July 2022
Did you celebrate the Solstice on June 21st?
That was the point at which the Sun moved into the cardinal water sign of Cancer.
Vesta comes into our homes this month. You may know her by her Greek name Hestia.
Vesta
The goddess of the hearth fire, relating to cohesion in the home, which is why I have themed it with Cancer season as this is also about focus on our home, roots, and security.
Vesta was symbolized by the fire on the public hearth, connected to the spiritual rituals and practices of Rome.
Although there is not much in the way of direct story regarding Vesta, she was the deity of the vestal virgins who tended the sacred fire and who were responsible for tending the sacred flame and therefore the safety of the Roman empire.
They were at risk of being buried alive if the flame went out.
A 4 min TEDEd about the Vestal Virgins
I do want to preface this wonderful video that really helps us to imagine what it was like for these young women with a note that in my research on Vesta and the vestal virgins I am reminded that virgin did not always mean sexually chaste.
Possibly going to the more Hellenistic time these women often used their highly attuned vessels (bodies) to heal through sex.
For example, when a man back from war could not get over his nightmares and PTSD (as we would now call it) she would sleep with him, taking his troubles into herself and she would transmute them, as was her training.
It links to the Madonna-whore complex, identified by Freud. Which without getting too involved is to do with the two extremes by which women were depicted since ancient times.
The sacred or the profane.
The complex also shows a split in the masculine psyche, as those men who suffer from this complex, can only respect the Madonna, and only desire the prostitute.
Harnessing Vesta…
Based on the above you can see why in our astrology charts we may look for issues around sublimation of the sexual energy and rather following a devotional or religious path like certain yogic traditions or workaholism.
Autonomy over one’s body especially as a woman, can also show up.
Back to the Madonna/Hoar complex…become discerning about whom we offer our life force energy to.
It is interesting to note, if you read my posts based on the male god archetypes compared to the female ones, we are focusing on now how differently sexuality is viewed.
Also remember that when working archetypally your gender at birth may predispose you somewhat, but certainly does not limit you to only working with ‘male or female’ archetypes.
We are better balanced individuals when we learn to integrate both.
Vesta was discovered in 1805.
Her Glyph is like a vessel with a flame in it.
She is the fierce protector of the family, the inner fire, the grit, and deep determination.
It has a lot to do with soul (soul fire) healing, our soul agreements can show up. The body as the temple.
Ask yourself, where are the challenges that force me to grow, tap into the stamina, grit and determination?
Is this happening to me or for me?
Other significations of Vesta in our natal chart, she is goddess of devotion to one’s inner flame or life force.
Focusing on what is important to us, honoring the truth in our heart, in the center of our being.
In a lower expression scatteredness or lack of focus, denial of our truth, can also be associated with sexuality.
Either a fear of sexuality and/or a repression of it or using sacred sexuality for healing.
With regards to all the traits we have discussed, look for the sign (how) and house placement (where) to see how Vesta influences you.
This is available on Astro.com for free if you look into the settings for those who use it https://www.astro.com/horoscope?nhor=432304&nho2=860601
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Tuning in with Vesta
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 Vesta 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 Vesta.
If you are looking to do some spiritual or sexual healing, or to tap deeper into your souls truth she is a good goddess for you.
There is no growth in the comfort zone, and no comfort in the growth zone.
Astrology Buzz
Cancer Jun 22nd to Jul 22nd self-care and self-compassion should be your theme this Cancer season. Follow that up with lashings of compassion and patience with others while maintaining healthy boundaries. Water seasons are usually emotional, so expect to feel the feels and accept that it is so for others too.
Leo Jul 23rd to Aug 23rd here comes the sun, I am always relieved to feel the fire return after a water cycle. Our spark returns, we are ready to shine. This will be especially so if you let the feelings flow. If you did not, the fire will set all the water a boil…get the water out before Leo season.
New Moon
June New Moon was on the 29th in the sign of Cancer.
As it has just been here is my Instagram forecast in case you want to work with this energy.
Leo New moon will be on July 28th and I will do a video forecast closer to the time on my Instagram.
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Full Moon
July full moon is in Capricorn on the 13th opposing the Sun in Cancer.
It is a Super Full Moon at that. And for the first time in months Sun and Moon are not in therapy.
They have a harmonious relationship with the nodes of fate and destiny this full moon and seem to be feeling that out.
Moon hates to be in Capricorn however and her shoes are feeling too tight and not at all comfortable. She may have to clear out the closet.
There may be some surprises, but more than likely they will be good surprises for a change.
Maybe whilst clearing the closet she finds some wrapped up notes in a pocket of a dress she hasn’t worn in ages.
All the therapists are quietly sending their vibes a little more covertly to sun and moon this month.
Pluto is pushing to clean out the clothes, cobwebs and any skeletons that are in that cupboard with some subliminal messaging.
Saturn is reflecting on the way relationships are changing and how our old-fashioned values may need to change too.
Neptune is moodily wondering why truthful communication is even needed. Jaded by so much couple’s therapy he dreams of ideals or no feels. But numbing never works for long, he sighs as he readies for his next session.
Physically for Capricorn and Cancer, knees, skeletal system, breasts, womb and stomach are most impacted.
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 12th, 13th, 14th, there is never a wrong time to reflect however, all is in divine timing.
Questions you may ask yourself in Cancer/Capricorn axis axis, will be sent out later this month, closer to the Full Moon, if you are subscribed to my mailing list.
Crystal for Vesta
Labradorite is my stone for Vesta for a multitude of reasons.
Firstly, if you have ever had the pleasure of observing this crystal which is a member of the feldspar family and a cousin to moonstone, you will have seen that it has what is called a flash.
The flash is a shifting almost magically of colour, usually a flash of deep blue like the inmost part of a flame, or sometimes an orangey or silvery light.
This connection to deep inner fire connects to the hearth fire, inner fire or even spiritual fire to which Vesta relates.
This crystal can absolutely help to tap into these inmost parts, in our inmost cave helping us to find a light and warmth in the darkness.
It also lets us first uncover, then reflect and then if we choose, to transmute, some of our darker traits and complexes.
Disclaimer: crystals should not be used as cures but rather as support.
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Aroma of the month
Vanilla is my Vesta oil.
Vanilla for me is a wonderful scent of a clam home. Now I know we are all striving not to be too vanilla these days, but vanilla is ‘vanilla’ for a reason.
It is consistently a favourite, not a fad, it is stable in its popularity and its function.
Useful for anxiety, depression, overwhelm, stress and grief with its gentle, warm, and soft tones it is sedative and quietly uplifting.
Settling us around the central hearth both internally and in our environment, calming the restlessness, quieting the nervous system and lowering the blood pressure.
From this place it becomes much easier to keep our spirits high, which is how we more easily connect spiritually.
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Uses and Blend suggestions:
Household bliss – here are a selection of blends using Vanilla, to diffuse and find a favourite.
· Add 10 drops of Citrus Bliss, which is vanilla and an array of citrus fruits.
· 3 drops vanilla and 7 drops lemon or wild orangs or bergamot
· 3 drops vanilla 3 drops sandalwood and 5 drops bergamot (in my diffuser right now… blissful)
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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