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Super Full Moon December 2016

December 14, 2016 By Kat

Here we are the final month of 2016 & the third Super Full Moon (8:07am WA time) in a row to top it off. Just a few days ago I felt like I couldn’t muster up enough creative energy to write this post. Instead of intuiting a Full Moon message I was just going to drop by and say ‘I’m honoring the call to rest & don’t forget to put your crystals out for a cleanse.’

In between having this thought and today (or yesterday actually, Tuesday 13^th) I pulled back and took some serious time out. Now I’m feeling topped up, clearer and inspired to write. After all writing is part of my healing, it’s something I love and once I connected with this core value the words started to flow.

Last week when I was tired and a bit overwhelmed with this year-end stuff I felt I needed to write out of obligation. ‘It’s Full Moon, I always write on this day I have to keep my consistency up’ my inner mean girl whined. I’m sure you all would have understand if I didn’t show up to post as I was putting my needs first.

Once I got over myself and out of my own way by creating some much needed space everything lightened up. All I wanted to do was write this post more than ever.

The moon today is in the sign of Gemini (opposite to Sagittarius) that is represented by the twins, two sides, the equal and opposites. Totally normal then to be feeling a bit like you are swinging rapidly from divine to cray cray in a blink of an eye. The downs are positive remember. Without them we cannot recognize the highs. Strive to have shorter downs and long ups.

Energy levels have peaked and troughed quicker than ever since August. Daily plans or schedules are subject to change quicker than the wind. Not getting thrown off kilter and staying open to the changes when they present offers a smoother ride. Getting emotional and wound up when things haven’t gone to plan is draining. Be in acceptance and surrender instead.

Recognising Old Patterns.

Under the light of today’s Super Full Moon energy we are being invited to have the final push of letting go and releasing old patterns. These are the one’s that are no longer serving us. Old safely nets we resort too or ways of reacting when faced with a challenge. It may feel right to be winding down for the end of the year but there is still work to do. However keeping life balanced and grounded will be the greatest challenge I feel right now.

One of my repetitive habits has been pushing on and over committing. It’s a huge lesson I’ve kept on top of this year but then let slip in a quest to get everything wrapped up (excuse the pun) before Christmas. When you are in a position of service (for the universe & humanity) it is hard to say no to people. Especially when you totally understand they need some assistance. However serving from an empty cup is not serving. It’s better to say no than do a halfhearted job.

Self Love Cards & Self Love Alchemical oil from Sacred Self.

To crack this challenge I have had really to pull back when I’ve felt myself start to feel run down and empty. Physical tiredness and lack of enthusiasm for things I usually love is a good sign for me to take a break. I always give a 100% when I’m working. No matter how crappy I feel I pull out the extra supplies to do my absolute best & leave my shiz at the door. There’s a lesson here as well to keep a little back for myself. When I push on because I’ve ignored the stop signs I crash. Not healthy waking up the following morning feeling like I’ve been run over by a truck.

Recently I paid attention when I started to feel flat and called in for assistance. Getting yoga classes covered, cancelling healing clients and saying no to social gatherings was hard. However I felt instantly better, lighter and less contracted once I created some space for myself. I’ll be no good to anyone if I completely burn out and get sick.

Looking on from the other side of a busy few weeks I feel back on form today from stepping away and saying no. It’s what I needed to do. Honoring my own being when I know I have nothing left to give is actually giving back to myself. The major theme of rest and relaxation is showing up everywhere. There has been no ignoring it.

There is still some denseness to let go of for us all today. The new energy for 2017 is on the horizon. I can see the new dawn rising but we still have to live out today first. It’s even more important now than ever to take proper rest. Healing is hard work! Change is uncomfortable and it shakes us up. With these big pushes of release we need to take time to allow our beings to settle to the new normal.

Changing Times & the 2017 New Energy

I read a fantastic intuited newsletter from Sarah Wilder of The Fifth Element Life today. Sarah highlighted how the core values of the Christmas season have become very blurred and detached. It seems to be all about showing up and joining in with the festive hysteria.

Have you felt unbelievable anxiety when faced with yet another Christmas function?

Yet you have dragged yourself along in fear of being branded a sour puss or Scrooge? When in fact you would love to have been at home having quiet time or out in nature doing something that nourishes you. The party scene is just not appealing, even though in the past it was. I’m talking 100% from experience myself here. However I did pull in the strength to say no to some social events or choose the less intense gatherings. Yes I did get questioned about my lack of attendance. Yet I was honest by replying I’m too tried and need to not be in big social crowds right now. Letting go of the perceptions other people draw of me is another healing lesson. Who cares what everyone else thinks when I’m putting my needs first. I’m ready to let go of old outdated social expectations for sure.

These final challenges of 2016 are setting us up for the fresh start next year. Set clear boundaries now and start new ways of living for the next nine year cycle. Choose the light path that ignites your fire rather than following along with the crowd that could potentially dull your flame.

Keep Going!

Stay strong everyone, you’ve so got this covered. Intuition is also highly activated. Pay attention to any messages from within or external signs that offer confirmation to your questions. Be on the look out for emotions running high in yourself and others. With the energy building up to carry us forward tensions may rise. Keep a solid connection to your heart space; steer clear of drama and making sure you stay super grounded. Walking bare foot on the earth, salt-water baths or swimming in the sea, being around trees, animals and all things nature is a winning combination.

Don’t forget to out your crystals out for a cleanse and charge too. I hope you enjoy today’s Super Full Moon. Even if you feel a little out of sorts trust it’s all part of the shifting and upgrading experience we are all here to live.

With love,

The Big Clear out has begun

October 24, 2013 By Kat

Monday this week saw Mercury go into Retrograde. It will stay this way till 10^th November. What does that mean for us? It can be a mix up period where we receive strong messages on what is good for us in our life. Retrogrades are all about clear communication. They assist us to speak out our truth & get things clear. It’s a great period & nothing to be afraid of.

The weeks leading up to retro I found I was clearing out my physically space without even realising it. What started as a quick vacuum in my healing room turned into a major overhaul. There was so much rubbish lurking in my drawers. Things I was holding on too ‘just in case.’ I filled bags with stuff that really didn’t need to be there. I created so much space I actually ended up moving a whole three-drawer unit out to another room.

The rest of the house got a good going over too. Couches we’d been given that had been sat in the shed for weeks finally made their way inside. Furniture was rearranged into different spots that gave the space a whole new feel.

Three weeks before the Mercury Retrograde is the time our theme for this period comes to light. It’s like setting an intention, what needs to be worked on. We’re asked to take note of recurring themes or situation in this time. If similar issues are presenting to you over & over this will form the basis of our Retro theme. For me it is very clear I need to learn to let go.

I’ve mentioned this before in other posts. I need to clear out old energy and not be holding onto things that no longer serve. I’ve worked on this lesson before. I will keep working on it till I close the loop for good. Letting situations wash through me & not holding onto that energy, old and new.

When something comes up & it bugs me I need to deal straight away. Acknowledge why it has caused a reaction in me, see it from the other side of the mirror & then take action. Understanding from both sides of the coin is very important. If a person is involved standing in their shoes for a while assists in bringing clarity. If I need to speak up & say I disagree with the situation, as it is not in my best interest then I will. In some cases it’s just my head taking over & once I listen to my heart for guidance I can understand fully why it was presented.

Most importantly I shall not hold on. I will let things wash through me like water in a stream. That way I stay focused on the present moment & above all clear of dense energy. Children are so good at this. We can learn a lot from them. Every day is so new & exciting, what happened yesterday has gone, they move on.

Here in the Southern Hemisphere it’s spring. What a great time to get things started. Planting our seeds for the next six months or so. This period is amazing for making plans and getting the ball rolling. Living too our best every day. Why wait? What we start now we will see come into bloom in a few months time.

Don’t get too hung up on details though. The universe has a great way of delivering what is good for us in a way we might not recognise at first. An Angel Tarot card springs to mind here, The Five of Water. Three cups are spilled over in the image but two are full. Crying over spilt milk. Focusing on the spilt cups, the negative, means you may miss the two full cups that are right there too, full of opportunity.

The energy this week is fast. Things are moving & changing rapidly. This is a great test for those ‘A Types’ that love to be in control, as they will be tested. It’s time to flow & go with it. During this period details are not set in stone. It’s a great time to experiment with an idea without being locked in tight. Be prepared for chops & changes…

Have you got a theme for Mercury Retrograde? Think back to 1^st October & what was occurring for you. I’d love to hear your experiences in the comments below.

Love K xx

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Time to let go & move on

July 8, 2013 By Kat

Good morning readers. I hope you are all keeping well in your worlds? We are flying through 2013 aren’t we, it’s July already, how did that happen? I felt like June was a bit of a breather between May’s big energies and now July’s. If you feel like you have been loosing the plot or the people around have been a bit crazy town, don’t worry you are not alone.

The current Mercury Retrograde that commenced on June 26^th has been strong. For me it has given me the push I needed to step up to my own responsibilities. No more making excuses or passing blame. If something is not aligned with me any longer to who I am today then I need to deal with it. I did deal with it for sure!

This period in the planetary movements allows us to see the ‘real core’ in people/situations that goes deeper than surface appearances. Relationships have been under great scrutiny. Masks have been removed as people reveal their truth.

Just seven days ago my heart was filled with joy when this happened. An old hurt came back to be healed. The person involved presented herself to me in such a raw, beautiful light I literally melted. The mask she had been hiding behind (one I wasn’t gelling with) was gone. What was left was awesome. I thought ‘this is the person I fell in love with many years ago & I’m thrilled she is back.’ My friend spoke openly on how she has been renovating her life, facing her flaws and she physically glowed telling me what she was doing to get back on track. I listened and gave such huge gratitude that she was able to share this openly. Ahhhh happy sigh.

Let’s move onto the more gritty, dark & turbulent story. I decided to start with the happy one first. Within my life there are things and sadly people who are no longer serving me. I tend to cling to the past too much. Take a wardrobe for example. Who has ratty old singlets or t-shirts they just can’t throw out? You love them because they are safe, comfortable and reliable. They are fine for layering or wearing round the house to do the cleaning in. In fact they are worn out. They are full of holes, stained, stinky, faded and don’t fit well anymore. It’s time to retire them to make room for some new shining ones that will serve you better.

I thought up this analogy to bring some sense to a current situation. Okay it’s a bit weird to compare a friend to a ratty singlet but I am. It’s human nature that people in our lives come and go. We literally grow apart from people. We change, we move, we expand and excel. This is all done at different rates, on different time scales. Some friends can’t keep up with us. We ourselves may fall behind our friends. When this happens we no longer resonate with each other. We literally do not make sense of where each other is coming from. You meet each other with blank stares.

This is okay. It’s okay to not be okay with someone you feel is not a good fit for you anymore. It doesn’t make you a bad person. It will make you a better person for being true to your own Soul. The biggest challenge is too face up to this realization and be responsible for it. That is just what I did.

I’ll try not to get too personal on this subject I’ll keep it brief. I had a friend who no longer lifted me to the dizzy heights she used to, sad but true. We had been growing apart for a while and I didn’t want to face the fact so carried on as usual hoping we were just going through a ‘rough patch.’ Finally I needed to face facts. With the help from the universe I decided to speak my truth from the purest intent as I thought it might help us through this rough patch. Let’s say it didn’t get the reaction I had intended. The rough patch was the stepping-stone to a full on break up.

We are not responsible for other people’s reactions to our actions. What ever gets thrown back at us ‘is what it is.’ The reaction is what that person needed to do. The words we gave to get that reaction are ours to own even if they are not welcomed. Yes your words may cause a person to feel anger, hurt and betrayal. Those feelings are theirs, they created them inside of their own being. You didn’t.

I would never intentionally hurt some one. I got a shock with the reaction I received, as I mentioned earlier I spoke with pure intentions. I ended up hurting myself more with my reaction to their reaction. I retracted my truth and tried to apologise for what I’d said because I am a compassionate person. The self doubt came in & I started questioning my intent (head reaction). Then I stopped. I should not have to apologise for who I am & speaking my truth. I should have stood by my words, owned them 100%. All the doubt I felt then vanished.

Now I’m living a fully integrated life of head & heart connection daily what comes through for me is no longer ego lead. It’s hard for others to understand this. That is okay. As long as I know my intention is pure & stand by it all is well.

I realise now I needed this situation to happen, it was meant to, I got the right reaction. It was time to say goodbye. My Soul guided words had more meaning than my human brain could process. My Soul wanted me to face the fact I could no longer have this person in my life. It was hard. I went through the entire range of post break up emotions that were entirely my responsibility. Looking back this isn’t the first time this has happened to me, it won’t be the last either. But I am at peace with that.

Time for the happy ending! Now I am no longer wasting time and energy on relationships that no longer serve me I can see what relationships I need to be focusing on. Slowing myself down and having a good look around I have actually made some new friends recently. Friends who I have attracted by being the person I am right now. Therefore they are fully aligned with who I am today. I give great thanks for this and gratitude for the above situation for making room for the right people to enter my life. I can’t put new clothes in my wardrobe if its jam packed full of old outdated items can I? I’m learning life is about quality not quantity so I won’t be in a rush to fill my spaces too quickly.

My personal Mantra: “Own what I say & the doubt will go away.”

Love Seren xx

The Solar Plexus

June 3, 2013 By Kat

Most of you will have heard of the Chakra system of the energetic body. Here’s a quick 101 for those who are not familiar. In metaphysics it is believed our life force energy or Prana is held in different centres of the body called Chakras. Chakra in Sanskrit means ‘wheel’ or ‘turning’ as each Chakra is constantly spinning. There are twelve major chakras in total, with another seven to twenty one from the legs down. The middle seven are the most commonly known and worked with. There is a wealth of information all about chakras to be found on the net if you are unsure.

In this post I am focusing on just the third chakra the Solar Plexus or Manipura in Sanskrit. The colour of the Solar Plexus is yellow and its element is fire, this brings a strong association with the Sun our most powerful energy source. Located just above the navel it is the energy hub from which other energy centres draw from.

The reason I am highlighting this Chakra today is from a personal journey I have taken with it. Up until a year ago my life was governed by my crippling self-doubt. I needed to justify everything I did to prove it was worthwhile & to prove myself worthy. Instead of just rolling with it & owning my truth, I doubted and had to back up everything I did. My self-doubt stems from a Soul based desire to be perfect. Not just in this life, from many before. I keep coming back to ‘out do’ myself each time. Nothing wrong with that, we are here to grow & expand after all but the self-doubt was stifling my progress.

How does the Solar Plexus fit in? As the Solar Plexus is located around the stomach region trapped emotions such as anger, frustration, doubt, low self-esteem & worry can affect the organs in this area. For me I didn’t suffer terribly from digestive disorders but I certainly was very uncomfortable. By the end of the workday my stomach would be so bloated and gassy I looked like I was pregnant. I would dwell for days, even years on past hurts. All those emotions were building up inside me and manifesting in physical form around my middle. Slowly my stomach would swell to beach ball size with every emotion I held. Have you noticed when you are stressed or have a fright you instantly go to cover your stomach area with your hands? This area is precious & we strive to protect it.

My turning point happened when I got onto my Spiritual path nearly a year ago now. I needed sitting down for a good talking too directly from my Soul. That is just what I got. The work I did with my Soul Mentor was invaluable. I put in the effort and I got the results. Now I am following my Soul’s guidance to be on the right path for me the crippling self-doubt is under control to near non-existence. By leading from Soul there is no need to question, as I trust her guidance is spot on for me.

Now I have released my trapped emotions and negative thinking patterns my Solar Plexus is very happy & balanced. The result is no more bloating or cramping. I have literally lost kilos from around my waist & stomach. The layers of extra padding that grew to protect my precious energy hub is no longer needed or serving me so it has gone. It is amazing how that invisible energy and emotions can impact you physically. Change that negative way of thinking and wow you can change your life for the better. I am living evidence if you need it.

To keep my Solar Plexus balanced I must not hold on or get attached to situations or the emotions I mentioned above. Learning to let things go & wash through me has been tough. Now I acknowledge a situation has happened, I find the lesson in it & let it go. If I physically feel unbalanced I simply lay my palms over my Solar Plexus or have my left hand on my heart and my right on my stomach. This draws a connection between the two & keeps the energy flowing. A visual affirmation for me is I wear the Solar Plexus symbol on a wrist bracelet. Just to remind me where my energy power centre is if at any point that doubt creeps up on me.

Have a wonderful day everyone.

Love Seren xx