Speak Your Truth

By Patricia Briggs

For years, Leila has shared with me the importance of speaking your truth. One of the many themes astrologers are discussing for 2026 is the voice and this is the year of speaking your truth. That clarifies for me that on a more global scale, we are working NOT on the fifth, but the sixth dimension - or in other words, the throat chakra. (Evidence of ascension happening real time. This is exciting!)

Last year’s theme was about figuring out our stories - letting go of our old and/or hazy stories and embracing our new improved story. In other words, learning and being aware of who we are.

Of course! One cannot speak their truth if they don’t know who he or she is. Suddenly, I see the progression. The evolution.

However, despite knowing and seeing this grander picture, speaking one’s truth is not an easy task. I have struggled with speaking my truth for years myself.

My Pattern: Peace Over Confrontation

I admit that I prefer peace over confrontation. And sometimes, speaking my truth can lead to confrontation.

This dislike of confrontation has often led me to people please, or stay silent - squashing my truth (and hurting my throat chakra energy over time.)

When I did choose to speak, I would brace myself before speaking. I’d be defensive. I would expect confrontation.

That energy would come into the conversation and feel off-putting. Many times, it caused the other person to go on the defensive or feel pushed away.

Leila encouraged me to speak my truth, but lovingly - from the heart. I found this hard to do if I held on to the expectation of confrontation. To speak from the heart, I had to let go of expectations.

Here’s What I Realized

Speaking one’s truth is not meant to change anyone. It is only meant to clarify who I am and what I stand for - the real me.

The other person has the choice to accept who I am and be in my life… or not, and let me go. I am not asking them to do anything. I am not speaking my truth intending them to change.

I am speaking my truth for me, not for them.

Yes, speaking my truth can lead to change in a relationship. And we all know change is scary, because it is unpredictable.

Truth as Boundary and Trust

Speaking my truth is also a way of expressing boundaries. It communicates who I am and who I am willing to surround myself with. It sets the tone for all my relationships.

But more importantly, it can be used to build trust.

If you speak your truth from your heart, the other person knows who and what he/she/they are dealing with. They can trust you, because you are sharing the real you.

It’s a Skill, Not a Lacking

I have learned that speaking your truth is a skill that one develops with practice. Astrologer and intuit, Lee Harris, emphasizes giving yourself grace, space, and time to develop this new skill.

I had approached speaking my truth as something I was lacking - something I was doing wrong that I needed to correct ASAP.

As an outside observer, it appeared to me that my daughter mastered this concept quickly, whereas I continue to struggle with it. So, I assumed I was lacking in some way. (I know I should not compare my progress with Leila’s progress, but I do sometimes. It’s the human in me!)

I realize now that my approach carried an energetic weight that was totally unnecessary. It made learning how to speak my truth even more difficult.(Many times we are our own worst enemy!)

With the understanding that it is a skill to be developed - not a lacking - I eased the tension I had self-created around “speaking my truth.” It also helped to know that I am not alone in this struggle to find my voice and truth.

Where I Am Now

I am still working on mastering this new skill. The big change in me is that I see why this change is necessary. I see all the benefits, and I know that with practice I can accomplish it.

I am choosing to view learning to “Speak my Truth” as a new song I am learning to play on my piano.

And perhaps this is why so many of us are being invited right now to find our voice - not perfectly, but honestly - giving ourselves permission to practice, one note at a time