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Doesn’t this cover photo just scream August to you? Every time I think of August, it’s this color scheme, and I have been sitting within it since the end of July. Welcome, August!
August has always been a bittersweet time for me, even as a kid. I was excited to go back to school shopping, but I dreaded going back to school. I was already seeing my best friend. Why did I need to go see everyone I hated? I wanted the Lisa Frank folders to HAVE, not to use. Why did I need to figure out a binder and folder system that broke my ND brain every single year? On top of all that, I can trace the beginnings of winter depression back to August over my entire life. This year, I am trying to be a bit more intentional about my August since I won’t be setting up a classroom, shopping for a students, or anything like that. This August is about me and really solidifying The Oracle Portal as a business.
Intention 1: Promote my business with more intentionality and purpose.
I am not a business person. Truly. I grew up in a family of 60% business owners, but none of that ingenuity was passed down to me. All I got was the fear and trauma of failure, food insecurity, disordered eating, and the occasional housing insecurity. That being said, I am not cut out to work for anyone. I am a horrible employee because I don’t listen. If I think what you’re saying is stupid, I will ignore you and your stupidity. See the problem? So, I am learning, listening, and leaning into the vulnerability of failure and rejection.
The picture above is the Retro Fall journal pack, and it hasn’t even been dropped yet! All of my journal packs are one of a kind. I have not yet listed it because I wanted to offer it to you wonderful 43 souls first.
It has 23 stickers (the most yet!), 12 sheets of coordinated, precut papers, and 6 washi tape samples.
If you would like to purchase through PayPal, Venmo, or CashApp, I am knocking the price down a bit since it won’t be going through the fees of Ko-Fi. $20 on Ko-Fi. $16 here! Drop in the comment line “retro fall.” E-mail me your address cryyystal.forest@gmail.com or send it through Substack messages!
The New Moon in Leo is also this weekend. I do New Moon readings that include 6 oracle decks, a 4-page PDF, and a photo of your cards. The PDF includes an image for each card, a description of each card, and a a page dedicated to the overarching themes of your reading. If you would like to purchase one through this love letter, I will honor the previous price of $28. I have just raised the price to $35 starting this lunar cycle to help it be more sustainable for me, but again, want to offer you lovely souls something a little special.
You can pay through: PayPal, Venmo, or CashApp with “new moon” in the comment line. I have your e-mails here, but if your CashApp or Venmo name is something super different, message me your e-mail so I can send you your reading. You can sign up for an even more discounted option on Ko-Fi for $25/mo under the membership tab.
Intention 2: Move my body more
I am in one of those weight swings where I am going upwards, which is what it is, but I always notice increased anxiety and pain when my weight swings upwards. Because my pain and anxiety are cyclical, I have found it easier to control my anxiety than my pain. One way I control my pain though is through staying at a lower weight (not unhealthy, just lower). My body doesn’t develop muscles like other bodies so I can be working out in whatever ways, and I will always be flabby. My typical “skinny fat” is now just flab with even less muscle. In order to feel my best, stay out of the debilitating pain and anxiety cycles, I need to move my body.
This means walking up to Mt. Tabor more and actually hiking on Sundays instead of curling up in bed and resting. My partner and I will also be starting some videos by Holly Honjo on Monday! She does a lot of videos where we are just using out body weight and low impact exercises to move. She is on her own journey, and I find her pacing and low stakes videos very accessible considering I refuse to go to a gym or work out around anyone who is not my partner. I hate it. I get so overwhelmed by the temperature spikes, the sweat, the urge to pass out, etc. BUT! I need to do it… so it shall be done.
It is time to get back to my feel good state. It’s not even necessarily about the number as much as it is about relieving the pain in my joints.
Intention 3: Collaborate
Autumn and Winter are coming, both times that can feeling very isolating given the daylight change, temperature changes, and all of the family gatherings. I want to be intentional about collaborating with the people in my life, leaning into those three of pentacles and cups energies. It shouldn’t just be cold business but also fun and inspiring.
and I have something in the works, and I am so excited! I also want to reach out to other creative that I know I blend well with and figure out some really cute collabs together.
Intention 4: Release and Enjoy!
I am still in the process of moving. I have had to dole out a good amount of money in order to make my new office functional. I am also paying these last 2 months of rent despite not being home ever. It feels stressful and overwhelming, but I want to continue enjoying the process and releasing that which I no longer need.
I have this horrible tendency to hold on to things, especially clothes (from trauma!), and I am ready to deal with this. I have already gotten rid of 2 boxes of clothes, and 3 pairs of shoes. I am also in the process of cleaning out my classroom library stash to sell for super cheap for teachers starting out. Like $2/book type of a deal. It is hard. It is scary, but I just have this feeling that the more I hold on to this stuff, the longer it ties me down to the reality of the education system rather than allowing me to spread my wings over here.
I believe that I can be a teacher and a business owner. Many are. But I think teaching will look more spiritual/tarot based rather than elementary school. It is a hard path to ditch, but it has also been a relief. This last little bit of purging is the hardest, but I know I can do it.
If you have made it this far, have a flower. You deserve it. This was supposed to be a quick love letter, but I feel like I really needed to explain why I am giving you my business aspect rather than my spiritual aspect. Part of it is, once again, the Six of Pentacles. The other is ~Anxiety~
What are your August intentions? Do you have any new moon plans? How is Leo Season treating you? Let me know 🥹
Wishing you well this week! May your life offer what you need in this moment.
With love,
Aventurine ✨