Leo/Aquarius, Uranus Retrograde, and Plant Allies
Kristy Henry
As we feel the ingress of the Sun and Mars into the powerful and potent sign of Leo, we are also reminded of the Nodal Axis shift into Leo, on May 9, of this year. With the Nodal Axis being a dynamic of back and forth flowing energy of the past and the future, we are feeling the tug of the South Node in Aquarius calling us to deal with erratic, nervous, energy that is accompanied by the manifestation in the body from memories of many past incarnations of social and personal mental traumas.
Leo the ruler of the 5th house and Sun is the archetypal encompassment of the outer manifestation of ego. The ego that fuels the movement of all life in our Solar System. The heart of our bodies, and the life flow of the liquid fluid utilized by the plant life on our Mother Earth. Leo, as it will be defined by the emotional ego of the lunar North Node will bring the Solar and Lunar influences together to unite in society to adopt a more balanced expression of our inner and outer emotional bodies. Since we just passed through Sun in Cancer and Mars in Cancer we as humans were asked to feel and act on the healing of the emotions, those surfaced emotions must now be looked at and acted upon in a heart healing Leonian archetypal way. As Venus will move into Cancer July 31st we will have ample opportunity to continue the work of nurturing our hearts as we prepare for the Lunar eclipse of Aquarius then followed by the total Solar eclipse of Leo which will be able to experience on the American continent.
The congruence of the cosmos, the patterns of our emulated consciousness will only be furthered by the retrograde motion of Uranus in the very last degrees of Aries further influencing the South and North node Leo/Aquarius axis and the coming eclipses.
With the influence of the solar active energy with Mars in Leo, and the Uranus retrograde in Aries coming, it is quite typical to feel a deep inner tension and unsettled sense of routine. Uranus in Aries has really taxed the adrenal glands over the last 7 years and Mars in Leo can amplify the heart beat. This energy can be released through physical activity, minding your circadian rhythm and taking in calming herbs and vaporizing essential oils.
A great plant ally is Valerian in these times of contention. Valerian and I have had a deep relationship since I was in high school. Many sleepless nights due to menstrual pain were relieved by her great power of ease. Valerian is an Antispasmodic, Calmative, Stimulating tonic, Nervine. Skullcap and Peppermint will increase the promptness in its actions when taken in combination. I prefer Valerian in a glycerin tincture or used in my bathing rituals, but she may be used in many ways to assist you in your times of need.
I also want to mention Spikenard essential oil which is utilized in my Moonlight Circadian Rhythm Balancing Facial Mist. Spikenard is also from the same family as Valerian and the oil I use is from the Himalayas. Spikenard is amazing for skin topically because it helps to heal wounds faster and balance fungus and bacteria. So, if you suffer from break outs this is a great ally. Internally Spikenard has been shown to treat bacterial infections in the Kidneys, and urinary tract. This plant helps calm and soothe inflammation through out the body and is a proven sedative, assisting the brain in maintaining its GABA levels which will also help assist in melatonin production.
Spikenards gifts on the etheric level are to help us to let go of fears from the unknown, to have the courage to step forward. It encourages forgiveness, balance, and resolution. During this Uranus retrograde and Uranus/Aquarius transiting the South Node for the next 18 months this will be a very crucial plant friend to adopt into your daily life. Cultivate your relationship with this beauty and allow it to open your Leonian Solar aspects so that you might help rid heart and mental trauma opening yourself to new gifts and talents to express to the collective to be of service to those in need.
By aligning one’s self to their souls desires we are aligning ourself with the cosmos. The truest way to heal is through the assistance of this beautiful Earth and all the gifts she bestows upon us…