Scorpio Season Starts TOMORROW
You may be feeling Scorpio season a bit early this year, with both Venus and Mercury traversing Scorpio already. But get ready, because tomorrow it's official as the Sun enters Scorpio.
The Aries Full Moon and Your Weekly AstroYoga Forecast
How to Integrate the Aries Full Moon
Last weekend's full moon cast light on several areas, and you're probably still feeling it today.
This full moon brought up some shadowy aspects of the self, and you may have felt an emotional and physical shift. Take note how you're interacting with yourself this week--has anything changed for you?
Shifts in the Zodiac: Your Weekly AstroYoga Forecast
AstroYoga Forecast for 10/1/2019
Yes, it's really happening...
Astrologically, things have been shifting this week. From Saturday's new moon in Libra to Saturn finally moving in a direct motion, things have been shifting in everything from the weather to politics.
What you need to know: the new moon in Libra started a new cycle, one which draws you toward actions that create harmony, balance, and mutual understanding.
This new moon, coupled with the moon's motion into Scorpio and Sagittarius this week, invites you to ground down as you reach out toward others.
Libra Season and Your Weekly AstroYoga Forecast for 9/24/19
Welcome to Libra Season (er... Autumn)
Yesterday was the Autumn Equinox, which means it's finally Libra Season!
Each year, Libra Season shows up to remind us that everything in life must have balance. What goes up must come down, and we as humans have to find balance among many, many things: speaking and listening; going out among others and exploring deep within ourselves; thinking and feeling; nurture and growth.
This year, Libra season is here not just to balance these ever-present challenges, but also to draw our attention to one of the major astrological challenges of the year: Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn. Libra energy squares this energy to remind you that those challenges that you've been bumping up against this year deserve a little balance as well.
Mercury Retrograde: Why you should care (and not care)
What is your response to the phrase: Mercury is in retrograde?
If you’re like most, you’re probably at least familiar with this phrase.
In my experience the vast majority of people react one of three ways:
Roll your eyes, whatever.
OMG I am not booking any plane tickets or attending any meetings for the next few weeks.
What is that again???
None of these responses are bad, per se, however they lack a degree of nuance. In astrology, we need to develop a space somewhere in between taking things too seriously (#2 above), writing them off (#1 above), and total confusion (#3 above).
I’m writing this blog to bring a more nuanced perspective to Mercury in Retrograde so that you know how to be prepared this time around (Next Mercury Retrograde starts Nov 17).
What is happening exactly???
Astro Yoga: what is it, and where does it come from?
One of the most common questions I get as an AstroYogi, is: astro yoga… what’s that?
After I explain what it is, there’s often a follow-up question: so did you make it up?
I’m writing this blog for all of you out there who want to know a little bit more about astroyoga (or even a lot more!)
Put simply…
AstroYoga is the combination of Astrology and Yoga.
It’s a way to line up your yoga practice with the broader environment. It’s a way of practicing in harmony with nature and the universe. And guess what? When you’re in harmony with nature and the universe, your body will naturally feel more balanced emotionally and physically, and you’ll be more effective in the various areas of your life.
AstroYoga can be done generally (making yoga flows that jibe with the astrological and planetary seasons) or more personally (doing yoga that corresponds to planetary seasons as they relate to an individual’s chart).
Outer Planets: Why should you care about Uranus?
Uranus is here to ask you a question: How do you feel about freedom?
Now, before we get carried away, this isn’t some patriotic guise. Freedom as I’m speaking about it refers to absolute, anything-can-happen, throw-it-to-the-wind, FREEDOM.
And chances are, you have mixed feelings about it. I know I do. Freedom sounds good at first to the ego… after all anything you want is possible. But then, upon reflection, most people will find that total freedom doesn’t sound so good because we also love boundaries. For example, we like our soul to be free...but for it to also adhere to the boundary of our bodies. And we’d like the flow of cash to be free… so long as some of it stays in our bank account.
Tell-Tale Signs of an ADVANCED Yoga Practice
Happy Memorial Day!
Lately, advanced yoga postures have been on my mind. This past week I attended a remarkable six-day advanced posture training here in Eugene, Oregon, and I’m not sure I have ever sweat so much!
It was nice to step back from teaching yoga classes in order to fully participate as a student. I find when I do this I always learn something new, and last week was no exception.
In the course, we had a discussion about what it means to have a truly advanced practice. Each person shared a different perspective. What struck me is that none of our answers were directly based on physical aptitude or even attaining advanced postures. Rather, the milestones mentioned by the group were internal.
In the days since the training, I find myself returning to this question. After all, it’s not merely certification, years of practice, or the types of classes you attend that turn you from an intermediate to an advanced practitioner.
So what are the signs your yoga practice is deepening (or is already super deep)? Read on…
In Defense of Slowness
Do you ever unintentionally pick up your phone and scroll through email or social media? Or, do you find yourself picking up your phone (or iPad or laptop) during even the briefest moment of stillness?
Yeah, me too.
By this time in our techie world, we know that our devices aren't great for our attention spans. Human beings are, on average, losing length in our attention spans as computers grow faster and faster. I even find myself, when planning a yoga class, tempted to speed up the tempo, to keep people (and myself) from growing bored.
Yet, we know from many of the great meditation teachers, neuroscientists, and yogis that paying attention is the best way to strengthen our bodies and minds. It’s also the best way to truly get in touch with our souls.
Concentration is key, dedication is key, focus is key. And truly, you are the key.
I wanted to write this post in defense of SLOWING down. If you read my posts, you probably enjoy yoga and astrology. Here’s some benefits of slowing down in each of these disciplines: