Honored to be mentioned by Paula Mallis on Mind Body Green today!
Carnelian is a stone I wear in a ring, custom designed for me by goldsmith Savannah King. This stone supports setting intentions, allowing them to manifest through the courage to take action. I especially love wearing it as I facilitate New Moon Circles.
—Paula Mallis, doula and founder of WMN Space
Savannah King
APRIL 7, 2016 filed under: MIND & BODY, WELLNESS tagged with: danielle beinstein, new moon
It’s amazing what we can learn from each new moon cycle if we open ourselves to its lessons. This time, sharing her knowledge on the matter is astrologer, meditation guide and spiritual advisor Danielle Beinstein. I met Danielle—who also cofounded New Moon Circle—through a friend and as I’ve come to know her I’ve realized how passionate she is about her work.
Danielle leads women’s circles and regularly shares her understanding of both new moons and full moons on her Instagram. She’s done my chart and also my kids’, and they were incredibly informative, especially when paired with her thoughtful explanations. I was thrilled she was willing to share her wisdom on New Moons with Rip & Tan. Here, Danielle guides us through the New Moon in Aries, which calls us to discover ourselves and take steps forward. I hope you find it inspiring! XXJKE
Danielle Beinstein: New Moons occur once every 28 days, when the sun and moon meet at the exact same degree. Whereas Full Moons are about illumination and release, New Moons offer us profound opportunities to set intentions and begin anew. They call us forward. This New Moon in Aries is no different, beckoning us to venture into the unknown. Aries is the go-getter, the self-starter, inspiring others with its enterprising, no-holds-barred manner. Aries is where we leap into the unknown and discover ourselves in the process. It’s brave and bold, concerned only with what will advance its cause.
This New Moon conjunct liberator Uranus, trine belief-restructuring Saturn Retrograde in Sagittarius and square profoundly transformative Pluto in Capricorn, is the burst forward we’ve been anticipating these past couple of months. We may experience the unexpected as we are moved to experiment outside of our comfort zone. We may feel called to ask ourselves where in our lives we are ready to make a radical change. Where can we birth ourselves anew? What actions are we willing to commit to, right here and right now, to liberate ourselves from the muck that has been holding us back? And where are we willing to embrace beginner’s mind, knowing that the wisest among us are always those willing to play the fool?
Truth is, we don’t need to know our exact destination in order to begin a new journey. It may sound strange, but it’s not the destination that matters, it’s how we show up for each step. Trust is essential. We will collect all the things we need along the way. It’s the stepping that matters, that progresses us in a new direction, even if that step is committing to a new belief system. It’s our ideas about the world, after all, that shape our lens, our experience of it.
When I took the leap from media to spiritual counseling and writing, I had no idea how it would pan out. I only knew I needed to listen to my heart and communicate my truth. The more I leaned into that awareness, the clearer things became. Opportunities appeared on my path seemingly out of the blue. Doors opened up. Conversely, when I tried to orchestrate a certain outcome, it backfired. This New Moon is a great reminder to have faith in our own inspired action, to jump in, no matter where it leads. How else are we to discover ourselves?
For more on Danielle’s work, visit daniellebeinstein.com
Art by Savannah King, shopthirdeye.com
ThisIsStory wrote a great post about the latest Neon Dream..
So you want to be electric?
Meet Savannah King, the Brooklyn artist behind the ethereal yet decidedly electrically charged dream catcher currently on display at Well Being. As part of Third Eye, Savannah makes each of her dream catchers to order, thoughtfully juxtaposing natural materials like feathers and crystals with industrial elements like neon and plexi. We can’t promise it will ward off evil spirits, but it’s definitely bringing the cool vibes and good energy to our space.
I'm honored to be mentioned in Mary Peffer's CLEVELAND CITY GUIDE on Design Sponge!
NAVY PRoject
6602 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44102
213.375.5828
I opened this shop with my sister-in-law and business partner, Melinda. NAVY offers unisex clothing that focuses on classic androgynous runway trends rooted within vintage daywear. We wanted to create an environment that feels as special as the clothes we’ve curated while paying homage to the pop culture that influenced us along the way. All items are priced under $100, including a selection of Pendletons, Levi’s jackets, Fendi tops and ponchos. The store also exhibits artwork by Ohio natives, Deanna First, Ivy Axe, Susan Greenspan, and Cleveland supporter and Bad Girlfriend musician Savannah King