Abundance, Karma, and Power...Oh My! How to Navigate This 8 (2+0+2+4) Year 🪐
In late February I penned this essay. I'm new to this platform (loving it) and in attempts to hold myself accountable and remind us what is possible this year...here's a little something :)
From my earliest memories, magazines have been my dearest companion, nurturing my interest in Astrology. Every month, I eagerly turned to the horoscope section to read what was in store for Aquarians. Around the same time, my fascination with numbers began to take root and grow. I kept my love for numbers to myself because what could explain my instinct to do arithmetic with times like 3:58 pm, 4:34 pm, or 6:23 am on a clock? Feeling an inner urge to add, subtract, multiply, or divide until I reached a single digit, but I was left with one number and nothing more. It wasn't until I turned twenty-five and experienced my first Dark Night of the Soul that I dived into my spirituality and discovered Numerology. I immersed myself in reading, watching YouTube videos, and listening to podcasts, which led to a deeper understanding of this ancient practice.
Numerology, known as spiritual mathematics, originated in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, and Greece. These cultures believed that numbers 1-9, including Master Numbers like 11, 22, and 33, held significant meanings. Even letters of the alphabet and celestial bodies were assigned a number. 2023, a 7-year that emphasized spirituality and introspection, challenged me like none other. But how exciting would life be if we knew exactly how it would unfold? In 2024, an 8-year ruled by Saturn (all Capricorns and fellow Aquarians, please stand up), we can expect themes such as karma, abundance, power, discipline, and career/financial success to play a significant role. I have some tricks to navigate this year and make it our best one yet.
Abundance Is Our Birthright
With unwavering certainty, I believe all my heart's desires are attainable. The concepts of abundance and an abundance mindset were not familiar to me in my childhood, but in a sense, they came naturally from being raised by a family who constantly poured into me. But, during my teenage and adult years, I found myself falling into a mindset quite the opposite - stressing about bills and fearing that I didn't have enough time to accomplish everything I dreamed of. Many of our late 20s and early 30s are about unlearning beliefs that no longer serve us. This has helped me tap back into the fearless little girl I once was. Being loved genuinely by an amazing Black man and having healthy children? Of course, I can have that. Living in the home I prayed for? It's already mine. Peace of mind? Absolutely, I am deserving of it. Being wealthy and getting paid to be myself, a phenomenal creative? Yes, it is possible. Knowing and believing we can have everything is always in our best interest, especially this year. Our abundance of love, money, opportunities, and joy is limitless.
What Goes Around, Comes Around
When discussing karma, it is common to only focus on its negative aspects. "Clean chakra, good karma,” wise words from Frank Ocean, highlights the reality of positive karma. Karma is the result of our actions. We have God and our ancestors paying close attention to our every move. It is important to be mindful of what we release into the world energetically, physically, and verbally; karma holds substantial weight in determining what we will receive in this life. It is not binding to a fixed timetable. The consequences of our actions can manifest immediately or creep up on us months or even years later. What goes around comes around, whether good or bad, ugly or gorgeous. Every action we take leaves an imprint on the world and our lives, so reflect on how you intentionally showed up in 2024.
They’ll Never Take My Power
Embracing your authentic self is a huge achievement, and the awareness of your power takes you to another level. A prominent trait associated with Saturn is ambition and leadership. This year's focus is not necessarily on becoming a boss or entrepreneur. Still, instead, it asks you to take charge of your life, ensuring that you radiate brilliance, exude confidence, and remain attuned to your significant power. Like a coin with two sides, the downside of power is overworking, but the beauty of the number 8 lies in its resemblance to the infinity symbol, which represents balance. Recognize your power while taking intentional steps towards co-creating a remarkable life that prioritizes your well-being.
Are You of Your Word?
Do you keep your promises to others? How about the commitments you make to yourself? Saturn is known for getting things done; discipline is at the top of her list! When you repeatedly tell yourself things like, “I will wake up earlier” or “I will meal prep at the start of the week,” but then fail to follow through, after a while, your unconscious mind stops believing you. This leads to a cycle of intentions that never come to fruition. A few months ago, a transformative shift occurred when I started considering what my future or higher self would do in any situation. This perspective was a game-changer, motivating me to incorporate discipline across all aspects of my life.
Crafting an intention is easy, but we often make excuses when it comes time to implement that intention. We claim we’re too tired, unprepared, or don't deserve it yet. These self-narratives keep us stuck. The gym has become a sanctuary for me since last year. While I take breaks to rest my body, I also am consistent and envision my future: a version of myself with high stamina, glowing skin, a healthy big fro, and a snatched body.
I invite you to close your eyes and imagine what your future or higher self is doing on a random day. What kind of conversations are you having? How are you styling your hair? What does your home look like? What foods are you using to nourish your body? How are you including play in your life? Get detailed about your future self and start including those habits and traits in your current life. If you can visualize it, it is already yours! With discipline and time, there is no choice but to make it your reality.
Money Good!
The surreal reality of living on a floating rock, paying bills, and dealing with ever-climbing grocery prices is insane. Capitalism has relentlessly consumed many people, trapping them in a sequence of overworking to barely make enough money to pay their bills, leaving little room to truly enjoy life. Money is both an energy and a necessity, and I cannot deny that I love its presence in my life, the freedom to spend it as I please, and the security that financial stability brings. With one of the main themes of 2024 being career and financial success, get ready to see your bank account flourish in ways you have never seen before if you allow it.
Since 2019, I have been a full-time creative entrepreneur. I have always been passionate about advocating for adequate pay throughout the creative world, especially for Black people and POC. We need all of our coins, and I will be that voice in your ear reminding you to ask for what you deserve. Upon receiving those funds, prioritize paying yourself first. Implementing an efficient budget system and opening high-yield checking/saving accounts will help you keep track of where your money is going and have it generate additional earnings as it sits.
The world often views creative pursuits as mere hobbies, but for some, like myself, it is part of our life's purpose. Each person has a special reason for being placed here on Earth, and one of my undeniable purposes is to create and share art rooted in Black culture, liberation, and joy. I spent much of my adult life struggling financially, dealing with nonsustainable wages in the creative world, but now, being vocal about my needs, showing up unapologetically and authentically, and creating with brands who share my values, things tend to flow easier, and those dollars pour in unprecedented ways. Though the ebb and flow of life is inevitable, my prayer is for us all to experience financial freedom and stability this year.
The beautiful possibilities that 2024 holds are endless. Your most sensational year to date? 2024 has the potential! Guided by the insights of Numerology, this Saturn energy-infused year, marked by the influential number 8, brings an outpouring of karma, abundance, personal power, discipline, and unmatched success in your career and finances. Always keep in mind that you are the co-creator of your destiny. At any moment, you can shape your reality by introducing new beliefs, making empowering choices, and cultivating habits that align with your highest aspirations.
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