6 Useful Tools To Help You To Live In Alignment With The Universe, Your Body & Soul.
For far too long, we have been going against our natural rhythms and cycles, rather than work with them. Thus, causing us to be in a constant state of overwhelm, stress, chronic health issues, menstrual issues, and spiritual suppressing.
The constant expectation from an outdated and 'manmade' society and culture, to grind until we burnout, is not doing any of us any true favours or benefits in the long term. We have been conditioned to believe that we all function the same. That if one person can't 'keep up', they are considered lazy, crazy or weak.
This is certainly not the case. In fact, we are all designed differently from each other. We all came to earth with a blueprint for our own kind of success, that in turn helps each other to achieve success as a collective.
What makes us all the same, is that we are each connected with nature, and we are all made from stardust.
Our ancestors knew this. For many many years, in many different cultures, people looked to the moon, the stars, and the solar system, as a guide and a clock for themselves and nature. They recognised the connection with the cycles of nature and their bodies, and then began practicing daily rituals and habits in accordance with the magick of nature, the solar system, and the universe. They thrived because of this inner knowing.
We can tap into our inner knowing again. By learning about our own design and blueprint, and how they work with nature's cycles, we can then remember who we truly are, and what is most important to us.
I have done extensive research (and experimentation) on some of the best tools to get you started on tracking cycles; to learn about your unique blueprint; and to learn about your gifts and strengths that you brought with you here, into this lifetime. Let's get started!
Tool #1 - Lunar Phase Widget App.
The moon is a powerful force that affects all of nature. It influences our emotions, controls the tides, assists in regulating the female menstrual cycle, and for millennia, has been a seasonal and magickal guide for many cultures.
I love this app for tracking the phases of the moon. Each phase of the moon, has it's different kind of energy and magick that we can draw upon, to live a life that is as in alignment and authentic as we sustainably can. The moon cycle has a strong influence on our emotions, and can assist us in manifesting the life of our dreams. Learn more about each phase of the moon in my blog post- ‘The 8 phases of the moon: utilise the magick of each phase into your life.’
To add to the magick of the moon, is the magick of astrology. Each day the moon is in a different zodiac sign, which represents a unique energy and influence. It is also showing us which area of our life is in focus. For example, if the moon is in Pisces, the day will feel quite dreamy, surreal, emotional and/or escapist. We tend to go inward (or lost in our dream world), and attention to detail may not be our strongest strength for that day. I am a Pisces moon and it is in my 5th House. The personal focus/themes for me on a Pisces moon day is children, creativity and romance. I will delve more into this in a later blog post, but that is the general idea about how it works.
One of the main reasons why I love this app is because it includes the moon phase and the zodiac sign it is in. There is also the option of whether you would like to view it in Sidereal or Tropical Astrology. I prefer Sidereal as it provides a more accurate report of which zodiac constellation the moon is located in.
Features Of The App:
Up to date information about the Moon, such as current moon phase, moonrise and moonset, as well as when the next full moon, new moon and eclipse is, and the calendar can also show the Lunar Zodiac for each day.
The Moon is rendered in real-time using realistic lightning and with a minimalistic approach to design and experience.
You can easily swipe left or right anywhere in the main app to check the moon phase and other moon data for any date, past or future.
The app design is a clean and uncluttered calendar view, you can see the moon phase for every day of the month. You can also tap any date to bring up more details for this date.
The app also supports notifications for Full Moon, New Moon and Lunar Eclipses.
If you don't know much about the moon phases or astrology, that is totally fine. It takes time to learn about them. I recommend just taking one phase and zodiac at a time to learn about each one. I also provide educational content about these topics on my instagram accounts @cassieltomesekmagick(Sidereal astrology & magick account), @cassiesdancemagick (dance magick & astro fitness) and @cassieltomesekflow (cycles, & cosmic health account).
Tool #2 - Stardust App.
Female bodies who experience a menstrual cycle, would highly benefit from tracking their monthly menstrual cycles. However, it doesn't matter if you don't experience a menstrual cycle. All feminines can benefit from using this app whether you are going through menopause, you have had a hysterectomy, your body doesn't menstruate for a medical reason, or you identify as feminine.
If you experience a physical menstrual cycle, it will be easier to know which phase of the cycle you are in, but if you don't experience one, you can read about each phase to determine which one you are currently in, due to how you are feeling emotionally and physically.
One thing that grinds my gears is seeing medical or health professionals, even fitness professionals, prescribe or recommend exercises or methods that are not suited for the feminine body. We differ to our masculine counterparts due to our feminine cycle. When we are in the menstruation phase, our body’s cortisol levels are generally increased, so it is not beneficial to push our bodies to perform at high physical levels.
Features Of The App:
Stardust integrates science, astronomy, and artificial intelligence to predict your menstrual lunar synchronicity.
Specialised daily insights into your menstrual cycle.
Maps of the magick symbolism and ancient folklore behind your individual cycle.
Personal predictions for periods, PMS symptoms, cravings, moods, and chance of pregnancy.
Tips for leveraging lunar synchronicity to manifest goals and nail it at life.
Sharing and syncing periods with friends (invite the whole coven to use the same period tracker!)
"What makes us all the same, is that we are each connected with nature, and we are all made from stardust."
Tool #3 - Free Online Sidereal Birth Chart.
To further personalise the energy reading for each day and seasons, I recommend finding out what your birth chart looks like. When you first look at your birth chart, it may seem overwhelming with all the data and details on offer, but this is totally normal. I felt this way also when I first looked at my birth chart. What I recommend focusing on first is your:
Sun Sign- Your vitality, core identity, ego, and chief officer of your chart.
Moon Sign- Your emotions, subconscious, your needs.
Rising (ascendant) Sign- How you come across to others, how you approach life, your natural talents.
These are commonly known as your Big 3 in the astrology biz. Once you get to know these, then you can move on to other areas of your chart.
I recommend using the link below to access your free Sidereal birth chart. Why do I use Sidereal over Tropical? Because Sidereal is based on the current positioning of the stars, whereas Tropical is based on where the stars were around 0 AD, and have not changed since. I feel that Sidereal provides a more accurate reading and daily energy. However, please always choose whichever resonates with you. Below are some resources that I found really handy when learning about my chart:
'Astrology Made Easy' by Yasmin Boland
'The Astrology Of You' by Emma Vidgen
'The Ultimate Guide To Astrology' by Tanaaz Chubb
Astrology is a lifelong study. We will never understand it completely in a lifetime, but by learning what to focus on for your daily life is the key. I will always be sharing more about Sidereal astrology on my platforms.
*Where is says Ayanamsa in the options when completing your birth chart details-I recommend selecting Galactic Center 0 Degrees Sag. I also recommend selecting Placidus when selecting the House System.
Access your FREE Sidereal Birth Chart
Tool #4 - Free Online Human Design Chart.
To even further personalise your energy reading and knowledge for your daily life, I recommend finding out which type that you are in Human Design.
...Human Design is often called the "new astrology", and the "intersection of science and spirituality"....A Human Design chart offers an astonishingly accurate guide to your personality, as well as direction and counsel on how each individual can deal with challenges in their life- Understanding Human Design by Karen Curry
To find out which type that you are, click on the link below. I recommend doing the Sidereal Human Design chart. It is important to know what time you were born and the location if you can. This will provide an accurate reading. If you don't know, I recommend asking a professional astrologist with experience in finding out approximate birth times and locations, to find this out for you.
FREE Sidereal Human Design Chart
A resource that I recommend for helping you to decipher your chart is:
'Understanding Human Design- The New Science of Astrology: Discover Who You Really Are' by Karen Curry.
Tool #5 - Planner And/Or Calendar.
To help you to keep track of the moon phases, your cycle phase, the zodiac moon sign, and your events, I highly recommend entering this information into a planner and calendar. You may prefer a digital or physical calendar and planner, or maybe a mix of both (like I do). Whichever is going to help you to see in a glance what the energy of the day looks like.
For example, if the moon is in the waning crescent phase, I am menstruating, and the moon is in Taurus- I am not going to be wanting to do much at all. I will naturally be wanting to sleep, rest and self care. So it would be best for me not to plan anything too high energy and social for that day.
I know that some things in our life such as work, may be something that we can't avoid doing on days like these, but it will make us more aware of why we may struggle with getting out of bed on those days, rather than beating ourselves up about it.
I am a Capricorn Sun, Pisces Moon and Scorpio Rising, so I am a natural introvert anyway. So staying at home is exciting for me. I am a Generator in Human Design, so to do things that I don't want to do, doesn't do myself or others any favours. In the past, I have been made to feel shameful about my introversion and "quirky" hobbies, but now I am embracing that this is who I am and who I am born to be.
To know and love yourself, and to live in your authenticity, is the most empowering thing that you'll ever do.
One of my dreams is to create beautiful Sidereal planners for you. It is a work in progress, until then, any beautiful planner and calendar will work really well.
Tool #6 - Character Strengths Survey.
One other tool that I recommend trying is the survey below:
The VIA Character Strengths Survey
It helps you to get to know your greatest strengths and values. If you have trouble knowing what you value the most, and what your strengths are, then this survey will definitely assist you to find out. I took it and found out that spirituality is my top strength. This triggered a part of my awakening. I had suppressed spirituality and magick for so many years because of the negative reactions from those around me. This result was a sign and an indicator that I needed to step back into spirituality and magick again. It is my calling and my path.
I want you to find out as well! Here are some other great reasons why to take this survey:
The VIA Survey is the only free, scientific survey of character strengths in the world,
Research shows that it helps to increase your happiness and well-being,
Helps you to find meaning and purpose,
Assists in boosting your relationships,
Aids in managing your stress and health,
And inspires you to accomplish goals!
I can tell you know that it certainly helped me to gain clarity on my strengths, goals, values, and purposes. When I studied life coaching, it was used as a tool for clients.
Take this simple, 10 minute character test and discover your greatest strengths.
BONUS Tool - Use my FREE Cycle & Moon Planner.
To help you out with the planning, I have created a FREE 2024 Cycle & Moon Planner for you. All you need to do is sign up to my mailing list, which you can unsubscribe from at any time. Click on the link below to download it!
Just to be clear, it is not sustainable to always live in alignment. Alignment living is not always linear. To live in alignment is to intentionally practice living true to who you are. Just like nature and the universe, we ebb and flow. We feel light and dark.
One way to know if we are not feeling in alignment or being who we truly are, is when we are forcing things onto ourselves. When we try to live like someone else. When we are trying to "keep up with the Jones".
To surrender to our design and who we are is an un-conditioning for most of us. It may feel unnatural to begin with, but it is when we allow our heart to guide us , and to quieten the mind, is when we can truly hear the whispers of our soul.
Thank you for reading. I hope this blog post has inspired you to learn more about yourself and to begin to align with your heart and soul.
Stay true to you, and abundance will follow.
Cassie xo
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