Breathing and Being Present

March 28, 2020 By Jacqueline

“Live your daily life in a way that you never lose yourself. When you are carried away with your worries, fears, cravings, anger, and desire, you run away from yourself and you lose yourself. The practice is always to go back to oneself.” Thich Nhat Hanh

Reaching out…
because we’re all in this together.

The weight of Saturn in Aquarius
brings focus to group consciousness.

We are called
to break out of routines,
to restructure life with innovation,
to approach life with an open mind.

Anxiety and fear
can spread like a virus.

It’s up to each individual to
be skillful with attention,
attunement and breath.

To face loneliness and isolation
with curiosity and kindness,
without judgement.

Right now…

Take this moment
allow your shoulders to drop
slow down your breathing…

Breathing in, breathing out…
nothing rushed.

Wave away distractions,
these precious moments are for you.

Breathing in, breathing out…
notice how your breathing is shifting,
stay with this.

Drink in this moment,
Be present with all of you.

Notice where you are craving your nourishing breath,
drink in your breath, exhale and make room for another.
and another and another.
♥ Nourish your mind and body with lovingkindness. ♥

with Love,

Jacqueline

Let us breathe together with conscious intention.

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Equinox: Here & Now

March 19, 2020 By Jacqueline

True compassion does not come from wanting to help out those less fortunate than ourselves but from realizing our kinship with all beings.” Pema Chödrön

Divine Order by Vassia Alaykova 216x300 - Equinox: Here & Now — Divine Order by Vassia Alaykova

A wild surge in the crescendo;
our sober reality gets a kick.

Tests and limitations.
Choices to be made.
Duty and responsibility,
who is the authority?

Collective turning point,
reality overhaul,
cathartic initiation.

Conflict and confrontation
destabilizes equilibrium
exposing the need for
deep structural renovation.

Redefining authority and power,
careful negotiations strengthen diplomacy.
Perseverance, resourcefulness and cooperation empowered.
Our allies are wise discipline, responsibility and kindness.

Stimulated, energized, or aggravated,
impatient outbursts erupt.
Instinctive urge:
fight or flight,
where to go?

Allow Being.
Breathe into
Here & now.
Cultivate Loving Kindness.

“Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage.” Brene Brown

Equinox: Here & Now

March 19, Spring Equinox, Sun in Aries,
March 20, Mars conjuncts Jupiter
March 21, Saturn enters Aquarius
March 22, Mars conjunct Pluto
March 24, New Moon Aries
March 30, Mars enters Aquarius
March 31, Mars conjunct Saturn

Mars is blazing through Capricorn (soon in Aquarius) and stimulating the line-up of Jupiter, Pluto and Saturn. Mars is the driving force of will, initiative, and assertion within each one of us. It is the passion that moves us forward in the world. Physical vitality and the ability (or inability) to express anger and rage, the Mars dynamic is not about thought or analysis. Mars is action. Courage, aggression and willpower pushing forward. There is an activation as it conjuncts each of the slower moving planets. Be aware of irritability, obsessiveness and over extension.

The status quo is being upended, turned inside out and spun around. We are stepping into Aquarian times where new visions that unite humanity are being seeded and born. The old guard will continue to defend the status quo as rules and authority are challenged. A pressurized and volatile time of profound transformation.

Dial in your focus. The disruptive intensity is also the fuel for your empowered intentions. We are all in this together. Hold gentleness in your heart and share it freely.

“We practice generosity with others and with ourselves, over and over again, and the power of it begins to grow until it becomes almost like a waterfall, a flow. We practice kindness with others and ourselves, over and over again, and this is who we become, this is what feels most natural.” Sharon Salzberg

Inquiries and Contemplations

Where do I need to focus my energy?

How may I pace myself in order to make wise decisions?

Allow your connection to your own vulnerability to soften your heart and awaken loving kindness for yourself and all beings.

“It was such a special experience to meet with you today, thank you for sharing with me, I feel deeply filled. It was very helpful, I feel resonant with all you said. Many thoughts activated within me as you spoke. I am feeling validated and inspired. So wonderful!” Jade L.

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Divine Order by Vassia Alaykova , Shaping Spirit Sculpture by Debra Bernier, “Nesting Female Rufous Hummingbird” by Brendan Lally is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Lunar Eclipse Drama

January 9, 2020 By Jacqueline

Crazy moon.
World out of balance.
The dragon takes a bite out of the moon.
A shadow looms large where we expect illumination.
Howl at the moon!

It’s a new year. Time to be productive, get stuff done, move ahead.
There are edges, boundaries, and limits.
The shadow rises up, gets in the way.
Hungry shadow, demanding shadow.
Denial is no longer convenient.
Is there a price to be paid?

The dark ocean spits up a bottle
that holds an irresistible message that reads:
Pay Attention.

Even though every voice in your head tries to distract you from the truth…
an insistent glimmer of consciousness reels you tighter to focus:
Listen, this is important.
Complacency is a dead end.

Even though you may be grasping a thread
that is unraveling from the ground where you stand…
keep following to where it leads.

Even though you strain to focus through the twilight of distorted lens
and you are aching,
dis-empowered, split,
not knowing who or what to trust.

The karmic shadow bears a heavy weight.
Be brave and lay down the burden.
Reorient your center of gravity.
Remember your roots.
Calibrate your compass.
Stand up to your karmic shadow.
Welcome the clarity.
Choose integrity.

“Everything changes, everything is connected, pay attention.” Jane Hirshfield, Buddhism in Seven Words

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Lunar Eclipse Cancer
January 10, 2020 11:21 am
Uranus Direct January 10
Saturn conjunct Pluto (and Mercury) January 12
Sun conjunct Saturn, Pluto, Mercury January 13

This is a challenging time with unique circumstances for each one of us individually and collectively. Complex. Lopsided.

It is natural to feel more sensitive than usual. There is a greater awareness of whether or not we feel “at home” within ourselves, our families, our relationships, our communities. Defensiveness is rampant as many are feeling vulnerable with a sense of being criticized or attacked.

The light of the Moon is partially eclipsed by the Earth. Earth’s shadow stands in front of the light. We see the world from a different perspective. Eclipses change the shape of perceived reality, often uncovering what’s been hidden. Our challenge is to incorporate the wildly shifting perspective.

It’s the time of year when the sun and moon reach their closest points to Earth, aligning the celestial bodies like a perfect cue shot to create maximum gravitation pull. (Severe weather forecast from SFGate). Tornadoes. King Tides bring flooding.

Uranus Direct
Additionally, Uranus’ station direct (retrograde since August 12, 2019) within hours of the eclipse magnifies restlessness, radical change and the unexpected. Again, this theme of the individual and the collective… it’s up to each one of us to grow from our roots and our history as we zoom into the future. This is a powerful turning point where we are confronted with decisions of whether to change course or what to cut out of our lives.

This is also in resonance with the major conjunction of Saturn and Pluto (previously occurred in 1982, 1947 & 1914) This time around it is inextricably tied in with the aforementioned components of the current design. Even if astrology is not your language the image of the celestial design commands attention.

Out with the old, in with the new. We must take a radical turn and step up to a greater evolution and awakening for a sustainable future.

“These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb.” Najwa Zebian

The Inevitable

Our task is to deal with what has been stuffed, suppressed or buried, what we haven’t been able or willing to face.

The collective element is immense: our shared history, what traditions and ways of “doing business” are mainstream acceptable yet in reality shameful and harmful – involving slavery, abuse and destruction. The commodification of everything. Shameful waste. The hoarding of wealth. Now is the time to transform the Capricorn archetype. May we be stewards of the earth and respectful of all life and the generations ahead. May we take the mantle of power and responsibility with sober, reverent maturity.

The old Patriarchal power insists on building walls and barriers and the fresh blood is rising, unprecedented in diversity in this country, speaks for holding a more inclusive umbrella for the generations ahead.

This is a strong statement for maturity and steadfastness. Who carries the power of authority? Own it. It time for each of us to bear the responsibility to reshape our world. The call for security and control often gives rise to fear. Claim your boundaries. Own your authority and your responsibility for the generations ahead.

Legacy

Six months ago at the Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn, this message is resonant with what is unfolding now. https://jacquelinelasahn.com/lunar-eclipse-capricorn-legacy

Inquiries and Contemplations

Where am I out of integrity in my life?

What are the unhealthy habits, people or props that hold me back?

What can I learn from my past?

What practical strategies or steps can I take to be in alignment with my values and work towards my aspirations?

What nourishes me?

“I am in awe of your knowledge and your ability to encapsulate the cosmos, to assess and to interpret what is important. Whoa. You obviously have a deep knowledge that is now your intuitive language.” Samara

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Mercury Retrograde Scorpio

November 3, 2019 By Jacqueline

The shadow behind the shadow.
Mute questions, obscure answers.
Shifting light upon the liminal path.

What speaks or squeals
or whistles through the cracks,
what erupts from the depths,
the unknown, the unseen.

Open the door to your
secret haunted house.
Your unwanted, ignored,
not really forgotten,
rather not and not right now.

Was
swept under the rug.
Buried. Stashed. Squirreled away.

Is
not going away.

Inner worlds,
submerged reflections
of emotional
and psychological realms.

Investigate
what undermines your truth,
your power
and your vitality.

Which way are you are going?

Breathe deeply and breathe deeper
through resistance, anger, and fear.

Breathe deeply and breathe deeper,
each moment is magic.

Retrieve
what is essential.

Release
the burden of denial,
of what you know
and how you feel –

Persevere
and move into a wider sphere.

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Mercury Retrograde Scorpio
October 31 – November 20, 2019

Scorpio attunes our attention to what is essential, what makes us feel alive. The baggage that weighs us down, that drains us is more obvious. This passage emphasizes the persistence to excavate, research and purge. Retrieve your birthright – your life.

November 11 – Mercury conjuncts the Sun at the midpoint of the retrograde cycle. It is always a “head’s up” to be aware of what is coming to light. What is unusual at this time, Mercury will be visible as it crosses the face of the Sun. On the West Coast (PST) the transit midpoint will be at sunrise and will end shortly after 10 am.
“By the way, in order to see Mercury transit across the face of the Sun on November 11, you would need a telescope with a safe solar filter. If you have solar eclipse glasses you can look at the Sun safely, but Mercury is so small that you won’t be able to see the planet without the magnification provided by a telescope. Looking at the Sun through an improperly filtered telescope will instantly and permanently blind you. Don’t try to do this yourself unless you really know what you’re doing. Many observatories and astronomy clubs are planning public events. In the east bay, Chabot Observatory will have a public viewing starting at sunrise.” Thank you Anthony Barreiro for important addendum!

Our willingness to cast aside denial,
and awaken to Mystery
leads us to further realizations
of profound knowing and unknowing.
https://jacquelinelasahn.com/scorpio-new-moon-venus-rising/

Mercury Retrograde Scorpio Inquiries

What self-defeating habits extinguish my life force?

What secrets have I kept from myself?

What is dying and passing from my life and what is struggling to be born?

What attitudes and activities keep me alive and vital?

“If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance.” George Bernard Shaw

“Your perspective helps to clarify what’s going on and illuminates my path in life. It’s like you’re reading my mind. The resonance is so complete between what you tell me and my experience.” Jeanne L.

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Equinox: Sacred Balance

September 23, 2019 By Jacqueline

“Remember the entrance to the sanctuary is inside you.” Rumi

Inevitably, the threshold of balance arrives
with a day and a night
of equal measure.
Duality united in relationship to each opposite.
Two palms meeting in prayer. Equinox.
Anchored
by conscious intention,
dark and light
co-create harmony.

Sacred balance
of the here and now.
Seek the balance
that bridges what divides.
Allow your heart to speak your truth.

“Presence is a state of inner spaciousness.” Eckhart Tolle

Equinox: Sacred Balance
September 23, 2019
12:50 am PDT

Autumn Equinox Inquiries

How are the current circumstances in my life demanding a new point of view?

Where am I digging in my heels and resisting change?

“Don’t surrender all your joy for an idea you used to have about yourself that isn’t true anymore.” Cheryl Strayed

“The reading you gave me was most moving and profound. Thank you so very much! I got the recording to play and wow, so wonderful to hear all that you were saying once again and begin to soak the information in. Thank you again. I can’t tell you how helpful this was to me.” S.W.

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Mercury Retrograde Scorpio October 31 – November 20, 2019

Mercury Retrograde Scorpio Inquiries

Equinox: Sacred Balance September 23, 2019 12:50 am PDT

Autumn Equinox Inquiries How are the current circumstances in my life demanding a new point of view? Where am I digging in my heels and resisting change?

Connect!

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Mercury Retrograde Scorpio
October 31 – November 20, 2019

Equinox: Sacred Balance
September 23, 2019
12:50 am PDT

Autumn Equinox Inquiries

How are the current circumstances in my life demanding a new point of view?

Where am I digging in my heels and resisting change?