☾✩☽ Guest Luminary ☾✩☽
Sarah Richardson is a Midwife & Keener (Bean Ghlúine & Bean Chaointe in her native Irish language) with over 13 years' experience hands on in her community providing healing support to women going through the rites of passage of birth and also through the spiritual births and deaths that we go through on the healing journey.
Her work is rooted in the ancient Irish tradition of the Bean Feasa - The ‘Wise Woman’ of the village. She is deeply connected to the otherworld of spirit, and weaves between worlds to bring wisdom and healing to all who need it, whereby she supports & midwives women through all thresholds. She continues to share her medicine through immersive healing retreats & trainings for those wishing to hold sacred space for others.
She is the published author of her book 'WOMAN - A guide to living your best life by setting yourself free & coming home to your true nature.' She also works with women in deeply transformative mentorship over a period of time.
☾✩☽ Astrological Resources ☾✩☽
Here is a selection of some of our favourite Astrologers you can tune into across 2023.
↠ Blue Rose School https://www.andrewsmith.ie/introduction/
↠ Mystic Mamma https://www.mysticmamma.com/astral-insights/
↠ Chani Nicholas https://chaninicholas.com/about-chani-nicholas/
↠ Virginia Rosenberg https://virginiarosenberg.com/about-virginia
↠ Lorna Bevan https://www.hareinthemoonastrology.co.uk/lorna-bevan
↠ Paramatma Siri Sadhana https://spaceweathertransmissions.com/paramatma
↠ Matthew Stelzner https://www.youtube.com/channel/
↠ Jennifer Racioppi https://jenniferracioppi.com/
☾✩☽ Other Recommended Resources ☾✩☽
↠ Sarah’s website here
↠ Sarah’s IG here
↠ Jenny’s website here
↠ Jenny’s IG here
☾✩☽ Cosmic Intel + Teachings ☾✩☽
Full Moons illuminate. They illuminate so that we can see the wholeness of ourselves and our lives.
June's full moon is known as the strawberry moon for the strawberries and other fruits that ripen in the summer months. The moon's name has its origins from Native Americans, attributed to the Algonquin, Ojibwe, Dakota and Lakota tribe.
June begins on a hopeful note, as the full moon in Sagittarius takes place on June 4. It seeks to broaden your horizons and allow you to envision what’s possible when you allow yourself to think bigger.
Ruled by Jupiter, this lunation is about amplifying your dreams and aspirations, and illuminating your desire for liberation. It is the perfect time to take risks. Sometimes life’s best moments happen outside of your comfort zone.
It's not surprising that "love" is also a central spiritual meaning of the strawberry moon. According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, the strawberry moon is also called the honeymoon in Europe. This is likely because June is the traditional month for marriages, and the month is even named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage. With that in mind, the strawberry moon might also be a period of reflection on past, present, or future romantic relationships.
The sun will be in Gemini, and the moon will sit across the sky in Sagittarius; the Gemini-Sagittarius axis is concerned with information—disseminating information, teaching, learning, and exchanging dialogue.
Gemini - Storyteller:
Gemini season is one of the most fun times of the year. How can anyone resist falling for the charm, wit, and unfiltered chaos dished out by the Mercury-ruled sign?
The Gifts of the Gemini Energy:
Energetic, Fun, Playful, Versatile, Intelligent, Inquisitive, Info
junkie, Quick-witted, Optimistic, Conversationalist, Socializer,
Curious, Willing, the Reader, the Writer, the Storyteller.
The Challenges of the Gemini Energy:
“I’m bored”, Nervous anxiety, Spread too thin, Burn-out,
Verbose, Unreliable, Scattered, Ungrounded, Top heavy in the
mind.
Sitting opposite of Gemini on the zodiac wheel is Sagittarius, the centaur and great knowledge-seeker. Much like Gemini, Sagittarius operates on learned and absorbing information, but because it’s ruled by the expansive benefic Jupiter, it takes things to the next level. Sagittarius is the crusader, the whistleblower, the social justice warrior. Sagittarius is the sign of Freedom.
Sagittarius - The Arrow of the Archer:
Sagittarius is represented by the arrow of the archer. The arrow is fired with great precision, but after it leaves the bow, there are so many factors that will influence where it will land. Sometimes it’s a bullseye but other times, it can miss the mark completely.
When the Sagittarius Full Moon rolls around, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on where you are aiming your arrow. Are you aiming in a direction that is beneficial and helpful? Are you putting your energy where it is really needed?
Use the vibrations of this Full Moon to get clear on where you wish to aim your arrow. Perhaps reassess if your time and energy are better spent heading in a different direction. This is a good chance to refine the direction of where you are putting your energy.
These astrological archetypes play out in the sky.
Gemini Vs. Sagittarius:
With Gemini /Sagittarius polarity we seek freedom and truth, so this is the time to revise the ideological basis of our belief systems, individual and collective.
This makes it an opportune time to support each other on the quest for meaning, freedom, and truth. Opportunities abound for expanded vision and enlightenment.
What does freedom mean?
Ritual:
Journal and Set Golden Arrows of Intentions
The dictionary definition is, “the ability to act or change without constraint.
1. What does freedom mean to you?
2. What does freedom feel like in your body, emotional, mind, and spirit?
3. In your areas of Relationships, Home, Money, Work, Health, Spiritual Practice, Body, Sexuality
4. Imagine it. Memorize it. Note what blocks it. Move towards it.
5. Do we trust ourselves to be free?
6. Do we trust each other to be free?
7. What gets in the way?
8. How are we going to collaborate to make more freedom in the world?
Gemini:
Pen a letter to the universe during this time. By writing as if you already have something, it helps with your manifestation. Write about being free in all of these areas.
Sagittarius: Shooting Golden fiery Arrows to dissolve blocks or obstacles
Take a moment to think about what Sagittarius means to you. The centaur is always looking out at the horizon, ready to shoot its arrow toward a new destination. Full moons illuminate, so whatever truths come to light can be used to expand and elevate your life. It’s a time to take risks, think big, opt into adventure, and of course, expand your knowledge. Expect important information to be brought to light or truths revealed, and perhaps also a perspective shift or aha moment.
When the full moon is in the sign of Sagittarius, we are bold in our decision-making. Led by intuition, we’re inclined to do what feels right. Be honest with yourself during this time, because your gut will guide your path. The time has come to bet on yourself — strike out boldly, and be at peace with your navigation abilities.
☾✩☽ Moon Medicine Rituals ☾✩☽
Create an altar. Create a sacred space in your home - see our guide in aftercare.
Connect with the Moon. Whether or not you subscribe to astrology, the moon is always in the sky, and attuning yourself to the moon's cycle can guide self-care.
New moon: At the beginning of the lunar month, the moon is a new moon. Metaphorically, it's a time to plant the new seeds of goals, intentions, and actions.
Waxing phase: Her growth from new moon to full moon is the waxing phase. This the Warrior Phase—where we gain momentum in our actions.
Waning phase: The Sage Phase happens as she wanes from full, —where we gradually power down, restore ourselves, and integrate lessons learned.
Dark moon: The last few days before the new moon is called the dark moon. Here's when we retreat to our proverbial caves to rest and reflect, preparing for a new cycle ahead
Cleanse. Sage your Home, Bedroom, Chariot & Office. Energetically cleanse the energetic wombs of your life, where you find yourself “creating”.
Observe. Select a journal, and record your dreams, thoughts, insights, experiences and observations.
Collect items: pen, paper, tarot cards, candles, incense, herbs, symbols to represent Luna: mirror, mother, water, seashells, etc.
Have Patience. Have patience with yourself and the journey you’re embarking. Allow yourself the emotional space to process, release, learn, develop and heal.
Lavender Oil. Have lavender in your home, bed or altar. Lavender can bring stillness, and calm an overactive mind.
I Feel. Acknowledge your emotions and journal with what emerges.
Breathe Deeply. The pull of The Moon can bring up strong sensations and emotions – and sometimes this is uncomfortable. However it’s a prime opportunity to feel more and allow the emotion to unfurl. A very practical and grounded way to do so is to focus on the breath and breathe a little deeper than you would normally. Place your hands on your Womb and Heart and take a few deep breaths and feel.
Go For A Moon Walk. Walking in the lunar light in nature can be particularly magical.Watch how the trees move and interact; with The Moon, the wind, with you, and listen, really listen in to the sounds of nature. Moon Bathing can be a truly magical and intimate experience.
Take A Long Luxurious Bath. The Moon affects the tides, the Oceans, the water in our body.
To get in touch with this aspect of nature within and around us – take a long bath.Add in Epson Salts, your favourite essential oil, play some soothing music, light candles and relax.
Tending to your Temple: BodyLiving consciously starts with taking care of your body; the temple that houses you, here on this planet. So, scan yourself from head to toe. How does your body feel? Give yourself all the O2 and H2O your body needs.. Your body will thank you for that.
Ground, Ground, and Ground
The magnetic pull of The Moon is strong so Grounding is super important. If you do nothing else at The Full Moon – ground. It’s especially helpful just before bed as being rooted in the body aids a better sleep.
Beannachtaí 💚
from Kathy and all at The Trailblazery xo