Triple Goddess is an ancient archetype …

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According to Wiccan belief, the triple Goddess represents the Mother, the Maiden, and the Crone – Symbolic of the stages of a woman’s life, the phases of the Moon, and the natural cycle of creation – birth, life, death, and rebirth.

Women are ALL of these things ☽◯☾

We move through each moon cycle, transitioning through each phase, and we shift between the different versions of ourselves, depending on the stage of life we are in, and the life experiences we are having.

I look at this photo, and I see my SELF (a mother), and the women either side of me – my daughter (the maiden) and my mother (the crone).

Both women are a part of me, and I am a part of them.

Just as my father and my sons are a part of me, and I am a part of them.

ALL of our relationships shape us through shared experiences, and the emotional impact people have on us. Those experiences can be good and bad, and the impact people have on us can be positive and negative. The meaning we give any of it will depend upon the relationship we have, the experiences we share, our understanding of it, and the personal lessons we are here to learn.

I’m sharing this photo because it means something to me, and it’s a fond memory I cherish. The timing of it popping up in my newsfeed yesterday morning, after a conversation with my daughter about my Mam in spirit, when it’s my Dad’s 7th anniversary in spirit tomorrow … gives it even more meaning.

Spirit communicates with us through synchronicities and symbols.

It’s a language most of us are learning to speak, and everything changes when we understand life in energy, frequency and vibration, but loss will continue to challenge us – because it’s human nature to miss those who matter to us.

Regardless of how we’ve lost someone, the pain is the same – because it never feels good to live without the people we love, and rebuilding our life after a significant loss isn’t easy … that’s why letting go is a process.🌀

When we lose someone who mattered to us, the grief never really ends – it comes in waves, and it’s triggered by the memories and the moments we’ve shared together, but our regrets usually haunt us a little longer than it should.

It’s normal to have regrets …

  • Words we said but wish we didn’t
  • Unspoken words we didn’t share
  • Moments we wish we had spent together
  • Unrealized dreams we didn’t create
  • Unfulfilled desires we didn’t experience
  • Perhaps we held on longer than we should
  • Repeated lessons we weren’t ready to learn
  • Missed opportunities and the paths we didn’t take
  • Arguments we could have avoided
  • Misunderstandings that still hurt us
  • Unresolved conflicts that linger long after they’ve gone

We all know the shudda, cudda, wudda’s are pointless, but the what ifs and the if only’s are a normal part of our grieving process, and learning how to forgive others, and ourselves is an important part of our healing journey.

Forgive the flaws of our humanity, but never forget the lesson.

To honour the people we have lost, we learn how to live a fuller life with less regrets, and how to treat others with more love, compassion, and respect, but sometimes the person we loose along the way is ourselves.

I find myself in a familiar place –

Between who I once was … and who I am becoming

The relationship with my SELF is changing, and it doesn’t always feel so good if I’m honest. I’ve lost people I love, and I still love people I’ve lost. I kept my heart open – even when it was broken, I still believed in love – even when people hurt me. I’ve suffered the consequences of my choices, acknowledged the patterns, and learned lessons, but sometimes my heart feels a little heavy

  • Regardless of my spiritual beliefs, I still miss loved ones in spirit
  • Regardless of the hope I have, I still struggle to witness the shit show
  • Regardless of how much I’ve healed, I still have scars from what hurt me
  • Regardless of improving my relationship with me, I still yearn for another
  • Regardless of being the love, I still want to BE in love
  • Regardless of how much I’ve grown, I still want to grow old with someone

There is no shame in admitting the truth about how I feel

Most days I feel fully present in the moment, at peace with the choices I have made, content with the life I am living, and grateful for the blessings in my life, but some moments are a little harder than others. Those are the moments I either feel alone (or) I stay open to feel a deeper connection with life, but I usually feel a bit of both, and I still reach out for connection.

On my search for more, and my quest for deeper truth

I have learned …

We are here to BE present

Not perfect, not happier, not richer, not more successful, not right, not better … just open to FEEL the fullness of our life.

Learning how to walk my path with more purpose hasn’t been an easy road to travel, and it’s humbled me many times, but I just keep walking, learning, changing, and growing. The power of (3) has been a guide on my spiritual journey, and my understanding of the Triple Goddess continues to support me.

How does the Triple Goddess serve us during our seasons of loss?

The Mother – is our strength, holding the full weight of our emotional pain, and nurturing us with unconditional love during our heart breaks. She is our creative energy – nurturing our dreams, our healing, and our future self. Teaching us how to parent our inner child, so we can stand more confidently in our truth, and honour our boundaries without apology.

The Crone – has wisdom in her bones, and there’s magick to be found in her silence – because she has died and been reborn many times. She teaches us how to sit with the pain of loss, helping us to accept what IS, so we can release what is gone, and she slowly turns our deep sorrow into the wisdom in our bones.

The Maiden – is wild and curious, and she’s the part of us who believes in miracles. She is the spark of our spirit, and the fire of our becoming. She brings the promise of hope after a challenging transition, and rebirth. She is the renewal, the new beginning, and a fresh start after another cycle of loss, death and grieving.

We honour the Divine Feminine within us by acknowledging the sacredness of our womanhood.

Normalising the natural cycles of life and death, love and loss, embracing the natural ebbs and flow of grief, so we can ride the waves with a little less resistance. Trusting our intuition so we don’t betray and abandon ourselves in the name of love. Releasing the weight of our heavy burdens so we can let go.

Surrendering to the moment, so we can keep RISING again and again 🔥🐦‍🔥✨

NEW MOON in Cancer

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Every NEW MOON is another opportunity for an energetic RESET – but according to the star gazers, this month it’s occurring while Mercury is in Retrograde, so it’s not the time to set our intentions outwards.

Todays NEW MOON in Cancer (my rising sign) is an emotional reset, asking us about our emotional safety, sense of belonging, and what home means for us.

Although each person’s healing journey is unique, there’s a collective story playing out, and we’re all feeling the effects of a system failing us in some way, shape or form, but we need to trust the process of change. Each person’s story is part of the whole, and every one of us plays an important role.

I’ve been redefining my sense of home for many years now …

Home isn’t just a house, and a safe space to BE, it’s a feeling of being at home within our own body, and spirit. Like love, home is a state of being that deeply grounds our energy into the present moment, and that’s where we truly belong – because there is no where else to BE other than in the NOW.

I’ve read that so many times, so I know it, but today I feel it stronger than ever.

For me, this energy feels deeply nurturing, but if you are in your head more than your heart, then this energy may be stirring up some feelings for you.

Mother wounds? Childhood patterns? Emotional scars?

Whatever is arising from within you, or being reflected back to you, then acknowledge it’s presence because the experience is for you.

This is an invitation to re-parent ourselves, and nurture our inner child. To release the armour of our defences, and soften into our feelings, so we can experience deeper healing, and be more authentic in our interactions.

What does emotional safety mean to you?

For me, it means being true to myself, and being in the company of those who allow me to be an open expression of who I truly am. When I’m able to be vulnerable with others, then I feel truly heard, and deeply respected because I know my presence is valued. Feeling emotionally safe shifts me from the defensive reactions of my fear response, to an open and relaxed state of being.

Do you feel safe and nurtured on your current life path?

Yes, and I’m extremely grateful for that, but I am equally grateful for the experiences when I didn’t feel emotionally safe – because it taught me an important lesson I needed to learn. To never doubt my intuitive knowing, to honour my boundaries, and to unapologetically protect my own inner peace.

This planetary alignment is asking us …

What feeds, nourishes, and drains your energy?

It could be where the focus of your attention is flowing, the habits you are repeatedly engaging in, the relationships surrounding you, the content you are consuming and digesting, and the stories you keep telling yourself.

Whatever we are feeding will grow …

  • If we are feeding the fear of loss, then this will intensify within us
  • If we are feeding the peace, then this will radiate from within us
  • If we are feeding the fight of resistance, then we experience more conflict
  • If we are feeding the healing, then we create more meaning and purpose
  • If we are feeding our relationships, then the connections will deepen
  • If we are feeding our gifts, then they will develop and strengthen

What deserves your energy?

For me, it’s still about focusing on building and creating – because I believe more than ever that my stories matter, and that’s why I’m developing my writing skill, improving the relationship I have with my SELF, spending time with those who value my presence, and aligning my life with my soul’s calling.

Knowing that’s how I feel deeply fulfilled, experience more joy in my life, confront challenges with a growth mindset, actualize my full potential, attract my hearts desire, create new realities, and manifest the vision of my dreams.

According to star gazers the energetic shifts you may be feeling right now …

Need for Rest and Nesting: Feeling the urge to retreat into comfortable, safe environments to focus on self-care.

Heightened Sensitivity: Emotions aren’t just passing thoughts; they demand to be understood and expressed.

Nostalgia and Reconnection: Past memories, family history, and even old friends or exes may resurface.

Are your thoughts taking you back into the past?

  • To a feeling you’ve buried
  • To a home you once left
  • To a version of yourself you’ve outgrown
  • To something old that wants to be finished properly

Allow this alignment to reconnect and rebalance you, so you can move towards the next FULL MOON with more clarity and presence for the RELEASE, that will enable you to set deeper intentions during the next NEW MOON cycle.

Trust the process😵‍💫🌀✨

Is there purpose to feeling LOST?

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We all feel lost sometimes, but we don’t always embrace it.

The brain is hardwired to avoid the unknown – because it needs to feel safe and secure, and that’s why not knowing doesn’t feel good, but if we are willing to lean into the discomfort with a little more curiosity, we can learn a lot during times of uncertainty … however, it will feel uncomfortable.

I’m wrapping up a 12 week online writing course, and I began writing a story this week. After writing my life story to make sense of some challenging experiences, I’m now narrowing the focus with more intention, to write about an experience from my life that reflects a significant inner shift.

The story begins in 2022 when I’ve hit another rocky bottom, and I’m taking the reader on a journey, concluding the story one year later.

Many things happen during that time, and I notice how narrating the past from my present perspective is a little different – because I’ve emotionally detached from the experience. Some things have become clearer, while other things have faded into the distance – because temporary stressors, that were once highly charged with energy are no longer fuelled with emotion, so I’m able to see overarching patterns, and my life lessons with more clarity.

Essentially, I’ve shifted focus from the subjective lens of my emotions, to the objective truth, and it’s been another challenging experience to learn and grow from. Ironically, during my university studies, I did the opposite. Shifting from the objective truth of psychological theory, to the subjective lived experience of social theory, to bridge the gap between what we know and how we feel.

Becoming conscious of those internal shifts have been a struggle 😵‍💫

“This transition often mirrors the philosophical concept of phenomenology, which studies the structures of consciousness as experienced from first-person point of view. In psychology, it’s moving from third-person observation to acknowledging how emotions actively shape our internal reality.”

Spiritual influencer, Teal Swan talks about how healing occurs in layers, and from personal experience, I agree, but the journey can often feel like we’re not actually learning anything. Sometimes it can feel like we need to do more healing because we find ourselves confronting the same lesson, but that’s not necessarily true – because there are points in our time-line when repeating a familiar pattern is right on purpose – because we are experiencing it from another perspective to understand another element.

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The deeper we go, the more elements to a pattern we will experience.

Trigger ⋙ Behaviour ⋙ Consequence

For me, its about intimate relationship, and how I’ve abandoned and betrayed my SELF in the name of love, but each experience has been another opportunity for more awareness, and it’s been constantly changing my state of mind, which then influences how I communicate, and relate with another.

Every time a significant relationship has ended, it’s taken time to find my way, and how lost I’ve felt has depended upon the connection I’ve shared, the experiences I’ve had, and the stories I’ve told myself, but I eventually find my way back to my SELF – because I’ve been consciously exploring my inner world for years, to understand what healing means for me …

Reflection ⋙ Reconnection ⋙ Rebalance ⋙ Realignment

That’s why I know that feeling lost is an essential part of our healing process.

It’s a RESET button, to reflect, and an intentional PAUSE before a rebirth.

When we acknowledge that something no longer fits or serves our highest good, we begin to break down of old meaning, so a more authentic SELF can emerge, and that’s how we come back into alignment.

As the NEW MOON in Cancer approaches (my rising sign), it’s a planetary emotional reset, and the energy feels gentle and more nurturing. Cancer is ruled by the Moon, and it’s asking us about our emotional safety, belonging, and home, but I’ll share more about that in the next blog.

If you feel lost right now, then trust the process 🌀

Waking up to a NEW morning routine …

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Yesterday, it was a fresh wintery morning, and the sun was shining …

Condensation was dripping from the windows because it was warm inside, and cold as fuck outside, and I absolutely LOVE it – because the change in season and sensory shifts makes me feel a deeper connection with Nature, and the cyclic rhythm and flow makes me appreciate the present moment more.

It was day (3) of my NEW morning routine, and it’s usually when we experience some resistance – because hardwired routines naturally protest, and our motivation for change begins to drop, but why do I feel even more motivated?

In brief … it’s because my brain remembers

In the past (several times actually) I’ve already had the experience of changing my morning routine, by eliminating coffee to reduce over stimulation of the nervous system. So, instead of building a new neural pathway, my brain has reactivated established networks from previous experiences.

Motivating me into action with less resistance

Making it easier to change my morning routine, and suggesting that creating healthier habits, cultivating a growth mindset, forming new neural pathways, and rewiring our brain has an impact on our experience (past, present, future)

Neuroscience calls is neuroplasticity

Wonderful things did happen yesterday …

Hugging my kids always brightens my day, and I felt motivated to take a walk after my visiting my daughter, so I went exploring. Walking amongst the trees on a new path makes me feel like I’m on an adventure, and I noticed how my thoughts were drifting towards my biggest adventure – the Camino de Santiago.

Reflecting upon what experience taught me about the way

As I was approaching the car, I noticed a love heart on the tree and decided to take a photo for my friend – because I knew it would uplift her spirit. As I got a little closer to take the photo, I noticed the wolf in the bark, and I felt a resonance – because it made me think of Sasha (a dog we had for 16 years).

My body responded with those familiar soulful goosebumps, that tells me I’m having a conversation with spirit, and it made me feel a deeper connection with those I love – regardless of where they are or if I am with or without them.

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We all see what we need to see, and for me this felt significant – and a connection to the pack became even stronger, when I returned home to find a hand written letter from my sister -“sending my big sis something so I can magically appear at your door,” her words touched my heart deeply, and a few hours later I heard the call of a King Parrot (always makes me think about my Mam because of the encounters I’ve had with him since she’s been in spirit). He was letting me know the bird feeder needed refilling, and I was blessed with the presence of royalty, feeding 2 Kings and 4 Queens their evening meal.

It really is a wonderful world ✌😍

Our daily routines can become sacred practices

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Did you know that drinking from our favourite mug is a deeply grounding experience – because it gives us those feel-good vibes, that calm our nervous system, and brings us a deep sense of comfort as we drink.

So many of our repetitive actions are opportunities for SELF care, and spiritual connection, but we need to shift our focus – from mindlessly doing something – to cultivating a stronger sense of presence, and we do it by …

  • Intentionally slowing down
  • To anchor ourselves into the present moment
  • Tuning into our senses – to notice how we feel
  • Expressing gratitude for the sensation of presence
  • Becoming aware of our breath – the rhythm of our life force
  • Creating a conscious experience to be fully embraced

That’s the practice of being in the flow

In flow – our daily routines become more conscious and intentional …

  • Sweeping the floor, with the intention of clearing the path
  • Taking a shower, with the intention of cleansing our energy
  • Preparing a meal, with the intention of nourishing the body
  • Making a bed, with the intention of creating a sanctuary for rest
  • Washing our hands, with the intention of washing away negativity

Every experience can become sacred with deeper intention

Learning how to stay in flow when confronted with unpleasant and uncomfortable challenges is something else though, and no matter how present we may feel, we’ll be missing something – because it’s impossible not to be triggered OUT or IN by stress, struggle and suffering (or) conflict, confusion and chaos, but like it or not, there’s meaning and purpose for ALL of it.

Those are the moments of reflection we need to be gentle, kind and compassionate with ourselves – because that’s when our nervous system is remembering, and the healing begins to happen.

Re-connection ✨️ Re-balance ✨️ Re-alignment ✨️

The more I slow down, the longer I sit in the comfort zone, and the more aware of my SELF I become, the more present I feel -because there are less distractions, but I can appreciate why this isn’t common practice – because becoming more conscious of ourselves isn’t always pleasant.

Eliminating the external noise allows us to peel back the layers, to confront our deeper reality – giving us more clarity on our unresolved emotions and un-integrated shadow, and it’s an uncomfortable experience – hence why I’ve been struggling with my comfort eating habit … but I am learning.

Yesterday, I decided to change my morning routine, and I made good choices most of the day, but I did eat too many carbs later in the evening because I felt the heaviness in my gut. I don’t feel like getting up out of bed early in the morning after a late shift, and I woke with a headache, so I didn’t feel good.

Mindful of my NEW routine, I did what I had planned to do …

Washing my face with warm water felt soothing, giving myself a lymphatic facial massage with the bi-oil left my skin feeling fresh and soft, brush stroking my body to say good morning felt comforting, and I stretched for longer because feeling the relief of my back clicking into alignment felt amazing.

The headache was still lingering, but I know it’s a combination of things – a late night, too many carbs in the evening, hormonal fluctuations, and my brain telling me “I need coffee,” but I drank the glass of water with lemon, apple cider vinegar, honey, and I decided NOT to give my brain what it wants.

Instead, I made myself a dandelion root coffee – in another life – when I was a night shift nurse, and a full time university student, I drank too much caffeine to stimulate my brain (as most of us do), but it was having a negative impact on my nervous system, so I began to substitute it for dandelion root coffee – because it came in the form of brown granules. Essentially, I was tricking my brain to believe I was still drinking the coffee it was telling me I needed.

Studying neuroscience and behavioural psychology had it’s perks.

I love the smell and taste of coffee, but I don’t like how my body responds to it, especially when it becomes a habitual pattern of behaviour that’s sabotaging my efforts – because caffeine worsens our perimenopausal symptoms.

While writing this blog of reflection to share, I’ve been doing some intentional deep breathing, made myself a cup of chamomile, ate an apple, and I feel better because the headache has gone, but I’m still tired. So, perhaps a siesta after lunch is on the cards for me – because I’m on another late shift tonight.

Change is a process 🌀

What habit do YOU want to change?

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EVERY day is another opportunity to do something better for ourselves

I want to improve my eating habits, but this process applies to any habit

What is my motivation for change?

  • To reduce my sugar and carb cravings – so I can feel better
  • To feel less fatigue, and more energised – so I can live my best creative life
  • To prevent ill health – so I can improve my quality of life

Having studied psychology, and changed many of my habitual behaviours, I know it’s about more than what I eat, that’s why I openly share my process of change with others. Creating new habits is about replacing an existing behaviour with a healthier one, and to change it – first, we need to acknowledge the habitual loop that keeps reinforcing an unhealthy habit.

I keep repeating the sugar craving loop, and to break it I need to manage my blood sugar levels, identify emotional triggers, and build new habits

  • CUE (trigger) – what initiates the behaviour?
  • ROUTINE (action) – what I do in response to the trigger
  • REWARD (positive reinforcement) – how does it make me feel?

For example – in the morning, which is when I mostly write, I wake up thinking “I need a coffee” to stimulate my brain, but it’s just a habit I’ve created. I actually want to do more than stimulate my brain into action, I want to get the energy flowing within me, so I can feel connected to my body – because it has something important to say about experiences I have (past and present).

Like my feet when they tell me to – take your shoes off and ground us, put your feet up to reduce this swelling, wear your shoes when you walk more than 30 minutes or we’ll hurt tomorrow, rub us because we’re aching and the blood needs to flow, wash us because you’ve been walking around barefoot all day.

Our body communicates with us all the time, and learning how to listen is the most important part of healing – because until we connect with our body, we can’t balance the energy, and we won’t align with our higher self.

This morning I intentionally changed my morning routine ..

BEFORE making myself a cup of coffee, I washed my face, and gave myself a quick lymphatic drainage massage while applying bio-oil to my face – because it felt so good, I continued to brush the rest of my body using sweeping strokes, which then prompted me to do a few stretches.

How did this small change in my routine make me feel?

Connected to my body, and so I made another healthy choice – while the kettle was boiling, I drank a glass of water with a squeeze of lemon, splash of cider vinegar, and honey added to it. After drinking it I felt my insides wake up, and within 10 minutes I felt better than I do after that first cup of coffee.

Isn’t it crazy that we don’t do the things we know are good for us.

I still drank a cup of coffee, but I must admit – it didn’t feel as satisfying because I had experienced the (+) reinforcement of a healthier routine.

AFTER drinking my coffee, I felt really good about myself, and I made a bowl of porridge with all the yummy additions (seeds, nuts, my homemade berry chia seed jam, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg), and I felt nurtured and nourished.

Can I maintain that change every morning?

YES I believe I can, but I still love buttery toast, and I’m not going to deny myself when I fancy it – because I’m changing my usual no carbs or sugar approach, to find a sense of moderation.

To make a change we need to have a clear plan …

  • What am I doing?
  • Why am I doing it?
  • How will I do it?

I’m working on changing my morning routine because I know from experience – it will make me feel good, and when I feel good, I make other good choices.

The contradictions of LIFE is the paradox of human experience …

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After standing on top of the metaphoric mountain yesterday, sharing star gazer insights, and tooting out of my own Capricorn horns. Sharing the wisdom of my soul, and the magick of my own medicine – I felt called to write as the Moon became her fullest this morning (9.56am) because I can also be a stupid goat.

My daughter said it best the other day, when my hormonal brain was struggling to string some words together in a logical sentence …

“Mam, you’re either all knowing and wise (or) ditsy as fuck,”

Followed by a soul sister telling me this morning …

“You’re so smart, you’re stupid.”

– and neither of them are wrong 🤣🤣🤣

But how wonderful to be truly seen, and loved deeply for who I really am.

I’ve always openly expressed the real me, and it isn’t always positive, nice, comfortable or beautiful – so many have witnessed the honesty of my imperfect SELF – the embarrassment of my humiliation, the flustering of my flaws, the stress of my internal chaos, the uncertainty of my curiosities, the anxiety of my fear, the frustration of my failure, and the shame of my fuckups.

Ironically, as the mythical Sea Goat – I have climbed many a mountain (both figuratively and literally speaking), but there’s nothing graceful or nimble about me, and even though I willingly dive into the darkest depths of my unconscious mind, I’m actually afraid of the ocean. Too scared to venture any further than knee deep in water (sea, lake or river), because that depth is shallow enough to still run away from anything that wants to drown, sting, bite or eat me.

Does that make me a cosmic mix up?

No, it just makes me human, and that’s why I don’t always make good choices.

Like last night – when I devoured another family block of Cadbury’s and felt like crap (obviously) because I have zero impulse control, and it got me thinking

If I was to pick an actor to play a character in my own story, who would it be?

So, for fun I asked Google A.I …

Which actor is a combination of Yoda and Bridget Jones

“An actor who perfectly balances the traits of Yoda’s ancient, cryptic wisdom with Bridget Jones’s neurotic, chaotic, and highly relatable romantic struggles would be a master of deadpan and emotional nuance. This mashup – an all-knowing sage who can’t stop obsessing over her calorie count, her love life, and whether she’s a “f***ing disaster” – demands a very specific kind of talent.” … so I am a talented woman afterall 🤣

Oliver Colman and Imelda Staunton were some suggestions to consider.

My writing is still a work in progress, but I haven’t lost sight of the vision of my BIG DREAM – to write something that someone will make into a movie, because I’ve already imagined it, and I realize the power of my imagination. Most things I’ve successfully created began as a vision in my mind, before it became a reality in the physical world – to be experienced.

Imagination is everything. It’s the preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein

Like here, now in the cottage – I’ve imagined living this life amongst the trees, and it’s not the first time I’ve experienced it. I created some wonderful memories in a place aptly called – Heaven in the Hills, in a cottage named Gabriel’s rest when covid first broke out, but this time – energetically speaking, as I continue to write my story, it feels like I’ve planted myself here.

– to grow.

Planting ourselves somewhere to grow means – setting deep energetic roots in an environment that nourishes our spirit, and helps us to thrive.

I love it here for so many reasons, and I’m deeply grateful to be renting space from the woman who owns the land – a writer who inspires me, and a woman I hold in high regard – but it isn’t my forever home. Like other places, it called to me, and I’ve created a beautiful home here, but there will come a time in the future, when I’ll feel the call to leave – and I’ll BE somewhere else.

  • Perhaps that knowing helps me to feel less attached?
  • Maybe I don’t hold on anymore because loss has taught me so much?
  • Perhaps that’s how we learn to detach?

Nature reminds us – to grow, we need to be willing to let go of what we’ve outgrown, and that means letting go of things we once wanted, and sometimes what we needed, but nothing stays the same … including ourselves.

Under this FULL MOON I’ve been acknowledging what I’ve outgrown …

The habit (people pleasing to keep others comfortable), the job (working in aged care facilities), the relationship (a repeated pattern of self abandonment), the limiting belief (that my worth depends on something external to me) and the chapter (that compromised my value).

I’ve made some mis-takes over the years, but I’ve achieved so much more …

Most mothers say that our greatest creations are our children, and I agree wholeheartedly because I treasure all (3) of my children, but right or wrong, I wanted to do more than create a family – I’ve built a career, lived in many different houses, and created many beautiful homes. I’ve recreated my SELF many times over, and built a genuine reputation. I’ve created experiences, lived my wildest dreams, built skills, served communities, and found my tribe of trusted friends. I’m constantly building upon my knowledge, developing my character, and I’m creating my own legacy by living intentionally TODAY.

YES – I am devoted to my spiritual path, aligned with my genuine desires, and I’ll continue to climb this mountain (and many more) because I’m here to build a life that feels good for me, fully committed to being the best version of my SELF, and I feel supported to create the life I imagine is possible.

Yesterday, I shared the conversation occurring between Capricorn and Cancer, and after reflecting upon the questions being asked, I acknowledge – my eating habits need to change before Universe slaps me with a wake up call, because my body keeps telling me – I’m struggling to process too many carbs and sugars. Improving my eating habits will create other positive changes – more energy for outdoor activities and less screen time – more energy to create and less thinking about it.

I also acknowledge …

  • My relationship with Nature nurtures and nourishes me the most
  • I feel like home, so it doesn’t matter where I am or who I’m with, but being close to those who matter most to me makes that feeling grow stronger.
  • Being a full expression of my SELF makes me feel emotionally safe
  • Those (3) things support my growth.

YES – I am setting clearer boundaries in my life because experience has taught me – not everyone attracted to my light is good for me, and that’s how my energy is drained. The hormonal fluctuation of my transition from mother to crone (peri-menopause), and my lifestyle choices has a huge impact on my energy, so I’m paying attention, but I still make bad choices because like every other person in the world – I am a flawed human being.

So, this is me saying to YOU – embrace your own authentic journey because we are ALL complex creatures of contradiction, constantly balancing the dualities within us, and it’s not always easy, but it doesn’t make us any less beautiful.

I hope it offers some reassurance to know that you’re not alone in the struggle.

I see YOU ❤️

FULL MOON in Capricorn

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This month’s FULL MOON is in Capricorn, and the SUN is in Cancer, so the conversation is resonating a little more than usual – because I’m a Capricorn with Cancer rising. Aligning with Mercury in Retrograde feels even more introspective … and I’m embracing the pause to reflect.

Capricorn is a mythical Sea Goat ✨️♑︎

The architect, and ambitious mountain climber, driven by a deep sense of purpose, and passion for building a meaningful legacy.

According to astrology, Capricorns are old souls with a deep sense of responsibility, our karmic duty is to find inner balance, to anchor practical, and lasting value into the world, and our work (soul purpose) is transforming systemic pressure testing our resilience and integrity into strength and wisdom.

That’s the magic of our medicine we are here to share ✨️♑︎

Regardless of our zodiac sign – Capricorn is asking us questions around ambition, structure, and responsibility. The annual alignment with Cancer is illuminating an ongoing dialogue we all have – between the head (ego – what we think) and heart (soul – how we feel). For me, this conversation is asking if my choices are reflecting my devotion to a sacred path.

Romy, the star gazing astrology expresses this beautifully …

“The sacred path is the way we allow ourselves to fall deeply into the wisdom of the Earth, the cycles of our body, and the infinite expression of intelligence held in the cosmos we are ethereally bonded to – this is the way – this is the work.”

Most of us intuitively know we are more than the roles we play, and the external obligations of our responsibilities, but our authentic truth can become lost in the performance. That’s how we unconsciously build masks, that creates a persona. Ultimately, we become characters in costumes, that role play in the drama, according to the social scripts, and stories we are telling ourselves.

Forgetting who we are is why life shakes us – to drop the mask, and if we don’t pay attention then life will deliver a slap in the face – to wake us up, but remembering who we are will challenge us to change, and that’s when we feel the tension and friction of our resistance – because change makes us all feel uncomfortable … and that’s why growth is optional.

I began asking who am I beyond the roles and responsibilities over 10 years ago. During a mid life existential crisis that called me OUT of the comfort zone, to an adventure that lasted (9) years, and it was an EPIC journey of self discovery.

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” Aristotle

A Full Moon in Capricorn shines a light on what we are building and creating. Cancer is asking us how we are feeling about what we’ve built and created thus far – to determine if we are still committed, and if it’s not in alignment, then the tension and friction of change will be felt.

  • Am I devoted to my path or am I feeling obligated?
  • Am I in alignment with my genuine desires?
  • Do I want to keep climbing this mountain?

Capricorn is the architect, so this energy is about the foundational structures we are building and creating upon, and that comes in various different forms.

  • We create a family and build a career
  • We build a house and create a home
  • We re-create ourselves and build a reputation
  • We build skills and create community
  • We create experiences and build character
  • We build upon our knowledge and create a legacy

After gaining clarity and clearing space, this FULL MOON is asking …

  • What are you building?
  • What are you committed to?
  • What legacy are you creating?

Do the structures of your life support this?

  • What nourishes you?
  • What feels like home?
  • What makes you feel emotionally safe?

The previous Moon cycles have been guiding us IN – to determine what we need to feel safe and supported, so we can continue to build a life on secure foundations, and create something that matters to us. Reflecting on our work – life balance, and practicing self care is how we work best with Capricorn Moon and Cancer Sun energy, but it requires a deliberate shift – to treat our emotional well-being as equally important as our responsibilities.

NOW is the time to ask ourselves …

  • What supports my personal growth?
  • What drains my energy?
  • Am I setting clear boundaries?
  • How do I nurture and nourish myself?
  • What am I building in the physical world?
  • Is it aligning with my future visions?

Those of us consciously diving IN deeper are doing a Karmic Check-in – to see if we’ve outgrown unhealthy habits (or) repeating a lesson we still need to learn.

It’s taken many repeated cycles around the Moon, and recurring patterns around the Earth (literally) to learn some of my lessons …

The calls home to my mother land, the despair of losing parts of my SELF, the missing of what’s gone, the aches of being separated from those I love, the longing to belong somewhere with someone, the devastation of having nothing left to give, and the yearning for another – it’s all been a catalyst for my inner growth and personal development.

Everything is an experience to learn and grow from

As I stand a little more confidently in my truth under this Capricorn Moon, I acknowledge – in my search for deeper truths I’m learning how to care deeply without clinging, love without holding on in fear, open to experience without trying to control or manage it, and surrender to the moment without wanting to escape it.

Detachment is the path towards inner freedom, and it will challenge us to let go of everything we fear to lose, but what remains is true.

According to philosophers, the laws of detachment are …

  • Allow others to be who they are
  • Allow yourself to be who you are
  • Don’t force situations.
  • Solutions will emerge.
  • Uncertainty is reality.
  • Embrace it

Under this FULL MOON I’m thanking the stars for this sacred alignment ✨️♑︎

The spiritual practice of mood lighting

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Why do I have a Christmas tree up in June?

… why not?

Why wait for December to experience the spirit of Christmas?

This Christmas tree has significant meaning to me though -because it was my Mam’s, and she’s now in spirit, so when I moved into the cottage, my daughter returned it to me. I didn’t want to keep it in a box, so I put it up, then I decided to create a bat colony, and perching a crow on the top just made sense.

Although the symbolism of a crow has meaning for me – the Morrigan, mystery, magic, shape shifting, and the ability to see through illusions, I didn’t realize that bats have even more significance, but that’s for another blog.

I have this wonderful tree in the corner of my study, and it brings me great joy to see it lit up. Those who know me best, know how much pleasure I gain from being creative with light, and I love mood lighting, especially during the cold, dark months of winter, but its about more than creating a cozy space to BE.

Mood lighting shifts the chemicals in our brain, creating an intimate and secure environment, that makes us feel deeply relaxed. It softens our perception, reduces anxiety, calms our nervous system, and the gentler tones of colour creates a beautiful experience of Nature within our homes.

The soft glow of a sunrise that brings a sense of hope in our hearts, and the warm embrace of a sunset that triggers our introspective thoughts. Mood lighting also creates shadows that add depth – shifting our perception, and triggering unconscious awareness, to bring things into the light.

Enlightenment is deeper insight and understanding ✨️

Mood lighting is a tool for energy healing, and emotional regulation because adjusting a room’s brightness, warmth, and colour creates a sacred space to centre the mind, deepen meditation, and it promotes relaxation and grounding.

Whether it be a beam from the Sun or an illumination of the Moon, the flickering of a flame or the glow from a warm bulb, the shimmering of the ocean or the twinkle in someone’s eye, the sparkle from a crystal or the shining of a star, the reflection of light or the afterglow of an experience, it’s all sacred.

What lights YOUR spirit up ?

Perspective …

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Every now and then I share a post like this, and it’s usually when I’m gaining a new perspective.

This morning when I got out of bed, I looked in the mirror, and I smiled at the reflection looking back at me. As I write that it makes me think about a client I support with dementia. How she often smiles, has a little giggle, and says “I love you” at the reflection looking back at her, while she’s washing her hands at the bathroom sink. 😍

If only we could all see ourselves in that way, but at times we do. Like me, this morning, but it’s unrealistic and unreasonable to expect to feel that way all the time, because we don’t.

… and that’s OK

Our GREATEST challenge as human beings, is learning how to embrace ALL of who we are, so we can fully experience the present moment, no matter how uncomfortable or unpleasant it is.

Whether it’s how we are seeing ourselves, what we are thinking about another, how we are looking at a challenge we’re struggling with, or what we think the problem is …

Adjusting our focus helps ( ꩜ ᯅ ꩜;) 

✨️️Internal perspective (how I think, feel, and react to an experience)

✨️External perspective (how others are experiencing it)

✨️Objective perspective (unbiased view of a shared experience)

Gaining the helicopter view of objectivity asks us to emotionally detach from an experience, but it’s not easy to remove the intensity of an emotion, especially when we are experiencing any form of pain.

Mind 🤯 Body 🤕 💔 or Spirit 🕳

… but what are those experiences teaching us?

It takes conscious effort, and courage to see the truth of reality in an objective way, without getting lost in the stories we tell ourselves.

That’s why our healing matters ✨️

I take photos at the same time from different angles like that, as a visual reminder – that we can be looking at the same thing, but be seeing something different – because it depends on our point of view, and what we choose to focus on.

Truth is, I am ALL those POV …

✨️Unflattering angle – captures my uglier side that I don’t want others to see.

✨️Realistic angle – captures my honest side that I’m most comfortable with.

✨️Complimentary angle – captures my better side that I prefer others see.

Whenever I’m shifting my point of view from a negative frame of mind, to a higher perspective it creates a shift in my energy that makes me think and feel differently.

… but its a process of change 🌀