November 6, 2017 4:06 am
Published by Eryn Johnson
Mantras can be any thought, goal, idea, or vibration that speaks to you. But above all, they are sound. They connect you to the universe because sound echoes everything in the universe. You can click here to check out my Mantra series that I wrote a few years ago. This sound is incredibly powerful. Ancient texts have stated that the divine, or God, originally manifested as the sound of Aum. The Power of Mantras Why are mantras so powerful? They help you focus and calm the fluctuations of your mind, purify your chakras, heal your soul, change negative thought patterns,... Continue Reading
December 3, 2015 2:04 am
Published by Cassie
Try as we might, the holiday season is always a hectic one. Balancing work, family, and friends is especially busy during this time of joy, relaxation, and wonder. I have talked about my meditation practice before on the blog, and in the next few blog posts, I want to revisit this idea and expound upon mantras a bit. Mantras can be a tool used to help bring calm, focus, and positivity to daily life, which can definitely help during these next few weeks of craziness!
August 26, 2021 10:35 pm
Published by Eryn Johnson
Virgo, our mutable Earth sign, invites you to consider what you are in service to, to pour your gifts out for the world, to unite your body and mind, and to analyze, discern, and purify. It’s a season to find clarity around what you feel called to devote yourself to. We’ll be exploring themes of both nature and devotion throughout the following card spread and ritual. In this blog post, I’ll be sharing a card spread and a ritual for Virgo season. Check out our Understanding the Energy of Virgo Season blog post to learn more about Virgo energy and... Continue Reading
February 10, 2021 10:43 pm
Published by Eryn Johnson
We are spiritual beings, but here as humans, we have bodies. Our bodies experience a wide range of sensations and emotions — fear, anxiety, shame, joy, love, pleasure, and many more. Pleasure is one of the things that feels so specific to having a body – something that’s available to us through the tactile, through sensation, through what we can see and feel and touch. One of my favorite quotes about pleasure comes from the classic The Ethical Slut: “pleasure is a worthwhile goal in and of itself.” Many of us have learned in our society that prioritizing pleasure is... Continue Reading
April 29, 2020 8:01 pm
Published by Eryn Johnson
Beltane is a cross-quarter holiday on the Wheel of the Year that honors the return of summer, the return of the fertility of the Earth, and the element of fire. It’s a nature-based holiday that many of our ancestors celebrated for a long time, and now we get to carry that tradition forward. Like Samhain, Beltane is a time when the veil is thin. This holiday is a particularly beautiful time to connect with nature spirits, as well as any other beings you’re wanting to create a connection with. At Beltane, we honor the goddess as part of us. We... Continue Reading
