Post Full 🌚 Moon Eclipse: Honoring our Mothers. 💐

The Full Moon Eclipse in Taurus had me thinking a lot about our matriarchs, our Mothers. I am blessed to have an active relationship with my mother and crossed paths with mothers from all walks of life. Each one has given me a life lesson or particular gem to live by. I cry when I think of these women's impact on my life, just like when I pray and call my guardian Orisa, Yemoja. I am proud of my Orisa and Isese journey because it taught me the power of honoring The Mothers. Between eclipse seasons, I have deeply revered my guardian, Orisa, Yemoja. In prayer, in my living spaces, and even in the way I dress. One valuable lesson that my mother, Yemoja, has taught me is that being a mother or matriarch is a position of leadership and love.

No matter who I am with or what I do, I must give it all. Mothers don't get to decide how to provide and nurture; they don’t love in increments or conditionally. That is why their love is so divine. This realization made me understand that I accept the position of this role that sometimes requires me to give more than I receive, but I will do my due diligence only to keep the people who have the genuine capacity to do the same closest to me.

A profound realization that I've made while having conversations with our Mothers, is that my blessings come from God, not other people. Your word of mouth only happened because God has orchestrated your steps to do so. To fully understand this means I have no disgust or hate for those who could not see or meet me where I was. The friends who blurred the lines so they could seek my spiritual guidance without giving me inclusion in their “bigger” or “other” circles. The ones who kept me on standby because I made them feel good about themselves but didn't respect my boundaries and authority or did not give me the same considerations because I was “too nice” or, ironically, “too strong.” The men who loved me but were afraid of how to introduce me to the world because of my gifts. The people who slide in my DMs knowing damn well they don't need a date or my vagina but actually would benefit from my services. And the people who resented me for harboring a light they wished possessed but did not rightfully earn.

Simply put, our Mothers taught me I don't need to desire those in my company who lack accurate self-awareness and accountability. That loving myself is already a revolutionary act, that will allow me to pour into others abundantly after my cup is full. Taurus highlights what keeps us secure and our values. These roles of lack or being on the sideline did not reflect the values of myself and my spiritual court. The Mothers that have crossed my path were friendly reminders of such. I was given scissors during this eclipse to cut the cord from old ways that I loved to invite new ways to lead and love. To our Mothers, I thank you. Your wisdom is a navigator.

To the earthly mothers, I apologize on behalf of the world that overlooked you because you didn't act, look, or comply with what people wanted you to be. To the earthly mothers, I acknowledge your infinite power that so many of us take for granted daily. To the earthly mothers, I salute and bow to your ability to be a servant of God and bring life to the world that the Lord has made. Through you, we have made it. Through you, we will stay here. Through you, we will learn how to live here! May God continue to bless you, your family, and your endeavors.

Thank you with a sincere heart,

D.