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Awakening, Balance, and New Growth

Best Time to Ritual: Night of Sunday, 21 September 2025
Special Alignment: Spring Equinox and Virgo New Moon Solar Eclipse (Monday, 22 September, 6–8am NZ)

This weekend, the Spring Equinox and Virgo New Moon Solar Eclipse converge — a rare threshold where balance, shadow, and light meet. The Earth turns toward growth, blossoms awaken, and for a fleeting moment, the Sun is veiled by the Moon. It is both stillness and beginning, a cosmic pause where we may realign with truth and plant intentions in fertile soil.

The Spring Equinox, also called Ostara, marks the balance between light and dark — day and night are equal before the scales tip toward the growing light. Seeds stir, blossoms unfurl, and the earth quickens with life. Ostara invites us to honour both shadow and light within ourselves, to plant new intentions, and to celebrate the fertile energy of beginnings.

“Step into balance. Plant your dreams. Grow in harmony with the light.”

Expect fresh energy, renewal of spirit, and a call to simplicity, joy, and creation. This is a time to bless what is awakening and tend the seeds of your becoming.

You Will Need
A quiet space filled with spring light or fresh air
A candle (green, yellow, or white)
Seasonal foods of contrast (dark/earthy and light/fresh — e.g. nuts and berries, bread and fruit, chocolate and honey, cooked root vegetable and raw greens)
Pen and paper
Your tarot or oracle deck
Optional herbs: rosemary, chamomile, vervain
Optional crystals: Rose Quartz, Moss Agate, Citrine, Green Aventurine
Optional extras: flowers, eggshells, feathers, or seasonal decorations for your altar

Create Your Sacred Space
Cleanse your space with smoke, sound, or intention. Place your tools around you: candle, water, foods, seed or egg, soil, and tarot deck. Add crystals or flowers if you wish. Light the candle and take slow, deep breaths. Imagine your body rooted in the soil while reaching toward the sun.

Say aloud or whisper:
"I call upon the Spring Equinox, Ostara, balance of day and night.
May this be a space of harmony, awakening, and renewal.
May all that is planted be nourished in light.
May my spirit grow in joy and balance."

Meditation 
Sit comfortably with your feet on the earth. Close your eyes and take three steady breaths. Visualise roots extending deep into the soil, grounding you in the turning of the seasons. Above, the Sun shines at the centre of a clear spring sky. Feel its warmth enliven every part of you.

Now, watch as the Moon glides across the Sun. Light softens, shadows deepen, and a hush falls. Time seems to pause. You stand at the centre of the eclipse, balanced between dark and light, ending and beginning.

Feel the shadow gently drawing away old patterns, doubts, or clutter. Watch them dissolve into darkness, released with grace. In your chest, a small flame glows — the light of clarity and renewal. With each breath, it grows brighter, steady and golden, filling you with strength, purpose, and peace.

This is your seed of intention, waiting to be planted in the new season. As the shadow passes and the Sun’s brilliance returns, imagine this seed sinking into the fertile earth within you. Breathe life into it, trusting it will grow in balance.

Place your hands on your heart or belly. When ready, gently open your eyes.

Equinox Meal — Tasting Balance

First Taste — The Shadow
Take one dark, bitter, or cooked food.
Eat it slowly. Feel it in your body.
Whisper: “I honour the shadow within me — the fears, the doubts, the hidden truths. They are mine.”

Second Taste — The Light
Take something light, sweet, or raw.
Taste its brightness, freshness.
Whisper: “I honour the light within me — the joys, the dreams, the hopes. They are mine.”

Third Taste — The Union
Combine the opposites in a single bite.
Chew with awareness of both existing together.
Whisper: “I integrate the shadow and the light. I am whole.”

Set your food down. Close your eyes. Imagine yourself as the sky — the shadow moving across, the light returning. Sit in stillness for a few minutes, breathing into your belly.

Ostara Tarot Spread — Balance & Growth
1. The Seed: What intention is ready to be planted?
2. The Soil: What foundation will nourish its growth?
3. The Weed: What must be cleared or simplified?
4. The Sun: What gift or energy will help me grow?
5. The Blossom: What may come into being if I tend with care?
6. The Balance: How do I honour both dark and light in my path forward?

Or Journaling Reflection (Optional):
What seeds or intentions am I planting this season?
What balance between shadow and light do I feel in myself now?
What needs to be cleared to make space for growth?
How do I wish to nurture joy, harmony, and renewal in daily life?
What does blossoming feel like in body, mind, and spirit?

Final Blessing
"I honour the balance of light and dark within me.
I bless the seed of my becoming.
I welcome renewal, harmony, and growth.
As the earth blossoms, so do I.
So it is."

Aftercare
Drink water or herbal tea (mint, chamomile, or nettle are lovely).
Step outside, breathe fresh air, and greet the sun or stars.
Tend to your planted seed daily with care and attention.
Keep your candle, flower, or seed on your altar as a reminder of your renewal.
Journal one word to carry forward through this season.

Emotions are like cars on a busy highway. Some are tiny and quiet, barely noticeable. Others are massive trucks barreling past, honking and swerving. You can’t stop the traffic — but you can choose how to drive.

When grief, anger, or fear hits, it can feel like suddenly finding yourself in a traffic jam. The instinct is to slam on the brakes, swerve, or panic. Instead, take a deep breath. Keep your hands steady on the wheel. Notice the road ahead. Feel the traffic without letting it take over.

In my early 20s, driving through Auckland traffic, I quickly realised that if I didn’t breathe and remind myself I was exactly where I needed to be — and that I’d arrive in the right time — I’d be completely overwhelmed. That experience taught me more about staying calm under pressure than anything else. Emotions work the same way: they move, shift, and pass. Stay present, and you’ll find your way through.

Sometimes the traffic is frustrating but manageable — someone cuts in, or a long line slows your progress. Emotions can be like that: a sharp comment sparks irritation, or a memory stirs sadness. You notice it, you feel it, and then you keep moving, without letting it steer your reactions.

Other times, it’s a full-on jam: an unexpected email rattles you, an argument erupts, or grief arrives in a wave. That’s when you may need to slow down, pull over, or pause. The highway is still there, the traffic will keep flowing — you’re simply giving yourself space to breathe before merging back in.

Whether the road is clear or congested, the principle is the same: notice the cars without becoming them. Feel anger, grief, or fear — but don’t merge fully into them. Awareness is your seatbelt. Presence is your steering wheel. This is how you stay steady no matter what comes.

No judgment — everyone encounters jams and reckless drivers. You can feel deeply, honour your emotions, and still steer your life. Storms pass. The road stretches ahead. Stay centred. Stay present. The way forward is always open.

Questions to Ask Yourself While Driving Through Emotions:

What am I actually feeling right now, without the story attached?
Which part of this emotion is mine, and which is just noise around me?
Where in my body do I feel it, and how can I move or breathe through it?
If I stayed present, what would this emotion teach me?
What action can I take to honour the feeling without losing my centre?

Affirmation to Ground Yourself: "I am the driver of my life. I feel fully, stay steady, and keep my course."

From the moment we’re born, society begins wrapping us in layers. Family expectations, school rules, cultural norms, media messages—they pile up like coats we didn’t choose, telling us who we’re meant to be. And while some of those layers protect and guide us, many begin to feel heavy, scratchy, and not quite ours. Authenticity isn’t about tossing everything aside; it’s about gently peeling back what doesn’t fit anymore, until we feel free in our own skin again.

The simplest way back to our true nature is through the doorway of play, creativity, and joy. Think of how children move through the world—dancing without an audience, laughing without self-consciousness, painting without caring if it’s “good.” That’s authenticity in its purest form. When we create, sing, or allow ourselves to be a little silly, we bypass fear and responsibility for a moment and tap into something raw and real. It’s not about “becoming” who we are, it’s about remembering.

Authenticity doesn’t have to be a big, heavy concept. It’s as light as choosing to laugh even when life is serious, as freeing as saying what you really feel, as simple as doing something just because it sparks joy. Each time we follow that pull, we shed a layer of conditioning and step closer to who we’ve been all along. Maybe the real work isn’t in striving, but in returning—to the lightness, creativity, and love that has always been our nature.

I see you. I see the spark that’s always been there under all those layers. And I’m here to tell you—it’s okay to let it shine. You don’t need to wait for the “right time” or have it all figured out. You have permission—right now—to peel back what doesn’t feel like you anymore and step into the skin that does.

Do it with laughter. Do it with music. Do it with a little bit of mischief if that’s your style. This isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about freeing yourself. Life doesn’t have to be heavy to be meaningful. In fact, sometimes the lightest moments are the most real.

So play, experiment, twirl, sing, or paint outside the lines. Let it be fun. Let it be yours. And most of all, let yourself enjoy the journey back to your beautiful, authentic self.

Reflections for You

What “layers” of expectation or conditioning no longer feel true for me?

When was the last time I felt childlike joy, play, or freedom?

What small, creative act could I do today just for fun—not for productivity or approval?

How can I remind myself to choose lightness when life feels heavy?

Affirmation for the Day: "I give myself permission to be playful, light, and free. My joy is my compass, always guiding me back to what is real. I am safe to peel back the layers and shine as I am, remembering the fullness of my true, authentic self."

I couldn't stop thinking about the Wild Kuan Yin Oracle today. I pulled a card from the deck and it all made sense to why I needed to get it out. Happy Pisces Full Moon Eclipse.

Today’s Pisces full moon eclipse reminds us that sensitivity is not a burden but a gateway — a gift that allows us to feel the unseen currents moving through our lives.

If something is happening that you cannot yet see, your sensitivity will know it first. You might sense it in whispers, tingles, or quiet impulses before there’s any proof in the outer world. Others around you may not feel it at all, but that doesn’t make it less real. It is simply the realm you’re tuned to — subtle, energetic, alive. Let go of comparing how you experience life with anyone else. The more you relax into what you perceive, without judgment, the more your inner knowing will blossom. Like any skill, it deepens with practice, persistence, and prayer.

And if you’ve been feeling a pull — a choice, a truth you need to speak, a step that makes no sense to the rational mind — trust it. This moon’s medicine is to remind you that intuition is intelligence, and your sensitivity is grace. Call on the guidance that loves you unconditionally, and follow the impulse within. It will lead you where you need to go, not with force but with flow. Step into this eclipse with openness, surrender, and the faith that you are being moved by the moon into your divine path.

Affirmation: "I trust my sensitivity and intuition. I surrender to the flow of life, allowing my feelings to guide me with grace, intelligence, and love."

We all encounter people who carry heavy energy—jealousy, competition, resentment, or just plain negativity. Even when they aren’t consciously trying to harm us, their energy can weigh on us, affect our mood, and distract us from our joy. Learning to shield yourself is not about shutting people out or being unkind—it’s about preserving your own happiness and staying aligned with your path.

Why shielding works

Think of shielding as a gentle, protective bubble around you. It doesn’t block love, kindness, or opportunity—it only keeps out energy that isn’t yours to carry. By practicing this regularly, you create a space where you can be fully yourself without absorbing the emotions, opinions, or insecurities of others. Shielding is empowering: it helps you stay grounded, calm, and focused, and it reinforces the idea that your energy is yours to manage.

The Shielding Ritual

Here’s a simple way to shield yourself whenever you feel negativity creeping in:

1. Ground yourself.

Stand or sit comfortably. Visualize roots growing from your feet deep into the earth, anchoring you. Feel stable, connected, and centered.

2. Create your shield.

Imagine a bubble of light surrounding you—golden, silver, or any color that feels protective. This bubble is soft, warm, and impenetrable, reflecting any negative energy away.

3. Say your shield affirmation.

Quietly or in your mind, repeat: “This shield protects my heart, my joy, and my path. Any negativity from others cannot enter me. Their energy returns to them. I am safe. I am free. I am radiant.”

4. Anchor your shield.

Take a deep breath and feel your happiness, confidence, and peace fully contained within your protective bubble.

5. Carry it with you.

Imagine this bubble moving with you as you go about your day. You can reinforce it anytime—before meetings, social events, or after stressful interactions.

Quick version for everyday use

Sometimes you don’t have time for the full ritual. In these moments, a one-line affirmation can do the trick:

"My energy is mine. Nothing outside of me can take my joy."

When to shield yourself: After leaving a challenging conversation or argument. When someone’s jealousy or criticism feels heavy. Before going into crowded, chaotic, or high-energy environments. Anytime you notice your energy feels off, drained, or scattered.

A final note. Shielding isn’t about fear or shutting out the world—it’s about self-respect, clarity, and protecting your space. The more you practice, the more naturally it becomes part of your day. Over time, you’ll find that you move through life with a calm, joyful, and untouchable energy—no matter what others are projecting.

Surrender, Healing, and Soul Alignment

The Pisces Full Moon Eclipse is a threshold — a time of endings that clear the way for luminous new beginnings. Pisces, the dreamer, mystic, and compassionate healer, calls us to let go of illusions, dissolve old patterns, and soften into trust. An eclipse intensifies the energy, sweeping away what no longer serves so that we may step into clarity and wholeness.

This moon whispers: “Release what weighs you down. Let yourself be carried by the current of renewal. What dissolves now makes space for your true dream to rise.”

Expect heightened intuition, deep emotions, and a call to simplify, surrender, and realign with what is sacred. This is a time to release with ceremony and invite in renewal through grace.

The best time to do this ritual is within 48 hours of the Pisces Lunar Eclipse – Monday 8 September, 6:08am (NZ time).

You Will Need
• A bowl of water (fresh or saltwater)
• A candle (white, silver, or blue)
• Pen, paper and pencils
• Optional herbs: lavender, mugwort, or chamomile
• Optional crystals: Amethyst, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Aquamarine
• A quiet space where you can soften
• Optional extras: gentle music, incense, sea shell, or soft scarf

Create Your Sacred Space
Cleanse your space with smoke, sound, or intention. Place your tools around you: bowl of water, candle, paper, and pen. Add crystals or herbs if you wish. Light the candle and take slow, deep breaths. Imagine your body becoming as fluid as water, gently floating.

Say aloud or whisper:
I call upon the Pisces Full Moon Eclipse.
May this be a space of release, compassion, and renewal.
May all that is heavy dissolve,
And may my spirit rise in clarity and grace.

Step One | Guided Pisces Meditation — The River of Release
Close your eyes. Imagine standing at the edge of a moonlit river. The water is calm, silver, and infinite. In your hands you hold your burdens — regrets, fears, illusions, pain. Step into the river. Feel the cool water carrying your burdens away, dissolving them into light. A luminous presence may appear — perhaps Yemaya, Kuan Yin, or Pisces herself — offering you comfort and a vision of renewal. Receive this gift with gratitude, and breathe it into your heart.

Step Two | Water Ritual — Dissolving the Old
Write on your paper what you are ready to release — habits, patterns, fears, or illusions that no longer serve. Fold the paper and place it beneath the bowl of water. Gaze into the water. Whisper aloud: “I surrender. I release. I trust the flow of life.” If you wish, dip your fingers into the water and anoint your forehead or heart, sealing the release.

Step Three | Returning to Compassion — Forgiveness
Now that you have released, bring your attention to forgiveness. Place your hands over your heart.

Whisper or speak aloud:
I choose forgiveness.
I forgive myself for what I could not see, for mistakes made in fear or pain.
I forgive others, releasing the weight of resentment and hurt.
I free my heart from the past, so love and compassion may flow freely again.

If you wish, write a name (your own, or another’s) on a small piece of paper. Hold it to your heart, then gently dip it into the bowl of water, letting it dissolve or simply imagining the water softening its sharp edges. Visualise the river carrying away bitterness, leaving only clarity, tenderness, and peace. Place your hand on your heart and whisper: I let go. I forgive. I am free.

Step Four | Heart Offering — Creative Expression of Compassion (10 minutes)
Forgiveness creates space in the heart. This step allows you to fill that space with love and compassion through writing and drawing.

1. Prepare (1 minute). Take a fresh sheet of paper. Place it before you with your pen. If you have coloured pens or pencils, keep them nearby.

2. Breathe into Your Heart (2 minutes). Close your eyes and place your hands over your heart. Imagine your chest glowing with silver-blue light, expanding with each breath. Feel your heart opening like a lotus under moonlight.

3. Invite a Message (1 minute). Ask within: “What blessing, message, or vision does my heart want to share — for myself, for someone I have forgiven, or for the collective?”
Trust the first words or images that arise.

4. Write Your Blessing (2 minutes). On the paper, write a short blessing in the present tense, as if it is already alive. For example: I am free, loved, and whole. May peace ripple through my heart and into the world. Compassion flows like a river of light.

5. Draw from the Heart (4 minutes). Let your hand create shapes, symbols, or images that reflect this blessing — a heart, a wave, a spiral, a moon, or abstract patterns. This is your heart speaking in colour and shape, not about artistic skill.

6. Offer Your Creation. Hold the paper to your heart and whisper: “This is my offering of compassion. May it flow into the world with love.” Place the paper beside the bowl of water. Imagine the flame of your candle illuminating your blessing and the water carrying it outward in ripples of healing. Keep the paper on your altar until the next new moon, or offering it to flowing water.

Step Five | Pisces Full Moon Eclipse Tarot Spread — Dissolve & Renew  
• Card 1 – The Illusion. What am I ready to see clearly and dissolve under this eclipse?
• Card 2 – The Burden. What weight or pattern is being released from my life now?
• Card 3 – The Gift Beneath. What truth or hidden wisdom is revealed once I let go?
• Card 4 – The Current. What flow of energy is carrying me forward now?
• Card 5 – The Renewal. What new dream, healing, or possibility is rising from the release?
• Card 6 – Collective Ripple. How does my healing ripple outward to others?

or Journaling Reflection 
With the candle beside you, write freely on these prompts:
• What illusions or patterns am I ready to dissolve under this eclipse?
• Who or what am I ready to forgive, including myself?
• What blessing or vision arose through my Heart Offering?
• How can I bring more compassion and flow into my daily life?
• What does renewal feel like in my body, mind, and spirit?

Collective Care Offering
Pisces reminds us of our oneness. As you release and renew, dedicate your practice to the healing of others — loved ones, community, or the Earth. This magnifies the power of your ritual and ripples outward.

Final Blessing
I honour the dreamer and healer within me.
I forgive. I release what clutters my soul.
I surrender to the flow of life.
I rise renewed, clear, and whole.
I am ready.

Aftercare
• Drink water or soothing tea
• Rest or nap if needed
• Journal one word to carry forward from this ritual
• Ground yourself with good food or a walk outside
• Keep your candle or shell on your altar as a reminder of your renewal

A Note on Moon Water & Eclipses
Many people enjoy making moon water during full moons, but eclipses are a little different. Eclipse energy is intense, chaotic, and better suited for release and transformation than for gentle blessings. For this reason, it’s usually not recommended to make regular moon water under an eclipse.

If you feel called, you may instead create Eclipse Water — water charged under this lunar eclipse, specifically for shadow work, banishing, cord-cutting, or deep transformation. Be sure to label it clearly, and use it only when you wish to work with those potent energies.

For softer, nurturing moon water to sip, anoint, or bless with, wait for the next full moon after the eclipse.