New Year New Moons

    We are approaching the second new moon of the first month of 2014. The second new moon in a month is called a black moon (the 2nd full moon in a month is called a blue moon). For some, the black moon is considered to be a special time where any spiritual workings are seen as more powerful and effective. This new moon, as well as the new moon earlier this month, is also considered a supermoon. A supermoon is a new or full moon at perigee, or close to Earth. Since we cannot see a new moon, this doesn't seem to make the news as much as a full supermoon, which can be seen in all it's brilliance. But those living near the ocean may observe larger than usual tides, though. There will be three full supermoons in 2014: July, August, and September, with the one in August being the closest.

    This new moon will occur on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at 4:39 p.m. EST at approximately 11 degrees Aquarius. I also noticed that the date 1/30/2014 equals the master number 11. This new moon will be a great time to to truly begin to express youir authentic self and follow your intuitive hunches. This new moon also supports sharing your uniquely Divine intelligence with the world and using your special skills, gifts, talents and abilities for the upliftment of the energy of the planet. The moon's sextile to Uranus amps up and reinforces the lunar energy encouraging you to "let your freak flag fly", as astrologer Benjamin Bernstein likes to say.

    The Sabian symbol of 11 degrees Aquarius is "Man tete-a-tete with his imagination", from The Sabian Symbols and Psychologigical Analysis by Blaine Bovee, p.200. Tete-a-tete literally means "head to head". And this image symbolizes the experience of a person being inspired to higher wisdom or creativity. This is the great meeting of the minds-- the self with the Higher Self, a person having a heart-to-heart conversation with his soul. This is the inward experience of receiving divine inspiration, ideas, and flashes of insight. And these ideas are coming directly from the Light into the crown chakra. I love the wording of the Sabian symbol from the "This Week in Astrology" podcast: “During a silent hour, a man receives a new inspiration which may change his life.” So we have the opportunity during this time for for deep transformation, release, and healing if we ask for it. 

    This post would not be complete without discussing gemstones to help you tap into the energy of this lunation. The energy of Aquarius is revolutionary, unpredictable, intuitive, and unique. Aquarians tend to march to their own drumbeat. Even though Aquarius is the sign of the water bearer, it is actually an air sign. So here are a few stones to tap into the flow of the elements of air and water. Blue apatite helps us to connect to high levels of spiritual guidance. It helps open the throat chakra, aiding us in public speaking and group communication. Aquamarine is a calming stone that quiets the mind allowing one to hear the voice of the Divine. It also promote self expression and encourages service to humanity. Larimar is a stone that deepens meditation encourages spiritual evolution. It also fascilitates communication with other realms. Amethyst is a stone of spirituality and transformation. It is one of the best crystals for aiding meditation and dream recall. Chrysocolla is a lovely blue-green stone with a gentle, harmonious vibe. It helps strengthen communication and self-expression and opens psychic vision. Moonstone is a wonderful crystal for tapping into lunar energy. Its energy helps strengthen intuition and enhances creativity. And angelite, as its name suggests, is a powerful stone that helps us to communicate with the angelic kingdom. Its soothing energy also helps you to speak your truth in a gentle manner. So with these stone allies let us set the intention to grow into our greatness.