Thursday, April 14, 2022
Jupiter Conjunct Neptune
Saturday, April 2, 2022
Mars Conjunct Saturn
Friday, March 11, 2022
Moon In Cancer
Moon in Cancer::
Nurturing the "seeds" you planted at the new moon, this week you begin to see the first true leaves of your future bounty.
Take a moment to celebrate your progress so far.
With the moon traveling through its home sign of Cancer in a trine by sign to the Sun, Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces, this is a time for water and sunshine to give way to massive growth.
Ask yourself: How can I nurture my plans to make sure I reach my goal?
Don't hover like a Helicopter mom, blocking the light. Instead, give some breathing room to your seedlings. Pinch off the smaller ones, leaving more room for the rest.
Ask yourself: Where can I cut back to make more room for what matters the most?
This weekend is good for cutting back on things that block your light in order to have space for things that truly nourish your roots.
So have a bit of a social media cleanse, eat some great food, read that book, hang out with loved ones or just cuddle up on the couch with a good movie.
Water your soul.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Venus in Aquarius 2022
Well into the calendar year, but on the cusp of a new astrological year, early March is a time to look back in order to move forward. Especially this year, with Venus finally leaving an extended retrograde season in Capricorn, it's time for a reevaluation.
The line between Capricorn and Aquarius is one of structure and restructuring, of rules, and questioning those rules, of line of stability and the potential genius that lies just beyond its comforting border.
But chaos also lives beyond that line. Its eccentricity is the causal factor of that genius, of that exponential potential, yes, but also births other, not such pleasant things.
As we move into the waning year of the Saturn Uranus square, we must decide how much we value freedom versus structure, what we are willing to risk for potential, and how much we are willing to work to try to keep both.
With all planets direct now, forward momentum is necessary, but might feel cumbersome or heated with Mars and Saturn energy weighing on the planet of beauty, peace and grace.
Slow and steady steps take you there.
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
New Moon in Pisces
This past week, we started a little indoor winter garden, turning baskets from the trash heap and a bit of left over screen mesh to make containers for some indoor carrots, lettuce, cilantro and bell pepper. We already have sprouts! Proud plant parents 🤩🌱🌱
While we are on the subject of planting hopeful seeds, let's talk about this week's new moon in Pisces 🐠 because this is
Big. Hope. Energy.
This is probably one of the best energies of the year to sow seeds that will grow into big fields of fluffy dreams, the kind you run through barefoot in a summer dress, arms outstretched, head thrown back, heart reaching to the sky. 💞
On wednesday at 12:35 pm est, the moon will meet with the sun at 12 degrees Pisces. This new moon is basically hugging Jupiter at 14 degrees Pisces and in an optimistic and opportunistic sextile with Uranus in Taurus.
Meanwhile, Venus and Mars, the celestial lovers, are entwined in a tryst with Pluto, the God of the underworld, in Capricorn. In capricorn, this energy certainly has an intense affect on world affairs, but in our personal lives, we can channel this energy constructively. Marry intense (pluto) passionate action (mars) with your true desires (venus) to achieve acclaim (capricorn). Do not succumb to the pressure of intensity, remember that those darkest moments are actually when our seeds are buried in the compost. It looks like the end, but green is about to burst forth from beneath the surface.
We just need to handle this high-heat energy with intention and mental focus. 🧠
A conjunction between Saturn and mercury in the airy sign of aquarius, while a sobering energy, gives us the mental preservence that we need right now. The ethereal energy happening in Pisces can sweep us away into a daydream, but Saturn and Mercury will help us remember to water our precious seeds, so they sprout and grow up strong.
Take most advantage of this energy by getting super clear on your biggest dream. If you don't have one, ask yourself "what would bring me joy in these turbulent times?" Create a plan (saturn) with systems- small daily steps (mercury) that will give your seeds the light, water and nutrients that they need.
It's time to grow seeds in winter.
Sunday, February 20, 2022
Plants Ruled By Mercury: Lemon Grass
Lemon Grass
Lemongrass, or Cymbopogon Citratus, is a clumping grass that has amazing, citrus-scented leaves. The leaves and stems are popularly used in Thai and Veitnamese dishes, but they have many other uses, making C. Citratus a valuable addition to your garden.
Lemongrass is a perennial that thrives in zones 9 and 10, but it can be kept in pots in cooler zones. Grown outside, lemongrass can grow from 3-5' tall and up to 4' wide. Mine went from a little clump of maybe 12” to a massive 7' tall monster in less than a year - and with multiple haircuts! Don't worry, indoors and/or in pots, you can expect it to grow much more slowly. If your plant is in a container, you probably won’t see any flowers, but a very large or outdoor plant might show a few stalks of green flowers that give way to seeds, similar to rice and other grasses.
Lemongrass prefers full sun and a soil that is rich and moist. In containers, use a mix of one third compost, one third topsoil, one sixth peat moss and one sixth vermiculite. Feed container plants liquid fish emulsion and seaweed once a month during the summer. Use a pot that is at least 12" and keep the soil well-watered but not drenched. When the temperatures cool, over winter your Lemongrass in a sunny South or East facing window.
Once your plant is at least a foot tall, leaves and stems can be harvested continuously. The leaves can have paper-sharp edges, especially if you rub against the grain, so take care when harvesting and handling them, especially if your plant gets big.
You can use the leaves and stems fresh, dried or frozen. Dry C. Citratus in a dehydrator or by keeping small bundles in a warm place that is out of direct sunlight. Freeze in ice cubes with either water or oil.
Lemongrass is most well-known as an ingredient in recipes. It can be used in stir-fries, soups, and pastas, with tofu and with lots of different vegetables. But it is quite versatile and also makes a refreshing addition to tea blends, potpourris and scent sachets.
Lemongrass is not bothered by pests and in fact, can be used to make a great bug repellent. But if you do keep your Lemongrass indoors, you may find one pest that surprises you- your cat! Cats love to eat Lemongrass leaves, I catch my cat snacking every time she passes by them.
Lemongrass AstrologyAstrologically, Lemongrass is ruled by the planet Mercury, the sign of Gemini and the element of Air.
Mercury represents the mind. Gemini is an energy of quick, two-sided thinking. And Air is also about intelligence, mental faculty and communication.
Lemongrass can stabilize the mind. It supports quick-thinking and lends mental focus. Lemongrass can connect two-sided thinking and ease that sense of being wishy-washy, or having moods that morph on a whim.
Use it as a wash, in a bath, in a tea or even in a room spray.
Lemongrass tea is mentally rejuvenating and calming for the nerves. It eases the mental fatigue that can come from a racing mind. It improves mental dexterity and can even give memory a boost. Try making a memory boosting tea by combining it with rosemary.
You can also try adding it to your bathwater to initiate a fresh start in your life. Use it together with lemon zest, mint, rosemary and epsom salt to add a zing to your next soak.
Or make a yummy scented spray! This spray will freshen up an office with stale energy, clear out your living room after a visit from your complaining In-laws and even wake up your mind during that dreaded 2:30pm slump.
Lemongrass is refreshing and invigorating. Just spritz into the air to keep the channels of communication clear.
It also clears away old conditions, and is great for cleansing away unwanted energies. Spritz the room when you need to clear the energy or even just clear your head.
Lemongrass is also great to utilize during Mercury Retrograde.
Check out this this super easy stove top distillation tutorial for creating your own lemongrass hydrosol. It smells incredible!!!
Distilling Lemongrass Hydrosol using the stovetop method at home.
Here is a super short and easy video tutorial for distilling a hydrosol at home on your stove.
Often discarded as a by product of essential oil distillation, Hydrosol is actually versatile, environmentally friendly and useful. Great for beauty products, aromatherapy and more. If you grow any aromatics like this lemongrass or anything like rosemary, lavender, mints or balms, this could be a fun new way to work with your plants. You probably already have everything at home- a pot with a lid, super clean water, ice, plant of choice and a container to catch the hydrosol. A small , clean glass jar, about 2 or 4 oz size is great.
Water, plant, and container go in the pot.
Put the container in the middle of the pot on some sort of base, so it won't bounce around and spill its precious contents when it gets hot. I used the lid of the jar.
Once you have your jar on its little lid base' place the plant matter around it. Pour in your clean water.
Flip the lid of the pot upside down, so the handle sits inside the pot when you out the lid on.
Put the ice in a bag and place the bag on top of the upside down lid. Slowly heat up the pot.
The scented steam rises and hits the icy cold lid, causing condensation droplets to collect on the curve of the flipped lid and drop into the catchment container below.
This is the hydrosol.
So easy and it smells sooo good! Put it in a spray bottle and spritz away!
Your hydrosol is fresh! Expose it to minimal air, keep it in the fridge and dispose if it gets cloudy or smells off.
Tag me if you make any hydrosols! Its @celestialselfastrology on Instagram and tiktok.
If you like learning about plants and planets in this way, check out this article I wrote about Roselle Hibiscus
Or visit The Astrologer's Garden page to watch my FREE classes about Growing your own medicine in your backyard or home.
Remember:
This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.
Please read the descriptions carefully, do your own research and practice common sense and safety.Always consult your physician before using or ingesting any herbal remedies.
Test any new herbal with a small sample before utilizing a full application. A small percentage of people have allergies that even natural, organic substances may aggravate. A substance that is completely harmless and even healthy for one person might cause an allergic reaction in someone else. Use at your own risk.
Friday, February 18, 2022
Jupiter Sextile Uranus
The Sun enter Pisces and the energy ebbs into a flowy, dreamy vibe that can carry us to shore on its gently lapping waves, it we float along with the current. After the "fight upstream" that the January retrograde season put us through, it feels good to follow the tide.
Jupiter in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus is an opportunity for so called "quantum leaps" of personal growth in the areas of your chart that are governed by Pisces and Taurus, especially if you have personal planets around 11 degrees of these two zodiacs, give or take a few degrees.
Building off of yesterday's Venus semi-sextile to Saturn that asks us to find pleasure in the daily rituals that will ultimately lead us to long-term rewards, today's energy has the ability to catapult us into the future, like a whale leaping from the ocean.
It's a good time to ask yourself:
What small steps are making the greatest strides in my life?
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