Softening into the Season (love letter 12/11/2020)
All this time, all these days, they stack on top of one another. Sometimes it feels like an unwanted collection, other times there are shimmering moments that punctuate the grey. Cozy at home in my nest, waiting for Winter. Being a bit isolated in my little universe has me going inward ('tis the season for it after all). The shadows come rolling out for review and it's ok. I welcome getting reacquainted with myself. Fully remembering the ways of my heart. Seeing myself and becoming tender as I examine the folklore of my past. I can see the mirrors and the lessons so clearly now. If I'm not entirely grateful, I'm accepting as I surrender to the divine mysteries of the universe.
For me, it's ever necessary to shift my gaze to towards beauty and blessings. My daily routine/rhythm helps me to remain embodied. Connecting with my breath (I tend to stop taking deep breaths in times or stress or trauma) many times a day to inhale deeply through my nose and exhale through my mouth. Every day, I move my body, whether it's a long walk/hike, pilates or putting on a few favorite songs and dancing. I make sure to check in with myself (and my intentions) every full & new moon-not always a big to-do but I usually take a bath with crystals, flowers & plants and write a few lines about what I'm inviting into my life.
Winter is a resting time of renewal. A quiet, sheltering time to clarify wishes. There are also a few powerful astrological events yet to come, this year.
Monday December 14th brings a total solar eclipse in Sagittarius. This will add super charged fire to manifestations. Personal goals and dreams will be infused with new passion and intensity. New missions & opportunities may be revealed.
Monday December 21st is the Winter Solstice/Equinox. There will also be a celestial event where Jupiter and Saturn form The Great Conjunction. This conjunction only happens every couple hundred years and this time it is in the element of air. Abilities (intuitive, clairvoyant, healing, etc) will come online/intensify. This will also signal an out pouring of new ideas, creativity, inspiration & deeper communication. This is a time of connection and collaboration and transformation. Planning a small personal ritual under the night sky would be especially potent on this night. Or charge some Celestial water (simply leave out a vessel of water and state your intention 3 times as you do so) to use in magickal baths, mopping or potions.
I'm retraining myself not to constantly pick up my phone/get online/netflix out. I am making more art, putting that energy into letter writing, creating and reaching for books. Actual paper books. Those magic things we were spellbound by before the internet came along...
Here are a few Heart opening favorite books you might enjoy (re)reading while we all patiently wait for the coming of spring:
Henry & June by Anais Nin
F*ck Like a Goddess by Alexandra Roxo
The Real World of Fairies by Dora Van Gelder
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
I made you a spotify playlist/musical love letter
that feels quite right for doing shadow work to...
Please enjoy these things and never stop loving yourself through this winter. The sun will shine and we will, once again, frolic, together in meadows and rivers. Tell me what you think of the playlist and share with a friend or lover. I'm ever grateful to all my new and return clients. This year has been a challenge and I truly appreciate every sale and referral that has come through! I believe in an abundant and lovely universe. I believe in you all and I believe in this transformational work we are all doing!
yours, in love and beauty,
xoxo Mindy Sue
Should you need one on one support, my books are open. This is the perfect time to schedule a Tarot reading for the year ahead. I also have Holiday Gift Certificates for Tarot sessions. I am always available to hold space (via phone/facetimne or zoom) and offer intuitive guidance if you feel called to work with me in that manner. To book visit my website:
