2024 is a year of personal and global awakening. As a collective we have had enough time to process the experiences of the last 4 years and know our Hearts. A glimmer of the much talked about Aquarian Energy is here. But where exactly? Within each our Hearts. We are the seed people of this new dawning of consciousness. We will look at both the Harmonic and Disharmonic ways that could express on all levels.This is further illuminated as Pluto makes a permanent ingress into Aquarius until 2044– though there is one last short retrograde into Capricorn from September to November. This is a huge energetic shift and a major passage of time on the cosmic and Karmic Clock. We’ll look at what this may mean for our Planet.Jupiter and Uranus will have an expansive conjunction in Taurus during April, sending waves through the whole Planetary body, heart and mind.
In May, Jupiter enters Gemini, the sign of Technology and Messages from the Unconsciousness. It’s the first time since 2012, when the Mayan Calendar marked the initiation into a New Age of Being. The Mayan’s spoke much about the passage and quality of time from 2012-2025 ~we’ll have a look at this too.
The Karmic Nodes of Fate will hold steady in Aries & Libra giving us time to heal old relationships and cultivate a new way with the Masculine. This is supported at an Aries North Node Conjunction with Chiron in February- Opening Our Hearts.
We will also experience 4 Eclipses (April/May & Sep/Oct), 3 Mercury Retrogrades– though the year starts on the last day of a 2023 retrograde’s ending. And, we will be stepping into the year of the Wood Dragon on Feb 10. The Dragon is related to Aquarius and the Planet Uranus. So this will give an extra boost to the Spiritual Awakening and Evolution that Age of Aquarius is starting. Jai Ma!
The planet Uranus will be delivering lightning bolt calls to awaken. For those on the path our job will be to stand in our illumination and use our own path of our Soul’s Purpose to help others awaken too. Let this be a year of illumination.
Learn about greater cycles of time that are now unfolding that are referenced by the Greeks, The Yogis, The Mayans, and the Lakota. We’ll also cover the quantum physics and evolutionary states of consciousness and how these transitional events will play out for each. We will share tools and practices that may be helpful to navigate these unfolding energies and times. And, we we will look at the astrology of 2024 through 2025 and beyond.
We talk and present the workshop in common language. There is no need for any prior knowledge of astrology to attend. All are welcome to watch 🙂
The Shaman & The Mermaid Astrology
Every Full Moon Cycle, Owners Katrina Marie and Michael share their insights on the Cosmic, Spiritual and Psychic weather. Subscribe below!
The Shaman & The Mermaid Astrology is your guide to cosmic and earthly energies that we are experiencing both as individuals and as a collective. Learn practical ways to navigate each Cycle through our simple mantras, insights on societal rhythms, and wisdom from many different paths from the Mayan, Yogic, Taoist, Greek, Egyptian, and Mother Earth based traditions.
“Embody Soulful Living…”
Apr 23 – May 23 ~ The Cosmic Download
“Embody Soulful Living”
Good Days to you cosmic yogis and greeting form the Isle of Scotland. Home to the mystical highlands, Fairies, Spirits, ancient Gaelic traditions and the Unicorn- the national animal. Scotland is a majestic and soulful country. The people embody the spirit of life and express a will of the Soul to do what needs to be done. You can feel it in the historic cities, the rolling mountains, the waterfalls, the uncountable lochs, in the seaside towns and in the warm hearts of the people. Life here is full of Soul, purpose and heart. We felt the energy of Scotland was perfect for this coming month’s Astrology which includes a lot of body and Soul. So our mantra this time is “Embody Soulful Living.”
It all starts with the Scorpio Full Moon on Apr 23. Scorpio is the archetype of deep waters, things mystical and transformative. It is the vehicle for the Soul to express it’s desires and Dharma. This full moon illuminates themes of deep inquiry, seeking mystic understandings, vulnerability, emotion, and fulfilling our Soul’s Purpose. Definitely howl at this moon, do a ceremony with the elements, and meditate on your spiritual heart.
Venus enters Taurus on Apr 29. Taurus is the one of Venus’ home signs and where her energy is most comfortable. Both Venus and Taurus are about sensuality, the 5 senses, body awareness, food, earth, abundance, and beauty. It is feminine energy and receptive to creativity, expression, and being in your body. Ground down, enjoy the beauty of spring, plant in your garden, simplify, make a home cooked meal, enjoy the flavor a ripe apple, dance, sing, hold hands, and express the heart though soulful living.
Mars enters Aries on Apr 30. Venus and Mars are both in their home signs. Mars & Aries are the Masculine, embodiment, action, strength, will, clarity, and truth seeking. The combo of both the Masculine & Feminine- Mars & Venus- in their home territory is the union of Body & Spirit, Mind & Heart, Yin & Yang. Live your life’s purpose with joy and exuberance. Follow your heart- your spiritual heart- and make it real. Embody Soulful Living,
May 1 is Beltane which in ancient Gaelic means “bright light or fire.” It is the midpoint on the Wheel of the Year between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. You may know it as May Day. This is the celebration of the life, fecundity, union, and magic. We see it all around in nature at this time as Mother Earth is abundant with renewal, life in the flowers, the trees, the new leaves, the animals, the rivers, the rain, and the sky. The Masculine & Feminine have united to create, birth and express love. Beltane is when GreenMan (the creative life force of the masculine) unities with the May Queen (the receptive feminine Goddess) to express the mystical union of energy to create all life at all levels.
Pluto goes retrograde from May 2 – Oct 11. This is a big energy for the year and influences the next 230 years. Pluto is currently in Aquarius and will dip back into the very last degree of Capricorn for the final time until the year 2,254. From Sep 1 to Nov 20, Pluto will be in the sign of Karma, Law, Order, Structure, Society, and The Patriarchy. Is this bad or good? This is a very potent opportunity to do right and build structure for harmony with Cosmic Law for the next 2 centuries and beyond into the Age of Aquarius. For the US, this is during a presidential election. Things could be chaotic, wired, or miraculous and unifying- probably both.
The Taurus New Moon is May 7- a new cycle to do cermeony, reflect, go into nature, mediate, and ground down. This a reprise to embody soulful living. Do ritual and honor your Soul’s Purpose and renew your dedication for how you will live it and embody it with a joyful heart.
Mercury enters Taurus and then squares Pluto on May 15 & 17. Mercury is communication, the mind, technology, and the electrical/nervous systems. The mind and words are being asked to come into the heart & body. Feel more, sense, intuit, know from the heart. The square with Pluto challenges what we think we know from the mind and may humble us to listen to the body & Soul.
Sun conjuncts Uranus & Jupiter in Taurus on May 18. This is Big energy. Jupiter is the great teacher, wisdom, nature, and our quest for Truth. Uranus is revelation, lightning, awakening, and shock. The Sun is our Spirit and Personal Self at the lower dimensions. This could be a big philosophical change of perspective.
Sun enters Gemini on May 20 for a new astrological month. Gemini is curiosity, exploration, new horizons, communication, and polarity. It is also vibration, frequency and life in its multiplicity. Celebrate life and diversity. Be curious- explore with an open heart.
Sun trines Pluto on May 22. Pluto is the Soul and Sun can be our Spiritual Heart. Let you Soul and Spirt shine their brilliance at this time. Embody Soulful Living. See you at the Sagittarius Full Moon on May 23!
- 90 min Personal Birth Chart Reading
- A look at your Karma/Dharma (Life Purpose)
- Guidance on how to work with your Karma/Dharma and Soul’s Purpose
- A Recording and Guided Notes on your Birth Chart.
- Exploring any questions that you may have about any aspect of your life- Relationship, Parents, Trauma, Spiritual Gifts, Soul’s Purpose, Gifts, Understanding the Meaning of Experiences…
About Your Astrologers
Michael Shankara
Michael is a certified yoga teacher, Mayan Shaman, Priest, and Astrologer. Initiated into the sacred wisdom of the Maya, Michael is the sole apprentice under elder, priest and shaman Dr. Don Miguel Angel Vergara- former director of the sacred Chichen Itza Archeology Site in Mexico. Michael is also a musician and sound healer, providing live music for yoga classes, retreats, journeys and mediations at Karma Yoga Center. Michael is a certified Crystology Healer and studies Soul Astrology, Astronomy, and the Mayan Calendars. He offers Energy Healings and Astrology Readings that integrate his shamanic and yogic trainings. Michael & Katrina also provide a free videos series on the New Moons and Fulls called the The Shaman & The Mermaid Astrology.
Katrina Marie Gustafson
The mermaid of the mountains, Katrina Marie seeks the heights of the peaks and the depths of the oceans in her practice. Through the wisdom of the heart, her purpose is to help guide others to open their own. She has studied in the temples of India, the pyramids of Mexico, and in the crucible of modern life. She finds the sacred in the rhythm of the seasons, the stars, and every second of life. As the owner and founder of Karma Yoga Center in Denver, she brings the bhakti from all wisdom traditions to her yoga classes- singing, chanting, dancing, and journeys into the heart. Katrina fills every yoga session with love. She weaves in the teachings of her yoga mentor Saul David Raye and the cosmic knowings from the lineage of Evolutionary Astrology. She shares her life journey with her half-side husband Michael Shankara and her two boys Max & Bo. Katrina offers Spiritual Counseling, Crystal Healing Sessions, and incorporates her innate understanding of astrology. Contact Katrina for Spiritual Counseling or Crystal Healings.