I think we all agree that 2016 has been an incredibly dramatic year! People everywhere are expressing their impatience for 2017 to arrive. On some level whether consciously or subconsciously recognize there is a level of manifestation in that expression. I would love to think it’s born from a place of creative desire, but for many it’s expressed from a place of sensitivity. We have a lot going on!
Solstice comes and goes twice a year but this Solstice has additional meaning for us. Mercury is Retrograde from December 19th to January 8th. And we are coming to the end of a 9 year cycle that began in January of 2008.
So to clear the way for the next cycle starting January 1, 2017 we need to avail ourselves to look at the blessings, the growth as well as the shadow behaviors of our lives over the past nine years. Some of the questions to ask ourselves regarding our shadows are: Where have I been defended, jealous, competitive, greedy, angry, withdrawn or stingy etc.? Can I recognize meaningful lessons resulting from my shadow behavior? Can I recognize where I have relied on my shadow behavior as a defense, a safety net? Will I carry my shadows into the next cycle?
These are just an invitation to consider the questions we can ask ourselves to clear away that which doesn’t support us in living our best lives. Are you willing to look? It’s a wonderful opportunity to embrace your joyful self. Yup, I had to get that in there.
Look at them, and find compassion for yourself, without judgement. Simply put, recognition makes way for new intentions; the key to fulfilling our desires and changing what we are willing to address. We leave behind our shadow behaviors to the degree of our understanding of where they belong.
Mercury Retrograde is occurring as I write this and is worthy of mentioning. It happens three times a year and for those familiar with it know that for a long time we’ve followed advice that often leaves people paralyzed in fear of making decisions during it. The best advice during a retrograde is to re-read, re-visit details before making decisions, be diligent in your tasks, back things up and let life go on as normal. Expect communications hiccups, deal with them and make light of them. It is also a time to consider letting go of things that don’t support your highest good.
So as we can see the common thread with these three events as they occur on top of each other is about bringing in the light; letting go; endings and completions; a readying for the new, and a time to re-visit.
We have a huge opportunity here to embrace creation and all that we are capable of individually and collectively. Allow for the infinite possibilities to come into your arena and take advantage of what the Universe so lovingly is providing for you. Look for the good, expect the best, place your attention on how you want to feel. The rest will take care of itself. Without exception, life happens to all of us and everything we experience is just that, an experience good bad or indifferent that we come here to have.
From my heart to yours, I wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season and a beautifully creative New Year!
Embrace Your Joyful Self
With Love Elaine
