In October 2019, my community experienced a series of electricity outages. All told we were without electricity for 2 weeks. That time felt so disruptive, and yet… look where we are now with a global pandemic, adapting moment by moment. Free writing alleviates a spinning mind as putting pen to paper shows what’s under the surface. Give it a try with this prompt, What’s true right now…

Spring Equinox reminds us to plant seeds, even if they are only dream seeds right now. Allow yourself to dream and gather the seeds of intention for they are where our hope lies, for life and growth and what’s to come. Around the world the night and day are equal length today, reminding us of the harmony of light and shadow. Here’s how I’m imagining my post-quarantine garden.

During Mercury Retrograde, hurrying backfires and increases feeling frazzled. Rather than trying to “practice patience” during Mercury Retrograde, here are some strategies so you don’t have to rely on willpower alone.

Free Writing has been around for as long as there’s been writing! This tool helps get through blocks. It’s useful for both journaling as well as any other style of writing to dump as much as possible. You can go over it when you’re done to see what’s there. That’s a whole separate phase. You must first create a safe space for flow, and Free Writing can do just that.

Moon Calendars give the gift of perspective. They sow the seeds of connection with something outside of yourself. It’s a deepening relationship that ebbs and flows.

Moon Calendars give the gift of perspective. They sow the seeds of connection with something outside of yourself. It’s a deepening relationship that ebbs and flows.

Judgments seem to run nonstop through our heads. There’s a difference between having an opinion, being discerning and judgment. Judgment creates a world of separation. You either put someone down to raise yourself up, or you put yourself down. Judgment is shrouded in shame and guilt. It’s sludge-y. So let’s bring it into the light and do something about it.

You may not be able to always change your circumstances, but you get to choose how you show up. You can also choose what labels you identify with. Just because someone calls you a victim doesn’t mean you have to identify as a victim. What labels light you up and empower you to keep showing up as your best self and greeting life with courage and strength?

How’s 2020 feeling for you? This year is very different from 2019, which was a big year of exploration for me. From what I learned, I’ve decided to turn the idea of “SMART goals” on their head and go with Balloon goals that allow me to problem solve how to achieve them and pivot as needed.

How do you “set your sights?” Do you choose a word of the year, or do you call your shot in some other way? Do you set goals? Intentions? The way you phrase your goals may impact your motivation. And, you’re not locked in. As you use the power of reflection and gathering insight from periodic evaluations, you’ll learn how to set yourself up for more impactful engagement with life.

A Moon Calendar provides the eagle's perspective as well as the mouse's. The entire year is shown at a glance, and you can zoom in for daily details about astrological signs and other information that taps you into natural rhythms.

A Moon Calendar provides the eagle's perspective as well as the mouse's. The entire year is shown at a glance, and you can zoom in for daily details about astrological signs and other information that taps you into natural rhythms.