November Is for Letting Go 🍂
It's that time of year again.
The holidays are approaching, the calendar is running out of pages, and somewhere in the back of our minds, we're beginning to imagine what next year might look like.
Next year, I'll finally...
You can probably finish that sentence in a dozen different ways.
Maybe you'll find your dream job. Make some wonderful new friends. Fall in love. Move somewhere you've always wanted to live. Start that creative project you've been dreaming about. Or finally build a life that feels a little more like you.
But here's something I've learned.
One of the main reasons we struggle to create a fresh start is that we're still dragging so much of the past around with us.
We dream about new possibilities, but we're still holding tightly to the familiar—even when the familiar isn't making us happy.
We want a better job, but we're afraid to leave the security of the one we have. We long for a loving relationship, but we're still emotionally tangled up in an old one. We want to make new friends, but we're afraid to put ourselves out there because we've been hurt before.
And usually, underneath all of that, there's a quiet fear that perhaps this is as good as it gets.
Perhaps before we start deciding what we want to attract in the new year, we should think about what we're ready to release.
An Unexpected Guide at the Crossroads
I want to tell you about a spirit guide who came into my life rather unexpectedly: the goddess Hekate.
I'd vaguely heard of her before, but in my imagination, she belonged to a world of black lipstick, pet snakes, and people who spent their weekends casting curses. Not exactly my scene... LOL. As it turns out, I had a lot to learn.
I was going through a really big and painful life transition and had no idea how I was going to come out the other side of it. I still don't exactly, to be honest.
And then her name started popping up everywhere. And I felt this pull, like she was trying to get my attention.Â
Past experience has taught me that when a higher being wants to communicate with me, it is in my best interest to listen. So I did some research.
Hekate is an ancient Greek goddess associated with crossroads, thresholds, torches, and transitions.Â
As you can imagine, her symbolism really resonated with me. Here was a figure associated with leaving the past behind and finding your way through uncertain territory. Exactly what I needed.
I found a guided Hekate meditation on YouTube and decided to try it. There wasn't much actual guidance, so I was surprised by what unfolded.
I stood before an overgrown path, blocked in the distance by a high brick wall. Hekate appeared to me as a beautiful, warm, loving goddess. She took my hand and led me forward. I felt like a lost child being gently guided by a kind and reassuring grown-up. As we walked, the weeds cleared and the path became golden. The brick wall crumbled as we approached and in the distance I could see a gleaming castle on a hill. My castle.
Not at all the frightening figure I'd imagined!
Since then, I've continued exploring that connection through meditation and oracle cards. Her messages have felt remarkably clear to me, and she is always urging me to let go of the past and take a step forward.
Whether you think of goddesses as spiritual beings, archetypes, or symbols, I find something comforting in the image of a torch illuminating a dark path.
We don't always need to know where the road leads. Sometimes we just need enough light to take the next step.
A Little Magic for Letting Go 🌕
In this week's Weekly Dose of Magic, I shared one of my favorite Moon spells—a simple ritual involving a handwritten letter, a little fire, and the intention to release what you've been carrying.
Every week, I share personal stories, spiritual discoveries, and a little magic you can try for yourself. If that sounds like your cup of tea, I'd love you to join us. You'll find the signup form at the bottom of this post.
Ready to Wipe the Slate Clean?
Recognizing what's holding us back is one thing. Actually letting go of it can be quite another!
If you're ready to explore the patterns and beliefs you don't want to carry into another year, I'd love you to join me for Clear the Slate: A Year-End Ritual of Reflection & Release.
In this live online workshop on Saturday, November 14, I'll guide you through a deep meditation journey to help you acknowledge and release what you've been carrying, so you can approach the new year with a little less baggage and a lot more room for possibility.
A Little Something to Ponder ✨
If you could trade one thing in your life for something you've always wanted, knowing it was guaranteed, what would you let go of—and what would you choose instead?
I'd love to hear your answer. Let me know in the comments!
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