January News from the Nest

Full Wolf Moon in Cancer- Wild, Loving and Nurturing

Well it has been wild already and we are only two weeks into 2025. First, my prayers go out to the people of California. Despite all the lies and rhetoric, know that you are loved and that us prayer warriors are praying for your safety and recovery. Here is a link to a verified Go Fund Me page to donate directly to people in need, with what they need.

Here in the Nest we had our first Dreaming and Scheming Circle of 2025. It was great fun! Wisdom was shared, epiphanies were had. We talked about what it means to Commune with ourselves, with nature, with community. We discussed being in symbiosis with the trees like a koala, allowing them to diffuse our energy when we spend too much time in EITHER solitude or out in the world receiving input, and that the trees help us find equilibrium between the two.

The practice for January is to remain in receptivity, to walk through the world slowly and to listen for the resonance before setting goals and making to-do lists. Do an input inventory and check in with how much “input” you receive that is not yours.

February’s Dreaming and Scheming Circle is the 3rd at 1 Mountain. Theme: Finding Empathy, Acceptance, Compassion. Goddess knows we need more of that right now. This should not be edgy, but apparently compassion is radical. So come be an edge walker. To learn more about the circle and other goodies that I offer in the Paid Membership go here.

Tomorrow is the Full Moon in Cancer and January’s moon is called the Wolf Moon. Cancer is always about love and nurturing. So I like to think of this moon as an opportunity to show our Wild Love to ourselves and those around us. It is the time to get an understanding of what nurtures us at our deepest levels. There are many other things going on in the cosmos, too many for me to get into because while I pay attention to astrology I am not an expert. I have several astrologers I adore and trust with my personal readings. Reach out if you want some resources.

I think of Full Moons as the pregnant pause, the crowning. Everything is illuminated so we must discern what to give our energy and attention to for the rest of the moon cycle. It is also a time to be in gratitude for what we do have, rather than manifesting more “stuff” that takes our attention away from the present moment.

Remember we are in Winter, the element is Earth. This season is all about setting our foundations and understanding what nourishes and sustains us and then saying no the rest. It’s about gathering the bones. Be still, know that your answers come from the flame of your heart, the quiet of the snow falling, the sound of the wolves and coyotes howling, your answers will not be discovered on Social Media or bought in Walmart.

Each Full Moon I choose a Goddess to play with for the month. And to my delight this month’s is Saraswati. She along with Hildegard von Bingen are two of many of my spiritual ancestors. More on Hilde later. But they both were multi-passion mavens and inspired the name of this publication. Saraswati’s domain is art, language, knowledge, music, and poetry. The swan is her animal ally and one of mine. She represents mastery. Learn and then learn some more. My favorite thing on the planet. Learning. But then we must share that wisdom, because knowledge becomes wisdom through experience and practice. And most importantly we must enjoy our pursuits.

Goddess Power Oracle- Colette Baron-Reid

She gives us the message to focus…and that message keeps coming through for me. To be careful not to start a lot of things with enthusiasm, but then get bored and move on. I am so guilty!! I love the energy of beginner’s mind but there is also huge satisfaction in mastery. The inquiry is what would you like to learn and master? Discern what you really want to put your attention, intention, and energy towards and refrain from scattering yourself. I also read something elsewhere that will be very present on my vision altar for the year:

“Playfulness + Strength= Spiritual Mastery.”

So for me if it doesn’t bring joy and if it isn’t playful it’s probably a no. Being a maven I usually have many pursuits happening at once. I am able to. Some I do master, some I don’t and that is OK. As long as it’s fun. Over the year I will share some of my pursuits. Right now, I have re-ignited my art journaling practice, and I am ALWAYS playing with fiber in some way, shape, or form.

Mixed Media on Paper Words:Yung Pueblo Girl Image: Cat Caracelo

My writing this month will continue on the theme of Gathering the Bones, slowing down, and a very personal piece that is coming through inspired by reading Kristin Hannah’s The Women.

What are you reading this month? I wanna hear all about the books!!!

I am also getting a chance to go dip my toes in the sand and listen to the waves crash for a few days. My beloved husband surprised me with a trip for Christmas. And this coastal born, now land-locked woman NEEDS some Vitamin Sea. My soul and my skin feels parched and only the ocean can cure it.

Would also love to hear how your month is going. What inner wisdom are you receiving? Are you taking is slow and listening, or are you off to the races and feeling overwhelmed?

I invite you to play with us in circle next month and give yourself some space to Dream and Scheme.

Stay Enchanted,

Dina

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