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The weekend opens with a powerful Scorpio full Moon, bringing our greatest wishes to the surface. The theme of this moon is to “dream the impossible dream” so let’s allow our emotions and ideals to run wild! The Moon moves into Sagittarius on Tuesday, surrounding us with a light-hearted and playful mood for the next two days. In fact, the only two days we’ll be highly productive tend to be Thursday and Friday under a diligent Capricorn Moon, so those are the days we can plan to be busy bees! Our weekend will unfold under an Aquarius Moon, meaning whatever we have planned will likely change at a moment’s notice. We’ll need to practice flexibility, trust in blocks and delays, and be willing to alter our schedules at a moment's notice. No worries though, as it’s all designed to bring a fuller and more adventurous tone to our weekend!

How to Do Shadow Work for Your Moon Sign, by Catherine Gerdes

(Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal.)

Despite our perpetual focus on planets in astrology, there's one luminary that tends to take center stage in the eyes of modern mystics: the moon. The moon is a focal point for syncing manifestation practices, and it inspires celestial designs. And despite our perpetual attempts to capture its glow, it appears to not enjoy being photographed. But in astrological charts, the moon holds a deeper—and more personal—significance.

When interpreting this placement, the moon connects with our emotional realm. A tender energy, the moon reveals personal sensitivity, and it is a chart signature that can reveal psychic awareness. This placement can clue us in on our relationships with our mother and maternal figures in life. Just like any astrological placement, it doesn't have to be something to fix, but awareness of what our moon sign lends to our mood—and potential emotional reactivity—can help us temper our reactions or express more clearly. Ultimately, diving into the meaning of our moon sign, or performing shadow work, helps us move more consciously with this energy.

Aries Moon: Because of the sensitive nature of this luminary, this moon sign heightens the qualities of the Aries archetype. This amplifies the tendency to have a brisk nature, impulsive leanings, and intentional drive. A passionate moon sign, they pour into projects and people they find exciting. The guidance for an Aries moon is to avoid premature abandonment of situations before there's an opportunity to grasp it. If a trigger is ignited, they can be quick to exit. This makes Aries moons susceptible to regretting a fiery temper or leaving circumstances they may view as valuable in their future.

Taurus Moon: This moon sign is aware of each day's simple joys. This is someone who finds great value through their morning cup of coffee or the feel of a fabric or the taste of their favorite sweet treat. Known for dependability, a Taurus moon can have unwavering loyalty. But this devotion is tied to their shadow, as this moon sign can be stubborn. They like their routine, and they run the risk of valuing consistency to the detriment of their evolution. It's likely that their loved ones could persuade them out of this comfort zone. This moon sign would benefit to be sensitive to those nudges and approach the unknown with curiosity.

Gemini Moon: A Gemini moon is fascinated by life's many wonders. They can become captivated by interesting topics and new adventures with deep inquisitiveness. They may resonate as a student for life, intrigued by gathering information. They have an ability to float from topic to topic, and it is important for them to feel mentally stimulated in their relationships. They thrive in having options, but this can lead to indecision. A Gemini moon benefits from finding solid ground and committing to decisions. Leaving things up for chance or in a mysterious place can lead to conflict. Solidifying decisions may feel lackluster, but it can ensure the best outcomes.

Cancer Moon: In its domicile, the moon is comfortable in this sign. Highly sensitive, this moon may pick up on the sensations of others easily and identify as clairsentient. They feel another's story being shared as though it were their own. Occasionally, they can be disappointed when they discover that others are less sensitive. The shadow for this moon sign involves their expectation of others—hidden or revealed—to be as tender or intuitive in nature. Another focus for them is managing their feelings as they rise and fall (without suppressing them). Ultimately, the task for this moon sign is to reaffirm themselves and recognize that they have answers within.

Leo Moon: Creativity is medicine for a Leo moon. Feeling confident in expressing oneself is an indicator that a Leo moon is feeling well. While the desire to express or perform is often personal, sometimes, this moon sign can overprioritize external validation. There's no shame in desiring recognition or affection from others, but finding confidence within will be necessary for a Leo moon. Since this sign is connected to inner-child healing, investing in fun and playful activities from childhood can be soothing for this moon sign.

Virgo Moon: A Virgo moon has a keen awareness of their intuitive senses. This gut feeling can be tied to their day-to-day routines and wellness rituals. Incorporating this instinct in the kitchen, or through herbalism or gardening, is common. In relationships, mentally stimulating and grounded connections are fuel for Virgo moons. As an analytical sign, they benefit from steering clear of harsh self-criticism. The tendency may be to hold oneself to a standard that is not quite possible. Embracing imperfections is a sign of facing and embracing the shadow of this moon sign.

Libra Moon: Consideration is a superpower for this moon sign. Connections are at the forefront of their awareness, and they can develop a habit of self-sacrifice. Whether they forego their desire in order to keep the peace or to provide for others, the shadow for this sign can be indecision. Speaking for what they need and choosing to stand for what's right are important for this sign. And prioritizing taking initiative over freezing in uncertainty is a way to work with the shadow side of this moon sign.

Scorpio Moon: For Scorpio moons, their ability to dive deep into psychological depths is hard to match. They thrive through investigating topics and uncovering mysteries. This lends them an understanding of information that may be hidden from others. They have a wide emotional bandwidth, and this makes them empathetic space holders for others. But at times, they'll need to express—instead of hide—their own feelings. They benefit from having helpful emotional outlets, investigating family stories, and unraveling their conditioning.

Sagittarius Moon: Adventure is a panacea for this risk-taker of the zodiac. Ruled by a planet of expansion, they need to push past the boundaries that others project onto them. This is likely to appear through physical location, as they can crave the sense of liberation found through travel or living abroad. Escaping through books and others' stories can be emotionally soothing for them, too. Whether the journey is physical or mental, they're not meant to stay put. Satisfying their sense of adventure through calculated risks is a way to work with the shadow of this sign—so that they don't swing the pendulum from stagnancy to recklessness.

Capricorn Moon: Similar to the lessons of a Cancer moon, a Capricorn moon's life themes can revolve around parenting oneself. But for this moon sign, responsibilities can be weighty, and at times, they may feel unfair. Nourishing themselves will be key, and this includes tending to their emotional needs over prioritizing responsibilities or expectations of others. Taking a breather and choosing to rest are vital for this moon sign.

Aquarius Moon: As a mature air sign, connecting over shared ideals is important for establishing deep emotional bonds. Also, intellectualizing feelings can come naturally for them. Softening in their relationships and embracing vulnerability is key for maintaining healthy connections and working with the shadow of this sign—which can be perceived as icy or detached. Embracing sensitivity and initiating communication will pay off in relationships and is a way to work with the shadow of this sign.

Pisces Moon: A dreamy sign, this moon placement can be highly creative and have a deep intuitive knowing revealed in waking life or dream states. This is also a very sensitive sign with the keen awareness of how others are feeling before receiving evidence. Since this sign is on the axis of health and associated with the house of service, giving to others can bring this sign joy—and overextending themselves may come naturally. They can focus on the needs of others to a fault, and they'll need to be wary of disregarding healthy boundaries for the sake of their wellbeing.

Article originally published in The Llewellyn Journal. Copyright Llewellyn Worldwide, 2024. All rights reserved.

I have always been very sensitive and intuitive. I am a hairdresser and a manicurist, so in my line of work, I am constantly touching people. If a customer has a pain, I will feel it for the next few days the same way they did. I was told I have healing hands, but instead of helping others, they seem to sicken me. How can I continue helping others without taking on their problems myself? Please help me.

Yasmeen

Susyn:

This is a very common experience of natural healers: we tend to become sponges for other people's problems, and take them on ourselves.

If you can work with gloves on, I recommend you wear them when you work on your clients. If that won't work for you, try using hand sanitizer after each appointment. Of course, we don't actually have to touch a person to absorb whatever is wrong with them, so taking the measures above should only be considered the first steps in protecting yourself.

The good news is that you can pass healing to other people without jeopardizing yourself. Ideally, you will want to use a ritual for spiritual protection before you go to work, one that will allow you to continue healing others but keep you from absorbing their energy. I like to visualize a clear, large bubble surrounding me before I work. This is similar to the one that Glinda, the good witch in The Wizard of Oz, traveled in.

I also recommend wearing protective stones and colors as you work on others. These are natural ways to keep others' energy from clinging to you. White, yellow and red are good colors to wear when you work on others. Earrings, rings or bracelets that have quartz crystals, amber stones or red gems such as rubies or garnets can also create a protective shield around you.

Next, you will need to practice higher awareness when dealing with clients who are in pain or emotional distress. Be aware that to heal them, you will be bringing their energy into your own body. Instead of holding on to their troubles, however, you will perform a ritual that removes these troubles from your own body or emotions as well as theirs.

Once you have finished with a client, take a few minutes to focus on the trouble they had and visualize it leaving your own body. This may take a little practice, but in time, you will be able to move the negative energy away from them, onto you, and then out into the atmosphere.

I support your desire to continue practicing with your healing gift. Once you have set up these protective measures, you should experience less stress and pain as a result of your sensitivity.

*****

Mata Maya

What you describe is very common; in fact, I experienced something similar as a new healer. When I prayed about the matter, I was led to a wise teacher who enlightened me; as a result of her teaching, I've become a much more powerful healer and haven't had a problem since.

While it's clear that you would also benefit from some training, I'm a bit hesitant to recommend it since most of the energy healing methods being taught are in my opinion fundamentally flawed.

Energy healing is simple and is something anyone can do. You don't need any special knowledge, mystical symbols, expensive attunements or secret codes. What you do need is a heart full of divine love and unwavering faith.

Many traditional methods teach you to look for problems to solve; since what we focus upon grows bigger, this is their first mistake. Further, healers are encouraged to connect with people with great empathy and compassion. While it may seem like this is the kind thing to do, it actually just draws you into their problems instead of empowering you to uplift and empower them.

As an energy healer, your job is not to figure out what needs fixing and how to fix it. Instead, your job is to embody perfect well-being and draw others into that high vibration. If you truly believe that all is well and everyone is experiencing whatever they need to experience in order to learn what they need to learn, then you can remain calm and full of faith regardless of what people may be suffering through. If you know without a doubt that death is not an end but rather the next stage in an endless journey, then you will be able to maintain a high, peaceful, faithful vibration even if the person you're healing is struggling with a life threatening disease.

To put it another way, if someone is lost in darkness, you could go into the darkness with them and stumble around, trying to help them feel their way out of it, or you could simply turn on the light. To be able to turn on the light, you must be in a state of radiant health and well-being on all levels yourself. Though many may disagree with me, if you're not there yet, you would be wise to focus on healing yourself before you undertake healing others.

Whether you are trying to heal others or just cut their hair, it is important that you learn to set your own tone. This way what you create in your life will come from within you instead of from outside influences. To do this, I highly recommend you study and work with the law of attraction.

Astrea:

Many times in life we hear, "You will always have what you NEED, but not necessarily what you WANT." Your spirit must have needed to experience the feeling of leaving your human body, and the suggestion in the next chapter of Sylvia Brown's book was all it took to get you there.

Even though you hadn't read it yet, your SOUL recognized the title of that chapter as something it had been seeking, and your soul, knowing that you had that reference to read after your experience, got with it and out you went!

While I don't usually recommend her books, Sylvia Brown has a wide reaching and powerful effect on lots of people. A Gemini like you would be able to relate easily to her writing and put it to good use. Synchronicity - you gotta love it!

I like your description of "getting caught." That's exactly what it feels like, isn't it? One minute you're free and hovering above the room, and the next minute, ZAP! back down into your corporeal form you go!

As a little kid, I loved that "feeling of return." With practice, most of the time we can control that event, but sometimes, when our physical ears hear a distracting noise or something else occurs to knock us back into reality, back we go. With practice you will be able to control your return better.

I find it interesting that you were visiting your mother-in-law and not someone in your own genetic family. Evidently, you and your husband got married for reasons that are even deeper than love. His family's interest in "psychic stuff" will nurture your children in such matters and help them to grow into their own abilities.

You'll never have to be concerned that when your daughter visits them, she'll be discouraged from exploring her own psychic life and power. My parents encouraged me to develop my psychic senses in a time when it wasn't nice to even discuss such things in public. Heck, it's STILL not considered a great topic at the dinner table in some families!

Your kids will get to talk about it ALL and ask questions and read and study. This is going to give them such an edge in life! Talk with your husband about how you want to present this to your kiddos, so that you are united in your approach and ready to tell them their experiences are all natural and okay.

A word or two of warning: Geminis often have difficulty staying grounded in REAL LIFE. Don't get so strung out on your ASTRAL life that you neglect what you're doing here on Earth.

You are at the beginning of a long journey to learn where your power really lies. Try to be patient with this process and take your time.