Taurus Eclipse Transformations

If you are here and you have been here for awhile, it’s nothing new for me to talk about eclipses. How heavily the impact they can make on someone’s life. The changes that occur can be very monumental. They can also be difficult and heartbreaking and anxiety inducing. They can be downright terrifying. They can be magical and beautiful though as well.

To remind those of you that are new around here. Eclipses are these really intense and karmic periods of time in a person’s life. They represent fate and destiny, and often what ends up happening during these windows was very much out of your control and was going to happen no matter what. There is something comforting in finding out that these periods of time were out of your control and there was nothing you could have done or not done to make it any easier on yourself. There are these eclipse seasons and periods. They tend to be a 2-3 year period where it is hitting the same zodiac signs over and over again. The last eclipse period was Gemini and Sagittarius. Before that Capricorn and Cancer. But since late November of 2021 we have been experiencing the Taurus/Scorpio eclipses. November 19th 2021 there was a Taurus Lunar eclipse. On April 30 2022 a Taurus Solar eclipse. On May 15th a Scorpio Lunar eclipse. This past October 25th a Scorpio Solar eclipse and then just this morning a Taurus Lunar eclipse. Next May will be the last of the Scorpio eclipses and next October will be the last of the Taurus eclipses. Thus starting a new eclipse season, which will be impacting Aries and Libra that go well into 2025. You can see the patterns of how things happen in a person’s life. Big moments, big events tend to happen within a couple weeks of these eclipse windows. But the eclipse energy unfolds over a period of 6 months to a year. So you are in it pretty much the whole time. these eclipses occur. I have seen breakups, divorce, bankruptcy, finding new love, pregnancy, miscarriage, child loss, starting a new business, starting a new career, quitting your job, going back to school, extreme weight loss or gain, family feuds, deaths of loved ones, deaths of the individual themselves, breakups, makeups, love, loss, and so much in between. The way eclipses can manifest in a person’s life is different depending on what is going on with the individual. It is a very individual experience. Eclipses will not only affect those with the natal placements that are happening (Taurus and Scorpio sun, moon and risings for example here) but also those who are grouped in the same modality. So with these Taurus and Scorpio eclipses they will also be affecting fixed signs and fixed signs are Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. They will also be affecting Cancers as Cancer is ruled by the Moon. Any lunar activity such as Lunar eclipses will affect Cancers. And then lastly Taurus and Scorpio being sister signs. Whatever happens to one will happen to the other. So even if you are say a Taurus and not a Scorpio, nope you will be feeling and experiencing affects from both of them. Ultimately anyone can feel the energy of the eclipses though. They can cause insomnia, sleeping too much, headaches, nausea, anxiety, reckless and impulsive behaviour and just absolute chaos happening in the world around. Violence. Anger. Tempers flaring. Absolutely. But Taurus and Scorpio ARE the main characters of this eclipse season. They are having their life changing moments. The last time the Taurus/Scorpio eclipses happened was the year 2012-2014. Which leads us to me. Here I am, someone who has spoken about eclipses for years now. Time and time again. Eclipse season after eclipse season. I have been affected on a smaller scale. And also I have been affected by the eclipses of loved ones around me. My husbands eclipses deeply affect me as well. It’s been a bit of a never ending journey for the two of us the last several years. But I am a Taurus sun. And what is happening in this phase of my life has been, wild. It has been such an intense journey. The last time I went through the Taurus/Scorpio eclipses I graduated college, bought our first home, got my first “big girl” job at VIA Rail where i ended up working for years, and got engaged. It was also when I fully surrendered myself into the occult/esoteric lifestyle I lead now.

So starting in November of last year. I won’t go into too many details but nevertheless my husband and I went through something with some family that really started this massive cataclysmic change. I really wish I could talk about it. I will one day. I know a lot of you are curious and wanted to make sure I was okay and safe. I know a lot of people assumed it might have been marital troubles. Trouble in paradise? Ultimately it has been a bit of a strain on our relationship but we have pushed through all of it. And then May, the second series of eclipses, rolled around and my reality was shattered. Things I thought I knew about my life were revealed to be deceptive and not true. But while this was very difficult thing to go through and deeply wounded myself, my family, my children, my ego, my heart, it did end up leading to so much clarity and so much more protection around myself, my loved ones and my/our boundaries. I will never be blindsided that way ever again. And all I will tell you is that even when someone tells you they love you to your face, promises they want what’s best for you, this is not always the case. There is a person who wishes my downfall, even to this day. And it was someone who was very close to me, which of course makes it all the more worse and hurtful. But thus is how situations go typically. We were dealing with a broken, unhealed narcissist. Who used any weaknesses to attack. But since the events in May, we have completely removed ourselves from the situation, will never be in that situation again and have become closer, stronger, wiser and more powerful because of it. The Narcissists plan did not work out the way they wanted it to and ultimately it backfired and continues to backfire. More has been revealed over this last eclipse season. I did predict things going a bit differently to be honest but since I am so far removed from the situation now I think that is why I am safe and guarded still. I have waivered on whether or not I was doing the right thing and have psychoanalyzed every detail of the events not only that have happened in the last year but over the last several years. I do not claim to be perfect by any means but my intentions, thoughts and feelings have always been pure and true. The last bit of information that I was updated on over Halloween did remind me that I am doing the right thing by protecting myself and protecting my children. And nevertheless I will write about this one day when the wounds aren’t so fresh and deep. But for now this is what I can say, and it changed my life. But my family is safe, happy, healthy, loved and thriving so never you worry about us and what has happened.

So enough about the bad. Let’s talk about the good. I was lifted from a fog of postpartum depression. I was in it for years. Back to back to back to back pregnancies. Then being in lockdown, with 3 kids, not able to see or have any type of support system, going on birth control after years of being off of birth control. Worries for the future, not able to swim or exercise the way I wanted to, and the support I thought I would have at that phase of my life just wasn’t there. And it’s not anyone’s fault. It is just how life ended up working out for everyone involved. Husband working more. Mom living out of town and taking care of her elderly aunts/mother. Dad travelling half the year. Husband’s family not really an option. No babysitters due to “covid bubbles” It left me feeling very very alone and overwhelmed. But that was of course before these eclipses started. Things have drastically improved since those dark days. I have so much more freedom now. I have been off birth control since June of this year, with Jesse getting a vasectomy. More energy, better mood, sex drive back. Maarit, our nanny, came to help us in September so I don’t need to rely so much on people who already lead busy and stressful lives. My mom doesn’t need to feel guilty about not being able to help out as much. My dad can freely travel for months knowing that someone will be here to help me take care of the boys. My husband can work his busy schedule and not deal with my stressed out texts or phone calls every other day. I hope if they are reading this they know how much of a weight has been lifted for everyone since she has been around. I have a piece of my life back. It’s not fully back, it never will be fully back. As a mother you will never have that full independence you had when it was just you, even when they are grown up and leading their own lives. This is something I have also come to terms with over the last couple years.

My business growth! There was a lot of stagnancy over the years with what I was able to do with my time and energy. There was a time I was doing 5 readings a week. And it just completely burnt me out while also draining my energy from my family and dealing with that PPD. It was not a good time. I was applying to markets and being rejected. I was doing readings and feeling exhausted. So I had to take a big step back from growing my business. Less readings. No markets hardly at all. Being rejected from markets I did want to participate in. You can call me the reject queen at this point lol. And that’s how it was for a long while. However I will say that since we moved to our Wolseley home the connections and friendships I have made have absolutely exponentiated a lot of growth I have experienced over the last almost 3 years. Even in periods of stagnancy. So if you have been a part of it, you know who you are, I am eternally grateful for you. However since these eclipses began last November things have only continued to grow. In May, during the eclipse period, I was forced to change my name when I officially registered my business. My beloved MommaBatApothecary was denied as the word apothecary belongs to the Manitoba College of Pharmacists. Even though there are several apothecary businesses across Canada. I guess Manitoba is just stricter with their rules. So MommaBatWitchery was born during the last set of eclipses. And not only that but I got a new logo, new business cards, there are plans for merchandise and a lot more to come. When I reopened my readings I booked up months in advance. Even now, you will not get a reading with me until March or April. I hate that it has to be somewhat “exclusive” I never intended for it to be that way, but unfortunately for the time being that is how it needs to be. I have gained probably close to 2000 followers and have had some content go viral. It is not the most important thing but it is still interesting the timing of it all. However this past October things really were propelled into overdrive. I attended Comic Con as a vendor. I made hundreds of connections. Had a very overwhelmingly exhilarating experience with the 28,000 guests that attended . Being surrounded by that much energy, especially as someone who mostly hermits, and someone who very much guards and protects my energy. It was a lot. I ran into and saw several people I haven’t seen in years. It all felt very surreal and karmic. I will not disclose how much money I made but it was extremely profitable for me and I know it wasn’t for everyone. This was the experience I needed. I can do this. I can do big markets and conventions even being the reject queen. This lead me to a few days later. One of the moms from my kids school comes up to me in the school yard and says “congratulations! I saw your store on Westminster!” Nope not me. But yes this was my dream. All the POPUPs in front of my house, everyone who came by, lots of my followers. Most people know I really wanted to open up a witchy store here in Wolseley. I had my eyes set on Westminster because it was the ideal location. I even had someone give me the contact info for a spot that would be opening up shortly. This was at my last POPUP early October. But the truth is I am not in any place to be able to open up a shop right now. If I were to open up a shop I could kiss being any type of stay at home mom goodbye. And my business the way it is now gives me a lot of flexibility to be able to be there for my kids, which is the most important thing to me. I want to be there for them in all their moments. And even the time that I have given up in the last couple months has been really weird and fills me with sadness and guilt. Motherhood is the constant rollercoaster. When they are older then I will have time, and also hopefully the financial means to make my shop exactly as I want. I will be able to dedicate my time and love into exactly what I want. For now it was not meant to be for me. I accept that but it still crushed my soul a tiny bit. Which leads me to The Wicked Bazaar. I can’t remember which place had rejected me. This was well over a year ago maybe even two. But the beautiful Katrina from Scout Coffee said “hey maybe you should do your own market.” And I kind of scoffed at the idea but really it has always stuck in my head since then. So really, thank you Katrina, if you are reading this, you gave me a push and inspiration when I needed it. Not only that but I have been seeing these super popular witchy markets all over the USA, and even across Canada. There is nothing like that here in Winnipeg. Winnipeg needs more “alternative” markets. And they are slowly starting to show up with another friend of mine setting up the Winnipeg Punk Rock Flea Market. I have been talking about this with my husband and Maarit for months now. And when I saw the shop open on Westminster I said “I am not missing out on another thing” and didn’t hesitate to create what will be The Wicked Bazaar. The Wicked Bazaar, a witchy night market that will follow seasons, Pagan sabbats and depending on how successful the first few go, which me thinks will be very successful, is going to become a big thing. I am ready for it. It was absolutely an impulse to create the account and go with it when none of the details were ironed out. Especially for my Taurus sun Virgo moon self. But this gives me even more of a reason to go with it and do it because I have lots of interest and people who want this. I don’t want someone else to do it and then be kicking myself wishing that I would have done it. So there we have it. A new name, readings booked well into the new year, new shipments of crystals coming for my last markets of the year, and a new business on the horizon. It is all very exciting but also very scary.

This two week eclipse period started October 25th and went until a few days ago, November 8th. When I tell you I was feeling so grounded, steady, in control. I was sleeping good, eating good, exercising, sober for 6 weeks! On a personal level some very strange things happened during those two weeks. The sobriety went out the window. Which is fine. I have spoken about my relationship with alcohol a few times and it is not one that needs to be explained as “Oh I am an alcoholic and I fell off the wagon” no that’s not the case. I choose to be sober, I question my relationship with alcohol all the time, and I don’t overdo it or do it every single day. But sometimes in moments of high stress, sometimes in social situations , or sometimes because I just want to, I will. And so I did. My goal eventually would be to fully be sober always. I have also spoken about my relationship with cannabis a few times. I was someone who smoked weed daily if not every other day for probably 10 years and dabbled recreationally for between 15-20 years. This was not a hard habit for me to break. It came very naturally. I stopped a lot when I had Asher but not fully. And when Salem came around I was completely done. It wasn’t doing it for me the way it used to. I didn’t enjoy the way it made me feel. I would freely smoke in my home before having kids and after having kids I just didn’t want to do that. And I had way less time. In this 2 year eclipse period I have been sober more than not sober. I think eventually my relationship with alcohol will end the way my relationship with cannabis did. And I really look forward to that. But for now, when I do have a drink despite being “sober curious” I really do not beat myself up over it.

Jesse was assaulted at work. The day I was setting up for Comic Con. A customer who is schizophrenic assaulted one of his employees and he defended her. The guy got in his face, punched Jesse and Jesse punched him back. The guy left into the streets. Eventually the police found him, actually at LOW Brew CO which is right beside Mottola Grocery. He was arrested and charged. The man does suffer from mental illness. It is a sad situation really. Actually some of you might remember a few years ago this man went on a rampage in Osborne Village, Downtown and the Exchange punching random people in the street. That was the guy who assaulted my husband. Not only did that happen but Jesse had a couple other run ins with very aggressive people. Tensions were definitely high. Higher than normal.

My grandmother’s health is declining. It has been for months now. I have not been able to see her much at all during the pandemic or even the last few months. I am nervous to even visit her because of how often and how many germs my children are exposed to. My great aunt (her sister) passed away in the summer. We went to the funeral and she didn’t even recognize me or remember who I was for a few minutes. Granted my hair is completely different. But it was sad. My dad’s mom, my Granny Giavedoni, had Alzheimer’s and luckily passed away from natural causes but it was absolutely horrible and traumatic seeing how that disease took her away from us. My grandma is 94, she has lived a long and fulfilling life. But she now suffers dementia. These years she should have been surrounded by family and mine and my brother’s children. But instead she is mostly alone. She had a fall early in September and basically at this point she cannot physically get out of bed. The healing and physiotherapy that has happened since her fall has only taken her so far. She will likely never walk or get out of bed again. Her neighbour in her hospital room got Covid. So she was in a 2 week isolation period. My mom couldn’t even visit her. In that period everything declined a lot quicker than before. Very little memory. She can’t walk. She won’t be able to walk. My mom told me all of this the day before Comic Con which threw me into an absolute spiral and panic attack. I feel horrible for my mom. She is so close with my grandma. I feel sad for her and for my kids. Jaxson would be the only one who really remembers her and he even said to me “I don’t remember great grandma” and this just broke me. It is absolutely heartbreaking to see the decline of a parent or grandparent. It makes you question so many things. It makes you see mortality for what it is. I am really sad. And there is not really much I can do.

Also while I was in a panic attack about my grandmother, and in the middle of packing for Comic Con, I was also in the middle of dealing with a difficult customer. Someone who had chosen free contactless pickup on my website, they thought it meant free delivery. So I was having an awkward conversation and trying to make it right with them. I told them I could get it to them the next day, even though I should be setting up for Comic Con, as long as they paid the delivery fee. I went above and beyond in that conversation and the next day when I dropped off their package at an industrial office, which they also failed to mention. It wasn’t good enough and they gave me a negative review on my website. My first negative review. The day of the eclipse. Which hurt. But I am having to give up perfectionist tendencies and realize that that is so much more about them than it is about me. And it happens. Unfortunately. I tried to make it right with the customer. And I actually did refund them their money and then blocked them. I gave them $60 worth of crystals in a $55 Mystery Box, plus a herbal bundle, Halloween stickers, and candy. And it still wasn’t good enough for them. I never would have been able to please them. It felt pretty intentional.

The Narcissist had these ideas in their head. It was told to me that they were telling people “the truth will be revealed” about me. I never did shit to this person. They are completely delusional. What is possibly going to be revealed??? The things they said about me are so far from any type of truth and reality and were brought up in a moment of their literal psychosis. So absolutely the fuck not. There are no truths to be revealed except their own delusions being exposed. I hope they read that.

I got a chest tattoo!! It is a big change to my physical appearance. I branded my chest with the word “wicked” which partially coincides with the starting of my new business. But also because I am just really in my Villain Era. And really being in my Villain Era just means that I have firm boundaries after being walked all over for my whole life. But people will make you out to be the villain when they can’t have what they want. And if they want me to play the villain baby, so be it. The Wicked Witch of Wolseley was born under a Taurus Blood Moon Eclipse. A new MommaBat. A new Kari.

There are two more eclipses coming. But there is relief after such a compacted and intense time frame. I am not out of the woods yet. I have many ideas of how the next eclipses will go. More predictions. What will happen? What is not going to happen. I can predict all I want. I predicted certain things over these eclipses and have been right about some and wrong about others. That’s the thing about life. And thats the thing about astrology. You can be intuitive and psychic, you can know astrology, but life still has other plans in how it unfolds. You are never going to be able to predict every single thing. But that is also what makes life wonderful, even as an intuitive astrologer and witch. The good and the bad. There has been bad. The good far outweighs the bad. I have been tremendously blessed in this lifetime. My past lives have not always been so lucky and blessed. I have had my fair share of bad karma. But this lifetime will supersede any other one I have lived. And maybe my soul can finally rest after this lifetime. But I won’t know that for sure until the end of my days. Maybe there is more for me on the other side. But I do think I have the power to reach my full power and potential in this lifetime. I do have some demons I must face head on but I still have time left to do that.

2023 is going to bring so much growth and excitement. The Wicked Bazaar, my exercise and sobriety regimen, teaching others about my craft, further readings, further markets, my children’s growth, expansions for our family home and finances, healing from the last few years. Jesse’s eclipses begin next year as he is a Libra. Of course they would fall right after mine. And what affects him ultimately does affect me. It will be interesting to see how things play out for us until 2025. Our break as a family will come after that. Until then it’s a lot of healing and growth that we are dealing with. And I am here for every minute of the ride.

Full Sturgeon Moon In Aquarius Ritual August 2020

Hey friends! I hope everyone is doing well. It has been awhile for me. I have been so busy! I would like to add an update on our lives but this post really doesn’t belong in that realm. So I will just be talking about the full Moon tonight. It is a damn special full Moon. For me at least anyway. It is the first full Moon ritual I will have done in way too long, and I have much to release. There is a full Moon in Aquarius today August 03rd at 10:38am CST. The peak has already passed but it does not mean you can not use this energy to perform a full Moon ritual. The energy is heavy and electric with several planets also currently retrograde. Full Moons are a time where emotions and sensitivities are already heightened, it is a good time to ground yourself and release some of the negative emotions you may be feeling and toxic ties you may be attached to. There are some really ancient rituals that have been done for 1000s of years. A lot of different astrologers and healers use these types of things to help people with the difficulties of life. You can do a ritual for all kinds of different things but some popular times to commit to doing a ritual is during new Moons, full Moons and during the equinoxes and solstices. If you really enjoy doing them then you can start to do a ritual for other things you need in life. It can be very therapeutic. The power of manifestation is a crazy thing and that’s why these rituals are important. This month will be affecting those of you with fixed signs, being Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

The full Moon will be in the air element of Aquarius. Full “Sturgeon” Moon, known as sturgeon Moon because this is the time of year when there Algonquin tribes would fish for sturgeon and they were verey easily caught. Aquarius is ruled by Uranus the planet of freedom, revolution, chaos, unique expression and change. They are typically unconventional souls. I always think of Aquarius as my little weirdo alien friends. Analytical, original, humanitarian and very independent. They are a fixed sign however and because of this are prone to stubbornness but also incredibly loyal to those they love. Despite their loyalty to the ones they love they can come across as cold and aloof. Emotionally detached, they are not ones to express themselves very well in matters of the heart. Use this full Moon to celebrate your eccentricities, challenging the status quo, thinking outside the box, starting a revolution, owning your genius and sharp mind and innovative action. Letting go and cutting toxic ties are always the number one theme on full Moons. Truths and lights will be illuminated as well.

Whereas we perform new Moon rituals to set wishes and intentions for the month ahead of you, the reason we do a full Moon ritual is to let go of things that no longer serve you. This could be attitudes, emotions, personal relationships, bad habits, illnesses. Anything you can think of that is negatively impacting your life. Things that have been hidden can also be revealed. Revelations and people being exposed. You can count on it for a full Moon. I like to burn my full Moon ritual intentions. It can be very symbolic and healing. You can also interpret the way your paper burns, so if your intentions light up instantly and burn the paper completely you have truly let go or maybe the fire fades quickly and only burns off a corner, what do you think that is telling you? Focus on the flames and how the paper looks at the end of it burning.

You have 3 days before the new moon to perform this ritual or 3 days after.

1) Gather any and all supplies that you will need for the ritual. Incense such as You can use herbs too smoke cleanse beforehand, I will be using lavender for this full Moon. You will need some crystals (amethyst, labradorite, clear quartz), a pen, a journal to write, a bowl to burn herbs in or burn intentions, a bowl of water and a white or black candle.

2) Create yourself a special alter space for all the items that you have gathered. It doesn’t matter where your alter space is, it can be any table in the house or on the floor, inside, outside, wherever you feel most comfortable. Decorate with items such as crystals, plants, candles, things you find outside in nature like leaves or feathers, decorative table runners, anything you can really think of that seems appropriate. For the Aquarius full Moon I will be using lots of amethyst, lavender, purpler bellflowers, Thai basil, labradorite, clear quartz and a giant bonfire filled with various outdoor brush/wood from outside. An extra special and powerful smoke cleanse. Purple is the mood. I am feeling all things purple. That crown chakra. Find ways to heal and expand and remember to stay hydrated as well.

3) Start by cleansing your alter space and say a little prayer. You can use your selenite or lavender. It can be along the lines of “I respect mother Moon and all she does for us. I plan to release that which no longer serves me. I do this to heal myself from past traumas and to fully let go and move forward.“ Write down your traumas, negative mindsets, toxic behaviours and the things that we wish to let go of focus on them, meditate on them. What do you wish for your life? Can you actually picture these things happening to and for you in your life? Letting go WILL NOT work if you truly don’t believe it. It’s important to be clear on what you want. You can doodle and make your intentions “pretty” or it can be as simple as writing a list. This is a good time to set intentions for letting go of limiting thoughts and beliefs, letting go of what isn’t working for you and reevaluating a new plan. Even if your ideas are eccentric and out there don’t be afraid to be unapologetically you. Think outside the box and look for radical solutions to the problems you are facing. This can also be a time to let go of toxic people and attachments in your life, or negative mindsets in general not just to do with Aquarius. If you are going through a rough time now would be the best time for you to perform a full Moon ritual.

4) Light your candle and put your crystals in the bowl of water. You want to charge the water and cleanse yourself after burning your intentions. Hold your intentions over the other bowl and using the candle light them on fire. Like I have already said you will want to analyze how they burn, even take a picture or video to look back on later.

5) At this time you can take some time for yourself however you wish, write down your interpretations of the flame burning, further meditation, possibly a tarot reading if you do that, you can even enjoy a glass of wine. Tell the Moon you love her, clean up your space and now is a good time to put your crystals in a window sill to charge under the light of the full moon. You have just completed your full Moon ritual. Now can be a good time to take a detox bath. Use bath salts, flowers, crystals and maybe even a charcoal mud mask to help detoxify and destress.

Full Buck Moon Eclipse in Capricorn July 5th, 2020

Well friends, here we are again. The summers are always so crazy energetically because every summer we usually deal with multiple planets retrograde, the eclipses and of course you add a full Moon into that mix and its an explosion of energy and emotions. Tonight at 10pm the eclipse will begin until I reaches its peak time at 12:52am. Technically it is not exactly a full Moon however because of the impact of the lunar eclipse which severs the lunar cycle slightly. But it will be visible in Winnipeg tonight so definitely check it out weather permitting of course. As I have come to learn, do NOT manifest during an eclipse. Capricorn is the Cardinal, Earth element sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Saturn which represents commitments and responsibilities. They are extremely hardworking, with focus on drive, money and of course responsibility and commitments. They are strong, steady and grounded. A bit pessimistic and melancholic at times. Can come off cold to others or emotionless at times but they are actually quite warm especially to those they are close to. This energy is a nice balance to all of the crazy and emotional Cancer and eclipse energy. The earthy energy will definitely help to ground things slightly despite the eclipse and retrograde planets. Themes surrounding fatherhood, patriarchy, authority, home life vs career, private life vs public personas, and of course your career and long term goals. I will not sugarcoat it, there can be some really intense and difficult times during astrology. This is all a part of life and the process. Right now we are going through it. Especially for you dear Cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Think intense anxiety, irritability, mood swings. Some of us are having extremely dark thoughts or fears that may be due to previous experiences. Intense anxiety. Do not latch onto the past because of how afraid you are of the present and especially the future. The anxiety is normal and it will pass. Practice grounding techniques, use crystals and essential oils for healing, and if need be accept you may need stronger and medical help if your anxiety is out of control. Today I spent the day drinking lots of water, tending to both my indoor plants and gardens, wrapping dried herbs, I took a 3 hour nap with my boys and I plan on going to bed early. I have come to a few realizations in the last couple weeks that have really affected me deeply and brought up a lot of pain and trauma. It is all things that I am working on and processing. But it was important to spend the day grounding myself and these activities are all very grounding for me. If you are not personally feeling this energy, that is amazing, again like I said it will likely be Cardinal signs. But you may find that your loved ones are going through it and in this case you must definitely be there for them. Eclipses always trigger circumstances that you otherwise wouldn’t expect until months down the road. They are fated times and usually the circumstances surrounding are karmic meaning you have very little control over what will happen. Time becomes skewed and speeds and distorts our perception which is why coping during eclipses can be difficult. This will trigger you to let things go, which also goes hand in hand with full Moons as well. This doesn’t even necessarily mean people, but let go of your fears, anxieties, negativities, toxicity and worries. Especially in Capricorn I find this is an amazing time to do this. Responsibility and commitment are at the forefront right now. Often times a lot of anxiety comes from these 2 things. Make sure to take care of your body, do some self care and of course remember to eat and drink lots of water. Take a cleansing bath or submerge yourself in some sort of water. The water will help to ground you. Practice other grounding techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, yoga, painting. Whatever it is that helps you feel sane in trying times. Lots of naps! Eclipses are either a very sleepy time or the opposite and you will be suffering from insomnia. Either way make sure to get enough rest. Remember that both full Moons and eclipses expose what we wish not to see. It exposes our fears, our neglect and nightmares. Despite the hardships during this time your feelings are completely valid and you must feel through it and process it in order to grow. Growth happens when we deal with our pain. Check on your friends and loved ones, especially those with Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn placements. Even if you are not feeling it, chances are someone you know is and even just showing up for someone else can make all the difference. This will pass and soon enough things will be back to the way they were. These 2 weeks in eclipse limbo have been a trip and we aren’t out of the woods yet. We have one more to go on the 20th. This too shall pass. And soon. Take it all in stride and do whatever you need to get through. Take care you beautiful souls and please look after yourselves during these difficult times. Happy full Moon lunar eclipse.

New Moon Solar Eclipse in Cancer

Hey friends I wanted to come here quickly and talk about the energy that is surrounding us heavy for the last few days and I am sure you are also been potentially already feeling it. There is a full solar eclipse in Cancer that also coincides with the new Moon in Cancer. It will not be visible here in the Northern Hemisphere but will be to those in South American countries. We will not see it but we will still feel it. The emotional, nurturing, intuitive and creative water sign of Cancer is the mother of the zodiac. She is feminine and Cardinal. She is family oriented and a major homebody with love for creature comforts. Cancer has a tendency to cling to the past and can hold a grudge for a lifetime. Moody Cancer can be temperamental. I love Cancers so much they are great to have in your life. The family and home theme are going to be incredibly present for this eclipse. Especially with the new Moon in Cancer as well. Especially with Cancer being ruled by the Moon. It will be intense. This Eclipse will be affecting those with Cardinal signs the most: this includes Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. I am sorry my friends, ride the waves and expect intense feelings and potentially life changing experiences. Eclipses often times signify fated turning points and incredible transformation. Karma, fate, destiny. You have little control over the events that will transpire. A time to shed your old life and leave behind old paradigms. We are being highly encouraged to move forward and to embrace a new way. This is absolutely necessary and must be integrated into our very being and consciousness. For some people this eclipse season will be painful and hard but you must trust in the universe giving these hardships to you because it knows you can handle it and it knows that whatever changes are coming will be necessary and you will grow exponentially from these experiences. You would not be thrust in a new direction if you can’t handle it. With the new Moon and solar eclipse both in Cancer the family and home themes will be very present. Maybe you are moving houses? Reconciling with an extranged family member? Going through issues with your mother? Planning a big renovation for your home? Starting a new creative endeavour? Going through family issues? Processing childhood trauma? Dealing with your emotions for the first time in a long time? There are many ways this eclipse can present itself. Just know that if you are feeling anxious, or have that heavy feeling in your chest it is completely normal. The anxiety may be your intuition on feeling what is coming. Or maybe you’re already going through it and things will climax during the next few days. Eclipses may manifest themselves in a person in several ways: the anxiety, sleepless nights, overtired, sleeping too much, crazy dreams and visions, upset stomach, dehydrated, overemotional and overwhelmed. You must disengage when you can, rest up if you feel the need to rest and be very conscious of your actions and your reactions. I suggest sleep well and drink lots of water over the next few days. Spend time in the safety and security of your home with loved ones and spend time nurturing those you love and yourself. Self care will be key to getting through this tricky time. Ground yourself with crystals and cleansing/relaxing baths. Take care of yourself and also be very weary to not overreact and potentially create something out of nothing. I definitely suggest not performing any sort of magick or manifestation work until this energy passes for the next few days. I normally would be all over a tarot reading during this time but I will probably continue to give my cards a rest for at least the next day. Expect may regular scheduled tarot posts shortly. And with 5 Retrograde planets this will add even more confusion to this heavy eclipse energy. This eclipse is the 2nd last in a series of Cardinal eclipses that started a year and a half ago. Think back to that time and the themes that surround this eclipse. What has changed in your life? Could there be more changes headed your way? In the meantime please take care of yourself and those you love dearest. Just be comfy and enjoy some cozy, home time. If you feel anxious just know, this too shall past.

Litha and the Summer Solstice

Hey everyone! I hope you are all well and healthy in these crazy and weird times. Despite it all, life does go on and we find ourselves today on Midsummer aka Litha aka the Summer Solstice. All intertwined with nature, astrology and science. The solstice being the longest day of the year with lighted skies until well beyond 10pm. A day to honour this beautiful time of year and the abundance it will bring to be. It signifies the light and fertility and life and the culmination of The Oak King. The Oak King embodies the spirit of nature and the sacred male principle. He is at his peak strength before he is cut down and then sacrificed in order to symbolize the necessity of death in order for life to continue. This is anticipating the coming harvest. Litha, like Beltane is a Sabbat strongly associated with the element fire. A good way to celebrate like Beltane again is with a huge bonfire celebration. I will definitely be having a bonfire tonight, weather permitting of course. It looks as though there will be a Thunderstorm this morning which is even more perfect and fitting. For not only the solstice but also the eclipse tomorrow. But if you can’t celebrate with a fire there are lots of ways you can honour today. Here are 8 of them:

1) Have a celebratory bonfire. Wear your flower crown and flowiest dress. Dance under the sky. Drink wine, sing and laugh.

2) Water and tend to your gardens with the most love and tender care. Do this with intention. Harvest herbs flowers and vegetables, whatever you can to use in a delicious meal, baking or decorating.

3) Bake Litha Honey Cakes or alternately you can also bake a strawberry and lemon loaf. Honey and citrus are both associated with Litha.

4) Make a Litha altar, use things like flowers and herbs and citrus to make it special. Honour your own fertility and femininity. Do a tarot reading.

5) Leave fairy offerings. Again things like, flowers, crystals, herbs. You can also make them a little fairy altar or set up a cute little bird house. Build a terrarium or garden for them. Somewhere for them to congregate and enjoy their space.

6) Enjoy a cleansing Litha bath. Use oils such as lavender, rose or lemon. Add flowers and crystals such as tigers eye, jade, lapis lazuli and emerald. Use pink, orange, yellow or white candles.

7) Make lavender infused lemonade. Sooooo yummy and super simple if you have both lavender and lemons.

8) Spend time outdoors soaking up all that nature has to offer. Walk barefoot in the grass and allow yourself to become grounded with the earth. Even if you can’t get to the beach, the lake or the park, even just spend time outside in your backyard and soak it all in. Especially in Winnipeg, we have very little nice days and we must enjoy them regardless if you “believe” in Litha or not.

And there you have it! 8 ways to celebrate this beautiful day. Some more low key than others but as always everything you do can mean so much more if you put the right intent into it. Enjoy your day and stay tuned for the eclipse tomorrow and more updates on what to expect.

Mercury Retrograde in Cancer June 2020

Even though it seems we just had a Mercury Retrograde, it’s time for another one. How lucky for us?!? You probably have been feeling the affects of it already as there is a shadow period that lasts a few weeks before and after it goes retrograde and then direct in few weeks. Mercury the planet of communication, travel and technology. Mercury goes retrograde tomorrow on June 18th and then direct July 12th, 2020, in the sign of Cancer. Doesn’t it feel like we just did this? With 5 planets currently retrograde AND a solar eclipse on Friday the energy is thick. If you can feel it you are in tune, if not maybe try to tune into what nature and your own self is trying to tell you. Mercury in general is not really at its peak in Cancer because of all all the sensitive and emotional energy so we are going to be expecting even more confusion than what is typical most likely. What is a retrograde? When a planet is retrograde it means it’s orbit is spinning backwards and spinning slower than usual. Mercury is fast paced and not used to this energy at all. Expect confusions, miscommunications, travel delays, technological breakdowns, people from your past popping up unexpectedly and hold off on major purchases or huge contractual decisions. This is a good time to focus on your intuitive nature and dreams. This is a time to get in touch with your third eye and psychic abilities. Open up to the unknown. Always follow your gut and intuition it’s crazy the things it can lead you to. Expand your mind! Take baths while getting in tune with yourself and drink lots of water. As always we must slow down and not make any rash decisions, in communication and personal matters. Please back up your computer and all of your work! Expect there to be a bit of confusion and make sure to triple check all forms of emails, social media and texts, and even when you are speaking in person. Do not speak irrationally. Deception and gaslighting may be a thing that happens as well as unnecessary fights over nothing. Most importantly this is a time to slow down and really go inward to focus on yourself and your own intuition. Retrogrades are not anything to fear despite the heavy energy. It is important to prepare yourself but also go with flow. Use this time to rest, reflect, regenerate, relearn, reevaluate and refine you yourself and your very own core values. Self awareness and reflection is always key to growth. Mercury will go direct on July 12th so we have a few weeks of this retrograde energy. Get ready friends! Not only this but this will be coinciding with the new Moon Solar Eclipse in Cancer as well. SO much water energy and it is thick and heavy this week! This retrograde will be focussing on home life, family, maternal relationships and miscommunications amongst the family unit will be highlighted. Use this time to reflect on how you want your relationships to go forward once Mercury goes direct. A wonderful time to get in touch with family members you are no longer in touch with, especially with the coinciding Solar Eclipse in Cancer. Let’s get in touch with ourselves and our emotions and flourish. But watch out because you may feel a little emo and way more sensitive than normal. I also want to add that Mercury, as well as all of the planets go retrograde at the very least once a year, if not a few times. Yes retrograde periods should be a time to rethink your decisions and hold off on big purchases. However I must preface this by saying, this is not always realistic. Life gets in the way and we cannot fear retrograde periods. If things are happening effortlessly for you, don’t question it. There are certain things that may be affected by this, I don’t really recommend booking a trip during Mercury Retrograde and in fact myself and a few of my friends have had their travel plans disrupted during this time. Me personally I had a trip to Calgary planned and Italy, both cancelled due to Covid of course. I will just say be aware of what can go wrong and rethink everything and all decision making. The signs most affected by this retrograde period will be water signs and cardinal signs so Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces and Aries, Libra and Capricorn as well. If you have any placements expect to feel the affects more than the average. Use crystals, herbs, water, nature, journaling and meditation to keep yourselves grounded during these times.

Retrograde Season 2020

I have gotten a bit behind on a lot of my writing projects. Obviously life has totally gotten in the way and I had many days of celebration as of recently, over all the blessings in my life, so I have been relaxing and taking it easy as much as one can with 3 kids. Also I am still somewhat adjusting to life with 3 kids under 4 years old including a gassy newborn and a toddler who doesn’t want to listen at all. Life is certainly kinda weird and crazy these days. I feel not as affected by the madness of the pandemic because I was a stay at home mom before COVID-19 hit and basically in isolation for most of my pregnancy. With 3 very young children, breastfeeding around the clock and postpartum recovery I have found it incredibly easy to stay home and not see people. This also does get in the way of any sort of creative pursuits I want to work on though. I need to give myself way more credit than I do because I am really good at multitasking and can work on my endeavours while simultaneously taking care of my children. I was back doing readings just a week after giving birth and I have been consistently but albeit slowly selling from my little Occult shop. But today for example, I am sitting here writing this blog post, meanwhile the big boys are playing in their room upstairs and Salem is currently napping in front of me and probably will sleep for the next hour before I need to feed him. I won’t lie part of the reason I have not been writing is because Jesse bought me a Switch Lite and Animal Crossing for my birthday and Mother’s Day so I have been playing that obsessively slightly lol. But today is the day, I will be doing a mass update. I am going to be updating about all the retrograde planets we currently have and what that means for the next several months. This is quite literally one of the craziest weeks astrologically and kicking off eclipse season to boot. Things are going to be intense to say the least, but 2020 has been that way since the beginning.

Basically 2020 was always going to be crazy astrologically because of all the intense astrological placements that are happening but this week just happens to be one of those weeks where everything happens at once. Pluto went retrograde a few weeks ago but I had just given birth which is why I never ended up writing about it. Saturn, Venus and Jupiter go retrograde this week and obviously Jupiter happened on my birthday while I was celebrating which is why I did not write about it then. I figured I would make one big blog post about it. Retrograde periods are always a period of rethinking, realigning, reevaluating and revisiting. The prefix re- meaning to go back in time. It is often a time where your core values are completely revised. People come back into your lives from the past and feelings can be quite intense. Things can be quite confusing and chaotic during these times but all you need to do is to turn this energy inward and work on yourself. During these crazy times I also feel collectively the world is never going to be the same. This pandemic has changed everything and now is the time, during these retrograde periods to rethink everything we know it that we have done before this moment and shed all our old ways that were not working for us, and to bounce back from this period of time stronger, better, and more compassionate. I do look forward to the future tremendously and it can make it hard to live and embrace the moment but I will say 2022…things are going to be booming in a couple years. We just need to ride through the craziness right now.

Now let me explain a bit about each retrograde period we are currently in, the dates the planets that will be retrograde and what we can expect for the next few months:

Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn: From April 25 - October 4. Pluto is the planet of death, birth, rebirth and transformation. This retrograde is all about limiting beliefs and breaking through our own limitations. Opportunities for transformation will certainly be possible. Pluto is all about our shadow side and embracing that shadow side. So many people try to play it off as if they are perfect or their lives are perfect but it is more than okay to embrace that darkness inside of you. If anything it is better to embrace it because then you can actively work on yourself and the things that drag you and those around you down. Your shadow side can be anything from negativity, addicting, obsessive and self sabotaging behaviours. Look at your emotions, your intuitive side, your fears and doubts. Great chance for transformation and rebirth. As a collective I think this is something that we need more than ever right now. This retrograde period will be affecting those with Cardinal signs the most, that is Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Look to your natal chart where these placements lie and which house Pluto resides for you. This will tell you more information on what to expect for your personally.

Saturn Retrograde in Aquarius and Capricorn: From May 11 - September 29. Saturn is the planet of restriction, rules and responsibility. This is a time to rethink your goals and career ambitions and your life purpose. Shifting your energy towards aligning with things that truly serve your life purpose and cutting ties with things that no longer serve you. Rethinking your own commitments, patience, discipline and life lessons. Self discipline will definitely be served well during Saturn Retrograde. Saturn and Aquarius could not be more different so it is somewhat contradictory these two being together. Aquarius bringing their rebellion and universal nature into the mix of the restriction of Saturn. Again the shift is going to be inward. I feel like this is going to be a big one for changes to the economy and businesses with all this COVID-19. Saturn is currently in Aquarius but it will be moving back into the sign of Capricorn on July 1st. Perhaps this date will be significant. We are sure to feel the difference in energies because Aquarius and Capricorn are very different. Another thing that can be well suited for Saturn Retrograde is to focus on our paternal healing aka daddy issues. Capricorn and Saturn are both very much associated with ones father so if there is any work that needs to be done involving your father now is the time to reflect upon this. Be welcome to change and growth because it is coming whether you like it or not. Those who embrace the reflection and growth will come out of this in a better position than those who don’t. Those that will be affected by this retrograde period will be with fixed signs Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius and those with cardinal placements Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. Also look to which house Saturn resides in for further information on how this will personally affect you.

Venus Retrograde in Gemini: From May 13 - June 25, 2020. Venus is the planet of love, beauty and money. This retrograde period will certainly be a period of reevaluating relationships, your finances and your look. Exes tend to pop up, not only during Venus retrograde but in all retrograde periods, but most certainly you will most likely get clarity on relationship situations that you have been confused on. Relationship issues may also arise. And despite the clarity you may achieve, it is certain you will have to put in heart wrenching and painful work to get through these situations. Yes it is about relationships but it is a lot about what YOU want out of a relationship and how YOU want to be treated. If people pop back into your life that have treated you badly, don’t even entertain it. It is not recommended to do any major drastic changes to your look, rather think about what you are currently happy with the way you look and plan what you will do for after Venus goes direct. This to me includes things like plastic surgery, tattoos, and major hair transformation. Good thing for us, most of these things aren’t even open right now. Be prepared for potential financial shake up. In a good or bad way. Get your finances in order but don’t be surprised if unexpected money may come your way in the next few weeks. Do not spend hastily if this does happen for you and rather save away for a rainy day with any extra income you may receive. Venus is one of the planets that goes retrograde the least and the last time it was retrograde in Gemini it was 2012. Themes from 2012 may reoccur so think about the people you were with and the situations you were in. This retrograde period will be affecting those with Mutable placements the most that is Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. It also will be affecting Taurus and Libra as they are ruled by Venus. Look to which house Venus resides in your natal chart for more information.

Jupiter Retrograde in Capricorn: From May 14 - September 12, 2020. Jupiter is the planet of luck, expansion, hope and healing. This is going to be a time to reassess your spiritual and religious journey/beliefs. Again, you will be looking back on things and reevaluating what is no longer serving you, what is holding you back and what doesn’t align with who you are as a person and your values. Focus on your spiritual side. This is a really good time to get back into meditation if you are already into it, or else begin. Get into doing rituals, we all know I love Moon rituals, if you have never done one, but have always been curious this is the best time to get into any kind of ritual. You need to really look inward and find out your own wants, desires, goals, hopes and wishes. Renew your faith in yourself and the universe. The Universe does have your back and will not send you anything you can’t handle. The things that are harder that you go through are just to give you growth in the best ways. Working on growth and healing will be very good for you during this time. This retrograde period will be affecting those with Cardinal signs Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. It also will be affecting those who are ruled by Jupiter which is Pisces and Sagittarius. Look also to which house Jupiter resides in for more information.

So now you see why things have been so upside down, in limbo and maybe you feel as if you are facing a lot of obstacles and challenges. Be prepared for people to reenter your life, having to do a lot of work towards healing and growth. Life as we know it is going to be changing and we just need to embrace all the changes and use the time to review, reflect, revise and reconsider basically everything as we know it. Use the time wisely rather than trying to fight change. Change is inevitable, there is no use fighting it.

One more thing that I would like to touch on is the ever so lovely eclipse season that is upon us. There will be a full Moon eclipse on June 5th in Sagittarrius (which is only 2 weeks away, can you believe that!?) Not only is the Moon in Sagittarius but the Sun is in Gemini so this one is going to be a doozy for Mutable placements, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces. Eclipses symbolize change, growth, shedding the old ways and embracing a new way of life. Full Moons symbolize endings and new beginnings, things that were hidden in the shadows coming to light and letting go of the negativity and toxicity that surrounds you. Themes of Sagittarius involving truth, growth and consciousness. This eclipse will square Mars in Pisces and may give off an aggressive vibe but even work it could be passive aggressive. Neptune will also be squaring this eclipse as well so throw in a hint of dreamy but delusional energy as well. When the date comes closer I promise to write about the full Moon eclipse.

Anyway that is what has been going on, with me personally and then also in the skies as well. I know a lot of people have been going through it. I feel the energy heavy but to be honest I always love retrograde periods because I have several planets in my natal chart that were retrograde at the time of my birth, I thrive during retrograde periods because of this. I also just like slower periods of rest, reflecting and growth. Nothing wrong with it at all and I believe that is just the Taurus in me. I think it can be hard for most people, especially those who are already in uncertain situations. But all I can say is use this energy to find out what exactly you want, who you want, what you want to look like, what you want your finances to look like, what your main core values are, what your spiritual beliefs are. Basically everything, reevaluate it all. Nothing wrong with letting go of bad habits, bad people, limiting beliefs and behaviours. Good luck to you all during this retrograde season of life and stay tuned as eclipse season is coming and I will be posting more about what eclipses are happening and who they will be affecting.

Full "Flower" Moon in Scorpio Ritual

There is a full Moon in Scorpio coming up this Thursday early morning at 5:45am CST. This is an amazing time to do a full Moon ritual. Full Moons are a time where emotions and sensitivities are already heightened, it is a good time to ground yourself and release some of the negative emotions you may be feeling and toxic ties you may be attached to. There are some really ancient rituals that have been done for 1000s of years. A lot of different astrologers, witches and healers use these types of things to help people with the difficulties of life. You can do a ritual for all kinds of different things but some popular times to commit to doing a ritual is during new Moons, full Moons and during the equinoxes and solstices. If you really enjoy doing them then you can start to do a ritual for other things you need in life. It can be very therapeutic. The power of manifestation is a crazy thing and that’s why these rituals are important.

The full Moon will be in the water element of Scorpio. Full “Flower” Moon, known as a Flower Moon because now is the time of year when flowers should be budding and blooming. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto and Jupiter the planets of death, rebirth, sex and transformation, and luck and expansion. They are mysterious, sexy, passionate, inquisitive, deeply emotional, sensitive and intuitive. They are a Fixed sign and because of this are associated with loyalty, stubbornness, determination, focus and stability. Themes surrounding this full Moon involve power and control, your shadow side and how to embrace it, deep and meaningful sexual connections, and potential financial struggles. Letting go and cutting toxic ties are always the number one theme on full Moons. Truths and lights will be illuminated as well.

Whereas we perform new Moon rituals to set wishes and intentions for the month ahead of you, the reason we do a full Moon ritual is to let go of things that no longer serve you. This could be attitudes, emotions, personal relationships, bad habits, illnesses. Anything you can think of that is negatively impacting your life. Things that have been hidden can also be revealed. Revelations and people being exposed. You can count on it for a full Moon. I like to burn my full Moon ritual intentions. It can be very symbolic and healing. You can also interpret the way your paper burns, so if your intentions light up instantly and burn the paper completely you have truly let go or maybe the fire fades quickly and only burns off a corner, what do you think that is telling you? Focus on the flames and how the paper looks at the end of it burning.

You have 3 days before the new moon to perform this ritual or 3 days after.

1) Gather any and all supplies that you will need for the ritual. Incense such as You can use sage to smudge beforehand, I will be using White Sage from my own personal sage bundles that I have been making, for this full Moon. You will need some crystals ( labradorite, aquamarine, malachite, amethyst, citrine, lapis lazuli, and black obsidian), a pen, a journal to write, a bowl to smudge in or burn intentions, a bowl of water and a white, black or silver candle.

2) Create yourself a special alter space for all the items that you have gathered. It doesn’t matter where your alter space is, it can be any table in the house or on the floor, wherever you feel most comfortable. Decorate with items such as crystals, plants, candles, things you find outside in nature like leaves or feathers, decorative table runners, anything you can really think of that seems appropriate. For the Scorpio full Moon I will be incorporating the use of pink flowers to signify not only Beltane which we recently celebrated but also the “flower” aspect of this full Moon. Labradorite, clear quartz, selenite, aquamarine, amethyst and black obsidian will be the stones I plan on using. I will be using white candles and my jumbo tillandsia xerographica. Sage used to cleanse my energy, crystals and cards.

3) Start by smudging your alter space and say a little prayer. It can be along the lines of “I respect mother Moon and all she does for us. I plan to release that which no longer serves me. I do this to heal myself from past traumas and to fully let go and move forward.“ Write down your traumas and the things that we wish to let go of focus on them, meditate on them. What do you wish for your life? Can you actually picture these things happening to and for you in your life? Letting go WILL NOT work if you truly don’t believe it. It’s important to be clear on what you want. You can doodle and make your intentions “pretty” or it can be as simple as writing a list. This is a good time to set intentions and goals. What do you need to let go of in order to attain these goals? What is no longer serving you Some of these intentions could be: I will embrace my shadow sign, learn from my negative traits and grow from them. I will embrace my sexuality and let go of any sexual traumas and insecurities. I will let go of any power and control struggles I have internally and with the people who are close to me. I will focus on financial goals and ways to improve my finances. And so on and so forth. These are generic Scorpio intentions but you can better suit them to your needs as well.

4) Light your candle and put your crystals in the bowl of water. You want to charge the water and cleanse yourself after burning your intentions. Hold your intentions over the other bowl and using the candle light them on fire. Like I have already said you will want to analyze how they burn, even take a picture or video to look back on later. Use the water to charge your crystals. Write about it in your Moon journal. Something to look back on over the next few weeks and to remind yourself of what you are letting go.

5) At this time you can take some time for yourself however you wish, write down your interpretations of the flame burning, further meditation, possibly a tarot reading if you do that, you can even enjoy a glass of wine. Tell the Moon you love her, clean up your space and now is a good time to put your crystals in a window sill to charge under the light of the full moon. You have just completed your full Moon ritual. Now can be a good time to take a detox bath. Use bath salts, flowers, crystals and maybe even a charcoal mud mask to help detoxify and destress.

I hope you guys enjoy doing this ritual and can find some peace or healing that you may be needing in life. I also hope you can take some time to appreciate all that is good in your life. Just like the oceans’ tides that ebb and flow as does the Moon wax and wane and although emotions can be heightened during the full Moon you will soon feel back to your normal self and ready to tackle a whole new month/Moon cycle. Tomorrow I will be putting out a blog post on the deeper meaning of this full Moon and I will also be writing about Venus Retrograde in Gemini that is coming up next week on May 13th (my birthday actually lol). We have been in the shadow of Venus Retrograde for a couple weeks now I know some of us have been feeling it already, and I know this one is sure to be affecting many people, especially those with summer weddings. I will elaborate further but stay tuned next week. Happy full Moon friends! Take care of yourselves and stay safe.

Super Full "Pink" Moon in Libra and Jupiter conjunct Pluto

Tonight leading there will be a super full Moon. You can see her in all her glory tonight and I am sure most of you have seen her the past few days growing to peak fullness. She is stunning and takes my breath away each time. She will be at peak fullness around 9:35pm tonight. Get out there and soak in some of those gorgeous Moon rays tonight. Known as a “Pink” moon because this is the time of year when flowers and plants are starting to bud and grow and pink is a common colour for the blooms. Known as a SUPER Moon because it coincides completely with perigee, which is the closest the Moon comes to Earth’s orbit and thus gives it the appearance of looking larger and closer to us. In the sign of Libra, ruled by Venus the planet of money, beauty and love. This is going to be one on how we socialize, restoring peace and balance, specifically in relationships and other partnerships. It is really important to do a Full Moon Ritual tonight if you haven’t already done one. Check out my previous blog post on how to perform your Full Moon Ritual. The one thing to remember about full Moons is they are a time of letting go of that which is no longer serving you, toxic ties, bad habits and negative influences. This is also the time to manifest what you want for the next few weeks. Set your goals, focus on them, visualize them, speak them into existence. The word socialization comes to mind a lot when thinking of this full Moon. How are most of us handling the social distancing? Because Libras are social butterflies and being caged in with minimal social interaction does not bode well for them. I can guarantee that many of us may be going through feelings of cabin fever, especially those who are either laid off or now working from home. All I will say about this is we will have to find new ways to socialize, while maintaining social distancing. It is a weird change but this is the new norm for us, at least for the next little while. If we all can maintain social distancing then hopefully we will be out of this pandemic sooner rather than later, but I foresee this pandemic lasting longer than anyone is hoping for. Find ways to interact with your friends and loved ones that are safe to do so. FaceTime on the phone, drop off care packages, talk, text and email more often, whatever you have to do to keep in touch but keep your distance. There will also be an emphasis on relationships and partnerships. If things are not balanced and peaceful they will be illuminated this full Moon. Balance is everything to Libra, and if someone is not pulling their weight it will surely be exposed during this time. Focus on being the best partner you can be. Are you pulling your weight in your relationships? How can you be a better and more helpful partner? But full Moons also at the same time are a really good time to focus inwards and pamper yourself. Especially if you are feeling particularly emotional. Stay in, take a cleansing bath, do a hair and face mask, eat some yummy food and try to get a good nights sleep. This full Moon will be affecting of course those with Libra placements, but also Cardinal sign placements which include Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn.

As always full Moons signify endings and new beginnings. Light is shed onto things that have been hidden in the shadows and depending on what sign it is in incredible transformation. It is also a time of heightened emotions. Be cautious of your reactions because you may act or think irrationally. This is a good time to use crystals to keep you grounded, balanced and steady. Some Libra crystals you can use are Citrine, Emerald, Black Tourmaline, Tiger’s Eye and Labradorite. This is also an amazing time to do a full Moon ritual which month by month I post on how to perform one. We perform full Moon rituals to release and let go of toxic and negative energies and feelings. It is very therapeutic and if you can get 4 in your group, Earth, Air, Fire and Water you are a force to be reckoned with. Full Moons are also a time of deep healing and can be overwhelming. Take the time to rest if you need. People often find they are either insomniac or extra sleepy during full Moons. If you are feeling tired or not well definitely take the time to rest and recuperate. Happy full Moon friends and remember to take this time for yourself whichever way you plan to.

Lastly I just wanted to also include a little tidbit on one of our most recent astrological aspects we just embarked upon, Jupiter conjunct Pluto on the 4/4/4 portal. Light meets darkness. Jupiter the planet of luck and expansion and Pluto the planet of birth, death, rebirth, transformation and cycles. This will be revealing shadows and darkness and expanding transformation on a large and wide scale. This can go a number of different ways, good and bad. Jupiter expands everything it touches, while Pluto illuminates the cycles of death, birth and rebirth. Jupiter gives us hope, faith and shows our potential. Pluto reveals those dark aspects that need deep and all consuming transformation on a personal and societal level. There is opportunity here to break free from old patterns and take a leap of faith into a new reality. But with this comes uncomfortable change, fear and anxiety. Many deep emotions for us to process individually and as a collective. An opportunity for a paradigm shift on a global scale. We must confront the darkness with light, otherwise we will be consumed by it entirely and healing will be very difficult. We must use Jupiter’s gifts of optimism to harness the transformation and power of Pluto. Jupiter gives us the utmost hope that going through what we are going through right now will be worth it in the long run. Our broken society will heal from this, butt first we will go through hell. People won’t make it through this conjunction, spiritually, mentally and physically. But knew light and new energy are on the other side. Just hold your faith that all will be well. We are also currently in the shadow of Pluto retrograde which will begin in a couple weeks. Pluto once again the planet of birth, death, rebirth and transformation will be retrograde from April 24th in Capricorn and will go direct on October 4th. I will be writing a blog post in the next week on Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn and what to expect so stay tuned for that to find out more information!

Full "Pink" Moon in Libra Ritual

There is a full Moon in Libra coming up this Tuesday night at 9:35pm CST. This is an amazing time to do a full Moon ritual. Full Moons are a time where emotions and sensitivities are already heightened, it is a good time to ground yourself and release some of the negative emotions you may be feeling and toxic ties you may be attached to. There are some really ancient rituals that have been done for 1000s of years. A lot of different astrologers, witches and healers use these types of things to help people with the difficulties of life. You can do a ritual for all kinds of different things but some popular times to commit to doing a ritual is during new Moons, full Moons and during the equinoxes and solstices. If you really enjoy doing them then you can start to do a ritual for other things you need in life. It can be very therapeutic. The power of manifestation is a crazy thing and that’s why these rituals are important.

The full Moon will be in the air element of Libra. Full “Pink” Moon, known as Pink Moon because now is the time of year when flowers should be budding and blooming, and turning pink. Libra is ruled by Venus the planet of love, money and beauty. They are outgoing, very social, friendly, charming, have an eye for beauty, are very diplomatic, balanced and peaceful. They are a Cardinal sign and because of this are associated with leadership, action, and ambition. Themes surrounding this full Moon involve socialization, or lack thereof, how to refocus this energy as we shift into our new paradigm, balance, peace, partnership and relationships. Use this full Moon to focus on releasing any negativity and stress surrounding the pandemic and COVID-19. Letting go and cutting toxic ties are always the number one theme on full Moons. Truths and lights will be illuminated as well.

Whereas we perform new Moon rituals to set wishes and intentions for the month ahead of you, the reason we do a full Moon ritual is to let go of things that no longer serve you. This could be attitudes, emotions, personal relationships, bad habits, illnesses. Anything you can think of that is negatively impacting your life. Things that have been hidden can also be revealed. Revelations and people being exposed. You can count on it for a full Moon. I like to burn my full Moon ritual intentions. It can be very symbolic and healing. You can also interpret the way your paper burns, so if your intentions light up instantly and burn the paper completely you have truly let go or maybe the fire fades quickly and only burns off a corner, what do you think that is telling you? Focus on the flames and how the paper looks at the end of it burning.

You have 3 days before the new moon to perform this ritual or 3 days after.

1) Gather any and all supplies that you will need for the ritual. Incense such as You can use sage to smudge beforehand, I will be using White Sage from my own personal sage bundles that I have been making, for this full Moon. You will need some crystals ( red carnelian, citrine, black tourmaline, emerald and tigers eye), a pen, a journal to write, a bowl to smudge in or burn intentions, a bowl of water and a white or silver candle.

2) Create yourself a special alter space for all the items that you have gathered. It doesn’t matter where your alter space is, it can be any table in the house or on the floor, wherever you feel most comfortable. Decorate with items such as crystals, plants, candles, things you find outside in nature like leaves or feathers, decorative table runners, anything you can really think of that seems appropriate. For the Libra full Moon I will be incorporating the use of green to signify spring. Green calcite rather than emerald, but aside from that I will be using black tourmaline, labradorite and citrine as Libra stones. I will be using white candles and two new plants that were gifted to me today, a beautiful tiny jade that will grow big and wild during the next few months and an amazing jumbo air plant. Sage used to cleanse my energy, crystals and cards.

3) Start by smudging your alter space and say a little prayer. It can be along the lines of “I respect mother Moon and all she does for us. I plan to release that which no longer serves me. I do this to heal myself from past traumas and to fully let go and move forward.“ Write down your traumas and the things that we wish to let go of focus on them, meditate on them. What do you wish for your life? Can you actually picture these things happening to and for you in your life? Letting go WILL NOT work if you truly don’t believe it. It’s important to be clear on what you want. You can doodle and make your intentions “pretty” or it can be as simple as writing a list. This is a good time to set intentions and goals. What do you need to let go of in order to attain these goals? What is no longer serving you Some of these intentions could be: I will embrace the difficulties that comes with social distancing in order to do my part to fight this pandemic. I will focus on the socializing I can do, whether that be FaceTime with loved ones, making phone calls and texts and emails. Conflict resolution within your relationships. Find ways to restore balance in your partnerships especially if there is any negativity coming from your end. Finding peace within your solitude and surroundings. Finding peace within your intimate/personal relationships. Releasing any fears, anxieties and stresses surrounding the pandemic. And so on and so forth. These are generic Libra intentions but you can better suit them to your needs as well.

4) Light your candle and put your crystals in the bowl of water. You want to charge the water and cleanse yourself after burning your intentions. Hold your intentions over the other bowl and using the candle light them on fire. Like I have already said you will want to analyze how they burn, even take a picture or video to look back on later. Use the water to charge your crystals. Write about it in your Moon journal. Something to look back on over the next few weeks and to remind yourself of your intentions.

5) At this time you can take some time for yourself however you wish, write down your interpretations of the flame burning, further meditation, possibly a tarot reading if you do that, you can even enjoy a glass of wine. Tell the Moon you love her, clean up your space and now is a good time to put your crystals in a window sill to charge under the light of the full moon. You have just completed your full Moon ritual. Now can be a good time to take a detox bath. Use bath salts, flowers, crystals and maybe even a charcoal mud mask to help detoxify and destress.

I hope you guys enjoy doing this ritual and can find some peace or healing that you may be needing in life. I also hope you can take some time to appreciate all that is good in your life. Just like the oceans’ tides that ebb and flow as does the Moon wax and wane and although emotions can be heightened during the full Moon you will soon feel back to your normal self and ready to tackle a whole new month/Moon cycle. Tomorrow I will be putting out a blog post on the deeper meaning of this full Moon and I will also be writing about Jupiter conjunct Pluto in the same post. Jupiter conjunct Pluto is an astrological aspect that began on the 4/4/4 portal Friday. For sure to be life changing for all of us and I will be elaborating further on why so stay tuned. Happy full Moon friends! Take care of yourselves and stay safe.

New Moon In Aries Ritual

There are some really ancient rituals that have been done for 1000s of years. A lot of different astrologers and healers use these types of things to help people with the difficulties of life. You can do a ritual for all kinds of different things but some popular times to commit to doing a ritual is during new Moons, full Moons and during the equinoxes and solstices. If you really enjoy doing them then you can start to do a ritual for other things you need in life. It can be very therapeutic. The power of manifestation is a crazy thing and that’s why these rituals are important.

The new Moon moves into Aries on March 24 at 4:29am. We set intentions for the month on the new Moon to be clear and concise about what we like to achieve. New Moons are about manifesting our goals and desires whereas full Moons are about cutting ties and letting go. The new Moon in Aries asks us to focus on our independent spirit, strength, courage and discipline. Aries is a fire sign, a Cardinal sign and ruled by the planet Mars. Mars is the planet of action and drive. They are the first sign out of 12 signs which makes them natural born leaders. The fiery, independent, competitive, positive, passionate leader of the zodiac. However they are also impulsive, aggressive, irritable, temperamental and egocentric. Cardinal in modality meaning they are leaders, initiators, action oriented, traditional and energetic. An Aries new Moon is the perfect new Moon for the craziness that the world is going through right now. A time to manifest something to give us the strength and independence needed to get through the trying times that will be ahead. The Aries new Moon will also be conjunct the asteroid Chiron, the ‘wounded healer”, with strong emphasis on themes that involve our wounds/healing, where we are vulnerable and medicine/healthcare.

You have 3 days before and 3 days after the new Moon to perform this ritual.

1) Gather any and all supplies that you will need for the ritual. You can use sage to smudge beforehand, crystals you will need (citrine, carnelian, red jasper, hematite), a journal to write, a bowl to smudge in or burn intentions, and a candle. I will be using mugwort to smudge and plenty of candles to represent the element fire.

2) Create yourself a special alter space for all the items that you have gathered. It doesn’t matter where your alter space is, it can be any table in the house or on the floor, wherever you feel most comfortable. Decorate with items such as crystals, plants, candles, things you find outside in nature like leaves or feathers, decorative table runners, anything you can really think of that seems appropriate. I will be using selenite, clear quartz, black tourmaline, citrine, red jasper, carnelian, hematite, mugwort, dead roses, 4 candles all white, a ceramic bowl to burn intensions, my tarot cards and my Moon journal. My journal was a wedding gift but I believe you can buy something similar at Indigo. The tarot cards I purchased from a small bookstore in Kelowna but they are called Mystic Mondays and I believe you can also buy them on Amazon. Decorations and crystals have all been purchased over the years from various locations such as Sandboheme, Folkpourri, Michaels, the Forks, Stonebridge Imports, Gilbert’s Stone, Radiance Gifts and Dollarama etc.

3) Start by smudging your alter space and say a little prayer. It can be along the lines of “I respect mother Moon and all she does for us. I take this time to set honest intentions. I manifest all that is good and bright and light. I have the power to change my future. I will let go all that no longer serves me. I am totally and completely alined spiritually. I am in tune with my higher powers. “ Write down your intentions or wishes. focus on them, meditate on them. What do you wish for your life? Can you actually picture these things happening to and for you in your life? The manifestation WILL NOT work if you truly don’t believe it. It’s important to be clear on what you want. You can doodle and make your intentions “pretty” or you can just be as simple as writing a list. Some new Moon in Aries intentions would be: I will take action towards accomplishing a goal. I will maintain strength and optimism in difficult times. I will be courageous despite feeling anxious and scared. I will take this time too focus inwards on myself and work on any negativity or egocentric behaviours. Use the word WILL, over and over, reiterate it. As I said before it won’t work unless you truly believe. There are of course the typical ones for manifestation as well; make lots of money, lose weight, be a better person, better mother/father, better friend, etc. You can manifest whatever your heart desires truly. These are just some examples of Aries themes.

4) Light your candle. You will write your intentions down into your journal. You will start off by writing down the goals and desires you have for this new month ahead of you. You will ask for the guidance in doing this. Don’t let fear or ego hold you back any longer. Next you will write about your wishes for the next month. What do you desire above all else. This is the perfect month to focus on yourself and your true desires. Now is the time to be realistic and focus on the things you truly need to accomplish in order for your dreams to manifest entirely. You will light the paper on fire and watch how the fire burns your intentions. Maybe it burns fast or maybe it fizzles out fast or maybe it burns slow and smouldering. This seals your desires and puts them out into the universe.

5) At this time you can take some time for yourself however you wish, further meditation, possibly a tarot reading if you are into that, you can even enjoy a glass of wine. Tell the Moon you love her, clean up your space and take the crystals to bed with you. You have just completed your new Moon ritual.

I hope you guys enjoy doing this ritual and can find some peace or healing that you may be needing in life. I also hope that you manifest your deepest desires and this Moon month goes exactly how you wish it to despite the circumstances. Now is the time for action and to put forth effort into achieving your goals. Use this action oriented energy towards achieving so much more than you even think is possible. Having said all of that I would like to preface this by saying not to put too much pressure on yourself for any of your goals especially when it comes to work matters. Times are tough and uncertain so it is definitely important to focus on our mental health most importantly. Maybe put your actions towards things you can do at home, learn a new skill like baking or sewing, pick up a new hobby like acrylic painting or reading that book you have been putting off. Start a new workout program you can do in your basement or living room. Whatever will help you stay sane, safely in your home away from other people. Stay strong and power through the best you can. I also wanted to say one more time, I put out a blog post in January about Saturn conjunct Pluto and I would like to remind y’all what I said in this post. Something big, hard and life changing was coming, astrologers were not sure how it would manifest, but an example of what happened last time Saturn was conjunct Pluto is the beginning of the AIDS epidemic. So that right there tells you what we are up against. Please head back to January’s blog post for more information on Saturn conjunct Pluto. The full Moon will be April 7th in Libra. Stay tuned for further blog posts coming up, I will be making an update on our house renovations and where I purchased most of our home furniture and also plan to do an update on how Asher is doing since I made one for Jaxson recently. Happy new Moon friends! Get to manifesting.

37 Weeks Pregnant in the Midst of Moving and a COVID-19 Pandemic

Hey everyone! I hope you all are safe and well. I wanted to do a quick update on what is going on in my life and for my family because I realize that the last few months of blog posts have mostly been about astrology and witchy sorta things. Which is all well and good but so much has changed in a week not to mention since the new year so an update is long overdue.

As we all know I became pregnant at the end of last summer and Jesse and I found out we are having another boy! How exciting! The number one thing that was on our list to prepare for our new sons arrival was we needed to move and ASAP. And how lucky for us we found our perfect dream home and honestly right in the knick of time too. I do want to do a house update for y’all soon, everything is coming together really well and once the rest of our renos and furniture arrive I will do a full house breakdown and tour. But basically it’s a dream come true and we have everything we need to live a long and happy life here. It was NOT in my preferred neighbourhood but given our timeline, I could not wait around for what I deemed our perfect home. And honestly the neighbourhood is a dream come true and very much us, so it’s not even an issue. All I will say though when it comes to house hunting however, is unless you have all the time in the world or the biggest budget in the world, then you will likely need to compromise in some way and the perfect house doesn’t really exist. But you can make it perfect. We found the house in mid January, put in the offer and went back and forth a couple of times and she accepted finally. We were able to get immediate possession basically because our house luckily sold within three days and the lady who lived in our new home was already moved out. There was a bunch of work we wanted to do before we could officially move in with the boys so this gave us enough time to get that done.

Fast forward about a month. My grandma was very kind to offer me some money to purchase new things for our home so I bought lots of nice, new stuff. Adult things and our own because since we have lived together since 2010 we have had all hand me downs from both of our parents. Which is great but it is very refreshing to have our own stuff that reflects our own personal style. I thrifted a bunch, and shopped from mostly Wayfair, IKEA and Structube. I can’t wait til the rest of our furniture shows up so I can really show what we have done with the place. But basically for about a month I was just shopping, packing, overseeing renos and getting ready for our move.

As we all are aware of now, the coronavirus was growing and growing overseas. Like most people I thought nothing of it at first. I thought the same thoughts as a lot of people “it’s just a flu” “it’ll go away” “no need to stockpile” “no need to alter my lifestyle.” We have been through many huge potential pandemics in the past and it never really lead anywhere and always just sorta went away eventually. H1N1, SARS, Ebola, there are a few I can think of over my lifetime at the very least. I do have a love for Twitter, I am a Gemini Mercury and Venus and the knowledge, information and knowing everything I can possibly know is my love language. Twitter was updating constantly on the situation so while at first I thought this whole situation was going to blow over, it did become apparent over the weeks that things were indeed escalating and a lot more serious than I ever imagined. But even last week I still thought for sure I would be going on my Italian family vacation in July. How quickly things changed even just overnight.

Last weekend was our official weekend to move out. It was supposed to be the weekend before but it got pushed back due to a delay in our renovations. Luckily Jesse had been moving a lot of stuff for us late at night and our POD that we had rented to store our belongings while our house was on the market was already emptied into our new home. We had to basically build furniture, unpack, get the boys room set up and make sure the house was habitable for them and all of us. There was a lot of shopping that I hadn’t done at this point. I was putting it off because I didn’t want to fill our old home with unnecessary things when I thought I would have about a month to get everything done at my leisure. I had to get a bunch of baby stuff still, all my plants, grocery run (not even to stockpile but just to be ready for the baby) and last minute house things. At this point I heard the stories of ridiculous people stockpiling toilet paper and bottled water and knew that the virus had made it’s way over to Canada but I still thought I had time or that it wouldn’t really affect my lifestyle. I have been suffering from pregnancy insomnia the most out of all my pregnancies, due to so much being on my mind and horrible pelvic pain while I lay down for a few hours. When I am up late at night I tend to scroll the news which I know doesn’t help but it came to my attention the situation in Italy. This completely freaked me out and made me much more aware of the seriousness of this issue. I realized I likely would not be going on my summer trip. Last week my mom and I made a stop at the Outlet mall, it was a ghost town. I realized that I did not have as much time as I thought. My parents took the kids last weekend so we could move in and do what we needed to do. Our first thing on the agenda was our Costco shop. Well at this point everyone was realizing the seriousness of COVID-19 and that didn’t happen for us. Had we not had a million things to do and a move to focus on we might have been able to stick around and wait it out but the line up was to get into the parking lot alone. We decided we would try groceries later and focus on moving. While Jesse did runs back and forth from our house I took this time to do all the shopping I wanted to get done. I bought plants, baby stuff and some last minute home decor and essentials. I didn’t feel too bad not helping out with moving because it is not as if I could lift much anyway. And luckily I was able to get my errands done. Things felt tense, anxious and panicked in stores. Even stores that weren’t selling food like Home Sense. Everyone was slightly panicky. At this point the term self isolation was being thrown around and people were being recommended to start thinking about distancing themselves and not leaving the house for any reason. My dad had returned from Mexico about a week before, my mom and her partner were home. Jesse’s family is unfortunately still in Florida, and are planning on coming back this week, I hope they experience no issues crossing the border. But we likely will not be able to see them for a while at this point, well beyond Salem’s birth. I will be happy and relieved once everyone we love is back home and safe. Also around this time, schools were shutting down, the NBA and NHL had shut down, major events were cancelled, grocery stores were running out cleaning supplies, paper products and essentials and most restaurants and bars were starting to close their doors as well. Jesse was talking about shutting down his businesses. Shit was getting real. This was no longer a far distant problem overseas that was “just the flu.” My mindset shifted completely. I did go get a pedicure last Saturday, which now that I think about it was not essential at all. But I knew the salons would quickly be closing their doors and I needed one desperately before the baby, and I also needed to relax. So I did take my chances and went to Tiber River and was able to relax for a couple hours. I don’t regret it despite how foolish it might have been. I was definitely overworking myself last weekend. My body was so sore, Braxton Hicks contractions on and off all day, pressure building in my pelvic region. I overdid it for sure. But it needed to be done. All meanwhile my poor son Jaxson was experiencing an allergic reaction to the amoxicillin he had to take earlier in the week due to his ear infection (check out his latest update under Jaxson Myers in the main menu). I have never felt so much stress, pressure and like everything was happening all at once. It was a lot to begin with now adding in the fact that a pandemic was happening and the future was so uncertain it was more than anyone would be able to handle. Surprisingly I am handling it as best as I can. By Sunday our house was ready for the boys to come and live in. We had set up what we could and would be working on it as time went on. So we went and got our boys and they came home. This made me feel instantly better to know that they were with me and under the same roof. They loved it! We ordered pizza that night, relaxed as a family and played in our new spaces. The boys are now sharing a room and Asher is officially in his big boy bed as well. On top of everything going on with us adults, it’s a lot of change for two little humans. They are surprisingly adapting very well and handling it much better than I anticipated. Asher had to sleep in his pack n play the first night but since then he has taken to his toddler bed and I think they both find comfort in sharing a room together. It is very sweet. Naps have been interesting but once the black out blinds come in it’ll hopefully be better. Jaxson has said to us a few times that he misses the old house and wishes he lived there still. Which makes me sad but I am sure is very normal. We have settled in very well this week. I have unpacked and organized a lot of our spaces and it feels like a home. So while the outside world is crumbling and uncertain, it is very safe and cozy inside my safe haven I have created for us. We are on a river front property with an incredible backyard, tree house, back deck and fire pit included, so when the weather improves that will be another bonus of this magnificent fortress. If there is one good thing that has come from all of this, it is us finding this amazing home and moving in with everything we needed before things really got bad. For that I am grateful.

I certainly have a lot of anxiety however still. Now it’s not about the house and the move but it’s about labour, quarantining when Salem arrives, not having my regular support network via in person, and a lot of my husband’s work situation is up in the air. I am grateful he is still able to work but I am also worried about germs he is going to bring home. But at the same time I don’t want his restaurants to be affected by closures so it is very very conflicting. They are doing delivery service for the time being and I hope it ends up being successful and worth their while. The government stimulus is very reassuring to know. Especially the child benefit tax. This will help tremendously during these times. I am very grateful to have such amazing benefits as a Canadian. I still need a new vehicle and very desperately. We have been waiting on this for the new owners to take possession of our home so we could get the money from the sale of our house, but is this something that is going to be available in the next few weeks to come? I worry that we will end up in a mandatory nation-wide lockdown before the opportunity to get that done happens. I really just don’t know. I I am so thankful because before all of this I had already made the decision to have Salem at the birthing centre. Way less people and less germs. But also no doctors and no pain management aside from laughing gas. I feel confident I can do it, but I am not looking forward to the world of pain I know I am about to be in, in the next few weeks. I just need to keep telling myself that it Is only temporary. And well worth it to have the peaceful and calm birth I have always wanted. I do worry that Jesse will bring something home and I will also get sick right when I go into labour that could affect Salem in utero. There’s been hardly any studies done on this matter so very little evidence of what could potentially happen. I do believe the risks are very low but I am sure there is some sort of risk associated. I need Salem to come soon, safe and fast. But at the same time I need a couple weeks to mentally prepare. So I do not want him to come early. Avoiding the hospital at all costs is my goal. Please send me all the good, quick and easy labour vibes and pray for a healthy and strong Salem Gunner Friesen. Please send positive vibes to all those small business owners, restaurants and restauranteurs whose livelihoods will be affected by life as we know it. Please send positive vibes for a healthy community, an economy that bounces back strongly, and a quick recovery from this pandemic.

In the meantime I am perfectly happy to self isolate in my new home. It gives me the best excuse to nest and organize and have everything ready and prepared perfectly for when Salem does arrive. As a stay at home mom self isolation isn’t that much different than every day life so I am grateful that it is not the biggest change to our every day lives. Jaxson will be out of school from this point forward so we will need to actively work on things he would be working on in school but I am also not really putting that much pressure on myself or the kids because of all the changes we are all going through and about to be going through. I am really looking forward to some nice weather, goodness knows we need it. I just need to get out of the house if only for a walk, but its hard because everything is so icy. This week is going to be an improvement for sure. I cannot wait to see what our yard looks like without any snow. I am so excited for things to start blooming and growing again. We need some life, positivity and warmth.

I really hope you are all doing your part where you can too. The least anyone should be doing is social distancing. This includes, not seeing friends and family, limiting our travel, not going anywhere unnecessarily and washing those hands as often as you can. I realize that there are people my age and also those who are older as well, who may not understand why they can’t get together with their friends and family, or go out just for the sake of going out. We are young, strong and healthy. We will bounce back if we get sick. But it is not about us. It is about our parents and grandparents. It is about the immunocompromised. It is about my 37 week pregnant self, and my about to be new-born baby. These are the people we need to be protecting. And unfortunately with people still having social gatherings this is risking everything. Look at Italy! Look at Spain! They did not take it seriously. They did not do what was necessary and now!? 793 reported deaths in a 24 hour period win Italy. This is scary, alarming and so unnecessary. Do I think we are headed the way of Italy? I think we are in a better position for many different reasons but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be taking all the precautions we can. Let’s learn from these countries that are months ahead of us when it comes to this virus. Let’s not be selfish assholes. Please just stay the fuck home. The longer we do not comply with this, the longer we will have to take these extreme measures. And the stricter our lockdown will get. I do not want to be forced into a mandatory lockdown but we ARE heading in that direction. Do not be ignorant to this fact. How long do you want this to last? Because at this point it is certainly going to be months. How many months of our lives do you want to be lost to this virus? When all we need to do is stay home. Please I beg you. Despite all of this I have tremendous hope for the future. Things are tense and hard right now but even seeing how people have come together to do what they need to do, and all the good that has come from this has really given me a warm fuzzy feeling in my soul. We humans are resilient. We will bounce back from these uncertain times. I am certain that after this whole situation our economy will rebound and boom from this crisis. Remember that this is all temporary. Take care friends, stay home, wash your hands and stay healthy.

Full "Worm" Super Moon in Virgo

Good morning friends! This morning leading into night there will be a full Moon. You can see her in all her glory tonight and I am sure most of you have seen her the past few days growing to peak fullness. She will be at peak fullness around 12:38pm this afternoon, March 9th. Get out there and soak in some of those gorgeous Moon rays tonight. Known as a “Worm” moon because for this is the time of year when spring is supposed to be making an appearance and the rainy weather would be bringing earth worms up to the surface. I almost thought we were going to get an early spring, but in true Winnipeg fashion mother nature has decided to give us several more days of snow and cold so I can’t foresee an early spring anymore at this point. Known as a Super Moon because it is closer to the earth than a normal full Moon and in fact it is the third largest Super Moon this year. In the sign of Virgo, ruled by the Mercury the planet of communication, technology and travel this is going to be one where we focus on health and wellness, organization, analyzing ourselves and others, aligning with what truly matters and deep cleaning our space. I will be spending the day packing and organizing for our big move this upcoming weekend. And then resting because I feel I need it. It is really important to do a Full Moon Ritual tonight if you haven’t already done one. I did not write a Full Moon in Virgo Ritual blog post because all of my things are still packed up as we are finally moving into our new home this weekend! It has been a long few months but I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel and am very much looking forward to settling in our new home right before our newest addition arrives in a few weeks. In the meantime you can look back on my past blog posts on full Moon rituals. The one thing to remember about full Moons is they are a time of letting go of that which is no longer serving you, toxic ties, bad habits and negative influences. This is also the time to manifest what you want for the next few weeks. Set your goals, focus on them, visualize them, speak them into existence. This is a really good time to focus on self care and finding ways to remain positive, especially if you find yourself particularly pessimistic. Pessimism can be all well and good, and sometimes help keep a realistic mindset but when you are borderline bitter, this is doing nothing for your manifestation and also is a turn off to the people who are around you, friends, family, coworkers etc. Perhaps positivity is something that you need to work towards and your pessimistic side is something to let go of. Virgo Moons I find are always a time when people focus on hitting the gym, eating healthy and organizing their chaotic lives. There is a health oriented aspect very much associated with Virgo. However Virgos are also quite anxious and tightly wound which sometimes allows them to let loose, and not necessarily in the healthiest of ways. When they let loose, they go hard and crazy. If you are going to let loose, do it, understand this is also part of Virgo, but try not to overdo it and try to make healthy choices as well. Use this time to make healthy choices and organize your space but also to do some deep analysis not only on others and your relationships with them but also on yourself. Recognizing our own mistakes and areas where we can improve. How you can best serve those who you love and care about, while also serving yourself and your own needs. Full Moons are a really good time to focus inwards and pamper yourself. Especially if you are feeling particularly emotional. Stay in, take a cleansing bath, do a hair and face mask, eat some yummy food and try to get a good nights sleep. This full Moon will be affecting of course those with Virgo placements, but also Mutable sign placements which include Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces.

As always full Moons signify endings and new beginnings. Light is shed onto things that have been hidden in the shadows and depending on what sign it is in incredible transformation. It is also a time of heightened emotions. Be cautious of your reactions because you may act or think irrationally. This is a good time to use crystals to keep you grounded, balanced and steady. Some crystals you can use are Apatite, Sodalite, Moss Agate, Dalmation Jasper, Howlite and Serpentine . This is also an amazing time to do a full Moon ritual which month by month I post on how to perform one. We perform full Moon rituals to release and let go of toxic and negative energies and feelings. It is very therapeutic and if you can get 4 in your group, Earth, Air, Fire and Water you are a force to be reckoned with. Full Moons are also a time of deep healing and can be overwhelming. Take the time to rest if you need. People often find they are either insomniac or extra sleepy during full Moons. If you are feeling tired or not well definitely take the time to rest and recuperate. Happy full Moon friends and remember to take this time for yourself whichever way you plan to.

I wanted to also include a little tidbit on Mercury Retrograde in Pisces. Mercury goes direct today!!! It is almost over. We are currently in Mercury Retrograde’s shadow period which some may argue can be more energetically potent and effective than the actual Mercury Retrograde itself. This will last us a couple more weeks and around March 23rd things will start to move forward properly and become more clear again. We are not out of the woods yet. As with all retrogrades the planet appears to be moving backwards and cause all sorts of shenanigans during this time. Expect travel delays or cancellations, technological breakdowns, miscommunications to occur, especially over text and email, and general confusion and haziness. It is a good time to back up and triple check all your work and do some inner work on your own intuition. Be weary and vigilant still during this shadow period. I know this retrograde period has been absolutely bonkers for a lot of people. What with the whole coronavirus thing causing mass hysteria and even cancelling a lot of people’s travel plans. Even myself, I have this huge family trip planned in NORTHERN Italy for July with my entire family. Northern Italy where they are currently quarantining 16 million people due to illness. Northern Italy which has the highest outbreak in all of Europe and is absolutely in the “no travel unless necessary” zone. I am so upset and disappointed because I will not travel to Italy in the summer if things remain the way they are. I am remaining optimistic however that things will improve by then and the travel situation will be completely different by July. I feel by the time Mercury is truly out of its shadow period we will know more about this whole illness situation and see major improvements. I still foresee it dying out and not necessarily disappearing all together, because I feel like covid-19 is just going to be one of those new illnesses we will need to deal with from this point forward, but the hysterics and the travel confusion will definitely improve. Mark my words, I truly predict that is how things will end up. Be hopeful people. But even as I was writing this blog this morning I completely deleted the whole thing by accident without saving it, an hours worth of work just gone. Damn Mercury Retrograde, we are definitely not out of the woods and as I said before, remain vigilant for just a couple more weeks.

I also just wanted to take this time to toot my own horn for a minute. At the beginning of the year I wrote a blog post on the New Year, what it was going to bring and her big planetary aspect Saturn conjunct Pluto that was going to be wreaking havoc. This included natural disasters (Australian fires), political issues and scandals (a big USA election, World War III), and issues with a potential virus outbreak (Covid-19), stock market highs and lows and China being at the root cause of a lot of these problems. I am not the only one who has made this prediction but the more the year goes on the more these predictions are coming true. This aspect will be until the end of the year so I just wanted to update y’all and say that we are not out of the woods yet. This year has been and will definitely continue to be interesting. Hang in there friends! What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, smarter and wiser. It is all a learning process so don’t get too discouraged. As for the stock market, I know many people are upset and worried about it which I can understand. However I wish I had better news as Taurus has moved into Venus where it has also joined Uranus. This makes for more unpredictability and volatility. We will need to wait and ride this all out. False feelings of fear will make people act out irrationally. Patience and keeping a level head will be imperative during this time.

Mercury Retrograde in Pisces 2020

As you may have seen going around we have started another Mercury Retrograde. You probably have been feeling the affects of it already as there is a shadow period that lasts a few weeks before and after it goes retrograde and then direct in few weeks. Mercury the planet of communication, travel and technology. Mercury goes retrograde on February 17th and then direct March 10th, 2020. In the sign of Pisces where it will be moving to Aquarius later on. Mercury in general is not really at its peak in Pisces because of all the dreamy, watery, sensitive energy so we are going to be expecting even more confusion than what is typical most likely. What is a retrograde? When a planet is retrograde it means it’s orbit is spinning backwards and spinning slower than usual. Mercury is fast paced and not used to this energy at all. Expect confusions, miscommunications, travel delays, technological breakdowns, people from your past popping up unexpectedly and hold off on major purchases or huge contractual decisions. This is a good time to focus on your intuitive nature and dreams. This is a time to get in touch with your third eye and psychic abilities. Open up to the unknown. Always follow your gut and intuition it’s crazy the things it can lead you to. Expand your mind! Take baths while getting in tune with yourself and drink lots of water. Pisces energy is very Neptunian and we watch our consumption of alcohol and drugs during this time. Avoid bad and compulsive habits especially when it comes to substances As always we must slow down and not make any rash decisions, in communication and personal matters. Please back up your computer and all of your work! Expect there to be a bit of confusion and make sure to triple check all forms of emails, social media and texts, and even when you are speaking in person. Do not speak irrationally. Deception and gaslighting may be a thing that happens as well as unnecessary fights over nothing. Most importantly this is a time to slow down and really go inward to focus on yourself and your own intuition. Retrogrades are not anything to fear despite the heavy energy. It is important to prepare yourself but also go with flow. Use this time to rest, reflect, regenerate, relearn, reevaluate and refine you yourself and your very own core values. Self awareness and reflection is always key to growth. Mercury will go direct on March 10th so we have a few weeks of this retrograde energy. Get ready friends! Not only this but this will be coinciding with the new Moon in Pisces. SO much water energy! It’s crazy! But good. Let’s get in touch with ourselves and our emotions and flourish. But watch out because you may feel a little emo and way more sensitive than normal. I also want to add that Mercury, as well as all of the planets go retrograde at the very least once a year, if not a few times. Yes retrograde periods should be a time to rethink your decisions and hold off on big purchases. However I must preface this by saying, this is not always realistic. Life gets in the way and we cannot fear retrograde periods. If things are happening effortlessly for you, don’t question it. Make that purchase for a new dining room table, or book your wedding venue. There are certain things that may be affected by this, I don’t really recommend booking a trip during Mercury Retrograde and in fact myself and a few of my friends have had their travel plans disrupted during this time. Think VIA Rail cancelling trains across the country, think Coronavirus making a mess of travel plans worldwide. My family was supposed to travel to Vancouver but our trip was cancelled unfortunately. But do not fear to live your life. I will just say be aware of what can go wrong and rethink everything and all decision making. That is all!

Full "Snow" Moon in Leo

Tonight leading into tomorrow morning there will be a full Moon. You can see her in all her glory tonight and I am sure most of you have seen her the past few days growing to peak fullness. She is stunning and takes my breath away each time. She will be at peak fullness around 1:34am Sunday morning. Get out there and soak in some of those gorgeous Moon rays tonight. Known as a “Snow” moon because for obvious reasons this is typically the time of year when you can easily find snow on the ground in most places up North. As Winnipeggers we are all too familiar with this. In the sign of Leo, ruled by the Sun the planet of life, positivity, vibrance and vitality, this is going to be one on how we take care of ourselves, connecting with our inner child, focusing on optimism and ways to remain positive. It is really important to do a Full Moon Ritual tonight if you haven’t already done one. I did not write a Full Moon in Leo Ritual blog post because all of my things are packed up as we are moving in the next couple weeks, I am once again sick and way too pregnant to focus on anything but survival. I will be writing a blog post next week updating on our move and when I will be getting back to my work. But in the meantime you can look back on my past blog posts on full Moon rituals. The one thing to remember about full Moons is they are a time of letting go of that which is no longer serving you, toxic ties, bad habits and negative influences. This is also the time to manifest what you want for the next few weeks. Set your goals, focus on them, visualize them, speak them into existence. This is a really good time to focus on self care and finding ways to remain positive, especially if you find yourself particularly pessimistic. Pessimism can be all well and good, and sometimes help keep a realistic mindset but when you are borderline bitter, this is doing nothing for your manifestation and also is a turn off to the people who are around you, friends, family, coworkers etc. Perhaps positivity is something that you need to work towards and your pessimistic side is something to let go of. Perhaps you need to focus more on yourself and how to treat yourself better? Something that Leos are notorious for being known for is their love of attention and spotlight. They will do whatever its takes to get all eyes on them. Naturally a popular sign, they make great friends and likely have a lot of friends as well. Goofy, outgoing and charismatic. On one side maybe you need to work on being more outgoing and putting yourself out there in the true Leo nature, or on the opposite end maybe you feel constantly starved for attention and think about ways to seek it constantly. This is not healthy and you must find a balance. This is a really good time to focus on putting yourself first and self care. This is not something that comes naturally to a lot of people, especially as we become older and have more responsibilities. But you cannot pour from an empty cup so it is important to take care of yourself in order to care for others. This is also a time to focus on creativity and expression. I always love when the Moon is in Leo. The energy is electric and vibrant and things are usually very fun. It is a good time to go out whether that be a girls night in with your fave “Galentines” or a night out on the town. But full Moons also at the same time are a really good time to focus inwards and pamper yourself. Especially if you are feeling particularly emotional. Stay in, take a cleansing bath, do a hair and face mask, eat some yummy food and try to get a good nights sleep. This full Moon will be affecting of course those with Leo placements, but also Fixed sign placements which include Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius.

As always full Moons signify endings and new beginnings. Light is shed onto things that have been hidden in the shadows and depending on what sign it is in incredible transformation. It is also a time of heightened emotions. Be cautious of your reactions because you may act or think irrationally. This is a good time to use crystals to keep you grounded, balanced and steady. Some crystals you can use are Apatite, Sodalite, Moss Agate, Dalmation Jasper, Howlite and Serpentine . This is also an amazing time to do a full Moon ritual which month by month I post on how to perform one. We perform full Moon rituals to release and let go of toxic and negative energies and feelings. It is very therapeutic and if you can get 4 in your group, Earth, Air, Fire and Water you are a force to be reckoned with. Full Moons are also a time of deep healing and can be overwhelming. Take the time to rest if you need. People often find they are either insomniac or extra sleepy during full Moons. If you are feeling tired or not well definitely take the time to rest and recuperate. Happy full Moon friends and remember to take this time for yourself whichever way you plan to.

Lastly I just wanted to also include a little tidbit on the upcoming Mercury Retrograde in Pisces. We are currently in Mercury Retrograde’s shadow period which some may argue can be more energetically potent and effective than the actual Mercury Retrograde itself. Mercury will officially go retrograde on February 17th so we have been in its shadow period for a week or so for now. Mercury Retrograde in Pisces is always a doozy because Mercury is already in its detriment when in Pisces. The energy will feel very hazy, clouded and unclear. Pisces are dreamers who see the world with rose coloured glasses. They don’t see things clearly always and often times need a reality check. Mercury is too fast for slow and dreaming Pisces. As with all retrogrades the planet will appear to be moving backwards and cause all sorts of shenanigans during this time. Expect travel delays or cancellations, technological breakdowns, miscommunications to occur, especially over text and email, and general confusion and haziness. It is a good time to back up and triple check all your work and do some inner work on your own intuition. I will be writing a blog post in the next week on Mercury Retrograde in Pisces so stay tuned for that to find out more information!

Imbolc Meanings, Origins and Celebrations

It’s that time to celebrate another pagan sabbat. Imbolc is known basically as the Pagan new year. It is a time to reset and is traditionally a festival that marks the beginning of spring and Mother Nature’s return. The word “Imbolc” means in the belly. The earth is slowly starting to wake up from her deep winter slumber. Halfway between the Winter and Spring equinoxes and was widely observed in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. the festival is also honouring the goddess Brigid. She is associated with spring, fertility, healing, poetry and smith craft. Brigid and eventually Imbolc like most things were pre-christian but were eventually Christianized into Saint Brigid and then the Feast Day of Saint Brigid which they still celebrate to this day. Imbolc promises longer days, life and vitality ahead of us. Another “holiday” that Imbolc is known as and one you may be more familiar with is Groundhog Day. I say holiday loosely because I would hardly classify Groundhog Day as a holiday but it does signify very similar things that I really think should be celebrated. The return of spring and Mother Nature. For us Winnipeggers we are always chasing good weather. Especially for those of us who suffer from SAD and seasonal depressions. This holiday is one that should bring hope and joy to us. Yes realistically spring will not be here for several more weeks, but the idea that winter is almost over definitely gives me hope and excites me for many different reasons.

How to celebrate:

1) Spring cleaning!! So simple but yes even something like spring cleaning can have intention and thought put into it. Time to purge all the things that are cluttering and weighing your space down. Clean the things you only do quarterly or even twice a year. Make your space light and feel good about a clean living area. Decorate your kitchen or living area with daffodils or fresh white and yellow flowers symbolizing spring and life.

2) Bake poppyseed muffins, sugar cookies or fresh loaves of bread. Alternately if you don’t feel like or have time for baking you can eat fresh bread and baked muffins. Who doesn’t love eating baked goods? Other things you can eat can be dairy products like milk, cream or cheeses.

3) Cleanse and purify your home. You can do this with sage or any other kind of burning incense, whatever you have on hand. Lavender and Jasmine would both work

4) Go for a walk near a river or stream and look for signs of spring.

5) Have a cleansing milk bath ritual. Add white candles, crystals associated with Imbolc such as carnelian, moonstone, amethyst or malachite, milk and honey and any white or yellow flowers or petals. Daffodils are one of the traditional flowers of Imbolc.

6) Decorate your Imbolc altar. Make a Brigid’s cross, decorate with flowers, white candles and plants.

7) Drink an herbal tea. Chamomile, bay leaves and rosemary are typically associated with Imbolc so sit down and enjoy a nice calming cup of tea. Look out the window and enjoy the light. Sit by a fire and enjoy the warmth going down your throat.

8) Try divination! If you have never tried this could be a good time to start either reading tarot or if you are an experienced tarot reader you could try something new like Scrying or Runes. Runes seem very appropriate and suitable.

Myself personally I will definitely be spring cleaning. With our upcoming move this is actually something I have been gradually working on for a few weeks now. I will definitely be cleansing my home before I take off for the day tomorrow. And also for when I return from spending the day away. We are showing our home tomorrow so cleansing will be very important. I definitely plan on having some sort of baked goods, for sure fresh bread, but I likely will not have time to bake. My altar is all packed away for the moment so no decorating unfortunately. But I may look at my runes as well and get more acquainted with them as that has actually been a goal of mine for a while. Today was the day a year ago that I discovered I lost our baby number 3 so you’d think this day would be really hard for me. I do feel a little sad but there is a lot going on in my life at the moment that I haven’t fully processed the fact that a year has gone by. There are so many good things happening for us, I can’t get into it all just quite yet but I will be updating very shortly when I can. All I can say is life is weird. But nevertheless find some way to celebrate the spring months that are ahead of us. I feel we have gotten through the worst of winter and good things are on the horizon. Happy Imbolc friends!

New Moon in Aquarius Ritual

There are some really ancient rituals that have been done for 1000s of years. A lot of different astrologers and healers use these types of things to help people with the difficulties of life. You can do a ritual for all kinds of different things but some popular times to commit to doing a ritual is during new Moons, full Moons and during the equinoxes and solstices. If you really enjoy doing them then you can start to do a ritual for other things you need in life. It can be very therapeutic. The power of manifestation is a crazy thing and that’s why these rituals are important.

The new Moon moves into Aquarius, today on January 24th at 3:44pm. We set intentions for the month on the new Moon to be clear and concise about what we like to achieve. New Moons are about manifesting our goals and desires whereas full Moons are about cutting ties and letting go. The new Moon in Aquarius asks us to focus on our friendships, future planning, sharing and growing our knowledge, breaking free from the status quo, our authenticity, breaking free from the past and moving forward. Aquarius is an air sign, a Fixed sign and ruled by the planet Uranus. Uranus is the planet of rebellion, liberation, risk, humanitarianism, chaos and surprises. Very free spirited, quirky, innovative, and often times weird. Known as the alien of the zodiac. They are independent, spontaneous, eccentric, honest, idealistic, intelligent, selfless, faithful, popular and altruistic. However they are also detached especially emotionally, rebellious, reckless, sarcastic, aloof and overthinking . Fixed in modality meaning they are loyal, stubborn, stable, opinionated, responsible, willful and preserving. They make amazing friends, and although can detach themselves from emotions which can hinder them in relationships, are incredibly loyal and will make a mate for life. An Aquarius new Moon is exactly what we need after the intensity of eclipse season. We are finally starting to lighten up a bit and move onto properly manifesting for the New Year. As I have discussed before, it is not wise to manifest on eclipses which is when we had our last new Moon on Christmas day. I also was incredibly sick this days so I did not get to write about it unfortunately. However it is time to move past all that crazy energy and embrace the new. Imbolc is around the corner which as any good witch knows as the beginning of the Pagan calendar. The perfect time to reset and set new goals/intentions for this month and the months to come.

You have 3 days before and 3 days after the new Moon to perform this ritual.

1) Gather any and all supplies that you will need for the ritual. You can use sage or anything you can burn to smudge beforehand, crystals you will need (aquamarine, amber, amethyst, angelic, apatite, garnet, hematite and moonstone), a journal to write, a bowl to smudge in or burn intentions, and a candle. I will be using both my sage smudging bundle and incense to represent the element air (smoke) and a white candle. You can also use turquoise or aquamarine candles or also in any other part of your ritual. Unfortunately I am in the process of moving so all of my things are in storage and packed up. I will not have a photo to demonstrate but it can be even as simple as burning a paper from your journal if you don’t want to get all fancy.

2) Create yourself a special alter space for all the items that you have gathered. It doesn’t matter where your alter space is, it can be any table in the house or on the floor, wherever you feel most comfortable. Decorate with items such as crystals, plants, candles, things you find outside in nature like leaves or feathers, decorative table runners, anything you can really think of that seems appropriate. Unfortunately I am in the process of moving so all of my things are in storage and packed up. I will not have a photo to demonstrate but it can be even as simple as burning a paper from your journal if you don’t want to get all fancy.

3) Start by smudging your alter space and say a little prayer. It can be along the lines of “I respect mother Moon and all she does for us. I take this time to set honest intentions. I manifest all that is good and bright and light. I have the power to change my future. I will let go all that no longer serves me. I am totally and completely alined spiritually. I am in tune with my higher powers. “ Write down your intentions or wishes. focus on them, meditate on them. What do you wish for your life? Can you actually picture these things happening to and for you in your life? The manifestation WILL NOT work if you truly don’t believe it. It’s important to be clear on what you want. You can doodle and make your intentions “pretty” or you can just be as simple as writing a list. Some new Moon in Aquarius intentions would be: I will make time to work on my friendships. I will make time for social gatherings and to be there for the people who love and support me. I will learn something new that I have been putting off. I will expand my knowledge on (certain) subject. I will book a spontaneous trip or adventure. I will work on how others perceive my detachedness. I will work on my aloof behaviours. I will do something charitable. I will do do something good for humanity. Use the word WILL, over and over, reiterate it. As I said before it won’t work unless you truly believe. There are of course the typical ones for manifestation as well; make lots of money, lose weight, be a better person, better mother/father, better friend, etc. You can manifest whatever your heart desires truly. These are just some examples of Aquarius themes.

4) Light your candle. You will write your intentions down into your journal. You will start off by writing down the goals and desires you have for this new month ahead of you. You will ask for the guidance in doing this. Don’t let fear or ego hold you back any longer. Next you will write about your wishes for the next month. What do you desire above all else. This is the perfect month to focus on yourself and your true desires. Now is the time to be realistic and focus on the things you truly need to accomplish in order for your dreams to manifest entirely. You will light the paper on fire and watch how the fire burns your intentions. Maybe it burns fast or maybe it fizzles out fast or maybe it burns slow and smouldering. This seals your desires and puts them out into the universe.

5) At this time you can take some time for yourself however you wish, further meditation, possibly a tarot reading if you are into that, you can even enjoy a glass of wine. Tell the Moon you love her, clean up your space and take the crystals to bed with you. You have just completed your new Moon ritual.

I hope you guys enjoy doing this ritual and can find some peace or healing that you may be needing in life. I also hope that you manifest your deepest desires and this Moon month goes exactly how you wish it to. Now is the time for action and to put forth effort into achieving your goals. Use this positive energy towards achieving so much more than you even think is possible. Imbolc is just around the corner so stay tuned for a blog post on the origins and meaning of this special day. I also plan to share some information on our move, how I plan to decorate and share some updates on my boys and pregnancy. I also wanted to thank y’all because despite me being quiet this month and only writing a couple of times this was one of the highest traffic months I have had to date. I promise things will pick up as our move is settled. But I love you all and appreciate the support in the mean time.

Full "Wolf" Moon Eclipse in Cancer and Uranus Direct

Hey friends! It’s that time again. Today there will be a full Moon at 11:07am she will be at her peak fullness. . Known as a “Wolf” moon, for because this is the time of year when villagers would hear ravenous wolves howling aggressively. They were hungry due to the scarcity of winter. In the sign of Cancer, ruled by the Moon itself, which represents emotions, feelings, intuition, psyche, divine feminine energy and shadow side. Because of the double emphasis of Moon and Cancer this one is really going to involve themes surrounding home life, stability, relationships, our own intuition, feminine energy and masculine energy finding their place together, potential power struggles between those energies and relationships. As well as it being the first full Moon of the year and decade there is also an eclipse that will be coinciding. We have been fully in its shadow and likely have been feeling it’s affects already, especially those of you with Cardinal sign placements. We have already experienced the solar eclipse in Capricorn on Christmas Day and now today we will be experiencing this full Lunar eclipse in Cancer. This will not be visible in North America I believe you can see it in places like India and certain Asian countries. However despite not being able to see it we will be feeling its powerful affects. This all started back in the summer of 2019. Our last lunar eclipse in Cancer was in July. Think back to July when the summer brings the typical eclipse season of 2 solar eclipses and 1 lunar eclipse. This was a very powerful and potent time astrologically/energetically. It really shook some people’s lives and changed things dramatically. It likely caused certain stresses, anxieties and dramatic events to arise, especially for those with Cardinal signs. Think back to July and the events that transpired back then. Have things been feeling in limbo for you? Themes from July are going to present themselves back again and things are going to start moving forward from this limbo state. This is the culmination of so many things that have transpired this year. There might be devastating, catastrophic and illuminating events that will transpire. It is a warning however there is nothing to do but prepare and protect yourself for some potentially harder times that will come your way. It doesn’t necessarily need to be a bad thing, and despite change being scary and sometimes difficult it can ultimately be the best thing that is for you. So do not fear change rather embrace it. Eclipses are fated events and there is nothing you can do but go with flow. Release what needs to be released and think of the lessons that this time period has taught you. If you are feeling anxious and not yourself try not to act on impulse and emotion. Rather take the time to ground yourself and remind yourself that this is all energy and energy does not lie It will pass and you will start feeling yourself again shortly. The last thing you want to do is act out irrationally and make the effects of the eclipse worse on yourself and the people around you. Ironically my family went through something major that started in July and it is FINALLY wrapping up, in a good way and for the better right around now. I won’t get into too many details but my husband is a Libra with a Cancer moon (double Cardinal) and he brought us all on one crazy ride for the past 6 months. Astrology is no coincidence. I would normally suggest to do a full Moon ritual but as I have stated numerous times, eclipses are not a time to manifest, perform rituals or other magickal work. I would highly refrain from doing any sort of Moon ritual. Rather than manifesting I would focus on the themes surrounding Cancer, family, home life, your relationships especially the one with your own mother. Are you happy with these things? What can be improved? What is your role and involvement with these things? This full Moon and eclipse will be affecting of course those with Cancer placements, but also Cardinal sign placements which include Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. You guys have been on an emotional roller coaster for the past 6 months and I wish I could say it was coming to an end but there are two more eclipses this summer in Cancer and Capricorn. After that you will get a break for a while.

As always full Moons and eclipses have very similar meanings, they both signify endings and new beginnings. Light is shed onto things that have been hidden in the shadows and depending on what sign it is in incredible transformation. It is also a time of heightened emotions. Be cautious of your reactions because you may act or think irrationally. This is a good time to use crystals to keep you grounded, balanced and steady. Some crystals you can use are Carnelian, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Red Jasper and Rhodonite. Full Moons are also a time of deep healing and can be overwhelming. Take the time to rest if you need. People often find they are either insomniac or extra sleepy during full Moons and eclipses. If you are feeling tired or not well definitely take the time to rest, stay hydrated and recuperate. Happy full Moon eclipse friends and remember to take this time for yourself whichever way you plan to.

Lastly I just wanted to also include a little tidbit on Uranus direct. Uranus has been retrograde since August of 2019. This combined with Saturn conjunct Pluto, this time we are experiencing is major. Life is changing and drastically likely for many of us. Some in good ways and some in harder, life-lesson learning ways. Uranus is the planet of innovation, rebellion, liberation, unique, wild and revolutionary ways. While in its retrograde period Uranus is actually more dulled, halted and manageable. Uranus energy is typically pretty chaotic and it can shake things up like lightning. During retrograde periods however we can focus on this chaotic energy and think to where we want to use it. We have better objectivity and a more even tempered approach and we think about changes we want to make, potentially around our own sense of self. However now that Uranus is going direct any changes you you have been thinking about will manifest externally. Because Uranus is in Taurus, Taurus which is ruled by Venus the planet of love, beauty and money there may also be an emphasis on outward appearances, money matters and relationships. You may get good financial news in the next couple days. You may feel the confidence to change up your appearance in a drastic or rebellious way. Now is the time to book that piercing or tattoo or wild hair style. The stock market may rise or it may fall. As always that is the unpredictability of Uranus. However now is the time to make changes if you have been wanting to. Do not put it off any longer.

A New Year Update: Upcoming Cancer Eclipse and Saturn Conjunct Pluto

Hey all! It’s been awhile since I have come here and given an update. So much has gone on in only a few weeks since my last post but yet it all feels like a lifetime ago and I feel like a brand new person. We of course had the holidays. All Christmas and New Years festivities. Unfortunately for myself I fell sick probably a week before all the major festivities began. Just a mild head cold that I picked up from my son Jaxson. He started pre school this year and has been bringing home every germ and sickness that has been rotating this year. Of course my immune system is down from being pregnant, little Salem is just sucking the life out of me, and I have experienced everything he has brought home and 10x worse than anyone else in this household. It has been a rough few months to say the least. But this head cold I thought I could handle went from uncomfortable but manageable to full blown sinus infection in a few days. I had one last pop up event I did for readings and selling my jewelry/art etc and basically after that day (the 19th of December) my health took a turn for the worst and I basically was bedridden for going on close to 3 weeks. Being pregnant there was not much I could take to help relieve my symptoms and being the holidays I was not able to get in to see my doctor. Funny enough my symptoms really took a turn for the worse during the Capricorn eclipse. I had the most intense migraines, toothache, fever and congestion. I was delirious with how sick I was and thinking some really crazy thoughts. Capricorn rules the teeth, knees and joints and I thought it was absolutely wild that I had the worst toothache I've ever experienced literally as the eclipse was happening. I was able to see a walk in doctor shortly after and was prescribed an antihistamine which helped with some of my worst symptoms which included the toothache and a day or two after the eclipse I finally got relief for my tooth. My fever subsided and I was on the mend. Unfortunately it would be another week and a half until I was fully functionable. I suffered migraines, major discomfort and sleepless nights. I missed all of Christmas celebrations and New Years as well. I missed the 2 weeks Jaxson was off school and the mild weather. I missed the time my husband had off for the holidays. It was just all very sad and unfortunate. It really made me appreciate my good health and all the people that pulled through for me to help take care of the boys while I couldn’t. Mostly it gave me a lot of time to think and reflect on everything I have gone through over the last year and how I want to continue to grow into the person I am meant to be. The timing of it all was very ironic to me as well. Just knowing what I know now about astrology and how eclipses can very much affect people physically, cause illnesses and pain, this one took me out.

Now onto 2020! It’s a new year, a new decade and a new era. Era for myself at least. By the end of this decade I will be 40 yeas old! It’s funny how grown a person thinks they are in their 20s, and I know people always fear turning 30. I have never felt better about my age and where I am at. My 30s are going to be a time of immense growth and potential. My 20s were a time of being young, carefree but also mainly a lot of stupidity and mistakes. Do not ever fear aging because the alternative is much worse. And with age comes wisdom, experience and growth. I cannot wait for the 2020s. Having said that, and I know many people are looking for an awesome year since 2019 was a bit rough. Astrologically speaking 2020 is not looking any better. There are some rough transits that will transpire this year and although I will speak about most of them as they come I do want to talk about a couple that have already started.

In 4 days we will experience another eclipse. A full Moon in Cancer eclipse. Again this will be affecting Cardinal signs, Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. It has been rough for you Cardinal signs I am so sorry. But this is it. After this eclipse you will have some relief hopefully for a long while. The Moon will be in Cancer and opposite the Sun, Mercury, Pluto and Saturn in Capricorn. This one is going to be intense, transformative and painful. More so than the Capricorn eclipse. Themes for this upcoming eclipse will focus more on the home life, family, situations potentially involving ones mother, living arrangements, security, life plan and career. Masculine energies with feminine principles may be highlighted. Power struggles between the yin and yang. As with all eclipses things that are hidden in the shadows will be illuminated and endings will happen. This is very much an earth shattering break up eclipse. Which is not anything to be feared. Even if you are a Cardinal sign or have Cardinal placements this doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to have this horrible break up. But some will experience this and is something that is very much out of your control. Eclipses have fated qualities to them. What happens is all a part of some divine master plan that is much bigger than you. If you do experience a break up or something life changing, trust that this is exactly what was meant to happen, despite how difficult this may be. This also is the complete and final culmination of all the eclipses that happened in the summer of ‘19. Themes from this summer may present themselves and things that have felt in limbo may come to a final or ending. All I can say is that you are likely feeling the energy already and just go with it. Resistance is useless and will actually make anything you are going through more painful. Accept what is going to happen as fated and allow the waves to take you on this journey you are about to embark. Come the summer we will be back in a whole new eclipse season and the majority of them will be affecting Mutable signs, Sagittarius, Virgo, Pisces and Gemini. So hang in there Cardinal signs. Your time of relief is coming.

Now the other transit that I wanted to talk about is Saturn conjunct Pluto. This is a major planetary aspect and one that happens every 34 years. It has been a long time coming. Saturn the planet of rules, structure, commitments and limitations and Pluto the planet of transformation, death, rebirth, birth, sex and anything taboo. This transit has many meanings coming up but I want to talk about a couple that are very very interesting considering everything that has transpired since the beginning of 2020. The main one that I think is going to affect most people is the hard working aspect of this transit. This is not a time of play. This is a time to buckle down, get whatever work needs to be done and grind it out. This is a slow moving transit so it is something that is not going to be quick and easy. This is where you build strong and solid foundations to live on for years to come. But with strong and solid foundations comes great work and sacrifice. With great work and sacrifice comes blood, sweat and tears. This is not always something that comes easy. Basically this its a time of hard work and serious business. You will need patience and determination to get through this. Expect even more responsibilities and commitments but also expect that during this time you are building what you need to in order to live a very comfortable life. Some people will not be able to handle all the pressure and will crumble under the intensity. Keep telling yourself this is only to better your future and all good things come through hard work. Accept the inevitable because again as I say over and over, resistance just makes everything harder on yourself. Accept the changes that are going to happen and go with the flow. The other interesting thing that I wanted to talk about regarding this transit is the very strong possibility of war and destruction. I am sure you have all seen the news regarding both what is happening in Australia and the US and Middle East. Themes that surround this transit involve politics, world leaders, propaganda, world trade, climate change. Many astrologers have sensed and predicted a war coming, and of course now there is so many rumours swirling about World War III. I have also seen predictions involving China in some ways. There is a lot going on there as well with their concentration camps, how they deal with climate change and also the power struggle between China and the USA. I think something big is going to happen and I think Trump assassinating Soleimani was the catalyst for it. Things are going to be changing and it is scary. But I think the thing to remember is how lucky and grateful we are to live in this amazing country. Yes war is possible but the ones who will be most affected will most certainly be innocent civilians from Middle Eastern countries. Count your lucky stars you live in a free and mostly safe country and pray for those who may be affected by what is happening.

Some of this is heavy. I am sorry it is not better and lighter information to start the new year. I talk about these things because it is important to be informed about what may or may no possibly happen. Knowing astrology doesn’t mean you can predict the future but it helps you to have insight into certain possibilities so you are not completely blindsided. Astrology doesn’t change the future, you are in charge of your life fully. If I tell you a breakup eclipse is happening that doesn’t mean you need to up and break up with the love of your life. Now if you’ve been thinking about it for a long time and are in a toxic or abusive situation, this is when things may blow up for you. But it may end up being a blessing in disguise. And again Saturn conjunct Pluto doesn’t necessarily mean World War III is about to break out, but things are certainly tense and it is important to know what is happening in the world and what may possible happen. It is also important to know that this is a time to work hard to build your future. All work and no play may be dull, boring and hard but it will pay off for you in the long run. Take everything I say with a grain of salt and stay tuned for more posts coming up. I will be talking about the eclipse in greater detail next week. Happy New Year friends. I hope the end of last year was good to you and if you are struggling know that you are not alone. We are in this together.

The Winter Solstice and Origins and Meaning of Yule and Ways to Celebrate

Although Samhain is my favourite sabbath, Yule comes in second for sure. Having said that the Winter Solstice is my very favourite solstice out of all the solstices and equinoxes. The Winter Solstice comes every year on December 21st and it is the shortest day of the year. Both equal parts day and night, from now on the days will start to get longer and longer as we move towards the Summer Solstice. I know most people have issues with the darkness that comes with winter. I am not one of those people. I absolutely love when the days start to get shorter and shorter leading up to the Winter Solstice. I LOVE THE DARKNESS!!! I can totally understand why people don’t, with seasonal depression, the lack of vitamin D and feeling low energy. I notice it more now since I became a mom but for the most part I thrive when it’s dark and I love the way the light hits this time of year. Its so different and moody I live for this! But for you light lovers, and I have to quote Ariana Grande here but “the light is coming to get back everything the darkness stole” so never fret and fear, now is the time to celebrate the return of the light. Which is basically what Yule and Christmas are all about. And every other holiday that is around this time as well. Like Samhain and Halloween, Christmas has very pagan roots that are traced back to Pagan holiday of Yule and like Litha landing on the Summer Solstice, Yule lands on the Winter Solstice. What the religious holidays during December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanza all share in common is the same thing that really comes down to what we celebrate today on the Winter Solstice. The return and celebration of light or the sun. This is the most important part of Yule and the thing to remember when celebrating Christmas. If you are religious and celebrate for Christian reasons you need to understand that even if Jesus was a person (and this statement is not to offend anyone at all) there has been much evidence that he was actually born in the summer. The birth that we celebrate in December is that of the sun returning to bring light and life back to that that has been dead from the darkness. And don’t get me wrong, you can believe whatever you want to believe, I was raised Roman Catholic and know all about the religious origins of the Christmas holiday. I find it funny though how Pagans and Wiccans are persecuted for spewing nonsense however when their “religion” is more so science based and backed up than anything. Just a little food for thought and in no way am I trying to offend anyone. Please believe what you want to believe, but this little post is just to, no pun intended, shed some light on the origins of where Christmas came from.

Back to Yule now. It is important to talk about both the Winter Solstice and Yule because just as Yule is the origins for Christmas, the Winter Solstice is the origins for Yule. People have been celebrating the Winter Solstice for a millennia and all over the globe. This can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia and even beyond this. But Yule was celebrated in Germanic (think Norse people) countries. Originally meant to celebrate the Norse god Odin and a time of the “wild hunt”. It was a week long festival where feasting, drinking, bonfires and sacrificing animals typically took place. The Yule-tide celebration also has roots in the ancient Roman observance of Saturnalia. Saturnalia was the feast of the god Saturn. The Roman Saturnalia was a carnival like festival with participants taking part in carnal as well as carnivorous pleasures. Alcohol became a huge factor of this celebration so much so that it became synonymous with debauchery and lewd behaviour. But many of our traditions that we honour and celebrate today are from the Norse holiday of Yule. Some say that their influence was stronger than the Romans and eventually is what lead to the Christian holiday we now know today as Christmas. Christmas trees and wreaths, Yule tide logs, the colours of red, white and green, spiced or mulled wine for toasting “wassailing,” mistletoe and holly. And many Christmas songs that are absolute classics make reference to Yule or to traditions such as wassailing and figgy pudding. The one thing that they all have in common however is the return of the Sun. Which ironically when you put a nice story line on it we end up with the “Son of God.” Again I am in no way trying to change anyone’s minds on what Christmas means to them or convert them to believing something new I am just trying to bring awareness to where a lot of Christianity’s tales came from which is Paganism.

The Yule Log as we know now is a beautiful little cake in the shape of a an actual tree log, but it used to be that people would take an actual log and decorate it. It is one of the oldest traditions that dates back to Norse origins.

Here are 8 ways you can celebrate Yule/Winter Solstice which are likely already things you do to celebrate Christmas:

1) Decorate a Yule or Christmas tree

2) Bake cookies and cakes, or your very own Yule log

3) Donate food, toys and clothes

4) Host or attend a Yule (Christmas) family or friend dinner

5) Watch Holiday movies with your family

6) Drink hot chocolate or mulled wine (wassail)

7) Light red, white and green candles

8) Have a bonfire and/or enjoy some Yule lights

I will be celebrating tonight very simply by lighting some candles, watching some movies with my boys and drinking hot chocolate by the fireplace. I will also be wrapping some of our Christmas presents. Tomorrow we will be celebrating with family at Jesse’s sisters place by exchanging gifts and enjoying a home cooked supper. I very much look forward to it. This entire month I have been celebrating in my own way, taking the boys to see Christmas lights, baking and enjoying this cozy time of darkness. We will likely go for a walk later on too to observe the sun going down nice and early. Either way find some time to honour the true reason for all of this, which is as simply as the sun returning back to give us more light from this point forward. Happy Yule and happy Solstice friends!