Virgo Season Self-Care: Discipline, focus & clarity

Welcome! As we approach summer end. And for parents, the beginning of that hectic start to a new school year.  
I received a wonderful message at the start of summer from the mother of a client I worked with who previously was suffering with depression (suicidal thoughts) and anxiety and whom I helped over a number of months.  He "is in great spirits.. off to uni." she said. Woohoo!

I'm writing this on the Virgo New Moon and boy, are the energies intense as we start Virgo season and the eclipse portal opens.  And, just a heads up, if you think things are going to calm down, every full moon for the rest of the year is a supermoon which means it's as close to the earth as it possibly can be so we'll be feeling it's energies even more.  But don't be put off.  It's large luminescent golden light will illuminate your life in a way you won't be able to hide.  Sound scary?  look!  Where change is necessary, it is best to be bold, there's no time to waste, out with the old and in with the new.  I liken the opposite vibe to hoarding or burying stuff or scurrying away in the food cupboards late at night trying to comfort yourself.  It's ok to do once but don't make a habit of it.  You're not a dumping ground and it'll only come back and bite you later!!  (I speak as one with reams of experience in this - comfort eater supreme!!)

But the consequences are not good - lethargy, inflammation, weight gain..no, no no!  Out with the old and in with the new.  Take it from me.  I was shuffled out of stagnancy with a brutal shake-up this Summer.
Be it a mega health issue, a relationship break-down, a shock loss, financial meltdown, you name it, it's all there to shake us out of our staying stuck mode - horrible I know, but it's ok - what doesn't break you makes you stronger right!  Hmmm!! So hard I know.  Anyway..with solid family and friends close by, you can get through anything right!!  And I'm here to help plus a wonderful co-hort of on-island professionals to get you through difficult times.

Back to this new moon and new astrological season.  Virgo is known as the hardest working sign; analytical, earthy, perfect for end of summer when you need to get things in order, kids back to school etc. On the flipside, if stressed, it can be 'desirous of attaining impossible levels of perfection,' (Sharon Ward) so not just perfection but impossible levels, aka: the inner critic on speed.  It has an absolute field day in this sign so please please don't turn on yourself, especially when things don't appear to be going well.  Stay kind, stay self-loving, stay in peace.  Please reach out if you need help and guidance. 'Cos we all know what happens when the dislike seed gets planted..yes, it turns to self-hatred and this turns tohatred of others and then we have wars right!!!

Ok.  So we also have in Chinese 5 element theory, an extra season added to our calendar known as Late Summer.  This relates to our Solar Plexus chakra, our seat of personal power from where we confidently step out into the world.  

Perhaps you are struggling with power dramas, anxiety, self-doubt and imposter syndrome?  This element could be out of balance.  It's associated with the stomach and spleen - sweet tooth anybody?:) and obsessive thoughts and worry.  Oh yes, if you know me, you may have guessed.. this is my constitutional element.  In other words, we may have imbalances in each of the elements but there will always be one that is part of your core make-up.  Once in balance you will experience positive feelings of "Trust, contentment and constancy and Spirit gifts of Clarity of mind and intention." (@stephanienosco)

So what are you ready to let go of, ready to refine. to focus and gain clarity?  

These are the themes to consider for the rest of August and September.  And if you need help, Jane and I are hosting our annual Autumn Equinox yoga and meditation collab (details soon) and I may offer something for the next full and new moon since it's such as auspicious time!!  Stay tuned.

But really, in all seriousness, please do get in touch for 1:1 sessions to gain insight and clarity in whatever area you need it - health & nutrition, mental/emotional, lifestyle, direction, desires, relationships and so on. 

Key consultations:

⭐️121 nutrition, emotional & lifestyle sessions (online booking available)
⭐️Reiki (contact me by email to book)
⭐️Relaxing nourishing facial with Organic Pharmacy products for dry/dehydrated skin only (contact me by email to book)

This week's available appointments:

☞ Tuesday 11am
☞ Wednesday 11:30am
☞ Saturday 10:30 & 11:30am

Daily practices:  What I'm dialled into right now

▪︎ The Holy Incantation of Solace from Richard Rudd of The Gene Keys wisdom.  A 6 minute simple ritual of hand mudras and incantations to set your mind at ease and invoke peace

▪︎ Liz Gilbert's 'Letters from Love' journalling on Substack - beginning with 'Dear Love - what would you have me know today.'  Described as a letter from SOUL, the Spirit of Unconditional Love.  Absolutely beautiful but it does take practice to quieten your ego and actually hear the beautiful compassionate message from within

Ok loved ones, it's time to glorify in this beautiful weather with a swim;)

From the isle of heavenly Guernsey.
Sending you strength, love and support

Yours faithfully with love,

Sophie xox