A New Moon Cycle Beginning In the Sign of The Water Bearer

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Beloved, how are you? As usual, there’s a lot going on, and I guess we can start with the New Moon coming up on the 9th in Aquarius. We’ll get a brand-new moon cycle beginning Friday in the sign of The Water Bearer.

Imbolc, the first day of spring according to Gaelic and Craft traditions, was celebrated on the 2nd of February. In Christian traditions, Imbolc is called Saint Brigid’s Day. Saint Brigid is the patroness saint of Ireland.

I don’t know how many people are aware of this, but February was a Roman month called Februarius, and that comes from the Latin term, Februum, which means purification. So, at its root, February is the month of purification. I actually wrote and published a poem here on N.B. called Purification. I’ll pin it up later this evening.

But, yeah, purification. If you really want to start the year off properly, February would be the ideal month rid the body of toxins and drop old habits. The universe supports it. 2024 is a leap year, so, the month of February will have 29 days in it.

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Why Am I Single?

I’ve been asked so many times, especially during the many conversations that transpired as a result of connections made online through dating apps and websites, “Why are you single?”

I’d like to take the time now to thoroughly answer that question, because I think it’s a little unfair to ask someone that on-the-spot.

From my perspective, I’ve been ready for marriage, children, and a long-term relationship with the right person for a very long time. So, I cannot answer for other people.

I’ve seen and know of many marriages that are made up of two broke people, and I don’t mean financially broke. I mean psychologically, spiritually, and emotionally broke. This means instead of two separate but complete individuals coming together to form a power couple, it’s a man and woman who can’t survive on their own.

He can’t handle life alone, and she can’t handle life alone, so they get married and a co-dependent toxic relationship is borne. It’s a love-hate, manipulative relationship where the individuals don’t get along, but can’t survive without one another.

Together, they go further down the rabbit by having children, because for some reason, they think having children will bring them closer and fix their marriage. That never works, and what ends up happening is the children grow up in home where they’re being used by both parents.

I feel like I’m awake, complete, almost enlightened, and whole by myself. I might not be financially whole, but spiritually, emotionally, and psychologically, I’m complete.

If you’re complete as an individual, then let’s talk.

Relationships

Hello, and good-almost afternoon everyone. I posted several times about this topic over the years, and it’s probably because I’m not a stranger to it. If you feel suffocated in the presence of someone, that means two things. You’re probably in a loving, kind, and calm mood, and they’re absolutely angry about something.

On at least two occasions while visiting “friends,” I showed up only to feel suffocated and like the walls were closing in.

So, I kindly asked, “Are you upset at me, or just upset in general?” Of course, they would look at me like how the hell did I know, but that’s all it would take. They would tell me, and we would resolve the issue.

There is a lot of information on the internet that could offer you help with this issue. I read on two or three sites myself, that if a relationship is suffocating, it’s an indication there’s a serious problem. Both sites recommend siting down with this person and talking. The lines of communication need to be reestablished.

Relationships are important, and I believe a certain amount of understanding we need to gain for our own development is tied up in relationships. And I say “tied up” because time and circumstance dictate when you meet the people that could set you free from your own beliefs about yourself.

As always, have a wonderful and blessed day. Today, is the 17th of January, and yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday. The timing of that is perfect because we start the year with a reaffirmation that the content of character is always more important than one’s skin color. This is true on many levels and in every direction.

Let’s keep the good energy going and the positive vibes everlasting. Life is short people. If people rush you, push your panic buttons, or cut down everything you feel good about, find new company. There’s a big world out here.

❤🗽✌

Suffocating Anxiety; Break Free

This is important, well, I think it is. When it comes to oxygen and breathing, I’m dead serious. Now, there can be many reasons for why we feel anxious or short of breath, but specifically, I’m addressing relationship suffocation.

When I say relationship, it isn’t necessarily referring to our boyfriends/girlfriends, or our husbands and wives. It can be, but a relationship can be any acquaintance, friend, or coworker we talk to and see daily or once in a while.

Just two days ago, there was a man I knew who was in a bad mood. He was having a bad day for whatever reason, and instead of figuring his problem out for himself by himself, he chose to be testy with me.

We’ve all been in that situation, and it’s not right. Not every day is going to be magnificent, some days are going to suck, and each one of us, individually, needs to realize when there’s an issue and do the best we can to work towards an outcome that promotes positive interaction again.

In other words, instead of taking your problems out on innocent people, go address the issues and people who are upsetting you.

A while ago, and I don’t talk about this much, but on several occasions, I experienced an immediate cutoff of oxygen. I’m not talking about a little anxiety where it’s hard to breath; this felt like someone snuck up behind me and put a plastic bag over my face. This was not a gradual reduction of oxygen, but rather, an immediate cutoff!

That was enough for me. I needed to get to the bottom of that issue and make sure it never happened again.

When it comes to relationships, as we’ve described, an open conversation is required if they’re responsible for your suffocating. After you work out everything with that person, you must:

Set Boundaries; be firm and don’t give an inch.

Take Back Your Privacy

Express Yourself; if someone else’s behavior is affecting you let them know.

Strive for Independence; not having to rely on people frees you from their control.

Be a Leader

Cut Off General Statements: If some say’s this sucks, don’t agree if you feel differently. It’s okay to have an opinion.

Nurture Yourself and Enjoy Your Time Alone

Take Time To Do Nothing

The most important thing is for you to tell yourself;

“I’m a person to!”

“I’m a human being and I have needs.”

“I deserve to be happy.”

We are not mind readers, you have to speak up if you have concerns, feel violated, or have been treated in a way you didn’t deserve. Start putting yourself first, and start making yourself and your life a priority.

People who come off as aggressive, loud, and obnoxious, are that way for a reason. Usually it’s because they’re afraid or insecure about something. When people are afraid they try to control, and it’s their controlling behavior that’s causing your suffocation because think about it..

If someone is controlling they’re overreaching, intrusive, and could care less about your boundaries, your privacy, and your opinions. Until these people resolve their personal issues, they’re always in some way going to be a drain on you, your life, and your energy.

Stand tall my friends.