New Moon In Sagittarius
This New Moon in Sagittarius, as the world continues to fall prey to the pandemic, and all that entails (too deep and complex to begin to write about all the different ways this time has brought fear, stress and uncertainty to the hearts of us all), Luna Moon invites us to focus on our own mastery.
Uncertainty and fear are attributes that destabilise our roots, our very foundations. Being a triple air sign, I have had to learn fairly early on to ground. Being grounded isn’t a given. Humans are the most ungrounded species on the planet. We often live away from nature, in our man made structures, we walk on pavements with shoes that keep us disconnected from Mother Earth.
It’s so important to consciously ground ourselves everyday. From balanced foundations, we are more likely to be in right relationship with ourselves and then with each other. Perhaps this simple act could be what brings humanity back to balance. Be grounded and connected to our Mother Earth.
So this new moon in Sagittarius focuses the energies around your thighs and legs. This is the area of the root chakra, or muladhara. Sagittarius invites you to strengthen your connection to your roots, grounding firm like the archer or centaur that represents this astrological sign.
Connection with the earth, through your root chakra, is key at this time. Grounding into the earth at this time of year, deep within Samhain with the light visibly receding, there’s an invitation to set new intentions that support your growth, mastery and focus. Samhain was considered the Celtic New Year in the ancient calendar, and the new moon itself reminds us that the cycles continue. With the waxing moon cycle beginning again, it’s a good time to set clear intentions for what you want to bring into your life during this next luna cycle. Grounding your intentions into the earth helps create stability, rooting those intentions into the material world.
During this next waxing phase of the luna rhythm, what practical steps can you take towards your visions?
Root chakra imbalances can manifest as fear and uncertainty. Not knowing which steps to take to move your life forward, or knowing what you need to do but feeling unable to do it. Yoga asanas for strengthening muladhara include many standing poses. Virabhadrasana I, II and III, the Warrior poses, strengthen your thighs and bring you into deeper connection with the earth. The Warrior poses can look and feel like the Sagittarius archer or centaur as you practice them, so you can imagine yourself standing firm and taking aim. Grounding down into the earth with a clear vision for where you are going, releasing the arrows of your intentions.
How Luna Rhythms Yoga can support you during this Sagittarius New Moon:
At Luna Rhythms, our unique system of yoga integrated with the luna 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 New Moon in Sagittarius is the perfect time to give your thighs some loving attention and help to rebalance your root chakra.
One of our core practices at Luna Rhythms is the Grounding Cord. From a comfortable sitting or standing position, eyes closed and with a firm connection to the floor beneath you, imagine a ruby red cord that is attached just below your navel and grows deep down into the earth. You can imagine your grounding cord as a root, or as a ruby red cord connecting you to the earth. With your grounding cord in place, feel the support that the earth gives to your body. Breathe deep into your belly and feel the sense of stability your grounding cord gives you. Drawing energy up from the earth into your belly as you inhale, and releasing anything that no longer serves you as you exhale. Stay with this practice for as long as you feel comfortable. When you feel ready to open your eyes, connect in to your firm intentions for this waxing cycle and put practical steps in place to achieve them.
Luna Rhythms Yoga is based on a range of different techniques from the yogic tradition that enable us to embody and integrate the monthly and daily rhythms of the luna cycle, ensuring that our practice is always in alignment with exactly what we need when we need it.
This winter, I have been called to create a course called How To Beat The Winter Blues. Students come to me every year asking for tips to help them increase their energy, motivation and joy during the darker times of the year. I heeded the call and have created a digital course with practical solutions and support to help you this winter.
Why not get more focused, grounded and learn how to master your energy, body mind and spirit this new moon, with this course?
You can find out more about this course here:
I am launching this course with a special new moon time limited offer of 70% off its usual price, at just £27.99. This offer will last one week from today. For more info and a chance to benefit from all the great practices and the price, click here:
https://lunarhythmsyoga.samcart.com/products/how-to-beat-the-winter-blues
May we all stay focused, grounded and work on nurturing our inner spark, so the difficulties we all face as a global family, don’t overwhelm us. May we take balanced action in the ways of growing and evolving together. May Great Spirit, God, Goddess, Mother Earth, support us as we do.
Be blessed
Diana xxxx