May 2006

As the energy of April departs the image of a pressure cooker comes to mind.

This is a pot used to quickly cook things under pressure in order to reduce the time of cooking - it is energy efficient. In working with this pot one needs to be careful – the pressure or steam created inside needs to be released slowly or the pot can explode! When handled as designed is a wonderful way to reduce “cooking” time by 70%.

I think the analogy of the “pressure cooker” is very appropriate for our personal and planetary journey at this time. The pressure is intense, hot, but a very efficient way to move forward quickly, despite the discomfort. The steam and heat however, MUST be experienced and released with purposeful intention, or a feeling of emotional instability and feeling un-hinged can result.

We are also in a “pressure cooker” of energy timelines. Each of us, along with our beloved Mother Earth is experiencing a deep internal pressure – this is part of the urgency of our ascension preparation. During the month of April many felt this pressure and it seems that personal explosions were not uncommon ! The releasing of steam often further amplifing already difficult situations.

In my own family my aging mother’s health deteriorated and required much more time and support. Other family members and friends had many instances of chaotic and changing events daily that seemed to come out of the “blue”.

Those with a strong spiritual foundation and life force will be beacon’s of support over the coming months for those that are still working on creating the ability to hold their light – particularly within the emotional body too navigate this energy.

The aging and those with ill health or a depressed life-force will be very challenged with this “pressure cooker” energy and we will continue to see many transition as things continue to shift.

During April the Polarization on the planet intensified. The collective Emotional Body became more frayed and people felt unhinged. There are many different levels of polarization on our planet – we are seeing this in our “storms” both personal & planetary, our economic instability, our governments, and the war. There is a deep level of uncertainty regarding the accepted and known infra-structure of our existence like never before.

Polarization from a Spiritual perspective implies that either one becomes adept at building a strong foundation for spirituality in our daily lives, through commitment, devotion etc. - or if not the results become dramatic, where you feel pulled off centre by personal or planetary events and more energy is then required to regain a feeling of balance.

The Planetary polarization will intensify – particularly during the month of May and June – as we build toward the Solstice. Many events and timelines will be converging at that time – how those events play out will depend on our ability to maintain a strong foundation – in all ways, physically, emotionally, mentally & spiritually.

So let’s look at May and see what is coming.

May 1st is the Traditional Beltane or May Day and marks the mid-point between the Equinox’s in March and the coming Solstice’s in June. In the ancient Celtic traditions it celebrated the coming of summer. Fires would be lit at sacred earth sites and ceremony would activate the “fire” of earth’s ley lines and grids with the “fire” of the self.

All of us of are feeling an intense internal pressure – this is in direct correlation to the polarization and the collective emotional body.

The energy of May is going to continue to amplify what we experienced in April and more – no question. It is not going to lessen, HOWEVER within this intensity and awareness comes a profound opportunity for personal growth and planetary service. These are all vital ingredients for our ascension preparation. The pressure cooker while feeling hot and intense is also a very powerful tool of alchemical transmutation and change. A quick and efficient avenue of transformation.

Many of us are asking how can we navigate this energy in a seamless way?

First let’s look at the physical body – this energy is demanding and stressful. Stress of any kind drains the body of vital nutrients, minerals, vitamins – all of which are integral to feeling emotionally stable.

Keep your body as free of toxins as possible, consume fuel that burns clean – plant based proteins support the body in a clean way and are assimilated easily. Consuming foods that are as close to nature as possible with little or no processing is very supportive – for you and the planet.

Liquid ionic mineral supplements, herbal tonics, enzymes, p/H balanced water, superfoods, all add to the overall support of the physical body. It is well and good to journey in our dreamtime to our home planets, or experience higher frequency energy during meditations & energy work. However we MUST be able to bring that energy home to our body. When the body is balanced and clean it can hold this energy, this creates a strong spiritual foundation – no matter where we are on the planet.

The New Moon of April 27th was very intense. There was a planetary squared alignment that amplified old issues and patterns of stuck energy. The sense of feeling disconnected came to the surface – that energy continues to flow into May. It reminded us that big changes are on the horizon.

May 13th Full Moon – 10:52 p.m. PST This moon supports deep transformation and bringing all things to conscious awareness. Releasing that which is complete and allowing a REBIRTH of your awakened self.

May 14th Mother’s Day – A time to honour the sacred feminine Goddess energy that is now birthing upon our beloved planet, in a very reverent and holistic way. Our Beloved Earth is our Mother – this day honour’s her Rebirth

May 27th New Moon - 9:27 p.m. PST – This moon honour’s the purity of your intention for spiritual wholeness and the integrity of your purpose. It further hones the REBIRTH energy as we prepare for the month of June and beyond.

While the energy of May is going to feel like a pressure cooker – the energy of REBIRTH is also very prominent. This Rebirth will reveal further codes of initiation and activation that will allow us to navigate the second half of the powerful year, which promises to be even more exciting! The image below is called REBIRTH. This is another image that was very lovingly created by Janosh who writes:

REBIRTH by Janosh

“The energy of Rebirth helps you to release old things. It helps you to get familiar with everything new, thus enabling you to get used to your new reality. We all die to be reborn, that is our biggest challenge". www.the-arcturians.com

To surrender and trust this process aligns us with powerful support from our guidance, off planet resources and our own internal compass. Meditating upon this image opens a dialogue of support that is uplifting and coded with higher frequency and vibration.

THE BLUE JEWEL

During the month May we celebrate the Mother, the Goddess, the Rebirth – through the instrument of the pressure cooker – a hot, fast, efficient way to transmute and transform.

The image of the Earth above was taken by Nasa visibleearth.nasa.gov and is often referred as the "Blue Jewel" This image reveals her supreme beauty and how inter-connected her living systems truly are.

Visualize this beautiful jewel in your meditations or earth ceremonies and then download the healing energy received back to her internal crystals, crystalline grids, ley lines, sacred sites, and all life upon and within her.

As each of us navigate this powerful month – we may find certain days more coded for our personal journey than others – days that seem to be “lit” with our special codes. On those days, anchor those codes of energy deeply into your physical body and allow the necessary alignments to begin with ease and grace. Let go of any expectations and trust deeply in the power of your soul’s journey and the choices you will make in the months to come.

Wishing each of you a safe journey through May and wrapping all our beloved “Mothers” both personal and planetary in the sacred light and protection of Creator.

Love and Deep Blessings,

Shala

Copyright © 2006 Shala Mata