Sometimes, we can hesitate to embrace the feeling of joy. It's common to pause joy, fearing its temporary nature, that there isn't time or space for it, or feeling unworthy of it altogether. Joy can be a daunting emotion. When we allow ourselves to revel and luxuriate in it, we're reminded of its impermanence. This… Continue reading The Complexity of Joy
May is always a month that I look forward to. Not only are we firmly in Taurus season - my sensual, luxurious, and grounded season - but it is also the month we celebrate Mother's Day, my birthday, and teacher appreciation. For this reason, celebrating joy accurately represents the month's energy. How fortuitous that this… Continue reading May: Celebrate Joy
How beautiful that we're in a perpetual growth, evolution, and self-discovery state. Over the last few weeks, I've had the delight of learning things about myself that now, in hindsight, seem glaringly obvious. I am a creature of comfort. Then again, aren't we all? Our comfort zones provide both safety and a sense of control.… Continue reading A Dance of Self-Discovery
There is nothing more risky than pretending not to care. I gravitate towards this pretense of not caring. I struggle with vulnerability, often tempted to conceal my true feelings and emotions. I am tempted to convince myself that being impassive is to be strong. To be impassive is to be safe. Though I crave connection,… Continue reading Daring to Care
April's tarot card for what to focus on energetically is the Six of Swords. I've summed this up into two words, navigate change. This post has been coming for a while. I sat down at the end of March to set my intentions for April but felt overwhelmed. I shoved my head in the sand,… Continue reading April: Navigate Change
I was reminded yesterday, after looking at old high school images, how uncomfortable I used to be with and within my body. How uncomfortable I was with my inherent sensuality, as it often became entangled with notions of sexuality. While some of this discomfort was due to the changes that occurred to my body as… Continue reading Feminine Power
How do we prevent our dreams, goals, and all the things we wish to manifest in our lives from happening? Working through shadow work has allowed me to confront the barriers I've unknowingly erected within myself. It's a process of shining a light on the unhealed wounds and the coping mechanisms that no longer serve… Continue reading Finding Balance and Manifesting Dreams
Have you ever noticed how certain themes and symbols seem to weave themselves into the fabric of your life, repeating like gentle whispers from the universe? Repeated encounters with specific themes and archetypes often signify a resonance with our subconscious mind. They might reflect unresolved emotions, unacknowledged desires, or aspects of ourselves that yearn for… Continue reading Signs from the Universe
There are two fundamental paths to growth and transformation: being compelled by circumstances beyond our control and actively choosing change. The first often occurs when our lives hit a breaking point, a tower crumbling around us. In these moments, we're left with no option but to salvage what we can and rebuild from the wreckage.… Continue reading Dancing with the Edges
As we transition into March, it's a great time to reflect on the intentions we want to set and the paths we wish to take as we enter into a new month. March arrives guided by the theme and idea of Crafting Success, echoing the sentiment of the Eight of Pentacles, the tarot card drawn… Continue reading March: Crafting Success
