THE RESONANCE REPORT OCTOBER 2025: INTRODUCTION TO SPACE WEATHER

This inaugural Resonance Report will explore an introduction to space weather. Before diving in to explore its specific components and how it affects us, let's define it first.

ROOT: Foundation ─ What Is Space Weather?

Space weather is the electromagnetic conditions of our solar system (and beyond) focusing on our sun's activity levels. Most space weather reports focus on the effects the solar wind and its fluctuations have on Earth. Just like our seasonal cycles, the sun has its own cycle. These changes result in activity such as solar flares, energetic storms, and coronal mass ejections (CMEs.)

Our Earth is surrounded by both our atmosphere and magnetosphere (magnetic field surrounding the planet.) These interact as electrically charged particles from space, mostly the sun, bombard us on a constant basis. Our magnetosphere protects us from most of these particles, but can be overwhelmed when high, concentrated amounts hit us ─ like energy from solar flares and the power of CMEs.

This energetic activity can impact the electric charge of our planet, our atmosphere, the concentrated radiation belt around our magnetosphere (Van Allen Belt,) satellites, GPS, radio communication, and even electrical grids. It is the cause of auroras (Northern Lights,) geomagnetic storms, and is theorized to influence our weather patterns.

GROWTH: Expansion ─ How Space Weather Works

Energies from outside our planet consistently drizzle Earth with charged particles such as x-rays, gamma rays and ultraviolet radiation. Here we'll focus on the sun, the most impactful donor of external energies.

Our sun constantly emits charged particles as the solar wind. Think of it like electromagnetic waves rippling out from the sun, extending just beyond our solar system. These vary in frequency expressed as visible light, infrared light, x-rays, ultraviolet radiation, radio waves and more; all making up the plasma (field of charged particles) that both make up the sun and come from it. Although a bit crude, to easily explain it, the sun spits at us.

Earth is protected from this energy by our magnetosphere: an electromagnetic shell acting as a barrier of sorts, filtering out excess energies from space. (The magnetosphere will be a focus of a future post.) When the sun is at solar maximum (the peak of solar cycles,) far more energy is released and can head our way here on Earth. If this energy is strong enough, some passes through our barrier and rains down upon our planet. Sun-spit rain. Sort of. We call this a solar radiation storm, which may develop into a geomagnetic storm.

The solar wind and cyclical sun-spit also 'charges' Earth and its atmosphere. Think of a battery being recharged, topping up its energetic storage. When the impact is powerful enough, auroras may result (dancing colours in the sky) which are highly-charged particles expressed as variations of visible light. The Earth's own electrical charge, measured as the Schumann Resonance (Earth's 'heartbeat,') fluctuates as well, increasing the overall electromagnetism of the entire planet. Some theorize this may induce earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

BLOOM: Connection ─ How Space Weather Can Affect You

So what does this have to do with our lives? Well, I'm glad you asked! (This is where my husband rolls his eyes and warns, 'Don't get her talking about Space Weather!') High electromagnetic activity blasting Earth may influence orbiting satellites, GPS systems, radio communications, and if powerful enough, our electrical grids. These fluxes can affect our blood pressure, cardiovascular system, nervous system and even our brain.

You may be experiencing space weather effects such as feeling 'buzzy,' hyped-up, fatigued, unsettled, or just plain 'off.' Perhaps you may feel like something is 'wrong' but cannot put your finger on why. Maybe you are having headaches, feeling unfocused, a bit on edge, or unusually hyper-emotional.

These effects are usually mild to moderate, and don't impact everyone. Those who are particularly sensitive to energy fields and changes ─ such as myself ─ tend to 'feel it' most. On a more personal level, I am significantly affected by space weather ─ that is why I tend to be a bit overenthusiastic about the subject. To me, it is both fascinating and important knowing what is going on 'out there' so I can understand what is happening within me.

SEED: Action ─ Why It Matters and What You Can Do

Given the broad implications of space weather's impact, understanding what is happening can be extremely helpful. You may have felt unusual or mysterious symptoms with no obvious cause. Maybe you've noticed your sleep patterns have changed over the past year or so. Perhaps someone you love is acting a bit…well…strange sometimes. More than usual, anyway (as my husband nods knowingly here.)

Understanding the reason behind all this is an important step. When you can attribute a symptom or feeling to something concrete and 'proven,' you tend to immediately feel a bit of relief. It's not your imagination. You aren't exaggerating. It's not a hallucination. It's real, and many of us are right there with you.

So what can you do? If space weather may be affecting someone you love, perhaps explaining to them what you now know can help. You can visit NOAA's Space Weather Enthusiast's Dashboard, the European Space Agency's Space Weather Page, Space Weather Live, and SpaceWeather.com for what's happening right now.

If you are experiencing space weather effects, I would recommend you bookmark the above informational sites for your reference. This provides the relief and validation that immediately soothes both body and mind. Also, remember that there are many of us feeling similarly ─ you are not alone.

Take a step back from whatever you are doing and breathe. Four seconds in and four seconds out. Do this three times. This simple process provides instant relief. If possible, get outside and into nature. It sounds counterintuitive, since space weather seems like it would be worse outdoors. Unlike our own weather, being inside makes no difference. You may stay physically dry but remain energetically wet when indoors. Nature provides an instant balance, restores your energy, and can filter out some of the excess energies inside you due to a space weather event.

In the longer term, incorporate practices such as mindfulness, meditation, and regular nature experiences into your daily life. When you have inner awareness and control, outer influences can have far less impact. Nature provides her own soothing medicine by balancing and discharging you. Stay informed, but not obsessed, about space weather reports.

Putting It All Together

A couple of days after I wrote this, I felt compelled to add these thoughts as an afterward. Knowing about space weather and how it may affect you is important for your well-being, and is super-cool (at least I think so!) but that isn't everything. Having an idea of how the cosmos works ─ the interactions between planets, our sun and moon, comets, and other galactic goings-on ─ can be a gateway to inner insights. The way the universe works in a broader sense allows glimpses into the way WE work.

The concept of how energy in general is foundational to life, the universe, and everything isn't scary or intimidating. It's fascinating, exciting and opens possibilities into how we can live our best life now and in the future. Facts are neutral. How we interpret them is a choice. Choose wisely.

Knowledge is power, but knowing how to use that knowledge is a superpower!