MONTHLY GEMS

How is the month going to feel to us personally?

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8 of Water- 

Journey of discovery, letting go, seeking deeper meaning beyond the superficial.

From the good tarot deck.

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You may experience feelings of withdrawal, isolation, escapism, apathy and generally disappointed with life in its present state.  

 

It may bring your attention to possible areas of stress and tension, where you are becoming burnt out and emotionally exhausted. It may be time to have some rest or take a break from your busy life. 

 

The 8 of water indicates that it is time to ask yourself what you can do to bring a deeper satisfaction and joy to your life beyond the obvious pursuit of material satisfaction and/or physical enjoyment. The 8 of water is often reflective of the start of a journey of discovery, particularly on a spiritual level.

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Knock, knock... who's there?

“Sickle” and “Oak tree”, 
The support you didn’t ask for! 

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SICKLE-

focus, regrowth, letting go. 

From the green witch oracle deck

The sickle is a gardening tool used for harvesting and reaping, though it is also closely associated with death. In art, death is often seen holding this tool, a symbol of taking a life that has finished.

 

The sickle helps you to clear away dead matter and control overgrowth, allowing for new growth to take place unhindered. Clearing and cutting away outdated or unneeded material leaves space for new life and beginnings. It doesn’t cut life short. Instead, it refocuses available resources so that life can continue. The sickle card reminds you to cut away what drains your energy or no longer serves you so focus regrowth can take place.

 

Reflection- What parts of your life need to be cut back or cut out completely to help you grow?

 

 

OAK TREE-

Power, courage, strength.

From the green witch oracle deck.

The oak tree is a popular symbol of strength. The wood is dense and durable, reliable, and long lasting. This tree symbolizes power and bravery, telling you that you can stand up to whatever storm is on the horizon. 

 

The mighty oak begins as a tiny acorn. It is reassuring to know that something so immense and strong started out as something that you can hold between two fingers. Not only does it remind us that small things can yield huge results, it also reminds us that growing takes time. Rapid growth uses energy to reach a goal quickly. Slow growth uses energy to ensure stable strong development. The oak tree card urges you to be brave and to stand tall.

 

Reflection-

Is there something you’ve been avoiding because of the fear of confrontation?

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Wisdom from the Divine mother, for reflection and introspection:

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Dia De Los Muertos-

Ancestors

From the wise woman oracle deck.

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In Mexico the deceased are honored with ofrendas, altars built in homes or on graves. If a monarch butterfly is seen at an Ofrenda, they are thought to be the soul of the deceased visiting their living family. Brightly decorated calaveras de azucar, or sugar skulls are often left in ofrendas for children who have passed. The school is used not as a morbid symbol, but rather as a whimsical reminder of the cyclicality of life. Skull imagery became a symbol of Dia de los muertos after the death of Mexican artist, José Guadalupe Posada in 1913, whose illustrations of la calavera Catrina-a female skeleton attired with a plumbed hat-highlighted death as the inevitable destiny for both the rich and the poor. 

 

When we honor our deceased, loved ones and ancestors, we demonstrate respect and gratitude for their sacrifices and hard work, and the path they pathed for us. By connecting with them, we connect with our culture, history, and ourselves, which allows us to better understand our unique place in the world. Whether it be creating an altar, lighting a candle, visiting their graves, making and offering their favorite meal or researching your family tree and cultural heritage, you are called to build a stronger bond with your ancestors.

 

Reflection- How can I uniquely honor and pay homage to my ancestors and those who have gone before me?

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A Spiritual practice:

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Ancestral work

(credit- by Lisa Stockley)

Working with the ancestors can be a powerful way to learn more about where we come from as well as who we are. Connecting with the ancestors means connecting with the energies and forces which gave us life and goes much further than simply knowing our family tree, although that's an excellent place to start. Asking the elders of our families and communities to tell their stories and share their memories can help us to build a more concrete connection with our ancestors.

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Starting an ancestor altar, with photographs of your ancestors or objects which have been passed down from them, is a great way to personalize that connection. Spend time at your ancestor altar regularly, telling them news and offering support as well as asking for their guidance. Building a reciprocal relationship is important in ancestor work, just as it is in all spirit work.

 

Another powerful practice is to hold a dumb supper, inviting the ancestors to join you at the table and setting places for them. Choose your words carefully when inviting and releasing and remember that the ancestors are on their own journey – they are under no obligation to help you out and indeed may not even be well disposed to do so. Calling them back can prevent them moving on.  It’s important to remember that we are not trying to fix anything, simply acknowledge and give space for expression.

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As well as blood ancestors, we all have ancestors of spirit, beings who have gone before us who act as teachers and mentors, even if they were not blood relatives. They may be figures from our cultural, historical or spiritual lineage with whom we feel a kinship. Going further back, we can reach into cell memory and deep time, at which point we become aware that all of evolution holds our ancestors, right back to the first primal life to take form. In the broadest sense of the term, all beings have the potential to be our ancestors, threads in the web of life which brought us into being.
 

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I hope these monthly gems and medicine bring in beautiful support and healing this month! you got this. 

Hugs

​​​​​Brittainy Simpson,

LMT, Energy healer, Wild soul alchemist and Spiritual mentor.

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