Navigate September with Wise Discernment
Welcome to your September attunement, beloved.
I believe in the power of vision— and we humans often get lost in the daily grind of life, forgetting to simply pause and look up!
May these monthly invitations to tune up and tune in serve as an invitation for you to deepen into Nature's rhythm, widen your perspective and remember who you are... stardust and an infinite soul in human form
Cycles of Nature
Welcome to Virgo Season
Back to school time, my friend! As we shift into Virgo season, we embrace the qualities of service, organization, and the analytical, studious side of ourself.
The key affirmation for Virgo is "I ANALYZE". This is a opportune moment to call in clarity and use your powers of wise discernment and judgement to determine where you wish to focus your attention and energies this month.
As we swing into the realm of this earth sign, we have an opportunity to breathe in the medicine of upcoming Autumn, and exhale the last sweet vestiges of summertime. Whether you feel relieved or saddened to leave summer behind, I invite you to say "yes" to this shifting of the cycles. It's happening regardless, so we might as well lean in and welcome the curriculum! See below for more on this seasonal transition...
Honoring our waxing moon
Last week we had the new moon in Virgo, and we're moving toward a full moon in Pisces on September 10th.
While the new and full moon tend to get the bulk of our attention, noticing where we are in the moon phase is a potent invitation to be guided in our actions and decisions. I think of the waxing moon as a building of energy. This is a good time for building, planting, intending, and taking action towards new beginnings and continuations.
I also love how the waxing moon appears in the sky! Watching it build each night is a delight. And here in the Pacific Northwest, our waxing moon has been low in the horizon around sunset, revealing herself in a hauntingly beautiful deep orange color. What arises for you as you witness the waxing moon? I'd love to hear ;)
The Great Turning
Let's talk about the transition from summer to autumn.
Isn't it fascinating how some of us mourn the departure of summer, while others cannot wait to see it end?
If you're in the grief camp, I see you and I feel you. I recommend intentionally weaving in some play, joy and pleasure in the following months to ensure that you continue to have something to be excited about. Maybe it's time to read an obsession-worthy fiction novel you can't put down, plan a solo weekend getaway to work on a creative project, or set up a weekly phone date with a friend you adore but don't talk to enough. These simple action steps can help us stay buoyant and inspired, even as the days feel shorter and perhaps darker.
Need some good book recommendations? Here's some ideas from my faves or up-next list...
For fiction: this and this
For non-fiction: this, this, this and this
September Journal Prompts:
What decisions are lingering on my plate, and what do I need to do to come to a conclusion?
What projects or action steps need to be completed from the summer season?
List 3 reasons to look forward to this Autumn season— what kind of energy or archetype am I excited to step into this fall?
What Britta's doing?
Podcast Episodes
My most recent episode is called " 10 mandatory rites of passage for every entrepreneur & creator". I hope it's deeply affirming (and perhaps even invitational) for you as you navigate the waters of creativity and being visible in your gifts!
Some really great episodes are on the horizon, including themes around 'becoming a better quitter', 'intimacy and eggshells', and "the karma + dharma of names."
Have you listened to my show yet? If so, what do you think? You can find the episodes on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Anchor or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
And If you like The Sage & The Song, please give it a rating + share it with a friend!
May this transition into fall be smooth and graceful for you.
May you dance on autumnal winds with a smile on your face and a radiance in your heart,
Join me for my new 10-month group journey! It’s called
Metamorphosis: a mythic mastermind + community council for alchemical leaders
I’m keeping it real small and intimate– 10 journeyers is the cap.
Together, we’ll alchemize the 4 stages of growth and discovery into one transformational journey.
We begin this September, and I cannot wait.