Day 6
Friday – 6 December
Sagittarius Sun – Element of Fire
Aquarius 1st Qtr Moon – Element of Air
Mercury is Retrograde until Sunday, 15 December 2024
Mars is Retrograde until Sunday, 23 February 2025
Greetings and Good Morning!
May Good Spirits Surround you this day!
Celestial Brew – A Quick Peek at the Heavens
1st Qtr Aquarius Moon can make folks itchy for a bit of freedom. Overall, the Moon in Aquarius encourages you to embrace your individuality, think about the collective good, and engage with your community meaningfully. 1st Qtr is all about birth and that initial expansion and growth, and even though this is a release program, we will experience growth as a result of our liberation from negativity! Aquarian energy tends to prioritize intellect over emotion. You might find that feelings are approached more analytically, leading to a slightly detached perspective. This can be a good time to assess relationships and emotions without getting too overwhelmed and letting go of those that make you uncomfortable, sad, angry, or fearful. Aquarius is all about community, charity, and social justice. During this time, you may feel a strong urge to connect with like-minded individuals or engage in group activities. It's an excellent opportunity to review your social circle and let go of groups that don't support your growth.
Major Event - Mars Retrograde - which occurs about every 2 years
Mars retrogrades until February 23. And will have a significant energy effect on this program. This celestial event will occur in two distinct signs, Leo and Cancer, bringing a unique blend of influences as it transitions between these energies. We are also dealing with natural, collective unconscious ending energy (the end of the old year) and the energy of rebirth – the new cycle of our calendar. Although the year change isn't an astrological shift, it is an important psychological one created and practiced by a large portion of humankind. More than 200 countries and territories celebrate the New Year on January 1. This includes countries that use the Gregorian calendar and some that use the revised Julian calendar, which equates to approximately 8.1 billion people. With that many minds focused on a single event, think of what power they have.
And they don't even know it.
Mars Retrograde in Leo – December 6, 2024– January 5, 2025
Leo is all about creativity, self-expression, and confidence. You may re-evaluate how you express your identity and passions during this retrograde. This could be a time to reconsider your goals in creative endeavors or hobbies. Leo's energy is often associated with leadership and the desire for recognition. It's essential to reflect on what truly motivates you, rather than seeking validation from others. This period may encourage you to revisit and refine past creative projects or endeavors. Old ideas could surface, prompting you to assess what worked and what didn't, allowing for a fresh approach when Mars goes direct. Mars in Leo can amplify drama in relationships, particularly with those you see as rivals or competitors. Pay attention to conflicts that may arise and focus on constructive communication to address underlying tension.
Mars Retro in Leo entices us to look within and explore how we used our creativity over the last two years, which will be evident as we work through our living area and assess our "stuff." After working with our collections, we may choose to be bold, brave, and daring in future creative projects, considering where we have already gone and what we might wish yet to obtain. This retrograde straddles two astrological signs, and you will be able to see the difference between fiery Leo and flowing emotional Cancer.
Mars Retrograde in Cancer – January 6 to February 23
Mars backpedals into watery Cancer in January. The retro period dives into a deep, emotional pool where we may choose to release anger, frustration, and fear in an effort to create a rebirth of balance within. It can also be a time when we realize the situations of others and have a more profound compassion than we allowed ourselves to before. Cancer is a sign tied to emotions, home, and family. During this retrograde, you might reflect on your emotional needs and how they influence your actions, particularly in this release program. It's a time for inner work, considering how past experiences shape your current approach to relationships and nurturing. Issues related to home and family may come to the forefront. You may experience irritation or frustration regarding household responsibilities or family dynamics. It's a time to address any unresolved issues calmly and seek compromise. Mars retrograde in Cancer can create a tug-of-war between wanting to care for others and asserting your own needs. Finding a balance between nurturing and standing your ground will be important during this time, and the Great Release Program can help you with soft footsteps of encouragement. Mars in Cancer can bring up past emotions or memories, leading to a deeper understanding of your history. This will be a good opportunity to heal old wounds and come to terms with emotional patterns that may hinder your growth.
Both phases of this Mars retrograde will encourage introspection and reevaluation in different areas of life. While in Leo, the focus will be on self-expression and creativity, in Cancer, the emphasis will shift to emotional awareness and home life. As Mars retrogrades, embrace patience and be open to the insights gained during this reflective time. Revisit old projects, address unresolved emotions, and allow yourself to grow through the challenges presented.
As always, your life path is your choice.
Today's Challenge…
Today's Challenge #1 - Is to set up a New Year's Altar. A sacred area where you will welcome the New Year and all the power and divine energy it has to offer. This altar can hold anything you desire and be a collection point throughout this program for those items or times in your life you wish to honor (the past, particularly this last year although you can add other representations as well) and what you want to obtain (the future focusing on 2025). Place the items representing the past on one side of the altar and those that stand for the future on the other side. The best way to choose is through intuition and comfort. Close your eyes. Where do you see or feel the past when you think of it with your eyes closed...right or left? Does right feel like "past"? Or is it left? There is no correct answer other than what feels good to you. Double-check and close your eyes again, repeating the exercise. Add, change, and rearrange your altar every day until you are satisfied with your creation! We will be working with this altar/sacred area in the days to come, so keep a clear space in the center. This is a temporary altar, and you will dismantle it on the 1st day of January 2025.
Spirit Message for Today
Summary
1. Do the Morning Ritual – earn one gold star.
2. Practice the Rattle Bath - 5 Gold stars
3. Complete Today’s Challenge (or one of your own) – Begin the creation and alignment of your New Year’s altar - 5 Gold Stars
4. Contemplate today’s Message from the Spirits of the Air. How do you feel about this message? – 5 Gold Stars
5. Choose Something to Donate Today – 5 Gold Stars
6. Do two (2) Three-Minute Dashes! – 5 Gold Stars
7. Most important! Throw or give one thing away. – 2 Gold Stars
Possible Gold Stars Today: 28…oh! And If I ever count the stars wrong? You automatically get another 10!
Have a lovely day!
Peace with the Gods
Peace with Nature
Peace Within!
Silver!
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