Energy Reading for the Lunar Month: 9 November - 8 December 2026
One of the first qualifications in life is becoming potty-trained. We gradually learn to understand and read the signs our body is giving us, and know when we need to go.... Unfortunately, we are not as well trained at reading our emotional bodies and we struggle to know when it is necessary to let go of certain emotions. Rather we tend to hold on, hoard, keep score and let anger and resentment build up inside ourselves. After years of storing all of life’s little injustices, it is unavoidable that we occasionally snap, and in the process we pass on this pain to others and the next generation.
Just as it can be a great relief to visit the loo, if we learn to manage our emotional releases, we can get a good amount of gratification from letting all of these burdens go. First we need to learn to admit that we have an issue. Once we own this, we can identify the triggers and find ways to release the pressure gradually. This reading is about the first step - identifying the issue.
Deep inside the brain there is a seahorse-shaped structure called the hippocampus whose functions include learning, memory and spatial navigation. It turns short-term memories into long-term memories and works closely with the amygdala to link memories with emotions. The hippocampus allows us to revisit difficult old memories and reframe them through intentional remembrance. We are able to rewire our reactions and so change how we react in the future to similar situations.
Humour often is a major trigger, especially in families. I still get triggered by my siblings teasing me. How often do you hear a child in tears because someone was laughing at them? Perhaps this is because humour has an uncanny way of cutting deep, going for the jugular - our self-esteem.
Being the brunt of a joke can easily trigger a chain reaction, bringing back all the past times we have been laughed at. It is not the joke or silly remark itself, but the avalanche of memories flooding our minds that cause us to reach the tipping point. Boom! Suddenly we let it all and it can be messy.
The point of this energy reading is therefore to take responsibility and become more self aware, to notice how we can be triggered by humour, and to choose how we react in these situations. Perhaps the trigger, humor, also offers a solution: learning to laugh at ourselves. As the festive season descends on us, I hope this understanding will enable us to retrain our inner child (emotional potty-training) so that we can enjoy the time with loved ones with less friction and more peacefully going forward.
Next Steps:
To support your continued journey, there are several pathways you can explore.
Personal Guidance: If you feel called for personalized support, I invite you to book a Life Alignment appointment with me.
Sound Healing: You might immerse yourself in the Scorpio Sound Bath recording, or you can attend a live event coming up at my studio in Crouch End, London.
Journaling: For a more introspective approach, journaling offers a gentle and regular method to help deepen your self-inquiry.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
As always, move gently and have a beautiful month ahead.
Philip
