by T. MaroldaI saw a beautiful black and white striped butterfly rapidly flitting and floating amongst some flowers yesterday (June 21). I stood and watched and noticed how still I had become, staring at the wonder of this incredible butterfly. I also noticed a bright red patch of color that appeared when the butterfly opened its wings and every so often, I could see the slightest hint of sky blue on the lower wings.
I had never seen this type of butterfly and I was struck by the fact that the previous day was the summer solstice (June 20) and yesterday (June 21) was the full moon in Capricorn. The summer solstice is equated with extreme yang and a full moon equates to extreme yin.
I don't know about you, but I have been feeling the push and pull of energy this June. I would compare it to the push and pull of yin (represented by the color black) and yang (represented by the color white). Yin and Yang sustain life, and keep us going. The butterfly's message is a reminder for us to stay grounded in our root chakra and to speak our truth during the energetic shifts that are occurring in our world.
One way to ground is to stand with knees slightly bent and imagine roots growing from the bottom of your feet, extending down deep into Mother Earth. Feel yourself pulled down and anchored securely. If you are unable to stand you can also do it in a seated position with your feet on the ground.
Once grounded, use your voice, make sounds, yell, scream, sing, hum - open up that throat chakra and begin to experiment with your voice. What is true for you? Listen to and honor yourself.
Anodea Judith's book Wheels of Life: A User's Guide to the Chakras is a great reference if you want to explore and learn more about the Chakra system. I highly recommend it.
Message me if you have any questions or comments.
BTW - it was a zebra striped swallowtail butterfly!
Your sacred crew is a necessity. We all need a group of people who will be our mentors, partners in fun and joy, and so much more. Think about the people in your life that don't just tell you what you want to hear, they lovingly tell you 'the other stuff'. What's the other stuff? Essentially, the things we do that sabotage ourselves. Our sacred crew shines a heart light on to the areas we can not or may not want to see. It is a sacred gift best received with an open heart, with minimal to no ego involved. It involves trust and a willingness to be vulnerable. Use discernment when manifesting your sacred crew. Ask yourself the following questions to help you qualify your people and use the feelings in your body to help you answer the questions. Your body should not feel agitation, constriction, anxiety, unsafe... Your body should feel somewhat relaxed, open to receiving the information, and grateful...
1. What do I feel in this person's presence?
2. Are words coming from a place of love and caring?
3. Do I trust this person?
by T. MaroldaIt is February 29, 2024 and I feel the fold in time this day brings. I am going to step inside of this experience to capture the energy to be used by anyone at, anytime.
Stepping into the fold...
I immediately feel a sense of rolling and tumbling about, as though I am being carried by ocean waves down deep into the ocean of Mother Earth. There is calmness and cleansing taking place. Picture sea glass, magically transforming to become soothing and smooth, but even better! There is forgiveness, a beautiful and all-encompassing forgiveness. There is no doubt, I allow it to be. I am releasing, no attachment to emotions, thoughtforms, experiences ... I have a sense of clarity and my mind feels empty at the same time.
Out of the fold. I was brought back to reality by the wonderful scent of pastries cooking in the oven. So, I say if it suddenly smells like a bakery, you experienced the fold experience in a flash! And, not to worry if you didn't. :)
