Your Weekly AstroYoga Forecast
Here comes another TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE! It seems like just yesterday when the 2016 solar eclipse happened in the sign of Leo. This time, Sagittarius energy is in for some big shifts on December 14 as the eclipse and new moon shake things up.
Eclipses are portal moments, liminal stages that exist in a state that's somehow between one way of being and another.
Liminal stages represent the times when change is possible, and this eclipse, the change you can make is with your relationship with truth, expansion, and play.
Sagittarius energy drives individuals and society to look at the major, universal truth of life, that esoteric thing that's so complete that it can never quite be fully expressed in words. Because of its wholeness, it also offers you the ability to explore and to play.
Has life been missing zest for you lately? This eclipse is a moment when you can call that in.
Are you seeking to make major shifts that allow you to live a more honest, complete, authentic-to-you life? Now is the time to set your intentions or make the big change.
Ask yourself: what is it you'd like to see change in your life? Where would you like to experience more truth and alignment? In what area of your life could you invite more exploration and fun?
This week's AstroYoga pose nourishes the areas of the body affected by these transits.
ASTRO YOGA TIP OF THE WEEK
Practice the ultimate Sagittarius posture: Akarna Dhanurasana (archer's pose)!
To practice this pose:
1. Sit with your legs extended
2. Clasp the big toes with the hands, or place right hand to right toes and left hand along the left leg (as is comfortable)
3. Draw your right foot back (as if drawing back a bow string)
4. Gaze forward with focus
5. Release your foot and 'shoot' your arrow
6. Repeat on your left side
PRO TIP
Don't worry about how close your foot gets to your ear. Don't worry if you can't hold onto the toes of the extended leg. Don't worry about anything.
Rather, allow the breath and the gaze to be the focus of the practice. The mobility will come in time.
Alternately, for those of you who are extra mobile and want to take the foot behind the head, that's also a fun variation if it can be done with ease!
My advice on how this asana connects with astrology is general. Your personal chart will offer more specific advice on what sorts of activities could fortify your best qualities and encourage growth and healing where there’s unrealized potential.