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#84 | Learning how make space for more peace instead of falling into heated...
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This time of year can be an incredibly activating time for many folks. We’re met with things like grief, jealousy, othering, intoxication, and sometimes immense emotions. Even if this time of year is a happy one for you, odds are you’re close to someone who’s struggling, and perhaps you don’t even know it.
It’s important to look at astrology now more than ever to get clues on what to expect energetically, and how you work with this time of year with more grace for those around you.
Admittedly this time of year used to be the most difficult for me to work through due to generational trauma, substance abuse, and other somatic struggles. Now, I’d like to show you how working with the wheel of the year brings me great peace, and how integrating spellwork into times of hardship can bring harmony to your soul when you need it most.
I’ll be sharing some spellwork in the Inner Circle at the bottom of this newsletter every week until the end of the year to make this time of year easier to navigate. This week you’ll see a spell tailored for the upcoming new Moon to help combat loneliness and conjure new friendships.
Take your time reading this week’s newsletter to prepare you for the week ahead, ground you in difficult conversations, and inspire you to work with your body’s intuitive energy system.
🌠 Astrology forecast
Nov 25 | Being weary of spirited debates turning sour
Mercury goes retrograde in Sagittarius
What a perfect reminder to slow down and be mindful during your travels, tech-related tasks, and family conversations. During Mercury retrograde, it’s always wise to double-check your itinerary, review your packing list, and ensure you’ve got everything you need for smooth, safe journeys. Instead of stressing or letting the transit stir up anxiety, use it as an opportunity to get organized—make your list and check it twice!
Beyond the classic Mercury retrograde hiccups, take time to reflect on how you’re communicating with those around you. Avoid getting swept up in the heat of a conversation. While a spirited debate can be engaging and thought-provoking, this transit has the potential to push discussions into confrontational territory. With Mercury in Sagittarius, it’s the perfect time to embrace curiosity, dive into “what if” scenarios, and explore ideas without letting them turn into clashes. Keep the energy light and expansive.
Instead of jumping the gun and getting your word in, try your best to think about your “why” before diving into more nuanced and difficult conversations.
🔋 Do you have the energy to express your point effectively?
🤔 Are you prepared for how the other person might respond?
💭 What is the core point you’re trying to communicate, and is the other person in a position to understand it?
💡 Creating boundaries in communication and those in your direct social circle are bound to come up considering the astrological weather regarding Mercury, Saturn, and the Sun. Remember there’s nothing wrong with choosing your peace. The ability to disengage with a triggering conversation takes continual effort and won’t come naturally to most, especially during this Mercury transit. Don’t forget to care for your mental well-being and consequent health right now. Anxiety and bodily reactions to stress are at the forefront of our constitution right now, and it’s important to consider how it might impact the rest of this transit (or perhaps, even longer).
Dec 1 | Releasing limiting thoughts to make space for comfort
New Moon in Sagittarius
The final month of the year brings three lunations, giving us extra opportunities to soak in the Moon's energy. It's the perfect time to reflect, get curious about what you want to release, and set intentions for what you’d like to welcome in.
Get curious about what’s irritating your peace. Sometimes internal agitation can make its way out of our minds and into our homes. It might even be something that you didn’t realize was irritating you or making you feel uncomfortable even in your own home. This new Moon is the perfect time to get clear with your intentions around energy exchanges. Make sure you’re consenting to every energy exchange you encounter in the next few days. Go as far as to make sure your home is energetically protected and somewhere you feel like you can find rest and reprieve.
This new Moon is prompting you to get ready for a shift with your roots. It’s about building a stable heart and head connection, getting you ready for big things to come at the end of the month.
🧠 Is there something occupying more mental space than it really needs to?
🧛 Are there any energetic vampires in your life—or might you even share a space with one?
💞 Are you actively working toward a harmonious and nurturing relationship with yourself? What kind of words would you use to describe yourself?
By getting comfortable with shadow work, or the things buried in your subconscious, you’re able to rearrange emotions to create space for more positivity.
💡 Be aware of any big moments of discontinuity in how you see yourself and how you’re showing up in the world. It might become crystal clear that someone, or something, isn’t working. You’ll need to listen to the pings, especially the softer ones, to really find alignment and inspire change within. If you're able to listen to these subtle downloads, you’ll find it to be worthwhile for your future self. If you’re not able to listen to the signals, you’re going to be stuck in a loop that’s heavier than you’d appreciate.
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💚 Weekly favs
On repeat 🎵Not so much on repeat, but The Astrology Podcast just published an eight-hour deep dive on the fourth house in astrology. Chris has been going into each one of the houses, and it’s full of information for both beginners and more knowledgeable practitioners.
Herb highlight 🌿 If you’re feeling called to try dandelion root instead of your usual coffee for its myriad of benefits, look no further than Highgarden Tea’s Woodland Roast. It’s a tried & true tea in our household and gives a little bit of love to the liver, which we all need this time of year.
On my nightstand 📚 Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Companion, is an incredible and beautiful way to work with the wheel of the year. Whether you’re already living in tune with the cycles of nature, or it’s something you’re curious about — this book does a fabulous job at illustrating and guiding you to work with the seasons. It would make a fabulous gift for an energetically inclined friend, or even a nice treat for yourself!
🧄 Homestead highlights
Potatoes are very much on the brain over here on the mini-homestead. Not just because this household loves an excuse for mashed potatoes, but because we’ve been processing them 24/7 in our Harvest Right freeze dryer!
Having a food preservation tool like this enables us to not only preserve what we’ve grown here but allows us to take advantage of sales of produce. Our local grocer had potatoes on sale for $24 for 100 lbs of potatoes. An insane sale, and an even more insane feat for a household of two to use them before they expire.
We now have a healthy stash of freeze-dried instant mashed potatoes perfectly preserved and ready to go — we’ll just need to add water, butter, and seasonings when the time comes!
Albeit a large purchase for our homestead this year, it’s proving to be an important one. It’s allowed us to feel confident in planning our garden next season knowing that we won’t have much food waste, if at all.
Soon, we’ll have a video detailing the experience of adding a freeze dryer to our home, and how it’s impacted our meals!
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