FRESH START WITH A NEW MOON

It's a NEW MOON this morning, and in the assertive sign of Aries.It's the first New Moon of Spring and  She brings us a fresh perspective. For the next few days,your physical and emotional energy will be high and you may feel a burst of energy that yanks you out of any lingering winter doldrums.

(I know, it's still snowing in some locations, use your imagination.. go snowboarding! Bake some bread!! Can you find a crocus peeking out from under the snowflakes?? )

Water signs (Pisces,Scorpio,Cancer) often can use this New Moon as a kick in the seat of the pants to get new projects off the ground.

Air Signs (Libra, Gemini, Aquarius) will find many new ideas flaming up from their subconscious . Pay attention to your DREAMS the next few days!

Earth Signs (Taurus,Capricorn and Virgo) may be on vacation somewhere or on a retreat,  enjoying some new ideas and making new friendships.

FIre Signs (Leo,Aries, Sadge) are in high gear, ready to take a leadership role, and feel a nice shot of optimism to fuel their goals.

Many of us will benefit from physical activity so fly a kite, take a walk, ride a bike, hike a mountain.

Above all, make a promise to bring your BEST SELF to all activities, meetings, and play dates in the next few days..

I always perform this 3 minute New Moon ritual to set my intentions for the coming month. Remember NEW MOON=NO Moon. (Nothing to gaze upon! Except that blank fresh slate of midnight sky..)  The FULL MOON is another whole story.And another ritual!

This NEW MOON, in Aries, is a chance at a fresh start..are you ready ???

Here's Dana's site..enjoy!

NEW MOON RITUAL FOR TODAY

BRIGHT BLESSINGS AND PEACE!

MADELINE HILL
Tarot/Astrologer
Spiritual Counseling

Playdates and Power Struggles

I am Leo hear me roar!!

New Moon in Leo heralds a weekend of play,creativity, and romance. Oh sure, there's still a Venus/Pluto opposition  but that can actually add some depth and drama to date night.Why not?  Get out the sexy lingerie!

If you're strapped into a power struggle with a partner at work or in your love life, this weekend you'll claim back some of the Spotlight for yourself.

Leo encourages us to let  the inner child out to play. It's not a good weekend to be a grownup. We want to play hooky from responsibilities, and I say go ahead. The yard work will wait till next weekend. Definitely DO NOT BRING THE BRIEFCASE HOME this weekend!!

Leo encourages up to gamble, to play sports, to make some art or crafts, and to brag a little. We also wanna be entertained!  I don't know about your town but Phoenix is filled with casinos.. they offer  shows as  well as slot machines, so you don't have  to lose money to have a good time.. you can go watch a Michael Jackson show and keep your money in your wallet.

I like to set a new intention at the NEW MOON.A goal I can work on all month.  I'm currently immersed in some large art/craft projects and I'm going to set the intention of WORKING ON MY ART every single day all month (till the next New Moon..)

A Saturn/Mars aspect also give us an opportunity to bring some STRUCTURE to our energies and activities.I moved this summer and have not got a new "routine" figured out.it's frustrating! (I have an orderly natal Moon in Capricorn and a dreamy Pisces rising.. )  I am using the weekend to make up a loose/flexible weekly routine that will help me reach my goals and harness my energies.

I want time for cooking,exercising, making art, and date nights with my spouse.

This weekend, a PLAYFUL approach to all of it will serve you and me, the best.

So what's YOUR NEW MOON INTENTION? Line it us with Leo qualities and enjoy!

AFFIRMATION FOR THIS DAY:

"Play is good for me!"

BRIGHT BLESSINGS AND PEACE.

MADELINE HILL
ASTROLOGER/TAROT COUNSELOR
AROMATHERAPY

Artsy Fartsy Friday

With the New Moon in aspect to Venus and Uranus and  retro. Mercury in aspect too,I see possibilities for outrageous creativity! It is a nice weekend to attend an art fair, visit the galleries in your town, or pick up a paintbrush and see what you can fling onto the canvas! You may be a spending mood too, so watch the pocketbook if you are on a budget.

Sparks fly in the area of romance as well. An out-of-the blue  invitation may pop us today and all through the weekend. Act on impulse!

As Mercury is retrograde, you may get  a surprise communication out of the past. Be prepared for high emotions.

I'm going to spend time today on my mixed media art projects and I am hoping for an interesting phone call tonight.

How is your weekend shaping up?

AFFIRMATION FOR THIS DAY:

"I am open to surprise!"

BRIGHT BLESSINGS AND PEACE,

MADELINE HILL
ASTROLOGER/TAROT COUNSELOR

Cancerian New Moon and Goals

Late tonight and into tomorrow morning, the New Moon in Cancer heralds a time for goal-setting. I enjoy rhythms and routines, and the New Moon each month is a healthy way to reset intentions and goals.

In the homey sign of Cancer, this New Moon makes some stressful aspects to the rest of the sky, still, I believe the New Moon all by itself offers a window of opportunity.

Questions I am asking at this New Moon: What am I doing to enhance my "place.." my "roots," the people and places  I come home to at the end of the day. How am I honoring and appreciating that place and that tribe?

Maybe I should have some close friends or family over for a pot luck on Thursday or Friday?

Maybe I can schedule a "retreat" weekend where I stick close to home and cook,do some art, hang out with my cat,kid and significant other.. Hibernate,  take an herbal bath or two, lock the rest of the world away?

Maybe you just need to clean and re organize your personal space???

How can I release the pressures and obligations of this week without hurting others? Or myself?

What compromises are in order?

I am liking this new Moon.I believe that with the nurturing,reclusive sign of Cancer, we can heal from the crazed energy of the past few days. If we steer clear of personal conflicts with others! CHILL!!!!

So what are YOUR intentions for this next Moon cycle??

Bright Blessings and Peace,

Madeline Hill
Astrologer/Tarot counselor

Chaos or Opportunity?

ME AND  LLAMA FRIEND IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO.

Welcome Tuesday! I'm as busy as the rest of you, what with the cosmic dance party happening. None of us get to be wallflowers.  I promise you, you WILL be talking,planning, organizing or, I'm sorry, maybe even arguing with SOMEONE during this planet phase. (Libra)  I bet the issues relate to home and family, to your lifestyle, and there is some career angst thrown in the mix.(Cancerian energy.)

Let's just hope the disc jockey in the sky plays YOUR favorite tune, soon!

Personally,I'm not great at compromise, with a lot of cardinal signs in my chart I tend to think I have the best idea! LOL! But this week calls for divine compromise.Get better at LISTENING! 

When you can't see what's happening, have you ever thought about going up to a higher view? Maybe you're just not seeing the WHOLE PICTURE?

If you climb up a mountain, you can suddenly see all over the entire valley. I climbed on a ladder the other day to fix something in my back yard, and suddenly, I could see EVERYTHING in all my neighbor's back yards!  I immediately knew a a whole lot more about my new  neighbors ( I just moved.)

(Now I am not advocating Peeping Tom behavior..just sayin'..when you go up higher, MUCH MORE INFORMATION is available.)

A more acceptable way to "go to a higher view" is to learn how to meditate, contemplate, and pray. Spiritual practice, done on a regular basis, helps life you to the higher ground. You don't have to dress in a turban and spend an hour a day. How about a 10 minute sit-down in a comfy chair, just before you leave the house each morning.Just close your eyes, and do some slow deep easy breaths and let your body mind and spirit calm down and unwind. Drift. Over time maybe you can do it a little longer, or maybe after work is better.

I also love to get in sync with the MOON of the day, and celebrate New and Full Moons.Here is a link to a site I LOVE.. I do the short ritual every month-- Dana has done all the work for you--so, start with this New Moon..and find your higher ground ..

MOON CIRCLES

You'll find you might enjoy the view!

AFFIRMATION FOR THIS DAY:

'I lift myself up."

BRIGHT BLESSINGS AND PEACE,

MADELINE HILL
ASTROLOGER/TAROT COUNSELOR