Up Close and Personal this Aquarius New Moon

Dear Moon Muser,
It's the Aquarius New Moon on Jan. 31 at 9:46 PM Pacific Time.

I finally realized after 21 years of sending newsletters that the ones I most enjoy are really personal, so that is what I'm going to give to you today - Enjoy!

But, where to start?!

This year I'm most excited artistically with the 36-card Fairy Herbal Oracle Deck I'm working on. I painted it in the early 2000's and turned it into an oracle deck in 2008. Right now I'm writing the back of each card; filled with magical, spiritual insights, astrology, deities and healing similar to the 36-card Cat Herbal Deck which it accompanies.

I'm also excited about Tarot! I've been working with the tarot since I was a teen (and I'm 56 now) when I purchased my first deck, The Aquarian Tarot and worked through Mary Greer's excellent workbook, Tarot For Yourself. Other favorite decks are The Paulina Tarot, The Greenwood (out of print), Motherpeace and the Rider-Waite Tarot illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith.

The Fool Detail by Kathy Crabbe

Soooo...I intuited that I needed to finally attempt to paint my own Tarot! Whew! It is a tad overwhelming but I dived in (My Aries Rising helped, lol). The first card I painted is the 0 card, The Fool. I painted 100% intuitively, inviting images to appear in my mind's eye first and then painting them using acrylic gouache onto Montréal handmade paper (my favorite is by Papeterie St.-Armand). I wasn't sure if I could continue, but when I sat down again to paint out came card number 1, The Magician. Again, it came to me bit by bit 100% intuitively so we'll have to see if this continues, but I hope so!

On a personal note, I really enjoyed the documentary film, Alive Inside about what a HUGE, life-changing difference music makes for those with dementia. I also watched The Matrix 4 at the theater but had NO IDEA what the heck was going on since I'd missed Matrix 2 and 3.

Book-wise, I've always got a stack on the go and recently enjoyed Dave Eggers new futuristic book, The Every which is very true to the now - uber scary! I like how Dave is only releasing this book through independent book stores and NOT Amazon. My dear friend, astrologer Chad Woodward loaned me The Scalpel and The Silver Bear by Lori Alvord, M.D. and Elizabeth Cohen Van Pelt (required reading in his college anthropology course on magic) and it's fascinating to learn about the first female Navajo surgeon and how she combines traditional Navajo teachings with her medical practice especially when treating Navajo patients...so much to learn!

Magically, I'm re-reading the fictional book, The Midnight Witch by Welsh author Paula Brackston about necromancy and a coven in London, England in 1913. I usually have a magical, fantasy book on the go.

Cooking-wise, I continue to make recipes from different cookbooks that are brand new from the library for my husband and I. I'm loving Jennifer Segal's new cookbook, Once Upon A Chef and plan to buy it. It has simple, delicious meals with a Mediterranean and East Indian flair.

My husband and I continue to work on the two bedroom, bathroom addition to our adobe-style California home along with a large barn and it's beautiful! We created all the windows by hand using clear Douglas Fir that we stained a reddish brown. It should all be done soon so we can get to Canada to continue building our cottage on a lake near where I grew up in Kingston, Ontario.

Starflower Fairy by Kathy Crabbe

Fairy Herbal for the Aquarius New Moon

This painting is from my upcoming oracle deck and is ruled by Aquarius. Her affirmation is: I make wishes come true. *Click here for Starflower Fairy Signed Prints

About Kathy Crabbe
I am proud to be an artist and soul reader, in business since 1993. I love my work and hope you've enjoyed coming along for the ride and allowing me to be of service to you through all the creative, healing work I do. Thank you.

The awakening of my intuitive gifts came at age 40 when I found myself creatively blocked so I switched to my left hand which awakened my right brain and inspired me to create a Lefty Oracle Deck and become a professional soul reader. I have since published 4 oracle decks with the Fairy Herbal Oracle deck coming in 2022.

I live in Southern California and soon in the 1000 Islands, Canada for half the year with my pooch and partner in homes we’ve built ourselves.

Starflower Fairy Makes Your Wishes Come True

Fairy Herbal for the Aquarius New Moon

This painting is from my upcoming Fairy Herbal oracle deck and is ruled by the zodiac sign of Aquarius.

Her affirmation is: I make wishes come true.

Starflower is a showy, night-blooming wild flower native to North America and related to Dogwood and Hydrangea. Starflower Fairy helps one find lost objects, break hexes, keep secrets and for protection. Anoint a hankie with her sap to grant your wishes. Dry her bark for incense to consecrate your books.                                                                

Astrology: Aquarius, Mars, Pluto,
Deity: Hesperides, Maia, Pleiades
Element: Water
Healing: For indigestion, skin

*Click here for Starflower Fairy Signed Prints

Early 2022 Astro Tips

New Moon in Aquarius - January 31 at 9:46 PM PST
Yes, it does feel like we’re in a holding pattern and yes, patience is required right now esp. with Merc Retro (but just until Feb. 4) . This New Moon will help us seed new ideas but with a square to Uranus, and a few days later the Sun conjoining Saturn on Feb. 4 please temper that revolutionary urge with some common sense and hard work so that those ideas will bear fruit when ready.

This is a once-in-a-black moon event, since it’s the second New Moon of the month which is unusual ‘cause it only happens once every few years. The New Moon is also in Perigee meaning it’s as close to Earth as it can be so keep your eyes peeled for some added night sky beauty and potency of emotion.

Mercury Retrograde - hold onto your hats moon musers, it’s happening again and runs from Jan. 14 - Feb. 3. Expect miscommunications, computer issues and reroutes, perhaps finding unexpected purpose in thoughts gone wild - keep looking, the treasures are out there.

Selenite Message: This stone aids in overcoming stagnation and prevents one from succumbing to the illusions of ‘security’ and ‘comfort’.

Mercury stations squaring Uranus and conjuncting Saturn - may be feelings of breakdown amidst the continuing chaos of Covid. Helping change our perceptions through cognitive dissonance, mechanical and technical difficulties. Insight into inequality via this chaos giving us a chance to see what really needs to change. Again, read the entry for Selenite above to help overcome the illusions of ‘security’ and ‘comfort’.

Mars enters Sagittarius - Prepare to kick start 2022 in competence and with forgiveness.

In 2022 Pluto is in Capricorn and finally leaves in 2023 - in 2022 we are in the final transition phase, a time to heal and grow in this magickal time of darkness.

in 2022 Saturn is in Aquarius along with Uranus in Taurus - Time to grow new roots, reorganize and liberate.

About Kathy Crabbe
I am proud to be an artist and soul reader, in business since 1993. I love my work and hope you've enjoyed coming along for the ride and allowing me to be of service to you through all the creative, healing work I do. Thank you.

The awakening of my intuitive gifts came at age 40 when I found myself creatively blocked so I switched to my left hand which awakened my right brain and inspired me to create a Lefty Oracle Deck and become a professional soul reader. I have since published 4 oracle decks with the Fairy Herbal Oracle deck coming in 2022.

I live in Southern California and soon in the 1000 Islands, Canada for half the year with my pooch and partner in homes we’ve built ourselves.

Aquarius New Moon Reading for Inspiration, Joy and Healing

Dear Moon Muser,

It’s the New Moon in Aquarius on Feb. 11 at 11:06 am PST and I’ve created a Video Astro/Soul Reading with Cat Herbal cards, a Spirit Animal of the month, some Aquarius Goddess energy plus loads of Astro info too. Time to get relaxed, ground, center and set your intentions for the moonth ahead plus pick-a-card to help bring more healing, compassion, joy and energy into your life.

Astrology + Soul Reading Video for the Aquarius New Moon

Aquarius New Moon Goddesses (Zodiac Goddess Power Deck)

Aquarius Goddess by Kathy Crabbe

Aquarian Meditation

Aquarius is the knowledge that all we do effects humanity.
We are humanity. We are love.
A new vision is birthed from the old.

Aquarius Affirmations

• I seek out unusual people and experiences.

• I overstep my boundaries to create the unusual and manifest my dreams.

• I teach unconditional love.

• I believe in the limitless possibilities of life.

• I am called to the circle where I tend the web of community.

• I am a force for change.

Aquarian Goddess Freya

Aquarius Goddess Freya by Kathy Crabbe

Pick a Cat Herbal card for the Aquarius New Moon

Cat Herbal Reading

Comfrey Cat by Kathy Crabbe

Card 1: Comfrey

Comfrey relates to the base chakra, the place where energy is stored and where potential is kept.  It is an herb of Saturn and of the element earth and is helpful for those who lack structure and form in their lives and who need to develop within themself a solid base from which to start out.  It can help bring a sense of order to chaos. It is a powerful healer of wounds and can also help to heal emotional traumas, especially where loss is involved.  It provides a soothing and grounding protective layer, while the person heals.  Also known as Hecuba’s bells it is used in rituals of the dark moon where rituals of power and wisdom are used to root aspirations and manifest them in the world. 

Valerian Cat by Kathy Crabbe

Card 2: Valerian

Valerian calms the nerves, provides protection, a better sleep and helps with fear that can block creativity and self expression. It brings courage and stamina, balancing the mind and emotions. Use in love sachets and window charms against evil.

Fennel Cat by Kathy Crabbe

Card 3: Fennel

Fennel has the ability to protect one’s home and family. Taking Fennel as a magical tonic will bring the ability to have a long life, face danger and be strong in the face of adversity. It is also said to help one meditate and maintain fertility and virility.

About Kathy Crabbe: A natural born psychic- medium and astrologer for 20 plus years I work with self-painted oracle decks to help you move forward Healthy, Whole and Holy.

If you are seeking answers, healing, inspiration and spiritual guidance you may want to consider a soul reading, past life reading or ancestor/spirit guide reading for further insight.

Aquarius New Moon: THIS is Your Sustenance

Dear Moon Muser, Let’s meet in the middle. This spiritual time is for you. To celebrate Mama Moon and yourself. NOW is the time. Be gentle, and begin. This is your sustenance. Be gentle. Be light. Float here for a bit in this space with me and our Moon Musing family. You are safe here and always welcome. The cards featured are from my own self published oracle decks. Look for the new Zodiac Goddess Power Deck to be released in Spring, 2020.

Time now to go deep.
Relax.
Take some breaths.
Choose a card above then scroll down for the REVEAL.

Aquarius New Moon Reading by Kathy Crabbe

Card 1: Gemini Goddess - Tatsuta Hime (Zodiac Goddess Power Deck)

Tatsuta-Hime is a Japanese Goddess and a weaver. Every autumn she wove a beautiful, multi-colored tapestry and then transformed herself into The Wind blowing her own work to shreds.

Gemini Affirmations

• I am adaptable and inventive

• I am curious and on the move

• I have a radically open mind

• I am a dancing, rainbow spirit

• I communicate well and teach that skill to others

• I let go easily and quickly

Find your Gemini wings

- Seek the unexpected
- Flood your senses with stimuli
- Let your curiosity keep you on the move
- Weave social networks
- Juggle tasks and cross-pollinate ideas

Card 2: Polar Bear - Bear Power (Elfin Ally Oracle Deck)

Keyword: Spicy
Meaning: Your family or tribe take precedence right now.
Reversed: You feel left out in the cold and long for warmth.

Affirmation: I am guided by sun and star, love and light eternal.
Astrology: Saturn
Element: Earth

Medicine: In the depths of winter, your snowy heart melts away all resistance revealing a crystalline truth.

Card 3: Carolee (Lefty Oracle Deck)

Mantra: I am free.
Affirmation: I dare to be free.
Element: Earth

Song
I am moon.
I am stars.
I am sun.
I am earth.

YOU, with your lies and false promises
will NEVER crush me.

I AM WOMAN

fierce,
gentle,
proud,
defiant.

I AM YOU.

If this card appears in a reading you are more than ready to forge ahead. You are brave and you are going for it; nothing or no one can stand in your way. Simple.

In my own life this card also speaks of raw, naked ambition and flaunting it without shame or fear. It’s a feminist card, a fighter card, a power card. Blessed Be.

About Kathy Crabbe

Artist, writer, teacher and soul guide, Kathy Crabbe invokes faerie goddess spirituality to heal, make whole and holy. She is Mother of the Lefty Oracle and Elfin Ally Oracle decks. She’s also sort of ambidextrous. Her work has appeared in We’Moon Datebook, Sage Woman Magazine, Sawdust Art Festival and the Women’s Museum of California. Kathy writes a moon column for Witches and Pagans and is a mentor at Wise Woman University where she teaches a Divine Feminine eClass.

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New Moon in Aquarius

Gloria simply adored herself by Kathy Crabbe

Gloria simply adored herself by Kathy Crabbe

Gloria simply adored herself  is available as a print or cards.

Aquarian New Moon Creative Soul Card:  Gloria simply adored herself.

Aquarian New Moon Message: Just have fun with whatever you undertake in life, biz and art - that's how the passion will come through.

Aquarian New Moon Altar Suggestions

*from my Goddess Zodiac Playbookavailable here.

• Aquarius – The Water Bearer
• Time of Year – Winter, Imbolc,
• January 20 – February 18
• Quality – Fixed
• Element – Air
• Ruler – Uranus
• Anatomy – Ankles, bloodstream, circulation, shins,
• Natural sign of – 11th house
• Opposite sign – Leo
• Color – Electric blue, turquoise, silver
• Gemstone – Obsidian, opal, sapphire
• Tarot card – The Star
• Goddesses – Feng P’O P’O, Freya, Ix Chel, Nut, Tien-Mu

Aquarius Affirmations

• I seek out unusual people and experiences.
• I overstep my boundaries to create the unusual and manifest my dreams.
• I teach unconditional love.
• I believe in the limitless possibilities of life.
• I am called to the circle where I tend the web of community.
• I am a force for change.

Change Begins With You

• - See the interdependence of all life forms in an unbroken web of consciousness
• - Feel hope and freedom as you dream of the future
• - Know that the earth is alive
• - Teach us how to care ethically
• - Spread goddess consciousness wherever you go
• - Walk your talk

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Kathy Crabbe Creative Soul Guide in Temecula Wine Country, California

About Kathy

Kathy Crabbe has been an artist forever and a Creative Soul Guide since awakening her intuitive gifts at age forty.

Kathy lives in sunny SoCal with her architect husband and pet muses, Abby the shaggy black dog and Djinn Djinn, the small scruffy one in an adobe home they built themselves.

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