For a long time, I avoided astrology because it seemed too complicated to have any benefit. Eventually I met a teacher who broke down the complexities into usable bites of guidance. Once I learned the basic patterns of the moon, I saw the power in syncing my life to her cycles. I still don't reference daily movement among the constellations, but every two weeks I tune into the peak moments when grandmother moon is in her new or full phase. The pattern goes: new moon-breath life into new ideas and full moon-release old junk.
Today, Monday May 18th, the moon is beginning the 28-day cycle in her 'new' or dark phase. It's time to reflect on goals and projects you want to accomplish. Take a moment to visualize what you want to be doing in June. Then think of the steps it will take to get there, and those are your actions you need to focus on for the next two weeks. So literally, make a list. You can use words or images, paper or electronics-whatever works for you. If you are like me, you list will be spilling off the page and include ideas of all shapes and sizes... do more cardio, eat more raw foods, plan social events, etc. How does one do it all? Pace yourself. The next step is training and trusting our intuition to prioritize and focus our energy into rational and achievable goals that are within our control. Beyond our mind, beyond our ego, our soul know what are the most important actions to raise our consciousness. Try this at home: Prioritize through Intuition Sit in a quiet comfortable place with your list of what you want the new moon to help you manifest. Next, 'fluff' your list with a few things you know you don't need (this is a test to discern your intuition). Ask Great Spirit, or your higher power to guide you to invest in the projects that align with your highest good. One by one, say the goal out loud and breath into the vibration. Notice the subtle feelings, colors, or images that arise inside your heart. Record any notes. Approach each item with objectivity and detachment. Your soul will speak to you the language you understand so let the messages in without judgement of their form. The fluff items are there to help show you what a 'no' response or non-essential goal feels like. Pay equal attention to responses to these items to strengthen your understanding of how your intuition communicates with you. You can surely do this exercise any day of the month. The added bonus of trying it on the new moon is receiving the strength and support of aligning your body with the astral body of the moon as she too begins a new cycle of growth and fulfillment.
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Today, Monday, the 11th the moon is in her last quarter phase before she disappears completely to begin a new cycle on the 18th. When things gets hectic in life, I try to remind myself that my life works in tune with the moon. Not even in a witchy or mystical way, but simply for the fact that it ebbs and flows.
We all have those weeks where Tuesday feels like Friday and nothing can go right. In those times, we need our community around us to remind our pliable minds that, ‘this too shall pass.’ It’s a powerful combo to remind yourself of. First, our community helps us feel less alone by reflecting back that we are capable, we are confident, and we are compassionate. It may not be pouring forth from our own lips this week, but that’s the power of community. Seeing it in another can be just the jolt you need to remind yourself, that, ‘yea, I got it too.’ Secondly, it’s essential for a healthy mind to be thinking happy thoughts. Focusing on stress or lost time only proliferates the icky feelings. So it’s important to change that thought track as soon as possible. By reminding yourself that any emotion or situation is only temporary, you bring yourself back to the reality of your eternal nature. Wait, you just said it was temporary, right? The feelings, the emotions, even the people you interact with-they are all temporary. However, the peace and love in your heart, from God, is eternal and unceasing. The quicker we get back to the truth of our eternal reality, the more at ease and uplifted our emotions become. So where does one find ‘community’? YES Yoga is now alive and well in Atlanta and it’s my mission to create space for a community and flourish around the central ideas of unconditional love and acceptance. I host free and cheap events to meet likeminded new friends and celebrate the true nature of our reality through meditation and yoga. Check out the meet-up for a live calendar of events and join me this month for yoga in the park or a meditation flashmob. http://www.meetup.com/YES-Yoga-Atlanta/ Or add your e-mail to the YES Yoga mailing list to receive monthly updates. Namaste |
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