self-reflection
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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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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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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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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 […]
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1. Honor your Inner Fire. The element of Summer is fire. At the Summer Solstice the sun is at its height. Its powerful fire will nourish and grow the plants in our gardens over the upcoming weeks and months. Fall’s harvests won’t come without the sun. In summer we are reminded our sun is sacred. Just […]
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Spending some time in self-reflection is an important component of any spiritual practice. For me, my spirituality is just as much about connecting with my Higher Self, as connecting with the Divine. (And, it’s all just the same thing anyway, right?!) By asking ourselves questions related to what’s happening seasonally, we can connect with the […]
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.For this Summer Solstice Tarot Spread, take several deep breaths to ground & center. Once you’re ready simply shuffle your deck & pull 9 cards for each of the questions below. I like to read each question out loud as I pull the corresponding card. Study the card & see what information you can intuit from the image. […]
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Every year I feel completely overrun & totally exhausted by the time summer is over. My summer is always filled with fun things – adventures, travels, camping, visits with friends. But, I usually end up completely over-scheduled & feeling like I’ve been run over by a truck by the time September rolls around. Part of […]
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Beltane is the cross-quarter day that marks the mid-point in Spring. We are now half way between the Spring Equinox & the Summer Solstice. In the middle of the season there is a clear difference in the energy compared to the beginning of the season. You can see evidence that the wheel has shifted. The days […]
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Beltane (May 1st) is an extremely powerful time of the year for setting new intentions. On Beltane, the Earth is at its most fertile. Everything is blooming & growing, and life is thriving. This is the time of year when we begin planting in our gardens. Everything is coming to life, and the Earth is rich […]