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. 

8/28/2016--9/4/2016: (Let) Go With the Flow

This week brings with a great deal of lovely, delightful energy. It's time to have some fun! And with the full moon in magical, mystical Pisces on Thursday, this will be a time of heightened synchronicity, so be sure to pay close attention to any "coincidences" or repetitive signs you're receiving. 

This week calls us to adopt a carefree, relaxed and accepting attitude. Many of us have been working hard (too hard, in fact) lately and it's time to set work aside and have some fun; treat yourself, spend time with friends and family, laugh, relax and just focus on enjoying yourself. You've earned it! In fact, most of us won't be able to afford not to take a break...unless we want to burn out. Plus, play awakens our creativity and allows us to return to our responsibilities with lifted energy and a renewed outlook. This is also a great time to explore new experiences, so keep an open mind and heart, and be willing to maybe even venture outside of your comfort zone. 

This week will be filled with hidden gems. Many of us will stumble upon blessings and pleasant surprises in unexpected places. They may show up in the form of money, opportunities, ideas, or more time. So again, pay attention and be willing to explore and experiment. And remember, gratitude ensures the continuous flow of abundance in our lives. 

While this can certainly be a time of fun and excitement, it's also crucial to continue consciously choosing to let go of the old that no longer serves us. The more we let go of the past, the more room we can make for the fresh, new energy available to us now. And good news: we don't need to strive, scheme or worry about how we'll let go. We must simply make the commitment to do so and then put our energy into having faith and praying for assistance when we need it. 

In fact, for many of us, the tendency to try to "make it happen" is a big part of what we're being called to release. We are asked to stay lovingly detached from our old situations and practice loving and accepting ourselves unconditionally. Only then can we extend that kind of love, acceptance and non-judgment to others.