2018 Theme of the year: “Lighten Up.”
This is what I heard when I pondered the card I had pulled for the yearly “theme”. Playfulness brought images of children, happily playing, finding delight in simple joys, being fascinated by everything around them. We need to look through the eyes of our inner child again, learn to appreciate all the good there is in our world (both local and global), and focus on that, focus on sending out the positive ripples.
“LIGHTen Up” – not only is this referring to reconnecting with your inner child, but also to the energy you send out into the world. Remember that what you focus on is where the energy will go – so this is our year to focus on the light. When you go to talk, share a post, or communicate, remember to “THINK”: Ask yourself, “Is it…” True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind? If it’s not, consider how important it is to send it out there. Weigh the value and consequences.
Being aware of what is going on around you, in your own community, as well as globally, is important. But just as important is the energy you are contributing to the world.
The simplest way to think about it is: “Promote what you love, instead of bashing what you hate.” (Zig Ziglar)
2018 is the year to focus on the LIGHT. So, “lighten up!”
For the 2018 Year Ahead Reading – World Edition, I used Doreen Virtue’s Healing with the Angels Oracle Cards
1st Quarter – January/February/March
Card: Spiritual Growth (“You are going through a time of rapid spiritual growth. Enjoy the process!”)
Theme: We continue to grow and expand our spiritual awakening – personally and globally – as well as take responsibility for our personal contribution to global issues.
Message: Energetically speaking, things are moving quicker than ever. We will no longer be able to ignore the signs & signals given to us. It is time to face our fears and step into our own Personal Vortex. This will allow for faster and more profound manifesting – but only if we are open to allowing and receiving. We can always ask for help releasing the blocks holding us back, and trust that support will be given when and where it is needed. Know that it may come in opportunities, through people or Spirit, and that it may require doing or seeing things differently than we may have planned out.
Honor the journey; it is more important than the destination.
It is important to note that with the opening up to our more spiritual side, we will see less delineation through religion and culture. Instead, we will be better able to acknowledge the light in others that echoes the light in ourselves.
Be the Beacon, Be the Light that shows others the way “Home”.
2nd Quarter – April/May/June
Card: Healing (“A situation that has caused you concern is on the mend. You are a natural healer, and your healing thought have manifested into form.”)
Theme: Sometimes healing happens at such a deep level, we don’t know it’s happened…until we are ready to release, and welcome the new blessings entering our lives.
Message: Winter can appear bleak on the surface, but there is often a lot of growth that takes place out of sight. With Spring, we are reminded that even the coldest of times can herald new life, and an abundance of beautiful things.
The healing that has been invisible to us is becoming apparent. We begin to realize that we, indeed, are already whole and healed, that Divine Timing has been at work, and now we are ready to release the old energies that have kept us bound to lower vibrations, and embrace more of the light, more of the healing energies that are flooding our Earth.
It is also time to start consciously shedding unhealthy habits, and to support each other as we do this. For some, the path is relatively easy, for others, it will be challenging. Honor the feelings of resistance, but don’t let them hold you back, either.
The most important thing to remember is to support each other with kindness and compassion as we each go through our own healing. Remember that we are all one, and the more we support each other, the faster we all heal.
3rd Quarter – July/August/September
Card: Trust (“Believe in yourself, and have faith that God and the Angels are with you. Ask them to help you lose the fears that block you from enjoying full faith.”)
Theme: It is time to trust each other, what we feel in our hearts, instead of allowing the media and “mob mentality” to control our thoughts and actions.
Message: We are taught that the differences between countries, cultures and religions are reason to distrust each other. We are being asked to move beyond that, and allow Spirit to guide us, and trust that the good in each of us is echoed in people everywhere.
Inside each of us is a light that burns fiercely. Our human forms may be different, but our energetic souls are what bind us in one-ness. Trust in the good that can be found in every culture, in every religion, and in every country. Trust that you can find common causes and common goals with people anywhere in the world.
It is time to release fear about those you’ve been taught to hate. It is time to trust in the healing of our World. “Don’t let the actions of a few determine the way you feel about an entire group.” (Erin Gruwell)
4th Quarter – October/November/December
Card: Freedom (“The Angels guide you to freely express your true thoughts and feelings with love.”)
Theme: Remember who you are, and that you have the power to shape your life. The freedom of choice and action is yours.
Message: In the last three months of 2018, there is a shift in the World energy – a milestone has been achieved, allowing for a boost in the collective vibration of the Earth. This can be attributed to a regaining of personal energetic responsibility, and an increase in what the collective has been more focused on.
We are emerging from our cocoon; we have become a spiritual dragonfly, by focusing less on fear and more on healing service. We accepted the challenges presented over the last few years, faced our challenges and are now seeing the rewards that come with honoring the collective journey through compassion and support.
For some, these last three months will bring a huge sigh of relief and satisfaction. For others, there will still be some challenges, which need to be supported and respected. Remember that we all move forward at our own pace.
This isn’t the end of the game, however, because we never stop growing and learning. Use this years’ experiences to help you continue moving forward, in anticipation of a beautiful, continuing adventure.
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