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Art Journal with the Moon Decmeber 5 - 11 2022

Art Journal with the Moon for December 5-11, 2022

This is a summary of the moon’s energy for the upcoming week and the inner work and magic you can do in your art journal to make the most of the opportunities the cosmos is gifting us with.

Every week the emotional and magical opportunities the moon is sending you are different because the energy she is drawing down from the planets and stars changes moment to moment. Planets and stars and moon phases and moon signs each carry their own unique energy .This is my weekly update (Mon-Fri) of the moon’s comings and goings to support you in aligning with her energy.

Get your art journal or a scrap of paper you see lying around, your art supplies or those pencil crayons you have hidden away somewhere and have fun. Spend 10 – 20 minutes focusing on the themes the moon is supporting you to explore that day while you play with colors and shapes and watch what happens over time.

It’s amazing what a little consistent creative time can do.

A Few Thoughts Before We Get Started

A few years ago, I met a forest. This wasn’t just any forest. This was an undisturbed forest.

I have never felt anything like the way that forest felt. 

It’s difficult to describe so I’ll to start by describing how everything feels to my highly sensitive nervous system.  People are loud before they open their mouths. Spaces hold so much energetic information it’s like reading a hundred memoirs at the same time. That’s a lot of stories, each carrying their own collection of emotional up and downs. Depending on how sensitive my system is on any particular day, it can be so noisy all I want is to escape.

Nature has a way of quieting down the noise. The first time I stood on a beach and faced the ocean all I could feel was power.  I lost myself in the depth and magnificence of that power. In that moment, nothing else existed but that power. The ocean’s presence was vast enough to silence everything and everyone else around me, including my own thoughts and feelings.  

The mountains do this for me too. Their solid presence surrounds my senses in stillness. My busy mind grows quiet and my nervous system immediately relaxes as this heavy tranquility overcomes me.

When I stood overlooking this extraordinary forest, the same overwhelming force overcame me but instead of power or tranquility I felt a community of individual energy forces that flowed together and became bigger and louder than any other energy around until all I could feel was this gentle but formidable energy of harmony. It blew me away. I just stood there soaking the feeling in. I have never felt anything like that before. I could focus in on one tree and feel that particular tree’s energy while at the same time feel the massive energy all of the trees created together. I thought, “Oh, this is what a vibrant forest feels like.” I suspect most of the forests I encounter have had their collective connection disrupted by humans and that’s why I rarely feel that degree of vibrancy from them.

There’s something about the Gemini full moon we bask in this week that reminds me of this forest. 

Gemini is sociable and connects people to each other and connects people to their dreams with information and communication. This is how that forest seemed – like the trees had a way of communicating with each other until they became one. 

As you work in your art journal this week, think about the BIG dream intentions you set at the Sagittarius new moon and consider what information you need to gather or what you need to communicate in order to unite with that vision of your future.

Monday

Today the moon is in the gibbous phase.

This moon phase is when the moon seems almost full. In the creation process, it’s a great time to clear any trapped emotions or energy so that all parts of you, even the hidden wounded subconscious parts, are on board with your goals. Some of those blocks include ancestral memories stored in your body, past life memories or energy and emotions you unconsciously absorbed from other people. You are most likely carrying subconscious beliefs or stories that are working against you so it is helpful to spend time in your art journal tending to those.

Themes you can explore in your art journal for the gibbous moon include, clearing ancestral memories, your family tree, past life memories, co-dependency, the heart chakra and daily habits and routines.

In my art rituals, this is the time when I’m thinking about whether or not my everyday life supports my New Moon intentions.

What about your everyday life can be shifted or changed to better support the direction you want to move forward in?

Are there routines or habits you can begin that will support my dreams and goals?

In your art journal, draw, paint or collage an image that represents your heart chakra.

Tuesday

The moon moves into the sign of Gemini today.

Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury so the moon is carrying a little of that planet’s energy as well.

Gemini energy is adaptable, flexible and brings swiftness and movement. It sometimes can bring energy that feels frantic or unstable as well as scattered, inconsistent, unreliable or unfocused but it is also dynamic, versatile, communicative, multifaceted, friendly and curious with the capacity to change and be interested in many different things which means it sees the good in people and the possibilities in experiences.

Try to think of something in your life you want to move more swiftly. Perhaps it’s a challenging experience that you would like to process or move through more quickly. Perhaps it’s a dream you’d like to draw more closely to you.

With ease and grace, what is one thing in your life you hope shifts or changes quickly and easily?

In your art journal, create a page that celebrates Gemini energy.

Wednesday

It’s a full moon today.

In western astrology the December 7th full moon is considered to be in the sign of Gemini.

Gemini is an air sign that brings curiosity, quick movement forward, communication and social connections. Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury so the moon is bringing a little of that planet’s energy as well. Mercury wants to bring communication, intelligence and the ability to move between worlds. Mercury loves the idea of shaping and shifting our realities especially with the power of words.

Where can you be more versatile and flexible? 

What can you release to move more quickly towards your BIG dreams?

This full moon is ruled by the planet Mercury who just recently moved into the sign of Capricorn which brings the earth element into the mix. How can you help your BIG dream intentions you made at the new moon become a reality?

As you work with this full moon, pay close attention to the words you use. Your words are your magic.

This full moon is reminding you to stay focused on what lights you up. Revisit your BIG dreams often and edit, refine or adjust them as you learn more about what truly makes you happy.

To personalize this full moon even further, let’s get specific and see the area of YOUR life that this full moon energy is focused on. Once you know the area of your life the Gemini full moon is affecting, you can consider what you want to release, forgive or let go from that area of you life to help you reach your goal. To figure out what area of your life the full moon wants you to focus on, you simply need to know your rising sign. If you don’t know your rising sign (it’s different than your sun or moon sign), then you can read more about it here and you can calculate what it is here.

In your art journal, create an image that celebrates your full moon intentions.

If your rising sign is Aries, the full moon is inviting you to release and let go of something to do with learning, communication, siblings, the goddess or earth-based rituals. At the new moon you set intentions of following your BIG dreams around your faith, spiritual practices, long-distance travel or your future success so bring those two areas of your life together by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around learning, communication, my siblings, my relationship with the goddess or earth-based rituals in order to support the BIG dream intentions I made at the new moon for my faith, spiritual practices, long-distance travel or future success?”

If your rising sign is Taurus, the full moon is inviting you to release and let go of something to do with your money, income or livelihood. At the new moon, you set BIG dream intentions around your psyche, debt or taxes so bring those two areas of your life together by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around money, income or my livelihood in order to support my BIG dreams around my psyche, debt or taxes?”

If your rising sign is Gemini, the full moon is inviting you to release and let go of something around your identity, body, appearance or your spirit. At the new moon, you set BIG dream intentions around your marriage or close intimate relationships or partnerships so bring those two areas of your life together by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around my identity, body, appearance or spirit in order to support the BIG dreams I made at the new moon for my marriage, close intimate relationship or partnership?”

If your rising sign is Cancer, the full moon is inviting you to release and let go of something around your subconscious mind or deep inner shadow work. At the new moon, you set BIG dream intentions around your routines, work, pets or wellness so bring those two areas of your life together at the full moon and ask yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around my subconscious mind or inner shadows in order to support the BIG dreams I made at the new moon for my routines, work, pets or wellness?”

If your rising sign is Leo, the full moon is inviting you to release and let go of something around your friendships, community and your hopes and wishes. At the new moon, you set BIG dream intentions around your children, hobbies, pleasure or creativity so bring those two areas of your life together with the full moon and ask yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around friendships, community or my hopes and wishes in order to support the BIG dream intentions I set at the new moon around children, hobbies, pleasure or my creativity?”

If your rising sign is Virgo, the full moon is inviting you to release or let go of something in your career, reputation or ideas of success. At the new moon, you set BIG dream intentions around your family, ancestors, home or living situation so bring those two areas of your life together during the full moon by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around my career, reputation or ideas of success in order to support the BIG dream intentions I made at the new moon for my family, ancestors or home?”

If your rising sign is Libra, the full moon is inviting you to release or let go of something in faith, spiritual practices, long-distance travel or future success. At the new moon, you set BIG dream intentions around learning, communication, siblings, the goddess or earth-based rituals so bring those two areas of your life together during the full moon by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around my faith, spiritual practices, long-distance travel or future success to support the BIG dreams I made around my learning, communication, or earth-based rituals?”

If your rising sign is Scorpio, the full moon is inviting you to release or let go of something in your psyche or in the area of your life of debt and taxes. At the new moon, you set BIG dream intentions around money, income or your livelihood so bring these two areas of your life together during the full moon by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around my psyche, debt or taxes to support the BIG dreams I made at the new moon for my money, income or livelihood?”

If your rising sign is Sagittarius, the full moon is inviting you to release or let go of something to do with your close, intimate relationships or partnerships. At the new moon, you set BIG dream intentions around your identity, body, appearance or your spirit so bring these two areas of your life together during the full moon by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around my marriage, intimate relationships or partnerships to support the BIG dreams I made at the new moon for my body, spirit, appearance or identity?”

If your rising sign is Capricorn, the full moon is inviting you to release or let go of something around your routines, work, pets or wellness. At the new moon, you set BIG dream intentions around your subconscious mind or shadow work so bring those two areas of your life together during the full moon by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear or release around my routines, work, pets or wellness to support the BIG dreams I made at the new moon for my subconscious mind or deep inner shadow work?”

If your rising sign is Aquarius, the full moon is inviting you to release or let go of something to do with your children, hobbies, pleasures or creativity. At the new moon you set BIG dream intentions around friendships, community or your hopes and wishes so bring those two areas of your life together during the full moon by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear and release around my children, hobbies, pleasures or creativity in order to support the BIG dreams I made at the new moon for my friendships, community or hopes and wishes?”

If your rising sign is Pisces, the full moon is inviting you to release or let go something to do with family, your ancestors or your home and living situation. At the new moon you set BIG dream intentions around career, reputation or ideas of success so bring those two areas of your life together by asking yourself, “What do I need to clear and release around my family, ancestors, home or living situation in order to support the BIG dreams I made at the new moon for my career, reputation or ideas of success?”

Thursday

The moon is in an opposing relationship with Venus today, which means they are in signs directly opposite each other. This can bring a push, pull energy to their relationship as if they are opposing what each other wants to do.

Venus wants to help you enjoy your life but in this opposing energy with the moon it can mean overindulging or going overboard with your pleasures in a way that you might regret later.  It might also mean being more intense in relationships which can create intimacy but it can also cause distance if the intensity is deemed by your partner as too much. It’s also a day where you might feel more lonely than usual.

Do you have inner parts that struggle with loneliness?

Do you have parts that have sacrificed your boundaries or your emotional needs in order to be accepted or loved by someone else?

Ask all your inner parts that feel like they had to sacrifice what is good for them in order to be loved to step forward and work with your superconscious mind to release what no longer serves you or them.

In your art journal, create an image that explores your relationship with loneliness.

Friday

The moon is in the water sign of Cancer today. Cancer is ruled by the moon so the moon is in a sign it feels most at home in.

Cancer energy is nocturnal in nature. It is sensitive, sentimental and carries the wisdom of cycles. It is connected to your ancestors, your roots and your feelings of home. It walks alongside your subconscious realm.  It is the wise and whole mother within who knows how to wrap and protect and care for all your inner parts.  It is calm, compassionate and nurturing but it is also emotions that move up and down and all around. It wants to help you meet your emotional needs and teach you have to feel emotionally safe. It can help you change and transform your inner landscape but it can also amplify your defensiveness or resistance.

Think about where in your life you could use some nurturing and tender loving care.

How can you take care of your body today?

How can you take care of your emotional self today?

How can you take care of your spirit today?

In your art journal, draw, paint or collage an image of the kind of nurturing and caring energy you need today.

Join Me

If you are ready to enhance your alignment with the moon and rewire your brain at the same time, check out the Moon Mapping Year. When you subscribe, you now receive the MAP Your Mornings private podcast as  a BONUS. MAP Your Mornings is where I align with the moon’s energy for the day and use the MAP Method to teach your subconscious mind how to rewire your brain. Every morning (Mon-Fri), we work with the MAP Method AND the emotional and spiritual themes the moon and the planets and stars are supporting us with to rewire your brain and help you manifest the changes you most want to see in your life.

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Dana da Ponte

 

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