A few notes as we approach our lunar cycle…
-Remember when we begin we should set our intention. We should have a clear reason inside as to why we are setting off on this journey. We should know what we are aiming to get out of it. -Remember that just as with everything in life, we get out of it what we put into it. So if we go through it “sort of casually”, “partially”, then we’ll get “sort of casual, partial” results. -Remember that the fast builds discipline. It strengthens our will. This is a Spiritual fast, it strengthens our Spirit. We get better at fasting each time as we do better and better each month, as our Spirit grows stronger. And throughout each month we gain more and more discipline and willpower with everything in life. -We should make a commitment to ourselves to complete a 3 day Spiritual fast. We must truly commit, as there are plenty of reasons to give up, to give in to temptation, plenty of obstacles in our way to keep us from fasting and fall back into the regular automatic routine. -Remember that it’s a 3 day fast regardless. It begins when the moon enters our sun sign. The moon leaves our sun sign in about 2.5 days, sometimes much less, but we still continue the fast for the full 3 days. The process takes about 2.5-3 days. So we should begin cleansing the body days before the moon enters our sign, with healthy Alkaline food and water, then keep the body as empty as possible for the start of the process. I try to go without food for a long time on the first day, then towards the middle I have a little fruit, maybe a carrot, then soup for my main meal. I make red lentil or split pea with a sweet potato mixed in, and I’ve also had pumpkin soup. Then I try to be as empty as possible as it approaches 2.5 days (60 hours after the moon enters my sign), and I target my most powerful/intense breathing routine around that time. After it’s been 2.5 days and I’ve done my best breathing routine, then I will start eating a little more, maybe some chickpea or red lentil pasta, with cucumbers, avocado, olives, other vegetables, raw walnuts, and maybe pumpkin seeds. Things like that.