Be Still Leo Heart             July 23-Aug. 1

Under the dark of this Leo New Moon, individually and collectively, we are entering a portal to listen and receive information on how to move into new life. Our power lies in contemplation, not action.  Between now and the second Leo New Moon/Eclipse, August 21, we are to work with Leo energies of:  sovereignty, the ability to rule well.  Is it over self, or over others? We are to enlighten the darkness with childlike joy, and enthusiasm, and be as creative and generous as possible.  Most importantly, we are to love abundantly, no matter what. These are not easy injunctions, making them all the more important.

Sunday’s New Moon leads toward the fiery ‘Black Moon’ of August 21.  Black Moons occur every 2 1/2-3 years, whenever we have two consecutive New Moons in the same sign. These are extra potent lunations, calling a new phase, or cycle into being.  Today’s New Moon at 00 degrees of Leo sees its closure with the New Moon at 29 degrees. This is the ultra-potent Moon of the American Eclipse.  If we are wise, between now and then we shall create time to listen to our inner voice, and intuitive bodies of quiet wisdom. The changes we put into place at this time are amplified, and have long term consequences.  Wherever Leo falls in your chart is the territory of personal change, but be aware that under this energetic what you wish for easily morphs to the impersonal, affecting others. Be responsible for creating inner peace, then visualize it flowing over the land, quelling the fires of anger, greed, and power run amuck.

August’s American Eclipse is already shedding the energy of its darkness over the land. With Sun, Moon, North Node and Mars tied in a Leo power-bundle of birth, we are to light fires of inspiration to become royal, and rule from the heart as our country, and its leaders are shaken, not stirred. Indeed, it is and will be a fractious, fiery time, both literal and internal.  The job now is to prepare cool waters and align with soul purpose so that we are not thrown off course. Don’t let power struggles and short fuses take you off course. This week is an auspicious time to fuse intellectual with intuitive, spiritual with practical, and emotional to proportion and boundaries.

Your Practice this week:  Don’t let the world war of words throw you into tizzydom. Listen to the seductive resonance of silence. Let the quality of breath guide the asanas.  Focus on heart-opening poses while consciously aligning loving intention throughout your body.  Go to https://dailybreathjournal.com/yoga/poses/chest-openers.   Play with:  Bridge Pose/Setu Bandha Sarvangansan, Dancers Pose/Natarajasana, Fish Pose/Matseyasana, Serpent Pose/ Bhujangasana, Camel/Ustrasana, Scorpion/Vrschikasana, and the mother of all openers, Wheel or Urdhva Dhanurasana! Under this Leo energy, it is so important to enjoy, play and share your Practice from a heart centered delight, letting your light shine.

 If your Birthday is this week:  You are birthing not only a new Self but a more creative one.  Are you seeking a larger home in and of your heart?  Values, communication, drama, anger, fragmentation and will are under the energy-umbrella  of  this year’s re-birth, asking you to get clear about intention and motivation.  Are many of you are questioning ways you might align personal will with the will of heaven?  Have you come to the conclusion that power lies in a more encompassing spiritual path?

Astrological consultation:  It is a particularly good time to look at your life from an objective, non-judgmental point of view.  THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE FOR JULY & AUG. BIRTHDAYS, DUE TO BIG ECLIPSE ENERGIES IN AUGUST.  Consider a soul-centered consult with Samantha Cameron to discover how to better use your inherent genius, your compassionate awareness.  Understand your past, accept and love the present,  and plan your abundant future.     Email  samcatcam@gmail.com

 SUMMER SCHEDULE  All are Welcome!

July 26, Wed night classes at 5:15, level I-II, and 7 P.M.~level II-III- Laughing Dog, Yoga, Wellesley. No surprises-the focus is on heart-opening poses.

 July 29,  Sat. 8:30 AM~ Level II-III  Blue Lotus Yoga, Needham.  The question is…where do we take these heart-opening asanas?  How do we amplify the physical into the emotional body for support and wisdom.  Stay tuned.  Come to class and find out.