(Pt. 1) Eclipses, Candida Cleanses and Father Wounds

March 14-March 29: The Portal "In-Between" two eclipses. Eclipses always happen like this. First there is a lunar eclipse followed by a solar eclipse two weeks later. Writing this, we are nearing the half-way point.

To begin: I am not an astrologer. I dove into western astrology a few years ago when I worked with Nadine Lee in group mentorship named:, "Sex Priestess Codes". I have found it a beautiful way to make (some) sense of a very chaotic world and of myself :)

This Eclipse season, I was ready for. At least as ready as one can be. I decided the week before that this would be a very intentional time for me. That whatever change was sprung upon me, I would be ready, grounded and clear so I was equipped to deal with it. I am blessed with my lifestyle right now. I have created a very strong foundation in which I can rest upon easily and know that I've truly got myself.

First port of call: Initiate a journey of purification (obviously, right?)

I heard whispers and direct messages of cutting out sugar from people around me. It's clear there was energetic support and a calling for this undertaking. It started with a niggle and then people around me started telling me about their sugar cleanses. 3 years ago, after I came back from Israel, a bit* worse for wear, I heard my bodies cries to take a good hard look at my gut health. I had suffered with acne as a teen and early adult, had digestive issues, some yeast infections (down there), fungal nail infection and dandruff.

{Fuck me, the dandruff was the worst part & was the tipping point for me. I was done}

I decided that this Eclipse portal would be the perfect moment. The energy of the cosmos was transforming, so I would be too. Change is a funny thing. I read a book called " The Only Constant" by Nadwa Zebian recently. It was truly life-changing. It's simple yet powerful and full of wisdom. She brought the idea of being the initiator of change, of being the creator of the change before it gets you. This felt empowering. Rather than being a victim to change, I could initiate it to bring me forward in life!

So, I decided that yes! I do want to change. I want to cut out sugar and on top of that I want to do a candida cleanse. To cleanse the fungus: yeast from my body. To heal the symptoms mentioned above from the root. I've also read that an overgrowth of yeast can cause fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, bloating, gas, sinus problems, sore joints and the list goes on.

The cleanse could take anywhere up to 6 months and it's verrry restrictive guys!

The diet: no sugar, no processed foods, no natural sugars like fruits or starchy vegetables (no potato, sweet potato, carrots). No alcohol. No dairy. And when you really get into it, grass-fed meat is really the only suitable meat (incl. fish) to eat because all the rest have antibiotics and preservatives in them. Nuts like cashews often have high mold content (as well as coffee) so be sure to minimize those too, because yeast thrives on mold....

Avoid processed cooking oils and swap for coconut oil.

All of this AND introducing anti-fungal herbs to help "kill" the candida....

So lads, what are we left with I wondered?

Honestly, in general I eat quite well. I do love a sneaky cake, croissant, biscuit most days though. Although I consider myself pretty health conscious this really has been a big change, and a lot of learning!

Coincidently, lent has coincided with this cleanse and although I am not a devout Catholic, I love the idea that there are other people out there cleansing, purifying and giving up their comforts in order to connect with God. I found this out driving past the church last Sunday and mass was starting. I instinctively parked the car and went in.

And, in truth guys, that is my ultimate intention with this- to connect with God. Not the God up in the sky, looking down upon us judging us.. no, that's not my belief. More like God consciousness. Source. The place we all came from. To clear my channel so that I can hear the guidance coming through. To feel more connected to myself and to spirit. To improve my relationship with the cosmos, nature and Source consciousness. My other intentions include clearing density, trauma, parasites, energy sucking entities from my body and womb. To create a new foundation that is intentionally grown, with new energy full of light and good bacteria.

On top of this there was residual pain hiding around my body and psyche, manifesting in recurring thoughts and negativity. I wanted to give myself a chance to dig deeper. To check what was underneath the sugar cravings and sweet eating. To be a pure creator of my reality. To have better experiences in relationships. To start attracting higher caliber partners, opportunities and friends.

Trauma is stored in the body. In cells, fascia, muscle, bone, blood and in the gut. Everywhere. This is why I have such an interest in somatic healing. Because it goes straight to the body, to release centuries old trauma, pain and dense energy. Previously, I was using food to feel better and to comfort myself. There's really nothing wrong with this but it was clearly out of balance for me- my scalp was falling apart!!

I feel very privileged to be the first woman in my lineage to probably ever do something like this. Before me, it has been all about survival- so there was no choice but to eat what you could get. Unfortunately as we have become a convenience-obsessed culture where fast-food is highly prized, it has caused serious harm to our bodies to be so disconnected from the foods we eat. I'm reading things now that suggest that the soil that's growing our foods is highly nutrient deficient. Food production has become an increasingly dangerous and elusive sector. And most people have some form of 'damage' whether that's persistent tiredness, reproductive issues, skin issues and even auto-immune diseases.

Learning what to feed ourselves can be confusing when there is so much information out there. But how I'm approaching it is like a journey. It will take time. You will fall back into old habits. Slowly approaching food changes is what's best. Each journey has a beginning and all it needs is a step in a different direction. One step and you've begun. I keep the vision of the woman I am becoming in mind and heart, to get me through.

The process, now 10 days in, has been emotionally and physically tough. Spiritually I am thriving because I have already cultivated a deep trust with God and my instincts. I know in my bones that this is exactly what I am supposed to be doing. I feel grounded and centred and very clear minded.

I finally got to places in my psyche that I've been dying to reach over these past few years. It did surprise me that it was related to the unmet needs I carry from my childhood. I will write about that in my next piece, so stay tuned, because it goes deep!

Lots of love,

Dayna

x

P.S I curiously asked the Universe "where is my big eclipse shift" after I had been pretty steady since the first eclipse. Low and behold, the next day, my landlord texted me saying she needs her house back at the end of summer.

THIS, threw me guys.

However, at the same time asking the above, I also stated:

"SHOW ME HOW GOOD IT CAN GET UNIVERSE"

... so, let's see. Maybe what's coming are my wildest dreams!!!

xxxx