Introducing…The Mother & Moon Reports™
the moon today is all: adore me but leave me the eff alone...please :)
Ever since I was a young girl, snooping through my mom’s nightstand and finding a “My Little Sagittarius” book tucked away (which was kinda sorta out of character for her), I was ENTHRALLED by astrology and the stars.
I’ve always wanted to believe magic is REAL. And while I’m a believer I’m also a HUGE skeptic. I challenge everything (as a means of understanding more deeply).
I even became a certified astrologer years ago because I wanted to finally feel like I had CERTAINTY that this was “real.” And while there were lots of soul winks and nudges, I also had more questions.
Allllll this to say...questioning everything and believing nothing takes a toll. Something I’ve wanted to do for some time now is to just BELIEVE...and see what happens.
Because we can choose to find all the reasons why the world is not magical or we can choose to find all the reasons why it is. And I’d SO much rather be the latter!
So...I’m creating this series to be a lil pocket ritual and doorway into *oooo* and *ahhh* kinda wonder!
Every day for the next week, I’ll share:
the moon’s vibe // quick, cosmic mood check on what the moon is stirring in our emotional, creative, and mother-woman bodies today
the maaaayhem // the messy, chaotic, slightly unhinged edges this moon might yank to the surface
the medicine // the grounded, soulful (sometimes uncomfortable) truth the day is inviting you to lean into—the thing your wiser self already knows ;)
a micro-ritual + spell // a tiny, doable moment of embodiment or intention to help you anchor the energy instead of getting swept under it.
I know we don’t NEED astrology to anchor us into our day or create more whimsy, buuuut hey, it could help! Because the act of paying attention—really paying attention—actually changes things.
Wanna commit to doing this together for at least the next week and see what happens?!
C’monnnn! Let’s get wild and treat the world like it’s drenched in meaning. Let’s see what it does for our mothering and sense of aliiiiveness, shall we?!
Let me know in the comments!
The Vibe Today
Moon in Leo (strutting around at 19°) Waning Gibbous aka: the moon is in her “I’ve given you everything, please let me nap” era. (SAME GIRL, SAME.)With the moon in Leo, the drama is high, the heart is loud, and your inner showgirl might be feeling some type of way.
BUT—because we’re in the waning phase, it’s also giving “I’m sparkly AF but also dead inside…please hold my hand while I quietly shed my entire identity” energy.
Kinda confusing, but if you feel tender and theatrical at the same time, congratulations, you’re a human rockinnn’ it on earth at this moment of time.
The Mayhem
This moon exposes the inner mama beast who wants to be adored and left alone.You might feel, simultaneously:
like you need a 6-foot radius of personal space
…but also want someone to stroke your hair and murmur sweet nothings like “you’re doing amazing you magnificent creature, you!”
irrationally irritated by…everyone?? (including the person you explicitly told to “call me back whenever”…who then did…and somehow still annoyed you…)
expressive (“should I start a podcast today? No? Yes??”)
protective (“touch my kid and I will BITE”)
overstimulated by your kids’ volume, needs, enthusiasm, breathing patterns
and wildly tender under it all
Your kids may also be little Leo moons today—performing, roaring, demanding applause!! (This is my daughter and her Leo rising every day thooo).
✦ Self-Inquiry:
Where am I secretly craving more space—and where am I secretly craving more affection—and how can I stop expecting my people to psychically guess which one I need today and just tell ‘em straight up?
MY PERSONAL NOTES:
I’m secretly craving more space for ME and my creativity…my rest…my wellness…my rejuvenation.
And I’m secretly craving more praise. Like, “Yessss Lex, I see you!! Pouring your heart and creativity out into this Substack page and going for it…even and especially when you are throwing so many types of spaghetti at the wall. It’s a gorgeous masterpiece! A one-of-a-kind-creation-that-is-only-yours!”
I’m gonna ask my hubby for some even more space for me. Even though his work schedule is CRAZY, he’s been super helpful and supportive in this area. So gonna acknowledge him and say “Love you, thank you, more please!”
And to all of you…if you’re digging this Substack and what I’m writing will you pretty please let me know? And hey, share it with a friend (or a zillion)? Thank you!!!! TRULY!
The Medicine
Today asks you to honor what’s true without feeling the need bypass and perform. K?!The waning moon is the part of the cycle where you get to let shit go (I’d recommend this as an everyday practice, but hey, now’s the best time to give it a real go).
BYYYYEEEE expectations. Pretend-you. “I’m fine” you. Any versions of yourself no one is asking for but you still insist on auditioning as.
K—PAUSE. And locate that part I’m talking about (if you haven’t already…you probably have…it was probably the thing that popped up invited into your brain).
Let your shoulders drop.
Unclench your jaw.
Release (or at the very least) identify the part you’re clinging to that you know would SERVE YOU (and probs everyone else) if you let her go.
✦ Self-Inquiry
What’s the version of me that’s taking center stage, when it’s really time for her to exit stage left?! And…who am I underneath her?
MY PERSONAL NOTES:
For me: It’s the “I’m being a productive “working mom”!!!” part.
I had the best of intentions to write up a storm for the subby today (and turns out, I’m doing it later than anticipated, but still doing it)…my nanny is here taking care of my son and I went up to “go work” but really, I just ended up laying down for a couple hours. There’s definitely a part of myself that feels GUILTY resting when she’s working. And like I need a “legit” reason to have nanny like “work.” But rest and growing a baby in me is SO EFFING LEGIT.
So…underneath her, I’m a mama growing a baby who deeply desires to be creative…but also knows creating life is WORTHY and deserving of support.
Deep exhallllleee…
Micro-Ritual & Spell (30 seconds, pinky swear)
Find a doorway or threshold (literal or visualize it).
Stand there for a moment.
Inhale slowly.
On the exhale, imagine the version of you that’s trying waaaay too hard stepping back behind the door and dissolving into soft light.
Then whisper or think in your head:
“I release the shoulds. I keep the truth.
I am allowed to do less and be more.”
Let your shoulders drop all the way down.
Let your jaw unclench like it’s been waiting centuries.
Let your body feel how relieving it is to not force anything. (YUMMM.)
Now…imagine the truest version of you stepping through the doorway/threshold and feel her energy enter YOU. Liiike it just dissolves into your being and WHOOSH. You are her. She is you.
You’re welcome ;)