As we look around the world at the events that have unfolded with such speed during the first few months of 2011 it is clear that the collective consciousness of humanity has finally become strong enough for the voice of freedom to be heard on a large enough scale for change to be inevitable. Freedom is very much a quality of the soul and individuals all over the world are responding to the insistent voice of freedom resonating from their own soul connection and taking appropriate action. The same is true in relation to our own individual lives and the current energy flow will particularly support us in hearing the voice of freedom from our own soul encouraging us to release old restrictions and set a new pathway forward for the coming year.

Pisces

As we write this we are bathing in the energies of Pisces and approaching the end of the astrological year. Not only is Pisces the last sign in the annual zodiacal year it is also the sign that has been the prevailing planetary influence for the past 2000 years. At the end of any cycle it is normal for us to find ourselves re evaluating our experiences and taking time to clear away any old ‘clutter’ that has accumulated before we move forward again. We are currently experiencing the magnification of this process on both a personal and collective level as we move from the influence of the Age of Pisces fully into that of the Age of Aquarius. Intense and chaotic though this process might appear on the surface it is immensely important for the coming Aquarian cycle.

The Energy of Pisces

The energy of Pisces brings us the opportunity to re-evaluate the connection between soul and personality and to open to higher levels of consciousness. The glyph that represents Pisces is that of the two fishes swimming in opposite directions while connected together by a thread. These two fish represent the soul and its incarnating personality aspect connected together by the silver cord that is the personality’s lifeline to the soul while it is in incarnation. Pisces energy reminds us that the personality is in reality an aspect of the soul manifest in form and that the fusion of the two is the ultimate goal. It seeks to move our awareness towards the underlying unity behind the apparent duality of our everyday existence.

As we swim in the watery, sensitive energies of Pisces we are encouraged to release those old aspects of personality that keep us in duality mode and to listen for the promptings of soul guiding us towards that which will be important for us as the new cycle begins when the sun enters Aries. Any areas of our lives where the personality is still pulling in the opposite direction to the soul are likely to be highlighted so that we can release and let go into greater freedom. In the powerful high frequency energy that we that has become the norm for us now it is easier than it has ever been to let go of old patterns of the past. All we need do is be willing not to argue for our limitations and to surrender whatever it is to the light of higher understanding, for transformation to take place.

The Voice of Freedom

As we are all know any new pathway that we choose to follow inevitably provides us with challenges to overcome along the way and following the voice of freedom from our soul is certainly no different. The first challenge in this respect is to be able to distinguish the voice of the soul from that of the personality. Often this comes in the form of an inner knowing that is so powerful that it cannot be disregarded, however we must then find the faith, trust, strength and courage to follow through with what is being requested of us. Suddenly we can find ourselves facing what appears to be unknown territory, perhaps a place that we have never been before in any previous lifetime. In this situation the mind is often full of ‘good ideas’ why it will not be possible to do what we know is right in our heart. Often these doubts and misgivings will be echoed back to us from friends and family who pick up on the wobble of uncertainty in our vibration and reflect it back to us. If this scenario seems at all familiar to you, take a deep breath and recognise that it is simply a wonderful opportunity engineered by your soul to help release some old stuck energies and that all is well however it may seem!

Staying Grounded

No matter what issues present themselves to us for transformation, there is no doubt that we are best equipped to deal with them successfully if we are able to stay centred and grounded in our own energy. Many people still unconsciously associate being grounded with old painful memories from the past that make them reluctant to fully connect with the earth in this current incarnation. The consequent lack of adequate grounding means that there is no anchor for the personality self and no foundation for the soul’s light to flow into, making it very difficult to keep a consistent soul connection. With this in mind here are a few suggestions for essences that would provide support with this issue; Base Chakra combination (Chakra Essences), Earth Star Lightbody Essences) Be Here Now (Inner Child Essences) or Earth Connection (Pure Vibrations Spray).

All true change takes place in the quantum space beyond the linear reality of the left-brain. It is therefore important that we find ways of engaging with this space on a regular basis each day. Meditation is the traditional way of doing this, however using our creativity or walking in nature are also equally good for some people. This space is where we engage with the present moment and where new choices can be made that change our everyday reality. The current energy flow is very supportive of this expanded consciousness but we must be willing to detach from the everyday mind that keeps us in the past or future in order to make best use of it. Essences that would provide support here are; Inner Harmony (Divine Harmony Essences) or Stillness (Inner Child Essences) for those needing help to calm an overactive mind, and Inner Focus to enhance and support meditation. Inner Wisdom, Soul Connection (Divine Harmony Essences) and Energetic Alignment (Pure Vibrations Spray) can all offer support for those seeking to engage more fully with the quantum field of expanded awareness.

While the idea of unlimited freedom resonates perfectly with the Soul, it can sometimes feel a scary proposition to our personality especially during times of heightened transformation. For anyone needing a little support to move quickly and easily through a patch of fear we can thoroughly recommend our Strength & Courage Spray (Pure Vibrations Sprays).

Happy New Year and welcome to the January edition of Elight. 2010 has certainly opened on a wintry note, at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere where we are experiencing some of the lowest temperatures and the greatest accumulations of snow that we have had for a very long time. We were reflecting the other day how being in the midst of this great freeze is rather like being held in suspended animation. Everything tends to slow down and we get the opportunity to examine the details of life to a greater extent than would be the case normally. In other words another opportunity for enhanced introspection!

January Energetics

The theme of inner introspection will be an important one for all of us during the first two weeks of January this year. The powerful energies of the last full moon of 2009 on December 31st instigated a period of inner introspection and self-examination that is currently offering us the opportunity to get clarity on our focus and intention for the coming year before the first new moon of 2010 on January 15th.

To us it feels that 2010 will be a year of new choices and opportunities and that it is therefore particularly important that we each use this time to feel into our hearts and discover the direction and focus that our soul wishes us to take over the coming year. We will be greatly assisted in this process by a period of retrograde Mercury, which began on December 26th and will continue until Mercury goes direct again on January 15th. While such periods can have a disruptive effect in the outer world of communications they also greatly enhance our ability for introspection and inner communication. There is always a silver lining to all apparently black clouds!

The combination of the new moon and solar eclipse on January 15th will provide us with a particularly powerful moment in which to sow the seeds of our new focus and intention for the coming year. It will be a wonderful moment to set a vibrational alignment that will help to bring towards us all that we will need in order to accomplish what we have so carefully chosen.

Vibrational Alignment

The correct vibrational alignment is crucial in the manifestation of any intention or goal since it is our personal vibrational frequency that calls forth the creative forces of the Universe and determines what we can and cannot manifest at any given moment. We were reflecting on this the other day and recognising that lack of real understanding about this is still the source of much frustration for many people. There are two issues that seem important to mention here. One is the need for recognition of the power that our unconscious patterning can have to over ride positive goals and intentions. The other is the need for conscious alignment with the purpose that our soul holds for us in each incarnation.

These first two weeks of January offer us all a wonderful opportunity to examine carefully whether we are actually vibrationally aligned with the focus and intention that we have set ourselves for the year ahead. Take some time to feel into your heart and to really connect with the promptings coming from your soul. As you do this allow the feeling of what it will be like to create this in your life to come forward as strongly as you can. In this way you are creating a vibrational alignment with what you are calling forth. Keep energising this feeling every day, pulling yourself more and more into alignment with what you wish to manifest. This process will also trigger any unconscious patterns that you hold, such as fear, doubt or lack of confidence, that are vibrationally not in alignment with your focus and intention for the year. It is important to accept and own these old emotions and beliefs because they all represent fragmented aspects of yourself that require healing in order for the vibrational alignment with your manifestation to be secure.

See also Essence Suggestions for January

Be the change

As we reflected on this we were reminded of the often-quoted words of Mahatma Gandhi; ‘be the change that you wish to see in the world’. This is of course exactly what is currently being requested of each one of us and at a level that is shaking the very core of our personal foundations. When things get tough we find that it helps to remember that for a new reality to be anchored onto the planet it must first be called forth and created within the reality of those who live here. Over many years now we have all responded in our own way to the inner calling to wake up and take responsibility for our selves as co-creators of our world. We have been so successful with this that we have reached a point where the inner changes that we have all made are now manifesting outwardly in the fabric of our everyday world, a process that will intensify as we move through the next few years. As we see it we are all being called to embrace a new level of ‘being the change’, one in which we will be challenged to stand firm in our light, love and power to anchor the new reality that is now being manifested.

November energetics

The energies of November promise to be very intense and powerful for all of us. The beautiful full moon at the beginning of November shone a brilliant pathway of light illuminating our way forward through the 11 11 11 gateway. The powerful feminine goddess energy that will flow onto the planet at this time will offer us all the opportunity to embrace new levels of our feminine creativity and intuition. It is through the acceptance and integration of these qualities that we will all be able to bring forward new ways of living and relating in the future. For many of us this new energy will also highlight where there is a need for greater integration between the inner feminine and masculine energies within ourselves. Whatever shows up in your world, hold it in as much love and acceptance as you can and allow the old to release so that you are ready to sow the seeds of new beginnings at the time of the new moon on November 16th.

Vision and focus

Perhaps one of the most important ways in which we can all help to ‘be the change’ is by connecting together with others of like mind and heart to hold a positive vision of an unfolding new world built on the foundations of love, light and spiritual power. In our world of polarities we must be ever vigilante in our choices to ensure that we are energising the creation of what we truly wish to bring into our future.