Week 3: Dancing to My Own Tune

Week 3: Dancing to My Own Tune

by | Sep 9, 2024 | 2024, 30 Days of Turquoise, Celebrating Milestones

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Today is a magical day—a 9/9 portal, inviting bold transformation and the completion of old cycles. Day 9 of my birthday celebration calls for unapologetically being outside of the box and dancing to your own tune. Life has taught me that the path to true freedom isn’t paved with conformity, but with courage, creativity, and authenticity. I don’t just walk this path; I dance to it, in rhythm with the universe.

Numerology tells us that 9 symbolizes completion, but it also brings wisdom, compassion, and spiritual awakening. As I step into this new year of life, I embrace the full energy of 9—releasing the old and making space for the magic that’s ready to flow. My essence thrives in the boldness of color, the harmony of sound, and the pulse of astrology. This week, I’m calling in vibrant shades of turquoise and gold, inviting expansion, protection, and creativity through chromatherapy. These colors remind me that I am the artist of my own life, painting outside the lines, lighting my way with the stars.

The cosmos are speaking, and with the Sun in Virgo, I am definitely feeling like a SUPERHERO. Mercury is retrograding, giving me the opportunity to reassess, realign, and remember my truth. My Venusian energy is guiding me to honor beauty and love in all forms—starting with me. Today’s playlist is all about honoring this cosmic energy with songs that remind me of my infinite capacity to expand, evolve, and shine brighter.  Check out my “Dancing to My Own Tune for 9/9” Playlist

So, here I am, Turquoise, fully embracing my divine uniqueness. I invite you to join me in this dance, one step outside the box at a time. What will you boldly create today?

#30DaysofTurquoise #BeBold #LiveOutLoud #LiveinColor #LaVieArtfroheme

Creative Direction & Makeup: Moi (I wanted to do this look last year but health took precedent)

Lighting & Photography: Nichole Beatty of Katherine Costello Photography

Yemaya Feast Day 2024

Yemaya Feast Day 2024

by | Sep 7, 2024 | ATR/ADR, Spirituality, Turquoise School of Magick & Conjure

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Yeye, today is your sacred day, and we honor you with deep gratitude and reverence. You are the mother to us all, the source of our nurturing, our protection, and our endless flow of love. Your presence is felt in the waters that flow, in the tides that rise and fall, and in the gentle strength that carries us through life’s storms. We are so blessed by your guidance, your power, and your unwavering care for your children.

I feel especially thankful for the bond we share and for all the blessings you have brought into my life and continue to bring each day. You have opened doors, provided protection, and reminded me of the strength that comes from knowing who we are and where we come from. It’s through you that I’ve received so many of the gifts that have guided me on my path, and I am forever grateful for them.

One of the greatest blessings you have given me is my Madrina, Rosa Grillo. Through your divine orchestration, she has come into my life as a powerful force of wisdom, love, and protection. She is truly a gift—one that I cherish with all my heart. Her guidance, care, and spirit have been a source of strength for me, and I love her so deeply for all that she is and all that she represents. I know that it is through you, Yeye, that this bond was created, and I give thanks for that connection every day.

On this sacred day, we offer you everything that is yours, everything you deserve and more. Today, the altars are full of your offerings—fruits, flowers, incense, and all of the things that honor your divine essence. You deserve every tribute, every prayer, and every moment of reverence for all that you give and all that you are.

With sevenfold love and devotion, we celebrate you today and every day. Thank you, Yeye, for being the eternal mother, for watching over us, and for continuing to bless us with your love, wisdom, and strength.

May this day be filled with all the offerings, love, and respect that you are so deserving of.

#YeyeDay #Gratitude #AncestralBlessings #MadrinaLove #HonoringTheMother

Tu Hija,

 

30 Days of Turquoise 2024 – Volume 49

30 Days of Turquoise 2024 – Volume 49

by | Sep 6, 2024 | 2024, 30 Days of Turquoise, Celebrating Milestones

FIRST – I’d like to wish a very Happy Solar Return to all of the Virgos and my Birthday twins – childhood friend/classmate Chuck Coleman, linesister Cassie McGill, My friend/coworkers pikin Mattie (Simone Jones) and my Buddha Karter (Leon Reed).

49 years around the Sun, and here I am, standing in my fullness—radiant, unshaken, and more aligned with the sacred rhythm of my being than ever before. Every year, I’ve honored this day with deep reflection, tracing the steps of my journey from the day I was born to the woman I am today. This year is no different, yet it carries with it a new vibration, a deeper pulse, a more profound sense of expansion.

The number 49 (11 – Master Number) itself is a powerful number—rooted in wisdom, transformation, and mastery. I’ve embraced every lesson, every joy, and every challenge that has shaped me along the way. I’ve learned that I am both the artist and the canvas, continually painting, evolving, and creating. From the ashes, I rise again, with my Sacral Chakra energy glowing as my compass and creative fuel.

Madame Turquoise, as you know her, is a reflection of my soul’s essence. She is the woman who walks with the ancestors, who moves in harmony with the cosmos, and who invites you all to join her in the dance of life. Through love, through creativity, through visioning and healing, I have found my center. And from that center, I am ready to radiate even more light and more love into the world.

As I celebrate this sacred journey today and for the rest of this month, I give thanks to every soul who has walked with me, whispered wisdom to me, and stood beside me in moments of transformation. I honor you all. I honor myself. I honor the divine spark that connects us all.

Here’s to 49 years of magic, and to all that lies ahead.

 

Creative Direction, Styling and Makeup by Moi

Video Editing and Magazine Mockups by Moi with assistance from CapCut and Photoshop Professional (Images in Video from following photographers: Derrel Todd Don Napoleon Nichole Beatty)

Images & Lighting by Nichole Beatty of Katherine Costello Photography

Reflecting on the Last Day of My 48th Rotation

Reflecting on the Last Day of My 48th Rotation

by | Sep 5, 2024 | Celebrating Milestones

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Looking over my Facebook memories, I noticed a beautiful tradition that began in 2014—a personal ritual of reflecting on the last day of each age. Today, as I close the chapter on my 48th Solar Rotation, I continue this tradition with gratitude and reverence.

This year has been nothing short of transformative. My 48th was a journey that asked for a deep focus on my mindset, a commitment to health, and a dedicated practice of self-care. The lessons I’ve learned about the power of prioritizing myself have been humbling, revealing, and empowering. I’ve discovered that self-care isn’t just about routines; it’s an active, continuous decision to nurture my physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Through this dedication, I’ve tapped into resilience, balance, and new levels of creativity.

Numerology has also played a guiding role. The combined digits of 48 (4 + 8) give us 12, which reduces to 3. The number 3 embodies unique thinking, self-expression, and creativity—qualities that have flowed through every experience, discovery, and transformation this past year. I’ve learned to embrace my voice, my style, and the creative vision that is uniquely mine.

The energy of my personal year, 22/4, brought me face-to-face with mastery, potential, and high achievement. It was a year of aligning with purpose, setting a foundation for my dreams, and embracing my role as a co-creator in my own journey. I’ve built new structures within myself, grounded in wisdom and resilience, and now, as I look ahead, I’m preparing to dance with the energy of 23/5—a year symbolizing change, freedom, and adventure. It’s a season inviting me to explore, expand, and allow new possibilities into my life.

As I transition into my 49th rotation (4 + 9 = 11), the master number 11 brings its own energy of spiritual enlightenment, intuition, and deeper insight. It’s a time that calls for intentional growth, deeper self-discovery, and honoring my inner guidance. I’m stepping into this next chapter with an open heart, ready for what the universe has in store.

Cheers to new beginnings, continued self-awareness, and the thrill of change that awaits! Here’s to living in full color, celebrating each step, and embracing the creative evolution of self. ✨

#Reflectingon48 #SolarReturn #LastDay #Numerology #CreativeEvolution #SelfCareistheBestCare #LiveinColor

30 Days of Turquoise – Live In Color

30 Days of Turquoise – Live In Color

by | Sep 2, 2024 | 2024, 30 Days of Turquoise, Celebrating Milestones

As promised, I’m excited to share the images that Nichole Beatty and I collaborated on for my 49th Birthday shoot! Since I’m kicking off this celebration with color, I wanted to share a few of my favorites from my turquoise fringe look. This is the first of four unique styles I’ll be sharing, each one in its own collection, week by week.

When approaching the creative vision for my personal shoots, I always create an avatar or a “moment” to bring to life, incorporating my signature colors and symbolism. This year, I’m celebrating what I may have missed last year and looking forward to the future. And as always, when I create multiple looks, I pay homage to African culture—a way for me to express the beauty and power of living an African-centered lifestyle.

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For this look, I’m channeling the Masquerade, honoring the vibrant traditions across Africa where masquerades bring communities together for various reasons. I’m endlessly inspired by the breathtaking costumes and the dynamic energy of masqueraders moving through the streets. My vision here was rooted in thoughts of the #Egungun, the ancestral spirits who continue to influence and guide us. This turquoise tapestry is a tribute to the ancestors—egun—who walk with me, clear my path, and support me on this journey.

Details:
    • Styling and Makeup: By me
    • Catsuit: Yitty
    • Shades: Orijin Culture
    • Fringe Collar & Cowrie Shell Earrings: TrufacebyGrace (modified with a mirrored cowrie shell trim)
    • Cowrie Shell Bracelet: African Stars
    • Fertility Fan: Afrohemien (I believe)
    • Lighting & Photography: Nichole Beatty of Katherine Costello Photography
    • Image Editing: Nichole Beatty and myself

#30DaysOfTurquoise #Emerge #LiveInColor #LaVieArtfroheme #AfricanCentered