I meant to make a post on the New Moon, when the energy of new beginnings was anchored, but this last week has had an abundance of work, and my time at the keyboard has been limited. Such is the result of the current energies.
The energy that was set at the darkest Dark Moon of the year sets us up for 2017 in a very tangible way. 2017 will be a “1” year, which is a time of new beginnings, and the Sagittarius New Moon has offered us the illumination of a new path. There will, in fact, be so much newness that we run the risk of going to extremes – please make sure to practice self care. I recommend doubling down on your spiritual practice, as well as drinking more water, and being as aware as possible.
We are in the pre-shadow of Mercury Retrograde as of December 1st, and will be in full retrograde 12/19 – 1/8. Avoid shortcuts, act and communicate consciously, and take things slowly. Even more so because it’s the winter holidays. This is the time of year where our natural inclination is to stay indoors, in tight-knit community, being quiet and introspective, yet society demands that we go out and be social. Mercury retrograde is the periodic slow down of energy, where we are being given the break we so frequently ask the Universe for. Our frustration comes from the fact that it’s not on the timing of our own choosing. In any event, we are going to have to slow down this month, the Universe is leaving us little option.
The question we have been asked for this transitional chapter is