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New moons are about new beginnings. Since the moon also influences your emotional energy and patterns, we have an opportunity to bring ourselves and our spaces into alignment with the energies of the moon each month. The Monday, August 25th new moon is in the sign of Virgo. As Simone Butler says, this is a "time to make a difference in your own life and the lives of others." The corresponding area to energize is the Center of your home or work space. This is a perfect opportunity to "center" and ground your energy as we head into post-summer activities. The intentions you set will begin to take shape around the September 8th full moon.

The Center of your space is associated with balance, overall health, and well-being. Prior to August 25th, clear and refresh this area of your home and workspace.  You can do this for your land and gardens as well. Then, early on Monday, August 25th (or within 24 hours, before or after), set clear intentions for whatever you wish to happen. Tune in beginning with the September 8th full moon and notice how things are shifting. Be sure to pay attention to the small details. Overlooking these in lieu of the final outcome sometimes sets you back because it takes a period of focused energy to make monumental shifts. Celebrating a series of small, incremental wins helps to set the stage for even bigger gains. Before you know it, your primary intentions will gain enough momentum and show up in ways that you recognize.

When the moon is in Virgo, it is a good time to:

• Eat healthy food
• Get enough sleep
• Organize your work space
• Clean the center of your home
• Weed, trim your gardens
• Focus on health and well-being
• Cleanse your body; clear your space
• Be more efficient: exercise, reorganize
• Apply for jobs; go on interviews; begin work training
• Improve, refine, and adjust what is important to you

One action you can take each month is to add an image, picture, or symbol that represents the outcome of your intention, to the specific gua or area. Since the Center Gua relates to the Earth element, this month it could be a symbol that represents a balanced life, a picture of vibrant health, a beautiful scene, a bowl of seasonal fruit or vegetables, well-manicured gardens. My gardens overflow with Black-Eyed Susans at this time of year, so I'll place a beautiful vase of them in the Center of my home to celebrate the season.

What are some of the changes you can make in the Center of your home to support changes or shifts that you would like to experience in your life?

Contact me if you would like some help. A short half hour or 45 minute phone session may get things moving along for you.

I have been hearing from an increasing number of people who are inheriting full homes after the passing of a parent, clearing relatives' home, or thinning others' possessions. If you are in this or a similar situation, remember that everything contains energy. All of our possessions are always absorbing the chi (energy) of the people and events around them. When you bring things into your home, you are also bringing a story with it ... the story of how it was made and its entire history, unless the energy has been previously cleared. If you like the item and feel good about it, bring it in if you wish. If you don't care for something or you really don't want it, make other plans. If you feel guilty about not wanting it (as many people do) thank the previous owner and find someone else who would value or appreciate It more than you do. Sometimes the value comes from the gift of giving or turning it into cash which may better serve your needs.