Full moon blessings & the birthday of the Buddha

Happy Full Moon and Buddha Purnima!

This Full Moon is in the Sign of Libra and the constellation of Swati. While Libra seeks balance, Swati is like a young plant blowing in the wind. Young plants have to be fiercely independent to make their way in the world, and can change and adapt with the grace and flexibility of a new sprout.

It’s a great day to reflect on your own ability to adapt to life’s challenges. This is key for yogis and meditators - we can’t get anywhere if we are stuck!

This is also a day celebrating the birth, enlightenment and passing of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The symbolism of the Buddha and the nature of “letting go” pair well with adaptability. It is a constant dance of discipline and letting go of outdated thought patterns.

So on this auspicious day set aside a few minutes to take stock, stop doing, and see where you would like your life to flow. What can you shift? What needs strict determination?

Meditate. By doing nothing for a few moments, maybe you can open up new possibilities.