Uki-Ewe, or November, is the lunar month of storing this year's bounty. Within the astrological framework of the Benin Kingdom, the harvest has phases. As we move through this season of plenty, we are taking notes of all the opulence this year has brought us. This month encourages us to savor the moment and properly store the experiences within our memory. Bring the joy into your body as you take a breath. More blessings await the grateful.
Much like last month, there's an overarching theme of gratitude with November. Uki-Ewe teaches us that gratitude is a vessel in which all good things stand upon. Moving slow enough to pay witness to answered prayers is how we preserve our blessings. The more presence we have, the easier we can spot glimmers of joy and hope, even during periods of exhaustion. Unlike last month where we would partake in literally eating our bounty, this month speaks of wisdom that comes after the feast--digestion with quiet contemplation. Like giddy bellies that reach for containers to save left-overs for later, this month imparts the wisdom that more abundance can be found in reflection.
This is an excellent month to begin slowing down with intention. Instead of rushing, honor your time instead. Where last month urged us to celebrate, Uki-Ewe nudges us to consolidate--take this season to do some emotional and spiritual inventory checks. Do you like what you're storing? What is the health of your bounty? Would you like more--and of what? You are the only one that can affirm what you really need, take this month to be sincerely honest with yourself. Write it out and literally clear up your space; replenish yourself by closing out any unfinished loops. Reaffirm your faith for what's to come--and most importantly, please make sure you rest. What you preserve now with gratitude will assist you in December, the final Thanksgiving, also known as Uki-Igue--and ultimately become the roots that hold up the New Year.
For those born in November, happy birthday! You carry the energy of discernment. Because of your poignant offering of reflection, people often turn to you for guidance because your calm demeanor makes clarity feel attainable--and digestible. You have a gift for seeing beneath the surface--understanding hidden truth behind emotions, you can see beyond yourself. Your intuition is sharp, and your relationship with the divine elongates every time you trust it. You materialize things from the ethereal, this is why don’t need to chase what is meant for you. Your magnetism works, maybe more than you would like. But your biggest asset is your ability to pull blessings into your orbit when you stand in your peace and defiant trust. Always, always, honor your own pacing.