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November 25 at 3:11 pm (PST), the Moon returns to conjoin with the
Sun at 4 degrees Sagittarius. This is the last New Moon of the fall (in the
Northern Hemisphere), and it is a time to prepare for the winter’s cool
months. Like a bear hibernating, winter should be a time of deep rest,
nourishing and hearty meals and slower, steadier activity. Since this
is the last lunation before the winter, this is a good time to finish
projects and complete tasks in preparation for the quieter times ahead.
Fire!
Sagittarius
is a fire sign and also a sign known for enjoyment of the rich life. When
the New Moon is in this sign, there may be a deeper desire to play, go
to parties, stay up late, eat rich food and have a few drinks. In short,
this may be a time to take a bite out of life. For some people’s constitutions
that are hardy, it may be possible to be a little excessive at this time
of the year, but for others this can have a rapid deteriorating effect
on one’s health. The Sagittarian New Moon can also have the quality of
lighting one’s social and creative fires. For those who are feeling a
little lethargic and fatigued, this could be a good time to get renewed
and reinvigorated.
The
Liver in Western and Chinese Medicine
In medical
astrology, Sagittarius is linked to the liver, the organ responsible for
the formation and filtration of toxins from the blood. The liver is also
involved in the creation of bile, which helps aid digestion. The liver
helps metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins and helps regulate the
blood sugar level in the body. In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver
helps maintain an even flow of energy throughout the body. When there
is liver stagnation or damage, one can develop mood disorders such as
irritability, frustration, arrogance, impatience and even violent behavior
at the most extreme. If left unchecked, liver damage can affect the entire
digestive process and cause indigestion, ulcers, diabetes, colitis and
enteritis. Excess heat in the liver due to toxins in the blood can also
cause rashes, dermatitis, eczema and acne. One of the main reasons for
a stagnant liver is overeating rich and greasy food. Processed foods,
coffee and alcohol can also play a role in damaging and stagnating the
liver.
Nourishing
the Liver
One of the
main ways to protect and nourish the liver is to regularly cleanse it
through aerobic exercise. Exercise cleanses the pores and removes toxins
through sweating. This lessens the burden on the liver and allows it to
function more easily. Biking, jogging, yoga and martial arts are all ways
to strengthen the liver so it can function better. Have you ever noticed
how you feel after a workout? All the energy is pumping easily throughout
the body and there is a general feeling of relaxation and contentment.
The Sagittarian New Moon is the perfect time to build the fire of regular
exercise into your life.
To help stimulate
the liver out of stagnancy, there are a number of foods and herbs that
one can take this Sagittarius Moon. In Chinese medicine, it is thought
that pungent and slightly sour foods help restore the liver. These include
the culinary herbs basil, bay leaf, marjoram, cumin, fennel, ginger, rosemary
and mint. Fresh raw foods in the form of sprouts, seeds and fruits also
help limit liver damage. Two of the best remedies for liver damage are
vinegar and honey. Both detoxify the system and both are energizing and
stimulating to a diminished and deficient liver.
Pluto
and Transforming Belief Systems
With the
Sun and Moon conjuncting Pluto, the energy of transformation is very important
this lunation. Pluto is a powerful, intense planet that brings out the
deepest aspects of ourselves. In Sagittarius, Pluto may ask you to take
a strong look at your belief systems and the very fabric of how you look
at life.
In Chinese
medicine, the liver is connected to the proper functioning of the eyes,
and the eyes determine how you perceive and view your life. Improper or
clouded perceptions can cause faulty belief systems which lead to damaging
ways of living. For example, alcoholics see a drink as the only way to
relieve tension and anxiety and bring a sense of peace to their lives.
Over time, this thought process becomes an ingrained belief that clouds
their every judgment. Beliefs can develop in smaller ways as well. For
someone who is job hunting and has been turned down a number of times,
a belief may develop that says that he is not good enough or smart enough
to be hired.
Beliefs define
the framework of our lives. With Pluto in conjunction to the Sun and Moon
in Sagittarius, this is a time to transform and revolutionize your ways
of seeing and perceiving life. There are a number of ways to work on these
changes. One is to attend seminars and workshops that emphasize shifting
your beliefs away from negative and self-destructive behaviors. Another
way is to seek a counselor who can help deconstruct faulty belief systems.
It could also be helpful to have long talks with friends and partners
and discuss how you are living life and what changes you should make.
This Sagittarius New Moon is a good time to light the fires of new ways
of seeing, believing and living. Good health to you!
Editor’s
note: The health information given in this article is not meant
as a substitute for care from a qualified physician. This information
is given for educational purposes only, and is not intended to diagnose
or prescribe. StarIQ.com is not responsible for any mishaps that occur
as a result of using this information.
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