Eclipse portal

We are currently in a portal in between two eclipses (and Mercury Retrograde) and it is a time of letting go, wrapping up karmic patterns, and initiating new beginnings. Mercury Retrograde is a time of re-flection, re-visiting, re-doing, and re-imagining. So, there is a good chance that you are most likely confronting aspects of your life you've attempted to sweep under the rug or "thought" you were done with. But, the Universe won't allow you nor I to ignore those aspects and they are all coming to light now. And, that is what June will be all about. Your life review. In fact, if you are not examining almost everything in your life, then you might want to take some time to do so. This is your time to tune into what is really important to you, not your ego or what other people think you should be doing. Today, set your intentions to use the energies of this eclipse portal to slow down. to re-think, to re-pair, to re-view, to re-cognize, and to re-evaluate, where you are right now and where your soul wants you to go.

Just for today, I focus my attention on loving myself and trusting the Universe. Regardless of my setbacks, I always have a comeback in me. I am a capable person. I can handle anything that comes my way. I am safe, divinely guided and loved. And out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

Hurt feelings

During a retrograde it can be easy to get your feelings hurt due to the actions or words of others. In fact, as a highly sensitive person you may often find your feelings hurt by other people. However, when you base your feelings on other people’s opinions, you are allowing them to control your life. You are basically allowing them to be your puppet master, and when they pull the strings just right, you either feel good or bad. And when you give ownership of your feelings over to others, you give up control over your emotions. The fact of the matter is, the only person that can hurt your feelings is you. To change how other people’s actions make you feel, you only need to change a thought. This step sometimes takes a bit of work because your thoughts are usually automatic or even on the unconscious level, so it may take some digging to figure out what thought is causing your emotion. But once you do, challenge it, question it, or accept it. Your emotions will follow. Today, recognize that when you give ownership of your feelings over to others, you give up control over your emotions, over your life. In truth, the only person that can hurt your feelings is you. Conversely the only person who can make you feel worthy and valuable is you. Today, choose to stop worrying about what other people think of you and free yourself from the prison of approval and begin to start living your life authentically you.

Just for today, I am far more than other people's opinions. My opinion of myself is the only one that counts. I allow myself to succeed. I am far more than my past thinking. As I move through other people's belief and opinions, I see within myself a beautiful and wise being. I love what I see when I look inside me. It does not mater what other people say or do. What does matter is how I choose to respond and what I choose to believe about myself. I am doing the best I can with the knowledge, understanding and awareness that I have right now and all is truly well in my world. And so it is.

Mercury Retrograde in Gemini

Mercury goes retrograde today and will continue for for the next three weeks. As Mercury is the planet of communication, contracts, technology and media, its retrograde is a time where these things may come into our conscious awareness a little more in the form for communication snafus, challenges and flat out confusion. Communication seems like it should be easy, but there are often so many layers involved that it can become complicated. We each have our own perspectives, beliefs and ways of communicating which can color our experience. Very often it is a lack of communication or even miscommunication that is at the root of most of our conflicts. With Mercury turning retrograde, it’s an opportunity for us to pause, sit back, and reflect on how we are choosing to communicate, and what we are communicating to others and to the Universe. (What is all our whining communicating to the Universe?) However, Mercury Retrograde is not to be feared or dramatized. Mercury Retrograde is a time to take a deep breath and to look at how the information you ingest and the technology you use. And, whether you are using them consciously or unconsciously and how they are influencing your decisions, your communication, your mental health and your overall well-being. Under the spell of this Mercury Retrograde, decide to ingest information from the world around you consciously or perhaps take a break from social media or reading the news all together. Instead, use your time to retreat to a quiet space and begin learning the sound of your own voice speaking to you. When you connect with your inner voice it will bring you great power. And, when you are free to express yourself and how you really feel, it can inspire others to do the same and can allow those around us to know exactly where we stand and how we wish to be treated. It is definitely not easy to reach this place of speaking and connecting from a place of pure authenticity, but today take the first step by going within, learning to get still, clear the mental clutter, and listen to the still voice that resides within. It is only from that place of inner knowing can you fully, clearly and unequivocally speak your truth, ask for what you need and to become clear with who you really are. Today, set your intentions to slow down, get quiet, listen and learn how to clearly communicate to the world what you need and who you are.

Just for today, I communicate clearly and honestly. People can trust what I say. I love to communicate my feelings for they attract loving experiences and people into my life. I am safe when I express my feelings. I can remain calm under all circumstances. I am divinely protected, guided and loved. And, everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

It's the journey

It is easy to become frightened or overwhelmed when you don't know what your next steps in your journey look like, especially when all you want to do is to move forward out of the place you are right now. However, the Universe wants you and I to stop focusing on the finish line, where we want to be in the future, and instead, focus on the journey and where we are right now in the present. Today, consciously stop focusing on what comes next, your future and just be curious about yourself and enjoy the small and lovely moments along the way. It is in the moments of every day that we are given subtle cues on where to go next and what or whom to let go of so that we can begin again. We are all being asked to start a journey on a new path. A path that is full of acceptance of our imperfections and which will feel deep and genuine. This path is messier and the road is winding, but when you take it you feel fully alive, which is in truth the only thing that we are supposed to feel and experience in this life. Today, consciously stay present and aware of how you feel and listen to the small subtle voice that in truth will guide you to your next steps and where all the answers to all the questions you shall ever ask reside. Today, live in the present and connect to what matters and serves your the highest good.

Just for today, I release all negative thoughts of the past and worries about the future and live in this present moment. I recognize that my point of power is always in the present moment. I am a powerful person because I live in the present moment. I am grateful for every experience that I have ever had for they have shaped me into the person I am today, and that is exactly who I am supposed to be right now. I am safe and I choose to live with this understanding that I am always in the right place, doing the right thing at the right time. Everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

The ghosts of your past

Saying no to others and setting healthy boundaries can be challenging, especially if you have spent most of your life saying yes, acting on the belief that other people's needs were more important than your own needs and attracting people who liked you just because they knew that they could manipulate you into saying yes and thus, meet their needs. Of course, you are meeting their needs at your own expense which is little concern to those people who have come to expect to use you. When you choose to change and set healthy boundaries, those very same people will protest and attempt to shame you back into the person you used to be-the one that met all their needs. Today, it is time to come to terms that you can no longer be the person you used to be and to secure your boundaries so that you do not slide backwards in an attempt to make the other people happy and thus make yourself feel safe. Today, respect and love yourself enough to recognize when something isn’t healthy for you and respect your inner knowing. Today, be confident enough to set clear boundaries to protect yourself, even when the ghosts of your past appear to stir fear and doubt in you. Remember, the only people that get upset about you setting boundaries are the ones that are benefiting from you having none. Today, focus on getting your needs met and on setting healthy boundaries. The way you treat yourself sets the standards for everyone else.

Just for today, I deserve better than I have accepted in the past. I respect my healthy boundaries and I insist that others do too. I am safe when I say no. I know what I want and I do not have to apologize for it. I am lovable I am loving and I am loved and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Super Full Moon Eclipse

Right now we are experiencing a Super Full Moon Eclipse, even though on the West Coast we can't see it through the clouds. Supermoons occur when the Moon is closest to Earth and Lunar Eclipses occur when the Sun and Moon are in alignment and the Earth passes between them, creating a shadow. Eclipses are said to always bring revelations and this eclipse initiates a month of retrogrades and dramatic astrological activity. Eclipses essentially teach us to surrender and to trust in whatever is unfolding, even if they aren't what we thought they would be. Sometimes Eclipses can bring shocking events or surprises our way, and even though this can be challenging, you can think of an Eclipse like a message from the Universe, guiding you in a new and higher direction for your soul's evolution. What you once held to be true may no longer feel relevant to you and where you thought you were headed may seem like the wrong way now. Today, allow yourself to surrender and let go. Trust that what falls away from your life around the time of an Eclipse, even if it feels challenging or frightening, that it’s time to let go and begin anew. Today honor wherever you are right now, even if it’s not where you thought you would end up. Know that the time will soon come for new intentions to be set, and a new adventures to unfold. Today, lean into the lessons and the journey of this Eclipse. Use its presence to connect with your inner, true self. Recognize that any changes or transformations that unfold are part of your destiny and are there to take you to the next chapter of your evolution. Today, allow the endings to happen easily so new beginnings can occur. Allow old things to come to an end rather than struggling to keep them alive for no reason. Today surrender and let go.

Just for today, I surrender to what is. I let go of what was and I have faith in what will be. And so it is.

Karmic healing is happening

Thanks to Saturn retrograde, we are all currently getting a glimpse of the karmic patterns and issues that we have been ignoring. And, most of us have come to understand Karma as some sort of punishment for something we have done in this life or in one of our past lives. However, Karma is not meant to be a punishment. It is present for the sake of our education. Karma exists to teach us how to be a good person, by showing us that our actions and thoughts are wrong. And, Karma is all about what we put out into the Universe will come back to us in some way and can be the root of all our suffering. Today, recognize that Life requires your participation to happen. It does not happen by itself. So what is happening in your life right now, you in reality created it. You are one with the Universe, both inside and out and whatever surrounds you can give you clues to your inner state. And, no matter where you are or where you hide, there you are. It is you who must change and not the people, places or things around you if you want to grow spiritually. When you change who and what you are within your heart, your life will follow suit and change too. Today, acknowledge that, you only suffer if you have created the conditions for suffering. So today begin to look within and take responsibility for your own happiness, your own thoughts and your own actions. Today, know that history repeats itself until you learn the lessons that you need to change your path. Today, begin to recognize your part in your suffering. You and I are meant to find new ways to use our time and efforts. Begin to learn those lessons today.

Just for today, I recognize that Life is simple. What I give out comes back to me. I choose to give out love. I attract only loving people into my world for they are a mirror of who I am. I am a magnet for miracles and I am willing to see where and I how need to change. I am safe, divinely guided and protected. And, everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Saturn in retrograde

Today Saturn, the planet of of responsibility and hard work, but also great rewards, goes retrograde. Retrogrades occur when a planet appears to be moving backward from our vantage point here on Earth. In astrology, retrogrades signal the energy of the planet turning inward, meaning that its energy tends to affect us on more of an internal level rather than an external one. And when Saturn is retrograde, it is a time for us to revisit our past, to reflect on what we need to take responsibility for, and to assess whether our actions are resulting in what we have been pursuing. Saturn wants us to take ownership of our behavior and get clear on how our actions, beliefs, and thoughts are contributing to the reality we are creating and experiencing. Saturn can be a bit of a strict teacher, and can bring some hard or challenging situations for us all to face up to, but the aim of the game here is to rise to the challenge, to take full ownership of your life and decisions, and to know that you always have the power to try again, to do better, and to succeed. Today, begin to see how your thoughts, beliefs and attachments are in reality the root cause of all your suffering. Today, instead of struggling, suffering and resisting your lessons, surrender and allow yourself to find the silver lining in your current challenges and feel more accepting of whatever lessons have graced your Life. Under this retrograde, be mindful of being too hard on yourself or allowing any harshness you are experiencing to lower your self-esteem. Nothing is ever sent your way unless you are strong enough, capable enough, and wise enough to handle it, so be sure to honor this part of your journey! Today, make time to acknowledge all the ways you have grown and all the wisdom you have acquired. It is one of Saturn’s gifts during its retrograde to show us just how much we have matured and overcome. We are wiser now, and it’s important to embrace that fact. And, there is so much learning to be had when Saturn goes retrograde, so seize the opportunity and know that it will only serve to make you stronger and wiser.

Just for today, I am willing to learn something new every day. I am willing to learn. The more I learn, the more I grow. I have come to this planet to learn to love myself more and to share that love with others. I am willing to see where and how I need to change. I am safe and out of every situation only good will come And so it is.

Gemini Season

Today we move into Gemini Season. Gemini is represented by the twins with one twin being mortal and the other being immortal. It is this dual perspective that we can all harness during Gemini Season. We can keep our mind focused on the present and the everyday life we lead, but we can also allow our mind to expand into higher realms and tap into a wisdom that is not from this world. And, adding to all this other worldly energy is the Eclipse season, which begins on May 26th and Mercury Retrograde on May 29th. Both of those cosmic events can guide you to look deeper within yourself so that you can align with our purpose. Gemini Season will be a time of change, growth, renewal, and reflection. Those changes that start within you! So, today, step into a new reality by holding the vision of what you would like your life to be like. It is time to recognize that the reality you tune into is the reality that is aligned with your thoughts and your heart space. When you choose to focus on the love and light that you are, rather than getting caught up in outside noise and chatter, you can tune yourself to a higher frequency reality-you can make the changes that are in aligned with your higher purpose. If you really want to know how this all works, all you have to do is go within. It is within that you will find all the answers that you currently seek. Today, begin to make conscious change in your life. Change will happen whether you are ready or not, so today begin to get ready and take intentional steps to make the changes that you are being guided to make. Even if you may feel lost right now, today trust that you will always find your way when you allow yourself to be guided by your inner wisdom, not by your ego or anyone outside yourself.

Just for today, I trust my inner wisdom and I make decisions with ease. I allow myself to be quiet and still and I am amazed at what I discover, Life is just waiting to share its secrets with me. I recognize that all that I seek is already within me. I am safe. It is only change and everything is always working out for my highest good. And so it is.

You will be okay, no matter what

It takes courage to walk into the future knowing that you don’t have all the details nailed down-that you do not know what comes next. Your next step may be right, it may be wrong or it may lead you nowhere. The truth is, no one ever really knows how it’s all going to look, but you probably have a good idea of how you want to feel(respected, heard, challenged) and what’s most important to you. And if you don’t know those two things, then maybe that’s why the details of what comes next are still so elusive to you. And, in truth, you don’t need to see the details to trust that you’ll figure them out when the time is right, and you don’t need to see your path to know in your heart that it’s there waiting for you to take that step. You don’t need to know exactly how every piece will play out to know what the most important pieces are. And you don’t need absolute certainty to know that you’ll find a way to be okay no matter what happens. Today, no matter what is happening in your life set your intentions to trust and then know that you will be okay. You don't need to be certain about anything. You just need to stop letting your fear that you won’t be okay or that you'll choose wrong or that you'll make an irreparable mistake. So today go ahead and let the universe surprise you and hold the mantra that no matter what happens that you will be okay.

Just for today, I move through life knowing that I am safe, divinely guided and protected. I know that when I make a mistake that it is only part of the learning process. I do not fix my problems. I fix my thinking and my problems fix themselves. I let go of the need to control everything and know that the Universe will always take care of me. Everything is always working out for my highest good. And no matter what I will be okay.

Healing is happenings

There is so much happening right now in the Universe which may leave you feeling overwhelmed or as if you are walking through a dream or perhaps a nightmare. And if you are feeling as if all you want to do is to stay home and hide, you are not alone in those feelings. However, all your feelings, fears and overwhelm are an important part of profound healing and cannot be avoided or numbed out. Today instead of avoiding, ignoring or numbing out your feelings, allow yourself to experience the pain, anger or frustrated and know that your pain has meaning and will help you heal. When you allow yourself to fully experience painful or uncomfortable feelings, you are doing important work. Sitting with your feelings instead of disengaging or distracting yourself is work. And, once you accept that you are doing work, you can silence your internal critic that believes that feeling pain means you're “doing something wrong" or that there is something wrong with you. Instead, you will begin to understand that feeling your pain is important and productive. And, when you understand the true nature of your work, you can summon compassion for yourself as you move through your uncomfortable feelings on the path to healing, peace, and wholeness. Today, feel all your feelings and know that they won't last forever and that you in truth are healing!

Just for today, I recognize that healing means making whole and accepting all parts of myself. I listen to my feelings and I am gentle with myself. I know that all my feelings are my friends, not just the ones that I like. As I move through the layers of other people's opinions and beliefs, I see within myself a magnificent being wise and beautiful. I love what I see when I look inside me. I am safe. I am willing to change and out of this situation only good will come. And so it is.

The process of letting go begins NOW

There has been a lot written about the practice of letting go, as a way to gain acceptance of the way things are and a way to achieve happiness. And, letting go in some cases can bring closure and peace. But letting go can be challenging when you are being asked to let go of something that is deeply emotionally charged or something that directly relates to how you identify yourself.  And when we have a deep emotional attachment to an event or circumstance in our life and we’re being asked to let it go, it can often feel like we’re being asked to move on and forget about the past, person, or event that we’re deeply connected to, which can seem unimaginable or incredibly painful since we have invested so much of ourselves in the person, place, thing, event or addictions. And letting go may feel so insurmountable that you and your ego make up a bunch of stories about why you should remain attached.

Today, begin the practice of letting by noticing the small ways in which you let attachment create unhappiness in your life. Begin to notice all the reasons and rationalizations that keep you stuck. Notice when you become defensive about the idea of letting go and listen to when your “buts” come up.  Those buts are keeping you stuck and are really your fear and ego keeping you attached. Today,  be willing to do the work; to feel the feelings and to listen to your intuition not your ego.  You already know that you need to move on and the only way to do so is to let go. There really aren’t any good reasons or rationalizations to remain attached even if you think there are. Learning to let go of the things that no longer serve you is a process that takes work.  But when you let go of all the things  that are not serving you, you will free up energy and resources and you will begin to reap the benefits of a grateful, joyful life. Be willing to let go today.

Just for today, I am willing to let go. I let go and I am at peace. I am at peace with myself. I am at peace with the process of life. I am safe. It is only change and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.

Know your truth

Most of us want nothing more than to just move forward and out of where we are right now. However, before we speed ahead in our lives, there are some things you and I need to know! Right now, the Universe wants you and I to slow down and to really listen to the messages that we are being given in small quiet, but also repetitive ways. You and I are being given an opportunity to see some of our challenges in a new light, so that we can gain a fresh, new perspective on old issues-issues that you might have thought you were done with but now have returned so that you can once and for all breakthrough those challenges. This might not be an easy process. Some of the revelations can be shocking or uncomfortable. But, we can never hide or ignore our way out of our truth and it is time to listen to our inner wisdom not our over thinking brains. If there are thoughts or important information that haven't been incorporated into your consciousness, now is your chance to reclaim them. Today, and for the next couple of weeks, allow yourself to revisit the issues that are keeping you stuck and in truth have kept you stuck no matter how much you've rationalized your suffering away and no matter how frightened those truths may seem to you. Remember, the truth will set you free but you must be willing to know your truth in order to be free. Be willing today.

Just for today, I choose to know the truth and the truth sets me free. Divine wisdom, divine harmony and divine love reign supreme within me and all around me and around each and every person. We are all centered in truth and live in joy. And so it is.