Everyday Matters

There is an eery sense of unreality abroad in the world today. Nature is still, expectantly so, and for most of us life goes on with a semblance of normality.

I wrote on Saturday about illusion, and yesterday’s new moon has triggered new, more fractious energies in this regard which may be manifesting in you as tension or depletion, headaches or unease, or general lack of clarity. My astrological friends tell me that several major planets are shifting today which contributes to the discordance within and without, and, of course, Mercury is retrograde for another three weeks, perpetuating confusion and misunderstanding.

At times such as these it is particularly important to try to maintain a sense of balance and perspective, and not to get caught up in the dramas of life and death, chaos and uncertainty which come with planetary change. It helps, I find, to be as focused as possible on the everyday aspects of our lives, appreciating a child’s smile or touch, the light of the sun, the aroma of a cup of coffee, birdsong in the garden, good friendship. By so doing, we are getting beneath the external distractions and re-connecting with the truth of who we are in soul and essence in a way that is simple, loving and accepting, and nothing negative can disturb us.