Meet Me in Sacred Space with Lori A Andrus

What to Expect:

Continuing the conversation about the energy of Sodalite for the month of February, this week we are delving deeper into the topic of our becoming - listen in here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnWkLSfEaXg

In this episode I share some insights I have gleaned along the way as I have been creating my upcoming oracle deck. Join me for insights into your own creative process and the magic that unfolds as you embrace all facets of you!

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As we step into February, we are embraced by the soothing and visionary energy of Sodalite, our crystal ally for the month. 

In this episode, we explore Sodalite's wisdom and messages. You can expect insights on how to harness its energy and how it supports your personal journey. This dreamy stone encourages you to embrace your dreams, focus your energy on the next steps of your journey, and gracefully step into the realm of your becoming.

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Want to be among the first to know when I release my crystal and stone oracle? Sign up here: https://sacredspace.loriaandrus.com/crystal-oracle/

Learn more about Lori here: https://loriaandrus.com

Your 2024 Crystal Allies. Listen Here: https://loriaandrus.com/your-2024-crystal-allies/

Connect with Me:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoriAAndrus/

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Let's sink into conversation about the 'spark of inspiration' . . . from how do we tap into the energy of inspiration to how to anchor inspired ideas without feeling overwhelmed or looped into chaotic energy.

Would you like to receive a personal crystal reading from me? Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/product/2024-personal-crystal-forecast/

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Welcome back. This week we are diving deeper into conversation about the creative process as we talk about 'the seasons of creation'. Dive in with me and explore what is possible for your creative soul.

Would you like to receive a personal crystal reading from me? Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/product/2024-personal-crystal-forecast/

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Discover the 2024 Crystal and Stone Allies during this episode.

Welcome 2024 and Happy New Year, my friend.

I feel like I've had my eye on this year for quite some time. It may be because twenty-four is my favorite number, but I also have a sense that this is a collectively significant year. It feels like energy will be moving forward in unexpected ways.

As I have been attuning to the energy, the crystals and stones have had a lot to say -- revealing deeper insights into the the themes and messages from collective crystal and stone allies for 2024.

Clear Quartz and Selenite are the 2024 crystal allies for the year. They offer a vibrant light energy that activates our inner light and supports us in anchoring our light here on the earth. They also create a clear channel of energy that connects us with both the Divine and Earth energies. As we attune to their energy they invite us to sink into the winter energy of reflection and dreaming. They will help clear away noise and distractions so that we may slow down and attune to our own voice of inner wisdom and knowing. They will prepare us for planting crystal clear seeds of intention in the spring season.

Would you like to receive a personal crystal reading from me? Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/product/2024-personal-crystal-forecast/

Want to be among the first to know when I release my crystal and stone oracle? Sign up here: https://sacredspace.loriaandrus.com/crystal-oracle/

Learn more about Lori here: https://loriaandrus.com

Welcome back. Let's sink into a simple practice for bringing the past year to sacred completion. In this episode I share my favorite annual reflection ritual along with a series of practice for releasing what is complete. Dive in with me and create space for what is possible for your creative soul in 2024.

Want to be among the first to know when I release my crystal and stone oracle? Sign up here: https://sacredspace.loriaandrus.com/crystal-oracle/

Join me for the 2024 Live Crystal Forecast Reading. Sign up here: https://lori-a-andrus.ck.page/1f0c97f7b1

Learn more about Lori here: https://loriaandrus.com

Welcome back. This week we are diving deeper into conversation about the creative process as we talk about 'giving yourself permission to dream'. Dive in with me and explore what is possible for your creative soul.

Want to be among the first to know when I release my crystal and stone oracle?

Sign up here: https://sacredspace.loriaandrus.com/crystal-oracle/

Join me for the 2024 Live Crystal Forecast Reading. Sign up here: https://lori-a-andrus.ck.page/1f0c97f7b1

Learn more about Lori here: https://loriaandrus.com

Welcome back. 

It's been a bit since the last episode. 

As we open the gateway to a new season of episodes, we will dive into the topic of creativity -- from the spark of inspiration, to creative process, and the unique cycles of emotions, healing, and transformation that unfold along the way. Just me in this first episode as we kick off a season of creativity. 

Want to be among the first to know when I release my crystal and stone oracle? Sign up here: https://sacredspace.loriaandrus.com/crystal-oracle/

Join me for the 2024 Live Crystal Forecast Reading. Sign up here: https://lori-a-andrus.ck.page/1f0c97f7b1

Learn more about Lori here: https://loriaandrus.com

Full Moon Greetings!

This is a great time to explore the foundation of whatever you are trying to create or experience differently in your world. It seems so obvious, yet there are times when we need a little reminder. Join me for 3 full moon messages and insights.

Step into Ceremony with me. Join the Sanctuary Circle. Next Full Moon ceremony is 7/5. Register HERE: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

Learn more about upcoming events, classes, and trainings here: https://loriaandrus.com/events

Join me for conversation about the current energy and some of the emerging themes for this week's Scorpio Full Moon Lunar Eclipse. Garnet shares a couple messages and insights for navigating this energy.

Want to learn more about upcoming classes, trainings, and events? Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/events

Want to join us in the Sanctuary Circle? Learn more and register here: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

Join me for conversation about the current energy and some of the themes that are emerging. We will close with a sacred practice to support you in filtering the noise.

Learn more about upcoming events here: https://loriaandrus.com/events

Join me for the yearlong Take it to Ceremony training. Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/ceremonialarts

Have you ever felt like your ideas, thoughts, and beliefs are ahead of the times?

Or have you felt like your pioneering spirit or trailblazing self has been held back because you just don't feel like others understand your ideas?

If so, this week's episode is for you. This is your time. Sink into conversation with me and explore how to anchor your light and let it shine brightly for others.

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Getting curious and asking ourselves questions is a great way to break out of a funk, ground new ideas, open our heart to where we feel stuck or challenged, and it is a great way to create space to truly listen within. Join me for a bit of conversation about how to start getting curious with yourself.

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Living the Art of Ceremony Yearlong Training - https://loriaandrus.com/ceremonialarts/ 

Iolite, the February crystal of the month, shared an invitation to connect with our intuition, to see in the dark, to see with all of our senses.

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Living the Art of Ceremony Yearlong Training - https://loriaandrus.com/ceremonialarts/

Taking a pause in your spiritual practice creates space for you to integrate, see your practice with fresh eyes, and recognize how your practice benefits your day to day life. Drop in with Lori as she talks about the benefits of a spiritual pause.

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Living the Art of Ceremony Yearlong Training - https://loriaandrus.com/ceremonialarts/

Jewelry is obviously one of my favorite ways to work with crystals and stones. It is something I stumbled upon shortly after being attuned to Reiki in 2004 (goodness that feels like a long time ago). I created a simple rose quartz necklace and wore it constantly. People at work began asking about it. Intrigued, they asked me to create pieces for them. This opened an unexpected and delightful pathway in my life.

Crystal adornments are powerful talisman. When we wear them and work with them, new possibilities emerge.

I have seen this time and again . . . not only for myself, but also for my customers and clients.

Crystals connect us with the earth. They reconnect us with ourselves. They open our hearts to new possibilities. And they bring us into alignment with life.

Yes, jewelry is the way I most work with crystals and stones. And there are many other ways that we collaborate to bring light into the world.

In this week's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast I share the ones at the top of my list. Listen in.

Want to sink deeper into sacred practice and work with the crystal allies of the year? Join us in the sanctuary circle. Sign up here: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

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Happy New Year!

Happy Full Moon!

Today we mark the first full moon of 2023. It's a BIG one!

This is a great time to release what is complete from last year (or maybe even other times in life). You can do this with both the energetic and the physical stuff. Letting stuff go creates space . . . to breathe, to welcome new people, opportunities, and experiences, and to simply BE.

Not sure where to start?

I always feel like life supports us in natural ways, lighting up the places and spaces where we've been holding tightly to things that have passed their time.

As we crossed the threshold into the new year I found myself digging into the far corners of closets and cleaning them out. That led to me to unraveling some old stories and along the way my husband joined in by clearing out some of his own clutter.

Black Tourmaline is showing up as the crystal of the month for January. This potent ally has a lot to say about keeping our space and energy fresh and shiny. I felt like it was helping me out with all of my house cleaning, rearranging, and letting go.

While this week's episode goes in a bit of a different direction, I do share each of the 2023 monthly crystal allies. These allies are pretty amazing and I'm so happy they are lighting the way for us this year. I look forward to hearing your stories and experiences along the way. 

- Citrine Messages for 2023 - https://loriaandrus.com/3-messages-fr... 

- Replay of the Live Crystal Forecast Reading - https://lori-a-andrus.ck.page/b1e93a3a9a

- Sanctuary Circle - https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

- Download Crystal Forecast Recap pdf Here: https://loriaandrus.com/your-2023-cry...

Since doing the 2023 Annual Crystal Forecast Reading just before the holidays, I have been listening closely to the messages and insights each crystal has to share.

It is interesting to feel the energy of the earth rise up and be expressed through each of these allies.

Its luminous hues have been getting my attention through both imagery and messages. This happy crystal has a lot to say about how to let our light shine brightly in the coming year.

In this week's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast I share 3 core messages from Citrine.

Catch the Full 2023 Crystal Forecast replay here: https://lori-a-andrus.ck.page/b1e93a3a9a

Join us in the Sanctuary Circle. Sign up here: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

This is a clip from the 2023 Crystal Forecast Reading.

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As 2022 winds down, I find myself sinking deeper into reflection. Looking back over the events of this past year . . . recognizing what has been amazing, what has been challenging, and how I have grown through these experiences.

Along the way I found myself called into a couple of simple rituals. I share them in this week's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast. Listen in.

Join me for these upcoming events:

The 2023 Crystal Forecast LIVE Reading. Sign up here: https://lori-a-andrus.ck.page/b1e93a3a9a

Winter Solstice Ceremony (December 21). Sign up here: https://loriaandrus.com/winter22/

Explore other events here: https://loriaandrus.com/events

My studio has been buzzing with creative energy for the past couple weeks. I have been busy creating new pieces of jewelry and filming videos for the Foundations of Ceremony class. It has been so much fun! And my house is a delightful creative mess. Haha.

There once was a time when this messy part of the creative process really bugged me. But over the years, as I have come to understand creative cycles and rhythms, I recognize this 'messy phase' as an essential part of sacred creation. Energy expands and contracts. Things fall apart and come back together. New inspiration lands. And then, as if overnight, creations emerge and everything is tidied up again.

Yesterday was that day. I put the finishing touches on a handful of new necklaces and released the final ceremony class. Last night, class wrapped up with a super sweet and rich q+a call. And Chris arrived home in perfect timing to close the day with a bit of conversation and celebration.

Ahh yes . . . lots of happy heart feelings this morning. It feels like such a gift to share the art of ceremony with a dynamic group. And I just love seeing my studio filled with beautiful new adornments ready to be shared.

Want to learn more about my upcoming events or to check out the Journey Jewels jewelry online show?

Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/events

Ceremony is the soulful and sacred medicine we need in the world right now.

Years ago, when I started consistently working with ceremony, true change and healing began to unfold in my life.

As I shared it with family, friends, loved ones, and eventually clients and students, I noticed similar experiences for them as well.

Ceremony opens the doorway of connection between the physical and spiritual worlds.

It empowers us to unite with spirit in ways that support us to directly source insight and wisdom.

It opens our hearts to unseen possibilities so that we can begin to vision a new pathway forward. And so much more.

In this week's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast I sink deeper into conversation about why ceremony is the medicine we need right now.

Learn more about my upcoming Class - Take it to Ceremony - Part 1: the Foundations of Ceremony HERE: https://loriaandrus.com/take-it-to-ceremony/

Over the past week I've had some pretty dynamic conversations with friends, colleagues, and clients about inspiring and new possibilities . . . things that would not have been previously considered, yet something feels so right and so aligned that saying yes is the natural and right answer.

I think this is a theme many of us are experiencing.

Doors of new possibility are opening fast right now.

Will you courageously step through?

Or will you hesitate with uncertainty?

My vote's for courageously stepping through the doorway;-)

I feel like the energy unfolding right now is supportive of taking a leap and trusting your soul's guidance. Trust that you have laid a solid foundation for what is next. It is time.

So whatever you have been thinking about . . .

• give it a try.
• have the difficult yet loving conversation.
• open your heart.
• sink in a bit deeper.
• spend more time doing the things that make you feel alive.

It is time to do things a bit differently. Don't hesitate.

Join me for an 11-day Soulful Treasure Hunt. Sign up here: https://loriaandrus.com/falltreasure22/

Fall arrives this week.

Thursday, the 22nd marks the Fall Equinox. This day ushers us across a threshold into the dark half of the year.

It's a wonderful day to sink into ceremony and attune to our voice of inner wisdom. The natural momentum of the season invites us to consider what in our life is ready to be harvested, complete, and surrendered while also creating space for the ideas and dreams we long to nurture through the winter.

In honor of this season change I am going to be hosting a virtual Fall Equinox Ceremony. I would LOVE for you to join me. Sign up here: https://loriaandrus.com/fall22

Also, in today's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast I share 4 Fall Equinox Wisdom Practices.

Here's what you can expect:

• how attune to life's creative cycles by attuning to the seasons.
• ways to fully receive your harvest.
• suggested reflection questions regarding your harvest and what you would like to plant for the coming season.

3 core messages from Garnet.

Here's what you can expect:

- 'tis the season for strengthening your roots.
- how to give your dreams and desires space to root.
- letting yourself get curious about whether or not you planted what you truly want to harvest.
- info about a couple upcoming opportunities that I would LOVE for you to join me for.

Join us for the Fall Equinox Ceremony. https://loriaandrus.com/fall22

Step into the Sanctuary Circle. Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

Throughout the summer, little bits of copper showed up on the road and driveway. Each time I would reach down to pick the found piece up, I would hear the message: Amplify your light.

I found this interesting because I was struggling with a boundary issue. I wanted a solution for that. It took me a bit to realize that actually was the solution I was in search of.

Boundaries and protection have many layers. Some layers are more obvious than others. As we work with them intimately, we begin to understand their dance and the importance of letting our light shine.

In today's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast I sink deeper into this conversation.

Here is what you can expect:

• What does it mean to amplify your light.
• Why is it important at this time.
• How to navigate the dance between boundaries, protection, and shining brightly.

P.S. Ready to deepen your spiritual practice and looking for meaningful ways to do that? I'd like to invite you to join me in the Sanctuary Circle. This sacred space is a place for you to connect with your voice of inner wisdom as you explore the moon cycles, earth rhythms, ceremony, ritual, and sacred practice. Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

P.P.S. Join us for the Fall Equinox Community Ceremony. Sign up here: https://loriaandrus.com/fall22/

I'm always in awe of how aligned each month's crystals are. They show up in a reading at the beginning of the year, revealing just a hint of what is to come. Then, as year progresses, deeper insight and clarity emerges.

Their timing, perfect. Their messages, aligned.

In today's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast I explore 'In the NOW' wisdom and messages from the August crystals of the month: Spirit Quartz and Lapis Lazuli.

Here's what you can expect in this episode:

- How to be more fully present in our day to day lives.

- A gentle call to see what has been hidden.

- An invitation to come into harmony with all facets of self.

- And . . . as a special bonus, I share a bit of flute music to close this week's episode.

Listen in. 

Want to sink deeper? Join us in the Sanctuary Medicine Circle. Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

For months I've been dreaming about and drawing gateways.

Gateways that open space for possibility. Gateways that create space for deeper connection. Gateways that attune us to our voice of inner wisdom.

Yesterday, as I attuned to the energy of today's 8-8 Lions Gate Portal another gateway image emerged. I spent time with it, drawing it, attuning to it, inviting forward messages and insights.

Here are a couple of the highlights:

Be unapologetically expressed with love and presence.
Become even more present and comfortable in the physicality of life.
Allow your authentic fire to light you up.
In today's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast I dive deeper into this conversation sharing the wisdom and messages for today's Lion's Gate Portal.

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Join the Sanctuary Medicine Circle here: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

This summer marks a significant milestone for both Chris and I.

10 years ago we went on a camping trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It's a beautiful spot on the Lake Superior shoreline . . . and a spot that activated a new pathway in our lives.

At the time it was an amazing trip, it felt like something magical happened, but I'm pretty sure neither of us would have anticipated the ways that trip would shift the direction of our lives.

I think each of us have such moments and experiences where suddenly we know ourselves differently or perhaps we see life differently.

Sometimes we immediately recognize the shifts or changes they make in our lives. Other times it may take a decade to recognize the full ripple ;-)

The ripple from that trip has been profound. This summer I have found myself being called to reflect upon many experiences from that summer. A lot happened. Life changed direction.

Small steps = Big leaps.

I made small changes that year. I see now how those small changes created space for some pretty cool things.

Milestones and Soul Anniversaries are important to honor and celebrate. Chris and I have been doing this a lot this summer. It's been fun, magical, and soul nourishing.

In today's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast I dive deeper into this conversation sharing more about milestones, how to recognize and track them, as well as how to celebrate and honor them.

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"How good are you willing to feel?"

This is not always an easy question to answer . . . especially during times when life feels quite the opposite of good.

In a recent interview with Dr. Vanessa Sage, she shared that this is one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves at this time.

As we sank into this soulful conversation I felt this question (that I've previously heard and said many times) in a new way. Something about it landed.

I think I had previously always focused on the word good, but in that moment I felt the significance of the word feel. It reverberated throughout my body . . . reminding me to be in my body, to honor it, and to feel good within it.

Throughout our conversation, Vanessa shared how this question has been a lighthouse for her over the years. She also shared how, in a recent journey deep within, this question not only reignited her passion life, but created a deep experiential understanding of what it means to be of service and live the mystery.

This conversation is rich and deep. Join us for this week's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space as we sink in further.

Here are a couple things you can expect in this episode:

• Why this question is one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves at this time.
• How this question plants a very needed seed of hope.
• The value of turning how we really feel.
• The power of pivoting and integrating change on the sacred path and in our business.
• What service really means.
• Living and understanding the mystery.
• Giving self permission to speak boldly . . . to be both fierce and gentle.

Learn more about Dr. Vanessa Sage Here: https://vanessasage.com/

Learn more about your host, Lori A Andrus, Here: https://loriaandrus.com

This past week was busy. Very busy. I found myself immersed in both expected and unexpected projects while trying to gracefully navigate the mixed emotions that popped up along the way.

That was not always easy.

One of the unexpected bits that happened last week was that we had to have a tree taken down. Letting it go was emotional for me.

As I leaned into the emotions, I found myself called to journey and connect with the tree in that way. It was powerful. The tree had a lot to share. The surrounding plants had a lot to share. Spirit had a lot to share. And the process of having that tree removed, with reverence, unfolded in magical ways (I share more of this story in this week's podcast episode).

Our relationship with nature is important. It is a point of connection to the rhythm of life, to our inner worlds, and to Spirit.

In this week's episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space I sink deeper into some of the wisdom my maple tree shared along with the experiences I had in navigating my emotions around saying goodbye to this tree.

Here are a couple things you can expect in this episode:

• Leaning into our emotions, allowing them to flow, be felt, and to be expressed in meaningful ways.
• Another message from Black Tourmaline for the month of May.
• Creating space for Spirit to create magic and bring things together in ways we could not otherwise see as possible.
• How to be fully present with all that we feel and channeling those feelings into creative expression.
• The importance of reverence in our relationship with nature.
• And an invitation to join me for my upcoming 11-day Into the Forest Journey.

Want to learn more about my upcoming Into the Forest 11-day Journey? Learn more + Sign up here: https://loriaandrus.com/forestjourney/

Here are a couple things you can expect in this episode:

• The many and subtle ways we experience nature and the natural world in our day to day lives.
• Messages from Black Tourmaline for the month of May.
• Finding a doorway of connection with the natural world.
• The ways that Black Tourmaline offers energetic protection.
• How black tourmaline attunes us to the subtle ways day to day life activities affect our sense of being grounded, centered, and deeply connected.
• Cultivating our awareness regarding what supports our energy and what scatters our energy.
• Finding amazing local places for connecting with nature.
• And an invitation to join me for my upcoming 'Into the Forest 11-day Journey'. Learn more here: https://loriaandrus.com/forestjourney

Learn more about Lori's programs and services here: https://loriaandrus.com

Here are a couple things you can expect in this episode:

• Insights and messages regarding the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse.
• How do the natural rhythms and cycles support the momentum of our path.
• How listening aligns us with magical moments.
• How nature mirrors and illuminates the cycles of creation.
• The breakdown, end of life phase of the creative cycle can appear messy and chaotic.
• Finding our way through resistance on a healing or transformational journey.
• Supporting and being supported by the earth as we move through creative cycles.

Listen to my recent interview on the Honor Your Trues Story Podcast with Antonia Nelson: https://honoryourtruestory.podbean.com/e/tba-lori-andrus/

Join the Community: https://loriaandrus.com

Join the Sanctuary Circle: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

I am definitely feeling the spring vibes this weekend.

The sun has been bright. Chris and I dug into our list of garden projects. And we headed out for a little nature adventure at a new to us spot (I'll share a bit more about this trip in the coming weeks).

Today I want to share with you a fresh podcast episode. It is a conversation with my colleague Tara Preston. She is a new age feminine leader who I recently interviewed on the topic of the sacred feminine and the akashic records. Oh my . . . this is a rich conversation. Tara has much to share. The conversation left me feeling inspired. I truly hope it does the same for you.

Here are a couple things you can expect in this episode:

• The journey to embody authentic beauty.
• Stepping into a life of purpose.
• Artfully allowing self expression and work to evolve by moving through cycles of transformation.
• How Tara navigates being a mother, her soul led life, and business.
• Designing a life and business that drops you into your power.
• The importance of believing in your creations.
• What the Akashic Records are and how they support the healing and transformational journey.

Join me for this week's episode of Meet Me in Sacred Space

Learn more about Tara Preston, New Paradigm Feminine Leadership, Prosperity, and Business Mentor here: https://tarapreston.com/

Receive Tara's FREE GIFT: the 21 Day Heart Centered Akashic Journalling Practise today: www.akashicwomenschool.com/akashicjournal

Learn more about Lori and Join the Community at https://loriaandrus.com

Sink in deeper by joining the Sanctuary Membership Circle. Sign up here: https://loriaandrus.com/sanctuary

Happy Beltane!

Today we officially arrive at the midpoint of the Spring Season.

This is such a sweet time. It's the time in which we really begin to see and feel the awakening and renewal that comes with the spring season.

Between yesterday's new moon, the partial solar eclipse, and today's season midpoint, this is a great time to get outside and spend some quality time in nature.

Over the past week Koda and I did just that. We went camping. The weather was a bit chilly, but the camper was cozy. The trails were dry and the beach was empty and it felt like we had the entire park to ourselves. We roamed the forest listening to the spring peepers, watching the birds begin to nest, and Koda lit up when I gave her a bit of off leash play time . . . she even went for a dip in Lake Michigan.

This little getaway was just the soul food I was needing.

Life get's busy. During busy times it can feel difficult to step back for a little nature time. The thing is, taking restorative time is exactly what helps us return to ourselves so that we can be fully present in our day to day lives.

This week's episode of Meet Me in Sacred Space takes us into the forest. Join me.

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Welcome Back!

In alignment with this season of rebirth, change, and transformation, the podcast has also gone through a bit of change. To begin with, you will notice a new name and cover art. The Crystal Shaman Life Podcast has officially changed to Meet Me in Sacred Space.

Spring is a season of rebirth, change, and transformation. As nature springs to life, we may also recognize this within ourselves. There are subtle ways our heartfelt hopes, ideas, and dreams begin to bloom and take form. As they do, we begin to make shifts to align with them.

This week, in the first episode of the Meet Me in Sacred Space Podcast, the space is opened through a bit of conversation about the podcast and what I plan to share with you through it . . . and along the way, there's a bit of storytelling and background. Listen in and Meet Me in Sacred Space.

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Magic is brewing here in my studio.

Fresh jewelry designs are being prepped for the upcoming April online show and sale. Website changes have unfolded (perhaps a few more to come). And I've been designing the new cover art for the podcast.

Yes, you heard that right, new cover art for the podcast.

As we arrive at episode 100 this week I find myself reflecting on some of the podcast highlights. That was really fun to do. Several themes jumped out along with many great memories.

Change is beautiful. As we receive the gifts from what is complete, we create space for what is being created. This is the final episode of the Crystal Shaman Life podcast. But don't worry . . . the podcast is evolving. It is my hope that you will come to know and love the new podcast name: Meet Me in Sacred Space.

I will share the first episode of Meet Me in Sacred Space on April 19th. Between now and then, enjoy a journey through the archive. It's rich and filled with so much wisdom and insight.

Enjoy Episode 100. 

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Happy Summer Solstice, Sacred Friends!

In this week's episode I'm diving into some of my favorite crystals for the summer season . . . crystals that support us in cultivating a an empowered relationship with the energy of our emotions and with power so that we may deepen into a sense of freedom.

As we dive into this episode, you can expect to not only discover great crystal allies for this season, but also their seasonal messages and wisdom.

Last week as we stepped into this new month we also stepped into the second half of the Spring season (and the 2nd half of the fall season for those of you in the Southern hemisphere).

Did you notice that subtle energy shift last week? Vibrant, creative energy is flowing in and inviting us to spring to life in new and unexpected ways.

So, with this change of month, I made some changes to my altar, updating the crystals to reflect the May Crystals of the Month.

Back in January, I did a 12 month crystal forecast, highlighting one crystal for each month as well as one crystal for the year. Each month, I shift my altar to reflect the new monthly stones. Not only has this been so much fun, but it has also been a great way to sink deeper into the collective energy and message each month.

This months altar features Rainbow Moonstone + Brecciated Jasper. It is stunning and it's got a rich message to share as we unleash our creative spirits. Tune in to this week's episode and discover what it wants to share. 

Wishing you a beautiful week!
Shine brightly, 
Lori

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Over the past couple of week's I've been sharing a series of podcast episodes about the Four Facets of Crystal Shamanism: crystal connection, earth relationship, shamanic journeying, and this week, ceremony and ritual. 

Yes, I've been saving my favorite for last . . .  Ceremony + Ritual. 

Since embarking on the shamanic path in 2007, ceremony and ritual have been a central part of my life and my work. I feel like they are a powerful way to reconnect with self, with the sacred, and with the magic of life. 

In this week's episode of the Crystal Shaman Life podcast, I share the many great benefits of bringing ceremony and ritual into your daily life as well as some of the elements that make ceremony and ritual unique practices. 

Yes, ceremony and ritual are two very different practices. Have you ever noticed how so often those words are used interchangeably? It's a lot! And perhaps you have even wondered what the difference is or if there really is one or what is the most accurate word to use to describe some of your favorite sacred practices. 

Well, this week's episode will shed a bit of light on their differences as well. 

Wishing you a beautiful week!

Shine Brightly,

Lori

Happy Earth Day (yesterday) . . . Week . . . Month . . . Year!
Ok, how about every day is Earth Day!
But let me say, mama Earth was feeling the love yesterday and she's super grateful

In this week's episode of the Crystal Shaman Life podcast I'm diving into the 2nd Facet of Crystal Shamanism: Earth Relationship. 

Mmm . . . I love this topic!

Over the years, as I've been walking the path of the crystal shaman, I've been noticing how much more attuned I have become to my local landscape, and to the sacred sites in this area. Yes, Northeast Wisconsin is filled with sacred sites and energy centers! Something I truly never would have imagined prior to embarking on the path of the crystal shaman. 

In 2008, when I went to Peru for the very first time, I was so excited to visit the ancient sites. I envisioned myself sitting in places such as Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo receiving incredible energetic transmissions and profound insights.

But to my surprise, on the very first day of our journey, the shaman took us on a hike, through a field, to what looked like a random rock in the middle of nowhere. 

While we were there, music was played, offerings were made, and Adolpho shared the significance of both this rock and this random spot in the middle of the field. It wasn't a random rock in the middle of nowhere, it was a very sacred spot with a deep connection to the ancient mountain spirits. 

This left me wondering . . . how many times had I simply walked passed sites of spiritual significance with complete disregard because they didn't look as though I imagined? What I was overlooking within my own local landscape? And, how could I begin to cultivate a deep and meaningful relationship with the earth. 

Yep, that experience left my mind whirling. And it left me determined to deepen my relationship with the earth. 

So where and how did I start? . . . In my own backyard.  :-) 

Each of us has a unique way of communicating and connecting with the earth. This episode invites you to discover how the earth is already communicating with you and how you can begin to respond to it in ways that feel natural.

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I'm so excited to be connecting with you this week to share a new podcast episode. Yay!

I know, it's been a bit . . . between mercury retrograde, winter, and being immersed in teaching, I was deep in a creative cave. That's a space I love to be in and I gave myself time to linger there.
As the spring season has been finding steadiness, I've been feeling ready to crack out of that creative cave and begin sharing some of the magic and insights that have been showing up.

So, here's what you can expect in the coming weeks . . . a new series of Crystal Shaman Life podcast episodes on the 4 Facets of Crystal Shamanism: crystal connection, earth relationship, shamanic journeying, and ceremony + ritual.

A super yummy series filled with great stories and crystal wisdom​.
This week, we are diving into the topic of Crystal Connection and how we can crack that open (ok, I stumbled upon a shop named Crystals + Coconuts in the Florida Keys and it inspired me to play with the phrase 'crack open' in connection with crystals . . . so we will be doing just that this week. Hehe).

Also, I'd like to share with you that Spring Enrollment is NOW OPEN for the Crystal Shaman Initiation Program. ​Yay! If the shamanic path is one that you've been feeling called to, I would LOVE for you to join us this spring. Learn more here: https://crystalshamanschool.com/css-guidebook

I'm curious, did you happen to catch last week's episode of the Crystal Shaman Life podcast? . . . the 2019 crystal forecast. Find the replay + video here: https://loriaandrus.com/2019-crystal-forecast/

There's something really potent about doing such a reading. The crystals that show up, are both offering insights and also extending their support for the coming year. This is super cool! And it is why I do this reading (for both the collective and for myself) each year. 

But readings don't carry a whole lot of weight unless we find ways to take action upon their insights. You may have even been feeling like 'hey Lori, this is reading is great, but now what do I do with it'.

That's often what happens with readings and when working with crystals. They are sparkly. The messages touch us deeply. And yet, we are left with that question . . . what do I do with this?

And, guess what . . . the answer to this question is the MOST important step of any reading. 

So in this week's episode of Crystal Shaman Life podcast​, I'm sharing 6 of my go-to crystal practices for integrating a crystal reading into my everyday life. 

These practices are simple, fun, and something you can do today!

Listen in!

I'm a bit slow on getting this message out, but here it is, just in time for February; the 2019 Crystal Forecast.

Each year I love to do both a personal crystal reading as well as a collective crystal forecast. It's always interesting to see which crystals want to show up as allies for the year.

So last Friday I popped on for a FB Live and drew the crystals for 2019. I've turned that video into a podcast episode that I would love to share with you here.

This years reading did not disappoint . . . oh my goodness, it's going to be a heart centered, love-filled, creative year! And 13 amazing crystals and stones are showing up to support us. Listen in and discover what the crystals had to share.

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I was awakened a little after 5 this morning as a text popped in from a dear friend sharing this link. I was stunned last year when Doreen renounced her 'New Age Practices', left her career as a writer of oracle cards, training angel readers and mediums to become born again.

But this post, ugh . . . I am so greatly disappointed.

I get that she may feel called to a different path. I get that she may feel a connection with Jesus that she didn't feel before. Actually, I celebrate that. I celebrate ALL who find a spiritual relationship that is meaningful and fulfilling.

But, I also suspect that something very painful unfolded in her life, something that she has been unable to cope with at such a level that she is not only clinging to something that she feels will save her, but that she needs to also project her pain upon what she is defining as the new age world.

I do not see the 'new age' world as she describes. Nor do I see any of the sacred practices from shamanism to oracle cards, divination, sacred geometry, spirit guides, drumming, angels and all other sacred practices through the lens described here.

These statements are dark and shadowy generalizations that not only vilify a community that supported her 50+ books and decks of oracle cards, but are filled with untruths written in such a way that they trigger fear, anger, projection, rejection, and judgement.

We live within a truly unique and delicate time. 
This is a time for unification. It is a time to seek commonality. It is a time to open our hearts to each other. It is a time to discover and uncover truth. This article is not truth. This article is incredibly misleading. And Doreen's willingness to speak with authority in this way deeply saddens me.

I believe in fairies. I believe in angels. I believe that the sound of my drum connects me with a Universal rhythm. I believe my drum connects me with the Divine, one true Source that is beyond any name or single identity. A Source that is so vast our full perception of it is inconceivable and it is only through our willingness to recognize the many expressions of Divinity present in all of life that we can even begin to fathom God's greatness . . . a greatness so immense I will not dismiss the possibility that there is intelligent life beyond humanity. I will not dismiss the ways the Divine expresses himself/herself through the trees, the crystals, the animals, the seasons, the weather, the angels, the fairies, the unicorns, the ascended masters (including Jesus), the oracle cards, the tarot, the bells, sacred geometry, sacred art, and so much more.

And, through all of this, I thank you, Doreen. Your post is creating an opportunity for me to be even more resolute and steadfast in my love for the infinite expressions of the Divine and the infinite possibilities in connecting and deepening my unique relationship with the Divine.

It is my hope that you too will see through these statements and create space and opportunity to deepen into your unique relationship with the Divine 

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