Welcome to another episode of Awaken the Authentic You, where we explore the journey of spiritual awakening. I’m your host, Darcy Britt. Today, we are honored to have a very special guest, Devi Mullendore of Anata Oasis.

Devi is a certified meditation teacher and sound healer dedicated to helping individuals achieve a deeper sense of tranquility and balance in their lives. Through her unique approach, Devi integrates various instruments into her sessions, creating a symphony of healing sounds that resonate deeply with the mind and body. Her journey into this transformative practice is both inspiring and enlightening, and today, she’s here to share her wisdom and experiences with us.

Whether you're a seasoned meditator or just beginning your journey towards mindfulness, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and practical tips that you can incorporate into your daily life. So, sit back, relax, and join us as we dive into the world of meditation and sound healing with Devi Mullendore.

Learn more about Devi’s upcoming events in Indianapolis and the surrounding area:

Website: Anataoasis.com

Instagram: @Anataoasis

• Books quoted from;
  • Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda / Sahara Rose ketabi
  • Chakras for Beginners / David Pond
• Simmer pot and spell jar;
  • Coconut oil; smooth release
  • myrrh; opening of the Sacral Chakra
  • Rose Petals; Reignite passion for life, for myself and also for protection
  • sage; Cleanse any negative energy and to balance my emotions
  • Calendula; Self Confidence, stability aids in manifesting
  • St. John's Wort; Joy and celebration in life, happiness in all I do, Positive thinking
    • for spell jar, I added citrine shavings to the above herbs and sealed with an orange candle.
    • I also asked for the Universe to show me how good it could get.
  • Key word I received was Harmony
• Salt mixture for magical purposes
  • see salt,
  • orange peels
  • calendula
  • a few drops of myrrh.
  • orange food coloring.

The same herbs were used for each item. Just tweaked a bit for whatever I was using it for.

Simmer pot:

to a small cooking pot or Calderon add the following ingredients

Rose petals, Yarrow, lavender, and vitamin E oil. Bring that to a boil and let it steep until cool.

For the salt, add some dry herbs (listed above), a good amount of salt of choice. I chose sea salt for cleansing. I added some cyan pepper (ground) since I was going to do some banishing on the full moon. This will also bring the red color to your salt. I also added a couple of drops of red food coloring. Mix that all together.

For spell jar. I added some of the ingredients to the simmer pot along with some Tiger's eye shavings. You can add any crystal that helps work with your root chakra.

Don't throw out the simmer pot just yet. After it cooled down, I soaked some plane white copy paper in the simmer pot water and set it to dry. Once dry, you can write your healing, manifestations or whatever you decide on the paper to give it an extra boost of energy.

I also dressed my candle with the simmer pot since the simmer pot is made on the New moon for whatever chakra I worked on.

As Donita's story continues, she gives us an emotional deep dive into the decades-long trauma that her sister's disappearance had on her life until now and how she's learning to heal one day at a time.

What started as a family vacation ended with a horrifying phone call that forever changed Donita’s life. Listen as she shares her story of how this event rocked her world and hear her tips and strategies for transforming the energy into spiritual healing and awakening.

Full disclosure, gang - I didn't realize until post-production that I had my dates screwed up for the Last Quarter Moon in Libra, do disregard what I say on this episode. I've double-checked and confirmed that it will happen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Sorry for the confusion!

The challenging energy of the Last Quarter Moon is created by the number of degrees that separates the Sun and the Moon, which are 90 degrees apart during this phase. In astrological terms, this is called a 'square' and is considered to have a challenging or tense energy.

As they clash, emotional energy becomes tense and feels a bit like a tug-of-war between the energy of the two zodiac signs that are involved; the Sun shines a spotlight on what your ego wants while the Moon attempts to fulfill your emotional wants and needs.

What's covered In this episode:

• The energy of the Last Quarter Moon phase
• Characteristics of Libra and Capricorn
• The overall theme
• My suggestions for working with this phase, including crystals and journal prompts

Journal Prompts for the Libra Last Quarter Moon

Because it's an important exercise but difficult to capture on the podcast, here are the journal prompts for working with the Moon this week:

1. Where have I taken on too much in life? If you feel that these additional responsibilities are distracting you from what your heart is really pulling you to be doing, explore the steps you can take to reduce your load.
2. Have I avoided sharing my feelings and fallen into 'people-pleasing'? What's the impact on my life as a result? If you're allowing someone else to lead your life, it's time to understand how your life might be different if you express how you really feel and then work out the steps to take back your power.
3. What am I thankful for? If you're following my journey, you know by now that gratitude is a part of my journaling process with all 8 Moon phases. Write out 5 – 10 things that you are thankful for. You can list people, places, feelings, or anything else that has positively impacted your life.

This week, we're covering the upcoming Full Moon in Cancer on Tuesday, December 26th, around 7:40 pm EST.

In this episode, we're going to cover:

• The energy of the Full Moon phase

• How the Full Moon tugs at our emotions

• Cancer and Capricorn characteristics under this Full Moon and how they might influence your week

Suggestions and journal questions for working with the Cancer Full Moon

Identify Emotional Eating

The sign of Cancer is known as the 'feeder' of the zodiac, and they often associate food with emotions. Especially around the holidays, it's essential to check your eating habits to identify where emotional eating may have gotten out of hand. Enjoying all the holiday treats is one thing; scarfing down a box of ding dongs to avoid a difficult conversation is entirely different.

Am I turning to or using food to mask or avoid my emotions?

Update Your Space

Your home can be a focus under the Full Moon in Cancer, so it's a great time to shake things up. Who knows? Maybe a few simple updates will help shift your energy.

What's one 'DIY' home improvement that I could make to my home or 'happy place?

Practice Gratitude

Gratitude is always a positive boost to any manifesting. While an 'attitude of gratitude' is always encouraged, committing to a Full Moon gratitude ritual is an excellent way to boost your positive energetic vibration.

List the people, places, and situations that make you feel 'at home'.

Pay Attention to Your Dreams

As a water sign, Cancer is known for its intuitive skills. As the emotional energy of Cancer rises, and the Moon grows to Full, you may experience more vivid or realistic dreams. You may find that the answers you seek are coming through while sleeping.

Keep a dream journal and pay attention to any repeating symbols or patterns.

While not as impactful as the New or Full Moon, the First Quarter Moon phase energy is aimed at helping you reflect on the journey to your goal to determine the best path forward.  I know personally how the challenges that pop up during the First Quarter Moon phase can cause you to rethink your goals, and I hope you find the information just as helpful. 

The First Quarter Moon phase creates tension, which leads to a need to find a balance between the zodiac sign of the Moon (your emotions) and the zodiac sign of the Sun (your ego).

The theme for the First Quarter Moon in Pisces is to honor your feelings. Let’s face it: we’re smack dab in the middle of the holiday season, and our emotional energy is being pulled in a thousand different directions.

Finding a balance between what your emotions tell you to do and the holiday push from the rest of the world.

Keywords for the First Quarter Moon phase:

• Choices
• Pivoting
• Balance
• Changing course
• Discipline
• Refining
• Healthy habits and boundaries