Are you ready to finally shed your skin, to honour your energy and live from a place of authenticity and courage, a courage that is heroic in the sense of being without ego? Are you ready to shed the armour your personality has put on for self-preservation or to keep the status quo?
Astrologically, there’s never been such a powerful time as we begin the eclipse season, with planetary aspects that have never been seen in over 6000 years. With this comes seismic change, as finally the veils of the old order give way to the collective possibilities of a new earth.
If you haven’t yet admitted it to yourself, you may have silently experienced a slight loss of equilibrium, perhaps because your normal energy and buoyancy have been missing, overwhelmed by uncertainty, time moving faster than ever. Are you exhausted by the never-ending, turbulent revelations and turmoil that ensue, only to be amplified by Mother Earth's own meteorological surges of unpredictability as she goes through a rebirth of her own?
If you feel your prayers have not been heard or you’ve felt a sense of spiritual abandonment, then this is the moment when decisions are made in readiness for big changes. It is time to go within to assess and course-correct as new energy is activated.
Celestial Energies
The new moon in Aquarius brings with it a new rebellious, revolutionary energy that asks you to reflect on what your part or purpose might be, free from the constant struggle of survival and enslaved by external expectations.
In Chinese astrology, on the 17th of February, we release the Wood Snake and step into the year of the Fire Horse, bringing new beginnings, new ideas, new pathways, and a deeper understanding of oneself.
So, in the lead-up, take time to look at where you might be stuck, even if it feels like you're initiating with conviction. Adhering to the plan, it's important to sense-check whether it feels authentic and true to the collective good, or if it's still part of the old paradigm driven by scarcity that worships at the alter of greed, power, and control.
As the old world reveals its true colours, we, as humanity, have a choice to continue in separation or to come together in peace, love, compassion and collective equality.
Fostering Good Habits
Allow time and space to be still so you can listen to the urges stirring within, messages downloading from your future self. walk in nature, gaze at a candle, meditate, or do Tai Chi.
This might be a time to connect with like-minded people or communities, meditate together, garden together, or meet and share your thoughts over a friendly cuppa. It becomes a connection or a beginning of living in a different way, so we can truly foster peace and compassion.
Remember, your energy is your responsibility, and how you maintain it is entirely up to you. Don’t just give away your esteem; instead, choose your path with awareness and intention.
Refine your priorities and don’t weaken through blame ("it's your fault"), or submissiveness (they know better), or a lack of confidence ("I can’t do this because..."). Instead, quietly and respectfully acknowledge your own boundaries and those of others.
Responsibility is accountability for something that is within your own power.