This past weekend, I ventured into the woods to escape my everyday life and make space to wander and dream. Sitting by a struggling stream, my mind buzzed with thoughts, but nature's beauty helped me anchor into my breath. A butterfly landed beside me, and I felt a profound connection to everything around me and recognized how I had disconnected from myself.

Recently, I celebrated my solar return, my birthday, and declared this the year of ME. I've seen my light dimmed by fear—fear of judgment, rejection, and misunderstanding. Yet, as I connected with Spirit and witnessed the butterfly and the flowing stream, I saw where I was stuck and decided to shift.

Physically removing fallen branches blocking the stream, I realized I could also remove blocks in my life. This act of clearing brought a profound sense of release and presence. Sitting back, I soaked in the sun, feeling affirmed in my path as the Queer-Spirit Guide.

As the days grow longer and summer embraces us, how are you enjoying the light? The Summer Solstice is near, bringing potent energy ready to be harnessed. Join me in embracing this powerful time for self-discovery and renewal.

The Sun card in Tarot radiates with positivity, symbolizing enlightenment, vitality, and joy. Associated with the zodiac sign Leo, it signifies success, happiness, and achievement. This card encourages expressing one's true self and letting their light shine brightly. It embodies the realization of innermost desires and goals, fostering growth and expansion. Moreover, the Sun card represents spiritual awakening and understanding the interconnectedness of all things. It invites individuals to stay grounded, seek personal growth, and discover their divinity within and in others. Embracing the Sun's energy entails celebrating simple pleasures, finding gratitude in every moment, and spreading positivity to others. As you reflect on areas of success and joy in your life, consider how to cultivate more of these feelings daily. Identify obstacles hindering your goals and devise strategies to overcome them. Connect deeply with your inner light and radiance through practices aligning with your true self. Finally, embrace actions that promote kindness and compassion, creating a ripple effect of positivity in your community.

The Moon tarot card is a powerful symbol of the unconscious mind and the shadow self. It invites us to confront our fears and anxieties, to explore the depths of our psyche, and to cultivate our intuition. Usually depicting a full moon over water and mountains, with dogs howling and a crayfish emerging, it symbolizes the dualities of the psyche—conscious and unconscious, light and dark. Associated with Pisces and ruled by Neptune, it reflects intuition and spiritual nature. Despite its mystery, the Moon holds potential for growth and transformation. Embrace the journey and trust in your inner voice amidst uncertainty.

The Hanged Man tarot card represents surrender, sacrifice, and letting go. Despite its unsettling imagery of a figure hanging upside down, it symbolizes voluntarily surrendering control to gain a new perspective. The number 12 suggests the end of a cycle and impending transformation. By embracing the unknown and trusting the journey, we can find peace, clarity and move forward with purpose.