The Summer of Love?
Venus retrograde's invitation.
This summer, love is in the air. Can you feel it, sense it, but most importantly, are you open to it? If someone knocks on our door, we have to get up and open it. We only let in what we allow; sometimes, it's safer to shut ourselves away. Pretending we're happy, not needing anything else besides the familiar interactions within ourselves. Transits over the past few years have been intense. In those vibes, our survival instinct is set on alert, making it hard to remain open to something like love. It's natural and how animal instinct works to protect us.
However, Beginning on July 17th, we have a transit that sets a different mood. Venus retrograde will be in effect until September. I always keep this transit on my radar; it rolls in approximately every two years and asks us to bloom. It's time to assess our relationships, boundaries, capacity for joy and, most importantly, our relationship with ourselves.
When invited to a party, you've got to accept the invitation. What if life was for you? Stick with me here; I know there are many ways to argue that point. I am not saying everything is kittens and rainbows, and suffering does not exist. If only for a moment, I'm describing that this transit invites us to breathe in love. Imagine the sun rising and shining on you with pure joy. Pretend the water which hydrates your beautiful body wants nothing more than for your cells to receive her. Believe you are someone's answered prayer, even if you feel like a failure.
Over the coming weeks, we can have a lot of fun and, at the same time, learn about ourselves. The real party is happening within. Self-love can be fluffy, but now is the time to move beyond performative Instagrammable care into a creative expression of ourselves; it sounds cliche, but what if life is your canvas? What do you want to paint? What are you creating? Celebrate yourself, the journey, the lessons and everything that led you to where you are. What if, just for this moment, you can say yes? Then, you emerge from the cocoon and spread your new butterfly wings.
The thing about butterflies is they fly in packs; they migrate with others. Of course, we can be our own party. We can embrace the characters within ourselves and make some solo fun. But this energy also wants us to notice who's showing up. If it's safe, can you open up to them? Conversely, if it feels wrong, like that annoying person at the party, can you shut them out and make space for better companions?
The party doesn't have to be a big one. Sometimes deep connections feel the best. Years ago, when I started teaching classes, I received some advice that stuck with me. My friend told me to embrace whoever came. If it's one person, show up like you would for a thousand. Maybe that one person will become your new best friend. That big group might mingle with each other and make connections that change their lives. Maybe that friend who cancelled your plans for the night was exactly the space you needed to relax.
You don't need anyone else to complete you. At the same time, life is for connecting. Whether it's with your mind, your community, online or a new garden of people, this summer, if you reach out for a moment, you could receive a lot back.
Above all else, it's a summer of self-love. We connect with like-minded people when we love ourselves and pursue our passions. What's your thing? Can you open up the door and go after your desires? Whether you're a crafter, a dancer, a runner, a reader etc. You've got to do the thing to find others doing it too. As you live that love, you could be surprised where you find uplifting connections- or where you don't.
I have slots open for one on one sessions this summer. Here’s what people are saying about working with me:
I had a reading with Shannon a few months ago. I've had readings with astrologers before and they were very complex in my understanding, since I really don't know the details of astrology. Shannon started our session and had so much to tell me, she explained things so beautifully and was very relatable. She used many real life examples in her reading, and even though she thought them up randomly, the topics and words she used actually connected to me personally! I was blown away by this and her intuition. After the reading she told me I could email her with questions at anytime, even if it is a year later. Extremely high quality service and knowledge from this very gifted woman! Thank you!
Shannon has helped me discover and maximize the unique lens through which I see the world. I used to struggle with self-sabotage and doubt, and would often just try and push through despite the pain because I thought that was what I had to do in order to have a successful life and business. I always leave a session with Shannon understanding how the energy of the universe is flowing, and I how I can use my free will to integrate with it. As a result, I feel empowered when I used to feel crazy, trusting when I used to be scared, and excited for the future, no matter what it holds. In these crazy times we live in, astrology is a language that we as humans all need to learn to speak. Shannon is my trusted teacher!
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