New Moon in Virgo, September 8th, 2010

It's been a long time coming this post hasn't it! I have just completed a short course with Charlotte Squire with a focus on Positive writing and submitting to positive news media, such as her fabulous "Happyzine" website. It's been very inspiring and motivating around writing, so it just feels good to do this essence reading right now, and it's another new moon, in Virgo this time. Happy new moon all!

Pohutukawa - "Tree of Life"

This essence is about family dynamics, and patterns within them, and about the roles we each play in our family. Of course any group matrix can form the same dynamics as a family, and usually there will be people around us that reflect some 'charged' relationship for us if there are things to be resolved from our family 'stuff'. It's not only about the difficult areas though, as of course you can draw upon great strength and wisdom from your ancestors. We are where we are because of the paths they've walked before us, so it's good to be aware of holding appreciation and respect for the family too. At an even deeper level this essence is about the interconnectedness of all life, something that Virgo is aware of and often interested in learning more about. In a way a family is like 'an ecosystem'; ideally all the parts/people are in balance with each other, everyone gets their needs met and contributes something to it. This is a good time to look at your role in your family or any group you are involved in and check in with yourself: "Does this energy dynamic encourage me to be true to my own nature?" "Is my unique contribution valued?" "Am I clear about what that is and do I value my difference?" and "Do I value the unique perspectives of others and allow them to be who they are?" Then take that another step, and acknowledge that the challenges you undertake to overcome today pave a path for the generations that will follow you!

Cellular Healing Essence 6:

These seem to come up in every reading... so, again, in a time of healing at a cellular level it's not unusual to feel really tired, kind of rocked or unstable and not really able to express what's going on with you. It's a time of such change and human consciousness evolution that I guess it's no surprise that they are always popping up! This one is all about 'Prayer and Meditation' which is basically quieting the mind, the busy self, the doubts, worries, future thinking/planning, and taking a time out. A time out doesn't have to take a long time! Meditation can be a moment, one conscious breath with a focus on feeling good. A walk or a dance can be a prayer. Whichever way you do it, it has to be something that rings your bells! It's the age of 'tuning straight in', so do it wherever you are, make it a habit every time you catch yourself stressed or feeling imbalanced. Take a deep breath, find the place inside that is perfectly at peace with everything that's happening and let yourself enjoy it. It's about connecting with the wellspring inside that is all your potential, health and joy. Of course if you have time, give yourself permission to make a day of it!

Flourite - "Commitment"

This essence is about balancing responsibility and understanding why you give your energy to something. Sometimes it's about being willing to commit more, to a relationship, our dreams/passion, a new level of work or however it speaks to you. At other times it's about stepping back, so it's really tied in with discernment and listening to your inner voice. Before making any decisions about letting go or committing to, I would really recommend doing the meditation bit! That way you can connect with the wisdom inside and make decisions based on that, rather than the fears and doubts of the conscious mind. Of course, we can choose to make our highest commitment to our own path, which usually makes everything else fall into perspective and place.

Moon in Aries

The full moon essences are about balancing emotionally through the wisdom of that sign. Aries wisdom is "I am". There is a strong sense of 'self' and willingness to go after what they want without compromise. It is fiery, spontaneous, energetic and takes the initiative. It's very much about a rebirth or new beginning rather like the energy of the new moon. If you have been wanting to start something new or make a change this is the energy to do it with, no doubts or questions of 'self-worthiness'. Aries just knows that "whatever I really want will come to me" and goes for it. In the context of the reading, it balances really well with the family stuff and knowing your unique contribution, and respecting the rights of others too.

Indigo

This is a colour balancing essence that works with the third eye chakra. That's the inner visionary, the seer, and the higher thought processes. This is also to do with meditation, and visualising clearly what you wish to see in your world. Remember to focus on what you want, not on what you don't want! The universe always says 'yes' to what we give our energy and observation to. It's not a suggestion to override your feelings, rather your feelings give you excellent guidance every moment. If you're feeling good you're focused on the things that give you joy, that you love, that you want. If not, your focus is on another story!

So with appreciation to the ancestors, much love to all. I hope you are all finding your balance in this earth shakin' time!

New Moon in Cancer - July 22nd 2009 - Total Solar Eclipse

Today is not only a new moon, and a total solar eclipse, but the last day of the tzolkin (the 260 day cycle of the mayan 'calendar'), so a new cycle begins tomorrow - just as the sun goes into leo. So quite a pivotal day then really! It certainly has been for me, thanks to good friends with new ideas; just what I needed right now and very appropriate for a new moon....so again I joyfully play with what the essences have to say about this cycle! The overlighting energy of it seems to say "Trust the Journey, and remember to look to the bigger picture for 'what's going on'".

Still getting an energy around the number 5 - freedom, empowerment and change (yay!) which seems to clearly emphasise that in a big time of collective change, it's still a matter of personal choice what you perceive to be taking place and what you will do with it.

Comfrey flower essence: "Soul"

There is a strong 'past life' influence with the comfrey flower essence...much of whatever is coming up for us has roots in these other lifetimes, so now can be a powerful time to work with this in whatever way feels appropriate for you. Of course you'll need to have trust that whatever information you need is available to you, and that you're wise and clever enough to receive it! Paying attention to dreams can bring through information, or simply asking what your Higher Self would like you to know. Answers can come as immediate insights, or follow in ways that are meaningful to you - remember Spirit knows you well, and can bring you stuff that wouldn't mean a lot to anyone but you. So if you're asking, be open to messages coming in many ways. This is not only about 'healing' - as we are enabled now, more than ever before, to bring through strengths and knowledge from other lifetimes. Comfrey essence is also about healing patterns formed in this lifetime, from early life experiences/things we were taught that have created unconscious fears and beliefs that keep playing out. We don't need to re-play things again that come up, just observe, and let it go...

Te Waikoropupu - "The WellSpring"

This essence was a part of the last new moon reading also, which feels very appropriate for 2 new moons in the watery sign of cancer. Earlier as I looked back over that reading I really felt a connection to the 'abundance' of this essence, and I realise that collectively a lot of energy is focused right now on 'lack of'. I have had my own moments of that too despite being determined to rise above it. So I think it's important to focus on gratitude that our needs are being met, for that truly is abundance, and to really appreciate richness of friends, ideas, beauty around us, family, and all those good things in life that are free! Today I also needed to re-think what I perceive to be 'flow'. As I was most joyously reminded, a time of stillness can be perfect flow! As always, the wellspring is to be found within - connection with source/spirit is a personal experience found by each in their own way.

Star - "The Navigator"

Also present last new moon's reading, the navigator essence is a reminder to trust the journey! We know where we are headed, we have an inner knowing of how to get there, and we are on the right path, even if land cannot be seen at this moment...it's also about finding your voice, letting yourself be an open channel for the wisdom of the higher self.

Whale Bone - "Record Keeper"

Some good advice from the great navigators themselves! "In a time of great change, which has profound affects on your bodies and electromagnetic fields, and that releases much energy around your 'old stories' (personal and group), use the power of conscious breath to balance yourself...play with extending this into making sound, to release the energy of old but also to create a new feeling of wellbeing within you." There's also a feeling of reconnecting with an innate sense of natural timing.

I had to go outside and be in the night for a moment, and as I did so I had a strong feeling of elder energy, and in particular of the Waitaha, the ancients of New Zealand, and I had this realisation that they are all looking to the stars for the signposts of where we are in our human story. A very beautiful and profound moment that is difficult to express in words - I can only suggest you find a moment to stargaze to feel it! The Waitaha too are record keepers, the holders of the histories, and of prophecy relevant to this month. So much of this old wisdom, held for so long, is now coming into our awareness again. In fact, if you believe your soul has had many journeys on this planet, then we are the ancients, and we've left ourselves many clues about navigating our way through this time; 'The shift of the Ages'. It gives me a sense that there is a pattern to it all that is comforting. Again; we know where we are heading, we know how to get there even if it is not 'visible' yet... and it is most often not the 'savvy conscious mind/personality' that holds this wisdom. It's the sense of 'natural timing' that the whales instinctively follow - it's like they are showing me 'great currents in the sky' - there are alignments that occur, that enable change and expansion to happen, just as simply as the seasons turn, letting them know when the time has come to migrate to different waters.

When I went outside again to complete my ceremony with the actual essences (I realise I will probably need to fill you in a little more about this process later!) I felt that 'pivotal' is a word that applies not only to the day but to the whole cycle in many ways, that it will be potent with beginnings and endings, with responsibility to choose your perspective, and with transformation/movement of energy. It would seem that it will be much easier if we can look to the bigger picture for 'what's going on', rather than getting stuck in our own little orbits, while also honouring and trusting in our own journeys. So I think I will now take my own advice, and let dreams complete any information that needs to be expressed...

Namaste!

New Moon in Cancer, June 2009

Firstly, thanks to everyone who gave me feedback and encouragement about the solstice reading, I feel I am flexing new muscles so to speak, as I play with different ways of expressing the information that comes through with the essences. They are like doorways for me, and sometimes I don't know how to order the insights that come through. I'm guessing it will flow differently every time. When I read for a client, I can just talk and let it all come through, link essences together etc so I hope to get better at flowing the information in this way while writing...anyhow it's lots of fun for me and I hope you enjoy them too. Also this new moon reading is a little later than I planned, as it's so close to the solstice and I was quite full - but I have decided to forge ahead, as I am feeling curious about these 1st two new moon readings because they will both be in Cancer, yet no doubt have different energy patterns nevertheless. So without further ado....

(hehe, it's 4.44)

Firstly the number 5 came up very strongly, which for me is about change, empowerment, and free choice

Cellular Healing Essence 8

I have to say I'm kind of surprised these are coming up so quickly as I am a little hesitant about trying to explain them!! But as in the solstice reading, these come up when there is powerful transformation happening for a client, and they will usually get what I'm on about...there can be challenges as the body is doing a great deal of healing to create the change at a physical level. It can be the culmination or completion time of a lot of self-help, emotional process or healing work around particular issues. The 8th essence has a lot to do with the overview of the soul's journey, that is, other lives and how lessons, gifts etc from any or all of the soul's incarnations interface with the soul's purpose and lessons in this life. This essence feels very expansive, and it's presence suggests some karmic contracts being completed, or coming into fulfillment. There is a potential to bring through gifts and knowledge we have had in other lives, so that could be extra fun to play with!

Starlight - "The Navigator"

So you're on a journey, and believe it or not, there's a knowing within you about how to get to your destination...this is both an innate ancient knowledge and the outcome of everything you have learned and gathered. I have a beautiful image of a starry night sky, and a quiet, gently focused person just reading the stars and making adjustments to their sails as the winds shift and change. You may also find yourself on 'journeys' with other people, where a unity of energy is required to get anywhere, much as a crew on a waka must paddle in unison for there to be bouyancy and balance. If you find yourself in a situation where unity is lacking, you may also find yourself with very clear insights and solutions and often with a need to speak up about it. For you may find that anything that detracts from the truth of your journey will feel especially uncomfortable for you at this time, and it is that very strong clear perceptive energy that will show you the way through.

Yellow Wildflower - "Play"

Well this just lightens everything up, it's so important to remember to play...to prioritise time for it if you have to! Especially with all the big feeling stuff that's happening, it can all feel a bit overwhelming even though its positive and exciting. Play can help to just discharge some energy. It's about entering a state of being where worries fall away, like when you were a child, where you aren't thinking about the things adults worry about, just enjoying life. It's especially good outside...

Te Waikoropupu - "The WellSpring"

This is the namesake of all the WellSpring Essences, created from the healing waters of the springs. It was this first water essence I made that led to a total expansion of my work with essences, opening doors I hadn't conceived to be possible. It's about connection to source energy within, and it's a reminder that this energy is abundant, limitless even in supply, and that there are no rules about how to connect with it! Source (Spirit, God, The Higher Self, the Angel You Are or whatever you like to think of it as) within you is your inner wellspring of abundance, energy,creativity, vitality, healing and clarity. There is no judgement from source about whether you are 'good enough' to receive so we would do well to release any self judgements that keep us out of the flow and just allow this beautiful, ever so clear energy to radiate through us. The 'power that creates worlds' surely wants you to create the most divine life you desire for yourself!

Selenite - "Higher Self"

This is a sparkly white crystal with an energy I find just delicious and quite 'pure' and uplifting. It's message is just to help us remember the expanded beings we actually are, even as we are very human and living in this world of 'duality' and contrasts. Again, there aren't any rules for "connecting with the Higher Self" this is a highly personal experience and the intent to be aware that you are more than you would seem to be is enough. Sometimes our human selves want things yesterday, and this essence is a reminder to trust in the timing of a greater design.

Well that feels very good, quite powerful messages, definitely a strong sense of connection to some deep wisdom within - nice to be reminded that there is wisdom in play too!! Blessings to all then for this moon, Arohanui.

(hehe it's 5.55!! and a gorgeous crescent moon beaming at me...)

Winter Solstice, 2009

This winter solstice found me way 'off the grid' so to speak, in Seddon, on the East Coast of the South Island, at a house perched on a cliff top overlooking the sea. Absolutely fabulous!! Expansive sky (incredible star gazing), a swim in the wild ocean, strong winds, powerful dreams, abundance of food, around the fire with friends old and new....just what winter is all about....and as part of all the sacred play I did the following essence reading with the intent of showing us an overview of the year ahead...

Kahikatea - "Standing Tall"

It is time to be willing to be seen for who you really are! It is time to be willing to share your unique inner gifts with the world. To feel the strength and balance that comes with being firmly grounded in your sense of self, fully present in your body, and clear and sure of your focus. There is a real sense of accomplishment and honour in the Kahikatea essence, as if we are being given loving encouragement and respect for who we are. This tree is one of my oldest friends here, a place of 'pilgrimage', as if it is a tall pillar in a temple where I regain my strength. It reminds us that we just need to start with being true to ourselves, and remember that everything flows well when we follow our own inner truth. It could be the beginning of your greatest adventure to just surrender to being you! There may be situations we find ourselves in that give us a sense of inner urging to speak up about what we see or believe, or perhaps even disagree with. There can be almost a burning within that will not rest until your truth is spoken, and a feeling that your self-respect will not let you be untrue to your ideals and values. Be proud of everything you have accomplished so far, and enjoy the stability that comes with complete self-acceptance.

Pounamu - "Healing"

Pounamu always brings our awareness back to the heart. The heart holds the innate knowledge that everything is perfect for our journey, and once those things we consider to be our wounds are seen for the lessons and life set-up's they actually are, the hurts can be truly forgiven and let go. This beautiful, deep greenstone born in the Southern Mountains deep within the Earth holds a very clear, strong and stable form and energy, and calls us to awaken to the truth of how healing takes place. We may go through some paradigm shifts around healing this year, and it will mean different things to different people. We are used to thinking of 'dis-ease' as being caused by things outside of ourselves, fighting against those things, and somehow emerging the winner of the battle and finding ourselves well. We are now seeing new realisations, not just through 'Spiritual' sources but through our newest science as well, coming out in movies like "What the Bleep do we know", "The Secret", "The Living Matrix" etc that are showing us that we create the life experiences we are having for very personal purpose. That which balances one person may not be the right 'medicine' for another. It is again the innate knowing of the heart (or body/unconscious mind) that knows the 'already healed reality' and the healing process it needs to return to it. If you are trying to heal anything, try to tune into the heart to feel what is needed, to allow more to emerge than what your 'head' already 'knows'. Remember all healing generates from within, that you already are everything you wish to be, and that sometimes even death, being a transformation back into a pure whole state of being, is the healing.

The Sun - "Full Spectrum"

Its always a blessing to have the sun in a reading, as it shines light on everything...lots of joyful enthusiastic inspired energy comes with it! In this context, its about 'en-light-enment' or 'lightening up'. The sun shines it's light for everyone unconditionally, regardless of who they are, what they do, what they believe or whether or not it can be seen by anyone. On this earth journey we are all on together, it's important to accept others for the journeys they are on, whatever they choose, whatever they believe - we are not all meant to be the same, and all of us are honoured equally by Spirit for taking on the role of human. It takes all sorts! There are many roads to the top of the mountain, and everyone will get there in their own way. This doesn't mean you have to agree with everything, ignore your own values or condone any innapropriate behaviours; just to honour the light of the soul in each person as much as you are able.

Cellular Healing Essence 11

The cell healing essences usually come up when someone is in the midst of very deep shift/expansion in their life, releasing deeply held belief patterns and ready for change. It's a time when the body is doing an immense amount of healing to accomodate the new energy or transformation. The process can be quite challenging at a physical level, often making us feel incredibly tired, achy, emotionally charged (especially old stuff we thought we were way over!), though often very elated and positive also. This essence is all about the Wise Divine Feminine energy - we have collectively a very strong awareness of a "Father" aspect of "God" and this is simply the balance to it. This energy is like that of a Mother, an unconditionally loving and nurturing energy. It is the energy of compassion for all beings, a sense of having a bond of love that nothing could ever break, a strong connection of family. Imagine the peace on Earth if everyone started out with that much love!! And if everyone had that sense of family connection with each other. So there is an opportunity present to feel that loved by Spirit, whatever your perception of Spirit is, and each person's experience of it will be unique to them. It is definitely time to really nurture self, and enjoy nurturing each other too. Part of this message is to look for signs of a growing energy of compassion globally over this next year, and more awareness of the Divine Feminine.

Well I look forward to seeing how this all Pan's out! With love to all xxx

Winter Solstice, 2009 - Turning Point

This blog will be 'born' on the Southern Hemisphere Winter Solstice or shortest day, a time celebrated by many people as the New Year. Energy has drawn inward into the heart and downward into the roots, and found a stillpoint, from which to birth anew. For those familiar with the intelligence levels within Nature, this is a time of heightened importance for the Devas, who work with the blueprints for manifestation of all forms on Earth. If we choose to be present with the solstice energy consciously, we can participate in the excitement of calling in our new blueprint, our new potentials and pathways, and also in honouring the new energy present for the Earth and the pathways we are opening to as a collective. For this reason I will open this 'personal portal' at the turning point, with an essence reading to give insights into the overview of 2009 for us collectively: our exciting potentials and advice for balanced living. I trust that if you find yourself here, it is relevant for your path at this time, a 'sign post' in your adventure!!! Please enjoy, take only what resonates with your own inner knowing. I will be posting readings around each new moon, again representing collective pathways, but you may also enjoy receiving a reading which is specific to your unique journey. ...details available soon...