Springing Forward
The spring equinox and new moon at the end of March have jump started us into a new and forward movement. Some are still resting, and in the void between the old and the new, and some are slowly finding new avenues of expression and purpose. As this month progresses, however,we will see many new leaps of growth and our lives will begin to speed up. The things which we still need to let go of will get louder and louder.
Many of us are seeing the wide gap between the old and the new world. We are still seeing loved ones struggle and choose fear instead of love, finding there is nothing we can do to help them. This is a necessary prerequisite, so we will know we tried, even though the choices were made long ago by our souls. This we need to know as a certainty when we come into full bloom this summer and our lives are flowing easily and some are struggling to survive. We cannot pull them along, they have to choose for themselves.
Because we are such an integral part of the Oneness, while existing in individual form as well, we have always had a connection to the other aspects of Oneness. That form may be the weather, trees, plants, flowers, birds, animals, whatever. Everyone is connected, though most choose to remain unconscious of this. Our awareness of this connection grows, as we gain consciousnesss. As this happens, we begin to realize that the other aspects of Oneness are communicating with us all of the time.
I remember early in my spiritual journey, I was walking down the road, and some red winged blackbirds were following me. They were right above my head, talking to me the whole time as I walked for about a mile. Flying directly above my crown chakra, and within 18 inches of my head, I knew without a doubt they were saying something important to me. I trusted that at a higher level I knew what it was. This was the beginning of a joyous journey of learning much from animals and birds as they communicate with me about life. I have come to cherish the expanded sense of Oneness I receive as a result of this awareness.
I think those that are deeply spiritual have this knowingness about our deep connection with nature, and that is why we love all aspects of nature. I encourage you to listen carefully to the messages that come from these other aspects of our Oneness. Ask yourself what messages come from the birds, the insects, the animals, and trees around us. Do not forget to read all of the other people and situations in our lives as if they are mirroring something for us to see as well.
On April 9th, the full moon is in Libra, the planet which rules relationships. This includes relationships with our mother, the Earth. We need to care for all of life, especially our planet. If it serves one, it serves all. If it harms one, it harms all. Jupiter passes the opposition point to the last lunar eclipse, reigniting the energy of that eclipse in our charts. Release the relationships which keep you stuck in old patterns, old roles, and move forward into the new communities of support and growth as we begin to magnetize and attract those forms (people, ideas, manifestations) which have a great amount of light to share with us.
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 followed closely by the new moon on April 24-25 in Taurus. We are being invited to open to and receive the feedback from our senses, environments, and selves. This new moon squares the recent degree of the latest solar eclipse, and encourages us to get on "track". We are rebirthing our world, our selves, and our communities. We need everyone's gifts and collaboration to accomplish this task. As we encourage cooperation between all living forms of life, we will find the creative solutions to our problems with a focus on simplicity and sustainability. As Charles Lindbergh said "Man must feel the earth to know himself and recognize his values.... God made life simple. It is man who complicates it."
