Many of us struggle with communication at the best of times, whether that be suppressing our thoughts and feelings and not communicating altogether or just not understanding how we truly feel and therefore communicating our emotions ineffectively. Unfortunately during the next week or so this weakness will be exacerbated as our ability to communicate is being directly affected by the planetary retrogrades currently in transit.
We may be struck by bouts of chaotic emotional swings and irrational thought processes that see us quick to temper and sway us to make impulsive decisions. This illogical thinking is directly effecting our communication as one is not 'thinking clearly' and therefore is not communicating ones true emotions and desires. It is therefore paramount that you not make big decisions at this time that you may come to regret when everything evens itself out.
The bright light of this week is that Saturn is leaving its retrograde period on the 13th August. This transit may have caused you to feel like you were off track and filled with self doubt, but as this planet returns to its forward flow we can look forward to not feeling so much like the world is against us.
Often at the beginning of a New Moon transit we speak of the renewable magic that this cycle can bring to our lives. And whilst the energy of the New Moon does support us to create new beginnings, it is ultimately up to us to forge these new pathways for ourselves. We alone are responsible for creating the reality we want to live in, to act on the opportunities that are presented to us, and use the energy of the New Moon to support us to do that.
We can use the new moon in Leo to our advantage by preparing our intentions and listening to the signs that come our way during the transit. Open our awareness to the serendipitous signs that the universe is sending us and act upon them in the knowledge that you are being supported and guided by spirit to take control of your journey. If you are feeling unsupported or alone, feel safe in the knowledge that spirit is always with you and open your eyes to the signs that are guiding you daily.
A new moon in Leo sees us searching for safety and stability but this sign also ignites within us the fire of creativity, not just in the traditional artistic sense but in the shaping of our dreams and desires. Be creative in your aspirations for life and don't allow your fears and the need for security to limit your potential. Try and see past your self imposed limitations and doubts and allow your passion to surge you forward with the unlimited potential of a New Moon in Leo.
Over the last few weeks the astrological and planetary conditions have forced us to investigate illusion and confront the forged misconceptions we have created about ourselves. Driven by insecurity, and ego we have denied looking at our shadow sides for fear of seeing something we don't like. With the power of last weeks full moon in our corner, we took the opportunity to acknowledge these aspects of self in a state of acceptance and self love.
Cancer enabled us to get in touch with our emotions in a supported space but as we move on from this sign, many of us may begin to feel at odds with ourselves or almost like a stranger to your normal self. Feelings of isolation and separation may cause you to feel a-drift from yourself and loved ones.
As we transit into the house of Leo in conjunction with Uranus in Retrograde on the 29th July this separation from self can combine with feelings of rebellion as it reawakens any suppressed urges you may have towards structure and confinement in your life. This could manifest as dissatisfaction in your job, routines and relationships. It is important to not let the momentum of this retrograde and the passion and fire of Leo swing you to far out of balance, resulting in rash decisions.
The most powerful tool we have in response to these influences is self awareness. Strengthened by confronting your shadow self last week, don't be afraid to really look at yourself and the circumstances you are pulling into your life at the moment, and acknowledge when you are being irrational and swinging too far out of balance.
On Tuesday 19th July at 8.57am local Sydney time we will experience the Full Moon in Capricorn. This week Cosmic Merkaba Meditation will be focusing it's intentions on harnessing the abundant Lunar energy to help heal the negative or shadow sides of our personalities and emotions that Full Moons can bring to the surface.
Full Moons expose us to the aspects that we keep hidden and refuse to acknowledge about ourselves. This month it takes shape through the lens of a Full Moon in Capricorn and overarching sign of Cancer. Issues that may reveal themselves internally could be situated around emotional immaturity and emotional denial, resentment and self indulgence which are all aspects of the shadow side of Cancer. Capricorns opposition avoids taking responsibility and resists accepting consequences.
These attitudes and behaviors that can lie within all of us and result in self sabotage, keeping us stuck from achieving the personal growth that we work so hard for. If we cannot take personal responsibility and acknowledge that sometimes there is nothing holding us back then our own limitations then we can never truly move forward. As it is commonly said we can be our own worst enemies.
Join us for Cosmic Merkaba Meditation this week and provide yourself with a dedicated moment and safe space to get in touch with those aspects of ourselves that we may not like and use the energies of the full moon to finally accept and transmute them, giving yourself the best chance to keep moving forward.
Last week's Cosmic Merkaba Meditation reading focused on how many of us are presently feeling deeply unsettled. These feelings of uncertainty, doubt and fear from the collective consciousness are being reflected in our current emotional state and are impacting us at this time. This week we can begin to feel a shift in these dynamics as we experience a New Moon in Cancer on Monday the 4th July.
Along with the new beginnings and restart of the monthly cosmic cycle that a new moon heralds, this rebirth in Cancer manifests feelings of love, compassion and feelings of emotional stability which have been so sorely lacking over the past few weeks. Take advantage of the energies that Cancer provides and transform the fears that you have been experiencing through self love, creating a safe space for you to reflect and gain wisdom and insight.
Self Mastery can only be born from truly understanding ones self and this can only be achieved through honest self reflection, during times of doubt, fear and pain a much as times of success. Allow yourself to be open to the feelings of love that Cancer brings into your life and reflect them inwards as much as you express them out.
Many of us are presently feeling deeply unsettled, as if the universe is off balance and this feeling is being reflected in our current emotional state. Uncertainty, doubt and fear from the collective consciousness is impacting us at this time as ongoing political events are creating a surge of anxiety across the planet.
Whilst we may not be directly feeling the effects of these changes yet (or if we ever will), when major events occur that create feelings of fear and confusion in the collective consciousness this triggers suppressed fears in our unconscious minds to manifest within us. This is especially apparent at this time because of the heightened dream states we are experiencing as a result of the Neptune retrograde we have previously discussed.
You could be feeling drained and tired from tumultuous dreams as your subconscious is attempting to filter and process the release of these fears in your conscious mind. This lack of energy has also been aggravated by the Mars retrograde transit, when Mars is retrograde, you may not have the energy levels that are normally yours. This will hopefully lessen as we see Mars return to its usual course on Wednesday 29th June and we can begin to rebuild our energy reserves. What is most important is that we do not feed negativity to the collective conscious through our own fears and that we send love and light to the universe. Transmuting any negative thoughts if they come up.
Join us on Wednesday night in person or absentee and take the opportunity to meditate and clear any subconsious fears that are currently unsettling our emotional state.
We are finally half way through 2016 and have endured what feels like more challenges and emotional upheaval already this year, to well and truly last us the next 6 months. As you have hopefully been working to clear large amounts of Karmic issues during this time, June heralds a clean slate and an opportunity to set your intentions for the remaining 6 months of the year. Combined with the New Moon on the 5th of June, we can think of no better time to focus your intentions on a positive future.
If you are ready to let go of the past and the issues that have been plaguing you these last few months, now is the time to do so, as the universe will be there to support this transition into a new phase of your life.
As discussed last week you may be feeling as though you are in the midst of an identity crisis or crisis of faithas we continue to be influenced by the Mutable Grand Cross energies. But don't let this internal instability and feeling of despondency over your direction settle in and stop you from envisaging your plans for the future. It is far too easy to become attached to these feelings as succumbing to these negative emotions take no effort, but pulling ourselves out from under them can appear to take a gargantuan effort!
Our largest barrier to progress is our own minds and the fear we create within them when we are faced with change and uncertainty. Like with most tasks that seem overwhelming, tackle them by starting small. In most cases it is just that first hurdle (or negative thought) we need to overcome and once we do their hold over us dissipates quickly.
Whilst the New Moon of last week has ushered in a new cycle and time of new beginnings many of us are yet to feel the effects of this rebirth and are still being impacted by intense cosmic energies. Do not be overwhelmed by these influences, Cosmic Merkaba Meditation this week is here to remind us to take a pause and recognise the astrological effects that the cosmos in having on our emotions.
Our worries, fears, frustrations and anxieties are all being amplified at this time, causing our reactions to be amplified too. Take this knowledge as an opportunity to recognise these situations for what they are - circumstances to master our negative emotions. Every encounter we have either negative or positive is an initiation provided by the universe to master and grow spiritually AND emotionally. Remember when we react out of negative impulses we are not only hurting the object of our frustrations but we are doing the most harm to ourselves.
This time of exasperation, fear and anger will pass from mid-to late April and making a conscious effort to not give into these emotions in the moment will help you transit this period with less consequences. And remember, your loved ones, friends, co-workers and strangers are all being effected by the same astrological impacts so go forth with compassion in your heart.
