KEYWORD FOR THIS LUNAR CYCLE:
BEING SEEN
“To see and to be seen. That is the truest nature of love.”
― Brene Brown
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WHAT IS THE KEY MESSAGE FOR THIS LUNAR CYCLE?
23. Painting Joy Across the Sky
What does “being seen” mean to you?
In this lunar cycle, we are being called to explore this question and the true meaning of being seen. And the card message reminds us that the best way to see and be seen is to share joy in all forms.
We are being asked to step out from our comfort zone, since it does take courage to let our true selves to be seen.
We are so used to showing just a version of ourselves to the world that is the most convenient, the most safe, and it is intrinsically linked to how we identify ourselves in the world. And though that part of ourselves is still authentic, perhaps there are other parts of ourselves that are afraid to be judged, so we hide them away and hope that no one will ever see them.
But the more we tuck them away, the more we are saying to ourselves that we are not good enough, that we are flawed and not worthy. The more we hide these parts of ourselves, the heavier the shame that we carry becomes.
It is time to allow these shameful feelings that we carry to be seen, not by other people but by ourselves. And the best way to do it is to come from an intention of love.
There is a part within us that wants to criticize, judge and beat ourselves up. Acknowledge that voice and say thank you and turn it down. We also want to listen to the other voices, the other parts within us that have something to say.
How can we express these parts of us that we carry shame with love?
Perhaps it’s by journaling. Perhaps it’s by singing and chanting. Perhaps it’s by drawing, cooking, running or meditation. Perhaps it’s just sending gratitude to those shameful feelings and start by owning them by saying, “Yes I own all these shameful feelings and I still love myself.”
How can you show up to other parts of yourself today, with joy, love and kindness?
Can you take a step out of your comfort zone, and start expressing the other parts of yourself too? Trust that niggling feeling within, because that is your intuition guiding you.
I love this quote from Colette Baron-Reid in The Dream Weaver’s oracle card deck booklet and she wrote this,
We don’t need everything in our lives to be in perfect condition in order to start doing the things that we’ve always wanted to. Sometimes life is smooth sailing but sometimes it’s a rough sea.
Whatever is happening in the outer world, come back to your heart center, the space within you that already knows all the answers. Drop into that sacred heart space and listen. When we start to listen to all parts of ourselves, we free ourselves the burden of carrying these silenced voices.
And what if we need a little bit of help? There is no shame in asking. Just take one step forward, and the Universe will take ten steps to meet you where you are to support you.
Daily Reflection: Today, I allow myself to be seen by _______.
Repeat this affirmation as often as you need during this lunar cycle. A great tip is to write your affirmation on a piece of paper and place it somewhere you can see every day as a reminder.
You can refer to my blog here at Museflower’s webpage on a simple guideline on how to write your own affirmation.
Feel free to change the words to make it 100% aligned to you.
For example,
It is safe for me to be seen.
I see my true self.
I acknowledge all the shame I carry.
I listen to all parts of myself.
I recognize that my interpretation of the cards is largely based on reflections of my personal life experience and you may or may not resonate with what I share. I find that sometimes by sharing what’s going on in my life, others may find that they are going through something similar in their lives. It’s important to know that you are not going through this journey of life alone.
I highly encourage you to look at the cards as well and feel into the messages and energies of the cards yourself.
Read the messages and notice what sensations come up. Do you feel light or tense? Look at the images of the cards, and notice what draws your gaze. What thoughts and feelings arise? Do you like or dislike the card, or certain elements in the image of the card? Why is that and what does it remind you of?
Your intuition is your inner compass. My intuitive soul card reading only serves as a reference point, an invitation for you to reflect and ponder and to work your magic. I don’t claim to predict the future, nor can I do that. Take what you resonate and leave what you don’t.
Card reading is a great intuitive tool for us to find some clarity and guidance in our own life, but remember ultimately you are the one who get to decide and live the life you want.
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