Aries the Peaceful Warrior | Self-Love and Showing Up For Yourself

"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us.
And when we bring what is within out into the world, miracles happen.

~Henry David Thoreau

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This full harvest moon is in Aries, with the Sun opposite, in Libra. The Aries Libra axis represents Self and Others -- how we take care of ourselves, and how we relate with others. Where Libra the Fair would generously give away all of her energy with equanimity, Aries the Warrior reminds us to value the empowered self:

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You can't be a warrior for others if you aren't a warrior for your own well-being. Aries reminds us to show up for ourselves with the same compassion and loving energy that we give to others. Here are some simple commonsense reminders of ways to love, trust, honor and value your self, because you deserve it!

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Activate the power of self-reflection | When we take time to sit with our emotions and truly think about what we want in life, that's the root of growth and flourishing.

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Commit to your passions | The expression 'work hard, play hard' comes to mind -- We are not on this planet simply to be 'productive.' We need bread to eat, but we need roses to feed our soul! We have to treat beauty, poetry, love, peace and joy as essential. Honor what you love, by being present with it. Honor yourself by giving energy to the things that bring you joy.

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Trust your intuition | Tune in to how you are feeling, and let your body, mind and spirit accomplish what they are made to do. We are highly sensitive beings who respond to our environment and deduce the best path, that is our instinct and our nature, it is okay to trust it.

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One Step Every Day |  Keep your dreams in sight, and don't be afraid to be the humble tortoise rather than the flashy hare. Remember that you are getting somewhere, even if the scenery is evolving very...very...slowly...It doesn't matter if the steps you take are small, they just need to take you in the right direction.

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"Earth is a perfect school, and daily life is the classroom.
You aren't here on Earth merely to strive for success; you're here to learn--
and daily life is guaranteed to teach you all you need in order to grow,
and evolve, and awaken to your higher purpose here.

~Dan Millman, The Four Purposes of Life: Finding Meaning and Direction in a Changing World

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O Holy Spirit of Fire,
life in the life of all life,
holy are you,
enlivening all things.

~Hildegard von Bingen, "Holy Spirit of Fire"

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