Reassess, Reengage, and Repeat

Hello and welcome to August~
I hope this finds you well as we begin a new month. I feel like so much has happened since we last connected and I have a feeling you may be experiencing it too.  Does it feel a bit like a whirlwind has been happening? Almost as if days feel like weeks and then sometimes weeks feel like days? You’re not alone and no, you’re not imagining it either. So much is happening that it can be a bit of a challenge to take a break and focus on one thing at a time while also remembering to take a little time for you too.

So, on that note, let’s take a little deep breath, in through the nose and out through the mouth….good. Take a moment to release any tension, tightness, or stress you may be holding onto inside of your body. And double check to make sure you aren’t holding your breath and release any tension in your tummy…good. Go ahead and take another deep breath in and then out through your mouth…good. You can do this exercise anytime you are feeling any tension or stress or if you notice that your body feels tight or frozen. This helps to reset your nervous system and can support regulating your body so it can get back to rest and digest instead of running fight, flight, freeze, or fawn for long periods of time. This natural stress response can stay activated for long periods of time when we’re experiencing a significant amount of stress and unexpected events over a period of time.

As you may already know or can guess from the title of this newlsetter, Mercury Retrograde is beginning on the 4th of this month and goes through the 28th. However, we’ve already been getting a preview of this energy as its shadow period began on the 16th of July. All we have to do is think about the blue screen update fiasco to get a picture of this energy system that we’re all moving through together. Whether we were personally impacted by the blue screen update, or tried to support people we knew who were impacted, or watched footage of people stuck in airports we are all getting a clear view of this energy. This is a great time to back up files and double check your systems. For more specific information about the astrological updates surrounding this cycle, click here to read Elizabeth Pendleton’s detailed breakdown. If you’ve been here for a while you’ll remember Elizabeth and her fantastic Astrology 411; if you’re new, you’re in for a treat, she’s fantastic!

With everything happening right now, the big theme that’s coming through is all about taking stock or taking a personal inventory of what you’re being guided to address. This can be anything from going over to do lists that have been unattended for whatever reasons, to getting some extra items from the store for a little cushion, or making changes to your schedule so you can have more room to get to the things you are being guided to do. Sometimes one of the best ways we can make an impact is to clear out the stuff that isn’t really relevant right now. Maybe you’re being guided to say no to some things so you can say yes to making your lists or needs a priority. Reassessing your situation is a top priority right now. If you’ve been getting this message too, you’re spot on and I’m just confirming your messages for you.

Once you are clear on what you’re being guided to focus on, try to do one thing at a time so you can see and feel progress being made. I know that it sounds like doing one thing at a time should be a given but I know that you probably tend to do many things all at the same time. So, when you find yourself going into this pattern, give yourself some grace, take a breath, and choose one thing to work on and then work on that one thing, even if only for 15 minutes. If you need to set up a timer, it can really help to calm any stress you may feel about only working on one thing at a time. When the timer rings, you can either take a break, choose to stop, or choose to begin working on something else. This will help you to make real progress and get things off your list while also helping you to decompress and offload some stress at the same time. You’ll also increase your ability to focus on one thing at a time which will make it easier to continue this new pattern. This is the Reengage phase, as it allows you to take action consciously in ways that are supportive for you. This style also allows you to build in Recovery time with an option to take a break and to stop when your timer rings. This is really important right now too; as you can imagine stress can take a toll on our overall health and wellbeing. Taking time for recovery and rest is important and allows you to get back to your reengage phase when you’re ready.

This process of reassess, reengage, and repeat is the big theme coming through right now. Part of this can also include things like rest, renewal, rejuvenate, restore, review, reconnect, remove, respond, retire, recreate etc. The real takeaway here is to give yourself permission to focus on what you are personally being guided to invest in during this cycle. Your Reassess list or information may be similar to someone else’s in your life or it may be really different. By connecting with yourself and asking what you need to focus on you’ll be guided to the things that are right for you. You can take some time in quiet meditation or during a journaling exercise to get clear on what is showing up for you. You can work with your guides or AA Michael, AA Raphael, or AA Uriel to help you get clear on this information. Or, if you feel guided to work with me; I would love to help you get some clarity on this information! Whatever ways feel right for you as you move through this theme this month will support you in making progress and moving forward one step at a time.

I look forward to working with you if you feel guided to schedule a session with me and I’m wishing you a gentle and supportive month. Please go slow, give yourself grace, and ask for help when you need it. A lot is happening and it’s important to remember that you’re not alone.

As always, I’m sending you love and support from my teeny tiny corner of the world straight to you!
With love and gratitude,
Kristy~xoxo

P.S. At the time of writing this, the Park Fire is still raging in my community. A big thank you to those of you who have reached out and sent your love and support, I really appreciate it! As of right now I have not been evacuated and I haven’t had to change any appointments. I am still working and If I am evacuated, I will keep you updated and keep my schedule updated as well, to the best of my ability. Xoxo

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July 2024: Bringing the Heat

Hi, Happy July!
I hope this finds you well as we begin our first full month of Summer here in the Northern Hemisphere. This season is already off to a hot start and I hope that wherever you are, you’ve been able to stay cool through these heat waves. The energies and messages that have been showing up for July have been really interesting. In some ways the energies are similar to the bright, warm, and long summer days of July’s past while others are a bit different. Maybe you’re receiving these same messages, insights, and feelings about our new month too. I want to share with you the messages that I’ve been getting and some ways that we can move through this big bright energy together.

Grab a tall cold glass of water, iced tea, or anything that feels refreshing for you and let’s take a look at what’s happening this month. There are 2 big themes that are showing up for us this month. They are equally palpable and equally bright in the way they look and feel. If you can imagine two lanes on a freeway (I know freeways have more than 2 lanes but just imagine that there are two.) You can drive on either of these lanes because they are both on your side of the freeway. They are the same size and look equal in every way. One lane is all about fun, laughter, long summer days, long summer nights, playing outside, and carefree summer energies. The other lane is all about making a list and checking it twice. (Sorry for the Christmas in July reference but that is what’s coming through.) There’s a strong theme around taking stock of what you have on hand that may need to be spruced up a bit. For example, if you need to add some things to your pantry staples or have some more water on hand, there’s a strong message about taking action on those things. There’s also a strong theme about clearing clutter, fixing or replacing items that need to be tended to, and getting things on your to do list marked off and finished. This checks and balances calling is very clear in its message to go through our homes, properties, and even closets with a fine tooth comb to get a clear image of what needs to be done and then to take action on ticking it off the list. We’re being guided to do this to the best of our ability. Focus on making that list and move through it as you’re able, start with the things that feel fun or easy. Some things may require the help from a professional or a friend and reaching out for that help when needed will also help you to move forward on your list.

These 2 big themes feel like opposites and one of them definitely isn’t representative of a traditional summer message. However, what I see is that these 2 themes compliment one another beautifully and are being brought through as a support system for us. Imagine yourself driving in the checks and balances lane for a while, you notice that you’re making a lot of progress and getting things checked off your list; you’re feeling good but also ready for a little break. So, you decide to change lanes into the classic relaxing, fun, and playful summer energy. Maybe you feel guided to take a day trip or host a garden party, or ride your bike all over town, or spend the day splashing in the creek or pool. This lane provides you with the relaxing energy that helps you to feel restored and ready to change lanes again and get back to the list you’ve made. It’s this ebb and flow that’s happening and when you think about summer, that is a very traditional + powerful theme that shows up for us. We’re being guided to stay in the flow of play and fun while also getting our house is order so to speak. You get to decide how long you drive in each lane. You’ll know when you’re being divinely guided to switch to the other lane, you’ll know it and you’ll be able to feel it. The pull to switch lanes will be palpable.

If you’re wondering why this 2 part theme is showing up for us this month, I see that it’s supporting us in streamlining things in our lives. I see that simplifying, lightening our load, and having things organized and in working order is going to set us up for success as we continue to move through these next months. It’s one of those things where you’ll look back at this month and say, “way to go past me, you’re awesome!”

As you’re moving through your freeway, you may notice that there’s a 3rd lane up ahead. This lane represents continuing to learn and practice new skills. The skills, hobbies, and even things you’ve been wanting to try your hand at are here in this 3rd lane. It’s really a combination of learning, taking action, and having fun. Please feel free to drive in this lane when it shows up for you this month too. It’s also a supportive stream and will lead to forward motion while also having fun strengthening your new skill sets, a win-win for sure.

Overall, each of these lanes allows us to move through the ebbs and flows of the energies happening this month. By changing lanes when guided throughout July we get to make the most out of the month while also having fun, slowing down, and gaining momentum on our lists. I encourage you to enjoy each of the lanes as you’re in them, lean into them fully and then change lanes and enjoy the other energies fully too.

I’m wishing you a wonderful month, one filled with fun, joy, rest, rejuvenation, and forward motion on all the things that you’re working on throughout July!
If you’d like me to take a look at the personal themes showing up for you this month, I would love to work with you. Or if you feel guided to schedule a session for another topic entirely, I would love to support you in any way that I can!

As always, I’m sending you so much support and love from my teeny tiny corner of the world straight to you!
With love and gratitude,
Kristy~xoxo

P.S. Please remember to drink a little bit more water than usual; it’s so hot out there and it’s important for you to stay healthy and hydrated. 😊
A very Happy 4th of July to you and yours if you’re celebrating!

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New Month, New Season, New Cycle

Happy October!

A new month and a new season is upon us and if you’re living in the Northern Hemisphere, October may bring to mind all kinds of cozy and comforting energies and memories. While it’s still hot in my little corner of the world, I know that eventually it will start cooling down and all the comforts of the new season will make themselves known.

This is a great time to invest some energy into making your home feel calm, comfortable, and cozy. We’re moving into a time of slowing down, shorter days, and longer evenings. Naturally, there’s a call for us to rest more, to spend more time at home, and to care for ourselves in a gentle way. Maybe you’ve already begun this process, and if you have, you’re already tapping into this new energy.

Seemingly simple shifts can make a big impact on the way you feel and they way you organically move into this new season. You may notice that by making some of these changes, you’ll feel the tone of your home begin to change. You may even notice that the people who live with you, including fur babies respond to this subtle but palpable shift.  Some of these shifts can include pulling out your big duvet cover and the flannel sheets. Maybe you’re already in the process of streamlining your closet and letting go of things that are done and bringing warmer layers into the forefront so they’re easy to find. Maybe you’re putting your gardens to bed for the season and finishing up the last of your canning and preserving and thinking more about baking.

There are so many ways to honor this shift we’re moving through right now and the most important way to experience this shift is in the ways that resonate for you and your home. Only you know what feels like the right fit for you. Maybe you like to incorporate something that was done in your home when you were a child and maybe you’ve found your own recipe for moving into a new season that you love to replicate each year. Maybe it’s a combination of both, a little something old, and some things you’ve curated over time. Maybe this season you’re going to create something brand new that feels like it’s the right choice right now.

Sometimes people tell me that they get nervous that they didn’t do ____________ or ___________ on a particular day or feel they’re running behind on what they feel they should be doing. If any of these feelings show up for you, please take a breath, and know that you’re not alone. This is definitely not something that you have to accomplish all in one day or by a certain calendar date. This is something that is meant to be supportive and comforting for you. You get to decide what that looks like and when it happens. Please give yourself permission to go at your own pace and ask people for help if you could use some support. There’s also no exam, grade, or feedback that will be held over you during this process. Many highly sensitive souls (like yourself) often feel an underlying level of pressure or anxiousness about making sure everything is right, correct, and on point. This natural shift and the way that you choose to mark it is meant to be fun, uplifting, and gentle. Yes, gentle.

You may want to take a little walk through your home to tune in to what you would like to feel, see, hear, and connect with this season. This can be a powerful way to anchor your vision into your home.

You may want to ask yourself:

What does October make me think about?

What makes me feel like it’s October?

What kinds of things do I like to eat and drink during October?

What colors, images, and textures resonate for me when I think about October?

What kinds of activities do I like to do throughout October?

What kinds of sounds resonate for me during October?

What kinds of themes or areas of growth do I want to focus on throughout October?

In what ways do I like to connect with my spiritual self during October?

Your answers to these questions can really help support you in cultivating a month and a space that rises up to greet you as we move into this new energy and season together. These questions will probably spark some other ideas, inspirations, and memories for you too! I’d love to hear how you make this month speak to you.

In addition to the physical shifts you feel guided to make in your home, this is often a powerful time to connect to your spiritual self. It’s not a surprise to me that as we tend to get quieter and spend more time indoors we also increase our ability to connect, hear, and recognize more easily the messages, synchronicities, and divine downloads that are being given to us. Maybe you’ll integrate some meditation, prayer work, or other aspects of your spiritual life to your days throughout October.

I’m wishing you a beautiful month, filled with the things, people, and experiences that will resonate with you and bring you a deep sense of comfort, peace, and happiness. For me, that means making all the things. You’ll find me spending my free time baking, cooking, and making lots of diy’s while adding cozy blankets, throw pillows, and spicy oils into my diffusers.

I’m sending you so much love and gratitude from my teeny corner of the world right to you!

All my love,
Kristy~xoxo

P.S. Thank you so much for the gratitude gifts and for being here with me, I am so grateful to be here with you!

P.P.S. You may know that we’re officially into Mercury Retrograde right now. Breathe, this is not a “bad luck” thing but it is an opportunity to review things, to move mindfully, and to prepare for things to resurface and repeat. This would be a great time to back up your files, your external hard drives, and to take a quick inventory of anything that you may need to refill, replenish, or restore. (This includes us, you may find yourself needing a bit of extra rest at this time too.) I’m wishing you a gentle retrograde cycle and please know that I am here to support you if you feel guided to reach out for some support. xoxo

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