Spirituality
Once in a blue moon
BY AKUA GARCIA
Greetings Star Family! I pray this finds you well and in good spirits. This summer has been one hell of a ride. Fires popping up everywhere, changes in the economic landscape with BRICS pushing ahead, contact with aliens, inflation still rising, boosting up the costs of everyday living and now we have word that “the virus” is making a comeback. It’s a lot to process at once. Luckily the universe is always conspiring on our behalf and can provide us with some clarity and solutions for moving forward.
On August 29th, Uranus will station retrograde, shortly after Jupiter will join in the first week of September. This will bring a total of 7 planets in the retrograde position, giving time for inner self reflection. When a planet stations retrograde, it begins to slow down from its normal transit speed, it gives an optical illusion that the planet is moving backwards. When this occurs, it is an indication for us to move inward. Each planet is an archetype with specific qualities that govern specific areas of our lives. When a planet goes retrograde it’s an opportunity to pause, slow down and reflect on the qualities the planet influences. With planets in retrograde we will have a few things to ponder to gain clarity and move forward in a more aligned state.
On September 1st, we will have a powerful full moon in Pisces. This is our second Full Moon for the month, when we have two Full Moons, the latter is called a Blue Moon. This is where the phrase “once in a blue moon” comes from. Blue Moons are rarer as Full moons usually occur every 28 – 29.5 days. Full Moons are potent portals of release. We see the fullness of our intentions that have grown, we give thanks for what is working right and as the moon decreases in coming days, we release what no longer serves us.
This Full Moon we are being called to release all the illusions that keep us hostage to our heavy emotions and fears so we can heal and actualize our BIG DREAMS. Pisces is the last water sign of the zodiac. The water element is likened to our emotions. Pisces is emotionally sensitive but just as emotionally intelligent when facing emotions head on. Our emotions are the gateway to our intuition.
Life is about duality; the duality of the Pisces energy is escapism. When emotionally overwhelmed, Pisces can resort to Lalaland by means of vices. Some choose to overwork, some drink or use drugs, others daydreams, and some go into self-imposed isolation. Consider where you use escapism as a coping mechanism. What would happen if we sat with the emotion instead of trying to run from it? Sitting with our emotions is an act of surrender. Our triggers are our allies that show us where we need to pour more love into ourselves.
Under this beautiful yet powerful Full Moon surrender to your emotions that they may reveal what you need to heal. Pay special attention to the emotions you fear to feel, any triggers that come up at this point and the big dreams you have put on the back burner. During the duration of the retrograde season, you can use this time to review, reflect, reassess and release what no longer serves you so you can make room for your big dreams and emotional freedom.
Next edition we will review each planet in retrograde to help us make sense of our emotions and the energies around us. September will bring a new set of changes, challenges and opportunities for growth. Fear is a tool that is used to manipulate our emotions. When manifesting, it is the thought matched with the emotional charge that allows the magic to take place. Our emotions are powerful manifestations of energy. When we put our heart into things, we bring them to life. If we put our emotional charge behind fear, we bring that said fear to life. Use this Full Moon to get reacquainted with your emotions. Then re-align them to what you want to see in your life, not what others are trying to fear you into doing. The universe knows things are about to ramp up, but when you’re prepared there is no need to be scared. Let go of the illusions stopping you from living the life you were born to live, alignments like this only happen once in a blue moon.