Full Moon in Sagittarius
This full moon in Sagittarius is also a Lunar Eclipse and the last full moon before the Summer Solstice – also an eclipse – later this month. It’s a powerful time of transition, stacked on top of so many such moments already this year. Sagittarius rules the thighs, hips and liver. Energetically it’s time to ground into your root chakra, sinking deep into the Earth to stabilise.
There’s so much instability, uncertainty and unrest across the globe right now. Protests in America are highlighting the old ways and beliefs that must crumble and fall away for the new to be co-created. Now is the time. Sagittarius’ focus on philosophies and beliefs reaches transformation point at this full moon and lunar eclipse – the old stories no longer stand; old patterns of behaviour and belief must be challenged and torn down. This is a time of transformation. There is much fear and uncertainty that comes with this, but in order to make a stand we must ground ourselves and draw up strength from the Earth.
Standing up for what we believe in, consciously becoming part of this huge global opportunity for change, standing for truth and equality. This monumental shift in perspective requires a grounded, embodied counterpart of action: rooted deep into the earth and nourished by that bedrock of strength beneath us.
How Luna Rhythms Yoga can support you during this Sagittarius Full Moon:
At Luna Rhythms, our unique system of yoga integrated with the lunar cycles and solar seasons teaches techniques from the ancient yogic practices of asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha and mantra in alignment with the energies of the day, season and cycle. This Full Moon in Sagittarius is the perfect time to stand up for what you believe in…
Grounding your energy and working into your hips and thighs, practice Virabhadrasana, the Warrior Pose, or any of the Warrior variations. In Virabhadrasana 1, with your feet grounded into your big toes, little toes, inner and outer edges of your heels, allow your breath to expand through your lungs, lifting your arms up to support the extension at your shoulders. This deeply grounding and lifting posture anchors you into the strength and energy of the Earth to support you as you rise and stand firm: a Warrior of Light and Truth. In this posture you can take Kali Mudra, bringing your hands together above your head in prayer position and then clasping your middle, ring and little fingers – leaving your index fingers extended and pointing up. Kali cuts through the old, burning away all that no longer serves. Breathe into this position as you contemplate your truth, your power, and what you are ready to release.
Chanting the bija mantra LAM can ground you into your root chakra in this position, connecting in to your ruby red grounding cord.
Ujjayi breath, the Victory Breath, is both calming and strengthening. Making the sound of the ocean waves as you draw the breath in and out over the back of your semi-closed throat, notice as your nervous system begins to calm and let go, dropping all that you no longer need to carry. This breath is also energising, deepening your breathing so that you draw increased oxygen in to your bloodstream, clarifying your thinking and connecting you with your inner wisdom. The Breath of Victory is a powerful practice for these times of deep inner and outer change.
This pranayama practice is also a good detox, because you extend your exhalation, helping to release stagnant energy from your system. It will help to support your liver, which will be getting a massive cosmic detox from the Sagittarian lunar eclipse!
Support yourself by staying grounded, nourishing yourself and taking care to rest and nurture.
If you are new to yoga, please connect with me and watch some of my videos before attempting your own practice. These Luna Rhythms Yoga practices are designed to support those who already have a regular yoga practice and are familiar with the techniques and contra-indications. Always listen to your own body and never push or stretch beyond your capacity. Yoga invites you into a greater connection with your body, cultivating greater self-awareness and self-responsibility.
The Full Moon is always a time to celebrate what you have achieved: gather with friends (virtually or socially distanced) and give gratitude for all that you have received.
This Full Moon we are celebrating the launch of the Soulstice Spirit Online Festival. This global gathering of likeminded Warrior Souls begins on the Summer Solstice and runs for three Sundays with an amazing lineup of speakers and events. Take a look at what’s on offer below.
Blessings and love in these challenging and transformational times,
Diana
3 Sundays of Incredible Free Online Events Hosted by Luna Rhythms Yoga
Celebrating the potent themes of the Summer Solstice, New Moon and Full Moon with inspirational talks, yoga, qi gong, music, dance, meditations and ceremony. Facilitators include:
🌕 Ama Lia Wai Ching - Spiritual healer, Mystic, Quantum Qi Gong Master
🌕 David Sye - Yoga Elder and founder of the groundbreaking, unique Yogabeats
🌕 Kayapacha - Astrology for the Soul and the weekly Pele report
🌕 Marc Laws - Yogi and Wisdom seeker
🌕 Sally Griffyn - Visionary and World Changing Influencer
🌕 Hannah Jewel - the woman who whirls bringing the medicine of Sufism and Shamanism
🌕 Amanda Noga - The Yoga Alchemist
We are all going through a huge planetary shift right now. Through these challenges, deeper meaning and understanding can be accessed if we choose to see the whole picture. As the sun and moon come together on this powerful Soulstice, we are asked to bring the divine masculine and feminine into greater balance. That for this world to function well, the feminine must rise up to meet her masculine, in equal partnership.
We will explore these themes as the moon waxes, over three weekends. Celebrating love, magic, equality, sustainability, and the birthing of a new earth that collaborates for the wellbeing of all that walk and live on her.
Pre-register before 10am BST on 5th June to secure your spot at the Festival and to be in with the chance of winning one of the following prizes:
🌕 A month's access to the Luna Rhythms Wisdom Group Online Classes
🌕 A place on Millionaire Yogi's Vision Quest to Write Your Book Course
🌕 A breakthrough digital strategy session with Elevate Digital
I hope to see you there!
To find out more about these practices and how you can get involved check out our Classes, Retreats and the Luna Rhythms Yoga Foundation Course. Join us!