Caring for Sagittarius: Week Three

Crystals: Black Agate, Flame Agate, Iris Agate, Covellite, Dundasite, Eilat Stone, Rainbow Fluorite, Herkimer Diamond, Owyhee Jasper, Lollingite, Black Obsidian, Petoskey, Picasso Stone, Seer Stone Quartz, Black Sapphire, Fossil Seeded Selenite, Thaumasite, Purple Topaz, Valleriite. These are some of the stones connected to Sag; research and get one or more if you feel inspired. Choose according to your inner wisdom, which may even direct you to a stone not listed here. Visit a rock shop and hold the listed stones and any others that attract you to find out what speaks to you. Then, take a walk and see what the earth offers you.

Descriptive Words:

Wise, Insightful, Jovial, Deep, Intuitive, Masculine, Seeker, Dharma, Goal, Warrior, Leader, Inspired, Alternative, Visionary, Creative, Kapha, Pitta, Mobile, Water, Fire, Dancing, knowledge, creation, Mutable, Dogma, Preservation, Guru, Destruction, Flowing, Sattva, Large, Jupiter, One, Nine, Centaur, Esoteric, Philosophical, Influencer.

Write these words and put them where you can see and reflect on them.

Doshas for Sagittarius: Pitta and Kapha are the doshas related to Sagittarius.

Caring for Pitta Dosha:

Pitta is the digestor of all intake, mentally and physically. The main sites for Pitta in the body are as follows.

The mind: What are you allowing to permeate your mind? Can you easily digest your intake? Is it aggravating the fire or soothing it? Spend time in silence.

The eyes: what images are you looking at? Are they soothing and easy to process, or are they disruptive? Make a habit of closing the eyes for at least 5 minutes several times a day; combine this with silence.

The lower half of the stomach and small intestine: when you eat, do you digest food well, or do you have trouble digesting? Is your elimination regular and easy (every morning and up to 3 times a day)? *

The liver: The liver can become overheated when digestion and elimination are disturbed, causing inflammation in the body.

The Skin: When balanced, Pitta dosha causes a beautiful pinkish glow to the skin. When unbalanced skin becomes red, and rashes develop

Caring For The Kapha Dosha In The Body: Kapha represents the ability to be stable and have form and strength. In addition, Kapha is responsible for maintaining moisture levels in the body. The main sites of Kapha in the body are:

The Mind: Kapha protects the mind when balanced and thoughts are clear. When unbalanced, the mind becomes dull and sluggish; in this situation, avoid excessive sleep and find activities that stimulate the mind.

The Mouth and Tongue: Kapha is responsible for creating the correct amount of lubrication in the mouth and throat, allowing the taste buds to perform well. Unbalanced, there can be excessive saliva and mucous.

The Chest, Heart, and Lungs: Keeping the correct lubrication in these areas is crucial to health. Respiratory conditions can create excessive mucous in the lungs. The heart connection is related to attachment and grief. Letting go of things physically and emotionally is helpful.

The Joints: When joints are healthy, we don't really notice them; when unbalanced, they can swell and cause pain with movement.

The Stomach: Balanced Kapha protects from excess acid in the stomach; when unbalanced, there can be excess mucous, nausea, and sluggish digestion.

Specific parts of the body associated with Sagittarius: Arteries, Lower Back, Hips, and Thighs. Obesity, Arteriosclerosis, Arthritis in the hips, or other hip issues. Issues with the thighs. Be aware and take extra care in these areas. Managing Pitta and Kapha will help.

Recommendations: Sitting in silence, moving the energy at the base of the spine upward to the pituitary gland will allow you to activate your relationship to cosmic consciousness. If you are a beginner, practice this daily for 5-10 minutes, gradually increasing the time; as your inner instructions become activated, you will feel your passion transforming

into art. If you are an experienced yogi, you already know how to tap into this.

Questions: What are you inspired to create when you activate cosmic consciousness? *Reflect & Create!

Going Deeper: For the treatment of Kapha/Pitta, adopt a Kapha/Pitta pacifying lifestyle. I have listed a few book recommendations in the supply list section.*

Questions: What aspects of the Kapha and Pitta dosha feel balanced or unbalanced? Write them down. What steps are you taking to bring balance?

Sleep: Best to be asleep by 10pm and up just a bit before or at sunrise. For restful sleep, check the resource page to try my herbal blend.

Times of Day: Prepare for the day with planning and movement 6-10 am

Do most analytical work 10am-2pm

Creative work 2-6pm, exercise can also be done

Wind down 6-9pm, very light, relaxing movement can be done

Prepare for and be in bed 9-10pm

General daily care for all: If you are not already doing this, add to your routine Eye washing, Tongue Scraping, Neti, and Abhyanga. This will clear your head out to allow you to see more clearly with your physical and non-physical eyes. In addition, food will taste better, you will have a fresher feeling mouth, and breathe better, which is everything. Finally, Abhyanga is an entire body treatment that envelops you in love and nourishment while beautifying and fortifying your skin. I will be expanding on this soon.

Places: Forests can evoke a sanctuary feeling. Such sites are good for you to spend time listening to the sounds of nature. Ashrams and other restful places where you can spend time in silence. Places of battle where you can share your wisdom. When feeling unbalanced, spend time alone in the quiet areas; when balanced, you will be strong enough to be amongst others sharing the knowledge you have heard in the forests and ashrams. Take a vigorous hike in a forest. If you are homebound, practice earthing techniques while listening to nature sounds. Have a natural fireplace in your home or outdoors on your property, or go places where you can observe fire. Add candles to your home.

Color: Translucent yellow to deepest gold. Earthy and Watery colors

Essential Oils: Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium, Frankincense, Jasmine, Mint, Blue or Gold Chamomile, rose, Cardamom. Grab one or more of these gorgeous aromas and use them to scent yourself and your home.

Herbs: This experiential course focuses on nourishing the body's deepest tissues, where the center of creativity lives. The three-body systems we are working with are the Nervous, Digestive and Reproductive; from these, I have selected a few Sattvic herbs to enhance your experience. These are generally safe herbs; however, please do your own research to determine if they are right for you. The first herb I would like to highlight is a beautiful mind tonic called Brahmi. Gently stimulating and soothing all at once; with Brahmi, you can direct your mind in a very effective beneficial way bringing focus while at the same time not becoming overstimulated, so it's an exquisite balancer and the ultimate way to bring balance to people of all constitutions. Ashwagandha is an aphrodisiac, an adaptogen, and a rejuvenative; it increases Ojas, improves sleep, and supports your artistic expression. Shatavari is an aphrodisiac that increases strength, rejuvenates the reproductive system, soothes the mind, and allows you to tap into your creation system. Another of my favorites for Scorpio is the digestive combination called Trikatu; perfect for sluggish digestion, a common imbalance for Scorpio because of Kapha in the digestive tract; however, Trikatu is heating, so be mindful of aggravating the Pitta in the lower digestive tract, which could show up as hot loose stools, or it could be dehydrating causing constipation.*

Foods: As a Sagittarius Ascendant, your digestive system combines Pitta and Kapha. It is essential to keep your diet light most of the time. Satisfy your sweet tooth with fruits. Overindulgence in sugary treats will cause an imbalance in the body and mind. A 70/30 approach would suit you well. 70 percent of the time, go for a light seasonal diet low in fat and grains with lots of vegetables and fruits; 30 percent of the time, indulge in healthy fats, grains, and sweets. You must keep your body and mind balanced to enjoy eating your favorite things without guilt. If you approach this with a healthy attitude and cultivate eating habits that are genuinely nourishing, you will avoid the pitfalls of overindulgence in foods that leave you undernourished and overweight. I highly recommend following the Ayurvedic food guidelines and avoiding the diet trap as long as you are in good health. True alchemy happens in your body when you feel nourished on every level of your being; this includes food and nourishment from love which connects you with your dharma to make your life a work of art. If your digestion becomes unbalanced, you may notice heartburn, sluggish digestion, and nausea, leading to water retention and eventually affecting elimination, leading to excess weight. You can use a Pitta/Kapha pacifying diet.

Spices: A few of many; Anise, Black Pepper, Cardamon, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin, Cinnamon, Mint, Mustard Seed, Nutmeg, Orange peel, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Thyme, Turmeric, Vanilla.*

Movement: Move your body to honor both the need to relax and the need to sweat. Do aerobic activities in the morning before 10:00. Do restorative yoga or other relaxing movements in the afternoon or evening hours. You will thrive on actions with a spiritual connection, such as a walk in the forest. If you are working out in a place with a lot of activity, put in your earbuds and listen to high-frequency music.

*Refer to resources for recipes and more information. If you need more specific recommendations, please contact me to discuss the mentorship level of this course.

Sagittarius Ascendant

An Ayurvedic Astrology Immersion

Course Curriculum

Module One

Course Pricing

Sagittarius Ascendant

$108 USD