New Moon Giveaway: Nourish Offering

Happy New Moon in Taurus! 

Taurus New Moon is earthy; inviting all your senses to indulge and nourish.

And I can't think of a better giveaway than this. 

One lovely soul will win this: Ally Sand's Earth Oils Nourishing kit with the Headache Relief Oil, Aura Cleanse Gemstone-infused Massage Oil, a set of the Full and New Moon Bath Teas, and a Quartz crystal mined from the San Diego Desert!

Here is some info about the Goddess behind Earth Oils:

I started this shop after a long time dream I had to make a crystal infused line of products. I started putting crystals in my massage oils a few years ago, and I wanted to bring the healing powers it gave me to the world. I have also suffered with migraines since my teenage years, and I have been using my own roll on remedy which I have infused with amethyst and quartz for its extra healing powers. I am a huge lover of baths, and I always take a cleansing ritual bath before practicing any kind of spell or during full/new moons. I created a unique set of bath soaks and teas for you lunar ladies who wish to cleanse your body before any kind of rite on the full/new moons or just want to feel extra special and relax in a luxurious floral bath. Everything is made with organic essential oils and all the bath soaks are fragrance free to allow the natural scent of the herbs and flowers to really stand out. 

I personally have her Headache Relief Oil and I love it! The Peppermint is not crazy overpowering but smells so intoxicating and feminine. And it does the job quickly! I love that it is a roll on for easy application to my temples, forehead and neck. I would almost wear it as perfume!

Her links:

Website / Earth Oils / Aquarian Soul / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

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Another reader will win one of my fave necklace designs from Roots & Feathers: Celeste

Laura's designs are so beautiful, earthy yet other-worldly and so full of soul. 

Her links:

Blog / Website / Shop / Facebook / Pinterest / Twitter

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Last, but not least, another winner will win these two AMAZING prints from the artist Gwen Davies!

Aren't these beautiful?! The details are breathtaking.

I had originally ordered them just for myself, but me living in the US and her in Wales, it took longer than expected to get here. I contacted her about it and she immediately and generously sent me another copy. A few days later my prints actually arrived, and these ones too! I knew I had to share the love and asked her if I could include them in the giveaway and she was delighted! So whoever wins these beauties, I will be shipping them out to you from the US and they are still unopened and untouched :)

Her links:

Website / Shop / Facebook 

<<To Enter>>

>Like each Ladies' Facebooks<

>Please comment on the top two choices that would nourish your soul<

<<Extras>>

(All the links are under each of the offerings)

Like Moondaughter on FB// Tweet this Giveaway// Follow Aquarian Soul on Twitter// Follow Roots and Feather on Twitter// Follow Earth Oils on Pinterest// Follow Laura on Pinterest// Comment on your favorite artwork from Gwen Davies in her shop// Follow R&F on Bloglovin'// Follow Aquarian Soul on Bloglovin'// Share this giveaway on FB// Share on your Blog// Pin this giveaway// Sign up for my newsletter to the left (you get free gifts!)

Please leave a separate comment for each extra thing you do 

(or at least make it very clear to me what you did) :)

<<must be a follower of my blog to qualify>>

The winners will be announced in one week's time!! Good luck!

Love and Blessings,

Marissa Moondaughter

New Moon Giveaway: Spring Offering

Happy New Moon!

Can I just say I am amazed by all of the talented people I have come across since I have been blogging here! I am so so grateful!

I have yet another wonderful giveaway just for you lovely Moondaughter readers!

This time, only one lucky gal will win these two offerings! 

Ummmm, I seriously wish I can enter too!

$40 Store Credit to Soulmakes! Their wild, beautiful bohemian jewelry is to die for!

Here's a little about SoulMakes:

The Soul Makes Beautiful Things..

Jewelry for free spirits, dreamers, rock 'n' rollers, stargazers, bohemian lovers, mystics, nomads and wanderers. 

Soul Makes is a collaboration between two love birds; MacKenzie and Trevor Mars. She is the designer and maker behind this collection of wild and free accessories and he is the photographer and visionary that breathed life into their passionate story. With jewelry designs that appeal to both men and women, our collection is inspired by all things worldly, capturing a little of the wild west, a bit of gypsy magic, and a whole lot of soul..

Their links:

<<Website>><<Shop>><<Facebook>><<Twitter: @mysoulmakes >>

<<Instagram: SoulMakesJewelry >><<Pinterest>>

AND!

An Herbal Astrology Profile by Gem at Gem Botanicals!

From Gem:

When we gaze up to the stars and deep within ourselves, we can discover a trove of teachings and gifts for achieving wellness and balance. An astrology-based approach to healing is truly holistic and completely individual -- your birth chart is a road-map to discovering your unique cosmic make-up. You will gain insight into your inherent gifts and challenges, and learn about the herbs, gemstones, animal spirit medicine, and lifestyle choices that can be allies for you on your journey. For more information about personalized astrology-based herbal profiles and my work, visit my shop and website!  

I received my own Herbal profile and it made so much sense. She pointed out to me new insights I hadn't seen before in my birthchart, but reaffirmed my health concerns. Her insight is beautiful, gentle, and wise. I love the unique and focused spin she brings to Astrology and how she incorporates nature and the elements. She offered so many ways to enhance my well-being through herbs and holistic remedies, I am excited to try them out! I am so glad I received this gift! 

Her links:

<<Website>><<Shop>><<Blog>><<Newsletter>><<Facebook>>

<<To Enter>>

>Follow Soulmake's Blog<

>Visit both shops (Gem and Soulmakes) and tell me your favorite items!<

<<Extras>>

(All the links are under each of the offerings)

Like Soulmakes on FB// Like Moondaughter on FB// Like Gem Botanicals on FB// Tweet this Giveaway// Follow Soulmakes on Twitter// Follow Soulmakes on Pinterest// Purchase the Starry Eyed Herbalist from Gem// Follow Soulmakes on Pinterest// Sign up for Gem's newsletter// Share this giveaway on FB// Share on your Blog// Pin this giveaway// Sign up for my newsletter to the left (the mini-ecourse starts later today!)

Please leave a separate comment for each extra thing you do 

(or at least make it very clear to me what you did) :)

<<must be a follower of my blog to qualify>>

The winner will be announced in one week's time!! Good luck!

Love and Blessings,

Marissa Moondaughter

Ps. Go head over to watch your New Moon astrology report from KV and partake in my Chakra alignment meditation!

Cup of Tea: Ayurvedic Tea Consultation

I am so excited to share this Cup of tea with you all. And it was blended just for me. Isn't it beautiful? And not too mention delicious. 

Lindsay Luna, Goddess at Whole Body Alchemy offers Ayurvedic Tea Consultations. It encompasses your concerns about your health and well-being, an in-depth look into your own Doshic constitution, and a custom hand-blended tea made by Lindsay herself.

I can get lost in Lindsay's beautiful site and her insight into Ayurveda. I have always been fascinated by the ancient science of Ayurveda and know I am Vata/Pitta, but I have never known where to go from there. Okay, so now what? And then I would forget about it.

In Lindsay's consultation she gave me a comprehensive survey to find out my exact Doshic ratio ( I love quizzes! ), and a break down of simple, affordable, and practical ways I can keep myself balanced. That is huge for me - I get easily overwhelmed (most likely my Vata!) and keeping things simple, yet efficient, keeps me sane.

I have started to incorporate some of her advice and I can already feel a difference in my body, mind, and soul. She gave me a key word to work with and it is so dead on in so many ways. She reaffirmed why I would be feeling the way I do and suggested ways to bring back my harmony and energy. THANK YOU Lindsay! I needed this on so many levels.

And the TEA! She told me all the ingredients and why she put them in, and when the package arrived it took my breath away!

So above is is my own custom blend of tea she created just for me, dealing with my own Vata/Pitta issues. I feel so loved and special. When I drank and sat in ritual with it, it was Divine. Mellow, soothing, fresh and sweet, I felt so centered afterward.

I HIGHLY recommend her tea consultation, and it is so affordable. Everyone should have this for themselves and experience Lindsay's wisdom and craft. She takes her time with you and I feel the love within my cup. So much healing and gratitude. I will definitely be getting a refill!! I am off to pour another cup...

Namaste, 

Marissa Moondaughter

Feathering the Nest: DIY Dream Catcher Garland

My name is Leah Kent, and I am a teacher, maker, designer, and the founder of Skill It. I am also one half of the team offering “Feathering the Nest,” an e-course to guide you through the process of making your house into a cozy, nurturing home. My co-creator and co-teacher in this project is Stephanie Perkinson, a certified holistic health and lifestyle coach.

When Stephanie and I met we recognized that we are kindred spirits in every sense. We instantly bonded over our shared love of art, design, sewing, and finding small & simple ways to breathe more beauty and soul into our living spaces. We think that the things you choose to surround yourself have a profound effect on your mind, body, and spirit.

In Feathering the Nest we want to guide you to finding ways for your home to not only reflect the beauty inside of you, but to nourish and give back to you, in a way that transforms how you move through each day. This class is an eclectic two-week journey through your home, a sensual path to self discovery.

We will be creating beautiful things for our homes with our own hands, getting cozy with intuitive writing exercises and cooking up some delicious recipes. You'll also receive beautiful printables to use over and over as you hone your nesting style.

A little of what you can expect:

• Inspiring exercises to draw out your dreams & desires
• Step-by-step tutorials for beautiful, creative projects
• A gorgeous Feng Shui & Home Chakra map for your nest
• Tools and resources for carving out spaces of retreat & rejuvenation
• Ideas for energizing and bringing life into your rooms
• Recipes for natural, lovely-smelling cleansers
• A sacred space online to share inspiration, photos, projects, and more

Because the journey is so meaningful when we share it with others, Feathering the Nest includes membership in a sacred online space to share your experience, pictures and inspirations with kindred souls.

Whether you space is large or small, rented or owned, we think you are going to love learning how to infuse each corner with your essence to create a sanctuary for you and all who inhabit it.

If you’d like to read more about the class that starts on April 1st, just click here. And be sure to use the exclusive 15% discount code for Moondaughter readers – just enter “MOON15” when you register.

You’re probably ready to dive in and start feathering your own nest right now…so we are delighted to share a beautiful tutorial for our Dream Catcher Garland with you today. Just click on the lovely image to print yours out and start nesting with soul…

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I am so happy Leah and Stephanie approached me about this gorgeous offering, since my word of the year is NEST! I want to make a dream catcher garland now! And I now have to save some pennies and take this beautiful course!

Thank you so much Leah and Stephanie!

If you have a question about Feathering the Nest, please email them and they will get back to you right away:

Leah: skillithome@gmail.com

Stephanie: wellnessbydesignsp@gmail.com

Love and Blessings,

Marissa Moondaughter

Harvest: Grow Your Own Food E-course!

Ready to grow your own food?

Ready to learn the basics of permaculture and polycultures? Are you ready to build your OWN raised bed kitchen garden? Ready to provide yourself and your loved ones with NOURISHING, WHOLE, ORGANIC food?

Join me as we design, build, and grow our own permaculture garden, celebrate the spring season, and nourish ourselves and our earth with ecologically responsible, homegrown food!

When? Starting March 20th on Ostara, the Spring Equinox! Sign up here! Spots are limited!

I am so so SO excited to share my LOVE and PASSION for organic gardening, permaculture, and polycultures with you! Can you feel it, ya’ll? The longer days, the hint of spring whispering through the trees? My FAVORITE season is finally here! And I want to share it with YOU!

Harvest is a totally HANDS ON online course designed to guide you through an incredible journey of self-sufficiency! Harvest includes a FREE Permaculture Garden Collection – which includes ALL of the seeds you need to grow enough food for the ENTIRE year! 

Through the course of 4 weeks I will teach you how to located, design, and build an ORGANIC raised-bed kitchen garden. We will discuss building soil health. Together, we’ll start seeds and plant your polyculture kitchen garden, and bless the earth with our love and commitment to healing the earth AND ourselves through ecologically responsible gardening! 

I am so BLESSED and THRILLED to offer this journey to YOU, honey! 

What is included?

Access to an amazingly fun and lively private Facebook group where you will receive guidance and participate in discussions about organic gardening, permaculture, and homesteading!

(4) Weekly e-books with step-by-step guidance for designing your polyculture kitchen raised bed, soil preparation, starting seeds, planting, and so much more!

(4) Videos showing you exactly how to implement the gardening techniques I discuss in each e-book.

(1) Additional comprehensive e-book outlining the plants you will be growing, harvesting, and enjoying!

And the BEST part of all!

(1) Permaculture Gardening Kit - Containing all of the seeds you will need to grow, harvest, and enjoy every vegetable discussed in the Harvest e-course.

Limited Availability!

Harvest is offered only twice a year, in order for you to work with the growing season. Because the Harvest e-course includes the Permaculture Gardening Kit there are limited seats in each session, so come on in and sign yourself up for this BEAUTIFUL class!

Choose your session based on your region… Southern folks might want to do the Ostara 2013 (March 20th) session and folks in cooler climates might prefer the April New Moon ( April 10th) session! But, if you want to get a head start, join now for Ostara! If you miss out on Ostara and live in a warmer climate, don’t fret love! The April session will work JUST as well! 

ONLY 25 seats per class are available, so join now!

Dates where new info will be released to the group:

• Wednesday March 20th - Welcome & Intro and Meet & Greet
• Saturday March 23rd - Raised Bed Location, Design, and Construction
• Saturday March 30th - Seed Starting
• Saturday April 6th - Soil Health & Compost and Harvest Permaculture Garden Plants E-Book
• Saturday April 14th - Planting the Polyculture & Wrap Up

And the seeds! They will work with most ANY temperate region in the continental US & Canada! The gardening kit is designed to work as an ecological system, with plants filling specific niches with the landscape.

Every Permaculture Garden Kit includes:

- Late Season Crops:

DeCicco Broccoli

Golden Acre Cabbage

Michili Chinese Cabbage

- Cool Season, Root, and Beneficial Pollinator Crops:

Bloomsdale Spinach

Tatsoi

Arugula

Nero di Tuscana or Lacinato Kale

Large-Leaf Round Mâche 

Senposai

Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce

Sweet Valentine Lettuce

Australian Yellow Lettuce 

Chantenay Red Core Carrots

Red Ace Beet

Alyssum

Bachelor’s Button

Borage

Gem Marigold

Dill

Fennel

Fiddleneck

Caraway 

Parsley

Golden Marguerite 

Ajuga 

Rocky Mountain Penstemon

- Legumes:

Strike Bush Green Bean 

- Alliums:

Garlic Chives

Sign up now to save your space!

The earth is calling to you, can you hear her?

Love to you!!

- Danielle of Hearth & Field

Hearth & Field is my love-child, born out of my desire to serve the earth and my community, through one-on-one healing sessions, homestead design services, sacred plant medicine, and online and local classes focused on medicinal and culinary plants in the landscape. I have been called to this path, and am honored to offer my knowledge, love, and compassion to clients who have a deep passion for integrating their lives and health with the divine healing energy of the earth.

Her links:

// Website // Facebook // Twitter // Pinterest // Instagram

New Moon Giveaway: Ostara Offering

Happy New Moon!

Here is another beautiful giveaway welcoming in the Spring! And OH MY it is a good one!

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I am Magic by Katelyn Demidow

One lovely reader will win Katelyn Demidow's New Moon Detox Bath Blend and her handmade Rosemary Wreath for grounding, protecting, and blessing your home or sacred space. 

Have you seen her beautiful webspace? It is G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S 

Her links:

Website // Facebook // Bloglovin' // Healing

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Another lovely reader will win a Intuitive Stone Reading from Tarot Kristy!

Here is a little info about what she does:

Hi everyone! I’m Kristy. I've been talking to rocks for what seems like forever. I’d love, more than anything, to be able to explain how I go about doing what I do. That’s easier said than done though. You see, each reading is completely different from the one before it. And it’s simply because each person is so very different. Each soul heals a different way. I let my intuition guide my hand, and Mother Earth my mind during the readings I give. She has a message that is both personal and special for each person I read for. It is through these tiny pieces of her that we are able to see and hear that message.

 I do not focus my readings on prediction, but on a wider view of your path, your journey, your purpose and challenges – a focus which may provide us with a likely possibilities every now and then, but centers deeply on what you are here to do, where you need healing, and how to create the future you hope to achieve. I help you identify the things you need to focus on in order to heal, grow, and reconnect yourself with Mother Earth.

Her links:

Website // Twitter // Tumblr // Facebook // Pinterest

She was so kind and gave me a reading, and I must say I was so touched. She knows each of her stones like an old friend, and each stone's story resonated with me and my current situation. Her reading was reaffirming, soothing, and I learned about a new stone among the many she pulled for me! I really loved it and I am sure you will too.

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Last, and certainly not least, one last lovely reader will win a custom Incense blend made by Laura Emily. 

In the words of Laura Em:

Giving away one custom Spring loose incense pack guided by spirit to aid you in your best intentions for the coming Spring. Custom incense pack will be made from a selection of herbs that have been cleansed and charged under the full and new moon. These custom incense blends are approached with sacredness and ceremony, allowing Spirit to guide me in finding the flowers and herbs that are calling for your attention. Custom incense pack will include a small branch of traditional white sage to smudge and cleanse off my energy before burning, along with a charcoal burning block. Burn the incense through the coming Spring season to assist you in your best intentions. 

Laura Emily's new launch on March 20th under her name Laura Emily, LLC. If this video doesn't give you goosebumps, I don't know what will.

About Laura Emily:

may you build a beautiful life, reflecting earth and looking towards the sun + moon.  

it is my ultimate desire to assist you on that path, tending the fire, examining the roots, and facing the morning sun together as we build something beautiful. Recently Good Earth Living, my herbal practice stretched and danced, but was ready to be laid down to rest, making room for spirit-filled intentions and gifts from my heart to yours. Pull up a seat with one of my ecourses on holistic and spirit led living, become a certified coach through my Apothecary Circle, and by all means, pass me the tea and lets chat one-on-one about the vision you desire to manifest. Love, how can I support you in this?  

xo, laura emily

<< See how she makes her bio about you? Such a giving soul, this one <3 >> Her Links: Website // Facebook // Accredited Courses // Pinterest <<To Enter>> Comment below and tell me your top 2 choices! Also what are you ready to reawaken this Spring? Me? My energy! (and no, unfortunately I cannot enter my own giveaway!) <<Extras>> (All the links are under each lovely ladies' offerings) Like Gypsy Moth Sol on FB// Like Tarot Kristy on FB// Like Laura Emily on FB// Follow the Katelyn's Blog// Tweet this Giveaway//What is your favorite item from Gypsy Moth Sol?// What Accredited course sounds up your alley?// Follow Tarot Kristy on Twitter// Follow Tarot Kristy on Tumblr// Follow Laura Emily on Pinterest// Follow Tarot Kristy on Pinterest// Share this giveaway on FB// Share on your Blog// Pin this giveaway// Sign up for my newsletter to the left (you get a free gift too!) Please leave a separate comment for each extra thing you do (or at least make it very clear to me what you did) :) <<must be a follower of my blog to qualify>> Winners will be announced in one week's time!! Love and Blessings, Marissa Moondaughter <<<<<<<<<<<ALSO>>>>>>>>>>> A beautiful new project has began today! I teamed up with Katelyn (the sweet lady above), Laura Mazurek, and KV of Aquarius Nation for a bi-monthly New and Full Moon series. It incorporates astrology, ceremony, herbal remedies, inspired art all centering around Luna. Go take a look at your horoscope for this magical New Moon in Pisces! I am so blessed I get to work with these beautiful Goddesses! Click on the image below!

International Self-Love Day: Love Space of Laura Mazurek

>> In honor of International Self- Love Day <<

Hello Moondaughter readers!  I'm Laura from Roots and Feathers.  I'm excited to be here on Marissa's blog today sharing a little love nest I made in my home for the whole month of February in honor of Love.  I don't normally celebrate Valentine's Day really at all.  My husband and I don't exchange gifts or plan romantic dates.  It's always kind of seemed a bit silly to me.  But, I do love to honor Love itself.  And when Marissa asked me to share an altar of mine during February, I thought it would be wonderful to have a little space set up in our home for the whole month, in honor of this word.

The things I chose to place here in this space go beyond just the love between my husband and I, but also for self love.  As I was building it I realized just how healing it was.  I had just received these two prints from Erica Herbert, of the two beautiful naked woman.  The colors and playfulness of them bring me so much joy.  My own sexuality is something I need healing in, and these prints remind me of that.  I added specific stones for this as well.  Stepping into the age of such deep femininity, my journey here has began to get very real.  Setting these intentions I feel is opening up my being to the healing vibrations.

I also chose very calming elements, like my amethyst cluster, my donovan record, a lavendar peacock feather, and some lavender herbs. And the incense and sage.  These things bring me peace and a great sense of relaxation, which I think is a state needed for this healing process.  I included two rose petals in the lavender mix, representing my parents (who are both gone).  My journey of love and healing has so much to do with them and their loss.  I also added a medicine pouch my dear friend Lauren Luquin made me filled with healing intentions just for this.  It is such a sacred piece to me.  The beeswax candle is one made for feminine sexuality.

The little prayer flag is one I made for my shop, a little series of textile flags with words of intention.  I decided to keep it in this space until its ready for a new home.

Having this little space full of these things, in a place in my home I regularly walk by, has been a nice daily reminder.  I think Id love to create a new one each month, with a new intention.  My word for the year is Cultivate.  So maybe something Id like to Cultivate each month.

I hope everyone enjoys this International Self Love Day.  Id love to know if you plan on carving out a moment for yourself, and what you intend to do.  How do you celebrate your own sacred femininity through self love?  I think we can always learn from each other and help each other in these ways.  Thank you so much for sharing a moment in my space.

Peace,

Laura

Thank you so much Laura for sharing your beauty and sincerity. You are an inspiration <3

We teamed up together in honor of self-love today, so hop over to her blog and enter my love giveaway there <3

Full Moon: The Full Moon Altar of Ally Sands

Happy Full Moon, Moondaughters!!

I felt I wasn't sharing as much Moon lore as I have wanted to for the blog. So I created my 'Full Moon' series. It is called 'Full Moon' (I know, not very original) and it will focus on sacred crafts, rituals, and specific Full Moon altars in honor of this bright, magickal time of the month! This feature will be only once a month, so if you would like to participate let me know!

The first one is the Full Moon altar of Ally Sands of Aquarian Soul 

For Ally, the Full Moon is a time to cleanse her most used crystals under the moon's ethereal light.

Her altar is low to the ground, great for kneeling and meditating, which she does before any ritual to ground and center herself. She also takes a ritual bath with essential oils and herbs to help her relax and cleanse her energy to prepare her for the ritual work.

Since January is her birthday month (Happy birthday, Ally!) she added some Aquarius symbols on her altar. This is a gorgeous vintage Aquarius pendant gifted from an old friend.

She also created a crystal mandala with her birthstone, garnet, at the center.

She always put fresh flowers on her altar because of the feminine energy and living energy it brings. 

Crystal mandalas and grids are great to make during the Full Moon to help manifest your intentions.

 

Her beautiful sage and smudge fan.

This Full Moon, she decided to do some tarot readings. She used this Moon Garden deck to do a past present future spread.

And she picked one card from her Animal Guide Oracle deck. It's guidance was to meditate everyday this week. 

Her sweet 18 year old kitty! Animals love the energy altars bring to spaces.

Thank you so much Ally for sharing your beautiful space with us! Go check out her amazing, magical items over at her shop!

Love and Blessings,

Marissa Moondaughter