To indigenous cultures across the globe, the world was alive with Living Spirit. Everything had an animating force – places, objects, plants, animals, people and even ideas. It was the shaman’s role to connect the tribe to the spirit realms, and thus maintain a healthy relationship b...

Lunar Mansion 28 The Fish Ancient Name: Al Batn al Hut (The belly of the fish) 17°08’34″ Pisces to 0° Aries To gather riches and resources Do: Take stock of what you have achieved. Celebrate the completion of tasks. Be joyful. Ask for guidance. Build community. Don't: Ig...

Lunar Mansion 27 The Water Wheel Ancient Name: Al Fargh al Thani (the second water spout) 4°17’09″ Pisces to 17°08’34″ Pisces For the ebb and flow of fortune Do:  Go with the flow. Give and receive support. Have a sense of humor. Don't: Attach to outcome...

Lunar Mansion 26 The Muse Ancient Name: Al Fargh al Mukdin (the Spout of the Water Bucket) 21°25’40″ Aquarius to 4°17’09″ Pisces To inspire love and beauty Do: Create or be inspired by art or other forms of beauty. Romance. Social engagements. Don't: Travel. ...

Lunar Mansion 25 The Butterfly Ancient Name: Al Sa'd al Ahbiya (The Lucky One of the Hidden) 8°34’17″ Aquarius to 21°25’40″ Aquarius For protection, patience and hope Do: Have patience. Allow things to unfold when they are ready. Tap into a Source greater than...

Lunar Mansion 24 The Mother Ancient Name: Al Sa'd al Su'ud (The Luckiest of the Lucky) 25°42’51″ Capricorn to 8°34’17″ Aquarius To nurture yourself and your projects Do: Ask for support. Take care of yourself.  Acknowledge your desires. Allow others to as...

Lunar Mansion 23 The Jackal Ancient Name: Al Sa'd al Bula (The Lucky One of the Swallower) 12°51’22″ Capricorn to 25°42’51″ Capricorn To destroy what imprisons you Do: Tear down barriers. Remove impediments to healing and growth. Don't: Arrange social gatheri...

Lunar Mansion 22 The Winged Messenger Ancient Name: Al Sa'd al Dhabih (The Lucky One of Assassins) 0° Capricorn to 12°51’22″ Capricorn For freedom from constraints Do: Seize the day. Act quickly when opportunity arises. Free yourself from a situation that stifles you. Do...

Lunar Mansion 21 The Closed Door Ancient Name: Al Baldah (The City) 17°08’34″ Sagittarius to 0° Capricorn To end a situation Do: Seek closure. End arrangements that are no longer working. Resign from a job. Divorce. Don't: Dwell on the past. Start partnerships. (Sun in ...

Lunar Mansion 20 The Hunter Ancient Name: Al Na'am (the beam) 4°17’09″ Sagittarius to 17°08’34″ Sagittarius For success in attaining your goals Do: Set intentions and strive to meet them. Seek answers to questions. Perform tasks that require concentration. Do...