Grief With Grace

Have you ever followed all the rules of religion but still felt far from God? You're not alone. For many women, religion taught behavior, not belief. Rituals, not relationship. And the result? A deep disconnect from the One who created us for closeness, not performance.In this episode of The Illuminated Woman, I share my personal journey of pushing back against God after years in a religious system that left me feeling empty - and this journey is not unique to me. We'll explore what Scripture actually says about knowing God, what “church” really means, and why even New Age spirituality is just another form of religion rooted in performance.✨ Inside this episode, we'll cover:The difference between performance and presence in your walk with GodWhat the Bible says about relationship over ritualWhy “church” is not a building, but the people of GodHow New Age spirituality can become another exhausting system of self-salvationSteps to begin rebuilding a personal, intimate relationship with God — starting todayIf you've been burned by religion or left exhausted by endless striving, it's time to come home.God isn't asking for your perfection — He's inviting you into real connection.Schedule your free Illumination Connection Call today and let's talk about where you are, what you're walking through, and how you can move from religion to relationship.The Illuminated Connection Call is a free conversation where we talk heart to heart—no pressure, no agenda. I'd love to hear what's on your heart, where you are in your life and spiritual journey, and what you're sensing God may be stirring in you. Whether you're just beginning to question the New Age path, exploring Biblical truth, are already living a God-led life, or simply feeling lost and unsure—this space is for you. Schedule through this link.

What if the very thing you feared losing the most is what God uses to help you finally see clearly? In this episode I share my deeply personal journey of going from legally blind to having 20/20 vision—and how that physical blindness mirrored a spiritual blindness I didn't even know I had.After 15 years in the New Age, immersed in energy healing, astrology, and searching for truth through countless modalities, I found myself at a crossroads. As my physical vision began to fade, God gently opened my spiritual eyes. Drawing parallels to the blind man in John 9 and Saul's transformation in Acts 9, I invite you to consider the divine purpose in your own pain and confusion.Listen in to hear:How my legal blindness became a catalyst for real spiritual awakeningWhat it means to be spiritually blind, even when you're “seeking the light”How God used physical blindness to remove spiritual blindersWhy light without Biblical truth is actually deceptionEncouragement for women walking through their own seasons of darknessThis testimony isn't just about physical healing—it's about the redemptive power of God to restore what was truly lost: spiritual sight. If you're walking through a dark season or questioning everything you thought was true, this episode will remind you that what feels like a setback might just be God's setup for your transformation.The Illuminated Connection Call is a free conversation where we talk heart to heart—no pressure, no agenda. I'd love to hear what's on your heart, where you are in your life and spiritual journey, and what you're sensing God may be stirring in you. Whether you're just beginning to question the New Age path, exploring Biblical truth, are already living a God-led life, or simply feeling lost and unsure—this space is for you. Schedule through this link.

What do you do when everything you thought would bring healing… leaves you feeling even more lost?In this deeply personal episode of The Illuminated Woman, I'm sharing the part of my story I never expected to tell—the moment I walked away from the New Age and surrendered fully to God. From years of spiritual searching and burnout to the undeniable presence of the Holy Spirit in a small church just before Christmas, this episode is my testimony of grace, repentance, and the truth I had been chasing all along.If you've been questioning the path you're on, if you're feeling like something is missing, if you feel like you're always seeking but never finding what you're looking for—this episode is a sacred invitation to listen in.

NOTE: Nothing said in this episode is to suggest that trauma and loss are not real, or that there are not real effects from them. Have you ever felt like no matter how much inner work you do, there's always something else to heal? Like you're constantly clearing, purging, and upgrading—but never arriving at wholeness?The New Age has created an endless cycle of healing that keeps women feeling broken, unworthy, and always searching for the next breakthrough. The truth? It's not about healing—it's about business, and deception.In this episode, we expose:

So many of you reached out to me asking for a miniseries on the Goddess Asteroids, so here's the first episode in this exciting miniseries exploring the Goddess Asteroids, offering insights into their impact on our spiritual and emotional lives! In this episode, we embark on a powerful journey into the wisdom of Ceres, the Great Mother asteroid, and her role in astrology, self-care, and healing the mother wound. Whether you're new to astrology or deeply immersed in it, Ceres offers a profound reflection on how we nurture ourselves and others, the cycles of loss and renewal, and the balance between giving and receiving.Join me as we explore:The significance of Ceres in astrology – Why she is considered the Great Nurturer and how she represents self-care, nourishment, and resilience.The mythology of Ceres and Persephone – How the cycle of love, loss, and rebirth plays out in our own lives.Ceres in your birth chart – What her placement reveals about your self-care style, relationship with nourishment, and emotional well-being.The balance of giving and receiving – How Ceres teaches us to care for ourselves while still holding space for others.Healing the Mother Wound – How Ceres helps us break generational patterns, reclaim self-worth, and embody feminine power.Aligning with nature's cycles – Using Ceres' wisdom to ground yourself, embrace change, and cultivate a deeper connection with the EarthI also shared some journal questions to reflect on to help you connect with your own Ceres energy.Mentioned in the episode:Episode 78 (of the Grief With Grace podcast)Book your personal Goddess Asteroid reading to learn where Ceres (and the other 3 major Goddess Asteroids) are in your chart and how to utilize their gifts and energiesMy Reclaim Your Calm breathwork audios will help you connect to the energies of the Goddess AsteroidsDo you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this episode of The Illuminated Woman, we explore a profound shift in how we approach our spiritual practices—moving from rigid discipline to heart-centered devotion. While discipline provides structure and accountability, devotion brings love, reverence, and soul-deep connection to our daily rituals.So many of us have been conditioned to value discipline, but what happens when it becomes mechanical, draining, or disconnected from our hearts? What if, instead of forcing ourselves to “stick to the plan,” we allowed devotion to lead the way?Join me as we unravel the balance between these two energies—masculine discipline and feminine devotion—and learn how to cultivate a spiritual practice that feels alive, nourishing, and deeply connected to God.In this episode we explore:The key differences between discipline and devotion in spiritual practiceHow discipline can become rigid, mechanical, and disconnected from the heartWhy devotion is infused with reverence, love, and desire—and how to cultivate itThe balance of masculine (structure) and feminine (flow) energies in spiritual practiceHow to transform routines into meaningful ritualsPractical ways to shift from obligation to devotion in daily lifeBe sure to listen to the end for some reflection questions you can journal on.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

The first big shift in the cosmos is happening this week, and it's going to set the stage for the next 18 months! It is one of the most profound astrological shifts of 2025: the North Node's move into Pisces and the South Node's move into Virgo. These celestial markers hold the keys to our karmic evolution, inviting us to explore the delicate balance between surrender and service, the mystical and the practical, and the Soul and the Earth.In this episode, we dive into:The cosmic dance of the Nodes and how they shape our karmic journeyThe North Node in Pisces as a call to trust, embrace creativity, and connect with divine flowThe South Node in Virgo and the need to release perfectionism, over-analysis, and controlThe transformative power of nodal and reverse nodal returns—cosmic resets that realign us with our Soul's missionI also shared some insightful journaling prompts to illuminate your path and help you integrate the wisdom of this nodal axis.Tune in to discover how this nodal cycle invites you to release what no longer serves you, honor your past life gifts, and step boldly into your Soul's brilliance. This is your time to integrate the mystical with the practical and embrace the journey toward your highest potential. It's a magical time and holds so much healing potential.Curious about how this shift will impact your unique chart? Schedule a reading to explore how the North Node in Pisces and the South Node in Virgo will activate your life over the next 18 months. Click here to book your session.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Welcome to the first astrology update of 2025! This episode is packed with cosmic wisdom and guidance tailored for the Illuminated Woman. We're diving deep into the profound astrological shifts happening this year as multiple outer planets change signs, offering us generational opportunities for transformation and healing.Grab a cozy drink, your journal, and settle in for an illuminating journey through the stars.Highlights from this episode:Pluto Moves into Aquarius✨ The planet of transformation moved permanently into Aquarius on November 19, 2024, challenging us to integrate personal power with collective changeMars Retrograde in Leo & Cancer✨ This is a time to reflect on your passions, creativity, and boundaries, and to embrace emotional resilience and nurture your heart's wisdomUranus Direct in Taurus✨ A call to release outdated beliefs about stability and embrace innovation in tangible areas like money, values, and the bodyVenus Retrograde in Aries & Pisces✨ An opportunity to reignite self-love and rediscover your inner mystic, and to reflect on how you value and assert yourself in relationshipsNeptune Transitions into Aries✨ An invitation to blend visionary dreams with bold action as spirituality meets pioneering courageThe Nodes of Fate✨ As the North Node shifts into Pisces and South Node into Virgo, (more on this in a future episode!)Goddess Asteroids✨ Oooh lala we're getting spicy this year! This is an introduction to Vesta, Pallas, Juno, and Ceres and their profound influence on the Illuminated Woman's journeyThis quarter's astrology invites you to step into your power, honor your truth, and navigate profound transformation with grace. Whether it's uncovering hidden passions, redefining boundaries, or embracing emotional and spiritual nourishment, the stars are aligning to guide you on your path of growth and authenticity.To gain personal insights tailored to your birth chart, schedule your 2025 Journey Ahead reading here.Explore the 4 Goddess Asteroids through a Goddess Asteroids Reading: Illuminate hidden areas of growth and healing. Click here to schedule your Goddess Asteroid reading.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this transformative episode of The Illuminated Woman, we dive into the profound implications of Pluto's monumental move into Aquarius on November 19, 2024. After years in Capricorn, Pluto is shifting gears, promising societal upheavals, technological advancements, and revolutionary changes that will redefine power structures and personal sovereignty. This episode invites you to explore how Pluto's transit through Aquarius will shape the next 20 years and how you can harness this energy to reclaim your power and embrace your destiny.Some of what I touch on in this episode includes:Reflecting on Pluto in Capricorn (2008–2024), including the major societal shifts we experienced and the dismantling of outdated systems and structuresWhat Pluto in Aquarius means on a collective levelWhy the next 20 years represent a spiritual and technological revolution akin to America's founding eraHow Pluto's move into Aquarius correlates with the rise of nervous system healing and new approaches to wellnessThe fascinating role of Uranus in shaping this revolutionary eraHow Pluto in Aquarius will affect you based on your astrological chartGuidance on uncovering personal shadows, healing generational wounds, and stepping into sovereigntyThe surfacing of past life and ancestral wounds for healing, including the witch wound, mother wound, and sister woundUsing Pluto's energy to explore and embrace your deepest desires and purposeAnd I shared how the results of the recent United States Presidential election was affected by Pluto's last days in Capricorn.I created a special Black Friday offer of a personalized Pluto in Aquarius reading to map out your personal transformation during this transit. Click here to sign up before the price increases on December 2, 2024.I'm also offering my 2025 Journey reading which will highlight the themes your birth chart has for you in 2025. You can schedule that through this link.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Are you tired of wearing busyness like a badge of honor? It's time to break free from the hustle and rediscover the power of balance, joy, and feminine strength. In this episode, we'll unravel the roots of hustle culture and guide you to reclaim a life that truly nourishes your Soul!Join me and dive deep into the hustle culture that has shaped the modern woman's life—and how reclaiming your feminine power can transform your experience of success, balance, and self-worth.Understanding Hustle Culture and the conditioning that equates a woman's worth with productivity, how hustle culture infiltrates all aspects of life, and the toll it takes on well-being and self-worth.Signs of Burnout: From chronic stress and hormonal imbalances to strained relationships and loss of self-connection, learn how to recognize the effects of hustle culture on your mind, body, and spirit.Reclaim Your Power: Discover strategies to realign with your feminine nature and release the pressure to constantly “do.”I invite you to step back, reflect, and redefine your approach to success on your own terms, ultimately creating a life where achievement and well-being coexist in harmony.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Too many women are suffering from a silent crisis that's not talked about enough: overwhelm, burnout, and exhaustion. In this episode of The Illuminated Woman, I'm talking about it because it's affecting every area of women's lives - from our careers, to our relationships, to our parenting, and our health. These things affect us mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically, leading to disconnection from our true selves and from those around us. Overwhelm: What it truly is and how it manifests mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. I explore how it impacts relationships, parenting, and daily life.Burnout: The prolonged stress that leads to deep emotional and physical fatigue. Learn how it can cause a crisis of meaning and joy in life, as well as health issues like insomnia and digestive problems.Exhaustion: The body's signal that it's reached its limit. I discuss the deep, pervasive fatigue that disrupts every part of life, from decision-making to parenting and maintaining meaningful relationships.Recognizing the Symptoms: How to recognize the red flags of living in constant overwhelm, burnout, and exhaustion, and the importance of tuning into your body, emotions, and spirit.Shifting Towards a Heart-Centered Life: I share seven holistic tips for moving from a life of overwhelm to one of authenticity and heart-centered living.Tune in and learn how to shift from overwhelm, burnout, and exhaustion to living a heart-centered, fulfilling life. Remember, you are not alone in this journey.My new breathwork series, Reclaim Your Calm, is now available. It features four audios that will help you soothe your nervous system, relieve anxiety, overcome exhaustion, and break free from the hustle mentality. This series comes with a beautiful digital journal to guide you through your practice. Learn more here. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this episode of The Illuminated Woman Podcast, we dive deep into a topic that affects nearly one in three women today—anxiety. From its subtle beginnings to its powerful grip, anxiety can take hold in our bodies, minds, and spirits, often without us even realizing it. But as an Illuminated Woman, you don't have to live with the weight of anxiety on your shoulders. Join me as we explore holistic and empowering ways to conquer anxiety and reclaim your peace.In this episode, we'll uncover:The real meaning behind anxiety and how it manifests in your body, mind, and emotionsThe staggering statistics around anxiety and why it's so prevalent in women todayHow the hustle and grind culture, trauma, and our modern lifestyle contribute to the rise of anxiety in womenThe distinct differences between anxiety and panic attacks, and why recognizing them is key to healingHolistic, natural ways to manage anxiety—without relying on prescription medicationsTune in now to discover how you can conquer anxiety as an Illuminated Woman and begin living a more peaceful, empowered, and vibrant life.If you found this episode helpful, please share it with the women in your life who might benefit from these insights. And remember, you are never alone in this journey. Together, we can illuminate the path to a more balanced and empowered life.Find The Illuminated Woman playlist on Spotify hereBe sure to get your copy of the complimentary breathwork and digital journal, Breathe Your Way To Morning Bliss, hereDo you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Welcome to the final astrology update for 2024! In this episode, we dive into the powerful cosmic energies influencing the last few months of the year. From planetary retrogrades to major shifts in the signs, you'll gain insight into how these astrological movements may impact your life and the world around you. Whether you're curious about personal reflection, societal transformations, or simply how to navigate the energies, this episode will guide you through it all.Jupiter Retrograde in Gemini: Explore how this retrograde is an invitation for deep self-reflection and course correction, asking important life questions.Pluto Direct in Capricorn: The significance of Pluto at 29° in Capricorn, and how this critical degree signals final adjustments in systems and structures. Plus, what it might mean for the future of the US government as Pluto transitions back into Aquarius.Saturn Direct in Pisces: Learn how to ground your visions and make the intangible tangible as Saturn moves forward again.Pluto's Return to Aquarius: How Pluto in Aquarius will usher in changes in technology, metaphysics, and societal structures over the next 20 years.We also have Mercury and Mars going retrograde, and Neptune and Chiron going direct. What a way to wrap up the year!You can schedule your Soul Essence Reading here.I'm now offering 2025 Year-Ahead astrology readings through this link. There's more info about both readings in the episode so be sure to listen in.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

We're on the brink of the last Eclipse of 2024! In this episode we'll explore the potent and transformative energy of the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra, happening on October 2nd, 2024. Even if you come across this after the Eclipse. I invite you to listen as I share so much about some powerful energies that live within all of us.In this episode, we cover:The timing of the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra and what it means for relationships, boundaries, and karmic patternsThe influence of Venus, Mercury, and the South Node in Libra, signaling an opportunity to heal and release old relationship dynamicsHow the grand trine in water signs (Venus, Mars, and Saturn) brings emotional healing, especially within family relationshipsThe feminine healing potential of Lilith, Hekate, and Ceres during this eclipse and their significance in astrology and mythologyHow Lilith's energy invites us to reclaim our wild, primal feminine nature, free from societal expectations and suppressionHekate's role as the goddess of crossroads and how she illuminates our path during times of transition and deep karmic releaseThe mother archetype of Ceres, and how her square with Lilith and Hekate challenges us to balance the grounded mother energy with our raw, untamed femininityThis eclipse invites you to let go of old paradigms and step into your wild, raw, and intuitive feminine power. Book a Karmic Soul Energy Reading! Want to know where these powerful placements are in your chart? Schedule a Karmic Soul Essence reading with me to discover how to work with these energies in your own life. Click here to schedule yours!Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this episode, we dive deeper into the heart of nervous system regulation, a cornerstone of our journey as Illuminated Women. Our fast-paced, modern lives are filled with stressors that pull us out of balance, and today we explore how to bring ourselves back into harmony.We'll discuss the signs of a dysregulated nervous system, how modern living can throw us off course, and offer holistic tips to support and nourish our nervous system. This episode is packed with insights for career women, partners, and mothers alike, empowering you to regulate your energy and restore your calm.Takeaways for the Illuminated Woman:Understand how modern living disrupts our nervous system, leading to issues like burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion.Learn about the physical, emotional, and spiritual impacts of a dysregulated nervous system.Explore holistic tips to help regulate your nervous system, such as breathwork, mindfulness, movement, and nourishment.Discover the role of astrology in understanding your nervous system's unique needs through your astrological placements.Reflect on how nervous system regulation positively influences your career, relationships, and ability to mother with calm and patience.Tune in and embark on this journey to calm, balance, and empowerment.Schedule your Soul Essence reading to discover the energy your Soul is made of, where your Soul originated, and how your Soul chose to express those energies in this lifetime by clicking here.Receive your free breathwork audio and downloadable journal, Breathe Your Way To Morning Bliss by clicking here.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this special bonus episode, we dive deep into the powerful energies of the September 17th Super Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces. Together, we'll explore the cosmic shifts and how they invite us to surrender, trust, and release old patterns that no longer serve us. Tune in to gain insights on how this lunar eclipse can illuminate your path forward.Here are the key highlights:Understanding the spiritual significance of a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces and its role in celebrating and completing life's cyclesHow Neptune's close proximity to the Moon amplifies your intuition, spiritual growth, and emotional depthBalancing the mystical energies of Pisces with the practical, grounded influence of Virgo to release old karmic patterns and open space for new beginningsPractical tips for working with this eclipse energy, including breathwork, journaling, and grounding ritualsExploring how this eclipse in Pisces offers a preview of what's to come in 2025-2026, when the lunar nodes shift into Pisces and VirgoHow Jupiter's square to the Moon may stir anxiety and challenge your ability to trust your intuition—but also offers a deep opportunity for spiritual surrenderThe power of emotional vulnerability during this time and how it can heal relationships or bring karmic patterns to completionBe sure to download the free breathwork audio session and digital journal to assist you during this Eclipse cycle!Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this episode, we're diving into a powerful new miniseries all about the nervous system—an area so many women are struggling with in our modern world. I'm here to shine a light on why nervous system regulation is essential to your healing and growth.Here's what you'll learn in today's episode:The modern woman's nervous system is in crisis: Between chronic stress, overworking, and unhealthy coping mechanisms, our nervous systems are under constant strain.How dysregulation shows up in your life: From anxiety and panic attacks to burnout and physical health issues, our ability to thrive is compromised when our nervous system is out of alignment.The distractions that keep us stuck: Social media, courses, and even self-care practices can become distractions that prevent true healing when our nervous system isn't regulated.Astrology and the nervous system: Discover how the two planets that can guide you in finding personalized ways to regulate and soothe your nervous system.Breathwork as a healing tool: Learn how breathwork can be a simple yet profound practice to help calm and restore balance to your nervous system.If you're ready to start healing your nervous system and feel more grounded, grab your free "Breathe Your Way to Morning Bliss" breathwork session here and begin shifting your nervous system today.Here's a link to the video I mentioned in the episode that's another breathing exercise you can do anytime, anywhere.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this episode of The Illuminated Woman podcast, we explore the powerful energies of the New Moon in Virgo and how they offer us a sacred opportunity to simplify, purify, and plant seeds that will nourish our bodies and our Souls. Virgo, with its Priestess energy, invites us to declutter our lives and refine our daily rituals so we can connect more deeply with our inner wisdom and be of greater service to ourselves and others. Join us as we dive into the importance of creating rituals that support our well-being, the benefits of soothing our nervous system, and how you can use this time to align with your highest self. Note: I misspoke in the recording - the New Moon happens at 6:55 pm Pacific time (not 8:55 p.m.). After effects of Mercury Retrograde!Simplify and Declutter: Learn how to harness Virgo's energy to simplify your life, clear away the clutter, and create space for what truly matters.Rituals for Nourishment: Discover the importance of establishing daily rituals that ground and nourish your body and soul, aligning you with your true purpose.Priestess Energy: Explore the sacred energy of Virgo and how it invites you to refine your intentions, purify your life, and be of greater service to yourself and others.Planting Seeds: Use this New Moon to set powerful intentions that will grow into a life of peace, clarity, and fulfillment.Special Offering: Don't miss our new free breathwork audio, Breathe Your Way to Morning Bliss, designed to help you start your day with calm and clarity during this potent Virgo season. Click here to receive your audio and a beautiful digital journal to use with the audio.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this episode, we're diving into the profound journey of what to do when your entire identity is being dismantled. Join me as we explore the importance of embracing your emotions, breathing through the chaos, grieving the loss of who you once were, and surrendering to the unfolding process. This episode is an invitation to get curious about who you are beneath the layers, stay open to new possibilities, and connect with the deepest parts of yourself. Discover how this challenging experience is not just a breakdown, but a breakthrough—a call to embark on your own heroine's journey and emerge as the fullest expression of your true self.If you'd like to discover the energy your Soul is made of, the energy of where your Soul originated, and how that energy is being expressed in this lifetime, schedule your Soul Essence reading here.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that has recently gained popularity but has also raised some eyebrows among serious astrologers and spiritual seekers: the Lion's Gate Portal. Join me as we bust some myths and uncover the truth behind this phenomenon.The origins of the Lion's Gate mythThe truth about the alleged alignment of the Sun in Leo with the star Sirius, creating a cosmic gatewayWhat a peek at the astrology chart for August 8th across different years reveals about this alignmentThe significance of this alignment and its energiesThe varies energies of August 8thWho's behind the Lion's Gate hype?Astrology's deeply personal nature and the unique impact of transits based on individual birth chartsThe true magic of the cosmos lies in continuous learning and seeking wisdom with an open heart.Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences on my social media channels and on YouTube.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

When I began my online business journey over a decade ago, I got caught up in following people who appeared to have all the answers. I thought they knew more than I did. And while they did have more knowledge and experience in certain areas than I did, many of them wanted to be put on a pedestal, like an object to be adored and admired. There are some who still do, and it's time to have a conversation about that. As an Illuminated Woman, you don't need a guru, but we can all use a guide on our journey. In this episode, I share:The concept of a guruWhy we seek out a "guru"How we outsource our power to others - and the danger in thatThe purpose of a guideHow we can work with a guideAreas where I gave my power away to "gurus" in the past - and how I stepped away from thatHow you can reclaim your own "inner guru"Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

How do you begin your morning? My morning ritual is a non-negotiable. In this episode, I share my daily rituals and some of the products I use. It's taken me years to create a lifestyle that works for my body AND my Soul, and one that keeps my nervous system more balanced than at any other point in my life. In this episode I share:The downside of rigid routinesThe importance of slowly waking your body up - and how to do it The Illuminated Woman way"How" to listen to your body as you awakenMy approach to choosing the right supplements that will support your bodyThe importance of grounding outside in the early morningThe variety of rituals I choose from each morning (mixing it up is key for maintaining a morning routine!)Self-care essentialsMy mindful eating practicesWhy it's so important to limit technology, and how I do itThe importance of balanced days, and what I include in mineAn evening wind-down to complete the day in a way that sets a foundation for restful sleepHere are some of the products I mentioned in the episode:Ryze Mushroom Coffee - get 15% off your first purchase with this linkLankato Monk FruitNaples Soap CompanydoTerra's Hydrating Body Mist (email me if you'd like to purchase this through doTerra)Laura Geller's Mineral BlushRiseWell ToothpasteJoyome by Plexus morning and evening moisturizer (email me if you'd like to purchase this through Plexus)Castor Eye Serum by Heritage StoreDo you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Do you have a morning ritual? If you do, does it nourish your body and your Soul? In this episode, I share the importance of creating a nourishing morning ritual.The way we begin our day creates the foundation for our day. Most of us jump out of bed and dive right into our day - whether it's getting kids up and off to school, checking your email and/or social media, drinking coffee, or watching the news. This creates a lot of stress and dysregulation to our nervous systems. It puts us in a hyper-masculine energy state when women are better served by beginning the day with more feminine energy. Women are more fluid in nature and require a morning ritual that's adaptive and intuitive.Episode Highlights:The importance of morning ritualsThe beauty of nourishing morning ritualsListening to your body's wisdomHow following your intuition can help you create the perfect morning for youPractical tips for crafting your morning ritualBenefits of a nourishing morning ritual:If you'd like to schedule a Soul Essence Reading to help you create a morning ritual that will nourish your body and your Soul, click here.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

As we evolve into The Illuminated Woman, we're going to dive into common thoughts, ideas, and beliefs, both current and historical, and turn them on their heads. Get ready, because this is a spicy one!Challenging Popular Beliefs: Why it's essential to question the mainstream and share our unique perspectives.The Fear of Standing Out: How fear of ridicule has kept many women, including me, silent and why it's time to speak up.Honoring Our Ancestors: A deep dive into the idea that we are the ones our ancestors have been waiting for and why I believe it's a misguided notion.Personal Stories and Ancestral Contributions: I share a bit about the incredible legacies of my parents and ancestors who lived through the Great Depression, WWII, and more.Rejecting the Savior Complex: Understanding that each generation builds upon the healing work of the previous ones, and we are not the ultimate healers, martyrs, or saviors.A Call to Bravery: It's time for each of us to recognize our role in the continuum of healing and growth.Come over to my Instagram page or The Illuminated Woman Facebook page and let me know what this stirs up for you!Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

It's time to dive into what the cosmos has in store for us during the 3rd quarter of 2024. We're heading into Retrograde Season and the beginning of the next Eclipse season, so there's a lot to look forward to!We have 6 planets going retrograde this quarter: Saturn, Neptune, Chiron, Uranus,  Mercury and Pluto. Each one calls us to reflect on different areas of our lives.The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse happens in mid-September and offers us the opportunity to celebrate what's come to completion and ready to be birthed and/or released.As always, I offer you some insights and journal questions to help you navigate all of it because there's so much opportunity for growth, healing, and evolution during the retrogrades and the Eclipse.If you'd like to schedule a Soul Essence reading to help you understand how any of these events will impact you, or to discover your unique Soul Essence and where you are on your Soul's path in this life, click here to get on my calendar.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

As i mentioned in the trailer, this name was a stretch for me. And yet, I knew it was the right name when it came to me. In this short episode I'll share with you exactly who The Illuminated Woman is. I anticipate you'll see yourself in her.Find me on Instagram and let me know if you see yourself as an Illuminated Woman, or if you're curious and feel you might be, but you aren't sure. Some of the traits are not easy to own about ourselves, and yet, they all live within us.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Welcome to the first full episode of The Illuminated Woman! I wanted to kick this off by doing something different, so I invited my brilliant mentor, Vika Bradford, to come on and interview me. You'll get a behind-the-scenes peek into why I shifted the podcast from Grief With Grace to The Illuminated Woman.My desire is that The Illuminated  Woman will inspire you to shine your Light, no matter your age, health, relationship status, your past experiences or current  circumstances. We talked about my journey over the past few years and how I've been hiding but am ready to step into my Light and help other women illuminate their Light. You'll hear how and why I think women have dimmed their Light.You'll also hear:How I've been able to find peace inside of the chaos I've experienced the past few years and purified what's no longer serving me in my lifeWhat I've done to connect with who I am at Soul levelWhat I haven't done that's helped me grow, heal, and evolveWhat I've seen in how women are living that needs to shift so we can live the lives our Souls came here to live (and most of us are not living)What I believe a midlife crisis is - and yes, women have them too!What I hope to help women find through my work and through The Illuminated Woman podcastThe emotion many women exhibit that's misguided and misdirectedThe things I want women to reconnect to within themselvesWhy the name, The Illuminated Woman, was so difficult for me to embraceSomething I believe needs to be illuminated in every womanThe price we pay for trying to be, do, and have it allWhat living like men has done to womenWhere women tend to place their value that doesn't serve usHow I'm learning to reconnect with pleasure, joy, play, and the wild woman within meThe role social media is playing with women's worthWhat happens when we try to make too many changes too quickly and put so many expectations on ourselvesHow we can look at the karmic lessons our Souls want us to work through in this lifetime (so we don't have to repeat them!)Ways we can feel a sense of completion at the end of this lifeVika's experience with the power of blending an astrological birth chart reading with a Soul Essence reading - and how our Soul Essence plays out in the birth chart of our current lifePlease be sure to check out Vika's podcast., It's Karmic, available on all the podcast apps. Her website showcases all her offerings, and you can also find her on Instagram.If you'd like to schedule your Soul Essence reading, click here.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Join me in this short preview of the brand new version of the podcast, The Illuminated Woman. I'll share a little about the change and what you can expect as we begin this new. journey together. We'll continue to focus on healing from trauma and loss - and so much more! It's time we stop dimming our lights as women and start illuminating the wildness and the magic, the beauty and Light, we all hold within.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

This episode has been brewing inside of me for several months, and it's finally time to release it.They say the only thing constant in life is change, and that's certainly been my experience. In this episode, I share the journey of the Grief With Grace Podcast, and why it's time to bring it to completion.Did I just say that? Yes, I did. It's very tender and bittersweet, and yet to ignore the guidance of my Soul would be in direct opposition to what I believe and know, and the messages I've shared over the past 4 years.However, that does not mean this is the end of the podcast! Not at all. It means that it's time for it to grow and evolve, just like we do. Our creations are living, breathing energies - just like we are.In this episode I share why the podcast is changing, why it can be so difficult to complete something like this, as well as what's next.On the eve of the New Moon in Taurus, I invite you to look at what's ready to come to completion in your life, and then set intentions on the New Moon for things you'd like to create and manifest in your life around all the Taurus themes like beauty, material comfort, being more grounded, and sensuality.If you'd like to schedule a Karmic Soul Profile reading with me, click here. I have a few spots open for May and June.Be sure you're on my newsletter list so you'll know when the new podcast is released next month! Be sure you have a copy of my free guide through the link below, and that will automatically put you on my newsletter list.While ending Grief With Grace is truly bittersweet, I'm so excited to birth the new podcast and share it with you! Stay tuned ✨I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

I have a fabulous guest on today's episode. I connected with Vanja Banks through my karmic astrology mentor and past guest on the podcast, Vika Bradford. As Vanja says, she's a healer who brings the cosmos down to Earth. (Be sure to read to the bottom because Vanja is offering my listeners some very generous discounts on her products and services

If you've ever looked at your birth chart, it can be overwhelming with all the symbols, colors, and lines! And yet, everything on it has deep significance for us, including when we're on a healing journey.I've talked in many episodes about the Full Moons and New Moons in various signs. I've talked about the planets in various signs. But there's another layer that's specific to each person, and that's the areas of life represented by the astrological Houses. As always, I make this understandable and relatable for you. Each House represents a different area of life, and each one tells us something about ourselves based on the sign that's in the House, as well as the planets and other placements in each House, if any.If you'd like to schedule your Karmic Soul Reading, you can click here.I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

You are in for a real treat with today's guest, Stephen Panus. He's a husband, father, bereaved father, and so much more. He wrote an amazing book that comes out on April 16, 2024, "Walk On." This is not your typical story of child loss. Stephen shares bits of his son, Jake's, tragic passing in August 2020, but he also weaves in the story of how he's keeping Jake's legacy alive as well as incredible quotes and spirituality in a way that is very unique. This book isn't only for bereaved parents. This book is for everyone on the journey of life because there is wisdom and nuggets for everyone.In our conversation, we talked about a lot of the quotes and inspiration in the book, and so much more.The dual meaning of "Walk On"How Stephen moved from survival to finding meaning after his son's passingThe first time he felt joy after Jake's passingHow Stephen is helping to pass the baton to other young men and women in Jake's honorVarious signs he's received from Jake (some of these are very unique!)How he was inspired by the life of Viktor FranklThe qualities we need to source from within when we go through life-changing experiencesHow finding Gratitude, Grit and Grace helped him on his healing pathThe concept of "Vigilant Mercy" and how it impacted his marriageHow he found his purpose after Jake's passingThe difference in how he and his wife have grieved Jake's passingStephen's book will be featured as Good Morning America's "Buzz Pick" on Saturday, April 20th!  I highly encourage you to get a copy of "Walk On." You can thank me later

Are you ready? We're on the brink of one of the biggest cosmic events of the year, the Total New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries. It offers so many possibilities, and in this episode I highlight the many gifts this fated event is bringing to us.Why this New Moon Solar Eclipse brings even more new possibilities than other New MoonsWhat we're being asked to look at during this EclipseWhy this is such a big cosmic wake up call for us here on EarthHow complacency has become an epidemic in society - and how this Eclipse might shake us out of itWhere you might be looking that's keeping you from moving forward on your Soul's journeyThe karmic points this Eclipse is aligned withHow Mercury Retrograde is supporting us during this pivotal timeThe energies that Aries is bringing to this EclipseWhy I don't set intentions on a New Moon Solar EclipseThere's so much available during this time! I also got a little emotional and vulnerable at one point which isn't easy for me, but the conversation called for it - and I decided not to edit it out.I also gave you many questions to sit with and journal on during this Eclipse. Whether you're in the path of the Eclipse or not, the energies will be felt around the globe.I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

It's time for the 2nd Quarter Energy Forecast, and we have some potent energy coming our way! Listen in to learn what to expect energetically, and how to use the energies of the second quarter of 2024 on your healing journey.✨ When we'll experience the first Retrograde of 2024✨ What Retrogrades really mean, and how we can use them in our healing✨ The expansion, liberation, and awakening we can look forward to in May✨ The part we play in the cosmic energies✨ Which planet is changing signs in May that will bring more lighthearted and playful energies to us✨ Some harmonious combinations that will be in play✨ Two other retrogrades we have coming in May and June✨ Several questions for contemplation and journaling to assist you in working with all these beautiful energiesIf you'd like a Karmic Soul Alignment reading to receive more personalized guidance, you can schedule yours here.I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Welcome to Eclipse Season! Eclipses have so much potential for healing, if we're aware of the possibilities and the energies of each specific Eclipse. In this episode, I share what's possible with the upcoming Full Moon Lunar Eclipse happening in the sign of Libra. ✨ The myth we need to bust around eclipses✨ What Eclipses really are✨ Which energies are impacted by the upcoming Full Moon Lunar Eclipse✨ The area of life to pay attention to for cosmic insights into what's ready to be released, reevaluated, or renegotiated✨ What Eclipses shake up - and why not every Eclipse impacts us individually✨ The patterns to look for during this Eclipse✨ The polarities in play during this Eclipse✨ What Shadow Work is and how it's revealed during an Eclipse✨ The difference between the Lunar Eclipse and the Solar Eclipse✨ How Eclipses can help us timeline jump or make quantum leaps in our lives and in our healing journeysThe North Node, the South Node, and Chiron are also in their cosmic dance during this Eclipse. Be sure to listen to Episode 166 where I talked about those placements.If you'd like to schedule a Karmic Soul Astrology reading to see how the eclipses might be impacting you this year, click here.I'd love it if you would leave a rating and review of the podcast on Apple, as well as a rating on Spotify. It helps others on a healing journey find the podcast too.I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

NOTE: I apologize for the quality of the recording. My Internet connection wasn't great during parts of it, but I promise you'll receive the fullness of the message in spite of the tech issues! Do you feel the shift in energy? If you're highly sensitive like I am, you're definitely feeling it. There's always so much energy from the Universe affecting us at all times, but certain times it's more potent than others. The Equinox is one, and we're on the brink of the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere and the Autumn Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere. In this episode, I help you navigate the energies we're experience and offer some reflective questions to help you prepare for the new astrological year which begins on the Equinox, March 19th (or 20th depending on where you are in the world).How the Equinox offers us an energetic reset to come back to a place of equilibriumThe "new year" energies as we step into Aries SeasonFinding more balance on our healing journeysHow we can begin to manifest the dreams we created in Pisces Season into reality through action during Aries Season (be sure to listen to Episode 167 to learn more about creating your dreams and desires for the next astrological year)Where some of our old wounding may be revealedWhere we may feel a sense of frustration during this EquinoxWhere we have an opportunity to step away from the hivemind mentalityWhere our unique, individual ideas might be pointing us - and what wound(s) need to be healed on that journeyWhy we're being invited to release a layer (or layers) of our identity, and how to allow that to be revealed to youThe "shadow period" we've just entered and how to work with thatIf you'd like to schedule a year-ahead Karmic Astrology reading to uncover the cosmic energies that will most affect you over this next astrological year, click here.I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

It's time for the last lunar event of the current astrological year, and it's one for tapping into our dreams and desires, creating the template of our lives for the upcoming astrological year.Just as people tend to do in December of each year, the New Moon in Pisces offers us the opportunity to unlock our dreams for the upcoming year of our lives. Pisces energy helps us connect to our intuition, to our dream and desires in the deepest way before we emerge into the energies of Spring (or Autumn if you're in the Southern Hemisphere).When we connect with our dreams and desires, we have so much more control over our lives than we think we do. In this episode, I share a process with you as well as some deep questions for reflection during this New Moon.I also share what the energies of Saturn and Uranus bring to this particular New Moon and how we can utilize that in unlocking our dreams.And I share why this is NOT the time to take action - this is such an important part of this conversation.If you'd like to purchase the recording and workbook for my year-end healing circle (which you can use at any time of year, including the end of the astrological year), click here.I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Fasten your seatbelts and place your trays in their upright and locked position - we are entering Eclipse Season!Yes, the portal to the first Eclipse Season of 2024 has opened, and there's a lot of potent energy right now. In this episode, I break it all down:What the Full Moon in Virgo illuminates for usThe Archetype and energies of VirgoWhy this Full Moon is so potent and significantThe importance of reviewing our daily routines and rituals - are they nourishing us or depleting us?How Mercury plays a part in the current cosmic energiesThe mythology of Chiron, the wounded healerThings we should do during Pisces Season to prepare for Aries SeasonWhere we can find our greatest opportunities for karmic healingHow the North Node guides and directs us on an individual and collective levelWhy we must do our own healing work before we can help heal the collective in any meaningful mannerIf you'd like to learn more about your personal Chiron and North Node placements, the areas of life they impact for you, and how they work with the other planets in your specific birth chart, you can schedule your Karmic Soul Astrology reading here.I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

This episode of Grief With Grace is magical, mystical, and holds so much power, all brought through my amazing friend, Haumea Hanakahi. Haumea was a guest in Episodes 96 and 97, so be sure to listen to those after this one for more of her wisdom and insights. We did have a couple of tech glitches during the interview, but we discussed the deeper meaning of those so I'm leaving most of them in.We talked about the energetics and healing we all have access to through dragons. As with all things metaphysical, you don't have to believe in dragons (or astrology or energy healing) for it to work in your life.Haumea and I explored so much in this conversation and I had an entire bullet point list, and it disappeared! I think the Dragons want you to receive what's right for you in the moment by listening for yourself. Let the magic and healing powers they embody flow through you, and see what awarenesses come through.Be sure not to miss the calming dragon breath exercise the dragons gave us near the end. It's powerful!If you'd like more information about Haumea's Awaken Beyond Your Trauma course, click here. Use the code EarlyBird  to receive $323 off the investment before March 7, 2024.I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

After an unexpected (and unplanned!) break throughout most of January (I explain why in this episode), I'm excited to be back right in time for the New Moon in Aquarius, the first New Moon since my friend, Pluto, moved into Aquarius.While I was on my unexpected hiatus, I received a couple of really good questions from listeners that I wanted to share with all of you because I feel they'll help all of us (myself included!) understand some of the things I've been talking about in a different way. I love answering your questions, so send yours to info@lorilatimer.com and your question just might be featured the next time I do these.The evening of January 20, 2024, the small but mighty planet, Pluto, joined the Sun at 0 degrees of Aquarius. How's everyone been feeling since then? Even if you don't know anything about astrology, you're likely to have felt, or will be feeling the effects of this shift. Our world is going to change dramatically over the next 20 years while Pluto is in Aquarius, and it's going to affect all of us.This week we have the first New Moon since Pluto made it's move, and it's the New Moon in Aquarius. Listen in as I share some thoughts, insights and journal questions that will help you begin to create a solid foundation for your life.If you didn't sign up for my recent 2024 Illumination Circle, you can still sign up at the pre-event price. Click here to sign up before the price increases!I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

We're more than two weeks into the new year, and people have already given up on their Resolutions - if they even set them to begin with. Can you relate? That used to be me. Until I created a different way of stepping into a New Year.In this episode, I share what I do instead of setting Resolutions, and how you can, too. I also share why resolutions don't usually work for women, but what does. I also share why the old model of setting resolutions is so detrimental for women on a healing journey.Please join me on January 25, 2024 where I'll take you through my entire process as well as an activation to assist you in creating the experiences your Soul desires this year. Click here to register. Everyone who signs up will receive a copy of the recording as well as the beautiful downloadable journal I created.If you listen to this after January 25, 2024, you can still purchase the recording through this link. The information is timeless and you can do the process at any time; it's not specific to January of 2024.I invite you to join me for the virtual 2024 Illumination Circle on January 25, 2024 where I'll guide you through a process to reflect on and release 2023, and create a map for the 2024 experiences your Soul desires. Click here to save your spot in our gathering. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

The first New Moon of 2024 is upon us - and it calls for something different than other New Moons! In this episode I explain why, and why this is the time to create your 2024 vision and intentions. I also share:How the planet Pluto is making this New Moon different, and powerfulHow Capricorn helps us build our legacyHow Saturn influences this New MoonWhy we should do more than set intentions on this New MoonHow Uranus and the North Node are impacting this New MoonPluto in Capricorn: A long-term transit that began in 2008, influencing societal structures, power dynamics, and exposing hidden truthsAs we navigate the energies of the New Moon in Capricorn and Pluto's final few days in Capricorn until later in 2024, remember that these cosmic influences are opportunities for growth and empowerment. Embrace the transformative energies, set realistic goals, and trust the process of change. And please join me on January 25, 2024, where I'll be hosting the 2024 Illumination Circle. It will be a magical experience where I'll help you reflect on 2023 and create your unique 2024. Click here to sign up.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

I'm excited to share something new I'm going to do in 2024. I'm going to do quarterly highlights of what's coming up in the cosmos for the upcoming quarter. This episode will focus on the first quarter of 2024. Near the end of March I'll do another one for the second quarter of 2024, and so on. I hope these episodes will help you deepen your understanding into what's going on energetically that will affect all of us on a collective level. As I explain in this episode, we're each impacted personally depending on our own birth chart too. But since I can't look at everyone's individual birth chart, I'll focus on what I feel are the main astrological events in the upcoming quarter and how they'll affect us as a collective.In this episode I talked about three main events happening in the first quarter of 2024:* Pluto moves out of Capricorn and into Aquarius again on January 20th or 21st, depending on where you are in the world. Pluto first made this move last March, but it only stayed a couple of months before it retrograded back into Capricorn. It will spend most of 2024 in Aquarius, with one last retrograde back into Capricorn from September 1 through November 19, before moving back into Aquarius where it will stay until 2043. I share a lot about the themes of Pluto and Aquarius and what I feel is possible over the next 20 years based on what happened the last time Pluto was in Aquarius back in the 1700s!* Chiron, known as the Wounded Healer, is going to be joining up with the North Node (where we're headed and being called toward) in the sign of Aries. I share the healing opportunities for us when this shift occurs in February.* The first eclipse of the year happens on March 25th. It's a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in the sign of Libra. This Eclipse invites us to reassess the give and take in our relationships, and to look at what's ready to come to a conclusion within our relationships. It will be visible over the majority of the world, so it will be an impactful event.So far what I'm feeling for 2024 - and beyond with Pluto in Aquarius - is that we're going to be guided to taking back our personal power after giving it away to governments, corporations, and other institutions for centuries. I explain why in this episode.My intention in doing these quarterly forecasts for you is for you to have a frame of reference of what's happening in the Universe so that when things happen in your own life, you can see if there's any connection. Knowing this information for myself in 2023 helped me move through some very challenging times with a different understanding than I would have without it. If you'd like a personal year-ahead Karmic Soul Astrology reading, I've opened my calendar for January and February. Click here to schedule yours before they fill up and I close my calendar. You can also do a year-ahead reading on your birthday to see what's coming up for your next trip around the Sun.I hope you enjoy these! I'll always explain it in a way that's understandable even if you know nothing about astrology, but if you ever have any questions, you can always email me at info@lorilatimer.com. I love having email exchanges with you and am always grateful when you reach out.Wishing you a beautiful 2024!Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Here we are, at the dawn of a brand new year, at least as far as the Gregorian calendar goes. Each week on my Facebook page I do a Monday Messages card reading. On the first of each month, I do a card reading for that particular month. For this month, I did a card reading for 2024. Each card represents a theme or focus. I thought it would be nice to share as a podcast episode for all of you!Here's what each card represents:Card #1: Theme for 2024Card #2: What do you need to be open to?Card #3: What's blocking you?Card #4: Guidance/insights for your next stepsCard #5: What action do you need to take this year?If you'd like to see the actual cards, you can go to the Grief With Grace Podcast Facebook page here.I hope you enjoy this! If you do, be sure to "Like" the Facebook page so you can join us each Monday for the card readings.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

As the end of another (calendar) year draws to a close, my invitation to you is to ask yourself "How will I choose to complete this year"?How you choose to do anything sets the tone for what's to come.In this episode, I share how I'll be spending the rest of this year - and why. And I invite you to consider how you'll choose to spend the rest of the year - and why.So often at the end of the year we're so busy... but do we stop to consider why? What are we avoiding through all the busyness? This year, Mercury will be retrograde from December 13th through January 1st, so it's even more important that we slow down and reflect.I wish you all a peaceful holiday season. If you're on a healing path, be extra gentle with yourself. I'll be back after the New Year with a brand new episode, and some changes to the podcast!Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

I've had so many beautiful comments and email exchanges about the topic of my little miniseries about finding your unique healing path, and some great questions have come up. One question in particular has been a theme that I wanted to delve more deeply into in this short episode. What does it mean to embody your healing?In this episode I talk about what it means to truly embody your healing, and how that relates to our healing journeys. If you've ever heard of or read the book, The Secret, I share what was missing from that book and how it relates to the topic of embodiment.Be sure to register for my upcoming workshop, Illuminate Your Healing Codes, happening on December 1, 2023! If you're listening after that date, check my website to purchase the recording.Join me on December 1, 2023 to discover and illuminate your unique Healing Codes! Click here to sign up.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Do you ever look at others who are on a healing journey and wonder why they seem to be further along, enjoying life, not stuck or struggling like you are? What are they doing that you aren't? Do they have some "secret" that you don't know about? I've wondered all those things at various points on my healing journey, and I was curious to discover the answers.In this week's episode, I share with you 3 of the reasons (because there are many!) you might feel stuck on your healing journey. These three things can not only make us feel as if we're stuck, but they can actually keep us stuck. And that isn't why we're here. We're here to have experiences that will help our Souls grow and evolve!Be sure to join me on December 1, 2023 for my Healing Codes virtual workshop where you will discover your unique healing codes that will help you get unstuck, or make quantum leaps forward on your healing journey. You can sign up here. This information is timeless, so if you're listening to this episode after that date, the recording of the workshop will be available to purchase on my website.Join me on December 1, 2023 to discover and illuminate your unique Healing Codes! Click here to sign up.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have a more difficult time healing from trauma and loss than others? Maybe you're one of them. Others seem to heal at a more rapid rate and/or turn their pain into something meaningful.  And yet, we all seem to take a step or two back at various points along our healing journeys.After being thrown back a few steps myself this year, I started looking into why we all heal at different rates and in different ways. In my exploration, I discovered that we each have unique healing codes which are imprinted on our at the moment of our birth.In this episode I share more about why we each heal differently, why some things work for some of us but not others, and so much more.If you are on any kind of healing journey (from experiences in this life, in past lives, or things  inherited through your lineage), I invite you to join me in a special virtual workshop I'm hosting on December 1, 2023, "Illuminate Your Healing Codes." You can learn more and sign up here. Along with the live workshop, you'll also receive the recording and a beautiful PDF workbook that you can download and print or fill in on your computer.Note: If you listen to this episode after December 1, 2023 and would like to purchase the recording of the workshop (which will include the workbook), it will be available for purchase on my website.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse happening on October 28, 2023 is going to pack a punch, but this episode will assist you in understanding and navigating all of it!This is the last Eclipse in the recent Taurus-Scorpio cycle, so it's all about surrendering to whatever is ready to be completed. In this episode, I'll share the planets and energies that are affecting this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, what we should and should not do during the Eclipse, the role Scorpio plays in this - and so much more!If you'd like a personal karmic astrology reading or a year-ahead Soul path reading with me, email me at info@lorilatimer.com. I have limited spaces available for readings before the end of 2023 so let's get your scheduled.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

The energies in the cosmos are intense right now, and with that comes so much opportunity for healing! In this week's episode, I break it all down and share how you can work with these energies, and I share some powerful and potent journal questions.What Libra brings to this eclipseThe role of the South Node and its karmic impactWhy we shouldn't be afraid of an eclipseHow Mercury and Venus are impacting this eclipseWhy you should NOT set intentions during an eclipseWhat to watch for over the next few weeks during Eclipse SeasonIf you enjoy the Grief With Grace podcast, I'd be so grateful if you would leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and on Spotify. You'll help grow this podcast so it will reach more people and help them on their healing journeys.Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!

Welcome to Libra season! My Moon is in Libra, my brother is a Libra Sun, and my best friend of 50 years is a Libra Sun. Let's just say I'm very familiar with this energy!Navigating my own grief journey filled with pain I didn't know was possible, and working with other women walking similar paths, I've come to realize that far too often we get stuck in the pain and turn our backs on even the possibility of pleasure in life. Sometimes we're aware that we're stuck in our pain, but more often it's something we aren't aware of.In this week's episode, I share why it's so important to find harmony between the two very real human emotions of pleasure and pain. Libra carries the energies of balance and harmony (among others). The planet Venus rules the sign of Libra, and Venus brings beauty, love, values, and pleasure (among others) to us. Both pleasure and pain are both necessary, and allowing ourselves to find harmony between the two is an important component of our healing journeys.I went a little edgier in this episode, and I hope you listen with an open heart. I share some intriguing journal questions and invite you to work with them at any time of the year. Do you have your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps to Connect with Your Higher Self? If not, get yours here!