GOING DEEPER

As the seasons continue to change between now & the Spring Equinox, it’s true that most of us who are more spiritually & psychically sensitive will continue to experience strong emotional and psychic sensitivities….Just as is happening with the weather, we may sometimes feel like we are swinging back and forth from one extreme to the other, hot and cold, passion and apathy, hope and despair, and so on.

Occasional emotional outbursts are quite likely right now. You may find yourself or your loved ones sometimes snapping over the smallest things. (Partly this is due to lethargy and increased tiredness, so getting more sleep can help with this). Or you may find that you become sad and teary eyed over the smallest things as well.

On the other end of the spectrum, you may also find yourself reflecting on THE PAST a lot these days and sometimes getting sentimental or feeling intensely emotional about things that are already over and done.

All of these reactions are understandable given the intense seasonal shift that is occurring right now and the increased emotional & psychic sensitivity that usually accompanies this shift. At times this increased sensitivity may feel like a curse. Indeed, there is a kind of discontent, restlessness or uneasiness that often accompanies this seasonal shift transition into spring.

And yet, if you are willing to do the inner work, you can actually use this increased psychic-emotional sensitivity as FUEL for great spiritual transformation and break-through.  Lean into your sensitivity, let it show you and teach you what you need to be paying more attention to and where you need to focus on further healing.

Then you may still feel some feelings of melancholy, but they will only be temporary, and will not have the same grip upon you. Instead, if you take the time to honor and acknowledge your heightened emotional & psychic sensitivities, these feelings can easily transform & shift into EXCITEMENT and HOPEFULNESS for the months ahead.

 QUICK TIPS FOR EASING 

YOUR SEASONAL TRANSITION

Rest MUCH more often, taking naps whenever you can, or at least laying or sitting down and just *relaxing* for a few minutes each day.

Your body needs the extra rest, as the shift in energies is taxing upon it. If you are able to, go to bed a little earlier than usual, as this too will help stave off fatigue during this time of shift.  (I have found that going to bed earlier, rather than sleeping in later, is much more effective for regulating energy levels.)

Being outside in nature helps too, especially in peaceful or relaxing places. Breathe in the fresh air, and let it replenish you. Get plenty of sunshine, as your body needs this to help re-awaken and re-generate after the strain of a long & dark winter.  It can also be helpful to walk or lie down on the grass outside, letting the earth’s natural energy heal & replenish you.

If you can, do a spiritual fast or cleanse for a day or two. This can be a complete fast where you only drink water (or even juice or tea).  Or it can be a different kind of fast where you simply eat much lighter or much less than you usually do. In terms of it being a spiritual fast, the important thing is that you spend less time concentrating on food, and more time concentrating on your connection to Spirit Divine.

Cultivate Spaciousness

Prioritize Renewal

Spring is the season of healing and renewal.  Therefore, as we are about to begin this season, you would be wise to clear the space to focus some on your own healing & renewal, rather than trying to rush ahead too strongly into a sudden increase in activity or responsibilities. 

 

Don’t try to take on too much at once right now. Let there be a sense of SPACIOUSNESS in your schedule and daily routine.  Let the pace of daily life increase GRADUALLY AND INCREMENTALLY, rather than trying to jump back into everything intensely all at once, now that spring is almost here.

 

Focus and prioritize your efforts.  Conserve your energy, channeling it into what is most important to you right now, rather than taxing yourself by trying to over-extend into too many projects or directions at once. 

 

Instead of trying to make improvements in every area of life at once, choose one or two areas max to concentrate your energy into. Then focus on making gentle, joyful, and gradual progress in that realm for the present moment…

 

After the long trials of winter, your body, heart and soul need time to re-generate and renew. Just as the tender spring plants must gradually push through the soil to emerge back to the surface, you too must make your own tender & gradual ascent back to a more active life.

Get Moving Again

Gentle movement helps to stabilize your emotions and increase physical energy now. This is because spring is a time of increasing and rising spiritual energy (specifically, YANG energy), and when the energy builds up within you, it desires to move.

Try taking walks outside or doing yoga or tai-chi or your own kind of stretching, or even swimming or doing slow moving dance. Simple calisthenics or light weight-lifting can also assist with grounding & re-balancing your emotions and energy field during this time of transition.

If you feel that you have become particularly sluggish or bogged down, you may also want to consider increasing your cardio movement during this time by powerwalking, running, taking an aerobics or other cardio-style class, or even doing jumping jacks, jumping rope, or jumping on a rebounder or trampoline.

(Do be mindful of your own personal health & strength levels though, and only do the above-mentioned cardio practices if they are safely within your current range of fitness & capability—otherwise, stick to the walking and other gentler forms of movement instead.) 

Whatever kind of movement you prefer, do be mindful about moving a little bit more right now.

Don’t let yourself get stuck in physical inertia or stagnancy right now, as this could have a detrimental effect upon your emotions and energy levels for months to come. Instead, make the effort to get moving and keep moving a little bit more each day as we enter into spring time.  Doing so will help you to re-ignite your heart and soul and revitalize your physical energy levels.

 

SPRING CLEANING

CLEANING HOUSE can also be a therapeutic and useful way to release excess energy and balance your emotions. It’s no accident that spring cleaning has evolved as a tradition!  Wash your curtains, give your floors a good scrub, put up your winter clothes and bedding, and dust the items on your bookshelf—or do whatever constitutes your own form of personal spring cleaning. 

Doing a bit of spring cleaning like this will help you to release any pent up energy or frustrations, AND it will also help to ensure that you come into spring with clear vibes and good energy in your home.

Taking extra showers and relaxing baths can also help sooth your emotions & regulate your energies too. You may also find it helpful to do a foot soak once or twice a week for the first few weeks of spring.  Water, in all its forms, is helpful during this time of transition. Do be sure to drink plenty of water, and get in a relaxing shower, bath, or footbath as often as you feel led.

 

Also, if you are inclined to do so, drink some relaxing or gently cleansing herbal teas, whichever ones you personally prefer and best tolerate. The herbs will help balance and strengthen your energy system so that you do not become so easily overwhelmed by all the changes happening right now.

Using essential oils externally can also be very healing & balancing for the soul, that is, if you tolerate essential oils well.  If you do tolerate the oils well, choose something GENTLE to help assist you with this time of spring transition, such as lavender or peppermint oil.  Or choose another springtime favorite, something that you really love the smell of and reminds you of the positive aspects of spring.

 

If essential oils aren’t your thing (and maybe even if they are), FLOWER ESSENCES (also sometimes called flower remedies) are another wonderful tool for self-healing and re-balancing during this time of seasonal transition.  

Flower essences are vibrational remedies that work in your etheric blueprint to help rebalance your energy, emotions and mind.  These are totally different than essential oils (with the closest comparison being homeopathic medicines).

 

Flower essences are essentially tasteless and odorless remedies that hold the energetic vibration of a specific flower. They are taken under the tongue in very small amounts, literally just a few drops at a time.  The energy of the flower works to strengthen parts of your aura and energy field that need additional support & healing.

 

There are so MANY different flower essences that can be helpful. Plus, each one of us is unique in terms of what issues we are currently dealing with, and different situations require different flower essences.

For this reason, if you are not familiar with flower essences, but would like to try taking one to help support you in your healing, I recommend that you talk with a knowledgeable flower essence practitioner who can help make a personal recommendation for you.

 

By the way, this is a service that I offer, in addition to the psychic and astrological readings that I do.

(If you would like to receive a personal recommendation from me regarding what essence or essences I feel would be best for your unique situation, just reach out to me via e-mail or FB message with a bit about your situation and what you are feeling. Then, I’ll do my best to make a flower essence recommendation for you, even if it’s for a flower essence that I do not offer as part of my own line.)