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New Moon: July 2nd – July 4th

Moon Cycle: July 2nd – July 30th (Full Moon July 16th-19th)

Key Words: release, clearing, courage, emotions, connections, page turning, opportunity, embracing your power, honouring personal boundaries

While last July was ignited with astrological activity that shook up our souls and spirits, setting forth the ripples that would become large waves of change, we are heading into this month with a little more clarity, a bit more control and some understanding on who we are and what we want to be. July’s new moon is aligned with a solar eclipse, rendering the new moon supercharged with possibility. Setting intentions for this new moon will be especially important, if we want to leverage the additional energies that are being lent to us with the spirituality of solar eclipse.

Eclipses can ignite our desires and emotions in unpredictable ways, which contradicts the planting and planning stages of a new moon. So simply be mindful that clear and concise intentions for this moon cycle will be crucial if we want to leverage all of the possibilities that are being presented to us!

Note Your Foundations

The new moon falls in Cancer this month. Cancers are ruled by the moon, so as the moon changes phases quickly, the emotions of Cancers are prone to ups and downs, and deep intensity. Expect to be moved by your emotions over the next few days and take the time to acknowledge what comes up. Cancers maintain strong connections to their foundations, their roots, their homes and their families. Note what is occurring in these particular areas of your life right now. And remember that although planet placement may be bringing certain matters to the surface, it does not always mean that these matters are in a dire state. In fact, you may be finding that your connections to your home and your family are feeling strong and well placed. If so, embrace and honour the feeling of having your feet firmly placed on the ground. Acknowledge the joy of feeling supported. If perhaps these elements are in need of some more building and energy, now is the time to plant the seeds. The new moon in Cancer is an excellent time to build momentum towards stability in your home and family.

Draw The Boundary Line

You may have been feeling as though your personal boundaries have been overstepped lately. You’re not alone. Watching others take advantage of your good nature or simply taking more than their share of your personal energy may have left you with a load of frustration. Or you may be bearing internal anger, irritability and annoyance without even knowing the cause. We often do not recognize the sanctity of our personal boundaries. As humans, we default to over-extending ourselves, giving too much of ourselves, and letting others take more than they should. We also tend to willingly offer up more of ourselves than we are capable of giving, leaving us feeling drained, resentful and completely out of alignment.

As we step into this new moon, you may feel that some of the frustration or resentment you have been holding onto start to melt away. Let it shed off of your shoulders and take a deep breath. Take a moment in your intention setting to acknowledge and honour your boundaries on a multitude of levels; professionally, romantically, sexually, emotionally. You are deserving of space and you are deserving of time and you are deserving of kindness, gratitude and respect.

Set The Stage for the Next Step 

With the eclipse lending strong energies to the new moon, it is the perfect time to put down some grander intentions and to visualize what you want for yourself this summer. Where do you picture yourself in your journey when this powerful summer moon cycle comes to a close at the end of July? What can you do now to support that picture? Invite yourself to step out of your shell and into your personal power this month. Your actions of self-respect and your clarity with what you want will show the Universe you are ready for the next phase. Embrace it!

Mercury Retrograde Started July 26th, 2018 Ending August 18th, 2018

It’s no coincidence that the final days of Mercury Retrograde (ending on August 18th) coincide with a yin moon phase, and a Crescent Moon phase at that. Yin moon phases indicate that the energy offered from the moon serves us in a receptive manner, as opposed to a  yang phase which serves us in a active manner.

So what does this have to do with the current Mercury Retrograde we are presently experiencing? First thing’s first:

What Is Mercury Retrograde?

Four times a year, the planet Mercury is said to go into Retrograde, meaning that it appears to be moving in an opposite direction from the Earth. Simply put, planets move from east to west around the sun. Mercury in Retrograde refers to the four times a year when the planet moves from west to east around the sun, giving us on Earth the optical illusion that it is moving backwards.

Think about when you are driving on a highway and pass a car. The other car appears to be moving backwards, but it really is just moving slower than you. That other car is Mercury in this analogy.

What’s All The Hype About? 

Mercury is recognized as the messenger of the Gods and the planet of communication and logistics. On a modern-day level, this means that we can expect interference in our daily conversations, emails, travels or when we are making plans. It may feel as though we are talking to loved ones and co-workers through a thick static, where messages are getting caught or missed.

Technology and travel can be highly effected during this time. Think back to the start of this Mercury Retrograde (July 26th). Did you experience any issues with your travel and technology? Did your TV stop working for no reason? Did you pop a tire?

This, of course, can be frustrating and is why Mercury Retrograde gets a bad rap.

What’s Good, Though?

On a woo-woo level, it is said that when Mercury goes into retrograde, he travels deep into the underground of our psyches, opening up the pathway to our base-level human consciousness, offering insight into past experiences and helping us gather information for the next phase in our journeys. Because we move so fast, we rarely have a chance to stop and reflect on how our past stories are shaping our present lives and future experiences.

When Mercury goes into retrograde, we are forced to slow down. Technology and travel will push back, forcing us to go inwards for insight. Your phone’s not working? Take five to meditate and download information from your higher self. Bus is late? Embrace the opportunity for a long, head clearing walk.

Patience is a virtue during this time and one that will be greatly rewarded. When Mercury goes into retrograde, its a time for data-collecting and reflection. Time alone is essential during Mercury Retrograde. You may have tapped into to some key insights about your life direction or relationships during this time. Mercury has a lot to reveal to us, and when it goes into retrograde, we have a greater opportunity to listen.

Making the Most of these Last Few Days

It’s no secret that this has been a super charged summer, one that was extremely transformative, whether you realized it or not. Shifts happened this summer and we are all susceptible to them. We absolutely LOVE the fact that the last few days of the Mercury Retrograde fall in a receptive yin moon phase, the Crescent Moon phase, when are called to stop and breathe into our final intentions of the summer, allowing them to permeate our bodies and minds.

We are invited to take advantage over the next few days of the final insights Mercury can offer us in its last days in Retrograde. Because the planet is retrograding through the fire sign of Leo, we may feel an opposing pull to rush into action. But remember, even Lions know when to lay low and observe, calculating the jungle before making their next move. Lay low over the next few days. Meditate and reflect. And most importantly, listen. The universe has messages for you and Mercury wants to help you receive them.

We are so excited to announce our first curated wellness experience hosted at Good Space where we will enjoy a guided meditation, followed by an Adaptogen Iced Tea Workshop led by Lee Capatina, founder of Lee’s Tea to get us cool and stress-free for summer.

Tickets are available for purchase here and limited! We are looking forward to connecting with you.