I am still a mother, but something inside the archetype of Mother has ended. I am grieving the woman who created life within her womb while learning who I am when I no longer carry that possibility. Somewhere between Mother and Crone, I am discovering that Autumn itself may be enough.
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When Ancestral Magic Doesn’t Resonate: Endlessly Finding My Own Spiritual Path
Reading Italian Folk Magic by Rue's Kitchen left me feeling surprisingly disconnected from my ancestral traditions. Then the Six of Pentacles and Knight of Pentacles appeared, followed by an extraordinary encounter with a mother quail and her brood. Together, they offered a powerful reminder about boundaries, discernment, nourishment, family, and trusting my own spiritual path.
When Your Body Says No: Listening to Physical Reactions to Flower Essences
What happens when a flower essence makes you feel worse instead of better? After experiencing anxiety, heart palpitations, overwhelm, and difficulty concentrating, I realized my body was telling me something important. This is a reflection on spiritual discernment, energetic sensitivity, and why we shouldn't ignore physical reactions in our spiritual practice.
Why I See Autumn as a Season of New Beginnings
As August gives way to September, Autumn arrives not as an ending, but as an awakening. A mysterious birdsong, eleven years of Seeking Celestial Grace, and a return to Tarot have me reflecting on intuition, Divine timing, and the quiet inner voice that has guided me toward unexpected beginnings throughout my life.
Eight Years, One Full Circle: Paris and a Mabon Oracle Deck Interview for Inner Child Healing, Truth, & Transformation
Seven years after moving to France and beginning a life-changing chapter, I return to Paris with my family while navigating another profound period of healing and transformation. A deck interview with the Seasons of the Witch: Mabon oracle offers timely reminders about reclaiming my voice, reconnecting with my inner child, releasing what no longer serves me, and protecting the life I have worked so hard to create.