6.8.13

June 8, 2013 Laura Mazurek

Welcome to the full moon report with KV from Aquarius Nation. The videos below are the main general overview for EVERYONE. So watch this one, and then go watch your personal one. And for a more in depth look, watch the videos for you sun, moon & rising signs, since they all heavily apply to you.

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We have changed the links to the personal horoscopes. Now each sign goes straight to the Aquarius Nation Channel created just for your sign. Just make sure you are watching the current video by looking at the date!

Also, KV just released her brand spankin' new, New Moon Intentions Journal. Go check it out, its a must get!!!

All zodiac symbol art is original works by Hope Springs Studio on etsy. You can purchase prints of these in their shop. (The colors have been changed here specifically for our blog. These images are copyrighted and may not be used for any personal or business use.)

Mandala in Sanskrit means 'circle' and in Hinduism and Buddhism, mandala represents the Universe. How do you wish your Universe to look and feel like?

Butterflies represent the cycle of transformation from caterpillar, cocoon, to butterfly. We have been in our cocoons germinating in our dreams and it is time to break free and soar.

Print this mandala out and color it. As you do, choose your colors with care, for you are coloring your Universe. Infuse your intentions and dreams into each butterfly so they my fly and spread your dreams to the world and into your reality.

Today I also have relaunched my website and set my dreams free in the process. Moondaughter is my Butterfly. You have a chance to win store credit here for my site and also over at my New Moon Giveaway on my blog I do each month. Thank you for witnessing my journey.

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Full Moon in Sagittarius // 5.24.13

May 23, 2013 Laura Mazurek

Welcome to the full moon report with KV from Aquarius Nation. The video below is the main general overview for EVERYONE. So watch this one, and then go watch your personal one. And for a more in depth look, watch the videos for you sun, moon & rising signs, since they all heavily apply to you. And if you have not already go read your info about the eclipse energy here.

Also, KV just released her brand spankin' new, New Moon Intentions Journal. Go check it out, its a must get!!!

So I see you. Living your life, all prim and proper. Following the expectations of those around you. Hiding your true self with all those messy things called emotions. And you know, It's no fun is it?

You feel the need to hide your frustration. You feel you can't vent to anyone without the dreaded "gossip" word coming in to play. You, especially if you are a woman, are afraid to be known as "too" emotional. I could go on and on.

But let's do something unexpected. Something so far from society's norm. Something I'm sure we've all wanted to do at one point.

Let's break some plates.

And here's the ground rules, or at least my advice for this:

1. Don't use glass plates. They shatter like nobody's business. And, it's scary.

2. Please find a nice open space outside to do this.

3. Don't follow my lead in the video and wear shorts or sandals. It would be best if you wore pants and full shoes. I take no responsibility for possible trips to the ER. Just sayin'.

4. If you don't want to shatter plates that you own, or have been banned from smashing anymore of your plates, ahem Laura Emily, Goodwill that shit. And then, you can get a stack of plates for $3.

5. Feel free to get a sharpie and write it out. Write out the crap you wish to release. Get it all out there and don't hold back!

Other than that, just be smart. And enjoy the crazy looks you may get from neighbors, passerbys, and the general public. OR ask them if they want to join in! Make a party out of it. Gather under the full moon with your friends and smash. Smash till you feel it all subside. Then, dance it out. Play. Run free. You're as free as you want to be, baby.

If you take a photo and share on instagram use hashtag #gypsymothsol. I'd love to see them!

Love and releasing.

Katelyn

When in doubt. Smudge it out. Simply going outside under the fullness of the moonlight and burning your smudge bundle can do wonders for your soul. Cleansing, releasing, purifying. Sage is great, but even try mugwort - a wonderful moon herb. Connecting with smudge and smoke is a great way to connect with the fiery energy of Sagittarius. Have a blessed Full Moon everyone!

Today, I am also beginning a beautiful little 2 week workshop with Laura Em, using earth tools to develop our intuition. There is still time to sign up!

~Marissa Moondaughter

The images below are a concept that has been brewing in my mind for a while, and this full moon seemed like the perfect time to 'create' the vision. It represents the transformation of going through the darkness, the shadow self, to growing into the light, your highest self.

The bottom is heavy and dark, and full of bones, the rio abajo rio, as Clarissa Pinkola Estes would call it... Scaling up into a ragged, rough, dirty middle area. The muck you must walk through after discovering your shadows. Rising into a peek of growth, full of raw, nakedness as you begin to embody your new self. All the way up to full bounty of growth, sunshine, and beyond into a higher consciousness.

You can click on the photos below to see them larger. Each one will be available for sale as well through the paypal link below. (images are copyrighted by Laura Mazurek, you may not use them or download them without permission.)

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New Moon in Taurus Solar Eclipse // 4.9.13

May 10, 2013 Laura Mazurek

Welcome to the new moon report with KV from Aquarius Nation. The video below is the main general overview for EVERYONE. So watch this one, and then go watch your personal one. And for a more in depth look, watch the videos for you sun, moon & rising signs, since they all heavily apply to you. And if you have not already go read your info about the eclipse energy here.

This week only KV, Marissa & Katelyn are sharing their energies here.

With this earthy, sensual energy from Taurus, take the time to smell your incense, touch your stones, feel the warmth from the candlelight, and drift away to music that moves your soul. Letting yourself indulge your senses in these moments, at your altar, in your bath, out in nature, brings you back to your body and place in the world.

Let's honor this New Moon by honoring the elements in our life. Bringing back wholeness, stability and balance.

Setting up an Elemental altar is a beautiful representation of your intent. It can be seen as the Medicine Wheel with the Earth element to the North, Air to the East, Fire to the South, Water to the West, and Spirit in the center.

Items you can use to represent each element can be:

Earth: Live plants, dried herbs, stones (stones can also represent different elements as well), animal totem, bones, a bowl of soil

Air: incense, feathers, music, wand, bird totems, sage or smudging element

Fire: candles, athame, red or orange stones, oils or perfumes

Water: seas shells, bowl of sea salt or water, chalice with tea or wine, moon symbols, or ocean creatures

Spirit: A statue of your deity, a poem or hymn, an offering to spirit, an amulet

Don't let these limit you! These are only suggestions. Following your intuition and creativity is best. Always.

When your altar is set up and ready, center yourself and invite your guides, deities, and ancestors to be present with you at this ritual.

Start with East and smudge yourself and altar, either with incense or your bundle. Take in the aroma and breathe deeply. You can say something like this:

"Spirits of Air, I thank you for heavenly aromas, deep breaths, and the wind in my hair."

Reflect on your relationship with air, and this can also encompass your thoughts and imagination, intelligence, and the physical qualities of Air.

Do you honor Air in your life?

How prominent is Air in your life?

What are ways you can honor this element?

When you are ready, move to the South: realm of Fire. Light your candle, and/or anoint your solar chakra with the oil or perfume of your choice, and say something like this:

"Spirits of Fire, thank you for your warmth and creative forces that spark my soul."

Gaze into the flame and reflect on your relationship with Fire. Are you motivated? Do you feel creatively driven? What does your inner Fire look like?

Do you honor Fire in your life?

How prominent is Fire in your life?

What are ways you can honor this element?

When you are ready, dive into the element of Water to the West. Take a sip of your tea/water/wine, or sprinkle water on yourself and say something like this:

"Spirits of Water, thank you for your ebb and flow in my life. I honor my emotions with love and compassion."

Reflect on your relationship with Water. Do you feel nourished? Hydrated? Emotionally sustained? How does Water effect your well-being?

Do you honor Water in your life?

How prominent is Water in your life?

What are ways you can honor this element?

Once you are ready to move on, plant your feet in the soil of the Earth element to the North. Hold your stones and feel their energy. Say something like this:

"I thank you, Spirits of Earth, for your constant nourishment and abundance in my life."

Reflect on Earth. Your nourishment. Sustenance. Survival. Your relationship with Nature.

Do you honor Earth in your life?

How prominent is Earth in your life?

What are ways you can honor this element?

As you finish this ceremony, take time to journal and reflect. When you are ready, close and thank your guides, ancestors and the elements. Have a you beautiful New Moon!

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Full Moon in Scorpio // 4.25.13

April 25, 2013 Laura Mazurek

Welcome to the new moon report with KV from Aquarius Nation. The video below is the main general overview for EVERYONE. So watch this one, and then go watch your personal one. And for a more in depth look, watch the videos for you sun, moon & rising signs, since they all heavily apply to you. Then go read about the intense lunar eclipse energy happening right now.

I FORGOT! I forgot to tell you about this other energy thing. It is where one minute you feel totally on fire and on purpose and then right after it you lose all faith in yourself and think you CAN'T do what you are wanting to do. This is happening often for people. It comes out of nowhere and feels horrible. It makes you feel self conscious and unsure of your gifts. When it happens, acknowledge that the energy has changed, but do not buy into it. It will shift back quickly if you do not put focus on it and if you do not make it larger. Think of it more as a test and the test is to not choose it and not buy into it. xo ~KV

A simple fire releasing ceremony for the full moon, a shedding of skins, deep rooted fears, and things holding us back from continuing to grow into our highest selves. Created by Laura Mazurek & Tia Falardeau Song is 'Where have all your good words gone' by Laura Gibson

It's time to take back your connection to the elements. Earth. Air. Fire. Water. Spirit. Balance it all out. And honor them all within you. Slough off the old. Shed your old skins and falsehoods placed upon your body. Upon your soul. Open to the world and let them see the true, beautiful you.

This scrub is designed to help you do just that. Filled with Himalayan sea salt, sugar, sweet almond oil, kelp powder and essential oils of orange, bergamot, patchouli, lemon, clary sage, lime, ylang ylang and lavender. Designed with your relationship to the elements in mind, this mixture helps to bring balance to them all.

Molt, love.

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Let's take some time to ground and relax this Full Moon. Under the moonlight if you can, find a quiet place to lay down. I am using Smoky Quartz, and Moss Agate to connect to the earth, Moonstone Sphere placed on the heart chakra to align the upper and lower chakras and connecting to the Moon, and Apophyllite to connect the energy with the Divine. Of course, use what you have and your intuition.

After placing your stones, simply rest and soak in the Moon rays. Focus on your breathe and imagine your body melting into the earth. Let your mind wander and dream, and stay here for as long as you wish. Write down your experience afterward. Feel cleansed, grounded, and whole. Happy Full Moon!

On my blog, check out another beautiful and simple ceremony you can do this Full Moon from Lindsay Luna <3

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