Today marks the beginning of the next cycle of eclipses that take us through to the end of August. This passageway up to September has been compared to passing through the eye of the needle as we shape ourselves into the best versions we can be.

Our focus for the July gatherings is to support us through community in pushing through whatever resistances show up as we re-mould our being into a cohesive, aligned, driving force to take us forward.

If you haven't already signed up, please join us for our first community gathering and focussed energy process for July (recordings are provided if you are unable to join Live).

I've left the rest of the newsletter intact below if you haven't had chance to read it yet. Happy Eclipse!

With 5 planets currently in retrograde along with the upcoming eclipse, a current 10 -day GAP column intensifying everything, and a tsunami of incoming energy, many are finding themselves in unfamilar territory. Some are feeling as if life is just not flowing as it normally does, some may be experiencing the return of primal fears, yet others are finding the levels of polarisation appear to be more pronounced, perhaps feeling more isolated and unsure how to navigate this new terrain. Our energies and emotions are oscillating between surging forwards with new creation, and finding ourselves retreating back into stillness and stagnation where fears are re-surfacing. We are experiencing a much more refined stage of recalibration.

'Mastering the Middle' is a phrase that so beautifully describes where we are at & what is being asked of us as we find a delicate balance between the polarities within and without. As the technicians, alchemists and budding co-creators of the new new reality, it is a valuable reminder for us to be able to return to centre, being fully aware of the flow that moves between the 3-D world and the Higher Dimensional frequency domains (think of the weaving infinity symbol). This ascension process is one of embodiment, not escape & we are going  through a particularly 'uncomfortable' series of choice points in the embodiment and balancing process.

There are times when others express so eloquently what is being experienced in a way  that holds deep resonance for me, and this month I share just a short extract from Lauren Gorgo's recent report that encapsulates the understanding of the current phase of our journey so beautifully (Lauren's full reports are provided on a subscription basis at www.thinkwithyourheart.net)

"Honoring both worlds as valid means finding the delicate balance between submission and recalcitrance…and every one of us will be called to master this middle in the social world.  Remember, in unity it’s not this OR that, but this AND that….it’s always both.  We can never lose sight of either end of the polarity spectrum…here, life is about self AND other…masculine AND feminine…divine AND human…spiritual AND material. Life is a continuum.

I really couldn't have said it better.

The astrology of this eclipse is definitely intense  and suggestive of misfortune and neurotic distress from deeply buried subconscious fear of disaster. (that fear thing again) The eclipse opposite Pluto retrograde intensifies any distress or fears. Pluto also means you could be confronted by a crisis that forces you to take a serious look at an area of your life that is holding you back from happiness and success. Powerful forces are at play and they are out of your control. So the only way forward is to surrender your power and control to a higher force. Trust your instincts and trust your spiritual guidance.