Of Shadows, Halfs, & Equals

It’s an autumnal feeling day in San Diego. It’s so lovely on the equinox. I spent some time looking for a picture that “might” go along with what I want to write. In this picture, my mask just doesn’t quite fit. That’s a metaphor for this time period. We check in with our authenticity, perhaps. Maybe we need to adjust the mask, the clothing, the required cultural garments that keep us from being naked in public, for example. Although this picture is old (maybe 2014?) , I wanted to use the image to highlight what is special about the energies right now. I think it’s a little more about observing shadow. As we shift into the energies of the fall, we prepare to “go inside” and introvert a bit more into our routines while preparing for the shift in weather. We see things from a different vantage point. Libra tends to be about couples, relationships and coupling. It asks us about “other” about our shadow, and also brings up questions about equilibrium and balancing forces.

There’s more to it. Our relationships help us to see multiple sides of ourselves–especially long term relationships. We really get into a groove and an awareness of each other. At the equinox, we get a special “view” of everything.

Shadows:

“On the day of an equinox – and only on the day of an equinox – the tip of a shadow from an upright stick or “gnomon” traces a straight west-to-east path along the ground.

Have you done your shadow work lately? I’ve just reached into my metaphorical bag of self-wonders and have asked for new sides of myself to become aware of, sides, angles and facets that I can smooth out and refine. It’s kind of exciting, and calming at the same time.

Also important windows to look into for wisdom into the Self:

Sunrise and Sunset. I believe that if you gaze into these doorways with consistency, especially during this transition into the end of the year and the last quarter of the year, in October, you will have more access to the worlds beyond here.

This will be the first year that I will be crafting and working in my Dreambook and Planner before the New Year, 2024. I’ve been eating apples and pears and appreciating my neighborhood squirrels who are building their livelihood and preparing for winter. I have magic cottages and gardens in so many different dimensions and with different groups of people. It’s safe to say that I am cozy, and ready for what’s next.

13 thoughts on “Of Shadows, Halfs, & Equals

  1. Our journey’s appear to be being tested somewhat Ka, I’ve had two things from long ago come visit and not gently. Obviously more work needed by my reaction. And on top of the craziness with my site it is a challenging time as we ‘adjust’ those things that are still teaching us 😀❤️🙏

  2. Love this Ka! 👏👏
    I am absolutely seeing and exploring this shadow work within me and my clients. Although challenging to face, it’s also the portal to infinite possibilities and freedom 🧡💕

        1. Thank you, Lorrie! I just finished my most important blog post I’ve ever written. I now would like to respond to the comments from the previous post I wrote, and then I will make way to come over to your blog–as I am trying to keep up. Which is a loving desire to do so! ❤

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