WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING…

Two things happened: It snowed, and the sun, the moon, and the Earth aligned perfectly creating a full lunar eclipse. Confused by the sound of my alarm at 3 am, I crawled out of my warm bed, wrapped myself in a blanket and headed out to the back porch to bear witness to the blood moon with my own naked eyes. The blood moon gets its name from the rusty-orange glow projected onto the moon by the sun as it passes through the atmosphere. Unfortunately, for all of us living in Toronto, the eclipse was hard to find - in our dismal weather situation - but the sky was full of magic. The power of this morning’s full moon lunar eclipse is nothing to pshaw at. As we move into Libra, we may experience some challenging feelings and repressed emotions bubbling up from deep inside of us. Allow them to surface, acknowledge them, and then let them go. This full moon asks us to bear witness to these icky feelings, and trust me, they are not new - they have been festering for some time now. You know them well and no matter how badly you want to resist and avoid them, FEEL IT THROUGH - no matter how RAW. Resist the racing minds desire to over-analyze everything that comes up – insights and healing will come later, I promise. The potent combination of our experiences, our integrity, our values, our commitments, relationships and our ability to stay awake to our lives with courage and faith breeds’ both the wisdom and strength needed to clear away that which does not serve the highest good. TRANSFORM NOW. Don’t wait. There is a deep purging and cleansing occurring. RESTORE harmony and balance, especially on an emotional level. This is heart healing work. Don’t mess around. 

For a star to be born, there is one thing that must happen: 

a gaseous nebula must collapse.

So collapse. 

Crumble. 

This is not your destruction.

This is your birth.

K x

SEVEN WAYS TO WELCOME SPRING

The slow, quiet struggle of winter is (almost) over and the energy of spring is upon us. 

As blossoms begin to emerge from slumber and lush leaves sprout from naked branches, 

get outside and let the cool, moist air fill your lungs drawing in slow, deep breathes.

Hold each breath just for a moment and release them with gratitude. 

This is your time. 

Once more, we seek renewal for ourselves, the earth, and that which lies ahead of us. 

The energy of the season inspires new beginnings and growth toward a healthier way of living 

in your own beautiful body and within nature.

FULL MOON IN VIRGO: MARCH 16, 2014

Have you ever stood by the water and let it gently kiss your toes, gazing deep into the mysterious depths of the lake only to see your own reflection and the reflection of the moon come slowly into focus? Have you ever chased the path of the suns rays down into the depths of the ocean watching your hands glide effortlessly through the cool water? Have you ever floated beneath the stars and felt the weightlessness of your body as if you've left it entirely becoming one with the entire universe!? 

The ocean symbolizes this collective unconscious, connecting us to the source.  I often remind my students of this connection in relation the moon. You hear people say things like 'I've been feeling crazy this week', 'or asking themselves why they feel so 'off'. Many people believe that the moon has the ability to make us feel a little crazy. After all, the word lunatic is derived from the Latin word for moon, Luna. Whatever you choose to believe, consider for a moment that the human body is made up of, on average, 60% water. If the moon has the power to affect the swell of the tides, surely it has some sort of pull or affect on humans. 

If you are still feeling the flow and movement of the March 1st new moon in watery Pisces, enjoy its soothing embrace as we move into the full moon in Virgo, which reminds us that as much as we are a part of the whole, we are also a unique drop in the ocean of consciousness. Virgo helps us to know and accept who we really are. 

Ask yourself what you need to release and what you need to learn in order to fall in love with yourself exactly as you are right here, right now. Let the light of the Virgo full moon illuminate the shadow corners of your heart. Listen intently to what your heart has to say and integrate its lessons into your life. You are your greatest guide and your very own wise woman.

As we approach the spring equinox be courteous, thoughtful and compassionate with yourself and others in order to stay grounded in your truth. To truly know yourself is to love and OWN yourself. Step into new behavior patterns with yourself and others that nurture and feed your growth. Drink from your own cup, giving yourself the same love and care you give to those you love. Watch the seeds you plant under the light of the full moon begin to take root with the arrival of spring. 

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti

K x