Sea-Goat SuperMoon! A New Moon in Capricorn- The First of Two New Moons in January 2014!

In just a few short days, we lucky Earthlings will experience the first of not one but two SuperMoons happening in January!

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These aren't full moons, however. The SuperMoons we are about to experience will be New Moons...meaning we'll only be able to see an itty bitty sliver of them. Feelings are a totally different story. I'm sure many of you can already feel the effects of this powerful phenomenon...

Vintage astronomy poster by Asa Smith published in 1850. -rareposters.com

2014 is set to be a unique and promising year with the New Moon falling on New Year's Day. Quite possibly the best year yet! Energetically speaking, New Moons are the perfect time to set intentions for the coming month, or in this case, the coming year. It's so fitting, especially for those of us who see January 1st as a day to start fresh. FRESH 14'! (That's what we've been declaring around our house, anyway). :D

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Capricorn New Moons are all about moving toward our goals, taking responsibility for our actions and making our dreams come true. Capricorn teaches us to let go of the energies that no longer serve our highest self, and transform any stuck energies so we can keep truckin' with confidence. The strength of Capricorn has your back and this is an excellent time to lay the foundation for projects and ideas. This is a new beginning. Clear and shield!

"Capricorn is the goat climbing to the mountain top. The mountain is your mighty I Am Presence. The I Am Presence does not descend into the lower physical world where ego reigns. You are to climb higher and merge with your God Consciousness.  Pulling your Higher Consciousness into your choices will empower you to live an authentic life. You will live from love not fear. You are a great spiritual being. You are having a human experience. You are a powerful creator. What do you want to create in the New Year?" -kelleyrosano.com

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It's a great idea to sit down and take some time to lay out your plans and dreams. Right now we're lucky to have the celestial combo of Capricorn and it's ruler, Saturn, on our side. Let's make the most of it! Make clear your intentions and they will do their part to assist you in the coming year.

So, what exactly IS a Supermoon? Scientifically speaking? Great question.

The supermoon of March 19, 2011 (right) compared to a more average moon of December 20, 2010 (left), as viewed from Earth. Photo by Marco Langbroek, The Netherlands, using a Canon EOS 450D and Carl Zeiss, Sonnar MC 180mm lens.

"A supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. The technical name is the perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system.

The most recent occurrence was on June 23, 2013, as the closest and largest full moon of the year and the Moon’s closest encounter with Earth for all of 2013. It will not be so close again until August 10, 2014.

Supermoons occur about once every 14 full moons in a full moon cycle.

Each month, on the day of the new moon, the Earth, moon and sun are aligned, with the moon in between. This line-up creates wide-ranging tides, known as spring tides. High spring tides climb up especially high, and on the same day low tides plunge especially low." - Thanks, Wikipedia.

Around each new moon (left) and full moon (right) – when the sun, Earth, and moon are located more or less on a line in space – the range between high and low tides is greatest. These are called spring tides. Image via physicalgeography.net -earthsky.org

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"The farthest full moon of 2014 is in January, too. Incidentally, the moon turns full this month on January 16, 2014, only a few hours after swinging to lunar apogee – the moon’s most distant point from Earth for the month (406,532 kilometers or 252,607 miles).

So two weeks after the year’s nearest new moon on January 1, it’ll be the year’s farthest and smallest full moon on January 16, 2014. People are calling this sort of moon a micro moon. Afterwards, it’ll be the year’s second-closest new moon on January 30." -Thanks Earthsky.org

Painting of Capricorn found in Syria dated ca 245. -www.artunwashed.blogspot.com 

“The cosmic message for the Capricorn New Moon is: live from your authentic power. Be who you truly are.  Be open to change. Upgrade your life where needed. Yes, this astrology is serious and intense. A wise strategy is to be flexible. Flow with the environment. What is breaking down in your life is ready for a breakthrough. Attitude is everything. You can be proactive and evolve. You are creating your reality though your thoughts, words and behavior. You can choose to be the victor or the victim. In other words, you can own your power. Or you can give it away….” - kellyrosano.com

-------------Dear Pyramidcult readers, Capricorn moon tells us to have no fear. Be aware and make conscious choices. Allow energies to clear out and allow yourself proper rest when needed. Act with intention and commitment. Treat life as a delicate ritual and don't get caught up in dualities. Connect with yourself on a SOULular level. Rise to a higher level of vibrational being. When it comes to rebirth and new beginnings, Capricorn is here to help you with patience, integrity, focus and mastery. As an Earth element, Capricorn will help keep you grounded and connected to The Source so that you may plant new seeds of ideas in fresh, healthy soil...aligning morality and virtue. 

Self portrait from back in Alabama this summer. Besides moving across the country to beautiful Oregon, my favorite part of 2013 was visiting the ancient Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza. I got this handmade tank from a lovely Mayan descendent selling her wares in the jungle. I hope 2014 is filled with more exciting adventures. Looking back, what was your favorite part of 2013? Write to us and let us know! I hope 2014 brings you infinite amounts of love and light!

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday to all my fellow Capricorns! 

Love, Rachel Lee

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Moon Blood Magick: Sacred Ritual History of Menstruation and the Pineal Gland

Since ancient times, many human groups have regarded a women's moon cycle (menstrual period) to be a sacred time for ritualistic practice and spiritual shamanic journeying...not only for the women herself, but also her family and tribe. In other words, it was celebrated and seen as a beautiful sacrament of life.

Yucatan, 2013. Healing meditations by the sea.

Often times, before her cycle, a woman becomes more attuned to her psychic and metaphysical abilities. Her senses become heightened...a keener sense of smell and taste. She may see colors or other optical vibrations vividly. More women and people in general are opening up to higher vibrations. We are paying closer attention to the mystical things our minds and bodies are naturally capable of experiencing.

A few days ago, a friend of mine in South Africa enlightened me with a very interesting article titled "Why I love ovulating and why you should too!". The article pieces together many puzzles regarding the female "moon cycle" and how it connects to relationships with partners, the self, and everything that is. After reading, I was inspired to do a bit more research on the subject of menstruation as a holy sacrament, it's power to stimulate the third eye and the high levels of Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) released in the female body during this cycle.

It's all really interesting. DMT is naturally found in plants and animals. According to Dr. Rick Strassman, DMT is released from the pineal gland (though, this has yet to be proven by science). It's been said that DMT is released when babies take their first breathe, upon death and at various points throughout life.

It's interesting to note that the Egyptian Eye of Horus, a symbol of protection and good health, is nearly identical to the human pineal gland. Ancient Egyptians mixed menstrual blood with red wine to increase their spiritual power. In Greece, it was mixed with corn and used to fertilize crops and ensure bountiful harvests. Some Native American tribes saw menstruation as a time for relaxation, inspiration, oneness, solitude and creativity. During this time, women were taken to special tents where they would be cared for by other women of the tribe. In some cultures, women would be approached with prayer requests or people seeking spiritual guidance during their moon cycle.

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Yours truly, Los Angeles. 2008. Ink art by Hidden Hand Tattoo in Seattle.

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Pretty neat stuff.


The following is from a book called, 2012 and the Galactic Center: The Return of the Great Mother  By Christine R. Page

"Now this will sound very strange due to the moral stigmatisms that have been attached over the last few centuries...but here we go, and i'll keep it short.
Before beginning I should mention that the historical 'manna' or 'mannas,' whether psychoactive mushrooms, the potentially dangerous monoatomic gold, or a sacrament unknown, it is good to note that manna derives from the word moon.

It's also fascinating to appreciate that prior to approximately 1960BC, kings and other leaders ingested menstrual "moon" blood in the belief that it was infused with the moon's power of creativity, and hence, the elixir of life (the power to stimulate the third eye). We now know that during menses or the moon time, a woman's body produces hormones such as DMT (dimethyltryptamine), which are found in abundance in the menstrual blood.

Thus, every month, due to the release of these hormones, a woman is capable of traveling along the path of the priest-kings of old and entering the heart of the Great Mother (ocean of possibilities/void/'God'/black hole/wormhole). There she receives messages and insights that will benefit not only her spiritual evolution, but also that of her family and tribe. On her return from this altered state, she shares her visions with the tribe...

It's thought that women could purify the negativity of a family or whole tribe in just one adventure. And more importantly than just sharing his/her visions, the traveler should begin to embody this energy, acting as a lightning rod or conduit for higher vibrations."


I hope this has inspired you, male or female, to connect with your higher divine self and the oneness that is our beautiful and mysterious Universe.