September, The Month of Release & Renewal

---EllaeenahJadeFire

Hey there! September is a month of big changes, both emotionally and mentally. The stars are aligning for some exciting events and two powerful eclipses, one lunar and one solar. These cosmic occurrences are like a mix of endings, beginnings, and lots in between, where we need to take some time for ourselves and think.

As Saturn goes retrograde into Pisces at the beginning of the month, it might be a good time to think about your emotional boundaries and unresolved issues. Look at the areas where you feel like your boundaries are a bit fuzzy, or absent, identify old patterns that are still holding you back, and try to be more compassionate with others without compromising your well-being.

Due to this movement of Saturn, this could be an emotional month. In reality, though, Saturn is urging us to stop sweeping our emotional baggage under the carpet. Practices like Emotional Freedom Technique and Ho'oponopono help me tremendously, and when they are complemented by appropriate Bach Flower Remedies, the emotional release is strong but not destabilising. (Do visit my YouTube channel Ellaeenah JadeFire , and Joy For Life JFL, to view the videos on these subjects.)

Uranus also goes retrograde, but in Gemini, and this can make us feel restless, and bring up old beliefs that we haven’t beat as yet (even though we might think we have beaten them!). Instead of constantly looking around for 'something new', try to take some time to think about those past aspirations that you would like to revive. Identify mental clutter, and see if a different way of thinking could make you feel lighter, freer. Rather than ploughing forward without thought, take time to integrate the lessons that September is here to teach you. Review old ideas and beliefs, and be open and willing to making shifts in your perspectives. Nothing remains static, not even you, so instead of stubbornly clinging to who you were, or your judgments of others, why not be open to seeing things differently? The more you resist this, the more aggression and restlessness you are likely to experience in yourself, and face in the world around you.  

The total lunar eclipse on September 7 is a great time to let go. Figure what you’re finally ready to let go of, maybe do a little ritual to say goodbye, and you will happily welcome new opportunities that’ll come your way once you’ve freed yourself from what no longer serves you. This is a powerful moment for letting go emotionally. Find closure within yourself, instead of waiting for another to bring you the closure you seek.

In this month, Mercury can help make you feel clearer and more focused, by, once again, urging you to take a look at parts of your life that could use some decluttering. And, of course, because Mercury rules communication, it prods us to improve our communication skills, and to find just one way to think and communicate differently each day. Don’t gloss over the small details of any plans you may have this month. A fine tooth comb is what you might need. But this is a thin line to walk upon so that you don't lose your way trying to be perfect.

The solar eclipse on September 21^st shall push you towards being authentic, and giving up on artifice, triviality, and hypocrisy. This is the time to ask yourself, ‘Why do I do what I do? Do I need to do this anymore?’ Review all your habits, routines, patterns, and truly look for the validity in them. Don’t justify them because ‘I’ve always done this.’ This is also the best time to address your health issues, and make positive changes that help you towards your health goals. September is definitely not the time to ignore your health!

Yes, you might feel a bit heavy or unstable at times, and, if you are so inclined, you could use journalling to explore what these challenges are teaching you. Maybe they are asking you to identify areas where you’re resisting change, and understand what about the changes make you feel insecure. Tackle the tough tasks; the benefits of this cannot be underestimated. It would be quite beneficial to do some daily grounding practices that help you stay stable during these times. (Feel free to email me ellaeenah@jadefirelight.com to ask me about these.)

This month is a chance to shed your burdens, and consciously start a new journey of renewal. So here are a few tips for you: Mindfulness and meditation for a few minutes every day will tune you in to what you need to let go, and the new beginnings you need to make. Revisit your old dreams that you put on the back burner, and refuel them with your creative energy. This month asks you to be structured but not rigid. Don’t be airy-fairy either and deceive yourself by calling that ‘flowing with the Universe’. Be kind, to yourself and to others. Instead of looking for faults, look for the positive in all persons and all situations. September shall give us many opportunities to judge others, and be opinionated. Each one of us must rise above that. The stars shall guide us, but our energy rhythms, intuition, creative force, and kindness shall carry us through. (Look out for the Solar Eclipse Meditation that I shall conduct on Sunday night, Sept.21st. If you would like me to inform you, keep a lookout on my social media pages, and, if you prefer, DM me your name and Whatsapp number.)