The final stretch of the year can feel downright messy. Many of us feel like we're the ones needing the wrapping paper, tape, and string to hold ourselves together. That this messiness is most acute during what's billed as the most wonderful time of the year feels unwelcome, and yet often the best magic is in the mess.

This new moon wants us to dive deep in reflection. Gathering in the lessons learned, the clarity of what we don't want and what we'd like to call in to replace it. Taking time to appreciate the goals and milestones we've reached, the dreams fulfilled, the spark of an idea now manifest in form. 

On Monday I learned that Red Mountain Resort is closing for redevelopment. The resort will remain open until November 26th, however my last day will be November 1st. I'm grateful for the wisdom of the season as the beauty of autumn teaches us the art of gently letting go.

The more I garden the more I realize the blooming is never particularly easy, no matter where the seedling lands, sprouts, or gets planted. What does it take to bloom where you're planted? Here are some considerations gleaned from recent sessions

I remind myself often that the most productive thing I can do is take a moment to rest, breathe, and connect to the ground. This is how I'm staying relatively sane in an increasingly insane world. 

In contrast to the chaos and harshness of the outside world, may life in your realm be a love story. May it be a story of renewal, empowerment, and rootedness. May it be a story filled with light and all that you love.

What in your own life might benefit from a more expanded approach to spring cleaning? As you dive into the alchemical power of spring cleaning, here are a few things to remember to make the most of your efforts.

If you still feel betwixt and between the old and the new, you're in good company. Not everyone calibrates to a calendar that kicks off a new cycle on January first. It's important to remember, that every day is a window of new beginnings.

As we approach the Winter Solstice, can you do to keep your spirit bright when it doesn't feel like the most wonderful time of the year?

I'm so grateful for the wisdom of my kiddo who remembers this moment years later, not as a failure on my part, but as a moment when life hit the wall and we made the most of it anyway.