Welcome Water Monkey Month – August 2024
| Hello, my friends, Welcome to the season of Metal as we enter the second half of Wood Dragon year with the Water Monkey month starting on August 8th. One of the overall themes for the remaining months of this year is OVERCOMING and DEALING with Fear. When we live in fear, we manifest with fear and cannot manifest what we truly desire. During this time, we have the opportunity to recognize and overcome / release old patterns and traumas that have been passed down through generations and lifetimes. By doing so, we gain the strength and courage to break these cycles for good. I am reminded of the saying, “what we resist persists”. It’s important that we learn to see all energy as neutral, especially during challenging times, meaning all movements of energy / emotions can be used for transformation. By becoming in tune with cosmic flow, magic happens. Magic – being the energy of creative life force that supports us in moving forward. In the five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water), Metal is the only element that has no function until it is forged into a tool or something useful. Much like Earth, Metal is associated with karma. Just as swords are transformed by fire and diamonds are forged under the pressure of the Earth, we too can transform using the energy of this month by being present with our actions and reactions. If you are ‘awake’ and open, the vibrational energies of each month are used to let go and say “yes” to actions that will support your best destiny. However, for those ‘resisting change’, the wakeup call may be more challenging. Trust me, even in these challenges, positive outcomes are possible. 😀 What could you not accept if you but knew that all was gently planned for your highest good? We have now entered Period 9, the Age of Fire, and we are all being challenged to take responsibility for our lives. Are you living life to your fullest potential? Are you part of the problem or part of the solution? Astrology becomes a tool to see what’s coming, tune into the flow, and for those who are ready and willing, unlock the blocks to the life you wish for. All patterns of energy move in cycles, they are not random. How we react is up to us. What we do with that information gives us a choice. Do you see life through the lens of fear or curiosity? The opportunity lies in choosing differently and aligning yourself with higher vibrations of thought. This past week, I was in a workshop as a participant and had an amazing insight. I have been exploring the patterns of the subconscious in my studies. I realized that fear is just energy. Fear comes simply from being in the past or future and ends up being then a chemical reaction to a THOUGHT. I have an unconscious habit of always seeing what’s happening first as a problem. I realized that if my go-to thought is that everything is a problem, I am not accepting what is and I’m in resistance. I have given away my power when I see everything (subconsciously) as a problem. My law of attraction, no matter what I am manifesting, is somehow also creating more problems. Just by simply shifting my response to “this is not a problem” and to acceptance that “EVERYTHING CHANGES”, my perception also changes to a lighter, open and almost fun perspective. Today, my teaching and consulting works with these principles. First is the principle of the San Cai; Heaven, Earth and Man, each influencing 33% of my life. The second principle is Everything is Energy. Time, space and form are all energy. You can’t change the pattern of the Sun and seasons, but you can learn to work with it. You can learn to be curious about events in your life and allow the energy to reveal what wants to be revealed and take conscious action to align yourself to it. It’s important to note that if your goals are different than what the energy of the month influences, it may take longer to achieve what you are hoping for. Remember the universe is always waiting to help us. As Einstein once said, if you believe the universe is friendly it is. If you believe the universe if not friendly it is. If I believe that everything is a problem, guess what – everything is a problem. Just by seeing it differently, I have changed the vibration and allowed Grace to flow in. The overview of energy opportunities for this upcoming metal Season and Monkey month and for the collective is this; Change continues to be in the Air. As we enter into the Yin months of the second half of the year, emotional dysregulation will be on the rise. The emotions associated with Metal are grief and melancholy. The lessons of the Monkey are associated with Truth or Ignorance. What do you need to process?, What sadness do you need to acknowledge, let go of, and forgive to move forward? Take the opportunity to see what this energy is trying to teach you and make the time for reflection. As someone with a lot of metal in their chart, I am very familiar with the emotion of melancholy. Years ago, a counsellor asked me, “What is wrong with melancholy? Why can’t you just enjoy it? Why do you value other emotions more than this one?” These questions changed my life. I no longer view one emotion as more valid than others; they just are. And just like the cycles of nature, emotions come and go. It is possible to be content and at peace in the midst of melancholy. A simple overview of energy opportunities this month looks like this: If you are a Yang or Yin Wood Day Master, Metal is your Influence Element. There are opportunities for you to be more influential, or to have an influencing effect on others. Its’s a great month to focus on social media and help / influence others to think or see things differently. For single women, this may be the month you meet that significant other. For those with career goals, be more aggressive to be seen and heard for what you offer. Don’t let the stress stop you. If you are a Yang or Yin Fire Day Master, Metal is your Wealth element. Expect an increase in your workload, and an opportunity to be recognized favourably for your efforts of a job well done. People will see you as someone they want to align with, and worth having on the team. Be strategic and have trust that this will result in possible wealth opportunities such as a raise, new investments, dividends etc. If you are a single male, you may meet that romantic partner. If you are a Yang or Yin Earth Day Master, Metal is your Output element. Output is about innovation and creativity. Make an effort to be unique and innovative with your ideas. Something new wants to be born in your life. Trust and let your ideas and innovations be seen. If you are a Yang or Yin Metal Day Master, Metal is your Friend Element. Socially you will be in demand this month. Do the people you hang out with make your life better or cost you time and money? This is the month to level up and strategically connect with those who can help you grow and be better. Be mindful of time-wasting companions. Get more followers. Collaborate with friends. Network and improve your home, your business and your health. If you are a Yang or Yin Water Day Master, Metal is your Resource element. While some of you may go on holidays and relax, I encourage you to use the energy of this month to improve different areas of your life to be more efficient. What needs to change for you to have life be easier in home or work? In the remaining months of this year, the purification process will continue revealing the areas of our lives where we are stuck and trapped in limiting beliefs, keeping us playing it small. The goal is to live consciously and let go of whatever holds you back from creating a better life. To help you get clearer on this, you may want to consider one of the events listed here or a personal BaZi reading. My wish for you this month is that you have the courage and willingness to be present and work with these energies., I know the ultimate rewards moving forward will be worth it. Love & Light, Marlyna |
