One of the many things I love about working with the moon cycles, is the more I do, the more I know myself. As some of you may know I started my Kundalini yoga teacher training last September (I host my first class later today, more on that shortly). Reflecting back to last September to now, so much has evolved within me.
I have been struggling with an ongoing hormonal imbalance, exacerbated my perimenopause, for the past 10 years. It ebbs and flows over the years, but since last September it’s been really bad with night drenching sweats at least 3-4 times a night. It has been utterly exhausting and a levelling experience.
This coincided with starting my yoga teacher training, my husband going away for 8 weeks and juggling life, family and business. There are no coincidences…
Instead of sinking I find myself 6 months down the line swimming in the flow. Reflecting back I am in awe of how much all of the practices I use, the way I choose to live my life and what I prioritise, have supported me during this ‘tricky’ time. All the things I now guide others with..the moon cycles, crystals, circles, the spiritual and manifestation practices, Kundalini yoga and perhaps most importantly …community (the Yew membership).
It feels even more poignant as I write this to you, because last night I had my first ‘dry’ night in 6 months. This is a massive deal for me. I wondered at one point if this was my lot, that I was destined to never sleep properly again. But that was putting all of the power outside of me, so I made a choice and as soon as I chose to take the power back inside of me..everything shifted.
All of the practices I use (and guide others with) have enabled me to connect to myself in away that I have been able to find my own way of what is right for my heart, soul, mind and now body. I have come off a VERY high dose of HRT, I have changed my diet and lifestyle, I practice Kundalini sets to support my liver and glandular system as I detox, my spiritual practices keep me calm and connected, time in Circle allows me to hear the inner voice that knows what is best for ME. The Yew is a breath of fresh air, full of like minded souls that remind me we are all going through something and as a sisterhood we are stronger together. The moon reminds me to honour the cycle I am in and that this too shall pass.
Today as I write this I feel the calmest and most empowered I have felt in a long time (that’s sleep for you 😹 ) but it’s also because it was all down to me. I am so connected to myself that I trust myself to know the way. To be okay to sit in the dark (and damp!) for awhile because it’s part of the process, to empower myself with the tools I need to support me, surround myself with the community and practices that hold me.
This Waxing moon phase I invite you to tune into where you might be needing some support, to assess if you are in your power or giving it away to others and if you are, start putting some support systems in place to empower you…I can highly recommend the tools I use, the moon cycles, circle, crystals, Kundalini and the Yew membership for spiritual practices. And I would love to support you.
Much love and Magick
Katie x
