How do I make sense of what is happening inside of me, let alone what is going on in the world around me right now? This theme has been so deeply present these past weeks…from the lunar eclipse to the Spring Equinox and now the new moon and solar eclipse, the planetary and cosmic alignments are creating the energetic conditions for profound change.
Read MoreWhat is Sacred Self-Leadership?
What comes to mind when you hear the term “sacred self-leadership”? Often, we consider leadership as a structured term along a scale of authority. It may be a top-ranking general for military operations or the boardroom hierarchy of business organizations like Oprah Winfrey. There are also leaders like Tony Robbins that are inspirational in nature offering innovative ways of thinking, behaving and reaching …
Read MoreA Modern Alchemy Ritual for Spring Equinox
The brightness of Spring. The reawakening of life. Not only does the earth come alive again in the northern hemisphere, but so do we. The Spring Equinox is a time of new beginnings, the renewing of hope for the future and the vibrancy of our present. Spring is a time for planting seeds of intention. Fresh, clean energy within and all around us invites the clarity for our soul’s desires to surface with new and wholesome perspectives.
Read MoreAre You a Modern Alchemist?
Traditional Alchemy is considered to focus on transmuting base metals to gold, but true alchemy is the process of finding the gold that is held inside all of your life’s experiences to date. The path of the modern alchemist is a quest to find the master keys to your most fulfilling and vibrant life. It is the hero or heroine’s journey that focuses on transforming the world within you.
Read More6 Reasons Why a Retreat is Essential to YOU in 2024
Welcome 2024, the year of the Dragon and the number 8, tapping into the infinite potential of your passion and sacred purpose. My motto for this year (and life) is Carpe Diem. We can seize both the day and this very moment. It is within this moment that a doorway of transformation, filled with potential opens and we can transform and uplift ourselves to new levels of joy, vibrancy and clarity, rising as the sacred self leader of our most abundant and authentic life.
Read MoreThe Alchemy of Salt
Salt is used to cleanse and purify a home, office or other personal space of stagnant or unwanted energy. The energy of your environment has a direct impact on your mood, mental clarity, and overall sense of inspiration and harmony in your life. Salt was once traded by weight for gold. Ancient traditions used it for food preservation, mummification, to treat illness, and maintain the body's biochemistry.
Read MoreWinter Solstice DIY Blessings Ceremony
This season of inward reflection offers a wonderful opportunity to be in the listening of your being holistically, to create and shift self care and to plant the seeds for YOUR next season of soul growth and embodied expansion. In this time of shift of the New Earth, we continue to awaken and expand our conscious connection to ourselves and each other.
Read MoreAbundance: Expanding Your Receivership
From a seasonal perspective, Fall is a time of harvest. We reap the great bounty of our gardens of plenty: Both physically for those of us that cultivate home gardens as well as metaphorically. As we reflect on the latter and focus inward, we can see how our intentional seeds of creation have grown to bear the fruits of our creativity, love, and vitality. Are you inspired by what is flourishing in your life right now?
Read MoreFall Equinox
The Fall Equinox marks a rare intersection of the Sun and the celestial realms creating a potent planetary alignment, heightening the alchemical frequencies for intentional creation. From a seasonal perspective, this is a time of harvest. We reap the great bounty of our gardens of plenty: Both physically for those of us that cultivate home gardens as well as metaphorically.
Read MoreWhat Does Beauty, Faith, and Spirituality Have in Common?
Let's face it (wink) - the term beauty has a great deal of charge to it. We’ve been indoctrinated from too early an age of what beauty is "supposed" to look like. This messaging came from our parents and the culture of our heritage, the media, the maya of celebrity, and all the experiences we've had from the schoolyard to the corporate boardroom and even the bedroom where this has been reinforced.
Read MoreWelcome Summer Solstice
This is a time to raise energy, to honor the light within you, to expand it and align with the wisdom of nature and intelligence. Working with essential oils of rose, neroli, jasmine, cinnamon, carrot seed, and frankincense this time of year helps us to expand the brilliance of our light, which is the unique qualities within us, and to focus our intentions personally, as well as globally in sacred space.
Read MoreFather’s Day Tips: Activating Vital Life Force
Regardless of our gender, we all carry a masculine aspect within us that is modeled by our relationship with our fathers and our male lineage. When we are consistently in a negative cycle of conversation with ourselves or others about how toxic masculinity is, we are also projecting that energy onto ourselves. As women, we give birth to men, we raise them, love them and often become lovers with them. In unification, there is balance, honor, and compassion for our masculine aspects as well as our feminine.
Read MoreDemystifying Attachment Styles
Whether you’re looking to transform and deepen your current relationship to find the love of your deepest dreams and desires, understanding your attachment style creates emotional clarity for healthier relationships.
Read More5 Ways to Manifest Self Love
The aroma of spring is in the air. A hint of awakening daffodils, hyacinth, and a touch of warmth comes through the cool morning breeze. Spring is a time of new beginnings, hope for the future, and a fresh infusion of energy and lifeforce. To fully receive this renewed sense of vitality and clarity, we are called to let go of the old patterns that no longer serve us.
Read MoreBlood Orange Mood Boost
Blood orange is the quintessential aromatic of joie de vivre. Its citrusy smell lifts our mental outlook and emotional response to remind us of the joy of life. Invoke the bright, juicy aroma of blood orange to alleviate stress, enhance positive energy, and elicit feelings of delight.
Read MoreWhat's Your Love Language?
Does speaking the same language really mean we understand each other? We tend to believe that just because we speak the same language like English, Italian, French, or Spanish that we are on the same page. Yet, it is our emotional language that we communicate in our love relationships. When that differs, the stars stop aligning and conflict arises.
Read MorePracticing Gratitude for Deeper Connection
As we continue to explore Sacred Relationships, I want to focus for a moment on the importance of gratitude. It’s a big one in relationships of all kinds, not just with your partner. When examining our life experiences and Early Childhood Treasure Map, we often find ourselves patterned to think the glass is half full, to dwell in places of negativity.
Read MoreNeroli to Awaken the Mystical Heart
Neroli’s bright aroma lifts the spirit and speaks to the remembrance of joy and lightheartedness. Neroli is highly beneficial for those who tend to be harsh and critical of themselves and can assist in shifting this energy to that of self-love and compassion. This oil assists in dissolving extreme emotions like jealousy, anger, and self-hatred. It aids in settling shock and counterbalancing PTSD.
Read MoreForgiveness in Sacred Relationships
In all relationships, our thoughts and language significantly affect how we feel about our significant other. Forgiveness is both a practice of mind and body, which allows us to create greater harmony in times of friction. When we look more closely at our sacred relationship, we start to see some breakdowns in intimacy, connection, and communication.
Read MoreThe Alchemy of Rose
The alchemy of true rose essential oil is glorious. Via inhalation, it instantly opens the heart when the individual holds this intention. The synergistic effect of positive intention and the rose can move mountains of stagnant emotion from the heart space. The vibration of letting go is held within its energy signature.
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