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Building Stately Palaces by Candlelight

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There is something to be said about living mindfully…it takes patience and intention to really pay attention and live that way. It’s hard. It really is. 

I truly believe in living the life you want. As I get older I’ve become more aware of this. I’ve noticed the patterns in my life that have gotten me here…some of which I’d love to let go of…some of which I’d like to show more of. I am very aware. And very scared. Scared of needed change. 

What would it take to change some old habits? Would it rock the foundation I’ve already built? Yes. Would I be better for it? Yes. What would it take to start living the way I want? 

I suppose I’ve already begun. Slowly but surely…I’m building myself a stately palace by candlelight. I’m changing. 

Love & Moonlight,

Kelly 

Last Quarter Moon in Leo…with my deep reflection.

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I have been feeling incredibly grateful as of late…and have been inspired even more. The power of synchronicity has me in awe and I can’t sit quiet any longer…I must share.

For the past year I have been paying attention to myself and my body a lot more than I ever have before. Just a year ago I started taking yoga classes here and there…but never really consistently. If you recently read I finally took the plunge and signed up for unlimited yoga with an auto-draft out of my account every month. It was my way of holding myself accountable to actually GO to yoga class every week…if I’m paying for it monthly…then I had better go. So far…I can feel a shift in my whole being. I’m making time for me…and I’m taking responsibility.

Which brings me to another personal goal (which I originally wasn’t going to share) ….but I HAVE TO NOW!. For the past few weeks I have been talking about making November “NO WINE NOVEMBER” in attempt to limit my indulgence (for example…if I have one glass of wine, then I’ll want two…and then sometimes three). Well…that is all good and well but…what about those extra calories…what about working and writing and creating artwork with A CLEAR HEAD? Wine started to look like more of an escape for me rather than a special occasion…AND it makes me sleepy…so on the days that I spent daydreaming at work about coming home to write a really good post or draw something spectacular, wine winked and convinced me that if I had a glass I could relax more and create better…WRONG!!! It just made me more tired and I would end up asleep with no inspired work to share. So hence my “NO WINE NOVEMBER” goal has been set and I’m sticking to it (this includes all alcohol btw)…I’m going to get that IN CHECK…and then once I’ve punished it for this whole month I’ll limit my wine to special occasions like Christmas dinners, holiday dinners, fancy dinners, and if I’m cooking with wine then I can have a glass while I’m cooking. I don’t want to be the lady who is always buying wine at the grocery store…just because she can. Well…it gets better.

So as I am sitting here expressing myself to my family and friends and inviting anyone along who wants to join the challenge with me….God was sending me the vibes. After I told everyone who I wanted to know about my challenge I checked my e-mail and got my astrology newsletter… from HERE. NOW IF THAT DOESN’T GIVE YOU THE CHILLS…I don’t know what would. IT IS IN THE STARS MAN! Stinking Saturn is about to square Neptune CHALLENGING us to “sober up” for the month of November….AAAAAH. Saturn being the disciplinary planet! Y’all. God didn’t put those stars and planets in the sky for nothing. Just LOOK UP!

Phew…sorry that was long…BUT gah…what synchronicity. 

Getting on to the moon…it is now a half moon in the Last Quarter moon phase and it is in Leo. Time to reflect (which I just did above)…and give THANKS for how far you have come. Really think about what has happened in the past and learn from it…but dear please do not dwell on it. Take what you need from it and move forward. If the past hurts…honey GET UP AND DANCE IT OFF. Stretch it off…flick it off. The Leo urges you to be playful. Laugh it off. What is done is done…YOU have right NOW. So make RIGHT NOW yours. There is nothing that is holding you back. I’ll leave you with this beautiful quote:

“God. 

the eternal

unchanging

formless force

beneath the ever changing forms.

I am. you are. we are.

that.”

-Jes Allen

Just read that over and over and take a look around.

Love & Moonlight,

Kelly

November…Hello.

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So all the Halloween is boxed up…pumpkins remain with one scallywag ghost that decided to stick around. Time for some fall reading and tea. 

Feeling that it’s going to be a crafty and belly full November! 

Love & Moonlight,

Kelly

Full Moon in Taurus.

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So the moon waxed into full last night…into Taurus. I’d have to say that every zodiac sign that falls on a full moon is my favorite…for one reason or another.

Taurus gives me a sense of balance…it gives me this direct feeling of full force of the bull but the gentle reminder that the bull is from this earth. Gentle. Unassuming. Mistaken at times. Yes, it can sometimes be intimidating on the surface, but deep down it is grounded…earthy.

Tonight and last night you may have felt like you could conquer the world…and rightly so, you could do whatever you please, if you really wanted to (but who wants the whole world really?)…while throwing caution to the wind seems romantically romantic…the Taurus reminds us of balance…of being grounded…and with that balance…little steps into a world of YOUR OWN develops…driven by your own desires…you can create YOUR OWN world…a creative life. After all…we are all seeking our truer selves.

Find your balance. Find what drives you and ground it into reality. 

Love & Moonlight,

Kelly

Tonight…Tonight…

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Spent tonight at Creature Comforts Brewing Company…

Saw some Umphreys McGee…and ate a hamburger and fries…

Fell in love with this song…and its lyrics.

No Diablo by Umphreys McGee 


And if you see it layin’ round it’s alright to take it

It’s nothing at all and if nobody saw, who knew?

But if the circumstance is right and you’re mistaken

I can’t tell you off hand but I’d say that it’s quite a few

Never speak too soon when an idea needs to level

Declarations can be made won’t make them true

And if you don’t make room in your backpack for the devil

You’ll have the weight of the world lifted off your shoulders too


Now I don’t mean to be misleading

Yeah, I would hate to complicate your point of view

And if you really just presume that’s my impression now of you

Well there’s a lot of ground to cover and even more that we need to talk through


One day I won’t be there when you fall

I know you got a lot that you got to say

Stop and think if it can wait at all

Doesn’t mean I wanted to be gone

Maybe you could give me a reason for why it always feels like everybody’s leavin’


If you haven’t got too far by now don’t worry

If you’re stuck in the crowd and you’re thinking out loud, I’d stop

No, I’m not suggesting here that you should hurry

But if everyone’s out for theirs could there be enough?

Don’t be flustered by your falls when they’re occurring

They won’t be factored in to the final score at all

So if morality calls you up and leaves a message

It’s always better advice to want to listen to it more than twice


Now I don’t mean to be misleading

Yeah, I would hate to complicate your point of view

And if you really just presume that’s my impression now of you

Well there’s a lot of ground to cover and even more that we need to talk through


One day I won’t be there when you fall

I know you got a lot that you got to say

Stop and think if it can wait at all

Doesn’t mean I wanted to be gone

Maybe you could give me a reason for why it always feels like everybody’s leavin’

 


 

First Quarter Moon…Currently in Capricorn…But Moving into Aquarius at 9:38 pm tonight.

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Oh yes…you first quarter moon phase. You are just in time for some change. As the moon sits right now…it is half full and in Capricorn. But Aquarius will be taking center stage in just a few short hours.

What does this mean? Well…today you may have felt the urge to work, work, work (thanks Capricorn)…maybe even set your emotions aside to get a job done. But alas…AQUARIUS is on it’s way….and Aquarius has some soul questions to ask tonight…

Tonight…as you get ready for bed….think about today. Think about what happened. Think about what you have been thinking about…AND THINK SOME MORE.

Tonight may be a good night to think about your options…think about a decision you have been putting off…or just reflect on what your new moon intention or goal was for this lunar cycle. Aquarius asks you….WHAT DOES FREEDOM MEAN TO YOU?

How do you define freedom? Like really? How do you define freedom? That is one of the hardest questions to answer….and often times I look for the answer….by way of signs…searches…questioning.  Aquarius wants to know….what does freedom mean to you? If ANYBODY has a good answer….let me know! Comment…or send me a message…Because I want to know!

Love & Moonlight,

Kelly

P.S. I am going to try and refrain from rechecking my grammar on this one…and I’m going to let my grammar mistakes HANG OUT THERE….because tonight…I’m just relaxing. Mmmmk. Bye.

P.S.S. See that dragonfly…um…symbolizing some change! MAKE A DECISION. Define your freedom! Thank you! Period. The End. Amen.

New Moon in Libra with Cocktail Monday on Point!

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I’m going to make this short and sweet…as this Sleepy Hollow Cocktail has already gotten me feeling good. In honor of Cocktail Monday (the Monday I come off call) I present to you… THE SLEEPY HOLLOW.

Ingredients:

1/2 oz of Absinthe (to swirl around your cup and discard)

2 oz of mezcal (I used 100% agave Hornitos :medium aged: tequila)

1 oz of St. Elizabeth Allspice dram (I used Drambuie)

2 dashes of angostura bitters

1-2 sprigs of rosemary for a smokey fragrance.

Directions:

Swirl the absinthe in a cup and discard. Then add the mezcal (tequila), dram, angostura bitters with ice in a shaker and drain into the cup (with the residual absinthe)…garnish with the rosemary and light it on fire for a smokey fragrance. Serve immediately. (Serves one).

So above is my photo of my Monday Cocktail...pretty pleased and ready for bed as it is my MAMAS night cap (it’s gone now)…did my yoga tonight…with hip openers…and topped the night off with this cocktail! Tomorrow I’ll be sore…I know…but I feel good right now!

THE MOON, however, is in LIbra tonight...so it is fitting to just BEEEEE! No right or wrongs matter tonight…because with the Scales of the Libra teaches us…without the wrong there would be no right…you have to have both…so just BE…and don’t fuss. Let it go… 🙂 It’s a NEW MOON…so set an intention for this lunar cycle…maybe it could be about letting go of something…

Love & Moonlight,

Kelly

HAPPY NEW MOON AND COCKTAIL MONDAY!!!

RECIPE FOUND HERE!