Cosmic Insights 🌟 #54
April 10-17 | Recalibrating all that excess Aries energy...
In this newsletter, I’ll help you weave ancient wisdom from Hellenistic Astrology, guide you with tarot, share nurturing plant-based recipes, show you my tried & true herbal remedies, and help you nurture your connection with nature.
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Astrology forecast 🌠
Post-solar eclipse recalibration
If you need a refresher on eclipses, take a peek at last week’s newsletter. This solar eclipse is like a new moon but amplified exponentially. You know that Venus just moved into Aries, but now we have the Moon, Chiron, and Mercury (who’s retrograde) all sharing space in an already tight space. But, all of these planets and placements give us a peek of what’s to come of the day, and the days following the eclipse.
“Folks that have planets or placements on or near 19° of Aries will be the most impacted, followed by any tight aspects. For those who have cardinal sign (Cancer, Aries, Libra and Capricorn) placements will want to pay attention to their charts too.”
If you know what house Aries rules in your natal chart, that’ll give you direction on what’s to come. If you don’t there are plenty of free calculator options, or I’d be happy to spin up your chart too if you’d like! Of course, a natal reading from a professional astrologer is always going to provide more insight than anything online. A reading with me is personal, comprehensive, and positive. Plus, you can ask questions in our virtual one-on-one session, too!
Aries energy by itself is pretty intense. It can be passionate, but sometimes boil over into obsession. When you have the Sun and Moon there, plus all these other planets - it’s bound for some interesting feelings to come to the surface. It’s why I’ve been a broken record about self-care and compassion lately. It’s almost too easy to be critical of yourself, those around you, and external circumstances.
Don’t overcompensate or try to impress anyone this week. It won’t land on their end, and you’ll just burn yourself out in the process. "This is a time for relaxation, taking a break, and possibly treating yourself to a massage. I talked about it in a recent Instagram post, but if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of self-care, what about framing it in a more ritualistic mindset or working it into some spellwork?
If anything, let this eclipse change your mind about taking a rest. Get clear about your boundaries with time, and be confident with setting out to care for yourself. Don’t be surprised if things feel a little off for a few more days, some folks have a tougher time recalibrating than others.
Aries energy wants you to “go, go, go” but be defiant, and say “I need rest so I can persevere”.
Weekly favs 💚
On repeat 🎵 If you’ve been a long-time reader, you know how much French music is loved around here (especially while writing.) If you haven’t listened to La Femme, you should start here. And if you know of them, you already know it’s a bop.
Meal prep 🥑 We’re going back to basics this week! Nutritional, minimal ingredients, and easy to make is what this household needs. We’re using up some ingredients around the house and making some Buddha bowls. If you need some inspiration, you can use this recipe that I’ve made in the past!
On my nightstand 📚 “Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives” has been on my list for a while. I’m not too far in, but it’s been a blast so far—really interesting perspectives. If you’re a bookworm, let’s connect on my Goodreads account.
What’s in my cup ☕
Reconnecting with Blue Lotus
I’m a long-time friend of Blue Lotus, specifically for dream recall and lucid dreaming. 2020 through 2021 I was infusing it often, and for some reason, I fell off. Likely because my dreams were too active, and I wasn’t getting rest anymore - which has happened throughout my life. I attended a meditation recently, and we collectively used this herb before going into a deep meditative state. I forgot how much I enjoy Blue Lotus, and it’s something that’s going back into my normal rotation. I’ve been getting the ping to dive into my dreams again, and a simple Blue Lotus tea infusion makes it easy.
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