It’s been a big week so far, beginning with warm celebrations at my family’s house in Reno for Christmas, some completions, and a huge day today for Astrid. I was able to complete my office, except for a new sliding glass door and three special things to hang, which meant it was time for the reveal to her. And boy was it the best day of her life, and my life with her, yet! She had a huge day of joyful tears, soulful release, and courageous leaps – quite literally!

This mirrors me, as I’ve been reflecting on all that has completed and is about to begin in my own life, which was reiterated by the Tarot cards I pulled on Christmas.

My family and I always pull cards at the holidays to see what current theme is streaming through and what the New Year holds for us. All of them were very accurate, and mine were no exception to that.

They spoke to the rebirth taking place for me, an inner calling surfaced, release from all karmic ties, and everything coming together in my life story as I reach a significant stage on my journey.

Synchronously, the last week or so I’ve had an influx of people inquiring for services I have let go of and items I used to offer. To all of them I politely said no, but shared my gratitude for the reflections. It’s become much easier to do this, as I get the clearest yet about myself and what I want and don’t want.

As I felt into the messages of the cards, it was such a relieving confirmation and when I saw Astrid’s joy today and felt and heard her own release and depth of gratitude, I knew we were riding this new path together in all ways. Her feelings were mine reflected, and vice versa.

I will soon share a post on Astrid’s explorations and fun in our new shared room, which got its name a few days ago.

For now I’ll just share this one tiny peek of her in one of her play areas, standing tall and proud, and want to express the touching moment for us.

After she explored a bunch, she returned to the center of the room where I sat. Normally when she’s excited, she’s very interested in doing her own thing and will jet off if you come to her. But this time she came right to me and I put my hand on her head and caressed her softly, as we shared words.

Her eyes softened and lids lowered and she melted into my hand. All I could hear and feel was her joyous release and appreciation.

Like me, she’s had a long, hard journey.

Like me she’s waited patiently and kept going and believing, even when there seemed no hope.

Like me, she is experiencing the best time of her life now and receiving reflections of all the work she’s put into things, come to fruition…finally.

I could see her past and all she went through to get to this moment…how she waited for the right time and person to adopt her.

No one would and kept passing her by because they couldn’t “see” her.

She waited nearly three years, which is a lot for a little rabbit, as all of her friends at the rescue got adopted and left her behind.

And now, here she was, being gifted a magickal rabbit playroom fit for the queen that she is.

It was all overwhelming for her in a beautiful full circle way.

I felt both of our hearts open wider and our connection deepen, as we both shed tears of gratitude.

I knew her journey, as it mirrored so much of my own.

I’ll share again more in an upcoming post, but today was a huge day for us both. And on top of that, she learned to go up and down the big staircase all on the same day.

I knew she could do it, but thought it might take longer.

Astrid proved her bravery, as within a couple of hours she was up the stairs. And just a bit ago, she made it down.

It was such a cute process….the down that is, as she kept coming to me to help her. She kept nosing my ankles and then tugged on my pant legs with her teeth, to help. So I gave her a pep talk and went to the stairs to show her how. It took a little while, as she kept checking the first step down and then circling to regroup. And then it was done.

Today was a BIG day for both of us on so many levels. Speaks to the New Year to come!

Here are some photos from our lovely Christmas we all shared as a family, which was festive, fun, and full of giggles and yummy vegan feasting! Grateful to have parents that support our vegan lifestyle and always make, buy, or search out vegan restaurant options for us. My brother (who is absent in the photos due to camera shyness, but far from absent in the shenanigans shared) is vegan and was actually vegan a few years before I even knew what being vegan was. Both my mom (makes the entrees) and dad (makes the desserts) got in on the vegan creations and sent us home with care packages and apple dumplings to enjoy for the mornings.

Grateful also to have Faery folk as parents, which brings to Christmas and all holidays the magick I love.

The painting hanging here in their living room is an original by me of Venice that I painted while living in Sedona in 1997 – my first major painting I ever did – as an anniversary gift to my parents (it replicated a photo from their trip there, with a little “T” twist)

Such warmth shared all around! And wonderful gifties too!

I hope everyone that celebrates Christmas enjoyed a warm, peace, and love filled one and that the holiday season (however you celebrate or don’t) was a perfect reflection of you.

Faery kisses to all!