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Star Stories: June 2020

Ceremony and Ritual

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strology for June 2020

Note for June: A couple of tricky squares add interest and spice to June but there are some sweet conjunctions as well. The big news for this month is the eclipses – one in Sagittarius and one in Cancer that basically bookend the month. and lead up to a third (in July) in Capricorn. Eclipses are for breaking patterns and eclipse magic is a real thing. Learn more here.

6/1: Rabbit, Rabbit!!! Happy June!

6/3: Sun conjunct Venus. This brings light and revelations to current relationships, and, since Venus is Retrograde, it has the potential to do the same for past connections as well. If relationships are not your current focus then finances may be considered.
Ask: What have my relationships taught me?

6/5: Full Moon + Lunar Eclipse at 15 degrees Sagittarius, 2:12 PM. Some ideas for how to work with the Full Moon can be found here: https://brianasaussy.com/how-to-honor-the-full-moon/ and here: https://brianasaussy.com/six-months-of-magic-every-full-moon/
Ask: What freedom am I ready to pursue?

6/5: Lunar Eclipse at 15 degrees Sagittarius at 2:12 PM
Ask: What comforts are keeping me from true freedom?

6/6: Sun square Mars. This is a day that may prove to be difficult with lots of potential for aggression and impatience. Take all of that energy and hit the gym!
Ask: Where do I need to focus my energy now?

6/11: Neptune square Sun. Confusion reigns with this square and you may experience delays or setbacks on an artistic endeavor. Do not give in to any addictive tendencies on this day and when in doubt, just let yourself rest.
Ask: How can I best rest at the moment?

6/12: Waning Quarter Moon at 22 degrees Pisces, 10:24 PM. A reminder that this is a great time to banish: https://brianasaussy.com/what-are-you-really-banishing/
Ask: What addictive thoughts, behaviors, and/or attitudes do I need to banish?

6/13: Mars conjunct Neptune. This conjunction can energize your art and spiritual life or it can leave you feeling drained and not much in between. Work with the energy to organize a creative project or put the finishing touches on one and avoid making super important decisions on this day.
Ask: Where will my art best respond to my energy?

6/17-18: Mercury Retrograde begins. Retrograde starts at 11:59 PM in Cancer and then stations direct on July 12th at 3:26 AM
Ask: What inside your home needs to be restructured?

6/20: New Moon + Solar Eclipse at 0 degrees Cancer, 1:41 AM – Summer Solstice. Here are Four Ways to Honor the New Moon just in case you missed them: https://brianasaussy.com/4-ways-honor-new-moon/
Ask: What home am I ready to create?

6/20: Sun enters Cancer 4:44 PM — Summer Solstice
Ask: What sanctuary am I ready to create?

6/21: Solar Eclipse at 0 degrees Cancer at 1:41 AM
Ask: What no longer nourishes me?

6/22: Neptune Retrograde. Retrograde starts at 11:31 PM and stations direct on November 28th at 6:36 PM.
Ask: What unfinished creative/dreamwork do I need to turn my attention to now? What unhelpful fantasy needs to be revised

6/25: Venus turns direct!

6/27: Mars moves into Aries. Mars will be in its favorite sign for the rest of 2020 due to a long retrograde period in the Autumn. Mars in Aries gives us all more energy and inspiration. This is a great time to take on or begin an audacious new endeavor.
Ask: Where am I ready to light a fire?

6/28: Waxing Quarter at 7 degrees Libra, 3:16 AM. This is the perfect time to brush up on your divination practice! https://brianasaussy.com/teaching/20-question-tarot/
Ask: What Justice am I committed to?

6/30: Jupiter and Pluto Conjunction. This pairing occurs every 13 years. It is sometimes referred to as the “mogul” pairing and carries a lot of potential for creating deep wealth and money magic.
Ask: Where am I ready to deepen my wealth and abundance?

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Magical Missives: A Mid-Summer Potion ~ The Golden Rose

Alchemy and Magic

M

iracles,

You are receiving your magical missive a bit early this week (so there will be no email on Sunday) because I wanted you to have this recipe available *before* Summer Solstice.

So in South Central Texas Mid-Summer is HOT. We have already had a couple of weeks where temps regularly exceeded 100 degrees – ick!

What’s a Sacred Artist to do? Make a potion of course! This is my current favorite Mid-Summer potion. I am giving you both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions because children love this too.

First, let me say a few words about Mid-Summer: like Christmas, Mid-Summer is actually a series of days and not a single event. There is Solstice which is tomorrow, but then there is also the Feast Day of St. John which is on June 24th – so basically the revelries continue through the morning of the 25th.

Many magical things happen during this time. Women gather herbs that are believed to be especially protective and healing – and then they wash their faces in the dew the hanging herbs have collected overnight – in order to see visions of their future.

Faeries are believed to run rampant, which means that wishes can be granted and treasures revealed.

One of my favorite forms of magic is potion-making. It calls to mind bubbling cauldrons and water-drenched buds, and potion making is at its best when the magic goes hand in hand with good taste. Don’t just trust me though, try it for yourself:

The Golden Rose – A Mid-Summer Potion

What you will need:
1 cup water flat or sparkling – I use Topo Chico
1 table spoon Saffron flavored simple syrup (I like Oak and Salt’s syrups)
1 table spoon Rose flavored simple syrup (or a splash of Rosewater)
1/2 table spoon Raspberry simple syrup
If you want a bit more zing to your potion add Lillet Blanc to taste
Finish with a splash of Orange Flower Water + a handful of rose petals
Ice

Significance:
Water is cleansing, healing, and nourishing
Saffron is wealth and abundance bringing, associated with treasure acquired through diligence (you try harvesting Saffron from the Saffron Crocus and see what I mean) – this is the “gold” part in the Golden Rose.
Rose is associated with love, romantic and otherwise, pleasure, sex, intimacy, and the Divine Feminine in her many, many forms.
Raspberry is resonant with themes of procreation, fertility, fecundity, flow, and creative work.
Orange Flowers are associate with joy, happiness, prosperity, wealth, and celebration.
I recommend Lillet as the spirit addition if you want one because it is an herbed apertif wine (stronger in alcoholic content than regular wine so do keep that in mind) and it is infused with oranges and other herbs that make it especially suitable for this potion.

Ceremony:
Make the potion and as you mix the ingredients together speak aloud your petitions, intentions, and blessings for yourself during this Mid-Summer celebration.

Final act:
Drink it up! Share it with friends and family! This potion is best enjoyed by moonlight, firelight, and in time of joy and celebration.

And if you want more Mid-Summer magic come and join the Feast Days for the Radically Reverent – it is free as always!

In love and blessings always,
Bri

magic, miracles: receive my lunar letters

ARRIVING on full moons each month.
20 Question
Tarot