Welcome August – The Portal of Possibility: The Wood Monkey Reveals the Way
| KEY THEME: VISION MEETS RESISTANCE Living beyond Fear and Embracing Change Hello my friends, The yearly Qi is shifting again – and I’m sure you can feel it. On August 8th, we enter the month of the Wood Monkey and officially step into the metal season of autumn and begin our journey into the last 6 months of this year. The Fire Qi that was brought to us through the summer months – much needed to help balance this year’s energies – is now fading. The image for the Wood Monkey month is that of a large tree being pruned by an axe; it is wood being chopped and formed into something useful (for the greater good). Painful, yes – but purposeful. This is the energy of transformation after self-discovery. Vision meets resistance. The desire to push forward may be challenged or sabotaged by distractions and doubt. But don’t be discouraged my friends. The deeper lessons and opportunities of 2025 continue to unfold. The more stuck you feel, the greater the opportunity to break through. Themes of Growth, Expansion, Self-Awareness and Emotional Healing dominate the energetic landscape. This is the month to get real and honest with yourself. Where am I now? What do I really want? What is my truth? What steps are needed to live my highest truth? Everything is under the microscope, our jobs, our relationships with each other and with ourselves. Guidance for the month – proceed with awareness. Stay humble. Completion requires grace, not just effort. Beware of self-sabotage disguised as “cleverness” or “I know that already”. Unfortunately, the path to truth is rarely smooth. It often is paved with fear, neediness, co-dependency, anger and old emotional patterns. Trust me when I say the potential for positive change has never been greater – and for things to change you must take aligned action. If you are curious to know more, join me in my Living with Purpose group this month as I share an in-depth looking at the next 6 months of this year. I will discuss the themes and what you can do to align yourself to growth, and even success and peace. Let’s look ahead together. Decide what you want. Align your actions. Let’s grow — with purpose. Each day, I remember to be grateful. I am grateful for all my wonderful clients and students who are willing and open to take action for transformation. I am grateful for all the support I have in my life. I am grateful for you. Love & Light, Marlyna |
