Paradigm Shift: Balancing the Split between Self and Other
Artwork by Mystic Mamma
Eclipse season is in full effect, and the lunar eclipse and full moon tomorrow morning in the Vedic lunar mansion of Viśākhā (sidereal Libra) brings the opportunity for a powerful paradigm shift. Lunar eclipses occur when either of the lunar nodes accompany the full moon, offering an instant exposure to truths that have been hidden beneath the surface. This eclipse season is a crossroads of sorts, setting changes in motion for the next six months to come. What revelations are being brought to light for you?
Symbolism and Meanings
Viśākhā, the Star of Purpose, is symbolized by a triumphal arch and means two-branched. This implies being presented with two different paths, and the star is ruled by two deities — Indra, the king of the gods and storms, and Agni, the god of fire. Like this constellations animal totem, the Tiger, Viśākhā invokes the shakti of devotion, ambition, and courage to achieve many goals and the ability to clean out the old and build something new.
Recent revelations will soon give birth to forward momentum — its essential to recognize that there is much work to be done. Keep your motivations in check and directed towards the highest good for all involved. This next month can be defined by the goals we set for ourselves. Libra, the sign of peace and balance, is requesting that we focus our attention on building and maintaining balance. Relationship healing will reap the harvest of this focused effort.
Navigating Eclipse Season
Shifting narratives, heightened emotions, uncertainty, and building intensity require inward attention and one-pointed focus on grounding. Keep life simple during the eclipse hours (8:14 a.m.-12:31 p.m. PDT). The ancients held this portal as a sacred time to tune into one's divinity, which is why they tended to eclipses with care and attention, consuming less both physically and mentally to keep their channels clear. Fasting, meditation, being indoors and even bathing during this time are recommended practices to optimize this shift. This is an important time to recalibrate and look into yourself. What familiar holding patterns are you ready to transcend?
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“If you want to become whole, let yourself be partial. If you want to become straight, let yourself be crooked. If you want to become full, let yourself be empty. If you want to be reborn, let yourself die. If you want to be given everything, give everything up.” ~ Lao Tzu
