December Affirmation: I celebrate the union of the Sacred Feminine
and Sacred Masculine, sharing this Love and Light with the world.
We continue our journey through the Major Arcana of the Tarot as we arrive at the Lovers. Though often assumed to be referring to physical romantic relationships, this card is truly about an inner union. As we have seen, each of us has feminine and masculine energy. It is critically important for these energies to work together in balance and harmony, creating the inner marriage. Trust, loyalty and compassion blossom from this inner union. In fact, this union is necessary for the highest and best physical relationships. The inner union must come first before it can manifest on the third dimensional plane.
So how do we get in touch with these energies and bring them into balance? One possible way is a visualization that I have used for many years. We all have probably heard of the right and left brain. The left brain is your intellectual, analytical center represented by the masculine. The right brain is your center for intuitive awareness and creativity represented by the feminine energy. But what many of us forget is that the nerves cross at the center of your neck (the medulla oblongata). Therefore, the masculine left brain controls the right side of the body and the energies of the right brain manifest on the left side.
Take a moment now to close your eyes and breathe deeply. Standing firmly on your feet, visualize a string, like a plumb line, going from the top of your head to your toes. Make any adjustments to your stance so you feel very firm and centered. Now lean to your right, letting your weight fall primarily on your right leg and foot. Be aware of any stress points and listen for any messages from this side of your body. Remember this is your masculine energy flowing through your right side. What does it need to tell you?
Now shift your weight back to center and then to the left. Feel your feminine energy flowing down your left leg and become aware of any stress points. What does your feminine energy need to tell you? Now bring your body back to center, take another deep breath and open your eyes.
This exercise enables you to connect with both sides of your being and allows you to experience what it feels like to be centered in those energies. Balance and harmony are exquisitely important in our chaotic world. Focusing on your inner union creates the peace and serenity that allows you to step forward into turmoil, even in the midst of the holiday rush, and not be overwhelmed. Remember that inner union is a possible anecdote to outer chaos and turmoil and find time, even a few moments, to connect with that union within. It’s there, waiting for you. And it brings us hope in the midst of any despair, and joy in the midst of any sadness.
One of my favorite Christmas carols has a powerful backstory. The words to “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” were written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow during the Civil War. His wife had recently died and his son was recovering from a severe war wound. In the midst of his grief and concern, he penned these words which still speak to us today.
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!…
And in despair I bowed my head;
“There is no peace on earth,” I said;
“For hate is strong, and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!”
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep;
“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The Wrong shall fail, the Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men.”
Many blessings of Light and Love for the Holiday season and the New Year!
