8/14/2016-8/21/2016: Receiving Our Good

Open your arms wide because this week is all about receiving! :) And it's no coincidence this receptive theme corresponds with a full moon week, as full moons are optimal times, energetically, for reaping what we've sown and for manifestation. Tying back to the overall theme of this month, we are reminded to stay in the flow of giving and receiving; recognize if you've been giving a lot of yourself lately. If so (which is more than likely), accept this week's loving invitation to re-fill and receive. 

We must open up to accept gifts not only from the universe and other people, but from ourselves as well—it may be high time you reward yourself for all the hard work you've done. Some inner child and/or family issues spotlighted two weeks ago may resurface once again for additional healing; notice how your inner child comes alive and rejoices when you give yourself some loving attention and a much-deserved treat or two...or more :)

Let yourself receive without guilt or fear. The universe/your higher power wants to help you learn to create and accept abundance, especially if this is something that doesn't come easily to you. All you need to do is be willing to receive and to release fears of loss or lack (financially or otherwise). It's the perfect time to leap in and follow our heart's desires. And it can't be reiterated enough—don't let fear hold you back. Trust that following your heart will lead to more abundance in the long run, even if it means taking a brave leap of faith right now. 

But first, you may need to ask yourself—what is it that I truly want? Get clear on it. Meditate on it. Once we're clear about what our heart truly desires, we can dive in and embrace that vision. You have the power to write the script for your life—what kind of a life do you want? 

Know that you are deserving of all good.

8/7/2016-8/14/2016: Walking the Path of Least Resistance

It's been an intense few months and it's finally starting to feel like we're emerging "out of the woods." Although we're entering a lighter, more harmonious phase, we may need to hang on just a little while longer. As with this entire month, keeping the faith continues to be of special importance this week.

An abundance of creative inspiration is available for us so long as we remain anchored in a relaxed, receptive and trusting state. Dream big! And let go of any limiting beliefs you may have about yourself. The energy of the week is more conducive to dabbling and playing around with a few inspiring projects than it is to making a solid commitment to any one venture...yet. Loving, engaged detachment is the name of the game this week.

Although we're enjoying a gentler energy, we may still run into some struggles or be recovering from some lingering ones. But what may appear to be a problem right now is likely part of an answered prayer or intention. What appears to have been lost likely needed to fall away in order to be replaced by something better. Trust that the reasons behind your current situation will be revealed to you in due time—remember, hang in there a little while longer. 

This week reminds us to manifest our desires through the laws of least resistance and least effort—we do not need to push and force to make our dreams come true. All we need to do is have faith, listen to our inner guidance, and take action where we're guided. Deepak Chopra's teachings on the Law of Least Effort and the Law of Detachment may come in extra handy for some this week:

The Law of Least Effort
The Law of Detachment

These days, our thoughts seem to be manifesting faster than usual, so choose them wisely! Remember, our thoughts create our reality.

Take it easy and have faith.

7/31/2016-8/7/2016: Healing Our Inner Child

There is potential for great healing and breakthrough this week...if we are willing to do the inner work. It's a time to embrace and pour love over the child within, which Tuesday's new moon in Leo, a sign associated strongly with children, can help with. Please, be extra gentle with yourself; take good care of yourself and honor your needs. If you need to rest, rest. If you need to cry, cry. If you need to have some fun, do what you feel will bring you the most joy, without guilt or apology.

If we have any remaining mother or father issues, we can expect them to come to the surface for healing this week. This may require forgiveness or a willingness to let go of any negative energies relating to our parents. This doesn't have to be a daunting task—we must simply be willing to let go and give the situation to the universe for healing.

It's going to be especially important to stay grounded and present as well. Take it easy. Do one thing at a time. Breathe. We need to be gentle, but also honest with ourselves about what comes up this week—being present and grounded will help us to honestly face and accept what we see. We cannot let go of what we will not fully own. 

In conjunction with healing any mother or father issues we may still harbor, balancing our inner masculine and feminine will be another theme this week (and this entire month, for that matter). As we balance our feminine energy and/or heal any mother issues, we'll be better able to open up to and receive the universe's gifts. And as we balance our masculine energy and/or heal any father issues, life will be more generous to us, and we'll be better equipped to act on our inspirations and manifest our desires. 

In fact, at some point this week, many of us may find the timing to be perfect to finally take some serious strides towards our desires. But we must first be open, receptive and trusting—like a child—in order for these perfect opportunities to come about.

Love yourself into wholeness.