Author: Larissa den Enting

Welcome to a journey of transformation and healing. If you’ve ever struggled with painful memories, overwhelming phobias, or negative beliefs that hold you back, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves stuck in a cycle of anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. But there’s hope, and it comes in the form of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

In this blog post, I, Larissa den Enting, a certified EMDR therapist, will explore the incredible power of EMDR therapy in treating not only trauma but also phobias and negative beliefs. EMDR is a versatile and evidence-based therapy that can help you break free from the chains of your past and start living a fuller, happier life. Discover how this transformative approach can empower you to take control of your emotions and rewrite your story.

Understanding EMDR Therapy

EMDR therapy is a psychotherapy approach that was initially developed to address trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Its effectiveness in processing traumatic memories has been widely recognized. However, EMDR’s benefits extend far beyond trauma, reaching into areas like phobias and negative beliefs.

The EMDR process involves the following key components:

1. Assessment and Preparation:
   In our free 30-minute session, I’ll work with you to identify the issues you’re facing and assess whether EMDR therapy is the right fit for you. We’ll also establish a therapeutic relationship based on trust and collaboration.
2. Desensitization and Reprocessing:
   During EMDR therapy, you will be guided to focus on distressing memories, phobias, or negative beliefs while simultaneously engaging in a bilateral stimulation technique, typically through eye movements. This process helps your brain reprocess and integrate these distressing experiences.
3. Installation of Positive Beliefs:
   In addition to processing negative experiences, EMDR can help you develop and install positive beliefs about yourself. This is a crucial aspect of overcoming phobias and self-limiting beliefs.
4. Body Scan and Closure:
   We’ll conclude each session with a body scan to ensure that you’re feeling grounded and safe. This helps prevent any residual distress from lingering after the therapy.

Beyond Trauma: EMDR for Phobias

Phobias are intense, irrational fears that can disrupt your daily life. Whether it’s a fear of flying, spiders, public speaking, or any other phobia, EMDR therapy can be remarkably effective. Here’s how it works:

1. Identifying the Root Cause:
   EMDR can help uncover the underlying experiences or memories that trigger your phobia. By processing these memories, you can reduce the emotional charge associated with your fear.
2. Desensitization and Reprocessing:
   The EMDR process can help desensitize you to the phobic stimulus, allowing you to react with less fear and anxiety. This gradual desensitization can lead to lasting relief.
3. Installation of New Beliefs:
   EMDR empowers you to install new, positive beliefs about the phobic stimulus. This can lead to a significant shift in how you perceive and respond to it.

Transforming Negative Beliefs With EMDR Therapy

Negative beliefs about oneself can be crippling, holding you back from pursuing your goals and dreams. EMDR therapy can help you challenge and reframe these beliefs:

1. Exploring Core Beliefs: EMDR allows you to delve into the core beliefs that are limiting your potential. Together, we’ll identify these beliefs and work towards changing them.
2. Reprocessing Limiting Beliefs: By reprocessing the memories and experiences that contributed to your negative beliefs, you can free yourself from their grip and replace them with more positive and empowering beliefs.

Take the First Step Towards Healing

Now that you’ve gained insight into the transformative power of EMDR therapy, I invite you to take the first step towards healing and personal growth. Book your free 30-minute session with me, [Your Name], and let’s embark on this journey together. During this session, we’ll discuss your unique needs and goals, helping you understand the steps needed to break free from trauma, phobias, and negative beliefs.

Don’t let your past define your future. EMDR therapy offers you the tools to rewrite your story, gain control over your emotions, and unlock your full potential. Contact me today to schedule your free consultation and take the first step towards a brighter, more fulfilling future.

Book your free session now!

Remember, the power to heal and transform is within your reach. I look forward to guiding you on your path to a happier, healthier, and more empowered life through EMDR therapy.

If you’re considering therapy as a trauma survivor, you’re taking a brave step towards healing and reclaiming your life. However, before you begin this transformative journey, it’s essential to be well-prepared and fully informed about what to expect.

Here are ten vital insights to guide you as you embark on your path to recovery:

1. Finding the Right Therapist is Vital

The therapist you choose should be someone you can trust and connect with on a deep level. Look for a professional experienced in trauma therapy who can create a safe space for your healing journey.

2. Reliving Trauma May Happen

During therapy, you may revisit painful memories. While this can be distressing, it’s a necessary part of the healing process. Your therapist will guide you through this challenging terrain with care and expertise.

3. Patience is a Virtue

Healing takes time. It’s a process that unfolds at its own pace. Be patient with yourself and embrace the journey, even when it feels like progress is slow.

4. Self-Care is Essential

Prioritize self-care as if your life depends on it—because it does. Self-care is your anchor during the ups and downs of therapy. Dedicate time to activities that nourish your body, mind, and soul.

5. Emotions Are Your Allies

Your emotions are messengers, guiding you toward understanding and healing. Don’t shy away from them; instead, acknowledge and explore them with your therapist.

6. Trust Your Gut

Trust your intuition when it comes to your therapy. If something doesn’t feel right or if you have concerns, don’t hesitate to communicate with your therapist. Open and honest dialogue is key to progress.

7. Healing Isn’t Linear

Understand that your healing journey won’t follow a linear path. There will be ups and downs, but each step, no matter how small, is a victory worth celebrating.

8. You’re Not Alone

You’re not alone on this journey. Seek support from friends, family, or support groups. Sharing your experiences can provide a sense of community and empowerment.

9. Self-Love is Powerful

Cultivate self-love and self-compassion. Understand that you are deserving of love, kindness, and healing. Practicing self-love is an essential part of your recovery.

10. Progress is Yours to Celebrate

Every step you take, regardless of how small it may seem, is a significant achievement. Celebrate your progress and acknowledge the courage it takes to heal.

Remember that healing from trauma is a courageous endeavor. It’s about reclaiming your life, rewriting your story, and creating a brighter future. If you’re ready to take that first step towards healing, consider a free 30-minute session with me to discover how you can break free from trauma. Reach out to me today, and let’s embark on this transformative journey together.

In this free 30-minute session, you’ll gain valuable insights into your situation, helping you take the first step towards healing and transformation. Your brighter future awaits.

Don’t wait any longer. Book your session now!

Reiki emerged in Japan in the late 1800’s and is said to involve the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to their patient. Energy healing has been used for centuries in various forms. Advocates say it works with the energy fields around the body.

A 2007 survey shows that, in the United States (U.S.), 1.2 million adults tried Reiki or a similar therapy at least once in the previous year. Over 60 hospitals are believed to offer Reiki services to patients.

The word “Reiki” means “mysterious atmosphere, miraculous sign.” It comes from the Japanese words “rei” (universal) and “ki” (life energy). Reiki is a type of energy healing.

According to practitioners, energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or possibly emotional pain. In time, these energy blocks can cause illness.

Energy medicine aims to help the flow of energy and remove blocks in a similar way to acupuncture or acupressure. Improving the flow of energy around the body, say practitioners, can enable relaxation, reduce pain, speed healing, and reduce other symptoms of illness.

According to the University of Minnesota, patients who have undergone a Reiki session may say:

• “I feel very refreshed and seem to be thinking more clearly.”
• “I think I fell asleep.”
• “I can’t believe how hot your hands got!”
• “I feel more relaxed than even after a massage.”
• “My headache is gone.”

Want to book a session with me?

We are all connected, as we are all energy matter and part of a larger whole. As such, invoking this specific “distance symbol” during a distance Reiki session allows the practitioner to link an object to the energy field of the recipient. I typically use the recipient’s photo to do this.

I choose to always set up a mutual time for a session, so the recipient is open to receiving the energy. However, distance Reiki can be sent to anyone, anywhere and at any time, though permission should be invoked or received.

When I first started with distance Reiki, I too was a bit sceptical. But with lots of practice, it has become easier and easier for me to create an energetic link with the person I was healing. After session, I often get feedback like “I felt my body tingling.” or “I could feel warmth moving through my body.” Others just simply report feelings of relaxation, happiness, empowerment, ease and relief from pain.

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On October 6th at 7:05 AM, Eastern Time, it’s happening again. A New Moon will hit us with some very potent energy. This one is specifically about finding a good balance between socializing and alone time to process your emotions.

As the moon disappears from sight or turns dark, the shadow of night wipes its slate clean and encourages you to start something new.

This New Moon takes place in Libra, the zodiac sign of harmony, balance, and romance. Luckily for us, this New Moon is the perfect time to manifest a healthy and harmonious relationship. You may feel the urge to make new friends, fall in love, and work on your connections with others. It could also make you feel like you want to solve conflicts with others; as said before, it’s all about creating harmonious relationships.

But there’s a catch!

Mercury is both in retrograde and conjunct (aka in the same sign as) the New Moon. And with Mercury being the planet of communication, it might be creating confusion within yourself. Libra energy is all about moving forward and looking at the future, whilst Mercury Retrograde is about dragging up the past.

This can only mean one thing! Let the past be brought up, so that it can show you exactly what you don’t want and therefore also what you do want. A great time for healing old wounds, while looking at the future and creating something new and better.

Because remember:
Life only gets better and better!

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The Magical Healer
Larissa

Tonight, September 20th, we will experience the so called Harvest Full Moon. This full moon in Pisces can bring forth hidden feelings and emotions. Taking place in intuitive, compassionate and artistic Pisces, this full moon has the potential to be a very emotional one.

FULL MOON IN PISCES

This Full Moon in Pisces with the perfect moment for you to have a closer look at your relationships. The planet Mercury – associated with communication and contracts – is in Libra right now, which is the sign of relationships. This will heavily influence the energy of the full moon today., and will influence the energy of the full moon. Combined with Jupiter retrograde in Aquarius, it will form a harmonious connection. But thanks to a square with Pluto retrograde in Capricorn, it will also initiate structural change.

All combined, we can say that this Full Moon energy will be guiding you to have important conversations with those you love, so that old and no longer needed energies can be transmuted into something better.

This Full Moon in Pisces 2021 will show you these limitations and energies that no longer serve you, so that you can work your way through it and create something better from that place. You are supported in doing this with tonight’s Full Moon energy.

Expect changes, breakthroughs, heartfelt conversations, personal growth and perhaps even some very abrupt decision making in the relationship part of your life, whether that’s with your love life, platonic relationships or even contractual agreements.

RELEASE WITH A FULL MOON

This intuition-charging full moon might have us all up in our feelings as we address topics regarding our boundaries, intimacy and security. Above all else, this moon will challenge us to release fear, control, obsession and trauma in order to transform.

There is a reason why full moons are a time for release. Astronomically, when the moon and the sun are exactly opposite of one another, the moon’s glow is most visible, lighting the earth at maximum potential. Just as the moon’s light physically lights up the world, metaphysical astrologers see full moons as a time for illumination and revelation. With a full moon, all of these energies will be brought to the surface. This is happening for you, it’s guiding you or showing you the things that can be transmuted into a higher version, more positive one. If only you allow for it, by actually facing it.

The full moon will empower us to do just that! Scorpio energy is all about achieving emotional security, whereas Taurus energy is all about physical security and requires digging deep. A perfect time to take a good look at your current reality and see where you’re headed.

What fears, obsessions or controls can you release? What can you do to help create the emotional security you seek? What traumas do you need to heal from in order to truly transform? What thought processes could you release, to make space for better experiences to enter into your life?

Truly maximize the energy of this full moon by digging deep into those shadow parts of yourself. Be mindful during the day and night, to see what parts of yourself you might even judge or dislike. Perhaps even do some Ho’oponopono around these parts of yourself, so that you can truly step into a place of self-love during this magical time.

MORE MOON MAGIC?

FULL MOON JOURNALING

Why not use this potent full moon energy with a gorgeous full moon journaling ritual that helps you release that which no longer serves you?

Journaling is an excellent way to release emotions and thought processes that no longer serve you. It helps you strengthen you sense of self and builds self-trust. Journaling is also a very powerful way to act as your own counsellor, as it let’s you see your behavioural patterns. And aside from that, It’s the perfect way to soothe troubled emotions.

Click here to learn all about instantly usable full moon journaling ritual.

FULL MOON RITUAL

Want to take your full moon practice a step further? Maybe it’s time for a gorgeous Full Moon Ritual for yourself.

Whether you feel drawn to a guided Full Moon meditation, or a little fire ceremony during which you release things & situations (thus energies) that no longer serve you… I’v got you covered!

Click here for a gorgeous Full Moon Release Practice.

With love,

The Magical Healer
Larissa

Tonight, June 24th, we will experience the so called Strawberry Full Moon. This full moon in Capricorn, which also happens to be a Supermoon, is all about bringing transformation and taking firm action to change your own reality.

WHAT IS A SUPERMOON?

A Supermoon happens when the full moon coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth in its orbit. That’s why a Supermoon can make it appear so that the moon is brighter and closer to earth than normal.

Some say this is the last Supermoon of the year 2021, others say this isn’t a real Super Full Moon. Different publications use different ways of determining when a full moon qualifies as a Supermoon. Tonight’s Full Moon is farther from Earth (and smaller in apparent size and brightness) than the previous three full Moons. According to Nasa, the moon will still be large and at one of its closest points to Earth in its elliptical orbit, but further away from our planet than the last three full moons. Hence the confusion as to whether this is a Supermoon or not.

But no matter the actual size of the moon, because it’s still closer to earth than other moons, it also has more energetic pull via magnetism and gravity. The gravitational pull is at its utmost pinnacle, and this causes a much higher than usual tide movement.

A “regular” full moon can already be quite intense, making you more sensitive and emotional. A super moon is energetically known to be even more powerful, intense and strongly felt.

BUT WHAT IS A STRAWBERRY FULL MOON?

Is the moon strawberry red tonight? No, unfortunately the moon will not appear red tonight. The color will most likely be a bit more golden than usual, so it’s still a gorgeous time to go watch the sky. So no, this moon’s nickname has nothing to do with its color.

Each of the year’s 12 full moons have a specific nickname that is derived from Native American, colonial American, or European sources, like the Snow Moon in February (since the heaviest snow usually falls during this month) or Harvest Moon in September (when many of the Native American tribes’ staple foods such as corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and rice are ready for gathering).

Tonight’s Supermoon is called Strawberry Moon, thanks to the ripening of “June-bearing” strawberries that are ready to be gathered. It represents this time of the year where early fruit ripens and the season of natural abundance is all around us. Other names of this Full Moon are Rose Moon, Hot Moon, and Mead Moon.

FULL MOON IN CAPRICORN

This Full Moon is in the sign of Capricorn opposite the Sun in Cancer. It’s the ultimate Full Moon to have a closer look at your professional goals (Capricorn) as well as your family needs at home (Cancer).

Capricorn is the sign that’s all about structure, dedication for work, responsibility and independency. With little tolerance for procrastination, this is the ideal moment to act from flow and go after your professional goals. Capricorns know how to have a good time.

The Sun in Cancer asks all of us to have a good look at our home. What are the needs of my family? How do I take care of others? It’s all about emotional connectedness with others and nourishing, supporting and protecting them.

With these two – quite polarising signs – in one full moon, you will be guided to maintain a good and healthy balance between both home and your profession. Perhaps you might feel guided to make readjustments here, as you decide which side could use some more attention.

In addition to that, it might also make you want to re-check the way that you take care of yourself (the home of your body, mind and soul). Time to be honest with yourself and ask those tricky questions about balance between your career and self-care. Maybe it’s time for you to give some more attention and love to one of these two.

And can we get a Hallelujah for the fact that there will be no other planets interacting or interfering with this full moon? Jupiter might even give you a nice little energetic boost. Yay for expansion, bliss and joy!

FULL MOON ILLUMINATES YOUR SHADOW SELF

Both a full moon and Supermoon, have the ability to truly illuminate things for you. With your heightened senses and being extra emotional, look for what it is that you are feeling. Look for the reason behind why you are feeling what you’re feeling. That’s where some answers to life’s questions can be found. That’s precisely what this full moon energy is making you see. Things and situations that you no longer serve you, are all being illuminated! So thank you, full moon!

RELEASE WITH A FULL MOON

This intuition-charging full moon might have us all up in our feelings as we address topics regarding our boundaries, intimacy and security. Above all else, this moon will challenge us to release fear, control, obsession and trauma in order to transform.

There is a reason why full moons are a time for release. Astronomically, when the moon and the sun are exactly opposite of one another, the moon’s glow is most visible, lighting the earth at maximum potential. Just as the moon’s light physically lights up the world, metaphysical astrologers see full moons as a time for illumination and revelation. With a full moon, all of these energies will be brought to the surface. This is happening for you, it’s guiding you or showing you the things that can be transmuted into a higher version, more positive one. If only you allow for it, by actually facing it.

The full moon will empower us to do just that! Scorpio energy is all about achieving emotional security, whereas Taurus energy is all about physical security and requires digging deep. A perfect time to take a good look at your current reality and see where you’re headed.

What fears, obsessions or controls can you release? What can you do to help create the emotional security you seek? What traumas do you need to heal from in order to truly transform? What thought processes could you release, to make space for better experiences to enter into your life?

Truly maximize the energy of this full moon by digging deep into those shadow parts of yourself. Be mindful during the day and night, to see what parts of yourself you might even judge or dislike. Perhaps even do some Ho’oponopono around these parts of yourself, so that you can truly step into a place of self-love during this magical time.

MORE MOON MAGIC?

FULL MOON JOURNALING

Why not use this potent full moon energy with a gorgeous full moon journaling ritual that helps you release that which no longer serves you?

Journaling is an excellent way to release emotions and thought processes that no longer serve you. It helps you strengthen you sense of self and builds self-trust. Journaling is also a very powerful way to act as your own counsellor, as it let’s you see your behavioural patterns. And aside from that, It’s the perfect way to soothe troubled emotions.

Click here to learn all about instantly usable full moon journaling ritual.

FULL MOON RITUAL

Want to take your full moon practice a step further? Maybe it’s time for a gorgeous Full Moon Ritual for yourself.

Whether you feel drawn to a guided Full Moon meditation, or a little fire ceremony during which you release things & situations (thus energies) that no longer serve you… I’v got you covered!

Click here for a gorgeous Full Moon Release Practice.

Okay, who am I even kidding here? Every day is self-care day at our home. Some days just a bit more than others. Taking care of yourself is one of the easiest ways to show yourself that you love yourself. That’s why taking proper care of yourself, feels so good. And that’s also why this shouldn’t be a “one-day-in-a-week kind of thing”.

You’re in this game that we call life, for the long run. Taking care of yourself should be of your highest priority. Not just on #selfcaresunday but EVERY. FREAKING. DAY.

Take care of yourself by doing ALL the things that make YOU feel good. Keep in mind that’s it’s about mind, body and soul. All areas of your BEING need self-care & love.

Gift yourself self-care

Go on a nice walk.
Drink plenty of water.
Nourish yourself with healthy food.
Eat less sugar and crap food.
Listen to uplifting music.
Soak up some sunshine.
Disconnect from your phone.
Spend time in nature.
Journal about your feelings.
Meditate to calm your mind.
Take a nap in the afternoon.
But overall? Just be kind to yourself!

Self-care doesn’t have to be hard. It’s all about making those choices that help you create a life that you’re proud of. A life that you actually enjoy, with all of your being – body, mind & soul.

It starts with self-love!

Did you know that the key to a happy and meaningful life, is actually self-love? And that, my dear, starts with knowing everything there is to know about yourself. You can’t love and accept yourself, if you don’t even know who you really are. Makes sense, right?! Change the way you feel about yourself and your whole world shifts with it. It’s truly remarkable what changes follow then.

Get yourself a copy of the Magical Happiness Blueprint now and discover all there is about you, so that you can start changing your life too. In this blueprint, you’ll find various tools that help you rediscover who you really are at your core. You will learn how to find your passion again and tons of tips & tricks on how to use mindset work to create the life that you are fully passionate about. A life that you LOVE, with all of your being.

Tonight, April 26th, we will experience the the so called Pink Full Moon. This full moon in Scorpio, which also happens to be a Supermoon, is all about bringing transformation and taking firm action to change your own reality.

INTENSITY OF A SUPERMOON

A Supermoon happens when the full moon coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth in its orbit. That’s why a Supermoon can make it appear so, that the moon is brighter and closer to earth than normal.

Because a super moon is closer to earth than other moons, it also has more energetic pull via magnetism and gravity. The gravitational pull is at its utmost pinnacle, and this actually causes a much higher than usual tide movement.

A “regular” full moon can already be quite intense, making you more sensitive and emotional. A super moon is energetically known to be even more powerful, intense and strongly felt.

FULL MOON ILLUMINATES YOUR SHADOW SELF

Both a full moon and supermoon, have the ability to truly illuminate things for you. With your heightened senses and being extra emotional, look for what it is that you are feeling. Look for the reason behind why you are feeling what you’re feeling. That’s where some answers to life’s questions can be found. That’s precisely what this full moon energy is making you see.

Things and situations that you no longer serve you, are all being illuminated! So thank you, full moon!

BUT WHAT IS A PINK FULL MOON?

Is the moon pink tonight? No, unfortunately the moon won’t appear pink tonight. Even tough that would be quite a spectacular thing to see, won’t it? But no, this moon’s nickname has nothing to do with its color.

Each of the year’s 12 full moons have a specific nickname that is derived from Native American, colonial American, or European sources, like the Strawberry Moon in June (when wild strawberry-picking season reaches its peak) or Harvest Moon in September (when many of the Native American tribes’ staple foods such as corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and rice are ready for gathering).

Tonight’s Supermoon is called Pink Moon, thanks to the wild ground phlox (mossy pink flowers) and widespread grass pink that bud during this time of the year. Other nicknames indicate more signs of full spring, such as Sprouting Grass Moon, Egg Moon, and even Fish Moon which is more common among coastal tribes. Spiritually, this lunar phenomenon signifies a time of rebirth and reflection as we embrace spring.

FULL MOON IN SCORPIO

The moon and sun are forming an inflexible fixed T-square with Saturn in Aquarius, which ultimately gives this sense of being at a crossroads during this time. That’s why this Scorpio full moon is all about taking actions that will become life-changing transformations. Perhaps you’re about to start a new job, move to a new place, end a relationship or even a project. It all can come up at this time!

In addition to releasing the old or things (and energies) that no longer serve you, this Scorpio full moon of 2021 also encourages you to embrace your worth. Know your boundaries and be very clear on them. Full moons always illuminate what has been hidden (your shadow self) and brings up new information that could be life-altering. This is also a powerful time of manifestation, so the key is honoring your truth and identifying the reality you want to live in.

RELEASE WITH A FULL MOON

This intuition-charging full moon might have us all up in our feelings as we address topics regarding our boundaries, intimacy and security. Above all else, this moon will challenge us to release fear, control, obsession and trauma in order to transform.

There is a reason why full moons are a time for release. Astronomically, when the moon and the sun are exactly opposite of one another, the moon’s glow is most visible, lighting the earth at maximum potential. Just as the moon’s light physically lights up the world, metaphysical astrologers see full moons as a time for illumination and revelation. With a full moon, all of these energies will be brought to the surface. This is happening for you, it’s guiding you or showing you the things that can be transmuted into a higher version, more positive one. If only you allow for it, by actually facing it.

The full moon will empower us to do just that! Scorpio energy is all about achieving emotional security, whereas Taurus energy is all about physical security and requires digging deep. A perfect time to take a good look at your current reality and see where you’re headed.

What fears, obsessions or controls can you release? What can you do to help create the emotional security you seek? What traumas do you need to heal from in order to truly transform? What thought processes could you release, to make space for better experiences to enter into your life?

Truly maximize the energy of this full moon by digging deep into those shadow parts of yourself. Be mindful during the day and night, to see what parts of yourself you might even judge or dislike. Perhaps even do some Ho’oponopono around these parts of yourself, so that you can truly step into a place of self-love during this magical time.

MORE MOON MAGIC?

Want to learn some handy magical tricks that help you move through a full moon period?
Click here to find some amazing full moon ritual ideas to support you on this journey.

Happy Easter! I always love celebrating Easter. This whole celebration of a new beginning, more light instead of darkness, and nature waking up with flowers growing and trees turning green.

Celebrating it with loved ones, making great memories and enjoying our time together. So yes, I absolutely LOVE Easter!

THE MOST FERTILE SEASON

As the winter has officially turned into spring (spring equinox, March 20), we celebrate the fact that lightness has taken over from dark. But we also celebrate just how fertile earth really is during this season. It’s THE season to plant seeds. This can be seeds for your actual garden, or seeds for your inner garden aka your mind.

This really is the perfect time to start new projects, give birth to new ideas and then to see it coming into bloom.

BUT WHERE DOES EASTER STEM FROM?

Have you ever wondered our Easter traditions actually stem from? I mean, sure we all know the Biblical part behind it with the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Celebrating his resurrection or “new beginning” with loved ones over a delicious meal, or perhaps even multiple meals together.

And then there’s the odd Easter bunny and searching for eggs…

That doesn’t seem to make any sense, when you look at it purely from a Christian view. Right???

EASTER, EOSTRE, EOSTARE, OSTARA

Here’s the catch. Easter is basically the festival of Ostara. And what is Ostara? It’s a pagan holiday that is still celebrated on March 20, which is now called Spring Equinox, also known as the beginning of the Spring season.

The native pre-Christian Germanic tribes of northern Europe worshipped a goddess called Ostara. And during a 2-day fest called Ostertage, they honoured this very special goddess. She was the goddess of dawn, spring and fertility; representing new beginnings. Or better said, she actually represents LIGHT, in all possible ways. The sun rising in the east, a bright new morning, a new beginning! It is said that the goddess Ostara is responsible for bringing back spring after each winter.

One tradition that celebrated the fertility of this season, was the use of eggs. Eggs would be dyed and intentions (hopes and wishes for the coming year) would be set. After that, the eggs would be buried alongside a seedling in the ground, to sustain and feed the plant through its growing season. And as the plant grew, the hope or wish would also take root and come to fruition at the end of the year.

A gorgeous tradition of which various parts are still used to this day. Setting intentions, oh yes, got to love that! And using egg shells to fertilize your plants, which is perfect for growing your own vegetables.

BUT AS A POPULAR OSTARA MYTH GOES…

One time however, Ostara was too late…

As she was hurrying across the land, she stumbled upon a little bird that was dying from the winter cold. She couldn’t just leave it behind! Oh no, dear Ostara couldn’t do that. So she helped the dying bird, who no longer had any sensation left in its wings. Ostara then turned the bird into a hare and named it Lepus (which also means rabbit in Latin). To make sure the animal would be fully honoured as originally being a bird, Ostara gave the hare the ability to lay eggs. But only on one day of the year and the agreement was that the hare wasn’t allowed to keep the eggs; it had to give away the eggs during the Ostara fest.

So…
Whether you celebrate Ostara (Spring Equinox) on March 20 or Easter at the beginning of April, know that there are more similarities than you may think.

Tomorrow, March 28th, we will experience the very first full moon of the new astrological cycle. This full moon in Libra, which also happens to be a supermoon, empowers us to understand our individual needs in relation to the desires of others. It’s all about balance!

INTENSITY OF A SUPERMOON

A supermoon happens when the full moon coincides with the moon’s closest approach to Earth in its orbit. That’s why a supermoon can make it appear so, that the moon is brighter and closer to earth than normal.

Because a super moon is closer to earth than other moons, it also has more energetic pull via magnetism and gravity. The gravitational pull is at its utmost pinnacle, and this actually causes a much higher than usual tide movement.

A “regular” full moon can already be quite intense, making you more sensitive and emotional. A super moon is energetically known to be even more powerful, intense and strongly felt.

ILLUMINATE THE WAY

Both a full moon and supermoon, have the ability to truly illuminate things for you. With your heightened senses and being extra emotional, look for what it is that you are feeling. Look for the reason behind why you are feeling what you’re feeling. That’s where some answers to life’s questions can be found. That’s precisely what this full moon energy is making you see.

Things and situations that you no longer serve you, are being illuminated! So thank you, full moon!

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