Realm: Etheric
Archetype: The Grounding Presence
Zodiac: Libra
Crystal: Emerald
Is the beautiful woman in the picture ascending or descending the stairway? It’s difficult to know for sure. This presents a question, are we going up or are we going down? Our Spirit Guides look on as we make our choice. In this instance, the Ascended Master, Mother Mary, keeps a loving vigil for our protagonist. It doesn’t matter which direction she travels. She is always protected.
Our lives are governed by cycles, sometimes we feel on top of the world and other moments are spent in the throes of anguish. Our energy levels are also governed in a similar way. We can be full of the joys of spring, and then find the wind taken from our sails. We need action and activity when our energy is high. We require connection and camaraderie, engaging conversation, excitement and entertainment. When we are low, we must rest and go inward. It’s a great time for creativity if we feel called to do so. Studying, healing and self-care becomes a priority. Nourishing food, plenty of sleep, light exercise, nothing too strenuous.
Knowing our own internal rhythms is important to maintain homeostasis. We must honour those times when we feel expanded and contracted. Learning to take opportunities for adventure when energised, and saying “No!” when depleted, is a hallmark of stable boundaries. It feels terrible when we accept an appointment and have to slap on a happy face when we are feeling blue. The fake smile is often telling, the eyes reveal the truth.
It is paradoxical that as we descend deeper into the depths, we often climb higher afterwards. When we reach as far as we can go in one direction, we must change course and double-back on ourselves. Perhaps the best way is to stand centred on the stairs? In that position, we are in a balanced state. However, this is no way to live permanently and it’s impossible to maintain this for an extended length of time. We must climb up or down when the energy takes us. This is natural. This is the way of things. We are beings ever in flux. Remember to appreciate where you are in your progress and know that all is well.