Now is HIGH manifestation time as the sun comes fully into its power, so now is the time to really invest in making your goals happen!

So you’ve got choices in how you want to work this Scorpio full moon energy: is there some deep desire you’d like to have manifest, or is there something you wish to be freed from?

This new moon in Taurus invites you to look at the quality, not quantity, of your life.

The art of manifestation requires energy + focus. If your energy is split in too many directions in your life, or if it's being too drained, there's less potency available to help activate and manifest your intentions into being.

Are you an empath? Are you someone who's so sensitive to the feelings of others that you experience them as your own? If so, you're in good company: I'm an empath, too.

Question: When was the last time you took a real good look at what’s going on in your head?

While many people focus on the negatives when in Mercury retro, there are a lot of positive aspects, but in order to benefit from them you need to be able to stay grounded and go with the flow.

With this ritual we’re working with the power of the waning moon, quartz, five protective stones, and water. I’ve also included some tips on how you make this more powerful (if you have the time).

If you’re ready for the good times to roll, then start rolling, because by many accounts this is an auspicious new moon especially for new projects!

Before we gallop gaily into fresh pastures, we need to make sure we’re on solid ground.

As this moon signals an ending of karmic lessons, cycles, and old stories, now is time to let go of a fear (or list of fears) that has been holding you in those old patterns.

Even if it’s just taking five minutes to tune in to myself, center, and connect with my soul or the Universe, those five minutes can initiate a palpable energy shift that can help set up my whole day for the better.

Key question for this new moon solar eclipse: Are you ready to blaze a new trail or be a pioneer in some way in your life?

Here are some crystal suggestions for this magical day. You can wear them to tune into the energy of these magical days, and to enhance any of your manifestation, healing, ritual, or spiritual workings.

While many of us focus on what we intend to attract, create or achieve in the new year, not as many contemplate what they’re willing to release in order to create space for their dreams, opening the road to success.

It’s mind-boggling to think that there’s a part of us inside that fights us on making positive changes in our lives.

If something’s going to make our lives better, happier, healthier, why can’t we just do it? What gets in the way?

Following nature’s calendar, we have the opportunity now to begin preparing ourselves for a better year…

What crystals can help you when trying to figure out your purpose or what you want to be when you “grow up” - I offer you some suggestions…

Fresh start as a new you — but first you’ll have to go through the journey. There will be challenges, the facing of fears and deep truths, and a price to pay along the way.

The crystals I’m suggesting to wear or meditate with while attuning to the frequencies of this full moon, and in rituals for manifestation or healing, can also help you to tap into your inner magical child.