Let Go & Grow.
If 2018 was a successful, breezy year for you, congratulations! Truly. Breathe a personal sigh of relief because, let’s be real...2018 was ROUGH for a lot us!
Astrologically speaking, it was a year of very high energy and planetary arrangements that can produce anxiety, personal turbulence and feelings of chaos. Many people endured personal experiences that produced a lot of pain and fear. Things felt upside down in many ways. We saw this on a national and global scale as well.
The good news? All of that turbulence compels us to look inward and do deep personal growth work. And that is what 2019 is all about! It is a year to PAUSE, REFELCT and RELEASE.
Think of it as time to catch your breath and PLANT YOUR SEEDS OF PERSONAL GROWTH before the next major planetary shift occurs in 2020, ushering in a fresh twenty-year cycle.
Our first wonderful opportunity to do just that occurs this Sunday, January 20th with the Super Blood Wolf Moon. Just a few hours before the peak of the full moon, a total lunar eclipse will be visible as the Moon passes into the shadow of Earth, causing the moon to appear red (hence the “Blood Moon”). Additionally, the moon will reach the point in its orbit where its closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter (hence the “Super Moon”).
Full moons are a fantastic time to focus on releasing things that no longer serve you — emotions bound to past experiences, negative thoughts about yourself, attachments to people or things that are keeping you stuck in place, etc.
Doing release work is vital to personal growth. It releases you from the past (or future) and firmly plants you in the fluidity of the present moment. By staying present, you open to growth.
If you don’t plan to stay awake to gaze at the beauty of this event, be sure to simply set aside some time on Sunday to pause, reflect and release.
If you are inclined, you can create a ritual to support your intention. Rituals are a lovely way to bring the formless - our spiritual beliefs and intentions - into physical form. This engages all of our physical senses (sight, touch, smell and sound), which deepens the connection to our spirit.
Take a bath with fresh herbs or essential oils, set aside time to meditate or journal, light a candle and listen to soothing music...do what feels best for you.
The only vital component is that you take the time to PAUSE and REFLECT on what you, ultimately, need to RELEASE.
Cheers to your personal growth in 2019!
Be Well,
Dana