Blax HERstory 2/21/22

Knowing from whence the words come, you may soak your SELF into a song. It is a knowing that translates into…belong. ~MAHism2022 https://music.apple.com/us/album/praise-god/1587795158?i=1587795285

Gwendolyn Brooks

P.M. Meditation

It’s said that if a praying mantis allows you to see it, it is indeed showing itself to you for a reason…likely for a divine reason. Blending in so effortlessly into their environments, if they emerge into your line of view, one can deduce the voyeur allowance is purposeful. There are many spiritual meanings (both good and bad) tagged onto this…insect. Breaking the word into two: ‘praying’ is of obvious meaning and awarded due to the insect’s front ‘arm’ stance; ‘mantis’ is Greek in origin and means prophet or seer. Spiritually, when the praying mantis appears, it is a nudge to be still, connect with one’s intuition and take the necessary time away to meditate (and/or pray) while awaiting divine messages. For instance, God/Source/Spirit may be whispering for you to dive upwards then inward (eventually onward) at this time. An impossible task? Of course not. There are both seen and unseen messages circling around at all times that do NOT wish to be caught and netted out of thin air, but welcomed in softly. These high dimensional messages are indeed forming our reality in the 3-d. And much like the normally elusive, blend-able, camouflaged praying mantis – it desires you make your intuitive knowledge receptive to being seen. First, we must be still.

Sent: Home (‘New Moon in Cancer’ Rituals)

So we’ve made it home. The moon now sits directly across from the sun in it’s most familiar setting – the sign of Cancer. Traditional, more western ideals refer to the sun as masculine energy and the moon as feminine energy. Picture it: this very feminine energy is now across from her masculine counterpart. He is in view. And though it’s been a long, arduous journey to get here, she’s made it to the point where her safety and security is in both third-eye and 3-D view. She can rest…perhaps even take a load off and fuck some shit up. After all, her masculine counterpart has his dominant eye on her. She is safe to frolic, to achieve, to play in a kitchen that sways to her own curves and rhythm. The masculine energy cocked and ready to bust a cap as soon as anyone makes a false move. I ask you…what would you cook up if you knew you were safe, secure and free? No answer is the wrong answer. You’ve already slayed the demons, learned some pretty hard lessons and trampled down a path all your own. You’ve worked up a pretty hefty appetite along the way. So I ask again, what will you cook in the kitchen that bears your name in all it’s corners? While granddaddy Saturn is across the way taking a nap, Grandma FreeMoon is front and center to lend a helping hand (with a wealth of unwritten generational recipes smack dab in the center of her chest, mind you), and the babies play peacefully on the floor…the scent of their Goddess Mother intermingled with fullness, warmth and wholesomeness grounding them. What will you place on your stove for your loved ones to ingest – no looking over your shoulder, all ingredients at your disposal? Know (way down deep in the depths of your knowing) that you are SAFE to cook, to conjure, to create…and to cry into the bowls, pots and pans.

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(Knowing your strong placements can assist you in navigating through such an emotion-centered season. A little exemplary insight: both my Sun and Moon placements (major!!!) are in the sign of Cancer! Thus emotional intelligence has been a theme for me my entire life! However, my ascendant/rising placement is in the sign of Aries. What a conundrum – as I present to the the outer world fiery…fearless even. I will set a bridge ablaze in a moment’s time if it means lighting up dark places!)

This new moon is an important one – a culmination of tough times that began even as early as the end of 2019 (new moon in Capricorn 12-26-2019), ballooned in 2020 (eclipse / super moon season initiated), came to a head at the change of the new year (10-2020 through 02-2021), and is now knocking on your own door. With all the trauma, drama and won/lost battles, I suppose you forgot what your own door looked like. G’on insert the key and turn the knob – welcome home baby! You are indeed the wounded warrior. But rest assured, you ain’t had to settle for shit! Instead of settling, you can now settle in. Your ancestors have walked with you this entire time; you’ve called on them in many ways – whether seen, heard or unseen, silent. And they are proud of you. It is time to fall deeply in love with your safety and security again. But this time, the threat of laziness, indecision, heart break, narcissism, childhood wounds and insecurities cannot impede the flow of what’s divinely yours. My love, you have created your own pathway – you are now called upon to move about in a manner all your own and without the heavy weight of lack mindset. Imagine being surrounded by all of your passed-on ancestors; each of them with a special skill or gift cultivated during their lifespan just so that they may assist you both through the trials that came before and over the finish line that lies ahead. Baby, with a team like that, you’ve already won.

Instead of settling, you can now settle in.

#MAHism2021

We’ve been feeling it – that eerie nudge and tap on the shoulder. It almost feels like something is wrong…as if you’ve forgotten to turn the coffee pot off before leaving home. Personally, there’s been many recent occasions where I have to remind myself that I am in alignment; that I am not missing anything or forgetting to complete an important task. At first, anxiety wanted to ride with me in the front seat. And the funny thing is…just a simple silent reminder of all my blessings shifts the energy suddenly from worry to warm, comfortable gratitude. Nothing is wrong. Everything is ok. You have transformed so much in this last cycle, ascended so high… And even up here (where the air is thin and companionship perhaps even thinner) you will adjust. You are safe in the home you have co-created with the Divine. And finally, at the ripe-ol’ age of 39, I knew the meaning of ‘count your blessings’. The Divine is asking us to (of course) remain in alignment, to continue to count each of our blessings, while leaving space open for miracles. Yes, there is still room for miracles. Because if we are to be honest with ourselves, there is perhaps one great thing or a few solid desires that despite our improvements and meditations and sheer spiritual alignment, even we could not bring in for ourselves. Footsteps, my love. Footsteps.

If you have heavy placements in intellectual, fiery, or even more grounded signs, Cancer season may be a bit….odd for you. Especially coupled with this new moon energy. Breathe and know it’s all for a reason. Also, we are forever moving along with planetary alignments – so this too shall pass. For now, let these feelings happen. Ask yourself what you’re feeling and what it is teaching you about yourself, your homestead and the folks closest to you. Be honest.

This most recent cycle has highlighted your biggest threat, your most scariest barrier to pure happiness or perception thereof. And under the moonlight, illuminated also was your own POWER. Indeed, what is a goon to a goblin? There is a lot to unravel and cipher through – many new gifts to open, handle gracefully yet fervently as we figure out how these gifts work and function. Trust, that by the end this super moon period (Solar Eclipse 12-04-2021 & Full Moon in Cancer 12-29-2021), you will be well fed all the way through, draped in integrity and ready to continue on your unique journey with an heir of divine peace that only comes with a soul-based knowing. For now, a motherly energy ushers you through the door, grabbing the whole of you as you almost collapse onto the floor. Here, you can cry, you can fuss & cuss, you can walk around naked, and even spin the block if you damn well please. Here, resides the unconditional love that birthed you. Welcome home.

She doesn’t fight. She simply defends. In this home, everything around her came from her. Therefore, it is already, freely hers. This is not possession. This is not love that you have to fight for, create battle fields in the center of the living room, prove even. That love she rocks in her arms was pushed out from her own loins. Why would she need to prove that the little eyes that look back at her are not in her own ancestral likeness? Now, if you dare to try to harm it in any way…that is an entirely different story that shall conclude over someone’s dead body. I guarantee you, the chalk outline will NOT be of her silhouette. The energy of this new moon will be potent for the next two weeks, hovering (like helicopter mom) through the end of this year. No matter how cliche, review the phrases in the image above and how they resonate personally with you. Create spiritual rituals that coincide with the things you need to work on and manifest. Hold your vision, rock it back and forth, feed it with good things and watch it grow. #MotherlyLove

Podcast ‘tings’: Timbs ‘n Teddies (Episode 7)

Timbs ‘n Teddies

Episode 7: Black Luv & American Politics

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The sisters do a fairly chill check-in on the 7th episode of Timbs ‘n Teddies.  But does this millennial-xennial sister squad really have any chill?  Well, maybe not when it comes to American politics and the intersection of Black Luv.  Let’s face it – the US hasn’t been able to keep it’s paws off of the black family structure; at the head of this structure is the divine idealism of two becoming one.  Alas!  There seems to be a third party.  Is three a crowd?   The traditional love & respect between masculine and feminine energy in the black community just can’t seem to get far enough away from American politics to feel safe (or free).  It forcefully and annoyingly joins us during Netflix and Chill and while jumping the broom.  Will we ever be able to shake it off?  Or will we always end up at seemingly the most dangerous intersection in American HERstory – the intersection of Politic Ave & Black Luv Blvd???  ***please note: this podcast was recorded and published PRIOR to the official 2020 Presidential Election results.***

The 2020 Presidential Election was emotional (to say the least). But emotion brings forth sincerity in motion = CHANGE!. Emotion is saltwater turned tsunami. And our nation was in need of a purge – a clearing out. One question still keeps coming to mind: are our black men willing to walk beside us if our heels make us a bit taller, our voice comes with just a bit more depth in tone (never mind the girly shriek at the end), and our position is one of divine authority? Do black lives still matter to our masculine collective if indeed we (black women) are the ones leading the way? Are we so adhered to the traditional gender roles that we are stuck to past ideals that could, in fact, hold us back in this new world of ‘the-future-is-female’? I think the ballot results & episode 7’s verbal ponderings are only the beginning; episode 8 of TnT is sure to be a debatable doozy!

American Politics: What’s Black Luv got to do with it?

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🗣🤎🗣 One of my favorite visual excerpts from the historical Nikki & Jimmy convo regarding the state of Black Luv during their time. Many things have changed; but so much has stayed the same. It was indeed a state of the union conversation between the two literary giants and one worth watching and reviewing again and again.