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This should be a fairly quiet week, with no major astrological events until Sunday, when Pluto turns retrograde. Because this planet's retrograde lasts 5 months or longer, we probably won't even notice the subtle shift as it changes directions. Monday's Taurus Moon will inspire us to restore order to our worlds, make a schedule for the week, and take care of odds and ends that have been awaiting our attention. Once the Moon moves into Gemini on Tuesday, we'll spend the next two days riding the information highway, as the planet of communication and intellect inspires us to expand our knowledge through research, brainstorming, and expanding our social media connections. The Moon drifts through easy-going Cancer on Thursday and Friday, bring out our "homebody" sides and turning our focus to hearth and family. The Moon will shine bright in Leo over the weekend, urging us to connect with our favorite people, find a new adventure to pursue, or simply give ourselves some extra nurturing.

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 been hearing and seeing spirits since I was very little. I'm an adult now and my abilities have gotten stronger, but lately I have been overwhelmed by voices. They sound like people talking but it's not one or two - more like thousands. It is becoming increasingly difficult to concentrate and meditate. It's starting to become crippling, and I am starting to lose myself to them. I can find no real cure or relief from this. Are there any suggestions you can offer me?

Susyn:

It would seem you have accessed a vortex through which you are privy to exchanges in the spirit world. You don't mention if these voices are talking to you personally, only that the spirits' conversations are becoming too loud to ignore. This is not uncommon when people begin to open to their psychic abilities.

To begin, start a journal to document when you hear the voices. It may seem random at this point, but take notes to see if there is a rhythm to what you are hearing. For instance, do the voices seem louder while you are meditating or sitting quietly? Does this happen more in the evenings, mornings, or middle of the night? Examine the course of your experience for patterns.

We sometimes forget that we can speak to the spirit world and that spirits can hear us as clearly as we hear them. When the conversations become too loud, pause, and in a commanding voice, ask them to stop. Like noisy neighbors, spirits may not realize that some of us can hear them. Unfortunately, unlike the people next door, you can't bang on the wall. You may have to repeat yourself a few times, but this should help eliminate some of the ruckus.

If this doesn't work, try shifting your location. For example, if you always meditate in the same area and this appears to be one of the times the voices are the loudest, move to another room. You can also add a water fountain or play instrumental music in the background to lessen the interference.

At times, you may feel like these voices are speaking directly to you. This can be annoying as well as frightening if you are not familiar with the spirits that are addressing you. Again, remember that you can ask them to stop and that you have no reason to listen to what they are saying.

I recall a friend who experienced what you are talking about when she visited the World Trade Center disaster site about six months after 9-11. There were so many souls there who were eager to get messages through to their loved ones. Because she was sensitive to their pleas, she became overwhelmed by the numerous voices all clamoring to be heard.

I have had similar experiences during readings in which a clientís spirit guides all lined up to talk at once. Though they all may have had something valid to say, I had to ask them to stand back and come forward one at a time to share their messages. You can use this practice too if you feel that the spirits are benevolent and have information you want to hear.

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Mata Maya:

What you describe is the experience of a natural medium who lacks the development necessary to control his gift. Though it may seem counter-intuitive to pursue further psychic development, at this point, you're already in psychic waters, so you'd be wise to learn how to swim. Perhaps the most helpful thing you can do is find a local Spiritualist church, for there you'll find a medium who can mentor you and a development circle you can join.

It should comfort you to know that you're not being harassed; it's more like you're trying to tune in to one radio station (this reality), but are picking up interference from a nearby station. By learning how to tune in to the frequency of your choice, you can get clearer reception whether you are trying to stay focused in this world or purposefully trying to communicate with beings in other realms.

Since what you want is less of these voices, you'll have to be more grounded in this physical dimension. There are many ways to go about that. One of the best is to get out of your head and engage in mundane physical activities. All sports are good for this, though yoga and martial arts may be especially helpful.

Your goal is to simultaneously get more grounded in this reality while at the same time learning how to shift your vibration higher, for a high vibration and high level of conscious awareness will lead to a high level of spiritual/psychic experience.

Perhaps the most helpful thing you can do is develop a strong, clear relationship with your spirit guides. This will be tricky since you are trying to silence some voices while drawing others' forward.  In general, this process will require you to get into a very high vibration and then begin to purposefully dialogue with Spirit, asking for help with this matter and receiving guidance on what you need to know and do in order to create what you want in your life.

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.