Week 3 of a 30 Day Challenge is far from easy! At this point you feel like you love what you are doing but challenges arise. You ask yourself "Why I am doing this?!" and then you let it go because you realize you're shifting something inside your body, mind and spirit...

By week 3 I was already loving my new routine! After a day of doing meditations, working with clients doing distance & in person energy healing/coachings and meetings, I would run off to the Bikram Yoga studio in the Upper East Side with my friend Louise. By the time we were done we would run home and eat. Then it's all about answering emails, texts, calls, playing with the fur babies and then sleep. I had no time for social life outside of healing and yoga!!! Yoga is everything!!!

Doing the Bikram Yoga 30 Day Challenge in week 3 definitely made me happy that I was more than half way there but I started having a few issues. The week before my shoulders and neck were tense but this week my knees started hurting! My knees were hurting so bad during class the entire week BUT I didn't give up. 
I spoke to a couple of teachers that explained to me what a great sign that was. Meant my body was changing! 

Kathryn Leary being one of the teachers to bring me comfort and ease regarding my knees. OMG that rhymes! haha
She explained that Bikram Yoga is designed to help you change the alignment of your body so therefore I was creating change within my body. So that was exciting to hear! 
I enjoyed Kathryn's soft and gentle way of teaching while adding complete humor making us forget we were all in a heated room of 104 degrees. I also loved her Buddha quotes at the end of the class while we are all in Shavasana pose (laying flat on our mats). 

Natalia Maldonado is another teacher who poised such great love for yoga. Her style of teaching was so inspiring because she never seemed tired. Natalia has such a bubbly-hyped-up type of personality. She was upbeat every step of the way. She also kept the perfect pace so you never even realized you were in the room for an hour and a half! By the time she was done I couldn't believe class was over. I loved the fact that she took time to correct each of us and showed us how to do it better. Her energy was definitely gracious, kind and loving. I vote for Natalia! 

By the ending of week 3 I realized I may have a little issue going on. I was sleeping and dreaming about yoga poses and phrases like "Lock your knees, lock your knees, and change", I think I am obsessed much! 
All I talk about is yoga and the poses and demonstrate them to friends anytime, anywhere. It's insane!!!! 
I am hoping the yoga fever will some how calm down a bit because it's a little over the top in my world right now! 
I mean I am turning down date night because I don't want to miss a day of yoga! Hellooo! Help! haha

I will end this week's yoga blog with a wonderful quote that Kathryn Leary always shares in class and now it's one of my fave quotes: 
"Swim with the current, swim against the current, float down stream or give up and drown? It is you who makes the choice. The river just is." 

If you are thinking of starting yoga I highly recommend it! If you are in NYC I highly recommend the Upper East Side Bikram Yoga NYC studio. 

And remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx


Photo Courtesy: Bikramyogacapalaba.com.au

Last night I went to the Zohar Connection at the Kabbalah Centre in NYC. 
I love that place. It's where I had an amazing spiritual awakening in the beginning of my spiritual journey. 
Every Tuesday night they have The Zohar Connection with Eitan Yardeni. It's the consciousness portion of the week from The Zohar. 

This week's portion of The Zohar prepares us for the energy of Passover which is in two weeks. This week is about cleansing our own negativity. 
During this time we have to connect with sacrifice and see the animal self in us, in other words, our bad ego. 

When fighting your ego, doing what is uncomfortable and fighting negativity, it's important to do so with the consciousness knowing it's to get closer to the light. 
If you fight your ego just for the sake of fighting negativity and not connecting to the consciousness part, then it will be draining. Shift your consciousness to knowing it's to get closer to the light. You must enjoy the process of breaking your ego, if not, what's the point?!

Another important lesson for everyone this week is to understand that all that is brought as a burnt sacrifice is male and not female, because the burnt sacrifice rises above the heart. 
Thought is higher than the Heart. It is known what is above the heart - Namely Thought - for thought, Chochmah is considered male and the Heart is considered female, Namely Binah. This is the secret of the understanding Heart as it receives from Chohmah. 

Chochmah = Mind
Binah = Heart

So in other words, your mind is what sends the signal to your heart. Why your thought patterns are so important!

Now knowing this information, use it to help you transform your consciousness by changing your belief system. 
The following are steps that equal your consciousness.

Consciousness: 
1. Belief system
2. Desires/Intentions
3. Thoughts

Here are examples of different belief systems:

Satan
I love and respect myself only if I accomplish
VS
Soul
I love and respect myself for who I am

Satan
When I don't receive approval from others it makes me feel empty and insecure
VS
Soul
I feel the light in me even when others do not

Satan
When I recognize negativity in me I feel vulnerable and disconnected
VS
Soul
When I recognize negativity in me I celebrate the opportunity to get closer to the light

Satan
When things don't go my way I don't feel secure and protected
VS
Soul
When I do my best to connect to the light I feel the guidance and protection of the light at all times

Satan
If I completely open myself to love I will feel vulnerable
VS
Soul
Giving love and warmth will bring love and joy in my life

Satan
Receiving for myself alone gives me pleasure and security
VS
Soul
Giving and receiving for the sake of sharing brings me lasting fulfillment

Pick two examples that you connect too and work on transforming them from the Satan belief system to your Soul belief system. 
If you think you don't connect to any, well then, that's your bad ego talking! 
After you have done this on your own you should try this exercise with a friend and both share which belief system you have been attached to and you both can work on shifting your consciousness. 

Use the DNA of the Soul letters above and scan them from right to left. Stare at the letters for 10 seconds and then close your eyes and meditate on them with the consciousness that you are transforming your old belief system to your new belief system. 

Everything we do has to be done with love! Purify the mind. 

And there you have it! The consciousness portion of the week! 
Make sure to apply and share with your friends. 
When you receive light and knowledge it's important to receive for the sake of sharing!!! 

This Friday is extremely powerful! Be on the look out for the New Moon post in the next two days! 
A lot of information on such a transformational day. It's the New Year in astrology! 

And remember:
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx

The Full Moon in Virgo is here and it enters on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 1:05pm. 
This Full Moon is known as the Mini-Moon because it's the smallest Full Moon in 2015. 
It also falls under the energy of Purim. A day of salvation and celebration for all Kabbalist. 
The Sun is in Pisces until March 20th, Mercury in Aquarius until March 12th, Venus in Aries until March 17th, Mars in Aries until March 31st, Saturn is still transiting in Sagittarius, Jupiter in Leo and Uranus still in Aries. 
The last New Moon on February 18th was beyond powerful! I am sure some of you have noticed quite a few things were manifested rather quickly! I was on a fabulous trip in Sedona heading down to the International UFO Congress in Fountain Hills, Arizona with some friends when I asked the new moon to release any negative people/situation around me that I couldn't see where negative. And within 24hrs (BOOM!), I was released from a negative situation! AH-Mazing how the energy in Sedona under the New Moon works. I love it! 
I had the BEST time in Arizona and can't wait to share about my experience in a few days :)

As most of you already know, if you have been reading my stuff for awhile, the Full Moon means the Sun and Moon are in opposite zodiac signs. The Full Moon represents female energy, a time for romance, fertilization and a high state of emotions all over the place. It's an emotional time! 
The Full Moon brings you guidance and messages in regards to your desires and intentions that were set under the new moon. This is the perfect time to act on something you've visualized and desired. By doing such an act under the Full Moon, you would be bringing an idea into reality. You're creating magic! 

Since the Full Moon is in Virgo and the Sun in Pisces, this month you will feel the need to find balance in every aspect of your life. Virgo is more organized, likes to stick to a routine, hard working, into physical health and nutrition, likes natural things, (did I mention workaholics?), love to research things and are detail-oriented. Virgos are also very set in their ways. Talk about stubborn! Pisces on the other hand, are more dreamy, intuitive, compassionate, a bit spacey but that's because they are tuned in to a higher purpose in life. They have such a deep love for all of humanity and want to truly help others. They are very open minded. Pisces also get caught up in the suffering mode. 
So what does this mean for you? Well, basically it's all about finding balance! 
You will feel the energy and desires from both Virgo and Pisces. You will feel the need to want to work hard towards your dream goal and career but at the same time you want to be of service to others in life. You will want to criticize others yet you will want to accept others for you who they really are. You will want to stick to your usual routine but now you will feel inspired to try new things. Balance your logic and your emotions. 
All this wishy-washy energy you may feel, it's only to push your consciousness to grow one level higher. Your soul is asking for you to allow it to raise its frequencies. This is your chance to create a new life that is free of limitations and create a life that knows no fear. You have an opportunity under this Full Moon to shift your emotions into something positive and learn to accept and love yourself at this very moment for who you are. You are a beautiful creation of G-D and of the Universe. You are here to share your light to help and assist others who want to come into a consciousness shift. 
Work hard this month to shift your energy from wishy-washy into positive thinking and take one action a day toward helping someone else and towards your own goals in life. One action a day makes a big difference. 
Some of you are already riding this positive wave and are making things happen for yourself. You're becoming a leader. Keep it up! Keep manifesting the life you desire. Your angels and spirit guides are all supporting you. 
Turn every challenge into an opportunity of growth. 

This Full Moon you may receive news from old flames from the past or friends that were not so nice, so if these people were toxic and drained you, then stick to your guns and keep it moving. But if it's someone you feel you can still learn and grow with, then make an effort to forgive them. Forgiveness is a big theme in the month of March. 
We have the energy of Purim which begins the evening of Wednesday, March 4th and ends the evening of March 5th.
Use all this energy of the Full Moon and Purim to bring healing towards yourself. No one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes, but if you can connect with your inner self and let go of any pettiness, you can find forgiveness in yourself, therefore making it easier to forgive others. Full Moons are used to release things, people and habits. So release it all! 
Like I said, if the person/situation drained you and was toxic, you should still forgive but you don't have to forget ;) 
Either way work on yourself to truly forgive yourself and others around you. This will help you with shifting your consciousness to a whole new level. Use the energy of Pisces to think outside the box and try new things: yoga, healing, card readings, cosmic energy. Do your research! 

Full Moons are all about releasing things from your life and you can also use it to manifest things! 
Here are some cool fun rituals to do by yourself or with your friends for the Full Moon: 

Releasing Ritual:

• Write on different paper slips the addiction, behavior, person or situation you want to release.
• Create a sacred space and make sure to sage the area. 
• Ask your angels, spirit guides, masters, loved ones from the other side to be present. 
• Light one or more candles. 
• Feel the energy around you.
• Read the words on the paper slip out loud. End it with: "BE GONE"! 
• After you've read each slip, set the intention of releasing it from your life. 
• Set the paper on fire.

If you live in a house and have a backyard or live by the beach then you can have a bonfire and throw the slips of paper in there. But if you live in an apartment, then you can set the paper over the candle and let it burn. Of course make sure to do this by a sink or a tub, I don't want your apartment going on fire and then blame me!!! 

• Make sure to thank your angels and spirit guides. 
• Make sure to put out the fire afterwards. 

Manifesting Ritual:

• Get a white candle (green if you want money/renewal, pink for love/healing, red for passion/victory) 
• Carve into the candle your desires. Write it out. 
• Hold the candle into your hands and visualize your desires as they are already happening.
• Visualize all your desires in that candle and feel those emotions.
• Light the candle and let it burn entirely. 
• Have certainty that while it is burning it's sending your desires to the Universe for you to receive. 
• Now see it all Manifest soon enough. 

Whether you are releasing or manifesting, make sure to always end your rituals with a gratitude prayer to the Full Moon goddess: 
"Full Moon I love you. Thank you for being present. I am grateful for you shining your light upon me and others on this planet. Thank you for shining your light on all of my desires. May your energy and light assist my desires to manifest (or release) all for my highest and greater good. Let it be and so it is. THANK YOU!" 

Now that you know that this Full Moon in Virgo is pretty powerful, make sure to make the best of it. 
This Virgo-Pisces axis is a perfect combination to get inspired to create new changes in your life. 
Make it a priority to do at least one thing in service to someone else. Call a friend, a loved one or a complete stranger and ask them how you can help them make their dream come true. One thing that you do towards this person to help make their dreams come true, will have such an impact on your life, theirs and in the world. 
All it takes is one act of kindness! PAY IT FORWARD this month. 

I would love to hear from some of you all about the weekend of February 21-22 if it was a romantic one or if you met someone extremely special or got engaged or married. Like I wrote on the previous new moon blog it was the weekend Venus and Mars met and kissed! So it was a major deal world wide! 
Please share you story! 
I know it was a special weekend for me!!! ;) 

Be loving, be patient, be kind to others around you this month. 

And remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx



Photo Courtesy: David Delamare

Doing a 30 Day Challenge is definitely a challenge but it can also be so rewarding everyday you are doing it. 
It takes 21 days to make or break a habit. So having wrapped up week 2, I feel awesome! 
By the beginning of week two, I had learned that I had caused a bit of a ruckus (of course!) at the studio without even knowing. The wonderful evening manager Yelena finally told me that they had been looking for me all week because I wasn't signing in at the front desk everyday. I thought you only did so on your first day and since I signed up every day online I didn't know. Oppsie!!! 

By now I have totally fallen in love with yoga. There is so much to it then just doing a pose. You receive so many health benefits from each pose, it's amazing. Not to mention you open all your chakras and release negativity! 
Before I share with you some of the health benefits, I want to quickly thank some of the amazing teachers I have had some classes with that have truly shared their light with me in a special way. Their patience and love towards teaching the class completely inspired me to keep going! 

John Mabry being one of them. His energy is just so calming and kind. I love how he gives compliments to each of the students completely uplifting and encouraging us to keep going. When I see his name on the schedule my face lights up :) Plus he's completely handsome! 

Olivia Anselmo is another amazing special teacher who takes the craft of yoga to a place of love. Her energy is so special as well. She took the time to guide me after class due to some tension I had around my neck. She showed me a trick to do at home in order to release all the knots I have in the back of my shoulders. I think it's time for a massage! 
Olivia also hosts these wonderful retreats to Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica which is one of the planet Earth's 5 Blue Zones. On these retreats you get to meditate, practice Yoga, have fun and do other yogi spiritual things. 
I will definitely be adding that to my list of places I plan to visit soon! 
For more info on the trip visit: www.corinneandolivia.com/retreats

Health benefits you receive from Bikram Yoga: 

• Helps with lower back pain, hip and back pain, chemical imbalances in the system
• Constipation, colitis constipation, small and large intestines, exercise the colon, pancreas and kidney
• Helps abdominal obesity, diabetes, thyroid, blood and sugar balance
• Strengthens weak joints
• Helps with arthritis, knee problems and gout pain 

And of course the list goes on, but at least you can have an overall idea! 
This is week 2 but I already feel my body taking a different form. I feel a whole lot lighter and I now enjoy the sense of sweat dripping off my body. I know, sounds insane, but it's a great sign that toxins are leaving my system! 

Thinking of doing Bikram Yoga? Go for it!! Check your local town for the nearest Bikram Yoga studio. 
If you're in NYC I highly recommend Bikram Yoga NYC www.bikramyoganyc.com

And remember:
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!!

Love and light,
Leda xxx


Photo Courtesy: Bikramyogacapalaba.com.au

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 6:47pm EST a New Moon-Super Moon-Black Moon enters Aquarius a minute shy from entering Pisces. Yes it's that intense in an amazing way. We will be entering a New Moon at the end of Aquarius at exactly one minute from entering Pisces. Here we have the opportunity to tap into the Aquarius energy along with all that Pisces has to offer. Best of both worlds! 
I'm writing to you all from the magical world of Sedona, Arizona so this post has been infused with tons of magnetic manifesting energy! 

A New Moon represents new beginnings. A time to set intentions and plant your seeds for the future. It's when the Sun and the Moon are in the same sign. Always write down your intentions after the New Moon has entered. In this case means right after 6:47pm EST go ahead and meditate on what you desire along with sending healing energy to the world and those in need. 

This New Moon is so special because it will create a huge urge in your soul to connect with your sisterhood and brotherhood. You will feel a sudden urge to connect with friends, start new projects, feel the need to do charity work or do something kind for someone else. Perhaps question your own beliefs regarding everything that is around you.
Meaning start thinking outside the box.
 You will start receiving new ideas on how to approach all your challenges in your life with a more positive outlook.
This is the perfect time to set the foundation for trying all that is new. Been thinking of learning a new language? Go for it! This is the time to start that 30 Day Challenge you have been wanting to do. You have the energy of Aquarius still helping you. 

On February 22nd Venus and Mars will meet and kiss each other! So this means that LOVE is in the air for you!!
Venus represents the female energy and Mars the male energy. And on this day both planets will meet creating the perfect LOVE day! 
If you are in a relationship with yourself this means you will be able to meet someone of your liking on the weekend of February 21-22. You will have a massive opportunity to meet your Twin Flame! So make sure to step outside and put that vibe out there. 
If you are in a relationship with your special someone then this is your Valentine's Day part duex! Get ready to feel more loved on this day.
Venus and Mars will be working for you on this weekend! 

On February 19th it's the Chinese New Year, a new beginning for the Feng Shui energy.
It's the year of the Wood Sheep. 
Sheep is a kind, sweet, loving, generous soul. Home is very important to Sheep. So make sure to do a spring cleaning now during this New Moon energy to move out any blocked energy in your home and life. 
Add plants to your home and to your diet. Pick up your favorite plant and place it in your home. Add more green veggies to your diet to cleanse out your body of any toxins. 
Sheep love beauty, so make sure to treat yourself this year by honoring your body, mind, spirit and emotions. 
Perhaps take that vacation you have been so desiring to take. You have the Sheep year supporting your every move. Sheep work better when they have the support of others around them but they can also be sensitive and desire quiet time. So make time to socialize, connect and learn from your peers but also take time to do some soul searching of your own and truly connect with who you are as a person. You are special and need to feel and know this. 

So as you can see this rest of the month is pretty amazing and packed with lots of new beginnings. You have an opportunity to try new things, spend time with others and find your inner self in that process. 
During the New Moon make time to connect with your spiritual friends that offer the positive energy you have been seeking and truly take time to learn from them. Ask what a Kundalini is if you don't know! 
Bonding with your friends that are also on this path will help you elevate your soul to that next level. 
Take time to fall in love with yourself, Mother Earth and that special someone. Feel the love, joy and gratitude for having the ability to sit with this now moment. The past and future are not of importance but this beautiful present moment that you have right now is all that matters. 

My darlings I send you all loving energy from Sedona and may we all understand this year that we are all ONE on this journey I call LOVE! Feel the blessing of knowing that you are evolved enough to know the difference between light and dark. Let there be light where there is dark. Together we can create peace, love and harmony in a world that needs us all right now. 
I send you all love! And for those that are in pain and in need, know that we are all uplifting you now at this very moment. 
I LOVE YOU! 

And remember:
GirlieVegans Do it Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx

Photo Courtesy: Jessica Galbreth

Happy Valentine's Day my bunnies! 
Today is a day we celebrate the day of romance and unconditional LOVE! This day is dedicated to Saint Valentinus. He was an incredible Saint who was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire. 
Under the rule of Claudius the Cruel, Rome was banned from all marriages and engagements. Valentine, realizing the injustice, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When he was discovered, Claudius ordered that Valentine be put to death. 

Legend has it that while in jail, Saint Valentine healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius, who had become his friend. He left her a farewell note and signed it "From Your Valentine." Saint Valentine was sentenced to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off. The sentence was carried out on February 14th. For his great service to humanity, Valentine was named a saint after his death. 
We take today February 14th as a day in which lovers express their love for each other, although this is something that should be done on a daily basis, still take time today to honor Valentine who truly believed in the energy of LOVE. 

For those that are single, don't fret, use the energy of today to draw in your Twin Flame! Yes, that's right! 
Call upon Valentine to play cupid and get you closer to your other half. This person is out there somewhere :) 
Light a candle and ask St. Valentine to connect you to your Twin Flame. 

Use today and everyday to radiate LOVE energy and frequency from your heart chakra. Use that force to bring in love to yourself and to everyone who makes contact with you. You are responsible for the vibration you send out to everyone around you and to the world! 

Saint Valentine was a romantic soul who believed in the power of LOVE. Let's honor him today by loving ourselves a bit more and everyone in our lives including our fur babies! 

I'm sending you all tons of LOVE! Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!! 

And remember:
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx 

Photo Courtesy: HappyValentinesday-2015.com

In the middle of January I had such a strong pull to start something new. No coincidence since it was near the New Moon in Aquarius. So I decided to team up with Louise and give Bikram Yoga a try. My darling Starseed family I can't even begin to tell you what my first week was like, especially the first day!
If you are unfamiliar with Bikram Yoga, let me give you a quick explanation. 

It all started with Bikram Choudhury who is the founder of the Bikram Yoga system and the Yoga College of India. 
Bikram began practicing yoga at the age of four. He practiced 4-6 hours every day. At age thirteen he won the National India Yoga Championship. 
He later created Bikram Yoga. A system of yoga where he used 26 postures from the traditional Hatha Yoga and revised it in a certain order. All Bikram Yoga classes consist of 26 postures in a heated room of 104°F (40°C) with a humidity of 40% for 90 minutes.  
Bikram Choudhury has at least 1,650 yoga studios around the world. 

Years ago I attended a week worth of Bikram Yoga classes at the Bikram Yoga NYC studio on 72nd Street on Broadway. I remember being sooo excited about it and feeling so great after each class.
However, years later of course you forget certain things, like how hot it is inside that room!!!
So when I suggested to Louise that we start Bikram Yoga, she was delighted especially because this was completely new to her.
We signed up for the 30 Day Challenge on the Upper East Side on 83rd Street; and then my life changed! 

When you first walk into the Bikram Yoga NYC studio, you quickly take off your shoes and sign in at the front desk and then head over to the dressing room where you change and leave your belongings in the locker room. 

I was sooo excited my first day, I couldn't even handle it! However when you walk into the room you feel the heat so strongly but since I love the heat this was great for me especially with the crazy brutal winter in NYC. 
I placed my mat and towel on the floor and class began. After a while I was ready to pass out but realized this wasn't too bad since class was ending! Ummm correction! When I checked the clock, we were only 20 minutes in!!!!!! I almost cried my eyes out! I couldn't believe we still had 70 minutes more to go!!! WHY WHY WHY did I sign up for this??? I quickly started thinking how I was going to cancel my membership ASAP and that would be the end of it. I mean this was insane! 20 mins and I felt a whole hour had already passed by! GRRRR! 

But once we got to the Shavasana pose I was in heaven. You are basically laying on the floor looking dead. My favorite part on my first day! 
After we left the studio I realized it wasn't sooo bad after all. The bliss feeling I felt was incredible! 
90 minutes all to myself where I love and honor my body. What a feeling that was! All your problems, emotions or whatever challenge you have stays outside the room. Amazing feeling :)

On my second day I met a great teacher, Regina, who was so encouraging and just what I needed to keep me going and inspired in the teachings of Bikram Yoga! 

By the fifth day I had already fell in love with certain poses and felt my body reaching a new point. 
I was thinking clearer and was just in a state of bliss! 

If you are thinking of taking a Bikram Yoga class in your town I highly recommend it. 

And here are a few tips I picked up my first week: 

• Always bring a 20oz bottle of water inside the class.
• You can add electrolytes to your water. Because you sweat so much in class you are losing electrically charged alkaline minerals, such as Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium. If you are feeling dizzy, nauseous and even numbness in your body this is a sign you are low in sodium. 
• Adding fresh organic lemons to your water also helps keep you hydrated. 
• Organic coconut water is also ideal to add electrolytes to your body.
• Change your diet to where you add more foods with Potassium and Magnesium: Beans, Sweet Potato, Banana, Tomato, Spinach, Beets, Peanut Butter, Chickpeas, Broccoli, Swiss Chard, Beet Greens, Pumpkin Seeds, Almonds, Cashews, Avocado, Quinoa and any leafy green vegetable. 
• You can also purchase a vegan Calcium, Magnesium & Zinc Supplement and make sure the intake is at least 400mg a day in Magnesium. That's what your body needs in order to stay hydrated during Bikram Yoga class. Trader Joe's sells a all-in-one vegan Magnesium supplement that also has Zinc and Calcium. 
• Always stare at the mirror and keep your focus on yourself during class. Focus is key to really pushing your self past your comfort zone.

By day 7 I felt like a pro and could feel my body completely different. I felt different over all! What a great feeling that is!!! I encourage everyone to take a step towards a healthier lifestyle and truly honor yourself by loving yourself. 
We have four bodies that make us who we are: Emotional, Spiritual, Mental and Physical. 
Just like with energy healing, with Bikram Yoga you truly use all four bodies! 
Namaste ~

And remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx


Photo Courtesy: Bikramyogacapalaba.com.au

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015 at 6:09pm EST enters the Full Moon in Leo while the Sun is in Aquarius. 
This is a very bright Full Moon to say the least! Make sure to take great pictures! 
February is an exciting month because it's the month of LOVE! It's all about love this month and not just about loving others but most importantly loving yourself! Take time every day to love yourself! Honor yourself! 
I am sooo excited for this Full Moon in Leo since I was born with a Leo rising and tend to be kind of a Leo at times!
This is the month you also welcome the year of the Goat/Sheep in Chinese Astrology. My Feng Shui people are usually in heaven during this time of year! 

Full Moons are all about emotions. It's a female energy which represents a time of romance, fertilization and relationships. Whatever was started during a New Moon will be fulfilled during a Full Moon. 
A Full Moon reminds us that the Sun and Moon are in opposite zodiac signs. 
This the perfect time to take action towards something you've desired and wanted. This is the time to be creative. 

This is an interesting mix with the Full Moon in Leo and the Sun in Aquarius since Leo is fire and Aquarius is air. 
Leo is the middle fire sign and they always have to be in the middle. Leo loves to be the center of attention and this is where they perform and feel the best. Leo rules the Sun and just like the Sun, Leo is stable and radiant and helps to keep others under control. Leo always makes their presence known and are steady and dependable. 
Aquarius is the last and highest air element. Aquarius is the powerful force that makes the world go around.
It has the power to change areas and it does. Aquarius are all about originality and changes. Aquarius seeks understanding and knocking down any barriers. They are very unpredictable and seek truth at all times. 
Aquarius is the most advanced thinker of the zodiac and is concerned with advancing civilization and the future of this earth. 

During this Full Moon in Leo the energy is all about the balance between everything that is personal and everything that is impersonal. The Leo Moon is all about being able to express yourself as an individual with a creative flare and uplifting yourself which you will feel you receive from romance and pleasure. While the Aquarius Sun is all about being in groups and dealing with impersonal relationships and friendships. 
So you can see where this Full Moon in Leo might just be a tad bit emotional as you will need to find a balance between friendships and romance and still being able to express yourself as an individual. 
It sounds like a tug of war! Good Luck! 

This is the time of revelations and illuminations so be aware of things you asked about during the New Moon because now during this Full Moon they will be revealed. New feelings and revelations of truth always bring on strong emotions. So whatever you discover or is revealed to you make sure to express yourself in a healthy way. It's extremely important to express your feelings as you don't want them bottled up therefore causing a physical illness down the line. Express yourself in a healthy way. Try exercise, energy healing, swimming or even yoga! 

This week you may feel divided due to the Full Moon in Leo but these feelings can teach you more about your needs than you expect. You may find people around you may be a little bit more charming and energetic even if they are shy. They will feel the need to be heard and seen. So don't be alarmed :) Go ahead and do something nice for others. Perhaps treat your supervisor or boss to a yummy vegan cupcake or surprise them with something unexpected. For your loved ones at home show them that extra care by treating them to something they've been wanting. Spend more time playing with your fur child. Animals always need that extra attention and love from you.

Aquarius peeps: You may find that this isn't an easy time for you, so let others take the chances this time, you just relax and take notes ;)
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Pisces peeps: Really think about mercury retrograde and be mindful when traveling or deciding to purchase a new digital gadget. Make sure not to over spend this month! 

This is the month of LOVE so show everyone around you some LOVE! My single peeps don't stress over Valentine's Day and see it as a day where you have a chance to love and honor yourself! Spend it with other friends who are single and throw a singles party! My coupled peeps make sure to spend it with your loved one and remind yourself why you love this person and be grateful they are in your life and then share that love with others! 

Wishing you a fabulous Full Moon in Leo! May you set your intentions and affirmations tonight so you can manifest all your desires in 2015. If emotions are running high for you as of the past few days and even today then make sure to take a spiritual bath tonight along with candles and incense and write your intentions using your emotions! 


And Remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx


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Tuesday, January 20th, 2015 at 8:14am EST enters the New Moon SuperMoon in Aquarius at 0 degrees my darlings! 
Now that we have entered with the Sun in Aquarius we will continue to have Venus in Aquarius until January 27th, Mars in Pisces until February 19th, Mercury in Aquarius until March 12th. However, from January 21st - February 11th we will be in Mercury Retrograde. I know, run for the hills!!! I will explain more in detail about Mercury Retrograde for those of you that are not familiar with this term. Saturn is still transiting in Sagittarius until June 14, 2015 and will return from September 17, 2015 until December 20, 2017. Jupiter is still in Leo until August 11, 2015 and Uranus has been in Aries since March 11, 2011. 
A lot has happened since the Full Moon on January 4th. Oh boy! I am sure some of you felt like 2015 started on a rocky note but that's only because life is going to get a whole lot sweeter for all of us!!! 
Most of you went through some eye opening experiences to say the least! A lot of truth being revealed that perhaps might have been painful for some. And that's okay, because new beginnings start NOW! 
The rest of you probably started the year feeling great and manifesting quite a few things and that's fabulous, because it's only going to continue. No matter how 2015 started, it's only going to get BETTER! This is a year of manifestation and money! So let's get this party started!!! 

A New Moon is when the Moon and Sun are aligned in the same zodiac sign. A New Moon means something new is born. It's the time to plant new seeds for the future. Your thoughts are powerful during a New Moon so it's important to think positive and visualize that which you want to manifest in the next 6 months. 
This New Moon comes super charged because it's a SuperMoon as well. A SuperMoon is when the moon is at its closest point to Earth. The Earth, Moon and Sun are all in a line with the Moon in its nearest approach to Earth! 
It is also said that a SuperMoon can create a bit of chaos in the world from wildfires, storms, major floods to even earthquakes and volcanos going haywire. This is the first of six SuperMoons this year. 
SuperMoons are also huge for amplifying the intensity of the moon it falls under. In this case since the SuperMoon falls on a New Moon in Aquarius, get ready to write those intentions and think BIG, because believe me, it will manifest for you!!! 

Mercury Retrograde begins Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - Wednesday, February 11, 2015. 
This happens about 3-4 times a year. Planet Mercury rules communication. So when planet Mercury slows down and goes backwards our lives goes into a big clusterfunk. When Mercury goes retrograde we experience nothing but miscommunication. All communication with friends, loved ones and coworkers goes haywire. You will notice where you start having communication problems or arguments with people for no reason. And that includes all technology as well. Your iPhone or galaxy will freeze, missing texts, or emails not working. So it's truly important not to purchase any new electronics during this time, as you will most likely have issues with it within 6 months. It's also highly recommended not to fly to a new destination. If you have to travel and it's to a place you have been to before, than that's okay. Mercury Retrograde is all about going back and tying up loose ends. So if there is a project you started a while back but never finished it, you will have Mercury now supporting you to finish. If there is a relationship or friendship that ended intensely and you would like to heal the situation and both go your separate ways, this is the perfect time to do so. It is always advised not to sign any paper work or contracts or start new partnerships during this time because once Mercury goes direct there will be some serious revising to be done. 
Keep in mind Mercury Retrograde effects begins a few weeks before and after. So look back in the past week where there might have been misunderstandings or electronic issues. And even after it goes direct on Feb.11th be aware that you will not be out of the zone entirely until 2 weeks later.  

This New Moon SuperMoon in Aquarius occurs at 0 degrees which is amazing because any time a New Moon enters at 0 degrees it's basically like hitting a reset button. You now have a clear chance to reset and restart your life from scratch! You now have the power to start with a clean slate. Take this time to sit with yourself in silence and rethink and reconnect to your core values. Connect with who you truly are as an individual and let this inner self shine like a light in a dark room. Start your life over. This is the perfect time to let go of anything or anyone who has been keeping you stuck. Perfect time to end a bad habit, bad friend or bad boyfriend/girlfriend. Start fresh! Start a new lifestyle, a new career, a new way of thinking! The time is NOW! 

Aquarians are all about friendships, sister/brotherhood, they are risk takers, love group activities, group projects, social settings, trying new things, all about being a humanitarian and learning new ways to improve themselves emotionally, spiritually, physically and mentally. So what does this mean for you? Since this New Moon is all about the energy of Aquarius, all these different areas of your life will begin to arise within your subconscious and cause you to want to tap into all new things and create a conscious change. 
This is the time in which you should dig deep within your soul and be honest with yourself. Let yourself go and begin to think outside the box. You will probably feel like trying new things, explore different ways of thinking and begin to solve your problems in a different manner. This is all because you are tapped into the energy of Aquarius!
You will probably start feeling the urge to go out more with your friends and loved ones and be the social queen or king. 
Aquarians are not about the drama or emotional outbursts, so ladies make sure to keep your inner Bride of Chucky on lock down, and men keep your inner Norman Bates completely locked away and throw that key away! 

This is the perfect time to zip the lip in all areas of your life and listen to your friends, coworkers and loved ones. Listen as in go deep into understanding who they are as a person. This is not about listening and doing what they want you to do, as you will be in total rebellious mode but instead see this as an opportunity to truly get to know who you have around you. Sometimes life passes you by so quickly, you end up creating and attracting the wrong people around you who may not have your best interest at heart and that's always painful to discover when it's a bit too late. So instead pay attention and listen to people. Find a new way to understand how humans operate on a soul level so you can create change in your life. This is the time to go out of your way to give a helping hand to someone. Is there a charity organization you have been wanting to be a part of? Or perhaps you can take time from being on social media and go help out at a soup kitchen or at an animal shelter. Lots of people and animals need your love right now. 
This is the perfect time to disconnect yourself from being hypnotized to doing the same routine over and over again. Take time to call someone instead of texting, write and mail a real letter instead of an email, attend a social gathering and make new friends and possibly score a date instead of Tinder and Grinder. It's time to start something NEW. 
Let the Rebel Heart in you rise and be adventurous! Try that new vegan restaurant you wanted to try. Get out there and get to know your community. During this New Moon it is important for you to truly connect on a human level with people, to show people that love does still exist instead of technology overriding your everyday life. 
Some of you will find that this month you will begin to want different things. Single peeps wanting a relationship will start to like individuals that aren't normally their type at all. So go for it! Let this new urge for wanting new things take over your mind and body and allow it to create change in your life. Push yourself harder to get yourself out of your comfort zone. The only way you will shift the energy around you and receive something you've wanted. 
This is the time to remain positive, hopeful, optimistic and plan your future in a BIG way! 

The Asteroid Circe is also transiting and she is also known as a powerful and enchanting witch. The Asteroid Circe which was discovered in 1855 is named after this wonderful goddess. She is known as Asteroid number 34. 
This beautiful witch and goddess was known for bewitching men. She was all about the spells and potions.
So in her honor I have enclosed a few spells for you to do for this New Moon SuperMoon in Aquarius. 

If you are looking to bring in something/someone into your life: 

• Begin by spending a few minutes everyday visualizing that which you want to bring in to your life. Daydream about it. Feel like it is already happening. Feel the emotions. See yourself with this person having a great time and being happy. See yourself having that item that you want and feeling the joy as if you already have it. Doing this everyday for a few minutes will let your subconscious know that this is what brings you happiness, therefore actually manifesting it into your life. 

• Try the cord spell I posted a while back: Witchy Success Spell

If you are looking to let go of something/someone in your life: 

• Write on paper what you want to let go and why. Make sure to write down everything you are letting go. Feel the emotions in your writing, feel all that you no longer desire leaving your body into the piece of paper you are writing on. Feel your body already feeling lighter because it's leaving your system. Then set the piece of paper on FIRE! Watch it while it burns. Feel it all leaving along with the piece of paper, fire and smoke. 
• Speak out loud everything you no longer want in your life and say it in front of an opened window. Feel it all leave out the window. It is now gone. 

In closing remember that this New Moon SuperMoon in Aquarius is all about making room for innovation. So make time and room in your home to invite your energy healer, astrologer, psychic, spiritual friends of yours over for dinner who may just have a message for you that's not understandable to you right away but will turn out to be absolutely right on the money and correct. 
Aquarians: You are always one step ahead of others, but make sure to actually sit still during this New Moon because you will be able to see what needs improvement in your life and what is actually working for you. 
Leos: You may feel embarrassed and humiliated about something personal that was brought to light in front of others. But you won't feel embarrassed for long as this attention you are now receiving will bring in a larger group of friends that are more empathetic towards you. 
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Pisces: If you are feeling like you are running on empty or running out of ideas, it's time to start looking at your priorities and making a list of what works and what should change. 

I hope I was able to get across the importance of this New Moon SuperMoon in Aquarius. It's important for you to set your intentions today and think BIG because this is a completely new beginning for you. You can now click that reset button and start fresh! Start something you have been wanting to do like a workout routine. Make time for yourself! 
I just started a Bikram Yoga 30 Day Challenge! Break yourself! Go ahead and cook that vegan recipe you have been wanting to try. If you need help don't be afraid to ask your friends. Also take time to go out of your way to help someone in need. Go that extra mile this moon cycle! 

I will be posting the Vision Board blog on Wednesday so come back and check in for some wonderful tips on how to create your best Vision Board in 2015! 
I decided to take one day of the month to pick a lucky winner from all the emails I receive asking for advice and post on the blog so if someone is going thru a similar situation they can connect to it. I will be giving a free card reading to this individual! So keep the emailings coming to [email protected]. 
I also started writing some fun and informative blogs for you all with some exciting topics! Stay tuned! 

Wishing you all a great New Moon SuperMoon in Aquarius and a great rest of the month! 
Life is like a box of vegan chocolate, you never know whatcha gonna get!!! So stay present and set those intentions!!!

And remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!! 

Love and light,
Leda xxx
 


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Happy New Year my darlings!!! 2015 is finally here!!! YAY!!! It's January and the beginning of a new calendar year! New beginnings are all around us. This is the time when we feel renewed and ready for a new chapter in our lives. 
I must say 2014 wasn't a bad year for me. It was a time for growth in all areas of my life: emotionally, spiritually, mentally and physically. It was the year I set the tone for what's in store for me in the upcoming years. I started to build my foundation of life. Of course we can always change and rewrite our script but for now I feel it's the right fit for me, for right now! I realized what I needed versus what I thought I wanted in life. I took a good look at myself, my environment, people around me and stood up for myself and created change in all areas. 2015 I will continue to do the same. Expect now my mind is fully focused on what I truly desire. I am so excited about 2015 because it's the year I know true manifestation will occur for all of us! 
Most of you reading this probably felt the same. A lot of changes in 2014 and some of you realized what and where your garbage truly lies and cleaned out your closet, others still need that extra realization but that's okay, 2015 will take care of that in order for you to grow. Others ended toxic relationships, friendships, situations and are now excited about their new beginning! So congrats to all of you who took a stand for yourself and created change in your life! Bravo!!! 
2015 is now here so let's get your new life started! Shall we?!?! 

Later today, Sunday, January 4, 2015 at 11:53pm EST it will be a Full Moon in Cancer under Capricorn. 
This Full Moon happens to also fall on fixed star Sirius! How exciting! Sirius is the brightest star system in the Earth's night sky. It is also known to be one of the home bases for some of the mystical and healing Starseeds and Hybrids living on Earth today. That's where I am from ;) You can find out more about whether or not Sirius exist from the Sirius Disclosure project from Dr. Steven Greer at www.siriusdisclosure.com. The movie was interesting to say the least! 
The Full Moon in Cancer also happens to be a Grand Cross Full Moon which basically means the planets fall in all cardinal signs: Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn. So they will either be squared to each other or be opposing each other. This Full Moon is also in the Uranus-Pluto square and the Moon's Nodes. 

A Full Moon means the Sun and Moon are in opposite zodiac signs. The Full Moon contains a feminine, powerful and mystical energy. This is a great time to start a new romance, fertilization or any type of relationships. This is the perfect time to start a new beginning because all the answers you wanted from the new moon are exposed and revealed during the Full Moon. This is the time to act on something you have visualized and desired! This is the time to set your desires and intentions because within the weeks leading up to the new moon you will have clarity on a more crystal clear vision of your new desires being planted under the new moon energy. Emotions run high during a Full Moon so do your best to stay grounded! This is an excellent time to see an energy healer and get your chakras aligned and balanced! 

Numerologist Michelle Buchanan made it clear that 2015 is the year of number 8! It's an 8 Universal Year because it's the total number when you add 2015 together: 2+0+1+5=8. The number 8 is all about MONEY and MANIFESTATION! What a year this will be! 
This is definitely the year where you have the most potential to make money and manifest all your desires. Begin with changing your thought patterns to a positive one! Start 2015 on a clean slate. Imagine you have a empty white canvas and now you have the power to draw the life you want. That's the energy that is out there right now. 
This month you will feel the need to start over and actually complete it. Some of you are used to making resolutions every year on January 1st and by the second week in, you are over it. But I think we can all agree that this January 1st, it felt quite different. And that's because it is! It's the year you will create change in your life for the better! You will own up to your responsibilities and see the growth in yourself and your surroundings. You will feel a sudden need or desire to connect with your family and with yourself at a deeper level. Most of you will want to finally settle down and start a family. Some of you might even have something exposed or experience an "Aha!" moment in your life that will cause you to want to start paying attention to the areas or people in your life that you have been neglecting or putting to the side. If you are feeling tension between the circumstances of your life and unfulfilled emotional desires crashing up against your commitments and responsibilities, that is only because it's what the Full Moon in Cancer is revealing for you to take note and action on.
 
Cancer is a pretty emotional and caring sign but according to Kabbalah it's also the month where the disease Cancer was created. So be aware of any type of anger or high end emotions that can occur during the Full Moon in Cancer cycle as you don't want to plant a seed for suppressed feelings. If you feel a certain way, express yourself but make sure you do so in a mature way, not in a reactive psycho "this girl is crazyyy" kind of way!
Most of you will also feel the need to begin a new healthy lifestyle: Vegan lifestyle, quit drinking, quit drugs, quit gambling, etc. Remember you are what you eat, so under this Full Moon in Cancer you may want to keep yourself in a healthy lifestyle!  
Take the first two weeks of January to reflect within yourself to expose the areas of your life that need true change and growth. Take time to write your intentions for this new year. It's extremely important to think BIG when writing your intentions under this Full Moon because it's under the 8 Universal Year which means it will manifest for you. So don't go for second best baby, put your intentions to the test (I know, I know I love Madonna!)! 

Back in the day, this is the time of year when farmers would check and see if they had enough food for getting their livestock and family through the season. But now this is the time of year when you can reflect and get clarity on your responsibilities, especially for the Capricorn peeps. With the Full Moon in Cancer under Capricorn, you may feel relationships or work are at a turning point. Keep in mind this could be a great thing if you get crystal clear on what your responsibilities are. 
Cancer peeps: Build something new as this is your Full Moon! A time of heightened skills and sensitivities. Your family, friends or co-workers may seek you out for some advice. They are not trying to drain you, so make sure you make time for them that is best for you. 
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sag, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces peeps: Take it easy! Remember feelings are just that: feelings! Your thoughts have more power so switch'em up and keep them positive! 
Restrict, Restrict, Restrict!!! 

Take time this week to work on your Vision Board! If you have never done one before, then great, because I will be posting a blog on how to create a vision board in the next day or two! So stay tuned! For those that have made one in the past, still tune in as you may pick up a tip or two! 
Moving forward I will be writing more blogs on great topics both under the GirlieVegan section and Spiritual Rebel section. I am working on a few surprises for you as well so we can connect on all levels! 

I can't express how excited I am for 2015!!! It's going to be a great year! So let's all join in by connecting to our subconscious and being aware of the fact that whatever we tell our conscious mind we desire, our subconscious along with Divine Source Energy will bring it forth in our lives! It's time for true manifestation! 
State your Intentions, Believe and Receive!!! The game of life baby!

Happy 2015 and Happy Full Moon in Cancer my darlings!!!  Let's make it a Ride or Die type of year!!! 

And remember: 
GirlieVegans Do It Better!!!

Love and light,
Leda xxx


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