aquarius season

The sun has moved into Aquarius. So cheers, my Aquas, it’s our season. I clink my coffee mug with yours. ☕️

It feels good doesn’t it?

Mercury stationed direct on Wednesday and Saturday we have the new moon.

If you felt like this year got off to a sluggish start, if you’ve been huddled up under the blankets or pushing back against an invisible weight, or just feeling a little less than motivated, there’s nothing to worry about.

We can begin the new year now.

2023 is still just a little baby.

In fact, even though I pulled cards and did some journaling on New Year’s Day, I’ve saved my 2023 intention setting for this weekend.

I’m going to pour some energy into my year by writing my plans and dreams, setting goals, and allowing myself to feel in every cell of my body what it would feel like to live that dreamed life.

I might also do some dancing, some salt bathing, or even hiking if the weather permits.

I don’t vibe with spiritual teachings that place me as an individual at the center of the universe or tell me I can have everything I want or that my thoughts are attracting things into my life.

But I do vibe with intention and making myself energetically open to that which I’d like to create, experience, and feel.

I believe in the power of focusing my personal energy and intention. My heart.

And I believe in asking for support - from God, my guides, the source of life - the vast, beautiful, mysterious world of spirit.

I believe in opening the door to cosmic love and magic.

I will flow with the energy of this new moon by lighting a candle and writing in the present tense about all of the doors I’d like to open this year and how I’d like to feel and what I’d like to do. And all of this, I will write in gratitude, aiming for the greater good, aiming for how I can best serve, not only my own well-being, but also the well-being of the planet.

We are alive so we are always on the move.

We’re always in-between who we used to be and who we will be and the way to navigate that liminal space is to lie back into it. Trust the unknown.

When I put shape around something I desire, I remind myself, I don’t have to know how it will happen. I don’t have to predict the future. I need only to be fully present in this moment of grace and alchemy and then the next.

I switched the tiny lights in my house from the white and multi-colored lights of Christmas to the red and pink, of my birthday season.

And every year around this time, I make a painting.

A self-portrait that sometimes sort of looks like me but usually does not.

I might be starting that this weekend, as well.

Sunday is the Lunar New Year

It’s the year of the Water Rabbit. The sign of Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.

So maybe we can bring a little of that into the mix, as well.

If you want to do some exploration into the energy of this new moon i’m Aquarius, here are some thoughts:

"This is the type of lunar event that inspires us to consider the role we play in society, and maybe even take a step to deepen our reach.”

“The January 2023 new moon is encouraging everyone to get the ball rolling when it comes to revamping outdated concepts in their lives — so don’t be afraid to think outside the box.”

“A New Moon in Aquarius on the 21st is brilliant for starting new movements, getting involved in worthy causes, and upgrading your computer or cell phone. It’s also rad for setting intentions around humanitarian issues, technology, and your social life.”

We are in a constant state of reinvention. We are different people than we were yesterday and we will be different people tomorrow.

There is a joy in that, a delightfulness, and a freedom.

We are creators.

You are a creator.

Have a beautiful weekend.