In the early morning dark, look for VENUS and the Crescent MOON in the East. Venus is the brightest star in the sky.

Gazing on the moon-venus conjunction, allow your mind to be still, making space for information coming through light waves and other subtle cues.

Inanna’s Robe represents an old ego defense that kept you safe for so long but now you have outgrown your dependence on it. Imagine yourself giving up your garments at the imaginal gate. Who is the gatekeeper? What kind of gate? Imagine as much detail as possible to notice the differences between either sides of the gate.

This month we are moving from the Sacral into the Root. This is the final gate before Inanna enters the underworld. We are with her as she removes her final item. She is naked when she passes through the Root Chakra Gate.

The ritual opens the gate for the next month celebrating the ROOT CHAKRA, our life-force, our connection to earth, our sex, the power of our connection to the energy of the earth,

INTENTION:
Transforming Instinct from looking outward to feeling inward. Claiming inner power and and reducing reactivity to others and the collective. Transforming fear into stability. Realigning, reorienting our inner world.
Consider what you are ready to release in order to make room for a deeper sense of power. Ask for assistance and clarity in understanding what wants to be released.

Build an altar for the Root Chakra, commander of our sense of safety and security. Watch for signs. What brings you safety and what is compromising your power?