The Empress Reversed (Rx) and Knight of Wands make an appearance for the Sagittarius Full Moon on June 5th. Take what resonates, leave the rest.

Many of us are experiencing brain fog and emotional fatigue these days. Not only must we be active members of the resistance, but we must also be fierce defenders of our mental and spiritual wellbeing. The U.S. social uprising and a global pandemic are happening now; habitual political and environmental unrest are their incubators. We are left to navigate it all and be active participants of our life: go to work, be a friend, be a partner, be a mother, exercise, eat well, drink water, show up. The problem is we must create harmony in a peaceless world and maintain hope even when our lowest expectations aren't satisfied. 

The Empress Rx's appearance for the Full Moon alludes you are floating in and out of rage, despair, and optimism. These sentiments are expected and often encouraged emotional responses to the state of our society. Although part of the journey, this type of flow will lead to idle movement if left unchecked. Our emotions are most potent when employed as fuel; we must ensure they're empowering actions that make us proud and move us forward. We don't lack promise or potential, we're creative beings, and we're abundant with ideas for a better future. We must fight for visibility, equity, and access so we can see our dreams through to fruition. Don't we deserve these terms as fundamental human rights?

The Knight of Wands is the fiery energy we need for the Sagittarius Full Moon. Sagittarius is the philosopher and adventurer of the zodiac; its purpose is to turn the status quo of anything on its head. The Knight of Wands' was born of Sagittarian energy: This card pulls us out of despair and teaches us to use our rage in mutable, impactful ways. Our insight, capability to learn, and organize are our most valued strengths. There is power here, deep within each of us, and, subsequently, extraordinary power within the collective. We need to remember that our actions set the stage for the days that follow. Focus on mastering the intensity of the Knight of Wands and the art of self-validation as warned by the Empress Rx to avoid missteps you'll need to rectify later.

Advice: Earth & Dryad Oracle Cards

Before, during, and after the fight or flight experience, there are brief periods of pause. For a split second, we assess the situation at hand and choose the appropriate action needed for survival. We are survivalists, smart, powerful, and resourceful. There are ever-developing stories of violence and oppression available to us, and we have lives to manage and relationships to maintain. None of those things are easy to handle, but it's possible to find a flow that works for us. Grounding is a great way to get through difficult times and combat anxiety. It promotes rational thinking in times of crisis and panic, a potent weapon useful in any situation.

A classic journal prompt for the anxious folk: How will I deal if the worst of my anxieties came true? Include step-by-step processes that would provide solutions regardless if your fear is likely or unlikely or on a micro or macro scale. Keep the steps factual and within the realm of your capabilities. The purpose is to create a boundary between yourself and anxiety and transmute its energy into something valuable.

With love!!

Simone

Sagittarius New Moon Reading

In/Direct Action

• Today would’ve been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday. Donate to the GoFundMe account set up by Breonna’s family and sign Change.org's petition to help bring her justice. The petition calls for officers involved in her murder be charged for murder, compensate her family for pain and suffering, and for the Kentucky governor to speak up for Breonna Taylor. Here are a some other actions you can take to honor her, organized by Tumblr user, Local Honey.

Donate to the George Floyd Memorial Fund - The fund will cover funeral and buried services, court expenses, counseling, lodging, and a portion will go to the Estate of George Floyd to care for his children.

• Donate to the official Ahmaud Arbery GoFundMe - Money will go to the family and be used to cover the cost of court proceedings aimed at getting justice Ahmaud.

• The BLM Support & Resource List - This Google Doc was created by BLM organizers to aid protesters and those affected by police brutality. Here you can donate money, time, and resources, and find resources to educate yourself on racism, contact officials, sign petitions, and more.

• The Mobile Justice App - Report violence and injustice directly to the ACLU through their Mobile Justice app. You can send reports of violence and injustice directly through the app to 19 state divisions ACLU. The app includes a video recording feature, has a platform for written reports, and does offer the option to report any event anonymously. ,

• Donate to the Northstar Health Collective - The collective includes physicians, nurses, healers, herbalists, and doulas. They provide assistance at protests and are also longterm community organizers who advocate for affordable housing, environmental justice, women’s health, and human rights. They accept donations in the form of money, supplies, and your time.

• Read Riot Medicine by Hakan Geijer - Available and free, this book outlines what it means to be a street medic. From the text, “Riot Medicine is the practice of medicine in an adversarial environment. It exists outside of formal and State sanctioned medical services. Practitioners of riot medicine go by many names (riot medics, street medics, demonstration medics, action medical), but at the end of the day, their goals are the same. They take to the streets as part of the diverse system of mutual aid that allows individuals to engage in protest.”

• A working Master List of Black Revolutionary Readings, created by Timmy Chau and other working activists

• A List of 75 Things white people can do to promote racial justice. This is a working list, too. Written by Corinne Shutack.

The Full Moon’s energy can be felt for days after it’s arrival. Take advantage of it’s presence even after tonight- everything you’ve learned tonight may be used for years to come.

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