In Astrology, the sign of Aries marks the beginning of a new astrological year. As cardinal fire, Aries brings out the trailblazer in all of us. With its exuberance and clear sightedness it imbues us with an energy to jump head first into things, but as with all things, it’s wise to look (within and around) before we leap.

As the child of the zodiac, Aries knows how it feels and what it wants, its impulsivity allows us to tap into our inner child nature and express ourselves with the freedom, purity and force that comes with the territory. On the opposite side of Aries, as its compliment and balance, is Libra, which encourages us to think of others first and weigh our options well.

In this Sun Circle, we will examine the powerful energy of the Aries new moon and Libra Full moon known as the axis of perception, and how it can help us transform our relationships from me to we to both of us together. We will gather to offer 12 prayers of dance for our upcoming astrological year, and we will close with a very special sound blessing by Inoa Manuel.

Tea will be provided.

Please bring pen and paper.

Suggested donation $25; no one turned away for lack of funds.

Nicole Adriana Casanova is a Boriken born student of Maestro Manuel Rufino, a Taino Elder who founded the Golden Drum cultural center in Brooklyn and many communities around the world. She is a graduate of the New School in New York City. Her cross-disciplinary study included Food Justice and Sovereignty, Environmental Economics and Psychology.

Nicole is a writer, poet, songkeeper and storyteller. Over the past decade, Nicole has been blessed to travel the world and study with great teachers, elders, and spiritual traditions. As a healer, she has administered to 1,000s of people and her passion is to shift from individual healing to collective healing. Root to Heaven in Nicole’s prayer for the Waters of the Earth.