This is the energy of today. The old stories that are so played out in our heads and hearts need to eff off once and for all. What is holding you back from your dreams, aspirations, from being your most wonderfully weird authentic self? Sit with this a moment and see what pops in, the first thing that comes to mind is your intuition. TRUST. Trust that your body just gave you valuable information on how to become more present and move forward in your most authentic way. Leo is the sign of glamour, luxury, playfulness.
What makes you feel sparkly and royal? Do that. Wear a crown whether invisible or an actual crown. Who cares what ‘they’ think. Walking out into the world with a new found confidence. The sun is shining in my apartment as I write this, reminding me of the power of our inner light. When you sparkle from the inside out, people can feel it, they sense it, they see it.
Leo rules the heart space. The heart has such a deep wisdom and it’s where our inner children reside. Tap into your heart and see what “little you” needs and take care of those needs. This could be as simple as acknowledging their presence within you to taking yourself out for an ice cream or your fave Starbucks drink. Luxury need not be complicated. Sometimes it’s the smallest and simplest of acts that bring us the biggest boost. The energy of the full moon is supporting you in this today. Ride this energy and allow your day to flow as you float from one moment to the next. Trust that your heart is guiding you to exactly where you need to be. You may feel called to try something new, don’t overthink it, do it. When we are actively trying to shift away from old patterns, it is important to shake things up in our regular routine. It may feel strange at first and that’s ok, do it anyhow. Kids don’t overthink their playing time, they just flit from one thing to another. As you float through your day, led by your heart, remember you will leave a little sparkle wherever you go.
]]>Yes. All of these are absolutely magical, whimsical, and mystical things! Of course there is so much magic there, yet she exists in the simple things too. The ones that are tangible and you can feel and touch right now as you sit and read this? Like your morning cup of coffee or when the winds start to feel warmer after a long, cold, winter. Magic is making her presence known. She isn’t outside of ourselves. She’s in the everyday. The moment to moment aspects of life. The funny thing your toddler just said. The phone call that lifted your spirits from a loved one. Magic swirls around you.
Sometimes we spend so much time searching for magic that we can miss her as we search above, below and around her, all the while she is staring you in the face. She’s wondrous and ever present. Magic isn’t for the elite or only for the witches and wizards. Magic loves to surround you in the mundane moments in life. She’ll come spinning in with a twirl from your child’s dance. Or beam through the window as a warm ray of sunlight. Or rumble through as a thunderstorm in all her awe and electric glory. Or the moon lighting up the night sky.
Sometimes we get so caught up seeking her that we miss that she’s right here in the present. Calling you to notice her. To be swept up in her wonder and awe. She can exist in great magnitude too like the tides of the ocean or the rumble of an earthquake. Or we feel like we need to seek her to capture her when she’s been there all along. Magic invited me in to see her softer side. Her everyday. She’s inviting you too. Let her pour you a cup of tea and show you the small ways she exists in the mundane.
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By Karolynn Vaisanen
Here we are at the first full moon of 2021 and it’s in the fiery sign of Leo. The energy of this full moon has all the elements of fun-loving Leo; creative, passionate, fiery but it also has a chaotic feel to it as well. There are some major astrological influences happening in the cosmos, as they have been since we entered the Age of Aquarius. There is a shifting happening that is making way for more expansiveness, growth, and change. A full moon is always a time to release energy, thoughts, patterns that no longer are serving us on our path. This one is no different. In fact this energy of release is amplified with this full moon. We are being called to once and for all release old, outdated patterns and narratives that no longer fit with our way of being and existing.
Change is never easy as it is always a transition of growth from one place to the next. Even though we may know what’s better for us, old habits die hard. We need to have courage, which happens to be a strong Leo trait, to look at what may need change and be completely honest with ourselves about all aspects surrounding the things that would serve us to let go of, whether it be a relationship, job, old self-limiting beliefs and thoughts etc.
This is a delicate process as it creates a space of vulnerability that is between you and you only. There is no need nor should there be judgment in this process. This is simply holding yourself in deep care, pulling all of your energy back to you and trusting your emotions. Your emotions will help be a guiding light to the areas that are lurking in the shadows that want to be released once and for all.
This energy is going to support you to take a look at what pops up for you individually. Leo is all about the heart chakra so this energy is a beautiful and supportive one to face some not so pleasant things. Remember you’re still a rock star through and through and that growth and change are a natural process of our human experience and are not an indication of WHO you are, because who you are, your essence, is whole and perfect, always.
Trust your intuition to bring great clarity to nagging things that have lingered under the surface of your conscious mind. We can become so accustomed to one way of being that we never thought, what if there is a different way? We always have choices, perhaps not in life circumstances but in the lens in which we view the aspects about ourselves and our lives. The beautiful energy of crystals can further support you coming back to your true essence.
Obsidian is a powerful cleanser for any stagnant energy and emotions that are being held inside. Working with it will help bring the aspects needed for release to the surface. Pairing it with Selenite will help make this a little gentler, as Obsidian doesn’t mess around! It’s not just a surface cleanser, it goes deep and gets into the corners! Selenite has a beautiful, gentle energy that will help balance out the rawness of Obsidian.
Another powerful and sometimes understated crystal to align with in this energy is Howlite. Howlite works both with the crown and sacral chakras. It is an excellent crystal for calming of the mind to help ease fears that may pop up. It helps offer clarity and ease of thought. Howlite, in turn, is an amazing support for your creativity, helping your divinely inspired ideas come into form. The last crystal I’d like to share for working in this energy is Fire Quartz or Hematoid Quartz. This crystal is made up of Clear Quartz with Hematite inclusions. This crystal is a powerhouse for accessing divine energy and grounding it into our physical body to be expressed creatively and passionately. The Clear Quartz element helps to access the divinely inspired ideas and the Hematite grounds it into our sacral and root chakra to bring our visions colour and life!
May this full moon bring much nourishment to your mind, body and soul. Sending you many moon blessings!
Xo,
Karolynn
This full moon ushers in the month of October. This dark, shadowy season we are entering is all about diving into the shadows to access deep, ancestral wisdom as the veil is thinning to the spirit world with approaching Samhain, all Hallow's Eve, or Halloween. This is the first full moon of the month with the second actually falling on Samhain, which makes the second one a Blue Moon. It's rare that two full moons happen in a calendar month, hence the expression 'once in a blue moon'!
This current full moon energy is shaking things up and this is no surprise as it is in the sign of Aries. A fiery sign of the zodiac that is adventurous and courageous. Aries energy is full of confidence, yet you may be feeling the opposite as the full moon illuminates aspects of our shadows that need to surface to be released. The energy leading up to this full moon has been thick and may have had you feeling emotional as the moon transited the watery sign of Pisces before moving into Aries. With this full moon energy, allowing those emotions to surface to be released into this fiery energy will help give you the confidence boost to tap into your creativity and re-visit big, bold dreams that may have been lingering in the background for some time.
There are several ways you can optimize this cosmic energy. Step into your confident, unique self as you trailblaze a path that is innovative, creative, and distinctly yours. This may simply be a new perspective on life that may not be aligned with many collective perspectives. Trust your intuition as you lean into what feels good for you. Independent thought and learning to trust your intuition leads to building that muscle of confidence which is your divine, human right. New inventions, ways of doing things, artworks, pieces of music etc., are birthed from this sacred and magical place of independence and your own divine wisdom. Using the crystal kingdom of energy is a magical and beautiful way of supporting and amplifying your healing work.
Crystals to optimize and amplify this cosmic energy:
Citrine: Brings you back to your self, your Solar Plexus, your seat of confidence, self-esteem and how you show up in the world.
Carnelian: Fiery Sacral chakra energy, the seat of your joy, passion, sensuality, and creativity.
Garnet: Grounding energy that ushers in your hearts desires and grounds it into your physical reality, connects to the Root & Earth Star chakra
This set of crystals aligns beautifully with this cosmic energy. Carrying them in a pouch, in a pocket, or placing them on an altar are just a few ways to tap into their powerful and mystical healing properties.
Happy Full Moon everyone. May you be blessed with love, creativity, and passion set on fire.
xo,
Karolynn
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The energy leading up to this full moon has been thick and dense. Collectively we are processing a lot of negative energy. What this means for us on a personal level is that our shadow parts, our fears are rearing their ugly heads for us to face. Although this may be challenging and at times painful, the flip side to doing this is a beautiful transmutation and release of negative energy.
The full moon is always a time for releasing things that no longer serve us on our path. This could be anything from thought patterns, habits, to relationships that could be toxic. This full moon, in the sign of Scorpio, is intensely amplifying this energy by shining a light on all of these shadowy parts of our selves. Scorpio is a water sign and therefore very much connected to the realm of emotions and feelings.
You may have recently felt the need to cry, laugh, vent, or scream more so than usual. Allow yourself to feel all the emotions that surface. Emotion literally means energy in motion. Therefore when you allow yourself to feel all the feels you are in turn processing energy, moving it, transmuting it so it no longer stays stagnant.
Crystal energy can help with this process in a beautiful way. A beautiful pairing of crystals to work with in this energy are Obsidian and Selenite. Obsidian is a powerful, sometimes overwhelming crystal that helps you dust out the shadows of what may be holding you back. Selenite balances out the intensity of Obsidian with it's beautifully peaceful and serene energy offering a supportive connection to the divine.
Energy work is real and can be taxing mentally, emotionally, and physically. Seek out friends who can listen to you vent, or just lend an ear while you cry. You may find you need more rest or sleep, more food, lots of water. Whatever you feel you need, you can trust this. When you trust in this and listen to your body and your heart, you hold yourself in deep, nourishing care. This opens up more space for all the amazing blossoms of passion, creativity, revitalized energy, clarity, and peace.