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Difficult Beginnings

Difficult Beginnings arise where there are a profusion of elements struggling to take form…

Transitioning Out of the Piscean Age (Water) Into the Aquarian Age (Air).

Guidance from Kuan Yin and the I Ching

“You can sense the difficulties that lie ahead on your path. If you nevertheless plunge into the forest of obstacles without an experienced guide, you will surely lose your way.” ~ Hexagram #3 DIFFICULT BEGINNINGS, The I Ching Workbook by R.L. Wing

Kuan Yin's Transformation Games - Difficult BeginningsEver since 2009, Kuan Yin has offered her assistance through the I Ching and specially chosen Transformation Games, Mind Exercises and Self-care Formulas to help us navigate whatever changes were required. As a time-honored and respected guide in the Healing Arts, her aim has always been to help us stay calm and navigate the chaotic transition from the old paradigm into the New Paradigm with clear minds and hearts.

Now, Kuan Yin wants to help us adjust to the changes that have taken place by exploring what we need to be aware of about the reality of living and navigating in the New Paradigm where the Tao (or gate through which all things move) is flowing in varying difficult and chaotic patterns and is likely to continue doing so.

Crossing the Bridge Over Difficult Beginnings.

Difficult BeginningsRadical energy shifts that began during the Solstice season of 2020 have escalated in this most recent Solstice season. A change in the Cosmos has occurred and any remaining energy coming from the old paradigm, i.e. the Messianic or Piscean Age has shut down completely. That means that the prevailing Water style of manifesting that we knew and used in the old paradigm is no longer available to us. 

As Kuan Yin has been warning us would happen since 2009 – the old way of manifesting and working with energy is officially done. Of course, water is always an element that’s essential to life, it’s just no longer the governing Elemental style.

I have been turning to her and other angelic guides to help me understand and adjust to the series of radical energy shifts that have been ongoing since the Solstice of 2021. Her advice, as always, is direct and to the point…

“The Tao is now moving in the style of the lighter, quicker element of Air.

Think about the difference between Air and Water. Water is an element that is flowing, yet dense, moving down in the path of least resistance. Water is the Archetypal Element that governs intuitive, emotional activity. When too much Water gathers in excess and doesn’t move, it stagnates. When it’s gotten out of balance, humans tend to internalize overwhelming emotions and experience dramatic upheavals.

In the old paradigm, emotions lead and thoughts followed.

Difficult Beginnings Under the Influence of Air.

Air also moves, but in a much lighter and quicker way. This element governs mental activity; thoughts – words – decisions and understanding. Air can change its velocity and direction in the flash of an instant, which explains the uptick in explosive weather patterns, wildfires, war activity, misinformation, lies and social volatility.
In general, that means everything is moving much faster, lighter, quicker and more direct than you are used to. Think about the difference between swimming and flying. You can still get from Point A to Point B, however, the effort it’s going to take will be a very different experience.

Communications Also Need to Adapt.

Likewise with communications. Think about the difference between how sound travels under water and how it travels through the air.

Release your agreements to hold onto STAGNANT ENERGIES

Underwater, sounds are slow moving and muffled. They’re far more easily misconstrued, diverted, ambiguous, distorted and wishy-washy. If the water is heavy, it gets STAGNANT, apathetic and toxic.

This “stuck” condition relates to current social tendencies such as apathy, resistance, self-pity and laziness. You would be wise to release your agreements to utilize this very stagnant energy flow.

Instead, make a conscious choice to activate a new relationship with the Element of Water – fresh and purified to offset the imbalances and SHOCKING effects of past indifference and abuse.

Consciously go beyond thoughts and prayers and make an actual adjustment in how you relate to and utilize this precious resource.

Learning to Manifest Effectively In the New Influence of Air.

In addition, Air governs the Central Meridian, which fuels the brain and the Soul. This enhances rational thought, putting concepts into words, discernment, understanding and decision-making.

In the New Paradigm, thoughts lead and emotions follow.

Examples of successful manifesting includes these components:

  • Clear messaging (communication).
  • Clear intention (single-minded, simple, straightforward).
  • Motivation to cooperate.

Ask yourself how well you are using the mental aspect of Air with these questions:
“Are my thoughts positive?”
“Is my intention clear?”
“Are my motivations life affirming?”

Elemental: Air - Difficult Beginnings
Elemental: Air – Ace of Swords

 

As you consider those questions, make a new agreement with yourself to REFORM how you are interacting with the Elements that have shifted in the flow of energy. Release how you interacted with the Water dominated energy of Pisces and make new agreements to mindfully generate life with the Air energy of Aquarius.

“I REFORM how I utilize the Elements of Water and Air to create life in the New Paradigm.”

“I slow down, simplify and use less force to accomplish my aims.”

The out-dated communication system of the Patriarchy is attempting to maintain the position that only certain people should have power, be heard and respected.

Release your agreements with that system so that you can assume a new position in the New Paradigm, built on a foundation of accessibility, equality, balanced prosperity and willingness to co-operate for the Common Good.

Another agreement to change would be to come from a place of gratitude and joy, rather than from a grumpy, greedy or vengeful place.

“I release agreements to source from greed, dissatisfaction or revenge.”

“I now Source from Gratitude and Joy.”

 

The adjustments you need to take won’t just happen on their own. In this new environment, having integrity in thought, word and deed is the best way to manifest genuine happiness. Be proactive and intentional with what you want to set up for yourselves.”

Meditate for a few minutes on the new flow of chi’ that’s available through the Element of Air.

Divine Protection for Difficult Beginnings
Divine Protection in the New Paradigm

Allow it to permeate your mind and body so that you can create, heal and process with greater ease and efficacy.

Creating in the New Paradigm: A Shift in How To Use Our Power and Intentions ~.

Kuan Yin advises us to study the template below for the New Paradigm:

New Paradigm template
Common Ground for the Common Good was first created by Rheanni Lightwater, © 2002, published by Soul Resources LLC, Santa Fe, NM.

The New Paradigm is an imprint for “Common Ground for the Common Good” based on peaceful co-operation with Nature, equality and balanced prosperity. This template encourages us to join together with the Planet, rather than trying to dominate or work against her.

Then, consider the text for Hexagram #57 PENETRATING INFLUENCE (the Gentle) to learn more about how to navigate most effectively under these new conditions:

“Chinese art often depicts the effects of the invisible wind as it influences the landscape. Mountains are shown eroded and sculpted into fascinating forms, trees bend and twist into exotic shapes, clouds roll dramatically across the sky, bringing life-giving rain. In contemplating the wind, the…mind is inspired by the profound effect of a PENETRATING INFLUENCE and how this effect might manifest itself in human affairs.

You are faced with a situation that can be influenced only by gradual efforts in a consistent direction. Gentleness is the key here. Violence and radical movement would only alarm and repel. To influence effectively, you must maintain clearly defined goals over a long period of time. Your efforts should be as inconspicuous as possible. Try to imagine and emulate the gentle, unceasing wind… The time requires patience, a long-term commitment, and a vision of what you ultimately wish to accomplish…

This type of PENETRATING INFLUENCE is not rousing and takes much time, but it makes a lasting and profound impression.” ~ Hexagram #57, The I Ching Workbook by R. L. Wing

In this new energy, cultivate the power of observation to help you adjust quickly to sudden shifts of energy, missteps, misunderstandings or over reaching. Forcing things and sudden moves creates chaotic energy flow and erratic imbalances, which should be avoided whenever possible.

Part of what that means is we need to:

  • Slow down and take things one at a time
  • Have clear, unified intentions
  • Examine intentions for hidden contradictions and harmful assumptions
  • Pay attention to the results we’re getting for our efforts
  • Be flexible in case what we’re doing isn’t working
  • Patiently and gently let go of inner conflicts or resistance to what’s genuinely beneficial.

Emulate the gentle and patient Tree Sloth. Slow down and follow your Soul’s intention:

Tree Sloth - Difficult Beginnings

“It’s time to slow down and focus your energies on what you want to accomplish. Turn your attention 100% toward a clear intention. This is not the time for multi-tasking. If you have too many things going on, you won’t be able to keep track of what’s really important, and something really important is happening in this situation. Save yourself future regrets and resentments by paying attention now.” ~ #23 Tree Sloth from Gifts from the Rainforest

She also advises us to look at Hexagram #34 GREAT POWER:

“Keep in mind that power is a means and not an end in itself. In applying the available forces to the situation at hand, be certain that your timing is exact and that your actions are correct — that is, in the best interest of all concerned. The Chinese point out that actions that combine both correctness and GREAT POWER represent the true character and tendencies in heaven and on earth. The responsibility of correctness in times of GREAT POWER is unparalleled in importance, for actions that are inappropriate or incorrect will pull you and others into chaos.

Although blessed with GREAT POWER, you would be wise to pause and be certain that your proposed objectives are honorable… Unorthodox actions can lead to downfall during powerful times. Be patient, too, and wait for the opportune moment before executing your plan…”

Be instructed by the Praying Mantis. Still your mind and center yourself. Observe what’s really happening before taking action:

Praying Mantic - Difficult Beginnings

Good questions to ask are:
What are you paying attention to?
Is this a productive use of your time and attention?
What would your spirit guide you to focus on instead?

There are unique challenges for those who identify as healers.

Realize that current underlying assumptions about healing and how it works continue to go through radical upheaval, whether we know it or not. The age of healing through sacrifice and co-dependence is over. Your special gifts and healing powers will need to make adjustments to work well with the new Air/Aquarian energy.

“Know what you want, know what makes you feel good about your Self, know what brings you into harmony with others. These are your guidelines and principles. Other factors that assume control of your behavior or your health or that create inner discord are the obstacles that must be overcome. Be firm, unemotional, gentle, and clear in annihilating them and thereby reforming your Self and your environment.” ~The I Ching Workbook, R.L Wing

Accepting the Challenge.

As you learn to navigate this new energy, you will need to adapt your mindset and decision making skills to the different influences of Air and Water. Use these Archetypal Charts to help you assess how you’re doing:

Kuan Yin leaves us with these words to the wise about how to handle difficult beginnings:

“You can sense the difficulties that lie ahead on your path. If you nevertheless plunge into the forest of obstacles without an experienced guide, you will surely lose your way.” ~ Hexagram #3 DIFFICULT BEGINNINGS, The I Ching Workbook by R.L. Wing

Additional Support:

If you’re not well or collapsing under the strain of modern life, you may be overwhelmed by the massive amount of environmental changes, illness, violence and loss that’s going on in the external world during this transition. We have a selection of SOS self-care formulas and mind exercises that can help.

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Disclaimer:

Difficult Beginnings should not be considered as an exclusive method of mental/emotional stress. The appropriate medical or psychotherapeutic authorities should be consulted for the diagnosis and treatment for any medical or psychological condition. The information and practices described on this website are best considered as educational and complementary to orthodox medical or psychological treatments.

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Feng Shui Remedies for Stagnation

Help for Stagnant Energy

Retrograde energy has a strong potential to cause energy reversals. This could affect the feng shui flow of chi in your home. For example, the flow of chi in my home reversed during the recent transition into the new Lunar year. The year of the Snake has been quite challenging from the get go and sudden reversals of Feng Shui flow is a precurser to stagnation. Financial and relationship troubles are likely to develop if stagnation is left untreated. Luckily, there are some Feng Shui remedies for STAGNATION that can be applied to help the energy of your home and property.

For deeper understanding about the general nature of stagnant energy, you can visit this Transformation Game – Cut Through Stagnation and go through it if you like. However, this particular article is more about the actual remedies you can employ in your environment to help prevent STAGNATION from taking over on a physical level.

Remedies for Stagnation

How do you know if your home is under the influence of stagnant energy?

Feng Shui Remedies for Stagnation

To help you out, I’ve put together a list of things to look out for and then some suggestions for things to do when the energy of your home or office is stuck or stagnant.

  • When you’re experiencing a lot of disharmony or arguments in your personal relationships.
  • When you’re feeling heavy, apathetic, lethargic or drained.
  • When the energy in your home feels dark and gloomy.
  • When it’s tough to get things done and it doesn’t feel like there’s a way out.
  • When you’re feeling stuck in chaotic or negative emotional energy.
  • You feel like you’re being followed around by a black cloud.
  • Business isn’t doing well.

Here are some physical space clearing ideas you can employ to improve the energy for productivity, happiness and sustainable prosperity.

Outside Remedies for STAGNATION:

  • Clear out dead or obviously failing plants and things like rotting or infested areas such as vegetable gardens. That includes dead animals or animal waste.
  • Check vegetable and flower gardens for rotting or infested plants and clear them out.
  • Keep crab grass shoots from spreading.
  • Clean up loose twigs and branches.
  • Trim back overgrown areas.
  • Cut down or remove sickly or dead trees.
  • If you have stumps, remove them or cover them or place a large container with flowers over them.
  • Remove broken pots, pottery shards or sharp objects.
  • Make sure the entrance of the house is not obstructed by hoses, plants or yard clutter.
  • Keep all entrances and hallways clear to walk through.
  • Place a metal chime or decoration in the area of your yard near the front door.
  • Make sure there are no potholes near the front door.
  • Darker colors on a front entrance door attracts life energy. If you can’t change your front door color, try a dark welcome mat to place in front of it.
  • A water element in the front yard will enhance the chi. Try a water bowl or pond, a fountain or a hummingbird feeder in summer months. Be sure to keep the water fresh. Stagnant water will create the opposite of what you want.

Inside Remedies for STAGNATION:

  • Remove any mirrors that are placed to face the front door.
  • Remove mirrors from corners that block the flow of chi through the bagua areas.
  • Adjust the position of any mirrors that are facing eachother or that create chaotic energy throughout your home or office.
  • Clear out old papers from office desks, cabinets or storage units.
  • Clean out the refrigerator, kitchen and pantry cabinets of old, outdated foods.
  • Let go of broken or unused appliances, furniture, etc.
  • Remove any source of mold or mildew (often found under old linoleum or in showers, corners, etc).
  • Repair any water leaks or standing water.
  • Place a Feng Shui frog or cricket in the wealth area of the front entrance room to welcome abundant resources.
  • Consider a water fountain or aquarium in the front area of a living room, family room or office (never place a water fountain directly to the left of the front entrance inside).

There’s also personal work that can be done for healing emotional and mental roots that lead to STAGNATION. For that, you can contact Rheanni for online training and when you visit Santa Fe ~

Call (505) 271-4612 to schedule your personal appointment or email her at: [email protected].

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Herd Mentality and Chakra Healing

Transformation Game: Freedom from Herd Mentality

Emotional Entanglements are the Basis of Collective Attitudes or Herd Mentality

Group think or herd mentality is basically a situation where a lot of people are attached to each other through conflict-based emotions, beliefs, agendas and attitudes that cause suffering. There’s a lot of that going around – everywhere! But what if you don’t want to share in that way anymore? What if you prefer to connect with others through Love, Acceptance or Compassion?

Herd Mentality

Let’s work with this through your own example. Your awareness can be used to enhance your mind/body healing.

Notice the negative herd mentality that has your attention now.

Tap into your heart and bring to mind a significant issue that’s emotionally painful. It could be about you or someone else. Notice how that situation tugs at your heart.

 

Herd Mentality is a group frequency.

In this moment, there’s probably some form of group communication that’s contributing to the irritation, conflict or even sadness within you. It could be an attitude, an agenda or a distressing belief.

Think of this herd mentality like a radio channel that you’re subconsciously tuning into. There could be one or there could be many.

For the moment, don’t try to fight it or get away from it.
Don’t beat yourself up about it. Just gently observe the quality of it.
The first step towards Peace is acceptance of what is.

 

The Third Eye can easily tap into herd mentalities.
Is your Third Eye tapping into the disturbing frequencies you’re feeling or something else?
Can you tell what’s stressing you out about this situation?

 

It can help to “name” the entanglement or herd mentality.

Slow down and see the situation more clearly. Use this Circle to help you slow everything down, just like the slo-mo camera effect in a televised sports event.

What name would you give this mentality?
What do you make up that it wants? What emotion is fueling this mentality?
What does it bring up in you? What do you make of the situation?

Are there any agreements or obligations that chain you to this mentality?

If so, imagine that you can gently unlock them, starting at the bottom of your spine and moving all the way up to the back of your head.

In most situations, the best thing you can do is to gently detach your energy from the herd mentality.

In the old paradigm, many healing modalities “cut the cords.” However, in the New Paradigm, this is another expression of forcing or “making it happen.” A sharp, cutting action like that doesn’t resolve the underlying suffering. It merely offers relief by cutting off the pain or conflict temporarily, only for it to return again another day.

I like to use a softer approach, taught to me by through Reiki guidance. Use this Soul Star Detachment Chart to relax and mend any wounds within yourself and your own energy field that are associated with this entanglement. Like a healing balm, imagine that a loving coat of peace and comfort is pouring down over you – especially your heart center.

“I neutralize and detach from any entanglements that are harmful to me.”

Attachments and conflicts are melting away. The poison is being drawn out and released to the Light.
Relax. Breathe. Take your time and move around if you need to.

Next, clear up the intention behind the mental and/or spiritual entanglement.

You will want to address any confusion the herd mentality is causing you. Imagine you can softly gaze into the center of this Circle, Mapacho Medicine, and see ancient intentions like eggs or seeds.

Not only do you see your own intentions and prayers, but also the intentions held by the group entanglement. You can even sense the cultural, ancestral goals that are perpetuating the confusion and devision in your heart.

Visualize them like ingredients in a soup that’s interfering with your life. Scoop out any life destructive intentions and send them to the Light. You don’t have to let them run you anymore!

“I remove or reform any out of date intentions that are harmful to me.”
“I release harmful intentions from others.”
“I intend that all destructive energies and intentions be sent to the Light and purified.”

 

Become aware of harmful projections and deal with them.

There may be multiple projections or delusions coming from multiple groups. One way to deal with them is by using this Circle to visualize them all “popping” like bubbles until you’ve cleared your mind scape of them.

 

 

Now you can close down the energy channels that the herd mentality has been using to get to you.

Use these positive affirmations to help you:

“Harmful energy channels from the past are closing down. I have protection.”

Once they feel closed, imagine you can connect into the center of this symbol to improve your communication with life, Love and happiness!

“I access life affirming energy and connect with truthful channels of communication.” 

Put your new awareness together to make the proper connections with this Circle.

Starlight intuitively fills our hearts with hope and inspiration. We are not alone and miracles are possible.

“I create a new, life affirming intention from my Soul and follow that instead. My new intention is to _______________”

 

Now, dissolve the underlying destructive blueprints of conflict and herd mentality.

These conflicts could be ancestral, societal, racial or sexual biases. They could involve grudges, curses, vows for revenge, etc. After all, resentment and confusion can be internalized and externalized in a thousand ways!

You can dissolve them all now and send any heaviness to the Light.*

*It’s time to stop sending negative energy and emotions to other people or down into the ground. Mother Earth doesn’t want to hold those seeds anymore either! She’s busy making the changes she needs for the next stages of life on this planet. 

When we send destructive energy up to the Light, it can be transformed and set right.

In addition, your mind can be more at peace, knowing that you’re no longer projecting harmful energy onto others – which matters! Like a dark cloud, your ability to forgive is lifting the heaviness up and off of you.

 

To completely release entanglements, collapse the underground tunnels they move through.

We can communicate in other, more helpful ways. Use the symbol below to collapse any energy drains or sewage lines that lead to or from the groupthink conflicts, grudges and curses. You don’t need or want them anymore.

 

Close the door on suffering and harmful entanglements.

Imagine that your spirit can turn you towards the direction of your highest good and close the door completely on all that group think and herd mentality.

“All harmful pathways are sealed and healed.” 
I follow the direction of my Soul’s protection.” 

Once you’re clear that you’re heading in the right direction, you have successfully disengaged from the herd mentality.

 

To follow up, deconstruct harmful habits and close those energy drains.

Make sure you don’t get sucked back into a toxic habit or pattern from the past! Close down any energy drains that may have come open during this process.

“I deconstruct old habits and shut down any drains to my energy.”
“I fill in the leftover void with healthy, life affirming energy.”

 

Once you have finished that, tune back into your Heart Center.

This Reiki Chakra Key helps you to reconnect so you can access Compassion for yourself and others. Relax and breathe deeply again. With this new awareness, you can connect with your Soul and communicate with the best of who you are.

Imagine new connections gently taking form. Remember not to force it! A true heart connection happens from the inside. No one else can do this for you.

 

Radiate your heart energy.

Eventually, if you’re patient and open, you can feel a light begin to radiate out, extending a sense of gratitude coming through from your deepest, wisest Self.

“My Heart is at peace and the interference is released.”

Congratulations! Now that you’ve taken the time to stop, listen and connect with your heart, you can feel the truth:

Forcing things doesn’t work in the long run. “Making it happen” through herd mentality or trying to avoid the truth causes more pain and pulls the joy and respect out of our relationships, especially the ones we have with ourselves. The need to make things be the way we want them to be is actually the source of our suffering and attachments. These attachments hold us back, boomerang around and give us a big kick in the behind!

SOS - Inner Guidance for Herd Mentality

Our problems cannot be solved from the same mental position they were created from. A transformation of consciousness is required to get from where we are to where we want to be. Obviously, no one can do that for us. We can get good help, but ultimately, we have to make the shift ourselves.

This is an excellent time to get up and go for a walk, preferably out in nature if you can.

This Mind Exercise is Part of Spirit Animal Tracks for Self-healing

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If you would like to release entanglements with herd mentality on a deeper level, contact Rheanni at Soul Resources LLC. We are about Healthy Balance, Presence & Connection with your True Self.

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Rheanni Lightwater CHT, CKT lives and practices in Santa Fe, New Mexico and has 25+ years experience in the art and science of mind body healing. Contact her for a private session if you still feel like you need support.

Ms. Lightwater’s mission is to assist people in creating healthy balance and harmony in their lives through Reiki, Energy Medicine, Hypnotherapy, Feng Shui and Shamanic forms of clearing. Sessions are available online or when you visit Santa Fe. Contact her at 505-271-4612 MST or email: [email protected].

Disclaimer: This Transformation Game is not intended take the place of appropriate medical and/or psychiatric care. Soul Resources LLC and Rheanni Lightwater are not licensed to practice medicine. If you are having prolonged or increasing bouts of anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts, seek immediate medical help. The appropriate medical or psychotherapeutic authorities should be consulted for the diagnosis and treatment of any medical or psychological condition. The information and practices described on this website are best considered educational and complementary to orthodox medical or psychological treatments.

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Balance Conflicting Energies

Intuitive Reading from the I Ching or Book of Change: Balance Conflicting Energies.

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Rheanni Lightwater, Reiki Master Teacher & Feng Shui Consultant

In this intuitive reading, Soul Resources offers a variety of SOS formulas and Transformation Games using the Intuitive Learning Circles and the I Ching to help us balance conflicting energies in the New Paradigm.

The I Ching

I Ching Workbook - R. L. WingThe original intent of the I Ching was based on an Eastern philosophy of observation and marking changes in natural and human events. Through many centuries and contributions from shamans and master teachers, including Lau Tzu and Confucius, the Book of Change was developed into a full philosophy for applying beneficial human conduct to varying circumstances. The Art of Feng Shui is part of that philosophy.

The I Ching

Balance Conflicting Energies.

The I Ching energy has been traveling in a multiple highway pattern for some time, only now the different flows include Hexagram #6 CONFLICT, #47 ADVERSITY and #40 LIBERATION. 

Raise Your Vibration - Stay in Moderation

As always, when faced with conflicting I Ching flows, it’s best to follow #15 MODERATION to keep yourself in balance and your energy high.

Here are excerpts from the different texts that may be relevant to our experience over the next month or so:

Moderation

“Your inner development now requires a modest and sincere attitude. Do not indulge in extremes of any sort, and instead strive for MODERATION in all that you do… In this way you use the balancing tendency of the current forces to center yourself. This inner equilibrium aligns you with the tao, thus bringing you into harmony with forces that can work for you…”MODERATION, The I Ching Workbook, R.L. Wing, Random House, NYC, NY, 1979

Conflict

“You might see where you could improve your position by engaging in CONFLICT with a weaker element. The fact is, though, that you cannot gain inner satisfaction from such strategies. Returning to a sense of dignity and inner worth coupled with an acceptance of your fate will bring you peace of mind and good fortune.” ~ FOURTH LINE, Hexagram #6 CONFLICT, The I Ching Workbook, R.L. Wing

Transformation Game: Unearthing Emotional Conflict

ADversity

“This time of difficulty is a natural turn of events. It will present real problems, but they can be endured with the proper attitude. They may even lead exceptional persons into success. When faced with ADVERSITY, remain emotionally stable and optimistic. Hold your fears in check. If you indulge in insecurities, you will succumb to the overwhelming urge of the times and lose yourself in losing. The current ADVERSITY has been brought about by fate. The Chinese offer a single formula for overcoming such events: ‘The superior man stakes his life on following his will.’ Here ADVERSITY leads to inner strengthening, bringing success… Do not let backward trends or oppression jar your confidence and optimism. Continue in your pursuits.” ~ #47 ADVERSITY, The I Ching Workbook by R. L. Wing

Transformation Game: Karmic Entanglements with Adversity

Liberation

“The situation may be in the hands of inferior individuals who use unworthy methods to influence those in authority. You must now be particularly straightforward and virtuous while discrediting their efforts. Good fortune.” ~ SECOND LINE #40 LIBERATION

Transformation Game: Simplify Your Life

To clarify, each of the Hexagrams has a distinct flow that you can come into sync with and use to your benefit.

Todays Intuitive Reading - ModerationTo clarify, each of the Hexagrams has a distinct flow that you can come into sync with and use to your benefit. When you don’t see any benefit in following a particular highway, the flow for MODERATIONis always available, it just takes effort and experience to stay in balance with it.

The Chinese Zodiac

The Year of the Yin Wood Snake began on January 29th, 2025.

Year of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037…

Complimentary Signs: Ox and Rooster. Secret Friend: Monkey.
Against Boar/Pig.

Positive Qualities: Sociable. Graceful. Wise. Perceptive. Determined.
Challenging Qualities: Jealous. Unapproachable. Suspicious. Sly. Inconsistent.

The Snake’s Feng Shui Mandala below can give you a sense of what the archetype of the Snake is about and how it may influence you. If you’re interested, gently contemplate it and relax. Let yourself move with the energy of it. When you’re ready, ask yourself these questions and journal the answers that come:

“What is the most important thing I can focus my energy and effort on as I continue my journey through the Year of the Snake?”

“What is the direction? Why is that important?
How can I utilize the energy of the Snake to my best advantage?
Is there something I need to avoid? Some habit or belief I need to shed?
If so, what are they and what will help me shed them safely?”

Allow your intuition to come forward and bring guidance from your innermost Self. 

Snake is a serious advocate for the truth, being cautious and dealing with things as they really are, which makes it a good year to shed harmful habits and extreme ideas.

Without a doubt, we’re going to need plenty of self-discipline and Setting Clear Boundaries to keep our minds quiet. 

Keep an eye out by Developing Precognition to stay out of danger as much as possible.

Feng Shui Advice from Kuan Yin

Kuan Yin - Todays Intuitive ReadingIn the transition from Spring to Summer, your environment is very important to growth and prosperity. How you nurture yourself and your projects becomes one of the most important things to consider. To help you deal with the real challenges ahead, read about Feng Shui Remedies for STAGNATION.  If you keep Snake’s guidance in mind, you’ll find interesting answers about how to shed old, stagnant energies that are impeding your growth, happiness and prosperity.

Numerology and the Tarot

The Tarot Major Arcana Card for 2025 is #IX The Hermit (2+ 0 + 2 + 5 = 9) 

Balance Conflicting Energies - Tarot the HermitThe Hermit represents the ONE IDENTITY, or IAM. Whether it be the consciousness of a man or a woman, the Soul who has attained enlightenment stands upon the mountain peaks as a light bearer for those below on the path. He is solitary, alone. This symbolism contradicts the fact that in reality, the central Self of every one of us, which seems to us to be separate from every other Self, is that same ONE IDENTITY.

The number 9 is about completion – the completion of a cycle. The neutral color of his robes suggests the ability to neutralize the opposites of black and white. Therefore, the Hermit is a guide for when one needs inner clarity and to shine light on the furthering of one’s Soul or Soul’s purpose. However, following just any light in the darkness can be hazardous. False lights and bedazzlements obstruct inner development and enlightenment.

When our actions are illuminated by the Soul, rather than the status quo, important information about timing, reversals or polarity are available and will serve us going forward.

Good questions to ask the Hermit card during this period of time are:

Do I know where I’m going and whether or not it’s a good idea?

Am I going off in the wrong or too many directions?

Am I sensing and deciphering the meaning of this situation correctly?

Am I heading for danger?

If there’s a problem, what is needed to regain healthy control of this situation?

If you’re feeling as though you’ve gotten off track, following advice from The Hermit could help you shed the appropriate light on the situation.

 

Recommended SOS Formulas for Those Experiencing Extreme Stress 

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SOS Self-care Formulas and Mind Exercises can help you balance conflicting energies and get centered:

1. SOS for Collapse. Many of us have suppressed feelings over the troubling conflicts that are plaguing our daily lives and society at large. If you’ve been feeling shut down or need help getting out of a stuck place, go through this step by step self-care formula to get out of the hole you’re in.

2. Clear Perception.  You may be feeling lost and confused about what’s happening in the world around you. If you want to navigate your journey with clarity, you need to know when you’re heading in the wrong direction and what to do about it.

3. Come from a Grounded Place. Connecting with the beneficial energies of the New Paradigm will help you organize effectively and come from a grounded place.

4. Clearing An Overwhelmed Mind. If you’re feeling exhausted, out of balance, confused or taking on too many responsibilities, this self-care formula provides quick assistance. 

Soul Oriented Solutions offers assistance through Self-care Formulas and Mind Exercises that have been designed to help those who are exhausted, still in shock, overwhelmed or emotionally drained due to shock, extreme weather events and socio-political change.

If you’ve been struggling with overwhelm and symptoms of ptsd, join us! Sign up for our self-help series – SOS – Navigating Loss and Compassion Fatigue.

Please share if you know someone you think could benefit.

 

Thank you for joining with us for Balance Conflicting Energies and creating a New Paradigm based on common ground for the common good!

About the Author

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Rheanni Lightwater CHT, CKT lives and practices in Santa Fe, New Mexico and has 26+ years experience in the art and science of Feng Shui and mind body healing. Contact her for a private session if you still feel like you need support.

Ms. Lightwater’s mission is to assist people in creating healthy balance and harmony in their lives through Reiki, Energy Medicine, Hypnotherapy, Feng Shui and Shamanic forms of clearing. Sessions are available online or when you visit Santa Fe. Contact her at 505-271-4612 MST or email: [email protected].

Disclaimer:
Balance Conflicting Energies should not be considered as an exclusive method of managing stress. The appropriate medical or psychotherapeutic authorities should be consulted for the diagnosis and treatment if there is any medical or psychological condition. The information and practices described on this website are best considered educational and complementary to orthodox medical or psychological treatments.

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Nourish Healthy Relationships

Did you know that you instinctively know the difference between toxic and healthy relationships?

Kuan Yin's Transformation GamesThe intent of this Transformation Game is to help you identify healthy relationships that are actually nourishing to you in your current situation. A relationship may have been healthy at one time and is now going through a change. Or, you may be starting a whole new journey in a whole new place!

Start by choosing a relationship that is integral to your well-being, one that you know you need help with and are willing to look at honestly. Examples might be: a romantic partner, a business partnership, a family member or a previous relationship. This exercise can also help you identify helpful team members, such as a health practitioner you’re working with or another professional you’re thinking of hiring.

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For best results playing a Transformation Game, look at each Circle both crossed over the midline of the body and uncrossed so that the correction is more complete.

Transformation Games can help you to identify problems, change your focus to positive solutions, ground yourself and get in the present. Simply relax and gaze at the Circles while contemplating the positive affirmations or questions. Your intuition will come forward and give you the help that you seek.

Recognizing Healthy Relationships

The Solar Plexus Chakra is key to knowing whether or not a relationship is nourishing or toxic to you. Nourish Healthy RelationshipsYour gut feeling is the best lie detector and has all the information it needs about healthy relationships – as long as you’re present and paying attention! It’s just that for some reason, the information is being blocked from your conscious awareness and you can’t see the signs.

Take a moment and relax with this Reiki Chakra Key for your solar plexus to help you get present. Use the positive affirmations if they help or come up with one of your own.

“I am present and open to my gut instincts. I trust myself.”

“I am _____________________.”

Your Essential Self is most efficiently positioned and grounded there to help you manifest, create happiness and maintain your health.

In stressful times, it’s pretty common for the Essential Self to get closed off, misplaced or dissociated. You can correct that now with this Soul Prayer Chart.

Make sure that you have a sense that your Essence is facing forward and up right.

 

There are several ways that gut instinct gets blocked. Two that are particularly relevant in times like these are being in too much of a hurry and getting distracted. 

Distractions keep us from taking good care of ourselves. If we’re always busy, busy, busy and not paying attention to our basic needs, we’re asking for trouble.

Of course we have all kinds of excuses that make it seem all right.  “I ran out of time… I have to get this done… there’s too much going on…” etc.

Check your response to these statements and notice if you get stuck on either of them: 

“I get distracted. I get in too much of a hurry. I overlook my gut feeling.”

 

So, let’s slow down and think about the source of your relationship trouble. Relax into it. Is there a particular person, group or relationship system that seems to be at the core of the problem?

Healthy Relationships

Sadly, many of us we spend too much time or energy on toxic relationships that aren’t particularly good for us. You know the kind I’m talking about:

  • the wolf in sheep’s clothing that uses flattery to charm and disarm you.
  • the whiners that are oh, so good at making you feel sorry for them.
  • the wunderkinds who go out of their way to impress you.
  • the meddlers who insert themselves into things that are none of their business
  • or bullies that just want to intimidate and make you miserable.

Are you attracting a lot of that? 

If your answer is “no” count yourself lucky. You must have very good relationship karma!

If your answer is “yes,” go ahead and continue this mind exercise to see what might be going on…

Slow Down and Focus

Let’s see what’s going on for you by experimenting with one of our Intuitive Learning Circles for slowing down and focusing on what’s really important.

“I slow down and focus on what I need when it comes to my  _______ relationships.”

If you’re thinking about a particular relationship, it’s worth your time to really slow down and ask yourself a couple of honest questions:

“What is my concern about this particular relationship?”

Clarify the nature of the relationship. Is this person a friend, business associate, boss, family, lover, etc.?

“What is the confusion about?”

 

 

Check for Good Boundaries

Most relationships have their own irritations, resistances and rough patches. Where is the irritation in this relationship? What is it about?

Are you taking something personally or internalizing something that isn’t yours? Are you being codependent in some way?

If so, use this Circle to help you open your energy up wide and let those irritations go. Send it all to the Light!
Once you’re done, close your energy back up.
What else what might you do to soothe the situation?

 

Examine Emotional Reactions

Sometimes people trigger emotional responses in us that come out of our childhood conditioning or earlier relationships. A certain familiar tip of the head or tone of voice can be very potent.

Most of the time, the people in our relationships have no idea about what’s happening. You have very little power over them. However, you can be responsible for your own reactions. Ask yourself:

“What is the main emotion or emotions I’m feeling when around this person?” 

“Does it happen only in certain situations?”

“Does this relationship remind me of another person? A painful experience?”

Could you be experiencing a projection – a  harmful attitude, a phobia or an obsession?

If so, imagine you can pop that projection, just like a bubble! There could be more than one, so imagine popping them all away!

 

Clear the Remaining Clutter

Sometimes we attract disturbing or stressful relationship issues because our minds are cluttered up with disturbing, stressful thoughts.

Imagine that you can use this Circle to clear the clutter out of the landscape of your mind. Sweep all that junk and chaos out of your head and send it to the Light! You might be surprised at how much clutter there is!

That’s one of the reasons why people like to meditate. It’s a great way to develop a regular habit of clearing debris out of the mind!

 

Evaluate How You’re Using Your Energy to Nourish Healthy Relationships.

Now that you’re present, focused and clear, you can get some accurate information about how you’re nourishing yourself. This section can give you all kinds of answers that could really help you make a big improvement in your happiness. All you have to do is relax and gaze softly at the center open space of this Circle while you ask yourself a few questions. Use a scale of one to ten to evaluate what’s going on (one being lousy and ten being great!). Be sure to listen to your gut and be receptive to the answers that come.

Ask yourself when it comes to this person:

On a scale of one to ten:

“How is this person nourishing me- Emotionally?
Professionally?
Intellectually?
Spiritually?

What, if anything, is missing?

Is there a beneficial exchange of energy?

Have I closed myself off in some way?

What, if anything, could be done to cultivate a more healthy relationship?

 

Release or Renegotiate Agreements

Most rules about relationships are rooted in old ideas and systems that we grew up with as children.

In the New Paradigm, a lot of those old agreements and assumptions cause problems and keep us from having truly healthy relationships.

In this particular relationship, what agreements need to be amended, reformed or let go of entirely?

“I let go of ___________.”
“I reform ________.”
“I amend my agreement to ______.”
“I stop participating in ________.”
“I uproot ______,  _______, &_________.”

 

Connect with the New, Life Affirming Channels of Communication.

Install this symbol like a sort of filter for the Solar Plexus Chakra.

“I adapt to the generative flow of chi’ to the best of my ability.”

“I close down harmful energy channels from the past.”

“I connect to new, life affirming channels of communication.”

 
 

“I’m open to receiving the most nourishing and life affirming energy available in my environment.”


 

Release the Mental/ Emotional Patterns

Imagine that this symbol for Dissolving Destructive Blueprints can help you identify and dissolve any toxic imprints or patterns that may be preventing healthy relationships. You might see them as a dark cloud dissolving into the pure light of the Sun.

“I release the blockages and entanglements that keep me from  experiencing healthy relationships.”

“I release patterns that keep me from experiencing joy.”

I dissolve any old ideas, plans or relationship systems at would contradict my highest good or cause me harm.”

Please note: We also need to cultivate a healthy relationship with our planet! Never send destructive energies into the Earth, she already has too much to handle now. Use the Earth for planting seeds of happiness and life – not death!

 

Let Go of Old, Outdated Intentions

Gaze softly into the center of this Circle and see ancient intentions like eggs or seeds waiting to be activated. Not only do you see your own intentions and prayers, but also cultural, ancestral goals that no longer have life affirming motivations behind them.

Visualize them like ingredients in a soup that is spoiling your genuinely desired outcome. Imagine you can scoop out any unpreferred intentions and send them to the Light:

“I let go of all intentions that would contradict my highest good, cause confusion or conflict in how we all create healthy relationships.”

 

Release the Karma 

Release any seeds of karma that perpetuate habits and beliefs that keep you from nourishing healthy relationships properly. Send them to the Light for purification.

“I plant new karmic seeds for good things that will support my new choices. I nourish those seeds with love, Light, fresh water and healthy intentions.”

 

Close the Door on Suffering and Unhealthy Pathways

Now it’s time to close the door on all that confusion and move in the direction of nourishing yourself appropriately. 

Closure for Mind Body Healing

“I close the door on any drain or strain on my time, space, attention or energy.”

“I follow the direction of my Soul’s protection.”

Congratulations! You’ve just let go of harmful energies, emotions and misunderstandings. Now you can begin to set the stage for NOURISHING healthy relationships appropriately.

Be sure to take time to rest and relax. Take a walk or get out into nature if you can!

This Mind Exercise is Part of Spirit Animal Tracks for Self-healing

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Rheanni Lightwater, Reiki Master Teacher

If you feel that Nourishing Healthy Relationship has helped, but hasn’t addressed all of your needs, Rheanni Lightwater, BFA, CHT, CKP has 25+ years experience in the art and science of mind body healing. Contact her for a private session if you still feel confused or overwhelmed.

Ms. Lightwater’s mission is to assist people in creating healthy balance and harmony in their lives through energy medicine, hypnotherapy and feng shui clearing. Sessions are available online or when you visit Santa Fe. Contact her at 505-271-4612 MST or email: [email protected].

Disclaimer:
This game should not be considered as an exclusive method of treatment. The appropriate medical or psychotherapeutic authorities should be consulted for the diagnosis and treatment of any medical or psychological condition. The information and practices described on this website are best considered as an adjunct to orthodox medical or psychological treatments.

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