Step Into the Cosmic River

Hey, Friends!

I'm an Earth sign and a moon follower with an infinite admiration for Astrology. I follow over a dozen astrologers and weave their interpretations into my life. And while I'm 100% *not* an astrologer, this month is a big cosmic deal this year. 

Today, I'm talking about the astrological events in July that influence us and set the direction for the next 15 years. I'll step you into the cosmic river, so you can be intentional this month and set the tone for the years ahead.

Let's dive in.

July's Pivotal

July is a significant turning point involving deep power struggles, decomposition, and unraveling. And with this definite power struggle comes a transformation. Breakdowns allow for breakthroughs. And decomposition is rich fertilization for innovations. This is when you, me, and the collective experience unexpected new developments in what some astrologers predict to be in technology, communities, financial systems, resources, and the stock market.

At a macro level, I've been talking about this transformation for the last couple of years. After learning many prophecies that predicted and talked about this transitional time we're in - from astrologers to Vedic philosophers to Mayan, Hopi, and other indigenous traditions - it's been a reckoning for me. It's a deep inner knowing that I'm here, you're here, we're here to be a part of this transformation. We're here to help shepherd this change.

During this time of uncertainty, the one constant is change. And the life preserver that keeps us afloat reminds us to maintain integrity and fairness and live in harmony with nature - her cycles, seasons, lessons, and wisdom. 

And returning to today and the month of July, when you feel fragmented and deflated navigating today's climate, notice what takes you out of alignment. Focus on healing what needs healing. It's time for you to heal past traumas, fear of the future, desire to control stories and all the things that through you out of alignment. 

You may experience the misalignment as a pull to live your life on your terms. And by focusing on healing what needs healing, you may discover resources and talents you didn't know you had. Or you may finally get rid of trauma or energy-draining behaviors that have been sabotaging you for years.

And the thing is, you don't have to do this alone. Empower yourself through the power of a community. When there's so much uncertainty around you, creating a circle of trust provides you relief. It anchors you with stability.

So, don't anchor in fear and react from fear when preparing for uncertainty and turbulence. Instead, take daily steps to move through the unsettledness from a place of awakening. It is time to wake up to something higher, to rise and shine differently and brighter. Your shine comes from self-nurturance and optimism for the future, regardless of the unknowns. 

Plant Yourself

Plant yourself in a community where you're supported and inspired to move through rough terrain feeling whole and awake. Access to a familial community offers you joy and a sense of kinship that's powerful fuel for resilience and longevity.

Positive support within a community isn't about denying the world's problems. Instead, it offers you ways to face the world's problems with as many resources as possible. Appreciating the good in the middle of the awful is magic - especially if we can integrate our life lessons and devote ourselves to living fully and in alignment with our purpose.

A community you view as sacred supports your desire to live consciously and be conscious of the bigger picture in life. This tribal circle holds a safe container for you to wake up to a new vision of the future and yourself - despite the many unknowns around us. 

This Week

You'll want to move slowly and deliberately toward achievement and growth this week. Ask yourself,

• What am I trying to achieve?
• What am I consciously cultivating in my life?
• How do I, intentionally, want to move forward?

Whenever you feel stuck, consider what your senses are telling you. Your body's wisdom is generous. Now's the time to stubbornly commit to following it.

Remember what brings you and others joy. Apply that to communicate your feelings, offer advice, and initiate conversations that nourish kindred connections. Call a friend. Practice vulnerability with loved ones. Communicate care through gestures of nurturance, like a heartfelt "I love you," a well-timed hug, or gifted seedlings to a friend. Beware! There's feistiness in the air, and that's not necessarily bad. When you act upon your feelings, you create an energy of honesty that facilitates trust and growth.

This Month

Seasonal self-care. During uncertain times, self-care works best when it starts with understanding your unique needs. And once you have that clarity, prepare for them in advance. Are there cyclical patterns you can detect for yourself, your children, and your family that happen annually this time of year? Remember, you need to take care of yourself first to take care of others.

Also, this month, you may notice the things you've bottled up. When something that has been bottled up screams to be released, your first reaction may be to fight against it. This power struggle is real - especially those situations that left you feeling disempowered and haven't fully processed yet. Now, when a similar situation occurs, we're not only fighting the current situation. You're also fighting against the repeating pattern and what you're energetically asked to do differently.

So this month, really notice where your resistance is triggered, what makes you angry, and what makes you feel powerless. This resistance will point to something very important about yourself. It's an invitation to grow and soar and become stronger and resilient.

The Rest of the Year

There's such a maturation of info that it's essential for us and the next 

6 to 8 months to really look at how we use and apply the information. Be willing to challenge both sides of a story. Find what holds true for you, and be comfortable in that murky middle ground. Yet, also pay attention to what you are feeling and ask yourself, is it true? When processing, it can bring deception from others but also from within. So have loving-kindness and compassion for each other's views - including yours.

Another tactic to try on for size is to have a playful curiosity when approached with a thought, belief, or piece of news or information that's conflicting for you. Rather than putting up defenses and being ready to ground yourself and your views, be curious and playful so you can learn more about it. Consider asking, what if this is true? Or wonder where this belief comes from? And most importantly, embody the curiosity to understand and learn more of what is behind one's message or intention or whatever they're saying. Get comfortable having a conversation around one's views, thoughts, and beliefs.

As a matter of fact, I exercised this tactic last night. At a dinner party, I was talking with a gentleman I had just met - a good friend of the host who's a mutual friend. We talked about how his work required him and his family to live in many countries. Which lead me to ask about this area of work. Turns out, his career is in an industry that's harming people across the globe. And through playful curiosity, I learned more about people's tendencies toward the addictive product anchored in his industry. And by reading the tea leaves, I learned how this career fueled his interest in living in many countries. This was especially important to him since he grew up in multiple countries and wanted to share that experience with his family. Finally, I realized we shared other views as we ended our friendly conversation. While we agreed to disagree on his industry's impact on humanity, I had loving-kindness and compassion for his beliefs and mine.

Going into Next Year

Going into 2023, there will be a lot of earth and water energy. Consider applying that in a way that feels right for you. So, when you combine earth and water, you have mud. And you need messy mud to sculpt something new. 

We're in an era where you're looking at how to do things differently. You may find it similar to when we entered the pandemic in March and April 2020. It was a time when the structures and processes we grounded ourselves in became fluid and moved with uncertainty through the twists and turns. Astrologers, philosophers, and many prophecies see more of this coming next year. 

Full Circle

So, to come full circle, the astrological events in July are something to reckon with. And even if nothing notably happens for you this month, the cosmic series of events sets the tone that influences you for years to come. 

Expect the unexpected. What you expect to happen may not happen. Instead, what will happen is completely different and not even on the radar of your awareness. And when these events, opportunities, and people hit your radar - they're to serve your highest good. 

So trust the universe and go with the cosmic flow. Keep your eyes wide open as destiny is knocking on your door! By the way, see the show notes for a list of a few of my favorite astrologers and give them a listen.

Takeaways

The main takeaways from today's show are...

1. You'll continue seeing deep power struggles and decomposition this month through the end of the year and into next year. And with the power struggle comes a transformation. Breakdowns allow for breakthroughs. And decomposition fertilizes innovations. You can expect unexpected new developments.
2. When you feel fragmented and deflated navigating today's climate, notice what takes you out of this alignment. Focus on healing what needs healing, and you may discover resources and talents you didn't know you had. 
3. When you combine earth and water, you have mud. And you need messy mud to sculpt something new. 
4. Themes for July include

• Move slowly and deliberately toward achievement and growth.
• Whenever you feel stuck, consider what your senses are telling you. Your body's wisdom is generous.
• Remember what brings you and others joy.
• Reinvest in your self-care.
• Notice the things you've bottled up and view them as invitations to grow, soar and become stronger.
• Look at how you use and apply information. Be willing to challenge both sides of a story and have a playful curiosity when approached with conflicting ideas or beliefs.

Sacred Circle

Friends, when there's so much uncertainty around you, creating a circle of trust provides you relief. A Sacred Circle anchors you with stability. 

It's a form of self-care. 

It plants you in fertile soil to move through rough terrain with resilience.

It offers you joy and a sense of kinship.

It's positive support to face the world's problems with resources.

It's appreciating the good in the middle of the awful.

It's integrating life lessons and devoting yourself to living with purpose.

It's sacred support of your desire to live consciously.

It's a safe container for you to wake up to a new vision of the future and yourself. 

Empower yourself through the power of a community. I'm holding a fall Sacred Circle in September that provides you with all this and more! You deserve this self-care. Send me a direct message on Instagram at SparkPath with the words "Sacred Circle," and I'll fill you in with details as they unfold. 

Meanwhile,  join my free Soulful Soundbites community at soulfulsoundbites.mn.co. It's a protected, high-vibe place to find your people, ask questions, share experiences, and be a part of a soulful community with people like you.

See you in next week's episode.

I honor the divine in you.