Breakdown or Breakthrough? - October 2024

Happy October! Have you ever experienced what felt like a breakdown? Whether it was influenced by your mental state, emotions, physical pains, or a combination of all three, the common denominator is that the pressure can build. When this pressure builds, no matter where it comes from, it can feel debilitating. It can spur a myriad of thoughts that create worry about not knowing how to get out of an uncomfortable or painful situation. Finances are another area that can create pressure on many of us, especially as the cost of living everywhere seems to be continually rising, and the discrepancy behind what we get paid can sometimes never feel enough.

October will allow you to turn any breakdowns you have been or may be experiencing into breakthroughs. Our anxieties and pressures are doorways to seeing how our values, thoughts, beliefs, and emotions are no longer aligned.

The breakthrough could also be reclaiming your power so that no matter what may be happening externally, you can see how nature will be supporting you as long as you can stay centered and in the flow. It may require an understanding of how you trust yourself and the Universe.

If the pressures are mounting and you can't see around the mountain of obstacles in front of you, take a pause. Connect with your breath, put your feet into nature, and do something to change up the energy of where you are feeling the pressure. Just as steam is released when water boils, you, too, will need to find some moments of release if the cooking gets hot.

Your perspective will be your power this month. You can see any situations that aren't going as you'd like as a way to prove any unworthiness you may feel, or you can see the pressure as what is needed to create diamonds. You can look for the lessons and the growth and then choose how you want to show up in response to things not going as planned. Hold steadfast and help be the energetic shift that is needed collectively.

Just as a toddler throws a tantrum when they don't get what they want, take your moment to be upset. This doesn't mean that we need to discount any disappointing or sad feelings we may experience - it does mean that we will allow those tears of release to be the breakthrough of creating space within us to see our part and to feel empowered in our perspective. Have you ever witnessed a little one bounce back after having a release of emotions to where it seemed like nothing happened and they were happy-go-lucky again? Let yourself feel what you need to fully, ask a friend for a hug, and then find a new belief that fits the latest version of yourself that's breaking through.

Let's look at what the stars have in store for us this month:

On October 2nd, we kick off the month with a wrap-up of eclipse season with a Libra Solar Eclipse. Take note of the challenges and sparkles that took place for you the past two weeks: Was their clarity for you? Hardship? A time of rest? Now that we close the door on this eclipse portal, you may begin to feel like you can take action on something you've been holding off on. New partnerships, commitments, creative projects, and relationships are all possibilities now. Focus on what is exciting you the most to see the new doors opening for you.

On October 9th, Jupiter Retrograde begins in Gemini. After feeling like you could put your foot on the gas pedal after the Solar Eclipse, you may feel the foot get put on the brake pedal. Jupiter retrograde historically slows down opportunities but provides opportunities to hone your intuition, strengthen your spiritual connection, and work through any lingering subconscious beliefs that create doubt and discord. Focus on the subtle energies around you through deep breathing and seeing what breakthroughs occur for you.

October 11th has Pluto going direct in Capricorn so it may feel like you can put your foot back on the gas pedal just a little. Nature will support slow and steady growth toward your goals.

On October 17th, we have an Aries Full Moon and Venus enter Sagittarius. The full moon will allow for more emotional investment in your projects because your emotions will be fueled to inspire you to be energized and see the positive outcomes waiting to be had. Take action where you feel most aligned. Venus entering Sagittarius may spark your adventurous side, especially in aspects of love. Maybe you are ready to ask someone or plan a fun outing in your relationship. This could also show up as wanting more space to do your own things, so it could take the form of being adventurous in self-love.

Reminder: Saturn and Neptune Retrograde are still happening this month as well.

Our stone of the month to support any breakdowns to breakthroughs is Rose Quartz:

Rose Quartz brings with it love, compassion, and forgiveness. What aspect of this energy isn't needed when persevering and working through resistance and challenges? Rose Quartz is rose pink and stands for universal love and harmony. It's most often used when you want to work with the heart chakra energy or the physical heart.

Rose Quartz is calming and comforting when working through grief and aids in keeping the heart open to do deep inner healing. It's a great stone when working on forgiveness, self-worth, self- trust, and acceptance. If you are looking to draw love into your life, it can help you stay in the vibration of unconditional love. It can also help mend a broken heart.

As you face any challenges this month, grab some rose quartz and sit in meditation with the challenge to send love to the situation and yourself and to make decisions from this place of love for yourself and others.

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