On the Precipice of Light: Journey Into a New World
Here we are yet again, perched on the precipice of flight, youngsters enthusiastically greeting the dawn. Everything is possible. At this time we must reach deep within, to overcome fears and doubts and to offer up our gifts of tremendous creativity that derive from this moment...
Man follows the earth.
The earth follows heaven.
Heaven follows the Tao.
Tao follows what is natural.
~Lao Tzu, ch. 25 Tao Te Ching
Here we are yet again, perched on the precipice of flight, youngsters enthusiastically greeting the dawn. It is Spring which traditionally sees new life abound. We are also experiencing the ‘Spring’ of a new cycle of human activity. Everywhere people ask to be acknowledged for who they are, even though it goes against in many cases, what has been traditionally accepted. In all corners of our planet people are standing up, confronting limitation and freeing themselves. We move in sync.
“End of the world as we know it is not the end of the world; it is the end of a way of knowing the world.”
~Douglad Hine, Awakin.org-End of the World
There is a tear in the fabric through which we see a blank canvas. The warp and weft of what has defined our existence comes apart. Now is the time to release what has burdened us, express from the flow moving through us, each in their own unique way.
Everything is possible. At this time we must reach deep within, to overcome fears and doubts and to offer up our gifts of tremendous creativity that derive from this moment. We sometimes nervously peer out from this moment of emptiness wanting to quickly fill it with something known but we are cautioned by a deep inner wisdom that tells us, that is not the way; creating from these old habits.
Which is the way? The Tao, which literally means the way, is the key to all movement. Is the source of all manifestation. Is the silence we hear when all else ceases. It is a moment when the heart swells with the knowing of peace, no effort required. In the silence a phrase arises, ‘this is it.’ ‘This’ has no name nor does ‘this’ need to be named. It is known.
“Lao Tzu in the Tao Te Ching explains that the Tao is not a name for a thing, but the underlying natural order of the Universe…Tao is "eternally nameless" and should be distinguished from the countless named things that are considered to be its manifestations, the reality of life before its descriptions of it.” ~Wikipedia
Following the way, we think less, listen more and confidently act according to what we often call inner wisdom that is simply the ever present guiding rhythm of Life. Doing is an automatic manifestation of this awareness. Thinking, in its most creative form, is an automatic manifestation of this awareness when we are no longer limited by conditioning. ]
New Moon 28 degrees Taurus May 19, 2023
The New Moon May 19th at 28 degrees of Taurus will offer us several days to explore our deeper intuitive and creative natures. More light offers us a new look at what has always surrounded us. A softer sound soothes the weary heart. The aroma of gratitude fills our lungs. We taste the enthusiasm for change as we touch each other with kindness.
Taurus, ruled by Venus, is particularly sensitive to the five senses and is a highly creative sign. As an earth sign that may translate to a practical offering such as pottery, working with clay, woodworking, building. Frank Lloyd Wright, the architect (6.8.1867-4.9.1959) has a powerful Pluto/Venus conjunction in Taurus.
The New Moon chart on the 19th has five planets in the sign of the Bull-Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Sun and Moon. Jupiter at 0 degrees Taurus emphasizes all of our physical connections and relationships. As Jupiter is wisdom we examine these relationships at all levels, more than from just an individual perspective. Find what serves us well and leave the rest.
This time is very Venusian, very physical. Romance is in the air! The word sensuous describes well the goddess of love. Our fancies tickled by pleasures and that which is enjoyable and comfortable. We can take time to appreciate the body and all it is capable of. With two talent trines involving the Sun/Moon, we may see changes in how we utilize our bodies, how we care for them and how we relate to our ‘extra’ sensory perception.
Each planet is assigned a time span representing stages of our lives. Venus is the years 14-21. Well, yes, a lot of youthful enthusiasm, energy, and daring! Those years are generally highly active and filled with a desire to explore. All of those things that Spring arouses within us.
Venus in the New Moon chart is in the sign Cancer which adds to this time a dreamy romanticism and emotional sensitivity. So, no actual warning, just a suggestion to be aware of being vulnerable, open and a little raw at this time. Take care for your self and your radiant Being. We each deserve that! We are crossing a threshold now into deeper waters.
Trusting that we know how to navigate our new environment may take a little time. Taurus however makes sure that whatever we learn ‘is established’. Taurus does appreciate stability, security and usually takes things slowly. So, when it comes to the ultimate leap of faith required to forge ahead, we can be sure of being guided by a profound knowing that comes from deep within. This being accelerated as the path behind us quickly fades.
