Julie Ferguson Reiki and Wellness

Julie Ferguson Reiki and Wellness I am a Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner and run my practice in Northowram, Halifax.

It's been a fabulous Level 2 course weekend filled with wonderful Reiki energy, lovely company and a fabulous pink full ...
13/04/2025

It's been a fabulous Level 2 course weekend filled with wonderful Reiki energy, lovely company and a fabulous pink full moon which is still shining brightly tonight🌕

It isn't actually pink, although it definitely has a pink hue (my phone camera just doesn't do it justice), its name refers to the Pink Flowers of Spring which are now starting to pop up. Flowers represent the sacred unfolding of consciousness, the divine blossoming of spiritual awareness into physical form🌾

This Full Moon creates a unique vibrational field... A special opportunity for profound transformation. The energy is supporting you in becoming aware of what has been limiting your growth... What energetic blocks have been preventing you from fully flowering into alignment with your Higher Self, so get ready for change!! Especially, my newly attuned Level 2 Practitioners - Congratulations and may you go on to bloom like this very special full moon🌝

Hi, all my L2 Practitioners, just to let you know that I've been doing some further updates to the L2 Course private pag...
24/03/2025

Hi, all my L2 Practitioners, just to let you know that I've been doing some further updates to the L2 Course private page on my website and I have added a further 3 meditation and exercise recordings. Enjoy!!

ABOUT TOMORROW'S FIRST NEW MOON OF 2025 AND A SUGGESTED RITUALThe first New Moon of 2025 arrives tomorrow - Wednesday, 2...
28/01/2025

ABOUT TOMORROW'S FIRST NEW MOON OF 2025 AND A SUGGESTED RITUAL
The first New Moon of 2025 arrives tomorrow - Wednesday, 29th January at 12.36 GMT. New Moons occur when the moon is directly between the Earth and the Sun, with its shadowed side facing Earth and they bring a fresh energy with the possibility of new beginnings.

Our first New Moon of 2025 is in Aquarius and whilst it is opening some doors, we do have a lot of retrograde energy still circling from last year too. Aquarius is the innovator, revolutionary and truth-seeker and the New Moon in Aquarius arrives alongside the Sun and transformative Pluto, marking the start of the Chinese Year of the Snake.

Retrograde energy tends to stir up the past. It can bring old wounds or unfinished business to the surface, forcing us to make resolution once and for all.

Under this Aquarius New Moon, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus are all in retrograde, so this fresh new energy we are waiting to arrive may feel a little distant.

However, one of the most noteable features of this New Moon is that Uranus, the ruling planet of Aquarius and the bringer of change and awakening, is ending its retrograde just one day after the New Moon peaks, allowing a burst of fresh energy to move in.

Uranus is stationing direct after five months retrograde; it has been moving through since September 2024 and has been helping us to wrap our heads around the changes that have been unfolding in the last few months. In retrograde, it’s been working to bring acceptance to the changes and perhaps even a little stability, but it may have also limited our feelings of progress. We may have wanted to make changes but felt uncertain about the path to choose.

But now, with Uranus stationing direct shortly after this New Moon, we have some new potentials on the horizon. Changes that need to be made will happen quickly and we will find ourselves making more progress. We may even feel a sense of renewal and more ready to take on the fresh energies that 2025 has in store for us.

Like the snake, this is a year to shed your skin - to step out of identities, routines and thought patterns that have kept you confined. It’s not an easy process but growth rarely is. It takes courage to break free, to envision something new and to embody the person you know you’re becoming.

When Uranus moves forward, it stirs us into action. It jolts us awake, showing us where change is overdue and where our freedom has been stifled.

This electrifying planet will be direct for the next seven months, providing the momentum to transform how you live, think and create. You might feel the ground shift under your feet but trust that it’s recalibrating you toward greater authenticity and freedom.

AQUARIUS NEW MOON RITUAL:
Start by cleansing your aura and surroundings using your chosen aura cleansing tool. If you prefer not to use smoke (think of your heat/fire alarm!!), you can also cleanse using bells, singing bowls, or essential oil sprays.

As you cleanse your aura, start with the top of your head and make your way down to your toes. Try to do the front of your body and the back of your body if you can. Use your intuition to guide you to spots where you need extra cleansing.
As you cleanse, recite the following or feel free to create your own intention:
“I cleanse and release the energies of the past. I am light and free.
I cleanse and release the energies that weigh me down. I am light and free.
I cleanse and release all that blocks me from receiving. I am light and free.
I cleanse and release all that makes me heavy. I am now light and free and with this lightness, I can be me.”

Then make yourself comfortable and sit quietly with yourself and take a moment to ask yourself:

What identities or beliefs am I ready to release?
What does freedom look and feel like to me?
How can I use my unique talents to contribute to something larger than myself?
How is the Universe forcing my hand to change?
Plant your intentions under this New Moon. Be bold. Be daring. Be unapologetically you. The universe is ready for the gifts only you can share.

Then close by taking 5-10 calming breaths.
Happy New Moon🌙
N.B. See my post below for a ritual for February's Full Moon🌕

FULL MOON DATES FOR 2025 & A BATH RITUAL FOR FEBRUARY'S FULL MOON ON 12TH FEBRUARYWe all love the Full Moons and of cour...
23/01/2025

FULL MOON DATES FOR 2025 & A BATH RITUAL FOR FEBRUARY'S FULL MOON ON 12TH FEBRUARY
We all love the Full Moons and of course, they are great for cleansing your crystals and also letting go of things that no longer serve you.

Usually I don't think to post until the day of the Full Moon so thought I'd get a bit ahead of myself this year (I'm already late for January and can't promise I'll keep it up for the rest of the year either!). So, whilst I remember, I thought I'd post now with a little bit more info about the Full Moon, as well as the dates of all the Full Moons in 2025 (click on the photo to expand to show all the dates)🌝

A Full Moon occurs when the visible face of the Moon is completely illuminated by the Sun’s rays, so from Earth it appears round and bright in the night sky and happen every month when the Moon is on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun.
They occur roughly every 29.5 days, or a little over every every four weeks as this is how long it takes the Moon to travel through one complete lunar phase cycle so as the cycle is just under a month it means we get 13 Full Moons in a year.

The Full Moon has many effects; strengthening tides, increasing the birth rate of cows(!) and possibly even making animals more aggressive and it’s long been believed that it can affect human behaviour too, from sleepwalking to increased murder rates😬 If you think about it, it's where we get our word ‘lunatic’ from and Science actually agrees that the full moon does affect humans, it affects our sleep, which can of course have consequences on our mood and mental health. According to a study from 2021, humans typically go to bed later, take longer to get to sleep, and get less deep sleep during the full moon — and a study in 2022 suggested that men are more affected than women.

The next Full Moon is the Snow Moon on the 12th February (13.53 GMT) and is in the sign of Leo and it focuses on creativity, self-expression and confidence. It’s believed to earn its name from the heavy snowfall that typically occurs around now. So if it does snow on the 12th and the sky is clear the Snow Moon will be extra bright and when reflected off the snow it can look amazing and feel really spiritual.

Spiritually, the Snow Moon is a time for rituals focused on purification, releasing negativity, and letting go of any heaviness you’ve been holding onto over the winter season. So the February full Moon can be seen as a powerful metaphor for a clean slate. As the Earth is covered in a blanket of white, we also get to shed what no longer serves us, to make way for a new beginning. It is also often a time to hunker down and draw inwards for a time of introspection and to restore and preserve your energy until Spring arrives.

Full Moons are a great time to:
Practice mindfulness. We can all be better at checking in with ourselves every now and again and the Full Moon is the perfect time for this. Try journalling, meditating, or practicing self care, and use the Full Moon as a time to let go of negativity and set intentions for growth.

Create a lunar garden. Many gardeners plan planting and harvesting by lunar cycles as it’s believed the phases of the moon can affect moisture levels in the soil and promote root growth. Moisture levels are highest at the Full Moon, so it’s a good time to plant new seeds - perhaps the time for this is more around the March or April Full Moons.

Try a moon bath. Connect with nature and the moon by spending time outdoors under the moonlight (get well wrapped up though or maybe wait until it's a bit warmer!) Some people bathe outside or go wild swimming but you can also use this as an opportunity to stargaze, meditate, take a moonlit walk or simply enjoy a relaxing experience in the night time world without artificial light.

Or actually physically take a ritual bath to help you let go of negative energy, focus your mind and feel spiritually connected. If you’re looking for a powerful manifesting bath, a great one for when the Full Moon is in Leo as in February is the Clove, Cinnamon and Frankincense manifesting bath.

Ritual bath ingredients:
2 cinnamon sticks or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
10 drops clove oil
10 drops frankincense oil
(Optional) 1 cup milk for added skin nourishment

Ritual bath instructions:
- Add the cinnamon sticks (or ground cinnamon) to a muslin bag or directly to running bathwater.
- Mix 10 drops of clove oil and 10 drops of frankincense oil with 1 cup of milk (if using) and add it to the bath separately.
- Get soaking and as you lay in your bath, steep in the aromas and focus on your intentions and manifestations and allow your energy field to expand!
TIP: Focus on the intentions you want to manifest with ease. Allow your energy to be levelled UP by the spices, without pushing or forcing.

Full Moons are a time to celebrate, so when it's a little bit warmer and the changes I am making to my garden are finished, I will be back to hosting Meditations and Rituals under the peak illumination of the Full MoonđŸŒâ„ïžđŸŒŸđŸŒ•

02/11/2024
Love this from Becky Hemsley 
Put down the bag of worries that you are carrying forward with you into this new day. And ...
25/09/2024

Love this from Becky Hemsley 


Put down the bag of worries that you are carrying forward with you into this new day.

And set down the sack of regrets that you’ve been dragging along behind you for as long as you can remember.

It is all so heavy.
And carrying it so far for so long is crushing you.

The worries are a future that may not happen and the regrets are a past that is gone.

And you are not there.
You are here, in the present.
Don’t be pulled so far backwards or forwards that you forget to live here.

Don’t be kept so paralysed by fear of the future and pieces of the past that you avoid the now.

So even if it’s only for a short while,
even if it’s only for a moment.

Put it down.
Put it all down.

*****

Becky Hemsley 2024
Artwork by Caitlin Connolly

This is a poem from Becky’s upcoming collection

Thank you to all my lovely ladies for a fabulous Harvest Supermoon Meditation & Ritual Reiki Share on Wednesday. Even th...
20/09/2024

Thank you to all my lovely ladies for a fabulous Harvest Supermoon Meditation & Ritual Reiki Share on Wednesday. Even though the Full Moon was actually Tuesday & the partial eclipse the early hours of Wednesday, the energy was still particularly fabulous and we had a wonderful time outside under the moon as the weather was good to us again (although we did have the fire pit & blankets!)đŸŒ€đŸ’«đŸŒ“

13/09/2024

The crystals for next Wednesday's Full Moon & Lunar Eclipse meditation have arrived ... yay💎🌓🌀🌟

First out of the box is:
HEMATINE for protection and connection to our Earth Star chakra. Since the energies of the Eclipses tend to be a bit unsettling, we all need some extra grounding during these times and Hematine has a powerful grounding energy, it is a crystal that grounds you firmly to the earth and fills you with a sense of stability. Working with a Hematite crystal during a Lunar Eclipse gives you the strength and confidence to face challenges and to keep moving forward, teaching you to step into your power and to stand your ground for what you believe in.
Then, RAINBOW MOONSTONE for connection to the Full Moon. Rainbow Moonstone enhances your intuition and helps you to dive deeper into the Source of life aiding connection with your Spirit Guides and opening up energy portals that enable you to see visions and gain invaluable spiritual insights.
And finally A SELENITE STAR for connection to our Soul Star Chakra which is connected to the light of the universe. Selenite is a high-vibrational crystal which cleanses your aura and brings balance and harmony to your body, mind and soul. This is the perfect crystal to enhance your connection with the spiritual realms; this pretty crystal star will connect you to your Guardian Angels and Spirit Guides. Its translucent shade of white embodies pure light energy that helps us reach a higher state of consciousness, helping to foster our spiritual growth by bringing us wisdom, guidance and support from higher dimensions.

Saw this and felt it was worth sharing, I know we know this but sometimes we just need to remind ourselves😍Happiness is ...
17/08/2024

Saw this and felt it was worth sharing, I know we know this but sometimes we just need to remind ourselves😍
Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day. It isn’t about having a perfect life, but about finding joy in the little things, cultivating gratitude, and focusing on the positives, even in challenging times. While circumstances can influence our mood, true happiness comes from within—it’s an attitude that allows us to see the beauty in imperfections and to appreciate what we have rather than what we lack. By choosing to embrace a mindset of happiness, we empower ourselves to live more fulfilling lives, regardless of the ups and downs that come our way. Happiness is not something to chase; it’s something to create from the inside out.

Perfect weather and the outside is ready for tonight’s Summer Solstice Ritual and Reiki ShaređŸŒ€đŸ’«Looking forward to seeing...
20/06/2024

Perfect weather and the outside is ready for tonight’s Summer Solstice Ritual and Reiki ShaređŸŒ€đŸ’«
Looking forward to seeing everyone. If anyone who hasn’t already said they were coming and now wish they had, there are a couple of spaces available if you wish to join us for what I’m sure will be a wonderful eveningđŸŒ€đŸ’«đŸ”„

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