First day of water fasting...

The best way to approach any challenges in life is to get prepared..
So preparation is important for water fasting...

I usually fast twice a year at both Solstices, or a few days earlier.
And as a woman, i always start on the first day of my period, TMI, it's just what feels natural to me following the Moon.
If you are a man, just do what's feel right for you...
This year, i started on the 11th of July for the summer solstice, and will be fasting for the whole of 10 days, until the 21st.

Obviously the preparation involves getting what you will need...

- Lemons, keep them in the fridge so they don't go bad...
- Limes
- Apple cider Vinegar
- Herbal teas
I chose Peppermint and licorice,chamomile, and Redbush tea

- Apples, if you intend to make infused water
- Honey for the last days, of the fast

And obviously water, the most important part ...

You will need between 4 and 5 liters a day. that sounds a lot but you can use filtered water.
I find that it works well for me.
Because bottle water has so much pollutants, like BPA and plastic residues, it gave me headaches and made me fee sick, so i stick to Brita filtered water from now on

It's not ideal, but it works for me, and it means i don't have to worry, as i can drink as much water as i need...
It's better to adopt this method than to restrict your water consumption.
On this Fast, you must make sure you drink as much as possible...

Choose to drink both cold and warm water during the day.

Add lemon slices to your warm drinks, with ginger or Turmeric.

Add lemon juice to your cold drink, adding ice is fine as well.
If you feel hungry add The Raw Cider Apple vinegar, it helps so much and taste really savory.

You will also need Coconut oil for Oil pulling.

I simply buy a new toothbrush and brush my teeth and tongue with coconut oil, 3 to 4 times a day.
Oil pulling really helps at minimizing bacteria and soothes the stomach while you are on your fast. it also reduces gum inflammation and whitens your teeth.
I can't recommend enough cutting out your usual toothpaste in favor of a more natural product...
Some people have reported that they felt sick and nauseous after brushing their teeth on a fast, i don't have that problem with Coconut Oil.
It feels and taste wonderful and leaves you mouth feeling refreshed, but you have to brush more often, than twice a day. try at least to brush 3 times.a day.
4 times is ideal, to keep germs and bacteria from your gut, at bay...

I always make sure i have plenty of clean towels and clean sheets. because i like the feeling of taking care of myself.
That's an individual preference.
But it can make a difference as fasting is a mental endurance as well as physical...

Having baths with Pink Himalayan Salt is fantastic, you can also use Radox bath salts, and take long showers with Original source shower gels.
They smell fantastic, and they're Vegan. the natural Mint and tea tree, and Lemon are my favorite..

Exfoliate your skin with shower scrubs, or dry brushing.
I swear by Original source Mint and tea tree oil scrub, you will feel revived and ready to start the day...
I feel that i need to exfoliate daily, as toxins can also come out of the skin, so yes, you will need to wash more often, but a little pampering is always welcome...

Sleep a lot, have a nap, and stay away from the TV...
Read books, and be lazy, as you body will need to relax and adjust to the lack of food.
Don't overdo it...
For me the first day is always the lazy day, when i allow myself to meditate, and contemplate...
You need to prepare mentally, so having a journal at hand is a good idea.
Be sensitive to your body's rhytmn, you are about to take it on a journey for healing...
So be gentle to yourself...

Ten days water fast.... The reality...

The first question about Water fasting is, is it safe?

Yes, if you do it properly, everything works in balance, remember you are not punishing yourself...

A man will start to be in Ketosis,  within 72 hours and women within 48 hours, so there are some differences here...
It will also depend on your weight.
If you are overweight, you shouldn't have too many problems, especially in the first few days, as Ketosis means the body will live off its reserve, or excess weight for a while.
Despite the obvious lack of food, and occasional hunger you might experience, it should be fine for you...

For slimmer people it varies, but you should always listen to your body, if you are losing too much weight, some herbal tea with honey might help, especially if you are feeling faint...
It's not a good sign, so don't ignore it...
It means that you may have to break the fast earlier...
But whatever happens, trust yourself and be gentle...
10 days is usually safe for most people...

To water fast, means different things to different people, some will fast on plain water alone, which for me doesn't work well, because i mean to detox my body, not starve it...

I personally choose to cleanse using herbal teas, and lemon water with Ginger.
I also like to incorporate Raw cider Vinegar and Turmeric.
At the end of the fast, i may add Roiibois tea, also known as Red bush tea, with a little honey.
It is a more gentle and more effective way to detox, in my opinion, than drinking water alone...

So i will recommend things that are working for me, and i have to repeat that you mustn't starve your body of nutrients, because i believe it will do more harm than good over the long run.
Learning what works for you is key...


So why do a water fast in the first place?
Well it's simple actually....
Over time the body accumulate toxins, through poor eating habits, lack of pure water, and external pollutants...
That can lead us feeling lethargic, and drained...

Before there is illness, there are always signs that the body is not happy, and not functioning well...
Wether it's problems with the bowels, joint pain, headaches, intolerance to certain foods, the signs are there...

Through fasting , we are literally trying to reset the body to its natural state of balance.
Fasting is very Ancient practice, it was common in Egypt, and in Babylon, they even speak of it in the Bible...

By drinking fluids, we are trying to flush toxins out of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, intestines, and reduce mucus production, inflammation and bad bacteria in the gut.
10 days is the perfect amount of time, without damaging the gastro-intestinal system...
Don't attempt to fast any longer than 10 days, that is dangerous...

It is very important to remind ourselves that the human body is sensitive to change, and fasting is the abstinence of food.
All food, and that also mean juice.
That is extreme enough...
We need to be sensible...

We must not feel so deprived that the body will try to retain, muscle and fat to conserve energy.
We need to allow the system to relax and release toxins gently...
Don't force or put stress on your cells...

After a water only fast, most people gain weight because they have literally starved themselves, and  as they go back to normal eating habits, the body can not cope with the amount of calories that are now coming through.

Drinking water alone is definitely not for me, but water infused with apple or lemon and ginger feels so much more natural, and gentle on the system...
Herbal teas and fruit infused water provide the body with minerals and certain vitamins, vitamin C and B, that you will need in order to fight fatigue and compensate for the lack of food.

However it does not interfere with the cleansing process on the contrary, i feel it enhance the cleanse, because Lemon, Apple cider vinegar are amazing at detoxifying the blood and tissues...

Also there are emotional and mental cleansing that takes place, so you need to support this part of the journey as well.
You may prefer to read spiritual books, listen to relaxing music, write in a journal, or take long warming bath or showers...

Make sure your environment is clear of clutter and clean.
Have fresh towels, bed sheets, and light candle and incense.

You are here to celebrate who you are, and this is a wonderful way to reconnect to you body.
This is the shell you will have for the rest of your life, and it needs to be honored and cared for.
But whatever you do, remember never punish yourself...

The Gate...

As the month of February progresses, there is huge irritation form the masculine, and he is no longer tolerating interference.

There is a strong desire to protect the feminine, and make sure that she is the only one who is benefiting from his love.

Divisions, and cutting negative things, thoughts, and people out of your life, will start to become more apparent.

So feminine, keep things close to your chest when it comes to Union.
The masculine does not want to share you with the rest of the world...
Keep your intentions to yourself...

Whenever there is interference, there is conflict in some ways, to prove it.
The twin flame union does not like exposure...

It feels as if the masculine has made a decision, as if he has turned a corner, somehow.
And the feminine is at the mercy of this energy.
There is very little she can do, but to align herself with Love...

If there is conflicts and troubles, it is because the feminine is unable or unwilling to align herself with the twin flame mission.

There is huge amount of protection and generosity that is launching from the masculine in a very direct way. he is now feeling very sure about what he wants.
The feminine for once is lagging behind...
It is as if she is disbelieving her own truth, but she must have Faith.
Faith in Love...

She is in her own sphere, trying to grow and still struggling to deal with Ego.
There is a sense that motherhood is not a strong career choice for her, but she is wrong.
She is feeling this wonderful creativity. without really understanding that she is born to co-create, not simply create alone...

It could manifest in wanting to study or extend her knowledge in creative and spiritual fields, instead of tuning into her power of sexuality, and feminine energy.
She is not particularly feeling sensitive, loving, or sexy at the moment...
She needs to center herself around her Yoni, and co-creation...

The feminine is not aware of the masculine intention, because he is not actually communicating with her in a direct manner.
There is still much that must come to light...

The feminine has given so much, that now she is ready to receive.
She has to understand and accept that she has given enough.

The masculine wants to protect her and there is a real sense of children and family that comes with it . As if the masculine wants to make his divine feminine, his wife or partner.

He is putting her on a pedestal, which she deserves, he is putting her above all women.
The masculine has come to term with his own choices. he has chosen Love, he has chosen her..
He is conveying that all you need is Love...

That could mean an ending for the masculine, of attachments to other women, and an understanding that no one else will do...
His heart is very centered on his twin flame...

The Divine feminine experienced a glimpse into a life, where the divine masculine did not exist.
She did not like it, but she believed that there might not be a positive outcome...
She lost faith momentarily...

Even though she is going through huge changes, not until February does she realize that she is in love with the masculine, and he is in love with her...

It is as if she has been hit with a ton of bricks.
There is a realization that she is loved. but also the fact that the masculine is about to reveal to her, his true feelings...

Most of her fears came from not feeling enough...

The feminine has been alone without the masculine. she has been walking through the desert.
Now she is perceiving the lush gardens, ahead of her.
The ones that the masculine has planted for her.

The masculine is making a step towards her with a definite stance...
Because of the masculine energy not being patient. there will be a quickening in 2018.
Many twin flames will settle down, and meet in 2018.
There is a lot of masculine Passion around...

The feminine has been alone, but she may not have left herself vulnerable to feel alone.
It is as if she is grieving..the loss of her loneliness...
She is feeling cold, while the masculine is warming up...
There might be a sentiment that the feminine is being rushed...
But if it was left to her, nothing would progress....

Deep emotions are surfacing in the 4th body, the ethereal body. and we are moving very quickly to the spiritual body and Spirit where manifestation happens..
Be prepared feminine for when the masculine comes, it will be with full force.

The masculine will make that transition very fast and will expect the feminine to do the same.
They must meet in the 5th dimensional body, and then descend to the physical body.

The physical body is the 3rd body. after the emotional plane and the intellectual plane.

The Emotional body is the most primitive, where nothing is as it seem. It could be summarized as what glitters is not Gold. It represent pure Chaos and acting on instincts.
It is number 1.

The intellectual body seeks Truth through Knowledge and evaluation. it the one body that brings balance and order...
Order is ruled by the mind...
It is number 2.

The Physical body, is where truth manifest... It is number 3.

Only when we can we see, touch. and taste something, that we know it is real.
We must experience life in reality, in order to learn who we are.
It is called the Gate, with its five sense..

Sight, and sound being the most important... Here we have the eye of Horus... 

The Union will manifest  in the physical plane...
It is what i call. the level playing field...

We can ascend to the 4th and 5th body, through the Gate, to become enlightened, by the fire of Truth.

Twin flame tragedy....

The twin flame union, represents the Beacon, the divine light that illuminates, but this is only one side of the energy.

Since September till mid January, we came in contact with the dark side of the soul....

Negative energies from the masculine, was like an ink sack from an octopus. It polluted the fresh waters of the feminine.
It created great winds, and great waves in her life...
These events are real, and caused loss, anxiety, oppositions and tremendous stress..
The masculine energies were attacking the feminine...

It was critical,judgmental, threatening, aggressive, jealous and demanding.
The masculine is dealing with Control, learning and growing into the twin flame template...

He is not to blame, on the contrary, he has caused the twin to become closer..
The connection was tested, but it was a necessary step towards Union ...

Water rules over the emotions, and negativity can charge water. It becomes unclean, toxic and rancid.
The peace has been replaced with madness, instinct and suspicion.

The masculine is in reverse, litteraly upside down.
The energy is no longer warm, loving and supportive...
Jealousy was the initial trigger, but it has opened doors to violence, rage and anger.
The male energy needs to confront itself in the mirror, and make a decision...
It must choose love...

The feminine is facing the psychopath, the madman, the killer, the negative Archetypes of the male energy...
She is being hurt by him, but she is not a victim.

The feminine faced her low self esteem and her fears earlier, now she is facing her twin...
He has become her enemy...

Faced with the masculine darkest thoughts and emotions, she is not afraid, she is not running...
She is able to look at her twin, knowing that he could hurt her.
Yes, even kill her..
But she stand strong against the wind and the aggression...
Because of her faith in Love ....

She has made the decision to stay...

The trial has given birth to Trust, absolute Trust.
She was ready to die, for love.
The masculine has tested her resilience..
He can feel reassured that she will not leave his side..
For better, for worse, she will stay with him...

In a metaphysical terms, the feminine was prepared to die , and the masculine was prepared to kill..
In this inverted cycle of fear, he kills her and she is killed by him, because they are One..
It like a Greek tragedy, they did overcome great obstacles to be together...
In this drama and this madness, they are still One.

In the end, they both choose Love over Fear, because this too, must be a choice...
None of these scenarios will be played out in real life...
Only true love will come out of it.
It is as if twin flames need to filter any negative residues...
All what is left is pure love....

The feminine is gaining trust in herself and her own abilities, she is gaining strength...
The masculine has proven that he would do anything to be with her.
No longer can they doubt each other, the universe needs them both to be strong and steadfast.

Over the last 4 months, the twins were greatly tested, they had to endure tremendous trials...

He has affirmed that she is the One...
And she has come to Acceptance...
For the first time, she is able to accept she is valued and valuable...
She trust in herself and in his love...

Previously, the feminine was hesitant, she did not trust walking on the icy river...
She did not cross..
Even though the masculine was on the other side...

She did not trust him, did she believe she could be replaced? Yes...
This is where she felt unworthy...
She did not believe in her own abilities, or in herself...

Now emerging from the cocoon, the feminine is not yet in flight, but taking her first steps into her brand new skin..
Now both energies, have learned that combining masculine and feminine, means to be either in love or at War...
And the masculine brought great war to the feminine...
They need to know Peace...

The Universe is getting them ready for the next chapter...

A huff and a puff....

When it comes to our twin flame story...
Where are we now...

And it is a love story, but also a war machine..

Over the last four months, as Saturn and the Sun entered Capricorn, the masculine has been experiencing Jealousy...

He is like the wolf, who has been blowing hot air towards the feminine... He is huffing and puffing at her house, shaking her ground... Even though in reality he has nothing to fear...

Absolute love dictates that he is irreplaceable, she will always love him and only like everyone else...
He is her Soulmate...

So what happened?

The feminine simply became exhausted...
Problems in her self esteem surfaced, and it gave birth to internal conflicts.
The female energy always judge herself harshly, she has a tendency to compare herself to others.

Always asking, am i too fat/thin, how do i look?
Unknown to the masculine, the feminine energy flows always inwards, and low self worth, and doubts get trapped in the emotional body.

Faced with doubts and anxiety, the feminine gave up, not on the connection, but on herself.
The energy then looked elsewhere, for reassurance and flattery...
Especially, in platonic male friendships...

However this created a huge wave of negative emotions in the masculine...
Like a wolf, he filled himself with hot air, inflating his own ego, as he needs admiration, even if he won't admit it.

The masculine twin is filled with intense jealousy, growing in strength.
Eventually blowing a tornado towards the feminine...
This was not the reaction she anticipated...
The twin is challenging any other male energy now, that circulates around her.

He is affirming that he is the only one for her. He is asking absolute Faithfulness...
And he is manifesting what is known as the dark twin.

The masculine is scaring the feminine back into his arms.
He is both the wolf and the hunter.

Both fear and love, he is able to manifest both sides equally, and he is ready to scare his twin into realizing that she needs him.
His energy is forceful and demanding.
Yes, he is the knight, the protector and the shield but also the sword.
The masculine is ready to hurt the one he loves, and he does...

The feminine is left powerless like the 3 little pigs, and that is intentional, so that she runs towards the masculine, without protest.
She was only doubting whether she was worthy of love, this is no longer the case . She did not mean to harm him, but in her doubts, he read rejection...

The runner will often flee, or leave if they feel unworthy. They need to feel safe.
The masculine needs to be more patient, rather than reacting.
It is up to him to reassure and love her.
The feminine does not need to be scared into loving him. She already does, and always will.
They are soulmates...

There is no substitute for twin flames, they are One.

No other person can take their place. Each set of twin is unique.

By using Fear this way, the masculine has become the dark mirror twin.
Huffing on the female house, is no use when the door is already open.
Looking in reverse is what the masculine is projecting now, and he needs to understand her insecurities...
She will not leave him, or replace him...
In nature, males fight other masculine energies, and growl at their rivals, this is exactly what the twin is manifesting...
He is huffing and puffing at the feminine, you're mine...
Be warned, or else...

And the lessons have been learned. His jealousy has awaken the feminine.

She is running to the hunter, no longer preoccupied with her inner conflicts.
She is running scared to her twin's safe embrace...
All she longed for is, him and no one else....

For what is more scary than a Wolf?