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The highlight of this week will be the Sun’s entry into Gemini on Tuesday. As the sign most famous for communication, exchanges of ideas, and reconnecting with others, we’ll enjoy four weeks of heightened interactions and the chance to surf the educational highway for new information. Monday’s Aquarius Moon will kick off the change, encouraging our innovative and inventive sides to emerge. With a shift to Pisces on Tuesday, the Moon will awaken our spiritual side, adding an air of intuition to the mix for a few days. The Moon dances into Aries on Thursday and casts a dramatic flair into the atmosphere, but as excited and happy as we are, we will want to avoid making statements we can’t back up or promises we can’t keep! Things settle down considerably over the weekend, as the Taurus Moon brings us back to earth and Saturn moves into Aries to ground our movements as well as our thoughts. That’s not a bad thing though, as a bit of reality mixed in with all the excitement will keep us from moving to soon, or in the wrong direction.

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.

Throughout my almost 45 years, I have had dreams in which I can fly. I know these are normal for most people, but the experiences I have don't quite match the experiences I've heard about from others. I can clearly remember being taught how to fly as a child INSIDE my home. I remember how I would push off from the corner and how excited and happy I was to be floating! I don't know who was teaching me. I have dreams that I'm either flying or that I'm somewhere I know isn't this realm. I'm certain I'm never alone during these times, but I don't recall names or faces of anyone. During one particularly troubling dream, I recall traveling with others and participating in a battle with a demon - an actual fight in mid air. I know this sounds crazy, but it felt like so much more than a dream. Do you believe astral travel is real? What do you think the purpose of it is? Is this just my way of escaping life or finding more excitement?

~Tanya

Susyn:

I do believe in astral travel and have had experiences similar to what you describe. In fact, this phenomenon has been documented in every culture throughout the ages.

Though we have limited knowledge of this subject, we have all at least been exposed to the idea that time, space and our physical world are not as solid or static as was once believed. When you consider that time can seem to go quickly or slowly and our physical worlds are constantly changing, the idea of our spirits leaving our bodies to travel to other places does not seem so far-fetched.

Many people experience the initial stages of astral projection as having the ability to fly or a sensation that they are falling back into their bodies after an astral journey.

The fact that you remember doing this from a very young age suggests that you may have practiced astral travel in a past life, and thus come into this life already well-versed in the art. Though it seems you donít know the people you encounter on these travels, they may very well be spirits youíve known before.

The higher purpose of astral projection is to experience life from a soul-based perspective. You describe battling a demon in one of these adventures, which indicates that you are aware of the struggles occurring in the spiritual realm and are participating in them. Many of your travels will be subconscious; though it seems you project on a regular basis, you may only be remembering a fraction of these experiences.

Rather than this being something you do to distract yourself or attempt to live a more exciting existence, it is simply a natural expression of your soul. Because your travels have been somewhat random, it may seem like this is a way you try to escape from the reality of your physical life. As you develop your gift, however, you will be able to pick and choose where you travel, whom you interact with, and what you accomplish.

For instance, you may have a loved one far away who is struggling with an illness or some other problem. With your gifts, you could travel to where they are and look in on them. You could also program yourself before bedtime to visit a place you have never been before. Once you master control of your projections, the possibilities will be endless.

To master this art, you simply need to set some boundaries and learn how to direct your astral projections. Because this is something you have done all your life, moving it to the next level shouldn't be difficult. I encourage you to keep up with your astral journeying and learn more about how to gain control of these experiences.

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Mata:

I do believe in astral projection; I've experienced it myself. In fact, I read your question with some excitement, for I too have very vivid memories of attempting to fly as a young child. I remember being about four years old and insisting to my family that I could truly fly. They laughed and told me I must have been dreaming, but I knew it was more than a dream.

I would stand on something like a bench or large piece of furniture, leap into the air, and flap my arms like crazy. I could get airborne for several seconds this way but I always ended up back on the ground. I did remain suspended in the air for far longer than would have happened if I had been attempting this in the physical, however. I've read and heard about many other people who have had similar experiences.

Your question also reminded me of my little nephew, who used to tell us about how he would fly to other places at night. He told us there were certain other people there, none of whom he knew when awake. He also talked about how sometimes, he would just jump up and down, touching the ceiling for fun. He could not understand why he was unable to do this when awake.

As for why we project, it just comes naturally. The astral is a very familiar place; when we aren't incarnate here on Earth, we are all able to travel to and through other worlds. I suppose asking why we have out of body experiences is a bit like a dolphin asking why it is able to leap and fly through the air above the ocean: it is simply part of our nature and our universe.

I love to think of all the little children in the world who have not yet been taught that flying (and all sorts of other wonderful things) are impossible. I love to imagine them knowing that they can fly and having all sorts of spiritual adventures simply because they are still so fresh from the spirit world and so open to any and all experiences.

If you had quit your job and were spending all day, every day, in bed, trying to get out of your body, then I might think you were trying to avoid physical reality. That is clearly not the case. Spontaneous out of body experiences can happen for all sorts of reasons. When trauma is not involved, it may simply be that your vibration is at the upper range for the physical dimension, so it is easy for you to slip up and out into realms that are close in vibration to this one.

It has also been my experience that sometimes, our higher selves bless us with such experiences to prove to us that we are spiritual beings having a physical experience instead of physical beings who may seem to have spiritual experiences now and then.

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.