NEW MOON & SOLAR ECLIPSE
Today’s potent energy is guided by Hel from the Sacred Powers and Goddesses Oracle deck, bringing us profound wisdom about embracing our wholeness. This partial Solar Eclipse in the final degree of Virgo at 3:54 PM EDT marks a pivot point telling us to step fully into our authentic power! This eclipse occurs with an urgency around new beginnings while at the same time- asking us to release our attachment to perfectionism. HEL: ORACLE OF SACRED BALANCE Hel emerges as the perfect guide for this transformational moment. Her message speaks directly to the heart of this eclipse energy: From the guidebook: ‘ For clarity and wholeness, embrace both light and shadow simultaneously. Completion includes both beautiful and difficult aspects without attempting to change either. Wholeness is acknowledging all facets of your nature creates a more authentic foundation than pursuing an idealized version of yourself.’ Hel reminds us that our power doesn’t come from perfecting ourselves – it comes from accepting our complete wholeness, shadows and light together. Her energy helps us understand that true transformation happens when we stop trying to change who you are and start honoring who you’ve always been. HEL’S NEW MOON WATER RITUAL FOR SACRED BALANCE Moon Water Blessing: 1. Fill a glass or jar with water 2. Place it under tonight’s New Moon energy (even if cloudy, the energy is present) 3. Hold your hands over the water and say: “Hel, goddess of sacred balance, bless this water with your wisdom of wholeness. Help me embrace both my light and shadow as sacred.” 4. Let the water charge overnight 5. In the morning, use drops of this moon water to anoint yourself (you can drink it, add it to your bath water, dab it on, etc)- while setting an intention to honor your complete authentic
9-9-9 PORTAL
https://olivosartstudio.com/oracle-decks/ THE POWERFUL 9:9:9 portal – a super rare cosmic alignment that happens only once every 9 years! This isn’t just any portal day, luvs… this is the culmination of a 9-year cycle, and it’s absolutely magical. The universe is literally gifting us with completion energy AND new beginning vibes all at once. The number 9 is all about: • Wisdom and spiritual awakening • Compassion and love • Endings that create beautiful new beginnings • Divine feminine energy PLUS- we just had that powerful lunar eclipse two days ago, which cleared out all the old stuff we don’t need anymore. Now today’s portal is opening the flqioodgates for our highest dreams to manifest!!!! Let’¹s work with our Sacred Mothers (and/or Saceed Powers & Goddesses deck/s) Card 1: What cycle am I completing? Card 2: What wisdom have I gained? Card 3: What am I ready to release? Card 4: How can I love more deeply? Card 5: What is my soul calling me toward? Card 6: How can I serve others? Card 7: What new beginnings are coming? Card 8: Which Sacred Mother guides me now? Card 9: My highest manifestation Portal time: 9:09 PM your local time tonight! Some beautiful things to do today: • Light 9 candles and just breathe in this energy • Write down 9 things you’re grateful for • Release 9 old patterns that aren’t serving you • Set 9 intentions for your new cycle • Send love to 9 people who matter to you Remember, luvs – you’re here during this incredible time for a reason. You’re a light-bearer, a wisdom keeper, and Spirit/Your ancestors *All that IS* are walking right beside you as you step into your most authentic, powerful selfEvery ending is just making space for something even more beautiful to begin.
ISHTAR’S BLACK MOON RITUAL: SACRED POWERS AWAKENING
A Sacred Ceremony to Honor the Queen of Heaven and Earth and Celebrate the Arrival of the Sacred Powers and Goddesses Oracle Deck during Tonight’s Rare and Special Black Moon as it offers the perfect opportunity to honor Ishtar, the magnificent Babylonian goddess gracing the cover of your Sacred Powers and Goddesses Oracle Deck. As goddess of love, war, fertility, and the planet Venus, Ishtar embodies the full spectrum of divine feminine power – from tender nurturing to fierce protection. About Goddess Ishtar Sacred Names: Ishtar, Inanna (Sumerian), Astarte (Phoenician)Domains: Love, passion, fertility, war, protection, celestial wisdomSacred Symbols: Eight-pointed star, crescent moon, lions, dovesSacred Planet: Venus (both morning and evening star)Sacred Colors: Deep red, gold, black, silverSacred Stones: Carnelian, garnet, moonstone, quartz crystal, coral Ishtar represents the fullness of womanhood – maternal nurturer, independent companion, passionate lover, wise advisor, and fierce protector. ISHTAR’S BLACK MOON RITUAL Sacred Materials Needed: Red or gold candle (representing Ishtar’s passion and power) Black candle (honoring the Black Moon) Small bowl of water (element of emotion and intuition) Ritual knife or athame (representing strength and protection) Your Sacred Powers and Goddesses Oracle Deck Red wine or grape juice (Ishtar’s sacred drink) Bread or honey cakes (offering to the goddess) Star-shaped items or jewelry if available Paper and pen for intentions Carnelian, garnet, or red stones if you have them Sacred Space Preparation: Cleanse your space with sage or palo santo Face east (direction of Venus as morning star) Create an altar with Ishtar’s symbols – stars, moon imagery, red or gold cloth Place your oracle deck prominently on the altar Light the black candle first, saying: “In this sacred darkness of the Black Moon,I call upon the ancient powers.Ishtar, Queen of Heaven and Earth,Goddess of the morning and evening stars,I invoke your presence in this sacred hour.” Light the red/gold candle, saying: “By the light of
Release & Completion: Oracle News + Studio Treasures
From The Espiritus Collection Hello Collectors Circle and happy Full Moon! What perfect divine timing! Today’s powerful Full Moon brings the energy of release and completion – and I have INCREDIBLE news that aligns perfectly with this cosmic moment! Full Moon Energy: Release & Completion This Full Moon invites us to let go of what no longer serves us and celebrate what is reaching completion. The universe is asking us to release old patterns, limiting beliefs, and anything that holds us back from our highest potential. It’s time to honor the cycles of completion and make space for new beginnings. Sacred 3-Card Spread: Full Moon Release & Completion using theSacred Mothers and Goddesses Oracle Deck Pull three cards and reflect on these powerful questions: RELEASE: What are you releasing that no longer serves you? COMPLETION: What is being completed in your life right now? GRATITUDE: What completion are you most grateful for? BIG NEWS – Perfect Full Moon Timing! Speaking of completion – THIS MORNING we received the email we’ve been waiting for! The Sacred Powers and Goddesses Oracle Deck and Espiritus Mini Deck are both FINISHED and will soon be on a ship from China on their way to us!! What a journey this has been! Since January 1st, when everything went into chaos after our original publishing company couldn’t complete the project, we’ve navigated months of “cray cray” – finding new printers, dealing with tariffs, and overcoming obstacle after obstacle. But look at this Full Moon magic – completion and manifestation at its finest! I am SO grateful to all my Kickstarter cocreators who believed in me, in us!You and us— > WE DID IT! Prayers for their safe journey Home I’m sending prayers and protective energy for these sacred decks’ journey across the ocean to our studio, and then to your homes.
SHADOW WISDOM: Persephone’s Gifts for Personal Transformation
Persephone offers powerful wisdom for all of us through her mythic journey. Her descent into the underworld reminds us of the transformative potential of shadow work. The “shadow” represents those parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away—our pain, fears, perceived shortcomings, and difficult emotions we prefer not to face. When Persephone descended, she entered a realm of darkness that ultimately became a source of her power. Similarly, when we consciously engage with our shadow aspects rather than suppressing them, we discover that these “dark” elements often contain our greatest gifts and untapped potential. By acknowledging our wounds and sitting with our pain rather than avoiding it, we initiate a powerful alchemical process that can transmute suffering into wisdom and strength. This shadow integration doesn’t mean dwelling in pain, but rather moving through it with awareness and compassion. Like Persephone who eventually ruled as Queen of the Underworld, we too can emerge from our difficult experiences not just healed but transformed, carrying new gifts to share with the world. IMPORTANT NOTE: This healing journey isn’t just for women. The sacred divine feminine energy resides within everyone, regardless of gender. Men who connect with these energies often discover untapped wells of intuition, receptivity, and nurturing strength that complement their masculine aspects. Traditional Offerings for Persephone: Pomegranate seeds – The most iconic offering representing her connection to the underworld Spring flowers – Especially narcissus (the flower she was gathering when abducted) Honey – A traditional offering Barley – Connected to the agricultural aspects Black or dark purple candles – Representing her underworld aspect White or pastel candles – Representing her Kore/a Spring/maiden aspect Modern Adaptations: Two-toned altar cloth – Half black/half white to represent her dual nature Seeds for planting – Symbolizing her return and renewal Crystals like black obsidian and clear quartz – Representing her darkness/light duality Journal reflections – Write about your personal shadow work Pomegranate-infused water –
Iris. Goddess Of Rainbow, Bridges and Divine Hope
The ancient Greeks knew her as the swift-winged messenger who created pathways of color across storm-darkened skies. Today, Iris—goddess of the rainbow, divine messenger, and creator of sacred bridges—continues to guide those seeking connection, hope, and affirmation across life’s most challenging transitions. THE RAINBOW GODDESS: A DEITY FOR MODERN TIMES In a world where many feel isolated, misunderstood, or separated from loved ones, Iris’s ancient wisdom offers profound comfort. Her very essence—creating bridges of spectacular color between heaven and earth—speaks to anyone seeking connection across seemingly impossible divides. Unlike many deities associated with specific domains like war, love, or wisdom, Iris’s gift is uniquely powerful: she creates pathways where none existed before. This ability to forge connections between separate realms makes her an especially significant goddess for: WORKING WITH IRIS: PRACTICES FOR RAINBOW BRIDGES Hope Through Life’s Darkest Storms Iris’s rainbows appear specifically after storms—when rain and sunlight interact to create something beautiful from elements that seemed in opposition. This natural phenomenon mirrors the goddess’s spiritual teaching: that our most profound connections and transformations often emerge from our greatest challenges. For anyone experiencing depression, grief, isolation, or uncertainty about the future, Iris brings a powerful message: storms pass. The darkest clouds eventually give way to light. And sometimes, the most beautiful bridges in our lives form precisely because we’ve weathered difficult transitions. LGBTQIA+ Journeys and Affirmation The rainbow flag that symbolizes LGBTQIA+ pride and diversity finds a powerful ancient precedent in Iris’s divine rainbow. As an archetype, Iris celebrates the beautiful spectrum of human identity and expression. Her rainbow doesn’t merely tolerate differences—it celebrates them as essential to the complete picture. For those navigating gender transitions or seeking affirmation of their authentic selves, Iris offers divine validation. Her essence reminds us that diversity itself is sacred, and that our truest