Dear Friend,
A sense of love and celebration is in the air as the fire of summer expresses itself here in Ibiza! The season of the heart, of love, expansion and freedom. So much fun but like any action or emotion, if indulged in, the fire of this season will overexcite our nervous system and amplify other imbalances.
In the Hermetic Philosophy of The Kybalion, the Principle of Polarity states: “Everything is Dual; everything has poles; everything has its pair of opposites; like and unlike are the same; opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree..”
The opposite of the yang of fire, action, movement, joy and expansion is the yin of water, slowness, peace, sadness, grief, inward contemplation.
For harmony within and without, the Dao would suggest that both and all are necessary; and to flow through like the waves, being at ease with what is, knowing that after a set of waves, there is calm.
Walk the beauty way and remember love.
With love in all ways. Dipika 🧡
Summer – the season of expansion
With each season, there is a shift in the circulation of life force through the rivers of our meridians and our organs. The weather outside and the weather inside of you mirror and co-regulate. These moving cycles give us the opportunity to focus on different parts of ourselves throughout the year on many levels.
the fire element is associated with the heart and intestines
the colour red
the sound of laughter
the emotion of joy intimacy and connection
fire embodies
passion, transformation and illumination
represents warmth, and creativity
in harmony, fire symbolises spiritual insight, inspiration,
the alchemical process of refinement
the ability to transmute and transcend limitations
burning away impurities to reveal one’s true nature.
if exacerbated
one may experience high tempers
anxiety, insomnia, inflammation, irritation, dehydration of the skin
and an increase in adrenaline production
raising the stress response
avoid spicy foods, stimulating drinks
drink lemon or cucumber water, coconut water and green tea
eat cooling pears and watermelon, and bitter celery and grapefruit
replenish with the yin of water
water embodies fluidity, wisdom, and adaptability
introspection, and the power of flo
the color black or blue
water symbolises the ability to yield, overcome obstacles effortlessly
embrace change gracefully
teaching us to find strength in surrender and to trust the natural flow of life
if fire is low and water rises
one may experience
low energy, coughs, nasal congestion, sluggishness
water retention, watery stools and even the chills
avoid chilled and raw foods
eat beets and pomegranates
in spirit
when we are in balance we will feel abundant
self-sufficient and inspired
to share our overflowing cup with others
from a place of effortlessness and ease
boost your spirit with what you enjoy doing
singing, dancing, swimming, walking
internal fire is released when we express ourselves with motivation
in any form, not for recognition
only pleasure
As above so below
This is also the hermetic Principle of Correspondence
With the rising of the summertime fire here in Ibiza, I was blessed to be graced by dear friends, family and inspiring live music which touched me deeply. Instead of trying to stick to plans to write this in July as first thought, I allowed myself to get carried by the waves of fire as I socialised and connected with many humans, and welcomed by the water as I plunged beneath the replenishing ocean into nothingness to empty out, and give me space to reflect and contemplate the new ahead for me…
..the stars and planets are constellating to bring us into loving relationships with all. We are being invited and supported to review, reflect and rejuvenate old ideas and values to come into harmony with the now.
