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Solar Eclipse, July 2018 ~ Sinking Deeper into Ourselves ~ July 11, 2018


By Tanaaz

Solar Eclipses are always a time of change. Think of them like a powerful New Moon that can bring fresh opportunities and wake up areas of your life that have felt stagnant or old.

July 12th brings a Partial Solar Eclipse in the sign of Cancer. This is the first Eclipse we have had in Cancer since 2009, and starts off a new cycle that will last until 2020.

Eclipses usually fall in the same two opposing signs. For the last year or so, we have had Eclipses in Leo and Aquarius, but now we are shifting into having Eclipses in Cancer and Capricorn.

July’s Solar Eclipse will be the opening of this new cycle and will light the way for the years to come. As the first of the Cancer Eclipses, the energy we experience now is only going to grow and develop, so we can reach new heights and learn new things.

Around Eclipse time, the cosmos shakes things up in our life so we can see something new or different. The Universe shakes us so we can start setting new intentions or plans that we wouldn’t have normally considered or thought about before.

This Cancer Solar Eclipse has a strong rebirth energy and is asking us to dig deep within our soul to uncover what parts of our lives need to be awaken or reinvented.

Perhaps we have been walking the path that was laid for us many years ago, and perhaps this path is outdated or is no longer working.

We are not the same anymore. After all the cosmic upgrades and energy in the recent years, we have all undergone tremendous cycles of death and rebirth.

Now, with July’s Eclipses, we are being asked to honor the changes that have taken place within us, we are being asked to honor who we are today, and to adjust our lives accordingly.

We are being asked to really sink deeper into ourselves, and work out what we truly desire and what we truly want for our lives.

We need to connect with ourselves on a deeper level; we need to ask ourselves who we are in order to know what we find important.

Who are you on the deepest of levels? What is your truth?

When you peer within, you will find the answers. When you peer within you will see that there is only one truth- your truth.

This Cancer Solar Eclipse may rattle us in ways that feel uncomfortable, as we will very much be guided to go within and to sit with the darker, deeper parts of our soul.

Even though this can be challenging, think of this Solar Eclipse as a cosmic shortcut to a higher level of consciousness.

In order to harness this energy all we need to do is remain open, and to allow the Universe to guide us forward. Trying to fight the flow or trying too hard to control things is not going to be in our favor.

We need to allow the Solar Eclipse energy to take the lead, and reveal to us the answers.

Because there are so many planets retrograde around this Solar Eclipse, we may not be able to understand or interpret this energy straight away. In fact, it may take some time before we can tap in and use the Eclipse energy to our full advantage.

Being patient is going to be an essential part of this Eclipse energy, and we are going to have to allow things time to unravel or unfold.

July’s Solar Eclipse also carries a lot of emotional energy, which means it is important to protect and be mindful of our energetic bodies. It also carries a strong nurturing energy, making self-love and self-care a top priority.

You don’t have to worry about what intentions to set or what direction you need to head in around this Solar Eclipse. Simply sit back and allow yourself to be guided. Allow yourself to surrender to the flow of the Universe.

Just put your hands up and say- I am ready, I am open, I want to be guided, I want to be lead to my highest destiny.

By opening yourself to the cosmos, by practicing lots of acceptance, self-love, and self-care, this Solar Eclipse will unlock all the doors it needs to, and in time, you will be able to walk through them all one by one.

The tides are changing and shifting, a new cycle is blossoming, and you are blossoming along with it.

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Full Moon in Scorpio, April 2018 ~ Death, Rebirth and Unconditional love ~ April 26, 2018


By Tanaaz

The April Full Moon is one of the most potent and magical of the year, and falls on the 29th-30th in the sign of Scorpio.

The Scorpio Full Moon is always deeply transformative and is one of the best times for letting go and cleansing away things that no longer serve you.

Full Moon’s are always drawing things out of us and awakening parts of us that need to be cleared, but under the presence of the Scorpio Full Moon, we are being encouraged to do this in a way that will deeply transform us. We are being encouraged to do this in a way that will awaken and enlighten us.

Scorpio represents death, rebirth, and unconditional love. It also represents the stages of consciousness, or the peeling back of layers. At the core layer, Scorpio energy brings us the power of unconditional love, but on the surface layers, Scorpio can bring us ego and greed.

Scorpio energy has the potential to move and shift to where it is needed, which is why having the Full Moon in this sign can be so powerful and also so personal.

Around the time of the Full Moon, pay attention to what new insights, thoughts or feelings emerge for you. This may be a time of deep introspection, or you may feel the need to also retreat and protect your energy from the outside world.

Feeling extra sensitive may be a definite side effect of the April Full Moon, so be sure to protect your energy field and be kind towards yourself and others.

 If the highest form of Scorpio energy is unconditional love, then this Full Moon poses the question- what has to die for me to experience this? What do I need to let go of in my life in order to feel the unconditional love that resides within?

“Unconditional love” is a poor set of words to describe this energy and the love that we all are, perhaps it is Divine Love or Enlightened Love, but these words also seem to fall short.

Feeling this Love is about feeling your essence and your true power. It is about feeling the forever you, the forever conscious part of you that shifts and transforms and goes through all sorts of deaths, but also keeps on living.

Under the light and energy of the Scorpio Full Moon, you are going to be given the opportunity to peel back some of the layers that have been holding you away from feeling this true essence. You are going to be given the opportunity to feel who you really are, and what you have come on this Earth to achieve.

With this new awareness, you will be able to start clearing, releasing, and letting go of things that are blocking you from finding and feeling your truth. But this is not just about setting affirmations and doing cord cutting rituals, although these can help, instead this energy requires you to surrender and accept. 

It is only through surrendering and accepting the uncomfortable, that allows you to truly let it go. You have to learn to sit with the parts of yourself that make you uncomfortable. You have to learn to sit in the muck and mud and face up to your fears and anxieties.

Whatever has been bubbling beneath the surface, whatever uncomfortable thoughts and feelings you have been working with need exposure, and they need you to sit with them in order to clear them.

The time to open and release the skeletons in your closet is now. No more hiding, no more trying to cover them up with fake positivity and a smile, the time to face them is now.

It is important to remember that no matter how much growth and work you do, there is always going to be more. No matter how many challenges that come your way, there are always going to be more.

The trick however, is to remember that along with these challenges and growth there is also something else that comes along too, and that is the beauty of transformation, the beauty of digging a little deeper and uncovering a new layer or a new part of yourself that you were not conscious of before.

It is this uncovering that will lead you to your truth.

Loving even though you have been hurt. Loving even though you have lost. Loving even though you have witnessed and seen terrible heartache and destruction is the most powerful thing a human can do and is the deepest purpose of all of us.

Despite being hurt, or abused, or torn, we still can love, and this is where we find our true power. This is where we find true enlightenment.

The energy of the Scorpio Full Moon runs so deep and will touch you wherever it needs to touch you, and awaken you wherever it needs to awaken you, all you need to do is remember to surrender, accept and just keep on loving in whatever way feels right to you.

Love yourself, love another, just never stop finding ways to spread love. For love is what you are, and the world needs more of you.

A channelled message from my heart to yours-

You my friend once made a wish, a wish for life, a wish for fun, a wish to feel the Sun. It was this wish that brought you here, it was this wish that you requested that leads you to this place. Remember that, remember why you chose it. Remember that you had an idea, and a good one at that! You had a reason for coming here, a reason only you know. It was the reason that you chose. And even though you didn’t know how it would be done, or what adventures would greet you on the way, you knew that it would all work out, and you knew you would say- “Wow I am so glad I did that, I am so glad I tried. Earth is a tricky place but gee, what I ride. I made it through that journey and that maze, I made it through and I am amazed, how through so many trials and so much horror, there is still good in the world and love for one another. People love and they love well, even if it seems like sometimes Earth is hell, there is always love if you just look. There is always joy even in the darkest nook. I wish I had reminded myself to seek it more often, I wish I had known how simple it was to just open my eyes and see, the whole world was always smiling back at me.”

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How to Elevate Your Life in Just 4 Steps ~ March 23, 2018


By Tanaaz

Earth is a challenging place. There are wars, famines, crises, and hardships happening every moment of every day. But regardless of this, there is a way to elevate your life so you can float above the chaos.

There is a way to elevate your life so much so, that the world seems like a more magical, synchronistic, and loving place to be in.

 Of course, hardships and troubles may still come your way, but by elevating your life, you will be able to deal with them quicker and with more ease. You will be able to resolve situations faster and maintain your inner balance.

It really all comes down to your level of perception. It’s all about what you choose to focus on. The higher you vibrate, the more you focus on the good, the easier and more joyous your life becomes.

By following these steps in just a few short days, you will start to see miraculous changes and shifts in your own life. You will start to float above the chaos and find a new meaning to the world around you.

Step 1: Develop a Meditation Practice

Even though meditating every day can take a lot of discipline, it really works! Even just sitting for 10 minutes can have a profound affect on your life.

It is best to meditate first thing in the morning or last thing at night, but fitting it in whenever you can is great.

Choose to either sit in a chair with your feet on the ground, or sit on the floor with your legs crossed. If you are sitting on the floor, use a cushion to prop your hips up so they are slightly higher than your feet.

As you meditate, focus on your breathing and try to not engage with your thoughts. If it helps do some breathing exercises, here a few you can try-

  • Take 10 deep breaths, if you lose your focus start back at 1
  • Breathe in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4
  • Breathe in for 5, exhale for 7
  • Imagine a glowing ball of white light in front of you and inhale this cleansing energy

You can also try reciting a mantra on repeat in your mind. My new book Pocket Mantras has heaps of mantras to chose from.

Set a timer for just 10 minutes to begin with and aim to do this every day. You will see results!

Step 2: Focus on What is Good

Life is not meant to be picture perfect. There is always going to be some struggle, some learning and some growing to do, but by focusing on all that is good in your life, the struggle becomes much easier to manage.

Monitor your thoughts and see how much energy you are giving the things that are not working in your life versus the things that are working in your life. Often we get so caught up in the things that are not working, that we forget that we have so much that is working in our lives!

By focusing your attention on what is working, it allows you to move to a more positive mindset. From this place, it is easier to come up with solutions and change your thinking towards seeming dilemmas.

As Louise Hay says-

“I do not fix problems. I fix my thinking and then the problems fix themselves.”

While you don’t want to avoid trouble spots in your life, you also don’t want to get bogged down by them either.

 Step 3: Replace Judgement with Kindness

Most of us judge ourselves way too harshly. Remember, we are here to learn, grow, fail, succeed and everything in between. We are not expected to have everything figured out. Yes, we will make mistakes, yes we will do the wrong thing sometimes, but this is all part of life.

We are all spiritual beings here for a human experience, and the more we can be kind to ourselves, love ourselves and accept our lives, the easier things become.

In fact, when you truly love yourself, everything else falls into place. It really is that simple.

Along with not judging yourself, you should also try not to judge others. Everyone is walking their own path, everyone is here to do their own thing and grow in their own way, so try not to judge.

Instead, try to look at people for who they are- a soul that is here just like you trying to figure things out!

Step 4: Know Your Purpose is Love

What’s my purpose? This is something everyone wants to know, but your purpose is not something you find, it is simply just who you are.

Your purpose is to be yourself and live your truth, and the only truth is love. Even though this may sound a bit intangible, being true to yourself will always lead to your highest path.

Try not to get caught up in what your purpose is or try to make it this big, grand thing. Just be yourself and ask- how can I love myself and others more?

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Mercury Retrograde, March-April 2018 ~ Reflection and Old Wounds Arise to Be Cleared ~ March 21, 2018


By Tanaaz

March is a busy month in the skies. Not only does it bring us a Blue Moon and the start of the astrological year, but Mercury also slips into retrograde on the 22nd.

Mercury retrograde happens every few months or so, and is a time for all of us to slow down and think about how we are communicating not only to others but also to ourselves.

 

Mercury is the messenger of the Gods and is always by the Sun’s side taking notes, delivering messages, and communicating thoughts and feelings. When in retrograde however, Mercury moves away from the Sun and slips into the underworld. It is here that Mercury can uncover hidden messages, and dig through the depths in order to bring information to the light.

During Mercury Retrograde, it is common for old wounds, thoughts, and feelings to arise to the surface in order to be cleared. It is also a time to reflect on the past and to perhaps reach out to people that you have unfinished business with.

Mercury Retrograde is not a time to forge forward with great gusto, in fact under this energy it is much better to move slowly and to think carefully before making new plans and starting new ventures.

While the planet of communication and messages is in the underworld, having patience is important and time is needed for all the facts to come to the surface.

The timing of March’s retrograde is interesting as it occurs just a few days after the start of the new astrological year or Equinox, which falls on March 20-21st.

Traditionally, the astrological year is a time where we can really leap forward and begin to put our plans into action. It is a time where we can really blossom and put all of our ideas and thoughts out into the world.

With Mercury going retrograde just a few days after the Equinox, it seems that the Universe really wants us to slow down. It seems that we are being called to really meditate and think things through before taking action.

While we can definitely make plans and keep moving forward in the direction that feels best, Mercury retrograde is just going to be reminding us to move slowly, and to really think about what we are doing and saying.

As the planet of communication, Mercury may also be reminding us to align our words with our actions. Most of us say we want certain things, or communicate certain things to others, but then fall short when it comes to actually taking action.

This is similar to a study that was conducted that asked people if they preferred meditating or watching TV. Even though majority of the participants said they preferred to meditate, most of them actually spent less time meditating and more time watching TV!

Even though there are things that we say we prefer to do, when it comes down to taking action on it, the results can be quite different.

Perhaps this Mercury retrograde is the perfect time to take inventory and to see how your actions are aligning with your words.

Are you dedicating your time to things that you actually want to do, or are you getting caught up in distractions and old habits?

Mercury retrograde is also a great time to journal and reflect on the months that have gone by. If any old wounds have come to the surface, allow yourself time to process and release any pent up emotions or frustrations that may be lingering.

If there is an issue in your life that is unresolved, or if you are looking for closure, you may have to wait till after Mercury turns direct on April 15th in order to gain all the information and insights you are looking for.

At this time when Mercury emerges from the underworld, it is likely that any messages you need to hear or listen to would have been delivered, and you will be able to move forward with more knowledge and more understanding.

Mercury retrograde is a powerful time, so if delays and miscommunications come up, just be aware that there is a message or something for you to pay attention to.

More often than not, Mercury retrograde just wants us to slow down and to connect with how we are feeling and what we are communicating.

With a little conscious awareness in this direction, and by spending time to reflect and tune in with yourself, this cosmic energy can be a very powerful time of guidance and restoration.

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March New Moon 2018 ~ Feeling a Sense of Completion March New Moon 2018 ~


By Tanaaz

The March New Moon on the 17-18th falls in the watery, intuitive sign of Pisces and will bring a sense of completion as we wrap up the astrological new year.

Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac cycle and is all about finding balance and creating a sense of wholeness.

 

The Pisces New Moon will give us a big picture view of the year gone by, and will allow us to see how everything has fit together in its own special and unique way.

Even though life is always leading us in interesting directions, there is a purpose and a plan to it all, and embracing this and accepting whatever comes, can help you to find peace and keep on moving forward.

The symbol for Pisces of the two fish swimming in opposite directions also reflects this energy, and signifies finding harmony and peace no matter what direction you are flowing in life.

Pisces also rules over the feet, which are responsible for grounding us to the Earth and helping us to move forward in the right direction.

Whatever direction you have been called to go in during this zodiac cycle, which began with the start of the astrological year back in March 2017, you are now being called to find the harmony and find the peace as the astrological year concludes and a new one begins.

This Pisces New Moon is going be helping you to feel a sense of completion or wholeness with the direction of your life, and it will also be helping you to start thinking about the future.

While it is impossible to really plan for the future, this New Moon is a great time to think about what you want to pull or bring into your life.

You don’t have to have an exact plan, but thinking about what seeds you want to plant, or what emotions you want to bring into your life is a good place to start.

Think about how you want to feel as you move through this next chapter of your life. Think about what emotions or energy you want to bring into you life, and focus on how you can create these in small ways every day.

While this New Moon is great for sending out your wishes, it also carries a very healing energy too.

If there are any wounds or sores that you have been nursing, this energy is going to help you think about them in a new light and bring a sense of acceptance and forgiveness to whatever has transpired.

Pisces energy really requires you to look at the bigger picture and to see events that have unfolded as a whole.

By looking at the whole picture, and focusing on the beginning, middle and end, you are going to gain a much clearer understanding of your journey.

You may not always have a choice in regards to what life brings your way, but you always have a choice in how you choose to see things. You can choose to see everything that comes your way as a blessing and opportunity for growth, or you can choose to see yourself as a victim or ‘unlucky’.

The choice is always yours, but the more you look for the silver lining, the more complete and whole you are going to feel.

The Pisces New Moon is really a great time to focus on acceptance and finding a sense of completion and gratitude with your life journey so far.

You have travelled so far, and you have been through so much, and you really deserve to honor and congratulate yourself for all that you have achieved.

Life on this earthly dimension isn’t always easy, but the more you follow the rhythms and cycles of your own heart and soul, and focus on the good, the easier it becomes to transcend some of the muck and mud that you encounter along the way.

The Pisces New Moon really is the perfect time to honor all of you and all of your journey. No matter what has happened, no matter how you have failed or succeeded, or lost or won, there is something to celebrate and something to learn and grow from.

March is an interesting month as it not only brings the start of the astrological new year, but it also has two Full Moon’s. Full Moon energy is going to dominate most of the month, meaning that this Pisces New Moon carries a rare and special flavor we won’t really get to indulge in for too long.

As a bridge between the two Full Moon’s, this Pisces New Moon is going to give us a small opportunity to really focus on bringing acceptance and forgiveness to our lives so we can begin moving forward. It is also going to help us to manifest, and draw in new energies, emotions, and feelings that we wish to work with.

Overall, the Pisces New Moon is the perfect time to wrap up lose ends, embrace the lessons that have unfolded, and to plant new seeds for the future.

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