September 2016: Embracing a New Chapter with an Open Heart

How can I bring blessings to others using my natural, unique talents and passions? This is the question to stay centered upon throughout September. From this heart center, we can then take loving, guided action towards our desires. The new moon in service-oriented Virgo on the very first day of this month (plus the sun in Virgo for most of the month) can really help us stay focused on how we can serve. The importance of keeping our hearts open and operating from a place of love can't be stressed enough this month. It's a great time to do some heart chakra-opening exercises, visualizations and meditations. 

Major transitions that got underway recently will continue to be in the foreground for quite some time to come. Moving on to a higher plateau may feel intimidating, but the universe continues to reassure us that we are ready. Open your heart to the abundance of encouraging energy this month offers, letting it pour over you.

This is birthing time for all things new. It's a time of breaking free from our old shells and moving forward to wonderful, new ways of being and living. While this is certainly an exciting time, change is almost always accompanied by fear, discomfort and sometimes even pain. Try to see any difficulties with these transitions as labor pains, which will be more than worth it when all is said and done.

We are being pushed to fully let go of old patterns that we know are holding us back. This will likely require forgiveness of ourselves and others. Energetic and physical detoxification may be necessary, particularly in the beginning of the month. 

Don't settle for negativity—negative people, situations, or, most importantly, your own personal attitude. It will be important to really pay attention to our thoughts and make sure they are aligned with love and peace, continually releasing all fear-based thoughts and feelings to the universe. Also be sure to pay attention to any recurrent thoughts or feelings, as these could very well be prompts to take steps in a certain direction. 

In order to remain in this state of awareness, it's essential to be grounded and centered in the present moment. But remember, beating yourself up is never the answer. Being patient with ourselves and taking good, loving care of ourselves is the only way to make lasting positive changes in our thinking and behavior.

The middle of the month will be a time of creativity, experimentation and collaboration, ushered in by the full moon in creative, free-flowing Pisces on the 16th. Try new experiences, venture outside of your comfort zone, and explore new ways of thinking and being—perhaps it may even be time to examine and reconsider some long-held beliefs or the current path you're on. This promises to be an enlightening, exciting time, so long as we approach the new with an open and curious mind. 

Many of us who are entrepreneurial-minded will see some real forward progress or experience epiphanies related to our current or future businesses this month. Again, the importance of acting from a place of loving service and abundance will come heavily into play. The universe reassures you that you have what it takes to make your dreams come true, there is no need to worry, and that you are worthy of all the wonderful gifts coming your way. Remember, accepting help and blessings isn't selfish or just about you—when you allow yourself to be helped, you can better help others.

Open your heart to joyfully giving and receiving wonderful new blessings.