A lesson in patience from an insatiable Aries
Francesca Filippa Guarino Francesca Filippa Guarino

A lesson in patience from an insatiable Aries

As I move into an appreciation of the non-linear, cyclical nature of life and reconnect to the cyclical nature of my own body, I am learning to appreciate that there is a time for burning through and a time for cool contemplation before action. Slowness and intentional movement through an experience is not only useful when facing a challenge or confrontation, but also useful when opening to acceptance or moving towards an object or state of desire.

As I lean into my desires, and burn through another layer of self-protection no longer needed, the release of all that once weighed me down and held me back feels like the release of tension in a bow. The arrow of me wants to shoot forward into a future life built on the foundations of my true desires, but before the release the archer of me lingers, not out of hesitation or fear, but as an intentional pause to slowly trace their eyes over all that lies ahead before taking aim. 

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FULL MOON IN AQUARIUS-AN IDEAL IS AN IDEA THAT BECAME REAL

There are so many themes attached to each astrological archetype. The one that my airy libran mind is connecting to most on this Aquarius full moon is the concept of idealism…

…I refuse to believe that idealism is an unrealistic romantic notion. I believe idealism puts visionary and necessary possibilities in motion. I refuse to believe that collective healing is not possible. My soul is just not built this way.

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MAGIC 8 FOR LION’S GATE
Francesca Filippa Guarino Francesca Filippa Guarino

MAGIC 8 FOR LION’S GATE

I have weaved Affirmative Leo codes into this magnetic manifesto inspired by my recent single Back Yourself that you can view here. I am Leo rising and these words are from the fires of my lived experience. May they touch where needs to be touched.

More than anything I stand for empowering and encouraging myself and others as I know what it feels like to have shite self esteem that holds you back from your dreams. We all deserve to achieve our highest potential in this life time, it is so much easier and enjoyable to journey in supportive community.

I cannot express how excited I am to share the second Artist Spotlight from The Cocoon in the form of juicy Piscean Queen Jess Green; an illustrator and activist of my wildest dreams who crafted the incredible visual for this piece after being inspired by this article I shared on the new moon in Leo workshop with the community! Watch this space for more bespoke pieces from this divine creatrix who I believe is ACTUAL magic in human form.

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