Well,
Hello there.
Welcome to Celestial Gems.
My name is Gem,
And I'll be your guide in this short practice.
Please get into a comfortable position,
Either sitting up or laying down.
You can also stand if that feels good to you.
Your eyes can be closed,
Or you can gaze off into the distance.
Again,
Whatever feels right to you in this moment.
Today,
We honor Saturn entering Aries,
A shift that will guide us from February in 2026,
All the way through to April in 2028.
You're welcome to return to this practice whenever you need.
Saturn moving into Aries happens every 28 to 29 years,
And can be symbolic for global change.
You may have already felt this shift in the world around you,
But here,
For this moment,
We're turning our focus inward.
Saturn is known as the taskmaster in astrology,
Ruler of Capricorn,
Embodying the element of Earth.
This is a hard worker,
Committed to the outcome,
Seeing the end to the finish line,
And understanding the obstacle course to get there.
Saturn is a teacher,
And is all about order,
Form,
And discipline.
Aries differs,
A fire sign that wants instant gratification.
This is why you may hear that Saturn doesn't do so well in Aries,
But that is precisely why I've created this.
We can find balance,
Strengthen our inner compass to use these energies in a structured and positive way in our lives.
Saturn to keep us focused on the work.
Aries as the passion that keeps our inner fire burning.
When you are ready,
I kindly ask you to take a nice,
Deep breath in.
Gentle,
Soft,
Inviting.
Hold it for a moment at the top of the breath,
And now a soft but deep exhale.
Feel yourself become more present as you begin to take your focus inwards.
Another deep breath in,
Feeling the cool air enter your nostrils.
You can breathe in through your mouth if that's more pleasant for you.
It's up to you.
How you breathe isn't important here.
It's how you feel.
As you exhale,
If you can,
Try and feel as though you're letting go of any feelings that are heavy,
As though you are releasing any blockages.
Final deep breath in,
Following that breath as you go inwards,
Focusing now entirely on your inner world.
When you're ready,
Exhale.
Letting go and releasing any tightness in your body has loosened.
If you can,
Start to feel relaxed in your body.
Not a stranger in foreign lands,
Just at home with yourself.
If you can't,
That's okay.
This isn't a practice on perfecting anything.
We're just here together,
Present in this moment,
Present in this stillness.
Think of Michelangelo's David,
Just for a moment.
Think about this great sculpture,
This masterpiece.
See,
Greatness doesn't happen overnight.
It's not instant.
Great sculptures aren't made in a day.
They are shaped slowly,
Chip by chip,
Through patience and persistence.
This is how we can envision our lives through Saturn and Aries.
This is a time where we can bring our dreams alive.
But we must be clear on the destination.
Otherwise,
We will not know how to get there.
At the same time,
We must be committed to the vision enough to practice a little each day or week,
Understanding that even a little bit is better than nothing.
We are the sculptors.
Our lives are masterpieces.
Breathe in.
Envisioning a marble slab in front of you.
Bring your focus now to your personal goals or passions,
The things that truly light you up.
Breathe out.
This is your life.
What is it that you want to create?
Aries fire.
It is passion.
It is courage.
Imagine that you are truly courageous.
What are you creating?
Take a deep breath in.
Exhale and say to yourself,
I am committed to shaping my dreams.
One small action at a time.
No matter the setbacks.
Breathe in.
Reflecting on your journey so far.
Notice progress.
Notice the challenges and the lessons you've experienced.
Breathe out.
And as you do,
Remind yourself,
Growth is not linear.
It is messy with setbacks and roadblocks.
It's two steps forward,
One step back.
But each movement is shaping that final masterpiece.
Gentle breath in.
And when you're ready,
Exhale.
Say to yourself now,
Even when progress feels slow,
Every small action brings me closer to my vision.
Given the restraints that life and capitalism holds us within,
It may feel overwhelming to think of setting some time aside each day or week for your goals or dreams,
Especially if it's not tied to any sort of profit.
This is a good time to remember,
Just as your bills need to be paid,
Your soul needs nourishment too.
Here,
We create space for your soul to be fed.
Even 15 minutes a day can change everything.
Take a breath in.
And as you breathe out,
Imagine you are holding a chisel in your hand,
A wooden handle,
Smooth,
Fitting comfortably in the palm of your hand.
Bring it closer to this perfect piece of marble.
What is the first or next chip you will make in this sculpture?
What is one small,
Intentional action you can do today to begin or continue?
It doesn't have to be big.
It just has to be done.
Use Aerie's courage to take initiative.
Use Saturn's discipline to make it sustainable.
Take a slow,
Deep breath in,
Feeling Aerie's fire ignite you.
Bubbling motivation and ambition swirls inside you.
Breathing out,
Feeling focused,
Using Saturn to provide the order,
To give you the patience required to make dreams a reality.
Say to yourself,
I take one step forward today.
Small,
Intentional,
Meaningful.
My courage and discipline guide me.
Feel the energy of your dreams and passion charge your body.
Here in this space,
Continuously breathe into your inner world,
Feeling the connection to your body,
Your dreams and the ground beneath you.
Visualize your sculpture.
Visualize your marble masterpiece,
A symbol of your consistent effort,
Your courage and your sheer determination.
Despite everything that is happening in the world,
You are able to push through.
You have the power to do this.
See your sculpture complete.
See it standing in front of you and marvel in this thing,
This incredible thing you have created.
If you struggle with this,
That's okay.
Try to simply connect with the feeling of completion.
How will you feel when it's done?
What it means for your life once you get to that finish line?
As you breathe,
Breathe deep,
Feeling the joy and celebration.
As you breathe out,
Accept the patience.
Accept that the process is all part of this journey.
Another breath in,
Holding on to the vision of your creation,
Your plans,
The map of how to get there.
Breathe out,
Remembering that now is a time where passion needs patience beside it.
Final breath in,
Gathering more determination.
Breathing out,
Allowing for grace,
Kindness and self-compassion.
When you are ready,
Repeat after me,
Either in your mind or softly out loud.
I carry this energy forward.
I act,
I persist,
I create.
I carry this energy forward.
I act,
I persist,
I create.
Feel the words in your body.
Feel the energy come to life.
I carry this energy forward.
I act,
I persist,
I create.
Thank you so much for joining me today and sharing this moment with me.
I am so grateful for you.
Until we meet again,
Goodbye my celestial friend.
