Unzipped By the Universe
Right now, we’re standing in one of the most potent energetic gateways of the year: an Eclipse Portal—the two-week space between eclipses, when the veil thins, timelines shift, and soul work accelerates. Add to that the current Venus and Mercury retrogrades, and we are collectively swimming in a cosmic sea of reflection, redirection, and renewal. It’s said that during an eclipse portal, 18 months of soul growth can unfold in just two weeks—if we’re willing to let go, lean in, and allow ourselves to evolve. Our energy fields become unzipped by the universe, making us more permeable to transformation, healing, and release. But sometimes, we don’t realize what’s ready to be let go… until it begins to rise within us, unannounced and undeniable.
A Labyrinth, a Rock, and an Eclipse Portal
One of the most profound moments of my life happened during the September 2024 eclipse portal, while I was attending a Light-Filled Astrologers retreat. Just being there was miraculous—so many pieces had fallen into place for me to attend, some of them months or even years in the making. But nothing could have prepared me for what happened on the final day. We visited a labyrinth—not a maze, but a sacred, circular path that leads to a center and back out again. I had no expectations. I wasn’t looking for a breakthrough or a healing moment. I was simply being myself, enjoying the company of fellow Light-Filled Astrologers, unaware of the transformation it would hold. We were instructed to choose a rock and, as we walked inward toward the center, to infuse it with something we were ready to let go of. I picked up a rock instinctively. Then, before we began, a woman—a shamanic healer—offered a blessing to the space, calling in the support of ancestors and the energies of the cardinal directions. I had never experienced anything like it before. And yet, without warning, I began to cry. My body reacted before my mind could understand. Something sacred had stirred in me—something ancient, something deep. Still unsure of what I was releasing, I tried to listen inward. Then, one word rose gently but powerfully: Fear. I was surprised by its simplicity. I expected something more specific—more defined. But before I could analyze it, my feet started walking toward the path, unbidden by my consciousness. The labyrinth, and the eclipse portal had already begun to work their magic. As I walked, more fears surfaced—each one different, each one carried quietly within me. I cried as I walked, pressing each fear into the rock with every step: Fear of not being enough. Fear of failure. Fear of judgment. Fear of being seen. And most powerfully: Fear of becoming who I am meant to be. When I reached the center, I set my rock down—heavy with all that I had released—and breathed deeply. Something had shifted. I could feel it. But the labyrinth wasn’t done with me yet. As I walked the path back out, I began receiving new words—gifts, it seemed, from the space I had just cleared: Intentionality. Courage. Trust. Alignment. Purpose. Then I saw it—a small black rock resting on the path. I had noticed it on my way in but hadn’t given it much thought. Now, as I approached it again, a clear thought rose in my heart: 'This one is for you.' I picked it up and began to infuse it with all the new energies I was receiving on my return path. I was still crying—but now the tears were of joy, peace, and profound relief. I had not only released fear—I had made space to call in what my spirit was truly longing for. That day, in the heart of the eclipse portal, I met a part of myself I didn’t know was waiting.
The Eclipse Portal Is Here Again—What Will You Release?
These sacred windows aren’t just astrological curiosities. They are soul invitations. And here’s something comforting to remember: You’ve been experiencing eclipse portals your entire life. We receive two eclipse portals every year, and you’ve already lived through dozens of them—often without even realizing it. You’ve been navigating this energetic dance all along. You’ve been growing, shifting, shedding layers, and evolving through these cosmic gateways without even knowing their names. So if this is the first time you’re hearing about an eclipse portal, don’t let the concept overwhelm you. There’s nothing to fear and nothing to get 'right.' Just take a breath. Accept the invitation that the universe is extending to you. And ask yourself: How can I become even more of who my higher self already knows I am? This is not about fixing yourself—it’s about remembering your power, reclaiming your truth, and stepping more fully into the version of you that’s always been waiting to emerge.
Journal Prompts for This Eclipse Portal:
- What fear or pattern am I ready to release?
- Where have I been playing small out of habit, not truth?
- What qualities do I want to walk forward with on the path ahead?
- What part of me is rising from the ashes of this transformation?
Thank you for sharing your labyrinth experience. So beautiful and clear. And thank you for the reminder we've been going through these eclipses for as long as we've been alive, both known and unknown. I love that! She holds us.