Tag: ritual

  • Building a Temple in the Middle of Real Life

    Dear Lovestar,

    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 “properly spiritual” or “ready” for my own business.​

    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.​

    This is where Lovestar Temple comes in. It is my answer to the question: “How can I keep ritual in my life forever, not just when things are easy?” 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.​

    Fear still whispers: “What if no one comes? What if they judge you? What if you fail in public?” But when those fears surface, something deeper answers: “This was never just about success. This was about creating a home for women who feel the same ache you do.” 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.​

    Enter the Temple:

    https://www.patreon.com/c/HerTemple

    With love,

    Eve

  • The Day I Decided My Body Was a Temple

    Dear Lovestar,

    There was a moment when I realized that if I waited to feel “ready,” Lovestar Temple would never exist. I would keep writing love poems in the cracks of my day, mothering five children, scrolling past other people’s 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.​

    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 “woo”; 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?​

    Lovestar Temple was born from that question. It is my mission-led, ongoing experiment in turning a human woman’s life into a temple of love. The “Temple” 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.​

    Starting this business terrifies me because it is not a mask; it is my real heart. There is no safe distance between “brand” and “being.” 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, “Who do you think you are?” I answer, “I am the woman who was lonely for ritual and built herself a temple.” 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.

    Hugs,

    Eve

  • HOW TO TURN A FULL MOON INTO A 10‑MINUTE SACRED PAUSE

    A lot of women say: “I love to work with the moon, but by the time it’s full, I’m too tired to do any kind of ritual.”

    That’s why my 2026 Full Moon Goddess Calendar is created for busy people in the real world.

    You do not need to do a 90‑minute ritual to be in relationship with the moon.

    Here is a simple outline you can use for any full moon when all you have is ten minutes:

    Light a candle and take three deep breaths. Say the name of the goddess of that moon out loud, even if you feel silly.

    Write down one sentence about what hurts or feels heavy right now.

    Write down one sentence about what you want to feel instead.

    Say one affirmation that feels like a bridge between those two truths.

    Blow out the candle and trust that you were heard.

    The calendar gives you the specifics so you don’t have to invent them: the exact goddess, the exact journal question, a suggested affirmation, and a small physical gesture that anchors the energy in your body.

    For example, on the Nike Blue Moon, your Hearth ritual might simply be: stand with your arms open like wings, name one thing you survived that you never got credit for, and say, “I move forward with confidence and purpose.”

    That is enough for one full moon.

    If you want all of these Hearth / Circle / Temple versions written out for every full moon of 2026, you can purchase the Full Moon Goddess Calendar ebook for $7. It is designed so that even on your hardest nights, there is always a version you can do.

    If you crave being held in a group, my Moon Goddess Temple on Patreon offers guided live rituals for each full moon, along with written texts, prompts, and ongoing messages. You just show up; I lead us through the steps.

    And if you are in a season where you can only manage a small touch-in, my Ko‑fi Full Moon Goddess Messages are perfect. You receive a short message and affirmation from the goddess of that moon. You can read it in bed and whisper the words as your entire ritual.

    The moon doesn’t ask for perfection. She asks for presence. Ten minutes counts.

    Full Moon Goddess Calendar

    Spiritual people who feel the moon’s pull but are too exhausted to “do it right”, what if a $7 full moon goddess calendar handed you ready-made rituals for every 2026 moon so you just light a candle and follow the words?

    Enter the 2026 Full Moon Goddess Ritual Calendar with over 100 pages of full moon goddess ritual, prayers, affirmations, specials for the blue moon and eclipses and full moon goddess inspiration.

    https://payhip.com/b/6DQor

    Eve

  • MEET THE GODDESSES OF MY 2026 FULL MOON CALENDAR

    Ishtar, a super ancient Love goddess and likely an Aphrodite predecessor, was this goddess, she was a goddess of war and love, and she had lion pets.

    I built my 2026 Full Moon Goddess Calendar around specific goddesses who walk with us through the year. Each one holds a different part of our healing: rest, descent, shadow, courage, abundance, instinct.

    Here are a few of the goddesses you’ll meet.

    Selene is the soft, luminous mother of the night sky. She appears on the Cancer full moons, holding your nervous system when you are overwhelmed. Her rituals in the calendar are all about rest, emotional safety, and letting yourself be cradled instead of always being the one who carries everyone else.

    Persephone walks with you at the Scorpio full moon as the queen of descent and return. With her, you don’t pretend that things are fine when they’re not. You name the transformation you’re resisting and the fears that keep you from stepping through the door that is already open.

    Nyx shows up at the Pisces eclipse, inviting you into the deep, star-filled dark. Her work is about shadow wisdom, the intuition that only arrives when you stop demanding constant light and let yourself be held by night.

    Nike arrives on the Sagittarius Blue Moon as the winged goddess of victory. This is the rare second full moon in one month, and her ritual is about claiming what years of pain and training have already prepared you for. She is the archetype of “I earned this.”

    Artemis closes the year under Cancer’s protection as the wild huntress. With her, you reclaim instinct, boundaries, and the right to be both tender and untamed.

    These are just a few of the goddesses who anchor the year. Each full moon ritual in the calendar is written in detail: how to set your space, how to move your body, what to say, what to write, and how to close the rite so you aren’t left open and raw.

    If you want to walk 2026 with these goddesses month by month, you can purchase the Full Moon Goddess Calendar eBook for $7. It is made for real life, especially for women who are tired, busy, and still hungry for something sacred.

    If you’d rather be guided, you can join my Moon Goddess Temple on Patreon, where we do the full moon rituals together, live. You get community, replays, extra writing prompts, and ongoing support as you move through the year.

    You don’t have to meet these goddesses only in myths. You can meet them on your living room floor, under every full moon of 2026.

    Full Moon Goddess Calendar

    Spiritual people who feel the moon’s pull but are too exhausted to “do it right”, what if a $7 full moon goddess calendar handed you ready-made rituals for every 2026 moon so you just light a candle and follow the words?

    Enter the 2026 Full Moon Goddess Ritual Calendar with over 100 pages of full moon goddess ritual, prayers, affirmations, specials for the blue moon and eclipses and full moon goddess inspiration.

    https://payhip.com/b/6DQor

    Full Moon Goddess Messages

    And for a more bite-sized way to connect, my Ko‑fi Full Moon Goddess Messages bring you a short, channeled note from that month’s goddess, a soft landing when you don’t have energy for a full ceremony.

    https://www.patreon.com/11921326/join

    Eve

  • January 3, 2026 – Full Moon in Cancer – Goddess Ritual

    On the night of the first full moon of the year, when the Moon enters the watery house of Cancer and climbs high as the Wolf Moon, you are summoned to the inner temple of Selene, She‑of‑the‑Silver‑Chariot, Queen of Night and Tides. Lay aside the garments of haste and duty; cross this threshold as one who remembers that rest is a rite and tenderness a law older than empires. In this chapter, you do not merely observe the Moon, you present yourself before the Moon Herself, veiled in white, crowned with light, watching over oceans, shores, and sleeping hearts.​

    Enter your chamber as if entering a sanctuary. Let the lamps be dim, the air cool and soft, the noise of the world left beyond the door. Spread white or pale blue cloth upon a chosen surface and set there a single white candle, a clear bowl of water, and, if it pleases you, a stone that has tasted the Moon, moonstone, selenite, or clear quartz, cool beneath your fingers. Around them you may place symbols of home and belonging: a small key, a shell, a photograph of those to whom your heart returns. In this temple, your body is not a machine of labor; it is a vessel awaiting luminous filling.

    When the hour feels ripe and night has settled, sit before this altar. Place one hand upon your heart and the other upon your belly, seat of waters and tides. Draw nine slow breaths, each an offering. With each inhale, imagine the pale glow of Selene descending from the high vault of the sky, pouring into your chest; with each exhale, let the weight of the last year slip down your spine and into the earth. Then take fire to wick, and as the candle awakens, speak softly, yet with the authority of one who calls a goddess by her true name:

    “Selene, white‑robed Lady of the Night,
    Rider of the silver‑shining path,
    Watcher of seas and sleepers,
    I kindle this flame in your honor.
    Look upon me with gentle eyes.
    Make of my heart a quiet shore beneath your Moon.”

    Get the premium ritual through the link.

    Happy Full Moon,

    In the comments, if you are so called, share your full moon experiences and rituals if any.

    Click for the premium ritual:

    Altternatively,

    This ritual is part of the 2026 Full Moon Goddess Calendar

    Full Moon Goddess Calendar

    Spiritual people who feel the moon’s pull but are too exhausted to “do it right”, what if a $7 full moon goddess calendar handed you ready-made rituals for every 2026 moon so you just light a candle and follow the words?

    Enter the 2026 Full Moon Goddess Ritual Calendar with over 100 pages of full moon goddess ritual, prayers, affirmations, specials for the blue moon and eclipses and full moon goddess inspiration.

    https://payhip.com/b/6DQor

    Eve

  • Why Busy Women Need Pre-Planned Moon Rituals in 2026 and what I am doing

    The first full moon of 2026 is tomorrow, Jan 3rd.

    If the moon already pulls on your emotions, but your life is too full to “do ritual properly,” this is for you.

    I am a working mother of five who grew up in the church. I miss the feeling of ritual, the way it gave my nervous system rhythm and my soul a place to land. But in my real life, I don’t have two hours to set up an elaborate altar for every full moon. I have bedtime, dishes, work, and the constant hum of responsibility.

    So, for 2026, I created something I needed: a Full Moon Goddess Calendar that does the planning for me.

    Every full moon of the year is mapped out with:

    • The date and sign of the moon.
    • A specific goddess who holds the energy of that moon.
    • A tiered ritual: a short “Hearth” version, a deeper “Temple” version.
    • An affirmation and journal prompt to focus the work.

    Instead of staring at the sky feeling guilty that “I should be doing something spiritual,” I can open my calendar, light a candle, and follow the words. I don’t want to waste time thinking up a ritual. I just enter one.

    For example, the Scorpio full moon with Persephone asks you to tell the truth about a transformation you are resisting and why.

    The Blue Moon with Nike asks you to reframe your “defeats” as training and claim your victory under a rare, double full moon. The work is already written. You just show up.

    If you’ve ever felt the moon stirring something in you but didn’t know what to do with it, this is the point of the calendar: to give your feelings a container, your longing a structure, and your spiritual life a rhythm that fits your actual life.

    If this speaks to you, you can get the 2026 Full Moon Goddess Calendar as a digital ebook for $7. It contains all thirteen full moon rituals, eclipse and blue moon specials, journal prompts, affirmations, and goddess messages.

    There is also a free calendar with the important stuff so you can still do your full moon rituals in 2026. Download for free on Payhip, find the download through my shop also through this link.

    https://payhip.com/b/6DQor

    For those who don’t want to do this alone, I also host a Moon Goddess Temple on Patreon. Every full moon, we gather for live ritual, deeper guidance, and ongoing messages so you feel supported, not isolated, in your practice.

    https://www.patreon.com/11921326/join

    And if all you want for now is a small monthly touch, I offer Full Moon Goddess Messages on Ko‑fi: short, potent transmissions from the goddess of that moon that you can use as your entire ritual if that’s what you have capacity for. No ritual needed.

    https://www.patreon.com/11921326/join

    You get to choose the level of depth your season allows. The important part is this: your soul doesn’t have to wait for a “better year.” You can start with the next full moon.

    Eve

  • 2026 Full Moon Goddess Calendar

    Dear Lovestar,

    Let us plan our full moon rituals for 2026.

    I created a full moon calendar to help. Download the free calendar and if goddess ritual for the full moon is your style, consider the premium calendar, a $7 ebook download from Payhip.

    Do not worry, though, I plan on blogging about all the full moons in 2026 and the only way I can do that in my busy life is to prepare this ahead of time.

    It is the holiday season of 2025 and I gift you:

    Free 2026 Full Moon Goddess Ritual Calendar

    Download the free calendar either by downloading the images or download the free PDF from my ebook shop on Payhip:

    https://payhip.com/b/SRmCi

    Purchase the premium 2026 full moon goddess calendar for $7

    https://payhip.com/b/6DQor

    Full Moons in 2026 and a goddess to celebrate (From the 2026 Full Moon Goddess Calendar)

    January 3 – Cancer – Selene

    Mini ritual: Light a white candle at night. Sit quietly and breathe with the moon. Place a hand over your heart and another over your womb or chest. Meditate, relax, pray.


    February 1 – Leo – Venus

    Mini ritual: Adorn yourself intentionally: jewelry, perfume, silk, or color. Gaze into a mirror and smile gently at yourself.


    March 3 – Virgo (Total Lunar Eclipse) – Isis

    Mini ritual: Cleanse your space. Write something you are ready to release, then tear the paper and thank it for what it taught you.


    April 1 – Libra – Aphrodite

    Mini ritual: Offer fresh water or flowers. Speak gratitude for beauty, connection, and desire.


    May 1 – Scorpio – Persephone

    Mini ritual: Sit in darkness or candlelight. Place something symbolic of rebirth nearby (seed, stone, pomegranate).


    May 31 – Sagittarius (Blue Moon) – Nike

    Mini ritual: Stand barefoot if possible. Stretch your arms wide and set an intention for expansion or courage.


    June 29 – Capricorn – Ishtar

    Mini ritual: Write one goal that matters deeply to you. Touch the page and commit to steady devotion rather than urgency.


    July 29 – Aquarius – Hekate

    Mini ritual: At a crossroads (literal or symbolic), light a candle and ask for clarity. Listen rather than force answers.


    August 27 – Pisces (Partial Lunar Eclipse) – Nyx

    Mini ritual: Turn off lights. Sit in silence. Let darkness be a womb, not a threat.


    September 26 – Aries – Athena

    Mini ritual: Write a question you need clarity on. Answer it honestly without softening your words.


    October 25 – Taurus – Demeter

    Mini ritual: Prepare nourishing food or drink with care. Eat slowly and gratefully.


    November 24 – Gemini – The Morrigan

    Mini ritual: Speak aloud what you are no longer willing to tolerate. Let your voice be firm.


    December 23 – Cancer – Artemis

    Mini ritual: Spend time alone under the sky if possible. Set boundaries for the coming year.

    Full Moon Goddess Calendar

    Spiritual people who feel the moon’s pull but are too exhausted to “do it right”, what if a $7 full moon goddess calendar handed you ready-made rituals for every 2026 moon so you just light a candle and follow the words?

    Enter the 2026 Full Moon Goddess Ritual Calendar with over 100 pages of full moon goddess ritual, prayers, affirmations, specials for the blue moon and eclipses and full moon goddess inspiration.

    https://payhip.com/b/6DQor

    Eve

  • Spellcasting, Magick tools

    Spellcasting, Magick tools

    Dear Lovestar,

    On this post, I will share all my personal magick, spellcasting tools.

    I recently joined Woo Wednesday, an amazing X community to talk about where are the witches at? They meet once a month and it was such a healing and blessed space.

    Listen to the recording in which I also spoke of my spiritual experiences

    I made friends with the host, who I met on Poetry Lights, her poetry reading group, another blessed space which I join every Tuesday.

    Our last Poetry lights meeting where amazing poetry is read. I read Interdimensional Travel” and my new “Poetry Lights” poem.

    Talking to the host, Vennie, an amazing poetess witch, I told her about my new spellcasting journey, which is a new development, yet, was spirit led. Vennie decided to have spellcaating as the topic for the next Woo Wednesday and I am gathering all my spellcasting tools on this post so I can be prepared and read from here.

    My magick ebooks

    The Art of Knot Magick, an introductory ebook on my Stay shop $1.11. See some magick from the book below
    Knots for Venus. Ritual included in my Knot Magick eBook $1.11 on my Etsh shop
    From my Knot Magick eBook for sale on my Etsy shop

    Links to my spellcasting and magick tools

    https://pin.it/72L3lhdYh Pinterest board for Magick with links, spells, rituals, and more.

    https://pin.it/vRaxmdJnH My goddesses board on Pinterest with art and links to not only my work. Mostly full of Venus – Aphrodite wonderful works.

    My best magick blog posts

    My spell poems

    This sexy piece describes sex magick in a tasteful way
    Storm Magick

    My most powerful affirmations

    Affirmation for heart healing

    My magick rituals

    Knot Magick on the Lion’s Gate for twin flame union the poetess way
    Lion’s Gate union knot magick ceremony

  • Venus Day and a Feminine Blessing: Friday the 13th

    Venus Day and a Feminine Blessing: Friday the 13th

    Dear Lovestar

    Follow me on X where many of my poems go live first

    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 Venus’s 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:

    1. 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.
    1. Meditation and Reflection:
    • Venus Meditation: Engage in a meditation focused on self-love and empowerment. Visualize Venus’s energy surrounding you, fostering a sense of beauty and confidence.
    • Journaling: Reflect on your personal connections to love and beauty. Write about how Venus’s attributes influence your life and how you can embody them more fully.
    1. 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 Venus’s themes.
    • Dance and Music: Venus was often associated with celebration and joy. Dance or listen to music that uplifts and connects you to the goddess’s energy.
    1. 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. Venus’s 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 day’s ancient significance and embrace the goddess’s 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 Venus’s beauty and power.

    Whether through ritual, meditation, or creative expression, let Venus’s 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,

  • Full Moon on Leo. Twin Flame Lovestars Podcast.

    Happy full moon dear friends,

    We have a full moon on Leo today. This could be excellent for us, we could feel like Lions and lionesses, we could shower someone in attention or receive lots of attention, or we could become the life of this party! Heart activations occurring during this time. This is a powerful moon during this as 222 portal.

    Podcasts where I talked about this full moon:

    https://anchor.fm/eve520/episodes/Leo-Full-Moon–Valentines-Challenge–Oracle-Readings–Moon-Book–Intuitive-Messages-e1e8nc5

    https://anchor.fm/eve520/episodes/Full-Moon-in-Leo–Moon-Book-When-the-Full-Moon-is-Hard-for-You–Ancestral-Affirmation-e1efm5v

    Moon Book. Lunar Magic to Change Your Life by Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

    I took my children to the library not expecting to get a book for myself. Then I saw a new book on display about witchcraft and decided to borrow it. Then I looked through the adult non fiction section and found this moon book and borrowed it so I could share with you.

    What I learned so far from this book is that the moon is full for such a tiny amount of time and the energy is available 2 days before and 2 days after, so instead of obsessing over having a ritual on full moon day as I have in the past, it’s best to go through the full moon and see what signs and synchronicities we received, see what we can learn and then work on the full moon ritual after we have processed this information during the next two days after the full moon.

    Today I learned that to avoid burnout during the full moon, it’s best to prepare ahead of time such as to meal prep the week before, to schedule time off, to ensure that we are not very busy on a week or a day or a couple of days where we know we will not be sleeping well and we will be feeling sleepy as I feel today and I typically feel sleepy and full moon days because I am not sleeping well enough. I just learned this today and will be doing this starting next month, this month is already too late for example I left some school work that I was going to help my youngest school daughter with for the day before the full moon, I should have planned ahead and finished this at least a full two days prior. Another idea I got from reading this was to do laundry the previous week, have the house clean going into the full moon week, have a movie night!

    Blessings for you on this full 🌕 and rest as much as you can.

    Much love,

    Eve