Happy New Moon!

INSIDE THIS WEEK'S EDITION:

❤️‍🔥YOUR BODY IS THE BUSINESS 🗳️PULL A CARD, MAKE A MOVE
​🧹THE WOO HAS RECEIPTS 🌙COSMIC CORNER

Happy Tuesday, Reader!

And Happy New Moon! This week is bringing a fresh start and reminders to take care of yourself before you try to take care of others. Scroll down to learn how you can support your nervous system, incorporate energy healing into your routine, and more!

❤️‍🔥YOUR BODY IS THE BUSINESS

What Does Your Nervous System say about that "Yes"?

You know that reflex where a client/coworker asks for one more revision, one more call, one more "quick favor," and you say yes before your brain even weighs in?

Ever wonder why that happens? It's your nervous system's social engagement parts deciding that conflict feels riskier than over-extension. Our ancient ancestors' survival was rooted in connection and acceptance, and our nervous systems haven't caught up.

That's why it can be so hard to set and honor boundaries.

So, next time you feel compelled to respond with a reflexive "yes," pause for 3 seconds and ask yourself if it's truly a yes or if your nervous system is just trying to avoid conflict. No judgment!

🎴PULL A CARD, MAKE A MOVE

Pause to Recharge

The 4 of Swords is a reminder to create space for deliberate stillness through journaling, meditation, or taking a mental health day (or hour if that's all the time you've got!).

This card is also an invitation to take some time to gain mental clarity. Swords align with both the Air element and intellect (also conflict for other cards), and this is probably the most positive card in the suit.

Take care of yourself this week and pace yourself so you don't run out of energy!

🪄 THE WOO HAS RECEIPTS

New Reiki Research!

As a Reiki Master, I don't need convincing, but I LOVE it when new research comes out to show how effective it truly is.

In a 2024 randomized, placebo-controlled trial, Reiki significantly reduced blood cortisol levels and anxiety compared to both sham Reiki and no-treatment control groups.

(BTW, I laugh every time I read "sham Reiki" or "sham healer" in these studies. Like, I get it, but also it doesn't seem all that "science-y," you know?)

Other studies show that Reiki helps reduce anxiety, improve quality of life, and help our parasympathetic nervous system, which helps reduce cortisol levels.

If you'd like to experience Reiki for yourself, I offer distance healing sessions. Check 'em out here!​

REIKI'S MORE THAN JUST "RELAXING."

🌙COSMIC CORNER

The New Moon Invites Self-Nurturing

Cancer season and the New Moon in Cancer are basically bonking us over the head with a reminder to slow the eff down and take care of ourselves.

This New Moon is also great for setting intentions around what you want to nurture in your life and work. That could be anything from a creative hobby to a new offering in your business.