may also wish to look into what current habits are depleting your energy.
Read More:
Jupiter Pluto Conjunction 2020


foreverconscious--2020-05-10--Sabian Symbols: The Elven Star

Sabian Symbols: The Elven Star

This article is written by James Burgess , a writer and teacher of astrology .
You can read more on Sabian Symbols and his approach to astrology on his website , Sabian Mysteries .
There are several names for this seven-pointed glyph : septagram , heptagram , and Faery Star being used as well as the Elven Star title that suggests a connection with elves .
This star is occasionally used in pagan practices of ritual magick , yet in this article , we look at how to employ Sabian Symbols , and the technique of using the number 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ astrology chart is a perfect circle of 360 degrees and the planets are positioned in this perfect circle in relation to where they are in the cosmic skies at your time of birth .
Astrologers give emphasis to particular angles when looking at your chart .
For example , if two planets on that chart are 90 degrees apart this is called a square .
It indicates , as do all ‘ aspects ’ ( as they are called ) , that each of the aspected planets has an influence upon the other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The most common aspects are found by dividing 360 degrees by 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 and 6 to give conjunctions , oppositions , trines , squares , quintiles and sextiles .
There are qualities associated with the various types of aspect ; for example it is taught that trines are easy and flowing , squares are challenging and frictional , quintiles add the sense of power and creativity , and sextiles offer easy choices .
But there is another aspect known as a septile , which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star .
Dividing a circle into 7 , we get 51.26 degrees , and when two planets are separated by this angle , they are said to be in septile .
If we mark the degree of any planet and each of the 6 other points that are 51:26 apart , we get the 7 points that together create the Elven Star .
Although we could look at any planet , in this exercise we are studying the septiles from the Sun ’ s position because we are concerned with the essence of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ septile aspect is rather mystical , magical , inspired , Neptunian , ill-defined , and impossible to grasp in hard terms ; it is the spirit of inspiration , the Muse .
It ’ s known to us as the feeling associated with rainbows , unicorns and the luckiness of the number 7 .
Traditionally , very few astrologers have studied septiles , partly because before computers it was a very awkward calculation , and because there is so much more attention paid to worldly matters like career and relationship and how to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ However , now it is simply a matter of entering your birth details into this calculator : The Elven Star .
There is also a short video to introduce the Elven Star method .
Then , of course , the question becomes : how to interpret the information ?
To interpret the subtle mystery of the Elven Star requires active imagination , the willingness and ability to trust our intuition and to allow the ‘ peripheral vision ’ of the mind to guide us – a sideways glance rather than a focused and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not necessarily something that comes immediately upon first inquiry – we will need to study and take some time to allow the wisdom to unfold within us .
The calculation gives us 7 Sabian Symbols to study , each one having its own rather mysterious meaning .
One or two themes are likely to present themselves – perhaps teaching is mentioned more than once , or service , or devotion or another spiritual quality – or perhaps one of the Symbols contains a reference to something of special importance to us individually , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or skill-set .
This gives a clue , and yet our task is to pull all of them together into one composite message , and this requires the deepening of intuition .
As we try to make sense of the 7 mysteries as a whole , and what possible relevance they might have on a personal level , we notice that we find ourselves projecting a possible idea onto them to see if it might be a good fit , and provide a realistic , workable explanation .
Employing the entirely valid technique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strands of our life-trajectory until we feel satisfied that something has clicked into place – that we have discovered , within our set of 7 Sabian Symbols , an overarching theme to life that connects us to the more subtle realms of our being .
However , it would be a pity to stop there because much will be revealed by closer examination .
Each of the 7 mysteries has a specific resonance with an aspect of soul – and in particular with the journey of the soul though this incarnation .
Whereas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through life , it is important from time to time , to remember that we are in fact essentially spirit – a soul that employs a physical body and personality as a vehicle for its purpose of evolution .
The Elven Star can help us become clear about what that purpose is .
To help us better to understand how each of the 7 Sabian Symbols is guiding us , it is useful to refer to the 7 Words System .
This assigns each of our 7 points to one of the 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thanks , Goodbye , Please , Sorry and Yes , and allocates keywords to unlock intuitively the more subtle meanings offered to us .
For example , No relates to identity itself , who are we ?
And Hello relates to the process we go through in trying to find that out , and so on .
We can not think of this process as a quick , easy exercise .
It is better to visit and revisit the ideas and information over months , and even years , looking repeatedly at each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole to reveal its deepest secrets in its own way in its own time .
The final part of the process is quite surprising .
Eventually , when we have opened ourselves up fully to receive the revealed wisdom , we become able to reverse the polarity and change our position in relation to the knowledge .
Then , rather than being the passive receivers , as mystics , we can become the creators of the message , as magicians .
We can then begin to learn how to use Eleven Star as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is the subject of another article .

This article is written by James Burgess, a writer and teacher of astrology. You can read more on Sabian Symbols and his approach to astrology on his website, Sabian Mysteries.
There are several names for this seven-pointed glyph: septagram, heptagram, and Faery Star being used as well as the Elven Star title that suggests a connection with elves.
This star is occasionally used in pagan practices of ritual magick, yet in this article, we look at how to employ Sabian Symbols, and the technique of using the number 7, for developing greater self-awareness.
Your astrology chart is a perfect circle of 360 degrees and the planets are positioned in this perfect circle in relation to where they are in the cosmic skies at your time of birth.
Astrologers give emphasis to particular angles when looking at your chart. For example, if two planets on that chart are 90 degrees apart this is called a square. It indicates, as do all ‘aspects’ (as they are called), that each of the aspected planets has an influence upon the other, and that they usually operate together.
The most common aspects are found by dividing 360 degrees by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to give conjunctions, oppositions, trines, squares, quintiles and sextiles.
There are qualities associated with the various types of aspect; for example it is taught that trines are easy and flowing, squares are challenging and frictional, quintiles add the sense of power and creativity, and sextiles offer easy choices.
But there is another aspect known as a septile, which we can use to create the seven-pointed Elven Star.
Dividing a circle into 7, we get 51.26 degrees, and when two planets are separated by this angle, they are said to be in septile. If we mark the degree of any planet and each of the 6 other points that are 51:26 apart, we get the 7 points that together create the Elven Star.
Although we could look at any planet, in this exercise we are studying the septiles from the Sun’s position because we are concerned with the essence of consciousness.
The quality connected with the septile aspect is rather mystical, magical, inspired, Neptunian, ill-defined, and impossible to grasp in hard terms; it is the spirit of inspiration, the Muse. It’s known to us as the feeling associated with rainbows, unicorns and the luckiness of the number 7.
Traditionally, very few astrologers have studied septiles, partly because before computers it was a very awkward calculation, and because there is so much more attention paid to worldly matters like career and relationship and how to cope with the hardness of life.
However, now it is simply a matter of entering your birth details into this calculator: The Elven Star. There is also a short video to introduce the Elven Star method.
Then, of course, the question becomes: how to interpret the information?
To interpret the subtle mystery of the Elven Star requires active imagination, the willingness and ability to trust our intuition and to allow the ‘peripheral vision’ of the mind to guide us – a sideways glance rather than a focused and penetrating attitude of attention.
It is not necessarily something that comes immediately upon first inquiry – we will need to study and take some time to allow the wisdom to unfold within us.
The calculation gives us 7 Sabian Symbols to study, each one having its own rather mysterious meaning.
One or two themes are likely to present themselves – perhaps teaching is mentioned more than once, or service, or devotion or another spiritual quality – or perhaps one of the Symbols contains a reference to something of special importance to us individually, a memory or event, an aspiration or skill-set. This gives a clue, and yet our task is to pull all of them together into one composite message, and this requires the deepening of intuition.
As we try to make sense of the 7 mysteries as a whole, and what possible relevance they might have on a personal level, we notice that we find ourselves projecting a possible idea onto them to see if it might be a good fit, and provide a realistic, workable explanation.
Employing the entirely valid technique of trial-and-error we may look at several strands of our life-trajectory until we feel satisfied that something has clicked into place – that we have discovered, within our set of 7 Sabian Symbols, an overarching theme to life that connects us to the more subtle realms of our being.
However, it would be a pity to stop there because much will be revealed by closer examination.
Each of the 7 mysteries has a specific resonance with an aspect of soul – and in particular with the journey of the soul though this incarnation.
Whereas we mostly focus upon our worldly path through life, it is important from time to time, to remember that we are in fact essentially spirit – a soul that employs a physical body and personality as a vehicle for its purpose of evolution. The Elven Star can help us become clear about what that purpose is.
To help us better to understand how each of the 7 Sabian Symbols is guiding us, it is useful to refer to the 7 Words System. This assigns each of our 7 points to one of the 7 primary words: No. Hello, Thanks, Goodbye, Please, Sorry and Yes, and allocates keywords to unlock intuitively the more subtle meanings offered to us.
For example, No relates to identity itself, who are we? And Hello relates to the process we go through in trying to find that out, and so on.
We cannot think of this process as a quick, easy exercise. It is better to visit and revisit the ideas and information over months, and even years, looking repeatedly at each part of the picture and allowing the whole to reveal its deepest secrets in its own way in its own time.
The final part of the process is quite surprising. Eventually, when we have opened ourselves up fully to receive the revealed wisdom, we become able to reverse the polarity and change our position in relation to the knowledge.
Then, rather than being the passive receivers, as mystics, we can become the creators of the message, as magicians. We can then begin to learn how to use Eleven Star as a tool of creative magick. Perhaps that is the subject of another article.
Read More:
What are Sabian Symbols?
The 7 Words System


foreverconscious--2020-05-11--Nikki’s Weekly Tarot: May 11-17, 2020

Nikki’s Weekly Tarot: May 11-17, 2020

The 2 of Cups and The Magus There is so much energy in the cosmos this week .
Saturn , Venus , and Jupiter are all going into Retrograde .
We feel a heightened sensitivity to our emotions and the emotions of others .
There will be a lot coming to the surface .
We will need to process and work through many things .
But the cards we pulled are very supportive and will help us navigate these powerful vibrations .
The 2 of Cups is all about love .
It is about loving ourselves first and foremost before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and speaking lovingly to ourselves , which we all need right now .
It is also about falling in love .
This could be with a person , a career , a place , or with ourselves .
We may feel uncertain if this will happen for us , but the 2 of Cups is here to say it will .
You might not fall in love with the person of your dreams tomorrow but it does mean that love feelings are on the horizon .
Love and acceptance are a major part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If those things have been hard for you , the 2 of Cups will make it a little easier .
As we examine ourselves and our past under the energy of the Retrogrades , these skills will go a long way .
What felt difficult to accept about yourself will feel more manageable .
You will start to feel more deserving and open to goodness in your life .
So how can you use this energy to speak about yourself with more kindness ?
How can you prioritize loving yourself just as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some time this week to look in the mirror and say complimentary things about your body , mind , and spirit .
Try interrupting your self-talk when you are about to say something negative .
This type of positive behavior will cause loving energy to radiate out of you .
When you are in a loving place with yourself , you will attract more loving energy in all areas of your life .
The Magus comes to help boost our self-esteem and open our creative minds .
It tells us we are full @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Many of us , especially during quarantine , are gaining more skills and becoming good at many things .
We are growing in our communication and refection skills .
We feel passionate about many areas but are not quite sure what direction to go in .
This will be a time of taking stock all our skills and strengths and figuring out what we want to do .
Staying in one place while we dabble in a few areas will no longer work .
We want to go deeper into something more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direction you want to go .
Invest in higher education , put in hours with a project , and do not be afraid to choose something .
You will have luck on your side as you dive into something new .
You just need to decide what way to turn the wheel .
Making strong choices for your future will be on your mind this week .
As we do this work , the loving compassion of the 2 of Cups will help us feel brave .
We know we are deserving of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ setting ourselves up for success .
Mantra for the week : I accept and love myself .
I am worthy of greatness .
I would love to pull some cards just for you .
Check out nikkifo.online/book-online to sign up for a personal tarot reading .

The 2 of Cups and The Magus
There is so much energy in the cosmos this week. Saturn, Venus, and Jupiter are all going into Retrograde. We feel a heightened sensitivity to our emotions and the emotions of others.
There will be a lot coming to the surface. We will need to process and work through many things. But the cards we pulled are very supportive and will help us navigate these powerful vibrations.
The 2 of Cups is all about love. It is about loving ourselves first and foremost before anyone else. It is about self-compassion and speaking lovingly to ourselves, which we all need right now.
It is also about falling in love. This could be with a person, a career, a place, or with ourselves.
We may feel uncertain if this will happen for us, but the 2 of Cups is here to say it will. You might not fall in love with the person of your dreams tomorrow but it does mean that love feelings are on the horizon.
Love and acceptance are a major part of any relationship, especially with ourselves. If those things have been hard for you, the 2 of Cups will make it a little easier.
As we examine ourselves and our past under the energy of the Retrogrades, these skills will go a long way. What felt difficult to accept about yourself will feel more manageable. You will start to feel more deserving and open to goodness in your life.
So how can you use this energy to speak about yourself with more kindness? How can you prioritize loving yourself just as much as loving others?
Try taking some time this week to look in the mirror and say complimentary things about your body, mind, and spirit. Try interrupting your self-talk when you are about to say something negative.
This type of positive behavior will cause loving energy to radiate out of you. When you are in a loving place with yourself, you will attract more loving energy in all areas of your life.
The Magus comes to help boost our self-esteem and open our creative minds. It tells us we are full of many gifts and are a jack-of-all-trades.
Many of us, especially during quarantine, are gaining more skills and becoming good at many things. We are growing in our communication and refection skills.
We feel passionate about many areas but are not quite sure what direction to go in. This will be a time of taking stock all our skills and strengths and figuring out what we want to do.
Staying in one place while we dabble in a few areas will no longer work. We want to go deeper into something more fulfilling.
Spend time thinking about what direction you want to go. Invest in higher education, put in hours with a project, and do not be afraid to choose something.
You will have luck on your side as you dive into something new. You just need to decide what way to turn the wheel. Making strong choices for your future will be on your mind this week.
As we do this work, the loving compassion of the 2 of Cups will help us feel brave. We know we are deserving of fulfillment and joy, and we are setting ourselves up for success.
Mantra for the week: I accept and love myself. I am worthy of greatness.
I would love to pull some cards just for you. Check out nikkifo.online/book-online to sign up for a personal tarot reading.
Read More:
Intuitive Astrology: Venus Retrograde
Create Your Own Morning Ritual


foreverconscious--2020-05-12--Venus Retrograde and Soul Mate Karma

Venus Retrograde and Soul Mate Karma

Before we begin , I want to clarify what I mean by a Soul Mate .
When I use this word , I am meaning anyone that is an important part of your soul journey .
It can be a friend , a lover , a stranger , a pet , an enemy , a family member .
A Soul Mate is essentially anyone that is sent to bring growth to your soul .
Soul Mate relationships work both ways , that means as they bring growth to your soul , you bring growth to theirs as well .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s dive deeper into Soul Mate Karma and how it can be triggered when Venus is in retrograde .
It is my belief that before we come into this life , we work out what it is that we would like to learn and explore during our time here .
With the help of our Spirit Guides and our Soul Group , which is like our soul family , we map out the journey we would like to take and what lessons we would like to work through .
As part of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our journey with souls that are on a similar path or mission , or souls that have wisdom that we would like to be reminded of while we are on Earth .
Our past lives may tie into this too .
If we have unresolved karma with another soul in a previous life , or simply more work to do together , we may organize to join back up with them in our new life in order to complete and finish our work .
These encounters are essentially Soul Mate Karma .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ purpose of advancing your soul and reminding you of who you truly are .
How to Know When You Have Met a Soul Mate There is no real checklist , it is often just an inner knowing that only you can explain .
You may feel a sense of familiarity when you see the person for the first time , or you may just have a strong knowing that you and this person are destined to do something or be apart of each other ’ s lives in some way .
Along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a feeling of unexplainable connection or a strong physical reaction of some kind .
You may also find yourself feeling triggered by this person , even if you don ’ t know them that well .
Venus Retrograde is a time of heart healing which is why it can stir Soul Mate Karma .
You can read more about this retrograde cycle here and what that ’ s all about .
As Venus Retrograde exposes the cracks and wounds of the heart , we can work on healing and clearing any karmic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifetimes .
These karmic bonds will , of course , differ from person to person , but generally , they involve learning how to forgive , set boundaries , to stand up for ourselves , and to open to a deeper and greater love .
During this time , we may be guided to clear heart wounds or outdated beliefs about our self-worth , love , and relationships , that we have been working with for some time .
If we have a strong connection to anyone , and we suspect they may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to see the journey and the lessons that are being presented to us with greater clarity .
Especially as Venus turns direct again .
Everyone comes into our life for a reason .
Sometimes that reason is for joy and friendship , and other times , it can be for a something more heavy and growth-filled .
While everyone can touch our soul , there are certain souls that leave a stronger mark .
There are certain souls that carry more significance and weight in our lives .
It is these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and shape us .
It is these souls that we have agreed to walk our journey with .
And this is what we can be required to dig through during a Venus Retrograde .
Read More on Venus Retrograde here and try my Heart Chakra Meditation .
If you want to dive deeper into Soul Mates , Soul Contracts , and Soul Families , I highly recommend Journey of Souls by Michael Newton .
Using hypnotherapy , he regresses clients back to the moment when their soul was mapping out their life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see .
His clients talk about the soul contracts that they made with others , how they chose their parents , and how they organized to meet up with certain souls at certain junctures of their lives to remind them of their path and the growth that is needed to get them to the next stages of their life .
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Before we begin, I want to clarify what I mean by a Soul Mate.
When I use this word, I am meaning anyone that is an important part of your soul journey. It can be a friend, a lover, a stranger, a pet, an enemy, a family member.
A Soul Mate is essentially anyone that is sent to bring growth to your soul.
Soul Mate relationships work both ways, that means as they bring growth to your soul, you bring growth to theirs as well.
So now that is clarified, let’s dive deeper into Soul Mate Karma and how it can be triggered when Venus is in retrograde.
Soul Mate Karma
It is my belief that before we come into this life, we work out what it is that we would like to learn and explore during our time here.
With the help of our Spirit Guides and our Soul Group, which is like our soul family, we map out the journey we would like to take and what lessons we would like to work through.
As part of this process, we may also map part of our journey with souls that are on a similar path or mission, or souls that have wisdom that we would like to be reminded of while we are on Earth.
Our past lives may tie into this too. If we have unresolved karma with another soul in a previous life, or simply more work to do together, we may organize to join back up with them in our new life in order to complete and finish our work.
These encounters are essentially Soul Mate Karma. They are predestined encounters that serve the purpose of advancing your soul and reminding you of who you truly are.
How to Know When You Have Met a Soul Mate
There is no real checklist, it is often just an inner knowing that only you can explain.
You may feel a sense of familiarity when you see the person for the first time, or you may just have a strong knowing that you and this person are destined to do something or be apart of each other’s lives in some way.
Along with this instant recognition, there can also be a feeling of unexplainable connection or a strong physical reaction of some kind.
You may also find yourself feeling triggered by this person, even if you don’t know them that well.
Soul Mate Karma and Venus Retrograde
Venus Retrograde is a time of heart healing which is why it can stir Soul Mate Karma. (You can read more about this retrograde cycle here and what that’s all about.)
It’s not that we will necessarily meet more Soul Mates during a Venus Retrograde, it is more that we will be encouraged to work through the lessons of our previous encounters.
As Venus Retrograde exposes the cracks and wounds of the heart, we can work on healing and clearing any karmic bonds we may have collected over our lifetimes.
These karmic bonds will, of course, differ from person to person, but generally, they involve learning how to forgive, set boundaries, to stand up for ourselves, and to open to a deeper and greater love.
During this time, we may be guided to clear heart wounds or outdated beliefs about our self-worth, love, and relationships that we have been working with for some time.
If we have a strong connection to anyone, and we suspect they may be a Soul Mate, we may be able to see the journey and the lessons that are being presented to us with greater clarity. Especially as Venus turns direct again.
Everyone comes into our life for a reason. Sometimes that reason is for joy and friendship, and other times, it can be for something more heavy and growth-filled.
While everyone can touch our soul, there are certain souls that leave a stronger mark. There are certain souls that carry more significance and weight in our lives.
It is these souls that help to inspire, challenge, and shape us. It is these souls that we have agreed to walk our journey with. And this is what we can be required to dig through during a Venus Retrograde.
Read More on Venus Retrograde here and try my Heart Chakra Meditation.
If you want to dive deeper into Soul Mates, Soul Contracts, and Soul Families, I highly recommend Journey of Souls by Michael Newton.
Using hypnotherapy, he regresses clients back to the moment when their soul was mapping out their life and asks them to explain what they see.
His clients talk about the soul contracts that they made with others, how they chose their parents, and how they organized to meet up with certain souls at certain junctures of their lives to remind them of their path and the growth that is needed to get them to the next stages of their life.
Read More:
Don’t Worry, your Soul has a Plan
Destiny, Fate, and Soul Contracts
Accessing Your Akashic Records
Numerology: Discover your Karmic Debt Number
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foreverconscious--2020-05-12--The Pleiades Portal May 16-24, 2020

The Pleiades Portal May 16-24, 2020

The Pleiades constellation is located between the Taurus and Gemini zodiac , spanning from about 28 degrees of Taurus to 0 degrees of Gemini .
When the Sun circles this part of the zodiac , which happens every year from approximately May 16-24 , we have the opening of the Pleiadean Portal , a time where we can access the energy of the Pleiades with greater ease .
The Pleiades is a cluster of seven stars known as the Seven Sisters .
These sisters can be seen shining brightly in the night sky and have been the talk of myth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read more on these stories here .
While there are many stories about the Pleiades and the Seven Sisters , the constellation is also said to be home to advanced beings that spread the message of love and light .
Many people feel connected to the Pleiades and have been able to channel Pleiadean beings to bring their messages to planet Earth .
While I am not a regular Pleiades channeller , I thought it would be nice to invite the Pleiades to work through me to deliver their messages , and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what energies we can work with during this special time .
But first , let ’ s take a look at what the Pleiades Portal is .
From May 16-24 , galactic frequencies from the Pleiades merge with our own Sun and are then beamed down to Earth .
The Sun represents the core of who we are , so in a way , we are also receiving Pleiadean wisdom straight into the core of our being .
The brightest of all the stars in the Pleiades is Alcyone , and when our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the portal reaches its full peak .
This occurs on May 20 , 2020 .
We have some interesting numerology here .
Not only does this portal peak on the 20th , enhancing the vibration of the number 20 , but it is also a number 11 day .
20 represents infinite possibilities when we work together and this is a theme were are working with all through the year 2020 .
11 is a Master Number and represents spiritual awakening and advancement to higher levels of consciousness , which is the perfect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When this portal or gateway opens , a large beam filled with countless different rays of purple light will shine down onto your planet .
You think of Earth as a sphere suspended in the Galaxy , but this is not how we see your planet .
We see your planet as a collection of grids , a network of electrical pulses .
As we shine this light onto your Planet , it enhances the already present grids of love , healing , softness , compassion , and beauty .
We don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a dying place that has lost its way , it is not !
It is a thriving place .
If you could see it through our eyes , you would see its beauty , its magnificence , its splendor !
See its beauty and it will reveal more of its beauty to you .
The Earth is always listening , ask and you will be shown !
Our work of sending this light enhances what is already there .
We don ’ t send this light to change Earth- we send it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on its own .
We want you to know that in the next seven years , Earth will bloom a new flower and the full story of right now can be written .
Be patient while your planet reboots and recharges !
Be patient with yourselves too !
Time is an earthly construct which means you can give yourself as much or as little of it as you want !
This beam of light is not just for your Mother but for you too .
This beam of purple light will be sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your head , but for others , you will receive it through your belly button , midback , or the bottom of your feet .
You may wonder why this is so .
Neither way to receive is better than the other , you are just all different !
Your energetic systems are all wired differently , so see if you can feel into where your own receiving point may be .
Again , this beam of purple light we send is not to change you , but to enhance the levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ compassion , and beauty that is already present in you .
This purple beam will support you in thinking in a more open , loving , and hopeful way about your life and the life of your fellow humans .
Our beam of light will slowly fade as Earth absorbs the energy .
This takes about seven days .
As Earth and its people get more receptive , this process can be sped up !
Use the energy of the Pleiades Portal , to know that there is a better and richer way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dependent on your outward circumstances or any of the limiting beliefs you tell yourself .
We all have our own hurdles to climb , but these are your destiny , which means you always have the answers you seek to move through them .
Hurdles are not bad .
Stop thinking they are so , it is the hurdles that add richness and color to your journey .
We will leave you with this final message .
On the day this portal opens , step into a new reality by holding the vision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be like .
We want to remind all Earth-dwellers that your state of reality is based not on what is happening outside of you , but what is happening inside of you .
When we say “ reality ” what we mean is this way you view your life and the circumstances that greet you .
Events are laced along your path , but the way you see and experience those events is what we mean when we say “ reality.
” There are an infinite number of realities , but the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is aligned with your thoughts and your heart space .
On your planet , there is one reality that speaks the loudest , but this “ mainstream ” reality is not the only reality !
You can be aware of this reality and acknowledge it , but that does not mean you have to operate from this place .
There is a different way .
We will say it again- the reality you tune into is the reality that is aligned with your thoughts and your heart space .
When you tune @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light that you are , rather than getting caught up in outside noise , you can tune yourself to a higher frequency reality .
If you really want to know how this all works , all you have to do is go within .
Shut your eyes and ask to be shown the love and light that you are .
Ask to feel the love and light that you are .
Get still with this request and allow yourself to be shown .
Don ’ t take our word for it , don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside .
When you find this love and light for yourself , when you feel its truth for yourself , you will see that there has and will always be another way to move through life .
You can also write down on paper the most beautiful and wonderful life you could imagine .
See it all there playing out on the page or playing out on the screen of your mind .
Know that this vision has come to you because it is possible .
This vision is not just your imagination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life could be .
Keep your vibration high by stepping out of the fear and the noise around you , and recognizing the beauty and love that is always flowing around and within you .
See if you can tune into the beam of purple light that is being sent your way .
See it in your minds eye and know that Earth is being held , you are being held .
There is still a place for you on the golden throne of your life .
You just have to take the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one that rises up and says- there is a better way , and I am going to draw it to me using my heart , my vision , and my hope .

The Pleiades constellation is located between the Taurus and Gemini zodiac, spanning from about 28 degrees of Taurus to 0 degrees of Gemini.
When the Sun circles this part of the zodiac, which happens every year from approximately May 16-24, we have the opening of the Pleiadean Portal, a time where we can access the energy of the Pleiades with greater ease.
The Pleiades
The Pleiades is a cluster of seven stars known as the Seven Sisters. These sisters can be seen shining brightly in the night sky and have been the talk of myth and legend for centuries. You can read more on these stories here.
While there are many stories about the Pleiades and the Seven Sisters, the constellation is also said to be home to advanced beings that spread the message of love and light.
Many people feel connected to the Pleiades and have been able to channel Pleiadean beings to bring their messages to planet Earth.
While I am not a regular Pleiades channeller, I thought it would be nice to invite the Pleiades to work through me to deliver their messages, and to bring awareness to the Pleiadean Portal and what energies we can work with during this special time.
But first, let’s take a look at what the Pleiades Portal is.
The Pleiades Portal
From May 16-24, galactic frequencies from the Pleiades merge with our own Sun and are then beamed down to Earth.
The Sun represents the core of who we are, so in a way, we are also receiving Pleiadean wisdom straight into the core of our being.
The brightest of all the stars in the Pleiades is Alcyone, and when our Sun aligns with this bright star, the portal reaches its full peak. This occurs on May 20-21, 2022.
Pleiadean Messages for the Planet
This message was channeled May 12, 2020, however it still holds true for this year too!
When this portal or gateway opens, a large beam filled with countless different rays of purple light will shine down onto your planet.
You think of Earth as a sphere suspended in the Galaxy, but this is not how we see your planet. We see your planet as a collection of grids, a network of electrical pulses.
As we shine this light onto your Planet, it enhances the already present grids of love, healing, softness, compassion, and beauty.
We don’t want you to think that Earth is a dying place that has lost its way, it is not! It is a thriving place. If you could see it through our eyes, you would see its beauty, its magnificence, its splendor!
See its beauty and it will reveal more of its beauty to you. The Earth is always listening, ask and you will be shown!
Our work of sending this light enhances what is already there. We don’t send this light to change Earth- we send it to support the changes it is making on its own.
We want you to know that in the next seven years, Earth will bloom a new flower and the full story of right now can be written.
Be patient while your planet reboots and recharges! Be patient with yourselves too! Time is an earthly construct which means you can give yourself as much or as little of it as you want!
This beam of light is not just for your Mother but for you too.
This beam of purple light will be sent to most of you through the crown of your head, but for others, you will receive it through your belly button, midback, or the bottom of your feet.
You may wonder why this is so. Neither way to receive is better than the other, you are just all different! Your energetic systems are all wired differently, so see if you can feel into where your own receiving point may be.
Again, this beam of purple light we send is not to change you, but to enhance the levels of love, healing, softness, compassion, and beauty that is already present in you.
This purple beam will support you in thinking in a more open, loving, and hopeful way about your life and the life of your fellow humans.
Our beam of light will slowly fade as Earth absorbs the energy. This takes about seven days. As Earth and its people get more receptive, this process can be sped up!
Use the energy of the Pleiades Portal, to know that there is a better and richer way to live your life that is not dependent on your outward circumstances or any of the limiting beliefs you tell yourself.
We all have our own hurdles to climb, but these are your destiny, which means you always have the answers you seek to move through them.
Hurdles are not bad. Stop thinking they are so, it is the hurdles that add richness and color to your journey.
We will leave you with this final message. On the day this portal opens, step into a new reality by holding the vision of what you would like your life to be like.
We want to remind all Earth-dwellers that your state of reality is based not on what is happening outside of you, but what is happening inside of you.
When we say “reality” what we mean is the way you view your life and the circumstances that greet you. Events are laced along your path, but the way you see and experience those events is what we mean when we say “reality.”
There are an infinite number of realities, but the reality you tune into is the reality that is aligned with your thoughts and your heart space.
On your planet, there is one reality that speaks the loudest, but this “mainstream” reality is not the only reality!
You can be aware of this reality and acknowledge it, but that does not mean you have to operate from this place. There is a different way.
We will say it again- the reality you tune into is the reality that is aligned with your thoughts and your heart space.
When you tune yourself to focus on the love and light that you are, rather than getting caught up in outside noise, you can tune yourself to a higher frequency reality.
If you really want to know how this all works, all you have to do is go within.
Shut your eyes and ask to be shown the love and light that you are. Ask to feel the love and light that you are.
Get still with this request and allow yourself to be shown. Don’t take our word for it, don’t look to others. Look inside.
When you find this love and light for yourself, when you feel its truth for yourself, you will see that there has and will always be another way to move through life.
You can also write down on paper the most beautiful and wonderful life you could imagine. See it all there playing out on the page or playing out on the screen of your mind.
Know that this vision has come to you because it is possible. This vision is not just your imagination, but the birthplace of what your life could be.
Keep your vibration high by stepping out of the fear and the noise around you, and recognizing the beauty and love that is always flowing around and within you.
See if you can tune into the beam of purple light that is being sent your way. See it in your mind’s eye and know that Earth is being held; you are being held.
There is still a place for you on the golden throne of your life. You just have to take the lead. You have to be the one that rises up and says- there is a better way, and I am going to draw it to me using my heart, my vision, and my hope.
Portal Blessings!
PS. Another powerful time to connect with the energies of the Pleiades is during October-November. At this time, the Pleiades are high in the sky, far enough away from the Sun that we can see them shining brightly in the night sky. The ancients believed that the Pleiades high in the sky was a time to honor the cycles of death and rebirth.


foreverconscious--2020-05-13--Intuitive Astrology: Gemini Season 2020

Intuitive Astrology: Gemini Season 2020

Gemini Season begins with the peak of the Pleiadean Portal and ends with the Solstice .
It also brings the second Eclipse Season of the year and Mercury Retrograde .
Gemini is represented by the twins .
One twin is mortal and one is immortal , or not of this world .
Together , the twins navigate life on earth and life in higher realms .
It is their job to merge the wisdom of the earth and the wisdom of the heavens in order to give a full and complete understanding of life as a whole .
One twin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and together they represent human being .
The Gemini twins have a wealth of knowledge between them and they know how to use it to their advantage .
During Gemini Season , we can all tune into this energy and learn how to obtain wisdom from higher realms and from life on earth .
It is a balancing act to keep our feet on the ground but our heart open to the heavens .
Gemini is also ruled by Mercury , so this planet is a strong focus during this season too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June 17th .
Mercury will retrograde through the watery sign of Cancer and will be playing on our emotions and the thoughts we keep closest to ourselves .
Under this energy , we have to make ample room for self-love , self-compassion , and self-nourishment .
As we lead into this time , it is going to be extra important to focus on these things .
Along with Mercury being retrograde , Venus is also retrograde in Gemini .
With both Mercury and Venus being retrograde , there is going to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressing our authentic truth ?
Are we communicating our needs clearly and thoughtfully ?
Are we really listening to what others are saying to us ?
How we connect and communicate is definitely going to be a theme on both a personal and a global level .
In fact , if you come up against any issues in your life or relationships , you may just find the root of the issue is linked to miscommunication .
If difficult conversations need to be had , get clear first by asking both twins for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going to say .
How can you speak from a place of grounded truth but also connected to the wisdom of your soul ?
Gemini is a very social sign , so we may start to get more inventive with how we choose to communicate , or there may be a strong push to create healthier communication between people .
We may also grow our awareness of just how important socializing and communicating with others is to our health and wellbeing .
While the way we communicate with each other has changed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most adaptable energies to work with .
We can all breathe in some of this adaptability especially under the Gemini New Moon .
The Gemini New Moon falls on May 22nd and is a busy one !
It has a lot of energy swimming around it , so riding the waves and taking each moment as it comes will be a good way to navigate through the start of this lunar cycle .
The big event for Gemini Season however , is the Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius on June 5th .
Emotions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this Lunar Eclipse due to strong activity from the warrior planet , Mars .
Mars can bring heated emotions but its presence also reminds us to find resilience and strength when it comes to facing our fears and overcoming obstacles .
The Sagittarius Lunar Eclipse can also bring challenging , yet necessary endings .
I will write more on this soon , but know as we get closer to the Eclipse we will start to feel the winds of change rolling in and life may open up a new path for us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for us to focus on balancing the wisdom of our soul with the wisdom of our life on this earthly plane .
It is also a time to focus on communication , and being adaptable to whatever life throws our way .
• May 22- New Moon in Gemini

Gemini Season begins with the peak of the Pleiadean Portal and ends with the Solstice. It also brings the second Eclipse Season of the year and Mercury Retrograde.
Gemini is represented by the twins. One twin is mortal and one is immortal, or not of this world. Together, the twins navigate life on earth and life in higher realms.
It is their job to merge the wisdom of the earth and the wisdom of the heavens in order to give a full and complete understanding of life as a whole.
One twin is human, the other is being, and together they represent human being.
The Gemini twins have a wealth of knowledge between them and they know how to use it to their advantage.
During Gemini Season, we can all tune into this energy and learn how to obtain wisdom from higher realms and from life on earth.
It is a balancing act to keep our feet on the ground but our heart open to the heavens.
Gemini is also ruled by Mercury, so this planet is a strong focus during this season too, especially because it moves retrograde on June 17th.
Mercury will retrograde through the watery sign of Cancer and will be playing on our emotions and the thoughts we keep closest to ourselves.
Under this energy, we have to make ample room for self-love, self-compassion, and self-nourishment. As we lead into this time, it is going to be extra important to focus on these things.
Along with Mercury being retrograde, Venus is also retrograde in Gemini.
With both Mercury and Venus being retrograde, there is going to be a strong focus on communication.
Are we expressing our authentic truth? Are we communicating our needs clearly and thoughtfully? Are we really listening to what others are saying to us?
How we connect and communicate is definitely going to be a theme on both a personal and a global level.
In fact, if you come up against any issues in your life or relationships, you may just find the root of the issue is linked to miscommunication.
If difficult conversations need to be had, get clear first by asking both twins for direction and guidance before choosing what you are going to say.
How can you speak from a place of grounded truth but also connected to the wisdom of your soul?
Gemini is a very social sign, so we may start to get more inventive with how we choose to communicate, or there may be a strong push to create healthier communication between people.
We may also grow our awareness of just how important socializing and communicating with others is to our health and wellbeing.
While the way we communicate with each other has changed this year, Gemini is one of the most adaptable energies to work with.
We can all breathe in some of this adaptability especially under the Gemini New Moon.
The Gemini New Moon falls on May 22nd and is a busy one! It has a lot of energy swimming around it, so riding the waves and taking each moment as it comes will be a good way to navigate through the start of this lunar cycle.
The big event for Gemini Season however, is the Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius on June 5th.
Emotions are likely to be running high on this Lunar Eclipse due to strong activity from the warrior planet, Mars.
Mars can bring heated emotions but its presence also reminds us to find resilience and strength when it comes to facing our fears and overcoming obstacles.
The Sagittarius Lunar Eclipse can also bring challenging, yet necessary endings.
I will write more on this soon, but know as we get closer to the Eclipse we will start to feel the winds of change rolling in and life may open up a new path for us.
Overall, Gemini Season is a time for us to focus on balancing the wisdom of our soul with the wisdom of our life on this earthly plane.
It is also a time to focus on communication, and being adaptable to whatever life throws our way.
Dates to consider:
May 22- New Moon in Gemini
June 5- Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius
June 17- Mercury Retrograde in Cancer
June 20- End of Gemini Season start of Cancer Season/Solstice