Total Solar Eclipse Rundown
Alright community, let's talk about this total eclipse coming up on April 8th.
It will be available to see for those of you in the northern hemisphere, this total solar eclipse is in the sign of Aries, and the solar eclipse will always coincide with a new moon. Y’all know how much I love some new moon energy.
I'm sure many of you have heard that this is a very strong time energetically as we're also in the midst of mercury retrograde. It can be a really beautiful time to energetically work with creating your own reality. And I don't necessarily mean that you're gonna wake up and the next day your life is gonna be completely changed, but it's a really beautiful time for you to get a Birdseye view on your life and really start thinking about what you want to change and what are the actionable steps that you can take to make that bigger change. Also, what is it that you have faith in! Because Faith is one of the most important components to shifting our reality.
All traditions are different, but the Navajo people say total solar eclipse’s is a time to stay inside. They would sing songs of protection and rebirth, but otherwise they would stay quiet, and stay deep in prayer. During a total solar eclipse is it was a time to keep everything soft and Sacred. And they were told not to look at the sun, because they believed that the sun, Father Sky, dictated all of the things that happened on Earth but the Navajo people also continue to speak into the idea that people are free to do what they choose. As so many of us, like I did in 2017 spent the time outside watching the eclipse.
And from a Vedic standpoint, they have a very similar viewpoint of staying inside, and staying very close to the ways that they pray. Also, from a Vedic standpoint during the total solar eclipse it is a time to fast, and they are not the only tradition to feel this way. There are so many different traditions that feel like during the total solar eclipse our energetic bodies are so affected by what's happening with the sun, so having as little food and drink as possible within our bodies is the best for us to connect with our subtle energy bodies. For healing and for manifestation.
Biologically and energetically our bodies for those moments where the earth is dark in the middle of the day, believe we are going to die. Internally and ancestrally we know that eclipses can be chaotic and scary, think about our ancestors many many years ago who didn't have a word for what was happening. The human body knows that in the middle of the day the sun should not be eclipsed (haha) so much so that it becomes dark as night. And if you live out somewhere in nature you might hear the animals make a ton of noise as they’re alternating one another about what they believe is danger.
So as we enter into this chaotic phase we also have a need and want to create balance and harmony. As soon as chaos enters into our life it is our human instinct to want to create some sort of balance, so let's be proactive instead of reactive. If you can, take the opportunity to be in silence, solitude or even community, but make sure that the space is immersed in mantra, prayer or meditation. This isn't a time for intense movement - rather a time for walking, Yin Yoga, Tai Qigong, etc. And then once that eclipse energy is finished then we can set intentions.
Eclipses are the ultimate cosmic pause, and we have this beautiful opportunity to rest into the void. You've heard me talk so much about this in the last few months as I've had many conversations with you all about the importance of the void within your menstrual phase, the void of winter. All of these Sacred and gentle pauses allow us to show up better to that outward energy we then experience in life - summer energy vibe.
For those of us that will be out and about during this time of the eclipse on Monday, remembering that protection and cleansing, are the most important parts of our daily practices. In the morning we put on our layer of protection, and in the evening we cleanse our energy. This is something every single 1:1 client and I have worked on, because it’s THAT important - a quick example to give you is just building up an energetics force field around you the day of and anointing your body with whatever oil, resin, or sacred water you have. And lastly, I'll finish this off with how important of a time it is for cleansing and purging at this time. For those of us that sit with the beautiful medicines such as Kambo, this is a perfect time to take the mat and leave it all in your bucket. A great time for cleansing not just your house but also your forever home - your body. Eat cleaner meals, maybe even fast or go on a cleanse if it’s healthy and appropriate for you to do so.
When we decondition from society we get down to our pure revolutionary instincts that is love and community driven. So we come back to these questions, insight and wisdom that we receive at this time of emptiness. And if you're like me and you've got a pretty busy day coming up on the total solar eclipse it doesn't mean that you can't make time for mini moments of solitude. So if you can join me on @kaia.retreats IG as I’ll be live at 6 PM EST with @arcanemagickshop to do a few moments of connecting inward and checking in with the self and Erica will be pulling cards for the collective.
I’ve attached a meditation for you to use post eclipse for intention setting. You can also listen on apple podcasts - serach Wolf Mother.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iwDQo3rYIA26bOv0G8Mpo?si=228abc90413d4f5b
Comment below how you’re feeling today or if you recieve my emails, post your journal prompt responses below.
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