The root chakra is comprised of what grounds us to the stability in our lives. This is the chakra where we feel safe and well-taken care of. Here is where our basic needs have to be met such as food, water, shelter, and safety, as well as our more emotional needs such as letting go of fear and understanding our purpose. When these needs are met, we feel grounded and safe, and we tend to worry less. This is the first of the physical chakras, largely responsible for how safe and secure we feel. Balancing the root chakra creates the solid foundation for opening the chakras above. Imagine that you’re laying the foundation for a house in which you’re going to live for a long time. A solid foundation built on firm soil will provide us with the stability we need to create a strong, sturdy home.

As we say goodbye to Autumn we are gifted with a lunar eclipse on our last full moon of the season, known as the Beaver Moon nicknamed because this is the time of year when beavers are hard at work building their dams in preparation for the cold winter. On Monday, the beaver moon becomes its fullest, but there will also be a partial, or “penumbral” eclipse, which happens when the Earth, moon and sun are not perfectly aligned. So, what does this mean for us and our final lap of 2020?

Halloween 2020 (needless to say) is going to be one for the books – whether or not your plans have been tricked or treated this year. This Halloween we can look forward to our second Full Moon of the month lighting up the spooky night sky, the Full Halloween Hunter’s Blue Moon.

In pagan mythology, the Autumnal Equinox is called Mabon, or Second Harvest. It is a time to give thanks for the summer and to pay tribute to the coming darkness. Known as the pagan Thanksgiving, Mabon marks the Autumn Equinox, when day and night are equal, making it a time of balance, equality, and harmony. In ancient times Mabon was a harvest celebration when farmers gathered hearty foods like gourds, pumpkins, grapes, and apples.

The Virgo New Moon on September 17 is the first in a line up of three Super New Moons over the coming months. This trio of Super Moons then leads us into a Total Solar New Moon Eclipse in December, which will activate and open a portal to a bright new beginning. New Moons are the start of a lunar cycle, so this line up of Super New Moons intensifying into a Solar Eclipse indicates that we are shifting into a new paradigm that will open on Eclipse day.

Learning to manage your time intentionally to create space for what matters most in our life is important, especially as we work to manifest the peace, joy, and freedom we all have access to. However, I know this can be easier said than done because it can be so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our days, weeks, and months until they all blur together.

Where Pisces encourages us to sit, dream and ponder the intuitive hits we may be receiving— Virgo begs us to rise, take action, and reap the rewards of our hard work. With the sun and moon opposing one another in Virgo and Pisces: finite reality vs infinite ether. The Full Moon in Pisces can either hypnotize or release the spirit. A true release of the spirit is a totally conscious moment, while the Virgo solar cycle represents work, service, and health.

New Moons are a time of reflection, this coming moon in Leo brings a much-needed sigh of relief, a boost of energy, and a new cycle of growth- offering us an energetic reset. Not only is this New Moon in the fiery sign of Leo, it is also the second new moon in a 30-day span after our Cancer New Moon on July 20th. After experiencing the past few intense new moons, this one certainly feels like a breath of fresh air, offering us a chance to focus on self-love.

This is the first challenge in my Self-Love 101 E-Book, and it is possibly the hardest one, not going to lie. But I like to encourage my clients to jump FULL FORCE into their self-love journey. I find that a lot of us have a fear of mirrors and this challenge is meant to break that fear down. This challenge is in place to start to get to the bottom of our insecurities and find ourselves, OUR TRUE SELVES, beneath our skin and what we see in the mirror.

The Daily Coffee Ritual is a perfect way to practice mantras and affirmations every morning, helping you make these reminders a habit. If you don't drink coffee, try doing a similar ritual with any breakfast food or drink – maybe do it with no props at all, do it in your mind or I strongly encourage you to write it down! I love doing this while I eat breakfast, it helps build routine and prepares me for my day all while practicing self-love in an easy way!

On August 3rd the stars give us our Full Moon in Aquarius and while summer is always a great time to be with friends and family, things have been arguably a bit different these days. Fortunately, the universe is preparing to send us some of those care-free, socializing vibes in the form of our Full Sturgeon Moon in the sign of Aquarius. Aquarians thrive on independence, rebellion, and originality. They often take pride in their progressive efforts, helping others, fighting for causes.

Throughout my self-love journey I have often turned to books as a source of comfort, learning, and reassurance that maybe, just maybe, I am a total badass! Today I thought I’d share with you a few of my favorite books that I’ve used to help ground, manifest, and grow into the best version of myself!

I recently went through a divorce and it left me feeling lonely, out-of-place and unsure of where to go next. Our room, now my room, has always been decorated with my ex-husband’s stuff, I’d never fully felt comfortable there so I vowed to myself during the process that I would make this space my own. Needless to say, I went nuts buying anything and everything my heart desired. The outcome? While shopping for home décor may not be a cure-all, I can confidently say that this space is mine and when I enter my room I feel at peace. This is my space and I am safe here.

* cue music * Yeah, cute yoga mats with all the moon phases… Girls with tattoos who like liminal spaces… Blocks and straps, ATM machines (yeah that one can stay) Buy myself all of the yogaaa things! Some of the most common questions I get from my yogi’s is where to get the best mat, block, straps, and even yoga gear like pants, tops, and bras. I put together a list with all my favorite gear, these are all products I currently own, love, and use regularly.

Our New Moon is giving us a second chance this month with yet another cycle through Cancer, but what does a back-to-back Cancer New Moon mean? The new moon often represents a fresh start, new beginnings, and it is a great time to reassess the things going on in your life or choices you may have made. These moon cycles grant us the opportunity to look within ourselves, question our own motives and in turn make those outward changes to be the best versions of ourselves. However, this month it doesn’t exactly feel like a fresh start, am I right? I think we’re all feeling this sensation of moving in reverse, like we’re all going backwards instead of forwards. Staying stagnant when we should be moving. Is it because we’re emotionally exhausted? Stressed beyond belief? Or could it be that now is not the time to be moving in leaps and bounds? There is a time to move and there is a time to grow, but we must also make time to rest, dig deeper, and reevaluate. Without this period of digging for answers we risk moving in the wrong direction. Cancer is giving us this opportunity right now, so what does a consecutive Cancer New Moon actually mean?

Does it feel like your life is a circus and you have absolutely lost control of the monkeys? I feel you girl. Life is constantly a balancing act. Honestly, how the heck are we supposed to keep climbing that career ladder while juggling everything that needs to get taken care of in your personal life? And while we’re at it, what is a social life?

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but there is a full moon happening this weekend that will help give you some answers. On July 5th we enter the Full Buck Moon in Capricorn, coinciding with a lunar eclipse. This full moon and lunar eclipse combo will force you to take a look at your work-life balance. Did that make you clench your jaw? Stop it! This is actually a good thing because it'll urge you to come up with some new ideas on how to balance it all so you can reach your highest potential.

We are experiencing a whole bunch of change, transformation, and new beginnings starting this weekend. It's the first day of summer, the first day of Cancer season, the first weekend of Mercury retrograde, and the start of a brand-new lunar cycle via the June 2020 new moon. This weekend's new moon will align with the sun in the emotional sign of Cancer, it is also a solar eclipse — which means that it's going to feel a lot more intense. Eclipses tend to speed up fate and bring about rapid changes in our lives. We're seeing this intensity on a large scale right now, as the civil uprisings against systemic racism are bringing about massive change in our society. But this weekend's eclipse in the sensitive sign of Cancer will also induce change on a much more personal level, hitting close to our hearts, shaking our foundations, and stirring up emotions.

When Mercury is in retrograde, the usual channels of information are disrupted. It can mean that a piece of mail takes the circuitous route, and goes missing. For some people, computer problems get out of hand, even to the point that content or emails are lost. There will be misunderstandings, right now it is important to think before you speak. Remember to keep yourself grounded, don’t forget to breathe deeply, and practice this Mercury Retrograde Grounding Yoga, try not to get overwhelmed and allow yourself to feel your feelings. The more positive outlook you have on Mercury Retrograde, the better it’s going to be for you and everyone around you.

We are saying goodbye to spring with the last full moon of the season as we welcome in the Strawberry Moon reaching her peak in Sagittarius on June 5th. Paired with a lunar eclipse, we are absolutely in a season of change both physically and spiritually. We are seeing the change in every aspect of our lives right now from our government to our jobs and even our relationships, things are being shaken up all around us, and with change comes uncertainty. What we can be certain about is that change NEEDS to happen. This Full Moon paired with a Lunar Eclipse is the perfect time to speak up against injustices, follow your instincts of what is right, and show up in today’s world and the hardships that we are facing as best you can. Use your voice, your privilege, your influence, your platform - whatever you can - to make change.