2016 Energies Intuitive Reading

© Vanda Costa
Feb 18, 2016
4 min read

2016 - The Year of The Hermit & The Moon

This year we deal with and are affected by the energetic influences of The Hermit and also The Moon. As I’d already channelled the energies of The Hermit back in January, I’ll leave the original channelled message as is and I’ll add the energies of The Moon separately (so that I leave the original message as intact as possible). It is my intention that this channelling brings forth the guidance and messages that you need as we move through 2016.

IX THE HERMIT

The Hermit brings to our attention the need for a guide, teacher or mentor - this teacher can be found within us, as our Soul, our inner calling or our heart’s desires, or we may be led to a teacher, either in the physical or spiritual realms, who can guide us through whatever it is that we’re currently

facing.

When The Hermit appears he is indicating that we are in need of guidance - he shows us that if we look closely enough, we will find that what we need is within reach. He also cautions against focusing on the details so much that we lose sight of the bigger picture.

With his star-shaped lamp he shows us that en-’light’-enment is found within and that we often misplace our power by placing our personal and spiritual growth in the hands of another. The Hermit reminds us that we are all at different stages of the journey and that each person’s story is tainted by memories of their own experiences. While he instructs and encourages us to learn from others’ experiences, he guides us to discover and express our own story in our own way.

The energies of this card are those of discovery, contemplation, empowerment, support, isolation and completion. Discernment, integrity, responsibility and accountability serve you well, blame, helplessness and the handing over of your power does not. The Hermit’s message is one of finding the light within; and as we move through the darkness we discover clarity, perspective and purpose. There is always light; even during our darkest hours we instinctively find ourselves searching for the light.

You have travelled a long way, dear one and you may be weary, but know that it’s not for nothing - there is a reason that you’ve been through your experiences - they have made you who you are and they have helped you realise your worth; now allow your experiences and your story to bring form to your Soul’s highest expression of yourself as you are here and now.

XVIII THE MOON

The Moon brings to our attention the knowledge that resides deep within us, from our subconscious and brings it into our reality. We may not be aware of this knowledge, nor may we be able to articulate what it is that we know without knowing, especially when we begin to feel the stirrings of this activation; but there is a knowingness nonetheless that is a part of each of us, it has been called our Divine Spark - it is our pure connection to Source/God.

When The Moon appears she speaks of dreams, visions,

insights and intuition, an activation or deepening of these aspects of ourself - a time when our awareness is heightened. The Moon reflects the inner realms and helps us to navigate the deeper parts of ourself - the Shadow aspects of Self that manifest as fears and illusions - which are really the same thing.

Know that when The Moon appears, you are being guided and assisted as you walk your path - a path that is long and lonely at times, a path that brings not only dark nights, but blessings as well. Your intuitive and instinctual aspects of Self will be heightened also, helping you to become more able to discern what’s right and wrong for you, helping you to act with integrity and be accountable for your choices and actions. Take your time on this path - there is no pre-destined time for you to arrive at your destination.

Walk the path with integrity, being accountable and responsible for your own personal and spiritual growth and development, and know that you’re being guided - not only by the light of The Moon, but also by the lamp of The Hermit who is your guide and mentor on this journey that you’ve embarked upon.

Questions for reflection

Am I aware of my inner guide, gut feelings or intuition?
Am I being guided in a specific direction - am I aware of any repetitive signs or messages?
Do I heed my own intuition or do I rely on others to tell me what I should be doing?
Am I too caught up in the details of my life and missing the bigger picture?
Do I make time for meditation/contemplation or self-care?
When was the last time I did a life review?
What am I afraid of discovering about myself?
What messages am I receiving during my meditations or dreams that might help me in my waking life?

“The more thou dost advance, the more thy feet pitfalls will meet. The Path that leadeth on is lighted by one fire - the light of daring burning in the heart. The more one dares, the more he shall obtain. The more he fears, the more that light shall pale - and that alone can guide.”

Aristotle

May you find your inner guide...

Vanda x

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