Erin Bruce
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September 22/23 is the Autumn Equinox in the northern hemisphere. (March 19 in the southern hemisphere.) Ever since the Summer Solstice the days have been slowly getting shorter. The Earth’s northern hemisphere has slowly been tilting away from the Sun. As the Earth tilts, the days have been getting shorter. The Summer Solstice was the […]
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I always use the change of seasons as an opportunity to pause and reflect. It’s the perfect time to reflect on your life, your Self, and any growth & changes you’ve gone through over the year so far. When we look closely at the energy present in each season & what’s happening in nature, we’re able to […]
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Whenever the seasons change I try to plan a fun activity for the whole family. Something that gets us outside, spending time together, and really feeling the change in nature & the change in energy. I usually plan a neighborhood walk, or family hike to look for signs of the changing seasons. I like to tell […]
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One of the most prominent themes of this time of year is gratitude. Summer is ending–a season of so much joy & fun. I feel so much gratitude for all the awesome adventures & experiences I had the last few months–all the people I got to spend time with. My heart is full. ❤ I want to […]
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As the wheel turns toward the dark half of the year, we begin spending more time indoors. Our energy is drawn inward, and our spirits yearn for all things cozy & warm. Autumn is the perfect time to cleanse the energy of your home, in preparation for the inside months ahead. You’ll be spending more & more time […]
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Lughnasa is the beginning of harvest season. It’s the mid-point of summer (also called Lughnasadh or Lammas). It is a busy time in the garden! So many delicious things are coming into harvest now. Lughnasa is when we pause & celebrate that. We are beginning to see the fruits of our labor. We’re beginning to […]
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What is Lughnasa? Lughnasa is an ancient Celtic holiday, celebrating the beginning of harvest season. With the arrival it of Christianity it became Lammas – the first grain harvest of the season. Grain has been an important crop to almost every civilization since nearly the beginning of time. For many of us, we no longer spend time reflecting on […]
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Lughnasa is the sacred seasonal day celebrated around August 1. This is the cross-quarter day that marks the mid-point of summer. The energy has shifted since the Summer Solstice, and we can feel that the Wheel of the Year is turning. The days are growing visibly shorter. The grass is becoming dry and brown. (My sunflowers are […]
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Summer is the season of your Inner Badass. Now’s the time to let Her rule the show for a bit. Let Her be in charge. Summer wants you to be confident. And strong. Use the fiery energy of the sun to connect with that part of yourself & fuel your confidence–to give you the strength & fire […]
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The Summer Solstice is approaching. That powerful planetary moment when the tilt of the Earth brings us closest to the sun. This is an extremely powerful moment in our year and here’s why … 1) The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year. Since the Winter Solstice the days have been slowly growing […]