✺ Full Moon in Gemini ✺

I used to attend moon circles and it always felt so deeply nourishing. What I’d realize in these gatherings is that we are all going through something regardless of what it seems on the outside.

Over the years I’ve done my fair share of therapy, inner work, journaling, meditations, retreats, and still self-healing physically and energetically. The fruit of having done this work is being able to recognize how much I’ve allowed myself to fully express my truth with less guilt and shame.

I’m a Type-A, hypersensitive, passionately creative, openly honest, and generous person. I expect respect from others, appreciate the recognition, and lead with the highest integrity. I’ve experienced the shadow and triggers of being all the above. My moon in Aries 🔥 is quite intense but Pisces 🌊rising has often limited the full expression of my truth. I’ve learned and continue to hold space for it all. Being a mutable Gemini sign has given me the innate ability to be curious about my essence in relation to self and others.

Full moons are traditionally a time for release. Releasing what no longer is serving you, illuminating the shadow, or shedding limiting beliefs. What I’m illuminating and recognizing are the parts of me that I’ve denied in my past - being highly competitive, jealous, resentful, and a failed perfectionist. I’ve lessened and recognized when the guilt and shame arise from these “negative” emotions. Also recognizing that being a Mindfulness Facilitator isn’t about being perfect and never feeling negative.

Releasing the limiting belief that I cannot be all of the above AND also be compassionate, generous, emphatic, deeply spiritual, and mindful. Recognizing the polarities within and shedding the conditioned shame and guilt from these traits that arise.

Grateful for this journey and all the hard fucking lessons this year has illuminated.. I know I’m not alone in this. If you feel called, please share below what are you releasing or recognizing on this Lunar Eclipse in Gemini?

I’ll be continuing weekly IG Live meditations for the rest of the year. Tune in this Wed on @kristine.lo for a guided Self-Compassion meditation. 🙏🏽🌿✨