inspire

So much to think about, I'm down beside myself
And I don't know why
So when in doubt, I let it out
'Cause it's okay to cry
See, when I have a dream
I wonder what it means
And what it says about my life
But it's never what it seems
On the cinematic screen
So I don't even wanna try ~ Gabrielle Aplin

New year impressions dim behind the fire of the new moon. The impulse to find meaning missing, or missing when you had meaning. An overreach, a dream too big or too small, a seeking of pastures that outgreen reality or reality that is no longer. What are you seeking?

There is a need to purify now to gain what you desire. Victory is nigh but not without both a burning away of dross and a cleansing of self required.  If this is already in motion then success is near my dear friend. If you feel like a path is nowhere in sight then we have some burning to do. A task during the new moon would be to do a simple burning ritual. Write down every hindrance, fear, obstacle that is being carried/indulged/loved/despised and burn them in a bowl. From here we then do a water cleansing ritual -  a swim in the ocean or a bath/shower will suffice. From here we are clear to choose/act.

A Purvashada new moon requires invigoration. But this needs to be in alignment - neither foolish or foolhardy - but true to you. In some ways this fits in with the old diatribe of setting new year intentions but there is more to it - less about self judgement and jumping on the collective bandwagon and more a pulling away from the group and pulling back your own bow and aiming your arrow towards whatever lights you up. With so much in Sagittarius and its ruler in Aries we need to act. We need to choose. We need purpose. Take a risk my friend...life is precious.

Stay light,
Mark :)