There is a formal start to the Autumn Season that is kicked off by the Autumnal Equinox. However, this particular equinox was infused with things that are special and affect us energetically. We experienced the Harvest Moon AND a lunar eclipse last Wednesday (photo courtesy of my friend, Steve Malins, with a way better camera than mine, in New Mexico.)

I was lucky enough to be near the ocean, performing an Equinox ritual in the form of directional and archetypal grounding as I call to the heavens to ground me within myself both directionally (north, south, east, west) and within the archetypes that we all carry: inner warrior, inner nurturer, inner child and inner sage.) I turn to the north for protection and safety. I am my own safety. I turn to the south for comfort and ease. I am my own comfort. I turn to the west for viewing the world as new in each moment through the eyes of a child. I am my own wonderment. I turn to the east for the wisdom & knowledge. I am my own sage. This grounding connects us not only to the energy of the earth, so focused on the sun and false energy sources being extracted from her; but, also to the cosmos and the shadow energy of the moon. And this particular moon cycle is about recognizing patterns that no longer serve us: toxic relationships, toxic environments, toxic thoughts, and toxic belief systems. I want to be clear: I'm not taking aim at your faith or religion. Its time to ask into what you believe to be true of yourself. The Sun tells us everything we think we see. The Moon is all about the Shadow...a reflection of who you are...but is it all true, what you believe about you?

As we take stock of our lives in this time of Harvest, what needs to be examined so that we know what we value, giving gratitude to all of the abundance in our lives, and spiritually evolve in the midst of a material world that is rapidly affecting our lives to feel nothing but lack? What do we really need to be happy in this world? Is it more money? A bigger house? Newer car? Do you identify with your stuff? What would happen if all the material stuff disappeared?

Or, upon evaluation, do you need more time? Time with friends. Time with family. Time to tend to our communities. Do you need more space? Space to think. Space to feel and process your emotions. Space to be with the people you love the most. Do you need more energy? Energy to finally focus on the things that mean the most to you but have no energy for. Do you sacrifice your wants and needs for the sake of obligatory, transactional relationhips & interactions? A good place to start doing Shadow work is to ask into all the "Have-To's". You know the drill...I have to go to..., I have to work here because..., I have to be away from my family because..., I have to take care of...whatever the end of that sentence is, ask yourself "Is this true?" Is this equitable, meaning do you get something out of the exchange of energy? Is this sustainable or is there an inevitable breakdown of the body, when the mind won't let go of what it believes to be true? Your body is designed to alert you of problems with your mind and your spirit as well. It's a constant feedback loop that we tend to ignore until it finds a symptom we have to stop and pay attention to. Check in with your body, but don't stop at the biological reasoning for your symptoms. The Moon encourages us to look in the dark places, be easy with ourselves, practice forgiveness of self and others, and love all parts of ourselves without judgment. As we move towards the New Moon we are encouraged to harvest what we have learned this month, this year, and this lifetime...and let go of what no longer serves us.

Massage and Digestion: A Natural Connection

Have you ever faced digestive issues? Are things flowing smoothly? Well, here’s some good news—massage can be incredibly beneficial!



Recently, during my massage session, I noticed a significant improvement in my digestion. It was quite surprising how quickly things were moving, and I found myself needing to use the restroom after the session. This is a normal and healthy reaction, demonstrating the body’s natural ability to maintain balance—homeostasis at its best.

The Benefits of Abdominal Massage

Abdominal massage specifically can help relax the area, promoting more efficient digestion. When your abdomen is relaxed, it can aid in the movement of food through your digestive tract.

Moreover, your body’s ability to metabolize nutrients improves as enzymes are released more effectively. This not only speeds up nutrient absorption but also helps in flushing out toxins more rapidly.

Common Digestive Issues Addressed

With regular massage, many people experience a reduction in:

• Cramps
• Gas
• Bloating
• Constipation

In addition to digestive benefits, massage relaxes muscles, improves blood flow, and enhances lymphatic drainage, contributing to overall wellness.

So, if you’re looking for a natural way to support your digestive health, consider incorporating massage into your routine! Your body will thank you.

Book a Massage, Reiki, or Therapeutic Body Work such as Body Scrubs, Hot Stone Therapy, Dry Brush Exfoliation, Kansa Wand Therapy, and Aromatherapy with Natalie Clark, LMT at Divinitude by downloading the Wellyx App on your phone, or on the Divinitude Website at https://online.wellyx.com/divinitudebeaufort/southcarolinausa/services

When most people evaluate their nutritional health, they do so in terms of calories in/calories out. This is an outdated way of looking at food since we know that our food is down into the nutrients we need. We rarely think in terms of food based on getting enough of the essential nutrients we need, but more in terms of weight loss...where calories in/calories out is often sidelined with fad diets, extreme workouts, and a failure to recognize how our food affects us emotionally and is affected by our emotions.

At Divinitude, we coach our clients to view food vastly different, based on Chinese Dietetic theory where we place importance on the flavor, thermal nature and body effects of each ingredient on the plate.

We've all heard the saying "You are what you Eat." We are actually so much more than that: We are what we think we are. This is influenced by EVERYTHING we INGEST, regardless of whether we digest it or not.

The Solar Plexus Chakra is about how we assimilate in our worlds. Everything we see, taste, smell, hear, touch AND feel emotionally must be processed in real-time, or held deep within us to digest it when we can.

One of the easiest ways to determine how you are assimilating into your world is to look at the health issues you have. On the surface, changing our eating habits can make a world of difference in our health, but if we are under duress or continuously stressed out from our lifestyles, the ability to digest and get nutrients that we need is disrupted. It requires more inner analysis to determine if more changes are needed. Getting to the root causes of our suffering requires an in-depth analysis of the stressors and triggers in our lives.

Chakral analysis and cleansing allows us to address the life themes that we are responsible for learning as we develop through our life stages. The first (Root) chakra deals with safety and security. The second (Sacral) chakra deals with sexuality and sacred relationships. The third Chakra (Solar Plexus) highlight not only how we see ourselves in the world, but our relationships with others. The fourth (Heart) chakra deals with how we love and are loved in the world. The fifth (Throat) chakra governs our communication in the world. The sixth (Third Eye) chakra governs issues surrounding our openness to the cosmos and our inner self as a gateway to the cosmos. The seventh (Crown) chakra governs our relationship to the Divine and ourselves AS DIVINE. These are all issues that must be examined when things are not going the way we want them to, and all are apart of a Chakral assessment for our Coaching clients at Divinitude.

This is the difference between health coaching and soul coaching at Divinitude. For health coaching, we will take your health goals and help you make a plan to address the causes of chronic disease, autoimmune disorders, an inability to lose weight or inflammatory conditions that can offer nutritional changes, joyful movement exercises and cultivation of stillness practices. Soul coaching picks up with stillness practices and includes an assessment of how your chakras are flowing together and what is needed for work-life balance. We review everything from finances to family relationships and everything in between. Our practices are designed to help everyone find balance and meaning in every aspect of their lives.

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Gift Card includes initial 90 Minute Intake that contains medical history review, differential diagnosis and first treatment, along with Two (2) 60 Minute Follow/Up Acupuncture Treatments. All treatments must be used within 30 days of purchase.

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Gift Card includes Three (3) 90-Minute Swedish or Therapeutic Massages Within 30 Days of Purchase. Offer not good for specialty massages such as Kansa wand, Thai Foot, Scalp or Face Massages, or Tui Na (Chinese acupuncture massage technique.)

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Gift Card Includes THREE 60 Minute Reiki Therapy Sessions within 30 Days of purchase with practitioner of choice. Offer not good for any other add-on services available. No Rollover benefits. All sessions must be completed within 30 days of purchase.

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Gift Card may be used for Two (2) 45 Minute treatments (Back Scrub or Fire-Cupping) or Three (3) 30 Minute Treatments (Hot Stone Therapy, Hand Scrub, Foot Scrub, or Dry Brushing) in 30 day period after purchase.

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15% Off WellCoach Initial Goals Assessment (60 Minutes) and Two (2) Follow-Up WellCoach sessions (3o Minutes) within 30 days after purchase. May be virtual or in-person, OR

15% Off One (1) Initial SoulCoach Goals Session which includes comprehensive lifestyle intake, chakral assessment, 5Element emotional regulation analysis, nutritional assessment, work-life balance assessment, values-in-action assessment, and goal evaluation & plan. Within this 30 day period, receiver is also entitled to Two (2) follow up coaching sessions to assess progress and support goal achievement. SoulCoaching is designed to go deeper than simple health/wellness coaching to improve balance, clarity, function and relationships with family, friends and colleagues in life.