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Sagittarius Moon Cycle 24 November 2022

‘A column about the Sun and the Moon.’ 

Accessing Higher Wisdom

With this Sagittarius season comes the invitation to look beyond what ‘appears to be’, and connect with the intuitive, universal wisdom. With a lovely mix of planets and energies at play, this cycle provides us with an opportunity to gain deeper understanding of questions we may have been puzzling with, and thus a greater contentment in where we are at on our journey.

This is also my ‘goodbye for now’ as the IEHA enters a quieter season of rest and restoration, and I await the soon approaching birth of my baby. I look forward to returning to my astrology practice next year. 

For now, I hope this final column for the year will help you ground and align your energies with the cosmos as we approach the ‘silly season’. Welcome to the column about the Sun and the Moon.

Dates to note:

New Moon in Sagittarius 24 November at 9.57am (AEDT)

First Quarter Moon in Pisces 1 December at 1.38am (AEDT) 

Full Moon in Gemini 8 December at 3.08pm (AEDT) 

Last Quarter Moon in Virgo 16 December at 7.59pm (AEDT)

Sagittarius New Moon:

On November 24th, the Moon joins the Sun in 1 degree Sagittarius for the buoyant and benevolent Sagittarius New Moon – a lovely shift in energy after the deep and intense Scorpio season. Sagittarius energy invites us to be spontaneous and have a bit of fun to ease the intensity of the past cycle. With a harmonious aspect to Jupiter in Pisces, this cycle promises joyful expansion through strengthening our connection to the mystical and the unseen, thus providing us with a rare opportunity to receive powerful ’downloads’ and wisdom from the universe.

In this New Moon constellation, we also have Venus and Mercury in the sign of Sagittarius, creating an aspect to the ‘wounded healer’ of our skies; Chiron. Paired with the subtle and empathetic Piscean energy (Jupiter), this cycle will offer a wonderful platform for healing through soulful conversations and sharing with others – they key being in always leading with an open heart.      

Self-care suggestions for this Moon Cycle:

  • Arrange soulful low-key time with close friends and loved ones 
  • Spend time journaling your thoughts and insights to paper especially around the upcoming Full Moon – Gemini energy loves the written word
  • Try Agrimony flower essence to integrate and balance the Sagittarius energy 
  • This cycle is a wonderful one to attend a yoga/healing/creative workshop or short course to expand your awareness

Gemini Full Moon:

This Full Moon in the bubbly and flirtatious sign of Gemini has an edge to it with the fiery Mars in tight embrace with the Moon. Think fast and passionate attraction, strong emotional responses and rash words spoken in the heat of a conversation. Finding a healthy way to express your Natal Mars would be really helpful during this Full Moon to direct the volatile energy in a constructive way. Depending on the placement of your Natal Mars, vigorous physical activity, passionate loving and/or doing something to get the adrenaline pumping could all be great options. 

On the other hand, we also have a conversation between Venus in Sagittarius and Jupiter in Pisces diffusing some of the sparks of this Full Moon. Venus in Sagittarius is just and optimistic while Jupiter in Pisces envelops us in faith for a better future, thus making this Full Moon a fertile ground for breakthroughs in terms of how to move forward – or in other words – what to release so that we can move ahead with our grand vision for the future. 

While I have closed my astrology appointments for now, I’m forever creating and painting as the inspiration strikes and will be sharing my work on my website so please, don’t be a stranger!

Wishing you all a lovely and peaceful rest of the year, and I look forward to connecting again in 2023!

With gratitude to our cosmic guides,

With love,

Siina xx  

Siina McCallum  (BA Anthropology) is an artist and a professional astrologer. Always inspired by our connection to the cosmos, her work is an invitation to embrace our creative spirit and tap into the ancient rhythm of the Universe.

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Sagittarius Coconut Chutney (Sagittarius Lunar Cycle)

Sagittarius is a fire sign. Same as Leo when the new moon is in Sagittarius, we need to eat certain foods that will cool us down.

Today we are going to go into a completely different dish, one I grew up with Coconut Chutney. 

Coconut Chutney is a very popular condiment in Mauritius. It accompanies various dishes, stew, roast vegetables, rice dishes, stir fry, it is a dip with pita bread or pharata bread. It is also a good accompaniment for grilled fish.

It is also eaten cold so will help with cooling process.

INGREDIENTS:

1 small Fresh coconut or you can get 125 g fresh coconut cut into pieces already at any fruit and vegetables market or Harris Farm.

Fresh Tamarind – 2 Tablespoon or if you do not get fresh Tamarind 2 tablespoon of Tamarin paste is enough.

Half a bunch of fresh mint leaves.

Chilli is optional (since we are in the cooling process for the new moon in Sagittarius, refrain from using Chilli)

NOTES:

Only the flesh is used for the chutney, so make sure you remove the skin with a small knife.

If using fresh Tamarind, place them in a small bowl of water and leave to soak for 10 minutes prior so that the seeds can easily be removed.

METHOD:

Growing up we would use a rock grinder. Everyone had a big rock similar or a table and a mini rock grinder in their backyard in Mauritius and we would put all the ingredients on the big rock then crush everything with a mini rock grinder.  This whole process took forever but the smell was divine. Nowadays, you can use a modern Mortar and pestle or a blender to crush everything.

Place your grated coconut, Mint leaves and tamarind in a blender and mix until a nice paste is formed. Or use a Mortar and pestle (method recommended) to crush everything.

The paste should be greenish and wet.

Add salt to taste.

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and can be kept in a tight sealed jar for up to 7 days.

You can embellish your coconut chutney with lemon juice, coriander leaves and garlic as well.

My personal recommendation is grilling fish and some rice then add the Chutney as accompaniment.  If you are having people over serve it as a dip with small slices of pharata, pita or Lebanese bread.

BON APPETIT.

As usual with fire signs, finish your meal with a green or peppermint tea.

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