Happy Solar Return to me and this one I am told is special because I’m forty…wait, I’m FORTY?  How the heck did that happen?

I feel like it was yesterday that I was breakdancing with my siblings on Saturday mornings (the videos are priceless and I can literally pee my pants laughing watching them).

I am not attached to the number and that I am 40.  It didn’t really phase me because to be honest?  I feel better now than I did at 25 emotionally, physically and spiritually and I feel good and strong with who I am.

Notice I said didn’t?

Well, to be real…..it did get to me last week for a few days.  I am chalking it up to the fact that we are in ‘quarantine’ that made me extra aware and emotional about it.  No big deal, I allowed myself to wallow in the pity party.  I  called my bestie, we commiserated , and I got over it pretty fast.

Here’s a few pictures from my in-home celebration.  I was overwhelmed with love from all of the calls, texts and goodies that showed up throughout the day 💜 .

*Shout out to my sis for the TP!  This will be the emergency stash. 😉

Anyway…..cheers to another year!

Here are 40 contemplations/revelations of mine at 40 (in random order)

1). always trust GOD or a higher power.  HE will never fail you

2). your beliefs , your religion ,your education, your spirituality… none of these make you a good person…  it is your heart that does

3) we are all entitled to our own beliefs, and we can agree to disagree

4) resentment and anger are poisonous so do what you can to work through these emotions and release them

5) when someone shows you their true colors, do not try and repaint them

6) being kind costs nothing and it feels good too

7) people can try to duplicate your sauce with the same recipe, but the main ingredient cannot be copied : YOU!

8) you must create boundaries for yourself, it is not selfish but necessary

9) NO is a complete sentence and you do not have to explain yourself

10) always be yourself, originals are way better than a copy

11) your intuition is real, it is your super power and you must trust it

12) when you don’t trust your intuition, your body speaks to you; every physical symptom has an emotional basis

13) smile at people for no reason

14) people can only meet you at their level of perception and readiness, don’t try to force anyone/anything

15) some people will only like/love you based off of what you can do for them…when you tighten up your boundaries, you will find they disappear…let them!

16) trying to change people does not work ,and you will only lose a part of yourself in the process

17) when others treat you poorly it is a reflection of them, not you…do not take it personal (tough one)!

18) verbal abuse is abuse, period

19) your feelings are always valid, always

20) sensitivity is a gift, compassion and empathy are gifts so use them wisely

21) the more open hearted you are, the more your feelings get hurt but thats ok- always be authentic

22) words have power, be mindful of how you speak to others but more importantly how you speak to and of yourself

23) when somebody hurts you, they may act like the victim….let it go, the man upstairs sees everything

24) you cannot heal what you will not feel

25) your soul will constantly remind you when you are unhappy

26) quiet times will reveal truths to you (hello quarantine)

27) tough times reveal true friends

28) nature is amazing and will shift your mood instantly

29) meditation will change your life

30) water will always heal and cleanse you ,whether you are submerged in it or simply listening to the sound

31) wealth is not material, it is soul deep

32) there will be people that won’t like you and they don’t have to- always stay true to yourself

33) you also do not have to like everyone, but you should always remain respectful

34) believe what people show you, not what they tell you….actions really do speak louder than words and if you pay close attention, you will have the answer

35) when you see something or feel something nice about someone don’t feel weird just say it, people need to hear the good

36) no matter how tough things are, storms don’t last forever

37) random acts of kindness do not need public recognition

38) it is ok to live a life that other people question or do not understand : it is none of their damn business

39) being weird is a good thing, normal is boring

40) anyone that makes you laugh is a keeper

and a few more for good luck…. 🍀 (for real I got on a roll )……

• grief has no timetable, regardless of what anyone tells you
• I may not always be right, but I will always be real
• apologize when you are wrong
• people will judge you no matter what you do, they will say you said/did things that might not be true….don’t worry about it just keep living, eventually the truth comes out
• there are plenty of people that love and value you, so do not waste your energy on the ones that don’t, regardless of ‘why’
• just because you are good to people it will not make them good to you
• recognize that sometimes YOU are the problem, and call yourself out on your own bullshit
• there will be people that are bothered/resentful/envious of the way others love and respect you….this is not anything about you!  Be yourself, keep shining 🌟don’t dim your light to make others comfortable
• when you are naturally compassionate, there will be some that want access to your energy all the time….it is not mean to pull away and protect yourself
• give without expectation and you will not be disappointed
• honest communication can move mountains….don’t be afraid to open your heart, and your mouth!
• you were blessed with certain gifts and talents, do not be afraid to use them
• kindness and humbleness are often mistaken for weakness, strongly mistaken
• strength is quiet while insecurity is loud
• Never assume!  It will make an ASS out of U and ME

I am sure I can keep going, but I will leave it here.

Thank you all for your continued love and support, it truly means the world to me.

Cheers to another trip around the 🌞 🌚 ✨

Much Love,

Lisa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All aboard the crazy train…toot toot!   Seriously the energy is wild right now,  so buckle up!

We are under some intense times so cut yourself some slack.  Hold space for what and who you can, and gracefully let go of everything you need to at the moment.

Full Moons are all about release.

A Full Moon happens when the Sun is opposite the Moon.

This highlights the polarities (opposing forces) in our lives.

These polarities are of an emotional, physical and spiritual nature.  It can be one area or all three, and each Full Moon will feel different based on the sign and planetary aspects surrounding the Moon.

Awareness and emotion reach their peak and are heightened around Full Moons.  This is why we feel more edgy and anxious around these times, sometimes not even being able to sleep.

The Moon rules our subconscious, the raw emotions that lurk underneath the surface.

Everything comes to a head under this energy.  There is a tug of war between head and heart.

The Sun is in Taurus (earth) while the Moon is in the opposite sign of Scorpio (water).

We vacillate between feeling grounded and highly emotional.  We feel strong, yet ultra sensitive to everything and everyone around us.

With this particular moon, magic can be found but we must dig deep. We must lean into the strong emotions that will likely come up at this time.

Full Moons are a natural time of heightened awareness and intuition, even downright psychic visions.  This one is even more so, pay attention to what your gut is telling you, listen to your body!

Keep in mind that we are currently under the spell of a Venus/Neptune square, and this is a big deal for our relationships, for what people say versus what they do.  * I go much more into this in the video.

Do not be led astray and stand in your truth as it is quite easy to be tricked under this energy.

This also goes for (and may be most pertinent) when it comes to ‘worldy’ issues!

Relationships are tested.

Some bend, while others break.  Remember…..it is easy to get duped into seeing things for the way we ‘wish’ them to be , versus how they actually are so make sure you are doing your homework on what is fact.  What is fiction.

It is ok to be confused, this is where you step back, you observe.

Be your own guru, listen to your heart .

This is so so important right now as you can also be made to feel ‘cuckoo’ by others.  

Much more on this energy below, and Happy Full Moon!

Much Love,

Lisa

 

 

 

‘Rabbit Rabbit’, it’s the first of the month!

Happy May everyone.

I pray that this month may bring us brighter days, hope, love, clarity and abundance.

It has been rough these past few months for sure, for everyone and in different ways.

I have been digging deep to stay positive, to stay uplifted.  Definitely challenging at times, no doubt about it.

The one thing that has been keeping me going is going outside, especially on the nicer days.

April showers bring May flowers.

Some beautiful, colorful flowers at that.

The pic above was taken a few days ago-I was out for a quick run and I had to take a pic of these pretty tulips.

Below you will find a quick, intuitive message/advice for each sign.

As always, thank you for your love and support and may the month of may bring you blessings ❤️.

Peace & Love,

Lisa

Happy Earth Day and Happy New Moon!

Quite possibly, the most productive earth day we’ve had in a long time!  The earth sure is replenishing, rejuvenating during this time of  ‘quiet’, able to exhale.

4/22 at 10:26 PM EST, we experience the 2nd New Moon of 2020.

A New Moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle, the movement of the moon through its different phases.

New Moons are a time of new beginnings.  The beginning of a new cycle, a time to initiate plans and projects, get things moving, a fresh start.  

Abundance surrounds this energy.

New Moons are auspicious times filled with promise and opportunity.

The Sun aligns with the Moon in the sky when it’s a New Moon meaning, that they are in the same sign –Taurus.

Taurus, a fixed earth sign, desires to grow and to nurture everything.

There is so much activity in the heavens, in the world and yes, they interconnect.

One word that keeps coming up repeatedly for me is resources.  Learning how to do without, and learning how to do with resources differently.  This can be very positive.

In these times of scarcity, fear and uncertainty there is a silver lining.  It is in times of disruption and pain that the greatest growth occurs!

More on this New Moon below, it is a fairly positive one considering….it one of growth and creativity.

✌️ & 💕 ,

Lisa

Sunday 4/19 the Sun switched signs, changing the overall tone collectively, celestially.

4/19 marks the entrance of the Suns passage from fiery and active Aries into the sign of the grounded and methodical earth sign, Taurus.

Happy Birthday to all of my fellow Bulls out there, it is our season!

Under the fixed sign of Taurus we desire to retreat,  to build, to make things better.

Taurus is an earth sign and very much connected to the physical body, to nature.

This is a time to go inward, to reflect; a time to nurture and work with all of our natural resources. 

Get outside, meditate, pray, drink your water.  

We look to minimize , to recognize what we believe we need and realize what we can actually do without.

Wednesday 4/22 is earth day, and it is also our New Moon .

This New Moon conjuncts Uranus, the great awakener.  Uranus will shake us up to lead us to breakthroughs, the shaping of a new paradigm.

This Moon also squares Saturn, lending to an even stronger feeling of restriction and delays.

With Saturn in Aquarius, innovative and creative energy are higher than normal and although this can feel challenging at times, on the positive side this helps us to work smarter and more efficiently.

Personally and collectively, this is happening for everyone.

Change is constant, change is scary and more than anything else?  Taurus is a creature of habit that seeks the security of its own four walls, inner and outer.

Aries season presented a lot of resistance and discomfort as we were confined, had restrictions placed upon us.  Aries is fire, active and goal oriented, not ones to ‘sit around’ and not ones to wait.

Discomfort at this time is continued as we move into Taurus a sign that also likes to move (although slower, at their own pace)  especially since Uranus will be in the sign of Taurus until 2026 and on top of everything else?  Change is inevitable.

Let’s continue to look forward with optimism, with hope and with faith.

More on this energy and some of my ramblings below.

Peace & Love,

Lisa