Cosmic Insights 🌟 #024

Diving into the Full Moon, Venus stations direct, and taking a moment to go inward.

This week has a lot of moving stars in the sky (but honestly, when does it not?) Make sure you try to find moments of stillness, especially in conversation and try not to be to so quick to bite the bullet. Here in the western mountains of North Carolina, we’re starting to see tiny shifts in the Summer that resemble the approaching seasonal change.

With the seasons changing, the Venus retrograde ending, and entering a new phase in my life as we open the Interstellar Harmony House, I’m personally looking forward to the stillness and restorative nature that Winter will eventually bring. I’m trying my best to harness the whirlwind of energy about and use it to power me through the end of summer and the beginning of autumn during this time of both metaphorical and physical change.

Weekly tarot insights 🔮

The powerfully gentle healing flower Calendula, which is ruled by the sun, is here to guide us this week! If you’ve ever used calendula topically, you’ll know how soothing, restorative, and how anti-inflammatory it is. Let this golden flower remind you how abundant joy and peace can be. Solar herbs neutralize toxicity, both physically and mentally. Take a moment to meditate on what you can neutralize in your life right now. What can you let go of to allow more light into your life? How can you create more abundance in your life, or notice it in the first place? This is the first card in the deck, so it’s a sign that we need to work inward and take a pause to sit with ourselves and our intention.

Calendula quite literally resembles the Sun - it’s bright, golden, abundant, and inspires life. Let this beautiful flower amplify your inner desires. When you sit with its image in meditation, see what comes to mind. Let all of its qualities inspire your week. Embody the same radiance, energy, and abundance the Sun has to offer.

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Tuesday tunes 🎵

Not as “feel good” as my normal newsletter choices, but, I still think y’all will love this week’s music choice. I’ve been thinking of making a playlist for each of the Zodiac signs, and this one would definitely be on the Cancer playlist. Lots of emotional vibes, and it would make a good break-up bop.

The current star forecast 🌠

AUG 30. Full Moon in Pisces | Anytime we have a Full Moon in Pisces, my mind goes straight to self-care with a hint of delusion. However, since this Full Moon will be within 2 degrees of Saturn, we’re going to see a restrictive flair on the themes that come up. This is a good time to take stock of the items or routines in your life that are placing a barrier on your dreams. See where you can adjust, or meditate on what you can do to remedy the situation - even if it’s just shifting your attention and working with restrictive energy with grace.

AUG 31. Moon opposes Mercury retrograde | This is the perfect opportunity to take a breather on emotional, financial, business, and personal matters. You’ll notice an underlying tension beneath a thick mental fog. Try not to get frustrated with yourself and others, we’re all stuck in the same stew. Take a breather, try not to think too hard, and let tense conversations roll off your back. If you find yourself in a situation you can’t avoid and it goes South, remember to lean on your support system - but double-check if they have the mental capacity to hold space. This transit is a tricky one, but, thankfully the Moon moves quickly in the sky.

SEPT 03. Venus stations direct in Leo | The transit of the Summer is finally coming to a close! If you’re unfamiliar with the ole Venus in Leo Retrograde, take a trip down memory lane and see where your life was at around 7 years ago. With Venus moving forward, you might notice places in your life that have felt a little sticky or stuck starting to unwind and make a little more sense. Things that you’ve been struggling with might start to make a little more sense soon, and we can all take a collective sigh of relief.

SEPT 04. Mercury retrograde trine Jupiter | Things in the realm of communication, both IRL and tech-based might be going slower than you’d like. But, it’s important to look at the bright side of paying extra attention to detail during this time. By checking over your paperwork, bills, or travel plans, you might be in for a pleasant surprise! It doesn’t have to be grandiose, but, maybe it’s something as simple as saving some money on your car insurance, or getting a big rebate after a purchase. Stay the course and keep double-checking and taking your time with emails, conversations, and paperwork, it might just pay off.

SEPT 04. Jupiter stations retrograde | Jupiter will be taking a pause until the very end of December. You might feel it especially challenging to care about certain things, people, your community, or even aspects of your life. It’s important to really mull things over during retrograde, and use them as a time of reworking and reconfiguring. If you feel like you’re struggling with feeding your body with nourishment or feeding your soul with meditation - come up with a game plan on how you can find a sense of calm. Even just being aware of the lack of connection can shift your mindset completely.

Good eats 🥑

My favorite DIY dressing. This dressing is my best-kept secret, and now I’m sharing it all with you. I use this copycat chipotle salad dressing recipe multiple times a month in our household. If you're looking for something a bit creamier, try adding hemp hearts (my secret ingredient!) It’s the perfect blend of acidity, heat, tanginess, and sweetness.

ICYMI 🗞️

What I’m currently reading. You can find Astrology everywhere, but especially in Asia Sultan’s Mirror’s In The Earth. I read this passage and reflected on the past Full Moon in Pisces and how the two intertwine perfectly. The video is on my TikTok, linked here, if you’re interested in this star-bound snippet!

Water filtration, and beyond! I recently posted about what water filter we use for drinking, and lots of folks wanted to know what we use in our shower! It was crazy easy to install, and has lots of different modes for different sensory preferences. The filter replacement is on the cheaper side, which is a huge bonus, click here to check it out!

Full Moon freaking you out? Looking to better your understanding of the Moon in Astrology, or maybe you’re looking to dive deeper into this Full Moon transit? I have a video that explains some of the Moon’s significations in under 3 minutes, just click here!

What’s in my cup 🍵

Changing of the seasons. With fall fast approaching here, we’ve been drinking hot tea more and more throughout the day. We’ve been drinking a pine tree herbal mix from High Garden Tea. Though, it’s not available on their website currently since it’s a seasonal offering, something like white pine would do the trick! Pine has so many health benefits, especially for the approaching cooler months.

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As always, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for sticking with me during my rebrand while the Venus retrograde was going on. There will be more changes to come, but, it’ll be for the better good! And as always, I’ll never skimp on value!

I’ll see ya next week!