A Message from Spirit for the New Moon Solar Eclipse week ✨

Sunday I decided I just needed some creative inspiration and allowed my intuition to guide me. I saw that a new film Hilma of Klint was playing at the local Quad theater in the village, so I decided to go to an afternoon show (something I have not done for over 3 years).  

She is one of my favorite artists and is widely recognized as one of the Western world’s first abstract artists. As I sat in the theater, they announced that there would be a talk back with the incredible Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom, his wife Lena Olin, and his daughter Tora Hallstrom. My life is about synchronicity.

The film is a feminist tale about allowing spirit to channel through us and “paint the invisible world”. It is also about the power of art, friendship and believing in your vision at a time when men made all the rules. With a group of 5 women friends she searches for spiritual guidance through seances, prayer, and meditation and then downloads messages with her art that are unlike anything else in the art world. She channels the blueprint for life. There is a lot more, but don’t want to spoil it for you.

I left with a strong message to take extra time to plug into Spirit for guidance and to be open to downloads as we enter this New Moon Solar Eclipse week.

Please remember that an eclipse can bring a lot to the surface, so spend time grounding this week and watch out for your “hot buttons” to be activated.

Until next time,
Barbara

Life is not Amazon Prime

I have noticed that a lot of people want to do a ritual for prosperity, healing, love etc., but think that it works like Amazon Prime: do a ritual and get instant results. Now I know that this can and has happened, however it is rare.

Rituals open the door to new energy and then it is up to you to walk through it consciously. That takes the awareness that changing a habit or belief system takes consistency and time. In fact, most habits take approximately 66 days or more to shift. 

As we have learned from Neuroscience, nerve cells that fire together, wire together. The key to change is to disentangle from the old programs and that may involve feeling uncomfortable for a while as you move forward.

Time Delay: there is also the concept of time delay that I learned years ago from Robert Fritz. Imagine you decide to get healthy today and change the way you eat and exercise. You begin a new regime and then in a few days weigh yourself. OOPS…you find you gained 2 pounds. Does this mean the new regime is not working? Well, you forgot that last week over the holidays you ate twice or three times as much as normal and hardly went to the gym. It is the past catching up with you. IF you continue your new regime, you will eventually build a healthier and more resilient body.

My advice: be gentle with yourself when you are shifting lanes and take small consistent action steps daily to move you in the new direction that you have chosen. Let your future vision define who you need to become. Connect emotionally to this new future. This can be done through ritual, meditation, and visualization. And surround yourself with supportive people who will encourage you on your journey.

To dive deeper into this: contact my office to discuss the best plan to move forward.

A Message from Tarot for this Newsletter ✨

Today I decided to pull a card for this newsletter, and I got the Egyptian Card of Khepri (the Scarab). Khepri is the god of resurrection and holds the energy of renewal, adaptability, and motivation. How perfect for this new Spring Season!

And we just had a major astrological change as Pluto (major sign of transformation) moved into Aquarius on March 23rd. According to most astrologers, this is a major paradigm shift.

How we value our time determines what we manifest in our lives. When we are lethargic and our attitude is passive, we can let hours pass without striving for our dreams. The more we value each moment, the more opportunity we have to put our passions into action and see our dreams come to life.

This is a time to recommit to whatever is calling you. Putting energy into something that is spiritually aligned and has joy for you shifts you out of the  mindset of hard work to a belief in ease. As we commit to our spiritual purpose we are guided forward: combined with positive energy we can create miracles.

As I mentioned last week, we are still in the energy of Navratri - 9 nights of the goddess, and we are blessed with her shakt (power).

For the next three nights we meditate upon the Divine Feminine in her spiritual wisdom-bestowing aspect known as Sarasvati.  If it feels right, call on her to help you to achieve self-realization and connection to your divine nature. 

Saraswati brings clarity, knowledge, intelligence, creativity, inspiration and much more.

If you want to dive deeper into the spiritual practices of India, I have expanded Spirituality and The City to include a trip to a Hindu Temple in Queens, NY, where we will have a private puja and tour.  

I am also leading a Spiritual Tour of India October 15th - 28th, 2023, during Navratri (space is limited to 12 seekers) so reach out if you are interested and stay tuned for further details.

Until next time,
Barbara

Kicking Off The Spring Season & The Astrological New Year 🌸

Can you feel the energy shift? This week is the beginning of Aries (the first sign of the Zodiac), the Spring Equinox (in the Northern Hemisphere), Nowruz- the Iranian or Persian New Year, and the beginning of the Hindu festival of Navratri.

The New Moon in Aries is opening new energy that will allow you to supersize your dreams and goals. Take time and go inward to see what you may be birthing. Don’t forget to ask for the support you require to do this! You cannot do it alone. Let’s give up dysfunctional independence for this new season.

The Spring Equinox holds the promise of new beginnings so allow your inner child to express the joy and possibilities of this new season.

Nowruz is a time for feasting, visiting with family member and friends and exchanging gifts. 

Navratri honors the Divine Feminine/Mother. It lasts for 9 nights and offers resources for spiritual cleansing, guidance, wealth, and good fortune. 

In general, although the world may appear chaotic, we have a real opportunity to recalibrate how we want to show up in the world and the impact we want to have.

If you are ready for an upgrade and want to experience this combined powerhouse of spiritual forces, join me tonight for my New Moon/Spring Equinox/Navratri Ritual live online—sign up here.
 

WORK WITH BARBARA:

Bringing in Spiritual alignment is the key to happiness, health, and abundance. Let Barbara guide you on the magical journey of transformation. 
Find clarity through a tarot reading >>
Clear, cleanse and heal your energetic field personally and the spaces you live and work in with a space clearing / blessing >>
Learn practical techniques to clear out limiting blocks, cleanse your energy field and hook up to a higher frequency of wisdom and intelligence through monthly rituals and coaching >>
Celebrate and set intention for all of life’s transitions through powerful rituals >>

Until next time,
Barbara

Manifesting Using "I AM" Presence

Many people have asked me what I mean when I say “I AM“ so I thought this was a good time to explain how this powerful concept can be used to create.

When you say or think “ I AM” you are connecting to God in Action or the creative force of the Universe. When you then follow it with a quality (I AM healthy, I AM abundance , I AM peace, I AM love), it becomes a manifestation in the world and takes form in the physical plane.

So, as I sit here writing this newsletter overlooking the Intracoastal in Delray Florida, I can honestly say, I AM BLESSED. 

On that note, I am off to the beach for a swim!

Until next time,
Barbara

Stories About Women's Courage and Purim Rituals 🌺

When I was a kid, I used to love to dress up as Queen Esther for the holiday of Purim. I don’t think I really understood how courageous she really was. And I never understood how incredible Queen Vashti was.

Queen Vashti, the first character introduced in the story, displayed remarkable courage and leadership when she refused to follow the King’s orders, which she found degrading. Wanting to impress his guest with his wealth and beautiful wife, he orders her to display herself wearing only her royal crown. Women were expected to follow the decisions of their husbands and not complain (still going on today). She said “no way!”

Because of her actions, she was banished (possibly executed) and lost her position as Queen. In an act unheard of at the time, she modeled standing up for herself, even at great personal risk, King Achashverosh then arranged a beauty pageant to find a new queen. Encouraged by her uncle Mordechai, a Jewish girl named Esther reluctantly entered and won the contest and became the new queen, but she hid her nationality.

Meanwhile, the Jew-hating Haman was appointed Prime Minister of the Empire. Mordechai, the leader of the Jews, refused to bow to Haman, which was in defiance of the royal decree. Haman was furious, and he persuaded the King to issue a decree ordering the destruction of all the Jews.

Mordechai urged Esther to confront the King and inform him of Haman’s plans. Esther, although reluctant at first for fear of her life, agreed. As a woman, she was essentially powerless, but by using her beauty, charm, and intelligence, and by courageously taking a great risk, she revealed her Jewish identity to the King and accused Haman of attempting to destroy her people. 

Haman was hanged, Mordechai was appointed Prime Minister in his stead, and a new decree was issued, granting the Jews the right to defend themselves against their enemies.

Let us celebrate the Esthers and Vashtis of today: women who speak out because they know it is the right thing to do; who identify suffering and bring it to the public eye; who commit to awareness and education. We honor those who take risks and put themselves on the line.

TRY THESE PURIM TRADITIONS
 

There are two traditions central to the observance of Purim:

1. Giving money to the poor
2. Giving gifts to our neighbors.

The intention is to build community and connection - and create a spirit  of generosity and responsibility.

Work with Barbara: Spiritual Alignment For Wellness & Wellbeing

Do you feel it is time to explore new ways of being in the world but are not sure how? It is time to step into the greatness that you were meant to be.

Find clarity through a tarot reading >>

Clear, cleanse and heal your energetic field personally and the spaces you live and work in with a space clearing / blessing >>

Learn practical techniques to clear out limiting blocks, cleanse your energy field and hook up to a higher frequency of wisdom and intelligence through monthly rituals and coaching >>

Celebrate and set intention for all of life’s transitions through powerful rituals >>

Until next time,
Barbara

A Simple Hack to Doing Something Consistently 🗝️

Katherine May’s book Enchantment - asks a simple question: Ask yourself what brings you a sense of wonder?

As many of you know, I am a big believer in intentionality. Yes, you can do a fabulous ritual with aromatherapy, crystals, music, and chanting, but you can also do a powerful ritual by simply making your morning dog walk a meditation of exploration, or using your morning tea or coffee as a ritual of self-reflection and self-care.

And, as I learned many years ago, when you do something that makes you feel great, you tend to be more consistent with it. For example, I meditate every day (sometimes twice a day) because it makes me feel calm and connected, not because it is good for me. My friend Lavinia dances and exercises because it brings her joy, and my son Jourdan gets up before work to rock climb, because it energizes him.

So, as we move into the month of March and the Spring Season, ask yourself: what energizes me? What soothes my soul? What makes me happy? It can be looking at the stars at night, having fresh flowers in your home, taking a walk in the park or on the beach, visiting your local farmer’s market or having lunch with a friend.

As we take the time to discover what brings us joy, we boost our immune systems and become happier and healthier inside and out.

To learn more about creating your own rituals, join me on March 18th as I teach Transformation Through Rituals for Spirituality and Practice. You will learn easy practical steps to make life more sacred and to give you tools to move into this New Season.

Work with me: 

Spring is around the corner, so it is time to clear out the old and make room for the new. If you set goals and intentions in January, now is the time to weed your garden and have room for the new sprouts to bloom. Consider booking one of my services:

Tarot Readings for Clarity >>
Rituals to honor all of life’s transitions >>
Energy Clearings-personally and for your home/office >>

Once you get clear on your goals, I have also found that 30-minute coaching sessions can keep you accountable and on track, so I have created a special 6 session coaching package to give you practical tools to move forward.

Until next time,
Barbara

Honoring Ancestors: Meaning and Ritual

The end of February was always a time to celebrate my parents’ birthdays–February 26th for my Dad and February 28th for my Mom. Although my mother never liked anyone to know how old she was, she still liked to celebrate.

So, this week I will be creating a special ritual for my parents.

Honoring and Acknowledging ancestors is a tradition that has been alive and well for thousands of years. It is understood that the ancestors live within you. By acknowledging the past generations (even if you have never met them), you forge a bond with your spiritual lineage.

I will discuss the science of epigenetics and breaking negative family patterns another time, but for now, let us see how we can honor our ancestors. And I do believe that our ancestors do learn and grow and can become their best selves once they have passed on. That is why we offer prayers and do rituals for our ancestors. 

Remember, even if you had a dysfunctional childhood, your ancestors gave you the gift of life. And that is very precious.

RITUAL TO HONOR ANCESTORS

Create an Altar: This is a way to create a sacred space in your home. Place a photo of your ancestors on the altar. Include symbols of their lives - maybe you have a special candle holder that belonged to your grandmother, piano music that your grandfather played, a ring that your father wore, and/or your mother’s favorite earrings.

Alternatively, you may include symbols that represent where your ancestors originally came from: sand from the desert, a bowl of water if they lived near the ocean, photos of the countries they came from.

Include their favorite food or drink: I like to put a bar of halvah that my dad loved or some scotch that my mother enjoyed when the sun was setting.

Include flowers and incense if that is something that will uplift you. Smelling gardenias always reminds me of my mother and makes me smile.

Light a candle and from your heart, offer up prayers to your ancestors. If possible, open up your heart to forgiving them for anything they did consciously or unconsciously that has harmed you in any way. Ask for forgiveness if you have harmed them in any way by your words , deeds or actions.

Open to receiving back healing, wisdom, and blessings. When the flowers begin to fade, offer them to the earth along with any food from the ritual.

Work with Barbara: 

We are moving into a new season, and it is a great time for a space clearing, tarot reading for clarity, or a ritual to move you forward. 

Some of my most popular rituals include blessing a space, birthday rituals, midlife celebration (Queening ceremony), launching a new project, healing from loss, releasing ancestral karma, calling in love and/or a baby and more.

Hire Barbara for Your Organization: 

• Keynotes and Conferences

• Corporate Events

• Retreats

All events are tailored to your organizational needs. For additional event requests, hybrid options and more details inquire at info@barbarabiziou.com.

Until next time,
Barbara

Things You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day ❤️‍🔥

Throughout the ages, rituals associated with Valentine’s Day have been focused on men or women making a commitment to taking care of their partners. In fact, in the Middle Ages in France and England there was a ritual where a single man picked a single girl’s name out of an urn; he would then commit to taking care of her for the whole year. The bachelor then took it a step further, though, and would draw a heart on his sleeve—which is where wearing your heart on your sleeve comes from! 

Throughout the ages men and women continued to write love notes to each other, much as the Roman Priest Valentine did in the 3rd Century. In France and England, they crafted the art of caring poems and used to sign them with just a heart if they didn’t know how to write. In the 17th and 18th century, small gifts were also exchanged at this time. Greeting cards only began to be popular in the 19th century. This was an easy way to show affection to another in a European society that was rarely overly emotional. 

Yet for many people Valentine’s Day is the loneliest day of the year next to New Year’s Eve. Our expectations are too often based on Hallmark greeting cards, movies, and social media posts. Flower shops are filled with special roses at exorbitant prices and every supermarket displays decorative boxes of chocolates for one’s sweetheart. Plus, it is almost impossible to get a reservation at a good restaurant! 

As we look at cultures around the world, we see that our American culture is a culture of individuals in couples, while many other cultures are more concerned with family and community. 

This year, let us focus on self-love. Instead of expecting someone to make us feel special, let us do something to make ourselves feel special and loved on this Valentine’s Day. We deserve love just because we are!  And our ability to receive love makes us more able to pass that love on to our friends, co-workers, family, and anyone we may encounter each day.

Remembering to nurture ourselves is an act of self-love. If we don’t treat ourselves as the precious beings that we are, no one else will. And when we do look at ourselves as valuable and worthy, we tend to take better care of ourselves overall and experience more happiness in our lives. 

If you need help releasing old negative beliefs and trauma, contact me for more information on rituals to open your heart.

Do something that makes you happy this Valentine’s Day. Get a massage, take yourself out or cook yourself a beautiful dinner, see a great movie or a show, take a class at your gym, go to a comedy club, or just visit with good friends.

On this Valentine’s Day, make a commitment to You…

COMMITMENT CONTRACT

On this appointed day, I make a sacred vow that I will always be there for myself and will support myself in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow.
I promise to love myself completely,
to console and comfort myself during difficult times,
to gently encourage myself to achieve my full potential,
to be truthful and honest with myself,
and to cherish myself for as long as I shall live.

If you want to learn more, here is a video I did about the history of Valentine’s Day.

Until next time,
Barbara

Using Magical Aromatherapy to Create Change in Your Life ✨

While doing a Space Clearing at Wizard Studios yesterday, I was explaining the use of “Magical Aromatherapy” to the owners. After I clear a space, we always create an altar and set intentions for the home or business.

Space Clearing at Wizard Studios with Mathew to my left and Shawn standing behind us.

 Magical aromatherapy is the process of using the energies of essential oils and plants with our own. As you inhale the fragrance with visualization, you create a powerful force that may be perceived as magical. For example, as we released the old energy we used my Space Spray, in blessing a business I used my Magnet and Manifest Sprays, Love is always a go to for relationship rituals and Power is useful whenever you want to bolster your confidence and self-esteem.

I have noticed that all my millennial (and Gen Z) clients are asking me to give them some guided visualizations so I thought I would share how using this technique can empower you to achieve your goals.

THOUGHTS HAVE POWER

I first learned the power of visualization back in the early 80's (thank you Robert Fritz) and it totally changed my life. The concept behind it is that to create something new you must first be able to imagine it. 

Thoughts create vibrations that can be energized and qualified by our feelings. This process creates physical changes in our brains. It is a powerful way to create a strong force-field of energy that will send out a clear pattern of what you desire to manifest in your life. 

WHY VISUALIZATION WORKS

Remember that the brain cannot tell the difference between a mental image and an actual image. That is why in coaching we often say, "act as if". 

HERE IS A VIDEO  to guide you through the steps you require to create empowering visualizations for success and well-being at all levels of your being. 

On this note: please send prayers to Turkey - to help all those who have been affected by the earthquake.  Either use my Unplug Spray or use one of the following oils for Peace and protection: bergamot, chamomile, lavender, rose, jasmine, lemon balm, sandalwood and visualize healing energy being sent to everyone and to the land herself.

Until next time,
Barbara

The Importance of Energy Clearing ✨

We are almost halfway between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox (February 2nd is Imbolc/Candlemas/Groundhog’s day). Forget looking at the groundhog’s shadow: this is a time to look at your own shadow and do some energetic clearing.

Every time you have an interaction with someone you create etheric cords of energy between you. The more time you spend with someone the stronger the cords may be. Healthy cords create a nurturing sharing of information and energy. Unhealthy cords can be a huge drain or a means of control.

When the cords are filled with fear, anger or resentment you need to cut them to take back your own energy. Think of times that you had a run in with someone and then felt totally drained of energy and needed a nap. It probably meant that they sucked energy  from you.

It is the same with buildings. I am sure you can remember a time when you entered a room where there had been a terrible argument or a sad occasion: you can literally feel it in the air.

For me space clearings are a way to clear out the stagnant energies in our personal living and business spaces that keep us stuck or cause us to take on negative thought patterns that we have either created or taken on from others. Especially when there is a major change in relationships (breakup or divorce), health, finances or you move into a new home or office. 

We all take baths and showers, clean out our physical space, do our laundry, but rarely take the time to clear out our energetic field. Once we do, then we can harmonize, revitalize, and balance the flow of energy for our energetic maintenance.

"Barbara did a space clearing at Sloomoo Institute, cleansing the energy of COVID and inviting in a fresh, healthy, new energy of abundance and joy. We literally sold out every weekend since and it has been truly beautiful - our guests have been full of pure happiness!" 
—Karen Robinovitz, Co-Founder at Sloomoo Institute

“I think of our theatre as a home, and every new production as a family. A ritual cleanse led by my friend Barbara Biziou is a great way to bring people together, as well as clear the space to usher in a new journey with added spiritual protection.” 
—Daryl Roth, Tony Award-winning Theatre Producer

“After I asked Barbara to clear the energy in my West Village apartment, I was very happy to find that my home felt lighter, happier and was finally able to sleep soundly. After this positive result I decided to try a clearing in our townhouse uptown which had been on the market for sale for 5 months. I am delighted to say that within 3 weeks of her clearing we had an offer on our house! And it’s closing in 6 weeks. I am a client for life!”
—Heather W.

“Throughout the whole process, she was extremely professional and helped me and my partner to clean & clear the energy in that Brooklyn townhouse. Believe it or not, it worked like magic! Several weeks later we had a contract signed and 2 months later we closed on that complicated estate sale. Thank you, Barbara! I am your client for life now when it comes to spiritual space clearing.”
—David Ratner, Real Estate Salesperson

Learn more and Book a Space Clearing/Blessing here >>

Until next time,
Barbara

Wellness Tips for Moving Forward in 2023

I’m just coming out of an incredible VISION 2023 weekend so this will be short and sweet.

2023 is a year that urges us from being the best in the world to being the best for the world.

Here are some tips I shared in our workshop to keep you moving forward:

• Make sure you are around spiritually positive people who are willing to tell you the truth and help you move forward. 

• Focus on radical self-care. Treat yourself as precious. 

• Strip out toxic people in your life. You become who you hang out with.

• If you find yourself falling into old negative patterns, stop, press your third eye (between your brows), and say CANCEL CLEAR!

• Do things that bring you joy. Happiness speeds up manifestation.

• Meditate daily to connect to The Light and open your intuition.

• Cultivate a belief in a positive future. Hope improves mental wellbeing, gives you confidence and creates opportunities.

• Exercise, Exercise, Exercise: do things to stay strong and flexible.

• At least once a week do something you have never done before.

Until next time,
Barbara

Are You Ready to Reinvent Yourself?

I have been running workshops for over 25 years and have seen the same pattern repeating itself over and over.

Stepping into something new can leave us feeling vulnerable and unsure of ourselves. Even with years of experience behind us, we find our confidence evaporating and we are left feeling like a small child at the beginning of a new school year. Trust me, I know how this feels.

The gift of this time is that we get to reinvent ourselves and make new choices. Remember you can never outperform your own self-image.

When we come together in a group of like-minded people like my Vision 2023 workshop, we are more able to allow ourselves to venture beyond what's familiar into new possibilities. I have watched clients find love, get married, have children, change jobs, lose weight, build confidence, re-invent their careers, and improve their health and finances. All of this with support. That is the key to making miraculous changes in your lives. As the saying goes, “you become who you hang out with”.

2023 is a paradigm shift into new possibilities. As we enter this New Moon in Aquarius and The Lunar New Year of the Rabbit, we are all being guided to live our lives as conscious creators. Our job is to become aware of our sabotaging thoughts  and acquire the skills to shift into a more positive mindset. What we think and say influence how we feel, and our feelings impact our actions in the world. 

Your vision creates your perception of reality. Join me at VISION 2023 to create an expanded  vision of possibilities. The past is over and right now is the most important moment of your life. Right now, you can create your future. Let us make 2023 a year of true SPIRITUAL ALIGNMENT.

SIGN UP NOW AND LET THE NEW STORY BEGIN

"Barbara’s vision workshop has become a special tradition to the beginning of the new year! Trusting her expertise as she includes other experts and their disciplines creating a guided and joyful experience. Opening our senses and chakras we get an opportunity to look at ourselves with a clear vision of how we want to create our next chapter and year ahead. A great opportunity for people who feel their lives are at a crossroad and need to find their passion again; or a refresher for all who have experienced this workshop before .. a recharge!"

— Joan Horton

Until next time,
Barbara

Why I am Happy that Some People are NOT Coming to my VISION Event 🙅🏻‍♀️

When some of my clients, like Ravi Roth, tell me that they cannot make it to VISION 2023 workshop this year because their vision has manifested, I am over the moon. Ravi, for example, started out without a clear vision, but had never done anything like my VISION event before. He didn’t meditate, knew nothing about spiritual alignment and had never made a vision board. Today he is the host of @raviroundtheworld, Ravi’s Road to Pride and The Gaycation Travel Show.

Ravi talking about his vision collage at our last in-person VISION 
(now you can join us live online from anywhere in the world)

Hope has just signed a two-book contract, Emil is going to Sundance for the first time to take meetings about film and TV projects that have been on his vision board and to identify guests for his new podcast, Tori is expecting twins, Lana brought in a loving relationship and expanded her small business, and I manifested a Transformational Spiritual pilgrimage to Egypt in October.

This is not to say, that there weren’t any bumps along the way. Of course, there were. Sometimes obstacles are in your life to clear the way for greater physical success and spiritual wisdom.

As you move into Spiritual Alignment (our theme for the year), you awaken to becoming a divine creator and you will know that your guidance will become clear so you can be at peace, knowing that what comes to you will benefit your life.

Each moment is new…..there are infinite possibilities and, astrologer Rebecca Gordon has said, this year is a major paradigm shift. It is important to have real support as the world goes through many changes.

• Become aware of your choices and how you interpret interactions

• Upgrade and connect to a higher frequency

• Watch your negative self-talk and inner saboteurs

• Everything is an opportunity for self-reflection and self-love

• Give yourself permission to grow, make mistakes and try again

• Your level of success with any goal goes up by 90% when you have an accountability partner……..in the VISION workshop you will have the opportunity to find one, but why not up your odds by inviting a friend to join you

• You will emerge radiant and stronger as you release the old stories and conditioning.

SIGN UP NOW AND LET THE NEW STORY BEGIN

Until next time,
Barbara

Rituals for Ending the Year Consciously 🎉

2022 gave us the opportunity to do things in a different way. But did we? I think it is a mixed bag and now it is time to say goodbye to 2022 and really take some time to dive into what we have learned this year and what we want to change. 

Anxiety is at an all-time high and most of the people I have been working with (including therapist and healers) have needed a lot of clearing…emotionally, mentally, and physically.

We live in extraordinary times. As I have been saying all year, the vibrational frequency of the planet has shifted, and we are required to shift with her. We must expand and ground our energetic containers. We can only receive what we have the capacity to hold. Think of a high voltage of electricity going through a small light bulb. It will shatter it. And this cannot be done through the mind: it is only possible through the heart center.

MY GIFT TO YOU:

As always, I am offering my FREE 12-day intention intensive. Sign up on the homepage and you will be receiving one audio meditation daily starting January 1st to guide you in setting intentions for 2023. As my teacher Omraam Mikhael  Aivanhov taught, the first 12 days of the year set an intention for the entire year. If your friends want to receive these, have them go to my website and sign up for our newsletter.

And to lighten your spirits, here are some global New Year’s Rituals. I will be posting my prosperity ritual on December 31st on IG so check it out. 

Spain: Eat 12 grapes at midnight for good luck in the coming year.

Southern USA: Black eyed peas and collard greens are believed to bring money and abundance into your year.

Greece: Vasilopita is eaten ( cake with a coin inside) Whoever finds the coin in her piece of cake will be especially lucky during the coming year.

Italy: Throw out old furniture, clothes, pots……open the windows to throw out the old. I DO NOT RECOMMEND YOU THROW THINGS OUT THE WINDOW. Best to put them out on the street for people to take. 

Japan: Eating soba noodles on New Year’s Eve or Day is believed to bring in longevity and abundance.

BRAZIL: New Year's Eve priestesses of the local macumba voodoo cult dress in blue skirts and white blouses for a  ceremony dedicated to the goddess of water, Yemanja. A sacrificial boat laden with flowers, candles and jewelry is pushed out to sea from Brazil's famous Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro. 

South America/Mexico: For travel in the coming year, walk around the block with an empty suitcase.

Cuba: water represents both cleansing and renewal, and the New Year is celebrated with rituals of splashing water. Water is tossed out of doors or windows (checking first for passers-by!) or into public fountains

And don’t forget to wear new red underwear to bring in Love and Passion!

Until next time,
Barbara

A Special Way to Make a Wish 🎊

I love the creativity of community whether it is virtual, together in person or a hybrid experience.

How fabulous is this? NY has a Wishing Wall at Times Square to celebrate the New Year. People from around the world can add their wishes on pieces of official Times Square New Year's Eve confetti, either digitally or in person.

These wishes are added to over a ton of confetti that floats down at midnight onto the revelers gathered in Times Square in celebration of the new year. If you can’t do it in person, fill out the form here or share a wish on IG or Twitter using #ConfettiWish. It will be added to the thousands of others released above Times Square at midnight on New Year's Eve for all the world to see! If you are doing it digitally, it must be received by December 28th.

On the same note, some members of our community of spiritual seekers have decided to create VISION PARTIES for our January 21-22 interactive online VISION 2023 Workshop: Clarity & Spiritual Alignment. It is THE MOST POWERFUL event of the year to move into this new year with energy, inspiration, grounding, and focus. 

If you want to do a Vision Party, invite some people to join you in person, but please sign up individually and bring your laptop to the event so you can connect online with our global community and receive all handouts and my special workbook. In this way you can still benefit from our global community and have your personal party to share the experience and create your vision collages with. 
 
Of course, many of you still prefer to do this individually in the privacy of your own home, where  you still will be connecting virtually with our supportive caring community.

My Special guests this year—celebrated astrologer Rebecca Gordon, Sound Circles founder Joule L’Adara, and shamanic movement healer Parashakti—will join me for this signature event to kindle and ignite your spiritual growth. 

Remember our Early Bird Discount is only available through December 31st. Digital gift Certificates available and can be used for workshops, private sessions, and products.

CONSCIOUS HOLIDAY GIFTING

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Digital Gift Certificates to be used for readings, workshops, and rituals are available HERE >>

For an extra special gift, give yourself and others VISION 2023 -- EARLY BIRD SAVINGS OF $100 available until December 31st. REGISTER NOW >>

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Until next time,
Barbara

Simple Ritual for Spiritual Support 👐

The song by Bill Withers "Lean on Me" has been twirling around in my brain all week.

“……Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
… But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
… Lean on me
When you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on...
… For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on”
 

As we end this chaotic year of 2022, one thing is clear: we all need one another and trying to “do it alone” really doesn’t work. That is why I love to create a community and have found that we can do it online (if we set conscious intention)  as well as in person. The key is being willing to connect with others while still taking care of your own needs.

Here is a simple  ritual that I love that you can do at home:

• Get a plain white bowl that you can draw on.

• Write and draw symbols of your spiritual and physical helpers with a permanent marker on the outside and inside of the bowl. These can be people, ancestors, animals, angels, guides, elements from nature….be creative!

• Place edible seeds in the bowl.

• Take one at a time as you acknowledge the support you have in your life. Keep the bowl full and every time you need support take a seed and eat it.

• or plant it in the ground.

For more support check out my offerings this week and/or contact me for a personal reading,ritual, or a coaching package. And the special EARLY BIRD SAVINGS for VISION 2023 IS ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST.

Until next time,
Barbara

Message of the last Full Moon of 2022 🌝✨

December 7th brings us the last Full Moon of 2022 and with Mars retrograde invites us to go inward and see what is coming to an end. This could be old grief, anger, or confusion that you are still holding on to. It may also mean an ending to a project, relationship, or way of being in the world that will lead to a bright new future.

As a spiritual practice, focus on the quote by Rainer Maria Rilke that I have posted below. You may want to take some quiet time to journal and see what emerges.

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books that are now written in a very foreign tongue.”

CONSCIOUS GIFTING

FREE SHIPPING on my magical Aromatherapy Sprays available through December 31st! Change your vibes and reclaim positive energy. SHOP HERE >>

Digital Gift Certificates to be used for readings, workshops, and rituals are available HERE >>

For an extra special gift, give yourself and others VISION 2023 -- EARLY BIRD SAVINGS OF $100 available until December 31st. REGISTER NOW >>

Until next time,
Barbara

How to Create Something New — the End of the Year Reflections

Back in the early 80’s I took a course on creating your vision, and I remember how the instructor emphasized that the creative process was all about “creating and adjusting.” Think of it. No one writes a book or a film without editing. You don’t build a home or software program without fine tuning the details.

Yet, so often, we expect perfection of ourselves and others before we even have a chance to really assimilate what we have learned. We allow our inner critic to take over and that leaves little room for true learning or the joy of creating.

As we move into the last month of 2022 let’s take some time to reflect on what we have learned this year and what requires adjusting. Remember it is a process so enjoy the journey!

And, just for the joy of it, create something new…experiment with a recipe, paint a wall in your home, play with the apps on your phone, try out a new sport, change your hairstyle or redecorate your bedroom. Let your imagination guide you.

I will be in LA December 7th-13th and will be participating in an in-person Grief Ceremony in Camarillo, CA hosted by Jennifer Love on December 8th. See events below to join us.

I do have a few spots open for in person readings or rituals while I am in LA, so contact me if you want to book a time.

CONSCIOUS GIFTING

Change your vibes and reclaim positive energy with my magical Aromatherapy Sprays available HERE >>

Digital Gift Certificates to be used for readings, workshops, and rituals are available HERE >>

For an extra special gift, give yourself and others VISION 2023 -- early bird savings of $100 available until December 31st. REGISTER NOW >>

Discover more thoughtful and sustainable gift ideas here.

WORK WITH ME:

There are only 32 days left in 2022 so this is a great time to end the year consciously with an intuitive tarot reading or ritual.

I am also available December 12th and 13th for a few in-person sessions in LA. Book a session or a coaching package >>

Until next time,
Barbara

10 Tools & Rituals of Connections for Happy Holidays 🥧🕯️🧡

Anxiety is at an all-time high around the world, and we’re unfortunately more likely to get stressed out and frustrated with friends, family, and colleagues during the holidays than we are to connect deeply with them, show our appreciation and express our gratitude. Relationships have become more complicated & strained in the past few years and many are still suffering from social anxiety as we move back into the world.

I want to suggest that we shift from focusing on getting presents, wearing new outfits or posting our perfect food photos on Instagram to focusing on listening, having real conversations, and appreciating what we do have in our lives.

Let’s take a digital detox for the holidays and return to Rituals of Connections. Try these:

1. Take time to share with your family and friends. For Thanksgiving or any gathering around this time, I like to have each person light a candle before dinner and share one thing that they are grateful for. This simple ceremony creates a new intimacy and sense of connection.

2. Fast from complaining. Try it and see how much better you feel.

3. Be aware of your feelings. You may feel sad during the holidays if you are physically far away from family and friends. You don’t have to pretend to be happy, however, once you acknowledge your feelings, you then have the freedom to move on and focus on other things. Volunteering at a soup kitchen, your local church or a temple is a great way to re-focus & shift your feelings.

4. Be flexible. Things change, and we must change with them to stay in the flow of life. Include some of your favorite traditions this holiday and then be open to creating new ones. Maybe your sister is now a vegetarian, and you include a Tofurkey along with the traditional one, or you celebrate a tradition from a new friend or relative.

5. Do not overspend. Use this year to find simple ways to enjoy the holidays without going into debt. Creating more debt will add to the stress you are already feeling. Remember it is the spirit of giving that counts, not the dollar amount of the gift.

6. Do some simple relaxation exercises. Try some simple breathing exercises, move your body into an easy yoga pose, or go for a brisk walk outdoors in nature. If you are going to be around many people, plan out rest stops and alone time during your (holi)days so you will not be burnt out.

7. Set boundaries. If you never say no, your yes will never mean anything. If you don’t treat yourself as valuable, no one else will either. This can cause you to either “stuff” your feelings down within and become resentful or blow up and explode unintentionally. You don’t have to say yes to every social invitation and you don’t have to do everything by yourself. Learn to delegate.

8. Laugh and do things that bring you joy. When you laugh, your brain releases neurotransmitters like dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, which make you feel happy and content. Get together with friends and just be silly, try laughter yoga or just watch a funny movie.

9. Give up being a perfectionist! Stop comparing yourself to others or measuring your success by impossible standards, including those you see on social media.

10. Reach out to others. Facetime or Zoom with friends or family who may be feeling lonely or isolated, volunteer at your local food bank, buy toys for kids in shelters, bake cookies for your neighbors or simply be generous with your compliments and be extra kind and patient with all your interactions.

May you always have
Walls for the winds,
A roof for the rain,
Tea beside the fire,
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all your heart might desire!
(Irish Blessings)

For those of you who celebrate: Happy Thanksgiving!

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Work with Barbara:

We are coming to the end of 2022, and this is a perfect time for an intuitive tarot reading or ritual.

I am also available December 12th and 13th for a few in-person sessions in LA. Book a session or a coaching package >>

Until next time,
Barbara