Weekly Energy Report for Sept. 21 - 27, 2016
We've had a lot of celestial influences going on these past few weeks. There's been a few eclipses and even a super harvest moon. And we cannot forget Mercury in Retrograde! Not only does Mercury interfere with our communication and technology, but it also acts as a catalyst for change - drawing us inward to review and reflect on life in order to determine what works and is worth fighting for and what isn't working and needs to be released or healed so we can move forward in this promising new season.
Good news! Mercury goes direct and Fall is here bringing new possibilities and many opportunities to get clear about your direction. This is also a good time to get back outside and enjoy your physical bodies! The mornings are cooler and crisper. The evenings are not so humid. It's a great time to take a hike and enjoy the leaves changing colors. Or enjoy that peaceful walk instead of going to a gym and staring at the back of someone's head on a treadmill. It's prime time to do anything that can get you back into your body and take care of it too! After all, the body is the vehicle for the soul.
Now is a prime time for luck and serendipity. But the caveat of luck is being in the right place at the right time. BUT that's only half the battle. It's one thing to just show up, it's another to have the right mindset. If you are always in a constant place of controlling the outcomes, you are not letting go of expectation and opening up to all the experiences that are available. A positive and attitude and faith are key to receiving those opportunities. True serendipity happens when you are available and trusting.
In this place of trusting expectation, there's potential for you to be open energetically at this time. This place of trusting can sometimes leave your loving nature vulnerable to being taken advantage of by others. With all the world news about violence and destruction, it's very easy to wonder why people do the things they do and become confused and frustrated because you cannot do anything to change what happens on a global level. But there's also a deep trust that the Universe will look after you and love will conquer all. It's a good time to turn that news off and take advantage of the new season but remember you also need time for recuperation.
Information and inspiration will be coming in large downloads. There's the potential for you to be filled with so many ideas that you can't even possibly create them all! The frustration is the desire to implement ideas, not to mention the question of HOW you are going to implement them. It is key to understand that inspiration has its own timing in making things happen. The key is to make peace with not knowing how things are going to happen and realize that all of your ideas are not necessarily for you. You don't have to manifest them all - or any of them - if the idea is correct for you, it will show up in your life and the HOW will just happen in the form of an epiphany. So I encourage you to pay attention to the ideas and inspirations that come during this time, write EVERYTHING down, and know that when you wait, the manifestation that comes out of the waiting will surprise you!
It is good to consider that communication is ruled by the planet Mercury and Mercury is in retrograde but going direct on September 22, 2016. That brings a moment of stillness and anything that needs to be heard will be made more clear. Pay special attention to what comes up in your interactions with others or even in moments of stillness, meditation or prayer. It's good to note, we will still be in the shadow of the retrograde energy until October 6, 2016. I invite you to be conscious of how you communicate and interact during this time. Accept personal responsibility and act in an empowered way versus blaming others and becoming the victim. This will save you a lot of conflict, misunderstanding and potential hurt.
We have a tendency to be doubtful and suspicious of everything at this time as well. This even includes our own insights and abilities. We forget that doubt is just a thought form and not necessarily true because it is just that, a form that has not been tested or experimented with just yet. It's in your head. The key is to show good judgement and trust in yourself, your insights and knowingness and trust in something higher than you.
There is the need for peace and harmony. Be sure to communicate with respect and be clear in your meaning. If you do not speak clearly, you run the risk of misunderstandings, which can hinder your progress towards harmony. Be mindful of your values and those of your family and friends. Transmit those values to your "tribe" through love with the intention of keeping the tribe together. Be mindful that sometimes that might mean putting their needs above your own. Just make sure you have clear boundaries, so you don't feel taken advantaged.
The underlying energy that will have the energy to be focused, but not necessarily focused for long periods of time. This can bring the capacity for obsessive behavior and thinking. The key is to concentrate on intentions, even if you are busy doing other things. You can be focused but also constantly moving. Pay special attention when your distracted and avoiding your tasks or feeling pressure to complete tasks. Tune in and be sure this is a deliberate action. With clarity, you can make room for something new to manifest in your life when you finish the correct tasks.
There is also the energy of struggling to know what is worth fighting for. This is a provocative energy designed to get our attention - to push us to find something that has value and meaning in our life. There is a tendency to become argumentative, antagonistic and controversial. When you find something to champion, remember that not everyone will feel the same way about your cause. The key is to be aware of this off-putting energy and be mindful of others and their beliefs. There is an honor in knowing what is worth fighting for and sharing in a manner that will champion your cause versus hinder it.
If you face something that seems insurmountable, remember that struggles are here to shine the light on what is important in life. It may not seem fair. You can either be defeated by it OR you can accept it as a challenge. I encourage you to push the envelope because in the end, surmounting struggle has tremendous payoff - you have the potential to discover what's valuable in your life!
The key to coping with all this outer pressure is to get out and get physical. Do something to experience begin physical in the body. But also remember to rest and take time for fun things in life. Notice any instances of serendipity and practice gratitude when things just work out in your favor!