5. Finding your Strength and Power in your Core, and sending that power down your feet into the earth to anchor it in the web of support that is gaia. With Spring comes the time to reconnect with the feeling of the earth beneath your feet, and the realization that we are not separate from the earth - but an extension of it. The earth is here to support you. Feel your power in your belly, send it down your legs into your feet, like roots into the earth. Sway your hips, feel your center, touch in with your anchor. Breath, walk and dance from that place. While individual Reiki Sessions always have their sacred and unique energy, it is fascinating when there are themes across sessions, and I can't help but think about the impact that our individual healing efforts have on group consciousness. Perhaps individual sessions can give us a glimpse into the collective consciousness, and when we work towards a brighter future for ourselves, we are setting into motion healthy changes on a systemic level. At any rate, I do hope the insights gleamed through others will also support you in your path this Spring.
Many blessings, Melanie
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Aligned with the season of spring in the northern hemisphere, Aries has the job of waking things back up after winter, and after the dreaminess of Pisces season. While January 1st is often looked to as a time of new beginnings and resolutions, I always advocate for the start of spring as a solid alternative. Some people find it so much easier to get motivated and inspired with the fiery energy of Aries lighting up the skies. This is a time when new seeds are truly taking root and the colours are beginning to return to the plants and trees. Collectively we are starting a new cycle around the wheel of the zodiac. The first day of Aries season started with a Full Moon in Libra on March 20. While you might have felt a marked change in mood and perspective since then, this Friday’s New Moon on April 5 can really help you get moving on something. It’s time to think about what you might do with any inspiration that’s arisen recently.
Sometimes all we know is that we need to move on from what’s old and done, and that knowledge alone can be enough. So take some time at the end of the week to listen in on what your heart has to say when you ask it this: “What am I ready to wake up to?” If you’d like to connect further with this New Moon and other lunar cycles throughout the year, my collection of New Moon Meditations can help. And if you want to connect with this New Moon using tarot, here is a spread to help:
Until next time,
Liz xo 3/18/2019 0 Comments Welcoming Aries season, the Spring Equinox and the Libra Full Moon (by Liz Worth)This week brings a powerful check-in point for each of us. Overall, the astrology of 2019 has been quite interesting. It’s a different feel from last year, but that’s the point, isn’t it? To pay attention to the subtleties and nuances, and how we can find these energetic reflections in the ebbs and flows of our individual lives. Just like last Monday, the waxing Moon is creating a stir within. With aspects from Neptune, Saturn, Venus, Mercury, Mars, Pluto, Jupiter, the Sun, and Uranus throughout the day, the Moon’s energies will be amplified by many moods, emotions, and ideas. What does this mean for you? If you set any intentions at the start of this lunar cycle, you may be feeling a call to act upon them now, but here’s a restlessness in the air, too. The first days of the week can be good for journaling, visioning, and brainstorming. Plotting out your story, your life. But for some, there may be too much of an electric current in the air to decide on what to do first. If you’re feeling mixed up rather than focused, keep waiting. Aries season is just around the corner. The Sun enters Aries on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:58pm EST, and so begins the season of spring here in the northern hemisphere. Pisces is the twelfth sign of the zodiac, the last stop on the wheel before we renew ourselves with spring. Pisces helps us to find healing, transcendence, and inspiration so that we can start anew again with Aries – and move into action. Over these next few days, check in with yourself and ask:
If you set an intentions at Imbolc around February 1st or 2nd, tend to the seeds of those intentions this week. Get ready for them to be sown throughout the spring. Even though there can still be snow on the ground and cool, gray days depending on where you are in the world, the energy that this time of year represents is the story of the seed that must push against hard, frozen ground. Aries is season is about determination. It is also about waking up after a long winter and allowing something new to take hold in your life.
When we move through seasonal shifts, we sometimes notice that our relationships and identities go through changes, too. These changes can become particularly clear when we start making new choices for ourselves. Are the influences around a help, or a hindrance? Your intentions are precious seeds that can be sown throughout the spring. Keep them close to your heart, and don’t be discouraged by those who aren’t able to tend to their own gardens. “I am open to changing seasons around me, and within me.” And if you want to connect with this week’s Full Moon in Libra, here is a tarot spread to try: 1. What can I grow for myself this spring? 2. What kind of care will this require? 3. What is changing in the season of my life? 4. What can I do to embrace this change? Until next time, Liz xo Want to work with me? Here’s how: Book a reading Buy my tarot book Buy my New Moon Meditations
We are a week into the first Mercury retrograde of 2019. We are also in a fresh lunar cycle. The Moon is a waxing crescent, and it’s building energy. It’s helping us to intuit new ideas, directions, or decisions that we may need.
The water sign of Pisces asks us to heal our spirits through magic, poetry, prayer, purpose, art, and escape. It asks to look at what truths, necessities, and experiences we are hungering for. It’s so easy to put something off. It’s so easy to tell ourselves that we should focus on the thing that will make us the most money, the safe bet, the secure deal. Or to do what’s expected of us in order to appease someone else’s dreams, fears, or expectations. It’s so easy to squeeze ourselves out of our own days, to lose precious time on things that don’t hold much meaning for us. Pisces reminds us that when we focus on healing our wounds, no matter how deep or old they are, no matter how they got there, we become better for it. It reminds us that it is never a waste of time to care for the self, whether that care is emotional, spiritual, or physical. There is no judgement with Pisces. It asks you to stop comparing your pain to the rest of the world. It asks you to stop saying things like, “People have it so much worse than me. I don’t deserve to complain about this.” It is not about who is suffering more, or what kind of longings are more valid. Who gets to decide those things, anyway? We all have our own paths to walk, our own responsibilities. Pisces reminds you that no one is walking in your shoes but you. You know what you are craving. You know what you are ready to heal, to love, to have, to hold. Today’s lunar energies, Monday, March 11, hold a special charge to them. Venus, Neptune, Mars, Saturn, the Sun, Pluto and Jupiter all make aspects to the Moon today, amplifying your desires, dreams, and drive. The universe is showing you a new way to commit to your life, to soothe the soles of your feet, especially if they have grown tired from the path you are on. To expand and transform through your desires. The Nine of Cups was the card I pulled for this week, which is perfect for the watery energies we are in right now. This is a card of joy, fulfillment. Even if Mercury retrograde is causing confusion right now, try to make some time this week to connect with a source of happiness. Something that you know you need, something that you no longer want to put off. “I intend to take care of myself.” Until next time, Liz xo p.s. If you’ve been thinking of signing up for my Moon Magick program, registration closes today at 5pm EST. Visit lizworth.com/moon to join us.
3/4/2019 0 Comments Creation from confusion: Pisces season gets murky with this week’s Mercury retrograde and New Moon (by Liz Worth)The first Mercury retrograde of 2019 begins this week, Tuesday, March 5, at 1:19pm EST, in the sign of Pisces. Mercury has already been in Pisces since February 10. Because of this month’s retrograde, Mercury will stay in this sign until April 17. Typically, Mercury only spends a couple weeks in each sign. To have Mercury – such a cerebral planet – swimming in the intuitive oceans of Pisces for such an extended period of time is going to be, well, interesting to say the least. Mercury doesn’t always function very well in Pisces. It’s not that it wreaks havoc, but it can make things a bit fuzzy, confused. Pisces energy can be dreamy, spacey. It is creative as hell, but not always grounded enough to harness its inspiration. Mercury is all about connecting the dots and getting a message across. With Mercury in Pisces, life can start to feel like a big game of broken telephone. Misunderstandings arise and messages get mixed up. We can be a little more forgetful, and a little less focused on the task at hand. Since February 10, some people might have felt like they were already under the influence of Mercury retrograde. The first week that Mercury entered Pisces, I forgot my wallet, lost the plot of the novel I’m writing (it has since come back, thankfully), and kept misplacing my sunglasses which were in my pocket the whole time (of course). But Mercury in Pisces can also be beautiful, creative, and inspiring. Since February 10, our minds have been under the influence of the higher realms. Pisces is poetry, transcendence, and dream worlds. It is non-linear concepts and spiritual epiphanies. It is about feeling your way through something to avoid over-thinking it. This hasn’t been a time to put pressure on yourself to run the tightest ship, or force yourself to do all of the things you “should” be doing. This has been a time to open your creative channels. To let yourself find new sources of inspiration, or deepen a spiritual path. We often talk about Mercury’s rulership over communication, technology, and travel, but we mustn’t forget that Mercury also rules divination – another form of communication. Mercury and Pisces is an invitation to tune into your intuition. To be your own oracle. To speak from the heart rather than the head. During this retrograde period, allow yourself the time and space to reflect on your gut instinct. If you feel creatively stifled, or spiritually stuck, the next few weeks might highlight what needs to change so that you can find more flow. Will this retrograde be an easy one? That always depends on our individual experiences. I would say to broaden your leeway with schedules and expectations, for others and for yourself. People’s heads are under water right now, and we might not be communicating as clearly or gracefully as we might like. On Wednesday, March 6, the New Moon in Pisces arrives. New moons help us to create space in our lives. They are points of activation for new energies and intentions to enter our hearts. This New Moon is conjunct Neptune, which gives it an added potency for intuitive hits. Ask yourself:
Sit with yourself during this New Moon. With Mercury retrograde, it can be a powerful time to rest and reflect rather than act upon anything right away. Listen, and wait. Let yourself sit with the truths that reveal themselves to you. Usually, these truths are nothing surprising. You already know what you need, but this is the time to commit to giving it to yourself.
And if you'd like to make the Moon’s energies and cycles a bigger part of your path, I invite you to join me in my upcoming Moon Magick program. This is a six-week online course that starts on Monday, March 11. Details and registration can be found at lizworth.com/moon Happy New Moon! Until next time, Liz xo
This Friday, March 1, Venus, the planet of love, desire, and beauty, enters Aquarius, the sign of rebellion, future dreams, and idealistic visions. Aquarius is always an interesting place for Venus. Venus helps us to relate, but Aquarius can have an emotional chill to it. That doesn’t mean it’s not a nice sign – it is highly social and compassionate – but it expresses itself differently. Aquarius doesn’t always need to emote in the same way that some of the other signs do, like watery Pisces or passionate Leo. Some signs are wired to connect through deep feelings and intense conversations, and others are made to relate through ideas, notions, and actions – like Aquarius. Aquarius also gravitates towards the unconventional. It doesn’t care what anyone else thinks, which is also why it can come across as detached. Aquarius is drawn to people and concepts that are different, eccentric, or unusual. And so when Venus enters Aquarius, we are given the opportunity to open to new, personal experiences. To try on a different style, whether it’s through the clothes we’re wearing or the art we’re creating. Try out a new hobby, especially if it’s creative. Venus in Aquarius can be inventive, experimental, and avant-garde – perfect for exploring new artistic practices, whether you are creating them or supporting them. It’s also an opportunity to open to new ways of relating. It can be an interesting time to seek new connections, new social encounters, or, if you’re dating, to give someone a chance that isn’t your usual type. Venus in Aquarius might also help us to see whether there are any old relationship habits, patterns, or beliefs that are keeping us stuck. Late last week, on Friday, February 22, Venus conjunct Pluto, which may have stirred up some realizations around relationship attachments, dependencies, or power struggles that are not serving you any longer.
Today, the Sun enters Pisces, the sign of transcendence. This is the twelfth sign of the zodiac, the final curve of the wheel before we begin again at Aries. It can be a challenge to stay grounded during Pisces season, despite all the beauty that can unfold. It’s the second week in a row that I’ve pulled a card from the suit of pentacles for these messages. The pentacles are earth energy. They are grounded, practical, stable, secure. They ask us to look down at our feet so that we can see what we have planted ourselves upon. In spiritual discussions, especially of the esoteric nature, “groundedness” comes up a lot. But what does it really mean? While I don’t think there is ever one single, simple definition for how to be, or how to approach an idea or philosophy, I can tell you what my experience has been in defining groundedness thus far: Sometimes, when we are on spiritual paths, we can get really caught up the transcendence of it all. We want to connect to our intuition, our “higher selves,” to Spirit, to God, Goddess, to astrology, tarot, our ancestors…all kinds of possibilities begin to open up. And it can become so tempting to focus all of our energy and attention on the magic and mystery of spiritual realms. But the work of it all still needs to be done in the here and now. And of course, we can’t direct all of our energy into one area to the point where other things get neglected, like our physical bodies, our routines, or responsibilities. To me, groundedness is about staying practical and present, no matter what new horizons you are exploring. It is about checking in with yourself: “What do I need to get done today? What can’t wait until tomorrow? What do I know I need to feel calm, clear, and centred throughout the day?” The answers to those questions won’t all be about prayer, meditation, or divination. Sure, those things can be part of a daily practice or routine, but the rest of it will likely centre around the basics: Food, water, getting to work or school on time, paying that bill that’s waiting to be opened, or taking care of chores, kids, cats, dogs…you get the idea. Groundedness is about remembering that when we take care of ourselves and our daily lives, that we are still engaging in spiritual work. We are here for a reason, and it’s important that we care for the life that is in front of us. Sometimes, that means making time to run errands, or decluttering that junk drawer you’ve been meaning to tackle for the last six months.
These are the questions to explore in the month ahead. Tomorrow, on Tuesday, February 19, we welcome the Leo Full Moon. This lunation may add to the intensity that Pisces season stir up. This is a blend of fire and water, which creates steam. It may be a little harder to focus through this Full Moon, as we might be caught in its haze, but there can be beautiful hits of inspiration through it all. If you set any intentions with the Leo New Moon six months ago, check in to see how they are coming along. And if you are craving a deeper connection with your self-expression or artistic side, take some time this week to let yourself open to that energy: “I open to my creative potential.” Here’s a tarot spread to help you connect with this week’s Full Moon: 1. What can be a source of inspiration for me at this time? 2. Where has my personal power become stronger over the last six months? 3. What step can I take to explore that power further? 4. How can I express myself moving forward? Until next time, Liz xo
We welcome a new lunar cycle at 4:04pm today with the Aquarius New Moon. Here in the northern hemisphere, there are about six weeks until spring arrives. Last week, I talked about Imbolc, which just arrived on Saturday, February 2, another important energetic threshold we are moving through right now. The energy of Imbolc foreshadows our spring season. What we focus on within our intentions, paths, and plans can be indications of what is ready to grow for us in the warmer months. Earlier this year, I kept hearing a message being repeated through various conversations: If you have a desire, there is a reason for that desire. It’s up to you to follow it to find out why. I like this idea. While I do believe it is important to move towards the things we want, I think it’s also important to remain unattached from a specific outcome. What we sometimes envision for ourselves does not always appear exactly as we expect when we get it – but the forms our dreams take may be the exactly what we need to be working with. With the Aquarius New Moon arriving just days after the potency of Imbolc, it can feel especially important now to envision your future. Or, to listen for what your future is pulling you towards. Sometimes, we don’t always know what direction to take ourselves in next. Even when we know we need a change, it’s not always obvious how or where to begin. When I do readings for people who are in those in-between times, unsure of what to do next, I often hear that they are overwhelmed with the idea that they have to have it all figured out before they can take a single step in any one direction: “Who am I? What do I like? What do I want? What if I choose the wrong thing?” But changes are not always tests. It’s not always a question of being right or wrong, or coming at it from an either / or mentality. Often, changes occur because you are actually about getting closer to who you really are – you just can’t see it yet. The process of peeling back a layer of your old life can feel radical, uncomfortable, and uncertain. Why? Because the world doesn’t let us foster our true nature. So many of us spend our whole lives working our way back to the beginning, back to ourselves. Every relationship, job, hobby, mistake, joy, and transition we move through is an opportunity to call back our spirits. Sometimes, it’s important to remember that making a change doesn’t have to be approached as a massive overhaul. Sometimes, people fear change because they thing that it is somehow going to introduce chaos into their lives. They worry about spinning out of control, and so instead, they choose not to do anything at all. Sometimes we have to pull ourselves back from the “what ifs” and do a gut-check on what a decision or vision stirs up: Does it feel right, necessary, healthy, helpful, obvious?
“I am breaking free.” If you would like to connect with the energies of this New Moon and upcoming lunar cycles, I invite you to work with my New Moon Meditations to support your intentions. You can also book a reading with me for one-on-one insights into your current path. And for anyone who wants to work with the energies of this New Moon in Aquarius through tarot on their own, here is a spread you can try: 1. What does my future self want me to focus on today? 2. What can I start once I find that focus? 3. What change must I make at this time? 4. Who am I becoming as a result? Until next time, Liz x
If you were challenged to find some groundedness a couple weeks ago when Jupiter squared Neptune, take heart: This Thursday, January 31, you can find some new footing with Saturn sextile Neptune. Saturn asks us to do the work. It helps us to find our sense of duty in the world and rewards those who put in the effort. With Saturn sextile Neptune, we can all make progress within our spiritual paths and spiritual work. For anyone who has a spiritually-based business, or performs acts of service or healing, this can be an auspicious time. Especially if you have been challenged by blurred boundaries, demanding clients, or unrealistic expectations. In this world where we are taught that the “customer is always right,” it’s very difficult to know where that rule begins and ends. From a consumer side of things, many people have confused the message with thinking that they can buy their way to rudeness. And when companies of all sizes are willing to accommodate anything less than respect towards their staff, it can give people a serious superiority complex. They start to think they can get away with anything they want, and that every demand should be met. But if you’ve ever been on the receiving end of such behaviours (and so many of us have), you know that realistically, everyone has their limits. We can only do so much. We can only say “yes” so many times before we run out of time and energy to commit to it all. We can only give if we are taking time to refill our own reserves. This week gives each of us the chance to see where our acts of service – whether they are personal, or professional – are coming from a sustainable place. If not, take some time this week to firm up your boundaries, look at what you are ready to stop doing, and let yourself say no where it’s necessary. This is also a great time to map out any spiritual goals for yourself at this time. If you want to deepen your devotion to an existing practice, explore a new path, or connect with your deities or guides for their support with a special plan, set some time aside this week to reflect on those dreams. On Saturday, February 2, we welcome Imbolc. This is the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox.
“My acts of service are stronger when I sustain myself.” Until next time, Liz xo
The Sun entered Aquarius yesterday, Sunday, January 20. As we come out of Capricorn season, which is a time when many of us become extra focused on goals or plans for the year-ahead, it’s important to take a moment to breathe. Acknowledge the shift out of earth energy and into air, where we are encouraged to look up from our work and day dream a little bit more.
Aquarius is an energetic opportunity to make your own fun, especially if you aren’t feeling very energized right now. It is also a reminder that spring really is just around the corner; Imbolc, which is celebrated on February 2, is a time when we can begin to hold the seeds of what we want to plant come springtime. Aquarius’ future-oriented energy allows us to transcend the everyday experience and begin to envision all of our plans coming to fruition. As you allow yourself to reflect on what those plans may be, take a moment to connect with today’s Full Moon in Leo and lunar eclipse. This lunar eclipse is the final chapter in the story of the Leo-Aquarius eclipse cycle that began in 2016. As full moons can act as culmination points, it might be a nice time to reflect back on what emerged for you over the last few years in regards to what you are creating, how you are being seen, and your relationship with recognition. Eclipses can act as catalysts that introduce change into our lives, but the effects are not always immediately obvious. Remember that change can come in the smallest forms. A song you hear might spark some inspiration, or a comment someone makes might get you thinking about something that sends you down a whole new path. Likewise, the feelings that get stirred can be signs, too. Like the resentment that builds when a colleague takes credit for your idea, or the envy you feel when someone has something you really want. Ask yourself how you can be motivated by the tough stuff. Explore what’s keeping you from getting what you want, or get inspired to work harder towards a special goal. Look at the story you have been living and how it affects your ability to shine, connect, and create. Look for all the ways you’ve been motivated in recent years and consider those influences treasures you can mine in the year to come. If it helps, here is an intention you can work with throughout the week: “I am ready to be the star in my own story.” And if you would like to connect with this week’s Leo Full Moon and lunar eclipse, here is a tarot spread you can try at home: 1. What story did the Leo-Aquarius eclipse series open for me? 2. What final chapter can I take from today’s Full Moon in Leo? 3. What is ready to change through this lunar eclipse? 4. What am I ready to step into this year? Until next time, Liz xo
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