Aug 2024: A Check-In To Realign & Gather Strength     

”Grant me the serenity to accept things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” - Reinhold Niebuhr, Theologian/Commentator

How quickly time flies… Suddenly, the 1st half of the year is gone and we now find ourselves at the entrance into the more yin and “darker” half of the year, with the start of the Autumn months of this Wood Dragon Year.

The Water Monkey (Ren Shen) month begins on August 7 lasting until September 6. Once again - like for many other months in this deep & multi-layered year - the tone of the Water Monkey month is unique with its collective energy ultra-powerful!

We find that the Fire Element, so strong during the past couple of months (and so precious throughout this year), literally gets thrown in the backseat with not only the usual transition into autumn, but also with the distinctively different combination of elements in the previous Metal Goat, compared to the current Water Monkey month.

Therefore, the Fire Element goes from being the strongest element to weakest, between end-July to the start of the Water Monkey month on August 7. Vice-versa, we will encounter a dramatic shift of a temporary “flood” of the Water Element (so weak in the past 2 summer months) beginning from the 1st week of August and lasting through to September. There is a drastic shift from the emphasis on alchemy, creation & transformation - to the dissolution & proactive break-up of existing structures and also the energy of reconceptualising.

With August, we have a “Combination” between the Water Monkey Month interacting with the Wood Dragon Year. The overall basket of combined energy shows the presence of Metal & Water elements (Water Monkey) & the possible dissolution of the Earth Element of the Dragon - indicating the break-up of structures, fixed constructs, existing reality etc. This indicates the energy supporting the “renovating” of existing structures & arrangements, allowing for refreshed starts.

With this, the Water Monkey month - also known as the Human’s Portal - promises to be filled with movement & dynamism. With the overall feel of instability & malleability, this bodes particularly well for those needing a release, embracing change and pursuing dynamic growth. This dramatic energy will also be powerfully supported by the myriad of astrological phenomena emphasising the energy of evaluation/review/in-depth study plus enforcing any ensuing necessary change in direction, separation or break-ups.

Preceding the official start of the Water Monkey month is this season’s Mercury Retrograde period beginning August 4. This retrograde - for the weeks of the upcoming month - we are supported in terms of the evaluation to re-define our “work” flow, procedures & routine especially in the context of our personal, passionate endeavours - very much suited to freelancers, artists & those who are following their hearts’ desire and interests. This overall energy & theme are also very much in line with the annual portal of August 8 “Lion’s Gate”, coinciding with the start of the Water Monkey month. Coinciding with the start of Mercury Retrograde is also the Lunar 7th month New Moon; giving extra emphasis of this cycle’s retrograde especially for those pursuing new beginnings & refreshed starts.

Speaking of the moon cycle, August’s Full Moon on August 18/19 promises to be a powerful catalyst for any required current change! The 1st of FOUR consecutive Super Moons - where lunar energy is particularly heightened due to the closer proximity of the moon to earth - the theme of the August Full Moon is urgent, major transformational change to enable a stronger alignment with one’s desired life & core personal values.

”Be yourself. Be true…to your heart. Patience. See what happens if you step back instead of bouncing forward.” - Nora Roberts, Author

Additionally, the Water Monkey month will be conducive for the gathering of additional resources - for example, info, data or research. We can also effectively tap into the month’s energy for inspiration (via travel, contemplation/meditation processes etc), requesting for help through connections and generally for personal development/cultivation practices.

Remember that this Wood Dragon year is incredibly important in establishing the whole of Period 9 so it would be wise to work with its powerful combination of both the Yang outward areas of growth & progress; and also the Yin inward areas of personal development and inner-work (involving transformation, change & energy realignment).

As such, August will kick-off the start of an introspection autumn period for change, not just within the month itself but also in welcoming new opportunities in September and the final pow-wow of transformational change in October; allowing for a re-focus in preparation for the upcoming Wood Snake 2025 Year.

”Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” - Robert H. Schuller, Pastor/Motivational Speaker

On our schedule for July was a couple of major events. Our first-ever SOUND BATH ON THE WATER was a sold-out event held on July 6. This new, unique experience of sound vibration at the pool garnered very positive feedback! Meanwhile, our mid-year anchor online talk NAVIGATING PERIOD 9: DYNAMIC GROWTH was held on Saturday, July 13, equipping participants with up-to-date info, advice and tips for the rest of 2024 - the 1st official year of Period 9.

On the following day (Sunday July 14), once again, we provided the opportunity for participants to get hands-on with our beautiful ATMA Bowls during the AWAKEN YOUR SENSES meditation session; realigning their personal goals, focus & energy for the rest of 2024.

Wrapping-up an eventful July was our founder - Jessie Lee’s - complimentary sharing on dreams, their subconscious importance & what they signal to us. This session of THE IMPORTANCE OF DREAM INTERPRETATION was held on the night of July 31.

With August, there will be no let down of our busy line-up, especially as we enter the more reflective & contemplative part of the year. To help uncover your soul purpose with a beginner-friendly entrance into the enchanting world of tarot, TAROT: YOUR CORE & YOU will be held on Saturday, August 10 from 2 - 5PM.

Discover how to control your manifestations with more mindful awareness of the most powerful of your personal vibration: your VOICE. Join us for THE POWER OF YOUR VOICE IN MANIFESTING YOUR DESTINY on Sunday, August 11 from 2.30 - 5PM and discover how to attune, control & steer your voice in order to more meaningfully craft your desired life.

On the 3rd consecutive day will be our on-ground collaboration with Life Hot Yoga: REBIRTH & REJUVENATION: Aerial Yoga, Inner Child Healing & Sound Bath Journey on Monday, August 12 from 7.15 - 8.45 PM. At the time of this newsletter release, we are ALMOST SOLD-OUT so do hurry to grab the last remaining slot(s)!

Speaking of on-ground - finally, it will be time for our signature 3D/2N breakthrough program POWER UP YOUR LIFE to be held from August 16-18. This is an enhanced programme we are specially curating; with our excitement building as we head closer to the programme! No matter if you’re seeking to *finally* propel yourself forward, break-out of stagnation (no matter how successful you have been) or unearth your hidden potential, join us for an eventful experience at beautiful Song Yan (Bukit Tinggi); timed around one of the MOST POWERFUL of Full Moons in this entire Wood Dragon year!

All the best as we experience one of the most unique Augusts - 2024’s Water Monkey month!


Your beacon of Soleil Trinity,
Kong Eu