The energies of Leo

As we write this we are fully in the flow of the prevailing planetary energy for the month of August coming to us from the constellation of Leo, represented astrologically by the sign of the Lion. Esoterically the energy of Leo represents ‘the light of the soul’ and embodies the universal principles of Love & Freedom. Astrologically the fiery energies of Leo are associated with the sun and like the energies of the sun itself, need to be treated with due respect. In its highest aspect Leo energy promotes the ability to be a creative, fully self-conscious individual yet able also to use that individuality in the service of the soul and for the good of humanity as a collective. In the often hard fought struggle to become a conscious individual it can be all too easy to forget that the best expression of this independence comes when we allow the soul’s light to illuminate how we can best use it.

We can therefore expect this month that the energies of Leo will be encouraging us to recognise those areas within ourselves that need greater refinement to allow us to stand firmly in our own individuality and power. At the same time they will also bring into our awareness where we need to strengthen our connection with our soul so that greater illumination can flow through into our everyday lives. There is a fine balance here between these two requirements and it is a balance that is likely to come into even greater prominence in world affairs under the Leo spotlight this month, particularly around the time of the full moon on August 13th.

Become the change now.

As we reflected on all of this we were reminded of the apt and oft quoted statement of Mahatma Ghandi; ‘be the change that you wish to see in the world’. For us these simple but powerful words very much sum up what the energy this month is all about. For some time now we have all been learning to absorb and hold the great waves of high frequency light that have been flowing through us and our planet in ever increasing intensity. This light has been gradually changing us all from the inside out as well as instigating change of major proportions in our outer world. This is the great planetary awakening that we have all been waiting for for so long, however it is very important that we do not just sit back and expect it to happen around us. Particularly it is important that we do not fall into fear and focus on what is breaking down or not working anymore. Like the individual blobs of colour that make up a kaleidoscope picture we are all required to contribute our part to the greater picture of what is being created right now for our future. In other words we must each choose to become the change that we wish to see in the world. Essentially this is a choice to become visible for who we truly are and to bring forward our unique gifts and talents with a willingness to use them to contribute to the creation of a new reality.

The energies this month will be strongly encouraging us all to reflect upon our future choices as well as helping to illuminate the way forward if we are willing to see it. Most of all they will be posing us the question; ‘what will you choose?’ So as you contemplate this question this month remember that the blueprint for the particular picture that we are all co creating already exists on a higher level and that you as a soul already know how you can best contribute. Ask the question in your heart and the answer will soon become clear. For some that answer might bring great change into their outer life while for others it may simply mean choosing to radiate a particular positive vibration into the world. Whatever you choose we will be right there with you looking at how we can become a greater force for positive change in the world.

See also our Essence Suggestions for the month

In this essence review we felt that we would like to highlight an essence combination that seems to be often overlooked despite its potential for promoting major transformation.

Inner Freedom is a combination that many people simply look past because they do not see themselves as having major issues with judgement, criticism or intolerance. We can understand this because it is certainly more comfortable for all of us to see these issues as being outside ourselves, whether this be in those close to us or in the larger arena of society in general. However, when we look around the world there is ample evidence that these energies are thriving rather than diminishing. Knowing in our hearts that everything that appears outside ourselves has to be a reflection of something within made us recognise that possibly there is a need for all of us to look at how we might be unknowingly energising subtle forms of judgement, criticism or intolerance in our lives. Hence this essence review.

We are all so programmed with polarity thinking that everything can so easily become divided into ‘good’ & ‘bad’ ‘acceptable’ or ‘unacceptable’ etc, if we do not really keep our attention on what happens in our thoughts. It seems possible that when we really choose to look within we may all find subtle or possibly not so subtle manifestations of this legacy of polarity consciousness that could do with some transformational help. One very debilitating example is that of the unending ‘inner critic’ that so many of us live with at an almost unconscious level of awareness. Maybe we have a tendency to judge the day before us by the quality of the weather when we awake in the morning. Perhaps we might find that we are holding on to some rather fixed views about what is ‘right’ in some aspect of our lives or feeling somewhat intolerant of the way those elected to govern us are behaving. The list could go on but we are sure you get the picture!

Inner Freedom – Flower, Gem & Crystal Essence Combination

This month we would like to encourage you to examine your own subtle versions of this pattern and to invite greater freedom into your life by banishing judgement, criticism and intolerance with the support of the Inner Freedom combination.  We have found this to be an excellent combination that can gently but quickly move us into an expanded place of awareness from which we can more easily recognise and let go of old mindsets and perceptions.

See:- Inner Freedom from the Divine Harmony Essences