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For Claudia. I’ve been paying extra attention lately to the little details of my life. The very fine details of cutting, folding, cleaning spaces in my home and mind, proposals, colors, organizing, file structures, sinking into slow stretching positions for my aching back. My presence and vibration in those moments of maintenance. Maintaining that slow and steady calm feeling through my mind, my body and my hands as they begin to work. That’s where it is. That’s where the answers are. The quality and integrity of these moments are the building blocks to the bigger picture. Awareness on the rise with an almost full moon in Taurus lighting up the skies. May this auspicious day 11/11 open up alignment and bring you a gift, a lesson, or a blessing of love. May we all be reminded of the magic that is life. Happy birthday to my magical daughter born 11/11/11. The brightest of lights that shone through in my darkest hour. We love you more than words could begin to describe. #fullmoon #magic #1111

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Cleansing and clearing the air and energy of everyday is a work that never ends. A practice. The message I’ve been receiving lately is that I do not owe everyone my wholehearted openness and explanation. Time and energy is gift that we must practice with great discernment regarding how we distribute it. I have especially been cycling through this with my work. The balance of giving and receiving is essential for optimal growth, progression and ultimately success. When you’re following your dharma your working relationships should feel good. Always good, when you continue to face obstacles or find yourself repeatedly having to explain yourself and justify and defend yourself, it’s wrong. Let it go. Stop explaining. You do not owe those who are not aligned with you- your time nor your energy. This is not to say that one person is above or below, better or less worthy. Energy is expansive and finding that alignment is the ultimate goal to thrive in love and creation.

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Reading by @bodyandsoulsustenance dyandsoulsustenance October 31 kicks off the final Mercury Retrograde of 2019, starting at 27º and ending at 11º Scorpio on November 20.

Like all Mercury Retrograde periods, this is a time when communications, travel, and technology may go a little haywire. Faults in the system will be revealed, so be proactive and back up your hard drive, secure your passwords, and service your car. This is an opportunity to discover your blind spots and prevent future mistakes. If something happens that is no fault of your own, consider the value in that as well. Perhaps it’s a reminder that there is only so much you can control.

If possible, delay the initiation of any new contracts and endeavors during this time. It’s not that they will necessarily end in disaster, but they will be less likely to go according to plan. Investigate thoroughly and triple-check important details. Information and logic are not the most reliable right now, so be sure to include your intuition in the decision-making process.

Another general theme of Mercury Retrograde is clearing out the old, but even more so now that it’s occurring in Scorpio. This is the sign of death and regeneration, so embracing this process will be especially important. Let go of old ideas and plans that have run their course. It’s also a good time to cleanse physically—both your body and your personal space.

#happyhalloween #halloween #halloweenretrograde2019 #mercuryretrograde #diadelosmuertosart #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead

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📷 @photophangan reading: @bodyandsoulsustenance It’s time to welcome in a new lunar cycle with the New Moon at 4º Scorpio tonight.

This is a sign that feels compelled to pierce deep into the unknown, so don’t be afraid to explore the darkness—both within and without. Get to know the inner workings of your psyche, including the less pleasant parts you may not want to see. What secrets, fears, traumas, and emotions have you been burying? Scorpio season is when the dead come back to life, so don’t be surprised if/when they pop up. Take the opportunity to face them head on and do the difficult work. Drain the emotional cesspool contaminating your life.

With Mercury Retrograde dominating the majority of this lunar cycle, this is not necessarily a time to start new things. Rather, embrace the death that comes before the rebirth. Clear out the old and decaying parts of your life to make way for new growth. Mars, the traditional ruler of Scorpio, is currently in a tense square with Saturn, the planet of hard lessons and delays. If you are having trouble moving forward at this time, find an outlet for your frustration, but don’t keep fighting the tide. Resistance will only breed resentment. Instead, take this opportunity to retreat and recharge.
With Mars also in Libra in mutual reception with Venus in Scorpio, balance and harmony can be achieved through fierce authenticity and vulnerability. Iron out the kinks in your relationships through raw honesty, both with others and yourself. Figure out what you need to feel truly connected and secure. Go beyond the superficial into your deepest desires, and release any shame, guilt, or fear surrounding them. Your needs can’t be met if you don’t own them first. Stand strong in the knowledge of who you are and what you want, and allow your power to surge through you.
This is also a time to get your finances in order, especially if you have outstanding debts to take care of. Scorpio rules shared resources, so reflect on how you merge yours with others. More in comments...

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Today only 50% off all medicine bags, will ship from LA on Saturday! Use code “LOVEMORE” 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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It is in the acceptance of our own inevitable death that we truly live. #losmuertos #diadelosmuertos #lamuerte #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertosart *this poster is now available on the website, find direct link in bio. 💀🥀🌹🇲🇽 original photo of @alisa.belochkina by @photophangan #collage_guild

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"If We Must Die, We Die Defending Our Rights" -Sitting bull
May our prayers be answered by the wisdom of the grandfathers and the grandmothers that came before us. May our work bring healing to their spirits. May our prayers be strong and may we find the strength to keep fighting this good fight. Keep on your red road no matter what obstacles you encounter. Walk the red road. Keep walking the red road.
#indigenouspeopleday #indigenouspeoplesday #sittingbull #redroad

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Beautiful image of @zemsway.ofearth by @photophangan Full Moon Sale extended to Tuesday. 33% off of all posters including all new collection posters with code: FULLMOON

Reading by @bodyandsoulsustenance

This Sunday’s lunation at 20º Aries is an intense one, but with the right consciousness we can channel its energy wisely.
As the Libra Sun opposes the Aries Moon, we are confronted with uncomfortable relationship dynamics. What feels like a battle can become a dance if we approach it with grace, tact, and diplomacy. A dualistic “me vs. you” mentality must be discarded for the goal of balance and fairness above all else. Sacrifice and compromise may be called for. Let go of fear, selfishness, immaturity, and rashness in order to achieve the highest good for all.
Much of this lunation’s intensity is also due to an exact square from Pluto in Capricorn. Repressed anger could rise to the surface and overtake us. This is actually an opportunity to heal, however, as we can release long-held pain, negativity, and toxicity. Consciously unleash your emotions in a safe space that will allow you to get physical. Yell, kick, punch, slam…do whatever you need to do to get it all out (without harming anyone, of course). This is not a time to hold back. Release your inhibitions and let your instincts guide you.

Pluto’s influence may also amplify the desire to destroy, transform, and exert your will. Again, try to use this energy constructively, especially if you’ve reached a turning point and need to take dramatic action. Let go of whatever must die and embrace the metamorphic process.

A trine from Jupiter could inspire us to be bold, take risks, and speak our truths. Beware the impulse for aggressive and reckless action, however, as this aspect could also fuel overconfidence and impetuousness.
Those of you with planets and angles around 20° of Aries, Libra, Capricorn, and Cancer will likely feel this transit more strongly. For more personalized guidance and insights, message @bodyandsoulsustenance to set up a reading! #fullmoon #fullmoonaries #fullmoonart #astrologyfacts

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Everyday I take the time to create something that isn’t for a client or work. It’s my way of sharpening my creative mind. New bags coming soon 🤗. Also there are some new posters on the website and if you’re interested in wholesaling bags, journals and meditation pillows email me to gain access to the wholesale site. The new collection will be available next week. We are always sourcing better quality and sustainable materials for all products. Thank you for following ✌🏿✌🏾✌🏽✌🏼✌🏻🌈❤️🧡🧡💛💙💜

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The other day my daughter read me a story about a snake made of bright beautiful colors who’s tail was a hose that watered all of the plants and flowers and trees as it passed through areas of land. Leaving behind life and joy though some feared it’s arrival.
Some believe that the rainbow colors of the snake and represent the cycle of the seasons, It is known as a giver of life, as it gives water to many, but can be a destructive force if angry. The Rainbow Serpent is one of the oldest continuing religious beliefs in the world and continues to be a cultural influence today.

This image was inspired by my daughters school assignment and the fable we read. We created it together. #rainbowsnake #rainbowserpent #cosmicconnection #cosmicart #cosmicserpent

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Astrology insights by @bodyandsoulsustenance Tomorrow we welcome in the first new moon of fall at 5º20’ Libra.

As the sign of balance, harmony, and justice, reflect on where you need more in your life. Are there conflicts you can resolve with diplomacy and tact? Do you need to stand up for the underdog? Are there wrongs from your past that have yet to be righted? While often conflict-avoidant, Libra will fight for fairness and equilibrium.
The balance within our inner and outer domains is important as well, as one can determine the state of the other. Consider how your living space mirrors your headspace. Does your messy desk and mound of laundry contribute to your anxiety? Or, do you focus so much on perfecting the outer that you neglect to harmonize the inner? An anxious air sign, Libra must cultivate peace on all levels.

As the most other-oriented sign of the zodiac, now is also the time to examine your relationships and how you can improve them. Consider whether you are connected to the right friends, business partners, clients, and lovers. Perhaps you’ve been neglecting your social life for the sake of work, or vice versa. Set your intention and visualize how you wish to feel in your relationships, both present and future.

An opposition from Chiron means the fulfillment of these wishes will likely require the investigation and integration of old wounds. It takes an “other” to show us who we truly are, to reveal our pain points and deepest insecurities. Allow your triggers to be your guides, leading you to the wounds in need of healing. Rather than wait to get triggered, however, you can be proactive and enlist a mentor who will show you the way. Take responsibility for your healing and your relationships. Learn to nurture your inner children and rewire your subconscious to bring more love and harmony into your life. #newmoon #newmoonlibra #libra #astrology

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I had the pleasure of working with Moon Goddess April McMurtry, creator of @themoonismycalendar designing this cover art for her amazing conceptual new moon calendar. To get yours please find the link in my bio and go ahead and follow @themoonismycalendar The calendars are available in English and Spanish. “This circular calendar journal is like the moon – a container that hosts your light. It is a tool for self-study to deepen your relationship with inner and outer cycles over time. A mirror to see yourself clearly.

Shifting the tides. Back to the moon, to the wheel, to the rhythm of cycles. We are the earth healing ourselves with guidance from the moon.
The moon has always marked the passage of time. She returns to darkness and stillness before waxing into full radiance. Over and over. The pulse of life in motion.”

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Witches Thanksgiving. The gateway to spirit is more accessible at this time. The sun is officially south of the equator. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, it's time to embrace the darkness. #witchesthanksgiving #fallequinox

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You are enough. #harvestmoon

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Reading by @bodyandsoulsustenance Tonight’s Full Moon at 21º05’ Pisces activates a mutable T-square between 5 planets and 2 luminaries. The result? Lots of dynamic energy that needs to be focused and released.

First up, we have Moon conjunct Neptune in Pisces opposite the Sun, Mars, Venus, and Mercury in Virgo. This stresses the Pisces-Virgo polarity, requiring integration and balance between the two signs. We may feel like escaping and evading responsibility, but our daily duties require devotion and diligence. We cannot ignore either side and must in turn find a happy medium. The solution? Take a break. Nourish your soul through music, movies, art, dance, poetry, yoga, meditation, and immersion in water. Resist the temptation to self-anesthetize using drugs, alcohol, or other addictive substances. Choose to elevate rather than dull your consciousness.

The urge to escape may be especially strong thanks to the conjunction with Neptune. It is key that we release whatever arises at this time, including grief, sorrow, longing, idealism, delusion, dishonesty, guilt, self-victimization, and powerlessness. If you're feeling confused and scattered, know that it is natural and will pass. This lunation offers the opportunity to learn to cope with and even embrace uncertainty as we realize there is only so much we can control. By practicing faith, intuition, co-creation, surrender, gratitude, and awe, we can find peace within the chaos.

To avoid losing ourselves in the Neptunian haze, it’s important that we stay grounded by tending to our health and daily rituals. See the sacredness within your duties, no matter how menial. Approaching the mundane with mindfulness and reverence is key to balancing the Pisces-Virgo axis. All of this mutable energy may also require a physical outlet, so engage in exercise and movement you enjoy.

For more personalized guidance and insight into your life and who you are, message @bodyandsoulsustenance to set up a reading! #fullmoonpisces #fullmoon #pisces #astrology

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The artist creates her own reality. ***********Reading by @bodyandsoulsustenance With the New Moon, Mercury, Mars, and Venus all in the same sign, Friday’s lunation is packed with Virgoan energy!

This means strategizing, organizing, and purifying are the name of the game. Think about your schedule and daily routines. What needs to be more practical, efficient, and health-giving? Perhaps your diet and exercise regimen could use a tune-up, or that mountain of dishes is calling your name. Embrace adulting, self-improvement, and ultimately, change.

A tight trine from Uranus in Taurus will help, encouraging you to try new systems and methods. Make sure you do your research, as Virgo demands validity and reliability. Keep a critical eye alongside an open mind. If you do embark on an experiment, keep a thorough record along the way. Adequate data will be important when analyzing the results. Last, Uranus may also inspire you to embrace technology that improves your life, like apps for list-making or meditating.
As Virgo is a resourceful and dedicated earth sign, strengthening your relationship with Mother Nature is also a good idea. Plant an herb garden, frequent the farmer’s market, or start taking your dog for more walks. Virgo loves to serve the earth and all of its inhabitants, so consider how you can be of service on a day-to-day level. Contact @bodyandsoulsustenance For a personal reading. #newmoon #newmooninvirgo #newmoonmagic #newmoonritual #astrology

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My heart breaks for all of the life we are losing. The power of the amazon is way greater than the power of man. She will prevail and live on with or without us. This artwork will be available for free within a few days as a high resolution download. Please make a donation to @rainforestalliance #rainforestalliance #rainforest #amazonrainforest #amazon #amazonforest #endcorruption

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Full moon in Aquarius. This full moon guided me to take what’s mine and enjoy myself. I’m tired, I’ve been carrying this fucking water for a long time. I’m putting it down now. From this full moon until the next I’ll be traveling and doing very little work. Ill be sipping wine, marveling at artwork, wandering the streets of new places and enjoying my children and my man. I’m taking the next 30 days to just simply be. If you’re in Barcelona, Granada. Malaga, Seville, madrid, florence, Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast and have any recommendations please do share! Also- i will have selected Cosmic treasures with me. Astrology reading by @bodyandsoulsustenance in the comments. #fullmoon #fullmoonaquarius #fullmooninaquarius

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I'm not sure whats going on. These last few weeks have been extremely difficult. Maybe it's just time for a major cleansing of all the old stories and toxic bullshit. I did subconsciously create a peace sign in this image, so that gives me hope. ✌🏽🦁💫#88lionsgate #lionsgateportal #lionsgate #lioness #digitalart #energyshift #portal #cosmic #cosmicart #cosmicconnection #cosmiccollage #astrology #astrologyart #astrologypost #thirdeye #peace #lioness #lionessarising

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Last week for orders. My online shop will be closed for a month starting August 15th. Use coupon “LEOSEASON” for a 20% discount on posters, journals, medicine bags, beach bags and pillows. Discount offered until August 11th. #leoseason #cosmicsale

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Reading by @bodyandsoulsustenance on point as usual! Thank you lauren! Tomorrows New Moon at 8º37’ Leo coincides with the end of Mercury Retrograde, signifying the opportunity for a fresh start and forward movement.
As the sign of will and purpose, take this time to think about your goals and mission. Do they reflect your passions and authentic desires? Leo’s determination comes from the fire in its heart, not its head. Concurrently, the North Node and Mercury Retrograde in Cancer have been teaching us about our deep inner needs. Perhaps it’s time to integrate what you’ve learned and set out in a new direction. If this feels scary, remember that Leo is the sign of courage. It’s not that it never feels fear, it just chooses to trust in its heart’s calling rather than concede to its mind’s worries.

Ruled by the Sun, the Leo New Moon also encourages us to shine our lights freely and creatively. What gifts do you have to share with the world? How have you been needlessly inhibiting your self-expression? A square from Uranus urges us to free ourselves and make big changes if necessary. Break free from the past, from who you once were, and begin embodying who you want to be.

Last, Leo is the sign of play and pleasure. Do you need more fun or romance in your life? How can you co-create it? Perhaps you need to take an art class, join a sports league, host a game night, or start online dating. Remember to keep things light and upbeat—this is not a time to take yourself too seriously.

For more guidance and insight into your life, message @bodyandsoulsustenance to set up a reading! #newmoon #newmooninleo #leo #lionsgate #lionsgateportal #lionsgatebridge #lion #lionspirit

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Original photo of @iamtoriwashington By @loudalaura “Jaguars – they are the messengers of Tatewari, whom is the god of fire and the Huichol calls jaguars Mayetse, who has infinite power in devouring the failing people’s spirits. These animals are the guardians of the sacred vows that the ancient shamans took during their initiation years.” -huicholartonline.com. #jaguarspirit #jaguar #huicholinspired #guardians

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I think Leo season is always a very powerful time as LEO represents leadership. I'm feeling this cycle with a strong sense of self awareness. Let us be reminded of who we are and where we fit in. Why adjust ourselves to accommodate others or make others feel comfortable? Keeping in mind that we are still in mercury retrograde so our communication is being affected and tested. If our own passionate intensity about certain things does not resonate with others or easily flow into intelligent and progressive conversations, maybe we are in the wrong circle. Finding the connections to those who ignite and support your inner passion and wisdom will carry you to new levels. Read more in comments...
#leoseason #astrology #astrologyartwork