What a week of fiery and playful energy we’re moving into!

The Tarot reading from Sunday lines up with what’s shifting in the cosmos this week, and I’m bringing this purifying fire element into our yoga practice.

This week is all about cleansing, tending to your inner flame, and having the courage to act on your creativity and self-expression.

A Little Magick From My Life

After a big loss and transformation in our friend group, we needed a little time at the “resort” — my friend’s home (who also happens to be my landlady) where there’s a pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a view overlooking Mount Baker and the ocean. It felt like we were enjoying a weekend away, without ever having to leave town. And I didn’t even have to leave my house.

We spent the night together on Friday, chit-chatting, drinking wine, looking at the stars, and pulling some Tarot cards. Then the fun rolled into Saturday when our fifth and final girl arrived. We soaked up the sun, played in the pool (and a slip n’ slide!), and cuddled up after a long day in the heat.

The love from this group of girls fills my heart and soul a thousand times over. If someone had told me I would meet the best group of friends in my thirties, I don’t know if I would’ve believed them, but that’s exactly what has happened since moving to the island. I found my people, my soul sisters, my chosen family, and I am so grateful for them every day.

Messages From The Mat

This week, we’re playing with fire!

With what’s going on in the cosmos, in addition to this week’s Tarot reading and the overall energy in the air, there is so much fire element to be tapped into.

So, this week on the mat, I’m bringing Kapalabhati breath (skull shining breath) into practice to stoke that inner flame. In addition to the Sun Salutations, this pranayama technique builds heat, lights up the core, and supports your Manipura (solar plexus) chakra — the energy center that holds your willpower, courage, and drive.

Expect short and powerful exhales, with easy and natural inhales.

Join me Monday night or Saturday morning on the mat and let’s tend to our inner flames together.

Tea & Tarot: This Week’s Reading

Yesterday, I pulled some cards for the week ahead and posted the recording. If you haven’t watched it yet, you can check it out here. If you’d rather read about it, here ya go!

This week’s spread is all about the spark of a new passion, venture, or work. It’s about play and purpose! What is lighting you up that you want to say yes to? Are you inspired to start a career in something that you’re passionate about?

The theme card was the Page of Wands: a new creative spark, messages about passion or purpose, and a soft yes to what you’ve been doing behind the scenes.

With The Wheel in the past position, it’s telling me that a new season is upon you. It’s time for a new chapter, and the wheels are turning in your favour. A cycle has completed, and a new door has opened for you. Did you step in? If not, there’s still time.

In the present position, I pulled the Ace of Wands. A big YES! Whatever you’ve been thinking about acting on is completely supported by this card. This is a sign to have the courage to follow what is lighting you up.

The future held the 5 of Cups and the Queen of Wands. The 5 of Cups is telling me that you might feel some sort of loss or grief around the old version of you that once was. As with any change in life, something is left behind to make room for the new. It’s okay to mourn the loss of something or someone and process those feelings. Don’t dwell too long though, because the Queen of Wands is a new version of you: confident, magnetic, charismatic, and a master of your creativity and craft! Your cups will be filled again, in a different way.

Something in you is ready to ignite. Tap into that creativity and trust the path that is lighting up for you.

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Cosmic Connection

We are deep in Leo season, fresh out of the Lion’s Gate Portal (8/8), and with Mercury just strolling into Leo on the 9th, we are being invited to reclaim our power and live in our truth.

Leo is all about shining bright in our purpose, having fun and being playful, following our heart, and staying loyal to who we really are.

To add to the Leo energy, we also have a New Moon Total Solar Eclipse on August 12th, which will influence us for the next six months. This Eclipse is inviting you into a rebirth or reinvention of yourself.

Just as the Wheel showed in the Tarot reading, we are being asked to let go of a cycle or timeline that is outdated. This could be a belief about who we are, how we’ve been expressing ourselves, or an attachment to an old version of ourselves that we know deep down we have outgrown.

This Total Solar Eclipse is inviting us to rebirth and transform into who we are here to be for our soul’s purpose. Perhaps you have been feeling like there is something more for you in life, a different path, a different lifestyle, a call to another way of being. This is the time to set those intentions into motion and call in the change that you want.

It’s time to step into your main character energy, but with humility. Yes, we can shine and express our lovely selves; however, we should be doing it for the sake of humanity and something bigger. To be a light in our communities. We need to set aside any pride or arrogance and tap into the light side of Leo, delving into our gifts and talents to co-create our hopes and dreams for this world as a collective.

Grounded Goodness

Every transformation asks us to leave a part of us, our life, or our world behind.

This week, if it feels like something or someone is falling away, surrender to it. You’re only losing a piece of your old reality to make room for something more aligned to who you’re becoming. And as hard as that can feel, it’s usually a necessary shedding.

You will rise up from the ashes, like a phoenix, as a stronger, more powerful version of yourself.

A journal prompt you can sit with this week is this: What part of me is being called to release?

As much as I love this fiery, expansive energy, it’s hard not to think about the actual fires burning in Canada. My heart goes out to the people, the animals, and the nature that are being affected by these wild flames. And to the firefighters out there risking their lives to keep everything safe. You have immense courage. Thank you.

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This week’s reading is all about passion, play, and purpose! As we move into newer versions of ourselves, new chapters, or transformations, we lose a little of our old life. It’s okay to grieve what was while also creating something new and exciting!

I hope you enjoy watching and move into your week with more courage and ambition to do what you love!

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The Lion’s Gate Portal has opened, the Nodes have shifted, and the New Moon Solar Eclipse is on its way here for August 12th.

This is a time for spiritual awakening, and the cards seem to relay the same message. In the past position, we have the 6 of Wands (victory, success, accomplishment). In the present, we have the 2 of Swords, which was our “future” card last week (decisions, feeling mentally pulled in two directions, a time to look inwards). And in the future, we have the Judgement card (spiritual awakening, epiphany, realization).

The card pulled as the theme of this reading was the 5 of Pentacles (worry, feeling like you don’t have enough, financial or health difficulties).

In times of change, we can tend to worry about how we will make it financially, but this spread is a reminder that no matter your decision, there is always opportunity. You’ve had success in the past, and the future holds potential for soul success and enlightenment. This week, sit in stillness and contemplate your decision. It could be the kind of decision that sets your soul free.

Watch the video for a deeper message (sorry, the audio is terrible. I’ll be recording it somewhere else next time!) and please let me know if it resonates with you!

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Hello friends,

How are you doing!? This week held a lot of energy…

At the beginning of the week, I pulled some Tarot cards for us that mirrored a theme in my yoga class. We experienced a Full Moon that shifted us intensely. And underneath it all, I found a sense of quiet I didn’t expect to fall in love with.

There’s a thread running through everything this letter holds: community showing up when you need it the most, a decision quietly gathering on the horizon, and a stillness that’s been teaching me to enjoy more quiet moments. It’s pretty magickal to notice the synchronicities and energy that seem to be speaking the same language, here to affirm messages and make sure we don’t miss the signs.

So, get your coffee or tea ready as I invite you to slow down with me for a minute and go over what moved through the week.

A Little Magick From My Life

Lately, I’ve been falling in love with silence.

Normally, music is a constant companion for me. I put it on first thing in the morning while making coffee, and then it follows me into the shower, on the way to work, at work, and when I get back home. But this week, I’ve been embracing the sweet luxury of quiet instead. And in that stillness — in that presence — I’ve been able to tap into a realm I’ve felt a little distant from lately.

I’m hearing my inner voice and Spirit more strongly. I’m picking up on psychic messages more intentionally, listening to the small sounds of nature I usually miss, and tuning in to what sounds like the hum of the universe. Mostly, it’s a reminder to come back to the sound of my breath, because in the silence, I ask myself, “Am I even breathing?” Like, actually breathing properly.

It’s a small shift, but it’s changed the texture of my days. Sometimes the most magickal thing you can do is to simply remove noise and allow yourself to bathe in the silence. We live in such a stimulating and busy world, filled with distractions and commotion; it feels like a gift to invite myself to sit in such stillness and connect with what’s beyond the noise.

If you’ve been feeling overstimulated lately, maybe this is your sign to try a little silence too. Take five minutes to sit quietly and notice what you can hear.

Messages From The Mat

This week on the mat, we explored Kula — community, tribe, chosen family.

We talked about showing up as support for the people around us, not just by being present, but by being intentional about how we hold space for others. And just as importantly, we turned that intention inward: noticing how our own community, our own chosen family, shows up to support us.

It felt like the right theme to discuss in class after pulling the 3 of Cups for the “present” time in my Tea & Tarot reading. The card was asking us to lean into exactly that: community, connection, and celebration.

Consider this a gentle nudge to acknowledge who your Kula is right now. How are you showing up for them? And how are they showing up for you?

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Tea & Tarot: This Week’s Reading

This week, I pulled the 3 of Wands in the past, the 3 of Cups in the present, and the 2 of Swords in the future. You can watch the reading here.

The 3 of Wands tells me something was set into motion a while back. Maybe you already know what it is, or maybe it’s still revealing itself. Either way, seeds were planted, and they’re not finished growing yet.

Right now, the 3 of Cups is asking you to lean into connection and community; the people who feel like chosen family, the ones who show up to support you. This is a moment to celebrate your connections and let yourself be held by your tribe. You are not alone.

All of that matters because the 2 of Swords is waiting in the future. A decision point is coming; a moment where you’ll need to choose between two paths. The reading is telling you something important though: you won’t have to make that choice alone. The community you’re leaning into now is exactly what will support you when that crossroads arrives. So, bounce ideas off them and vent what’s on your mind or your heart. Then allow yourself to turn inward to find the answer.

My suggestion: don’t rush the decision when it comes. Just be aware of it and let the shift happen naturally.

Cosmic Connection

On July 29th, we had a Full Moon in Aquarius, with the Sun conjunct Jupiter in Leo lighting the sky alongside it. And this wasn’t the only illumination. Just days before, on July 26th, the lunar nodes shifted onto the Aquarius-Leo axis for the first time in about 19 years, Saturn stationed retrograde in Aries, and the Lion’s Gate portal opened. All of this congregating in Leo made for a particularly amplified stretch of days. Phew.

This full moon carried a message of letting go; releasing an old reality, old partnerships or dynamics that no longer fit who you’re becoming. It’s about breaking free from who you think you should be, or what you think you should be doing, and making space for who you truly are.

After sitting with this energy and channelling messages, two cards confirmed it all. The Death & Rebirth card confirmed this time as a transformation. And the “Breaking Free” fairy oracle card — which was screaming to be pulled, although I didn’t even have a chance to pull it, because it cut itself out of the deck — affirmed a release is necessary. Both are pointing to the same truth: this moon is asking us to shine a light on what’s not working, especially in our partnerships, and how we’re showing up in our own lives, so something new can be born in its place.

The beautiful part? Sun conjunct Jupiter in Leo is right there to support the leap. This is a green light moment — expansive, confident, courageous. If there’s an opportunity in front of you, or something you’ve been building, now is the time to go for it.

True to Aquarius, and adding to our weekly theme, this moon is also about community; your networks, the connections you have, maybe even people you’re meeting online who feel aligned with where you’re headed. With the nodes shifting onto this axis for the first time in nearly two decades, this isn’t just a one-night moon; it’s the opening act of a much longer chapter about who we build our lives alongside.

If your current reality doesn’t feel like it fits anymore, that’s okay. We’re breaking away from what we’ve outgrown, and moving toward what feels more aligned. Listen to your intuition. Follow your heart. ♥︎

Grounded Goodness

This week’s wellness tip is beautifully simple: go outside and put your bare feet on the earth!

This is called “grounding” or “earthing” and comes from the idea that walking barefoot on grass, sand, or soil allows your body to absorb free electrons from Mother Earth.

And there’s science behind it, as some studies suggest that grounding can improve sleep, reduce inflammation, normalize stress levels, and activate the parasympathetic nervous system — the rest and repair intelligence within us.

I posted a photo and note about this on Instagram this week. If you read it but didn’t try it, perhaps this is your reminder to actually do it. :)

Take five minutes today. Bare feet, real ground, no phone, and let the earth nurture you for a moment.

With love.

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Here’s a Tarot card reading for the week of July 26th, 2026.

If any part of this message resonates with you, I’d love to know in the comments.

I hope you enjoy it, take what resonates, and leave what doesn’t.

Until next time, keep blooming. ♥︎

Past Influence: 3 of Wands

Present Energy: 3 of Cups

Potential Future: 2 of Swords

With love.

This week, the cosmic energy is asking us to come home to ourselves, to return to our roots and how we nurture ourselves. On Tuesday, the New Moon will be in Cancer, its home sign, conjunct a Mercury retrograde that’s less about “let’s set a new intention” and more about “return to one you have already planted”. So, the thread of this week’s Bloom Letter is going back to what’s already rooted in you — remembering — rather than beginning something completely anew.

A Little Magick From My Life

My Dad came to visit me on the island this week. It was his first time here since I moved out here almost two years ago. I had the chance to show him a couple of my favourite spots, where I keep my horse, and where I work. We also cruised around a bit in the Jeep, mostly along the coast, so that he could take in the ocean views.

It was nice to host him for a visit, as I don’t get many visitors to my home. We played crib, I cooked food, and we spent time sitting in the warm sunshine drinking coffee in my backyard. It was a lovely time, and it was wonderful to show him my life out here: the new roots I’ve been putting down.

I didn’t expect this visit to feel so grounding, but having company over forced me to slow down and actually relax. With no set plans and being out of my ordinary routines, this time encouraged me to reflect and remember why I moved out here: for a slower lifestyle — “island time”. To connect more with nature and live a simpler, yet more fulfilling, life.

Not only was I able to show my Dad the new roots I’ve been planting, but we also revisited our own roots and where we come from, reminiscing about old stories and family. Quite a serendipitous time for him to come out.

Messages From The Mat

This week in our yoga class, we sat with Sankalpa — the practice of setting a heartfelt intention or vow. Not a goal to attain, but a higher truth to remember. San means connection with a higher truth, and kalpa means vow or commitment. Sankalpa is a vow or commitment to a higher truth.

This vow must be a positive phrase stated in the present tense, as if it’s already happened. Examples would be “I am at peace” and “I feel grounded”.

It is more than an affirmation; it is an alignment with your highest truth.

Lately, my sankalpa has been “Everything is working out in my favour.” I’ve been through some challenging situations recently, and this is my vow that I know there is a higher purpose for them. It keeps me grounded and rooted in my faith.

Grounded Goodness

Something that has been grounding me and nourishing me in the kitchen lately is beef tallow. And it is soooo good. Plus, it provides vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as choline. Beef tallow is purified, rendered beef fat, usually from the fat around the kidneys and loins, and it has a lovely, rich aroma and flavour.

It is a good alternative to cooking oils because it can be heated at high temperatures without becoming toxic to the body, generally around 400°F. You can use it for frying, searing, baking, roasting, and even to pop popcorn!

The one I am currently using is WhoaNelly’s, a Canadian beef tallow brand. Their cattle are pasture-raised, 100% grass-fed and finished, and free from GMOs, pesticides, antibiotics, and hormones. It is also gluten-free and wheat-free! The cattle are raised in Alberta, and the tallow is produced in British Columbia…so for me, it’s a pretty local product!

(This is not a paid ad! Haha.)

What I’m Loving Right Now

Aside from the beef tallow, of course, I’m loving my new hibiscus plant! It’s so pretty, and this weekend, two flowers bloomed.

I had been wanting a hibiscus plant for a while, since hibiscus is one of my favourite flowers. I finally bought one about a month ago, and in the time I have had it, it has bloomed four flowers. Every time one opens up, it never ceases to amaze me how beautiful and vibrant the colours are.

Before buying the hibiscus plant, I didn’t know that the flowers only bloom for one day! It really makes you realize how special one day can be, and to live that day to the fullest.

Moon Medicine

Tuesday’s New Moon in Cancer, conjunct Mercury retrograde, is asking us to return to a sankalpa or intention. It’s not a moon for setting a whole new intention. It’s a moon for revisiting a past one: something that feels unfinished, a version of yourself that you were creating, or perhaps an idea that was pushed to the side.

What makes you feel at home? Where do you feel at home? Are you communicating how you feel, what you need, and what your intuition is telling you?

Mercury is the planet of mind and communication. When it’s in retrograde, it’s a time to reflect on how you communicate, remind yourself of past ideas, and revisit them. Paired with the Moon in a sign that is all about the past, family, and home life, it’s a great time to spend at home or in a place that feels like home to reminisce, reflect, and remember your roots.

This New Moon is also squaring Saturn, the planet of responsibilities, discipline, limitations, and boundaries. A square aspect creates tension and challenges the connection between the planets. This could inspire shifts in personal boundaries, responsibilities, and how you communicate your feelings.

It might feel like you are being tested by the people around you, especially in the places that feel like home. This might invite you to recall how you’ve handled similar situations in the past and strengthen that within you or readjust how you respond to them.

A small ritual for the week: Find your sankalpa — one from your current practice or one that you are reconnecting with. Write it down and place it somewhere you will see it daily. Let it be a reminder of what’s true and good within you. ♥︎

This week has reminded me that growth isn’t always about reaching for something new or long-lasting. Sometimes, growth is about reflecting on what’s already rooted within you and realigning yourself. Or as the hibiscus reminds us, sometimes it’s about expressing the beauty in you long enough that you leave a lasting impression.

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“I wish I could do yoga, but I can’t. I’m not flexible enough.”

I’ve heard this more times than I can count, and it always makes me a little sad.

I understand the logic behind it, but let me offer you a reframe: saying you are too stiff for yoga is kinda like saying you are too unfit to go to the gym. You don’t wait to get into shape before working out; the workout itself is what gets you there.

But here’s the real secret: becoming physically flexible was never the actual point of yoga anyway.

The true purpose of yoga has always been to create flexibility of the mind.

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Yoga vs. Asana

I understand why people feel intimidated to go to a yoga class, especially when they don’t feel flexible enough. Most of us are conditioned to believe that yoga is entirely about complex poses — asanas — and the linear progression of them. In the Western world, yoga is generally marketed as a fitness class.

And that’s exactly how I discovered it. In Grade 11, yoga was offered as an alternative to Physical Education. Because I hated P.E., I signed up in a heartbeat! A recent diagnosis of both scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine) and lordosis (inward curvature of the spine) also inspired my choice; stretching out on a mat sounded far better than running laps around a track or working out in a gym.

Before that high school class, I hadn’t done much, if any, yoga. To me, “yoga” was simply a fitness routine: you stretch, perform physical poses, sync your movements to your breath, place your hands in a prayer position, and say “namaste” at the end. (I’ll elaborate on the true meaning of namaste later in this post).

That was the beginning of my journey, at age sixteen. Time on my mat was my time. It was a safe place where I noticed how my body could move — and how it couldn’t. As I learned the basic postures, I began deepening the connection between my mind and body.

Yet, I still struggled with my mindset. I constantly compared myself to others, judged myself based on how far I could stretch to touch my toes, and questioned whether I was doing a pose “right” — all while never knowing what “namaste” really meant.

My practice continued after high school, but mostly at my home. I bought my first yoga book, The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga, to guide myself through the poses I learned at school. At age 22, while transitioning off antidepressants, yoga called me to practice in a local studio. I started taking hot yoga classes at Oxygen Yoga, in addition to my home practice.

Now, at 32, I look back on my 16-year journey. Though I’ve stepped away from the mat at times, yoga has always called me back. I’ve moved through different studios, taken classes in other countries, and studied numerous books. In that time, I have learned what styles I enjoy and what I prefer to leave out of my practice.

Whether I needed to heal physically, slow down my mind, or turn inward for a moment, my asana practice has always been a constant anchor; a grounding routine. It has healed me and guided me through the most difficult chapters of my life: struggles with anxiety and depression, physical pain from chronic conditions and accidents, emotional trauma, and times of spiritual disconnection.

Yoga supported me through all of it — the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. My time on the mat has always felt more like a spiritual practice rather than a workout.

And that’s because the true meaning of yoga is not about the poses; it is a path to union.

The Sanskrit word yoga means “to yoke”. To yoke is to unite, to become one with. Yoga is a path of connecting and becoming one with your body, mind, and soul — one with Spirit and one with each other, as we are all connected.

It is a journey home to yourself to experience nirvana or samadhi — ultimate bliss. It is a process of self-exploration and self-understanding, gaining awareness of your mind, body, soul, and the world around you.

So, If Yoga is Union, Why Are We Doing These Poses?

It wasn’t until my yoga teacher training that I realized the true meaning of yoga, and discovered, surprisingly, that I had been practicing its essence almost my entire life.

What have we been conditioned to think yoga is? Usually, we mistake “yoga” for yogasana. The word asana comes from the Sanskrit for “seat”. It is just one single aspect of a yoga practice. Calling asanas “yoga” is like calling one finger the whole hand; it is only a sliver of the full picture.

Originally, the sole purpose of asanas was to prepare the physical body for meditation. In fact, it is only within the last 1,000 years that practitioners began exploring more than 200 different poses. In traditional Hatha yoga, there were originally only 16 asanas, all specifically designed to create a stable, comfortable seat for meditation.

Simply put, yoga is the ultimate practice of union, while yoga asanas are the physical “seats”, which we also call “postures”, where we train the mind-body connection to get us there. The asanas support quieting the mind so we can sit for long periods.

You do not need to be flexible enough to put your leg behind your head or balance on one foot to experience this. While advanced poses can build inner stillness, they aren’t necessary. You also don’t need to practice yoga strictly for fitness. While fitness is a beautiful byproduct, it was never the goal.

In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, translated by Sri Swami Satchidananda, yoga asanas make up just one of the eight limbs on the path of Ashtanga Yoga. The other limbs include:

• Yamas & Niyamas: Ethical principles and personal observances.

• Pranayama & Pratyahara: Breath control and sensory withdrawl.

• Dharana & Dhyana: Concentration and meditation.

• Samadhi: The ultimate state of superconscious bliss.

The Branches or Paths of Yoga:

Ashtanga is only one branch of the tree. There are many paths to yoga, and you may find yourself drawn to different branches at different points in your life.

Hatha - the Physical Path. The one most of us know. It uses the physical body as a vehicle for union, pairing movement with breath to cultivate presence and awareness. It involves asanas (postures), mudras (seals), pranayama (breathing techniques), bandhas (energy locks), and kriyas (cleansing practices).

The word Hatha comes from the Sanskrit “Ha” (sun) and “Tha” (moon), representing the union of active masculine energy and passive feminine energy within us. We hold the pose actively (masculine energy), but we also feel into it (feminine energy).

Raja — the Royal Path. The path of the mind and meditation, encompassing Patanjali’s eight-limbed system.

Jnana — the Path of Wisdom. The practice of philosophy, deep contemplation, and self-inquiry. This path connects beautifully to the practice of reading tarot cards — turning inward to access your own intuition and inner knowing.

Bhakti — the Path of Devotion. Expressed through chanting, prayer, and surrendering to a higher power or something greater than yourself.

Karma — the Path of Selfless Action. Acting without attachment to the personal outcome. It relies on the understanding that every action has a reaction; every cause has an effect. Karma is neither “good” or “bad”; it simply is.

Tantra — the Path of Energy. Practicing absolute presence in all earthly things — conscious eating, enjoying a glass of wine, feeling the warmth of the sun, and practicing sacred rituals. This is the path of non-duality: just like Karma yoga, there is no “good” or “bad”, there is only conscious experience in the human body.

Kundalini — the Path of Awakening. Channeling the dormant energy at the base of the spine, allowing it to rise through the chakras toward spiritual enlightenment.

Nidra — the Path of Yogic Sleep. A practice of conscious deep rest that guides you into the threshold between waking and sleeping. In this practice, you stay in only one asana — savasana (corpse pose). You remain completely still, maybe even cozied up with a blanket and a pillow under your head.

Yoga is a Way of Life

This is just a taste of what yoga really is, and honestly, we’ve barely scratched the surface.

Yoga is not something you achieve; it is something you practice becoming. It is a way of life — a spiritual path toward enlightenment, bliss, and supreme union. Yogis call this state samadhi. I call it euphoria.

In Sanskrit literature, like the Bhagavad Gita, this quality is referred to as sattva. Sattva represents goodness, purity, harmony, and light. To bloom into this euphoria is simply to grow into what is already true and good within you.

So, what about the word namaste? The word we say at the end of every yoga class? It literally means, “the light in me honours the light in you.” It is a profound recognition that I see you, because you are a reflection of me. It is a reminder that we are all inherently connected. We are all one.

The true practice of yoga does not begin or end on your mat. You don’t need to perform a single physical posture to practice yoga. Yoga is found in how you breathe when you’re stuck in traffic. It is in how you choose to respond instead of react. It is in how you treat your body, your mind, and the people around you. Yoga is practiced in how you move through the world with intention and awareness.

I will continue sharing more about yoga — its rich history, diverse styles, and daily practices — in future posts. For now, consider this an invitation to stay curious about yoga and all it has to offer.

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Hey you!

I’ve been pretty quiet on here lately. And I’ve missed writing to you. So, I want to tell you what’s been happening behind the scenes.

I’ve been doing some deep work, not just within myself (heartbreak, legal matters, grief), but within Blooming Euphoria as well.

I had a feeling that this fire horse year would ignite something inside of me, but I didn’t think it would be this powerful. I’ve been inspired lately, and doing more, and when I do, I need to keep that momentum going. Let’s just say I’ve been doing a lot!

You’ve been with me through many stages of Blooming Euphoria’s evolution. So, I invite you to read my updated About page to learn a little about the roots of BE and me.

Here’s what I’ve been up to, what’s coming down the line, and what I’m excited to share with you.

Bloom Letters & Notes

Bloom Letters are my love letters to you. Whether I write about yoga, magick, life lessons, spiritual growth, or healing arts, every letter is intended to inspire and support you in your own self-healing, inner transformation, and soul evolution journey.

The Notes are little moments of life that I choose to share with you. Little pockets of my world, moments in nature, synchronicity stories, or quotes and questions that I ponder. I might just share something to get it out of my head, but it’s shared with you for a reason nonetheless.

Following Callings

This is a section that I actually debated writing on an entirely different Substack, anonymously.

However, I have decided that since my life seems to be an open book, always has been and probably always will be, I might as well share these stories as part of Blooming Euphoria.

Following Callings is a collection of personal essays and intimate short stories from my life. My lived experience. Heartbreak. Synchronicity. Psychic moments. Love stories. Random (but not so random) encounters. Who knows what will come to the surface once I dive down into that ocean…

These stories are so intimate, vulnerable, and real — the kind I’d only share with those who feel like family, or curled up on the couch having tea at some odd hour. That’s why Following Callings lives in the paid tier. Consider it an invitation to know Jess on a deeper level. A window into her thoughts, her soul, her world. ✨

Live Yoga Classes (a little oasis to journey inward)

Yoga was always something that I felt called to, and it has become the prominent branch in BE. In my article “So, I’ve been keeping a little secret”, I announced that I was doing my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.

Well, that took longer to complete than I had anticipated. With the loss of my best friend and kitty, Ella, moving houses, working full-time as a bartender, travelling, and falling in love…it kinda took a backseat for a minute.

It’s funny, because I stress out about not completing something by the time I think it should be completed, but the Universe always has its own timeline. Everything works out in its divine timing, and that’s another thing I’m continuously reminded of.

So, after all that time, I am excited to announce that I am officially launching in-person yoga classes! This is a dream come true.

I won’t be working out of a “yoga studio” per se. I’ve rented this beautiful multi-use space called Heart Work (isn’t that a fitting name?) that just happens to have everything for teaching yoga. It’s intimate. It’s cozy. It has the evening sunshine. It’s perfect.

Every Monday night from 7 pm - 8 pm and Saturday morning from 9:30 am - 10:30 am, I will be teaching a Yoga Foundations class. A slow, flow, feel into your body kinda class. We will move through some of the basics: yoga philosophy, pranayama, meditation, and asanas. We will focus on somatic movement, resetting the nervous system, and strengthening the relationship that we have with our bodies.

Yoga Nidra and sound baths are also coming soon — so stay tuned!

If you’re in the Victoria, BC area and you want to join one of my classes, you can find more info here. I would love to see you on the mat.

1:1 Private Yoga (a little time for just you and me)

In addition to yoga classes, I am offering one-on-one yoga sessions. These sessions will be available virtually, through a video call, or in-person, either at the studio, your home, or somewhere in nature — like a park or a beach.

A private yoga session is designed entirely for you. Whether we focus on breathwork, asanas, energy healing, meditation, or simply talk about life and how you’re developing your own yogic lifestyle, our time together is devoted to deepening your practice, calming your nervous system, and supporting your healing and growth.

If you feel a private session could support your practice or lifestyle, you can book with me here.

1:1 Private Tarot & Oracle Readings

Tarot is not something I pursued, but something that pursued me!

I have been playing with decks for at least 10 years now, for my own self-inquiry and understanding of the world. I’ve collected many Oracle and Tarot decks over the years (I’m even creating my own!), and I’ve received the message over and over again, from Spirit and from people in my world, that I should be offering readings.

I’ve done some in the past, but I am now officially offering both 30-minute and 60-minute private readings. A one-on-one session to gain clarity into a situation, explore what’s stirring beneath the surface, and reconnect with your own inner knowing. Both are available either through video call or in person at our chosen location.

Tarot is a tool you can use to strengthen your intuition. It is a mirror that reflects your own subconscious back to you, sparking insight, clarity, and “aha” moments that you might not tap into otherwise. Together, we explore different areas of your life in hopes of guiding you on your highest path.

You can book a 30-minute reading for a quick intuitive session, or a 60-minute reading for a deeper dive.

I’ll see you at the Tarot table!

Cacao & Cards

This is something I’ve been wanting to offer for a while now. At the beginning of every month, I’m going to enjoy a hot cup of ceremonial cacao and pull some cards to pick up on the vibe of the month ahead!

Whether you also choose cacao, or you make some tea or hot water and lemon, I invite you to join me in this monthly ritual. It’s cozy, it’s laid-back, and it’s fun to see what the cards have to say.

Recordings will be available to all subscribers. As the community grows and we move to live sessions, the lives will be available to paid subscribers. Some things are just better experienced together in real time. Get your favourite cup and your curiosity ready!

The Bloom Room

Well, that’s this space right here! I’ve landed on “The Bloom Room” because this is the room where all the blooming into goodness happens. This is Blooming Euphoria’s space for Bloom Letters, Following Callings stories, Cacao & Cards ceremonies, little notes of everyday magick…and all the messy bits in between.

As a free subscriber, you get access to Bloom Letters, Notes, Cacao & Cards (pre-recorded videos), and My Offerings. As a paid subscriber, that access extends to Following Callings, Cacao & Cards (LIVE), and a 20% discount on 1:1 private sessions with me.

I am beyond excited and happy about what Blooming Euphoria has bloomed into. For those of you who have been with me from the start, wow. You have seen many versions of BE and still stuck around. For that, I am grateful. For those of you who are new, welcome. You arrived at a fun time!

Here’s to the next chapter. I’m so overjoyed to experience life with you. Thank you for being here.

With love.

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Hello Blooming Soul,

Last week, I lost another love of my life — my dog, Brandi. I considered writing the Weekly Bloom, but honestly, I wasn’t in the mood. My head wasn’t in the right space. Many memories and feelings arose within me, and my energy shifted a bit as I relived those moments. I needed time to sit with them.

Although my dog hadn’t lived with me for the past few years, she had been with my ex-boyfriend and was still our child. It was heartbreaking to receive the news; almost eleven years of stories, adventures, and so much love.

Grief has a way of reminding us how deeply we have loved.

As I shared my loss with others, I found out that a few people in my world had also unexpectedly lost someone in theirs. Hearing this reminded me of how quickly we can lose a loved one — a pet, a friend, a coworker, family — at any moment.

Have you ever noticed how loss can soften the way we see the people around us?

It also made me aware of how many people might be walking through life grieving without anyone knowing. If I hadn’t shared my loss, would they have shared theirs?

While grieving, it can be healthy to talk about our loss. It can help the healing process and lighten our hearts a little. Being able to share how we loved, the good memories we carry, and even what we wish we could have done differently — it all helps us move through the motions and release emotion.

Rooted Reflections

One thing I have reflected on this past week is how much love and support I have in my life. I am so grateful for the people in my world and the amount of compassion and care they embody. The hugs, the “I’m sorry”s, the understanding. Even the unspoken words and light touches that say, “You’re not alone. I see you”.

In times like this, we realize how love continues to move through our lives — through the people who hold us, the memories that stay with us, and even the animals who leave paw prints on our hearts.

I couldn’t ask for more amazing humans (and animals) in my life, and not just in the moments of losing a loved one.

A Sacred Message

The Knight of Cups

The Knight of Cups is a charismatic card. It represents the classic romantic; wearing your heart on your sleeve and showing your passionate soul.

As an archetype, it is someone who loves the idea of love — someone who is not afraid to show you how they feel through their actions. They are in touch with their emotions and will go after what they desire. A knight in shining armour.

As an energy or characteristic, it can signal a time to express yourself freely (as I did about the loss of my dog). It could be time to tap into your intuition and creativity. Have you been thinking about taking an art class? Just do it. Have you been wanting to tell someone how you truly feel? Now might be the time.

It could signal the start of a love affair or a coming romance.

The Knight of Cups demonstrates empathy and love. It could also represent a time of gushing emotions or feeling as though you are drowning in your own feelings.

If you’re resonating with any of these messages, sit with yourself for a moment. Place a hand on your heart and tune in to what it is saying.

What does your heart need right now?

Moon Moments

Today, we had a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. This Full Moon Eclipse is on March 3rd (third month and third day), reached its peak at 3:33 A.M. PST, and was at 12 degrees (1+2=3) in Virgo. That’s a whole lot of threes!

The number 3 symbolizes connection, unity, friendships, mental balance, beginnings, communication, and celebrations. It is the number of increased joy or opportunity.

A Full Moon is a time of completion and the coming of fruition of what was planted with intention at the New Moon.

With this eclipse landing on the Pisces-Virgo axis, it is asking us to reflect and uncover what we might need to balance within our spirituality, dreams, and indulgences (Pisces) and our day-to-day lives, routines, and physical health (Virgo).

We might experience some abrupt endings around these topics (Virgo also rules pets, so thinking about my loss of Brandi resonates at this time) as well as new beginnings.

The eclipse is asking us to reflect on how we might balance our spiritual health with our physical health. How can we dream while remaining grounded? What daily habits can we create to manifest our visions? What emotions within ourselves are being illuminated so that we can become more aware?

It’s a good time to consider your relationships — with your mind, body, soul, partners, loved ones, home, pets — and notice where balance and harmony are needed.

Cosmic Insights

We’re also experiencing a Mercury retrograde (in Pisces) that started on February 25th and will last until March 20th.

Mercury rules communication, intellect and thinking, technology, short-term travel, logistics, and contracts or plans. So when it’s in retrograde, it’s a time to slow down and “re-” everything!

This could include reviewing, reassessing, reevaluating, redoing, revisiting, or reconsidering…you get the gist!

It can lead to confusion, misunderstandings, delays, technology hiccups, travel issues, and things feeling out of order. It could also lead to rekindling connections, recreating projects, or remembering information…such as memories or feelings.

Seems to be a theme this week, eh?

In the sign of Pisces, which rules dreams, illusions, intuition, emotions, and spirituality, we might feel the need to revisit feelings or relationships, reflect on what is going on inside of us and our connection to Spirit, or re-envision our plans.

During a Mercury retrograde, it might not be the best time to commit to travel plans, sign contracts, make impulsive decisions, or start big projects. It’s better to slow down, rethink and reevaluate through journaling, meditation, revising, or even reconnecting with old friends or inspirations.

This could be a beautiful time for deeper healing, connecting to your mystical side, or emotional release.

Allow it to flow through you and tune into your intuition.

What’s Nurturing My Soul Right Now…

Waking up with the sunrise.

And on the mornings when I have to wake up before the sun peeks above the hedges, I now have an alarm clock that imitates the sunrise.

I was getting really irritated with the beep-beep-beep of my phone alarm, hitting snooze a million times, only to wake up again and again to the same annoying sound.

I had had enough.

Every morning, I woke up feeling groggy, sleepy, and annoyed at the way I was starting my day.

When I found an alarm clock that would wake me up with “sunlight” and singing birds, I instantly bought it.

Now I wake up peacefully. The bright light fills my bedroom, my eyes slowly open, I stretch out my limbs, and gently get out of bed.

This is the one I bought and highly recommend ⟶ Dreamegg Sunrise Alarm Clock.

Now whether it’s winter, spring, summer, or fall, I can wake up with a sunrise.

A Parting Piece

A little quote to leave you with…

May you take gentle care of your heart this week and enjoy quiet moments of reflection, love, and presence. If this letter resonated with you, feel free to share it with someone you know who might need it this week.

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Keep blooming — xoxo.

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Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse — a year that sparks momentum, willpower, courage, and creativity.

Historically, Fire Horse years are known for significant shifts: individually, socially, and collectively. They carry a “run towards your dreams” energy, propelling you forward, connecting you with the right people, and placing you in the right places at the right time.

Visions you’ve been quietly imagining may begin to manifest. You may feel the urge to act on them, or they may seem to “catch fire” on their own, unfolding naturally and in ways that make you wonder if you’re ready.

Embrace it. Let it fuel you.

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This is also a Universal Year 1 (2+0+2+6=1), which marks the beginning of a new nine-year cycle. It brings energy of new beginnings, leadership, independence, and initiation.

Combined with the Fire Horse, this is not a year of maintenance; it is a year of becoming — of stepping into the version of yourself you have long envisioned.

These energies support us in moving forward with our hopes and dreams.

And to amplify it even more, we experience a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius. This is an annular solar eclipse, meaning the Moon doesn’t completely cover the Sun, allowing a bright glowing ring to shine from behind it: a “Ring of Fire”.

Aquarius is future-oriented, innovative, and unconventional. It is also an air sign, and air fuels fire. Solar eclipses act as reset points, pivoting our lives and launching us into new chapters.

We may experience shifts around identity — how we are seen, how we see ourselves, and the communities or groups we feel drawn toward. We may feel called to break free from overstepping authorities or outdated structures and experiment with new ways of collaborating or creating.

We have finally shed the Year of the Snake — a year of endings, completions, and releasing what no longer felt aligned, which also resonated with the Universal energy of a 9-year. It asked us and allowed us to let go of what was holding us back from renewal.

Now the shedding is complete. We may enter this year with a fresh perspective and renewed energy to move forward.

What does Fire symbolize?

The element of fire represents passion, warmth, vitality, action, speed, creativity, and charisma. It is yang or masculine in nature — expressive, outward, and active. It corresponds to willpower, confidence, authority, and motivation.

When in balance, fire warms, illuminates, and inspires.

In excess, it can burn uncontrollably — showing up as anger, destruction, impulsiveness, scattered energy, burnout, defensiveness, or unnecessary conflict.

Fire is powerful and can carry us forward, but only with direction and intention.

The Symbolism of the Horse

Horses represent movement, endurance, awareness, and freedom. They symbolize heart-led communication, loyalty within community, and the courage to travel into unknown territory.

They move in herds — with their soul family — and yet remain independent in their unique way.

Spiritually, the horse has been known as a bridge between worlds, connecting the spiritual with the physical. These majestic beings represent spiritual quests, personal power, instinct, and sovereignty.

They do not like confinement; they like space to move. When frightened, they run. They can be impulsive or restless when their energy is scattered and not grounded.

Horses are known for the power of the heart — reminding us of love, magic, and the invisible connections between souls. They represent devotion, discipline, and courage.

The deeper question they invite us to ask is:

Are we running away from something…or toward something?

Vision Becomes Action

There is so much fire and air energy igniting this year that will blend vision with movement.

It may be a year of personal initiation, asking us for disciplined devotion to what we dream of creating.

This year may feel fast and intense as we are asked to shift from one identity into another, consciously recreating ourselves now that old layers have been shed.

This initiation may unfold on a personal level, but also collectively. Systems may shift. Structures may evolve. New ways of collaborating and building may emerge.

What are you ready to initiate and welcome this year?

Embrace the fire, but tend to it carefully. Focus on what lies ahead. Take grounded, intentional action. Avoid scattering your energy or burning yourself out.

The fire is here to ignite you and carry you forward, but you must choose the direction and trust the flow.

Happy New Lunar Year! ✨

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Originally, I shared this inspiring experience as a short note, but after sitting with it all day, I felt it needed more space. It is a story about being seen, and rather than remaining a small note, I wanted to give it its own home. As I reflected on it, I realized this message speaks not only to children, but to all of us.

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The story…

This past weekend, I met up with an old friend of mine and his six-and-a-half-year-old son. John and I had been in a relationship over ten years ago, for a short while, and yet when that ended, we chose to stay in touch as friends ever since. I was visiting the mainland for my birthday and needed some work done on my Jeep, so he offered to help me out and got me a great deal on new tires.

We met at the nearest Tim Hortons to the shop. I bought us all drinks and Timbits. I hadn’t seen his son, J, since he was three years old, and boy had he grown into a little man!

Without getting into too much detail on our visit together, there were a few moments where John left me alone with his son while he dealt with phone calls and the tire guy.

Naturally, I sparked up conversation with the little guy so I could get to know him, and so the moments with just the two of us wouldn’t feel awkward for him. He told me all about his interests and hobbies, and even how he felt about his mom and dad not being together anymore. He sure could talk as much as his father could!

We all enjoyed catching up, and once my Jeep was ready to go, I said thank you, goodbye, and drove off. As I was driving back to my mum’s house, I kept thinking about how polite, well-behaved, and “cool” J was, and what a great job John was doing raising a little human being. A man.

John texted me later that day, saying how well I did with J. Then he shared a conversation they had on the drive home:

J: “Hey Dad, that girl Jessica?”

John: “Yes?”

J: “Well, I was thinking…she’s kinda nice, hey?”

John: “Hahaha, yes bub, very nice. Why do you think that?”

J: “Because she asked about me and talks to me like I’m normal, not like a baby kid. Like she looks me in the eyes Dad, and talks to me! People are always telling me what to do or where to go, and they are not even looking at me!!”

John turned around with a big smile and said…

John: “Well, that’s wonderful to hear. I’m glad you had a nice visit.”

J: “Yeah, dude, you should tell her she can come over later and finish those Timbits with me. I’ll put them away now and save them for her!”

This pulled on my heartstrings and made me tear up! I seriously started crying. The fact that this kiddo could be so aware — so in tune and emotionally present — amazed me. And the thing is, I was looking into his eyes, into his soul.

Many adults treat young children like babies when they are already far more aware than we give them credit for. When we meet children with respect and presence, we help nurture wise and emotionally mature humans. This was a little man before me, not a baby, and so I treated him as such. He felt that. He recognized that.

Moments like this remind me of how deeply all of us need presence and emotional connection — not just children. We all want to feel seen and heard. We want to be met with true awareness and be treated with respect.

Eye contact matters. A calm tone matters. Being spoken to, rather than spoken at, matters; whether you’re six years old or sixty years old. When someone is met with a grounded, peaceful presence, their nervous system softens. Their body feels safer. They grow more connected. We grow more connected.

We live in a world that moves so fast, where people are rushed, distracted, stressed, and all too often on their phones or devices and not paying attention to what or who is in front of them. That lack of presence and attention creates a disconnection from each other and ourselves.

That day, I wasn’t doing anything special. I was simply being present. And yet, somehow, being present became special to him.

Sometimes, being seen is a small gesture that creates a big impact.

🤍 What happens when you slow down, make eye contact, and truly pay attention to someone?

🤍 When could you put your electronic devices down and spend more time with the people you love?

🤍 Who in your life would appreciate a little more of your presence?

This was a message I felt called to share.

Have a wonderful week, friends! ♥️✨

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Today, we have a Full Moon in Leo.

A Full Moon shines a light on the subconscious — illuminating what we may have been avoiding or overlooking — especially within our emotions, intuition, dreams, and inner world.

On a Full Moon, we reach a climax, a turning point in some area of our lives. With it being in the sign of Leo (self-expression, playfulness, passion, and purpose), we are being invited to express ourselves fully and live authentically; to shape our identity by releasing fear. When we stop worrying about whether we’ll fit in with what is expected or “the norm”, we can be loyal to who we truly are and honour the path we know feels right. It’s time to set your stage and shine!

It is also a reminder that we are the creators of our lives. Most of our creativity comes from what we are passionate about, what we feel is our purpose, and how we enjoy playing and having fun. This is the time to get in touch with your inner child, follow your heart, and create your kingdom.

Along with the Full Moon today, I have pulled three Tarot cards for the energy around this moon phase and the month ahead. Funny enough, we received two lion images in the spread. Some things you just can’t make up, haha!

These cards tie in beautifully with the energy of the Full Moon in Leo and the Aquarius season that we’re currently in.

✨ The Three-Card Spread…

What Has Unfolded: Strength

The Strength card in the past position reflects a period where you have tapped into your inner strength to overcome obstacles or fears that once held you back from your true path. You may have taken a greater responsibility for your life or created boundaries that are helping you master a part of yourself. Perhaps you’ve recognized where more discipline was needed, or you’ve found the courage to gently tame a part of your wild nature in order to move forward.

Present Moment: The King of Wands

The King of Wands is telling you that you have the ambition, courage, and motivation now to take on a creative project, new position, or leadership role. This may involve something you are passionate about or have been striving toward, especially in your work and career. Let this fiery energy fuel you and drive you forward.

Future Potential: The Queen of Swords

The Queen of Swords speaks to accomplishment and success, particularly in the realms of intellect, knowledge, and learning. This new career path, passion, or creative project could position you as a leader or authority in that area. There is fertile energy surrounding your thoughts and ideas — and when paired with the bold action of the King of Wands, they can be manifested into your reality swiftly.

I find this reading fascinating, as we are moving out of an Earth and Water theme in this world and into an Air and Fire theme. We are no longer in a time of sitting and waiting; we are moving into a time of movement, expression, and inspired action. The Strength card is governed by Fire, the King of Wands is a double Fire energy, and the Queen of Swords is Air.

And not only did we receive the Strength card — representing inner power and courage — but we also pulled two Court Cards (King and Queen), which speak to authority, leadership, and sovereignty. Power. There is a lot of opportunity now to put our ideas into action and become accomplished and successful in our endeavours. It’s time to claim authority over our identities and lead with confidence.

“Follow your heart and create your kingdom”, is the message I am getting from this Full Moon in Leo and the Tarot spread. When we gain the strength and courage to release what no longer serves us — especially fear — we step into our personal power. This initiation can motivate us to take the lead in our projects or careers, leading to success and accomplishment.

✨ Where are you being asked to lead rather than follow?

✨ What would it look like to create your kingdom without fear or judgment?

✨ What part of you is ready to step onto the stage?

✨ Who are you when you let go of fear and embrace your self-worth?

Namaste.

Jessica Rose

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The other night, I was meditating and doing energy work at home.

Sitting on my yoga mat, focused on my breath, I felt information flowing through me — quiet guidance, steady and clear. Smiling at these insights, I wrote down a few spiritual goals as they came through me, and I felt a deep knowing: this next chapter asks for my devotion. It asks for my discipline, and a more intentional relationship with my yoga practice and connection to myself as I move into the new year.

A moment later, I looked up and noticed a strange light orb floating into my kitchen.

What was that? I wondered.

Suddenly, an image — and a feeling — of a black dragon filled the room. Its presence was strong, grounding, and powerful. I could sense its energy all around me.

I have a dragon oracle deck, and intuitively, I knew I needed to pull a card. I even laughed to myself, thinking, Watch it be a black dragon. 😉😏

I got up from my mat, walked over to my oracle shelf, and opened the box. Before I shuffled, I checked the bottom card - something I don’t always do.

No way.

A black dragon.

I had the feeling I was going to pull a black dragon, but I didn’t even have to shuffle for this one! I laughed out loud.

I always find these moments a little humorous. A synchronicity. A sign. A wink from the universe. And no matter how many times they happen, they still feel like magic.

The message of the black dragon — especially the black dragon of Saturn — is about focus, spiritual discipline, and commitment to a long-term vision.

Exactly what I had been feeling on my mat, and exactly the energy I sense for myself in 2026. ✨

What are you sensing for 2026? Let me know in the comments below.

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Happy New Numerical Year, everyone 🤍 May 2026 bring you what you need most to bloom into your highest self.

Sending lots of love and light. ♥️✨

Jessica Rose.

Today, we step into the Autumn Equinox — a season of release, balance, and the journey inward.

Twice each year, the Earth pauses in perfect harmony — equal parts day and night, light and dark. This sacred turning point shifts us from the outward energy of summer into the slowing rhythm of fall, preparing us for the deep journey inward that winter’s rest brings.

Now is the time to reflect on the harvest of our year — the lessons we’ve learned, the growth we’ve experienced, and the energy we’re ready to release or renew. Like an energetic Thanksgiving, this is a time to honour the work we have done, in both our inner and outer worlds, and to give thanks for all of our blessings.

Autumn reminds us to harmonize outer expression with inner stillness, to embrace the dance between action and rest, expansion and contraction. You can see this dance mirrored in the trees — actively releasing their leaves while slowly pausing, gathering strength for next spring. 🍂

✨What area of your life might be out of balance and asking for adjustment?

Astrologically, this equinox marks the moment the Sun enters Libra, the sign of beauty, partnership, and harmony. Libra energy invites us to seek balance in our relationships, appreciate life’s beauty, and create fairness and equilibrium. With the recent solar eclipse in Virgo amplifying this moment, we’re encouraged to set intentions for new beginnings, personal growth, holistic health, and deeper alignment in how we show up for ourselves and others.

And of course, for many of us, this season also means cozy sweaters, pumpkin lattes, and gathering with loved ones.

If you feel called to honour this day, here are a few simple rituals you might want to try:

Abundance Ritual — Cook or enjoy a seasonal meal and give thanks for the food you are blessed to have access to.

Release Ritual — Take a mindful walk in nature, notice the shifting colours, and let the falling leaves remind you of what you’re ready to release.

Gratitude Ritual — Light a candle and write down three things you are grateful for, letting the flame symbolize the balance between light and dark.

Happy Autumn Equinox, my friends. May this season guide you inward, restore balance, and remind you of all there is to be grateful for. 🙏

Namaste.

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When most people think of yoga, they imagine poses (asanas) — intricate postures, flowing sequences, and stretched-out muscles. Yet yoga is so much more than body movement. At its core, yoga is a philosophy, a way of living. In the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, this path is called Ashtanga Yoga, or the “Eight Limbs of Yoga”. The very first limbs — the Yamas and Niyamas — invite us to practice moral principles and self-discipline, guiding us in how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.

The Yamas

The word Yama comes from Sanskrit, meaning “to control” or “to restrain.” Think of the Yamas as yoga’s moral compass — five ethical principles that guide us in how not to behave. They create the foundation for conscious living, helping us cultivate awareness, compassion, and integrity. When practiced, the Yamas extend beyond the mat into every aspect of our lives, shaping the way we interact in the world.

1. Ahimsa – Non-Violence

Ahimsa is the practice of non-harming in thought, word, and action. It reminds us to approach life — and all living beings — with gentleness, compassion, and kindness. On the mat, this might mean honouring the limits of our physical body rather than pushing too far. Off the mat, it’s about choosing kindness in the way we think, speak, and act — towards ourselves as much as others.

Living with ahimsa helps us step away from judgment, criticism, and self-punishment. It brings awareness to the intentions behind our choices and the ripple effects they create in the world around us.

Ahimsa starts in the mind, with our thoughts. If we can refrain from harmful thinking, our words and actions naturally follow the same path.

✨ How might you bring ahimsa into your daily life?

2. Satya – Truthfulness

Satya is the practice of honesty and authenticity. It invites us to live in alignment with our truth, to speak with clarity, and to act with integrity. Practicing satya is not only about telling the truth, it’s about avoiding exaggeration, withholding, or claiming what is not ours.

When we align with our values and inner truth, life becomes simpler and more sincere. We no longer carry the heavy burden of false stories or distorted realities, but instead rest in the freedom of authenticity.

✨ How can you be more honest with yourself?

3. Asteya – Non-Stealing

Asteya goes beyond simply not taking what isn’t ours—it also calls us to honour time, energy, and resources. We practice asteya when we respect others’ boundaries, give credit where it’s due, and refrain from stealing from ourselves through comparison or self-doubt. At its heart, asteya is about cultivating gratitude for what we already have.

This principle also reminds us not to take more than we need. Without awareness, we can overconsume, deplete the Earth’s resources, or take without giving back. Practicing asteya invites balance, reciprocity, and mindful appreciation for life’s gifts.

✨ What is a true need, and what is a want?

4. Brahmacharya – Moderation

Traditionally, brahmacharya referred to celibacy, but in modern practice it’s often understood as the wise use of energy. It invites us to live in balance, avoid overindulgence, and channel our life force into what truly nourishes us. In a world full of distractions, brahmacharya reminds us to protect our sacred energy — including our creative and sexual energy — so it can be directed toward growth and purpose.

Practicing brahmacharya is about cultivating mental strength. Each time we choose moderation over excess, we strengthen our inner will and discipline, learning to direct our energy with wisdom.

✨ Where do you need more balance in your life?

5. Aparigraha – Non-Possessiveness

Aparigraha is the art of letting go — releasing greed, clinging, and attachment. It teaches us to surrender what we cannot control and to trust the natural flow of life. Through non-attachment, we create space for freedom, joy, and new possibilities.

The practice of aparigraha invites us to see change as life’s only constant. Instead of grasping at the past, we learn to reflect, release, and carry forward the lessons it offers. In this way, aparigraha helps us live in our true nature — with peace, openness, and resilience.

✨ What is one thing you’re ready to release?

The Niyamas

The Niyamas are five guiding principles that focus on how we choose to live and act. These personal observances support self-discipline, inner reflection, and spiritual growth. By practicing the Niyamas, we turn inward to cultivate purity, contentment, dedication, and a deeper connection with the higher self.

1. Saucha – Purity, Cleanliness

Saucha is the practice of cultivating cleanliness and clarity in body, mind, and spirit. While it includes hygiene, it also extends to nourishing ourselves with healthy foods, fostering uplifting thoughts and habits, and creating environments that are clear of clutter and stagnant energy.

We are not our body or our mind — we have a body and a mind. It is our responsibility to care for this “vehicle” of the soul and to tend to the programming of the mind, so that both remain clear and aligned.

✨ What area of your life could use a little cleansing or tidy?

2. Santosha – Contentment

Santosha is the practice of finding peace in the present moment. It’s choosing gratitude over longing, and acceptance over comparison. Contentment does not mean we stop striving — rather, it invites us to cultivate joy regardless of circumstances, anchoring into the truth that we are already whole.

Santosha teaches us to be humble and to truly enjoy what we have. Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but of thinking of yourself less. From gratitude grows humility, and from humility grows seva — selfless service.

✨ What went right today? What are you grateful for?

3. Tapas – Discipline, Sacrifice

Tapas means “heat” or “austerity” — the discipline that strengthens body, mind, and spirit. It is the commmitment to practice, even when it feels uncomfortable. Tapas is the inner fire that transforms resistance into growth, shaping us through consistency and dedication.

There is an ancient analogy that our five senses are like wild horses pulling a chariot. Wherever the senses run, our consciousness follows. Without discipline, the soul is pulled outward in every direction. Through tapas, we learn to steady the reins — gaining mastery over our senses and freedom in our choices.

✨ Where in your life could discipline create freedom?

4. Svadhyaya – Self-Study, Reflection

Svadhyaya is both the study of the Self and the study of sacred texts. It invites us to reflect on our patterns, learn from our experiences, and seek wisdom in the teachings of great souls. Through self-inquiry, we begin to uncover the deeper layers of who we are beyond ego and conditioning.

The seed syllable Om is often used to connect with the Self, as it is the primordial sound — the hum of the universe, the essence of all that is. In practicing svadhyaya, we observe the “character” we play in the world while remembering the true Self that exists beneath it all.

✨ What story or belief about yourself are you ready to examine more deeply?

5. Ishvara Pranidhana – Surrender

Ishvara Pranidhana is the practice of devotion and surrender to a higher power — however we personally understand it. It’s an invitation to let go of the need to control and to trust in something greater than ourselves. Through surrender, we discover humility, grace, and the peace that comes from aligning with the flow of life.

In yoga philosophy, there are two kinds of knowledge: ascending and descending. Ascending knowledge is built through our effort — study, meditation, and the daily practice of principles. Descending knowledge is the divine grace — the hand that reaches down in response to our devotion, lifting us higher than we could rise alone.

The practice of ishvara pranidhana is also about accepting help and support from family, friends, and loved ones. Too often, we try to carry everything alone, when what would truly help is surrendering to the divine light in others — allowing ourselves to be held, supported, and uplifted.

✨ Where in your life could you let go of control and invite in trust?

🌿 The Yamas and Niyamas as a Path of Transformation

The Yamas are not rules meant to restrict us — they are like great vows, inviting us to live with greater harmony, integrity, and compassion. They remind us that yoga begins not with the body, but with how we choose to relate to others and to the world we live in.

When we practice non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, moderation, and non-possessiveness, transformation begins — not only on the mat, but in every interaction, every choice, every moment of life.

The Niyamas guide us inward. They remind us that yoga isn’t about escaping the world, but about transforming our relationship with ourselves so that we may live with more peace, purpose, and love. When we practice purity, contentment, discipline, reflection, and surrender, we create the conditions for deep inner freedom.

With love, namaste.

Jessica Rose

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Hey, Beautiful Souls! It’s been a while. The winter season has been a huge time of reflection for me. Has it been for you? As I mentioned in my last post about the winter solstice, the winter season is about slowing down, contemplation, and going inward to do some shadow work before springtime arrives. I trust that the time I took off is what I needed, and now I’m back, ready to get into the weekly wellness newsletter again! I appreciate your patience.

Some of my own recent experiences inspired today’s post with angel numbers. For the past few weeks, I have been seeing 222 and 444 more than usual, so I thought I would dedicate this week’s newsletter to the angels and talk about the most common angel number sequences!

Do you repeatedly see 11:11 on the clock? Or have you noticed the same sequence of numbers appearing everywhere—on license plates, receipts, and signs? These aren’t coincidences—they're angel numbers, synchronicities and divine messages from spirit guides, angels, and the universe, meant to guide you on your path.

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What Are Angel Numbers?

Angel numbers are sequences of numbers that carry a spiritual meaning. These numbers align with numerology and carry the amplified energy of the individual number. For example, the number 1 carries the energy of beginnings, so when it is amplified, it represents the power of manifestation and creating new things. Each number from 1-9 has a specific frequency.

Why Do You Keep Seeing Angel Numbers?

There are a few reasons why you could be seeing angel numbers repeatedly. As you experience a spiritual awakening, your consciousness expands, allowing you to see divine signs and messages more easily and often. As you build that connection to Spirit and the Universe, you open yourself up to more of those experiences.

Another reason could be that the Universe is showing you that you are on the right path. It’s affirming whatever you are doing and confirming that you are aligning with the energy that is necessary for your highest timeline.

They can also be reminders to pay attention. We get distracted and can easily fall off course from our initial intentions. Sometimes we need to be nudged back onto our path or into a different direction completely, and the Universe is guiding us to take those steps.

Whether you see angel numbers on a regular basis, notice them occasionally, or rarely see them, after reading this article, you will have a better comprehension of what these numbers mean.

Angel Numbers

✨ 111

The angel number 111 represents new beginnings, manifestation, and alignment. When you see this number sequence, it’s a reminder to have positive intentions and hold what you want to manifest in your mind. Your thoughts are very powerful and put things into play, so be mindful of what you are thinking when you see this number.

This is why people say “11:11, make a wish!” when they see 11:11 on the clock. It’s a sign to put out to the universe what you wish for and then take the necessary steps to make it happen. You have extreme power in setting intentions and following through with them. Tap into that determination and courage it takes to accomplish what you want!

✨ 222

I’ve been seeing this sequence every day for weeks now! This angel number is a sign that you have spiritual support in creating balance and harmony, especially in your relationships with others. It encourages patience, trust, and cooperation, and reminds you to be adaptable to the circumstances and challenges that you may experience.

It could also be a message to look for a deeper meaning in your recent experiences and to gain insight. You could ask yourself, “Is there another way I could view this situation?” Sometimes it’s hard to trust the process or believe that things are happening for a reason. When we zoom out and see things from a different perspective, we can gain a better understanding and have faith that it was meant to be this way.

I like to take a deep breath whenever I see this sequence, to ground myself in the present moment and remind myself to trust, be patient, and know everything is balancing out.

✨ 333

This is another sequence I see quite often. When I see “33” I always think of Yeshua (Jesus). It’s my reminder of His presence in my life. Ever since I developed a connection with Him back in 2020, I see the number 33 everywhere. Especially as the battery percentage on my phone, haha!

The angel number 333 represents divine guidance from ascended masters. Ascended masters are spiritual beings who have lived on Earth and evolved their souls to a point where they no longer reincarnate, having reached a state of enlightenment and mastery over the human experience. They have undergone a deep spiritual transformation and now serve as guides and teachers from higher realms to assist in the evolution of humanity. Jesus is a well-known ascended master, along with Buddha, Mother Mary, Thoth, and Saint Germain.

This sequence is a lovely reminder that you have strong spiritual support with you. It encourages communication with divine beings and is a reminder to feel joyful in your self-expression. It’s also a sign to be creative and use your imagination, especially in artistic pursuits and developing your psychic abilities.

✨ 444

The angel number 444 is another one I’ve been seeing lately. Not as much as 222, but pretty close! It represents discipline, structure, and building a solid foundation for your future. It’s a sign that your spirit guides are helping you create this stability in your life so that you will be successful in your endeavours. It’s a reminder to focus on what you want to establish, especially in the areas of business, boundaries, and money.

This sequence also represents protection, perseverance, and a strong work ethic. Have you been distracted lately? Maybe it’s time to home in on your craft, overcome obstacles, and concentrate on what’s going to drive you forward towards your goals. You need a strong foundation before you can start building something that can last!

✨ 555

This sequence is all about transformation! It represents change, freedom, and new adventures. Have you experienced major shifts recently? If not, it could be a sign that shifts are coming! This angel number encourages you to embrace new experiences and not limit yourself to your comfort zone. Transformations lead to both personal and spiritual growth. So, be open to new opportunities and don’t let fear get in the way of jumping on them.

Being adaptable is a wonderful quality to have and seeing 555 is a reminder of that. The only constant in life is change. So, allowing yourself to embrace and even enjoy change can set you free and create space for new passions, desires, and inspiration!

✨ 666

People tend to be fearful of the number sequence 666 because it’s associated with “the Devil”. The only reason it is associated with the Devil is because it corresponds to materialism and the material world, which is the world of temptation, governed by the Devil.

However, it can be a reminder to not stress or worry about material things and the physical realm as much as you do. It reminds you to connect to your spirituality instead and develop a balance between the material and spiritual aspects of life.

This sequence also symbolizes responsibility, especially over your health and happiness. It’s a sign to be kind, be of service to other human beings, and have compassion. We’re all navigating this world together. Unconditional love is an unstoppable power that we can all tap into, and it releases fear and judgment. Remember, love conquers all.

✨ 777

Although I don’t see this sequence as often anymore, it is one of my favourites! It represents enlightenment, spiritual awakening, and being on the right path. It encourages deep spiritual insight and to trust your intuition. The angel number 777 corresponds to enchantment, knowledge, and inner wisdom, reminding you that you are a powerful spiritual being!

It can also be a sign to meditate, do some inner healing work, and reflect on the path that you’re on. The initial thoughts that come to my mind whenever I see this number sequence are that I’m on my highest timeline, everything in my past has happened for a reason, and I’m meant to be experiencing this moment in time.

✨ 888

The sign of abundance! This number sequence represents success and prosperity. It is the number of karma and karmic cycles, reminding you that what you put out is what you get back. It encourages strength and mastery over your ability to create abundance in any area of your life.

When we think of abundance, the first thing that usually comes to mind is money. That’s not the only thing that we experience in abundance though. Abundance can be seen in the number of friends we have (or quality of friends), personal growth, accomplishment, protection…anything! The number 8 is a sign of infinite, so when it’s amplified in 888, it’s reminding you that you have infinite possibilities at your fingertips.

✨ 999

This angel number is the number of completions. It represents the conclusion of a phase in your life and the letting go of old energy. We must release the old to make room for the new. Seeing this sequence can mentally prepare us for a new chapter, as after every ending comes a new beginning.

Many times, when something comes full circle, we have learned a lesson. We can take this lesson and move into our next chapter with more wisdom and courage, having healed in some way or another. 999 affirms that we have made it through a phase, most likely with teachings and knowledge that we’ll carry for the rest of our lives.

How to Interpret & Use Angel Numbers in Your Life

Now that you know the meanings of the most common angel numbers, you can use the moment you notice them to reflect on your current thoughts and feelings. You can pay attention to how often you see these sequences and what you’re doing at that time. Trust what initially comes up for you when you notice it and then act on that intuitive hit.

You might want to keep a journal to track down when and where you see these angel numbers. Write down how you felt at the time and what you were thinking that moment.

Play around and have fun with it! Ask the angels or your spirit guides to show you a specific sequence to build a stronger connection with them. You can also ask them for clarity if you see an angel number that you’re having a hard time decoding. Angels and spirit guides won’t help you unless you ask for their help! So, don’t be shy.

Want more clarity on the angel numbers you keep seeing? Leave a “✨ “ in the comments and I’ll reach out so we can explore the deeper meanings!

Also, let me know in the comments if you are seeing any specific sequences regularly! I’d love to know. ☺️

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With Gratitude, Love, & Light. ✨

Well, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve written anything here. I’ve been mourning the loss of my kitty more than I ever could have imagined. It’s been one of the hardest times of my life, but I’m finally feeling like myself again. Grief is no joke. I’ve never felt it this intensely as an adult before. So, thank you for your patience - I’m so happy to be connecting with you again.

It’s a cozy, rainy Sunday today in Victoria. The raindrops are hitting the window pane and the light breeze is forcing the trees to sway. It’s chilly outside. With a freshly brewed coffee by my side, and sitting warm and comfy on the couch, I’m ready to be present as I write this.

Yesterday was the first day of winter, - the winter solstice - the shortest day of the year, the longest night of the year, and a turning point in a natural cycle. The word “solstice” comes from the Latin word solstitium meaning “sun stands still”. A time when the sun appears to be at a standstill for a few days until it is brought forth or “born again” around the 25th of December. Now, we begin our journey back to longer and lighter days.

The winter solstice marks a time of stillness and contemplation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is associated with yin and restorative energy, the kidneys and bladder, and the element of water.

If we think about these energies, we can see the symbolism everywhere within this season. Yin energy is cold, receptive, and passive. Water becomes still or frozen and reveals reflection. The trees become barren and store their energy for regeneration. The kidneys aren’t working as hard as we “hibernate” and rest, taking ourselves away from outside threats and into the comfort of home.

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Winter is a time when we can slow down, go inward, and wonder. We can give ourselves time to reflect on the year that has passed and envision what we want to create in the year ahead. This allows us to do the shadow work that is necessary to rise again in the spring with more power and intention. Sleep becomes more important, and we feel the desire to go to bed earlier and wake up later - granting us the time to do dream work and heal on a subconscious level.

During this season, it is important to embrace restfulness so that we may nourish the mind, body, and soul. The mind can be nourished by practicing meditation or hypnosis and settling your thoughts. The body, especially the kidneys, can be nourished by slowing down and doing less strenuous activities. The soul can be nourished by tuning in to your inner wisdom and connecting with the insight of your Higher Self.

Learning to honour what you’re feeling and only say “yes” to the things that feel in alignment with what you want will help you reserve your energy. You might feel the need to seek time alone instead of attending holiday events with groups of people. Maybe you’re feeling inspired to connect with others and celebrate with loved ones. It’s a wonderful time to spend both in solidarity or to gather with friends and family.

Winter is a season of endings and rebirth. It’s a great time to create powerful transformations within yourself. Just as the trees have shed their leaves and appear lifeless for a while, mustering the energy to bloom again in spring, we can also embrace the stillness, and recharge our energy in silence, only to bloom with vigour and passion in the new year.

We have been taught that the new year is in the middle of winter (January 1st), which doesn’t make much sense to me, personally and energetically. Although I celebrate the new numerical year with friends and family on occasion, I’m more excited to celebrate the energetic new year at the spring equinox. Preferring to embrace the whole winter season as a time of introspection and inner work, I’ll continue to prepare myself for the season of beginnings and renewal in March.

Whatever you intend on doing this winter season, I hope you can spend it with loved ones (even if that’s just you or your pets) and enjoy the rest that you deserve in order to power you up in the new year. Wishing you a safe, comforting, and magical season full of wonder and warmth.

Namaste.

With Love, Light, and Gratitude,

Jessica Rose.

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This week’s newsletter is personal.

I’ve lost many people and pets in my life, but the loss of my cat, Ella, is one of the hardest. My heart is broken. I feel empty inside. I have never felt a feeling quite like this before.

The closest feeling to this is when I lost my horse at age fifteen. I remember being devastated and mourning her passing for months. The weird thing is that it hurt my heart back then, whereas right now I feel broken, numb, and empty. Even the tears that fall from my eyes seem to be coming from out of body. I feel out of body.

On Monday, I lost the love of my life, my best friend, and my family. Ella, my cat, was only two and a half years old. She was the best little kitty I could have ever imagined, and we had a one-of-a-kind relationship. We both had anxiety issues, but she was my emotional support system and I was hers. We clicked together like those charms you can find for best friends. It was a perfect bond.

The story about how I got this little monkey was a true love story. I found her on Kijiji when I knew I didn’t need another cat - I’m not even a cat person! I was just perusing ads for fun, really. Then I came across these photos and it was love at first sight. All of a sudden, I knew I needed this kitty…she was meant to be mine.

The day I went to go see her, she crawled into my lap, and we fell in love. We were glued to each other for the rest of that day and for the rest of her life. Every morning, we’d say good morning to each other (she was part ragdoll and very talkative), she’d jump on the bed, plop herself in front of me, and slide into a little spoon position. I’d slip my hand under her belly and pull her into my chest, kissing her on the head. Every morning.

We’d then get up, I’d make some coffee, and we’d snuggle some more. We’d talk to each other all day long, sneak up on one another to play, and she’d keep me company while I worked and cooked dinner. Many times, I’d usually pour a glass of wine, and she’d crawl back into my lap or my arm for evening cuddles. Then we’d wander off to bed, and she’d still be by my side, sometimes paw in hand. If I tossed and turned while sleeping, she’d follow my lead and do the same. We were inseparable.

Two and a half years went by, still snuggling and talking every day. She would bring me her toys and play fetch. I’d wake up most mornings with at least one, if not a collection, of her toys on the bed. She’d greet me at the door every time I came home, and whenever I was away, I’d try to talk to her through the camera. She was my baby girl.

Even in the times that she would push my buttons - which sometimes she would do on purpose…I could see it in her eyes - my love for her never dwindled. She was a cat of little vices, only wanting to play with my pens, eat the strings on my pants, and stick her dirty little paws in my glass of water to clean them.

I thought I’d have at least ten more years of this daily routine and these experiences with my little buddy. Little did I know that my world would be shaken up when she showed symptoms of neurological issues, and I had to rush her to the vet last week. This past weekend was a true, living nightmare. I still feel like I’m in it.

Ultimately, I had to make the choice to end her life because the prognosis was not good. They believed it could be a brain tumour or something affecting her brain function. Even though there had been signs of hope during those two days at the vet, she was getting worse. Her heart stopped beating, and they were manually breathing for her. It was heartbreaking to see her like she was, and I couldn’t let her suffer anymore. It all happened so fast. The life-changing decision. I can’t believe I have lost my love, my baby girl, my little monkey.

As I’m writing this, I’m still feeling empty and numb. I’m probably not in a proper emotional state to be writing all of this and sharing it with you, but it’s a way for me to express myself. To express my emotions and what I’m feeling inside. Although words are not enough.

Losing a furry friend is not easy…not easy at all. Especially one you have bonded with like no other. The healing process takes time. Grieving takes time. And we all heal in our own way. It’s hard to accept a loss and move on in life, but having a good support system can help. Talking to people who have experienced a similar situation or who knew how much you cared and loved your little creature can help you in the process.

No one will ever truly know the relationship I had with Ella, but the love, support, and condolences from the humans in my life mean so much to me. The sharing of stories and memories of the furry loved ones that they’ve lost brings me hope in my healing process.

We lost each other, Ella and I, but I know her spirit is with me. I can feel her. I’m grateful for how spiritual I am because it helps me to find deeper meaning in all of this and remain connected to her soul. The day I brought her to the vet, I saw a rainbow, a horseshoe, and the number 7777. The moment she passed away in my arms, the monitor read “123,” and I saw those numbers on the clock later that day.

Both 7777 and 123 mean you’re on the right path, and a new phase of your life is beginning. As hard as that is to accept (because how could losing my kitty be meant to be?), I have to hold faith. I have to see the bigger picture and connect the dots in my life to heal from this properly.

I can’t keep replaying scenarios in my head over and over and tormenting myself with “what ifs?” and questioning, “What could I have done differently?”. Part of me wants to find the cause, which will probably never happen, but in doing so, I’m keeping myself in the nightmare. I have to look forward, find a deeper meaning to all of this, and remember the good times I had with her.

A week ago, I pulled an oracle card from the Spirit Animals oracle deck by Colette Baron-Reid, and it was the cat. The message was “independence”. For some reason, I kept the card out of the deck. In fact, it’s still out. I woke up yesterday at 2:00 am, sick to my stomach, and decided to look up the spiritual meaning of losing a cat. I came across the following themes…

1. Transition. Losing a cat can spiritually mean that you need to go through a change or transformation in your life to enter a new phase.

2. Independence. Losing a cat can define a time in your life when you need to be in solitude or enhance your independence.

3. Healing. Losing a cat could mean that you’ve completed a healing cycle and no longer need them energetically in your physical reality.

4. Protection. You could lose your cat because you need them in the spirit realm as a guardian angel for protection more than in your physical reality.

5. Spiritual Awakening. Losing a cat could ignite your psychic abilities and enhance your spiritual growth. It could tune you in to the spiritual realm and heighten your awareness.

6. Mystery. Cats are mystical creatures, and losing one could represent that it’s time to dig deeper into the mysteries of life.

I found these messages comforting. Especially because, before I went to sleep that night, I pulled some Tarot cards that affirmed a new beginning and a time of solitude. The cards that appeared were the 10 of Wands, the Hermit, and the 8 of Pentacles. The Hermit is the energy or archetype of independence, solitude, and soul-searching.

When finished with my three-card reading, I asked if she was still with me, just beyond the veil. I pulled out the Sun card, which is a “yes” card. This affirmed that she’s here with me in spirit right now.

Moving forward, I will continue to talk to her and ask her to visit me in my dreams. Sometimes, when I close my eyes, I see her face. It might take some time to fully release the guilt, hurt, sadness, and grief and stop feeling so empty inside, but keeping my connection with her and believing there’s a bigger reason to it all will help with this. It’s a process, and it will take time.

To all those who have loved and lost a furry friend, my heart is with you. It truly is a heartbreaking time, and the healing cannot be rushed. To everyone who has reached out, sent love, and comforted me during this time, I will be forever grateful.

I am so grateful for knowing and loving this beautiful soul, spending time with her, and just being with her. She brought me so much healing, joy, laughter, peace, and comfort. She was truly my best friend. I know one day we will meet again, and so I will end this letter with a beautiful poem that my dear friend sent me the day she passed away. It’s a reminder that we all go back to the same place, back to our soul family, when we also leave our physical body.

Namaste.

With Love, Light, and Gratitude,

Jessica Rose.

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This week, I’m going to touch on the topic of chakras. We’ll get into what they are, where to locate them, the energy they are associated with, and how this energy flows. I know there’s much more I could cover on this topic, but I’ll leave that for posts about the individual chakras themselves!

A chakra –the Sanskrit word for “wheel” – is a flowing vortex of life-force energy. Chakras are thus the “wheels of life” within us that absorb, store, transform, and emanate subtle energy. You can think of them as chambers or energy centers that transmute energies from your environments and experiences into hormonal, physiological, and cellular changes within the body.

Nowadays, most people you talk to will have likely heard of the word “chakra,” even if they don’t know its meaning. These energy centers are acknowledged in the practices of yoga and Reiki, as well as other healing arts. More and more people are becoming aware of just how important chakras are to our holistic health. Although hundreds of them exist in the human body, including the hands and feet, today, we will only go over the seven major chakras.

Within the human body, we have something called the nervous system. The nervous system is the main communication system of the body. It sends signals and messages to other parts of the body so that we can continue to function. The nervous system communicates with other cells, organs, and connective tissue through nerve fibers and nerve ganglia or plexuses - clusters of nerves that act like little mini-brains.

Each chakra corresponds to a nerve plexus that resides along your spine. For example, have you ever felt nervous or anxious as if you had “butterflies in your stomach”? How about ever feeling your “heart flutter”? These feelings come from the cluster of nerves in that specific area of your body: your solar plexus chakra and heart chakra, respectively.

The chakras also correspond to organs, endocrine glands, psychological traits, developmental phases, and emotions based on their vibrational frequency. The lower chakras - which I’ll explain in a moment - are more connected to the physical realm and have lower vibrational frequencies or Hertz. The higher chakras are more connected to the spiritual realm and have higher vibrational frequencies or Hertz. It has been said that the chakra is a higher harmonic of the energy in the associated nerve plexus.

Rainbow Bridge

The seven chakras and their vibrational nature can be thought of as a rainbow. The chakras are associated with the colours of the rainbow, starting with the first chakra as the colour red and the seventh chakra as the colour violet. If you think about the fact that we’re made up of light (electricity) and about 70% water, it’s almost as if this combination within us creates an inner rainbow just as it does outside of us when the sun shines after it rains.

This inner rainbow bridges our physical experiences and our spiritual experiences and creates a roadmap for the soul that we can use to navigate our unique lives. As you follow your inner rainbow of chakras, you’ll realize that the first one is your foundation, and every one after that builds upon the previous one.

The first chakra - also called the root or base chakra - is associated with the colour red and located at the base of the spine at the coccyx or the tip of your tailbone. It holds your first experiences in this physical world as well as your feelings of security and safety, how your basic needs are met, your tribal community, and your instinct to procreate. This is where your energetic foundation begins to ground you to earth.

The second chakra - the sacral chakra - is associated with the colour orange and can be found below the navel at the sacrum area, hence the name. The energy here has moved from the first chakra energy of your basic needs being met to “now that I’m safe, what do I want to enjoy and take pleasure in?”. It relates to your creativity, emotions, pleasures, and sensuality. It is also associated with sexuality and the desire to create new life.

Once you know what you enjoy and feel comfort in doing, you’ll want to “get er done”. The third chakra is the solar plexus chakra. It is associated with the colour yellow and is located just above your belly button where you can sometimes feel little butterflies when you’re anxious or nervous. Here is where your courage, willpower, and determination in life reside. It is tied to your self-esteem and drive to get things done.

Do you have the courage to go out there and accomplish what you want? This chakra is where your inner light shines from; your inner sun. It’s also connected to your fight, flight, or freeze instincts.

The fourth chakra is the heart chakra. It is associated with the colour green (as well as pink) and is found in the center of your chest. Here is where you learn how to feel unconditional love, compassion, and gratitude in life. It is the chakra of healing, nurturing, and kindness. Once you learn to appreciate and love yourself, you can begin to have compassion for humanity and truly have love for others.

The fifth chakra is all about communication, expression, and creativity. It is the throat chakra, located at the throat, and its colour is blue. This chakra represents how you speak (both to yourself and others) and whether you speak your truth, tell lies, or hold things in. It’s where you express yourself and your creative nature through speaking, singing, playing music, reading, or writing. If we think about how this builds off of the heart center, we can think about how loving yourself and others makes you feel comfortable being open and honest in how you communicate.

At the sixth chakra, we reach the magical third-eye and the colour indigo or deep purple. This is the most mystical chakra, connecting you to the spiritual realm through your dreams, imagination, and manifestations. It is associated with your psychic abilities and intuition - “seeing” without seeing. It is located in the middle of your forehead just above your physical eyes. When you close your eyes and experience hypnosis or meditation, you can most likely see colours, shapes, or images in this area. This is your mind’s eye, and once you have clear and honest communication developed, you can use this chakra to attract experiences and manifest with intention.

The seventh and final major chakra is the crown chakra located at the top of your head. It is associated with the colour violet or pure white and is the chakra of universal understanding and enlightenment - oneness. It holds space for transcendence and connects you to higher knowledge. This chakra is all about consciousness, spiritual awakening, self-realization, and bliss. Once you’ve opened and balanced all the previous chakras, you realize that you are not separate from anything else and you connect with the collective consciousness.

The chakras are often called the “gateways to the soul” because they connect the spiritual realm to the physical realm - bridging the energy between the mind and body and spirit and matter. They are just as important as our physical organs like our stomach and liver. Just because we can’t physically see the chakras (which, by the way, have you ever seen your stomach or liver? Yet you know they’re there…) doesn’t mean they’re not part of our bodies and something we need to take care of.

So, now that we know what chakras are and what energy they are associated with, let’s see how the energy flows through and around them and what we can do to keep them balanced.

Flow of Energy

The flow of energy within these centers includes in and out (reception and expression), up and down (ascending and descending), and all around (swirling motion). This energy comes from our thoughts, feelings, actions, experiences in life, and how we perceive our reality. They are assimilated, transformed, or stored based on our beliefs, patterns, and programming. The goal or intent is to have a harmonic chakra system with a balance of energy in each chakra and an open ascending and descending flow.

It might help to think of the human body as hardware and the energy we store as software. Some software is helpful and supportive and can assist you in creating what you want. However, some software causes more problems than good, can prevent you from accomplishing what you want, and take up valuable space.

The subtle energy that travels through the chakras comes from your aura and moves through pathways called nadis. You can imagine nadis being similar to the meridian network that is accessed through acupuncture; although they are not the same thing. There are three major nadis: the Pingala, the Ida, and the Sushumna.

The Pingala nadi is the masculine or more active channel. The Ida nadi is the feminine and passive or receptive channel. The Sushumna is the central channel. The Ida and Pingala nadis flow in a zig-zag pattern through the chakras much like the caduceus symbol. They also represent the same helix pattern that resembles the design of DNA. Besides the three main nadi channels, many sources describe up to 72,000 nadis in and around the human body!

Ascending and Descending

The ascending flow of energy through the chakras is referred to as the pathway of liberation. As we open and balance the chakras on the way up towards the crown, we free ourselves from repetitive emotional, mental, and physical patterns that keep us out of touch with our spiritual nature. As I mentioned above, the lower chakras relate to the physical world, the earthly realm, and the denser energy that we call “matter”. As we journey upwards through the chakras, we learn to detach ourselves from the physical while still experiencing it.

The descending flow of energy is referred to as the pathway of manifestation. If our higher chakras are open, we tend to be very spiritual or receptive to the universe. We might have wonderful ideas and be able to visualize what we want yet not be grounded enough in our physical reality to make it happen. When we open and balance the chakras on this pathway, we learn to turn our ideas into actions and create in the physical realm.

Over-activity and Under-activity

A lack of energy in a chakra creates under-activity in that area of the body and its corresponding parts. It becomes depleted and will no longer produce enough energy to run at optimal level. You can imagine this as a kink in a hose. If there’s a kink in the garden hose, the water is stuck and can’t get to where it needs to go to nurture the garden. Well, if your chakra is connected to other parts of your body, you can imagine that an under-active chakra won’t be providing enough energy to the organs and body parts that it’s associated with.

An excess of energy in a chakra creates over activity which can lead to stress or burnout. The chakra ends up overcompensating and overflowing with energy (now imagine the opposite situation with the garden hose, where now you have too much water in the garden that it’s flooding!). Excess energy in a chakra will be heightened and can show up in your reality as over-speaking, being super emotional, doing too many things at once, etc.

Coming Into Balance

Not only do we want a good and healthy flow moving up and down the chakra system as well as in and out, but we also want a healthy flow within the chakras themselves. We want the energy that’s in there to be moving or turning like a wheel should.

The chakras are like a manual for the human soul - they tell us what area of our lives might need some reflection based on what chakra is out of alignment, deficient, excessive, etc. Maybe we’re exerting too much physical energy by working too hard to feel financially secure (first chakra). Perhaps we’re not open to finding love in our lives and keep ourselves from connecting on a deeper level (fourth chakra). We could be lying to ourselves and shying away from speaking our truth (fifth chakra).

These energy centers accumulate energy from our experiences and interactions with our environments and store those energy imprints as memories. It’s like taking a screenshot of that moment in life and filing it away for future reference. It becomes a program.

It is part of our spiritual growth and awakening of self to learn how our chakras have been programmed and start reprogramming them with more beneficial software. You can do this by acknowledging what energy is currently there and healing the energy that has been stored and is no longer serving you. Begin living life with more intention and awareness of the energy you encounter as well as the energy that you give off. Balancing the chakras is an ongoing practice because we are always surrounded by and experiencing different energies.

I hope this newsletter will inspire you to take the time to journey through your chakras and reflect on where you might want to do some energy work. It’s well worth the practice and will only strengthen your intuition and improve your life in the process!

Namaste.

With Love, Light, and Gratitude,

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References:

• “The Chakra System” by Anodea Judith

• “Vibrational Medicine” by Richard Gerber, M.D.

• “Chakra Healing Therapy” by Glen Park

• “Discover Your Psychic Powers” by Tara Ward

• “Kundalini” by Cyndi Dale

• “Electric Body, Electric Health” by Eileen Day McKusick

• “Tuning the Human Biofield” by Eileen Day McKusick

• “Energy Medicine” by Donna Eden