Jupiter, the planet of expansion, wisdom, growth, and higher truth is guiding us to embrace the bigger picture. Jupiter has been retrograde since October 9th, 2024, and will station direct on February 4th, 2025 moving forward in Gemini until June 5th, 2025. 

The brain is a powerful organ that has the ability to change and adapt to different physical, mental, emotional and spiritual states of being. Neuroplasticity in simple terms refers to the brains ability to not be static, but in fact can reorganize itself to form new neural pathways thus strengthening existing ones.

The New Moon on January 29th will be our first New Moon of 2025. Aquarius ruled by Uranus (in modern times) makes this New Moon unpredictable, awakening and possibly being an instigator of change some where in you life. Setting an intention or metaphorically planting a seed thought for manifesting what you desire or need will give you a sense of authentically making your heart felt choice or choices. (Saturn, ancient rule of Aquarius).

Reflecting about mindfulness, personal growth, and energy healing, I was reminded that each of these practices holds immense value on its own. But what happens when we bring them together? At the intersections of theses practices you can find the magic that develops within us inside and out—at a more profound and deeper level.

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections through life. This flexibility allows us to lear, adapt, and recover from injuries and trauma. The brain is not static or fixed; it’s constantly reshaping and remapping itself based on experiences, learning and environmental factors. 

The Full Moon in Cancer is a time for inner reflection and emotional healing. Cancer is a cardinal water sign ruled by the Moon herself reminding you of your emotional depth and intuitive wisdom. Cancer and the Moon are the rulers of the fourth house of home, family, ancestry, the child within and our innermost sense of safety.

Integrative Wellness Coaching creates an environment where the client is supported and a holistic approach is provided to regulate the nervous system. This brings balance back to the mind/body/soul through the emotional lens of our experiences in life.

New Moon’s are always a moment for fresh starts, new beginnings, and introspection. When aligning with the grounded and ambitious energy of Capricorn, we can slow down to look and feel the extra layers of focus and practicality that can guide us to take some real steps towards your personal growth and long term goals. 

This Full Moon in Gemini (mutable air, ruled my Mercury) invites a wave of mental energy, illuminating our thoughts, communications and connections in the everyday. As with all Full Moon’s it can be a powerful moment to reflect, release and realign. As all Full Moon’s are about reflecting, releasing and realigning, this one is powerfully aligned with looking inward because Mercury as been retrograde and is the ruler of this Full Moon.

The New Moon in Sagittarius (mutable fire) is on December 1st at 1:21 am EST. She is reminding us to be mindful that optimism and the urge to take an adventure, whether physically or mentally is available. It’s a nice time to meditate on new ideas, soul purpose and changing or transforming limiting belief-systems. This opens up boundless possibilities and nudges or pushes us to re-connect to the inner spiritual adventurer. (Mercury is retrograde in Sagittarius)