On Growth, Expansion and Culmination

Growth and expansion can take many forms based on what we have been cultivating in our minds, our hearts, our daily lives. It inevitably leads to a point of culmination or fullness..... What comes next depends on our Creative Imagination and us Welcoming the Change, or not!

Musings from the Full Moon in Sagittarius for the coming Summer Solstice 2024

This year's Full Moon in Sagittarius (23rd May 2024) has ushered in highly intense cosmic energies that brought a lot of insights about the coming weeks leading up to the Summer Solstice. Everyday new guidance has been coming through in response to my longtime prayer to anchor more deeply into Authentic Pr-Essence. If you are on a similar path or have a similar intention, then you may also find something relevant for you in my sharing.

In the Northern Hemisphere, we are at a time of year when the (Day-) Light is increasing and there is a lot of solar activity right now. Generally speaking, the full moon in Sagittarius brings that energy of Culmination, Growth and Expansion.

Intuitively and from discussions I have had with other Lightworkers (by nature and/ or vocation), I got the sense that some people will naturally gravitate towards the Expansiveness that is generated by stepping “out there”, the rise of possibilities, new activities and new opportunities. However it is also worth noticing – and honouring – the energy of Culmination that is inherently felt by many souls right now.

As the Sun and Moon teach us, Culmination brings a sense of fullness highlighting all that we are and all that we have cultivated in our hearts, minds and daily interactions to ask ourselves the question: "OK, what do I want to do/ create next?"

Sometimes the culmination highlights the creative potential that we have been cultivating urging us to "level up". Other times, it brings up a lot of discomfort as a result of all the things that we have been carrying in our Being while suppressing, ignoring or compromising our integrity. Dependent on where we are at present and what we want to create moving forward, there is a varying degree of letting go of the Known (ie the safety zone of everyday habits, beliefs, behaviours and even versions of self) and an opening of the Imagination (as well as our energy) to New Possibilities.

Letting go can be a beautiful celebration of all that has brought us to the present moment while also recognising the need to remain open and flexible when it comes to releasing what no longer serves and starting to cultivate the New that awaits to be awakened within us. The greater the potential for change, the deeper the waters that we are guided to navigate. Quite often it means that we are guided to bravely embrace the Unknown and patiently hold space for the New to awaken within. These are the moments of Sacred Re-Birthing (or Self Remembrance) when our Higher Self helps us co-create our Becoming. In essence, what happens is a shift in consciousness that triggers a review of the way that we have been showing up in our lives. And yes... sometimes it can feel exhilarating and fun and joyful! Other times, it can be particularly uncomfortable especially when there is a strong attachment to the (spiritual) ego including the sense of identity, beliefs, roles, responsibilities, preferences, habits, etc.

The Shift of Ages is a Shift in Consciousness

The last few days the intuitive guidance that has been coming through to me loud and clear is that this period starting around the Full Moon in Sagittarius and leading up to the Summer Solstice is an important part of the Shift of the Ages and what many indigenous traditions around the world describe as the shift of consciousness that takes place when the energy that we receive from the Sun changes.

More and more people are guided (or pushed) towards this Culmination Point where they are called to re-examine certain aspects of their life at present and release what is no longer in alignment with what comes next OR to be more precise... what they are capable to create next (and I am purposefully choosing my words to emphasize the Creative Potentiality that exists In the Now and the level of individual Commitment to Change!)

If you are reading this and you have been struggling lately in whatever form (exhaustion, agitation, depression, disconnection, etc.), I invite you to consider if whatever is happening in your life that gives rise to the discomfort has also happened before. Or if it has been going on for a long time now. In both cases, you have hit the jackpot because although it can be tough, this is an opportune time to look at what core beliefs, agreements and old wounds hide underneath and change it. For good.

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Honesty, Gratitude and Forgiveness can be great Allies in the process of Letting Go and Starting Anew!

Honesty

One of life’s main principles is that nothing changes until we recognise that something is not working and decide to try a new approach!

There is nothing more profound than giving yourself the gift of “sacred pause” from everyday business; just sit with yourself like you would with a close friend; listen to your inner dialogue, the language of your emotions, the subtle signals (or crying alert) of your body about what is going on in your life!

In short, being honest with yourself about your true needs and desires, what works well, any "ouch" points and more importantly, the degree that your present actions are truly in alignment with your intention, life long dreams and personal integrity. When you are honest in yourself, the Universe will always present the right support and opportunities and you will be able to recognise and receive them!

Forgiveness

There are loads of misconceptions about forgiveness and through the years I have seen many people suppressing their negative emotions and focusing on cultivating love, light, compassion and forgiveness. Although it may work a little bit at first, this approach can have a very damaging effect in the longterm because it cuts people off from their Authentic Nature. Ultimately it sabotages their ability to really know themselves, express authentically, set healthy boundaries and/ or experience true intimacy in personal relationships as well as how they create every-thing else in their lives.

True Forgiveness is ALL about Self Love, and not the other person (or situation). It is a personal choice not to let your past experiences (and other people) dictate or adversely influence your present. 

It starts by making the choice to forgive your own self first and foremost. Specifically, it is the willingness to let go of the negative emotions, unrealistic expectations and any (self) judgments about the way you should have/ could have/ would have acted. Accepting something for what it is, does not mean that you have to like it or continue with it. It simply means seeing it for what it is and remembering that you are always "at choice" about what to do next. It is this simple act of remembrance and the willingness to do your best (most authentic) with the available options that helps you grow, evolve and change.

Gratitude

Similarly, there are different states and ways of cultivating Gratitude. The Mind likes to approach Gratitude as an intellectual exercise to make the self feel good (or bad) by listing what you have, what you receive, what you achieve, how you perform, how you look, who you are with, etc. etc. etc. To a certain level, this is a beautiful recognition and appreciation of all the blessings in life.

However, there is a whole deeper state of Gratitude that comes from Living In The Present Moment without the need to prove, own, do or control anything. It is really opening the Heart to the Mystery of Life that brings that sense of sheer awe, admiration and appreciation of the beauty of a single moment, a thing (like a beautiful sunset), or an experience (like sitting with a friend who can listen without words). Perhaps the easiest way to start cultivating this type of Gratitude is going out in nature, seeing the beauty of a tree or a flower, and just letting your whole body open its felt senses to appreciate.

Embrace your Inner Healer, Shaman or Alchemist!

Honesty, Gratitude and Forgiveness together are the key to embrace the authentic potential that exists within you for healing, transformation and sacred creation! For the coming weeks, I encourage you to "use" that Key to deepen your relationship to your Authentic Nature. You may start by connecting with your Heart and finding something new that you are truly grateful for in yourself, your life, and especially in relation to any situation or discomfort that you may experience right now!

This is not about building your ego or self importance and it is not about false positivity or sugarcoating any discomforting situation by suppressing your true emotions and going further into victimhood, martyrdom, sainthood and other forms of spiritual bypassing! You are invited to become your own Healer, Shaman, Alchemist and Sacred Creatrix by holding space for ALL Of Your Self and finetuning your innate ability to turn any uncomfortable, challenging or painful experience into an opportunity that supports your true growth and evolution.

How we change the relationship that we have with our Self is what triggers the shift in consciousness (and also in-forms the relationships we have with Others).

My personal recommendation for the coming days is to invite yourself to see with new eyes anything and everything that is going on in your internal and external reality.

• Be honest about what works and what does not work anymore!

• Own up the benefits of your lived experience including your inner strength, wisdom and qualities/ characteristics that you have developed in your self AND...

• Ask yourself the question if you are happy to continue to express these qualities and in what way or context! (For example, you may be a generous and giving person who is simply exhausted by looking after everyone else at the expense of your wellbeing. My advice would be to celebrate your generosity of spirit and ask how you can truly honour that aspect of your Being in a new and more balanced way.)
  

There is a sweet point in the letting go process where there is no longer the need to forgive and there is a lot of gratitude for the relief of release together with a sense of excited anticipation for what comes next….. Or to be exact, what you choose to create next in the fertile soil of your existence!

Take your time to really feel into the magnetic pull of the near-future. If you really pay attention to your Heart, you will be able to access a lot of guidance and information that will help inform your sacred intention and bring the right support for your next steps. I would like to conclude by saying that the future does NOT exist (yet) and the full creative potential for growth and expansion can only be accessed In the Now.

Pause, Reflect, Act (New).

Does this sound like you?

Are you facing a particular situation, relationship or dilemma that is troubling you right now?

Is there a particular life experience, event or old wound from your past that is coming up again demanding your attention?

Do you have a life goal or dream about your future that you feel unsure about how to go for it?

If there is stuff going on in your life right now and you feel that you would benefit from receiving support, I am guided to offer my Review and Integration Process to help you bring more clarity, ease and confidence in your Being. In general, it is a form of Soul/ Energy Retrieval that takes place by unwinding the core beliefs, habitual patterns, emotional pain and other stuck energy from a particular time or situation in your life and helps you Integrate the Light of your lived experience to create a new (desired) movement in your life. It is a fully personalised process to meet you where you are and therefore the approach varies on a case by case. As such, if you are interested to discuss how it could benefit you, I invite you to contact me to arrange your individual session by sending me an email at info@thefeminineway.co.uk

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Inner Light Practice Circle

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