Lisa Salvatore

Today (this evening) 3/1, as of 7:51 PM EST we have a Full Moon in the sign of health-conscious, intuitive and analytical Virgo.

Important to mention that this Full Moon happens at 11 Degrees of Virgo.  11 is a master number in numerology- it is the most intuitive.  It speaks of faith and psychic energy.  11 is instinctual , dynamic, and charismatic particularly when sights are set on a concrete goal.  The sign of Virgo is just that!  Goal oriented.

This is good energy people, although intense!  If you are a Virgo, a Virgo rising or Virgo Moon, you will feel this Full Moon energy more deeply.

A Full Moon happens when the Sun is opposite the Moon.

This highlights the polarities (opposing forces) in our lives.

These polarities are of an emotional, physical and spiritual nature.  It can be one area or all three, and each Full Moon will feel different based on the sign and planetary aspects surrounding the Moon.

Awareness and emotion reach their peak and are heightened around Full Moons.  This is why we feel more edgy and anxious around these times, sometimes not even being able to sleep.

*Photo taken last night, by yours truly.

As the Sun is in Pisces at this time, this means that the Full Moon is on the Virgo/Pisces axis.  Opposing signs.

Virgo represents purity while Pisces represents spirituality.  This Moon is all about what feels right, what feels good and what feels real.  Making a plan, having it click and having it stick. 

More importantly, are we in alignment with our soul?  With where we wish to be?  Do we feel fulfilled?

It is time to blow off some steam and get grounded.  Virgo is an Earth Sign, after all. 

Full Moons are a release point.  As last month did not provide any Full Moons, this one in particular feels like a relief.

Relationships are reaching climactic turning points under this energy.

Where there may be some discord, the time has come to set the record straight.  Pisces can be cloudy, yet Virgo needs reality, Virgo needs clarity.  

Positive changes should feel sparked under this frenetic Full Moon energy, as Virgo rules the 6th house of health and service in astrology.  The house of our daily routine and our habits.

Where can we detoxify, purge and implement more constructive habits?  Where do we feel we need some changes to be made? 

Now is the time to start.

Virgo energy is great for this as we are more focused on the end result.  With our heightened awareness at this time we have the vision and the see-through to get moving- and to keep it going.

Virgo energy can also be a bit obsessive-compulsive  😉 .  This can work in everyones favor at this time as we are more focused on getting what we want while releasing that which is no longer working for us.

Most important to mention about this energy is that yes intuition is heightened, yes psychic energy is strong, and yes we will all have impressions and feelings that seem soooo…..well, spot on.

But beware- planet Neptune is making an opposing (meaning resistant) aspect to this intuitive Full Moon.

Neptune rules our intuition, our psychic abilities, but it also represents illusion, smoke and mirrors, paranoia.

Keep in mind that yes you may feel so deeply, so certain about situations and people in your life that you are quick to make judgements and adjustments.  However Neptune could be playing tricks on you- he is illusory, after all.

Take your time and make sure that this is not FEAR (False.Evidence.Appearing.Real).  

This Moon can and will produce that as well so don’t go off the deep end…yet.

Neptune rules Pisces and the Sun is in Pisces right now, making a not-so-positive aspect to this Full Moon in Virgo….you get where I am going with this right?

Focus on those habits that you wish to release, those situations you can do without and release them lovingly.

Focus on your new found goals and aspirations.

Let this Full Moon, and the Neptune fog pass before making any major decisions, just to be certain.  Get yourself ready for the changes you are planning to make.

Hey-  and if you are an intuitive powerhouse and know for sure that what you are feeling is legit- than go ahead and make those moves you feel you need to make now.  You will know the truth in time.

Happy Full Moon!

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Lisa

 

 

 

 

 

 

We all go through phases where we feel alone, depressed, discouraged and disheartened.  Stuck in the mud.  It could even simply be seasonal but hey- it happens, we all get in a funk!

So, what are some ways to bust through the funk?

I normally tell myself and others that when you feel this way, the best way to feel better is to get creative!  Do something you enjoy, something you are good at that perhaps you do not always allow yourself to indulge in for whatever the reason.

But what happens when even that does not make you feel better?

For example, I right now feel as though I am in some sort of ‘creative paralysis’.

I have so many ideas and projects I would like to get moving on, yet I feel stuck.

So today I am going to stop obsessing about these things.

I’m going to go for a run, then cook and then clean a bit.  This makes me still feel productive, and I actually enjoy all three of these things (well, not so much the cleaning but it does feel good once it’s done).

Here are Some Ways To Get Yourself Out Of That Funk

First and foremost, accept where you are.  Accept and respect the fact that you are in a funk, that you are not in your best space.  This is key.  Beating yourself up for being non-productive is not going to make it any better, in fact it will just keep you planted in a negative place longer! 

Keep in mind that you will not be in this place forever, that it is perfectly normal, and that everyone goes through this!

 Take inventory of your bodily habits/rhythm

This one may sound obvious, but what is your sleep quality like?  Are you going to bed at a decent hour?  You’d be surprised at how much more motivated you feel after consistent sleep.  If you are struggling with sleep, it’s important to address this issue.

What are your eating habits like?  Are you keeping your blood-sugar stable?  Are you eating enough, eating the right foods, eating enough calories?  Are you taxing your liver with too much processed foods and/or alcohol?  This will most definitely have you feeling sluggish if that’s the case.

Have you been to the Doctor and have you been checked for any vitamin deficiencies?  These can and will alter your moods big-time.

If any of these areas could use a little attention,  shift the focus here and you will most definitely begin to feel more balanced, hence lightening the load of that funk!

Address and deal with emotional issues

I know, I know.  This is not fun, but like I always say ‘the only way out is through’.  This is fact.

Do not be afraid to acknowledge the ugliness you may be feeling or dealing with.  Ignoring or suppressing these emotions will only cause toxicity in the body, upsetting your equilibrium and further perpetuating that funk!

Remember: acknowledging your feelings is not the same as wallowing in them!  Acceptance and release is key.  Go and talk to a professional if you need to, but don’t stuff your pain away.  Trust me- it will only keep resurfacing.

Write about your feelings

Seriously, journal.  It does not have to be a novel either.  At the end or beginning of each day simply jot down a few bullet-points of how you are feeling/felt through out the day.  The highs/lows, what you experienced.

This is two-fold because you get to reflect back on what the real issues are at hand, and also- you may realize that you have much more to be grateful for than you initially thought.

Consequently you may discover what is simmering beneath the surface, what is truly bothering you.  Once you see it in black and white, you may have a ‘eureka’ moment.  This may just help you to take action which will get you moving forward again.

Get Creative

As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, do something creative!  “But I’m not creative”.  Nonsense-  we are all creative!  Tap into the right brain, the intuitive side of you and feel what it is that you are good at, what you enjoy.

We all have something(s).  Something that is ‘ours’.  Drawing, painting, dancing, ….whatever it is…indulge in it.

Why was I inspired to write this post this morning?  I’m in a funk!  So I’m channeling that energy into writing.  Creative.

Move your body

Seriously, this is such a huge piece of the puzzle.  A good sweat releases endorphins and endorphins make you happy and make you feel good 🙂 .   Even if you don’t break a sweat just get some movement in, get the blood flowing.

It could be as simple as a good stretch session, weight lifting, whatever.  This always busts the blues for me.  I don’t think anyone will say they feel worse after some exercise.

Spend time outdoors, nature is medicine.

Enough said!  Get outside.

Last but not least-spend time with people that make you laugh

Laughter is truly the best medicine.   Call your hilarious friend and go grab a coffee.  Watch a silly movie or show.  Find the humor in everything.  It really does help, and remember:

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Lisa

 

 

 

 

‘As above so below’.

Tomorrow- Thursday, 2/15 we have a New Moon/ Partial Solar Eclipse in the sign of Aquarius.

New Moons represent new beginnings.

Technically speaking, the New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle, the movement of the moon through its different phases.  The Sun aligns with the Moon in the sky when it’s a New Moon.

It is a time when creativity peaks, as we desire to manifest the new- and it is the perfect time to do so.

A Solar Eclipse is pretty much the same as a New Moon, but it is more powerful due to the fact that the Moon darkens the Sun.

Being that this is a partial Solar Eclipse however, most of the Sun will still be visible.

This is an extremely impactful time astrologically speaking because the Sun is conjunct the Moon. 

This is very favorable and means that any and all possibilities are on the table!  Magic can truly happen but you must be an active participant to setting the wheels in motion.

It is important to mention that the time in between Eclipses is the time you really want to pay attention to, the time that is the most potent. 

The time I am speaking of is 1/31 (which was our Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Leo) straight through 8/11/18 (which is our final Solar Eclipse of the year).

During these times it is important that we all do our soul work, that we focus on ourselves and what’s really going on in our reality.  What we need to work on , work through, shift and/or , let go of.

Anything that comes up for you, anything that appears in your energy field during this time- any circumstances , situations, people.  Any and all situations that are calling your attention, begging to be acknowledged are really where the energy needs to flow and it will, if you allow things to unfold naturally.

This particular New Moon/ Partial Solar Eclipse in Aquarius is centered around the South Node. 

The South Node in astrology represents our past, where we are familiar and cozy yet it is not the most instrumental for our growth.  It is also a place that is obvious to us so all in all we are very well aware of where we need to make adjustments.  This does not feel intrusive or negative either!

On the contrary, it is a breath of fresh air, a welcome change.

This is about detachment.  Objective detachment which brings us clarity and the ability to move forward with confidence.

This is a time when you truly want to examine your typical patterns and behaviors and ask yourself: “Is this really who I am”?  “Is this where I truly wish to be”?  It is time to realign and reinvent yourself, to think about the bigger picture.  Also a time to reevaluate your words and your actions and how they affect others.

This New Moon/Solar Eclipse is pushing us towards important communication with others, since it is sitting tightly with planet Mercury.

If there are imbalances in any of your important relationships- whether it be friend, partner, co-worker or family member- this eclipse will have you openly communicating your thoughts/needs.  In doing so, some bonds will become stronger, while others may weaken and dissipate as truths come to the table.

It’s ok, this is meant to happen.  It is time to get real about who and what we surround ourselves with.  Honesty is key.

Asteroid Juno (the marriage partner) is also impacting this New Moon/Eclipse which simply reinforces the notion that communications are likely centered around and with our nearest and dearest.

We may find ourselves joyfully reminiscing about the past, or arguing about where we stand, who and what we stand for.

All in all, this New Moon/Eclipse is a breath of fresh air and brings in the opportunity for change and positive growth.  As long as you are willing to be as open and honest as possible both with yourself and with others.  The most important relationship you have is with yourself, after all.  

We will not experience a Full Moon this month, only a New Moon.  February is truly a month of creation.

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Happy Monday!

I haven’t done one of these in a little while and was feeling it today.

Here is a read through Sunday the 18th.  I have used my Gaian Tarot Deck.

I pulled: Four of Air (Swords)- Death- Ace Of Fire (Wands)

What powerful cards and I am not surprised, due to the energy lately and the fact that we have a New Moon/Partial Solar Eclipse, on Thursday the 15th!

This week has a nice blend of energy, although it will start off exhausting!

We also have a New Moon/ Partial Solar Eclipse on Thursday the 15th, so not surprising to feel all of this energy present!

Four of Air asks us to stop and take a breather.  To reflect on where we are right now, our progress or lack there-of.  Today and tomorrow are days of rest and recovery.  Be sure to stay hydrated and try to keep up with sleep.

Change is the name of the game as Death sits smack in the middle of this spread.

Death speaks to us of rebirth, renewal , letting go and major change and transition.

Death is permanent after all.  The old way must die in order to make way for the new.  This may feel scary and challenging, but is ever so necessary.  Try to go with the flow here and not fight the natural order of events, even when faced with a harsh reality or two this week.

You will find some help through unexpected information you may receive, and through an unexpected source.  This gets everything moving in the right direction even though it will not feel that way at first.

The only constant is change and we must try and get comfortable with that this week.

Lastly, moving forward and new beginnings are upon us all either through a transformation of current situations, or new situations altogether.  A breath of fresh air is coming, as Aces are all manifestation, creation and gifts.

Stay positive, expect some surprises, and accept change as it happens and all will be well.

Everything happening now is setting the foundation for spring time, for the future.

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Lisa

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Sunday!

Tune in to my radio show tonight 2/4 at 7:30PM on WVOX Radio as we ‘Get Grounded’ mind, body, soul.

You can listen live right here.  *If you cannot listen live, you can listen to the recording by clicking on the ‘Media’ tab at the top of this Webpage.  The show link will be available later on this week.

I have my friend and herbalist Tina Triburgo, LCSW with me.  We will be discussing natural remedies to keep adults and children healthy during flu season.

Tina makes some kick-ass Elderberry Syrup amongst other things- “Tina’s Tinctures”.  Elderberry is amazing and is a natural immune system booster.  It also helps to lower blood sugar, ease allergies and kick out sinus infections- with a host of other benefits.  You can find Tina on Facebook as Tina Triburgo-lcsw.

Cold and flu season is never a pleasure, but this year has been particularly bad, even dangerous.  Many have received the flu shot, only to contract the virus regardless.  Everywhere you turn someone else is sick and getting hit hard.  I myself was out for the count for almost two full weeks!

I always go the natural route first and foremost.   I am an advocate for keeping the body as balanced and nourished as possible- food truly is medicine!

The human body is a magnificent machine and will heal itself if left to ‘do its thing’.  Obviously there will be times that you may need a prescription antibiotic, but did you know that you have many powerful and safe antibiotics right in your kitchen?  Many natural cold & flu fighters which also have other amazing health benefits?

Just to name a few…..

-Raw Garlic

-Apple Cider Vinegar

-Raw honey

-Tumeric

-Ginger root

Tune in tonight to hear more…..

Love & Light,

Lisa