self care – Page 3 – Cara Carozza

I DID IT! + Cover Reveal

Hey Guys

I have some great news to share with you. I’ve just signed off the cover for my book.

I’m so excited, I just had to share it with you.

That’s me!

That’s mine!

I did it!!

As you can see, my story is a very personal one. The courage to tell it did not come easy. I had the usual fears that people do whenever they are dealing with opening up but I could not (and did not) let the fear get in the way. I pushed through it because in my heart I know one thing: I have a story that only I can tell – and it deserves to be heard!

The pretty me on the cover did not come easy either. I worked with a wonderful photographer, Karianne Munstedt, as well as hair and makeup people to turn out that way. What a treat.

It’s been a long journey and now that I am finally standing at the finish line…well, the joy is indescribable.

Thank you for listening and letting me share my joy with you. The next time you hear from me, I’ll be telling how you can get yourself a copy of my book.

Until then, I wish you the courage to share your story too. Trust me, the sense of accomplishment is pretty priceless.

Love,

Cara – Seeker of Magic, Spreader of Light

**P.S. The cover was designed by the wonderful South African graphic artist, Chrissy Harvey. I highly recommend her!

TEMPLE KEEPING – Creating a Sacred Space

Hello Lovelies!

For as long as I can remember, I have loved to create order and beauty. Sorting and organizing soothes me and keeping my house spick and span has become a vital part of my spiritual well being.

When life throws me a curve ball, and it’s thrown me PLENTY (which you can read about in my book very soon) nothing grounds me quite like cleaning my house does. When crisis ensues, my first reaction is to schedule a couple of days to get intimate with my house and escape the world.

For me, housework is a spiritual experience and involves a number of rituals. First I choose my soundtrack, whatever I need to inspire me to action. Sometimes it’s Stevie Wonder and sometimes its Tibetan sound bowls. WHATEVER KEEPS ME MOVING.

Windows are opened to release stale energy and dirty linens are piled into the washing machine for a sanitizing and refreshing. Every surface is polished and all of my keepsakes are given a bath in hot soapy water.

I am always filled with gratitude as I explore every corner of my home searching for dirt. I am reminded of all that I already have and this really uplifts my mood.

My final cleansing ritual is to smudge the entire house with my favorite herb to clear the energy. I like to use native herbs that grow in my garden. Rosemary is my favorite.

I also look forward to filling the house with bouquets of fresh flowers after I have made it sparkle. Flowers make the house feel happy and serene and treating myself to them every week is also part of my self-care routine – whether the house is clean or not!

Happy Temple Keeping,

Cara – Seeker of Magic, Spreader of Light

I’m your Venus! – Calling All Lovers

I’m your VENUS!

I’m your fire and your desire

I don’t know if I told you guys that I have a great lover. I didn’t? Well now you know. So yesterday I was looking over at my hot lover and there was an incredible glow about him. Just sheer, oozy, sexy, love energy!

I’ve been off work so we spent time in the hot tub, I enjoyed some cannabis in my vaporizer and he cooked. While I was admiring his shape I looked at the astrology forecasts for the next couple of weeks and I noticed that Venus – Goddess of all things love, beauty, desire has just moved into her home sign of Libra (Monday 16 August 2021). I was definitely feeling the vibes.

If you are:

Gemini
Libra
Aquarius

This is a very powerful energy for you. The Goddess of Peaceful Love is YOUR Venus.

Enjoy,

Cara – Seeker of Magic, Spreader of Light

Healing Through Writing

Hello my lovely friends and readers

So I may (or may not) have mentioned to you I have written a book. It is going to be published in just a couple of weeks. Sitting down to write my story was mixed-bag of slow, pleasure and pain. I wanted to tell the story as factually accurate as possible — so it was necessary to put in the sweaty emotional work.

My incredible editor and writing coach helped me so much! She encouraged me not to get caught up in fear, not to censor my feelings and definitely NOT to worry what other people think of me or my story. “It is YOUR story, Cara,” she would say in her voice notes. “If other people don’t like it, tough shit.”

That was transformative.

The dwarf planet, Chiron reminds me of the writing process. This planet is named after a centaur (a creature with the head, arms, and torso of a man and the body and legs of a horse) who in Greek mythology who had incredible healing powers. Sadly he could not heal himself from the wound of a poison arrow and died. Chiron represents deep sources of wounding and healing in our lives. It’s the soft-spot that feels vulnerable, unloved and hurt — a part that we cannot fix ourselves. I believe that writing can help us in this respect. *Dear Chiron, I hope you’re listening…for your next life, wink-wink*

So if you are thinking of writing your story I would suggest you just do it. Don’t wait for the right moment. Don’t worry about what others will think of you. Just go for it! And if you are looking for someone to help you with the process, contact Lee. Her website is www.leemayimele.com

Namaste,

Cara – Seeker of Magic, Spreader of Light

8/8 = BIG magic at the peak of the Lions Gate/Infinity Portal

Hi Friends

Are you looking for some winning lottery numbers? I would bet on number 8! I’m kidding. But can you feel that? I definitely can. There is an explosive energy in the air. The ancient cultures wrote this. We are at the peak of the Lion’s Gate Portal. I found out that another name for this portal is also the INFINITY PORTAL, represented by the number 8.

Today is special. It’s an energetic activation of the numbers 8/8, August: eighth month, in the sign of Leo the lion, on the eighth day of the year. I LOVE NUMBERS! Can you tell? (I’m a tax accountant by profession and my brain is wired this way)

The number 8 in Numerology represents:

*abundance *prosperity *inner wisdom

It is also a number associated with karma.

The shape reminds me of balance and harmony. I like the way everything is connected in one constant flow. It is symbolic of giving and receiving, our inter-connectedness with every living thing and also a reminder that energy is never static. WE ARE PART OF THE FLOW.

In Chinese culture, the number 8 is considered the luckiest number of all! There are people who make sure that the number 8 goes into their children’s names to give them the best possible chance of success and prosperity.

The Orion constellation also aligns perfectly with the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt at the time that Sirius aligns perfectly with the Sun. This also happens at the time of the peak of the INFINITY PORTAL. Incredible!

So, my friends, look out for the new moon. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a wish list and read it out loud. Manifestations are on offer and, unlike lotto numbers the results are guaranteed. It is written in the stars:-)

Love

Cara – Seeker of Magic, Spreader of Light

P.S. A word of warning: The new moon in Leo is in a conjunction with Mercury. This means that Mercury is essentially combust. It is forming a tight T-Square with Uranus in Taurus and activating some heavy energy — a continuation of energy that has been around with the Saturn-Uranus Square. What a mouthful huh? Well, without going too deep I wanted to mention this because it could mean that many of us will be dealing with INCREASED FEELINGS OF ANXIETY, AGITATION, DESPAIR, AND PAIN. This is stuff we have been dealing with all year, but this new moon will bring it up more. So be aware and take time to ground yourself. xoxo

The LIONS GATE portal is open

Hey Lions and Lionesses

From 26 July to its peak on August 8 2021, something very powerful is happening. The Lion’s Gate portal is open.

The Lion’s Gate portal occurs when Earth and the star system Sirius are aligned. It is called the LION’s Gate because of the Sun being in the sign of Leo (with the Lion as its symbol). Sirius is our second brightest star and she is known for her ability to shower us with increased ENERGY. This raises our frequency and makes manifesting our desires that much quicker. Don’t be surprised at the rate at which things happen. Just embrace the increased energy and sense of COURAGE that comes with this time.

I have always loved lions. Their quiet, proud aura and majesty are qualities I find very attractive. That may be the reason I have always been attracted to tall men…but I digress.

So how can you tap into this high vibrational energy and make the most of it? Here are my top tips:

Write a Wishlist (This is a magical time for those big goals and dreams)
Pay close attention to signs and “answers”(My signs often come in numbers. I’ll be driving and *boom* I’ll see the same numbers many times in one day)
Let it Go (Forgive and move on. Release all the disappointment, anger, resentment, and hurt weighing you down. I did a burning ceremony this week. It was so good!)
Expand your HEART energy(Hug a tree, walk barefoot, make love, sing and play. Do what brings you joy and feel your heart-space expand)
Speak your truth (Leo is ruled by the Sun and is about expressing our unique creativity boldly. This is a great time for communication)

I am already feeling the magic of this powerful energetic shift and am ready to step into my power.

Remember to drink lots of water and do your SUN GAZING to absorb all the energy and light codes. These things raise your vibration – and the vibration of the whole collective – making it oh so easy to manifest magic.

Let’s do it!

Cara – Seeker of Magic, Spreader of Light

The Amazing Benefits of SUN GAZING

Hello again Sunshines

I’m always looking for ways to deepen and vary my spiritual practice and just the other day I came across some material on SUN GAZING. It’s been on my mind again this week with all this talk about the Solar Storm that was said to hit the earth and cause major disruptions to electricity and technology.

So what exactly is sun gazing? Well, it’s quite simply the ancient practice of staring at the sun during sunrise or sunset.

A lovely, magical moment of meditation and basking in the beautiful sunshine

During this time the light emitted from the sun isn’t as strong so there’s no risk of damaging the eyes. But why would anyone do that? I asked myself that question too. It’s all to do with increasing your psychic ability by opening your third eye chakra (pineal gland). In order to activate the ‘third eye’ and perceive higher dimensions, the pineal gland and the pituitary must vibrate in unison, which is achieved through meditation and… wait for it… sun gazing!

I have always been a little clairvoyant and am excited about increasing that ability. I don’t think I will go as far as Cleopatra, who used to put a magnet on her forehead to stimulate the pituitary gland. I’ll just think of her as I stare into the beautiful California sun to enjoy all the health and beauty benefits.

Happy weekend, lovely people. Please try it too and let me know what happens.

Love & Light

Cara – Seeker of Magic, Spreader of Light

Full Moon Ritual Ideas

Hey Friends

There is a full moon on Thursday 24 June and I am already dreaming of basking in its beautiful light. (It might also have something to do with the wonderful happy hormones still in my veins from all the Summer Solstice celebrations!)

If you do not already have a full moon ritual, here are a couple of tips to help you make it special:

Set the scene: Go outside, open up the curtains, invite the light in.
Have an intention: The full moon is a great time to let go of burdens and any negative emotions. Sometimes I write my intention. Sometimes I say it out loud. It can be something as simple as “I release everything that is weighing me down.” And so it shall be!
Use water: Our bodies comprise mostly water, the moon regulates the ocean tides and our menstrual cycles, so it makes sense to flow with the good stuff. I like to take a long bath by a window and sip on some warm tea. If you are near the ocean/lake/river, spend some time feeling into that energy. It is a powerful way to release negative energy and reset the nervous system.
Crystals: The energy from the full moon will charge up your crystals and make them super potent again. Lie them out where they will have maximum exposure to the moon’s light and leave the rest up to Mother Nature.

Beautiful crystal, soaking up all the energy from Mother Nature

! The energy from the full moon usually lasts for about 3 days afterward, and you can feel a little “crazy” or drained. People often call it a hangover. I’ve experienced that many times. If you feel this way, take time to rest. Sip on your favorite tea (or something stronger), journal, and take things slow.

Before you know it, we will be on to another moon phase and welcoming all things wonderful and new.

With Love,

Cara – Seeker of Magic, Spreader of Light

Connecting with Our Ancestors – June 7th 2021

This Spring we lost my mother-in-law Martha and our beloved cat Dottie just thirteen short days apart. The same number of days in a Mayan Trecena.

I was comforted by the fact that Martha passed first and that she was there to greet her grand kitty on the other side. They would have each other.

The Mayan sacred calendar is 260 days long and is comprised of twenty thirteen day periods called Trecenas. Today is the last day of the Tjax Trecena that began on May 26^th^.

According to Mayan Astrology, each day consists of a number between 1 and 13 combined with one of 20 nawales. Today’s combination is 13 Tz’i.

On thirteen days it is said that this world and the spirit world are closest together. Thirteen is also the number most associated with our ancestors. The totem animal of the nawal Tz’i is the dog and it embodies the qualities of guidance, faith and loyalty. It is a day when we can expect to feel the guidance and loyalty of our ancestors.

I am reminded of Martha today. Not just because she has crossed over, but also because she carried the nawal of Tjax with the number 13 and she loved her fur babies. Today feels like the perfect day to connect with her.

My husband and I felt called to create an alter to her with her ashes and some of her favorite things in front of our fireplace. We light a candle every day, play music she enjoyed and thank her for living the life that she lived. It has been an incredibly healthy and profound way for us both to grieve her passing.

I would invite you all to connect with your own ancestors in any way that is meaningful to you today. You are likely to hear the whispers of their soul with more clarity than ever before.

Martha

I used to wish I knew you BEFORE

Before you couldn’t remember

Some how, you always remembered MY name

Even though you didn’t know me before you couldn’t remember

Now I know that I have always known you

You live inside my beloved

Every caring gesture, every joyful exclaim

It’s YOU smiling at me through him

I know that you are at peace and finally free

I know that you will always be with us

Know that you are loved and remembered sweet Martha

Thank YOU!

Hey Friends

Just a quick one from me to say thank you.

It was not easy to take the first step and start this website and blog. I had all the normal fears that people have – and a little extra! The spotlight has not been my favorite place in recent years and the media has caused me and my family a lot of anxiety. It affected my mental health. I took a long time to open myself up again.

But I did it!

And I am ready to share my story too. My book is coming out really soon and I can’t wait to tell you more.

Sharing our stories is a big part of how we can help each other heal and grow.

So thank you! Thank you, thank you for holding space for me.

Cara