SAGITTARIUS NEW MOON

INNER CHILD MEDITATION FOR THE SAGITTARIUS NEW MOON

December 11th marks the date for a new moon cycle. This means that for that day, and a few days afterward, the heavens are energetically supporting us to go within for some serious TLC for the soul. This new moon is in Sagittarius: a fire sign that is wide open to life in a fun-loving, optimistic, and adventurous way, which makes this new moon a great opportunity to spend some time with your inner child. In fact, those with a lot of Sagittarius energy tend to have a child-like, wondrous view of the world and a contagious zest for life.

Below is a guided meditation to help you tap into the energies of Sagittarius through yourinner child. You can record yourself reading the meditation and listen to your voice as you meditate, or you can read along in a meditative state, pausing to sit with whatever comes up or to journal. You can even do this with a friend or group of women. There’s no right or wrong way. Do what feels right and fun for you.

Take some time before you start to set sacred space. You can light candles, burn sage, play some music, or simply set the intention for sacred space. Get comfortable in a seated position and start to deepen and lengthen your breath. Call upon whatever support you would like to be with you during this mystical time: guides, angels, deities, or energies. Invite the energy of Sagittarius to be present as you open yourself up to receive whatever insight or guidance you need at this time.

See yourself on a vast plane. It is early morning. The sun has yet to appear and a tiny sliver of the moon is still visible in the sky. You start to turn around, taking in your surroundings. You notice a large labyrinth ahead of you. Its intricate walls are made of beautiful leaves and flowers. You hear the voice of a child—a little girl calling your name—coming from the direction of the labyrinth.

You enter, following the call, and begin walking through the maze, curious as to what you will find along the way. You turn a corner and see a room in front of you. It is a room that you recognize.  There is a crib. You peer down and see yourself as a baby. She smiles at you as her curious eyes take in everything around her.

You hear your name called and the room disappears. You continue walking in the direction of the voice. Suddenly, you come across another scene: you at age three, playing with your favorite toy.  Her innocent joy is contagious and you laugh along with her.

Your name is called again, and the scene dissolves. You continue along on your quest, making your way through the thick walls of foliage when another vision appears: you at age five, running and jumping, full of joy and vital life-force energy.

“Remember me,” echoes the little girl’s voice, and with that, your five-year-old self disappears.

It isn’t long before you come upon yourself again. This time, you are eight-years-old and playing with your best friend a favorite game you always played together.

The call is getting louder.

Your eight-year-old self turns to you and says, “Go find her. She needs you.”

You start walking faster towards the voice. You can tell you’re getting close. Another scene from your life soon appears: it is the summer right before entering high school. She is excited about a new adventure, for new possibilities. She looks at you and smiles. You notice the hope and optimism in her eyes.

“You’re almost there,” she says as she points in the direction ahead of you.

Finally, you have made it to the center of the labyrinth and you see her—your inner child: the part of you that has never grown up. She is so excited to see you.

“You found me!” she exclaims as she comes running to you. “I’ve been calling your name for so long. I’m so happy you came!” She extends her hand and you take it. Suddenly, a clearing appears and the sun rises to reveal a beautiful meadow. She turns to you and says, “Lets’ play!”

You go running through the field with her, exploring all the possibilities, following her brilliant, infinite imagination, doing whatever her heart desires—for as long as her heart desires. This time is for her. For you.

After playing for quite some time, you decide to take a moment to rest underneath a large tree and your little one sits in your lap. She tells you she has missed you. She asks you to visit more often; to make more time for her; listen to her; nurture her; nurture you.

As you sit together underneath the tree, you feel the love in your heart expanding. Her body starts to melt into yours. She gets smaller and smaller until she fits right into your heart. You place both hands over your heart and make a promise to always answer her when she calls. And you know without a doubt, this is a promise you will forever keep.

Take some time afterward to journal or sit with what came up for you. Finding out the needs of your inner child can help you realize your needs as an adult. When you are finished, take a moment to send loving support to all the children in this world who are growing up in challenging circumstances. Honor yourself for taking the time to be with yourself and your inner child. Close by thanking and releasing the energies you invoked for support.