Cultivating Chaos- November 2019 New Moon

This November new moon taking place on tomorrow November 26, 2019 like all new moons gives us a chance to set new intentions. With the end of the year and a decade quickly approaching we have the opportunity to reflect on the past and move forward in more loving and productive ways. This new moon is indeed a feisty one because Mars is opposite Uranus and this alignment can cause chaos, mischief, confusion, and irritation so be openminded and flexible. Setting firm intentions for how you wish to move forward can be very beneficial in maintaining balance and focus during this time. Think of it like this, the universe is assisting you in getting rid of all the bullshit that you don't need going into to this next year. So AMENT (yep I added a T at the end so you really feel it) and HALLELUJAH to that!! What I intuitively picked up with this moon is that all the lessons that we have learned up until now should now be applied. It is one thing to recognize the lessons that have come before you, and it is a complete other thing to live them. So use this time to become more discipline in your practices and be an example of all the beautiful lessons 2019 has presented to you. This new moon is also about shedding, any time things are chaotic and confusing it is to push you out of your own way and into a new fresh way of looking at it. So be open to any adjustment that you may need to make. Find peace during this time period by allowing yourself some special self-care moments. Now is a great time to relax at the spa, take a relaxing spiritual bath, go for a hike, or listen to guided meditations. Allow your self to have more experiences that make you feel free, not held down or restricted. If you do happen to start feel bound or restricted take a break from whatever it is that has you feeling this way. Try not to fall into this moons energy by responding in a irritable or frustrated way. ( Deep breathing exercises can help in the immediate moment) This also brings me to the point of being able to set healthy boundaries at this time. This is a personal lesson that I am still learning how to operate in, but setting healthy boundaries are great for you and everyone involved especially if you are a very giving person. But even consider going a step further and set boundaries in all areas from the types of conversations you allow people to have with you, to the types of foods you intake this week, down to the amount of time you are willing to give unwanted attention to. This time of year can already be hectic in itself with all the emphasis being put on materialistic items and spending as much money as you can in the name of gift giving. Many people allow themselves to get stressed out by this, but just remember that you choose every time what you will or won't give your energy to. Also use this time to improve your home life, this moon is a good time to be at home shedding unwanted items, decluttering your space, and improving the outdoor areas of your home as well.

How to set your intentions during the new moon:

There are a few different ways that people go about setting new moon intentions. What I usually do is cleanse myself and my home with sage and light candles to create an ambiance of love and comfort. Next I usually mediate on my intentions and say a prayer of gratitude for me being aware and in my current space, then I am ready to write my intentions down. You can choose to journal your intentions so that you can refer back to them, burry them in the ground so that they can bloom/manifest, and some people burn them to release them to the universe but I only do this during the full moon. There really is no right or wrong way to do this the point is to assist you in reflecting and moving forward with love and the best intentions so that you can live an abundant life. As always I hope that this brings you clarity and understanding as you journey through life. Make sure to follow me on Instagram and twitter @lexluniverse.