stillness + sagi new moon

Welcome back all, thank you for returning to this blog. I felt a post was necessary as we shift through some challenging energy during the holiday season. This time of year can bring memories of joy, family, childlike wonder and excitement, it also can bring heavy and confusing feelings to the surface. I have found some of my hardest times in life seem to land around the holidays, from life altering diagnoses to the passing of dear loved ones. I have seen this mirrored in the lives of my friends and the collective.

In our consumerist culture, we all but throw out the true spirit and meaning of the holidays in exchange for the pressure to keep up with material greed forced into our consciousness. We can feel a sense of lack, that we do not have enough or we can not give enough, or perhaps that we do not have loved ones around us anymore. We trudge along to festivities because we are expected to be there even if every fiber of our being is saying NO, I need rest! If we are not keeping up with these optics then we are made to feel alone or less than, if our holidays aren’t abundant and merry like a Hallmark movie. 

When looking for guidance during uncertain times, I keep coming back to one card from the Tarot. The 4 of swords, currently, this card seems to pop out almost every day for me. The image depicts a knight lying on a tomb, eyes closed, seeking solace and rest. Three swords hang above him, a close reminder of the previous card, that can symbolize heartbreak, pain, agony. The 4 of swords gently ushers us into a state of deep rest and healing to prepare for what lies ahead. Hands placed in prayer with a stained glass window behind him representing all that is holy, reminding us that through it all, we are supported by the divine and our faith. 

As we work through the energy of the Sagittarius New Moon and approach the Cold Moon which is full on December 15th in the sign of Gemini, my guidance for you is rest, retreat and gentleness. This stillness can feel uncomfortable, especially in a time of year when society is encouraging the opposite. Taking space to process your emotions, pain and discomfort will lead to deeper healing. Please forgive yourself, be gentle, do not place harsh judgements on yourself or others, heal and feel on your own timeline. Hold compassion in your heart for others during this holiday season as you never truly know all that someone is experiencing. 

While I will be following my own divinely guided path toward rest and recuperation during this time, I will be offering free, recorded guided meditations throughout the month as a holiday gift to you. All in due time. Thank you for your love and support, be kind & be well. 

Happy Holidays,

kerry + metamoon