Hello New Paradigmers!

As I let activity come to its natural end, 

Sit still and feel the breeze, 

I experience the joy that naturally springs forth, 

In a life lived with grace and ease.

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Happy Summer Solstice (in the northern hemisphere)!  It's a big turning point, the height, weight, and power of the light, masculine energy has reached its peak.  Will we voluntarily give up our striving, achieving, conquering, and competing for individual excellence and, in a way, succumb to the unifying principle of the feminine inviting us into community as days now begin shorten?  Will we surrender to the collective will, society and its norms or do we want to fight it, go our own way, though it may lead to isolation, irrelevancy, or expulsion?

With Venus having entered Leo, Jupiter close behind, and the Moon coming along today, it's time to get the party started!  The mantra this week lays out the pure simple joy that we can experience at this beautiful time of year.  I'd say the only "fly in the ointment," is the Pluto opposition to Venus now coming to a close.  You see, Pluto up there in Aquarius symbolizes very powerful social norms, expectations, laws,, rules, judgements, and consequences levied against those who "stand out."  You may receive some backlash, not just from society or the law but friends, acquaintances, and loved ones when you express your personal opinions, tastes, and desires.

In some ways, the Sun transitioning from Gemini to Cancer is like moving from our head to our heart.  As we feel and acknowledge our personal needs, tastes, and feelings we can go one of two ways.  The "lower" expression of Cancer is the hard shelled crab that withdraws, goes inward, and contracts, seeks safety, and goes down into its little hole in the sand.  The "higher" expression of Cancer is the mothering force that cares for and nourishes the hopes, fears, and needs of the family, others, and protects nature and the world at large. 

A key word these days is our great need for both TOLERANCE and UNITY IN DIVERSITY.  In order to get there some big old walls and ways need to be broken down, and that's done most beautifully by being an example, a light, and an inspiration to others through our own joy, ease, grace, and care.  Let's all join together with our family and friends to make the most out of this changing of the seasons.  Make a circle, go to the river, sit around a fire, and feel the joy of connection.  It's time to relax, enjoy, give thanks, and love our lives!

Which song for this week is your favorite?

Yellow Submarine? https://youtu.be/m2uTFF_3MaA?si=dV14Ujt8qBeHH4V6

or

"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me?"  https://youtu.be/ECN_wgw55lc?si=P7scEzXNiX4tvDUj

So Much Love,
Kaypacha

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