Softening into Summer
Connection & Cosmic Growth in July
Hello Friends,
We start a new month just after Jupiter (the planet of expansion) moves into the sign of Leo for a year. Jupiter has been in the sign of Cancer since last June. Meanwhile, Mercury travels retrograde in the sign of Cancer. What messages and stories connected to our emotions, roots, gut intuition, and “the mother” need revisited? How are we mothering ourselves? Where can we soften and be more compassionate to ourselves and others?
These questions and more were part of our latest COSMIC CONNECTION HOUR. For me, they helped me pause and reflect, which helped me find a significant Ah Ha!
Recently, exploring Central Park through a scavenger hunt let me discover new parts of the park despite my countless hours in it. While a new New Yorker studying at Fordham University School of Law, a roommate and I used to wake up early and walk the small loop. Years later, while a lawyer on the Upper East Side, I used to walk to yoga in Chelsea and cut through the park. One Saturday, I paused at the Shakespeare statute and watched a group tango. It made me want to learn how to tango well enough to dance in the park. I took lessons. Then I showed up to the statue one Saturday evening with my tango heels. I danced, definitely not well. But it was glorious to close my eyes and float across the stones, letting music guide my partner (a complete stranger!) and me under the twisting limbs shading the path.
What have you been wanting to try but haven’t yet?
What if in revisiting how we mother ourselves during the current astrological transits, we make space for projects and activities that make our heart sing and feed our soul?
What would that be for you?
For me, it’s twofold. A story has been repeating in my head and popping up in conversations. I’m finally giving myself space to write it down. I also have cut back on events so I can give my battery a chance to recharge!
Dates to Remember - PAID MEMBERS
Thanks to all who joined our events last month. Here’s our schedule for July:
✨Monday, July 13 at 12 pm CT - - - ASTROLOGY WORKSHOP - - - Join me via Zoom for an interactive workshop on the basics of astrology and the current energy, including the Cancer new moon.
✨Wednesday, July 29 at 8:30 am CT - - - COSMIC CONNECTION HOUR - - - Join me via Zoom for conversation and connection. We will discuss the full moon in Aquarius, how it relates to each of our individual charts, and do a guided meditation to connect with the energy.
✨✨✨✨✨Zoom links are sent via the group “CHAT” for paid subscribers.✨✨✨✨✨
BONUS - All paid members get access to my online, LIVE vinyasa yoga + guided meditation classes on:
🧘🏻♀️Thursday, July 2 at 7:30 am CT
🧘🏻♀️Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 am CT
🧘🏻♀️Wednesday, July 15 at 8:00 am CT
🧘🏻♀️Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 am CT
Grab your coffee and mat, and find a cozy space to Zoom with us. We will check in and discuss what we each need from our practice. The flow serves as a moving meditation, preparing you for a journey into stillness. If you like, stay for a few minutes after class and share how you feel from our group practice.
Intentional Living with Moon Cycles
The new moon on Tuesday, July 14 is at the degree 21’ 59’’ Cancer. Here’s a mantra to use:
I listen to my inner voice and honor its wisdom.
If you’re curious where Cancer (or Aquarius - the sign of the next full moon) is in your chart and life, join one of my events.
✨✨DM me if you are interested in learning about my personalized Cosmic Roadmap sessions! ✨✨
Thank you for being part of my community. Hope you have a new month full of magical insights that feed your soul from Mercury’s journey through Cancer.
Wishing you a joyful July!
xoTess
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