Astrology & nature-based Ritual
Most of us know that the Moon affects tides. We see the Sun sustain life.
Our energy levels and appetites change with the seasons.
If you were born with an uterus and ovaries, you experience shifts based on your cycles.
If you are an aging human, you know there are seasons of your life and you are different in all of them. Most ancient cultures have roadmaps for this.
By acknowledging that we are cyclical beings on a cyclical planet, we can start to attune to our own rhythms and the ones surrounding us, too.
And like so many humans across time, you want a connection to something bigger. A need, in fact, wired into our biology.
Astrology and nature-based rituals facilitate knowing yourself and connecting to a much larger world around you.
While often based in story and mythology, they both connect us to a sense of purpose and meaning making. To see patterns.
And, to a much deeper spiritual need we all have for mystery, magic, and lineage.
It quite literally has been proven to increase positive mental health outcomes in scientific studies.
Ok, but what does that actually mean?
What are "nature-based rituals"?
Here are a few examples:
meditative walks in the woods.
attuning to lunar cycles and their significance (new vs. full)
eating seasonal foods
celebrating shifts in seasons, like the Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox, etc., connecting them to meaning and desire.
discovering practices and rituals your ancestors did in their cultures.
Isn’t astrology just made up horoscopes?
Well, no, actually. Each major civilization across thousands of years coalesced around the stars. Kings typically had astrologers who would advise them on when to act, based on the night sky.
When each of us is born, we have a snapshot of the sky at that moment. It tells us where our innate gifts, challenges, and opportunities may lie.
Your natal chart (^) then layers with your life experience to form your personal map. A reference guide you can come back to when examining your tendencies and patterns.
It’s so much more than the daily horoscope (though if you read that, read your rising sign!)
What if I’m not a spiritual or religious person?
Bro, I get it! I grew up exposed to penecostal christianity and disconnected from my Jewish heritage. I wanted nothing to do with religion for a long time.
Most human beings are wired to seek connection and meaning. And, studies show we benefit from having some connection with the mysterious and magical possibility of something bigger than us.
Astrology and rituals offer us a way to connect to the natural world and a sense of interconnectedness, while not asking us to subscribe to dogma.
They also open space for our creativity, playfulness, and story-telling, which we all need for our well-being.
Ready to explore your astrology and find your rituals?
