The New Moon Energy is Fire!

Hello! It's been a while since I've been online, but behind the scenes things have been shifting!  Feeling the transformation, tending the fire. 

On the new moon in Leo yesterday we contemplated going into this next cycle with confidence and excitement, really feeling that solar plexus energy rising.  It might feel strange, maybe even uncomfortable at first, but I invite you to embrace it.  Feel the fire! It feels like a time to recognize the desire for self expression and go for it.

There is a huge emphasis on fire energy right now and it seems particularity important from the downloads I've received. This emphasis on fire is in part because Leo is ruled by the fire of fires, the Sun. Leo season brings confidence and passion to accomplish our goals and really doesn't hold back. "What do you want to bring into your experience? Oh, yeah? Alright, let's do it." Leo says unapologetically without doubt. That's the energy you're feeling right now. It's no longer a whisper or small nudge, this is a roar to start those projects you've been humming and hawing about, take that class, make that first joyful step towards that goal of yours.

Solar Plexus

In energetic terms we are seeing an activation of the solar plexus, which holds our sense of personal power, self-esteem, worthiness, will-power and confidence. This energy center is located just around the stomach, and you guessed it, yellow is the dominant colour associated here and fire is its primary element.

Now, without harping on this too much, it is clear that the symbolism of fire, strength and the sun are directing us to pay close attention to what is going on in these areas of our energetic bodies. What is it asking us? Well, for me it feels that we are being asked, "How much of your fire are you giving to things that do not align with your goals?"

and "how much of that fire is actually being used as fuel for your growth, expansion and capacity to truly love yourself and others?"

hmm... that's a hard one isn't it? I have to admit, my fire has been stoked for reasons that are neither productive for me, nor anyone else, and this is a time to own that. I've been asking myself, what do I want to fuel with this flame?

What would happen if I directed even a small portion of that heat away from anger, frustration, powerlessness... to something better?

This is a powerful time to ask for clarity within yourself.

Sit and ask

A good practice is to place your hands upon the center where resistance may be, in this case, the solar plexus. Place you hands there and focus on sending the breath though the stomach; expanding it out as you inhale and letting it fall loosely on the exhale. Do this for at least five gentle rounds of breath. When you begin to feel that center loosen and a connection is made, simply ask for clarity in that center.

We must never underestimate the idea that we need to ask if we are to receive answers.

Energetically we are in a season of transmutation and therefore quite a bit of change and movement.

Stay in your center during this season, dig deep and go forward with passion.