Surf City Reiki

01/19/2026

Hi Everyone!

At Surf City Reiki, this week's Numerology focus is on Relationship Compatibility.

I will create a customized report that looks at your 5 core numbers, and compare those to the 5 core numbers of someone in your life of your choosing.

This could be a spouse, a colleague, best friend, or a parent and their child. This report offers insight into your personalities which offers suggestions on how to effectively communicate with each other for a harmonious and balanced relationship. This can also help explain why/where imbalances are felt.

This 40 page report can be reviewed at your own pace via email for $44, or in person (in Surf City), or via zoom for $80 with a comprehensive conversation with me.

These make really fun and creative gift ideas too. Surf City Reiki Gift Cards are available.

Have a great day!
Kate

01/18/2026

Dear friends,

Sunday arrives with the first New Moon of the year anchored firmly in Capricorn, and its energy feels like a deep exhale before movement begins again.

This is not a loud or explosive moon—it is quiet, grounded, and purposeful. Capricorn asks us to listen to the body, to time, to structure itself. There is an inner recalibration happening now, as if the nervous system is reorganizing priorities for the year ahead. Many may feel introspective, serious, or even unusually sober emotionally, sensing that something important is being set in motion beneath the surface.

This New Moon acts as a threshold. It closes the energetic chapter of consolidation and prepares the terrain for acceleration. On a physical level, the body may crave rest, warmth, mineral-rich foods, or solitude. Joints, bones, teeth, knees, and the lower spine may be more noticeable, asking for care and presence. Emotionally, themes of responsibility, commitment, and long-term vision surface. You may feel a pull to simplify, to make mature decisions, or to let go of distractions that no longer support the path you are building.

As the Sun moves into Aquarius on Monday, the atmosphere begins to lighten and quicken. What was heavy and inward starts to lift upward into the mind and the future. Aquarius brings perspective, innovation, and a subtle emotional detachment that helps us see the bigger picture. Ideas begin to arrive suddenly. Insights may feel electric, spontaneous, or unconventional.

There is a sense of standing at the edge of a new timeline, looking forward rather than backward, even if the body hasn’t fully caught up yet.

With Mercury and Mars also entering Aquarius this week, mental and nervous energy accelerates gently but steadily. Thoughts move faster, conversations become more direct, and there is a growing urge to act on ideas rather than just contemplate them. Physically, this may manifest as restlessness, light sleep, buzzing sensations in the head or limbs, or fluctuations in energy throughout the day.

Emotionally, people may feel less tolerant of stagnation, more protective of personal freedom, and more willing to speak their truth—sometimes abruptly.

This week also carries the first subtle pull toward the February vortex: the eclipse corridor and the rising Fire Horse energies. While not yet fully activated, their presence can be felt as an underlying pressure to move forward with courage and authenticity. You may sense impatience with old patterns, sudden clarity about what must change, or flashes of motivation that come and go. Emotionally, this can feel like excitement mixed with nervous anticipation, as if the system knows acceleration is coming and is preparing itself.

If your body feels quieter, heavier, or more sensitive today, this is the New Moon in Capricorn doing its work, helping you reset and feel contained before the week accelerates.

Overall, this is a transitional week—bridging earth and air, stillness and movement. The Capricorn New Moon grounds the foundation, while Aquarius begins to open the circuits of the future. The key is to honor both: rest when the body asks, and follow inspiration when it arrives. Stay flexible, hydrate the nervous system, and allow space for integration. What begins quietly on Sunday sets the architecture for the rapid shifts that February will soon amplify.

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01/13/2026

How to Protect Your Energy:

Are you an introverted extrovert? Or perhaps an extroverted introvert? Either way, it is important to protect your energy.

This can be in large groups (like the conference I am attending in DC today), or even with one person. I wanted to share a few tips to help you protect your energy, and let go of energy that does not belong to you. You got this!

1. Ground Yourself and Set Energetic Boundaries.
Visualize yourself grounding into the Earth so you feel safe, strong and connected. Stay in your body and keep awareness in your solar plexus or feet, rather than getting lost in your head. Beads, crystals, or protective stones can also help set an energetic boundary.

2. Shield Yourself.
Begin by taking a few deep breaths. Then visualize a beautiful shield of white or pink light completely surrounding your body and extending out about an arm’s distance. This shield protects you from anything negative, stressful, toxic, or intrusive. Within the protection of this shield, feel centered, happy, and energized. This shield blocks out negativity, but at the same time, you can still feel and allow what is positive and loving. I often use a bubble or a golden cocoon of light. Choose whatever works best for you.

3. Define Your Intention.
Decide what you want to get out of the event, and what your limits are. Honor that.

4. The Jaguar Protection Meditation
When you need extra protection, try this meditation to call on the power of the jaguar to protect you. I use it when there is too much negativity coming at me too fast. The jaguar is a fierce and patient guard who can keep toxic energy and people away. In a calm meditative state, from your deepest heart, call on the spirit of the jaguar to protect you. Feel her presence enter. Then, visualize this gorgeous, powerful creature patrolling your energy field, encircling it, protecting you, keeping out intruders or any negative forces that want to get through. Picture what the jaguar looks like: his or her beautiful, fierce, loving eyes; sleek body; the graceful, purposeful way the jaguar moves. Feel secure in the circle of this jaguar’s protection. Give inner thanks to the jaguar. Know that you can call on her whenever there is a need. Feel the power of that.

5. Release any energy that does not belong to you.
Call your energy back. Mentally state, "I call all of my energy back to me now. I release what is not mine". You can do a dry bath, clap your hands, or mentally cut any energetic cords with a pair of scissors. Whatever works for best for you.

01/07/2026

We talk a lot about this in our Meditation classes 💫

HOW TO PROCESS YOUR FEELINGS (Without Being Controlled by Them)

Feelings are not problems to fix.
They are messages to understand.

Most suffering doesn’t come from emotions themselves —
it comes from resisting them, suppressing them, or becoming lost inside them.

Here’s how to process your feelings with awareness, not avoidance:

1. PAUSE
Before reacting, pause.

Take a breath.
Slow your body down.

This pause creates space between what you feel and what you do.
In that space, wisdom can arise.

In Buddhism, this moment of pause is mindfulness —
the ability to see clearly instead of acting blindly.

Not every emotion needs an immediate response.
Some only need your attention.

2. NAME IT
Give the feeling a name.

Anger.
Sadness.
Fear.
Disappointment.
Joy.

Naming an emotion takes away its power to overwhelm you.
What is named becomes observed, not possessed.

You are not “angry.”
Anger is arising within you.

This subtle shift reminds you:
You are the observer, not the emotion.

3. FEEL IT (WITHOUT JUDGMENT)
Sit with the emotion instead of pushing it away.

Don’t label it as good or bad.
Don’t rush to escape it.
Don’t shame yourself for feeling it.

Feelings are like waves —
they rise, peak, and fall if you don’t fight them.

In Buddhist practice, this is equanimity:
allowing what is, without clinging or aversion.

What you resist persists.
What you allow, softens.

4. ASK WHY
Gently explore the root.

What triggered this feeling?
What expectation was unmet?
What attachment was touched?

Often, emotions reveal hidden truths —
unhealed wounds, unmet needs, or false stories we tell ourselves.

This is not about blaming yourself or others.
It’s about understanding.

Awareness turns pain into insight.

5. RELEASE
Once understood, let it move through you.

Breathe deeply.
Write it out.
Speak to someone you trust.
Sit quietly and watch it fade.

Feelings are energy.
If they are not expressed or released, they become stored tension.

Release does not mean forgetting.
It means not carrying unnecessary weight.

6. SHIFT
After release, gently redirect your energy.

Toward calm.
Toward kindness.
Toward something constructive.

Not as an escape —
but as a conscious choice.

This is wisdom in action:
choosing peace over rumination, growth over repetition.

FINAL TRUTH.

Feelings are temporary guests.
They come to teach, not to stay forever.

Suffering begins when you cling.
Freedom begins when you observe, understand, and let go.

You don’t need to control your emotions.
You need to befriend them — and know when to let them leave.

🧘‍♂️ Nothing that arises is meant to be held onto forever.

01/03/2026

I just had the honor of being a part of THE most beautiful pet reiki session with a fur baby and her mom. There is nothing quite like the love we have for our pets 💫

To maximize the comfort of your pet, all pet reiki sessions are held in the comfort of your own home.

This rainy day is perfect for some fur baby snuggles.

12/30/2025

I just had the best massage at Inis Spa. It was the perfect way to help taper off the Year of the Snake (2025), in preparation for the Year of the Horse (2026). December 30th in particular, is all about stillness.

I get this question often..."Is Reiki like a massage, without the massage?" Well, kind of sort of, not really...

When you are getting a massage, and you feel a knot or an area of tension release, there is a notable sensation. That sensation is similar to how it feels when an energy block or imbalance is removed from your flow of energy using Reiki.

This can be physical, mental or emotional. You feel it, the practitioner feels it, and at the end of the session you generally feel pretty awesome.

A few other notable differences, is that Reiki can be done hands on, or hands off, and all Reiki sessions are done fully clothed. Reiki helps restore your energy flow to its natural state which promotes your overall health and well being.

If you are Reiki curious, or if your body is telling you it is time for a tune up, let's connect! Appointments can be made at www.surfcityreiki.com. See you soon!

Welcome to Surf City Reiki, where holistic healing meets the powerful energy of the ocean. My name is Kate, and I specialize in Reiki energy healing, a practice that helps restore balance, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. Based in Surf City, North Carolina, I offer personalized session...

12/28/2025

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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Surf City Reiki.
With love,
Kate

12/18/2025

We often use crystals during our reiki sessions for a little “extra”. There are a lot of options out there, but for starters pick one that calls to you, and have fun learning about what they can do.

12/17/2025

Reiki Practitioner Goals.

Kidding, kidding. Mostly kidding…

Have a healthy day, friends 💫

12/14/2025

Feeling some unique feels? Read on for some additional insight 🐍

2025 was the Year of the Snake, a time of shedding skins, confronting truth, and releasing versions of ourselves that were built from survival rather than alignment. It exposed illusions, stripped away what was false, and forced deep inner work. If you leaned into that process & you faced the uncomfortable truths, healed old wounds, and let go of outdated cycles, then you are exactly where you’re meant to be.

2026 is the Year of the Horse, and the energy shifts dramatically. This is a year of momentum, freedom, courage, and movement. After the violent recalibration of the Snake, the Horse brings expansion, magnetic confidence, and forward motion. It’s about trusting your instincts, taking bold leaps, and riding the wave of the life you consciously created instead of reacting from old wounds. The Horse favors those who are emotionally honest, spiritually aligned, and unafraid to be seen in their truth.

This is the year where things speed up: opportunities, visibility, travel, recognition, and personal breakthroughs. The Horse doesn’t reward stagnation, it rewards authenticity, bravery, and self trust. If you did the work in 2025, 2026 becomes a year of unstoppable growth, passionate action, and living from desire instead of fear.

For those who avoided the work, the Horse can feel chaotic. It exposes what still isn’t aligned. But for those who cleared their shadows, this year feels like wind in your hair, fire in your chest, and freedom in your spirit.

The Year of the Horse is a “now is the time” year. Move. Trust. Speak. Create. Live boldly. The horse symbolizes Success, independence, vitality, freedom, and forward momentum.

In numerology, 2026 breaks down to the number 1. 1’s represent new beginnings, independence, leadership, and raw creative power.

Shout out to my number 1’s out there!

A 1 year is about starting fresh cycles. It’s the energy of planting seeds that will grow for the next nine years. It carries boldness, clarity, confidence, and initiation. This is where ideas move from vision into reality.

Where the 9 completes, the 1 begins. Where the old ended, the new is born. In a 1 vibration year, you’re called to:
•Trust your instincts
•Step into leadership
•Speak your truth
•Take decisive action
•Create instead of wait

It’s not a year for shrinking or hesitating. It’s a year of self definition. You choose who you are now. You choose what stays and what doesn’t. You choose the direction.

When you pair this with the Year of the Horse energy, it becomes powerful. Fast movement. Brave choices. Divine momentum. Expansion.

2026 isn’t a year for dimming your light. It’s a year for becoming undeniable.

Go get ‘em