My intention with this newsletter is to update you all on what Inhale Exhale Wellness has going on this season as well as a little of what is going on with me personally.
Feel free to skip to the portions of this newsletter that interest you the most. Here’s what to expect below:
Winter astrology
Bodywork: New year, new service?
Apothecary and candle updates
Shop wellness gifts from home
My personal wellness journey
Virtual holiday card
Rest, retreat, rejuvenate. It’s winter.
Winter is when we slow down, hibernate and reserve energy so that we have what it takes to emerge and bloom in spring.
Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces seasons.
This week we welcome winter and usher in Capricorn season. But first, we say goodbye to the ultra indulgent and joyous Sagittarius season. Over the next couple weeks, we’ll let Sag season and the holidays go to welcome in the goal oriented, diligent, stable vibes of Capricorn. Perfect for executing those new year resolutions, right?
Aquarius season is January 21 - February 20 and happens to be my favorite astrological season because my birthday is January 31st! We make the plans and get organized during Capricorn season but Aquarius season is when we get weird! Aquarius is known for thinking outside the box and bringing their own unique perspective to the table.
February 21 - March 20 is Pisces season. This is the perfect time to use Piscean water energy to spark up your imagination and intuition to dream up the ideal spring. How will you blossom and emerge from winter in 2024? Which part of your self are you leaving in winter and who will you be in spring?
Click here to book a virtual birth chart reading.
Bodywork.
In October I took a Reiki class and I am now certified to assist my clients in healing energetically as well as physically.
If you are not familiar with Reiki, it is an ancient Japanese healing modality that clears energetic blockages to promote the recipient’s well being.
Reiki can be done hands-on or hands-off. I’ve personally been practicing Reiki in combination with massage therapy. I think it’s a pretty powerful and effective combination.
I’m not yet ready to offer Reiki as a service but considering doing so sometime in 2024. If you followed my candle making journey, you know that I like to thoroughly study and practice any new offerings before I feel confident presenting them to you all.
Would you be interested in receiving energy work in 2024? Comment below if so.
Click here to book all other bodywork.
Apothecary + Products.
After 9 months of testing candle formulas, waxes, wicks and vessels, I released my Elements candle collection in November and it was a HIT! Such a satisfying moment after many setbacks and delays.
My next product drop will be a mood stabilizing and balancing essential oil blend. I hope to release it in January just in time to help you detox 2023 out of your system and step into 2024 with confidence. This blend will have a 100% pure option and a roller ball option, same as my other two blends which you can shop here.
Looking for a thoughtful wellness based gift? Shop these from the comfort of your home…
Give the gift of restoration with a bodywork gift certificate. Your loved one can choose their service or I can create and customize one just for them.
Give the gift of self discovery with a birth chart reading gift certificate. This unique gift will encourage your loved one to embrace their authenticity and better understand themselves using astrology.
My personal wellness journey.
My 2024 intentions.
Earlier this month in beautiful Nuevo Vallarta, I had the pleasure of attending a Hustle and Play retreat with 8 other women. We held space for each other in so many ways. One of my biggest takeaways was establishing my 2024 values. Below is a quick summary of each.
Femininity.
In 2024 I will strive to embody and embrace more feminine energy. As a woman who is constantly in her masculine (I believe we all have both masculine and feminine energy regardless of sex, gender or identity) as a single mom, business owner and someone who prides themselves on their independence, I want to find more balance. Stepping into my femininity will look like asking for help, receiving help, less doing and more being, less strategizing and more letting my intuition guide me. More creative outlets. More flow.
Worthiness.
In an attempt to embrace femininity and manifest what I desire in 2024, I know I must first feel worthy of receiving it all. How will I show myself I am worthy of all my desires? By taking care of myself. How we treat ourselves is a direct reflection of our perceived worthiness and in 2024 my goal is to show myself my worth.
Resilience.
I’ve been working on all three of these for awhile now, in one way or another, but this one has been a running theme this year. In January I realized a lack of resilience was stifling me. This showed up as procrastination and avoidance of responsibilities, goals and dreams. Even the things that I wanted to do for pleasure, joy and excitement seemed like a chore. I needed to clear space in my life (for me, a big part of this was removing alcohol which I touched on in my last newsletter) to make room for only the things that most align with my future, most authentic self. With this newfound space and clarity, I’ve left myself with no choice but to practice resilience and I will continue this mission throughout 2024.
What are your 2024 intentions, goals and resolutions? Reply to this email and let me know!
Back image from our 2023 holiday card.
Last but certainly not least…
I wanted to share our holiday card with you all! Here is the caption that was featured below the photo:
This year Pierce and I both celebrated milestone birthdays (him- 10, me- 40)! I got to see two icons perform live (Adele and Beyonce) and Pierce attended his first NBA and NFL games. I worked hard on my business this year, maybe harder than ever, while Pierce started two businesses of his own. A lemonade stand and selling snacks to his friends at school (shhhh don't tell his teacher). He was able to save enough money to buy himself a virtual reality set! Taking walks together was good for our mental and physical health, leaving me with some of my favorite memories this year. Some of our other favorite memories were spent with you! Thank you for loving Pierce and I. We love you too and wish you a happy 2024! :D
Do you like receiving holiday cards? Respond with your address and Pierce and I will add you to our list for next year!
Feel free to reply to this email with any questions or comments. I love connecting with you all!
<3, Ferris