July feels like acceleration
do all the things! see all the people! time flies if you are having fun or not.
Rambling:
We have arrived at the month that is all things sunshine, heat, flowers and gardens. Once July arrives, time seems to accelerate. Days fly by. Weekends are never long enough. Celebrations and get-togethers abound. And this can feel a little overwhelming sometimes. Can we fit it all in? Will we get it all done? I can feel really the pressing urgency. And yet, so much of that cannot be rushed. The garden simply takes time. I can’t force tomatoes to be ready. I can’t magically make a project be done overnight. This month there is a lot of wild astrology that feels like acceleration and yet .. it’s a seedling. A beginning. Stuff IS happening. Stuff IS shifting. But boy it feels slow. It’s this patience thing that July seems to highlight for me. The garden takes time to mature. Medicines in the making take weeks to be ready. It that whole hurry up and wait thing. The excitement of putting herbs in a jar meets the reality that I now stare at a jar for 6-8 weeks until I can test it out. The changes happening seem so teeny. The waking up process seems to be dragging forever. And yet.. a seedling must be given room and space to expand naturally. This month is that push and pull. The potential is great.. but the waiting? Well, that’s the hardest part.
If you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, overstimulated and well.. over-everything. Maybe a distance reiki session would help recalibrate you? Here’s info on how I send reiki from me to you, no matter where you are and what you receive as a ‘deliverable’ since it’s always nice when the energy work has a bit of an extra something-something…
Energy portal: Sun water? Yup.
As far as ‘witchy-ness’ goes.. I often thumb my nose at the things I’m ‘supposed to’ do. Dark, flowing dresses? No thanks. I require utilitarian clothing.. I need to be able to walk barefoot into a bramble in a moments notice. Flowing dresses just slow me down. All things moon? Well, in full July Leo mode.. I am all things sunshine. And during this time of year (and frankly all year) I soak up as much of it as I can.
Our bodies need sun exposure. The day/night flow helps dictate our circadian rhythm (our sleep/wake cycle). Our bodies convert sunshine to Vitamin D, the crucial component in our immune system, maintaining strong bones and cell metabolism. A lot of research is pointing to sunshine exposure to better mental health and even heart health. And yes, of course there are always the ‘shadow elements’ of sun exposure.. skin cancer, dark spots, etc. However, judicious and smart sun exposure is a balm for body, mind and spirit.
One of my favorite magical practices is a sun water. The opposite to moon water, placing a glass of water in sunlight with intention can be just as potent as water infused with the moon. I also use the full moon phase to make this, because the sun and moon are at their most distant. As early as possible in the day (and after you no longer see the moon in the sky) sit with a glass of water. Ask for all things sunshine-y. Energy! Action! Illumination! And set your glass in the sun. Come retrieve it after a few hours of good sun exposure. Can you add a tea bag with yummy things like lemon balm or peppermint? Of course! That sun tea can now we drunk to bring that energy INTO you. Or give your water safe crystals a dunk for a good sun cleansing (good stones for this would be things like citrine, clear quartz or apophyllite). Add some of your favorite bright and sunny essential oils (orange, lemon or helichrysum) and a bit of vodka and you can create a room spray.
Who says witches only work with the moon? Sunny witches unite! Bring the power of the sun into your inner world.
Oracle led compass: In the Sway of Influence
Oof. Ok, this one is super topical. How many of us are In the Sway of Influence? Social media, the news, podcasts, all the books.. all the emails and YouTube videos.. everyone is a guru now and what is that doing to our sense of authentic self? We all go through phases where we are seeking guidance. But, when that guidance starts to replace or infuse into our own autonomy? That’s dangerous territory. Right now, Goddess is pretty much saying to us.. are these other guides really needed? When did you stop listening to yourself? How can you create something truly magical if you are simply parroting someone else’s ideas? The call to action this month is to step back and pause a moment around who you are listening to. This doesn’t mean you no longer learn or hear perspectives, but where are you in all that?
This message is especially potent for those folks who get easily frightened, overstimulated or allow their moods to shift with the media circus. Get out of the rushing river of information if it’s too much. Ground yourself again in what you can touch, taste, smell, etc. What is real right now? What is the motivation of the person who is trying to get my attention? (And YES! This applies to people giving all that ‘love and light’ info too... just be discerning around what is being said). Oh, and yes, that goes for me too. If I say something that just doesn’t resonate for you.. don’t try to make it fit! It might not be for you. Or it might be for you but in a different manner. Your creativity and autonomy is the goal here!
Shit is hard out there.. need some support or feedback? I’d love to ask the cards or shift your energy with a reiki session. Book some virtual time with me. Can’t afford a session - please reach out personally if you would like to discuss barter, etc.
Below is our collective oracle message - these are evergreen, so if you stumbled upon this after July .. there might still be wisdom for you. Listen with an open heart and mind. Hope this resonates with you.
This oracle reading really resonated right now