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Quick Facts: 

The money tree, Guiana Chestnut, is one of the most prosperous plants in the kingdom. It can be found in swampy conditions and they love the humidity. Their home bases of Central and South Africa are what give them a love for the heat. It has a braided stem that leaves you mesmerized with bold green leaves. While it improves your air quality, they also attract good vibes towards you.

Spirituality and Symbolism 

The money tree represents good luck and fortunes to whoever has it. It also brings positive energy that’s why it’s good for stress, anxiety and sleep. When it’s being given as a gift, those vibes are even higher and both people involved will benefit. Depending on the person, each unique trait of the plant can mean something different. Whether it be the number of leaves on steam or the height, it’s a token. 

Full Moon: September 20th – 21st 

Keywords: organize, work, collaborate, trust, commitment, recuperate, take breaks

It’s time to take a break from the heat and chill out. Virgo season is all about getting tasks done and as summer comes to it’s time to get our grinds on, productively. We’ve taken the time to have fun in Leo season so now it’s time to take the confidence we’ve been carrying with us to Virgo season. This next month is filled with ambition, opportunity and success personally and professionally. From August 23rd to September 22nd, get ready to put in the work while living your best life. 

Ambition Here We Come

Ruled by Mercury which is all about communication, this earth sign is super focused and ready to complete the task at hand with little distractions. This analytical sign has a big brain and heart which gives them a powerful stance when it comes to putting their all into projects, passions and people. With loyalty running deep it can be easy to depend on Virgo’s if you have their trust and love. By being willing to go above and beyond for the people they’re the closest to, they need to be weary to bend and not break. They’re very reliable and can count on them to follow through with their word and commitment. Represented by the Virgin who recognizes the angel and devils we both carry on our shoulders and which direction to go with. Virgo’s including Pink, Mother Theresa, Prince Harry, Beyoncé, Keanu Reeves are all prime examples of individuals who have worked their way to be known by standing by what they believe in and working hard to get there. 

Work-Life Balance 

This next month is all about getting down to business. If you find yourself having racing thoughts, take a minute to stop and reflect on what your chaotic thoughts are about. Just because we’re staying focused, doesn’t mean we don’t have time for some fun. This could be a perfect opportunity to collaborate with someone(s) to expand on your own ideas and stay chatty while working. While we can get wrapped up in trying to get things done as fast as possible and squeeze in as many items into our day that we possibly can, it’s crucial to give yourself breaks. Let this be a good goal-setting time for the next few work months on how you can get your work done without sacrificing your mental and physical health, plans and more to get it done. Maybe this means altering your routine to create some extra me-time or scheduling designated break times and actually not thinking about work from your work. Putting all of these into practice will bring you to getting more work done and with a more upbeat attitude about the work ahead. I think we can tell why school was meant to start in September. 

New Moon, Harvest Moon & Fall Equinox 

A new moon in Virgo will appear Septmber 6th to welcome intention setting and give as half-way check-in point for this season. On September 20th we’ll witness the Harvest Moon known for its yellow appearance and as a sign to finish any tasks before things start to get a little chillier. September 22nd starts the autumnal equinox, also the first day of fall. This marks the sun rising and setting later, beautiful crisp leaves and cooler afternoons. Take time to make personal goals as well as the professional ones we mentioned. It can be super easy to get wrapped up in the hustle of to-do lists that we forgot to do ourselves. It’s also not time to be a perfectionist either. Making a goal to the journal is productive as we’re already in the groove of getting things done and it’s personal writing without needing an approval or higher-up edit. Throw on the old classic Harvest Moon by Neil Young and soak up the rest of warm nights.

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Full Moon: November 12-15

Keywords: abundance, turning dreams into reality, rewards, release, positivity, embrace, financial uplift, strength, stability and energy

Can you feel it? There’s a collective uplift in mood and a sense of security and positivity. After months of not knowing what was coming down the pipe, of worry and feelings of insecurity, of intense energy that pushed so much to the surface, this full moon in Taurus is finally confronting us with the truth. And the truth is, things aren’t so bad after all. In fact, they are pretty amazing.

2019 was a year of truth. Many of us were called to come face to face with our shadows, our inner truths and our deepest fears. Why am I not happy? Am I feeling challenged enough? Am I being pushed too hard? What changes do I need to make? Who or what in my personal life is no longer serving me? Am I willing or trusting enough to let go?

Sweet Release 

For many of us, this full moon in Taurus will bring a great sense of release. We overcame a lot in this past year, and faced a lot of hard truths. And at the end of the day, the world didn’t end. The changes didn’t damage us. We are still here and we are strong and there is great power in that. So honour your year under this full moon and allow stresses and burdens to melt away. Throw unnecessary worries from yourself and focus on the possibilities that ahead, for there are many great opportunities under this full moon and we will do well to open our hearts to the bounty that is up for grabs.

Harvest and Abundance

A theme of the Taurus full moon is one of abundance, especially in areas of finance. It’s time to cash in on your hard work. Allow new possible streams of financial rewards and allow them to flow into your life. You have certainly worked hard this year and it is time to harvest with a heart of full of gratitude. The full moon around Taurus is an excellent time to seek out new financial gains or to simply allow them to flow into your life. Remove any resistance you may have towards your gains. You are worthy of receiving.

That said, be mindful that your focus is not resting too hard in the material world. While financial abundance can bring a sense of security, remember that happiness does not come from things. Invest and save money wisely and do not be seduced by material things that promise quick fixes to non-problems.

Make It Happen

The time has come. Planetary alignment is on our side during this full moon, increasing our chances of making magic happen. Our dreams and goals have a supercharged energy behind them. Put in the extra work, the extra meditation, the extra intention and manifest what you came for when we started 2019. Make it happen and remember to express gratitude along the way. If things didn’t turn out exactly as planned, reflect and look to lessons we can embrace. Take what you have learned and embrace the bounty. Allow the beautiful life you came here to experience happen. You are worthy.

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New Moon Cycle: June 3rd – July 1st

New Moon: June 3rd – 5th

Keywords: Communication, Sisterhood (or Brotherhood), Truth, Empowerment, Creativity, Manifesting, Gathering, Starting Something New, Growth, Change, Expression, Emotions

A new moon occurs when both the moon and the sun are in the same sign, resting in the exact same position in the sky. As a result, the moon is dark and invisible, which invites us to retreat back within ourselves, start from scratch and reconnect with our inner beings and souls. A new moon in Gemini is very special, as it lends us the energy of the communicative and airy twins. Geminis crave synergy and thrive on incredible communication. They are stronger in groups, thriving in social situations, which is why the power for manifesting under this new moon is so potent when we gather.

Gather, Chatter and Grow 

Under this new moon, we are encouraged to celebrate, gather, socialize and share. The more effort and energy you put towards something specific during the new moon phase in Gemini, the more possibility we have for making it come true. Our creativity will be sparked and our powers for manifesting will be high, so this is an amazing new moon for vision boarding, journaling, setting intentions and starting new projects.

This is a great time to express yourself with others, while embracing opportunities for mental stimulation and easy conversation. Observe how you respond in communications with others. Are you listening just so you can have your turn to speak? Or are you truly listening and nourishing a connection with another person? Let the sparks of communication connect you with other individuals. Step outside of yourself (you are in your head all day!) and delve into what it means to listen to others and share your own thoughts with care and honour to their value.

It’s Time to Take Responsibility

We are also being called to take responsibility for the life we want to create. In the darkness of the new moon, set aside some time to be alone with yourself and ask yourself what parts of your life are still hanging out in the air, waiting for you to provide them some direction? We are unable to create the life we want until we take responsibility for our actions in creating it. For example, if you are feeling stuck in a career rut, be honest with yourself and see how you are either fuelling that rut or working to find productive ways out of it. What actions are you taking to improve your situation?

This is where practices like vision boarding and journaling can make an amazing difference in our lives. Sometimes putting what we want out into the physical world, on a board or in a journal or in a conversation, is the first step we need to take to make it happen.

Follow Your Intuition and Embrace Something New 

Planetary aspects of this new moon will ignite our intuitions. While this may call us to pull the trigger on our impulses, it is important to be mindful and simply listen to what our inner guidance systems are trying to show us, while reflecting on our emotions and moving forward from alignment. That said, feel free to embrace a new practice or step outside your comfort zone. The manifesting energy around this new moon is strong so the chances of what you put out there creatively, professionally and passionately bringing you a return are strong.

In Short, Gather, Speak and Build
Get together with like minded folk this new moon and plant seeds of passion, desire for change, and communicate. Speak your truth with yourself and with others. Nourish connections with friends and lovers. Embrace the summer, take comfort in your friends, be playful and magic will happen.

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Full Moon: December 22nd – 24th

Key Words: Pleasant surprises, new opportunities, excitement, self-care, restoration, evaluation

What started as an aggressive, tense and anxious moon cycle on December 7th is now waxing into a full moon of joy and excitement. You may have found yourself on edge over the past couple weeks as everyone around us has been assessing their own personal growth and evaluating their year-long journeys. As humans, we tend to measure our successes by the external manifestation of our work and efforts; money, career advances, relationships, fitness goals. However, 2018 for most was a year of inner growth. Big shifts happened on the inside, and over this exciting full moon in Cancer, we may start to feel or see signs of those changes as they manifest into our external world.

Embrace the Possibilities

While a tendency towards doubt, fear, anger and hostility may have gripped us in the past couple weeks/months, this full moon opens our spirits up to embrace the exciting possibilities that are present everywhere. If we open our eyes or even make a slight change in perspective, we will see that opportunities for what we have been calling in over the past year are up close and present. This full moon brings an exciting energy that lends us the strength, happiness and insight we need to perceive occurrences around us as positive pathways. In fact, sometimes all it takes is a small shift in our attitudes to allow us to attract an incredible possibility.

Take a moment to mindfully shift your perspective this full moon if you find yourself sliding into negative thinking. It could make all the difference in taking a seemingly negative situation into one that is beautifully beneficial to you.

Expect the Positive and the Unexpected 

This is a wonderful full moon for pleasant surprises in your career, your financial situation and also for romance. Expect that what you want is coming your way and embrace joyful surprises. You deserve the happiness and it is not until we accept that we deserve good that good will come our way. Cancer’s energies will heighten your intuition, which is good as you may be called to act quickly if an opportunity comes your way. Further to this, your third eye may be working in overdrive. Expect insightful flashes of guidance and direction from your spirit guides and inner being. Listen with love and trust your gut.

Surrender to Self-Care, Restoration and Joy 

Turn off your head. Sink into joyful occasions with friends and family. Let the world go on without you for a bit. Turn off your phone. Practice presence in the moment. This is a beautiful full moon for gifting yourself with self-love, self-care and opportunities for happiness. If you are able to let go of the hustle mindset over this time, you will find you are more than ready for the excitement you have manifested and called in for 2019.

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Full Moon: October 24th – 26th aka The Hunter’s Moon

Key Words: Evolution, Change, Inner Strength, Self-Worth, Excitement, Personal Power

October’s moon cycle started with the new moon in Libra, with a spotlight on our partnerships and relationships. We moved into this cycle with a period of detoxification, purifying our lives subconsciously through interactions with others. People, situations and objects that no longer serve us are finding a way to remove themselves from our life experience. For example, you may have ended a working relationship or removed yourself from a toxic situation. Or you could have faced and overcome a difficult challenge, stepping into a new understanding of who you are and what you can do. Setting the stage for what’s next…..

It’s Time for a Change

The full moon in Taurus is an exciting time, bringing with it a level of uncertainty. For our ancestors, the October full moon was the Hunter’s Moon. With the Harvest Moon behind us, this is a time when we hunt and gather for the long winter ahead. From an emotional standpoint, you may be feeling anxious while ready to confront challenges ahead. This is prime game time. The stage is set for us to step into our personal power and make claim to what is fully ours. The question is, will you answer the call?

Taurus is an earthly, sensical, stubborn and thick-skinned sign. Channel that bull-like energy to propel you forward into the unknown and stake a claim on what is rightfully yours this full moon. The promotion, the client, the relationship you have been nervous to take to the next level. You deserve fulfillment in all aspects of life. This full moon will highlight what we feel is missing in areas of finance, relationships and material possessions.

If we can leverage this Full Moon energy through concerted action towards our intentions, we will see powerful manifestations unfold.

There Will Be Surprises 

Expect the unexpected. The moon is conjunct Uranus during this full moon, meaning this will be a period of change and uncertainty. The ride will be bumpy, challenging and incredibly exciting. Change is on the horizon and we are called to accept each and every new curve. Not all surprises are bad, although we may feel like it at the time. We will face situations that invite our true selves to rise to the occasion. Will you cower or will you stand strong in your new power like a bull? Leverage the strength and stubborn qualities of the Taurus. Stake unmistakable claim on what is yours. You have been calling this in for a while and now is the time to evolve into the next level of being.

Relationships

Both the Moon and Uranus are opposite Venus at the moment, signalling change in love. Avoid unnecessary tensions and dramas in relationships at the moment, including temptations and experimentations that could lead you astray from your true love. Channel the extra electricity running through your blood into positive sexual experiences, passionate flirtations and beautiful exchanges of body. This is the perfect time to give and receive with a partner, embrace love, sex and pleasure in positive ways that leave you feeling divine.

In Short
Now’s the time, you powerful being. Step into your hunter’s garb and stake claim on who you are and what you are here for; love, pleasure, success and happiness. Stock your shelves for the winter ahead and prepare yourself for the unexpected. A true hunter appreciates the game and can leverage surprises to winning advantage.

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Aziz Acharki
There’s something about fall, isn’t there? This summer had us spinning every which way under an intense heat that invited us to turn inwards and figure out what we are really all about. The work we’ve been putting in, consciously or not, will have ample opportunity to demonstrate its fruits during this beautiful season of harvest and gratitude. As we’re coming off of a restorative and reflective Gibbous moon and Autumn Equinox, we are likely feeling ready to leap into the next phase of our journey with a giant push, driven by our intuition and our passion.

Ignite the Fire of Aries 

What better way to step into this next phase than leveraging the powerful and fiery energy of Aries? The new moon in Virgo helped us clear our closets to make room for what we really want. With a clear mind, our intentions were made apparent to the universe, even if they may still feel a little unclear to us. With the Full Moon in Aries, we are invited to leverage the traits of this fire sign to our benefit and manifest what our hearts desire for 2019.

Follow. Your. Intuition.

An Aries is highly intuitive. While our inner being is always our guiding system, it will be even more accessible to us over the next few days. However, an Aries can also be highly impulsive. So we must take care not to confuse or combine our intuition with impulsivity. There is a difference between acting on our intuition and throwing caution to the wind, due to impatience and impulse. Ensure that you listen carefully to what your intuition reveals to you during this full moon and act accordingly for best results.

While a full moon in Aries can highlight our passions and bring a lively energy to ourselves and our projects, make sure that everything you start with this energy is completed, as Aries’ can tend to leave things mid-way. Don’t let your inner fire sputter and fade, drifting your attention to something else that may not be a good use of your time. It is also important that we tame our fire and passion, channelling it into a creative force of positive good, rather than letting it lead us astray. The fire and passion of a Full moon in Aries is a powerful force, but if it is not channelled appropriately for our benefit, then we risk confrontations that will be emotionally draining or just a plain waste of valuable energy.

With the Full moon in Aries, we are invited to act on the fires within us and make what we want come to life. Listen to your heart, connect with likeminded people, give in to supportive situations that really speak to your inner being. Leverage the passion of this fire sign to call in the goods and get what you want for the new year. Light your torch and let your intuition take lead. Now is the time to get excited!

With the new moon in Virgo it’s time to manifest our the dreams that transmitted into our mind’s eye over the summer into reality. And while manifestation works when we combine powerful intention with concerted action, it never hurts to have a curated collection of items that can lend assistance to you along the way. Every warrior needs the following: a good theme song, the right crystal, the gear and some powerful potions.

The Theme Song: Ready For It? Taylor Swift

Ok, sure it’s about some guy because isn’t it always? But we love the title, the chorus and mainly the question; ARE YOU READY FOR IT? Because this is the season to harvest and to WORK. The energy and sweat equity we put into this moon cycle will work hard for us in the long run, with the potential to reap the benefits into the new year. This isn’t a dreamy moon cycle that calls for too much introspection. We are being tasked with putting our heads down and making shit happen, with caution of course. There’s nothing like a good old Taylor Swift song to remind us of the problems that arise when our egos get out of whack. Plus, it’s poppy and upbeat and will get you moving.

The Crystal: Citrine 

This new moon cycle is all about manifestation, success, and opportunities. Citrine is the stone of powerful manifestation. The high frequency of this stone stimulates our sacral and solar plexus chakras, both of which are connected to our joy, our power, our will and our abilities to move forward with control. Keeping citrine close to us this season will stimulate our focus and act as a reminder of our intentions and what it takes to make our dreams happen. See here for more on citrine. For a grounding effect, choose raw citrine points as featured below (available at most gem stores, the below are from The Rock Store). When you hold a piece of raw citrine in your hand, the feeling of textured edges can help ground you, rooting you in your work and cause.

The Gear:

We would suggest putting heels aside for harvest and indulging in practicality with style (and with no animal DNA, obviously). We’re loving the geometrical cut of the DRE shoe from Matt and Nat. Dress em up, dress em down or wear em into boardroom battle.

The Potion: 

Our potion of choice is the Energy Booster vitamin from Well Told Health. Made with all natural ingredients including Organic Rhodiola Rosea, Organic Matcha Tea, Organic Beets and Organic Maca, you can give your body the extra boost it needs to get stuff done without the crash and burn or any pesky jitters.

Sending love and energy during this new moon in Virgo. Make it happen. Namaste.