New Moon

The Taurus New Moon is upon us! This new moon reminds us to become fully embodied in all of our experiences. Some of these experiences may not always be what we feel is ideal for our moment, but if we stay present and see it through, it will always pass. To feel every part of the ups an downs is what we're really here for. Once you begin to tap into your experience on a deeper level, your times of pleasure and happiness may be that much more enjoyable. With times of heightened pleasure and happiness, we will also feel the downside of our experiences on a deeper level. Meet your emotions at the door and welcome them in, treat them as your guest no matter what they bring. When they take you really low, just lay low with it and wait for a new guest to arrive.

With this new moon energy surrounding us, set an intention for yourself. Let your intuition bring your intention to you, instead of trying to come up with a good one. Whatever is brought to you without effort will be the good one. The best times to release your intention into the world begin this evening (Thursday) and last until the late hours of Saturday night. Use this time to tap into what can be new for you. With the change of seasons in full swing this is the perfect time to re-commit and bring a shift to something you may have let fall to the side, or to find something that will be a whole new addition to your life. I'd like to share a poem I heard a few months ago at a women's moon gathering (thanks Martha!) This poem has stuck with me through quite a few of my experiences since I heard it, and serves a wonderful purpose for my current moment.

Allow, by Danna Faulds:

"There is no controlling life.
Try corralling a lightning bolt,
containing a tornado. Dam a
stream and it will create a new
channel. Resist, and the tide
will sweep you off your feet.
Allow, and grace will carry
you to higher ground. The only
safety lies in letting it all in –
the wild and the weak; fear,
fantasies, failures and success.
When loss rips off the doors of
the heart, or sadness veils your
vision with despair, practice
becomes simply bearing the truth.
In the choice to let go of your
known way of being, the whole
world is revealed to your new eyes."