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Chakra Healing and Mental Health: What the Science and the Tradition Both Tell Us

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

At Sacred Space 69, we believe that caring for your energy body and caring for your mind are not separate pursuits. They are two paths leading to the same destination: wholeness.

What Are Chakras?

The word chakra comes from Sanskrit, meaning "wheel" or "circle." According to ancient Indian spiritual traditions dating back thousands of years, chakras are spinning centers of energy located along the spine. There are seven primary chakras, each governing specific aspects of physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

These energy centers are not just metaphorical. In yogic tradition, they are understood as real intersections of prana — life force energy — that influence everything from our nervous system to our emotional responses to our sense of purpose and identity.

The Seven Chakras and Their Mental Health Connections

Understanding which chakra corresponds to which aspect of your inner life is the first step toward healing. Here is a brief overview:

Root Chakra (Muladhara) — Safety and Security Located at the base of the spine, the root chakra governs our sense of safety, stability, and belonging. When this chakra is blocked or imbalanced, it often manifests as chronic anxiety, fear, financial stress, or a persistent feeling that the world is not safe. Grounding practices — walking barefoot, working with red stones like red jasper or obsidian, or simply spending time in nature — can help restore balance here.

Sacral Chakra (Svadhisthana) — Emotion and Creativity The sacral chakra sits just below the navel and is the seat of our emotions, creativity, and pleasure. Imbalances here are commonly linked to emotional numbness, creative blocks, shame, and difficulty with intimacy. Carnelian and orange calcite are stones traditionally associated with opening this center.

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) — Confidence and Personal Power Located in the upper abdomen, the solar plexus chakra governs our self-esteem, willpower, and sense of identity. Depression and low self-worth are often connected to a weakened solar plexus. Working with yellow stones like citrine or tiger's eye, practicing affirmations, and engaging in physical movement can support healing here.

Heart Chakra (Anahata) — Love and Compassion The heart chakra is the bridge between the lower and upper chakras — the meeting point of the earthly and the spiritual. Grief, loneliness, difficulty forgiving, and the inability to give or receive love are all signs of heart chakra imbalance. Rose quartz and green aventurine are classic heart-healing stones.

Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) — Expression and Truth Located at the throat, this chakra governs communication, self-expression, and the ability to speak your truth. Many people struggling with social anxiety, people-pleasing, or suppressed emotions find that throat chakra work opens important emotional releases. Blue lace agate and lapis lazuli support this center.

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) — Intuition and Clarity Seated between the eyebrows, the third eye chakra is the center of intuition, imagination, and mental clarity. Overthinking, brain fog, nightmares, and disconnection from intuition are common signs of imbalance. Amethyst and labradorite are powerful allies for this chakra.

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara) — Connection and Meaning At the top of the head, the crown chakra connects us to something larger than ourselves — whether that is the universe, a higher power, or a sense of deep meaning in life. Spiritual depression, existential emptiness, and a disconnection from purpose often trace back to this center. Clear quartz and selenite are traditional crown chakra stones.

How Chakra Practices Support Mental Health

You do not have to choose between your therapist and your crystal collection. The most effective approach to mental health is often an integrated one — combining conventional care with spiritual and somatic practices that address the whole person.

Here are some of the ways chakra healing can support your mental health:

Mindfulness and Presence Chakra meditation, even for just ten minutes a day, invites you to slow down and tune into your body. This kind of body awareness is one of the most well-researched tools for managing anxiety and depression. When you place your attention on a particular energy center, breathe into it, and observe what arises, you are practicing a form of somatic mindfulness with centuries of tradition behind it.

Ritual and Routine One of the most underrated tools for mental health is a consistent ritual. Lighting a chakra candle, pulling an oracle card each morning, or wearing a crystal bracelet as a physical reminder of your intentions creates structure and meaning — both of which are deeply stabilizing for the nervous system.

Journaling and Reflection Journaling is widely recommended by mental health professionals as a tool for processing emotions and gaining clarity. Pairing journaling with chakra awareness — asking yourself which energy center feels open or closed, which themes keep surfacing — can deepen the practice significantly. A beautiful leather journal adorned with chakra stones makes this practice feel sacred rather than clinical.

Physical Grounding Many mental health challenges are rooted in dysregulation of the nervous system — a body that is stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Root chakra practices in particular (earthing, bodywork, breathwork, working with grounding stones) directly address this physiological reality. Healing the body and healing the mind are inseparable.

Community and Belonging Choosing to engage with a spiritual community — online or in person — around practices like chakra healing also addresses one of the most significant predictors of poor mental health: loneliness and isolation. When you wear your chakra t-shirt, light your incense, and share your journey with others, you are participating in something larger than yourself.

Mental Health Awareness Month: More Good Days, Together

Mental health healing is not linear. There will be good days and hard days. Ancient wisdom traditions have never claimed to offer a quick fix — they offer a path. A practice. A way of returning, again and again, to yourself.

Whether you are just beginning to explore chakra healing or have been on this journey for years, the most important thing is that you are showing up for yourself. Every time you sit with your stones, pull a card, light a candle, or write in your journal, you are doing the work.

Sacred Space 69 is here to support you on that path — with tools that honor both the ancient wisdom of the chakra system and the very real, very human experience of navigating life's challenges.

Explore our Root Chakra Set at sacredspace69.com . Each set includes an oracle deck, Wheels of Life book, leather journal, selenite plate, gemstone bracelets, a chakra candle, and incense pack - everything you need to begin or deepen your practice.

Note: Chakra healing is a complementary spiritual practice and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please dial 988.

Good Juju: Ancient Rituals, Modern Lives

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

“Good juju” is more than a trendy phrase tossed around on social media. At its core, it reflects something deeply human: the desire to invite positive energy, protection, balance, and intention into our lives. Long before manifestation, journals and wellness influencers, cultures across the world practiced rituals designed to shift energy and create harmony between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Today, those same practices are experiencing a modern revival.

From lighting candles after a stressful day to cleansing a room with smoke or carrying crystals for grounding energy, people are rediscovering ancient rituals as tools for emotional clarity and self-care. While the aesthetics may look modern, the roots go back thousands of years.

In many Indigenous traditions, smoke cleansing ceremonies were used to purify spaces and prepare for spiritual gatherings. Ancient Egyptians burned incense in temples to honor the divine and elevate consciousness. Across Asia, meditation and breathwork were developed not simply as relaxation techniques, but as pathways to enlightenment and inner balance. African diasporic traditions often incorporated herbs, oils, symbols, and ancestral rituals to protect energy and attract abundance.

These practices were never just about superstition. They were about intention.

That’s the thread connecting ancient rituals to modern wellness culture today.

Modern life moves fast. We are constantly connected, overstimulated, and mentally fragmented. Rituals create pause. They remind us to slow down, become present, and reconnect with ourselves. In many ways, today’s “good vibes only” culture is a contemporary translation of ancient energetic awareness.

Take candles, for example. Historically, candles symbolized illumination, prayer, and spiritual guidance. Today, lighting a candle during meditation, journaling, or relaxation creates a sensory cue for calm and focus. Fragrance oils and incense work similarly, using scent to influence mood and emotional states. Wellness spaces centered around healing, ceremony, and mindfulness continue to draw from these ancient foundations.

Crystals have also moved from sacred ritual objects to mainstream lifestyle staples. While science may debate their energetic properties, many people use them as physical reminders of intention — rose quartz for love, black tourmaline for protection, citrine for abundance. The ritual itself becomes meaningful because it creates mindfulness.

Even practices like yoga and meditation, once viewed as niche spirituality in the West, are now embedded in modern health culture. Originally rooted in ancient Indian philosophy, these disciplines were designed to align body, mind, and spirit. Today, they help millions manage stress, anxiety, and burnout while creating moments of inner stillness.

The modern spiritual movement is not necessarily about abandoning technology or returning fully to the past. Instead, it reflects a growing desire to blend ancient wisdom with contemporary living. Apps now guide meditation. Online communities host moon rituals. Wellness brands combine ancestral symbolism with modern design.

The tools may evolve, but the intention remains timeless: creating space for healing, clarity, connection, and peace.

Maybe that’s what “good juju” really is — not magic in the fantasy sense, but the conscious act of shaping energy through ritual, awareness, and intention. In a chaotic world, even the smallest ritual can become sacred.

The Power of Nurses: A Nurses Week Tribute from Sacred Space 69

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This year's Nurses Week theme — The Power of Nurses — could not be more fitting. Every year from May 6–12, the world pauses to recognize a workforce that shows up tirelessly, compassionately, and often invisibly to hold space for those in their most vulnerable moments. But 2026 asks us to go further than gratitude. It asks us to truly reckon with the power nurses carry — the power to heal, to witness, to transform lives at their most fragile.

At Sacred Space 69, this week holds a deeply personal meaning for us. Journaling was one of my first healing practices — a simple act of writing things down that became the seed of everything Sacred Space 69 now stands for. Nurses have always been part of that story, and this week we honor them with our whole hearts.

The Nurse as Sacred Healer

Long before modern medicine gave us clinical frameworks, healers existed in every culture — people who understood that the body, the mind, and the spirit are inseparable. Nurses carry that ancient lineage forward every single day. They are not just caregivers; they are witnesses. They hold hands during the hardest diagnoses. They remember names. They bring calm into chaos.

Psychiatric nurses, in particular, do work that is invisible in ways other nursing cannot be. There are no casts, no visible wounds. The courage it takes to sit with someone in the depths of despair, to stay present without judgment, to believe in healing when the patient cannot — that is a form of sacred service.

Through witnessing this kind of care, I came to understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all. It is an act of deep listening — to the patient, to the body, to the soul.

What "The Power of Nurses" Really Means

The 2026 theme isn't just a slogan — it's a declaration. Nurses are the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, and yet their power is routinely underestimated, their voices underleveraged, and their wellbeing underinvested in. The Power of Nurses is a call to see that clearly and change it.

Power in nursing looks like a steady hand at 3 a.m. It looks like advocating fiercely for a patient who cannot advocate for themselves. It looks like remembering that the person in bed seven has a name, a family, a story. And it looks like doing all of that — shift after shift — while carrying your own grief, your own exhaustion, your own life.

That kind of power deserves to be honored. And protected.

You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup

If there is one truth nurses know better than almost anyone, it is the cost of giving without replenishment. Burnout in nursing is not a personal failure — it is the predictable result of systems that take and take without asking what nurses need in return.

This Nurses Week, we want to speak directly to the nurses reading this: Your healing matters too.

The same instinct that makes you an extraordinary caregiver — your sensitivity, your attunement to others, your deep empathy — is also what makes you vulnerable to carrying wounds that aren't yours. You need the same sacred space you create for your patients.

Here are a few practices we encourage you to explore:

Journaling. Start small. Three sentences before bed. What drained you today? What surprised you? What are you grateful for? Writing creates distance between you and the weight you carry, and that distance is where healing begins.

Energy Awareness. Whether through Reiki, breathwork, Tai Chi, or simply stepping outside and planting your feet on the earth — moving energy through the body releases what conversation alone cannot. You already understand the body. Trust it.

Crystals as Anchors. For nurses who are drawn to the tactile and the symbolic, crystals can serve as grounding tools. Black tourmaline for protection. Amethyst for calm. Rose quartz for self-compassion after a hard shift. These are not magic fixes — they are reminders. Small, physical touchstones that say: I am also worth caring for.

Seek Support. Talk therapy, trauma therapy, and peer support are not signs of weakness in a healer — they are signs of wisdom. I pass this truth on to you.

A Message from Sacred Space 69

Sacred Space 69 was built on the belief that healing is a journey, not a destination — and that no single modality holds all the answers. We honor Western medicine and Eastern practices equally. We believe in therapy and in crystals. In clinical care and in candlelight. In science and in spirit.

Nurses live at the intersection of all of these. You understand better than most that a person is more than their diagnosis, more than their chart, more than their worst day.

This week, we celebrate you. We see the power you carry. We see the sacrifices you make. We see the love embedded in your labor. And we invite you — gently, sincerely — to turn some of that love inward.

The Power of Nurses is real. Let it start with the power to heal yourself.

You deserve a sacred space too.

Happy Nurses Week, from our hearts to yours.

In Love and in Light,

Explore our tools for rest, grounding, and self-healing at https://sacredspace69.com. Distance Reiki sessions with Theresa are available by appointment.

Uranus in Gemini (2026–2032): A New Era of Rapid Change

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:08:00 GMT

April 25, 2026 marked the beginning of Uranus’ sustained transit through Gemini, a cycle that astrologers associate with major shifts in communication, technology, learning, and how people connect. Uranus represents disruption, innovation, and sudden change. Gemini rules information, language, media, and networks. Together, this transit is often described as a period of unexpected shifts in communication and ideas—a time when the way we think, talk, and share information changes quickly and unexpectedly. On a broader level, this era is linked to rapid advancements in technology, especially in AI, media, and digital communication, along with faster information cycles and new ways of learning and interacting.More

How to Choose the Right Crystals for Your Spiritual Journey

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Welcome to your crystal journey! If you're just starting to explore the world of crystals or you're looking to deepen your spiritual practice, you've come to the right place. At Sacred Space 69, we believe that crystals are more than just beautiful stones—they're powerful tools for transformation and well-being. But with so many options out there, how do you know which ones are right for you? Let's dive in and discover how to choose crystals that truly resonate with your soul.

Trust Your Intuition

Here's the truth: your intuition is your best guide when it comes to selecting crystals. When you walk into a shop or browse online, pay attention to which stones catch your eye. Do you feel drawn to a particular crystal? Does holding it give you a sense of calm or excitement? That gut feeling isn't random—it's your inner wisdom speaking. Your energy naturally gravitates toward the stones you need most right now. Don't second-guess yourself. If a crystal calls to you, there's usually a reason.

Know Your Needs

Before you start shopping, take a moment to identify what you're seeking. Are you looking for healing from past wounds? Do you need protection from negative energy? Maybe you're searching for clarity in a confusing situation or wanting to boost your confidence? Once you understand your intention, you can match it with crystals known for those properties. This doesn't mean you need to memorize every crystal's meaning—just have a general sense of what you're hoping to invite into your life.

Research Crystal Properties

Take time to learn about common crystals and their traditional associations. Amethyst is beloved for calming energy, rose quartz for love and compassion, and clear quartz for amplifying intentions. But here's the thing: don't overthink it. Start simple with one or two crystals that resonate with you. You can always expand your collection as you grow more comfortable with crystal work.

Quality Over Quantity

One meaningful crystal that you genuinely connect with beats a shelf full of stones you feel lukewarm about. When selecting a crystal, look for one that feels good in your hand and speaks to your heart. Hold it before purchasing if possible—let your body tell you if it's the right match.

Connect Before You Buy

This is crucial. Hold the crystal, feel its energy, and observe your reaction. Does it feel warm or cool? Do you sense any tingling or vibration? Your vibe absolutely matters in this process. You're not just buying a stone; you're inviting a spiritual partner into your life.

Care for Your Crystals

Once you've chosen your crystals, remember that they need love and attention too. Keep them charged by placing them in moonlight or sunlight, and cleanse them regularly with sage, palo santo, or sound. These practices keep your crystals energetically fresh and ready to support your journey.

Your Journey Awaits

Remember, your spiritual journey is completely unique to you. There's no wrong choice when you're following your heart. Trust the process, enjoy the ride, and let your crystals guide you toward greater peace, clarity, and well-being. Welcome to the tribe at Sacred Space 69—we're so glad you're here.

Our Power, Our Planet. Happy Earth Day!

It’s Communication, Not Marketing: A Shift in the Spiritual Space

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

In the modern spiritual landscape, a quiet tension exists beneath the surface: the pull between authentic expression and the pressure to “market” oneself. Courses, readings, healing sessions, and guidance are often packaged, priced, and promoted using conventional marketing strategies. Yet something about that approach can feel misaligned. At its core, spirituality is not about persuasion—it’s about connection. And connection begins with communication.

Marketing, in its traditional sense, is designed to convince. It focuses on visibility, conversion, and strategy. While those tools may have their place in business, they can create dissonance when applied uncritically to spiritual work. Why? Because spirituality is not a product to be sold—it’s an experience to be shared, a truth to be communicated, and a resonance to be felt.

Communication, by contrast, is rooted in authenticity. It invites rather than pushes. It expresses rather than performs. When spiritual practitioners shift from a marketing mindset to a communication mindset, something powerful happens: the need to “sell” dissolves, and what remains is clarity, honesty, and trust.

This perspective feels especially relevant under the energy of the April 17 New Moon in Aries—a time associated with initiation, courage, identity, and new beginnings. Aries energy does not wait for permission; it acts from instinct, from truth, from a deep inner knowing. It reminds us that expression doesn’t have to be polished to be powerful—it simply has to be real.

This is also the space that platforms like Sacred Space 69 are cultivating. Rather than simply “selling” spiritual tools, Sacred Space 69 creates an environment for connection, self-discovery, and community. It offers items like crystals, candles, tarot cards, and other intentional tools not as products to push, but as supports for personal healing and growth.

At its heart, Sacred Space 69 is about bringing like-minded people together—encouraging well-being, inner work, and a deeper relationship with self and spirit. This reflects the shift from marketing to communication: the focus is not on convincing people they need something, but on offering resources that align with where they already are on their journey.

Instead of looking outward for validation or chasing constant growth, the focus gently shifts inward. It becomes about asking yourself what feels true, what feels aligned, and what you genuinely need in this moment. Growth then becomes less about pressure and more about awareness—trusting your own pace, honoring your voice, and allowing your path to unfold naturally. In that space, clarity replaces confusion, and intention replaces urgency.

There’s a cultural echo of this idea in the song “Relax” by Crystal Waters—a reminder to slow down, release control, and return to yourself. The message isn’t about giving up; it’s about letting go of force. When you relax, you create space to listen—to your intuition, your needs, and your truth. In many ways, this mirrors the shift from marketing to communication: instead of pushing harder, you soften, you align, and you allow what is meant for you to meet you naturally.

People seeking spiritual guidance are not just consumers—they are seekers. They are often navigating uncertainty, growth, or healing. They don’t need to be convinced; they need to feel safe, seen, and understood. Communication fosters that environment. It allows your voice to carry your energy, your intention, and your sincerity—things no marketing funnel can replicate.

This New Moon in Aries invites a reset in how we show up and share. It encourages bold honesty, clear identity, and the courage to begin again—especially if we’ve felt out of alignment with how we’ve been presenting our work. It’s a moment to release performative strategies and reconnect with genuine expression.

This doesn’t mean you can’t talk about your offerings or invite others to work with you. It means the way you do it matters. When your words come from a place of service rather than strategy, people can feel the difference. There’s less pressure, less performance, and more presence.

In a world saturated with noise, authenticity stands out. Clear, grounded communication cuts through the clutter not because it’s louder, but because it’s real. It doesn’t chase attention—it attracts resonance.

Ultimately, the spiritual path is about alignment. And that alignment should extend to how we share our work with others. When communication replaces marketing as the foundation, what emerges is not just a more ethical approach—but a more effective and fulfilling one.

Because in the end, people aren’t looking to be sold to.

Have a Listen

The Science of Good Vibes: Can Energy Really Shift a Life?

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:39:00 GMT

In a world where phrases like “good vibes only” and “raise your frequency” are everywhere, it’s easy to dismiss them as feel-good spirituality. Online platforms like SacredSpace69.com highlight a deeper idea: that human energy, intention, and awareness are not merely abstract notions—they can serve as practical tools for transformation. Rooted in a mission to foster a welcoming community that nurtures holistic well-being, spiritual growth, and self-discovery, Sacred Space 69 offers intentional products and services designed to support balance, healing, and meaningful connection. Interestingly, modern science is beginning to echo aspects of this ancient wisdom.

At the heart of many spiritual teachings is the belief that everything is energy, including our thoughts and emotions. Practices like manifestation and intention-setting suggest that focusing the mind can influence outcomes. While science doesn’t confirm “energy fields” in a mystical sense, it does support a key underlying principle: your internal state shapes your external reality. Neuroscience shows that the brain doesn’t passively experience the world—it actively constructs it based on beliefs, memories, and expectations.

This is where spirituality and psychology begin to overlap.

Take manifestation, for example. From a scientific lens, it resembles goal-setting combined with cognitive priming. Psychologist C. R. Snyder’s Hope Theory explains that people who clearly define goals, believe in their ability to achieve them, and identify pathways forward are far more likely to succeed. What spiritual language calls “aligning with your intention,” psychology might describe as building agency and strengthening mental pathways. Similarly, Carl Jung offers a powerful bridge between these perspectives through his ideas of individuation and synchronicity, suggesting that as individuals become more aware of their inner world and intentions, they begin to notice and act on meaningful opportunities in their external environment. So while Jung didn’t frame his work as “energy shifting,” he helped close the gap by providing a psychological framework for understanding how inner transformation can shape outer experience—without requiring supernatural explanations. In that sense, his work sits right at the intersection, honoring the depth of spiritual experience while grounding it in the structure of the human mind.

Similarly, the idea of “energy shifting” aligns closely with emotional regulation. Practices like meditation and mindfulness—once considered purely spiritual—are now widely used in clinical psychology. Research shows mindfulness improves emotional regulation, reduces stress, and even changes brain structure over time. In essence, calming your inner state changes how your brain processes the world.

Perhaps the strongest bridge between “good vibes” and science is the research on gratitude. Spiritually, gratitude is said to raise your vibration and attract abundance. Scientifically, it rewires the brain. Studies using brain imaging have found that gratitude activates the prefrontal cortex, improves emotional regulation, and lowers stress hormones like cortisol. Over time, this creates a measurable shift: people become more resilient, optimistic, and socially connected.

This is not magic—it’s neuroplasticity. The brain strengthens the pathways it uses most. When you consistently focus on positive experiences, your brain becomes better at noticing them. As a result, your perception of life improves, which in turn influences your behavior and decisions.

Even concepts like “energy fields” may have partial scientific parallels. Emerging research into biofield therapies and mind-body practices suggests that intention, attention, and human connection can produce measurable physiological changes, including shifts in brainwaves and stress responses. While the mechanisms are still being explored, the effects are increasingly difficult to ignore.

So, can “good vibes” really change your life?

Not in the simplistic sense of wishing something into existence—but in a more grounded, powerful way. Your thoughts influence your brain. Your brain influences your behavior. Your behavior shapes your outcomes. What spirituality calls “energy” may, in many cases, be the lived experience of these interconnected systems.

In the end, the science doesn’t replace spirituality—it reframes it. Practices like gratitude, meditation, and intention-setting are not just rituals; they are tools that reshape the mind. And when the mind changes, life often follows.

What I've learned at the Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo (March 27-29, 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:28:40 GMT

What I've learned at the Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo (March 27-29, 2026)

I saw the sign, And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign. No one's gonna drag you up to get into the light where you belong. But where do you belong? - Ace of Base

When I first discovered this Expo, I was at the beginning of my spiritual journey. I attended as a curious beginner exploring holistic wellness, walking through the event as a buyer eager to learn. Years later, after opening my own holistic wellness business, I returned—not as a visitor, but as one of the 200 vendors. That full-circle moment felt incredibly meaningful.

Friday

Our Sacred Space team arrived early to set up before the event kicked off at 5 PM. As soon as the doors opened, we were greeted by a wave of visitors. Some were eager to understand what spirituality and holistic wellness were all about, while others came with a clear intention—to find clarity, healing, or direction. There were also those simply curious, browsing crystals, tarot cards, teas, and other offerings. Many came seeking something specific, whether it was Reiki healing, spiritual guidance, or tools to support their personal journey.

Saturday-Sunday

What truly stood out to me that weekend was connecting with like-minded people. I met Heather—someone whose path mirrored my own. She came from the corporate world, worked tirelessly, and during the pandemic discovered her true purpose. Throughout the weekend, it felt as though my spirit guides were speaking to me through her. She shared insights that resonated deeply—things I already felt through signs, intuition, dreams, and experiences, but needed to hear out loud for confirmation.

Heather spoke about living authentically and trusting your inner voice. As she beautifully expressed in her book My New Normal: “Live through your core—your truth, your non-negotiable essence. It’s a conscious choice to stop waiting for others’ validation or permission to be yourself. That permission only comes from within. Once you grant it, everything begins to align.” Her words affirmed what I’ve been learning all along—to trust myself and honor my path.

Through Heather, I also met other incredible individuals who share the same passion for spreading positive energy. One of those connections was a man who runs a spiritual retreat on a 20-acre farm. I was invited to visit and attend his events, which felt like a powerful manifestation. I’ve always envisioned creating a sacred space—a healing center on a farm where I can grow my own food, host retreats, cook farm-to-table meals, and offer a place for people to recharge and reconnect. Meeting him felt like a step closer to that dream.

I also had the chance to connect with many curious visitors who wanted to learn more about spirituality and wellness. They asked thoughtful questions about crystals, tarot, and oracle cards, wanting to understand their deeper meaning. These moments reaffirmed Sacred Space’s mission: to create a welcoming community that nurtures holistic well-being, spiritual growth, and self-discovery. There is nothing more rewarding than helping others take steps toward becoming their best selves.

As I share this blog today, I’m reminded that it is Good Friday in the Catholic faith—a day that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. It is observed during Holy Week, just before Easter Sunday, and symbolizes sacrifice, redemption, and hope. Spiritually, it’s a time for reflection on love, suffering, and the promise of new beginnings.

In Love and In Light,
Angela

The Science of Good Vibes: Can Energy Really Shift a Life?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:22:31 GMT

The Science of Good Vibes: Can Energy Really Shift a Life?

This is where spirituality and psychology begin to overlap.

So, can “good vibes” really change your life?

What I've learned at the Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo (March 27-29, 2026)

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:58:00 GMT

When I first discovered this Expo, I was at the beginning of my spiritual journey. I attended as a curious beginner exploring holistic wellness, walking through the event as a buyer eager to learn. Years later, after opening my own holistic wellness business, I returned—not as a visitor, but as one of the 200 vendors. That full-circle moment felt incredibly meaningful.

Friday

Saturday-Sunday

Heather spoke about living authentically and trusting your inner voice. As she beautifully expressed in her book My New Normal : “Live through your core—your truth, your non-negotiable essence. It’s a conscious choice to stop waiting for others’ validation or permission to be yourself. That permission only comes from within. Once you grant it, everything begins to align.” Her words affirmed what I’ve been learning all along—to trust myself and honor my path.

In Love and In Light,

Sacred Space 69's Customized Crystal Collars aka Triple Cs

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:01:00 GMT

"Sometimes, it's the little things that take up the most room in your heart." - Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

Calling all pet parents, Sacred Space 69's product line has expanded! My Calvin, a Terrier mix, and Hobbes, a domestic shorthair, are the firsts to don Sacred Space 69's Customized Crystal Collars aka Triple Cs.

Calvin and Hobbes are both rescues. Hobbes arrived in my life on June 25th, 2022 during a work crisis when he was about a year and six months. He was a newborn kitten found in an alley on a stormy Thanksgiving weekday. It's been said that cats are the best therapists and I could not agree more. Hobbes has always been perceptive. He knows when I'm in dire emotional distress, and comes to my rescue. Speaking of rescues, Calvin has a similar story of abandonment. He was left tied outside a shelter when he was a puppy. Coincidentally, Calvin is about the same age as Hobbes when he stole my heart. He was given a forever home at PetCo's 25th Anniversary Adoption Event on June 2nd, 2024. A sole feline fan no more, I'm all for canine cuddles now!

Hobbes and I have been in SS69's headquarters in Brooklyn for the past six months working on our next endeavors. I am happy to report that Calvin, and most especially Hobbes, have been key to Angela's trauma with and fear of animals. I say, that it was the perfect space for Prolonged Exposure as she is now able to hold and pet both furry babies. Angela would be the first to tell you that she's come a long way.

Taking into consideration both Calvin and Hobbes' traumatic beginnings; and after Christopher Petrocelli of From the Mines' suggestion of placing Dalmation Jasper in Calvin's water bowl, we thought of making crystal collars with our newly acquired 4mm beads.

Calvin's Triple Cs was made with Dalmatian Jasper, Obsidian and Hematite; and Hobbes' crystals are Dalmatian Jasper as well, with Rhodonite and Tiger's Eye.

Overall, Calvin and Hobbes have low frequency needs or grounding hence the choices. For specific benefits of each crystal, please search through our website. If interested in Sacred Space 69's Triple Cs for your four-legged furry babies, please reach out or message us.

Sacred Space 69's Customized Crystal Collars aka Triple Cs

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:35:44 GMT

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"Sometimes, it's the little things that take up the most room in your heart." - Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

Calling all pet parents, Sacred Space 69's product line has expanded! My Calvin, a Terrier mix, and Hobbes, a domestic shorthair, are the firsts to don Sacred Space 69's Customized Crystal Collars aka Triple Cs.

Calvin's Triple Cs was made with Dalmatian Jasper, Obsidian and Hematite; and Hobbes' crystals are Dalmatian Jasper as well, with Rhodonite and Tiger's Eye.

3 M's: Mental Health, Mother's Day and Mercury Retrograde

Sat, 07 May 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Elevate My Mind

Sat, 07 May 2022 02:10:00 GMT

Our weekend at Sedona was all about Elevation. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Physically, Sedona sits at about 4,000+ elevation above sea level. Mentally and emotionally, Angela and I were each reminded of what we needed to work on individually in order to Elevate ourselves for our friendship and for Sacred Space. Spiritually, we both worked on our ascensions; mine towards completion and Angela’s in commencement.

The below song, Elevate My Mind by Stereo MC, popped into Angela’s head as we were on our drive to Sedona from Phoenix. Every time Angela and I are together, it’s a reunion of sorts. It’s like coming home. A definite homecoming. We may be opposites, as in 6 and 9 on some things; but we share a love for music and dance amongst other things. Music and dance always elevates us into a plane of ecstatic joy as if we were again teens in our high school dance. We literally laugh out loud and laugh heartily. Also, it’s common for us to be drive-dancing or dance-driving. One of my cousins can attest to this, right doc Bads?

During our hike to the Subway Cave, a day before we were to attend the Gathering of the Shamans 2022, we were once again reminded of how each of our weaknesses complement our strengths hence making us a resolute pair. I always tell Angela, we are a ‘Work In Progress.’ We both have trust issues. I’ve worked on and continue to work on Trusting myself. As in, learning to trust my intuitions. For Angela, it’s learning to Trust others. As in, letting people in, myself included. The torch of light for this friendship, and inadvertently SS69, was officially passed on to me last weekend from Angela during the partial Solar eclipse, New Moon, Beltane, Pluto retrograde, Venus and then Mars passing through the Neptune-Jupiter conjunction.

I am Elevating this Light for us Your Highness. I’m here for you now while you ‘elevate’ yo’ mind. Here’s to your ascension!

In Light and In Love,

‘Elevate yourself don't hang about

So wherever lies you'r latitude

Wherever you are we're gaining altitude

In all directions starting to climb

So come on girl - elevate my mind

I wanna go higher (elevate my mind)

I wanna go higher (higher baby)

(Let it reach ya) I wanna go higher (higher baby)

(Elevate my mind) I wanna go higher (higher baby)’ - Stereo MC

Listen to Elevate My Mind by Stereo MCs

In Dreams: Story of My Ascension

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 12:59:00 GMT

Hello Squad!

As predicted, and as mentioned in last week’s blog, I’ve ascended like a Phoenix from ashes. Light work is energy work in more ways than one.

Growing up in a Catholic home in a predominantly Catholic country, the Philippines, meant a week’s long observance of Christ’s sorrowful journey of betrayal, crucifixion, death and resurrection. The northern regions (Luzon and Visayas) would be off from work being that Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday are government holidays. To this day, there are Filipinos who reenact Christ’s Passion “Senakulo” which culminates in the nailing (some tied) of Christ to the cross on Good Friday. https://rove.me/to/philippines/holy-week-and-easter

These countrywide and familial practices or rituals of Lenten observance is something I’ve tremendously missed. Holy Week meant family gathering at my father’s ancestral home. I have memories of being at the beach as a child or playing with my cousins, while our folks played mahjong. I have memories of aunts or uncles yelling, “shhhhhhh, Jesus is dying!,” when we get too rombunctious on Good Fridays. Easter weekend meant spending time at the beach.

Being back in North Carolina for Holy Week was a blessing. I was blessed to be back in my home in Sneads Ferry with my folks; with my mom at the helm navigating our religious observances i.e. fasting and abstinence. My holy weekend felt like reliving Christ’s passion from crucifixion to resurrection. I journeyed into my deepest and deep-seated fears and agonies. I cut etheric cords to clear my chakras of the past. I relived moments in my life where I felt most unsafe, insecure and isolated. Instead of avoiding with distractions, I finally faced them all. I feel so blessed my mom and dad played important roles this time around. As my mother would say, “better late than never,” alluding to our time spent together since my return from Japan.

I celebrated Easter Sunday at the North Topsail beach. I joined The Gathering’s service at 6am when it was still dark out. Arrived at the beach as the moon set and left with the sun risen. It was the perfect celebration of coming out from darkness to light, I likened myself to Persephone.

Onwards and Upwards Squad! Light work is the most difficult yet most rewarding gift to yourself. Journey on Your highness. I gotchoo!

In Love and In Light,

Listen to "In Dreams" by Jai Jagdeesh

Meet the Squad! (Cat Photos Inside!)

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT

‘A man is known by the company (s)he keeps.’ - Aesop

Hello Squad! Just got done with therapy today and boy was it intense. Been working on my third chakra, communication, so expressing myself, whether through my interactions with others and myself is key for this week’s light work. Stress and distress levels are elevated as the Lunar Eclipse and Full Moon nears. How will you make this weekend, an Easter weekend and the start of Passover, (light) work for you? We are all light workers and warriors, in constant battle with our darkest sides. This was taken at my therapist’s office this morning.

Appropriately so for light workers and warriors like us. Random cats have been coming to both Angela and I lately. Mine in both sleep and awake state. Also, adopting a cat which will be with me when my folks leave in May.

Cats throughout history, thinking ancient Egypt and goddess Sekhmet, were spiritual companions. I am not surprised by these random cats coming to us. If anything, they’re a reminder that we are where we need to be right now.

For me, I am currently in a funk. I’ve learned to ‘embrace the suck’ as they nowadays say. Though I am hurting emotionally and mentally, I now know that these times are temporary; a much needed retreat for healing and recovery. Thank you Tala for being Sacred Squad’s model, literally, figuratively and spiritually.

Now I give myself sacred space to navigate these uncomfortable emotions. I will come out of my shell soon, Your highness. As sure as Christ’s Rising on Easter. Need to recharge for Super Saiyan modes.

In Light and In Love,

Love & Happiness

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:30:00 GMT

Happy New Year! You're probably wondering why I'm greeting you this way, right?More

Endings & New Beginnings: Vernal Equinox

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 21:53:00 GMT

If you’ve been watching The Last Kindgom , you know that faith and religion is a prominent plot or storyline. Today is the feast of Ostara , which comes from the Anglo-Saxon name, Eostre . If you read up on this folklore, then you’ll finally be able to answer the question, ‘How are easter eggs related to the Resurrection of Christ on Easter?’

Our rituals and traditions within the context of our religion or culture are not far off from each other’s. So celebrate in what and how you know that rings true to your being. Explore these as You welcome your very own Spring .

Japan Chronicles: Esoteric Buddhism

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:42:28 GMT

Sacred Space 69’s story of Esoteric Buddhism traces back to Angela’s fondness and love of Japan. Angela, co-founder of Sacred Space 69 and my best friend, has always raved about the beauty and magic of Japan when we were teenagers. In fact, one of her favorite countries to travel to is Japan. I finally understood what she meant when I was blessed with living in Japan at Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture for four months. My article found, https://sacredspace69.com/blogs/ss69blog/finding-your-sacred-space, details this newfound love for Japan.

In Love and in Light,

Prior to leaving for Japan, Angela sent me a photo of The Esoteric Buddhism of Japan Oracle Cards , with a text saying, ‘I want this for Sacred Space.’ I would again go back to this when I received my mailed copy of the Llewelyn catalog from her. This was around December 2021, before my trip to Koyasan, home of the Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism.

The monk pictured in the middle above initially spoke to me in Japanese and when I, in my broken Japanese, informed him I couldn’t understand him, he asked with a big smile, ‘ where are you from?’ After telling him of my roots in the Philippines and having family up in New York City and New Jersey, and that I was in Japan for work, he gave me the history of Esoteric Buddhism in Japan.

Angela is gifted with great intuition, so much so, she seems to just always know. Stuff she says in jest are mostly the ones I’ve learned to become true. I was not surprised to hear the words ‘Esoteric Buddhism’ and ‘transcend’ uttered as I sat by my lonesome before the monk two days before the New Year at the Rengejo-in temple. It's always been my wish to stay at a Buddhist temple lodging in Japan and stayed during the turn of the year.

Esoteric Buddhism was brought to Japan by Kobo Dashi, fondly called by followers as Kukai, who hailed from Shikoku Island. He studied in Nara which is where he got to know Buddhism. During his studies, he traveled to China to study Mahavairocana Tantra, and was instructed by Chinese master Hui-Guo. He would return to Japan and establish temples and followers in Koyasan. He is currently buried in Okuno-in and to this day monks bless food and bring daily offerings to him. It is my wish to follow Kukai’s footsteps when he walked throughout Shikoku Island and headed up Mt. Koya to eventually eternally rest.

Above are some of the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Wisdom Kings of Esoteric Buddhism. These are the deities found before the path to Kukai’s place of rest.

Beyond these lanterns is holy ground and taking pictures is prohibited. Some of these deities are depicted on these oracle cards of The Esoteric Buddhism Japan of Oracle Cards. SS69 hopes you like this deck as much as we do. It has become my favorite deck to this date.

As we all welcome another hour of daylight in our days and Spring is showing signs of her arrival, welcome your own healing. Leave the past behind and spring forward to your growth. Journey on Sacred Squad! Journey on.

Finding Your Sacred Space

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Got ‘Til It’s Gone

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:05:37 GMT

Janet Jackson’s “Got ‘Til It’s Gone” opens with Joni Mitchell’s ‘Don’t it always seem to go/That you don’t know what you got ‘til it’s gone;’ in my case, Relationships. When I completed EMDR and eventually moved over to occasional talk therapy with my therapist, she said “you’ve done well and you’ll find that relationships will be a challenge. I understand your frustration but keep at it.” I asked her why after all the work I’ve done individually, I still struggled with relationships. Be it romantic and work relationships, friendships, and even with family, it was such a challenge to interact.

Fast forward to Japan. I was in crisis in December from multiple stressors. I now call it my personal and professional “Swiss Cheese Effect,” wherein everything lined up for me to feel so hopeless with my life. Of course this would happen after Thanksgiving, which signifies for us in America, the start of Christmas preparations. People talk about the stress surrounding Christmas. I was always apathetic during the holidays. I did not connect my feelings of alienation to the holiday season until a conversation I had with one of my brothers. He contextualized my crisis and related it to a memory of me when we were young around Christmas time. Christmas was spent in my father’s ancestral home in Baguio City, Philippines. It was our tradition to have a bonfire, barbecuing marshmallows, hotdog, etc. My father’s siblings and their families were there, including ours, sans my mother, who would be in New York most Christmases. My brother’s memory was of a distraught and wailing young me on the phone surrounded by jubilant family at midnight Christmas day, talking to my mom over the phone. I do not recall the memory at all but did elicit a reaction from me. I teared up and knew right away that he was right. I remember the resentment of feeling so alone despite having family around me. I just wanted my mother for Christmas.

By the time Christmas arrived, I was off from work and was given a pause from patient care, which initially weighed heavy on me. I felt shame and guilt for my inability to cope when I prided myself to be an expert in my field. How dare I take a job overseas only to buckle at the first sign of distress. And that’s what it boiled down to, Pride. I was proud of my work in mental health and thought myself to be immune from emotional and mental distress. Even though I was reminded that I was only human, I would be entangled in self-loathing. It would take a book by Don Miguel Ruiz entitled “The Four Agreements,” which Angela gave me with instructions to “Read it on the plane,” en route to Japan. I read it but stopped on the first two pages of the First Agreement, Be Impeccable With Your Word. I picked up where I left off and instantaneously devoured the book during my break. I was not at all Impeccable with my words - and in this case, it was my negative thoughts, since I was putting myself down. I was not kind at all! Words we say to others and ourselves are powerful. I was reminded at that moment why I choose to say alcohol or drug misuse versus abuse when I know my patient copes with substances. When I finished the book, I realized I was not ready to read it on the plane. I needed it at that particular moment in order to find value in the simple yet difficult teachings of the Toltec. The other three Agreements are: Don’t Take Anything Personally, Don’t Make Assumptions and Always Do Your Best.

From completing the book to walking around the streets of Fukuoka on Christmas Eve, I had the most profound realization of how my Pride, therefore my Ego led me to believe my self-worth was attached to my achievements; and how my motivation to be in relationships was ego-driven and fear-based. As I watched couples, friends, and families take pictures of themselves with the Christmas tree, I felt such great warmth to be in the presence of Love . Then I physically felt it, from my root to my heart chakras; whatever resentment I attached to Christmas dissipated. Despite being away from my loved-ones on Christmas, it would be the first time in my life I would not feel lonely or sad. I walked away from the tree with a huge smile as if solving the greatest mystery; that indeed, Home is where the Heart is .

In a few days, I will be on a plane flying back Home. The work I needed to do out here in Japan is done. I have completed this chapter of my Journey. As the Lunar Year, Year of the Tiger starts, I resolve to ferociously value my Relationships more and learn to prioritize the most important ones. Happy 02/02/2022!

I’ve completed my Assignment. Your Highness, what's my score?

In Love and in Light,

Explore our tools for rest, grounding, and self-healing at https://sacredspace69.com. Distance Reiki sessions with Theresa are available by appointment.

That’s the Way Love Goes!

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Hello Tribe! Happy Imbolc! Happy Lunar New Year! Happy New Moon! As we welcome this month with new beginnings, I wanted to welcome it with all of you! For some of you that don't follow astrology, the new moon symbolizes new beginnings! A perfect time to manifest your heart's desires! It's also the month of Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine which originated as a Christian feast honoring Saint Valentine and became a commercial celebration of romance and love all over the world. That being said, with the theme of Love in mind, I wanted to share my journey in healing towards self-love! Yes! The theme of my love letter to all of you is self-love! Though, I am not talking about self-care which is also a form of loving yourself and there is nothing wrong with that. I am referring to self-forgiveness, loving and approving of oneself, staying positive, believing that the universe is conspiring in your favor. Trust, relax and just let it go!

As I welcome this month of new beginnings and manifesting, I wanted to share with you what I have learned in 2021 that I am still applying today when I go deep-diving through negativity and fight the mentality with my Jedi mind tricks, hopefully what I have been doing can also be a resource to anyone who is also in the same healing journey with me.

Stop limiting beliefs and negative self talk: The Universe is always conspiring to support me, guide me and lead me compassionately toward the highest good! My Mantra: "I love and approve of myself" and for this, I will always be grateful to Louise Hay.

Love Language: Learning the love language of people that I love and care about. What I realize is this: I show the way I love to the people that mean the world to me the way I know how but most of the time their love language is way different than mine. The intention is good but knowing their love language allows me to meet their needs and it also lessens miscommunication issues.

Healthy Boundaries: As I said before, establishing healthy boundaries helps for mental, spiritual, physical and emotional health. Protect your sense of self but be flexible that kindness, compassion and love can still get through.

Gratitude: Give thanks to the Creator for such breathtaking beauty, as we see our darkest hours in love and light which leads us to a pathway of hope.

Trust: Trust the timing of your life! Trust the universe that you can do less but still can attract more.

Self-Care: As I said earlier, there is nothing wrong with this. I practice this all the time but what I realize is self-care without self-love doesn't work in the journey of healing.

As I write this, I have nothing but love for all of you! Let's all start this year with nothing but LOVE because in the end, we are LOVE itself.

Rockstar, you know how much I love you right?

In Love & In Light,

If I could change the way I live my life today, I wouldn't change a single thing, 'cos if I change my world into another place, I wouldn't see your smiling face -- Lisa Stanfield

Archangel Michael

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 12:04:44 GMT

Archangels are magnificent cosmic beings. They’re the richest rank in the order of Angels and Archangel Michael is the one to whom all the other Archangels and their legions defer. He is known as the Angel of Protection. All of us need to be protected, physically as well as spiritually. Archangel Michael is dedicated to keeping us safe, defending our souls and caring for us. Though Michael manifests power and protection, he also brings healing for our bodies and souls. In the early church, he was revered as the heavenly physician.

“In the name of my higher self, I call to the heart of my Father, Mother, God, and I call to Archangel Michael and my own Guardian Angel to protect and keep me and I ask you Beloved Ones to guard not only me but also all souls of light in the world.”

Archangel Michael serves on the blue ray, or God Flame, of the outermost sphere of the causal body. It relates to the qualities of power, will, faith, protection, direction, courage and obedience. It correlates to a spiritual energy center within your body, the throat chakra. This is your power center and it gives you the power of the spoken word. When you use it to bless life, to instruct to heal - in positive expressions that sphere of your own “I AM” presence increases in size. Likewise, the other spheres also increase as you express the attributes related to them. Thus, you grow in attainment and in manifestation of your real self.

Making Your Prayers Personal and Powerful

“In the name of the I am that I am, I call to you, beloved Archangel Michael, and your legions of blue flame angels. I ask you to ____________________ to this end, I decree…. I ask that my call be multiplied and used for the assistance of all souls on this planet who are in need. I thank you and I accept it done this hour in full power, according to the will of God.

If you truly want to be free, pray fervently every day to Archangel Michael and ask him to deliver you if you want to stop smoking, drinking or overeating, if you want to get drugs out of your system, if you want to get your life in order so you can serve God better. Archangel Michael can assist you in overcoming these burdens.

Archangel Michael
Elizabeth Clare, Prophet

Visualize Archangel Michael all around you, guarding you in every direction. Visualize his armor as the invincible Light of God coalesced as fiery diamonds and blue sapphires. See this powerful, majestic Archangel “cutting you free” with his spiritual sword of blue flame from addictions, burdens and limiting habits.

Our special Angels Set, which includes 1 St. Michael Candle & Messages From Your Angels Oracle Cards available on our website.

Exploring Tarot Cards

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:03:06 GMT

Tarot Cards have evolved from tools of “fortune-telling” to something of a collector’s item. I, for one, own several decks and a set of Rune Stones, which I randomly found in my mother’s belongings one day (unsure if she remembers owning this as well.)

In Light & In Love,

I bought my first deck after one of my tattoos, my Birth piece, was completed. I appreciated my tattoo artist Lana Zellner’s artwork and wanted to pay tribute by getting her the Eight Coins’ Tattoo Tarot, which is a remarkable deck containing brilliant art pieces. I added the Voyager Tarot to my collection thanks to Donna Hennes, New York’s Urban Shaman, who hosts Tarot 101 classes online. Like her, the Voyager Tarot happens to be my favorite deck as it seems more contemporary and adaptable to our times, the 21st century. I am grateful for both of their work as they started me off with my Tarot Card collection.

Growing up in a very religious environment, tarot cards had a sinister connotation to them because they are used to “predict” your future or for fortune-telling, which is a bit scary especially if it’s not the outcome you wish for. But most people whom I have interacted with that practice and use tarot cards would tell you as a disclaimer, Tarot Cards are NOT for telling or predicting your future. If anything, at for myself, I use it as a tool for guidance. So it functions as, let’s say, a rosary or mala beads.

We all have the capacity to trust our instincts or our intuition. As someone who lives with anxiety, I constantly doubt my decisions and actions. Fear is something else in the realm of intuitions. Herein lies the purpose of Tarot Cards to me, it’s an elaborate way of flipping the coin when I feel stuck. I could say the same for Angela as we’ve both shared each other’s spreads via face-to-face or remotely. We would send each other photos and this practice to this day, never ceases to amaze me, because the timing of our spread or messages is impeccable. Always. We are indeed blessed. Our favorite spread is the 3-card spread. It may mean the Past, Present or Future but really we take each card’s meaning into context of the whole picture.

Historically, there are different accounts of when tarot cards were incepted. There are mentions of the Italian inception or Egyptian roots way back in the 14th or 15th century. Originally they were either playing cards or as works of art in pocket form. Whatever the historical implications, I believe it does not really matter. What matters most is how you use it for yourself today, so you may feel more confident of the decisions you are making tomorrow. Because there are really no right or wrong answers; there’s THE answer. And it’s always the decision or path you have taken. Trust that you are always where you need to be. The edition of the Witches’ Almanac entitled The Moon: Transforming the Inner Spirit found in our Chronicles section has a great article Cartomancy and the Captivation of the Tarot by John Nuttal. He provides more details regarding tarot cards. I say it's worth the investment if you ask me.

Happy Exploration this Halloween, Day of the Dead, All Saints and Souls Day Weekend! May you happily celebrate with your ancestors! Try our Halloween Oracle or Santa Muerte Cards, because why not? :-)

World Mental Health Day

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:01:21 GMT

October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Thought it would be timely to answer a very good friend’s inquiry regarding EMDR a.k.a. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I first learned about EMDR during my Nurse Fellowship in 2016 as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Salt Lake City Veteran Affairs. I was one of three Nurse Fellows who wished to further our practice. We each had different reasons for pursuing this program. For me, I wished to be a more competent and confident mental health provider and psychotropic medication prescriber.

Veteran Affairs is at the forefront of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) research. I would learn during my yearlong residency that Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) are the Gold Standard for PTSD treatment. I learned about EMDR during didactics with other residents and/or fellows in other programs such as Psychology, Neuropsychology and Diet/Nutrition. One of the Psychologists presented, and the reception was lackluster as it seemed like hypnotherapy since you followed the therapist’s finger movement or tapping your hands on your thighs alternately. The professionals and providers in that room were unimpressed because research was not as abundant as CPT or PE.

Dr. Francine Shapiro developed the EMDR methodology in 1990 and is now recognized for trauma-focused work. EMDR focuses on traumatic memories and through several sessions I would identify a few disturbing ones but the foremost would be when I felt abandoned. I am sharing this photo for context. I was five (5) years old when my mother left for the United States. My therapist had three (3) sensorial tools, which were all in one stand or tripod. She said that in the past she utilized her finger for eye movement but her arm would tire which made her lose focus on the task at hand, assisting her client in reprocessing. So when I sat on her chair, I had a light source I would follow with my eyes, I had headphones which would have a beeping sound that moved with the light; and held toggles in each of my hands that would vibrate to the direction of the light and sound. Movement would move from my leftmost and rightmost peripheral vision. So there were sight, sound and tactile movements during the desensitization and reprocessing of memories.

I never knew how “charged” that memory was until I sat on that chair and recalled the memory. Not only was I disturbed with the increased heart rate and the discomfort of being left behind, I was pretty aware of the pain. You are present with the pain, and your therapist helps you process the feelings and the negative thoughts associated with the memory. After a moundfull of tissues, she asked what I would like to say or express in that particular moment in time.

I look at this photo now and I am awash with love not resentment partly because of EMDR. There were other factors that contributed to my healing. I am eternally grateful that my folks were around last year with me when I was in the middle of my EMDR sessions because I was finally able to communicate how hurt I was. There were other memories that I processed and reprocessed and are no longer “charged.” And in my mother and father’s defense, I now know that they did their best in raising and providing for us as a family. My mom would say, “learn to forgive us.” I never knew what that meant until last year.

So this World Mental Health Day, take a chance at yourself. Center and meditate on your past. If there are charged memories, I daresay start taking your mental health seriously. Mental Health is Wealth.

In Love and in Light,

For more scientific information and details regarding EMDR, please visit the EMDR Institute’s site https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/

A Letter from Sacred Space 69's Co-Founder, Theresa

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:33 GMT

Welcome to Sacred Space 69 (SS69)!

This is the same Source that played a key role in my own healing journey. In the past decade, I’ve endured challenges and losses. I’ve engaged in talk therapy and finally trauma-therapy in the past year. I was fortunate to have my parents with me during the first months of the pandemic as it finally allowed me to face past hurts and fears. Last year was a culmination of learned Healing Arts and Practices in the past decade, to include being at the receiving end of Reiki Healing (Hi Beth!) and when my fascination with Crystals (I received Crystal Healing Certification from the Practical Magic Store in Wilmington, NC) as tools for healing started. I also learned about Manna when I received my traditional/hand tapping tattoo by a well-known Hawaiian artist, who happened to meet the oldest Filipina “mambabatok.” Ancient Filipino Practices included Animism and Shamanism, which are also evident in other cultures. I adorn myself with tattoos not merely for arts’ sake but also for its Spiritual value. The above are recounts of what worked and continues to work for me in my Spiritual Journey, and this journey will be different for you.

SS69 is a source for tools that connect you with what makes sense for your journey. Angela and I may weigh-in on recommendations, however, trust that you were brought to this site for a reason and that you will learn to trust yourself in time to do what’s best for you—because I did throughout my own journey. I embrace both Western and Eastern Healing Arts and Practices. I was born into the Catholic faith, but I engage in Transcendental Meditation twice daily. I recognize the value of Yogic and Buddhist practices for our well-being. I also value exercise and nutrition. As a mental health provider, I value the benefits of talk therapy, cognitive- and/or behavior-based therapies, trauma-therapy (specifically Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR as this is what worked for my childhood trauma); and also the value of psychotropic medications from the Western World.

So in summary, I value ALL modalities and practices of healing because there is no one set prescription for everyone’s well-being. Your prescription for well-being will be unique to you. Enjoy the journey. Your Journey. It’s one heck of a ride and the most fulfilling adventure you will allow yourself to delve into. Thank you very much for allowing Sacred Space 69 to be part of your Spiritual Journey. I am looking forward to being a witness in your healing. I wish you well.

And to Everyone who supported me and played an integral part throughout My Healing and Spiritual Journey, a big Thank You! Angela, my OG Guardian Angel, thank you for never giving up! Here’s to our craziness and to this next Big Adventure!

In Love and in Light,

What a great honor and blessing it is to be the source of Your Journey to self-discovery and healing! For myself, my journey with the various Healing Arts and Practices started in my teens, around the time Angela left for the US. At the University of the Philippines, I signed up for Tai-Chi for my Physical Ed class during my sophomore year in college, which was the start of my introduction to Energy Healing. As the only girl and eldest child with a mother who was away, I had to deal with my pubescent challenges mostly on my own. Since my mother was a Psychiatric Nurse in the Bronx, she understood the value of sound Mental Health practices as she reminded me to “always write things down,” which is when I started Journaling. In a way, this was how my mother became close to me despite her being oceans away.

I believe that my introduction to the Chi and my affinity to Angels was not a coincidence. My appreciation for Energy Healing and recognition of ethereal beings would remain with me to this day. I continue to seek the guidance of my Guardian Angel, Alisha, when seeking guidance or protection; but more so, for Archangel Michael for protection. I also seek guidance from my patroness St. Therese of Lisieux. She is my namesake as I was born on her Feast Day, October 1. This day is so blessed that we officially launch SS69 today, in honor of the Source, which she and our other spiritual or ethereal beings, including our dearly departed (hello to my Lolos, Lolas and Tita Myrna), are part of.

A Letter from Sacred Space 69's Co-Founder, Angela

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:57:50 GMT

“What is Love? Oh Baby, don’t hurt me... Don’t hurt me... No more...” - Haddaway

This trip is one of the most memorable trips I ever did. It helped me discover the roots of my traumas, limiting beliefs and childhood dysfunctions. It also validated why Theresa and I needed to open this business to help everyone live a happy and healthy spiritual, mental and abundant life!

The birth of this idea, our baby, our project, manifested 10 years ago. We launched this store with visions of turning this into a cafe and holistic wellness center. It took a lot of hard work from our entire Sacred Squad Tribe to get this into its birthing stage... our official launch! It is with pride and love that we share this holistic wellness with all of you!

We all can make our dreams and wishes come true, trust the universe, trust the process, let go and let God! Open your eyes and heart to the magic of love, let go of all your fears. Love yourself, be gentle in the process, smell the roses, embrace the magic of Mama A, set your intention, have faith!

To my partner in crime and pain in my ass, Theresa, Happy Birthday!
Have a wonderful spiritual journey, I wish you all the happiness in the world, stay safe and healthy! 143!!!

In Love and in Light,

First, I would like to thank all of our friends and family who supported our soft launch. We valued everyone’s opinion and listened to all of your comments and suggestions. With that in mind we have updated our website and will continue to refresh as we receive our products from our partners! I hope you all subscribe to our mailing list so we can constantly update you!

We welcome you to our Tribe!

I wanted to share what kept me busy in this time of pandemic, not sure if it was my boredom of being stuck at home that I have decided to reinvent myself. I’ve always been interested in spirituality, self-help, the law of attraction, crystal healing, crystals, feng shui, etc. So to keep myself sane I challenged myself to read books and if I wasn’t reading I would watch videos. It was in one of the videos that I came across a documentary on ayahuasca. I had known about ayahuasca prior but the video just validated that I have to do this ayahuasca experience for ME!

As part of reinventing myself, I focused on self-love and also forgiveness. I find that all these years I have been carrying a heavy heart. I wasn’t sure if it was due to my high blood pressure, but part of me knew that I needed to work on my internal self. I worked on forgiving all the people that have hurt me the most and there were 3. It’s really interesting as I see the change of reinventing myself unfolding in front of my eyes, the people I was forgiving were reaching out to me. My gut feeling was telling me what I’m doing is working. I knew that I had totally forgiven them, I wasn’t feeling any animosity or ill feelings with all of them but just pure understanding and genuine love.

My ayahuasca experience was something else! It wasn’t even close to what I was expecting. The universe has a funny way of reuniting people! I was supposed to go on this enlightening trip by myself, then Theresa decided to tag along. I didn’t invite her, she invited herself. I was grateful for her tagging along as I went on this crazy journey. I figured if something happened to me on this trip at least I’m with some guidance of a medical practitioner.