December 2024
Welcome December!
It is so hard to believe that another calendar year is drawing to an end. This past mineral year has been a wonderful practice in stability and purpose for me. I am excited to see what the next elemental year will bring as we shift to Earth (as referenced by the Dagara of West Africa). More about this in January!
As we head into the final month of the year, it is a good time to look at what needs closure in our lives. Perhaps there are experiences, feelings, or people that it is time to move on from. You can name those things from a place of resentment OR you can name them from a place of knowing that we outgrow everything. The way we relate to people, places, and things is temporary and December is a perfect opportunity to revisit the energetic contracts that we may not need to maintain anymore. Bringing awareness to such contracts is a form of self-care and spiritual hygiene that is important for us to stay in energetic alignment. This month you will be prompted to consider which contracts you have that you no longer need or want, and how to shift those contracts in a way that is integral and kind. End of year energetic self-care…so fun!!
As the wheel turns I wish you and all your beloveds (both seen and unseen) gentility, peace, and love.
Warmly Yours,
Jen
“when you reach the state when all actions stem from your personal truth, no one can touch you. for in truth, you are aligned with the greatest power, universal truth.”
~ Jessica Stone
questions for reflection
Reflect back on 2024 and consider an instance /experience where you gave up your power. What was the underlying core of why / how you gave up your personal power? For example, did it come from a place of lack, wanting acceptance, or being conflict avoidant? Write down the situation and the core as you have tracked it thus far.
Review the personal relationships in your life, including the relationship you have with yourself. Are there any relationships that do not feel congruent with who you currently are and where you are headed in your life? Be gentle in your review and just notice which relationships could benefit from a shift. This shift may range from a complete letting go to a slight change in relating. Write down which relationship this is and what about it needs to shift (if you do not feel comfortable naming the person in writing, you can code which relationship this is).
Consider the habits you have that do not serve your highest good. These habits can include physical, mental, or emotional patterns or behaviors. Lean into what the underlying root of these habits are. Do you lash out at others? Why? Does this behavior originate from being tired, unhappy, or unfulfilled? Again, be gentle with yourself as you excavate the root causes and write down 1-3 habits along with your best guess as to what their cause is.
~ December VIDEO MESSAGE ~
Season Ritual PDF
Seasonal rituals will be released in Pdf format during the months of September, December, March, and June.
Reflect on this past seasons ritual; are you still in process with the ritual? Did you notice any shifts as a result of completing the ritual? Take a moment here to reflect on your time with this ritual.
“Any ritual is an opportunity for transformation.”
~ Starhawk
monthly ritual
Each month you will be given a ritual in Pdf format. These rituals arise from a combination of experience, divination, guidance, and natural cycles. Create the time & space to bring regular ritual into your life using these pdf’s as guideposts.
“A shift in energy is always followed by a change in reality”
~ Panache Desai
WHAT IS AN ENERGETIC CONTRACT?
Many people in the realm of health and spiritual awareness have varying definitions of what what energetic contracts are. Some believe there are soul contracts that were created in the other world before we were born, some believe in karmic ties, and others believe in destiny driven meetings. I personally do not subscribe to any one particular belief system, rather, I feel that energetic contracts are a combination of all of these perspectives.
Writing from my own experience with energetic contracting, I can share that consciously or unconsciously we enter into agreements with people, places, and even things that holds the possibility of growth and evolution for us. We may or may not take advantage of this invitation for learning or change. What we choose does not have to be met with judgement, it can simply be met with consciousness.
Here are some examples to illustrate this perspective…
People:
We all have had experiences with people in our lives that have not met us in healthy or aligned ways. These relationships can last weeks, months, or years. When we look at the energetic contracts that we have had or currently have with these people, we may discover that it is time to cull our relationships and to do so from a place of integrity. To step forward and ask for a shift whether that is speaking to a pattern to continue the relationship in an aligned way, or whether it means completely moving on, to do so from a place of conscious re-contracting allows us to do so with integrity.
Places:
We all have relationships with the environments that surround us. Work, home and land are some of the environments that effect us energetically. If we take the time to drop in and notice how these places impacts us, we can begin to make changes with those places to help us align with them more fully. Think of moving from one place to another. When we move, it can signal that our energetic contract with that place has been fulfilled and it is time to begin a new contract with a new environment.
Things:
We have objects in our lives that come and go. The special things that we hold onto that have meaning can also have an energetic expiration date. Consider objects that are sacred to you; oracle card decks, crystals, special jewelry, wands, etc. Those items have come into your life, taught you things you may have not otherwise known, and may not feel “flat” to you. The contract with those items has run its course and it may be time to pass those along in whatever way feels good to you. As you do so you may become aware of the intensity of your attachment to it, a feeling of scarcity that it could bring up, or sadness that may arise. All of those sensations are valid and may help you to continue to grow as you let go of your energetic contract to it.
As an example, last year I was going through boxes of things in my basement and I found a dress that I wore as a bride to man that was my crash and burn husband. To say I was married hardly even applies. However, I partook in a dysfunctional marriage and to my surprise still had the dress. I had been holding onto it for almost 20 years! It was clear to me that it was time to let this object go and free up the energetic space it was unconsciously holding in my system. I took the dress and cut it up into long scraps of fabric. With each cut and rip of the cloth I stated by intention out loud to be release the ties that bound us all those years ago. I did so in a grounded and clear way, without resentment, but with solid strength and integrity. I took the scraps outdoors and tied them to my ancestor shrine to allow the elements to further transmute the energy of that contract.
When doing the work this month of re-contracting, keep a broad and open mind. Stay grounded and clear. Maintain your integrity and be solid in what you are choosing…
Ritual Invitation
Energetic Re-Contracting
After you have had a chance to work with the questions for reflection and have them written down, find a special time to create this ritual. Clear your space, gather your written reflections, light a candle, and have some different colored pens or markers with you. Also have a piece of ribbon or yarn, perhaps a flower bloom, or a small piece of a plant in your ritual space.
Ground yourself, ask your trusted guides to be present, and be still and quiet for a few minutes. Drop into your heart space. When you are ready, you will read what you have written down out loud. Hear your own words echo in your ears and feel the vibration of what you have discovered about yourself around you.
Breathe and remain centered in your heart. Now, taking a different colored pen or marker from what you originally wrote in, you are going to change what you wrote into action statements that are heart centered and kind. For example, if you are re-contracting a personal relationship then you could use words such as, “From a place of loving myself fully, I am re-writing this energetic contract with _____(name)________ and releasing the energy that binds us in unhealthy ways so we may both experience fulfillment on all levels.” Knowing that it may be an edge to speak words of kindness to a relationship that may have been harmful, keep in your heart that your words are ritual magic and have impact.
Re-write all the old contracts into new ones that uphold the energy that you now want to embody and experience.
When your contracts have been re-written and you feel complete, you will roll your old contract up and tie the flower or plant part onto it with the ribbon or yarn that you have. Take this offering out to the Earth and bury it someplace. Place your new contracts on your altar or leave them in your journal to re-visit when you need to. Finally, ask your trusted powers to clear you and your space and give them gratitude for supporting you during this ritual.
December meditation
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“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m Possible!’
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~ Audrey Hepburn
RESOURCE ARTICLE
This brief article discusses the need for fulfillment and transcendence when it comes to personal spiritual contracts. It is a quick read that is supportive and compassionate.
