Noting seems to be moving. I can’t seem to get traction or find the momentum to get things done. I have to dig deep to get something accomplished these days. I am easily distracted and I would much rather sit and watch a movie then be productive.
Maybe it's the approaching winter, the cold weather setting in that makes me want to curl up under a blanket and sip hot chocolate… which I have been doing a lot this week.
Maybe it is something else, something going on in the cosmos or in the alignment of the planets.
It is pretty incredible how big of an effect the planets have on our life here on earth. Think about the power of the Moon (affecting the tides of the oceans, the cycle of our moods and menstrual flows) and the Sun (dictating day and night, the warmth or coolness of the earth). The planets are no different. They are just further away so the effect is less tangible. But that does not diminish their power.
I have been studying astrology recently and really enjoying learning about the impact that the movement and placement of the planets have on us. If we look at what is going on right now with the planets, we see that a lot of planets are in retrograde. Retrograde means that a planet appears to be moving backwards from a certain perspective, in this case from our viewpoint on earth. The effect this retrograde motion has is a slowing down and a call for introspection in our lives.
Mystic Mama, one of my favorite sites for astrology insights, says:
“May begins with five planets retrograde (Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto) and ends with three (Mars, Saturn and Pluto). Reflection and receptivity are key to how this month unfolds.” -- Written by Sarah Varcas (Full article: http://www.mysticmamma.com/astrology-for-may-2016-by-sarah-varcas-intuition-intention-and-insight/).
Another article from Mystic Mama that discusses the Mars retrograde, states:
“Mars triggers a slow down. All that upstart energy is turned inwards. It’s like hitting the brakes right when you were speeding along and sometimes this is necessary. We all need time to pause and reflect, sometimes even more so when we’re charging ahead. It’s time to check in with whether you’re spending your energy wisely. Being forced to change pace means that you have a chance to check whether the actions you have taken are leading you in the direction you want to go…” -- Written by LEAH WHITEHORSE. (Full article: http://www.mysticmamma.com/mars-goes-retrograde-april-17th-to-june-29th-2016/).
So, basically, this feeling of indecision and lack of movement that I have been feeing is reflected in the planets.
It is like the backward pull of a sling shot before it shoots off into the distance. We are in a state of pulling back, of slowing down, of retracing our steps, reflecting, and considering where we want to go once we finally fling ourselves back into movement.
So, in this time, I am purposefully taking a step back, being present and receptive, even if that seems frustrating at times. I am slowing down in coordination with what my intuition is telling me rather than pushing myself too hard.
To me, it seems like the right way to move in sync with the cosmos rather than try to fight against them.
If this resonates with you -- if you feel like you are stuck or can’t make progress, if you feel like you are in a standstill on a project or on your general path in life -- I encourage you to slow down with me. Turn inwards and become more introspective. Lean in to the retracing movement of the universe.
Trust that we will take off again; we will propel ourselves forward soon enough. But for now, let's take the time to reflect and really decide what we are moving towards and why.