The season for Inner Alchemy
No.02 - Transformation. Creating space for deep nourishment, connecting with our fire and golden treasures within...
A new era of life is on the horizon. It's time for soul alignment and a deep commitment, a devotion to our true path… Letting go with grace and moving into the new. The energy has been building and we’re taking step by step and aligning us with a new of being, tuning into a higher frequency.
We’re not there… yet. This is a part of the process. We’re not supposed to know it all and see the whole picture right now. It’s a creative and a courageous act, to explore our inner landscape, our shadows and wounds, and bring what’s meant to be looked at, felt and healed up, into the light. To listen to our inner voice, to let our intuition guide us and to create our reality from our authentic, most magnetic, aligned self. It takes work and courage to tap in to those shadows within, outdated limiting beliefs and old programs in our subconscious mind that’s been running the show. It takes courage, devotion and dedication to change our ways, to reprogram thoughts and beliefs. When you do the work around your shadows you also can connect with your golden shadows, your gifts within that are waiting to be activated…
Can you sense it?
The cosmic energies are guiding us to an intense but beautiful healing transformation.
There are deep processes going on within, layer by layer. Clearing the blocks within. An alchemization of our triggers, deepest (often childhood) wounds and programming. We’re in a process of accessing deep healing, a metamorphosis so that we can rise like the Phoenix rises from the ashes. Yes, it’s a Phoenix-rises-from-the-ashes moment in time now.
It’s time to release what’s been weighing on your heart. This release is essential for moving forward. In this Full Moon portal it’s essential to tune into why we want to let go and what feeling, what energy we want to create space for. To take responsibility for our healing and alignment while still having huge compassion for the healing journey. Alignment is living as our authentic selves, in all areas of life. We’re not perfect, we’re forever growing and transforming, learning. It’s not a bout being perfect, it’s about being aware of what’s holding you back, clear what’s available for you to clear now and take aligned actions from that grounded, true place.
It’s like you’re on your way into a new phase in life but you’re still standing with one foot in the old and one on it’s way into the new? It can feel like I am, that we are in a leap into the unknown. The way: Tune into the next step and then the next and the next. Listening to your intuition. What are you called to do? You always have the answers within of what to do next. If you feel these energies you’re in tune with the cosmic energis, the intense astrological weather. Let your emotions be felt. Feel it all, transmute it. Cry it out, scream it out in a pillow, talk it out. Walk it out. Dance it out. Do whatever it takes to get it out of your system. And then, let a wave of forgiveness wash over you, towards yourself and towards others too…
Emotions - energies in motion. Let them flow through you. Feel it to heal it.
Today, the 17th of October we are in the fiery, potent energies of a Full Moon in Aries. But, if you’re reading this message after the Full moon, trust this letter found you in the right timing. There’s something in this for you and what I am about to share is so useful and potent whenever you’re going through shifts in life or wanting to create ways to be open to receive what’s truly meant for you on your highest path. Your highest timeline. We’re constantly changing, growing and evolving. I’ve been feeling the energies strongly since last weekend. Slowly building. And we will be lingering in the illuminating light, the energies of the Full Moon for a couple of days after the 17th. We can use this time for our evolution.
It’s kind of an energy that’s here to: shake us to wake us.
We’re aligning our earthly selves with our higher selves. We’re tuning into our true expression. We’re coming into balance and divine order and cultivating harmony within. Creating space for flow. The Sun is in Libra for a couple of more days so it’s a strong energy of creating balance in relationships. To those around us and the most important relationship that affects everything else:
The relationship to ourselves and our self-worth is crucial. Affirm your innate self-worth, value and belief in yourself under the glow of this Super Full Moon.
What needs to be released to create a fertile soil for the new? Is there any stagnant energy that needs to be moved? Just as the leaves fall to the ground during this autumn season, we’re being called to do the same. We’re a part of nature. Observing what nature is doing outside our windows is doing can be a powerful, beautiful practice and a mirror, reflecting our lives and inner worlds. Everything is energy and symbolism. Nature releases with grace. The leaves will turn into fertile soil for new growth in the spring. What old thoughts, habits, and beliefs systems are no longer in alignment with our essence and true selves? Old ways of being that’s not longer in alignment with our essence, our true selves. The trees don’t grieve the leaves when they fall, they release them in perfect timing.
It’s time to connect with our inner sun, our true radiance and confidence and let it shine in our unique way. We are on a quest to unveil, remember and connect with our the treasures within us… to use our gifts and share them with the world from a soul aligned place. We’re in the process of remembering our soul’s purpose more and more. It’s been a theme for me this year, especially during two retreats and sacred ceremonies this summer. Remembrance of past lives, ancient, mystic times and also activations of my gifts, connected to the heart and the healing power the heart. It’s the time to connect with our own power, to take charge of our lives. To take aligned actions and setting clear intentions and forming a clear vision of how we want to feel while also have trust in the process. And believe it’s possible. There is magic in the unknown. We’re evolving and raising our vibration to match the new and true. It feels like we’re cultivating a relationship with our inner light warrior, inspiring us to move forward. This Full Moon will pave the way.
What area or areas of your life are asking for a change, an upgrade or a fine tuning? Your relationships, your career, your finances, your health? What needs to be alchemized within? What’s been alive within and around you the last week leading up to this moment in time? It’s a good time to put pen to paper and journal about what’s coming up for you… I also love to take long walks, tuning in and contemplating as I go. Things can really feel so much clearer after a long walk…
Tune into: What do I need to feel deeply replenished and nourished in life?
How does your highest, most aligned, authentic self and version of you move through life? How does it feel to be HER? How does she dress, speak and feel? In mediation: Feel it as deeply and vividly as you can. Connect with that vision and connect with that frequency. Visualize living in your truest expression. Get into the feeling of that state. What do you want to step into? Remember the power of imagination: our inner worlds are projected out into the world.
Maybe you want to connect to your inner fire, your creativity, your radiance and spark again? You want to take aligned actions for your ideas and dreams to come alive? What tools and practices do you need to implement and be devoted to for that to happen? I’ve been thinking a lot about my daily structure, schedule and what I want to implement and set in motion to create my reality in alignment with my dreams and highest frequency.
With this moon in fiery Aries it’s a good thing to move the intense energies through the body in the way you feel called to do. Pilates, yoga, dance, walking… When I studied Shamanism within The Shamanic Medicine Wheel last year we had a lovely morning practice and I learnt a tool of dancing through my emotions and listening, feeling into the messages from my body. Letting my body guide me how to move freely. Our physical bodies carries so much wisdom that we can access if we give ourselves space to connect with our body and notice the subtle messages… The whispers. Or, it can be really loud if we don’t give ourselves time to deeply connect with our bodies and give it what it needs to thrive. It’s powerful to take time in deep meditation and really centering ourselves in our own energy and the visualization above. Also, energetic hygien, practices to clear and cleanse our aura is key.
The Radiance Meditation, a Kundalini practice is fantastic for our radiance and our aura. It’s my favorite Kundalini Kriya. Radical self care is key to keep us grounded. Commit to what serves you now. Decide and take action. Create a schedule, routines and rituals. You’re so worthy of taking care of yourself and showering you with love and care.
OUTER ALCHEMY - HARMONIZING OUR INNER AND OUTER WORLD
Your home and the way you dress are extensions of your energy field. Home clearing, de cluttering and creating space are essential to be open to receiving the new. Now is the perfect time to create space at home by letting go of items, cleaning and clearing your physical space. I love to learn about Feng Shui and home magic, about tools and rituals to enhance the energy of our spaces. I research and listening to people talking about this topic, combining with witchy practices like sprinkling salt for clearing and protection, using cinnamon for abundance, and placing rosemary outside the front door.
A powerful clearing method is to place a bowl of salt in the center of your home for 12 to 24 hours, then pour it out in the sink or as I do, in a lake where I live. The salt will absorb negative energies. Also, opening up windows every day to let in fresh, clear air is important for the positive energy in our homes. Everyday purification. There is so much power in using our home for alignment through tools and practices. Since our homes reflect who we are, they aslo influence our subconscious mind.
A de cluttered space is a space where the energies can flow freely. You will feel the flow, like a ripple effect in other areas of your life. It’s beautiful to activate your home during this season with seasonal decorations, candles, scents, warming tea and bring in a feeling of life force, love and care into your home.
I’m in a process of letting go and clearing out, selling a lot from my wardrobe. I just want pieces I truly love and love to wear, that feels like me in my wardrobe. Everything changes all the time, just like the seasons, but I feel we all have a core essence when it comes to how we dress and what we love wearing. Less is more. quality before quantity, always. We can make little updates for a new season, adding accessories or some new items but I love to have a very timeless look and a wardrobe that lasts over time. My signature style has been refined and narrowed down lately. And it’s interesting how you can look at your rising sign and your Venus sign in astrology how how to dress in alignment, but more about that in another letter… I’m creating space for a few new items that will replace some items that will be so much more cherished by new owners. A time for refinement and up level.
Questions to ask yourself and to contemplate: Does the way I dress match with who I am and how I want to feel? Does the pieces in my wardrobe reflect who I am? How does my soul want to dress? What needs to change for my style to be a match to my true frequency?
So, take a honest look at your home and your wardrobe. Start the process of de cluttering, selling, letting go of items to charity that’s no longer in alignment. Classic Marie Kondo: Choosing to keep what sparks joy. Keep the items that speaks to your heart. October is actually really good month for organization in all areas on life… Kitchen cabinets needs to be sorted out? Bathroom? The inbox? The phone? I will go through as much as I can this month, both in the digital world and in the physical…
A life edit so we can move in a new direction. Space for the new.
Tuning into nature. If you can, spend some time in nature this week and be fully present. Grounding and soaking in the beauty of nature and the shifting seasons. The colors, the scents, the sounds of the birds, the feeling of the air… There is gold in the present moment and if you are in that state of mind. Here and now. You can look at nature, feel nature and get messages… A strong wind sweeping in over your face - can you translate it to a lot of change in your life? Does it feel like the wind is purifying and cleansing your field? Notice the world around you and you will start to get signs and messages… And if, possible, bare feet on the ground for grounding before the snow is here…
Art and creativity as a spiritual practice. To channel our energy, to move energy can also look like putting pen to paper, writing or creating art. Or to cook nourishing foods, or decorating our homes. Experimenting with new outfits and new combinations. I’ve been tuning into the lines lately and painting again and I’m excited for pieces finding their new homes. The energies of the lines are so special, heart codes - spiritual art that brings a frequency to any space. I feel excited about the next chapter for my art and my intention is to share about it even more. I will also share more about personal, channeled lines and available originals through my Instagram.
I love to have the personal connection, the conversations in DM with the ones who feel drawn to have have lines at home and every line always finds its home in divine timing.
Writing this letter for me and you, for both of us feels like a very potent channel for the energy within me to flow. It’s like a transmission from me to me and from me to you. I write this as much for myself as I do for you. During the process that started many days ago in my mind and heart, I’ve received so many insights and signs. It’s truly a form of healing process putting words on feelings if possible. It’s like a moving meditation, a channeled transmission, a way of sharing from my heart and being of service. Writing this letter No.02 serves both like a clearing and activating process for my personal themes under this Full Moon.
Earlier this morning I experienced a release of tears after my meditation, revealing much from my subconscious mind when I talked it out to my partner. I really encourage you to shine light of what’s happening on inside and explore, connecting the dots, like a puzzle: this is inner alchemy. I’m navigating this journey just as you are, even if it unfolds differently for each of us. It’s powerful to set energies into motion and let it unfold…
What creative practices are you drawn to that can support you to circulate your energies?
Now, let’s shift to a bit of fashion to lighten things up and activate our sense of sight with some beautiful and stylish items…
THINGS ON MY MIND… autumn season wardrobe:
OUTERWEAR. Finally Toteme has launched this jacket in brown with a black corduroy collar. I would love to wear this brown jacket on long walks in nature and in the weekends playing with my daughter. Also, it’s easy to dress up when in the city. I’m thinking a low heel from Toteme instead of a pair of boots. I always love a British countryside vibe… This and a tweed jacket from Polo Ralph Lauren is on my wish list when it comes to jackets in my wardrobe for fall. Timeless.
Speaking of outerwear… I watched the classic movie Autumn in New York the other day, with Richard Gere and Wiona Ryde. I got inspired by Richard Geres character to have a really nice black wool and cashmere coat as a complement to my Marella by Max Mara camel coat that’s influenced by the iconic design Anne-Marie Beretta created in 1981. A DREAM would be a black Max Mara 101801 Icon coat.
I googled this coat and found this on VOGUE from a couple of years ago:
“I think that the 101801 coat, designed for Max Mara by Anne Marie Beretta in 1981 is a landmark in fashion history. It’s been in constant production since she conceived it. A single garment that crystallises the code that came to be known as "power dressing", it is every bit as relevant today as it was then. Made from cashmere-wool, this coat's unique quality, longevity and timeless design give it the status of a precious heirloom. Why has it lasted? It’s perfect in cut, proportion and detail, and unchanged since its 1981 debut” - Ian Griffiths, creative director Max Mara.
SOFT LAYERS. This season from By Malene Birger has truly captured my eye. The By Malene Birger woman, along with the feeling she and the collection radiate, is so inspiring. I want to move through this autumn and winter in different shades of brown knitted layers, a sense of free, feminine ease…
This sweater in a rich, earthy cinnamon color is so soft (you don’t want to take it off) and it’s this seasons new knit in my wardrobe. I love the wide, long sleeves and I know that I will wear it a lot. Crew neck sweaters are truly my go to:s, I love to wear them with wool wide leg trousers, (I bought these two years ago), to leggings or ankle length slip skirts.
EVERYDAY PANTS. Brown corduroy, yes please! These trousers from House of Dagmar looks so nice and comfortable. with a loose, relaxed fit, a really beautiful brown color. I can see these trousers with a white t-shirt and an off white crew neck, cable knitted sweater. The Toteme boots would work perfectly here as well, perhaps in leather for a bit more contrast.
I also love styling brown and black together. Another everyday look for autumn could be these trousers paired with black cashmere sweaters. I have an old one from Soft Goat that I love, and I would also wear these trousers with my black cashmere turtleneck from Arket or an oversize off white silk shirt, tucked in. A ribbed white tank top and a cardigan… Or… another tip: style it with more brown, a white t-shirt underneath a knitted camel sweater? It’s also a good thing to mix materials like wool and silk to these more masculine trousers for the balance… Ok, lastly, if you’re into classic blue shirts: Brown corduroy and a blue shirt is a very good color combination.
A FEMININE TOUCH. Slip skirts in this length are my favorites when it comes to skirts, elegant, feminine and easy to dress up or down. A few well made black skirts are essential in my wardrobe all year around in different materials. Last year I bought a beautiful black lon skirt in wool from COS (I have it in camel too…)
BAGS. A bag that’s on my mind is a classic Mulberry Bayswater in oak. Maybe vintage… This would go really go well with everything above…
FINAL WORDS FOR THIS WEEK…
“That’s what alchemists do. They show that, when we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.” - Paulo Coelho
I feel it’s time to re-read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Every time I read it, this book teaches me, shows me something new. Have your read it? If not… consider this as your sign to read it if you feel called to.
“When you want something, the whole universe conspires to help you” - Paulo Coelho
Next week, we’re entering Scorpio season on the 23rd of October so, expect to dive even deeper into the magic of the underworld collecting gold and messages for this journey into even more soul alignment before Pluto moves into Aquarius 19th of November and we will wrap up a big cycle… And we will also have a mystical New Moon in Scorpio November 1st…
I can highly recommend To Be Magnetic by Lacy Phillips for this kind of work, connecting and aligning with our true, authentic most magnetic self. Both her platform with courses and The Expanded podcast. I would love to dive into the platform Mode the Method by Stephanie Flockhart and her work around the subconscious mind with meditations, EFT-tapping, affirmations, beauty practices, visualizations and more…
I hope this week’s very long, in-depth letter can give you some inspiration. That it has sparked something in your heart and has given you some tools, some ideas to navigate this intense moment in time with grace, trust and curiosity. So, remember… connect with your passions, your JOY and what YOU love to do. Be in the process of change. Connect with your inner fire. Tend to your inner and outer worlds. The world is waiting for more of your unique essence and gifts. Your true expression.
The dreams you have are placed in your heart for a reason…
Everything is energy, everything is frequency.
What can you do to step into your highest frequency now?
New doors are slowly opening…
We’re awakening and guided to elevate our consciousness.
Let’s embrace the season for Inner Alchemy.
“What you seek is seeking you.” - Rumi
Blessed Aries Full Moon. You’ve got this!
With love, J
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