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2023 end of the year reflection on our personal growth, challenges and achievements.

1/7/2024

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Every year brings us new opportunities for our personal growth. 2024 has just started and we slowly grow into it. Although calendar wise the New year 2024 started on January 1st. The closing of one chapter and opening of a new one does not go so drastic. Naturally it takes a couple of weeks or even months for us to ease into 2024.

So in case you have been too busy in the last weeks of 2023 with celebrations and to take a moment for yourself.
Take your time now to reflect upon the past 2023 learnings.
Why is It important for our personal growth to reflect upon the past year?

Looking back on past year achievements helps to build our confidence.
We easily overlook what we have achieved, as so many things in life demand our attention simultaneously. When we take a moment to reflect what we have achieved and how, it give us a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence, building our personal power.

Reflection gives insights to stop repeating the same stories.
When we reflect upon the past, there is a distance between that our past version and the now. This makes it less emotionally triggering and creates space to see the learnings from the challenges, fears and struggles we have experienced in the past year. Offering us the possibility to take ownership of the experienced discomfort and see what we can and want to change within ourselves in order to not repeat the same story.

We build the present on the foundation of the past.
The past is the foundation for the present, influencing our thoughts, values, conditioning and behaviour. Observation of the self brings beliefs, values and thoughts to the surface so they no longer affect from the subconscious but transform into constructive building blocks of our present.
Let’s contemplate on our 2023…


​2023 has all been all about choosing our freedom. 
We all have been asked to let go of a known comfortable part of our life and choose an unknown new adventure of our soul's calling. 
For some, this calling might have come voluntarily, for others it has arrived abrupt and accidental. Letting go of what we have loved and felt comfortable with always brings a process of grief. 
  • What have you left behind in 2023? 
  • What new chapter have you chosen to start? (or are you about to start?) 
  • What made you choose this new direction? 
  • Have you experienced any sudden changes? Or experiences that have forced you to let go of something/ someone you loved? 
  • How are you feeling now towards the people, situations or experiences that you let go of in 2023? 
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​We transform our live by our will, desires and passions. Yet the moment when people or experiences challenge us is when we become aware what our authentic heart's calling is. 
  • Where have you been challenged in 2023? 
  • What have you learned about what your true desires and passions are? 
  • Where have people disrespected you? And what have you learned from these situations about your own self-respect? 
  • Where in your life did you had to set stronger boundaries in the past 2023? 
  • What challenges have you been able to navigate listening to your inner guidance?


The world nowadays is full of lala land distractions. There are so many options available that it can be overwhelming to make the right choice. Our heads are filled with imagination, expectations and possibilities, yet the question is, which one is aligned with your truth? When we don't know our authentic Truth we can only find out can by making a choice. Once we experience the consequences of our choices we can decide whether it resonates with our heart? Does it feel aligned or misaligned?
  • What significant choices have you made this year? 
  • What choices have you made that once experienced the consequences were not right for you? 
  • What choices have been distractions? Which choices have added value to your life? 
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We often know from the first moment when something is for us or not. Our soul whispers gently through our intuition. Yet our ego shouts loudly and fills our mind with thoughts, stories and expectations. And so we question our choices, doubt ourselves and stick to the choices that are misaligned. Yet, at some point we can see the unresolved aspect of ourselves that need our attention and make new choices from a higher integrity. 
  • Are there choices you made this year that were a mistake? What have you learned from them? What have they brought you? 
  • Where have you not been honest with yourself? Where have you not been honest to others? 
This year it has also been very important to slow down, rest and cultivate patience. In these moments, we can assess where we are in the present moment and where we are headed towards. Every thought, feeling, action and choice is shaping our future. 
  • Have you had periods of rest this year? What have you learned? 
  • What have you accomplished this year you have been proud of? 
  • What have you been letting go of that no longer resonated? 
  • Where have you learned about patience? 
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Now go through your answers and mark, highlight the most inspiring answers that you want to have as a building block for 2024.

Note this is written based on the belief that our soul is here on this earth, in this body and in this life to learn and that all experiences are in purpose to the expansion of our consciousness to be more aligned with authentic essence and create together heaven on earth. 


Note this is written based on the belief that our soul is here on this earth, in this body and in this life to learn and that all experiences are in purpose to the expansion of our consciousness to be more aligned with authentic essence and create together heaven on earth. 
Note this is written based on the belief that our soul is here on this earth, in this body and in this life to learn and that all experiences are in purpose to the expansion of our consciousness to be more aligned with authentic essence and create together heaven on earth. 
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Aries New Moon Ritual, Herbs, and Writing Prompts

3/31/2022

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“I focus my attention on what my heart truly desires and so I manifest myself into being”
We have a new moon when the sun and moon align. This is the beginning of a new cycle, where both the sun and moon shine a light on a new aspect of ourselves. 
​This new moon in Aries highlights, our sense of self: our potential, self-image, the way how we approach life, take care of our body, and express our identity. 
ARIES 
Zodiac Aspect: Sense of self
Element: Fire
​Quality: New beginnings, initiation, taking action.
Energy center: Solar Plexus

Contemplation 

The initiation of a New Zodiac cycle is THE moment to take action!
Collectively we have chosen to start the new year in January. Setting our new year's resolutions to change our habits, start new projects, diets and jobs. Though the time from January to end of March it is still winter. This is the season where energetically go within and are more introvert to discover our inner worlds and get to know the depths of our being. We take the time to listen to our inner voice and needs and from here we can decide what our focus is for our life. 
Then we spring comes it is time to take action, show your new projects, start to co-create and make the changes to your diet, habit and way of thinking. This is what nature shows us. As the new leaves grow from the trees, fields are filled with flowers and birds start to sing.
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What has been emerging within you during winter and you feel now is the time to start?
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Be bold and courageous and stretch beyond what you have ever done before 
The astrological new year starts with the sign of Aries. Making it the beginning of the wheel of the zodiac. Therefore when the sun and moon is in Aries we naturally feel activated to start new and do something we have never done before.  A time where we feel inspired to bit a bit more courageous than normal  to step out of our comfort zone and explore new unknown territories. 

What would you like to start in your life for which you need to be courageous?
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The season of fire requires a true commitment to inner peace.
Every sign of the Zodiac is connected to one of the four elements. Aries is related to Fire. This means that the coming cycle things can heat up in your life and in the world: Conflict, abrupt endings, fast beginnings and quick initiations. In order to navigate the power of fire it is important to be able to bring yourself to a place of tranquility.
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What is your practice or way to be in a state of inner peace? How could you cultivate more peacefulness in your life?

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The moment for deep healing so you can move forward in freedom.
This new moon also lights up the aspects of ourselves that trigger us. Only when they come to light we can embrace these aspects and be no longer a slave of our wounds, like abandonment, rejection, shame, inadequacy, low self worth, etc. This is the path to our true freedom. So keep a watchful eye this month and observe your triggers and welcome them as opportunities for deep healing.

​What are currently the most triggering aspects of your life, specially around your identity? People, situations? And how do they trigger you? What wound do they trigger (abandonment, rejection, shame, inadequacy, low self worth, unlovable).
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Herbs 

Plants are our wise companions. They help us integrate our lessons, give us strength and love to overcome the challenges, raise our energetic vibration and open us up to our wholeness. 
Here are some great companions for the Aries Cycle: 

Nettle is your guide for Cleansing. Emotionally releasing all the anger you have been holding on to. Physically to clean your liver and blood for healthy growth during the spring time. Nettle gets things moving especially if you have been experiencing stagnation.
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Lemon Balm a gentle calming of the nervous system during this fiery season. If you do not have an inner peace practice, a cup of lemon balm will do you great favour. Balancing body and mind and transforming your thought from negative into more positive.

Tarot Guidance 

Insight by the power of tarot on what we need this coming cycle for our personal growth and manifesting our heart-felt desires. 
Knight of Wands △
Great speed, dynamic action, and great appetite to get the job done.
“No obstacle too great to overcome”
You are invited to 
  • Meet the challenges that life presents 
  • Go forward
  • Take bold action
  • Use your quick thinking and mental swiftness
  • Your bravery & endurance will support you to take charge of any situation.
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Ritual 

Rituals are ways to welcome in forces that are bigger than us, so we feel supported and strengthened on our life path. 
Here is some inspiration for your Aries New Moon Ritual. 
Be creative and bring in as many extra elements as you want. ​
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Sit comfortable 
Take a few conscious breaths,
Observing how you are breathing. 
Now inhale through the nose and out through the mouth. Repeat this 3 times.
Feel how tension is released out of the body. 

Light a candle, welcoming in the power of fire into your ritual and to ask the fire to accompany you during the coming cycle. 

Write down your top 3 intentions for this coming moon cycle.
Write in the present tense and add extra gratitude magic. 
“I am grateful for the loving relationship with my partner”
“I am grateful for my healthy body”
“I am grateful for peace, abundance and joy in my life”.


Hold the intentions in front of the candle, so the light shines through the paper. 
Read them out loud 4 times, while you have one hand on your heart.
Take 3 deep breaths into the nose and out through the mouth. 
Keep these intentions under your pillow until the end of this moon cycle.
If you feel you lose energy, have negative thoughts, or need courage light a candle and hold the intentions on your heart while saying them 4 times out loud. 

The power of community
Did you feel inspired? Share your new moon ritual with us on instagram or in a personal message. 
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Nature a Healer, a Teacher, a Muse

7/9/2020

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Welcome to nature.

Nature is a healer, a teacher and a muse. She allows us to connect to our essence, abundance and profound truths. Just being in nature is enough to deepen our gratitude and awe for life as a magic celebration. 

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Why a meditation in nature is easier?

5/16/2020

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Nature opens up the senses, brings us back to ourselves and effortlessly calms the mind.
Meditation can be practised anywhere and anytime. Though when practised outdoors mindfulness and meditation happen to be more naturally and effortlessly. Let’s walk through a few reasons why.

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FLOWER POWER

5/8/2020

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Find out how flowers support your physical, mental and emotional well being. Every flower has its own unique qualities that can support your personal growth, healing and well being. There are multiple ways to tap into the flower’s power: 
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Space element to tap into our unlimited potential and inner wisdom.

4/24/2020

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The space element welcomes expansiveness and endless possibilities in our lives. It’s within the nothingness where we come to understand we are more than the physical body, more than our daily reality, that we are part of something bigger than us.

This is the most subtle of the five elements and most difficult to grasp. We cannot see it, feel it, touch it, but we can sense it. This is the element that exists in relationship to other the elements earth, water, fire and air, giving them a place to exist. In essence, space is emptiness. 

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Air element to tap into the full potential of your intelligence, curiosity and communication.

4/23/2020

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Connecting to the air element is the most effective way to tap into the potential of your intelligence, curiosity and communication. 

What do you associate with the air element? 
How does air affect other things? 


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Water element supporting our inner peace, feelings and imaginations.

4/22/2020

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Our whole universe is made up of water, every single being and element on this earth consists of water. 75% of Earth surface is covered by water with its oceans, rivers, lakes and streams. The water falling from the humid clouds as rain, penetrating the soil.  

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Fire element to connect to your intuition and passion.

4/21/2020

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When we tap into the qualities of Fire, what will this bring to you? 
How is the fire element represented in your life? 

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Earth element brings stability and support

4/20/2020

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Connecting to the earth is one of the quickest ways to get yourself out of your head and bring yourself back into balance. 

What comes to mind when you think of the element earth? 
How is the earth represented in your life? 



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