Renew, Review, Revisit: Tools For Self Love
February 1, 2021
The astrological forecast
for February promises many special occurrences with the planets. The planet Mercury, which is responsible for communication in all aspects, is in retrograde from January 30 – February 21, 2021. Although it is a great time to try something new either personally or professionally, due to the retrograde, it is important to remain flexible, patient and understanding. It is a time to acquire a slower approach.
On February 9, 2021, Saturn turns Sextile into Chiron, which brings positive energy and change. The energy will produce feelings of competence, effectiveness and security. Acting upon this energy may indeed bring success, but remember to tread lightly as we are still in the retrograde. This means to continue to approach situations with a more relaxed and easy going energy.
The New Moon in the sign of Aquarius occurs on February 11. The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn will all be present, which is uncommon. This will prompt us to make a clean break or a fresh start. Although this will awaken feelings of friendship, vision and a need for more objectivity in our lives, turbulence is to be expected. If you allow the flexibility and ease to seep into your system, however, this will soon pass.
This more relaxed form of energy from the planets, if embraced, transfers to self love. Without all of the negative stress, it is easier to acknowledge and act upon what you truly need. As the day of love or Valentine’s Day approaches, it is important to remember that self love is as essential as romantic love. Simply slowing down and doing things to rejuvenate your body and mind are in keeping with the astrological forecast for this month. It doesn’t matter if you are in a relationship or are on your own, this loving energy is inclusive to all.
You may be wondering what you can do for self love? It can be as simple as setting time aside to read, take a bath or take a walk. It really is about whatever brings you joy. Alternatively, you could meditate or diffuse some essential oils. Essential oils that are conducive to rejuvenation are: Ylang, Ylnag, whose exotic scent is believed to lower inhibitions, Ginger, which helps to build courage and confidence, Rose, which creates a calming and relaxed environment and Neroli , which can help calm anxiety and nerves.
Another positive way to unleash Universal Love Energy is through Reiki. Reiki’s healing energy is both abundant and endless and can alleviate pain or just move you to a different emotion. If you can’t feel the love, then moving from worry to doubt or impatience is two steps higher in vibration than worry. Work yourself up to feeling joy and love. This is better than moving down the vibration scale to anger and jealousy. It can help the body heal by calming the nervous system. Carell, the owner of Ki Lifestyle Solutions, uses Reiki self-healing for at least 30 – 45 minutes every day. It has helped her to heal on many levels.
If you require any further information or clarification, or would like to set up a Reiki session, please contact Ki Lifestyle Solutions. You can contact Carell directly via email at carell@kilifestyle.ca
or via our website at kilifestyle.ca/contact. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Inspire, Heal, Grow!
Namaste!
Please also note that we are conducting a two week challenge from
February 1 – 15, 2021 to focus on self love. We are asking you to do one thing every day that is just for you. At the end of the month, one lucky winner will receive a gift card that is locally sourced. Please email or submit a video to Ki Lifestyle Solutions to cheri@kilifestyle.ca
detailing what you did for yourself and how successful or unsuccessful you were and why. You can also email Cheri for further information about the challenge. Your email or video will remain anonymous and no personal information will be shared. All of us at Ki Lifestyle Solutions, Carell, Cheri and my-self will also be participating in the challenge. We will be doing a live feed on Facebook on February 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. MST to discuss what each of us chose and how successful or unsuccessful we were. Please join us to see what happened.
The ‘Veil' - the dividing line between the divine, and this physical construct of earth. So many of us still don’t see the magic that can be witnessed between here and there. Often, you will hear that the veil is thinner than it has been at other times of the year, or during a spiritual retreat or ceremony. We are the creators of our existence. We have the power to make this happen, whether we are attuned and initiated into Reiki, or not. The difference between having Reiki as a lifestyle, as opposed to not having it, was revealed to me over the past couple of years. I see how quickly people are learning what took me 10 to 15 years to accomplish. Good news for those who waited, and also for those who started three decades ago. The time construct is an illusion. Time doesn’t exist, so really, we are all precisely where we need to be. Comparison using a timeline, really, is a process of our perceptions and what we align with in the moment. For example, I am currently in a new meditation practice, and a new experience has arisen. In this experience, a whole new reality unfolds, presenting a new opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of myself, and create more extraordinary experiences. Reiki will bring us all to this place eventually, guided and protected so our childlike wonder can develop and take us beyond the veil. Can we achieve this without Reiki? Absolutely, but as a person who is sensitive to energy, I find this modality has given me the love and grace to explore with childlike wonder. I still get to listen to, and follow my higher knowing, and it insists that I do so, but I get to move along at the pace of growth that serves me best (even if my ego thinks differently). Not all of it has been easy, but as parents allow their child to learn to walk and become more human, so does God, Spirit and the creator, allow us to develop in whatever way is intended for each of us. This reflection has both positive and negative aspects, from which we can learn. Soon, the child knows not to touch the hot flame or burning wood. Beyond the veil is where we can heal ourselves physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. This is where the supernatural kicks in. As this human experience unfolds, we get to observe, watch and learn. Become the watcher, become the magician, and orchestrate the reality your eyes desire to see. There is no prescribed timing, or amount of required waiting. We only need to allow flow, let go, and enjoy the experience. This is only possible when we are the closest to the veil, or when there is the thinning of the veil, as the veil itself on this side of the human experience creates the illusion. Reality awaits beyond the veil—the experience where we heal, grow, and evolve into our life purpose, the place of our universal connection to our creator self, and where we recognize who our guides, teachers, and higher self are, as well as the reality we desire to be in. When invoking the Cho-ku-Rei symbol, take your time, do it with intention and focus. Pause and wait to feel the energy. Really, DO NOT RUSH. Feel it, know it, and understand it. Even if we are seasoned masters, and have been doing it for a long time, this is all the more reason to do this step with intentional clarity and smoothness. As the veils are so very, very thin, you may be surprised by the magic, and how reality can change into beauty so quickly. If we spend too much time in a single state when we're out in the world, we can get stuck. If we no longer like this experience, we sometimes forget that we have the power and tools to change it. Reiki keeps us tuned and connected to creating our desired reality. Tips for aligning with the “Veil”: Invoke Reiki. Use the Cho-ku-Rei and Sei-hei-ki symbols and ground them into the Earth. Be slow and precise, and pause for at least 40 to 90 seconds after you invoke the emblem. Energy flow. Breathe and move the energy down to the one-point (Tan Tien). Open-heart connection. Simply touch the centre of your chest with your thumbs, keeping them in a prayer mudra position. Surrender. Open up to receive with childlike wonder. Calm the mind. Hear your breath or a continuous noise - no thought. Meditation. Starting with a simple OM Meditation is excellent, 10 to 15 minutes, allow yourself to feel. Breathing. Circle your breath - up from the bottom of the left foot and up the body over the crown, and then exhale down the right side. Consult your inner knowing. See if your inner knowing relays any messages, images, or body sensations. Pay attention . An image is worth a thousand words. Journal. Write, dream and create what those meanings are for you. Take action. Move and do one thing that brings reality closer to you. If you need help facilitating any steps, or still feel stuck, reach out. A little guidance will take you far. Alternatively, try a Tarot/Oracle Reading from Ki Lifestyle and a Shamanic Akashic Record reading. Shamanic and Reiki sessions are also available for assemblage shifting or other issues. These tools help gain insight, identify what keeps you stuck, and create strategies to achieve your goals. ~ Namaste & Many Blessings!
February - Feelings are our Navigational Tool of this Golden Age
