Happy Canada Day (July 1) to our Canadian readers, and Happy Independence Day (July 4 )to our readers in the USA.
As we move into July we are beginning a 6 global month. This is a number that brings our attention to relationships, responsibilities, and factors that affect our security, well-being, and quality of life.
A 6 month within an 8 year brings together two complex energies that often support and complement each other. Number 8 (2024) strongly favours entrepreneurial endeavours and number 6 promotes harmonious and supportive relationships. Those of you who happen to run a business, especially a home-based business, are likely to find that July will be a good month for generating interest in your products and services, and gaining increased revenue.
It’s quite possible that many of us will be making some major financial decisions this month, and if you have been looking for a home to rent or purchase, it’s quite likely that this will be your month to move. Some of you may also find that July brings news from family members at a distance, or possibly a visit with extended family members.
On a personal level number 6 often brings our attention to our home, family, and community. It favours physical, mental, and emotional healing, so it has a lot to do with how we care for ourselves and others. It is a number of service that calls us to nurture and protect those who are vulnerable, to fulfill our responsibilities to those who depend on us, to contribute to our community as much as possible, and wherever possible to strengthen our personal and professional relationships.
The challenge with Number 6 is to remember that your first responsibility is to yourself. What will it take to bring you comfort, balance and Peace of Mind? What will it take to fill your bucket so that you in turn can give to others? What will you do to bring these necessary elements into your life? How will you model this for young people in your life?
It’s true that we are seeing a lot of unsettling developments in world events. As I was preparing to write this article I was guided to write about the importance of joy and laughter. We often forget that our emotions have a powerful effect on the world around us. When we radiate love and light – and create joy and laughter for ourselves and those we love, work, and/or live with – that positive energy ripples out to touch our community and our global village in powerful unseen ways that promote peace.
Here are some ways that you can tap into the benevolent energy of number 6:
Remember that as an individual having a human experience, you hold the power to create positive life-enhancing situations for yourself.
Share the gifts of Mother Earth – Invite some friends for a pot luck dinner.
Enhance your personal space with colours, textures, or artwork that you enjoy
Enrich your life with live music or theatre.
Seek harmony in your personal relationship issues, and gracefully release those that are not in your best interest.
Reach out to someone you haven’t seen for a while. (Number 6 thrives on connection.)
Avoid watching TV news. Everything you see and hear will either strengthen or diminish your well-being.
Do your best to be cheerful and friendly. Remember; “It’s hard to spread sunshine without getting a little on yourself.”
Lighten up, create loving and joyful moments for yourself and others, and make July a wonderful month.
Photo Credit: David MacKinnon, Powerscourt, Ireland