written in the stars
growth is beautiful - it means you’re alive. when you align with the energy of the life you want, you become a magnet for it.
what a powerful week it has been astrologically [and if astrology is not your jam, i still encourage you to keep reading, or if you insist, skip down to the asterisk, my feelings will not be hurt*]. we’ve transitioned into cancer season and we’re feeling the after effects of the full moon [a strawberry 🍓 moon in capricorn] and the potent energy of the summer solstice [or winter solstice, for some]. it’s a beautiful time to tap in.
the summer solstice, if you’re in the northern hemisphere, is a time for rebirth and reawakening, with an energy to call in. the winter solstice, if you’re in the southern hemisphere, is a time to slow down and shift from doing to being, with an energy of turning inward. where ever you are and with whatever resonates, you can harness this energy.
*costa rica is in the northern hemisphere. i’m located in a peninsula, on the pacific coast. within the last month and a half, we’ve moved into rainy season, or green season, as some [including myself] like to call it. while the rain feels like its calling for us to slow down, there are still glimmers of sunlight and energy - it’s a bit of a juxtaposition. but most importantly, the jungle feels like its becoming more alive. in high season, the jungle looks dry and dead, but with the rain, it’s thriving – so many shades of green blossoming everywhere [hello, green season]. new sounds of nature, lush backdrops, tropical flowers, hanging vines, various-colored butterflies fluttering about [i could go on… but you get the picture] - it’s so, so beautiful. it’s my first rainy season here, and many of the locals say it’s their favorite time of year – i can already see why.
as we approach the end of june, can you believe that we’re already 6 months into the year? you can use this half year mark as a time to reflect [or if it calls to you, the solstice energy as a portal to reflect]… is there anything in your life that is out of alignment? is there anything that you need to recalibrate, in terms of your vision, energy or intent for the year? what do you want to see play out in the next 6 months – and in stating this, what are you choosing to let go of? or more directly put, what’s working and what’s not working … be real with yourself – how do you feel?
if there are things you want to shift, it’s a beautiful time to reflect on your thoughts and beliefs. while mindset is important, lets also not forget about your body too. as your body carries somatic responses to each of your thoughts and feelings. imagine, if you allow yourself to feel grateful right now - do you feel the flutter in your belly, or ease in your shoulders? take a moment to get still and go inward, and see where you feel your thoughts or emotions in your body. whatever you feel, just observe - no judgement and support with acknowledgment. that in itself, will help you shift energy. when you carve out more time, you can spend more time with this. you can also pair with modalities such as breathwork, meditation, yoga, intentional movement, or simply, being in nature. practice tapping in – what’s watering your life [see what i did there]? remember, you are the expert of your experience – the healer of your life. [and, if this all feels a little overwhelming - start little by little, or start with one small intentional gesture for yourself - write down three things that you’re grateful for each day this week and i promise your life will shift, in some way.]
you can use this potent energy now, or work with the cycles of the year [calendar, seasons, moons] to recalibrate your energy all year around. your natural state is alignment, when you feel out of alignment, it is an invitation to come back home to yourself. and what does that mean? get still, tap in and go within. we often want to point at external circumstances, but the power lies within.
remember, you’re always allowed to create and recreate yourself. and if you allow it, you’re always in a constant state of growth - you can get stuck when you want to hold onto old stories, or past versions of yourself. or hold onto outdated thoughts and beliefs that no longer fit you. you’re meant to evolve… again and again. growth is beautiful - it means you’re alive. and if you out grow spaces, places and people, just know that there is something better out there - i can promise you that. [also note, you may also need time to grieve what you shed.] and just like the jungle, you need to be in environments where you’re nurtured and watered. note: healthy friction can be good for us to grow, but you cannot blossom in environments that you’ve outgrown - but again, it all starts within. when you align with the energy of the life you want, you become a magnet for it.
if you’re looking for some guidance or practices - i can support you. i’m an embodied life strategist, breathwork and yoga guide. i specialize in life transitions, grief, mindset, wellness, intentional movement & practices, etc. i can also recommend others as well.
in my work, i help guide and inspire you to see what is possible. to connect you back to meaning – to purpose, but more importantly, to yourself - to feel safe in your body and to feel alive. i’m here to hold space for you, a portal - to feel seen, heard and validated. and guide you as you transform into a person who is aligned, connected and whole.
you have the power to transform your life – you just have to decide that you’re ready to. let me know if you have any questions or are interested in working together. reach out at dominiquecatrine@outlook.com.
either way, i hope you tap into this energy [if not now… when?]. i think the biggest misconception is that we’re broken and need healing. you’re not broken, you just need to guidance to remember who you are. the “healing” process is never complete, but the goal is not to be “healed” or “perfect” - it’s to love yourself, in each phase of your growth. this is your life - i lovingly encourage you to live it, not just go through the motions of it.
have a great week, angels ✨ let me know what you think of this entry or others. also, i take back writing on tuesdays, but promise to write each week. i want to be in flow when writing, and to send on whichever day of the week feels good energetically.
xo
Dominique