If you imagine a priestess starting a spiritual business, you might picture endless free time, silent mornings, long baths, and perfectly staged altars. That is not my reality. My reality is five kids who need breakfast, a sink that never empties, and a brain that holds grocery lists and goddess invocations at the same time. My reality is feeling the moon pulling on my emotions, wanting to honour her with ritual, and then realizing it is already midnight and I am exhausted. For a long time, I used that as proof that I could not be āproperly spiritualā or āreadyā for my own business.ā
Then I noticed something: the women I wanted to serve were living the same kind of life. They were not waiting in monasteries with nothing to do; they were working, parenting, caregiving, healing from religion, rediscovering their bodies after trauma or shame. They did not need a priestess who lived in a tower of perfection; they needed a priestess who knew how to pray while stirring the pot, to invoke Aphrodite while folding laundry, to speak with Persephone while brushing her teeth, to call on Hekate at the crossroads of everyday decisions. They needed a temple that would fit inside a human schedule.ā
This is where Lovestar Temple comes in. It is my answer to the question: āHow can I keep ritual in my life forever, not just when things are easy?ā For 2026, I created a Full Moon Goddess calendar and journal, not because I am organized by nature, but because I know that without a plan, my rituals will be the first thing sacrificed to exhaustion. The calendar pre-plans the altars, the archetypes, the questions, so that when life is loud, ritual is still possible. Ten minutes at the sink becomes a moon bath. A single page in a journal becomes a temple floor on which you can kneel. Ritual becomes sustainable, not fragile.ā
Fear still whispers: āWhat if no one comes? What if they judge you? What if you fail in public?ā But when those fears surface, something deeper answers: āThis was never just about success. This was about creating a home for women who feel the same ache you do.ā If you are reading this and your body longs for ritual but your life feels too full, Lovestar Temple was built with you in mind. You are invited, not as a perfect devotee, but as you are: messy, tired, hopeful, holy. In this temple, every imperfect attempt at showing up counts as worship.ā
There was a moment when I realized that if I waited to feel āready,ā Lovestar Temple would never exist. I would keep writing love poems in the cracks of my day, mothering five children, scrolling past other peopleās dreams, and telling myself I needed more time, more money, more structure, more permission. But under all of that, there was a softer, truer confession: I was afraid of being seen as what I really am, a priestess of the feminine body-temple, a woman who turned her own desire for ritual into a living sanctuary.ā
I grew up in the church, where ritual had a time, a place, and a building. I miss that sometimes: the predictable rhythm, the way you always knew when the candles would be lit and the songs would rise. That cadence shaped my nervous system. It taught me that ritual is not just āwooā; it is structure, medicine, calendar, container. But as a working mother of five, those old forms of ritual no longer fit my life. I do not have two hours to prepare elaborate altars every week. I have ten minutes in my bathroom. I have the walk from the kitchen to the laundry. I have the curve of my own hip and the softness of my own voice. Somewhere along the line, I realized: what if my body is the sanctuary now?ā
Lovestar Temple was born from that question. It is my mission-led, ongoing experiment in turning a human womanās life into a temple of love. The āTempleā is not a distant marble building; it is the way I treat my body when I am tired, the way I speak to my reflection, the way I write to you about love, goddess, and desire. It is the poetry I share on Facebook and Threads, the free ebooks I give away, the romantasy tales and goddess activations that invite you back into your own softness and power. Lovestar Temple is my promise to keep choosing this path publicly, even when my voice shakes.ā
Starting this business terrifies me because it is not a mask; it is my real heart. There is no safe distance between ābrandā and ābeing.ā So I made a quiet oath for 2026: to stop using fear as proof I should wait, and start using fear as proof that I am entering holy ground. Every time the fear voice says, āWho do you think you are?ā I answer, āI am the woman who was lonely for ritual and built herself a temple.ā And I offer that temple to you, not as something you must believe in, but as a mirror. Your body is a temple, too. Your longing is an altar. Your daily life can become a ritual of love. Lovestar Temple is simply one way I am learning to live that truth out loud, so you never have to walk back to your own temple alone.
My time was great and then we had a sad accident in the family. Sometimes we try and the lessons do not stop. Sometimes all we can do is grieve.
But if grieving is something we have to do, then we must grieve. I believe now that keeping the grieving in is dangerous, even.
11 Messages for the 11/11 Portal
1. The Message of Alignment
“You are standing at the gateway. Feel the powerful alignment of your mind, body, and spirit. This harmony is your natural state. Breathe into it and know you are exactly where you are meant to be.”
2. The Message of Release
“The portal is open. Release what no longer serves you, old fears, outdated stories, and heavy attachments. Let the light of 11:11 burn them away, making space for the new and miraculous.”
3. The Message of Intention
“Your thoughts and intentions are magnified now. Choose them wisely and with great love. Plant the seeds of your deepest desires in the fertile soil of this moment. The universe is listening intently.”
4. The Message of Awakening
“You are awakening to the master within. This is a call to remember your true power and spiritual sovereignty. Trust the wisdom of your soul; it is your most reliable guide.”
5. The Message of Faith
“You are being divinely guided. The synchronicities you see are winks from the universe, confirming you are on the right path. Let go of the need to control every step and walk in faith.”
6. The Message of New Beginnings
“A new cycle is dawning for you. This portal offers a clean slate. Step through it with courage and an open heart, ready to co-create the next, most beautiful chapter of your life.”
7. The Message of Connection
“You are a bridge between the earthly and the spiritual. Use this energy to strengthen your connection to your higher self, your guides, and the universal source. You are never alone.”
8. The Message of Lightwork
“You are a beacon of light. As you align with this high-frequency energy, you automatically uplift the collective consciousness. Your peace, your joy, and your love have a powerful ripple effect.”
9. The Message of Gratitude
“Anchor the high vibrations of this portal with the energy of gratitude. Give thanks for the blessings already on their way. A grateful heart is a powerful magnet for miracles.”
10. The Message of Inner Truth
“Your soul’s purpose is calling. Listen to the quiet whisper within. It is leading you toward your highest expression and most authentic life. Have the courage to answer.”
11. The Message of Co-creation
“You are a powerful creator. The universe is not something that happens to you, but with you. Partner with this divine energy to manifest a reality filled with love, abundance, and joy.”
This is an excerpt of an old long poem I have not in my possession.
I am collecting my old poetry to give them new life, I wish to find that old poem and I know where to look for it. Stay in touch if you like poetry and specifically, my poetry.
The poem “Below the Shame” delves into the depths of human experience, exploring what lies beneath the often overwhelming emotion of shame. Here’s a deep dive into its meaning and layers:
Shame as a Surface Emotion
Shame is one of the most powerful and destructive emotions. It can make us feel small, unworthy, and disconnected from who we truly are. It acts like a mask, suffocating our authentic self and forcing us to hide behind walls of self-doubt, fear, and even self-loathing. The poem speaks to this by asking what lies beneath that shameāwhat’s hidden in the deepest recesses of our being once we’ve confronted and peeled back those layers.
The Killer of Personality and Authenticity
Shame is described here as a “killer”āa force that diminishes who we are. When shame takes over, it disconnects us from our core, preventing us from living authentically and expressing our true personality. People may adopt personas or hide parts of themselves to avoid judgment or rejection, and in doing so, they suppress their unique essence. This repression kills the natural vibrancy, confidence, and individuality that make us who we are. I have been there most of my life for some hidden reason. There is no shame in admitting that today.
What Lies Below Shame? Let us meditate on this…
This is the most profound part of the poemāwhat exists beyond that shame, if we dig deep enough? Below the shame lies:
Wounded Inner Child: Often, beneath shame are unresolved wounds from childhood, where feelings of inadequacy or rejection took root. The shame becomes a protective layer to guard that vulnerable part of us, but to heal, we must reach beneath and reconnect with the wounded child, offering compassion and understanding.
Truth and Vulnerability: Shame obscures our truth. Once you look beyond it, there is raw vulnerabilityāan openness that is honest and real. It is where your true self, without pretense or faƧade, exists. However, vulnerability feels dangerous, which is why shame becomes the armor, protecting that truth from being seen.
Authenticity: Beneath the shame is your authentic self, longing to emerge. It’s the version of you that isnāt held back by societal expectations, criticism, or fear of being “less than.” When you confront shame and release it, you rediscover this authentic selfāa self that is free, expressive, and unburdened.
Power: There is power beneath shame. Once the layers are peeled away, you reclaim your personal strength. You understand that you are worthy, lovable, and valuable as you are, without needing to hide or suppress parts of yourself. This empowerment comes from embracing all aspects of yourself, even the ones youāve been told to feel ashamed of.
Spiritual Perspective
For a spiritual audience, especially twin flames, pagans, or seekers, this can resonate as a journey of shadow workāconfronting the darker, hidden parts of ourselves to integrate them into the whole. Shame is often a product of past trauma, societal conditioning, or rejection, and by going “below” it, you embark on a healing journey toward self-love and acceptance.
In twin flame dynamics, the poem might speak to how both partners must confront their own shame to fully embrace the connection. Only by peeling back those layers can they reveal their truest selves to each other. Thus, healing this shame is a path to union.
Invitation
“Below the Shame” invites deep reflection on what it means to live authentically. It challenges us to look beyond the fear, judgment, and suppression that shame creates, to rediscover the core of who we areāour personality, our power, our vulnerability. By doing so, we reclaim the authenticity that shame has tried to take away.
In a world that often feels chaotic, we can easily forget this simple truth: Love heals. It’s a force that transcends time, space, and even the physical realm, connecting us deeply to one another and to the divine. For spiritual seekers, Love is more than an emotionāit is an energy, a source of profound transformation that can guide us toward inner peace, joy, and wholeness.
But how exactly does Love heal? And how can we tap into this power to bring healing into our lives and the lives of others?
1. Love as a Vibrational Energy
Love is often described as the highest vibrational frequency even though there is a vibrational scale that places other vibrations higher than Love. When we love and are loved, we raise our energetic frequency, aligning ourselves with positivity, light, and the divine essence of the universe. When we operate from a place of loveāwhether itās self-love, romantic love, or unconditional love for humanityāwe become magnets for healing. Our bodies, minds, and spirits begin to harmonize with this elevated vibration, leading to physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
By simply tuning into love, we are tuning into a force that can melt away fear, dissolve pain, and restore balance. Love, in its purest form, is the essence of the universeās healing power.
I once went through the Love and Above Mindvalley course and learned this very fact: the vibration of love and higher is health, wealth, hope, safety….
2. Healing Through Self-Love
One of the most profound ways that love heals is through self-love. When we Love and honor ourselves, we create a sanctuary within. Self-love is the foundation of all healing because it allows us to nurture our inner being, recognizing our worth, and embracing the sacredness of our existence.
Self-love is not just about pampering or treating ourselvesāit is about forgiving ourselves, speaking kindly to ourselves, and creating space for growth. When we learn to Love ourselves, we release the toxic patterns that hold us back and begin to experience healing on the deepest level.
3. Love as a Path to Emotional Healing
Our hearts carry woundsāold hurts, grief, and unresolved emotionsāthat weigh us down and prevent us from fully experiencing life. Love has the unique ability to bring those buried emotions to the surface, allowing us to heal. Whether through the loving support of others, the embrace of a romantic partner, or the compassion we show ourselves, Love soothes the soul.
When we share our burdens, speak our truth, and allow ourselves to be vulnerable with those we trust, we begin to release emotional pain. Love holds space for us to be seen and heard without judgment. It reminds us that we are never alone in our suffering, and that healing is not only possible but inevitable when we open our hearts.
4. Love in Relationships: A Healing Bond
Relationships built on love, trust, and compassion offer profound opportunities for healing. Through meaningful connections with othersāwhether it be with a partner, family, or friendsāwe experience Love as a mirror that reflects both our light and our shadows. In these relationships, we are challenged to grow, heal old wounds, and evolve.
Romantic Love, in particular, can be a powerful vehicle for healing. It teaches us about vulnerability, acceptance, and the art of giving and receiving love. When we love someone deeply, we begin to see the sacredness in both ourselves and them. Healing happens when we embrace Love in its many formsācompassion, patience, forgiveness, and kindness.
5. Love Heals the Collective Spirit
Love doesnāt just heal individuals; it heals communities and even the world. When we extend Love beyond ourselvesāwhen we show kindness, offer a helping hand, or simply hold space for othersāwe contribute to the healing of the collective spirit. The ripple effect of Love is powerful: one act of Love can inspire countless others.
By embodying Love in our daily actions, we not only heal ourselves but also help to heal the world around us. Love has the power to break down barriers, mend broken hearts, and restore balance to a planet in need of deep healing.
6. Love as a Spiritual Practice
For those of us on a spiritual journey, Love is the cornerstone of our practice. Whether we are meditating, praying, or simply being mindful, Love is the energy that connects us to the divine. It reminds us that we are all interconnected, all part of the same sacred web of life.
Through spiritual practices we can cultivate Love as a healing force in our lives. By sending Love to ourselves, our loved ones, and even those we find difficult to Love, we participate in the flow of healing energy that transforms both our inner and outer worlds.
7. Opening Your Heart to the Healing Power of Love
Healing through Love requires us to open our hearts, even when it feels vulnerable or scary. It asks us to trust that Love is always present, even in moments of pain or uncertainty. When we open ourselves to Love, we allow the universe to work through us, guiding us toward our highest good.
So how can you open your heart to Loveās healing power? Here are a few practices:
Practice Self-Compassion: When you feel overwhelmed, speak to yourself kindly, as if you were comforting a dear friend.
Express Gratitude: Focus on the people, experiences, and moments that bring Love into your life. Gratitude helps cultivate a loving heart.
Connect Deeply with Others: Spend time with loved ones, listen deeply, and offer your love without expectation.
Cultivate a Loving Mindset: See challenges as opportunities for Love to grow. Approach difficulties with compassion rather than fear.
Meditate on Love: Practice sending love to yourself and others in your meditation. Visualize healing light surrounding you and those you Love.
Read a Love Poem. I have a few of those.
In Closing: Love as Medicine for the Soul
At the core of every spiritual journey is Love. It is the force that guides us home, heals our deepest wounds, and reminds us of our divine nature. Whether we are healing ourselves or helping others, Love is the medicine that nourishes the soul.
In a world that often seems broken, Love offers hope. Love shows us that healing is not only possible, but it is our birthright. So, letās walk this path together, sharing Love, offering kindness, and trusting that through Love, we will all heal.
How do you use Love in your healing or spiritual journey?
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Celebrating Venus Day: Embracing the Ancient Goddess on Friday the 13th
In ancient times, Friday the 13th was not the harbinger of misfortune that it is often considered today. Instead, it was a day imbued with positive significance, particularly in the context of Venus, the ancient goddess of love, beauty, and fertility. This day offers a unique opportunity to connect with the divine feminine and celebrate Venusās enduring influence.
Ok, I have to find an actual connection between Friday the 13th and Venus, in ancient times Friday was Venus’s day. Venus as Aphrodite is one if the most ancient deities and this day was celebrated as the goddess day. So I’m observing it as Venus day on steroids.
Ancient Lore and Venus
Venus, known as Aphrodite in Greek mythology, was revered across ancient cultures. She was celebrated not only for her associations with love and beauty but also for her role as a symbol of prosperity and harmony. The number 13, often seen as unlucky in modern times, had positive connotations in pre-patriarchal societies. It was associated with the lunar cycle and feminine energy, reflecting the cycles of life and nature.
In Roman times, Venus had numerous festivals, including the Veneralia, held on April 1st, and the Venerealia, dedicated to her worship. The goddess was also honored in various rites connected to love and fertility, celebrating the life-giving forces she represented.
Modern Celebrations of Venus Day
Today, Friday the 13th can be a powerful day for modern spiritual women (and anyone else) to reconnect with Venus and celebrate her essence. Here are some ways to honor this ancient goddess and integrate her influence into contemporary spiritual practices:
Rituals of Love and Beauty:
Create a Venus Altar: Set up a small altar with symbols associated with Venus such as roses, seashells, mirrors, and candles. Use these items to create a space that reflects beauty and harmony.
Offerings: Prepare offerings of flowers, honey, or sweet treats as symbols of abundance and love. These can be placed on your altar or shared with loved ones as an act of kindness.
Meditation and Reflection:
Venus Meditation: Engage in a meditation focused on self-love and empowerment. Visualize Venusās energy surrounding you, fostering a sense of beauty and confidence.
Journaling: Reflect on your personal connections to love and beauty. Write about how Venusās attributes influence your life and how you can embody them more fully.
Celebratory Activities:
Host a Gathering: Organize a gathering with friends or fellow spiritual practitioners to celebrate Venus Day. Share poetry, art, and stories that resonate with Venusās themes.
Dance and Music: Venus was often associated with celebration and joy. Dance or listen to music that uplifts and connects you to the goddessās energy.
Embrace Feminine Wisdom:
Craft and Create: Engage in creative activities such as crafting, painting, or writing that allow you to express the divine feminine energy. Venusās influence can inspire creativity and self-expression.
Learn and Share: Study the ancient lore of Venus and share your knowledge with others. Understanding the historical context can deepen your appreciation and connection to the goddess.
Embracing the Spirit of Venus
By celebrating Venus Day on Friday the 13th, modern spiritual women can reclaim the dayās ancient significance and embrace the goddessās attributes in their daily lives. This celebration is an opportunity to honor the divine feminine, nurture self-love, and connect with the enduring legacy of Venusās beauty and power.
Whether through ritual, meditation, or creative expression, let Venusās spirit guide you in celebrating love and beauty, and find joy in reconnecting with this timeless deity.
Please comment with ideas or your wisdom on the topic,
I have been listening to Shaman Durek (fun fact, my lover is a shaman), and I tried this tell me more trick while sitting in nature.
I immediately heard my twin flame say I love you, which triggered a beautiful heart-opening reaction.
I then asked tell me more and beautiful, loving, and some private thoughts came through increasing the warmth I was feeling in my heart.
It was a beautiful mini meditation that left me smiling.
Coming soon: note on the smiling. I’m starting a smile more challenge āŗļø š š
It is for Venus and I will be talking about this soon.
I also received a request from Spirit to talk about my spiritual view of why our monthly running (or moon connecting blood offering) can be extremely after profound spiritual work.
To celebrate this powerful 222 portal I decided to share a guided meditation for union and heart alignment. This came through on 2/22/2022 but it’s really a timeless meditation you can do any time.
This meditation is based on the meditations I do myself with my twin flame’s soul or higher self.
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