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Photo of the week: I co-faciltated an astrology meets movement workshop at Hipline in Oakland (the beautiful dance studio pictured above) last week. Can’t wait to share reflections soon on why this experience was so cathartic for me.
StarBody Report
Last week I wrote about clearing space during Pisces season. This week, I want to give you a way to do just that with a release ritual inspired by the full moon lunar eclipse in Virgo on Tuesday.
An eclipse can leave the earth sign of Virgo feeling… unearthed. That’s because eclipses often reveal truths in surprising, disruptive ways. Everyone is sure to feel rocked by an ending of sorts but the mutable signs in particular (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) are likely to feel it most.
Because the magic of the full moon will be eclipsed tomorrow, the following ritual is to help release whatever is lingering. It’s perfect for closure of this astrological year and winter → before welcoming the new astrological year and spring next month.
Release Ritual
1. Shower and wash your feet thoroughly.
Pisces rules the feet so it’s important we honor and care for them during this ritual and all Pisces season long.
2. Find a comfortable place to lounge.
3. Massage your feet.
Mix essential oil with a carrier oil or lotion and massage your feet, focusing on the bottoms.
Recommended essential oils are sage if you need Pisces’ heightened intuitive sensitivity (sage is also good for clearing unwanted energy, very aligned with this ritual) or lavender if you need more of Virgo’s grounded practicalness.
4. What needs to be released?
Ask yourself this question as you rub your feet. Choose the essential oil that will help you get clear on the answer.
Our feet are the gateway to what is known subconsciously (the things we don’t consciously admit to ourselves). As you meditate on this question, feel free to lie down, cry, or allow whatever somatic release wants to happen, happen.
5. Write it down.
Free what comes up for you from your body, mind and spirit. Make a list or write paragraphs, your choice.
6. Let it go.
Burn or rip up what you’ve written. Take it a step further by using a white candle (for purity and cleansing) if you choose to burn it. Feel it leaving your body and energy field as you destroy it. Out loud- say “goodbye” to the person, place, thing or habit you are letting go of. Dispose of it outside of your home. 🕊️
With intention,
:) Ferris
“If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.”-Maria Edgeworth