Soul shaped with Monika

WELCOME, IT’S GREAT TO HAVE YOU HERE to UNPACK THE ENERGETIC impact OF ECLIPSES and harness their hidden potential.

An eclipse is a cosmic event with our Sun, Moon and Earth coming into synchronous alignment as they're orbiting on the ecliptic path in space. From our point of view, these three celestial bodies are of major significance - the Sun represents Soul, the Moon represents Mind, and Earth represents our body. As these three bodies line up in space, it opens a window opportunity of opportunity for inner alignment within us. 

The temporary disruption in their usual relationship, creates an energetic wave in the field crystallising karmic events in our lives. Think of it like tilling the soil in spring - a disturbance to the ground which activates the potential of seeds to start germinating. This movement is felt on the emotional, mental or physical plane depending upon our individual makeup. We might experience emotional overwhelm, mental confusion or bodily pain. The function of this cleansing is to process stuck energy and make way for new beginnings. Although this process is rarely comfortable in real time, when we meet eclipse energy with the right understanding, we can learn to see it  as a force of grace and allow it to pass without resistance. 

To harness the alchemical potential of Eclipse cycles for our evolution, we can prepare ourselves to meet it with a grounded, balanced and nourished energy.

BREATHE APPRECIATion:

Let's begin with appreciation, starting with yourself. Your willingness and courage to be a force of love and sanity in a chaotic world is radical and inspiring. Appreciation changes our whole chemistry, when its genuine. Breathe all the way into your belly. Send the breath of love into your heart, your hips, let it spread into your whole body and being. Repeat this step a couple of times a day or as needed.

ACTIVATE RETREAT MODE:

Set aside a chunk of time every day from normal activity to prepare for the eclipse. Use this for soulful spaciousness, inner nourishment and connection with your neglected parts. 

Tending to your mind-body-spirit in this time particularly, is not selfish but essential.

Invite compassion for shadow behaviours of your own and others that are likely to be triggered. Remember to forgive yourself and others easily, and as often as necessary.

Eat well and hydrate properly. Spend time with nature. Oil your body and scalp. Process your feelings. 

Move, sing, doodle, be creative - not towards an outcome but just for its own sake.

LEAN INTO:

Any practices that ground and stabilise you:

Meditation, chanting, devotional practice, being with nature, calming music, silence, yoga, mantra and breath work. Spiritual practice that supports you to be centred, calm and grounded has an exponential effect around the eclipse. 

While eclipse time is deemed inauspicious for external world ventures, it's highly potent for inner work, spiritual practice and contemplation. The energy is naturally powerful for disentangling of karmic knots, having powerful insights and experiencing spiritual ecstasy. 

AVOID:

Eclipses are great times to take a step back from visibility and external focused activity. 

2-3 days on either side and especially on the day: Avoid launching new ventures, starting collaborations, making big decisions or signing contracts, it's ok to continue working on things that are already in the works; Avoid big gatherings or unnecessary long distance travel. 

DELAY:

Take care of important conversations and significant discussions outside this time period. You will likely see hidden patterns in your exchanges with others, which may upset you and result in undesirable conflict and drama. Put these conversations on your eclipse list too, you can take them up after the emotional charge has passed and you're centred in calm. In the meantime, breathe. Count to ten and call Timeouts.

WATCH out for:

Sudden, forceful internal impulse hijacks are typical of eclipse energy and usually tend to lead us down a slippery slope into non-serving habits. Be vigilant, these can often feel like intuitive hits but are really craving energy pulling you off centre. Wait until the eclipse cycle is over before jumping into action that you'll be kicking yourself for later. Review your desire again after the eclipses pass and check for alignment. Make an eclipse list where you write down creative energy idea surges before rushing into action. If you slip up, you're still learning. So forgive yourself and get back on track, beating yourself up is not useful.

EXPECT:

Unexpected communication from others about issues or resentments may come during this time. Sudden losses or gains are likely to crystallise, and buried secrets may surface from the shadows. The theme is unconventional and out of the box, raking away the old to make space for new. This is rarely comfortable at the time, but needed in hindsight. 

befriend:

Emotional waves are likely to arise unexpectedly from the buried crevices of our psyche.  This is a healthy, natural and normal cleansing of unprocessed emotional baggage. It's here to be acknowledged and released, and create space for fresh energy that we desire and is coming our way. We are powerful in the simple act of acceptance for all aspects of our experience. It may not make sense now, it will only in hindsight. Avoid getting entangled with the situations and people who are triggering you with their choices, behaviour or action. Step away if needed and offer thanks in your heart for the pain, fear or shame that's coming up to be released. It's happening for you. When we process the difficult emotion instead of trying to analyse it or fix it with our mind, you'll receive clarity about why this is happening for you. With an open heart, our inner compass is fully online. We're able to intuitively feel our way forward, meeting situations, opportunities and challenges that come to us with alignment and ease.

REDUCE:

Reduce vata (air) inducing inputs like caffeine, alcohol and screen time that increase mental activity. You can fast from social media and screens for the eclipse day to ground and stabilise your nervous system. Our diet is more than what we eat - whatever we expose ourselves to with social media, entertainment and content - we become that. Cut down the time spent in needless noise and let your nervous system rejuvenate itself from the field of silence.

BRING:

You'll need your sense of humour. When things go awry, and they will to some degree or another, try to see the funny side. It's not personal, the energy IS bumpy, rough and unpredictable. Being uptight will only ruin the mood and make us miserable. On the other hand, if we find equanimity during difficulty, we're definitely winning!

SANCTUARy:

We are a product of the company we most consistently keep. Limiting our exposure to drama has a life changing effect on our sense of joy and wellbeing. Protect yourself from involvement with toxic dynamics, create your own inner sanctuary. People who are triggered may try to engage you in conflict, do not get into a discussion during this time, have the conversation after tempers have settled. Stick to energising environments and community with aligned values. Let your spirits rise.

GIVE THANKS

Offer thanks for everything that is arising in your experience, even if it is resistance. Remember that it's not needless pain, but rather a cleansing cycle that's needed to make way for what you truly desire. 

WHEN TO PAY MORE ATTENTION

If the Eclipse nodes (Rahu & Ketu) or Saturn are currently active in your birth chart, it will serve you greatly to take extra care of yourself. You're more likely to feel the energetic disruption in your inner world and have some unpredictability coming your way. 

If you'd like to unpack the impactful transits and planetary season active in your personal chart with me, you can get more information on working with me HERE.

lastly, TELL ME ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH THE ECLIPSE CYCLE:

Did you find this guide useful? 

What insights did you have?

Dis you re-learn or remember something?

What are your gaps? 

What steps have you put in practice, and what did you notice? 

I’D LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE. WRITE TO ME WITH YOUR OBSERVATIONS HERE.

and finally, THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE. i appreciate your presence in this conversation.

When we're grounded, balanced and stable in ourselves, the world around us becomes less of a battle and more of a playground. Eclipse cycles can become times of expansive discovery and fine tuning our instrument for sweeter harmony. The energy of the cycle does not change, it our attitude that makes a sea change.