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Lilac Mythology & Astroherbology
Exploring the symbolism & many uses of the lilac tree for healing on spiritual, psychological, energetic and physical levels Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a flower that has been close to my heart all my life. Something about its spirit always struck a deep chord with me. Its floral & powdery scent is reminiscent of Spring’s rebirth and my childhood in rural Serbia. Unsurprisingly, it ignites a nostalgia within me, reminding me of the people that came before me and my ancestr

Vanja Banks
5 min read


DIY: Spring Clean Ritual Moon Oil
Make a simple ritual oil to work with the detoxing & releasing energy of the tail end of Taurus & Eclipse season. Stimulate the...

Vanja Banks
4 min read


Astro-Yoga: Healing the Divine Feminine Through Your Practice
What is Astro Yoga? Because cosmic energy lives within & outside of us, in astro-yoga, we use the ancient teachings of medical astrology...

Vanja Banks
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Womb Healing Ritual for the Scorpio Solar Eclipse
October's eclipse is extra powerful for purging trauma stored in the womb. Blend a custom yoni steam to make room for new life this...

Vanja Banks
6 min read


As within; So without
Looking around, we may think that a dream life is all about the external accomplishments but it’s truly about what’s inside that creates...

Andrea Grabek
4 min read


Guide to harnessing lunar energy
What are moon circles and why are they more needed than ever? Despite what you may have learned, you are not separate from the cosmos....

Vanja Banks
5 min read


Ritual baths: A channel to the divine feminine (Part 1)
Whether or not you're a water baby like me (#piscesmoon #scorpiostellium and #piscesnadir), I think we can all agree that water has some...

Vanja Banks
4 min read


DIY: Christmas Tree Cleaning Vinegar
Before you toss the Christmas tree and those dehydrated orange garlands, give them a new life in a homemade cleaning vinegar! If you're...

Vanja Banks
2 min read


Astro-geography + finding comfort in discomfort
A personal healing journey on my North Node line The Sun is rising after a stormy night on the Atlantic coast of Southwest England as I...

Vanja Banks
4 min read


Unprocessed emotions could be at the root of your burnout
And how your unique astrology plays a role. Everything in the Universe is energy, and true wellness begins at the energetic level. As...

Vanja Banks
3 min read


The Healer Archetype + the Power of Linden
"She is limitless, a giving heart, with no expectation of receiving. In love with her own solitude, the Universe within, she reminds us...

Vanja Banks
3 min read


A Lunar Ritual to Unlock Your Full Potential
A step by step ritual to use with your Lunar Tea to harness the magick of plants + planets.

Vanja Banks
3 min read


New Moon in Pisces: Escape + Fantasy
Early this morning, the Moon joined Venus, Neptune, and the Sun in Pisces. Happening in the last sign of the Zodiac, Pisces, this...

Vanja Banks
3 min read


New Moon in Aquarius: Reinventing Relationships
A time for beauty + devotion to sacred work and love The Moon joins the Sun, Mercury (in retrograde), Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in...

Vanja Banks
4 min read


Mercury Retrograde: Mood Mylk Recipe
What's happening + a recipe to go with the flow of Mercury Rx cycles. On January 30th, Mercury, the planet of communication, logic, and...

Vanja Banks
2 min read


Full 'Wolf' Moon in Leo: Release + Shine Ritual
The full moon in Leo occurs Thursday, January 28th, at 2:16pm EST. The first full moon of the year is full of fiery energy which asks us...

Vanja Banks
4 min read


Coming Soon: Astrobloom by GBD
A new year calls for new adventures, especially after 2020! Some of you may have noticed I've been sharing more about my daily self-care...

Vanja Banks
3 min read


Pastel Moonrise Bridal Shoot
The pastel tones and sun bleached florals of this bohemian styled shoot were inspired by the end of a beach day well spent.

Vanja Banks
2 min read
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