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May 16th, 2025

Friday Rise

Happy Friday, Reader!

Pier Yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️

Last week was the return of pier yoga here in Wilmington :) In good news two of my Wisconsin friends came here to visit, so we could go together.

It was a gorgeous time, and the air was PERFECT!

We did stop and get breakfast afterwards, so I've already had a full day before starting work.

What are you finding joy in these days? With the world doing its world thing.

⚡️ Energy Reset

If I hear the word unprecedented times - ONE MORE TIME!

Okay, but for real — we're living in energetically chaotic times, especially here in the US and around the world. We’re fraught. We’re on edge. It can feel like we're one string away from snapping or numb from emotional overload.

Your fight-or-flight is on high alert, but you’ve been on ready far longer than your body was ever meant to be. I sometimes think about how we’re not wired to be in a 24-hour news cycle — how our literal brain cells and nerve endings aren't designed to be on the fritz this long.

This is where the vagus nerve comes in.

Your vagus nerve is like the CEO of your parasympathetic nervous system. It’s the bridge between your brain and body that helps you chill out, digest food, and feel safe. When it’s out of whack, you can feel anxious, tense, or even physically unwell.

Here’s a quick way to reset it that you can do anywhere:

Breathe in for a count of 4.
Hold for 4.
Exhale for 8.

The longer exhale activates the vagus nerve, soothing your system and bringing you back to center.

If you’re craving a full reset — for your nervous system and your entire energetic field — a Reiki session might be exactly what you need. It’s like a spa day for your soul. Think clearing out the mental fog, calming the nerves, and restoring balance from the inside out.

✨ This Week in the Stars (May 16–23, 2025)

This week brings transformative energies that encourage authenticity, spiritual growth, and bold action.

🌞 May 17 – Sun Conjunct Uranus in Taurus

Expect the unexpected. This alignment urges you to break free from routines and embrace innovation. It's a powerful time for personal breakthroughs and redefining stability.

♈ May 16 – Ceres Enters Aries

A call to nurture independence. As Ceres moves into Aries, focus on self-care that empowers autonomy and initiates personal growth. It's a time to transform grief into strength and take bold steps forward.

🔍 Who is Ceres?!

Yeah, I did the same thing. I don’t think I’d heard of this before today. Ceres is the only dwarf planet in the inner solar system. It was reclassified from an asteroid to a dwarf planet in 2016!

🪐 May 22 – Venus Trine Mars (Aries to Leo)

Passion ignites. This harmonious aspect between Venus and Mars enhances creativity, confidence, and romantic expression. It's an opportune moment to pursue desires with enthusiasm and courage.

Have a great week!