On today’s episode Bronwyn and I discuss how astrology can help us become more focused and grounded in our body and spirit to meet the moment. We look at how working with the moon can help us emotionally prepare for some of the more dramatic shifts coming next year.

Some things that are happening right now may feel way too big to take in all at once, like the election and the uncertainty of what that hold for the climate, women’s rights, immigration, and international relations.

Why this matters? From now through next year the generational planets including Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto are all changing signs.

Working with astrology can help us see where the arc of our own lives touches the greater arc of history. Bronwyn goes into specifics about this in the episode so definitely listen to the end!

In our conversation we discuss the incredible value of lunar tracking and being present with our hearts, emotionally prepared, and clear about our role during these pivot points. There is a layering effect that happens in the personal and the collective.

This episode is a little taste of what we will share on our community call on Tuesday Nov 12th: Distilling 2024 and Reviewing the Transits and Moon Cycles of the Year.

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This is a supportive way to digest and integrate some of the changes from this year to feel more fortified to meet the challenges for next year.

All of the planetary changes will create a big shift in the cycles and the energy that is present. Especially moving from Pisces to Aries.

It’s the most extreme transition in the zodiac to go from the ending to the beginning.

From the dream realm and land of spirit to direct action.

For example: Saturn will finish his journey through the whole zodiac and move from Pisces into Aries. As Bronwyn shares in the episode:

What we hope to distill from any planets transit through Pisces is the spiritual fortitude and structures to then move wisely into the action and initiative that is required in Aries.

We're taking the spiritual and creative structures that we've been nurturing over the last couple of years and distill and carry those forward into action taking and Aries style structures that we will be creating for the next two and a half years, starting midyear next year.

So the Saturn and Pisces question: How can I create more spiritual integrity in my life … becomes: How can I take that integrity into action and initiative?

Thank you so much for listening - looking forward to seeing you this Tuesday!

Warmly,April

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Image of sun and moon trees from Manuscript by Franciscan friar and alchemist Jean de Roquetaillade in 1350.

Hello dear listener,

As you know, the lunar cycle helps us pay attention because it’s always changing. Lunar tracking shows us how to find our own rhythm and energy amidst the fluctuations. It reminds us that we don’t have to fix ourselves - and can actually help us feel empowered to be more in-season with where we are at currently.

On today’s episode I have the pleasure of speaking with published author and coach Vanessa Wright about ways to feel empowered and flow with life’s challenges and how pausing can lead to transformation. She shares about how her practice of lunar tracking and purposefully seeing joy supported her through perimenopause to menopause, and the lasting effects this had on her creativity and view of cycles and seasons.

In our conversation Vanessa describes her experience of returning to her ancestral lands in Italy and a powerful Moonstory that marks a major turning-point in her journey.

Moonstories are what I like to call the moments in our lives when the presence of the moon was witnessing us at a pivotal crossroads. In these moments, we can feel like we are actually not alone and may receive new insight to continue on our path. I loved what she shared and I hope it inspires you to notice your own Moonstory moments.

We muse about the reliability of the moon - especially when things can feel unmoored or like everyone else is relying on us and we need something that can hold us - in this case during big life initiations like menopause.

This is a great episode for moms and people in caretaking roles who want to feel more inspired to find five minutes a day to connect with themselves to reduce stress and invite more awareness and magic.

There are some incredible insights we shared about not having to do it “right” with the moon, but being curious and noticing patterns to sense our own energy. Join us as we explore practices that are replenishing, but aren’t always the same - as we cycle through different stages of life.

Vanessa is a certified life coach, writer, seasoned homeschooling mom, and speaker dedicated to empowering midlife mothers through her FLOW method. She helps women reclaim their energy, creativity, and joy by fostering sustainable self-care practices.

In this episode she gives us a glimpse of her FLOW self-care method and the benefits of awareness at each stage of life.

Feed your body, mind, spiritLove yourself and lean into your season of lifeOwn your time and spaceWeed out what's not working and welcome something new.

Vanessa is a former contributor to the popular The Homeschool Mom blog. Since 2017, she has served as the special projects and content associate at Big Life Journal. Vanessa loves journals, stickers, pens, 80s/90s music, and reading five books at a time. She resides with her family in Raleigh, NC.Website: www.vanessanwright.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/vanessanwright/

Also mentioned: I shared a template for color-coding activities based on a book called 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less (ifykyk).

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In today’s episode we explore some of the themes, symbols, and approaches to practicing self-study in relationship with cycles for the upcoming eclipses.

Show notes below and image sources …

Themes in this episode include:

* Regular rhythmic repetition of eclipses

* Nodes as crossroads, meeting place, relationship between the luminaries

* Dream recall full body chills

* Offerings for gateway gods

* Nodes: where we encounter the mystery

* Surrendering to the sacred, and/or analyzing the details

* Pisces/Virgo axis

* Themes of dreams, spirituality, creativity

* Making offerings (is there a right way?)

* Protocols for working with Spirit

* Leaving space for grace and opening

* Rearrangements in physical and energetic realms

* Exploring different configurations

* Uncertainty, disruptions, unsettling quality, fears of lack

* How much instability can any infrastructure take?

* Contemplation of fulfillment and sensation of longing

* Compassion and bathing in forgiveness

* And more…

Pardon me while I take a side quest and study medieval calendars for the rest of my life, lol. So many fish that got away!!

Lunar nodes are a point in space where the orbit of the moon crosses the path of the sun. This alignment happens about every six months like clockwork.

These nodes change signs about every 1.5 years. They are always in retrograde motion, moving “backwards” through the zodiac. Right now they are in tropical Aries and Libra, but this one is crossing the line ahead into Pisces.

Phases of the moon are gradual.

Eclipses are sudden.

How do you want to be in relationship with this cosmic alignment?

The Metonic cycle or enneadecaeteris (from Ancient Greek) is a period of almost exactly 19 years after which the lunar phases recur at the same time of the year. Look back to fall of 2006 for the echo of this current eclipse season.

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