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New Moon: April 5th

Key Words: Surrender, Alignment, Manifesting, Soul Journey, Resist the Ego, Highest Truth, Opportunity, Evolve, Grow and Let Go

One of the most difficult parts of any life journey is working hard towards something we think we want, only to be shown later in some capacity that it’s actually not what we want at all. Don’t be surprised during April’s moon cycle if you hit a wall with a project or life choice you have been working diligently on. In fact, don’t be surprised if you realize suddenly that what you think has been your life’s work turns out that it has only been a stepping stone to the next phase in your soul’s journey.

Yikes! Sounds terrifying, right? Change always is, especially when it comes suddenly. This new moon in Aries marks the midway point of a fiercely telling energy portal that was triggered by the March Super Moon and that will close during April’s full moon. This strong energy will rain clarity on situations that may have been leaving murky question marks throughout your life.

Face-To-Face with The Ego

Many of our life’s choices are ego-driven, when we sit down and think about them. What have you been prioritizing in your life the past few years? Are you able to identify which part of you has been driving you to put energy into these areas? Is it your ego or is it what your soul has truly desired? Remember, we change and we change frequently, so don’t be afraid if suddenly something that has mattered so much to you in the past few years doesn’t seem to matter much at all any more.

This new moon asks us to go dark with it and retreat back into our souls. Connect with your inner being and work to shut down the ego, the fears and the old belief patterns that tell us what a successful life needs to look like. You are not here on this earth simply to show people from your high school that your life is good because it looks like it on Instagram. You are here because your soul wanted to incarnate itself within your body for a journey and a purpose beyond explanation.

But Success Is Good Too, No?

Of course! Along with the seriousness of this new moon, there is great potential for rewarding opportunity afoot! After a harsh winter, we are ready to embrace the abundance of spring, both in season and in life. If you have been putting in the work this winter, expect opportunity to shine down upon you. There is amazing potential for success in both business and in relationships. Note that we may be prone to discouragement this new moon, in spite of the wealth of exciting opportunity before us. Remember to ground yourself when you feel slightly overwhelmed and ask yourself if your fears and insecurities are truly valid or if your ego is simply running amok?

Let Go and Get Aligned

In short, this new moon invites us to let go. If something isn’t making you happy, even if it has been the centre of your world for the past decade like a relationship or a home or a job, then let it go. Let it GO! Embrace freedom. Do what you need to do to find alignment and reignite your fire.

While April’s full moon goes by many names such as the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon or the Fish Moon, our favourite name by far is The Pink Moon. As true believers in the spiritual power of the colour pink, we cannot help but be slightly disappointed that Sunday’s full moon will not actually be the colour pink. April’s full moon is called The Pink Moon as a nod to one of spring’s first flowers to bloom; the wild ground phlox. 

Ritual is always important during a full moon, as this is when we are meant to move into full action to support our intentions set in the new moon cycle. It is also when energy and creativity are at peak, making it important to leverage our inner momentum towards the direction we want our life to go.

However, if the intentions set during the new moon cycle are not coming into fruition as we had hoped, it is perfectly ok to accept that with love and kindness. This means we must take the time to check in with ourselves, see where we are emotionally and physically and honour our progress.

As we head into spring, we are invited to embrace this opportunity on Sunday to shed anything negative that may be holding us back. It is time to truly let go of winter’s darkness and embrace the light, stepping into who we are and who we are wanting to become.

We’ve rounded up some of the opportunities in Toronto to gather with like-minded individuals and embrace ritual together on Sunday:

Soul Space Toronto — College Street and Ossington Avenue Toronto

Soul Space Toronto is holding a Tantric Kundalini Dance: Full Moon Sacral Healing Ceremony on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The ceremony costs $44 and will show you a combination of Kundalini Tantra yoga, guided meditation, sound healing, and rainbow energy healing to self-heal the entire energy body (Women Only)

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Full Moon Meditation — 310 Bloor Street West, Toronto

On Sunday, April 29th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. there will be a free full moon meditation class that offers Kundalini yoga and mantra meditation. This healing practice takes place at Tartu College as the full moon lights up the sky. All levels are welcome, even those who have no meditation experience and instructions will be given to you.  This event is a fundraiser, part of a four full moon meditation series that raises funds for charity: water and attendees have the option of donating online or bringing something to the studio.

Misfit Studio — 761 Queen St. West, 3rd Floor Toronto

Misfit Studio is hosting an evening of rising together and creating a new love of courage and clarity. Full Moon Goddess Circle: Pink Moon takes place on Sunday, April 29, 2018, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This event is intended to reprogram our bodies to feel nurtured and worthy of deep love. In this full moon circle, you’ll encourage yourself and others to shed their old skins. By the end of the evening, you’ll leave supported, renewed and ready to take on the world. Tickets are  available online for $44 and will be sold at the door $55

SMPLFY Studio — 890 B Dundas Street West, Toronto

Get the family involved in the Family Full Moon Gathering event that SMPLY Studio is hosting on Saturday, April  28, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to  3:00 p.m. Connecting each family member’s intention can lead to one of the greatest and healthiest transformations. For only $20 your family can enjoy an environment for families to play, heal and learn together; along with taking part in guided meditation and enjoying live music. A guided journey will take place teaching junior and senior minds about the Full Moon, Spring Teachings and lessons on self-empowerment.

Are you hosting an event for the Full Moon? Get the word out and feel free to share  it to our events listing page.