A Passion for Principles

Hellooooo!!! I’m writing this during an incredible Full Moon in Capricorn while the Sun is in Cancer, so the energy for many of us is a heady mix of ambition and persistence alongside fierce loyalty and love for our families and homes. The next 4-6 weeks can help us hone in more clearly on how we are moving in the world, becoming more aware of our energetic footprint and what adjustments can be made to clear outside obstacles or even self sabotage.

Cancer is ruled by the Chariot in Tarot, an archetype known for its ability to assist in getting us over life’s hurdles. Capricorn is ruled by the Devil with it’s temptations to act against our own best interests in search of “shiny things” like love at all costs, material gain, and outward appearances.

When the Moon is full, it urges us to release whatever has reached its expiration date so we can make space for what truly makes us whole. It’s a time for gratitude and recognition of lessons learned and progress made, even as you keep your eye on the prize for your goals, healing and manifestation work.

To assist, I’m sharing some universal life principles that can help adjust your focus and soothe your spirit. Here’s to your Highest Self and always a path forward:

15 REMINDERS FROM THE ELDERS:

1. Get up with the sun to pray. Pray alone.

2. Be tolerant of those who have lost their way. Ignorance, presumption, anger, jealousy and greed come from a lost soul. Pray for them to find guidance.

3. Find yourself, by your own means. Do not let others make your path for you. It is your path, and only yours. Others may walk with you, but no one can make your way (or walk your path) for you.

4. Treat guests in your home with great consideration. Serve them the best food, give them the best bed and treat them with respect and honor.

5. Do not take what is not yours, whether from a person, a community, from the jungle or from a culture. It was not given or won. It is not yours.

6. Respect all the things that are on this earth, be they people, plants and animals.

7. Honor the thoughts, desires and words of all people. Never break them in, or make fun of them, or imitate them rudely. It gives each person the right to their personal expression.

8. Never talk about others in a bad way. The negative energy you put into the universe will multiply when it returns to you.

9. All people make mistakes. And all the mistakes can be forgiven.

Note to self on No. 9! 😂

10. Bad thoughts cause illness to the mind, body and spirit. Practice optimism.

11. Nature is not FOR us. It is PART of us. She's part of your family in the world.

12. Children are the seeds of our future. Sow love in your hearts and water them with wisdom and life lessons. When they grow up, just give them space to grow up.

13. Avoid hurting the hearts of others. The poison of their suffering will return to you.

14. Be true (transparent ) all the time. Honesty is the test of one's will in this universe.

15. Keep yourself balanced. Your Mental person, your Spiritual person, your Emotional person, and your Physical person: they all have the need to be strong, pure and healthy.

May your hearts and minds be filled with wonder! Until next time - Afefe ♥️