Truth and Consciousness with Erin Reese

On Sunday, December 15, we welcome a full moon in the mutable air sign of Gemini, the Twins. The ruler of this lunation is communication daimon Mercury, stationing direct in Sagittarius on the same day. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and reimagine. We’re invited to use our inspired Big Minds to see our relatives (especially siblings) and the people in our neighborhood in a new light. The opposit...

On December 1, we welcome the New Moon in the mutable fire sign of Sagittarius, the visionary Archer. This is a lunation with an important and paradoxical twist. Even while Jupiter-ruled Sagittarius wants to shoot for the heavens and expand, magnify and amplify, the square to Saturn calls for temperance, limitation, and wise discernment. We’ve got to pare down our expectations and striving for mor...

On November 19, Pluto enters Aquarius, fixed air sign of humanity, tech, revolution, and The People. Pluto is the god of death, total transformation, and breakdown in order to start anew. He will stay in Aquarius for twenty years, so let’s start the party off right by honoring the biggest themes on the horizon: * HOW PLUTO WORKS * TECHNOLOGY ON STEROIDS * THE NEED TO STAY HUMAN * REVOLUTION OF YOU...

Relief comes with unconditional acceptance of What Is. Even if there is discomfort, unpleasantness, or a secret wish for something to change, we can drop into the deeper knowing that things could not be otherwise in this moment. Therein lies freedom from existential suffering, the gift inherent in the teachings of non-duality. This is a recent satsang with my core non-dual students. I am sharing i...

On November 15, we welcome the mighty energy of the Full Moon in the EARTH sign of Taurus, our fixed Bull. Expect the unexpected as the great disruptor Uranus slams into the Moon’s path to wake us up and unearth old, stuck energies. Any way in which we continue to compromise our true selves will become intolerable - it needs to go. The theme is SHAKEN, STIRRED, AND SHIFTING. Thanks for reading Tru...

On November 1, we welcome the new moon in the fixed water sign of Scorpio, the scorpion and phoenix of death and rebirth. Our most intimate, personal needs are being confronted by evolutionary forces beyond our egoic selves. The theme is LET THE INITATION BEGIN. We are in the Great Unknown, yes. Even in darkness, we must enter the alchemical process of soul transformation. What is this area of lif...

On October 17, we bow down before the full moon in the FIRE sign of Aries, our super-energized Ram. A cardinal grand cross involving Sun and Juno, Moon and Chiron, Pluto and Mars ushers in a time of reckoning. Significant endings around relationships and contracts are clearly on the horizon. No kidding: this is a major adjustment period. And, you will get through it. The theme is SOMETHING’S GOTTA...

On October 2, we welcome a new moon solar eclipse in the cardinal air sign of Libra, the balancing scales. A juicy conjunction of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Juno-Hera and Black Moon Lilith asks us to acknowledge shadow, specifically in one-to-one scenarios of all kinds. The theme is THE THIRD ELEMENT IN RELATIONSHIP. In this short audio, I discuss secrecy vs. self-honesty in the alchemical crucible o...

On September 17, we welcome a full moon partial eclipse in the mutable water sign of Pisces. While we may be challenged to accept or abide by worldly, external opinions and concepts, the imminent opportunity is to follow something much deeper, and much more reliable. The theme is SURRENDER, SACRIFICE, AND SPIRITUAL INNER AUTHORITY. In this short audio, I discuss fun family karma coming up to be fa...

This week, we are under the influence of a New Moon in Virgo, sign of work, service, health, habits, and nitpicking, amongst other wonderful qualities. The theme is DOING THE NEEDFUL. Fun! Fun? Fun! In this short audio, I discuss the tough parts of the Virgin’s rulership over this time. How can “taking care of business” feel less like slavery? If we get into the right headspace, service to self or...

On Monday, August 19, we have a Full Moon in Aquarius, sign of the rebellious and freedom-loving Water Bearer. The theme is SEEKING STABILITY WHILE EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED . In this short audio, I explore the influence of opposing forces found in two t-squares at this supermoon, holding the archetypal tension of opposites . I explain the paradoxical benefits of making vows, or commitments to self...

Today, we have a New Moon in the fixed fire sign of Leo, the Queen of the Jungle! The theme is BEING A SELF-LOVE SUPERSTAR. In this short audio, I discuss the need for healthy pride in order to to shine one’s true authentic light. I address the impact of low self-esteem on self and others (it’s not pretty!). Also, Mercury turns retrograde today! And, we have a building conjunction of Jupiter and M...

Today, we have a Full Moon in the cardinal earth sign of Capricorn, the ambitious and authority-minded Goat. This lunation is conjunct Pluto, the planet of power, evolution, and rebirth. The theme is PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON POWER. Change is imminent, personally and collectively. In this short audio, I address the difference between forceful manipulation and natural, necessary transformation. I als...

Building and peaking this Monday, July 15th, we have a volatile conjunction of Mars and Uranus in Taurus, the fixed earth sign of the Bull. Feeling frustrated? Unsure why it’s so hard and uncomfortable? Here’s why. The theme is DISLODGING THE B******T BACKLOG. Please share this post with others - believe me, it will help the energy move! Subscribe to my work on Substack ! Get full access to Truth...

On Friday, July 5 we have a New Moon in the cardinal water sign of Cancer, the sensitive Crab. Are you feeling out of tune? It’s time to address our personal needs, especially those requiring healthy parenting of ourselves. The theme is THE CALL FOR ATTUNEMENT . Follow me at ErinReese. Substack.com ! In this short audio, I discuss the Cancer-Capricorn polarity and approaches to self-care from a ps...

Last month, I offered a special satsang teaching for yoga teacher training (YTT) students in Florida. We met on Zoom, and I introduced them to Advaita and non-duality. There’s a lot here for first timers, indeed! Sort of like drinking with a fire hose. It was an honor to share this wisdom teaching with such devoted and eager yogis. The group gave their permission to share this with you so others m...

On Thursday, June 6, we have a New Moon in the mutable air sign of Gemini the Twins. The energy is buzz, buzz, buzz, and ironically, the theme is SWING AWAY, SLEEP AWAY. In this short audio, I discuss the extra of Gemini’s impact on our personal and collective nervous system. I also point out the heavier roles of Saturn and Neptune, and the need for deeper layers of healing to occur. In addition,...

Rest now. Rest now, or pay dearly. Rest, replenish and recover. Rest, or bear consequences. You’ve been working hard. Hard! You’ve been showing up, building bridges, taking responsibility, heeding the call. Congratulate self! Give self credit For the incredible faith you’ve had. The courage to listen To the trumpet sound Coaxing you toward self evolution! You’ve shown up! And angels’ glory Can be...

In this short clip from a recent satsang talk, I discuss three signatures of awakening in Vedanta: shravana (listening), manana (reflection, and nididhyāsana (assimilation and abiding). It’s good to know these pointers, even if they may or may not arise in an individual’s direct experience of liberation from suffering. Thank you for watching or listening. May you find relief in these timeless teac...

Friends, On Monday, April 8 we have a New Moon Solar Eclipse in the cardinal fire sign of Aries the Ram. The theme is STANDING IN - AND AS - THE I AM. In this short audio, I discuss the roles of Mars and Saturn and the teachings of strategy, forbearance, and unconditional (non-egoic) Love. I also discuss Mercury retrograde’s Trickster opportunities and the gifts of Jupiter-Uranus regarding embraci...

Good day, everyone! In this short video clip from a recent satsang talk, I discuss the choiceless choice, the principle of obviousness, and the inability to make a mistake from the Absolute point of view. I also touch on blame, shame, guilt and pride as appearances in Consciousness. Thank you for watching or listening. May you find relief in these timeless teachings of nonduality. Please subscribe...

In this short podcast with the author of Spirituality for Badasses , J. Stewart Dixon, we get political without getting political! * How can our spiritual understanding of awakening and freedom from suffering be applied to our national polarization crisis? * How can the tension of our political situation stimulate healing the split mind contributing to individual and collective anxiety? Listen her...

In the wee hours of Monday, March 25, we have a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in the cardinal air sign of Libra, the balancing scales. The theme is HARMONIZING FEMININE AND MASCULINE. In this short audio forecast, I discuss the roles of Venus and Mars and the importance of integrating passive and active forces in each of us, moving from projection and distress into harmony and natural flow. How do these...

Visit erinreese.substack.com I never expected to be someone who would have a guru. In fact, prior to meeting my own teacher, I would have told you I was completely put off, daresay disgusted by the whole thing… The word guru means spiritual teacher, mentor or guide. In the East, it is quite normal and accepted to have such a teacher. This label has been given a bad rap in the West, where we are ul...

On Sunday, March 10, we have a New Moon in the mutable water sign of Pisces, the non-dual fishes. The theme is CHAOS. In this short audio forecast, I discuss the roles of Saturn and Neptune, spiritual prepping for the upcoming eclipses, and honing our cosmic surfing skills to lessen anxiety or distress. Please subscribe at https://erinreese.substack.com . Thank you for your support! Get full acces...