The main focus for this week is the element of earth and its corresponding energy. When we spend time in nature and witness its stillness, we may find moments of clarity and inspiration. This energy brings an opportunity to just be quiet and listen. Listen very closely for what is important and what is valued. We are preparing for 2024 and what the year ahead will be revealing, where our additional inner work needs polishing or a rehaul. Now is the time to take inventory of where personal needs have to change and what we must let go of. We will be glad we got rid of the extra baggage.
As we approach the closing of eclipse season, by the next new moon on November 13, there will be moments when our ego minds want to rush forward. Our inner voice may be calling for new ideas, places to go and new experiences. Our ego voice wants us to hurry up. Like really, can’t we just get on with it already? These are the sentiments I hear a lot lately. However, having time to appreciate this pause or taking this time to go within can be a pure gift in disguise.
This week’s energy will test patience for many of us, urging us to go within to prepare before it’s time to move full-steam ahead. The energies will be calling for action soon enough, in the next weeks and months ahead. So take advantage of the forced lull. It’s a perfect time to focus on self, clearing out the cobwebs of sabotaging thoughts blocking our best intentions. We may see indications of information contradicting everything we’ve been told. So much info out there telling us to “Do it this way, do it that way, stop procrastinating, get it done”. Along with the negative self-talk, this narrative can really damage the dreams that we are gestating. We each have unique opportunities, during this period to transform and change what is no longer working in our lives anymore. It may take time to slowly cull our day-to-day life, some folks may even continue to actualize these big changes into 2024. It will, most likely, require more inner shadow work.
The key here is knowing when to take action and intuitively trust knowing the how, what, where and when. The “should of, could of and would of” that is hidden behind our beliefs keeps the mind in a replay loop, obsessively thinking about what we can’t control.
The universe provides these opportunities to rest and let go of what takes away the fun and feel-good vibes that makes life pleasurable.
Today, take some time and capture those dreams and desires that need cultivating. When it’s go-time, you can start planting and let the co-creations and beauty start to gestate. If the energy feels draggy and unproductive, keep in mind this is temporary. Focusing on gratitude, enjoyment and appreciating what we already have, helps this phase to move quickly. If we use this attitude to fuel up early in the week, we can get our glow on for the remainder.
Here are two strategies to try to dissipate this boggy energy. First is to engage in something totally different. If we really feel that ‘get-moving energy’, try moving/rearranging furniture or cleaning a place at home that is waiting for an overhaul. Second is going out for a walk. Try a new park or location, even a new exercise to mix it up, or a visit with a friend you haven’t seen in a long time. Allowing the mind to focus on something different or new allows great ideas to come through. What often happens is so much amazing creativity and inspiration comes through to keep the momentum to get closer to your sacred dream. If we are in a low-energy mode, then meditation or even an afternoon nap or daydream can recharge and add new inspiration.
Write down creative ideas that come through and feel them out for the next seven days. This week is not a time to be making any swift changes. Strong foundations are important so we have stability in the future. Feel into the energy of this week and use this opportunity to make life changing decisions. Highs and lows of emotions will stir. The challenge is not to get caught in a downward spiral of lower vibration.
Enjoy your week!
~ Grandmother Raven’s Turtle Call Lights up the Sky
