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Tag: new moon

Blogmas: This dark new moon can help us cast a vision forward

Posted on 4 Dec 20214 Dec 2021 by Elizabeth

Do we even dare to cast a vision? 2021 is coming to an end and I am seeing lots of…

Posted in midwinter ritualsTagged blogmas, darkness, december, new moon, solar eclipseLeave a Comment on Blogmas: This dark new moon can help us cast a vision forward

19: The week that we moved into full transition mode

Posted on 16 May 202116 May 2021 by Elizabeth

Life is moving fast these days. And I’m trying my best to stay slow. We are most definitely in transition…

Posted in spring, the week that was seriesTagged moving, new moon, springLeave a Comment on 19: The week that we moved into full transition mode

This Moody November: 6 ways to survive these dark days

Posted on 14 Nov 202014 Nov 2020 by Elizabeth

you guys. this november is a moody one. i didn’t mean to drop off into nowhere the past few weeks,…

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, darkness, moody, new moon, novemberLeave a Comment on This Moody November: 6 ways to survive these dark days

Suffer or surrender? The shifting seasons say that we choose

Posted on 20 Sep 202020 Sep 2020 by Elizabeth

We’re just two days from the autumn equinox (or spring for you southern hemisphere lovelies) and two-ish days away from…

Posted in autumnTagged autumn, covid-19, new moon, pandemic, surrender2 Comments on Suffer or surrender? The shifting seasons say that we choose

How the new moon, sunshine, and family lifted me: My Corona Diaries

Posted on 30 May 202030 May 2020 by Elizabeth

I cannot seem to catch up with these posts. I keep thinking I’m going to get two done in one…

Posted in corona diariesTagged birthday, coronavirus, new moon, springLeave a Comment on How the new moon, sunshine, and family lifted me: My Corona Diaries

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

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…

Posted in the moonTagged autumn, birthday, libra, new moon, september, wheel of the yearLeave a Comment on Why it’s so hard for me to release in order to receive

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: When it all comes crumbling down

Posted on 4 Jun 20194 Jun 2019 by Elizabeth

It’s a good thing we started this series with the Warrior Woman because it seems like today everything comes crumbling…

Posted in life coaching, rituals, summer solsticeTagged alignment, midsummer rituals, new moonLeave a Comment on Midsummer Rituals: When it all comes crumbling down

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…

Posted in the moonTagged intentions, new moon, pilgrimage, taurus seasonLeave a Comment on An active intention for the New Moon in Taurus. Really?

Equinox Rituals: Harnessing the energy from within

Posted on 9 Mar 20199 Mar 2019 by Elizabeth

We’ve started this journey toward the equinox + the changing of the seasons with a call to break free from…

Posted in beTagged ash wednesday, equinox rituals, lent, march, mercury retrograde, new moonLeave a Comment on Equinox Rituals: Harnessing the energy from within

Equinox Rituals: Break Free Under March’s New Moon

Posted on 4 Mar 20194 Mar 2019 by Elizabeth

As March begins + as we make our way toward the Spring Equinox (or Autumn), I can’t help but believe…

Posted in beTagged equinox rituals, freedom, new moon3 Comments on Equinox Rituals: Break Free Under March’s New Moon

Midwinter Rituals: Leap into the New Moon

Posted on 6 Dec 201815 Dec 2019 by Elizabeth

If you’re waiting for a sign, then this is it. There is no time like now. In fact, this is…

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November’s new moon ushers in 12 new themes for the year ahead

Posted on 7 Nov 20187 Nov 2018 by Elizabeth

Last autumn (2017), I spent a lot of dark, cozy weekend days at home and I ended up diving deep…

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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…

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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

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…

Posted in the moonTagged 2017, energy, intuitive living, moon, new moon, new year, slow living, spiritLeave a Comment on release + rise with december’s new moon

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

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

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

how to survive the in-between vibes of may’s new moon

Posted on 6 May 20166 May 2016 by Elizabeth

generally being in-between things is not a good thing. or at least it doesn’t feel good. it’s unsettling and unfamiliar….

Posted in the moonTagged just be, moon, moon cycles, music, mystery, nature, new moon, present moment, spirituality, video4 Comments on how to survive the in-between vibes of may’s new moon

the week when everything was new // 1

Posted on 10 Jan 201616 May 2021 by Elizabeth

i love preparing my little posts that give a glimpse of what my week has looked like. i get to…

Posted in the moon, the week that was seriesTagged chemex coffeemaker, coffee, everyday, home, inspiration, new moon, new year, sacred, twenty sixteen, weekly updates, winter9 Comments on the week when everything was new // 1

reclaiming december // a dark new moon is just the beginning

Posted on 11 Dec 201528 May 2017 by Elizabeth

f*uck it. let’s just do this already. things have been changing and crazy and tough and beautiful for the past…

Posted in be, the months, the moonTagged advent, bliss, darkness, expat, follow your bliss, moon, nature, new moon, reclaiming december, spirit, sweden21 Comments on reclaiming december // a dark new moon is just the beginning

new moon love: release all that is holding you back

Posted on 10 Nov 20152 Jan 2016 by Elizabeth

i’m always sad every month when the new moon rolls around. i look up into the night sky, only to…

Posted in be, the moonTagged change, cycle of life, empowered, journey, nature, new moon, rebirth6 Comments on new moon love: release all that is holding you back

why i am not afraid of the dark

Posted on 13 Oct 201528 May 2017 by Elizabeth

In the beginning of October, I wrote a little about moving forward after some intense changes in my life. You…

Posted in beTagged changes, darkness, moon, nature, new moon, october, spirit, spirituality, transitions8 Comments on why i am not afraid of the dark

finding our way in the dark: a solar eclipse + a new moon

Posted on 13 Sep 201528 May 2017 by Elizabeth

it’s dark outside right now. not literally, of course, because i am typing this on saturday morning and, though it’s…

Posted in the moonTagged authentic life, darkness, follow your bliss, journey, moon, new moon, solar eclipse, spirit, spirituality2 Comments on finding our way in the dark: a solar eclipse + a new moon

i’m feeling all emotional + courageous at the same time: this new moon is inteeense

Posted on 15 Jul 201528 May 2017 by Elizabeth

right smack dab in the middle of july we find ourselves under a new moon and in-between two amazing full…

Posted in beTagged destiny, follow your bliss, moon, new beginnings, new moon, pluto, purpose, space, spiritLeave a Comment on i’m feeling all emotional + courageous at the same time: this new moon is inteeense

it’s time to make a move: embracing our truth under a new moon

Posted on 16 Jun 201528 May 2017 by Elizabeth

tonight, we’ve got a magic new moon up in the sky above us. during a new moon, the moon reaches its…

Posted in beTagged intentions, magic, moon, nature, new moonLeave a Comment on it’s time to make a move: embracing our truth under a new moon

harnessing the energy of spring

Posted on 20 Mar 201528 Mar 2021 by Elizabeth

have you being feeling a little bit “off” lately? or have you been feeling some crazy energy swirling all around…

Posted in be, photography, springTagged nature, new beginnings, new moon, soul space, spring, tulips6 Comments on harnessing the energy of spring

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