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Tomorrow, we welcome a New Moon in the mutable fire sign of
Sagittarius, the Centaur-Archer. Imbued with the glow of our beautiful and lucky
Jupiter-Venus conjunction, hopefully we are feeling a little more chillaxed
about the upcoming holiday. Whether you are planning a gala family gathering or
escaping into a hermitage to hide out from the whole thing, make the priority
what feels good to YOU.
Focusing on self-satisfaction is not selfishness in a
derogatory fashion. As we are all coming to learn in the esoteric realms: when
we truly practice Self-care, it guarantees the best outcome for all concerned.
Old paradigm constructs force us to be self-sacrificing to the point of
self-harm. Are we doing for others because of an image? Running on the tapes
of, what will my family (mother, partner, kids, friend) think of me if I opt
out and do X instead of what has been traditionally expected of me?
Check to be sure you’re not practicing one of the four M’s
of misery over the holiday; if you are, catch yourself, and get back to more
self-care!
The 4 M’s of Misery:
1.
MOTHERING
2.
MARTYRING
3.
MANAGING
4.
MANIPULATING
Sagittarius energy is spirit taking flight – not in a spacy,
ungrounded or nebulous fashion, but in a way that is still connected to others,
to the world. Sag is embodied consciousness, soaring high after working through
the mucky-muck and paying our dues of transformation. All the pain and frustration
you’ve endured (aka CHANGE) is about to pay off. Try to get your optimistic
groove on! You may need to stoke the fires of faith. Not that things are going
to turn out exactly as you’ve wished for, not that it will be a storybook
ending – but let it into your heart that it can be pretty damned GREAT!
For survivors of severe hardship or developmental trauma, whether
emotional, mental, financial, or physical, it can be ultra-difficult to trust
that:
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Things can turn out great
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We can be supported by Life
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People can give us assistance
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Life can be less of a struggle
Survivors’ nervous systems received hard-wiring to expect
disaster or disappointment. So, we never fully relax, never let down our guard.
Or worse, we sabotage the goodness that wants to flow into our lives. We unconsciously
built in trap doors, or expectations that can never be met, to reify our world
view. This corroborates a survival brain pattern that we are under siege and
can never, ever let our guard down.
If this is you, take solace in the fact that healing is
possible. Start small: see how you have always been taken care of – even when
it’s been beyond painful. You got through it, right? You’re here reading this!
Trust that it’s possible to receive that which is good.
At this time of the New Moon in Sagittarius, the Truth burns
bright. I invite you to feel the support and love that wants to flow into your
heart. Indulge in people, places and situations that light you up. Try to focus
on your JOY.
Right now, whatever Spirit wants, Spirit gets.
As for the rest of it? Who cares!
Wishing you a peaceful and satisfying holiday.
Remember: put your self-care first.
Ask for help when you need it.
Practice saying no; it gets easier!
Make sure to get outside, get plenty of walks, stretch.
Spend time with animals.
Listen to good music.
Get lots of hugs and healthy physical touch.
Run, don't walk, away from energy drains.
Hydrate, sleep more, dream more.
Trust your Intuition.
Stay close to those you Love and treat you well!
I
am incredibly grateful for each of You who have trusted me over the
years as your intuitive consultant and spiritual counselor. Thank You!
I celebrate and recognize your indefatigable spirit, your guiding inner wisdom and your courageous heart.
In gratitude always,
Erin
Erin Reese is an author, spiritual guide, astrologer, and modern psychic reader based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with clients all over the world. For readings and spiritual counseling by Skype, phone or email, contact her directly. She can be reached at erin@erinreese.com.
