Lunar Digest: Full Moon In Leo

Working with my menstrual cycle, the Wheel of the Year, and the lunar cycle have served me so well over the last 7-8 eight years. The Moon in particular supports me throughout the month in re-committing to my intentions, taking inspired action and shedding whatever doesn't support the woman I am becoming. I do my own Full and New Moon rituals, and lead The Sisterhood Of The Moon New Moon Circles online in groups and have helped numerous women to maximise their manifestation potential by allowing 'Lady Luna' to inspire their day-to-day lives. The Lunar Digest is a bi-monthly blog post sharing the main themes of the upcoming lunation, my own take on what The Moon has in store, a practice to engage with, an affirmation for The Moon, and a journaling prompt. I hope you enjoy!

The Full Moon in Leo - 25/1/2024

Main themes: 

• Being down-to-Earth

• The healing journey continues

• Wound wisdom

• Vibrance!

My take: 

Every Full Moon is an opportunity for us to reflect on what has passed and release what is no longer serving us... But the first one of a New Year packs an extra-special punch, and that is only amplified when it comes in the sign of exuberant Leo! Plus, this moon is clashing with Jupiter, which basically inflates everything it touches, so gird your loins, lady.

That said, Leo has a lot to learn (and a s a Leo rising, don't I know it?!) This month, we can expect to be knocked down a peg or two, or feel like we are taking a bit of humble pie. This might mean that someone delivers some choice words to us (especially likely due to the Mercury/Chiron connection this month), we make a 'simple' mistake on something which we'd expect ourselves to succeed at, or we are shocked by something we weren't anticipating. Either way, its not necessarily a bad this to have our ego brought to its knees every now and then, so remember to practice self-compassion as and when it comes.

Don't forget that being humble doesn't mean you talk down to yourself, or allow yourself to be bullied. It is about finding a balance, so take a breath and follow your intuition instead of your ego or inner martyr. You're not a victim, but a survivor.

Within this, we stand to learn so much. While we'd like to believe ourselves to be invincible, the healing journey is a spiral, and it is those who accept the inevitability of that who tend to continue flowing through with the ease of momentum. Look for the wisdom within the wounds, and don't forget to replace your crown when it is knocked sideways. Life doesn't end when things don't go the way we'd planned... practice humility, self-love and resilience. It will see you through, and when it does you'll feel much more grounded for having doubled-down on these energies.

Ultimately, we need to remember that with the Full Moon comes a beautiful opportunity for forgiveness. Maybe you need to forgive yourself for getting 'too big for your boots', or 'running before you could walk', or on the flip side, for being too hard on yourself and bashing your ego into submission. It's ok, we're all human. We all hit these times every now and then. The important thing is that we shed the pride around them and bow down to the wonder within us. The wonder that is always there, no matter whether we believe in it or not.

Affirmation:

"I don't know it all. I am ok with that. I will land on my feet regardless, when I trust the wonder within."

Journaling prompt:

When you feel yourself falling into the ego (either in arrogance, or self-effacement) what is happening within your mind and body at that time? Do you believe that there is wonder within you? Do you trust that it will emerge more freely when you lean back and don't push it? Why not? What evidence do you have against that belief, to actually back-up the idea that you are a wonderous being and you embody that more when you simply allow it?

Practice: 

Record yourself a voicenote hyping yourself up! Imagine that one of your friends has come to you and she is feeling work-out and weathered, and can't see the wood for the trees. Imagine she is feeling low and really doesn't feel wonderous at all. What would you say to her to reminder her of her magic? Redirect those words and that attention to yourself... Honour yourself for your values, your character, your triumphs. Compliment yourself on everything from your self-expression to your personality. BIG YOURSELF UP just like you would your best friend. When you have finished, simply hold that energy, and whenever you feel like you need a little boost, listen to the voicenote again. And don't forget to share your experience in The Soul-Led Sisterhood Experience: Lifestyle Upgrades for Fierce Females free facebook group!

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I'm a little apprehensive with this Full Moon, because I am not sure my ego can survive another hit at the moment! I've been feeling unusually tender following an instagram post I put out a couple of days ago about the coaching industry and while it was well-received, it still feels very vulnerable to have that truth out there. However, I'm going to be working with this practice myself over the next couple of days and I just know that by this time next week I'm going to feel so much more empowered and ready to hit the ground running.

And remember, the energy of the Full Moon is around for a few days before and after, and even if you are reading this way in retrospect, trust that it has come to you at the right time and it means something.

Otherwise, Happy Full Moon, woman!

With grace and grit,

Gabriella

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