Can you guys believe it’s already August?
Seriously—how did that happen?
Before we dive into what this month has in store, I want to ask:
How did the first half of the year go for you?
And more importantly—what do you want to realign moving forward?
I always feel like August is a turning point.
It’s that quiet shift between summer heat and the first hints of fall energy.
It’s a chance to pause, regroup, and intentionally choose how we want to ride out the rest of the year.
For me, I had big visions for this summer.
I thought I’d be spending my days outdoors, deeply immersed in joy. I pictured my weight loss journey looking a certain way. I imagined my art going viral and my business finally gaining the momentum I’ve been working toward.
But… to be honest, none of that happened.
Instead, I’ve got a farmer’s tan from cutting grass.
I haven’t had the energy—or the right setup—to get the kids to the pool as often as I wanted.
And my business? It’s had to take a backseat due to unforeseen circumstances that pulled me in other directions.
That’s not to say I’m not living my best life in a different way.
It’s just that sometimes, life doesn’t unfold the way we planned.
And that’s okay.
🌟 August brings with it something powerful. So let’s use it!
Energetically, this is a time of heightened spiritual insight, manifestation, and personal activation. So in this space, we’re going to dive into:
- How to set fresh intentions (even if your year hasn’t gone to plan)
- What self-care looks like when you’re working with what is, not what you hoped for
- And how to gently collect your energy and redirect it with purpose
It’s never too late to shift gears, to realign, and to honor yourself—no matter how many setbacks you’ve faced.
Allow me to lay it all out on the table.
That way, you’ll have a full spread of resources and energies to pull from.
Use what resonates, adapt it to your current season, and let it support you—wherever you are in your journey.
🌕 The Sturgeon Full Moon + Lions Gate Portal
A potent blend of cosmic clarity, abundance, and transformation
This August full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon—named after the time of year when sturgeon fish were most abundant in lakes and rivers. Symbolically, this moon carries themes of sustainability, nourishment, and reconnecting with what’s been buried beneath the surface—the wisdom of the deep.
Overlay that with the Lions Gate Portal (peaking on 8/8), and you have a powerful opportunity to align your higher self with your current self—to call in manifestations with clarity, purpose, and grounded action.
Now mix in the energy of the Aquarius full moon—a sign that challenges us to detach from emotional noise and zoom out for a big-picture perspective—and suddenly August becomes less about regret and more about realignment.
✨ Planetary Allies: Venus + Jupiter
- Venus, the planet of beauty, love, and values, is encouraging us to re-evaluate what truly matters. Are you nurturing your own heart? Are your goals still in alignment with the person you’re becoming?
- Jupiter, the planet of expansion and blessings, is reminding us that even small, intentional steps can open massive doors. Are you willing to believe in bigger possibilities for yourself—even if the path there has looked different than you imagined?
Together, these planetary energies support self-worth, optimism, and the courage to course-correct without shame.
🌿 Self-Care Rituals to Align with This Energy:
Here are some gentle but powerful ways to honor this portal and full moon energy:
1. Grounding Bath Ritual (Water Element)
Aquarius is an air sign, but the Sturgeon Moon reminds us to connect with water and flow.
- Draw a bath and add one of my herbal tea bath pouches from Poetic Earth to invite deep relaxation and energetic clearing.
- Light a candle. Place a clear quartz or amethyst near the water.
- As you soak, reflect on what you’re ready to release—and what you’re ready to welcome in.
2. Manifestation + Re-alignment Journal Prompt (Air Element)
Aquarius rules over thoughts, intellect, and future visions.
- Grab your journal and write answers to:
- What outdated beliefs am I ready to release?
- What future am I building with my current choices?
- How can I express my truth more authentically?
3. Stretch, Move, Breathe (Earth Element)
Even 10 minutes of gentle movement can reconnect you to your body’s wisdom.
- Book a gentle virtual stretch session or full workout with me via Faeborn Fitness—customized to your needs, energy, and goals.
- Movement is medicine. It doesn’t have to be intense—it just has to be intentional.
4. Intention Bottle or Sacred Object (Fire Element)
Lions Gate is all about inner power and sacred fire.
- Create or purchase an intention bottle from my shop to represent what you’re manifesting.
- Hold it during meditation or keep it on your altar.
- Let it remind you daily of who you’re becoming and what you’re calling in.
💫In the end…
You’re not behind.
You’re not too late.
You’re simply being invited to shift—to rise to a timeline that honors both where you’ve been and where you’re going.
Let this full moon and Lions Gate remind you that even after setbacks, abundance is still possible.
That your energy is sacred. That your journey is valid.
And that the version of you you’ve been dreaming about?
She’s not far away—she’s ready to wake up.
Poetic Earth 
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