September 2022
Virgo is in the air, which as a mutable earth sign, is the point at which we begin to recognize the season is shifting.
Virgo is all about the details, healthy habits, organization, and cleanliness, which leads to our theme.
The Greek goddess Hygeia.
The Myth of Hygeia
The Greek goddess Hygeia is daughter of Asclepius the god of medicine and Epione (goddess of the soothing of pain).
I love the names of her sisters and the clear theme of the offspring of Asclepius and Epione.
Hygeia’s sisters were, Panacea (goddess of universal remedies), Iaso (goddess of recuperations), Aceso (goddess of the healing process) Aegle (goddess of beauty and splendor).
Hygeia is where we get the word hygiene.
Something that has really come into focus in recent years.
Goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation.
Her area of focus is not just about physical health but very much in the mental/emotional health realm too.
When it comes to mythology there is not much that is just about her story but rather her coming into other stories, like her connection to the cult of Asclepius.
Asclepius was the son of Apollo, and each of his daughters including Hygeia seem to preform a facet of Apollo’s art.
So, there is her connection to her grandfather and then also to her father.
Though Asclepius was more renowned for his healing, Hygeia was about preventative care…how very Virgo.
The Chalice is one of her symbols.
It is often referred to as the bowl of Hygeia and along with the rod of
Asclepius are two of the most ancient symbols still used in connection with modern western medicine today.
Hygeia was always depicted with her python. Snakes are symbols of transformation and healing.
Her father too was depicted with snakes and Hermes on his caduceus has the snakes.
Snakes as a symbol are well known even today in our healing logos, medicine, dentistry, veterinary and firefighting to illustrate a few.
You may remember our goddess from last month too has a very strong connection to the serpent, Lilith.
It does make one pause for thought at our collective fear feelings around serpents, and our personal feelings.
Are we afraid to heal, to shed the skins that no longer fit or serve us? Even if to transform is a gift, a birth right, a necessity.
Harnessing Hygeia…
She is a lesser-known asteroid, therefore not one of the most talked about.
That said at the beginning of the year when I was thinking about which asteroid goddess archetype would best fit Virgo season and I landed on Hygeia I did not at the time even realize how prominent she would be at this time in the living sky.
She is currently conjunct the South Node of karma, that which we need to release in Scorpio.
This taps into one of her gifts for using the poison to heal us.
Just as in homeopathy and the concept of like heals like.
I will use the example of snake venom in minute doses (this requires a qualified homeopath, obviously) to support the body to heal from certain toxin, or to build an immunity to it.
Virgo, like Hygeia is all about natural and alternative health practices.
When working with her we can look at preventative practices, moderate diet, healthy diet, regular exercise, clean air, and water, emotional and mental balanced
she is goddess of healing and infectious diseases and mental health.
Hygeia in your natal chart will show up in a place where you can look to work on your health and self-care of body and mind.
Looking at Sign, House and Aspects you have in your natal chart (or if that sounds like Greek, get in touch for a reading).
She is a specialist in your chart at telling you about your body, caring for your body and your attitude towards it.
There is a push to daily routines for your health and wellbeing, prevention is better than cure after all.
With regards to all the traits we have discussed, look for the sign (how) and house placement (where) to see how Hygeia influences you.
This is available on Astro.com for free if you look into the settings for those who use it she is the asteroid number 10 https://www.astro.com/horoscope?nhor=432304&nho2=860601
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Tuning in with Hygeia
If you are resonating strongly with this Archetype, then you may want to take up this month’s offer.
You will get a 30 min consultation talking to which house (if you have an accurate birth time) and aspects Hygeia is highlighting in your chart.
For just R300/USD25 you will get notes on these placements and some personalized tools to connect with your inner Hygeia.
If you are ready to clean up your act, this archetype will support you.
There is no growth in the comfort zone, and no comfort in the growth zone.
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Astrology Buzz
Virgo Aug 24th to Sep 23rd Stop procrastinating, it is not about perfect or nothing at all! It is about trying and failing and trying again. Each time with a greater awareness of what does not work. Practice your everyday mundane chores in a sacred way, with gratitude and discipline and watch what happens.
Libra Sep 24th to Oct 23rd welcome to Spring/Autumn (depending on where you live). If you are witnessing the relationship of parents to their new babies being birthed with the Spring time or preparing to cuddle with your love around a fire enjoying your harvest this is the season of relationship with others. Assuming you did some editing in Virgo season, this is the time to reconnect in a more honest and authentic way.
Mercury Retrograde
Oh, my heaven’s it is that time again…and Mercury is very busy now overseeing Sun, Mars and soon Venus who are visiting his homes.
If I wasn’t experiencing Mercury in shadow issues with my tech including Instagram right now, I would share a link to a video on this…but, well Mercury seems to be proving a point.
He stations retrograde on the 10th but has been in shadow since August 21st. Then will station direct again Oct 2nd and be done with the post shadow period on Oct 17th (Happy Birthday to my sister for that day).
Mercury has moved into Libra, where he will begin his retrograde, but will move all the way back into Virgo…earth to air to earth to air, it’s uncomfortable, get used to it.
We have had some experience getting comfortable with the uncomfortable in recent years, Mercury gives us the opportunity to reflect on that, especially on our relationships and our daily habits.
New Moon:
The August New Moon was in Virgo on the 27th.
As it has just been here is my Instagram forecast in case you want to work with this energy.
The 25th of September we will have the New Moon in Libra
We are relational as a species.
Time to look at the me within the we and find a balance in being authentically me within relationship.
How is that looking for you?
Every Libra season offers us the opportunity to review and reframe but ever more with the Mercury retrograde this year.
Join us in Red Tent practice where you will have the reflective space and support to answer these questions.
Each month we build on the one that went before, making incremental changes over time as we wax and wane with Grandmother Moon.
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Full Moon
September full moon is in Pisces on the 10th opposing the Sun in Virgo.
Same day as Mercury goes Retrograde.
Whew, this chart looks to me a little like a life review, a moral inventory of our life and our choices to date.
More of the sky is retrograde than direct and we are in the last sign of the zodiac.
Imagine yourself with the benefit of hindsight asking what would I do differently?
So do it.
Physically for Pisces and Virgo, feet, toes, pineal gland, lymphatic system, small intestine, absorption of nutrients, abdomen, and pancreas.
Questions are tailored to the exact planetary alignment over this Full Moon.
They will be most potent if started over the 3 days of Full moon 9th, 10th, 11th, there is never a wrong time to reflect however, all is in divine timing.
Questions you may ask yourself in Virgo/Pisces axis, will be sent out later this month, closer to the Full Moon for those who are subscribers.
Crystal hygiene for Hygeia
There are crystals to support the optimal function of organ systems, for keeping the energy clear in your environment and for mental hygiene that would all be valid when looking at the archetype of Hygeia, but it seems Hygeia herself would rather make sure we know that keeping our crystals clean is also important.
First and foremost, the literal dust that can accumulate on our beautiful treasures needs to be physically cleansed on a semi regular basis.
Then we need to look at how to clear the energy of our crystals.
If your crystals are working for you, they are absorbing and storing soooo much.
Yes, they do have the ability to transmute that energy, but often need to be programmed to do so efficiently (like a computer).
And even if you have programmed both a transmutation and a self-cleansing program into your crystals sometimes, they need a little TLC.
Here are some of my favourite ways to cleanse my crystals.
This is in no way an exhaustive list.
And as always I want to remind you I like to be the guide on the side while you are the sage on your own stage…your intuition with your crystals is where it is at.
1) Full Moon magic…on the grass, under the sunset, moonlight all night and
sunrise – this means they get a physical cleaning, soak up the potency of the full moon and the gentle but powerful sun light, absorb from all the elements and come back it with a sparkly energy that can’t be beaten. This is my monthly process. Especially useful when cleansing a big collection at one time.
2) The Cluster cleanse – is when you take a sad and depleted crystal that has perhaps been worked too hard and has hit bedrock (crystal burnout humor) and place it on a cluster or in a geode and let it charge up for as long as needed. I have has this work in an hour and in a month, it depends on the level of depletion…on occasion the crystal needs to be retired as no amount of support can bring it back, then I would lovingly bury it back in the earth.
3) Heart Brain – using the intelligence of your heart, hold your crystal to the heart chakra, breathe and tune into its energy and consciously clear and cleanse it.
5) Water flow – this is when a quick cleanse is required and you hold it under a running tap (with water shortages this is not commonly used by me) and allow the flowing water to clear, holding that intention while you do it.
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Aroma of the month
With Hygeia as our guide, we are going to look at some great hygiene related oils…well my favorites anyway.
Lemon is such a great cleaner and astringent, it is antiviral and antibacterial and an all-round tonic.
Tea Tree is a household must. It is anti-everything infectious including antifungal. So, it is useful on the body and for all kinds of natural home cleaning recipes.
Other favorites include, Oregano, Lavender, Grapefruit, Lime, Wild Orange, Lemongrass and Citronella.
I also love doTERRA’s cleansing blend, Purify. It smells heavenly and combines a team of clean.
Not to mention the On Guard blend which which is their protective blend.
Filled with oils to not only do an internal and external clean up but also to boost your system as a preventative support to seasonal threats.
doTERRA is CPTG (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade)
Do you want to use the magic of doTERRA essential oils to support your growth?
Uses and Blend suggestions:
Lem_on & Lem_in – On your counters, toilets and anywhere you want to wipe down for a full clean and fresh vibe. In your hot water in the morning for an internal cleanse and in just about any food you are cooking or blend you are making…I could not be without my lemon oil.
Tea Tree it - This tree oil can be used neat on a pimple, diluted with cooled boiled water to wash out wounds, on cuts, grazes, bights and almost anything you don’t want to risk infection with and want to speed the healing process.
Let me know if you like these blends, recipes, and suggestions.
Note: How Fast do Essential oils work?
It takes 22 seconds for the molecules to reach the brain.
In 2 minutes, Essential oils will be found in the bloodstream.
By 20 minutes they will affect every cell in the body
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Remember to write your blends in your blend book so you remember what you liked and what you didn’t.
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Cindy
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