We're launching our new season with this podcast episode "Conversations on Awakening - For Women Living in the Year 2025". Each episode now includes a listener Q&A at the end - make sure you're a member of our 13 Moons Gathering Facebook Group to submit your questions.

In this episode of the 13 Moons Podcast, hosts Sam and Leila delve into the themes of awakening and spirituality, particularly in the context of modern life and the experiences of women in 2025.

They explore the meaning of awakening, the role of spirituality in daily life, and how motherhood intersects with spiritual practices. The conversation also touches on the commercialisation of spirituality and the importance of self-initiation in one's spiritual journey.

Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they emphasise the significance of yoga as a tool for spiritual growth and the need for genuine connection in a world often filled with distractions. In this conversation, Leila and Sam explore their journeys into Kundalini Yoga, emphasising the importance of discernment in learning and the need to find one's own path within the practice.

They discuss the role of teaching beyond traditional settings, the significance of personal practices and meditations, and the differences between tropical and real sky astrology. The conversation also touches on the challenges of questioning one's practice and the importance of creating community and connection among practitioners.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the 2025 Season of the 13 Moons Podcast

02:10 Exploring the Concept of Awakening

09:21 Defining Spirituality in Modern Context

17:28 The Intersection of Yoga and Spirituality

25:11 The Role of Community in Spiritual Practices

34:14 Navigating the Business of Spirituality

36:01 Awakening from Numbness

39:26 The Journey of Self-Discovery

44:29 Trusting the Process

47:08 The Role of Teacher Training

52:59 Embodiment vs. Consumption

58:45 Finding Your Unique Path

01:01:30 Listener Questions

01:02:00 Listener Question: I would love to know what meditation or kriya you both resonate with and the journey behind it. If there is one! I am sure there are many.

01:11:40 Listener Question: What are your recommendations for translating tropical astrology into real sky astrology. I find myself getting confused! Do you have a real sky astrology your follow that regularly gives updates on the moments of the planets?

01:22:17 Listener Question: Have you had times where you have questioned if kundalini is right for you or if it even helps & turned to other practices instead?

01:34:12 Listener Question: Have you ever felt that it is all to hard and you question if your practice is the right one for you. How do you stay motivated and push through the doubts that creep into your mind?

01:45:02 Listener Question: Any insights into how to find your tribe in your local area would be helpful.

Key Takeaways from this Episode

• Awakening is about realising we are not our thoughts.
• Spirituality can be found in everyday moments.
• Motherhood is a profound spiritual practice.
• The commercialisation of spirituality dilutes its essence.
• Self-initiation is crucial in the spiritual journey.
• Yoga serves as a pathway to self-discovery.
• Spiritual practices should be simple and accessible.

• Trusting the process brings peace and contentment.

• Discernment is crucial in choosing what to learn and practice.
• Teaching extends beyond formal settings; it's about sharing knowledge in everyday life.
• Personal practices and meditations are deeply individual and transformative.
• Astrology should be based on real sky observations rather than tropical systems.
• Questioning one's practice is a natural part of the spiritual journey.
• Creating community is essential for support and growth in spiritual practices.
• Women have a strong desire for connection and sharing experiences.
• Unlearning is as important as learning in the spiritual journey.
• The act of service enriches both the giver and the receiver.

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in sidereal Leo with the South Node of the moon at 29º Leo. Karma Karma Karma! Today's podcast episode is an overview of the energy going into Eclipse Season over the Autumn Equinox and what this Lunar Eclipse means for you and us all.

This is an extract from our online moon circle gathering which you can join in for yourself on YouTube here.

It's a super moon, full moon and there's currently six, soon to be seven planets in retrograde. This episode discusses what to work on this week, your contemplations and celebrations and how you can work with the gravitational pull of the moon.

This current new moon cycle began on the Super New Moon in Leo and will come to fruition on the Super Full Blue Moon in Aquarius on August 31. This whole moon cycle has potential for you to work with some serious gravity from the 'super-ness' of the moon (meaning it is closer to earth) and the superstitious magic of the second full moon in a calendar month.

Keep revisiting your intentions and action plans until August 31 to make sure you're making the most of this manifesting portal!

(We use Sidereal / Real Sky Astrology)

This week on the Moon Diaries we are talking through setting intentions with the New Moon and how it aligns with the Winter Solstice portal of transformation and rebirthing. Also includes a powerful 11 breath sequence to give you an instant clear and active mind - cut through the brain fog quick!

We discuss the high initiate journey of rebirthing as astrologically we are activated at the The Silver Gate being the portal of resurrection taking us from the Galactic Anti Centre (the underworld) to the Galactic centre rebirth on the full moon.

Sam also unpacks the conscious and subconscious mind… like clearing out the junk draw!

We hope you enjoy this episode and many solstice blessings!

This weeks Moon Diaries talks about slowing down as we align with the Dark of the Moon as the days get shorter this week. The Winter Solstice and Sabbat of Yule will occur right on the light of the new moon and the Venus Gateway of the Crown Chakra. These are major universal synchronicities and shouldn't be taken for granted! We discuss the grand architecture of rebirthing during this time and why it's so important to slow down, and stop right now to deeply contemplate all that has transpired since the Spring Equinox in September 2022.

Join us June 19 Monday evening 7:45pm AEST for our Online New Moon Circle, June 21 Wednesday at 2pm for the Online Venus Gates on the Crown Chakra and June 21 Wednesday 6.30pm in Samford Valley or Online for The Home Witch School Winter Solstice + Yule Gathering.

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After a very inspirational Full Moon Circle on Sunday night we're continuing the conversation (also inspired by the very lunar scorpionic energies right now). We're reflecting, questioning and pushing the conversation forwards on some of the more existential concepts surrounding distraction, finding peace and being true to yourself. We would love to hear your thoughts and comments below. And if you're interested in joining us on our moon circles you can join immediately here http://13moonswomenstemple.com.au/onl... and receive this months new & full moon circle recording plus join us for our upcoming circle. Just $11 / month for two online circles & printable journal downloads.

Antares is one of the Four Royal Stars and is at the heart of the Scorpio constellation. In Real Sky Astrology we have just experienced the full moon moving across this star creating a deep and profound sense of uprising of truth. This moon cycle we have been working with the Fixed Grand Square activating an uprising of the feminine... as we continue through the current cycle we are asking the questions - if you had to go to war, could you do it in a way that was true to you and in your feminine essence? This episode is followed with a much deeper exploration of Antares, Scorpio and the very important questions to ask yourself right now.. where are you being distracted in your life, where are you avoiding stillness and presence and can you find the essence of your truth ~ (see next video). Enjoy and many moon blessings lovely folk xx