Julie Ferguson Reiki and Wellness

22/09/2025

Aww this is so nice and a lovely reminder to take time out and rest just as nature shows us🩵

Mouse came home from a very busy Monday with her whiskers all frazzled and her tail in a twist. She said to herself, very firmly indeed:

“First I shall write a poem, then I shall make tea, then I shall read my book, and then, and only then, shall I rest.”

But you know what happened. She poured the tea, she fetched the notebook, she opened the book — and she curled up just so in her chair by the fire. Her eyes went blink-blink-blink… shut.

Zzzzzzz!

And away she floated into a dream.

Her patchwork blanket rose like a puff of wind, and up, up it carried her until she was floating over The Glen and the village beyond. Below, the hedges were bursting with blackberries, apples gleamed like golden balls in the trees, and mushrooms popped their little heads up as if they had something terribly important to say.

Then the wind stopped, and Mouse heard a voice — the voice of Autumn herself.

“Little Mouse,” said Autumn, “Do you see, little one? Today the scales rest even. Half light, half dark. Half fruit, half thorn. Half full, half empty. Not a quarrel, but a balance — for both together make the whole.”

Mouse wiggled her whiskers. “So even the long dark cold days have their place?”

“Of course,” said Autumn, with a laugh like falling leaves. “Seeds sleep in the soil, just as hearts find rest in silence. Think of it as Sabbath, or as stillness under the Bodhi tree. The dark is not the end — it is the root of beginning.”

And with that, Autumn sent a scatter of apples rolling, and sloes twinkling purple, and damsons falling into the grass — as if to say: Notice, little one, the gifts all around you.

Mouse wriggled deeper into her blanket. “Then I shall stop worrying about all the things I did not do today,” she murmured. “For resting is also a prayer. Dreaming is also a poem.”

And Autumn whispered back, “Yes, just so.”

And so, on this Autumn Equinox, I give thanks — to those who are new to The Glen, welcome, and to those who have walked these paths with me for many seasons, my heartfelt gratitude. Tonight the light and dark stand in balance, just as we gather here in friendship.

These little stories, written and illustrated for you by me, Victoria Beata, are my way of sending a candle into the dusk. May you carry a little of this warmth into your evening, and may you return tomorrow, when another tale will be waiting for you. 🌿✨🍎 Until tomorrow... sweet dreams.

22/09/2025

What perfect weather for the Autumn Equinox meditation & ritual - although we all made sure we were wrapped up warm as you could definitely tell Autumn is now here. Thank you for a lovely evening ladies🍁 💫

08/08/2025

THE LIONS GATE PORTAL AND AN AQUARIUS FULL MOON!!
Today is a very special day and as someone who is sensitive to energy you may be feeling this very special high frequency energy.

Every year on the 8th August, something extraordinary occurs in the cosmos. A rare alignment between the Earth, our Sun and the star Sirius creates what ancient wisdom keepers called "The Lions Gate Portal." It is activated by the rising of the star Sirius, which takes place from the end of July all through to the middle of August, however the numerology of 8/8, and the Sun reaching the halfway point or 15 degrees of the Leo zodiac at this time means that the gateway is at its peak today pouring a profound influx of crystalline light towards Earth. Also, to make today's energy even more powerful, it is also an Aquarian Full Moon too!

The Lion’s Gate 88 Portal is the opening of a galactic gate that delivers high-frequency energy into our beings, allowing us to rebirth our spirit energy and the spirit energy of Mother Earth. This high-frequency energy can activate dormant DNA, awaken our energy field and open our energy centres, inspire new ideas, raising our consciousness and enhance our ability to receive psychic downloads as well as transmit high-vibrational frequencies directly into our consciousness.

The Lions Gate Portal isn't just a mystical theory - the star Sirius is twice the size of our Sun and 26 times brighter, radiating powerful frequencies of divine intelligence and soul awakening.

Sirius is one of the brightest stars in the sky and is known as our Spiritual Sun. While our earthly Sun illuminates our physical world, our Spiritual Sun illuminates the truth of our timeless soul. The ancients were very in tune with the star Sirius, as they believed it was the gateway to heaven and the home of higher vibrational beings. They believed the energy of Sirius beamed down life for our spiritual bodies and carried highly advanced wisdom that we could tap into and utilise whenever Sirius was strong in the sky. This is why the opening of the Lionsgate Portal can bring awakenings and lift our consciousness to new heights.
88 in numerology represents infinity and DNA activation, allowing us to take this Sirius energy and infuse it into the very core of our being. We can also unlock and upgrade the memory of our cells allowing us to bring more healing, peace and love into our being.

The energy of Lion’s Gate can connect us with the cosmic skies, galactic frequencies, higher dimensional beings, and our own intuition. It can also activate heart healings, expand our spiritual wisdom and help us awaken to our true potential.

This August Full Moon has a powerful Goddess energy and coupled with the unique spark and spirit of Aquarius, it will make this a healing one. We will be called to raise our vibration, relieve ourselves of any heavy weight and step into our feminine wisdom.

So, maybe take the opportunity today and over the weekend to enjoy this amazing energy and also perhaps to celebrate the rebirth and return of your spirit energy. You can use the Lion’s Gate Portal to set an intention of how you wish to use this energy and then create a ritual or practice that allows you to harness and work with it. Maybe call back all the pieces of your spirit that you feel have been lost or hidden and use the portal to rebirth your energy and feel good inside your body.

I suggest that you sit and meditate with the energy but how you use it is up to you, so use your intuition when working with the energy and try not to feed any negative thoughts.

05/08/2025

Remember, your energy is sacred. As you move through your day, practice the art of observing without taking on what’s around you. Notice the emotions and thoughts of others but don’t let them become your own burden. Guard your peace with love and stay grounded in your centre. You don’t need to carry what isn’t yours. Your purpose is to move with compassion, without getting swept up in the chaos. Stay aligned with your light and keep your energy your own.🌟🌀💫

05/08/2025

I've just been reading in an email from Mindvalley about the proposed International Flag of Planet Earth designed by Oskar Pernefeldt and as most people have never seen this flag, I'm sure Vishen won't mind me sharing his info together with some more of my own ...

The International Flag of Planet Earth - A Flag That Belongs to All of Us

It has no national colours.
No borders.
No allegiance to politics or ideology.

The Earth Flag is more than a design, it’s a symbol.
It has seven white interlocking circles forming a flower on a deep blue field — symbolising the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. The blue field represents water which is essential for life – also as the oceans cover most of our planet's surface. The flower's outer rings form a circle which could be seen as a symbol of Earth as a planet and the blue surface could represent the universe.

A reminder that we are not just citizens of countries… We are Earthlings.

Swedish designer Oskar Pernefeldt created the Earth Flag as part of his graduation project where the question was simple — and profound:
“If humanity ever had to represent itself in space… what flag would we fly?”
Oskar went back to 1969 — to the moon landing.
“It was a moment for all of humanity,” he said.
“And yet, we planted just one nation’s flag.”

He reminded us: the astronaut was American, but the achievement was global:
The rocket design? German engineers.
The optics? Swiss.
The maths? Indian.
The cosmology that made it possible? Italian.
It wasn’t just an American milestone.
It was a human one.

So he designed a flag for the species.
As we know with Reiki, symbols bypass the intellect and speak straight to the soul.
They’re identity made visible.
They bind people into belonging.
They remind us who we are — and who we care about.

The Earth Flag does exactly that.
It’s not a protest.
It’s not a brand.
It’s a reminder that you are part of something bigger.

“When astronauts view Earth from space, something profound happens. They describe a sudden shift in perspective — a life-altering realisation that borders are imaginary and that all life is fragile, connected and shared.
It’s called the Overview Effect.”
The Earth Flag brings that cosmic perspective down to Earth.

“Behind this flag, there is no religion. No ideology.
Just a visual representation of Earth.
But in that simplicity… it holds everything.”
“If you believe Earth should have a flag — just fly it.”
You don’t need permission.
You don’t need an institution.
You just need to care.

Fly it at events.
Hang it in your home.
Wear it on Earth Day.
Print it on your wall.
Or simply let it quietly live in your heart.

Because every time this flag is seen, flown, or shared…
It becomes a reminder:
You’re not just from a country.
You’re from Earth🌍

This is not a time for more division.
It’s a time for symbols that unite.
The Earth Flag doesn’t ask for loyalty, it invites belonging.
It doesn’t cancel your identity, it expands it.
So let it fly.
Not because you’re being political…
But because you're being human.

Because borders are imaginary.
But Earth?
She’s beautifully, urgently real.
And she needs you.

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🌝

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!!

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🌕

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 Moon🌝❄️🌟🌕

02/11/2024

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

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.