Introduction to Goddess Scopes by Monisha Holmes, MSW
Life can feel challenging, and even when we are rewarded, finding a balance between pride and humility in our achievements can feel just as tiresome. How often do we observe the divine feminine celebrated outside of her ability to provide for others? If badly behaved women rarely make history, how many have we neglected to honor and celebrate? One of the Earth’s most precious resources is the divine feminine. To embody this is to slow down and find stillness within your being. Practicing divinity means catalyzing your power of attraction through wisdom, kindness, and creativity. To aid in your beautific awakening each month, Noir Kala will share an astrologically informed guide to support your spiritual development. Each zodiac sign will be assigned a Noir Kala Archetype, which you can utilize to self-reflect on your innate patterns of thought and behavior. Embracing astrological knowledge lets you recognize how you flow like water or ignite change by attracting moths to your flames.
As feminine beings, we find endless power in influencing others by creating comforting and blissful spaces. How often are we granted the luxury to completely relax and unwind without the burdens of concern and responsibility? Even healthy expressions of feminine energy operate with a Saturnian sense of obligation. We worry about our parents, children, friends, and community. Through our softness, we recognize the fragility that exists throughout our shared atmosphere. Whether we are “badly behaved” or “good women,” a common theme exists between the dualistic spectrum of heroic and villainous women: a fearless commitment to care for those we value. These Goddess Scopes will zoom into a particular zodiac energy each month to unearth or call upon aspects of your personality. You might think, “Well, my zodiac sign isn’t Cancer,” but remember that we are never just one thing. Your existence is far from monolithic; it’s the opposite. You, divine feminine, exist as a multifaceted and complex enigma. The more you come to yourself and allow the world to see you, the more you realize that your soul is enigmatic. What may seem straightforward to most can be broken down and analyzed in its fullness by you? There is a reason why intelligent women were once called witches, just as there is a logic to your psychic paradoxes.
When we welcome delphic and esoteric knowledge into our being, we allow our minds to flow, bend, sculpt, and shape nonverbal experiences and concepts. The divine feminine is uniquely wired to accept that there is so much more to life than we can see. When we settle into our beauty, we discover that we were always allowed to be, which is our freedom.
About Cancer
Defining Cancer Energy: Cancer is the fourth Zodiac sign in the Astrological wheel. Cancer is the fourth Zodiac sign in the Astrological wheel. For context, imagine that energy transitions or evolves with each turn of the Astrological wheel. At the fourth turn, cardinal water energy is where we actively seek out, act out, and act through care—Cancer energy’s power lies in its ability to step in as the deified caregiver. Like the Goddess Luna of Heaven and the Full Moon, Cancer energy guides us through exercises of consideration, raising awareness, and Earthly comforts.
Zodiac sign :
Season: June 20th - July 22th
Modality: Cancer is associated with the cardinal modality. Those born with planets within Cancer’s domain find that part of their life path includes utilizing their instincts and intuition to express their uplifting attitudes and optimistic outlooks.
Element: Cancer is a water sign, and since it is so early in the Astrological wheel, the waters of Cancerian energy are shallow and relatively safe. To connect with Cancerian energy, allow the waves to splash against your feet or dip your toes in a clear water stream.
Ruling Planet: Ironically, Cancer is ruled by a luminary and not a planet, making it one of two zodiac signs not ruled by a planet. Being ruled by the Moon, Cancer energy exists like a mirror, reflecting the light of its surroundings and sometimes becoming a delicately supportive connection.
Noir Kala Archetype: Emerging from sand and sea foam, Cancerian energy naturally aligns with The Ethereal. The Ethereal represents the feminine waters of Cancer’s energy, characterized by Cancer’s soft and tempered waves. Still, at the ocean’s coastline, Cancerian energy is the bringer of summer – I imagine cosmic carriers of Cancerian energy feel themselves on a fool’s journey through the sun. The Ethereal embodies the gentle yet profound influence of Cancer, mirroring the luminary qualities of the Moon and its impact on our emotional tides. By embracing this archetype, one can explore the depths of their intuitive and nurturing nature, understanding how these qualities shape their interactions and connections.
Cancerian energy encourages us to find comfort in the familiar and to create safe spaces for ourselves and others. It teaches us the value of empathy and the strength found in vulnerability. By tapping into this energy, we can enhance our ability to care for and support those around us, embodying the divine caregiver’s role with grace and compassion.
Tapping into ZODIAC SIGN'S Goddess Energy
Goddess Anthem: Heavenly Mother - Pip Millett
Affirmation: “I deserve the comforts of my solitude.”
Symbolic Jewelry: Bague La Mer & Bague Agua
To pay tribute to the flow of water and the strength of the home, the jewelry to honor Cancerian energy is the La Mer Ring and Agua Ring stacked together. However, you choose to layer these rings is up to you. The Lar Mer and Agua Ring are fluidly shaped like waves of water resting around your fingers.
Social Practice: Though Cancerians often come off as homebody-like, they find the most social fulfillment by going on adventures and being students. Stepping out into nature, staycations outside their home and educational sites provide the light that Cancerians need to shine.
Self-Love Ritual: Water Your Self
- Identify a water-based lotion that appeals to your senses. The unscented lotion is perfect for embracing and meditating on purification.
- Warm the lotion with a heating vent, sunlight, or whatever else you feel comfortable using.
- After a refreshing shower, rub the cream over and into your skin. Set aside 5-10 minutes to moisturize your entire body.
- After thoroughly moisturizing, take 5 minutes to meditate. You can lie on your couch or sit—whatever seems appropriate and relaxing.
- Let go of the need to clear your mind or visualize. Focus on being in the moment. If your mind is active while you are still, that’s okay and a part of being human. If you can clear your mind, enjoy your mental clarity.
- Give thanks to the Moon, your Creator, and Yourself – in no particular order.
By Monisha Holmes, www.monishaholmes.com
Editor: Jacinthe Rioux, Noir Kāla
Photography: Bianca Des Jardins
