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The Wheel of the Year: Yule
Yule (also known as Winter Solstice) is celebrated on the shortest day and longest night of the year here in the Northern Hemisphere. This is the balance of the Summer Solstice held around June 21st. Yule is an occasion of many celebrations and merrymaking, a time to put yourself in tune with the rebirth of light in the land. Our purpose is to welcome back the Sun, embrace new beginnings, and spread the message of peace and love. Astrological Date: Sun at 0º Capricorn Winter Solstice (approximately December 21st) marks the transition from enthusiastic and fiery Sagittarius into the family-minded nature of Capricorn. The last of the Earth signs, Capricorn keeps an eye…
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Holiday Self-Care: Celebrate the Season Stress Free
Stress-Free Holidays It’s something we all strive for, isn’t it? The stress-free holiday, where music and laughter and love fill the air. The family gathering filled with good times and no hurt feelings. Basically, a Lifetime movie wrapped up in Disneyland bow. But what if you have mental health issues, physical health issues, or just plain old issues with the holidays? Trust me, I’ve thrown in the towel on more than a few celebrations to retreat from the world until January 2nd rolled around. And that’s OK. If you need to sit this one out, don’t let anybody tell you otherwise. For all of us, here are a…
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The Astrological Timing of The Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year is a Pagan metaphor and calendar of festivals that mark the ebb and flow of seasonal changes throughout the year. Those who traditionally celebrate the Wheel do so with overtones of Celtic influences and, therefore, it corresponds closely with changes in the Northern Hemisphere. The Wheel includes the eight seasonal Sabbats and thirteen Esbats in which we celebrate the Full Moon. The eight Sabbats consist of two groups. Greater Sabbats: Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lammas, are “cross-quarter days” and represent the peak energy of a season. These occur at the exact mid-point between the Lesser Sabbats. Lesser Sabbats are the solstices and equinoxes, known as the “quarter days”, and…
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30 Days Of A Thankful Heart
We have entered into the traditional season of giving thanks and celebrating family. With the final harvest celebrations behind us and Thanksgiving Day ahead, it is the perfect time to recognize and express our appreciation for life. Who are the people in your life that give you the support and love you need to make a difference? Take the time to cultivate a thankful heart this season. Here are some ideas for creating new holiday traditions: 30 Days of Gratitude If you would like to embark on your gratitude journey with daily prompts, download the free e-book 30 Days of Gratitude. This is a beautiful PDF that walks you through…
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5 Tips For Coping With Anxiety At Disneyland
We absolutely love Disneyland and will always be annual pass holders, no matter how severe our mental health ‘ish gets. This is a little advice from a mama who has been there, done that. It goes without saying that you know yourself best, first and foremost. Whatever your treatment plan includes for healthy self-care, stick to it. This may be medication as needed, healthy diet and exercise plans, natural alternatives, etc. Make sure you are well-rested and treat yourself with kindness leading up to your day at the Park! 1. Attend on days that are known to be less crowded This is typically mid-week and early morning (think…
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How I Use My Blog Planner
There is a lot more that goes into blogging than simply writing a blog post. Before starting out, it’s hard to imagine the multitude of tasks that come with maintaining your own blog. Whether you work from home full-time or need to fit your blogging in on the side, planning is the key to success. Having a blog planner has made all the difference for me. Even though everything I do in my business is online, I still prefer old-fashioned checklists to stay on task. Maybe it’s a holdover from being GenX, but sitting down with a paper and pencil gives me a better sense of control. The key…
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Essential Oils 101: A Quick Start Guide to Their Use and Benefits
This post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for more information. Essential oils have been in use since ancient times and a quick Google search will give you the history dating back 5,000 years! The use of botanicals as healing agents is as old as humanity itself. It is only in recent times that the marketing and propaganda by Big Pharma have cast doubt on the healthful benefits of using aromatic (essential) oils. I’m not here to try and convince anyone of their usefulness, but I would like to help you figure out just how to use them so you can begin to enhance your daily life. It’s a…
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10 Essential Oils for Mental Health
Essential Oils are used daily around here as part of our family wellness routine. My favorite way to use these scents is simply adding them to an aromatherapy diffuser and letting it disperse throughout the house. I typically purchase my oils online or at the local health food store and like to do my research over at Dr. Axe’s website before trying anything new. When buying oils make sure you look for ones that say “pure essential oil” or “100% essential oil”. These 10 are some of my favorites for helping to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression and bipolar mood swings: Learn more about Herbs & Essential Oils Affiliate link to follow.…
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Boho Wall Art
New boho watercolor prints are now available in our Etsy shop! These paintings combine a few of my favorite things (succulents and amethyst) and they are designed to be hung individually or as a triptych series. The pictures flow together to give you multiple options for your gallery wall. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter for subscriber-only coupon codes and free monthly downloads! Amethyst and Succulents Crystal Succulents Succulent Amethyst
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Setting Intentions with Astrological Moon Phases
Part of everyday magical living is learning how to work with Moon phases to set your intentions. We can use the phases of the Moon as a checkpoint for our life. It is a natural timekeeper for helping us focus on the ebb and flow of the energy of the Universe. By working in harmony with the current lunar energy we utilize moon magic and see better results with the Law of Attraction. New and Full Moon Magic Although there are eight distinct phases of the Moon let’s keep it simple and focus on the energy of the New and Full Moon phases. During the New Moon phase, the Moon…
Magical Living and Sacred Self-Care for Creative Entrepreneurs
