mandira: Conversations with Maggie Taylor and Sue Longo

Conversations from mandira with Maggie & Sue

In this conversation, Maggie and Sue explore the Full Sturgeon Moon lunar eclipse in Pisces, the opposing Virgo Sun and what may be unfolding energetically, emotionally and thematically.
They dive into the astrology of this Moon, the history and symbolism of the ancient sturgeon, and the connection between Pisces, water, intuition and everything moving beneath the surface.
Throughout the conversation, Maggie and Sue offer specific prompts to help you work with this energy, navigate its emotional intensity and recognize what may be ready to end or be released.
The conversation closes with energetic cords: how they form, how to recognize which cords are ready to be released and why cord cutting is not about removing love. It is about releasing the fear, guilt, obligation and outdated patterns that may have become entangled with it.
Join Maggie and Sue for the Cut the Cord: Full Sturgeon Moon Eclipse Ceremony at mandira, or create your own ritual with a Mandira Cord-Cutting Kit.
Sign up for the ceremony or purchase your cord-cutting kit at sacredmandira.com.

August 12 brings a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo, arriving within the energetic arc of the 8•8 gateway as Sirius approaches its return to the pre-dawn sky. The eclipse reaches its peak at approximately 1:46 p.m. ET, marking a powerful point of culmination, release, and renewal.

Leo calls us into the heart. It asks us to examine our relationship with courage, creativity, visibility, and the fullest expression of who we are. An eclipse can illuminate what has been hidden while accelerating the changes already taking shape beneath the surface.

In this conversation, Maggie and Sue explore the astrology and spiritual significance of this extraordinary moment, along with the opportunity it offers to step into the highest expression of your identity.

What are you ready to claim? What can no longer accompany you into the life you are creating? And do you have the courage to be vulnerable enough to fully embody who you are becoming?

We share practical tools for ritual, grounding, reflection, and intentional energy work throughout the eclipse window, as well as what we are personally noticing within this intense and transformative energy.

As the eclipse peaks, pause. Ground your body. Release what no longer reflects your truth. Listen for what is asking to emerge, and consciously choose the identity you are ready to inhabit.

Ground. Release. Listen. Choose. Become.

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Conversations from mandira with Maggie + Sue EPISODE 6

Energy Outlook:  The Full Buck Moon, Lunar Nodes Shift, Jupiter Cazimi + All the Things

Maggie and Sue explore the energy surrounding the Full Buck Moon in Aquarius, the powerful shift of the lunar nodes into Aquarius and Leo, Jupiter cazimi in Leo, the approaching 8/8 Lion’s Gate and, of course, all the things we are feeling, noticing and moving through right now.
The North Node has entered Aquarius, calling us toward collective awakening, authentic community, innovation and a vision larger than the individual self. The South Node in Leo begins revealing where the need to be chosen, validated or recognized may be ready to soften.
At the same time, Jupiter moves into the heart of the Sun in Leo, illuminating expansion, confidence, creativity, visibility and the courage to inhabit more of who we truly are.
And beneath it all, the Full Buck Moon reminds us that growth is not always immediately visible.
A buck’s antlers begin soft and sensitive, covered in velvet before they harden into a crown. This Moon speaks to the sacred vulnerability of becoming, the strength that is forming beneath the surface and the moment when we can no longer make ourselves smaller than the life calling us forward.
We also look ahead to the 8/8 Lion’s Gate and the energies of abundance, embodiment, sovereignty and courageous self-expression moving through this potent season.
Join us for the conversation, and join us for our Full Buck Moon Ceremony at mandira on 7/28 at 7:30pm eat - an evening of cacao, drumming, sacred circle, energy work and intentional release. 
Come gather with us in person or virtually as we honor what is ending, strengthen what is emerging and call ourselves into the next expression of who we are becoming.

🌕✨ Mandira Conversations with Maggie & Sue ✨🌕Episode 5: The Libra Full Pink Moon Love in Equal MeasureIn this episode, we explore the energy of the Pink Full Moon through the lens of Libra and Aries, where balance meets bold self honoring.This conversation is an invitation to return to love in equal measureLove for others and love for yourself.We reflect on self compassion, staying connected to your inner truth, and what it means to soften without losing your strength.Libra teaches harmony, beauty, and heart led connection.Aries reminds us to choose ourselves, to move with courage, and to honor our own needs.Together, they guide us back into alignment.We also open into the wisdom of the Yogic knowledge, Divine Feminine, exploring the energies of Mother Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Goddess Isis, each holding frequencies of compassion, devotion, healing, and sacred power.This is a gentle awakening.A remembering.A return to the heart.🌸 If this resonates, we invite you to continue the journey with us🌕 Join our Pink Full Moon Ceremony: An Activation of the Divine Feminine. 4/1/26 6pm EST A sacred space for activation, connection, and deep feminine remembrance.✨ Sign up at sacredmandira.com ✨

What’s Happening Energetically + How to Ride the Current WaveRight now, we are in a strong forward-moving energetic window.All planets are direct, the Equinox has reset the field, we’ve entered a Universal 1 Year, and there is a clear ignition energy moving through.This is a cosmic push. In this episode, Maggie Taylor and Sue Longo break down what’s happening and how to work with it in a real, grounded way.We talk about:• Why everything feels accelerated right now• How to move with the energy instead of resisting it• How to focus your energy so it actually creates results• What timeline shifts and quantum jumps really mean• How to align your identity with what you are creating• How to anchor your power so the energy works with youThis is about making it easier. The energy is here to support you. Please comment below and let us know what you think. mandira A sacred, intentional space designed to support conscious alignment through ceremony, mastery, and embodiment.Founded by Maggie Taylor and Sue Longo sacredmandira.com

In Episode 3 of Mandira Conversations, Maggie and Sue explore three powerful themes arriving together this season: Ostara and the Spring Equinox, the March New Moon, and the sacred geometry of the Flower of Life.

We begin with Ostara and the Spring Equinox, the ancient celebration of the return of light and the turning of the season into spring. This moment of balance between day and night has been honored for thousands of years as a time of renewal, fertility, and new beginnings.

We then move into the March New Moon, a powerful window for setting intentions and planting energetic seeds for the months ahead. Lunar cycles mirror the rhythms of nature, and when we align with them consciously, they can support clarity, creativity, and forward movement.

We also explore sacred geometry and the Flower of Life, one of the most ancient symbols found across civilizations. This pattern reflects the structure of creation itself and can be used as a focus for intention and manifestation. The conversation expands into practical ways to raise your vibration, stay aligned during seasonal shifts, and work with energy in simple everyday ways.

If you feel called to experience this energy in person, join us for:

🌸 Spring Equinox & Ostara Ceremony 🌸✨ A New Moon Circle & Sacred Gathering ✨
Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Fairfield CT mandira AND livestream from anywhere in the world!

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You can listen or watch Mandira Conversations on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or at sacredmandira.com.

Mandira Conversations with Maggie Taylor & Sue Longo – Episode 2: Who’s Afraid of Mercury Retrograde, Eclipses and Worms?

We bring astrology and spirituality down to earth. In this heart-to-heart conversation, we explore Mercury retrograde, eclipse energy, the Worm Moon, and the 33 Portal in a way that feels real, grounded, and easy to understand. This is honest conversation about what these energies actually mean and how to move through them with clarity, intention, and personal power.

Together we share down-to-earth astrology, real talk, and practical spiritual insight you can actually use in daily life. We talk about how these cycles show up emotionally, energetically, and practically, and how to stay connected to yourself instead of getting pulled into fear or overwhelm. We also explore how to deepen your connection with your spirit guides and guardian angels, how to trust your own inner wisdom, and how to work with the energy around you in a way that feels supportive and empowering.

Join us for our upcoming 33 Portal Worm Moon Lunar Eclipse: The Light Beyond the Surface — Gaia, Ancestors, Angels & Spirit Guides Ceremony on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 6:00–7:30 PM EST. Virtual and in-person options are available at sacredmandira.com. If this conversation resonates, drop us a comment, follow, share, and let us know your feedback.

Episode One: Zero Point

Fire Horse Energy, Aries, Self Care & the Sacred Container

We begin at Zero Point.

Episode One explores Fire Horse energy, the Aries Zero Point, and the power of self care through daily spiritual practice. Maggie and Sue discuss creating a personal container for growth, staying grounded through change, and moving forward with intention.

This conversation weaves astrology, energy, and embodied wisdom, offering practical insight for navigating momentum while remaining rooted in presence and alignment.

The heart of this episode is simple: when we build a strong inner container, we create the clarity and stability needed to move forward with purpose.

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sue: element50.com