August is a time for renewal, rest, and running wild within the free-spirit energy of the sun. This month represents strength, perseverance, and regeneration. Many are embarking upon transitions and breakthroughs, so take it all in stride, find time for creative outlets, and be a little carefree in the long summer days and warm summer nights.
Dance under the upcoming full moon on the 19th, releasing any inhibitions and embrace that wild woman (or man) spirit to restore your mind, regenerate your body, and begin your transformative journey of rebirth as you connect more deeply to your Higher Self.
Life is a journey and time waits for no one.
GUARDIANS OF THE LIGHT:
We give a warm and welcoming hello to the men who have and will be joining our platform, and building community with us.
We’re looking forward to growing the “Guardians of the Light” Circle and supporting them along their healing journey as they also support and protect us along ours, as well.
Beloved Brothers, thank you for being here and welcome to the journey!
WORDS OF WISDOM:
by Divinely Sah’Rah
Beloved souls, as August unfolds, it reveals a path of spiritual transformation, beginning with the Leo New Moon's radiant and joyful energy. This moment invites you to connect deeply with the joy within, setting your intentions with a heart full of light and playfulness.
As we honorably welcome the Divine Masculine onto our platform, let us embrace the balance it brings, guiding us through the shifts and surprises that the Aquarius Full Moon may bring. Be prepared for changes and embrace them with an open heart, trusting that the universe is guiding you through the unknown.
Mercury’s retrograde offers a sacred pause for reflection and patience. Use this time to gather inner wisdom and align with the cosmic rhythms, allowing clarity to emerge as the dust settles.
This month’s celestial dance may bring tension but also ignites your will to act. While Mercury’s retrograde may slow your progress, it urges you to stand firm in your purpose, guided by the universe’s unseen currents.
Embrace the potent energy of August with mindful presence. Even as you may feel weary, use this time to recharge and rejuvenate. Engage in sacred practices to strengthen your mind, body, and soul, while nurturing the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine within. By honoring both aspects, you embrace all of who you are and let the cosmic harmony lead your journey through this transformative month.
SPOTLIGHT:
Crowning Retreat Guides
This year’s 12-week Ladies of the Light Rites of Passage Journey was guided by a wonderful group of our finest practitioners and we were thrilled to introduce our new yoga and mindful movement instructor to the mix, as well.
Today’s spotlight is on these five:
Divinely Sah’Rah—Founding Mother, Ceremonial Creatrix & Spirit Doula
Graciela “Mama G” Teofield—Breath, Reiki & Vibrational Sound Matriarch
Nneka Denise—Transformation Creatrix, Emotional Freedom Practitioner & End-of-Life & Grief Doula
Annukhemera-t—Let Food be Thy Medicine & Womb Healing Practitioner
Miranda Lattimore—Mindful Movement & Forest Bathing Practitioner
INTERESTED IN JOINING US NEXT YEAR???
Please email ladiesofthelight9@gmail.com to inquire about our invitation and registration process for the annual Rites of Passage & Crowning Retreat.
AUGUST’S COMMUNITY EVENTS:
• August 2nd—Sunrise Kriya Kundalini Yoga
A 40-day Kriya focused on the root chakra, grounding you into your being—daily at 5:30am EST via Zoom. There is also an 8:30pm EST offering.
• August 7th—Healing the Heart: Sacred Grief Circle
Safe and compassionate space to grieve and honor those who have come before us, and to find solace in collective mourning.
• August 8-12th—Crowning Retreat for LOL Initiates & Practitioners
Culminating the 12-week Rites of Passage, we celebrate during a 4-day retreat for ceremonial completion and crowning.
(held exclusively for Ladies of the Light Rites of Passage Initiates & Practitioners; if interested: email ladiesofthelight9@gmail.com)
•August 8-September 30th—Presale Event for the Sacred Waters of Wisdom retreat in Florida, Spring of 2025 (link to follow)
• August 14th—Vibrational Sound Bath at the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden (register directly with the garden)
Graciela “Mama G” Teofield is known to take you up high to the Ethers and down low to loosen things up deep within. Join her in the garden for restful sound medicine.
• August 18th—Divine Mother Retreat
A journey of ceremonial healing, sacred medicine, and the sacral freedom dance, celebrating the Divine Feminine within.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• September 22nd—Sacred Silent Soul Retreat honoring Autumn Equinox (tickets are going fast)
CLOSING REMARKS:
Step into the Poppy Fields of Life, laying down your burdens and letting go of all that no longer serves you, in order to lighten your load and run free through the fields with arms stretched wide to either side, scooping up as many of the bright red blooms as possible, twirling and dancing carefree, while listening to the messages within the wind.
With burdens resting and fast asleep, your spirit rises to the occasion to live out your wildest dreams along this journey of life. Embrace it, claim it, and live it all to the fullest.
Be free, be real, and live life with intention and on purpose!
With gratitude,
Nneka Denise, editor
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