March 2023's Full Moon is here. On the West Coast, she will be at her fullest on Tuesday, March 7th at 4:40am. My favorite of the names given to this Moon is the Full Crow Moon . It is the final Full Moon of Winter and is preparing us for Spring... This moon is divinely designed for reflection and springtime renewal. Take some time over the next couple of days to reflect on the fresh starts taking place all around you. On my walk today, I took time to look down at and take photos of the tiny green shoots popping up from the soil and gaze up at the buds starting to grow on the tree branches. LIFE is ready to burst open! It’s time to plant seeds (both figuratively and literally) you can harvest and reap the rewards of later this year. What intentional actions and focused energy can you invest NOW to help out your future self? It’s time to get specific. The Full Moon is also the perfect time for some inner work. Over the next few days, use these journal prompts to help focus your intentions. 1: What patterns do I no longer resonate with and already sense of releasing from my life? 2: What new patterns would I like to create? 3: What seeds do I need to plant to bring them to life? 4: What new results am I seeking to experience from the seeds I am planting? 5: Where can I practice trusting myself more through this process? 6: What have I done lately to make myself proud? If you had any hesitation or found yourself thinking negative, self-limiting thoughts - please take some time to journal those thoughts . For instance, if you couldn't think of something you have done lately to make yourself proud and that prompt took you down a rabbit hole of reliving all of the moments you felt doubt or didn't believe in or trust yourself... write that down. Now, take out some individual slips of paper and write out each negative, self-limiting thought. We need to burn those up! Your paper might read: “I release the shame of not trusting myself.” Write out as many as you’d like. Then, burn each piece of paper. (Safely, please.) My personal process this month... I created my sacred space with comfy blankets, my journal, and a Full Moon tea. I also made sure to request quiet time from my hubby. Next, I lit a delicious Jasmine incense that filled my space with the promise of spring flowers to come. Once I journaled my answers, I grabbed some of the River Birch Bark I gathered on my nature walks) and wrote out the negative, self-limiting thoughts I wanted to release. I filled a “heat safe” bowl with water, added in some herbs (rosemary, lavender, rose petals, and elements of cedar from my garden are always in my bowl), and burned each piece of papyrus - focusing on releasing my grip on whatever I wrote. NOTE: Burning birch papyrus can create some serious smoke, so be sure to do this outside . If you have a fire pit or fireplace - those are great options for a burning ceremony. If you don’t want to use fire at all - you can simply place the papers in a water bowl to drown them and then bury them. I love words and the power they evoke, so of course, as I burn each one I say this: "I release the thoughts and emotions triggered by this. I release all that no longer serves me or helps me in reaching my highest potential. I am grateful for the lessons each challenge taught me and now call in abundance and positivity for the month ahead.” When you’re ready to end the ceremony - simply close out by saying “And so it is. Amen.” (or whatever language your sacred practice involves) As always, gather your water, baubles, crystals, pens, journals, glasses, skincare, and creative tools to set out so they can soak in the moonbeams and positive energy. Be sure to gather them all first thing in the morning - before the sun shines upon them! Happy Full Moon, Beloved. Wrapping you in love and light,

This New Moon presents herself here on the West Coast on Sunday, February 19th at 11:05pm PT. New Moons are new beginnings and happen every month, so why do I encourage you to celebrate them every month? I believe the New Moon allows us to reset and begin again. Each one beckons us to shake off the shame of what didn’t come to fruition and vision cast abundance over the new cycle ahead. Living by the moon is a divine journey and a love note from our Creator. Each cycle is associated with one of the 12 zodiac signs written in the stars. This ensures we are able to enjoy each sign’s specific type of New Moon energy once a year. The rhythm and flow are brilliant. A Pisces New Moon is known to be a perfect time for reflection. This is the time of year we slowly start to emerge from winter hibernation and step into the magic of spring. Pisces energy is creative, emotional, and intuitive, so I encourage you to slow down and create space for introspection. Personally, I've been holding on to a few BIG visions for a long time - deep soul yearnings of things I want to breathe life into. I've been feeling renewed energy and will be focusing on planting seeds to manifest opportunities and collaborators to help me move forward. Reconnecting with yoga, moving my body, and refreshing my meditation rituals are also on my mind this month. As you rise out of hibernation and Spring begins to show herself, take a moment to reflect on what you want the year ahead to look like. Find a quiet, cozy spot, brew a cup of tea, grab your journal and a pen, and take some time to write. Here are journal prompts to inspire your flow: 1: What have I been pushing myself into for too long that is time to let go? (This may be a project, a relationship that no longer fits, or a goal that isn’t really your own.) 2: What is one thing I will do this week to help me release this? 3: What do I want to work on this year? Look to your Guiding Word to inspire you… 4: What would I like to see come to life next year that I can start on now? The seeds of intention you are planting now will come to life in the months and years ahead. Creating space for them to grow and dreaming about what you want your life to look and feel like definitely honors the New Moon energy swirling around. Revel deeply in this divine moment. When you’re done, prepare a hot, salty bubble bath to soak in and cleanse yourself from any negative energy collected during this last cycle. If you have any moon water left from the last Full Moon, go ahead and add that to your bathwater. Be sure to intentionally stir the water clockwise while envisioning what you want the month ahead to look like! Read your intentions from your journal out loud and focus on the feelings you will feel when you accomplish what you are setting out to do. If you are not called to a bathing ritual, switch it out for a nice, hot shower. Be intentional about washing and rinsing each part of your body. Beloved, our lives are a balance between holding on and letting go… taking time to honor this is a gift. Wrapping you in love and light, New Moon Photo by Lenstravelier on Unsplash Journal Photo by Tina Witherspoon on Unsplash

Today's Full Snow Moon in Leo is bringing ALL the fiery, passionate love energy! You can learn more about additional Full Snow Moon names here . Tonight and tomorrow, take some time to sit and reflect on the abundance and goodness in your life. Journal Prompt: What abundance did I receive or experience from your intentions and actions? If you journaled on the New Moon, take a peek at those notes now and highlight what came to fruition and what may need attention or deletion from your vision board. This entire week, practice gratitude. Review your wins and celebrate them with friends - or in whatever way fills your cup and inspires your Soul to dance! Focus on feeling the benefits and rewards of work well done. Release any shame for the projects that didn’t get done… there is always tomorrow. Journal Prompt: What can I do to celebrate? Another fun way to honor this Full Moon is to “Listen to Your Heart” and her longings! (Are you singing Roxette now, too?) Here are some prompts to get you started! When I quiet my mind, I can hear my heart say…. When I listen to my body, she is asking for… Something I truly desire is… One actionable step I can take towards this is… If you are still in hibernation and haven’t been working on projects - celebrate yourself! Grab your journal and write down all of your positive attributes, then add a few more of your magical qualities. Don’t hold back. Have fun honoring yourself! Since this moon is in Leo, I highly recommend taking a luxuriously long bubble bath by candlelight . If you are holding on to any negative feelings about what you didn’t accomplish during this last cycle - write them down and burn them ! (Safely, please.) Be sure to bring your thoughts back to abundance, goodness, and gratitude before you close your eyes to sleep. Happy Full Moon, Beloved. xxoo, ps. If you charge bottles of water, baubles, and other things that delight you - now is the night to set those out. Also, don't forget to way the biggest bill you've got in your wallet under the moonlight and claim more abundance! Full Moon Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

Happy Brigid’s Day + Imbolc! It’s time to rise up and shine a light on the first official Irish National Holiday on Brigid’s Day 2023. Their first national holiday to celebrate a WOMAN. Lá Fhéile Bríde (Brigid’s Day) is a Gaelic traditional festival - also known as Imbolc. It marks the beginning of spring, and for Christians, it is the feast day of Saint Brigid. It is held February 1-2, which is about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. In Celtic mythology, Brigid was a triple goddess - full of contradiction. She was associated with healing and passion and fire. Further complicating matters, Brigid was a goddess of serenity (my guiding word this year!), poetry, and water as well. Evidence of her has been found throughout Ireland, reflecting her importance as a powerful, yet personal deity. When she was not protecting mothers and newborn children, Brigid inspired many of the writers and poets for which Ireland is internationally renowned. I am deeply drawn to her. My love of poetry, call to heal, and passionate, fiery side are all embraced by her archetype. She feels like home to me. The Christian saint who took her name, born in 450 AD, carried some of those same associations as the Matron Saint of poets and midwives. Like many other feasts and celebrations on the Irish calendar, Brigid predates Christianity – her roots lie in the Celtic festival of Imbolc, the feast of the goddess Brigid, celebrated at least five millennia ago. From the shadows into the light… The Divine Feminine is rising across the globe to BALANCE the masculine energy that has been too long in “control over” things. The feminine energy our Creator wove into each of us is being called to rise up and show the world what power with one another looks like. “ Brigid is the bridge, crossing the threshold from Goddess to Saint, Celtic to Christian, North and South, winter and spring, water and fire, masculine and feminine, ancient and modern.” - Treacy O’Connor “The time has come to write a new story of unity and equality, by celebrating Ireland’s Celtic Goddess and matron Saint Brigid equally to our world famous St. Patrick.” Quote from this Brigid’s Day website Feeling like honoring your Celtic roots and honoring Brigid this weekend? Here are ways I have chosen this year… maybe one will inspire you! 1: Light a candle and say a blessing. I have a red beeswax candle ready to go! Here is a sweet blessing from Molly at Brigid’s Grove: May I walk in enchantment. May I dwell in mystery. May I move in beauty. May I inhabit curiosity. May I occupy wonder. May I serve magic. 2: Take a walk in your neighborhood and search for the first blooms of the season. I will also be taking a photo of it and writing a poem or haiku to honor the moment. 3: Create a FEAST! Traditional foods to include: colcannon (cabbage + potatoes), dumplings, baked bread, milk, eggs, dried fruits, and winter veggies. More food inspiration here. 4: Make/Hang a Brigid’s Cross They honor the goddess and St. Brigid. When you hang them above your front door they will protect and bless your home for the coming year. How to Video. Whether you choose to honor this day or not, thank you for reading more about this divine goddess and saint. Learning the stories of these strong, divine women in history is a beautiful way to honor them. Wrapping You in Love + Light, Additional Inspiration and Resources: 13 Magical Ways to Honor Brigid’s Day If you’re blessed to live in or around Ireland, here are some fantastic options!

January’s Full Moon is a micro moon, which means that the moon is at its furthest point from Earth in its cycle. It will reach its fullest point on January 6, 2023, at 3:08pm PST. This Full Moon is known as the “Wolf Moon” because it comes at a time when (traditionally) wolves are more likely to be heard howling! (According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac ) To me, it always feels like the first Full Moon of the year is more potent because the moon is in the sign it rules, Cancer... the sign connected to home, family, and nurturing. The divinely powerful energy of the Full Moon is also linked with the spirit of womanhood, and many ceremonies are a sacred space for women. Now is the perfect time to clear yourself and your space of negative energy. Our Creator provided everything we need here on Earth to soak in all of this power and light. For instance, burning sage or Palo Santo incense will help you cleanse your body and space. Light it and intuitively walk around your home saying a prayer to bless each space. Work the smoke around your own body to cleanse and bless yourself. Ritualistically, the goal of the Full Moon is manifesting the intentions you set in the New Moon phase of this Divine Cycle. The Full Moon phase is the ideal time to deepen your intentions. Symbolically, the Full Moon is an emotional period of release and completion. I encourage you to embrace a practice designed to soothe, restore, and guide you on the path to shake off any shame or heaviness associated with what you are releasing. For me, this has been writing down and burning what I seek to leave behind. When I clear my soul space of what no longer serves me or my highest purpose, I can create a magical margin for new things to come into my life. I follow this up with a super salty soak in my tub and then snuggle under the covers for a night of deep sleep. Want to join me? Here is what you will need: Candles to light up your space Sage or Palo Santo Incense (if you use actual Palo Santo - please research and do the work to confirm it is ethically sourced) Your favorite writing pen Strips of paper (I repurpose junk mail envelopes or use natural items like river birch bark or dried leaves.) Heat-safe bowl filled with water and (optional) botanicals Matches Journal Cozy space with pillows and blankets Wolf Moon Meditation Playlist Journal Prompts: Think about all of the things you want to RELEASE and complete these sentences: One thing that’s been holding me back lately is... I find myself playing small when… I feel anxious about… If there are other things you want to release, feel free to write those down, too! Ritual Steps: Prepare a cozy spot with a blanket, pillows, and your favorite sacred items representing your Spiritual Walk. Dab a bit of Frankincense or Rose oil on your chakra points and the bottoms of your feet. If you don’t have essential oils, use plain oil (like olive or sunflower) or a fragrance that brings you peace. Create your burn bowl with water and add in the botanicals you chose. I like to include a spring of rosemary, a bit of cedar, lavender, and some rose petals. Light the candles and incense. Turn on some soothing music. The Wolf Moon Meditation Playlist (link above) is a great option. The howls add a fierceness to this ceremony! Go ahead and howl yourself... it feels primal and energizing. Grab the "release" sentences you wrote in your journal. Write each one out on its own strip of paper/leaf. Then as you burn it, read it out loud and say “ I choose to release this now .” Drop it in the bowl of water. It doesn’t need to burn all the way before you place it in the water. Once you have released each one, say this out loud: “I rejoice in releasing all that no longer serves me or my highest purpose. I lovingly let go of all people, places, and things that prevent me from being true to myself and make room for love, peace, joy, and things that will serve me and my highest purpose. And so it is. Amen.” Take some time to sit or lay down and listen to the entire meditation. When you’re ready, take the bowl of papers and bury them outside. If you can’t get outside, simply remove/recycle the papers and put the water down the drain. After you have completed your ceremony, you may feel heavy and want to soak in a hot cleansing bath or take a steamy shower to wash all of the residual energy away. Pour a relaxing, salty bath to help you remove toxins from your body. Let this also help to quiet your mind and prepare you for a calming, deep sleep. Enjoy all of the Divine Feminine energy over the next few days, my beloved. Wrapping you in love and light,

Humans have hosted festivals and ceremonies honoring Winter Solstice for thousands of years. This act of coming together to celebrate the end of shorter days is a lovely tradition to consider weaving into your life. I’ve been reading about so many traditions; here are a couple of standouts: For instance, this article shares: “Yalda (celebrated in Iran) is marked by family gatherings, candles (originally fires lit all night), poetry readings and a feast to get through the longest night of the year. Nuts and fruits, including watermelon and pomegranates, are traditionally eaten—legend has it that eating the fruits of summer will protect you from illness in winter.” Another interesting tradition shared: “To honor the many cultural winter solstice traditions, Vancouver’s Secret Lantern Society created the city’s Solstice Lantern Festival. Participants can attend workshops to create their lanterns. On the night of the solstice, processions march throughout the city, culminating in fire performances. Attendees can also try to find their way through the Labyrinth of Light, a maze of 600 candles that invites visitors to let go of old thoughts and find new possibilities for the coming year.” Looking for ways to celebrate in your home? I put this list together: 1: Prepare a nourishing winter feast with foods that warm your heart and soul. A warm root veggie soup with fresh bread sounds perfect to me. 2: Dine by candlelight - the winter’s sunlight. Oh how I love the warm glow of a lit candle. 3: Draw a Winter Solstice bath, adding essential oils to symbolize the energy of the Sun. Citrus oils (orange or grapefruit are my go-tos) Frankincense Rosemary Cinnamon Chamomile 4: Create something handmade that honors the Sun or the natural world. A wreath made of pinecones, holly, or evergreen boughs Hang Mistletoe Paint or draw the Sun 5: My personal favorite - make a Winter Solstice Spiral! The Pacific Northwest just experienced a cold snap that brought SNOW! To celebrate, I am going to create a Winter Solstice Spiral and encourage you to do the same. (Snow not required) Head outside to gather some/all of the following 🔥Evergreen branch 🔥Pinecones 🔥Rocks you collected on adventures this year 🔥Dried leaves/flowers 🔥Herbs - like Rosemary Gather these items from your collection: 🔥Crystals 🔥Candles 🔥Dried Citrus 🔥Cinnamon Sticks Now, place these precious items in a spiral! You can create yours inside or outside - whatever works best for you. Once it is done, light a candle and visualize walking through the spiral. If you have space to build a larger one you can walk through - go for it. Remember, as you enter with things you’re ready to leave behind - this is an excellent opportunity to leave those in your spiral. Start fresh and focused in the new year. If you have chosen a Guiding Word for the year ahead, this is an excellent time to reflect on it. Still need to choose yours? Check out this guide. After this ritual, I encourage you to write your future self a letter sharing what happened in the year ahead and place it in a jar. Be sure to use language claiming it already has happened. “Dear Future Self, I love my new job. I enjoyed traveling to Europe and look forward to sharing the spectacular wine I picked up at that winery in Tuscany.” You get the idea. Next year, on Winter Solstice, read it and see what manifested in your life. Enjoy honoring this incredibly sacred day, Beloved. Amen. Aho. Blessed Be. ps. I will leave you with this final Irish tradition shared here: “The 5,200-year-old Newgrange passage tomb and ancient temple are aligned to the winter solstice: A small opening above the entrance fills with light on several sunrises surrounding the solstice, gradually extending throughout the chamber to illuminate it. The dramatic effect lasts for 17 minutes. Although the exact reason why the tomb was created this way isn’t known, it’s speculated that it marks the beginning of a new year and the triumph of light over darkness. Today, visitors can apply for a lottery drawing to be inside the temple at the moment of the sunrise; others will gather outside the monument.” Wow. Wow. Wow. Forest Photo by Robin S on Unsplash Pine Cone Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Dearest, it’s time to charge water and baubles under the moonbeams! Together, let's revel in honoring the divine cycles our Creator created and soak in the magic of this one. Today, Wednesday, 12/7, at 8:09pm PT, the Cold Moon arrives and will be our final Full Moon of 2022. December is traditionally a time for culminations and celebrations. December’s Full Cold Moon is in Gemini and the spiritual meaning inspires us to start vision-casting what we want to bring into our life. This month’s Full Moon also reminds us that we’ve completed an entire trip around the sun! Now is a beautiful moment to focus on all the good things you experienced this year and all the magnificent things headed your way. As I get older, I see how deeply the world has gotten this season backward. The media tells us December is all about the hustle and hurry. We are supposed to make sure we attend every soirée, shop for everyone on our list, run ragged getting cards to everyone, plan out our business for 2023 in deep detail, and so much more. It’s exhausting just thinking about the “go go go” messaging! This is another reason why I love looking to Nature for clues. December’s Cold Moon spiritual meaning corresponds with the dormant energy all around us - just as God intended it to be. The trees lose their leaves for a reason. It’s a divine time for releasing and reflecting - a reminder and opportunity to recharge and reconnect. For me, this magical season is full of soul-searching, transformation, and deep internal work. I have learned it is possible to pause, rest, and reflect. Start by remembering you are worthy regardless of what you accomplished this year, what your bank account says, or the extravagant gifts you give. Do your best to use this time under the Cold Moon to rest. Take a cue from the bears and “hibernate”. Slow down and be fully present in activities that truly bring you joy and pleasure. Let every fold of the wrapping paper be a ritual. Let every song or carol you sing be a form of Worship. Let every hug you give or receive be intentional, and may you be totally present to exchange the energy. Here are a couple of things to consider weaving into the week ahead: First, focus on being grateful. Gratitude promotes better mental health, supports deep, restful sleep, and strengthens relationships… all things we strive for - especially around the holidays. Implement a ritual to help you finish the year grateful. It could be a gratitude jar, a journal where you list 3 things you are thankful for each day or a daily meditation that centers you in a place of gratitude. Whatever you choose, please surround yourself with loving, nurturing words, music, and souls. I encourage you to listen in to this conversation Molly and I had around Gratitude: https://debratrappen.com/stt-12-1 Second, take some time to journal. Choose to answer some of these questions or start writing whatever flows from you! Where is my mind saying one thing, and my heart is saying another? What is asking to be shifted in my life or energy? Which of my perspectives is being challenged? Where can I be more flexible? What am I learning about showing up for myself and others authentically? How am I integrating joy and fun into my life these last few weeks of the year? What would I like to do to bring more holiday magic to the season? Do I embrace new ideas with comfort? If not, why? Even if you don’t have all of the answers now, trust the messages you need will find you at the exact right time. Praying the rituals that fill your soul find you, my beloved. Soulfully, Snowy Moon photo by Mateusz Klein on Unsplash

This November's Full Beaver Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse will begin at 12:02 a.m. PST on 11/8/2022 when the moon begins to enter the outermost region of Earth's shadow. Even more than last year, this year’s moon cycle has extra spiritual significance given that it’s also a full lunar eclipse (last year it was a partial eclipse). It also closes out the eclipse season of 2022. Eclipses often bring massive shifts, sudden endings, or powerful emotional surges that force us to let go of things and shift our gears. There are moments in time you really need to shake things up—whether you’re ready to or not. This is one of those moments. Beloved, it's time to prepare yourself for a dash of much-needed change coming your way. Ways to prepare, honor, and activate this week thru 11/22/22: 1: Release tension. Consider setting aside time for guided meditations, deep breathwork, or yoga to keep grounded and centered in your body. Letting go of the tension and control over the outcome will help YOU welcome the change. 2: Invest time outside - even if it’s a short walk. Use your senses to observe all the messages our Creator is giving you to start slowing down for Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Leaves changing color. Rain cleansing the world and helping start the decay process for the leaves that are falling... and inspiring mushrooms to surface. Fall/Winter flowers starting to bloom. Maybe even the first snowfall - depending on where you live. 3: If you enjoy journaling, take some time to contemplate these prompts: 🔥 Was there a time when you wished for what you have now? 🔥 Have you celebrated the abundance you have and the powerful way you manifested what you already have? 🔥 What is your favorite soul-filling activity that fills you with JOY? When was the last time you did it? 🔥 Imagine you’ve suddenly become the dream version of yourself you’ve always wanted to become. Describe in detail what that looks like, feels like, and what that looks like on a daily basis. What are you prioritizing? What can you change now to become that dream version of yourself? 🔥 Which of the following words resonates the most with you? Take some time to write out why you feel this way. ✨ Protection ✨ Release ✨ Cleansing ✨ Empathy ✨ Transformation 4: Turn your bathing time into an intentional ritual time. Review the above journal prompts, listen to a meditation, or do some breathwork as you soak in the tub. Check out my post on how to prepare a magical bath. When you drain the water, repeat this: I am thankful for all of the abundance. Tonight, I release all that no longer serves my calling I wash it away so I may start anew Where there is tension, I embrace peace in this process In perfect time In perfect alignment And so it is. Enjoy soaking in the energy of this month's divine lunar magic! xxoo, Curious about other names for the November Full Moon? According to the Old Farmer's Almanac : "November’s Moon names highlight the actions of animals preparing for winter and the onset of the colder days ahead. Digging (or Scratching) Moon , a Tlingit name, evokes the image of animals foraging for fallen nuts and shoots of green foliage, and of bears digging their winter dens. The Dakota and Lakota term Deer Rutting Moon refers to the time when deer are seeking out mates and the Algonquin Whitefish Moon describes the spawning time for this fish. In reference to the seasonal change of November, this Moon has been called the Frost Moon by the Cree and Assiniboine peoples and the Freezing Moon by the Anishinaabe—for good reason, as winter is right around the corner!" If we share Celtic bloodlines, you'll love that they call it the Darkest Depths Moon. For my fellow lovers of all things Vikings (sæll, Uhtred!) - they call it Slaughter or Butcher Month. For a list of even more Native American Moon names, check out American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association’s article here or Western Washington University’s article here . Cover Photo by Nick Owuor (astro.nic.visuals) on Unsplash Moon Photo by Zoltan Tasi on Unsplash

October's New Moon is on 10-25-2022 at 3:48am PT. There is also a Partial Solar Eclipse happening at the same time! As always, I encourage you to invest time during each New Moon to release whatever is not serving you... to work with the divine lunar energy and start anew. This month, I want to introduce you to a magnificent, powerful practice to help you release WHO (or what) you need to from your life… Cord-Cutting. This is a physical and energetic representation of “cutting ties” with negative people, a harmful relationship, or anything or anyone who drains your energy. If you have been feeling ready to release and let go, maybe now is the time to infuse this ceremony into your life. There are many versions to choose from, so I have chosen this simple one to get you started. I will share another of my favorites on a future Fiery Element New Moon. Gather these items: Candle + Matches 9-inch Piece of Red String (whatever you have on hand will work - it’s the intention that’s most important here) Fire-proof bowl Pen + Paper Your Journal Your Sacred Tools - crystals, incense, etc. When you are ready to do the cord-cutting: Create a sacred space that feels comfortable and where you can truly relax. Dim the lights, burn your incense or Palo Santo and snuggle in for your ceremony. Slow down and intentionally light the candle. If you have matches, use one for this and pay attention to the strike of the match, the sound of the flame igniting, and the smell of the match when you blow it out. Grab the pen and paper and write out everything you want to say to this person. Don’t hold back. Share your frustrations and your desires. It can be a letter or bullet points - whatever feels good to you. Hold your string with both hands to represent your past self and future self both connected by the red thread. Meditate on the words you wrote out in #3. Carefully bring the string above the flame - letting the heat break it apart. If you don’t have access to or want to use a candle to burn the string in your hands, you can cut it instead. Next, place the two pieces of string in the fireproof bowl. Light the paper/letter on fire and place it in the fireproof bowl with the string. As you see them burn, imagine the negative connection to your past with them burn away, too. Repeat the following, if you wish: I intentionally sever and release all energetic cords that do not serve my highest good. I release you and I release me from these binds. I call myself and my power back from all places. As my energy flows back to me, filling me once again with peace, love, and light - I claim freedom from negative energy and connections. And so it is. Amen and Blessed Be. Before you walk away, journal about how this ceremony felt. Take at least 3 deep breaths to center yourself before you leave your sacred space. Of course, adding a few crystals will take it to eleven… Rose Quartz is connected with the feminine divine. Carry it to harness the aura of compassion and peace and the warmth of mothering – all with the superior strength of our Creator. Tigers Eye has the power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity, and assisting you to resolve problems objectively and unclouded by emotions. Amazonite is a stone of truth, hope, and flow. It also dispels negative energy! Lapis Lazuli helps you see Divine truth and where to grow for your highest good. No matter how you celebrate this New Moon, know I am wrapping you in love and light. xxoo,

It's time to celebrate the Full Hunter Moon. Also known as Sanguine or Blood Moon (English Medieval), Changing Season Moon (Sioux Great Plains), and many others. See the list at the end of this post. She will be at her fullest on October 9, 2022, at 1:54pm PT. This year’s Hunter Moon, I will be focused on internal work, self-reflection, and releasing that which must go... and invite you to join me. As we begin the dark half of the year - it is time to accept and welcome the darkness with open arms and spirit. My three focuses this Moon are connected to my 2022 Guiding Word - SOVEREIGNTY: Balance my feminine and masculine energy Gratitude for what is in flow in my life - grace over what isn't Shadow Work around what is triggering Here is a handful of journal prompts to work with you as you soak in the moonbeams. ⁠ What will I no longer accept? ☄️ Self-limiting beliefs? ☄️ Abusive behavior? ☄️ Overworking and endless hustle? ☄️ Procrastinating? Who am I ready to release from my life? ✂️ ⁠The Vision Vampire friend who can never seem to find a supportive word for you on your journey? ✂️ The Energy Vampire who sucks the life out of you every single time you’re together? ✂️ The clients you knew immediately weren’t a fit - yet a scarcity mindset kept you from referring them to a colleague? Is there anything else standing in the way of me owning my sovereignty as a radiant, divinely powerful being? 🔥 Be honest with yourself here. Sit with that first thought that came to mind and reflect on it... there is healing work here for you, my beloved. If you are stuck here, consider talking to your ancestors who have lived and ascended before you. Ask them for guidance. Talk with God and ask the question during your prayers. Be OPEN. I encourage you to take time to write out the answers to the questions that resonate with you in your journal and then write them on small slips of paper, bark, or leaves you've collected in your yard. Take those small slips and perform a burning ceremony to honor the release! I shared my burning ceremony process in this post . Please be very careful with fire this time of year. If you are nervous about it - you can simply go outside and bury your pieces of paper instead. When you’re done writing, burning, and ready to close your ceremony - weave in a simple statement of closure. I love using “Amen. Aho. Blessed Be. And so it is.” It wraps and honors my spiritual practices together. Of course, my favorite way to end every Full Moon day is to prepare and take a Full Moon Bath . Soaking your divine temple cleanses your body and your mind. I will be using Amethyst, Quartz, Moonstone, Bloodstone, and Carnelian tonight! Before the moment slips away, be sure to gather your filled water vessels and gather your bits and baubles for divine moonbeam blessings tonight. Add additional items like your journals, pens, skincare, and other creative tools to soak in the divine energy. I like to set these out while I am running my bath water. I am wrapping you in love and light as you slow down to care for yourself - body, mind, soul, and spirit. xxoo, ps. If you haven't already - start thinking about how you’d like to celebrate October, Samhain, and Halloween. October Full Hunter Moon Alternative Names Harvest Month (duninvdi) Cherokee Native American origins Kindly Moon (Chinese) Time When the Corn is Taken In (Apache Native American origins) Haustmánuður (Norse) Deer Rutting Moon (Cheyenne Great Plains Native American origins) Seed Fall Moon (Celtic) Changing Season Moon (Sioux Great Plains) More Native American names here. Photo by Jerry Ling on Unsplash

I am away this month, preparing for the arrival of the newest member of our family. The baby is due any day now and we are all hoping for a Full Moon Baby! The Full Moon is known as a time to release and let go. She illuminates the darkest of corners, making it a perfect time to shine light into your own life and assess what is and isn’t working. Enjoy this process of preparing, soaking, and reflecting! 1. Clear and Create Sacred Space Clean your space with intention. Clear everything from around your tub and only put back that which adds divine energy. Consider sprinkling in sacred sensuality with candles, music, and incense. 2. Prepare Your Bath Water Whether you are a fan of bubbles, salts, or oils - choose your scent based on the feelings you want to feel more of in the month ahead. Do you seek to feel more confident, more loved, more patient, or more at peace? Think on this and then do a quick search to pair it with an essential oil/scent that will support your vision. If you have moon water left over from last month, add some of that to your water. Save a little to pour over yourself while you are in the water. 3. Gather Crystals and Nature’s Beauty You chose the scent to support the feelings you wanted to feel more in the month ahead - now it is time to gather crystals that will amplify them for you. Some of my favorite crystals for my Full Moon Baths are quartz (spiritual growth), amethyst (spiritual healing, calmness, and wisdom), moonstone (inner clarity, cyclical change, and a connection to the feminine), and citrine (clarity, positivity and optimism). Flower petals or a bouquet of herbs are also lovely additions to your experience. 4. Layer in Luxury Luxury means something different to each of us. I enjoy soothing my skin with a deliciously scented facial masque, preparing a freshly washed and warm towel, and laying out a soft goddess gown to slip into after my bath make my experience feel special. Think about what would make your experience special and gather those items. Use the energy from the water and crystals to generate your vision. What am I seeing? What am I ready to release? What do I desire to create? 5. Scribe Your Gratitude As the water fills your tub, take a moment to write a list or letter of gratitude. What are you thankful for in your life - right now? Let it pour out onto the page as the tub fills up. 6. Journal Your Vision Before you go on with the rest of your Full Moon ritual and ceremony, please take time to write down your vision and the answers that were downloaded to you during your soak. 7. Nourish Your Skin Take the time to nourish your skin now. Coconut oil is my favorite ingredient for this part of the ceremony. I'll be adding in a little Pink Pepper, Rose, and Vanilla essential oil. This is a delicious part of the self-love ritual, so be sure to savor each body part. As you rub in the oil, thank your body for her strength, grace, and love - even in those moments, you were not loving to her. She deserves your attention and is grateful for it. 8. Carry Your Crystals The crystals you used are now divine generators of your vision. Carry them in your pockets and let them be a reminder of the visions you cast while in your Full Moon Bath. Goddess Sister, I pray you are able to find sacred time to bless yourself with this ritual. xxoo, Photo by Timothy Dykes on Unsplash

It’s a New Moon Day and that means the next few days will be filled with intention setting, goddess bath rituals, and meditation. Every New Moon offers new beginnings and a chance to look at things from a different perspective. Cancer is a Cardinal Water sign and encourages us to assess our emotional stability and security, as well as the foundation our lives stand upon. Right now, this is paramount - for so many reasons. This month, I am feeling the pull to slow down, listen to the voice inside, rest, and tend to my mental health... and that, to me, is a divine calling to design a Goddess Bath experience for myself. My Goddess Bath rituals are intimate, spiritual baths that I weave together with ceremonies using special herbs, flowers, essential oils, light, and prayerful intentions. Bathing in this manner on and near the New Moon is a symbolic act of cleansing the body, mind, soul, and spirit of anything you are ready to release and preparing yourself to manifest opportunities in the month ahead. These bathing rituals are luscious and luxurious and should be experienced at a slower pace than usual. Depending on your desired intention and ingredients, they will assist you in feeling more confident, peaceful, exhilarated, focused, etc. My 13 divinely feminine steps to preparing my Summer Goddess New Moon Bathing Ritual: 1. Clean the tub and surrounding areas. Starting with a fresh space is key to being able to fully relax and savor the experience. While you are clearing this space, begin thinking about the feeling you want to feel more of in the month ahead. 2. Make sure to have a freshly washed and dried robe and warm towels to make it extra special when you get out of the bath. I love using yellow towels and citrus-colored gowns to honor the Sun and Summer. 3. Choose your mood-setting music. I have a few playlists prepared for these occasions and highly recommend you do the same. Here is a New Moon Meditation option to inspire you. 4: Prepare your post-soak meditation space. I gather my yoga mat with pillows, extra towels, and a soft sheet to keep my space cool. If the temps are high, I will also have a fan or AC on to keep the space comfortable. 5: Assemble your post-soak tray with your special candles, incense, palo santo, essential oils, flowers and/or flower petals, and any other special items you use when you meditate. Gather your summer-inspire crystals, too. For me, that means my Aquamarine, Orange Calcite, Tiger Eye, Amber, Bumblebee Jasper, and Citrine. Be sure to include a big glass of ice water to keep you hydrated or a lovely herbal/peppermint tea. 6. Bring together what you will need while you are soaking - your journal, pen, candles for around the tub, fresh flowers/petals, music, bubble bath or a bath bomb, and any of the essential oils you chose to support the feelings you are seeking to manifest. 7. While you are filling your tub with water, breathe deeply - in and out, add in your favorite bubble bath and slowly start lighting the candles around the tub. If you have a singing bowl play it and soak in the sounds. If you have any charged Moon Water, now is a wonderful time to add it to your bathwater. As you gently stir the bubbly water in a clockwise motion to mix it all together, recite this: I am divinely protected at this moment. As I set my intentions, my Soul is making room for all that is to come. I boldly own my own magic and light. I release the need for external validation and will let myself shine brightly. I honor the purpose residing in me and I am open to receiving love, joy, and abundance. 8: When the bath is ready, disrobe slowly and hang or lay your robe aside with intention. 9: While you are soaking in the bath, think of things you are ready to release, something that has served its purpose and you are ready to let go. You want this ritual to wash away any thoughts or feelings that don’t serve your intention. If you are comfortable putting your head under the water, do a full plunge for a personal baptism moment to seal the cleansing ceremony. 10: When you’re ready, grab your journal and write out your intentions for the month ahead. Use first-person language - as you are claiming they have already happened! Scribe out as many details as you’d like, including the gratitude you feel for the blessings in your life. 11: Stay in the tub as you let the water drain. Repeat this until the water is completely gone. I release all that no longer serves my soul’s calling or growth I wash it away so that I may start anew With a renewed focus on embracing peace in this process. I look forward to the possibilities. In perfect time In perfect alignment And so it is. As the last drops leave the tub - end it with Amen. Aho. Blessed Be. (Or whatever your favorite closing to prayer is!) When you are ready to exit the bathtub, grab your towel and wrap it around you. Do not rub your body dry, rather let your skin air dry while you are relaxing in your prepared post-soak meditation space. Rest in this sacred space with the music and candlelight as long as you’d like - meditating on the intentions you set while soaking. 12: Take the time to nourish your skin now. Coconut oil is my favorite ingredient for this part of the ceremony. I'll be adding in a little Pink Pepper, Rose, and Vanilla essential oil. This is a delicious part of the self-love ritual, so be sure to savor each body part. As you rub in the oil, thank your body for her strength, grace, and love - even in those moments, you were not loving to her. She deserves your attention and is grateful for it. 13: When you are ready, slip into your goddess gown or robe and reflect on the inspiration and insight that came to you during your ritual. Goddess Sister, I pray you are able to find sacred time to bless yourself with this ritual. xxoo, ps. As always, please be sure to extinguish all of the candles before you fall asleep! Bathing Photo by Isi Parente on Unsplash Photo by Content Pixie on Unsplash