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Six-Month Reflection & Celebrations

October 19, 2016 By Kat

The year is slowly drawing towards its closing point with just over ten weeks to go. 2016 has been labeled the ‘Year of Completion’ which it has lived up to this name in magnitude. Vast amounts of clearing, cleansing, letting go of and direction changes have occurred. I have witnessed these shifts for myself and in those around me.

When things come to an end, a completed project, an amazing adventure or in more somber terms relationship transitions or jobs lost there can be sadness. Yet there is always joy to be had on the opposite reflection. Every situation presents the opportunity to celebrate.

Looking back over the past year with all its highs and lows I am so grateful for everything I have experienced so far in 2016. Even in the not so happy times I can celebrate the phase being completed. It could have been rough going at the time but now I’m out the other side I feel lighter and evolved.

Even when amazing things have happened it can be sad they have now finished. Yet the path laid down for me from these great times is leading to other exciting adventures. Giving me the chance to use the tools and gifts I have gained along the way thus far.

Reviewing the last six months.

Last weekends Super Full Moon in Aries had me floating in a beautiful pool of gratitude as it invited me to review all that has come to light since April. When you first start working knowingly with the universe and the moon cycles it can take a while to find your groove. Once you surrender your trust to the process, follow your heart and intuition the magic starts to show up even quicker.

There are still twists, turns and bumpy roads on this path that show up as challenges. It’s not always easy breezy but this adds some flavour and builds the all-important inner strength.

Today I would like to share with you my experiences that this whole manifesting, woo woo witchy stuff can work. Not just for me but for anyone as long as your intentions are clear and pure for the highest greatest good and you do the work. Nothing is ever handed to us on a plate; we’ve got to put the effort in! Then the rewards are even sweeter.

Here’s my story.

First let’s rewind way back to the end of 2015 which was another pretty epic year. My career sphere was as ever having a switch up. (Never a dull moment!) There were many new opportunities presenting to branch out in the yoga teaching side of my life. Talk about decisions to make. Some options had been on my radar for a while and others were brand new. It felt right at this time to expand my offering further. The hot yoga I teach is obviously very limited to having a specially set up hot room to teach from. To assist a wider audience to heal and experience yoga I was being pulled outwards towards something else…I just hadn’t figured out what.

Cards: The Souls Journey Lesson Cards, J.Van Praagh, Hay House

The Aries and numerology 8 in me is always hunting out new opportunities and ways of improving. This part of me can also be impulsive and jump ahead too quickly. There was something holding me back from any decision-making with this one, which turned out to have been a very good move in the long run.

In December of the same year I attended an Energy Mastery Retreat in Sedona with intuitive channeler Lee Harris. Each attendee had the opportunity to ask Lee’s channeled guides the Z’s a personal question. The question I was drawn to asking turned out to be based on the above decision. Without being too specific I kept my question broad leaving it open to all movement teaching methods.

The Z’s guidance was just what I needed to hear (of course). There is no right or wrong decision here. Whichever path I choose would have positive results. There will be great learning along the way if I take a side road or not. Each path will still lead to where I am meant to be heading and on the same time line. No fast tracking or delaying. Ultimately my decision should be made on what will give me greater freedom.

Ah freedom, this is something I was craving. Being able to be more creative and experiment with different ways of achieving a desired outcome. Another part of me wished for me more freedom so I wasn’t relying on other people as much to employ me in tougher times. More freedom to create my own opportunities. I was seeing boutique yoga spaces were popping up in people’s homes all over the place. Having long hot seasons in Australia outdoor exercise is ideal too. There were so many options and possibilities to branch out into new areas.

Finding my guidance in Sedona, Arizona.

Fast forward to April 2016.

My answer was unfolding nicely as to which avenue of yoga or movement teaching I was being drawn down. It took four more months of marinating ideas until I was sure. Then I jumped very quickly!

Whilst setting my intentions under the April New Moon I had decided Yin Yoga was my next journey. With all manifesting and idea creation I kept my thoughts to myself until I had something set in concrete. It’s far to easy to start radio broadcasting your next move too early and get thrown off by others who don’t share your enthusiasm.

There were a few select people I shared my thoughts with, as my next step of taking action to make it happen needed some assistance. Finding the right course and teachers for me was important. I sought out advice from those who I trusted and had gone through similar training themselves.

Now here is the key point to any manifesting or desire creation. You need to take action to get things moving and happening. Just sitting back and waiting won’t work. Action can be as simple as a Google search. For example I searched for Yin Yoga Teacher training events with some teachers I had heard of. Talking to other yoga teachers and reading discussions in yoga forums also open up leads. This is taking action. Nothing will present if you aren’t actively looking.

The impulsive entrepreneur in me showed up as always. There were options to train in my home city as well as in other states in Australia. However I had waited so long already and knew I had found my right fit I was being drawn to train a.s.a.p. Waiting another six months just didn’t sit right.

During a conversation with a fellow yoga friend I found exactly what I was looking for. A 100-hour Yin Yoga training in Fiji for two weeks facilitated by well respected teachers (Jennifer and David). The broad curriculum covered everything I was interested in including anatomy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and sequencing classes.

SOLD!

Back to the present day, October 2016. Yin yoga teacher training ticked all my boxes and more. The depth of knowledge I gained on so many levels is incredible. It was a small, well-managed, intimate training I am so grateful to have experienced with such a lovely group of people. Fiji was the perfect setting and the locals were beyond divine. Bula!

Yin Yoga TT, Fiji August 2016

Under the Full Moon energy last weekend I was teaching Yin to thirty open hearted students. I sent out so much gratitude and appreciation for being there. Reflecting on how far I’ve come in such a short time is incredible. This is definitely something to celebrate. It has taken me exactly six months from planting the idea seed to manifesting my dream of teaching yin.

Wow this manifesting stuff really works. This is proof. Okay it might have taken longer or even shorter to make this dream a reality but it is REAL now. That is all that’s counts.

Dreams into reality, teaching Yin Yoga

Every day more doors and side roads are opening up from this initial path. I love where I am being taken. Just like the Z’s told me there will be so much to learn and it will all add to my tool kit for life. There are no wrong turns (for any of us). I’m very happy I took the leap.

Over to you…

What have you achieved over the past six months? Even the smallest steps can make a big difference in the grand scheme of things. Any step closer to your dreams is always something to give thanks for. Feel free to share your thoughts or achievements in the comments below, I always love to hear from you all.

With love,

Super Full Moon October 2016

October 14, 2016 By Kat

There’s a nice tingle in the air leading us into the weekend can you feel it? The Southern Hemisphere is warming up into Spring now and as ever the warmer weather has lifted the spirits.

This Sunday the 16^th October is Super Full Moon in Aries at 12:25pm (WA time). The reason why the moon is super this month is it will be at it’s closest point to the earth. Therefore it will look bigger than usual. We are so lucky to have three Super Full Moon’s to finish off 2016; every Full Moon now till December is Super!

October’s Full Moon falls in the zodiac of Aries (the equal and opposite sign to the Libra cycle we are in). I resonate strongly with the Ram energy as my Sun is in Aries in the 11^th house. (Our sun sign forms the core values of our characters.) With Mars as Aries ruler combined with the element of fire this sign packs a punch. Just like the ram – it’s all about charging forward and go getting. We are all being invited to draw from this energy to stoke our determination and put some force behind our actions.

How can you positively use this Super Full Moon energy to your best advantage?

Take some time over the next few days to carve out what you would like to achieve next and how you can get the ball rolling (i.e. action). Journalling, meditating and vision boarding are excellent ways of getting ideas out of your head so you don’t forget them. (It also frees up space for new ideas too & holds you responsible) Once an idea has been committed to form it’s like a green light for the universe to start weaving it’s assisting magic.

Some of us may still be recovering from September’s massive clear out period and may be feeling the urge to sit down for a breather. Please honour these needs as it’s easy to fall in an ‘end of year heap’ if we aren’t careful. Take regular breaks and make sure you rest when you need too. Drinking lot’s of fresh, filtered water is one of the best ways to keep the energy flowing through you. Also being outside in nature assist in staying grounded. Especially with this fast paced energy pushing us along we can get swept away in the current. Float for a while.

The positive results of September’s overhaul is we have leveled our ground, made space and cleared the decks to start building up from a fresh foundation. Celebration is also a major part in this process. Stand on your new land with gratitude for what has passed and all that has been let go of. Without everything you have gone through you wouldn’t have reached this point. It all has happened for a reason, good or the more challenging.

Waking up with fresh new eyes

More and more people are awakening to living a more conscious life. It is an exciting time to be here and experience. With this new level of consciousness we are no longer comfortable with just settling. Old beliefs are being broken down and things being ‘just how it is’ or ‘what you’re supposed to do’ no longer cuts it. If something doesn’t feel right then don’t do it, even if it was something you would have gone along with in the past. We all evolve and opinions and out looks change. Things do not stay the same forever or else life would be so vanilla or boring.

The Super Full Moon energy is showing us just how multidimensional we can be. If you are being drawn to doing more than one thing at a time follow through. The key as always is balance. We are well supported this month to achieve a healthy equilibrium. Especially if you are looking to change career or jobs having a cross over period to take the pressure of your new venture is a great idea. There is nothing worse than putting all your eggs in one basket as this can put a lot of extra stress on you to make it work. Sometimes we need a push. However if it’s all or nothing it can take the fun and magic away from what we truly love about the project. Remember there are always options, make sure you explore all that is available too you.

Small steps – big impacts

Something else I’m drawn to sharing with you is it doesn’t matter how small your steps are as long as you are stepping. Big steps feel good but small steps allow for breathing space and adjustment. We can keep a solid connection to our hearts direction when we have room around us to grow into.

Manifesting power is very strong under the Full Moon. Often we desire everything as soon as we think of it and we want it NOW! Just be careful what you wish for as it could turn up all at once with too many balls to juggle. Then we can be thrown so head on into action it’s a struggle to keep up. A slow, gentle paced expansion is easier to manage than a quick dramatic change.

Crystal Cleansing

Don’t forget to get your crystal kids out in the moonlight this weekend. Even on a windowsill or balcony will work. They don’t need to be directly in the moons beam to feel the vibration. It’s all in the intention.

Have a fabulous Super Full Moon weekend! Hoping we all get some sleep but you never know do you what’s going to present in that area 😉

Love,

Full Moon Guidance August 2016

August 18, 2016 By Kat

How you have been travelling over the past week? We are still under the pre-shadow phase of Mercury Retrograde till the 30^th. This year seems to be moving at lightening speed. In reflection our inner drive is getting stronger and Soul calling is calling us to get on task ASAP.

There is no waiting until tomorrow anymore. I’m feeling the push to get things done as soon as they present. No more filing ideas away till later on I want to be making them happen now! Especially when everything coming through is so aligned with my Soul purpose.

On Thursday 18th August we have two cosmic events happening. Full Moon and a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse.

The Full Moon in Aquarius is crazy supportive of this energetic burst of strength and increased self-worth. We are no longer living in the other people’s shadows or riding coat tails to get ahead. The only way to succeed is to be our own unique self doing things our way. ‘Cheap imitations’ don’t last they are short lived. Copying someone else because we perceive his or her formula is the best way isn’t going to cut it any more (it never actually did ever). Let’s start leading our lives from our own hearts. Make and create our own formulas for success.

I’ve been feeling this energy for well over a year now. When I first started waking up/ remembering I’d spend hours reading blogs, books, following other spiritual teachers/figures online to figure out what all this metaphysical stuff was about. And yes copying/being influenced by what others were doing whilst I found my feet.

That is why I recognise following others ways of doing things doesn’t get you very far. Now my work is my own. Sometimes ‘similarities’ show up to what others have posted about. This is because we are all tuning into the same universal energy cycles. I always think ‘how cool, I wrote about that too today.’ When I see these synchronicities I take it as confirmation I am on track and doing my work with passion.

Nowadays I follow only two people on a regular basis. Both of whom I have worked with in person and on Skype as ‘mentors.’ We always need those higher up and further on to support and hold space as we grow. It’s definitely less is more for me at the moment as I feel more confident using my inner tutor as my main spiritual GPS. There are so many half read or not even started books in my collection. I’m just not feeling the pull to reading right now.

Never before have we felt so empowered. The Penumbral Lunar Eclipse (the earth moves between the moon and the sun thus casting a shadow over the moon) is a gateway for a new start focused on your deepest desires. Its energy will be softer and less in your face for this first eclipse. Allowing us the space to gracefully step forward. Nothing can stop us if we just put our minds to it. Even when the positive resistance shows up to whisper “I can’t do this, the timing is off, I’m not qualified enough, its all too hard” our Souls kick straight back in and yells “YES you can!” The doubt is conformation we are on track.

This is a new dawn as we wake up to what we came here to do in this lifetime. Indeed the world may be perceived as being crazy and out of control at present. This is even more reason to shine our lights brighter and bolder. We are all here to make our own individual impact and contribution. If we weren’t up for this challenge then we wouldn’t have incarnated at this point.

I’d just like to touch on the subject of reincarnation quickly. It has been a year of many Souls crossing over and returning to the light. This does bring sadness for those left behind. Fully trust that those who have passed completed their work on earth this time round. Even if they were only here for a short time, a few years or even hours, the brief footprint they touched us with can be as strong as a 100-year existence. They were part of our supporting cast to which we should be grateful.

It’s recharging time for those Souls who have departed. They will be back later on, maybe not whilst we are here in this life, as they will be needed further down the track. That is why they had to go now so they can get prepared for the big things coming on their next journey.

Experiencing loss or sadness can be a great tool to rise ourselves higher. It reminds us how precious our time is on earth. There is not a minute to waste, as we do not know how long we have left. I’m hearing a lot recently ‘live everyday as it it’s your last.’ Under this month’s Full Moon (Thursday 18^th, 5pm WA time) connect with the fire building up inside of you. Anything is within your grasp. I’m totally feeling you are all vibing with this already.

With the accelerated universal speed propelling us forward we are also manifesting quicker than ever before. This year I’ve experienced first hand the speed at which things are manifesting. There have been a few occasions where I’ve put my desires out to the universe and the results have presented months earlier than expected.

“No wait! I acknowledge this is what I asked for but I was thinking more around November not May! This is six months too early”

Then I stepped back and realized of course the universe knows I’m ready for it now so it must happen. Of course the timing was perfect as some of my manifestations still took a while to fall into place and fine-tune the details. There is a great (and highly entertaining) recording from Lee Harris called ‘Manifesting From The Future’ which explains this process beautifully.

It is essential then to keep all thoughts clear and positive. Manifesting works both ways. You can just as easily manifest doom and gloom as you can pull through joy and happiness. Yes we need the downs to recognize the ups or everything would become stagnant. However we do not consciously want to manifest misery.

Are you feeling inspired?

Inspiration is coming through thick and fast this week. Even if you are feeling a bit rushed or under the pump keep the momentum of any exciting personal ideas going. Put them into action as soon as you can. Even if it’s just committing the ideas to paper or creating a vision board. It’s easy to forget things so write them down. If you are unsure about anything that comes through for you, still take note. The best ideas are always the most bonkers one’s I think. Don’t dismiss anything as too out there.

Remember just like we are constantly evolving so do our dreams and ideas. The start of a project or idea may well have a totally different outcome. Side roads are brilliant. We learn so much along the way when we are weaving around in different directions as a pose to going straight down the middle in a controlled and organized fashion.

We are all strong leaders. When we take action in our own life we are making an impact on the greater masses. Even without the intention of sharing it with the world just by being you and doing your thing others you will create change. Remember this.

Self-Care Routine

Make sure you are getting enough rest this month too. Burn out is not cool. Even when you are doing what you love every day you still need to disconnect and have down time. What really assists me is a personal daily practice. This involves meditation, checking in with my Soul, yoga, crystals and essential oils. When I haven’t done my practice I can feel how contracted I become, on edge and anxious. I don’t flow and small things start to bother me. My best advice for staying balanced (then you hold more light) is creating a personal daily practice, even for ten minutes each morning. You are more creative and inspired when you have a fully charged battery.

Enjoy this week’s Full Moon. Don’t forget to put your crystals out for cleansing and a charge up.

Feel free to share any thoughts or musings in the comments below. I always love to hear from you all.

Till soon, love

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Mercury Retrograde Pre-Shadow

August 10, 2016 By Kat

Today we start the pre-shadow period for the third Mercury Retrograde of this year. (10^thto 29^th August 2016) I’ve always enjoyed Mercury Retrograde; I was born during one, which may explain why I’m naturally drawn to this cycle. I see it as a positive time where we get an extra helping hand to stand in our power.

Who’s ready for an upgrade?

Mercury Retro is the perfect opportunity for healing old wounds so we can make peace and move onto brighter and higher things in our life. We are given a helping hand during retro to achieve greater expansion. Over the next three weeks we will be receiving guidance that will form the basis for our retrograde theme. Our personal theme highlights what we need to be working on right now. This will assist us to bring closure where needed and leave us feeling empowered by the bold steps we have taken.

Pay close attention to any old situations or issues that start to show up again for you. Random people from your past may suddenly start to appear. They may bring messages or learning for you. This is all good as the past presents when we are ready to progress. You are stronger now than ever before. If a certain person effected you in the past they may not have the same hold over you this time round.

Anything that starts to become ‘recurring’ is a hint to what your theme will be come August 31^st.

Journaling is a very useful tool in this process. Take notes no matter how small during the coming weeks. These will all accumulate to assist you in forming your theme. It’s always exciting once a theme comes together. Sometimes it’s not obvious at first then once you figure it out the ‘ah ha’ moment can be huge.

Communications come under the spotlight during Mercury retro. Reviewing how you communicate verbally and non-verbally can be useful as well whilst you are creating your theme. Keeping your throat chakra in good health is important.

Wearing blue scarfs or clothes can enhance communications channels.

Working with, wearing or holding crystals are excellent for the throat chakra. My favourite throat chakra crystals are blue lace agate, blue apatite and sodalite.

Essential oils such as peppermint, spearmint, chamomile, sandalwood, sweet orange and basil are great to diffuse or massage with carrier oil onto your neck and throat. ‘Truth’ from Sacred Self is extremely healing alchemical oil for the throat chakra and my go to oil when I need to “express my truth with love.”

Once your theme is formed write it down and set an intention. Keep it close at hand to remind you once Mercury goes Retrograde on August 30^thwhat to look out for. When situations arise linked to your theme it will be you chance to tackle them differently from before. Having the awareness of what you are being asked to work on will assist you greatly. I love this! When things come up related to my theme I get a buzz out of the challenge that I’m going to master it this time around.

Some people may not enjoy these periods and find them rough going. If you fight against the natural flow it can be exhausting. You might not feel ready to tackle what is coming up for healing. This can be tough especially if the emotions are still raw and open. Being aware that the retro energy is there to help us grow and live in our mastery makes it a little smoother. Challenges are tough even if you are ready for them.

It can get emotional when we are working on our stuff. This is natural. Acknowledge that what is coming up and out is all for your greater good. Holding onto stuff and pushing it down will cause a bigger build up to deal with later down the track. Let it all be free now.

To help make the retro ride smoother here are some tips:

Meditate – Stillness, deep focused breathing and quiet time to connect with your heart brings a deep sense of relaxation. When we are relaxed and calm our guidance is clearer to see, hear and/or feel. Set aside some time every morning for meditation. Create a beautiful space to retreat too that is just for you.

Hydrate – Water is essential for optimum health on all levels. It helps flush out toxins as well as conducts energy through our bodies. During retro our throat chakras are working in over drive. Drinking plenty of fresh filtered water keeps our throat chakras in good health physically and energetically.

Sleep – We all know how good it feels to get quality rest. Make sure you are sleeping at least seven hours a night. August will feel busy so it is essential to carve out the time to recharge and repair by getting your sleep in. You may naturally be feeling extra tired during the eclipse season so honour this and take life slowly.

Eat well – When we feel tired and emotional it’s easy to reach for the caffeine and sugar. Instead nourish yourself naturally with good quality vegetables and ‘alive’ foods. Grounding foods such as root vegetables (sweet potato are my favourites) are excellent to keep you centred. They are great winter food too if you are in the Southern Hemisphere.

Exercise – Keep moving. Get your endorphin rush daily. It can be as simple as going for a walk each morning. I always feel so much better when I’ve done my yoga practice stretching and compressing my body from the inside out. Exercise helps you to sleep better as well. Again especially in high vibe times exercise shifts old energy out and makes room for the new.

Back up technology – Mercury just loves to play with all our communications devices. Make sure you have backed up your computers, phones and tablets etc. Be prepared for some technology related issues. Usually when this happens I take it as a hint to go off the grid for a while and have a tech detox. Even just for an hour or so.

Above all ENJOY the next two months. There is great opportunity for growth and expansion by creating new ways of living that will be more in tune with our Soul’s calling.

With love ,

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