There’s a total solar eclipse on Monday, December 14, and we’re urged to release all that doesn’t resonate so that we may go forward unencumbered into 2021.

What is currently out of alignment in your life, and which of those things can you repair?

Here are some thought prompts to aid you in your release.

Think of the various situations in your life, starting with primary influences (i.e. marriage/partnership, family, close friends, career). Think, write, or speak aloud about each situation to see what comes up. After considering each situation, answer the following questions.

• What emotions or memories arise when you think of this situation?
• Does the energy around the situation feel heavy or light, dark or bright?
• Now that you’ve thought of the situation for several minutes, how is your energy? Do you feel agitated? Sad? Happy? Hopeful?
• Do you feel that your needs are fully honored in this situation? Why or why not?
• If communication plays a role in this situation, how is the communication? Do you feel comfortable and open, or do you feel reserved and self-protective? Are you able to express your truth with regard to this situation without fear of judgment or rejection?
• If you could change anything about this situation, what would it be? Why?
• What steps can you take to improve this situation?

The important thing about this exercise is to pay attention to your body and your intuitive signals – how does your mood shift when thinking of a situation? Do your shoulders or stomach tighten? Do you feel inspired and connected? Joyful and excited?

Once you discern the energy around a situation, determine if that situation is (a) perfectly aligned, (b) in need of a tweak before things suffer more, or (c) out of alignment to the point where a serious change should be made.

If you find yourself uncomfortable and wanting to move away from a situation before you’re done with the prompts, pay attention to that signal! You don’t have to consider everything at once, but don’t avoid addressing things that need to be addressed, either, and recognize that an unwillingness to consider a situation may mean that you need to take an even closer look at it.