HONORING THE SPIRAL + CREATING CONDITIONS FOR SAFETY — NEW MOON IN PISCES
Saying goodbye to the desert <3
Oh, the cyclical nature of being a woman. It keeps life interesting… and humbling. Just when I thought I was smooth sailing, my body sent up signals like flares from a ship asking for help.
This cycle felt intense. I was ungrounded, sleeping poorly through my follicular phase (right in sync with the energy of that last eclipse). Late luteal hit hard, and menstruation felt like hell. Anxiety crept in, irritability followed, and I could feel my edges sharpen. The claws were out, and I was prepared to fight. Cramps were stronger and lasted longer than usual, my breasts were tender, my skin broke out along my forehead, and the brain fog… wow.
What was my body trying to tell me? What was different this cycle? Caffeine. Alcohol. Poor sleep. Eclipse season. Transitioning between chapters. Unnecessary work stress.
All of it pulled me out of my body and into my head. I wasn’t fully present, just going through the motions of life. I wasn’t being gentle with myself… and it showed.
Today’s New Moon in Pisces feels like a soft exhale, a moment to begin again… but not from scratch… from experience. Once again I’m reminded that healing and growth are not linear paths, but spirals. We revisit familiar terrain, but each time with deeper awareness. Progress isn’t something to force or rush. Seeds don’t break through the soil overnight - they root themselves quietly in the dark, taking the time they need before they rise. And just because it looks like nothing is happening doesn’t mean everything isn’t unfolding beneath the surface. This cycle was a clear reflection of that truth.
The past two cycles, I felt the best I ever have. Grounded. Clear. In tune. So naturally, I thought - maybe I can reintroduce old habits. Maybe my body can handle caffeine again. Maybe alcohol won’t affect me the same. Nope! I’m still healing. I’m still repairing. I’m still in the ‘middle’ of this process.
My heart softened when I came across Noelle Kovary’s words: “Healing is less like forcing change and more like creating conditions.” That landed deeply. Because the reason I felt so good those past cycles wasn’t random - it was because I created the conditions for safety. I supported my body. I removed what stressed it. I listened.
And the moment I shifted those conditions this month, my body responded without hesitation: these are not the environments where I thrive.
So this New Moon, I’m returning to what I know works. I’m recommitting to creating the conditions that allow my body to feel safe, supported, and nourished. I’m honoring the spiral.
Soon, I will be stepping into my new chapter in Oregon. Moving from the high desert to the lush forest. A shift in environment, rhythm, and pace. New places, new faces. I can feel how important it will be to stay rooted in the practices that ground me… while also allowing those practices to evolve as my external world changes.
As I begin this next chapter - living more fully with the plants + rhythms of nature - I’m excited to share what unfolds. Expect fresh insights into herbalism, medicine making, organic farming, community living, nature rhythms, and staying nourished amidst adventure.
If you’ve been feeling the spiral in your own life - revisiting patterns, learning your body’s language, navigating your own healing - I see you. This work takes time, patience, and deep listening.
While my capacity for one-on-one work will be limited during this season, I’m still here, still sharing, and still committed to this path. If you feel called to work together in the future, or want to stay connected as this next chapter unfolds, I’d love for you to reach out here.
Finding peace in baking… A proud moment: absolutely nailed my first cake! German Chocolate + coconut pecan frosting.