We are opening the waxing moon cycle of the Taurus New Moon that occurs April 27 at 3:31 PM ET. I was struck as last week panned out, that we approach the Taurus New Moon on the day of Pope Francis’ funeral. His funeral was on a day when the moon approaches resonance with Earth Goddess energy.

Pope Francis valued women. From the onset of his papacy, he marked Mary Magdalene’s feast day July 22 as official (always acknowledged by those who admired her as a saint). He brought her into more visibility as the first apostle: the “apostle of the apostles” because she was the one who first saw Christ risen from the tomb.

I don't speak a lot about my faith of origin, but I have a very strong education in religion, not just Catholicism. At this point of my life, my interest and curiosity about rituals lead me to speculate on how such an old faith may continue and thrive.

I would love to see Catholicism open to an even more progressive pope, which the New Moon suggests is possible. I would also love to see President Trump soften his stance with Zelensky and Europe; may the resonance of loving energy that brought world leaders together on that day of the funeral provide that shift.

But however the power dynamic changes, the Taurus New Moon gave us a womb to spring from — your thoughts and wishes of positive growth are powerful.

We're still in the energy of that juicy New Moon to think in terms of what:

* you want to bring into your life

* who you want to attract

* what you deserve

Amplify that… it helps to find a spot in Nature and feel a part of the Source.

I can't encourage all of us enough to amplify the resonance of peace and love at this point in time. Emphasize fairness, peace, and the inherent value and worth of every living being on the planet. Right now there is a lot of noise that does not value human life, or the health of the earth and all animals and its environments.

Put optimism, energy and hope of this new moon into your personal life.

More on the upcoming week on the podcast!