Happy New Moon in Leo.
Our New Moon in Leo is supported by Mercury in retrograde. I say supported because when Mercury is in retrograde, it opens us up to deeper levels of intuition as we review our past. For many of us, this can be a harsh reflection that mirrors into our present moment and can create a bit of chaos. But if we understand the energy we are working with, we can use it as a tool for introspection, observation, and growth.
One of the things that has been on repeat in my head this month is "Time is a tool." As we review our lives, we can sometimes think that we have wasted so much time. Or wonder if there's enough time to evolve into the person we know we're meant to be? Which is where it gets tricky with Leo and this fire to just be ourselves—a mystery we are constantly unwinding. But if we look at the behavior of lions, they aren't fussing and running around trying to prove their ferocity. They spend most of their time observing, napping, and playing, only responding in the fierceness of their power when necessary. We can use this as a metaphor for our own lives, utilizing time as a tool, slowing down our pace, and taking the time needed to rest and play, because it's from this place that true creativity emerges.
Creative Fire
During the month of Leo, we find ourselves in the warmth of summer. It spurs the energy of play, creativity, and dreaming. A carefree nature of lying in a field of wildflowers and allowing the warmth of the sun and the sounds of summer to wash over you. Think Solar Plexus energy. What does your inner fire want you to create? How does it want you to create? What activities can you employ to engage your Solar Plexus? You might consider core strengthening, breath of fire, and visualization of fire in your belly. You may have already begun doing these things intuitively as the energy started to rise for Leo.
Dive deeper into the Leo New Moon energy in this month's blog.
The Science Behind Sound Healing as an Altered State of Consciousness
Have you ever wondered what truly happens when you sink into the sounds of a sound bath? It's far more than just beautiful sounds. It's a powerful dance of frequencies engaging with your body, spirit, and mind.
Our brains naturally cycle through different electrical frequencies, or brainwaves, each linked to a unique state of consciousness:
- Beta waves keep us alert and awake.
- Alpha waves bring on a relaxed, calm, and mindful state.
- Theta waves promote deep relaxation, creativity, intuition, and access to your subconscious.
- Delta waves are the slowest, guiding you into restorative sleep and profound healing.
When you are in a sound bath, it allows you to enter a state called brainwave entrainment. As you listen to the resonant tones of Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, or crystal bowls, your brainwaves begin to harmonize with these external frequencies. This gentle guidance helps shift your mind from its busy Beta state into the deeply restorative Alpha, Theta, and even Delta states.
In these altered states of consciousness, your body's parasympathetic nervous system becomes activated, allowing you to enter a state of rest and repair. You might even feel like you are in a dream. Some people fall asleep but are very aware of the sound swirling around them. That is why many people feel that sound baths create a “journey” type of experience for them, allowing them to engage in deep inner work. Others experience relief from physical pain due to the body’s ability to enter into a restorative place.
How many of you have experienced this? Send me a message, I'd love to hear where your journey took you.
Lion's Gate Portal July 26 -August 12
Each year from July 26 to August 12, we are invited into the Lion’s Gate Portal. The portal peaks on August 8, when the Sun is in Leo, Earth, and Sirius come into alignment. This annual portal is an invitation to reconnect with your inner truth and call forth your highest intentions.
In 2025, this portal holds an extra layer of significance, promising a wave of celestial energy that can support your inner work, ancestral and generational healing, and karmic closure. Lion's Gate Portal is a powerful time of year for transformation as we shed what no longer serves us and come into greater alignment with our authentic selves.
You can work with this energy on August 9th during my next sound bath. We will be in the heart of this celestial event. It will be a fantastic time to work with all the energy we have over the next couple of weeks and release all that has unfolded. There is still space available. You can register using the event link below.
Community & Fire
Last month, we chatted about real life around the fire until late. Real life is happening to all of us, and this is a safe place to be. We won't have many more opportunities around the fire, so I'd love to invite you to join us during the peak of summer.
Peace & Love