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Category: the moon

In between the full moon + the summer solstice

Posted on 18 Jun 202218 Jun 2022 by Elizabeth

I feel like this is a magical week. These days in between June’s full moon + the summer solstice. There…

Posted in summer solstice, the moon, year summariesTagged full moon, journaling, solstice, summerLeave a Comment on In between the full moon + the summer solstice

7 | The week that the full moon + I manifested two job offers!

Posted on 21 Feb 202221 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Suddenly, after 7 months, I received not one, but two job offers in one week! There was also a full…

Posted in the moon, the week that was seriesTagged full moon, intuition, workLeave a Comment on 7 | The week that the full moon + I manifested two job offers!

Blogmas: The Long Night Full Moon illuminates it all

Posted on 18 Dec 202113 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

The final full moon of the year is occurring this weekend – and I am totally here for it. The…

Posted in midwinter rituals, the moonTagged blogmas, december, full moon, winterLeave a Comment on Blogmas: The Long Night Full Moon illuminates it all

The full hunter’s moon ushers in October’s final release

Posted on 21 Oct 202121 Oct 2021 by Elizabeth

I’m no hunter. Nor do I want to be. Well, not in the traditional sense, at least. But, October’s full…

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September’s message: reflect + release under the full harvest moon

Posted on 21 Sep 202121 Sep 2021 by Elizabeth

We’ve almost come to the second harvest. And, y’all, that means that it is powerful time of the year. It…

Posted in mood of the month, the moon2 Comments on September’s message: reflect + release under the full harvest moon

21: The week where the eclipse changed my perspective

Posted on 30 May 202130 May 2021 by Elizabeth

I don’t know. Maybe every week I feel differently at the end of the week than the beginning of the…

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How the moon cycles offer simple magic for everyday life

Posted on 23 Feb 202023 Feb 2020 by Elizabeth

Following the moon cycles isn’t mean to be a complicated thing, I believe. It doesn’t have to be some elaborate…

Posted in the moonTagged moon phases, nature, new moon2 Comments on How the moon cycles offer simple magic for everyday life

2020’s First New Moon calls forth our soul’s gifts

Posted on 26 Jan 202026 Jan 2020 by Elizabeth

this year’s first new moon phase is like when you’ve let out a long, deep breath. it’s that empty, quiet…

Posted in the moonTagged 2020, embodied living, new moon, soul retrieval, winter2 Comments on 2020’s First New Moon calls forth our soul’s gifts

A new age arrives with 2020’s first full moon

Posted on 11 Jan 202011 Jan 2020 by Elizabeth
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welcome to not only a new year, but to a new age, my friends. and the first full moon of…

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Something new is born under November’s dark new moon

Posted on 25 Nov 201924 Nov 2019 by Elizabeth

November’s dark new moon is the perfect time to plant seeds. To dream dreams. To let the darkest days of…

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Why it’s so hard for me to release in order to receive

Posted on 28 Sep 201928 Sep 2019 by Elizabeth
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Do you ever have a month or a year that you just don’t want to end? You know, a time…

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Moon bathing under the full harvest moon

Posted on 14 Sep 201914 Sep 2019 by Elizabeth

Happy Harvest Moon, lovelies. It’s officially time to shift seasons now. And, I just had to get outside under the…

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The New Moon is healing me + I’m feeling all kinds of earthy magic.

Posted on 30 Aug 201930 Aug 2019 by Elizabeth

I am in need of some serious healing vibes. This is day 3 of me being sick at home. My…

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Midsummer Rituals: The Abundance of a Full Moon with No Boundaries

Posted on 16 Jun 201916 Jun 2019 by Elizabeth
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I’m gonna go way off on a limb with this Midsummer Rituals post. There is an abundance of energy occurring…

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An active intention for the New Moon in Taurus. Really?

Posted on 5 May 20195 May 2019 by Elizabeth

Lately my intention for each new moon has been super powerful. They have been building on each other in the…

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Week three: Why this is the perfect time for forest dwelling

Posted on 23 Oct 201824 Oct 2018 by Elizabeth

Quiet. Contemplative. Mystical. Moody. Calm. Slow. Intentional. These are states of being in which I dwell these days. It’s late…

Posted in the months, the moonTagged autumn, dark journey home, darkness, forest, forest dwelling, full moon2 Comments on Week three: Why this is the perfect time for forest dwelling

Week two: Our first steps on the dark path

Posted on 10 Oct 201810 Oct 2018 by Elizabeth

Alright, wild wanderers. It’s happening. We’re sinking into October. We’re entering the second week of the month + the second…

Posted in the months, the moonTagged autumn, dark journey home, forest, la luna, new moon, spirit animal2 Comments on Week two: Our first steps on the dark path

It’s not too late to get in on August’s New Moon potential

Posted on 11 Sep 201811 Sep 2018 by Elizabeth

What if, instead of being afraid of the dark, instead of stumbling around in the dark + avoiding the dark,…

Posted in the moonTagged darkness, moon, new moon, potential, seasons, spirituality2 Comments on It’s not too late to get in on August’s New Moon potential

August’s full moon + Virgo season are here to help us settle into a groove

Posted on 26 Aug 201818 Jun 2022 by Elizabeth

It was just a month ago that I was standing on the sand at Atlantic Beach, North Carolina at midnight…

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My midyear roundup: Rising with June’s summery full moon

Posted on 28 Jun 201828 Jun 2018 by Elizabeth

“I have a deeply hidden and inarticulate desire for something beyond the daily life.” ― Virginia Woolf Late June, a…

Posted in the moon, year summariesTagged full moon, midyear, roundup, summer, word of the year7 Comments on My midyear roundup: Rising with June’s summery full moon

March’s blue moon of balance + perspective

Posted on 31 Mar 201831 Mar 2018 by Elizabeth

This blue moon is a wild, beautiful, doozy of a full moon, lovely souls. It’s got me feeling all the…

Posted in the moonTagged balance, blue moon, full moon, higher self, libra, march2 Comments on March’s blue moon of balance + perspective

Tapping into the deep, renewing new moon energy of March

Posted on 17 Mar 201817 Mar 2018 by Elizabeth

Every new moon brings us a chance to begin again. But, there’s something about this one, this weekend, that feels…

Posted in sacred space, the moonTagged healing, home, interior design, mindful living, new moon, slow living, spring2 Comments on Tapping into the deep, renewing new moon energy of March

January’s super blue blood moon: It almost feels like too much

Posted on 31 Jan 201831 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

It feels appropriate that there is a super blue blood full moon hidden behind snow clouds this morning as I…

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Tapping into the new magic of 2018 with the first new moon

Posted on 17 Jan 201817 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

The new moon may be dark, but that doesn’t mean that the magic is gone. In fact, it may just…

Posted in the moonTagged 2018, intentions, mindfulness, new beginnings, new moon, new year, slow living1 Comment on Tapping into the new magic of 2018 with the first new moon

Easing into 2018 with a super full moon + a deep breath ritual

Posted on 2 Jan 20182 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

Happy New Year, my loves! Wow. It’s here. 2018! How does it feel to you? What is the energy that…

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Day 15: A slow shift under the guidance of 2017’s last new moon

Posted on 18 Dec 201718 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

New moons are for beginnings. And, even though this new moon is appearing as 2017’s last new moon of the…

Posted in the moonTagged conscious living, intentional living, mindfulness, nature, new moon, slow living, spirituality4 Comments on Day 15: A slow shift under the guidance of 2017’s last new moon

It’s the end of something big: December’s full moon is here

Posted on 2 Dec 20172 Dec 2017 by Elizabeth

And it’s here to help us move on. My friends, it is not only the last month of 2017, but…

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How November’s new moon is guiding us to our own personal evolution

Posted on 17 Nov 201717 Nov 2017 by Elizabeth

It may feel like it’s a bit early, but it is time to begin to look back on this year….

Posted in the moonTagged beginnings, cycle of life, evolution, justice, la luna, new moon, obama, quotes, spirit3 Comments on How November’s new moon is guiding us to our own personal evolution

November’s full moon whispers to our soul: Live slowly + keep listening

Posted on 3 Nov 20172 Nov 2017 by Elizabeth

There is still magic in the air. We’re just a few days past Halloween/Samhain and the energy still feels mysterious…

Posted in the moonTagged all saint's day, ancestors, community, family, full moon, november2 Comments on November’s full moon whispers to our soul: Live slowly + keep listening

Thursday’s new moon ushers in the darkest season of the year

Posted on 16 Oct 201715 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

With this new moon, we enter the phase of the year that holds the darkest days and longest nights as…

Posted in samhain, the moonTagged balance, beginnings, darkness, halloween, moon phases, new moon, spirituality, wisdomLeave a Comment on Thursday’s new moon ushers in the darkest season of the year

October’s harvest full moon: You belong among the wildflowers

Posted on 4 Oct 20176 Oct 2017 by Elizabeth

October is enchanting + mystical. It’s darker + cozier. And it’s filled with natural + spiritual symbols that constantly speak…

Posted in the moonTagged full moon, harvest moon, music, october, slow living, tom petty5 Comments on October’s harvest full moon: You belong among the wildflowers

Surrendering to September’s Dark New Moon + Resting in the Equinox

Posted on 20 Sep 201721 Sep 2017 by Elizabeth

We all know that as autumn creeps in, we tend to turn inward as well. The air turns crisp. Rain…

Posted in meditation, the moon, the seasonsTagged astrology, autumn, darkness, equinox, new moon, spiritLeave a Comment on Surrendering to September’s Dark New Moon + Resting in the Equinox

July’s full moon: If you can envision it, you can create it

Posted on 8 Jul 20178 Jul 2017 by Elizabeth

The message from this weekend’s full moon is this: The only thing holding us back is ourselves. You see, life…

Posted in the moonTagged astrology, consciousness, full moon, live authentic, soul, spirit2 Comments on July’s full moon: If you can envision it, you can create it

A Midsummer night’s dream: June’s inspiring new moon

Posted on 23 Jun 201713 Feb 2022 by Elizabeth

Whoa. There’s just so much crazy energy everywhere right now. We’ve just experienced the summer or winter solstice, and now…

Posted in summer solstice, the moonTagged litha, live authentic, midsummer, new moon, summerLeave a Comment on A Midsummer night’s dream: June’s inspiring new moon

Why I think we should let June’s full moon be a turning point

Posted on 9 Jun 20179 Jun 2017 by Elizabeth

Ahhh… a full moon. Is there anybody else out there that just loves it when the full moon rises once…

Posted in the moonTagged astrology, full moon, higher self, moon pases, nature, spirit, truth2 Comments on Why I think we should let June’s full moon be a turning point

Tonight’s new moon is ushering a new season for us – what will you begin to manifest?

Posted on 25 May 201725 May 2017 by Elizabeth

Hello, my lovelies. It feels like it’s been a while since I tapped on these keys + sent out a…

Posted in the moonTagged la luna, mixed tapes, moon, nature, new moon, playlist, spirit3 Comments on Tonight’s new moon is ushering a new season for us – what will you begin to manifest?

The legend of the Wesak Full Moon: A lesson in how to ebb + flow with the universe

Posted on 10 May 201710 May 2017 by Elizabeth

We’ve made it to Wednesday already! And, this Wednesday is a full moon and I love full moon days. So,…

Posted in the moonTagged buddhism, full moon, intentional living, nature, spirituality, Wesak MoonLeave a Comment on The legend of the Wesak Full Moon: A lesson in how to ebb + flow with the universe

April’s new moon: What to do we we don’t get what we want

Posted on 26 Apr 201728 May 2017 by Elizabeth

For one brief second this past weekend,  I believed that spring was truly on its way. Well, I suppose it…

Posted in the moon, the seasonsTagged acceptance, new moon, new moon in taurus, seasons, spirit, trustLeave a Comment on April’s new moon: What to do we we don’t get what we want

The full moon that made me trust myself again

Posted on 11 Mar 201731 Jan 2018 by Elizabeth

Though there is snow on the ground, I can feel it in the air. Spring. It is not here yet,…

Posted in the moonTagged 2017, full moon, live authentic, seasons, spirit, spring, trust, twenty seventeen2 Comments on The full moon that made me trust myself again

Full moon lunar eclipse: Our battle cry is here

Posted on 10 Feb 201710 Feb 2017 by Elizabeth

I was reading about this weekend’s eclipse and, apparently, the last eclipse was in September.  September. It was actually a…

Posted in the moonTagged astrology, astronomy, elizabeth warren, full moon, live authentic, lunar eclipse, persistence, social justice2 Comments on Full moon lunar eclipse: Our battle cry is here

Hope in the dark // Twenty 17s first new moon

Posted on 27 Jan 201727 Jan 2017 by Elizabeth

It’s just what we need, isn’t it? Hope. Because right now it’s dark. Literally + figuratively. Literally it is the…

Posted in the moonTagged astrology, astronomy, current events, justice, moon, new moon, resistance, society, spirit, theologyLeave a Comment on Hope in the dark // Twenty 17s first new moon

The year’s first full moon: What’s holding you back?

Posted on 12 Jan 201711 Jan 2017 by Elizabeth

Two weeks in and things are perhaps beginning to settle a bit. And with that settling comes… fear. It may…

Posted in the moonTagged 2017, astrology, authentic living, belovelive, fear, full moon, full moon in cancer, moon, new beginnings, spirituality2 Comments on The year’s first full moon: What’s holding you back?

release + rise with december’s new moon

Posted on 28 Dec 201628 Dec 2016 by Elizabeth

It’s time to say goodbye to 2016. Finally. Am I right? All in all it has not been the worst…

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october’s new moon calls us deep into the darkness

Posted on 31 Oct 201630 Oct 2016 by Elizabeth

it’s time to dive deep into our souls. and just dwell there for a moment. deep down it’s dark. and…

Posted in the moonTagged all hallow's eve, darkness, halloween, magic, mystery, new moon, spirit2 Comments on october’s new moon calls us deep into the darkness

facing the truth of september’s full moon

Posted on 15 Sep 201615 Sep 2016 by Elizabeth

sometimes it just feels like everything is all lining up. i mean, you feel like there is a change coming,…

Posted in life coaching, the moonTagged autumn, birthday, full moon, journey, september, spirit1 Comment on facing the truth of september’s full moon

09.16 truth // new moon, new beginning + a new playlist

Posted on 1 Sep 20168 Oct 2016 by Elizabeth

Tonight we have a new moon. And that means that it’s the perfect time to begin again. It also just…

Posted in mixtapes, the months, the moonTagged astrology, changes, mixed tapes, new moon, playlist, possibility, september, transitions, truth4 Comments on 09.16 truth // new moon, new beginning + a new playlist

august’s full moon → vibes of completion

Posted on 18 Aug 201619 Aug 2016 by Elizabeth

i can’t see the moon tonight. and to be honest with you, that always irritates me. but, that’s my reality….

Posted in the moonTagged astrology, august, change, completion, evolve, full moon, full moon in aquarius, moon, new beginnings, release, spirit1 Comment on august’s full moon → vibes of completion

the week i was in recovery mode (and there was a new moon) // 26

Posted on 3 Jul 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

it’s not like i really had to recover from my trip to paris. even though we saw a lot of…

Posted in the moon, the week that was seriesTagged july, moon in cancer, new moon, relax, self-care, summer, vacation, weekly updates1 Comment on the week i was in recovery mode (and there was a new moon) // 26

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