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The New Moon Update is out!

Dear Friends,
New Moon in Libra is Saturday, October 10th at 9:50AM Mountain Daylight Time.

This moon is all about reconsidering our goals and intentions to be more in balance and in better alignment with where we are in our lives. This may require a release of old goals and a refining of current ones for the future.

Relationships are highlighted during this moon, inviting us to seek more harmony, balance and reciprocation among those in our inner circle and community without compromising our own needs. Not everyone will be on the same page so it is important to trust in one’s own truth, set good boundaries, stay out of conflict and not take anything personally. This moon also opens a creative cycle where new solutions to old issues may come in as clear insights as we open ourselves up to what can be.

Blessings,
Lena

Join Jose for a shamanic healing and wisdom session for a good reset in the aftermath of the new moon energies. Monday, October 12, 7PM MDT.

https://thepowerpath.com/featured-articles/new-moon-update-saturday-october-10-2026/

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Mercury in Cancer semi-square Uranus in Gemini - Flashes of inspiration could be met with uncertainty and doubt. Think carefully: what are your gifts? Acknowledge those skills and talents that come naturally as well as those you have worked hard to acquire. Don’t discount your life experience; it is knowledge that you can draw upon. If there is something you want to learn or excel in, study those who are at the top of their game. Ask for advice. Read their articles, books or biographies.

Know your learning style. Are you an auditory, visual or kinaesthetic learner? Know what works best for your mind. Don’t be afraid to admit where you need to learn more. Brush away mental cobwebs by exploring alternative viewpoints. Debate. Switch history on its head and ask, what if? Approach new perspectives with fascination rather than fear. Nurture curiosity. Change your mind to change your future.

Painting – The Red School House’ by Winslow Homer

Degrees and Times
Mercury 20°Cn01, Uranus 05°Ge01' – 15:40 (BST)

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Easing back into taking appointments this week.
Rieki, Access Bars, Trigger Point Therapy and Lymphatic Drainage.
Tuesday and Thursday this week.
Tuesday 4:30pm to 8pm
Thursday 3pm to 8pm.
Call or text. Or message me to book your appointment.

Cucumbers belong to the gourd or Cucurbitaceae family, along with pumpkins, squash and melons. This low-calorie fruit (yes, a fruit — it has seeds and grows from a flowering plant!) is chock-full of water and other nutrients, including fiber, vitamins A, K and C, potassium and calcium.

They’re rich in antioxidants that can protect your cells and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
Protects against cancer
Cucumbers contain high amounts of Cucurbitacin B (CuB) — a naturally occurring plant compound gaining attention for its effect on cancer cells. A recent review of research confirms that CuB might be useful in fighting liver, breast, lung and prostate cancer. It shows that CuB may help stop cancer growth and possibly destroy cancer cells.

Are Cucumbers Good for You? Though they may be low-key when it comes to flavor, cucumbers are high on health benefits. Learn how they can hydrate you, help fight cancer and aid in controlling blood sugar.

🌿 Herbs That Love Your Lymphatic System

A gentle guide to nature’s lymph helpers

Your lymphatic system is your body’s clean-up crew — moving excess fluid, waste, toxins, immune cells, and inflammatory by-products out of your tissues.

Unlike your heart, the lymph system doesn’t have a pump.
It relies on:
• movement
• breathing
• hydration
• gentle pressure
• and supportive herbs 🌱

Here are some lymph-loving herbs, what they do, and why they matter:

🌱 Cleavers (Galium aparine)

The ultimate lymph mover

✨ Role:
• Stimulates lymphatic flow
• Reduces lymph congestion
• Supports swollen glands & fluid retention

Cleavers are especially helpful when lymph feels sluggish, thick, or stuck, and when swelling appears without an obvious cause.

🌼 Calendula

The lymph soother

✨ Role:
• Reduces inflammation in lymph vessels
• Supports immune regulation
• Gently moves lymph without overstimulation

Calendula is ideal for sensitive systems, post-illness recovery, or when inflammation is driving lymph stagnation.

🌿 Red Clover

The blood & lymph purifier

✨ Role:
• Helps thin lymphatic fluid
• Supports detoxification through blood & lymph
• Assists with skin congestion linked to lymph load

Red clover is often used when skin issues, heaviness, or hormonal congestion accompany lymph stagnation.

🍃 Dandelion (Leaf & Root)

The liver–lymph connector

✨ Role:
• Supports liver detox pathways
• Reduces fluid retention
• Helps lymph drain metabolic waste

When the liver is overloaded, lymph backs up.
Dandelion helps take pressure off the lymph system by improving detox flow.

🌿 Burdock Root

The deep tissue cleanser

✨ Role:
• Supports lymphatic and blood purification
• Helps clear metabolic waste from tissues
• Supports gut–skin–lymph connection

Burdock is wonderful for chronic stagnation, inflammatory skin issues, and long-standing congestion.

🌸 Echinacea (short-term use)

The immune communicator

✨ Role:
• Activates immune response
• Supports lymph node activity
• Helps during acute infections

Important note: Echinacea is best used short-term, not continuously, especially in autoimmune conditions.

🌿 Ginger

The circulatory spark

✨ Role:
• Improves circulation (blood & lymph)
• Warms stagnant tissues
• Supports digestive movement that aids lymph flow

Gentle warming herbs like ginger help lymph move more freely, especially in cold, sluggish bodies.

🌱 Milk Thistle

The detox protector

✨ Role:
• Supports liver cell regeneration
• Reduces toxin overload entering lymph
• Improves detox efficiency

A supported liver = less burden on the lymphatic system.

🌬 Why Herbs Matter for Lymph

Herbs don’t “force” lymph to move.
They support flow, reduce inflammation, thin lymph fluid, and assist detox organs — allowing the body to do what it already knows how to do.

They work best when combined with:
• hydration 💧
• gentle movement 🚶‍♀️
• deep breathing 🌬
• lymphatic therapy 🤍

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Herbs can interact with medications, medical conditions, and individual health profiles. Always consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before starting any herbal supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a chronic condition, or are taking prescription medication.

🌿 Your lymph doesn’t need punishment — it needs support.
Gentle, consistent, loving support

Most people don’t realize that life doesn’t repeat because of fate — it repeats because of loops.

This image shows two very different cycles we can fall into, often without noticing.

At the center of both is INTENTION.
Not the intention we say we have — but the intention we act from when things get uncomfortable.

🔁 The Victim Loop

This is the loop of unconscious living.

Something happens. A situation triggers discomfort.

Instead of facing it, we:

Ignore what hurts

Deny our role

Blame circumstances or people

Rationalize our behavior

Resist change

Hide from truth

And then… the same situation shows up again.
Different face. Same lesson.

The Victim Loop feels safe because it protects the ego.
But safety comes at a cost: stagnation.

Nothing grows here. Nothing heals here.
Only stories do.

🔁 The Accountability Loop

This is the loop of conscious growth.

The same situation arises — but this time, we choose differently.

We:

Recognize what’s really happening

Own our response, not the story

Forgive ourselves and others

Self-examine without self-attack

Learn the lesson

Take action, even when it’s uncomfortable

This loop doesn’t feel easy.
But it feels free.

Because every pass through it makes you wiser, lighter, and stronger.

⚖️ The Truth Few Talk About

Both loops begin with the same situation.
The difference is choice.

You don’t escape the Victim Loop by blaming less people.
You escape it by telling yourself the truth.

And you don’t enter the Accountability Loop by being perfect.
You enter it by being honest.

🌱 A Gentle Reminder

Accountability is not punishment.
It’s self-respect.

Forgiveness is not weakness.
It’s clarity.

Growth doesn’t happen when life gets easier —
It happens when you get braver.

Ask yourself today:
Which loop am I feeding — and which one is feeding me?

Because the moment you change your loop,
your entire life trajectory shifts.