Eclipse Season Survival Guide
For people that are going through it 💀
First of all— wtf are eclipses?
Individually and collectively, we are in a state of constant evolution. The north node reveals the energetics of which direction we are headed whilst the south node reveals what we are releasing.
Eclipses are the catalysts towards these evolutionary changes Why? Because an eclipse happens when the moon joins the nodes during full moon & new moon phases. Solar eclipses (new moon) mark new beginnings towards evolution and lunar eclipses (full moon) signify endings via releasing what will no longer serves.
Solar eclipse: New moon on steroids
Lunar eclipse: Full moon on steroids
Why do eclipses have so much doom and gloom attached to them?
In ancient times, eclipses were viewed as evil omens due to them aligning with the death of a king or other ruler.
On a personal level, eclipses are agents of change that propel you towards destiny. For some people, it may require adramatic wake up call (the more unaligned you are, the more dramatic). This can create a sense of urgency and a desire to make significant changes, which can lead to personal growth and transformation.
I call these dramatic wake up calls cataclysmic evolution.
The human experience:
The universe is unbiased & non dual in nature. It does not see things through the lens of “good” or “bad”. It is only concerned with evolution.
Furthermore, viewing very natural human experiences as “bad” is a patriarchal distortion (because with the suppression of the feminine came the suppression of the full spectrum of emotions). It is the resistance to pain that causes the most suffering. Life is made up of a spectrum of experiences, including underworld moments.
There are valuable lessons to be learned in the underworld, literal gold. So dive deep and be present for all of it. Allow the fire to refine you & forge you into something magnificent.
Radical Acceptance:
Emotions tend to be heavy during eclipses. Whatever you may be dealing with, I invite you to exercise radical acceptance.
This is an active process of recognizing and acknowledging the reality of a situation without judgment, resistance or wishing it were different. This doesn’t mean you have to like or approve of the situation. By practicing radical acceptance, you can reduce your suffering and find a sense of peace and resilience in the face of adversity.
Somatic Healing:
For Sadness: Hold yourself through the emotional turbulence and allow all the feels to move through you. Get into childs pose or simply sit on the floor and hug yourself. Take deep belly breaths into wherever you feel the emotional pain in your body (this regulates your nervous system & communicates safety to the body). Allow yoursslf to cry— hard
For Rage: Play heavy metal or drum&bass and intuitively shake your body to the music. Scream or punch into a pillow.Go out into the middle of nowhere and let out a primal scream.
For panic attacks: Put your face or hands in an ice bath. Or simply hold ice in your hand. Breathe.
Rock bottom wisdom:
If you’re currently at rock bottom, please know that this isn’t the end. You are on the brink of your rebirth, and old ways must die.
Mantras:
• Rock bottom is the catalyst for transformation
• My rebirth is right around the corner
Important note:
Eclipses are not always cataclysmic. Their function is to move the needle forward. And sometimes, it requires a cataclysmic event to do so. The universe isn’t punishing you nor are you separate from the universe. You ARE the universe, an extension of it.
One of the most spiritual things you can do is take radical, responsibility for all of your actions leading up to this moment (without shame). Then ask yourself:
“What soul-aligned intention can I make right now? What is the most aligned action I can take to shift my reality?“