Spiritual Dance Blog

I was the child who never stopped moving. I was also the child who marveled at the night sky and danced with the ocean, allowing her tides and currents to lead me into other dimensions. The natural world felt mystical and magical. It fueled the spiritual seeker in me, drawing me into life’s deeper mysteries. 

I started formal dance training at the age of 12 and went on to major in dance performance. During my senior year of college, I explored the connection between spirituality and the arts. Upon graduating, I started my own dance company called Fueled & Aflame, where I was able to produce spiritually-inspired dance works. 

The Emperor is the embodiment of divine masculine energy - possessing traits like stability, confidence, decisiveness, and forward momentum. He is thought of as the father of the tarot deck. In his highest vibration, he commands devotion through wisdom and integrity, sharing his knowledge for the provision and protection of others. 

The first week of August marks a turning point in the wheel of the year where we celebrate the first grain harvest of the growing season. Lughnasadh, or Lammas, is a cross-quarter holiday sitting squarely between the summer solstice and the autumn equinox. It is the first of 3 Pagan harvest festivals giving us an opportunity to CELEBRATE OUR PROGRESS and taste the first fruits of our labor, honoring the abundance we've created.

The Empress is the great mother of the tarot deck. Overflowing with warmth, empathy, and compassion, she longs to nurture and nourish that which is in her care. She is a supportive and committed partner - giving freely and loving genuinely. She is deeply connected to the earth - eagerly engages all of her senses, taking full pleasure in whatever life brings her way.

This year’s Spring Equinox will occur on Monday, March 20th, 2023 in the Northern Hemisphere. On this day, the sun rests directly above the Equator and we experience equal parts of dark and light in our skies. From here, our days will continue to get longer and longer until we reach the Summer Solstice on June 21st.