Dear there ,

This week of the birthday countdown meets us at a cosmic crossroad: the autumn equinox on September 22, and the last solar eclipse today. This is celestial confirmation that we are being asked to pause, recalibrate, and reclaim.

Equinox reminds us that rest is not laziness, but balance.

Eclipses remind us that shadow work often precedes clarity.

And my spirit on the way to 52 reminds me that the kind of woman I’m becoming no longer trades exhaustion for worth. So this week is about reclaiming rest. Not just sleep. Not just naps. But the kind of soul-deep rest that realigns you with your truth.

Journal prompt:

What does rest look like when no one is watching?

Write about the ways your body asks to be held, not just productive.

Mini Ritual:

Take 5 minutes to sit in silence.
Place your hands on your lap or heart.
Breathe deeply.
Say aloud: “I choose rest. I honor balance. I receive myself.”

This is not the season to power through.

This is the season to power down — and listen.

With softness and ceremony,
Galanda
GalandaB, The Elementa Way