April: Igniting Personal Power

Spring is in full swing; flowers are blooming, the Sun is shining, and the coolness of Winter has melted away into a new era of rebirth and transformation.

As the Sun radiates with a newfound strength, have you taken time to wonder how your inner flame is burning? April marks the beginning of a new chapter, beckoning you to lean into the fiery excitement of change and lean into your desires with unfounded tenacity. As the chill in the air thaws away, inviting in the warm fresh air of Spring, check in on yourself as your inner fire begins to spark within you. Be sure to create a safe space for this fire to burn, feeding it new experiences, room to burn brightly, and a comfortable environment to rest. April is a call to let your fire burn brightly while taking the time and care to allow your fire to continue radiating for the rest of this year.

Aries Season continues to rage on this month until April 19th, imploring you to listen to your heart, fan your flames so your inner fire can burn bright, and follow those threads to call in the delightful transformation you have been craving. Aries, being ruled by the planet Mars, has a driven, adventurous, steadfast approach to achieving your goals. This month, consider how you want to embark on this journey, inviting the energy of this fiery season to help motivate you to keep your eye on the prize. Keep in mind that providing Aries the motivation without the structure can create an impulsive and erratic energy. This could cause confusion, inconsistency, or results that oppose your true desires. Make space to communicate with yourself this month and hone in on this passionate energy by naming your wants with detail. As you ignite your personal power this month, make sure you are bringing life to the flame of your choosing.

Later in the month (April 19th), the Sun enters the earthy and Venusian sign, Taurus. This sign takes comfort, pleasure, and security seriously. Allow this energy to inspire you to do the same. After taking the first half of the month to follow your dreams and desires with a blazing passion, Taurus reminds you to rest just as hard as you work. This Venusian sign invites you to look to your home as a sanctuary and take the energy you have been putting outward into your sacred spaces. Find some time to sit in your space, look at your surroundings, and imagine what would make your environment feel more like a safe refuge from the outside world. A space where only those that are deserving are welcome to join you in this peaceful home you have created. Ask yourself where your values lie, what comfort and rest mean to you, and how you can integrate more groundedness and security into your life.

Leaning into your passions can feel scary or overwhelming. Finding that inner courage doesn't have to be a staggering battle. Here are some ways you can connect to your strength and still make space for rest.

Start off the month fresh with a reset of your environment. Release habits, patterns, people, and things that no longer feel aligned in your life. This could look like clearing out your closet, throwing away old photos, or resetting your home. It's time to let go of the old to make space for the new.

Give the fiery energy of Aries some direction and inspiration with a vision board. Add images, quotes, and ideas that feel exciting and authentic to you on this vision board. This magic is all about you; don't worry about anyone else's opinions as you create this vision board. Focus on what you want and what makes your heart dance with joy.

It's a new year and a new season. Think about something you've always wanted to try and go for it. Remember, the smallest of changes can add so much value to your life. Your new hobby doesn't have to be expensive or take hours of time; hobbies are about pleasure and leaning into your wants. Do you want to spend more time in nature? Taking 15 minutes a day to sit in the grass or walk around the block could be your new hobby. Want to get more creative? Find an old, unused journal (we all have one) and let yourself doodle without expectations or pressure. Change can happen, build, and evolve over time. Trust yourself to follow your passions and let them grow naturally without a need for perfection.

Make a conscious effort to find a community that encourages and adds to your inner flame, a community that you also feel equally called to support. Reach out to friends and share your goals for the day, week, month, etc. that you are excited about, and invite them to do the same. You may find that your goals intertwine and that there is an opportunity to collaborate or keep each other motivated on your journeys. You don't have to do all this work alone, there is strength to be found in community. If you are finding the people already in our life aren't aligning with this goal, step outside and meet new people you can revel in this magic with!

April is a reminder that your passions can lead you to the life you are craving. Allow yourself to take a step back and let your heart take the reigns, be courageous in your efforts, and shy away from those who instill feelings of self-doubt.

In a world that bets on you feeling inadequate, bet on yourself and trust that you can despite what anyone else thinks. What do you think? Do you truly feel like you are unable, or are you repeating the phrases you have heard from others over the years? Take some time this month to look into these thoughts and decipher what ideas you have about yourself that are true, and what is a culmination of fear. This month, remind yourself that there is no chance unless you try. If you feel in your heart that there is a grander dream, a passion, or a lifestyle that is more authentic to you, you are worthy and deserving of trying.