Yesterday’s new moon in Scorpio feels like an initiation into the eerie depths. Scorpio rules the dark, taboo, hidden, secrets, sexuality, unconscious and shadow. It takes some intentional work to prepare ourselves to receive the wisdom bubbling up from our depths, otherwise we keep running and distracting ourselves from anything that is uncomfortable or threatens to upset our neat and ordered view of reality. Scorpio season is a time to investigate what’s been going on below. It’s a time when Persephone returns to her husband Hades/Pluto of the underworld, when the life of the earth pulls inward and literally goes underground. Celts believed this was ‘thin space’ a time when the veils between the worlds were thin. They made huge bonfires to remind the Spring to come back. Treats were left for ancestor spirits traveling through (so they didn’t play tricks on those they visited). Energy workers are feeling a huge breakthrough between what has been unconscious and hidden, and what has really been going on behind the scenes. Last night I had a premonition dream of something that actually happened today. The energy feels eerie. Perfect as we approach Halloween.
On Halloween the planet Mercury goes retrograde. A lot of people warn about communication issues, technology breakdowns and car repairs. I tend to love Mercury retrogrades and see them as a time to be introspective (an introvert’s delight). There’s a stellium of planets in Scorpio now including Mercury, the Sun, the Moon, Venus and the asteroid Athena, Goddess of Wisdom. Scorpio is ruled by passionate Mars, and Scorpio also rules the 2nd chakra, the genitals, sexuality and sensuality. The asteroid Lilith is also conjunct Venus in Scorpio. Lilith asteroid #1811 is connected to the deep feminine rage at Gilgamesh for cutting down the life tree and causing the Goddess to flee from Earth (as I wrote about in my book The Circle of the Fall). I’m feeling an end to all this disembodied disconnection, and a reckoning with the rulers of the earth, and those who truly honor Gaia and are ready to welcome the Goddess’ return.
As I prepare for my Shakti Lady event this Saturday, I’m feeling all these threads of my life being woven together, a new wholeness emerging out of the strange chaos that has been my life. Clarity about my past and how it has led me here to do what I’ve always dreamed of doing. Something like yoga church. Something spiritual that doesn’t abandon the body or women’s intuition. Something that honors the earth as something more than just a duty to care for, but as a living being to tune into with reverence.
We have about 10 more spaces (which means we have almost 30 participants joining us so far!) Save your spot among us! (Shuttle available from Fargo Airport to retreat site for out of town guests.)
SHAKTI LADY: MEET PRESENTER RANDI
Randi is a teacher and is currently studying to be certified as a pre and post natal coach. Through her own personal experience of losing two babies, Randi has been called to be a light for other women. Her story of courage, bravery and perseverance will encourage other women to know there is light beyond trauma.
“Even at the grave, we make our song. Alleluia.”
-Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, Burial Rite
The light in me salutes the light in you!
Namaste, Jessica