We’ve just come through the longest, darkest night of the year. The Sun has risen again, and I hope that you are sitting with whatever illuminations She brought with her. Over the next six months, Light will continue to grow in the northern hemisphere.
For the next few days, we remain in a powerful portal for transformation. On Wednesday, December 25th, we will experience a New Moon Solar Eclipse.
Solar Eclipses happen when the nodes of the moon pass over the Sun, creating a shadow from our perspective here on Earth. In Vedic astrology, these nodes are known as Rahu and Ketu, the head and tail of the snake or dragon. During eclipses, karmic shadows are brought to the forefront of our experience, making this energy is ripe for accelerated transformation!! This is especially true since many of us will be spending this time with our family, those of whom with we remain karmically entangled. The energy is ripe for spiritual evolution and growth.
Wednesday’s new moon is occurring in the rashi (zodiac sign) of Sagittarius and the nakshatra (star cluster) of Mula. This cluster of stars is known as the root or foundational star as it lies at the center of our galaxy, where the abyss of a black hole resides. During this eclipse, foundational beliefs and conditioning may arise to be shifted into the Light. What limiting beliefs are you ready to release?
The ruler of Mula is Ketu, the south node of the moon, represented by the tail of the snake. Ketu is the transcendental value of the spiritual guru, Saturn. Ketu requires us to release all attachments, dissolving the ego and all illusion.
As all of this happens on a day widely celebrated as Christmas - arguably the most material holiday in the world - this could raise great conflict. Ketu asks us to shift our focus from the material aspect of this holiday to the spiritual meaning. In Christianity, this day is celebrated as the birth the son of God, a Light that incarnated on Earth to illuminate our paths to God.
Over the next few days, during this dark moon, I encourage you to continue to drop your awareness within the silent wisdom of your own sacred heart. As you withdraw your senses, a practice known as pratyahara, you begin to connect to the Truth of who you are and why you are here. This is a time for stillness, for reflection, for self-observation.
So, the energy supported is in juxtaposition to our societal norms of this season - the next few days as we lead up to Christmas tend to be some of our busiest, lots of running around, buying more items to express our love for those closest to us, attending parties and visiting with loved ones.
By creating mindful awareness, we can maintain this still and withdrawn state of consciousness while moving in the world. Please don’t misunderstand, drawing within ourselves does not mean that we don’t connect deeply with those around us. On the contrary, from this stable and still center, we connect and move through the world more authentically.
Tensions and conflict are bound to arise this week - remain mindful, try not to react or get caught in karma’s web. Use the next few days to practice this state of viragyam, or supreme detachment, and evaluate your priorities. What is truly important in this life? What message did you come into life to share? Are you living your life fully? If not, what steps are you ready to take in the new year to begin living a purposeful life? Connecting with your truth and your Creator during this potent time will help you gain clarity as we shift into a new year, a new decade.
If you’d like to learn more about how this energy will impact you as we shift into 2020, click here.