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30/01/2026

Is it that time of the month already? Here we are, almost through the first month of 2026. WTF!! I feel like I have blinked and this whole month has passed.

Over the last two months I have received some bad news about my health. I’m not dying or anything but I have found out I have insulin-resistance and have had to be put on meds. It explains why I haven’t been able to lose any weight. Now, if this was caused by me eating sugary and starchy carbs and doing no exercise then I would say fair play, I deserve it. But I find out that this has been most likely been caused by the disease that has been with me through my whole adult life - endometriosis. Yes folks! It’s the gift that just keeps giving!!

I agreed to go on the Metformin thinking that it would only be a temporary thing but upon further investigation my mind started to think that maybe this would never go away. If my endometriosis is producing its own sugar (which it is) then how will I ever be able to eat anything sweet or starchy again? I mean come on, winter is coming and one of my favourite things to do is have salty hot chips and vinegar on a rainy day watching the ocean. It’s a real comfort food for me which whilst I don’t have it very often, at the moment it is a big no-no.

So, upon further investigation I have found that endometriosis is not a reproductive system problem but a whole body system problem, in that it can affect any part of the body. It has even been found in the brain. And to add to the actual disease affecting the body it also gives me a higher rate of getting other diseases like cardiovascular issues and cancer. BTW I intend to do a video on endometriosis at some stage to explain to people who have no idea, just exactly what this disease is.

Now, I believe that we create all the ailments and diseases in our body by not processing emotional and mental imbalances. Conventional medicine does a really great job of treating our symptoms but not the cause and so as a Holistic Practitioner I try to find out exactly what caused the disease or ailment because once you process the issue or imbalance you will usually find that the disease will disappear. There is no cure for endometriosis. A lot of the research being done at the moment is finding out how best to treat the symptoms to give sufferers relief. But, of course, my brain goes down the rabbit hole of there must be a cause. We just have to find that cause and because it is so prevalent in women today (I think 1 in 7 women will have endo) I am being swayed to believe that whatever the imbalance is, that it is a societal issue and that maybe it is a reflection of the patriarchal society we have been living in. Maybe, just maybe, endo is the result of us closing ourselves to the Goddess, to our Feminine Power and that it is time for us to let the Goddess crack us open, so that we may become whole again.

Anyway, this is what has filled my brain for the last month and a half. I’ll keep you posted. If you suffer from endo and would like to discuss this with me and how you might be able to be part of the research, give me a DM. At the moment I am only working on my experiences with the disease. I would be interested in speaking with other sufferers to find out their story.

Have a great weekend.🌻

24/01/2026

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. This morning I have been reading about what it means to be in the Aquarius season. I only know a couple of Aquarians and have never really delved very far into what it means to be Aquarian.

As a season it is about appreciating our individuality through the lens of community. So, whilst it is good to be individual and to have individual talents and abilities, this season asks you to look at how do your individual talents and abilities contribute to the whole? How do they make others shine?

You can be forgiven for looking at the news and thinking that we are basically screwed but what the Aquarian season wants you to do is have hope. Whilst we often go straight to the negative outcome, we need to remember that we are also able to go straight to a possible positive outcome. Hope lets us open that door and invite an ideal in that benefits everyone. By visualising an ideal world we can then see how we can act towards creating that world. We can take action and take it from being fantastical to a possible realisation. Even if you do just one thing towards realising that ideal world, you allow hope to remain and you become a beacon of light for others who want to get off the negativity loop that fills our social media accounts. Be that hope for your community.

So I did a quick card draw from Fiona Horne’s Lost Oracle to see how we best navigate this season. I drew Gallant - accept healing energies. Straight away I was surprised that I drew a card that has a very masculine energy. I wondered if we really needed anymore testosterone in the air but then I read the guidebook and I started to see what advice we are being offered.

As soon as we think of masculine energy, a lot of us will go to the negative side of this energy - aggressive, domineering, controlling. But this card is talking more about the healing of these shadow energies and bringing forth the positive of masculine energy - wisdom, strength, dynamic creativity.

So many of us have trauma associated with the shadow side of masculine energy and this card is saying it is time to let it go, to process what is no longer needed and accept that masucline energy is not the enemy here. We all have it and we all need it, otherwise we would never take the action needed to progress. Use it to help you envision an ideal world where every member of our community is a valued contributor and then decide what one action you can take this season to start manifesting this ideal world. Remember though to be open to changes with that vision as you process, release and grow.

Have a great weekend everyone. 🌻

22/01/2026

Yesterday was the nine year anniversary of my Stepfather passing away. I actually can’t believe he has been gone nearly a decade because I think about him nearly every day. We didn’t have the easiest relationship - I realise now that we were both very much alike, but I knew that if I needed someone, that he would have always stepped up to have my back, no questions asked. He was so loyal to his family. Even in death, he is still pushing my buttons and usually appears to me when I need someone in my corner.

What Nick has taught me though, in life and death, is that you can’t let challenges and tough times get in the way of still living life to the full. I see this everyday in my sister (his daughter). She has her Father’s stoicism and strength, but she also has his love of life (even when s**t is hitting the fan).

Nick had a s**tty childhood. He could have let that define him but he didn’t. He rose above it and became the loving (although sometimes gruff) Father/Stepfather that we all knew and loved. I miss his grumpy face everyday.

This photo was part of my portraiture module in my diploma when I was studying photography, back in 2010/2011. I asked him if he would pose for me and he said yes, as long as he didn’t have to smile. 🙂 It was a photograph that summed up Nick so well - gruff on the outside, mush on the inside.

Thanks for being my Stepdad, Nick, and thanks for pushing my buttons and making me a better person. ❤️

20/01/2026

I hope you all had a great New Moon last night. Mine was going well until I stepped on my glasses and bent them. 😫 This is a video of my altar last night. The crystal grid is the grid I do for the New Moon and then I change it when it gets to the Full Moon. This grid is designed to pull my intentions into reality. I’m using Clear Quartz and Citrine.

Remember we are now in the waxing phase of the lunar cycle so let’s make the most of it and start putting some of those baby steps into action…but first I’m off to get my glasses fixed.

18/01/2026

Good evening. Tomorrow morning we see the New Moon in Capricorn. This is really great for making intentions because Capricorn is really good at goal setting and following through, doing the hard work needed to succeed.

Below I’ve given you some things to think about when setting this month’s intentions. Whatever you wish for this month, be prepared to put your thoughts and words into action. That is the only way your intentions will manifest.

The last point reminds us that there is a void of course moon not long after the moon goes new so we need to remember not to do any early morning rituals because they will bear no fruit.

Have a great New Moon. 🌑

13/01/2026

Hello Everyone. There is a new blog post on my website if you’re interested. Unfortunately, it’s not very cheery but then I think it may voice what a lot of us are feeling at the moment.

Have a great day! 🌻

Life is really throwing some curve balls lately. Click here to read more... Photo Credit: Amanda Harwood

12/01/2026

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10/01/2026

Tonight is the last quarter moon before the New Moon. A few weeks ago I posted about using the quarter moons as a time of thinking about gratitude.

If you’re interested, take a look at the video I did that will show you how the quarter moons can be used to boost your manifesting power.

Hi and welcome to Story & Stone. Many teachers talk about the importance of performing your New & Full Moon Rituals, and they are the foundation of your mani...

09/01/2026

It’s great when we get to our destination, but what makes life all the more fulfilling is the road that we took to get there. The journey is what makes the memories that you take with you for the rest of your life.

However, you may be feeling like you have wandered off your path, and your destination is looking like a dim light on the horizon, so maybe you need to take a moment out to reset, recuperate and refresh. Having a Reiki session can give you that time out to lay back and do nothing but relax and reset your energy. Or maybe a Tarot and Oracle reading will help you see how to get back on track.

Whatever you need, Story & Stone can help you find your way. I offer Reiki, Tarot and Oracle Readings, Australian Bush Flower Essence Consultations, Holistic Counselling, and Moonology™ Readings. Book an appointment today or contact me to discuss any of the services I offer.

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06/01/2026

If you picked number three:

Full Moon in Ta**us - Your dreams need a practical plan. Sometimes you need to weave a bit of magic and sometimes you need to be practical - and sometimes you need a combination of the two. This is what you need to do.

It is no good setting your intentions every New Moon if you never make a plan to take some action towards achieving your intentions. In my book “The Joy Directive”, I had a saying, “It’s okay to have your head in the clouds, as long as you have your feet on the ground.” This means that we have to be able to dream and imagine what we want to co-create in our lives but we also need to be practical and make a list of the things we need to do to make that intention manifest. Without the action, the Universe can step in with opportunities that will bring you all that much closer to achieving what you want.

So here’s some tips for making a practical plan:

First all be very clear about what you want to manifest into your life. Write it down, dream about it, do a vision board or write a story about you living with that intention completed.

You need to put lots emotion behind that intention, otherwise you have no fuel to push it forward. Really feel all the emotions that you would feel if that intention came to fruition.

Take action. Write down three baby steps that you can take this week that will bring you one step closer to manifesting your intention.

Do those baby steps. Put them in your planner and do them!!

I hope this helped. 😊

The deck I used today is the Moonology™ Oracle Cards by Yasmin Boland.

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06/01/2026

If you picked number two:

Cardinal Moon: Be bold and make the first move. Take charge of your destiny! It’s time to be bold and take matters into your own hands. You’re going to need to be a powerful self-starter who is determined and great at organising if you’ve picked this card, but avoid being reckless or moving too fast. You may need to step up as a leader.

So some tips for this card:

Being told to be bold and make the first move can really put into perspective how much you want something. If hearing these words leaves you feeling a bit nonchalant or worried, it might mean you don’t really want that thing as much as you thought you did.

Call on Ganesh to help you remove any obstacles. Ganesh is a Hindu deity, known for clearing the path before you to smooth the way forward. You can ask him for help in prayer or chant “Om Namo Naranyi” which means “I surrender to the Divine”.

If there is something that you really want but you’re shaking in your boots, thinking about being more assertive, then you might need to look at what belief you have that makes you think you can’t step into your own power. Maybe there is work to be done to clear unwanted beliefs before stepping up.

I hope this helped. ☺️

The deck I used today is the Moonology™ Oracle Cards by Yasmin Boland.

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06/01/2026

If you picked number one:

Supermoon - Emotions are running high! There are opportunities around whatever question you asked that may not come along every day, so take action. You can expect lots of good things and a positive outcome when this card come up, but things could get quite emotional. Don’t ignore the obvious and make sure you don’t blow events out of proportion. If you are asking about the solution to a challenge, then a resolution could be closer than you think.

Emotions are what fuels our manifestations, so we don’t want to suppress them. We need to feel them, the good and the bad and the downright scary. It can be hard to feel all your emotions but here are some tips for dealing with them:

Practice your breathwork. Breathwork turns on your Parasympathetic Nervous System that tells you everything is okay. You can find my Breathwork series on my website or my YouTube channel.

Speak to the Goddess, God, who ever you have faith in and ask for guidance in dealing with your emotions. Remember if you’ve asked for guidance you need to listen, so take some time in quiet contemplation.

Journal your feelings. Sometimes all you need to do is write about how you’re feeling and you’ll feel more in control.

Get out in nature. Look to nature to give you guidance.

Exercise. This tip is especially good if you are feeling anger or frustration. Go for a run or hike. Do some kickboxing or put some music on and dance like no one’s watching you.

I hope this helped.

The deck I used today is the Moonology™ Oracle Cards by Yasmin Boland.

Go to www.storyandstone.com.au to book an appointment.