Full Moon considerations…

Remember, regardless of what memes are saying what…the Full Moon is the ideal time for wishes and manifestations.

When the moon is full it has reached the maximum energy, light, and power, thus making it perfect for the completion of our intentions.

If your wish happens to be geared towards the release of something, that’s fine, but the idea that it’s a time of lessening or getting rid of MAKES NO SENSE. I’m endlessly explaining this to clients because of all the inaccurate information out there.

The best time for diminishing or banishing and releasing is on the eve of the New Moon, known as the Dark Moon. These magical acts can also be done during the deepening waning moon as well.

So…what is it that you wish? Dream it, see it, feel it, know it, and cast your intent to the sky when the moon is full! It is as nature intended and goes with the natural flow of the energies. Soak it in and watch what unfolds!🌛🌕🌜

When things get tough…

With all the intense and, at times, chaotic and challenging energy right now, I wanted to highlight a stone of COURAGE. So, naturally, I’m talking about CARNELIAN this week🔥😍

This crystal is overflowing with fiery and passionate energy! It pushes us to get up and go forth on our pursuits and goals, while abolishing feelings of stagnation, apathy, and fatigue.

It opens up our desires on a sensual and sexual level as well as in relation to what we want to manifest in our lives. It increases sex drive, and fertile energy.

Carnelian is also a stabilizing and protective stone.  It helps keep you grounded and encourages courage in the face of life’s many and varied challenges.

This can be an excellent stone for those who lead very hectic and perhaps chaotic lives. When surrounded by the stabilizing vibes of carnelian, you will be able to function on high energy levels.

In closing, with Mercury in retrograde for the next few weeks, Carnelian may be a great choice to work with for that extra kick of courage and endurance 🧡💎🧡

Harvest = Gratitude...

It’s almost as if the two words are the perfect marriage. In my mind, you can’t have one without the other... because without the appreciation, the harvest will not be abundant.

Here, in the northern hemisphere, we will celebrate the first harvest holiday, often called Lammas, on August 1st. Some start their celebrations on the eve of July 31st and then continue on through August 1st.

The word Lammas means loaf mass or sometimes feast of bread. The first harvest of wheat, barley, and rye begin and thus the bread making abounds!

This is a time to give thanks~ thanks for all the blessings and opportunities that we have received. It’s a time to open our hearts and let our appreciation and love flow through and out so that we can beam that nourishing gratitude energy into all of creation. This intentional act will then, in turn, radiate that positivity back into us. It’s NATURAL MAGIC at its best!😍💫

It’s also a perfect time for house cleansing and blessing. I’ll be opening my windows and doors and working some good old fashioned rituals to bless my home and all within 🙏 Also, being big on food offerings, I’ll be sharing a nice plate of fruit, seeds, bread, and a huge dose of LOVE to the Earth 💖

Some of my favorite Lammas correspondences are…

~For the altar/sacred space: yellow and white candles, frankincense incense, summer flowers, and words written for gratitude.

~Appropriate Colors: yellow, orange, white, gold, and green.

~Foods: corn, wheat, rye, barley, berries, honey, wine, honey mead, and all kinds of breads.

~Activities: making corn dollies, games, outdoor sports and competitions, house blessings, gratitude rituals and meditations, baking, sharing food and drinks with loved ones and the earth.

How will you choose to honor this year’s first harvest?🌽❤️🌾💞