Hey
Reader,
Welcome to Gemini season 👯♊ and my birthday week!!!!
Gemini season is all about communication, sharing ideas, learning, and growing. It’s a time to stay curious, connect with others and stay open-minded! As an air sign, Gemini is very adaptable — it’s about going with the flow, embracing change and staying flexible. Basically, it’s the perfect time to try new things and have interesting conversations!!
What do you want to communicate or chat about!? Where could you benefit from being more flexible? What is something NEW you'd like to explore?
Duality - the highs and lows
Life is filled with SO much beauty, but its not without its challenges. We were taught to believe that we’re supposed to feel good all the time — that discomfort is something to avoid and that if we’re not happy, something must be wrong. But the truth is, we’re meant to feel the full range of emotions.
Tomorrow I turn 31, it’s been my most transformational year so far. Why? Because I chose me. I let go of the things I knew weren’t serving me and I allowed myself to sit in the discomfort. I allowed myself to be in that in-between space — where I knew I was going in the right direction, but it didn’t feel easy or comfortable.
It’s been one of my most challenging years - a year of deep inner growth, making big decisions, getting to know my triggers, understanding how I’ve manifested things I didn’t like and pushing myself out my comfort zone even more. There’s been uncertainty, instability and SO many challenges in sharing my voice and having hard conversations. I feel like I’ve had more lessons than any other year…
I call them initiations into the next level
Its also been one of my favourite years so far (yes it can be BOTH)
I’ve felt magnetic, attracting so many beautiful people into my life, my business has been expanding, I’ve been receiving more than ever - physical things, opportunities, services, lovely words. I feel so FREE. I trust myself more than ever. I feel worthy and I experience magic EVERYDAY
I’m currently sitting in Bali with a best friend I met online last year feeling so proud of the woman I am and the growth I’ve experienced this year. I know the expansion wouldn’t have been possible without the challenges and the courage to do the "hard" things
This is why I’ve decided to share my raw and honest stories from the last 12 months to support YOU in letting go and letting LIFE IN
Each day you'll receive an intimate voice note straight from me to you — sharing behind-the-scenes stories I’ve never shared online with practical steps that you can take NOW to step into your next level
We start Friday 23rd May — my birthday. I am SO excited to share the JUICE!!! Do you want to receive it!?!
The pod 🎙️
This week, I’m joined again by my Sexologist bestie Vanessa, and we’re talking about SEX, body image, body count, beauty standards, sexual shame, self-love and how your body is ALREADY enough.
📚 Book recommendations: Come as you are by Emily Nagoski, Pussy A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer and Flip through my Flaps by Ellie (Comfortable in my skin)
Lets celebrate!
I'm celebrating being in BALIIIIIII - I easily could have convinced myself not to book the trip - I could have saved the money, I could have spent time doing other things blah blah blah... but WHY put off doing the things you KNOW will make you happy? Where are you blocking yourself from enjoying life?
Life is for LIVING - and my priorities are always spending time, energy and money on the things I value most - freedom, health, connection and growth. I have been to so many beautiful classes here - sound healings, yoga, ecstatic dance. I don't spend money on new clothes, renting somewhere nice, a fancy car etc - theres nothing wrong with spending money on these things but its not MY priority at this moment in time. I'm also money SAVVY, Bali is cheaper than living in NZ or the UK!!
What do you value? Do you spend time, energy & money on those things?
I've also received so many ideas whilst I've been here, the trip is like market research ;) this is your reminder that not everything makes SENSE. DOING does not equal to RECEIVING. What if the most magic happens when you follow your intuition?
Should I hold a Bali retreat!?!?! 👀
My first two Essex events are official!!! The Inner Child & PLAY with life Retreat is on Sunday 29th June in Hockley and my first Community Event (pot luck, meditation, games, music & more!) co-hosted with my spiritual brother Brad is on Saturday 14th June in Heybridge - please email or DM me on instagram if you would love the details!!
What are you celebrating? What have you received?
This weeks oracle reading is from Sophie Bashford's Goddesses, Gods & Guardians deck:
You may have been feeling stuck, but now is a time for BEAUTIFUL CHANGE!!! How do you want to feel? how do you want to think? what do you want to experience? IT IS POSSIBLE!!! Shift your negative thoughts. See the beauty in each day. Say YES to opportunities.
Sending you so much love,
Effy xxx
Interested in working with me this year? Check out my coaching programmes or book a free connection call to see how I could support you!
