š„Tending the Inner Flame in August’s Brightest Light
As we journey through the golden corridor of August, we find ourselves immersed in the vibrant heart of Leo season. It is a time ruled by the Sun and charged with themes of courage, radiance, and transformation.
Leo isnāt just a zodiac signāitās a spiritual teacher. In this season, weāre invited to tend to our inner fire. We are encouraged to walk with boldness. We must remember our light not as ego, but as essence.
š Solar Energy as Sacred Force
The Sun is not outside youāit lives within you.
In ancient cultures across the world, the Sun was honoured as a divine presence.
- In Egypt, the solar deity Ra symbolized divine order and life force.
- In Incan cosmology, Inti was the sacred sun god, bringing warmth and wisdom.
- Indigenous traditions around the globe recognize the Sun as a source of medicineānot just physically, but spiritually.
What might shift in your life if you saw the Sun as an ally rather than a backdrop?
š„ Fire as Spirit: A Shamanic Perspective
More than heatāfire is a teacher.
In many earth-based and shamanic traditions, fire is a living being. It acts as a guide and knows how to burn away what no longer serves. It also illuminates what is sacred and true.
Think of the Andean despacho fire ceremonies. Offerings are made to Pachamama and the apus (spirit beings of the mountains). These offerings help to release and renew.
Or the sacred fire circles in Native traditions, where the fire becomes the centre of storytelling, prayer, and healing.
Reflection:
Consider what in your life is ready to be offered to the flame. This is not as a loss. Instead, see it as a gift of transformation.
š¦ Leo as Sovereign Energy
Leo teaches us: Presence is power.
While Leo is often associated with boldness, its deeper essence is sovereignty. True Leo energy isn’t loud for the sake of attentionāit shines because it is being true to itself.
This sign rules the heart chakra, encouraging us to:
- Lead from love
- Express from authenticity
- Step forward without apology
Engagement prompt:
Where in your life are you being asked to lead with your heart rather than your head?
āØ Embodying Solar Fire: Simple Practices
The fire of Leo season doesnāt ask for perfectionāit asks for participation. Here are a few ways to honour this energy in your everyday life:
š„ 1. Fire Ceremony (Release & Transformation)
What it is: Write down what youāre ready to let go ofāfears, limiting beliefs, outdated stories. Then, burn the paper in a safe fire (or over a candle) with intention and reverence.
Personal Note:
I often do this on my altar after sunset. A soft drumbeat in the background. I whisper: āTake this from me, Spirit. I am ready for the truth.ā
š 2. Solar Meditation (Daily Re-connection)
What it is: Sit outside in the early morning or golden hour sun. Place one hand on your solar plexus, the other on your heart. Breathe deeply and imagine the sun inside you, feeding your inner flame.
Tip: Even 5 minutes before breakfast or after a walk can powerfully reset your day.
šØ 3. Creative Expression (Let Your Fire Move You)
What it is: Paint, sing, dance, or write without needing it to be perfect. Let fire be expressed through your body or voice.
Try this:
Put on a fiery playlist. Let yourself move with your eyes closed. What parts of you long to be seen?
Engagement prompt:
How do you currently express your creative fire? What might help it flow more freely?
šæ Sacred Sovereignty: Your Light Is Not Too Much
You were never meant to stay small.
This season reminds you: You are the fire. You are the altar. You are the offering.
Not because you have something to proveābut because it’s your nature to burn bright.
Journal Prompt:
Where have I dimmed my light to stay safe or accepted?
What does āradiance without egoā feel like in my body?
š¬ Letās Walk This Fire Together
Leo season offers us the mirror of the Sunāa chance to see ourselves clearly, courageously, and compassionately.
Iād love to hear from you:
š What are you feeling most called to burn through this Leo season?
š„ What keeps your inner fire glowing when life feels heavy?
š Share your thoughts or rituals in the commentsāletās co-create a field of sacred fire and shared wisdom.
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Gudrun C. Fritz
Breathing Between Realities | Channel of the Sacred | Earth-rooted Healer
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