<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Casa Retreat by Sapphira : Intuitive Downloads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spiritual intuitive downloads]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/s/energy-downloads</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!D6XX!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2eafcbbd-db47-40d1-98bd-33c52431b26c_500x500.png</url><title>Casa Retreat by Sapphira : Intuitive Downloads</title><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/s/energy-downloads</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:59:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sapphiraa.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[sapphiraa@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[sapphiraa@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[sapphiraa@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[sapphiraa@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly Energy | Miraculous May]]></title><description><![CDATA[The path is clear.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/monthly-energy-miraculous-may</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/monthly-energy-miraculous-may</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:02:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8294c631-b036-4e96-b452-69af2288c826_736x1104.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em> If you&#8217;re interested in working with me this month and would like to book a personal reading, my calendar is open for Self and Soul readings and The Clarity Note. </em></p><h4></h4><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.bysapphira.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book A Reading&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.bysapphira.com/"><span>Book A Reading</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p><em>The room was cool, the weight of the blanket comforting, my face nuzzled into the soft pillow as I pleaded with myself, 10 more minutes&#8230;</em></p><p><em>I was in and out of sleep for about an hour now when she barged into my room&#8212;no apology, just &#8220;get up, now.&#8221; I looked over to see who she was. She was&#8230; me.</em></p><p><em>Me, but lighter, more secure, more assertive. Higher.</em></p><p><em>She was my higher self, coming to wake me not just from my restful sleep, but from the stagnant plateau I found myself in. The questions, the uncertainties, the what-ifs.</em></p><p><em>I knew in that moment that&#8217;s what this month would teach me&#8212;a message about the energy, personalized in a way that would seep into my skin, an unavoidable truth.</em></p><p><em>My higher self is waiting. As is yours.</em></p><div><hr></div><p>We started the month off with a Full Moon in Scorpio, so if emotions have been high&#8212;that&#8217;s why. An opportunity to release the old and what is no longer in alignment so you can make room for miracles. Yes, miracles.</p><p>Take some time this week to actively cleanse your energy in preparation for stepping deeper into this miraculous energy this month.</p><blockquote><p>Tip: Set an intention before your next shower or bath and visualize the water cleansing your energy.</p></blockquote><p>This month is about co-creating with your higher self and bringing the unseen to the surface. It&#8217;s a supportive time to take risks in career, love, creation, and connection. Keep going and you&#8217;ll begin to see the physical manifestations of the seeds that you have planted.</p><p>The energy will not feel subtle. You may notice signs, physical nudges, spiritual downloads, and things falling into place. This is all by design&#8212;you are free to believe in magic.</p><p>You have so much potential and promise. What steps are you willing to take? You are being encouraged to show up for what you are being called to birth.</p><p>That thing you want to do? That person you want to pursue? That art you want to create? Do it your way. Embrace the most untamed version of self and what makes you feel free. Trust in what makes you stand out and be who you came here to be.</p><p>This month will be full of new opportunities for personal growth and building momentum. If you have been feeling called to shift certain habits and develop a better relationship with self, now is the time to prove you can sustain and support these changes. Allow the experience of new happiness to come forth.</p><p>The path is clear.</p><p>You are meant to be engaged in work and connections that feel purposeful. You have likely noticed that surface-level living has been unfulfilling&#8212;you want more. This is a reminder that you can have it. Take the step.</p><p>If you find yourself questioning the why, who, and where, remember there is divine order in everything happening in your life. Some of the clarity you seek may be found in timing. If you need a little extra guidance, ask. It&#8217;s okay not to have all the information&#8212;remain open to receiving it in different ways.</p><p>When you allow yourself to receive and be seen, you are signaling to the universe that you are ready.</p><p>This is a personal invitation to do the things you want to do. </p><div><hr></div><h4>Journal Prompts </h4><ul><li><p>What part of me is ready to be awakened, and where have I been choosing comfort over growth?</p></li><li><p>What is my higher self guiding me toward right now, and what is one step I can take to meet them there?</p></li><li><p>What am I being called to create, pursue, or express&#8212;and what fear has been holding me back from doing it fully?</p></li><li><p>Where in my life am I being asked to receive more, and what would it look like to allow myself to be seen and supported?</p></li><li><p>What would change in my life if I fully trusted that miracles are already unfolding for me?</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p>As you move through this May energy, I invite you to go deeper with the <a href="https://www.bysapphira.com/selfandsoulactivation">Self + Soul Activation Workbook</a> I created&#8212;designed to help you reconnect with your energy, your body, and your inner truth so you can fully embody your higher self. </p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p><p></p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Casa Retreat by Sapphira  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self + Soul Activation]]></title><description><![CDATA[coming back to yourself]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/self-soul-activation-2f8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/self-soul-activation-2f8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:14:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/05e0f24c-b867-435e-a7ca-d9a801eb8957_736x981.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When the year started, there was this quiet anticipation for things to move quickly&#8212;especially coming into February, the start of the Year of the Horse. I could feel this collective energy building&#8212;excitement mixed with a bit of fear about what was ahead.</p><p>I felt it too.</p><p>There was a part of me that wondered how fast <em>fast</em> was really going to be. But I paused and reminded myself&#8212;yes, energy is real, but so are our choices.</p><p>The art of becoming, no matter what season you&#8217;re in, is really about alignment.</p><p>Lately, in my client sessions, I&#8217;ve been noticing a pattern. There&#8217;s this internal pause. A desire to make big changes, to let go of things that no longer fit, to move forward&#8212;but without a clear sense of how.</p><p>Wanting a different life, but not knowing what steps to take. Not knowing how to quiet the voice that questions everything. That&#8217;s where people get stuck and life becomes stagnant. </p><p>We come back to the same place&#8212;feeling disconnected, without direction, without a clear blueprint. I found myself there recently too.</p><p>Not in a way I&#8217;m ashamed to share, but in a way that reminded me&#8212;this is part of the process. We are always evolving, always becoming new versions of ourselves. One step closer to our higher selves with each aligned choice.</p><p>When that disconnect shows up, the first step isn&#8217;t to force clarity.</p><p>It&#8217;s to rebuild trust with yourself.</p><p>To slow down.<br>To listen.<br>To reconnect.</p><p>Alignment is something you return to.</p><p>No matter how lost you may feel, you already hold the answers to the questions you keep asking.</p><p>This return requires awareness, space, and intention.</p><p>That feeling led me back to this work. Creating space to reconnect, to listen, and to move with more intention felt necessary.</p><p>I turned that process into something you can move through on your own.</p><p><strong>Self + Soul Activation</strong> is a 7-day guided experience designed to help you reconnect with your energy, build intentional daily rituals, and return to yourself in a grounded, supportive way.</p><p>Each day focuses on a different energy center, guiding you through reflection, visualization, and simple practices to help you feel more aligned and connected.</p><p>If you&#8217;ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step&#8212;this is for you.</p><p>This is an opportunity to come back to center and reconnect with your energy in an approachable, intentional way.</p><p>You can explore it <a href="https://www.bysapphira.com/selfandsoulactivation">here.</a></p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p><div><hr></div><p>If you&#8217;re looking for extra support and guidance, you can book a personal reading with me. I offer 1:1 readings, as well as the clarity note, a focused intuitive message in response to one question.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.bysapphira.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Explore Offers&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.bysapphira.com/"><span>Explore Offers</span></a></p><p></p><p>I look forward to working with you! </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly Energy | Illuminated April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating balance in all areas of life.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/monthly-energy-illuminated-april</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/monthly-energy-illuminated-april</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:02:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ad4ea7e6-babd-4c11-8022-ff884d3cca7e_736x947.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em> If you&#8217;re interested in working with me this month and would like to book a personal reading, my calendar is open for a Self and Soul readings and The Clarity Note. </em></p><h4></h4><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.bysapphira.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book A Reading&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.bysapphira.com/"><span>Book A Reading</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>Things are moving&#8212;and quickly. April is asking for balance, beauty, and presence. We are starting the month off strong with a Full Moon in Libra, which is bringing our relationship with others and to ourselves to the forefront.</p><p>Where have you been overextending yourself physically, energetically, and spiritually?</p><p>Pay attention to your breath for a moment and feel into where this brings any discomfort in your body&#8212;listen to that.</p><p>Now, how can you either let go of the relationships that are no longer aligned or find balance in the ones that do but require a little more attention?</p><div><hr></div><p>If you naturally people-please, overextend, or bend for others, the energy right now is saying no more! And it will continue to be hard to ignore. April can be deeply transformative if you let it. But first, be mindful of what needs to be prioritized. You don&#8217;t need to do everything at once; in fact, you are being encouraged not to. Get your ducks in a row and tackle one task at a time. </p><p>Open and honest communication will bring ease not only to you and your dreams coming to fruition, but also to those who look to you as a guiding light. This means being okay with being seen&#8230; fully. If this feels triggering, think about why you hold a fear around showing up authentically. That little voice you have been avoiding is being amplified because nothing can stay the same. You can either be a part of the change or watch things break down and evolve without you.</p><p>For many, there will be a lot of important decisions to be made around home, personal relationships, and career changes that will create a big impact on what life will look like for many years to come. April is forward-thinking, but not in a rigid, masculine way&#8212;rather, in a flowy, surrendering, feminine way.</p><p>With that, this is a call to find the balance between both energies within. If you have been leading with your masculine out of survival, start thinking about what feminine energy means to you. This is about trusting your inner compass, coming back to center, and working with the divine to co-create the life of your dreams.</p><p>Balancing your feminine energy means learning when to pause, receive, and let life meet you halfway.</p><p>Give yourself grace as you shift through the unknown. You&#8217;re stepping into something new&#8212;perfectionism will only slow you down. Learn to see the beauty in what is already around you. You will learn as you go.</p><p>This month is about remaining true to yourself, your values, and creating stability within your mind, body, and soul. The relationships you choose to move forward with will either support you as you go or slow you down. Be mindful of who you share your energy with.</p><p>Romantic relationships require attention. If you are in a partnership, it&#8217;s time to take a look at the dynamic&#8212;what&#8217;s working and what isn&#8217;t. If you are single and looking, how can you approach love differently? Do you need to open your heart or set new boundaries? Regardless of what your current situation is, the goal is alignment, peace, honesty, and forward thinking.</p><p>Ask for what you need. Your voice is very, very important right now.</p><p>You are returning to wholeness&#8212;returning to self. Commit.</p><div><hr></div><p>Freedom is gained through willingness and curiosity. What cycles do you need to end to feel liberated? What patterns have you been repeating that you no longer feel aligned with? </p><p>Cut ties with familiar ideas about life that have determined your place in the world. You have the power of choice&#8212;remind yourself of that e v e r y day.</p><p>Set new boundaries that can be upheld when you are tested and when fear comes lurking. Refuse to allow the potential of others&#8217; judgment to affect you. Life responds in miraculous ways when we stop doubting that abundance is for us&#8212;when we remove the masks. </p><p>This is about breaking old patterns and choosing something new, something different.</p><p>Every thought and action is a seed in your garden&#8212;what do you want to plant and see blossom? </p><p><strong>Positive thoughts creates positive results.</strong></p><div><hr></div><h4>Journal Prompts </h4><ul><li><p>Where am I currently overextending myself, and what would it look like to pull my energy back without guilt?</p></li><li><p>What truth have I been avoiding expressing, and what small step can I take to communicate it honestly?</p></li><li><p>In which areas of my life am I being asked to make a decision, and what am I afraid will happen if I choose? </p></li><li><p>What old patterns or beliefs am I ready to release, and what new way of thinking or being do I want to replace them with?</p></li><li><p>Where have I been withholding my softness, beauty, or presence out of fear, and what would it look like to fully show up anyway?</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p>Trust that you are exactly where you need to be. This moment is teaching us all something. Don&#8217;t let it pass you by&#8212;Alchemize. </p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p><p></p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Casa Retreat by Sapphira  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly Energy | Magnetic March]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open mind. Open heart. Steady voice.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/monthly-energy-march</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/monthly-energy-march</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:35:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/8ee1e7fe-a45b-40a8-b44e-7137182fe9a3_1190x1184.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em> If you&#8217;re interested in working with me this month, my calendar is open for a Self and Soul readings and The Clarity Note. </em></p><h4></h4><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.bysapphira.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book A Reading&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.bysapphira.com/"><span>Book A Reading</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>March feels like a bright light in what has been a shadowy start to the year. We can&#8217;t ignore all that is being highlighted in the world and what is to come. All that is being unveiled will shape what <em>our</em> futures look like&#8212;whether you want to believe that or not.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p>It&#8217;s our responsibility to take notice, share resources, reflect, and re-prioritize. It&#8217;s easy to constantly choose a distraction over taking action, healing, or following a path laid out for us. You are not separate from this. You are both body and spirit&#8212;how will you prioritize what is important to you this month? How you contribute to the rebirth of the world?</p><p>When reflecting and re-prioritizing, how can you begin to create balance in your inner world and, in turn, create balance in the outer world? Things are moving quickly. Either you move with them and adjust (but stay aligned) or continue cycles you have been riding for far too long.</p><p>You can&#8217;t change your past, but you have full control of your future. Call on your inner mother and nurture the parts of you that carry doubt and shame.</p><div><hr></div><h4>Mirror Work &#8212;</h4><p>Take a moment to sit with yourself in front of a mirror&#8212;without judgment.</p><p>Take notice of what you see looking back at you, what you feel in your body, what thoughts arise, and what shifts for you both internally and visually.</p><p>Be gentle with this practice.</p><div><hr></div><p>This month asks for consistent movement and energy by leaning into your potential and trusting the opportunities that come knocking want YOU to open the door. This is a very high-energy, complex month with important dates, both astrologically and personally.</p><p>As I pulled the energy of March forward, I received a visual of a calendar with many dates lighting up, signaling big changes throughout the month. What comes may push you out of your comfort zone, but it&#8217;s time to stop stalling and realize you can&#8217;t pause in business, love, health, and personal development much longer.</p><p>Think about what this means for you specifically.</p><p>There&#8217;s a second bloom, a second opportunity for you to show up differently&#8212;as you, or who you truly want to be. It&#8217;s never too late. Surrender to the possibility of your life completely changing with small acts toward your goals in all areas of life.</p><p><strong>Reminder: Hold the vision and stay in alignment. Stay true to your mission. Your voice.</strong></p><p>Confidence is key. You may even have to fake it till you make it. If you remain grounded in your energy and vision, this won&#8217;t feel like wearing a mask; it will just be you adjusting your perspective.</p><p>Lean into your joy and all the sweetness life has to offer. Treat yourself with tender loving care by setting clear boundaries around your goals, your heart space, and personal development. This is your story&#8212;reclaim it.</p><p>Connections will also be highlighted this month: friendships, lovers, business partnerships, family as well. Think of how you exchange energy with the people around you. Do you feel drained or invigorated? Renewed and inspired, or doubtful? If you have healthy connections, nurture them and continue to practice being a constant in their life by being a safe support system and listening ear. Allow the energy of love to enter your heart without fear.</p><div><hr></div><h4>March Mantras </h4><h5>I move with courage and stay aligned with my vision.</h5><h5>I nurture my inner world so my outer world can bloom fully.</h5><h5>My magnetism attracts all that is meant for me.</h5><div><hr></div><h4>Journal Prompts </h4><ol><li><p>Where in my life have I been choosing distraction over aligned action, and what is one small step I can take this month to shift that?</p></li><li><p>What cycles am I ready to break, and what would &#8220;moving with the energy&#8221; actually look like in business, love, health, and personal growth? How can I start using my voice?</p></li><li><p>When I look at myself in the mirror without judgment, what part of me needs nurturing instead of criticism? Who do I see looking back at me?</p></li><li><p>Which relationships currently energize me, and which drain me? What boundary or conversation would bring more balance into my connections?</p></li></ol><div><hr></div><p>This month calls for the collective to remain rooted in beliefs centered around stability, justice, love and inner-wisdom. </p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Casa Retreat by Sapphira  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly Energy | Luminous February ]]></title><description><![CDATA[an invitation to surrender to new possibilities]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/monthly-energy-luminous-february</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/monthly-energy-luminous-february</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:30:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pn8x!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc645ba2f-50ef-4284-8a9e-8440826e37a3_683x504.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em> If you&#8217;re interested in working with me this month, my calendar is open for a Self and Soul readings and The Clarity Note. </em></p><h4></h4><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.bysapphira.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book A Reading&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.bysapphira.com/"><span>Book A Reading</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>February came in with force, signaling that what&#8217;s to come will be unavoidable. The question is: are you ready? Yes&#8230; yes, you are.</p><p>This month feels like a second chance to show up as the most honest, creative, open-hearted version of yourself&#8212;an invitation to surrender to new possibilities and put all the healing, learning, and work you have done into practice. </p><p>Recalibrate, re-align, and reset!</p><div><hr></div><h4>From My <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-186331841">January Reflection</a>: The Closing Spell</h4><blockquote><p><em>Looking forward, February will move a little quicker and ask for a little more. We will no longer be able to hide behind the walls that have been built. This is your reminder that you have the power to break them down&#8212;to re-enter as a more replenished, awakened, aligned version of self, without apology.</em></p><p><em>In time, connections that currently exist, as well as new ones, will feel as though they were crafted by a higher being just for you.</em></p><p><em>How can you begin to move with intention today? How can you nurture what means most to you?</em></p></blockquote><div><hr></div><p>When creating and being open to new possibilities, much will be revealed. Think about how you can be open to receiving love and support. Over time, we become mistrustful of others&#8217; loyalty and develop blocks that keep us from living in alignment. This is a time to feel deeply secure and safe in your energy so that you can remain open to the abundance that wants to come through.</p><p>You don&#8217;t have to do it alone. You are not meant to do it alone.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg" width="735" height="557" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/e0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:557,&quot;width&quot;:735,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:59917,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/i/186525845?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F871287f7-27a8-4f35-b9dd-e02e2ef20d69_735x917.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!GMnF!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe0f8c4be-7afc-4052-8c1b-4f67dfe8c3e1_735x557.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>You will be met with many choices&#8212;how you show up matters. Accept responsibility for your life and apply those intuitive nudges to your outside world. If you are feeling scattered, over-committed, or anxious&#8212;pull back and reassess. You don&#8217;t need to play victim to your circumstances; this is a time to create alignment and take accountability for what you can control.</p><p><strong>Reminder: </strong>YOU CAN CHANGE THE OUTCOME.</p><p>Creating that alignment and authenticity will require moments of joy. Have fun with life and self-discovery. Find new hobbies that ignite your inner child. Moments of play will inspire you to keep moving forward, even when adulthood feels heavy and unforgiving.</p><p>Speak and think positively. I don&#8217;t mean a few positive affirmations&#8212;create a ritual around positive self-talk and thoughts that shift your mindset. There is a direct correlation between what you feed your mind and what your current reality looks and feels like. Focus on solutions.</p><p>Life is a mirror. What are your circumstances reflecting back at you? Have you been overextending yourself, avoiding uncomfortable conversations, or self-sabotaging? All aspects of your life are a mirror&#8212;take a look inside your internal landscape. What&#8217;s hidden? This takes great courage. Once you have identified where you may have been out of balance, begin to integrate what you have learned and start embodying this new, replenished, awakened, aligned version of yourself&#8212;without apology.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pn8x!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc645ba2f-50ef-4284-8a9e-8440826e37a3_683x504.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!pn8x!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc645ba2f-50ef-4284-8a9e-8440826e37a3_683x504.jpeg 424w, 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class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" 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breaths, feeling your heart space expand and release tension.</p></li><li><p>Carefully rise once complete.</p></li></ul><p>This invites emotional release and opens up your heart space.</p><p><strong> 5-Minute Heart Visualization</strong></p><ul><li><p>Close your eyes and take three deep breaths.</p></li><li><p>Imagine a golden light at the center of your chest. With each inhale, it grows brighter; with each exhale, it radiates, filling your body with warmth, peace, and security. </p></li><li><p>Visualize yourself moving through the month in an aligned, open, and supported way. Welcoming in opportunities, relationships, and abundance. </p></li><li><p>Slowly open your eyes, carrying this energy with you throughout the day.</p></li></ul><p>I recommend doing this practice first thing in the morning, starting your day then journaling anything that came up for you during the visualization. </p><div><hr></div><h4>Journal Prompts for February</h4><ul><li><p>Where in my life am I holding back from showing up fully? How can I step into honesty and authenticity this month?</p></li><li><p>What walls have I built&#8212;emotionally, mentally, or physically&#8212;that are ready to be dismantled? How can I safely begin to let them go?</p></li><li><p>Where am I overextending myself, and what would it look like to create healthy boundaries without guilt? </p></li><li><p>How can I invite more joy, and play into my daily life? What small actions can I take this week?</p></li><li><p>What limiting thoughts or patterns are keeping me from feeling aligned and abundant? How can I shift these thoughts?</p></li><li><p>Where do I need to open my heart to receive love, support, or guidance? Who or what can help me feel safe in this process? </p></li><li><p>Reflect on one choice you have this month that could move you closer to living your most aligned, awakened, and authentic self. How will you act on it?</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><p>Life can feel like hard work; unlearning, healing, relearning. It can feel like you are constantly hitting reset. At a time when the world feels chaotic, moments of doubt naturally arise. This isn&#8217;t a moment to ignore what&#8217;s happening around you, but rather to create a safe space within yourself so you can show up with clarity, presence, and purpose. </p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Note on Clarity]]></title><description><![CDATA[a new offer]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/a-note-on-clarity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/a-note-on-clarity</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:30:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bb8a8ef8-55b8-4efd-acd1-3d46319f1618_736x834.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I took a step back from readings in December 2024 and slowly began reintroducing my offers in November 2025. This was not because the work stopped, but because in order to hold space in an intentional, present way, I needed the pause.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.bysapphira.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Explore My Offers&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.bysapphira.com/"><span>Explore My Offers</span></a></p><p>During that time, I learned so much about myself as well as what people truly need. Most people come to me for answers, but what they are really asking for is recognition. I have sat with many different people from many walks of life over the years, and I can confidently say they walk away changed &#8212; curious and in deep reflection of what their soul has been leading them to all along.</p><p>My work lives somewhere between energy and truth, with messages that shed light on how to balance the human and spiritual experience.</p><p>When I connect with someone&#8217;s soul and spirit team, it is often information that confirms what has already been stirring beneath the surface. Watching my clients have that <em>aha</em> moment and feeling truly seen will always be a reminder that I am meant to do this work. I have also learned that some people prefer moving in a slower, more bite-sized way when seeking clarity.</p><p>Lately, I&#8217;ve noticed many people aren&#8217;t necessarily lost, but standing at the beginning of something new, unsure of where to start. With that being said, I am reintroducing a way to receive clarity without committing to a full 1:1 session.</p><p><strong>Clarity Note</strong> is a focused intuitive message in response to one clear question. Delivered as a private voice note, it&#8217;s meant for moments when you&#8217;re not looking to explore just to understand what&#8217;s already brewing and how to meet it.</p><p>If you are interested in working with me, this offer is now open.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.bysapphira.com/claritynote&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book Clarity Note&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.bysapphira.com/claritynote"><span>Book Clarity Note</span></a></p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showing Up As You, Every Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is where we start building self-trust through gentle reflection. Now, the next step is showing up for ourselves intentionally even when it&#8217;s uncomfortable.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/showing-up-as-you-every-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/showing-up-as-you-every-time</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:30:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c44a3f9f-3ab4-42c4-906a-09f6a533ddde_480x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>My calendar for spiritual intuitive readings has been updated with new availability!  If you have been thinking about working with me you can book a <a href="https://www.bysapphira.com/selfsoul">Self and Soul Reading</a>. The next two weeks are your last chance to book a <a href="https://www.bysapphira.com/yearahead">Year Ahead Reading</a>. </em></p><div><hr></div><p>The air is still riddled with anxiety&#8212;fast-paced thoughts and slow-moving feet. The inner knowing that change is coming&#8230; shit&#8212;change is here. Whether you like it or not, whether you are ready or not. Time has never waited for anyone, yet what if we paused long enough to realize it&#8217;s only a construct and noticed how fleeting our attention is, and how choosing where to place it becomes an act of freedom?</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Casa Retreat by Sapphira  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Right now we were asked to pause. Notice what our bodies, minds, and souls need. We sit with forgiveness, and the limiting beliefs we haven&#8217;t yet released. This is where we start building self-trust through gentle reflection. Now, the next step is showing up for ourselves intentionally even when it&#8217;s uncomfortable.</p><p>For most, January 1st is a day to hit repeat, not reset. We flip the calendar and run the same patterns all over again. Instead of listening to our own needs, we fall into social norms&#8212;into what others expect of us. Over time, this leads to physical and emotional self-abandonment, whether learned or imposed. But the truth is that each time we pause and make a conscious choice, we begin to reclaim ourselves. Intentional living isn&#8217;t about perfection; it&#8217;s about noticing your needs and responding to them, even in small ways.</p><p>I <a href="https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/beginning-slowly-building-habits">shared ways to start the year gently,</a> with little expectation but trust, with the sole purpose of inspiring you to make this year about&#8230; you. Personally, I move through life intuitively, but fear always finds its way through the cracks. Fear is something I&#8217;d like to get more familiar with this year&#8212;it means I&#8217;m moving in the right direction, following a path aligned with some of my wildest dreams. Leaning into fear intentionally becomes a tool, not a barrier. It&#8217;s a compass guiding me toward growth, clarity, and self-trust in all areas of life. </p><p>As we move through winter and prepare for the true new year come spring, one important question to ask yourself is: <em>what have I been putting off, and how can I do it scared? </em>Asking is the first step toward honoring yourself, toward living intentionally.</p><p>Receiving in the face of adversity and looking at challenges as new knowledge only brings you closer to a new form of self-discovery. Staying present when everything has been created to distract you. Expressing gratitude when &#8220;enough&#8221; never feels like enough. Committing and devoting yourself to a life you want to live. Expanding without fear of taking up too much space. This is intentional living&#8212;choosing your path, noticing your needs, and responding to them instead of leaving yourself behind. Each small act of self-care, each boundary, each moment of saying yes to yourself is a brick in the foundation of a life fully lived.</p><p>Being in survival mode has been exhausting, but there was a lesson in the stillness it asked of us. Moving too quickly cost us bits and pieces of ourselves, so much so we become unrecognizable. Curiosity seemed too playful, too much of a dreamer&#8217;s dream. A realist&#8217;s worst nightmare. Fear has protected us from unknown truths&#8212;an invisible cloak worn to keep us safe from critique, judgment, and growing pains. Yet habits are built over time, and the comfort of our stagnant choices often feels more palatable&#8212;safer&#8212;than facing our own needs. Emotional self-abandonment is easy; showing up for yourself takes courage. BUT, each act of intention, no matter how small, teaches you how to come back to yourself, how to build trust with your own mind and body again.</p><p>Moving through life with intention feels steady, present, planned but gentle. Time doesn&#8217;t feel like a constraint but a suggestion&#8212;a guide to help us continue moving at a pace designed for us, by us. Intention builds confidence and the ability to receive. I know the feeling of not being open to receive well. It carried shame and empty promises, but when wrapped up with intention and alignment, it carries optimism, growth, and a gentle reminder that you can always return and reset.</p><p>Take a moment to think about where you are and start there. Lean into the reflection you began this month. Notice the fear, the discomfort, the habits that don&#8217;t serve you and act anyway. Every small intentional choice becomes a step toward self-trust, toward living a life aligned with your body, mind, and soul. You&#8217;re not behind. You&#8217;re exactly where you&#8217;re supposed to be.</p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginning Slowly: Building Habits with Intention]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gentle start&#8212;that&#8217;s what the beginning of the calendar year is.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/beginning-slowly-building-habits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/beginning-slowly-building-habits</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:00:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d53a461f-9d68-4657-8063-fefec79c5aa1_4284x5712.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A gentle start&#8212;that&#8217;s what the beginning of the calendar year is. As I briefly shared in the <a href="https://substack.com/home/post/p-181352534">2026 Forecast,</a> January is a time to build better habits, take note of what is working, what isn&#8217;t, what feels right and what energy you would like to embody moving forward. It&#8217;s a time to move slowly and thoroughly. The time will come to move quickly but this - this moment is asking you to pause. Sit in the forgiveness, the aches, and the limiting beliefs you haven&#8217;t been able to release yet. <em>What is this all asking of you? </em></p><h5>Before diving in, here are a few gentle reflections:</h5><ul><li><p>What does your body need to feel supported and nourished this season?</p></li><li><p>What gentle habits can you start today that support your body?</p></li><li><p>What does your mind need to feel sharp, creative, and curious?</p></li><li><p>Which habits might be limiting your consistency and are ready to shift?</p></li><li><p>How can you feed your mind with positive information, meaningful conversation, and new knowledge?</p></li><li><p>What does your soul need to feel aligned with what your body and mind are doing? How can you create balance?</p></li><li><p>How can you strengthen your connection to your soul this season?</p></li><li><p>What does living with purpose mean to you <em>right now</em>?</p></li></ul><p>As you reflect you&#8217;ll find yourself standing between who you were and who you are becoming. Naturally that may be uncomfortable, unsettling, and even discouraging. But as you continue to build your foundation, or even strengthen it (if you&#8217;re one of the <em>lucky</em> ones 2025 didn&#8217;t completely draaaaaag) you rebuild self-trust. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Casa Retreat by Sapphira  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Showing up for yourself in small ways, will create a BIG impact later down the line. That project you have been thinking about starting, raising your prices, that restaurant you have been wanting to try, the leap you&#8217;ve been too afraid to take &#8212; all waiting for you to explore them. </p><p>You&#8217;re not alone in this pause and reflection. In a world where rebrands are expected at 12:01 am, lean into meeting yourself exactly where you are and know that you are right on time. </p><p>Gently sit with these reflections throughout the month. You don&#8217;t need clarity just yet &#8212; this moment is teaching you how to move through uncertainty by letting self-trust lead the way. Over time, as things begin to feel steadier, you may naturally notice which habits want to be built and which actions feel supportive for the year ahead. There&#8217;s no rush to have it all mapped out; awareness now becomes momentum later.</p><p>Stay present, and listen to what you need. </p><div><hr></div><p>As I sit with these reflections myself, I&#8217;m planning to start my year with intentions that feel aligned with my energy this season. Here are a few practices I&#8217;m focusing on:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Morning journaling in my <a href="https://www.paper-republic.com/en-us/products/grand-voyageur-leather-journal?variant=50545263280469">Paper Republic</a> Journal.</strong> Taking a few quiet minutes each morning to write helps me set the tone for the day.</p></li><li><p><strong>Loosely planning the year with a large wall calendar.</strong> This gives me a full view of how I can stay consistent, while also planning for big events like travel and creative project deadlines. I purchased mine on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/GuassLee-Large-Yearly-Calendar-2024-2025/dp/B0CXHDCMCT/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=8GtVa&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.4efc43db-939e-4a80-abaf-50c6a6b8c631%3Aamzn1.symc.5a16118f-86f0-44cd-8e3e-6c5f82df43d0&amp;pf_rd_p=4efc43db-939e-4a80-abaf-50c6a6b8c631&amp;pf_rd_r=VXH769TW2YVXMMBX71YE&amp;pd_rd_wg=PaEFv&amp;pd_rd_r=1b6c2575-1ed1-48b3-b9d1-45c4aaa63f05&amp;ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d&amp;th=1">Amazon</a>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Planning my meals.</strong> I&#8217;m focusing on a low-inflammatory diet this month so I can feel steady and energized throughout the year.</p></li><li><p><strong>Planning movement.</strong> Choosing exercise that aligns with my energy each week helps me stay consistent without overdoing it.</p></li><li><p><strong>Limiting screen time.</strong> I&#8217;ve noticed brain fog and sluggish energy when I spend too much time on my phone, so I&#8217;m being intentional about cutting back.</p></li><li><p><strong>Reading list.</strong> I love to read! So, i&#8217;m creating a list of books I want to read throughout the year, which makes me excited about the months ahead. </p></li><li><p><strong>Building on my spiritual practice.</strong> As an intuitive guide, I want to dive deeper into my gifts and explore new ways of connecting with my intuition. This practice helps me stay aligned with my inner guidance and strengthens my connection to my purpose. There is always more to explore! </p></li></ul><p>These are small, intentional ways I&#8217;m showing up for myself  and I hope they inspire you to notice what practices support your own energy this season.</p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Forecast: Doing Life on Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a lengthy one &#8212; grab a cup of coffee or tea, a notebook, and set an intention for this read.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/2026-forecast-doing-life-on-purpose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/2026-forecast-doing-life-on-purpose</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:30:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>This is a lengthy one &#8212; grab a cup of coffee or tea, a notebook, and set an intention for this read. </em></p><div><hr></div><p>During a few of my client sessions, I have noticed a common theme showing up for 2026 &#8212; but not just with clients; as a collective, there is a shift around why we do things, and how we want to show up. The masks are falling. The numbers no longer matter. People want to live. Want to <strong>be.</strong></p><p>As soon as I went into this meditation for the collective, I was planted right in the cosmos with a perfect view of Earth. A clear message that the beginning of 2026 is going to require us to zoom out, look at where there are holes in our foundation, and use that space to plant new seeds. Strong, steady, and big. Water them and step away.</p><p>This is about moving out of survival and into intentional living &#8212; choosing how we want to show up and what we want to cultivate. I explore this theme of breaking free from autopilot and choosing liberation in more depth <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/sapphiraa/p/how-acceptance-became-liberation?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&amp;utm_medium=post%20viewer">here.</a></p><p>Once planted, these seeds will grow alongside those with strong roots&#8212; and quickly. One bud might need the other. Some may be intertwined. Some may stand on their own. <em>Be patient and ready for action.</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Q1</strong></h2><p>The beginning of the year will feel contemplative. You may feel confused about where to start or what to get started on exactly. Pause and feel into what your body is asking of YOU. <em>Hibernation? Movement? Rest? </em>Listen and use this opportunity to build new habits.</p><p>This is your chance to step out of autopilot and consider what truly serves you &#8212; moving from surviving routines to intentionally living each day.</p><p>Once these new habits are put into action and become part of your routine, you&#8217;ll begin to feel more empowered and confident to ask for what you want and need in both career and love and family relationships. It&#8217;s also important to know when to walk away. If you need a visual of this energy, think &#8212; elongated spine, freshly stretched body right after a Pilates class. Keep your head held high. You may be presented with two paths; February will bring the opportunity to choose which feels right for you and your goals.</p><p>These opportunities will bring forward abundance &#8212; weigh your options. Think about what the benefits of each are. Be open and ready to receive! This is what you prepared for all of 2025 and the beginning of 2026. Don&#8217;t let fear paralyze you. Hold the vision and move with the intention of success.</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Q2</strong></h2><p>Seeds will begin to blossom. There will be an uprising of new inventions related to technology and the environment. April will be a month of ease and watching the fruit of your labor come to life. Less anxiety, more acceptance. The second quarter will also call for more exploring &#8212; ourselves, new interests, hobbies, and travel. <em>Flight prices may go down.</em> There will also be an opportunity to build and visit third spaces, especially in big cities. People are yearning for community now, and 2026 will bring on actually finding or creating it.</p><p>As we create these new connections and experiences, we step further away from just getting by, and moving toward creating a life that feels purposeful.</p><p>With travel and exploration, retreats will be important for anyone looking to explore or strengthen their spiritual connection. This will bring some solo activity in connection to self-exploration and moving to new places. Creating a new life and finding an aligned community, one that supports your growth, reflects your values, and allows you to show up authentically.</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Q3</strong></h2><p>July feels steady and supportive of new ventures with work and people. This will be a great networking and dating month as long as you are willing to move with the energy (travel/events). You&#8217;ll need to find a rhythm that balances productivity with joy.</p><p>Health will be a big focus in August. Think natural healing, supplements, herbs, breath-work, and fitness that feels effortless and fluid.</p><p>Prioritizing your health and creating with intention is you actively designing a life that supports your body, mind, and spirit.</p><p>Many will seek a more natural way of living: less toxins, less chemicals, and more life that flows instead of feeling robotic. The energy will be supportive of using your hands to create and build a sustainable path forward. Moving into September, things will speed up in a less anxiety-driven way but with more excitement for a new life. There may be a rise in birth rates or creation of new families. Many enlightened souls will join us on Earth, both new and old. Soulmate connections will feel prominent.</p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Q4</strong></h2><p>As soulmate connections blossom in Q3, more people will experience a spiritual awakening. This shift brings less focus on greed and materialism and more energy toward small businesses, sustainability, and community support. It&#8217;s a powerful time to connect, contribute, and show up for one another.</p><p>October holds a lot of love frequency, so there will be many new traditions being started, as well as new families, marriage proposals, and union. Shame around love will be released. 2026 will end with a few chapters being closed now that you have proof that your new way of living is sustainable and joyous. You will be called to release the last bits of what you don&#8217;t want to move forward with in 2027.</p><p>2026 will be a year to build the foundation that allows people to show up authentically without shame but with strength. Use your voice to ask for what you need and want to know more of.</p><div><hr></div><p>This is an invitation to leave behind the autopilot survival mode and step fully into intentional, embodied living.</p><p>Know that you can and will. The outcome that you may know is right for you may not be what others think is best. Have the strength and courage to believe in your own integrity. Speak up and set the boundaries needed to always have a safe space to show up authentically.</p><p>Forgive every past version of yourself that you hold resentment and shame against; they got you here to this moment. Hold space for those parts and be open to receiving the abundance you know you are meant to experience.</p><p>Introduce more play in your life, connect with your inner child and allow room for curiosity. New beginnings are already unfolding. Honor and trust every inkling and intuitive nudge. No one knows you better than you! You created this current life, and you have the power to change it. <em>Surrender to your truth.</em></p><div><hr></div><h2><strong>Integrating the 2026 Energy</strong></h2><p></p><p><strong>1. Reflect on What Worked in 2025</strong></p><p>List what supported you,  or helped you grow this past year. What habits, relationships, routines, or mindsets felt aligned? What would you like to continue carrying with you into 2026? </p><p><strong>2. Name What You&#8217;re Ready to Let Go Of</strong></p><p>List what feels complete, outdated, or heavy. This could include beliefs, patterns, commitments, or expectations that no longer reflect who you are becoming. Release what you don&#8217;t want to bring with you into 2026.</p><p><strong>3. Honor the Work You&#8217;ve Done</strong></p><p>Reflect on the inner and outer work you&#8217;ve done this year. Acknowledge the effort, the lessons, and the resilience it took to get here. </p><p><strong>4. Higher Self Visualization</strong></p><p>Set aside time to visualize your higher self. Feel into how they look, speak, and move. Notice how they carry themselves and even how they dress. Hold that vision and ask yourself: <em>How can I embody this energy in 2026?</em></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg" width="736" height="736" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:736,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:105946,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/i/181352534?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F267ef5ff-0ca5-4c09-a248-fcbec28946f6_736x1313.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!r1ki!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F646ac6e5-f289-43a5-bc93-11803177ef4f_736x736.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><em>Lastly,</em> Set an intention for how you want to show up. Not what you want to achieve, but how you want to <em>be</em>. </p><div><hr></div><p>2026 is filled with so much opportunity to start intentionally creating a life that feels aligned, empowered, and fully yours. I look forward to seeing you all blossom and tap into your magic!</p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira</p><div><hr></div><h3><strong>Work with Me</strong></h3><p>If you want extra clarity and guidance as you plant new seeds and step into your higher self in 2026, I have a few slots available for <strong><a href="https://www.bysapphira.com/yearahead">Year Ahead Readings</a></strong> to help you align with your path and intentions for the year.</p><p>For ongoing support, I also offer <strong><a href="https://www.bysapphira.com/selfsoul">Self and Soul Readings</a> </strong>&#8212; a more personal way to check in, receive guidance, and stay connected to your guides and own inner wisdom as life unfolds.</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[dear December]]></title><description><![CDATA[a month devoted to showing up as your highest and most honest self.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/dear-december</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/dear-december</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:01:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AoK8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7fb10426-2ecc-4858-8e91-cc282515fb20_640x640.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Before we get into the energy of this month and how to work with it &#8212; I want to share that my calendar for spiritual intuitive readings has reopened. If you&#8217;re interested in working with me this month, you can book a Self and Soul reading or Year Ahead reading.</em></p><h4>&#8220;Bridging the physical and spiritual by working with your energy and spirit team to show you what&#8217;s shifting, blocking you and calling you forward.&#8221;</h4><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.bysapphira.com/&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Book A Reading&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://www.bysapphira.com/"><span>Book A Reading</span></a></p><div><hr></div><p>Now, let&#8217;s get into December. I have to be honest&#8212;I was pleasantly surprised when I read the energy of this month. It felt light-hearted, gracious, optimistic, and loving. With it being Sagittarius season, the adventurous spirit is expected, but this feels new.</p><p>Very much the Grinch&#8217;s heart grew three sizes <em>overnight</em> kind of new.</p><p>This month is asking us to take a minute and find our center. Build on your relationship with your higher self and do everything you can to show up as that version. It&#8217;s needed&#8212;not only for your journey, but the collective&#8217;s</p><p>Enough with the old stories you&#8217;ve been telling yourself out of fear of failure and judgment. Your higher self doesn&#8217;t worry about such things.</p><p>For some, this may be a time of learning and teaching; for others, you may experience a breakthrough or a really beautiful romance. But both require trust&#8212;not only in the process, but trust in yourself and the belief that <strong>you deserve good things</strong>. Take a chance.</p><p>During this heart-opening moment, it&#8217;s important to shed light on what&#8212;and who&#8212;your soul recognizes, and walk toward them. This is a great time to collaborate, whether professionally or romantically. We are in desperate need of community as a collective. Spend time in spaces that make you feel most like yourself; communicate with people who make you feel seen.</p><p class="button-wrapper" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe now&quot;,&quot;action&quot;:null,&quot;class&quot;:null}" data-component-name="ButtonCreateButton"><a class="button primary" href="https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?"><span>Subscribe now</span></a></p><p>If you are struggling to find your tribe, think about whether you&#8217;re showing up as an old version of yourself. If so, this is about breaking those patterns.</p><p>Yes, vulnerability is scaryyyy&#8212;but can you imagine looking back at all the opportunities you let pass you by because you were afraid to lead with your heart?</p><p><strong>Admit your desires and act accordingly.</strong></p><p>As I mentioned, this month is asking us to deepen our relationship with our higher selves by devoting time and energy to the pause and the reflection. This doesn&#8217;t mean isolate&#8212;just listen to what your soul is asking of you. Create a momentum you&#8217;re comfortable with, and moments that set a peaceful tone.</p><p>If you need a moment of retreat during the busy holiday season, give yourself that.</p><p>This isn&#8217;t about what everyone around you has to say about your next move. This is you and you. If you&#8217;re searching for depth, look for it within and watch your external world emulate that energy.</p><p>The goal is: alignment, courage, authenticity.</p><p><strong>December feels like a gentle devotion to self.</strong></p><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AoK8!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7fb10426-2ecc-4858-8e91-cc282515fb20_640x640.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AoK8!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7fb10426-2ecc-4858-8e91-cc282515fb20_640x640.jpeg 424w, 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Grab your cup of coffee and journal. Call on your higher self, set an intention for clarity and protection. Ask your higher self for how to move forward, allow what comes to mind to flow through you. <em>Write.  </em></p><h4>Practice higher self visualization:</h4><p>You can add this to your coffee moment or make it, it&#8217;s own. Close your eyes and call your higher self forward. What do they look like? feel like? Notice how they speak, move, body language. What separates the current version of you from the version you see.  </p><h4>Create a home retreat: </h4><p>Set a few hours or a full day to unplug, rest and reset your energy, space and body. Make it special by creating a vibe that makes you feel at ease. Candles, music, incense etc. </p><h4><strong>Lean into new hobbies that bring you back to yourself:</strong></h4><p>Gentle mindful-movement, play, creativity, or simple crafts that help connect you to joy. <em>Less screen time. </em></p><h4>Create your own holiday joy: </h4><p>Lean into traditions, and if you don&#8217;t have any let this be the year where you make some. This is about creating a life that is aligned and fun to live!</p><div><hr></div><h3>Journal Prompts for December:</h3><ul><li><p>What old story and patterns am I ready to let go of before the year ends?</p></li><li><p>Where in my life am I being invited to trust myself more deeply?</p></li><li><p>Who feels like &#8220;home&#8221; to my soul, and how can I move toward that connection with more intention?</p></li><li><p>In what ways have I been dimming my light to fit an old identity?</p></li><li><p>What desire am I ready to admit openly?</p></li><li><p>How can I create moments of peace and reflection this month without withdrawing or isolating? </p></li><li><p>What does my highest self do differently and how can I start showing up as that version of myself?</p><p></p></li></ul><p>I&#8217;d like to close this out by reminding you that you have choice. Choose what feeds your heart and soul. The rest will work itself out. </p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweet November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integrate, simplify and act. November is asking for steady devotion.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/sweet-november</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/sweet-november</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:13:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rXg-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3d4dffb0-7799-4f64-b7dd-12f7d8ea5a24_736x385.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>I have been receiving nonstop downloads for the past week, and it was clear that I should share what has been coming up for me, along with what the energy of November.</em></p><p>Like any month, it doesn&#8217;t take much to feel the shift in energy, but I find this to be especially true in spring and autumn. October offered a pause to collect ourselves and feel into the start of a new season a time to get settled and plan. Although I was traveling from Toronto to Edinburgh to London, I still felt that itch to stay put, to retreat. I could not have asked for a better location to welcome in October&#8212;more about my trip to Edinburgh <a href="https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/solo-retreat-notes-from-edinburgh?r=32qh5x">here. </a></p><p>November, on the other hand, feels transformative&#8212;if you let it. It feels like a spontaneous awakening one that is asking us to really listen to our intuition and take the step, no matter how small. Listen to the whispers, the slight push toward a new direction.</p><p>Consistency over urgency.</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[April 2025 Energy Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating from chaos.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/april-2025-energy-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/april-2025-energy-update</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 02:12:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Kr25!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa67e68f1-f301-41f1-978d-41d98af2e188_736x836.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>March was a roller coaster, a test of trust and willingness to keep going even if you could not see what lies ahead. </p><p><em>The transformations that took place beneath the surface, and each new discovery intertwining to build a strong foundation for the rapid fire that is, April. While March brought all the gunk to the surface, all the hidden triggers to the light with a gentleness that almost felt&#8230; painful? April is anything but. April is like putting a magnifying glass on all your life choices and getting the sudden urge to dissect and &#8220;fix&#8221; it all. </em></p><p>We were reminded to lean into our interests and get to know ourselves through  transformation, evolvement and the releasing of old habits. And now it&#8217;s time to <strong>act</strong>, go and not worry about perfection but positive, fulfilling action.</p><p>A time to face your true North Star and trust the call you continue to hear. It won&#8217;t all make sense, at least not immediately but as you continue to walk in your purpose things will begin to align. Over the past couple of months I have heard a lot of talk about purpose and how to find/live your purpose. Well, what if your purpose is to just be you?</p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sacred Union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Give into the natural ebb and flow]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/the-sacred-union</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/the-sacred-union</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:56:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Relationships are how we grow. Through connection, division, love and pain - it&#8217;s where we learn most about ourselves. The most important relationship we will ever be in, is the one with self and right now that scared union within is just waiting to be explored. You may find yourself longing, yearning for a love that feels distant or unattainable. I&#8217;m going to say the thing many have grown to despise&#8230; it&#8217;s in you.</p><p>I&#8217;m not saying self-love will ever replace romantic love but there&#8217;s a lot to learn from your ability to; love on yourself, self regulate, take accountability, ask for help, detach from things that no longer serve you, be open to receiving, and being patient. Every relationship is an invitation to deepen your connection within. Some relationships may trigger something in you that you have been avoiding, some may light something in you - you never knew existed. If you are on a journey to finding &#8220;the one&#8221; what about a connection with someone outside of yourself excites you? How open are you to receiving love in a new way or even recognizing a familiar pattern that will only bring you pain? </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"></p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Relationships are being tested right now, but the relationship you have with your old habits, ways of thinking and view on love itself is being highlighted. Waiting for you to come out of self-isolation, victimhood and take this next step with a clear view on the sacred union within. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg" width="736" height="921" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/ec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:921,&quot;width&quot;:736,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:87860,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/i/158711498?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!6m7H!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fec0c87de-9093-4a11-a50a-34ce96041fc3_736x921.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Inner and outer relationships are always looking for harmony and balance. How can you create a harmonious balance with your relationship to self in connection to how you show up in relationships with others. This is about being able to deepen connection with parts of yourself that you may have forgotten, need healing, hidden away, or felt the need to protect. </p><p>The art of giving and receiving is the natural law and order of the Universe. When you learn to surrender to the teachings that each connection and experience has to offer the more aligned blessings you will receive. </p><p>Tap into the joy of the very human act of being present, and living fully in your body, open to receive. </p><p>Give into the natural ebb and flow. </p><p>xx,</p><p>Sapphira </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Casa Retreat by Sapphira ! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 2025 Energy Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Energy of the month + what to expect, journal prompts, and what i'm reading this month.]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/march-2025-energy-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/march-2025-energy-update</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:30:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Friends, it&#8217;s day one and I am already being tested. WOO-FUCKING-SAH! </p><p><em>Are you feeling it too? </em>March is coming in hot. Spring will be upon us (if you&#8217;re on the same side of the world as I am) at the end of the month - the true energetic new year. I wouldn&#8217;t expect anything less for such a transformative time. </p><p>This month&#8217;s message is naturally about transformation. <em>Take was resonates, leave what doesn&#8217;t. </em></p><p>Here we go &#8212; it&#8217;s time you start sharing your unique light. Serve the world by being YOU. You have an individual mission, and a collective mission. Fun fact, they&#8217;re not separate from each other. When you lean into your individualism, all the luscious, goodness, juicy, fun, quirky unique energy that makes up who you are, you begin to help shift the collective.</p><p>What this can mean for you is; being open and honest about your interests, and what you want to change in your life (old habits, stagnant relationships, a job etc.) By doing so, the energy in and around you moves into alignment. </p><p>You may be someone who has been afraid to shine their light in fear of losing someone, or have a deep fear of judgement. Let this be a reminder that people who are in alignment with you, would not judge your authenticity. </p><p>Step in fully this month. Light up the world with your presence and don&#8217;t lose yourself in <em>the</em> doing. Being yourself, and following your path is much simpler than your anxiety and worries tell&#8217;s you it is. Get out of your own way.</p><p>Naturally, big change causes greater fears to surface. DO NOT Self-Sabotage every time you find yourself in a new situation. Know that you would not be put in a situation if you could not handle it, <strong>you are deserving. </strong>Try coming from a place of curiosity when exploring new territory. When you have a moment of self doubt, stop and ask yourself:<em> who told you, you can&#8217;t? shouldn&#8217;t? </em>quiet those voices. This is your story to write. </p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg" width="430" height="579" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:579,&quot;width&quot;:430,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:25819,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/i/158176806?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2f5d98f0-2d4e-45fa-a733-6bff17213340_430x600.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0TLj!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F51be54e0-403e-4256-8acf-79572444951b_430x579.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>If you want to fully embody the change that is coming, whether you are ready for it or not - you have to acknowledge what needs to be shed. Think about what past moments, decisions, traumas, uncertainties lead you to self-sabotage - shed them. Surrender to the transformation your soul is begging you to take a chance on. </p><p>You are so much more than what once was, you are so much more than the stories you have told yourself or let yourself believe. </p><p>March will bring up a lot of opportunity to test how well you treat yourself. That self -love we talked about in February? yeah, that&#8217;s relevant here. </p><p>It&#8217;s important to remain positive about the changes that are already taking place, <strong>prioritize your mental and physical health.</strong> Your natural reaction may be to self-isolate but you are going to need to be in community. Spend time with family, friends, and nature. This is a new cycle of life, don&#8217;t let this opportunity for a positive shift to pass you by - by writing the same story over and over again. Would you want to read the same chapter of a book repeatedly? </p><p>You are aware that everything is different, and things will never be the same - including you. </p>
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   ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commit to the Life You Chose ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integration and Embodiment]]></description><link>https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/commit-to-the-life-you-chose</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://sapphiraa.substack.com/p/commit-to-the-life-you-chose</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Sapphira]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Feb 2025 20:30:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!EW3E!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fffd30490-c9fb-4da1-b33b-89e82943bb12_673x673.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Drop the defensive walls and invite your soul to come <em>all </em>the way in. You&#8217;re no stranger to the pivot, the shift, the uncomfortable feeling that comes with change. You wrote this story, now live it. How can you commit more fully to your life as a soul living a human experience ?</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://sapphiraa.substack.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Casa Retreat by Sapphira  is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>As you move through the mud and start taking accountability for the actions that led you to this moment, take notice of where in your body you may be feeling tense, uneasy, and heavy. A lot of what you carry is not yours. Practice separating yourself from the stagnant energy that may be lingering and keeping you from taking important steps forward. </p><p>Embrace all stages of life on earth and get familiar with your own energy. Fully embodying your highest self, means knowing what alignment feels like. This is about welcoming in new energy, doing things in ways you haven&#8217;t done them before. You&#8217;ll know it&#8217;s in alignment with your truest path, when it feels right in your body. 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