“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.”
~~ Leonard Cohen
Greetings to all my precious people!!
The final Full Moon of the year will grace the night sky on Sunday, December 15, and its luminous presence will invite us to pause and reflect. Known as the Full Cold Moon, as well as the Frost Moon or Winter Moon, it gets the name from the Mohawk tribe, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. This Moon represents just how cold the winter months can get. It is also called the Long Night Moon, since it is close to the Winter Solstice of December 21, which is the day with the fewest hours of daylight.
The last bright celestial moment of 2024 encourages us to shine a light inward, uncovering our own truths and embracing them with courage and grace. Just as the Moon reflects the Sun’s light to brighten the night, we too can reflect our inner light to bring warmth, guidance, and hope to ourselves and others. With the radiant light illuminating even the darkest corners, the Full Cold Moon reminds us that clarity and truth are always within reach, if only we take the time to be still and listen to our inner guidance.
But the Full Cold Moon is also a time of reckoning—a time to reevaluate our perceptions, our beliefs and the stories from multiple sources that are distorting our view of reality. We must expect chaotic and confusing miscommunication complete with exaggerations, and a noisy clamour for a return to the old days and old ways. Our safety and sanity lies in collaborating with kindred spirits as we continue to traverse the Mystic multiverse of Time. Above all:
- Avoid transactions or commitments that don’t give you the option to withdraw.
- Refuse to get involved in disputes—choose to walk away and stay neutral.
- Engage with people you trust to co-create networks and support systems.
- Align with the parts of you that are resilient and strong.
- Show compassion to yourself and others.
In Irish, ‘Solas’ (sull-ass) means brightness, light and illumination but the word truly encompasses so much more. From enlightenment to understanding, to the kind of clarity that brightens every aspect of life, ‘solas’ can also be a guiding principle—lighting the way through our creative and personal journeys.
As we wind down this year and reflect upon our past choices and purposes, let us consider how we might bring more ‘solas’ into our lives. Is it possible to find ways to understand more deeply, to see things more clearly, and to share that awareness and enlightenment with others? By focusing on the light of our own heart, perhaps we will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us. Imagine creating a daily practice of engaging ‘solas’ to illuminate the lives of those around us with compassion, kindness and wisdom.
Practical Tips for Listening to Yourself:
🌕 Create quiet moments: Find a peaceful space where you can sit in stillness, even for just a few minutes. Focus on your breath, allowing it to guide you to a calm and centered state.
🌕 Journal your thoughts: Write freely about what’s on your mind without judgment. Reflect on what feels aligned with your core values and what might be fear, doubt, or illusion.
🌕 Engage your senses: Pay attention to how your body feels when you consider a thought or decision. Often, your physical reactions can reveal deeper truths about what resonates as real or imagined.
🌕 Ask questions: When facing uncertainty, ask yourself, “Is this based on fact or fear? What evidence supports this feeling or thought? How does this align with my lived experience?”
🌕 Seek connection: Share your thoughts with a trusted friend or mentor. Sometimes, another perspective can help you distinguish between reality and imagination.
This Full Moon reminds us to balance introspection with grounded action. By taking the time to listen to yourself with compassion and curiosity, you can uncover what is true and let go of what no longer serves you. In the glow of the Full Moon, may we find the clarity to see ourselves clearly, the strength to stand in our truth, and the courage to illuminate the path forward.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are some of the tools I use to support the health and wellness of my patients, but the healing that occurs is always prompted from the inside. The answers to health and wellness reside in your heart. Treatment in my healing sanctuary goes beyond the needles—they simply serve to prompt the body to do its own mysterious and miraculous work.
I help people learn how to listen to their body’s wisdom and reconnect the unconscious mind to nurture the mind-body connection. This work allows people to realize their full capacity and choose to live a life aligned with their values, nourished by their dreams and desires. Together, we co-create opportunities for healing as the process unfolds.
I offer compassionate, attentive care. I see you. I hear you. I celebrate your journey. As an experienced clinician, I support patients as they come home to themselves, reconnecting the mind, body and spirit. This is my greatest passion: to serve as a facilitator, navigator and coach as you transcend old patterns and come into alignment with your best self. Are you ready to choose your Self and celebrate your gifts? Are you ready to manifest your Authentic Self that is abundant with health and vitality? Commit to being present and living your life with intention. Schedule your consultation today!
