We are in Scorpio season and it is intended to show us our shadows and all the parts of ourselves the we have hidden away deep within us out of shame, fear and sometimes profound sadness. However, none of us like to see our shadows and do anything to avoid them, find ways to brighten them up without really dealing with those dark parts of ourselves. Today, set your intentions not to run or avoid your shadows should they be revealed to you. At its very core, the shadow is the collective name given to aspects of ourselves we are not taking ownership of because of fear. Subconsciously, we are afraid that if people “knew the truth,” we would be judged, rejected, or worse, thrown out. Most of us take a whole lifetime forming beliefs about what is “wrong” with us and repress them so deeply they become unconscious. What we do not realize is that these aspects of who we are must find expression, and so we then project them onto other people, organizations, or the world at large. This is how and why the shadow includes both all that we determine we dislike about ourselves and all the wonderful creative potential we are blind to being gifted with. But, when we begin taking ownership of our shadows, we must also understand that this work is not about “becoming someone else, ”like the notion of an “improved” version of who we think we are. Ultimately, shadow work marks the beginning of the end and is a turning point on our spiritual paths. In truth, we are electing to grow up and stop finding fault with everyone and everything “out there.” Today, embrace all parts of yourself, including your shadows. Stop running away or numbing out the darkness in yourself, accept all parts of yourself and gratefully allow yourself to come home to who you really are. By experiencing the dark night of your soul you will strengthen you inner light and you will be free.

Just for today, I go within and connect with the parts of myself that knows how to heal. I recognize that healing means to make whole and accept all parts of myself, not just the ones I like. As I forgive myself, I leave behind all feelings of not being good enough and I am free to love myself. I am in the process of making positive changes in every area of my life. I am safe and I love myself unconditionally. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.