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The debates have been difficult for everyone to witness. They say this is the darkest, nastiest\u00a0presidential campaign of our modern\u00a0history.<\/p>\n
As sensitive people invested in keeping our hearts soft, open and aware, how do we stay informed (which in large part includes at least tracking what\u2019s happening) without\u00a0being pummeled by the negativity we witness? How do we remain open and vulnerable to life, without getting shut down by negativity or burying our head?<\/span><\/p>\n In energy work, we\u00a0have options. Foremost, you can notice how you feel around certain people, topics, discussions.\u00a0If you feel constricted, tense, hot, unsafe, on guard or physically uncomfortable that’s a sign\u00a0to relocate your self, or manage your energy.<\/p>\n When faced with energy that doesn’t feel good\u00a0you can\u00a0shield your self.<\/strong>\u00a0Energetic shields remind me of Aries\/Mars. It’s a defensive strategy. There are many ways to do this but it’s the energetic equivalent of turning off the phone or television. It works in a pinch, and is very good for when you are depleted.<\/p>\n Of course separating oneself from the whole too long becomes counterproductive. We are social creatures who\u00a0need connection.\u00a0Plus, shielding oneself as a strategy, from the news, politics, social media or a friend who doesn\u2019t share our political views, can generate fear. If I think I need to protect myself it means there\u2019s something or someone out to get me — or at least could get me. Seeing anyone\u00a0is an\u00a0enemy\u00a0is inimical to peace.\u00a0That\u2019s when our centeredness, our one true resource, goes out the window. Suddenly we\u2019re feeling bereft, out of it, distraught, off-kilter, angry.<\/p>\n The other strategy\u00a0is to go wide open.\u00a0<\/strong>This strategy feels Libran.\u00a0I\u2019m not going to underplay the difficulty of this.\u00a0It is so, so hard. It\u2019s like walking a tightrope while trying to balance a glass of water in each hand while the wind is blowing. You\u00a0let discomfort in.\u00a0You breathe out peace and love, no matter what is coming your way. The minute you feel something negative come into your energy field, you use the positive as an antidote. If it’s “ugly” you start thinking “beauty”.\u00a0This will\u00a0challenge you;\u00a0it does me. But the benefits! You get to stay receptive, remain vulnerable, open and in connection (you also get to draw the line when you need to. And decide to not\u00a0take things personally, because\u00a0very few things in life actually are personal).<\/p>\n Life is a balance between between protecting your self from negative energies, standing up for your self, looking after your own needs and interests, and being receptive and peaceful toward others who are very different from you. The self-interested, protective strategies of Aries versus the grace and connection of Libra.<\/p>\n This tense Aries-Libra Full Moon\u00a0holds this tenuous balance between self and other. We\u2019ve reached a polarity point – definitely politically, interpersonally, too, in our relationships. How do we remain connected, open and receptive to others, while honoring our selves? Aries Moon points to the necessity of looking out for number one.\u00a0Selfish, as in: looking after your own best interests with supreme care. Drawing boundaries on your time. Taking more naps. And managing your mental energy.\u00a0With Pluto squaring Mercury right now, pushing too hard, with opinions or energies, is unwise.\u00a0A guitar string that\u2019s pulled too tight will snap; a little give is what creates that nice play of tension. A little give is what makes music lovely.<\/p>\n At this Full Moon, take a moment to<\/strong> ask \u201cWhat is throwing me off center and why?\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0A criticism? A viewpoint?\u00a0Is it a conversation\u00a0that you\u00a0don’t agree with, so your ego thinks it has to push back? The ego thinks it needs to fight for or against something, “to win”, but is that really true – or is it just part of a paradigm that just creates more conflict?\u00a0Notice what takes you away from your rock, solid core –the peace that is yours, eternally. With Uranus\u2019 involvement, this is about noticing\u00a0the patterns that cause you to spin out, and keep you from feeling centered. Uranus is a notorious pattern-breaker. You could blame others, but they’re just playing their part. They\u00a0may be the perfect\u00a0catalyst,\u00a0tripping\u00a0the switch for change.<\/p>\n So breathe into your center. Feel the power there. That’s real.<\/p>\n The only answer is love. \u00a0Here’s one way to do\u00a0that:<\/p>\n Hilary, thank you for showing us the importance of honesty. We are so glad you are doing this work, as\u00a0it allows us to become conscious of the value of honesty.\u00a0Donald, thank you for showing us the importance of respecting all people, regardless of gender, religion or nationality. Thank you for doing this work on our behalf.<\/em><\/p>\n Now is the time to occupy our own inner center, with equal parts persistence and grace.\u00a0Because if we\u00a0want to\u00a0stop living in a world\u00a0inimical\u00a0to our peace, we’ve got to stop looking for an enemy.\u00a0<\/strong>Though your eyes and ears may\u00a0tell you otherwise, to\u00a0quote my lady, Beyonce, nothing real can ever be threatened.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>When we are connected from the inside, no one, nothing, can disturb our true peace.<\/p>\n The post Aries Full Moon: Center Your Energy<\/a> appeared first on Moonkissd by Jessica<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The debates have been difficult for everyone to witness. They say this is the darkest, nastiest presidential campaign of our modern history. As sensitive people invested in keeping our hearts soft, open and aware, how do we stay informed (which in large part includes at least tracking what’s happening) without being pummeled by the negativity we witness? How […]<\/p>\n The post Aries Full Moon: Center Your Energy<\/a> appeared first on Moonkissd by Jessica<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n