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Coronavirus is the biggest economic contraction since World War II, hitting every sector from finance to hospitality. The financial situation of shoppers, followed by uncertainty, will have a negative impact. A stop in production and consumption will be noticed. Buying less and buying better will be the new trend.
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The pandemic will open discussions about materialism, over consumption and irresponsible business practices. Sustainability and transparency will be at the forefront of consumer’s minds. Consumers will make or break brands based on trust. Condemned by the abundance of choice, it will be the end of more. People are seeking to simplify their lifestyles. The future of Fashion will focus on timeless designs. Sustainable, seasonless items and the longevity of the garment will be prioritized during purchases. Classic fabrics and techniques that have a strong heritage, as consumers look for investment pieces made to last, craftsmanship will be highly considered. The new wardrobe will be minimal and with simple silhouettes, suitable for any age, in fluid patterns and architectural forms. The color palette will be based on greys, earthy tones and chromatics. The classic trench, a staple piece in any wardrobe, has been seen in Spring runways. Androgynous looks, the classic suit, now reinvented and easy to mix and match. Jil Sander, The Row, Bottega Venetta and Proenza Schouler are some of the prominent designers setting the future of Fashion in the right direction. Fashion, after all, will always bring optimism! “Fashion is basically the culture of time, it’s dictated by time, it reflects the spirits of time.” Andrew Bolton – Head Curator of the MET Costume Institute, New York. (Photos from Vogue Runway)
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THE FUTURE OF FASHION: MINIMALISM FASHION IS A REACTION TO MAJOR POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC WORLD EVENTS. FASHION IS LINKED TO THE MOMENT AND SOCIETY, WHICH CONTINUOUSLY CHANGES. FASHION IS PERSONAL AND INDIVIDUAL, IT’S SELF- EXPRESSION. B Y P A T R I C I A R O C H E S T E R
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My name is Bojana Ilic - aka BOJITT. I am Serbian born and raised. I am a multidisciplinary artist with a degree in clothing and textile design. After a successful 10-year career in the fashion industry in Europe, I moved to Chicago where I currently live with my son. It has been 20 years of commitment and dedication building a good name for myself. During this time my work has helped clients develop and deliver their brands, visions, and passion through art and fashion. When I left Belgrade, Serbia I had 20€ in my pocket and a huge dream. Everyone who has followed their dream knows that this is one bumpy lonely road. But this is all you got “yourself, and your dream”. I am doing this for my son because I want him to learn that he can be whatever he wants. All he has to do is to stay true to his dream. What do you love the most about being an artist?
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I love all about being an artist, I can't imagine myself any different way. Being an artist is one “powerful tool” and It is an honor to “be it”. It is a mission; it’s a bridge between reality and dreams, it is a way to voice out the message, to empower others. What type of artist would you describe yourself as? “I am a peoples artist.” - I am an abstract artist and designer. My favorite type of work is commissioned work. Whether it is a small painting or a big mural, it always requires more than one person to complete it. Me on one side and you (the client) on the other. I am a strong believer in teamwork. When I paint or design a whole collection for your business I take responsibility to tell your story in a unique, bold and abstract way that will bring your vision to life. My clients are ordinary people, celebrities, collectors, home owners, designers, restaurants, hotels, builders, product brands.
Where do you find your inspiration and how do you express it in your art? There is one thing that inspires me constantly - “encouraging and setting people free”. As much as we speak out loud, especially women that we want to be free, most people don’t know what free means. My mission is to empower and inspire others to break the surface level of communication, to break free and dig deeper to who we really are. That's provoking and inspiring!” Is there a Goddess you identify yourself with? If I have to it would definitely be Libertas she is the Goddess of freedom and embodiment of liberty. Any advice for Young artists looking to pursue their dream? Your dream will always be there. Trust me, it will never leave you. It is yours! And it is up to you to make it be an angel or a devil. Both ways will take an equal amount of suffering and sacrificing - you chose.
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THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY The real estate industry is preparing to undergo rapid changes with the creation of new digital resources. Everyone involved in the real estate industry should be prepared for the ways online property listing platforms, web applications and virtual reality will impact all aspects of real estate transactions. There is a lot to learn about where real estate technology is heading. However we believe that by consistently engaging and integrating new applications into your way of doing things; buyers, sellers and real estate professionals can improve their experience and act more efficiently. This is the reason why we founded PANDAIDX.COM, a tech company "for realtors by realtors" that serves all real estate professionals and their clients in South Florida. PANDA is an acronym that stands for “Property Access N’ Detailed Analysis”. PANDA allows for real time property searches from your mobile device and desktop. It's a powerful system that provides real estate professionals all tools that are essential to immediately access all South Florida inventory from the palm of their hands (Sales, Rents, New Developments & Off Market listings). The future of real estate will be driven by new technologies and strong client/agent relationships based on trust and product knowledge. Real estate professionals hoping to achieve success will need to specially adapt to these technological changes. With new software aimed at speeding up the process, online listing sites resulting in more informed buyers, and new age groups entering the real estate market, the industry is transitioning in big ways. THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS A growing disconnect between buyers and real estate agents is among the biggest changes happening in real estate investing. Many sellers find themselves asking: Is it better to list a property by myself, or list with the help of a real estate professional? The reasons vary, many sellers want to save the commission or simply don’t want to deal with agents that are not fully invested in themselves. With this I mean agents that do not have the proper tools or experience to deliver. To this day, real estate agents have yet to become obsolete and it is hard to imagine that their services will ever not be needed. They simply offer too much value to the industry; however, hiring an agent with the necessary tools to successfully find you the best deal or market your property effectively is essential. TO SEE PANDA IDX IN ACTION GO TO: MiamiRealEstateTwins.com To add PANDA to your Real Estate practice contact: Marco Peralta Marco@pandaidx.com 305-988-2774 PandaIdx.com
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EMBRACING THE GODDESS WITHIN Recognizing and embracing the Goddess within is an act of self love and self realization. When the divine feminine consciously accepts and validates her “Godliness” a shift happens. She raises from the ashes to a place of honor by nurturing the sacred energy that has always existed inside.
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LARISSA SUMTSOVA While physical imperfections can be corrected with the help of plastic surgeries and makeup, are there any technologies that can correct the imperfections of a human soul? In my opinion, when the outside looks resonate with the inside character, a certain vibration occurs, which is called charisma, magnetism or attractiveness.
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was born and raised in a typical Russian family. I spent my childhood on the seacoast of Japan in a beautiful town that reminds me of San Francisco. I grew up during the time of the Soviet Union and my life was not different from millions of other kids in other places. We were happy with the little we had and dreamed of faraway countries and exciting travels. I was quite successful and achieved the title “Miss Grace of Siberia and Far East”. I have the warmest memories about that period of my life. Dancing has been my hobby for many years. I believe it's one of the strongest ways of self-expression. The magical world of dance fills me up with a special kind of internal energy which unlocks endless creativity and passion. When I moved to the U.S. I had to leave it many things behind; however, I knew there was a higher purpose and soon after I had a chance to meet husband Arthur who completely changed my life, filled it with new meaning and made it complete. He has completed his life’s mission and is no longer in the physical but I treasure the memories of our life together and feel tremendous gratitude for his presence in my life. Powerful women in history do you resonate with the most and why?
Have you ever wondered what mystical energy you have inside you? I have no clear answer to this question. However, throughout my life I have felt the help and support of higher powers. I strongly believe that each of us has a guardian angel who comes to the rescue during difficult times and guides us to the right direction. In my case, my higher powers did not allow me to be in the epicenter of a terrorist attack, although for all reasons, I was supposed to be there. This is not the only example of my guardian angel’s assistance in my life. Of course, I try to develop and maintain a connection with my subconscious. Meditation and other spiritual practices help me with this a lot. It is important to accept and understand information coming to us from a variety of sources. What’s an accomplishment that you are proudest of? Many of my friends tell me that I am a strong woman, who is not afraid of difficulties and achieves her goals. Maybe it is so. The word “strong woman” is usually associated in our society with a successful business woman. Although in recent years this concept has expanded. Now I hear people use this expression while talking about someone who successfully does various tasks even if it is housekeeping.
To me “strong” means active, confident, persistent, IF OUR BODY IS A and able to cope with hardships. A strong womThere have been many outstanding women TEMPLE AND A VESan constantly improves herself and her environthroughout history but one of the most striking SEL FOR OUR DIVINE ment. Unfortunately, “strong women” are also the examples of selflessness for me is Irena Sendler, most exhausted ones, because they usually drag SOUL, THEN EACH who risking her own life, with the help of other all those who managed to get too comfortable like-minded people, managed to save 2,500 JewOF US HAS A CHOICE around them. ish children from death by taking them out of the WITH WHAT TO FILL Warsaw ghetto during the World War II. Later, she THIS VESSEL. In my opinion, it’s possible to combine inner was arrested and sentenced to death. Luckily, she strength and femininity. A feminine woman is always strong. It is immanaged to escape by mere coincidence, and was able to hide till portant not to deny your strength, but let your feminine side take the end of war. She lived a long and interesting life. Even though she over from time to time. I think the reasons why we sometimes don’t had something to be proud of, she has never boasted of her merits get desired outcomes are most often caused by lack of understandconsidering it absolutely normal to help those in need. I feel very ing of who we are and what we really need. As well as not knowclose to people who provide help for the needy like Irena without ing the psychology of relationships between people. This situation asking for anything in return. isn’t hopeless. Most of these obstacles can be removed by learning some skills necessary for achieving goals. What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in your life? On one of the gloomy days in my hometown, I saw a very poorly dressed old woman holding a small and thin kitten. She sat right on the dirty sidewalk and asked for some spare change for her little kitten. Her request was written on the cardboard next to her. A stream of expensively dressed women and respectable men passed by indifferently hurrying about their business. No one paid attention to the old woman until one person stopped at her cardboard. I saw a ragged, dirty tramp, who looked like he needed help himself. Poking around in his pockets, he took out few coins and handed them to the old woman. This episode, which I witnessed with my own eyes, taught me a lesson that human kindness isn’t determined by how we dress, and a good, sympathetic soul could be hidden under dirty rags.
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Learn to take care of yourself. It doesn’t matter how strong you are, you can do it. Everyone has some difficulties, and it’s important to love yourself and work on yourself. “Well,” you say, “Love yourself. Again?” Yes, it is always good to remember. Self-love means accepting who you are. Analyze your strengths and weaknesses. Do not focus too much on your negative qualities, instead pay attention and improve what makes you stronger.
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The RISE of WOMEN in TECH AI - Artificial Intelligence ney I was told that based on a contract structure we signed, there was nothing we could do and that probably this company had defrauded others many times before. As a result, our company lost money. I was lucky that it happened to me and my loss was relatively small. I learned my lesson. What are the biggest challenges in business for a woman, since it is a very male dominant environment?
Make your business more efficient, give it a modern look and keep pace with the times. AI - Artificial Intelligence is here. My story is about being a Woman in a Man's World of Business. Marilyn Monroe once said: I don’t mind living in a “Men’s World” as long as I can still be a Woman there. When you want to start a new business what do you think you need the most - to do, to know, to have? Many people would say “I need capital to start” or “I need to be smart” some would say “I need to work hard”. They all would be correct. It also depends on the type of business of course. In my opinion, in order to start and develop a successful business, build a team of professionals and manage your time efficiently, you need to have communication and management skills. Because even if you have the capital to hire employees, you need to first have the knowledge to lead them and transfer your vision and core values of your business. I have a Master's Degree and I enjoyed a very privileged education during my time of studies, so I developed a lot of common sense. However, it didn’t save me from making mistakes. In the beginning of my entrepreneurial career my biggest challenge was to find professional and reliable people who would keep their promises, and to be honest, once I hired a company who got payments upfront for the marketing and sales of our product and the company never delivered the work they promised. After consulting with an attor-
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To be a business owner, to make difficult and hard decisions every day and stay feminine is a challenge. Maybe it is the biggest challenge for women in business. By making tough decisions you learn how to keep your emotions under control or even leave them behind. What’s the main difference between being an office employee vs a business owner? Going from being an employee to becoming a business owner requires a 180 degree mindset change. Most employees are done working at the end of their shift and that means they are done for the day. When you own your company you are never completely disconnected from your business, because the moment you stop monitoring and overlooking the operations, it will slowly roll out to trouble. I learned from my mistakes as I started my first business. I didn’t even know 10% of what I know today and I am sure I still have a lot to learn. But I never regret my decision, not one single time. I always wanted to have a business. At a young age, when I was still a student, I wanted to do something interesting, intellectually challenging and modern. Something WOW! I tried the stock market. It was very interesting but very stressful as well, but I learned patience. When you see your investment losing value every second, you learn to be patient enough not to exit at the bottom, so you wait until it goes back up. But the waiting is tough. My search for something inspiring, clean and good for the planet got me into my eco-friendly business called MyECOPlanet. I built and started this company from the ground, and until today, I still have it and
manage it. I finally found something interesting, intellectually challenging and modern. I found something WOW! It is AI – Artificial Intelligence by QuoraCar. Maybe everything I have done and learned before was a preparation for this stage of my life and career. I feel that I found something that I was looking for all my life. At QuoraCar we built our team with highly professional people. Each one brought to the company their best qualities and knowledge. I brought my experience as a business management and business developer and my knowledge on team building and social skills. Our technical team is built of highly educated mathematicians, IT engineers and programmers with PhD’s and Master’s degrees. Their passion for AI (Artificial Intelligence) helps us to stay on top of the industry innovations and successfully use new technologies to help our customers to embrace their business with those innovations. I am not involved in the tech or engineering part of the business, but I know how my team does it and I know how it works. My expertise is to explain it to a non-tech person, like another business owner on how these technologies of AI can benefit and enhance their businesses. I found the balance between being a woman in a men’s world and working with men. We benefit each other. I don’t participate in the technical part of our business. I need “my guys”. “My guys” are too scientific and too genius to think about business structure and strategies. They need me for that. It doesn’t mean we don’t face problems with business strategies, with our customers or with each other. We just learned to work them out. Any advice to women thinking to start a career in tech?: You need to enjoy what you are doing. If you love what you do, success will come along.
You need to enjoy what you are doing. If you love what you do, success will come along. QuoraCar.com
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JELENA PETKOVIC A WOMAN of PEACE When peaceful we can stand up for what we believe and be the change we wish to see in the world.
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and asked him to help me heal her. I spent three months in an almost hypnotic state focusing on her and her health.
Jelena, what does being a woman of peace mean to you?
I wrote about this in my best selling book “Return to Beautiful - A Journey into Healing, Flourishing Health and Bliss.” I spent every minute of those three months in prayer, visualization, and gratitude. To my surprise, I never felt more in flow or more in peace then at this time.
elena is a 15 year- licensed medical provider, best-selling author, thought leader, visionary, voice of love, humanitarian, and transformation facilitator. Jelena’s gifts to the world include integrating the best techniques from the eastern and western medicine and wisdom, providing you with the most loving, nourishing, and rejuvenating methods to support your journey to radiant health and happiness.
It means I am committed first and foremost to a lifestyle that honors my truth, that reflects who I am and what means the most to me. When I honor my heart and soul, I live in joy and in the energy of abundance and can trust myself to lead and take action as I am connected to the current of love for humanity. What inspired you to start a movement to inspire and support other women? I spent 20 years on a journey of self-discovery and inner peace and it wasn’t until I battled my own shadows that my prayers were answered. One morning sitting in deep meditation I received a calling in the form of a white energizing light to create "The Women of Peace". I wanted to help women get familiar with their true radiant nature, trust themselves and start to lead from a place of peace-rooted power. I understood the struggles of women and their importance in the health, education, and wellness of children. I prayed that my life's passions and hardships would somehow translate to a higher service to the world and I knew it had something to do with women and children. I know now my desires to help others stemmed from my desire to first help myself. What are the struggles you had to go through to become who you are today? I grew up very sensitive and the world was very painful to me. I took it all personally and when people acted violent or harsh, I blamed myself and thought I deserved it. I settled for less and sacrificed myself again and again. I was too afraid to be myself to be loved for myself. I was a people pleaser and allowed myself to be put second to have a sense of peace and be of value. There were many moments I did not want to live and even the slightest rejection would make me think of ending my life. It wasn't until the birth of my first child, my daughter Valeria, that I had my first “awakening.” After being born at 27 weeks and less than 3 pounds due to my mind-body disconnect, I prayed to God
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I knew exactly what to do and where I was supposed to be. When she emerged from the hospital the nurses called her “la campeona” (the champion in Spanish) because they said her outcome was flawless and miraculous. I knew then my life was forever changed and that I had discovered my purpose and my strength. The future is female - could you expand on it? The current world reflects a masculine to feminine imbalance and women are often not celebrated or respected for what they bring to the world. The future is feminine because women are more and more taking their place as leaders of their own life. I believe as women start to honor themselves and honor each other in bigger and bigger ways, we will witness a shift to a more harmonious balance between the masucline and feminine and our children will begin to reflect that in health. How do you embrace the Goddess within you? A few years back I connected with the term Goddess much more than I do now. I felt most like a Goddess when I truly focused on giving myself what I needed without judgement. As a recovering “Type A” and people pleaser, I felt so much guilt around sleeping in when I needed it and just finding joy in the simple things. As I began to give into my own needs, I found myself more compassionate, loving and giving to others. The quality of whatever I did was better and I made less mistakes and was more efficient. I prioritized peace over parties and began to feel my full feminine light shine. I became a poet and my expression was my being, I played and laughed more and even though I was much less social, I made more authentic and powerful connections when I did make it out. I felt myself enjoying being a woman and my femininity was expressed the more I did it only for me; not to please anyone else.
Today, I feel healthiest in my feminine and devoted to God. It is here in the interplay of surrender and devotion I feel held in the vibration of divinity. - Jelena Petkovic
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STYLE your LIFE Podcast Erin & Michelle Erin and Michelle are two best friends who know that life can be overwhelming and that the odds can seem stacked against you. However, they’ve learned along the way that it is in these moments that your perspective and mindset can make all the difference.
What is your best tip for someone who is looking to make a positive change in their life? Thinking of overhauling your entire life can be overwhelming, so start with small changes. These small changes done consistently will create massive impacts over time. So, be intentional about the choices you make. Are they moving you closer to your goal? Are there any challenges you are facing right now? A challenge we are facing right now is avoiding the trap of comparison. It’s easy to look at others who are doing the same thing and start to doubt our own ability. However, everyone is on their own unique path, adding their own perspective and voice to what they do. It is wasted energy to focus on comparing and measuring ourselves against others. What’s next for the Style Your Life Podcast?
They are dedicated to pursuing personal growth and maintaining a positive mindset because they have experienced the powerful impact these choices make. Over the past few years they’ve both gone through personal development journeys that have fundamentally transformed who they are, what they do, and how they think. Erin and Michelle started their podcast - Style Your Life to share what they've learned along the way. They open up about their personal stories, interview inspiring guests and discuss relevant topics that impact your life. Through the podcast, they hope to entertain, encourage, and to enlighten while providing proof that you have the power to change and the ability to overcome any adversity. You have the power to influence people with your podcast. What is the main message you want to communicate to your audience? Change is inevitable, so embrace it! Stop fearing change and look at it as an opportunity to grow and learn. On the podcast we discuss how to accomplish this through building confidence, embracing challenges, and practicing mindfulness. What is one of the most impactful lessons you’ve learned from doing the podcast? In order to change you must take action. Change is not passive. For example, to change you need to speak up and ask for what you want, move out of your comfort zone, and take risks. The more action you take, the more confidence you’ll build in your decisions. Over time, the results you obtain will outweigh the discomfort of uncertainty.
Using our unique blend of skills and experience, we recently started speaking to organizations about how they can thrive and maintain positivity in the workplace, especially through uncertainty. We are covering topics such as: - How to consider the role personalities play in both traditional and non-traditional working environments - How to create a strong vision of the future to motivate your team - How to drive high performance through unleashing your team's passion and creativity - How to constructively resolve conflict and maintain morale Join us on our journey of positive change! Listen to our podcast on any major platform or by visiting our website. We'd love to interact with you and get your feedback. IG: @styleyourlifepodcast. info@styeyourlifepodcast.com styleyourlifepodcast.com.
Be part of a positive movement
Men WE PROUDLY PRESENT INSPIRING MEN THAT HAVE CREATED A LEGACY THROUGH THE LOVE AND DEDICATION OF THEIR WORK.
A MAN CAN ONLY ACHIEVE HAPPINESS BY BRINGING HAPPINESS TO OTHERS. THIS IS WHAT OUR CHIC MEN DO, THEY SET THE EXAMPLE, RAISE THE BAR AND CONTINUE EXPANDING FOR THEIR OWN GOOD AND THE GOOD OF OTHERS
REMASTERED
There is no place to which to arrive if there is no path to enjoy
FHER OLVERA Lead Singer OF MANA Fher, share with CHIC, how did MANA start, how did you become the most iconic Spanish Rock band? I feel we have a very nice and inspirational story. MANA is a Rock band that came from a lower middle-class neighborhood in Guadalajara, Mexico. We just wanted to have fun and play in our city and somehow this expanded all over the world. We started very humbly, we used to travel in a VW Kombi, going from bar to bar to the main cities in the center of the country. We grew organically and slowly, little by little. In 1987 we launched our first single simply titled “Mana” and two years later “Missing love”, from which the single emerges “Rayando el Sol”, with which the band became known at nationwide level. Three years later they launch “Where Will Children Play?” Material with which they achieve unprecedented success and become an obligatory reference in the Latin American rock scene thanks to the simple “Living Without Air”, “Hear My Love”, “ From Feet to Head ”and“ Me Vale ”among others. Their tour covers all the countries of Latin America and Europe where they receive the invitation to participate in the prestigious Montreux International Jazz Festival in Switzerland. The album that followed was " Love revolution " which contained “Treacherous Butterfly”, “You are my Religion” and “Angel of Love” among others. After this album we had the opportunity to record in Miami and that was where I fell in love with this beautiful city because it is the only place in the U.S. with beautiful beaches. Also, a large part of the album "burning bed" was made in Miami, another part in Mexico, another part in Spain.
Fher, what does the name MANA mean and how do you identify with it? The name Mana means positive energy in Polynesian. It is the mana that falls from the sky but also in almost all cultures it talks about an energy that gives, that springs, that is offered. And this is what we do as a band, we offer people what we do from a very special place “almost heavenly”. Where has music taking you and what do you enjoy the most? As a Mexican rock band music has taken us to travel the world. It is an honor to bring our music to many countries because practically we have fans all over the American Continent. We really like going to South America to Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia specially. We love visiting all Central America, obviously Mexico and the Caribbean and we have also a very special connection to Latinos here in the United States. We did a very large tour called “Rayando el sol”. We did 35 full capacity dates, breaking the record of 7 sold outs at The Forum in Los Angeles. That is more than any artist or band has accomplished in any language in that venue. That also speaks of the great work we’ve done and how well we are positioned in the taste of especially young people. We are really proud to know the message we deliver is being accepted so well. What are your goals in the near future? Well, for some time now I have been saying that we do not have a fixed goal. We know we want to go back to Europe. We want to go to Japan because we’ve never gone there. We want to go back to Israel because we really enjoyed it. But more than having goals, we want to continue enjoying the journey. There is no place to which to arrive if there is no path to enjoy. That is what mana does; we are not a trendy group, we are a group that likes to flow in the river of life, in the river of music, in the river of sensations. Our mission in life and music is our work. As the composer José Alfredo Jiménez said: you don't have to get there first, you just have to know how to get there.
"IN SUCH A CHAOTIC WORLD, LOVE IS THE ONLY SOLUTION"
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THE GODDESS By
Within
RITUAL FASHION
I remembered you the second I lost you, the splitting of atoms and the cascading flashes of light. Worlds destroyed, the shattering of lives. In that flash I remembered us, in the pale blue light, the dark crystalline skies, and the deep dark sea of iridescent blackness. We held each other in the beautiful dive moment of LOVE.
Words by: Jillian Ann
Photography: Clayton Beck Photography: Jade Moon
Photography: John Dongara
Model: Jillian Ann
Model: Jade Moon
G o w n s b y : R i t u a l Fa s h i o n
Special thanks: Ric de la Rosa
COUTURE LYRAN GOWN
Do you remember
the moment we first felt each other?. Past, Present, and Future forever collapsing in on to its self,
time never existing. A Love forged in the crucible of a star seed. Love lost and found over so many lifetimes, forever trying to collapse duality and bring balance back into this world. Creation and destruction destruction the eternal dance of the universe. How many times did we say goodbye? To sit across from each other
THE PLEIADIAN GOWN
lost in each other’s eyes, to find each other again over and over.
Life is the process of remembrance of who we truly are. Signs are all around us if we listen carefully.
To truly find one sovereignty and expres-
sion. We came from a world with two suns, and when we look inward we still see the
two suns, which remind us of our spirit. A sprit that wants to be free to express its di-
vine will. A sprit that is creator, dreamer, lov-
COUTURE TWO SUNS GOWN
er, friend, limitless.
Creation Destruction Cycles one cannot be without the other. Why do we try
to hold on so tightly. Let go
I wept, I cried a thousand tears into the dust and
then it formed the most beautiful stars which
came back to shine down on us.
Then I destroyed it, I returned to the darkness,
wept, those tears became a thousand butterfly
wings which flew back to into the sky and became
a thousands starlights.
I destroyed everything till only ashes were left and then those ashes carried into the wind returned
as a thousand stars lost on my lips. Love
I do not need anything not even you
As the beloved is always returning, creating,
destroying,
It is only when we try to stop the cycle to hold on
to, to not allow it to be destroyed to be reborn to
evolve suffering returns. It is not the destruction
that creates suffering it is the idea that destruction
is loss , rather than rebirth.
It is not the ashes and the flames that cause pain
but the idea that pain is something less than bliss. Yet we can only feel the depths of love as deep
as the depths of sorrow
Therefore I dive headfirst into the darkness and
soar above the clouds in the light.
Everyday I let go of both knowing they will both
explode into a thousand stars which will be car-
ried back on butterfly wings.
I will fall and think I will be alone forever and
weep in the darkness until the day I find peace in
it and then will come the sweet surrender leading
to the kiss I missed arriving and leaving at the
same time. Let go
Let it burn
Let it be destroyed
So it can bloom,It can evolve It can return back to you
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TRACER CAGE HARNESS DRESS Layer it over everything or nothing , wear
it to inspire and remind you of where you came from and where you want to go.
JILLIAN ANN Designer and Visionary of Ritual Fashion is truly a renaissance wom-
an. A musician, model, writer, environmentalist and world traveler she brings all of these influences into her fashion designs.
Modeling helped her launch her music career and as she toured the
world, playing small venues to massive shows at Burning Man and EDC, she kept looking for the coolest clothes to wear on stage and off. While
a great admirer of many fashion designers. she decided that her style was a bit different from what was readily available and Ritual was born.
Her passion for environmental issues, the ethical treatment workers and
the endless search for style proved to be the foundation upon which Ritual was started and has since grown.
IG / Twitter: @ritual_fashion www.Ritual.Fashion
At the southern end of the Riviera Maya lie the only buildings in this community that were built on the beach. The majestic ancient city of Tulum is an entrance to other times, to other stories, to other lives.
TULUM
The Sacred City of The GODS.
Tulum is the modern name given to it when it was already in ruins, in the 19th century and refers to the rock wall that surrounds three of its sides. It is also known that it would have been one of the main Mayan cities of the 13th and 14th centuries. Of buildings and the Gods - The wall delimits the main set of buildings on its North, South and West sides; the East looks directly at the sea. It has five accesses and two control towers. In the center are the main buildings, including El Castillo, the most outstanding. Its location and the peculiar faรงade of its upper temple prevail due to its size. The Temple of the Descending God is located to the north and displays the main iconographic element of the city. In front of these buildings is the main road, a street on which various residential buildings such as the Temple of Frescos, the most important. The star that comes out by day - Venus was one of the most important celestial bodies observed by ancient Mayan astronomers. They saw it be born as an evening star and reborn as the "Star that rises by day"; for its celestial vault, from East to West, from light to darkness, from red to black. Like Chichen Itza, Tulum was a city dedicated to this planet considered a dual deity called Kukulkan. The Mayans knew the Venusian cycle of 584 days perfectly, and organized themselves based on it. Throughout the tour of the ruins, allusions to this god can be observed, whose image is that of a man-bird-snake "The Plumed Serpent". Meditate on the beach; visit the Xal Ha natural water park; discover the wonderful world of the cenotes, those natural wells of fresh and crystalline water, some inside caves surrounded by mangroves; take a nap in the hammocks hanging from the palm trees, facing the infinite sea and facing the Caribbean breeze. In the evening, taste unforgettable recipes by candlelight or have fun to the rhythm of the Mexican drums. Everything there is allowed, luckily.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: PEPE SOHO Pr i n t f o r s a l e - P E P E S O H O. CO M
Every place is unique - Bali is unmatched. We know no better place in this world that remind us that after every rain, the sun will shine again. That is Indonesia, That is Bali!
BALI
A Piece of Heaven on Earth There is “a magical feeling” that's hard to describe, something that touches the hearts and souls of millions who come to Bali. I would say is a sacred vibe, an essence, something authentic that is difficult to explain with words, which has inspired travelers, artists and seekers from all over the world to visit this land in Indonesia. It has something to do with the Balinese people’s warmth, welcoming character, openness and primordially amazing and loving spirits. You have to experience it to believe it. The level of tolerance, respect and the freedom you can enjoy to be and explore yourself - it is truly magical. Bali allows you to be who you want to become. Bali allows you to experience a feeling that is priceless, it allows you to experience freedom. Balinese temples are unique in architecture and are built according to strict rules. Traditional religion is a major part of life in Bali. While visiting these sacred temples you're required to wear appropriate attire (or a Sarong) and behave accordingly, otherwise your entry will be denied. The most important gods are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, who as a holy three-dimensional figure (trimurti) are a manifestation of the highest god Sanghyang Widhi Wasa and are venerated by the Balinese. The multitude of gods with their different manifestations is difficult to survey. For almost everything there is a deity – the goddess Mother Earth, the god of the sun, the god of love, the god of rain, etc. In addition, every male god is assigned a female deity: as divine, creative energy, it embodies the female principle (shakti) of a god. I guess is fair to say that in Bali there is a great appreciation for balance in all creation.
BY IULIIA KAPRANOVA
THE FIVE ELEMNT THEORY
The Five Elements theory will guide you and assist in reducing the intensity of stressful thoughts. The Universe is vast and is composed of several different elements. The Five elements that are essential to our existence and wellbeing are “Water, Earth, Air, Fire and Ether .
WATER
Spend more time next to water for your inner harmonization. Activities such as going to the beach, swimming or soaking in a bath after a stressful day are important for healthy living.
During the day, drink adequate amounts of water. Hydrate yourself every 30 minutes and calculate the individual amount of water (for every kg, you need 35 ml of water) needed for your body type. For the average man, the Institute of Medicine recommends a total of 13 cups (about 3 liters) of water each day. For the average woman, they suggest 9 cups (about 2 liters). Pregnant women should drink about 10 cups of water daily and for women who are breastfeeding and estimated 12 cups is the recommended daily amount. In other words, water is therapy for the body and soul.
EARTH
There are several types of deep breathing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, abdominal breathing, belly breathing and paced respiration. As you breathe, you gently create awareness of your mind from distracting thoughts and allowing you to feel more peaceful. Besides breathing for balance, it is recommended to listen to music with harmonizing sounds. Slow instrumental music has been known to induce relaxation response by helping lower blood pressure and heart rate.
Earth brings balance with Green Therapy. It’s an innovative concept based on the findings of ecopsychology. Nature helps us to be more grounded, energized and renewed. Research has proven that spending more time with nature helps lower stress, anxiety, reduces blood pressure and even mental disease.
Spend 3-4 hours each week outdoors in natural settings. If you like plants and flowers, organize a beautiful garden. Take a barefoot walk in the grass or the sand along the beach.Additionally, design your home to be nature friendly by installing plants and hanging wall art with nature images. Having a pet may also help reduce stress, improve your mood, keep you active and provide companionship — all qualities that help reduce anxiety.
Fire is our desire and inspiration that could lead us to success, new opportunities, creativity and wisdom. Very often negative circumstances awaken an inner fire, which causes a huge desire to change things. Appreciate magnetic fire as a massive desire for your own self-development, determination and strength use. Inner fire transforms negative emotions in your life to brighter and happier conceptions of Love and knowledge of the Universe.
FIRE
AIR
Air is our source of Oxygen. Deep breathing exercises can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which controls the relaxation response. Deep breathing also helps to focus your awareness and it leads to the lungs full expansion; thus bringing you to the present moment, where we fully exist.
Another way to take control of stress is to stay on top of your priorities and stop procrastinating. Procrastination can lead you to stress, which negatively affects your health and sleep quality. Always organize your day with a list. Start your day performing the most important and difficult tasks. Prioritize what needs to be done and allocate time for it.
ETHER
The fifth element for balancing our life is Ether (space) - we also like to relate Ether with ‘Love”. Embolden the space of your life with positive thoughts and optimistic people. Positive thoughts will bring positive results. If the thoughts are working against you, don’t create more unpleasant feelings for yourself. You can master the mind by allowing negative thoughts to be halted and contemplated for fifteen seconds or more. Do not allow stress and negative thoughts to consume you on your journey to master peace. Positive thoughts will multiply and return to the people who were thinking about them. Concentrate on the positive frequency of your thoughts and gratitude. The universe is grand and can become overwhelming. Pay attention to your surroundings, your circumstances, your intuition and people. Over time you will reach the point where all your thoughts will manifest as one, becoming a picture perfect masterpiece. Life is the mirror of your own expectation, perception and beliefs. Sending out positive thoughts with intensity will attract us to the circumstances, situations, people and opportunities according to the level of our consciousness. Before you go to bed, prepare yourself for the new day with an affirmation. For example, “I will wake up full of positive energy for the most beautiful and productive day of my Life”.
We are creators; create joy, peace and harmony in everything you do. Feel the love in every detail, sing your own song of Love. Enjoy every moment with yourself, spend time doing the things you really enjoy. Be the love you want to experience in the world, focus on the magnificent perception of your body, mind and soul. You are love, loving and lovable.
IG: @yuliascientist
THE BEAUTY WITHIN
CAROLINE SEEKINGS Get out of bed and put on some lipstick. Buy the person in front of you a coffee. Admire everything around you. That is the kind of beauty we need more of.
What inspired you to work as a model? I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a big-time tomboy. It wasn’t
Do you feel being beautiful is all it takes to be a model or are there other aspects models should have to be in this industry?
until a talent scout approached me at the airport and asked if I had
Having a beautiful face will get your foot in the door for modeling
option. Although I grew up playing sports and wearing t-shirts I was
work harder than a lot of models to get my foot in the door because
ever thought about modeling that I ever even considered it as an always inspired by fashion.
My dad owns a Public Relations Firm which sparked my interest in photography. My first photoshoot happened by "accident" - I was
in the studio taking photos and a photographer asked if I would be the subject for a test shoot. After that, I started to become really pas-
sionate about modeling. After going to college and moving to South
Carolina I realized modeling was the career that I wanted up to pur-
sue. I signed with an agency in Miami and was able to not only get
more experience and exposure but I have gotten the opportunity to meet so many creative and inspiring people. That is by far my favor-
ite part of being a working model. I am constantly pushed to be the most creative and versatile version of myself.
What type of message do you want to transmit through your modeling?
I am 5’5 and have never been stick-thin. Through my work I want to
show girls that you don’t have to conform to the industry’s standards in order to be successful. I used to spend so much time and energy
comparing myself to others and was always left not feeling good
enough. This self destructive behavior kept me from enjoying the
fact that I was doing my dream job. Don’t be so hard on yourself- you are where you are for a reason and perspective is everything. Be you and the rest will follow.
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jobs but what will keep you there is a standout personality. I have to of my height. It takes a lot of hard work, persistence, grit and determination to make it in the modeling industry. If I had to describe myself in one word it would be “Resilient” (of a person) - able to
withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions. When I want something, I am determined to get it, including work. During a mod-
eling career there is a lot of pressure to look perfect all the time. I
think perfection is boring. Photographs capture emotion. This is
why it is important to be vulnerable, have depth and be resilient. “No Pressure - No Diamonds.”
Modeling is a very honorable career, can you give us your perspective on this topic?
Modeling gives me a way to connect with people on many levels and
hopefully inspire them to believe in themselves. It takes immense levels of discipline to reach a high level in your career. This discipline helps other aspects of life. When you are the best version of
yourself, you can give to others fully. Through modeling I am able to embrace my talent and share my sensuality and femininity with the
world. This empowers me. I want people to get to know me. Yes, I am
a model but I’m also a kind, hard working individual. Above all, I’m Caroline- an imperfect person who was trusted to inspire others by showing what is possible. To me, this is extremely honorable.
IG: @cseekings
carolineseekings.vsco.co
Tap into your TEMPLE Primal Futurism
I am the founder of “Black Medicine Tatu�. The focus of my work is self exploration and self expression. I believe that by studying our primal past and possibilities of the future we discover how to live in the present moment. Creating is a means of healing, exploring, and understanding the world within. Much of my work deals with duality, femininity, the power of the spirit and mortality. I believe all artistic mediums bleed into one another and once you have the technical skill set, the mediums begin to inform one another. It is within my practices to shift across mediums, to keep the creative process flowing and allow certain thought processes time to germinate.
KARLEIGH AKA INDIGO FOX
Tattoo Artist
Painter
Sculpturist
Songwriter
Self-love, compassion, and confidence all seem to increase as we attribute what we learn from these rituals in everyday life when encountering difficult or painful situations. There are endless ways to tap into your “Consciousness” and this is the ritual through which I guide meditations.
What makes your work unique and different from other artists? First of all, I believe in designing the whole body at one time even if it is not a lot of skin being covered. The most important elements to me are symmetry and cohesiveness to create an elegant and timeless tatu. For a long time my differences made it very difficult for me to work, until I established a loyal client base and started to reach the correct audience. Working in typical commercial tattoo studios felt unnatural to me because the environment did not aid the purpose of my work. Black Medicine Tatu is very niche and puts as much emphasis on the psychological as the visual. These tatus are designed to enhance and flow with the individual's anatomy. The flow also depends on the interests and personality of the individual, getting them closer to the avatar, or body, they feel represents their inner self. Some designs are very primal and organic and some more futuristic and “neo-tribal”. This work is a fusion of our ancestral past and our future as a species. We are attempting to remember our primal urges, and cast away fear to tap into something new and transcendental. I consider each tatu an intensive energy exchange in which I attempt to guide the person to surrender their understanding of suffering and realize that it is a vehicle for evolution. The tatu like those worn by warriors are adornments you keep with you in life as a reminder of your ability to persevere. Tell us about the mysticism behind your work? Although we forget, we are not our bodies, they are temporary vessels for our souls. We get comfortable in our daily lives and that can make us numb to our higher self. So often, humans choose and become addicted to their suffering. Suffering can be an incredible tool for growth, exposing aspects of ourselves that even we didn’t know existed. Unfortunately this often leaves us drained from toxic situations or toxic people. Black Medicine Tatu is an expressive and energetically non-toxic way to take this journey internally. These rituals can be short or last 6-8 hours and are a real trip through consciousness. The process can be intense and painful to both the subject and the artist so often we enter states of trance and deep meditation. Many describe waves of emotions and physical sensations that allow you to observe different facets of the self. We find different ways to perceive and cope with our feelings. I’ve seen amazing transformation in myself and my clients through this work.
Is your work only for people that are considered “spiritual? My work is for everyone because even if you don’t consider yourself “spiritual”; altering the physical body in any way, will subconsciously affect you. I also think it’s important first to realize that we are all spiritual by default because spirit is what we are before we extend ourselves into the flesh we have here on earth. Everyone connects in a different way and my work is for those who feel called to it themselves. Sometimes this work can be brutal and other times gentle, but always primal, eliciting emotions and perspectives you’ve never encountered before. Some people come to me more interested in the artistic aspects and some come looking to feel. I would say a big part of the attraction is the semi-permanent alterations made to the physical body that are visible to outsiders. ( I say semi-permanent because nothing is permanent. In a song I recently released called, “Black Medicine” I say “it’s sentimental, that this body is a rental’’. I will say, whether people like it for themselves or not almost everyone who sees the work in person has a sense of awe and amazement. In adulthood we become used to things and lose that childlike sense of wonder. In this way I feel even people who do not want to physically receive the black tatu can, and often are, still moved by the novelty of seeing something they have never seen before. What guides you & inspires you to do this work? I've found when you work humbly and passionately the work guides you. You become a magnet to the right people, places and things. Nothing is coincidence and you must match your faith and commitment to the craft. I give gratitude to be chosen as a vessel for creation and healing. Intuition and synchronicities can become a sixth sense if you allow them to. This involves not stressing things that are not for you. The more you fill your space with other people’s realities the more difficult it becomes to remember what your DIVINE and UNIQUE mission is. Art through history, ideas of the future, nature, emotions, thoughts and experiences all shape my evolution and tatu has weaved its way into that space. Everything you are is on the other side of fear. Pain anxiety and fear are all opinions of the mind; an illusion if you will. We can facilitate healthy, controlled, and CONSENSUAL experiences that can become a teacher for the way we handle our everyday lives. My work is a prayer from the depths of my heart and as long as I feel it is making a positive impact on the world around me I will continue to study and grow with this work. IG: @INDIGOFOX__
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Transforming Communities
fter having been in corporate America for so many years I felt the need for new experiences that would actually fulfill me. This burning desire is what led me to become a specialists in the management of community homeowners associations. Now as LJ Services Group I provided comprehensive and professional guidance for residential communities since 2000. Education was crucial in my process to become who I am today. Having a masters degree in business administration, my CAM license and a realtor associate license, is what allows me today to provide the highest quality service while catering to the unique needs of each individual community I manage. Several of the associations and properties I manage today were not in pristine condition when I committed to work with them. I always see the highest potential of each community and put on the work to make them look their best. This makes me feel accomplished and proud of these properties because I can physically see the changes I make; and this is why I became a property manager. Getting my project management certification combined with all my former experience, has helped me develop these communities and associations by making them a better place to live. I simply like making everybody happy while increasing the property value as well. Linda what do you think are the most important qualities a woman should have to become a leader? The qualities that a woman should have as a leader are self confidence, strength and self motivation. Persevere, never give up and always try new things! Live day-by-day not thinking you know everything. Learn something new everyday and gain more knowledge regularly. Self motivation is very important as well as self confidence, especially in my industry because you are dealing with so many cultures and so many different environments. You really need to show that you are there and that you have what it takes to get the job done. So whether it is on a project or simply as a woman, you want to see yourself changed and expanded. And in order to do this, you have to be self-motivated, you have to have the strength to keep on going and never give up. What is your greatest realization in life and why? Being a business woman helped me realize that you need to have both the strength to run a company but still need to have a “maternal woman touch” in you. Basically remain balanced. Having raised my 4 gentlemen made me realize that I didn’t just give birth to 4 children, I actually have transmitted them all my motivation. I always tell them, if I got my masters degree you guys have to be beyond me. So having one of my sons already graduated from the University and going on for his masters at such an early age, really shows me what I’m capable of and also what I have given as a legacy to my son. That makes me realize how powerful I am within myself and my business and my family because they all go hand-in-hand. If you don’t feel complete in your personal life, that will reflect in every aspect of your life, including your business.
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Where does your passion come from and when are you most fully yourself? My Passion comes from my Grandmother who was a hardworking woman. She was the first woman in her country to have a hardware store and also the first woman to drive a truck and to wear a dress with boots. My Grandmother gave me the passion to become a business woman and never having to depend on anybody. Although you do depend on certain aspects in your life, it's more than that, it’s the drive and passion to become better and do something that really fulfills you and my work really fulfills me. What is the biggest challenge you've faced and how did you overcome it? The biggest challenge I’ve ever faced was to start my business. I started from a garage by myself and the challenge was to grow into what I have right now. I didn't know anything about this industry and I learned everything just by merging myself into it. Eventually I grew into having a little office and then moved to a bigger office and then into the biggest office, which is the one I currently have. The process itself has been my biggest challenge but greatest reward. I might not be as big as all the other companies yet but I do offer quality and it comes with my heart. I provide my clients quality service and the ability to rely on me at all times. I'm not only a property or project manager, I'm also someone with the experience to show them different ways of doing things. What have you learned about leadership, entrepreneurship and mentoring others? Being a leader is not easy but you learn a lot by being a mentor to other people. You learn a lot in the sense that sometimes you fall but when you come back up, you have already learned from those mistakes. The same truth applies to entrepreneurship. I’ve learned that it is super hard to lead people and expect them to be what you want them to be, but you have to show them how to be the best they can by example. As a leader sometimes you’ll have people that will follow you, but then they think they can do things better, so they try to undermine you. I have learned that sometimes you can’t be stubborn in your ways because when you're perceived as being very strong, people might think they can’t come up to you and offer a better solution. And sometimes other visions can add value to your business and make you a better leader. I am always open and I feel that to be a leader you have to listen to others too.
I invite all women is to be educated, to be strong and not to ever give up. We can do it and we can do it better. Know your stuff, know what you are doing and always have valid points to support what you are doing. Because as a woman it is harder if you don’t have the support to back up what you are doing and saying. Knowledge is number one in order for you to succeed followed by experience.
LINDA JOHNSON My Signature is compromise to excellence!
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WHAT TYPE
GODDESS are you? Based on your zodiac sign
BY: JESSICA LUCCA
ARIES- GODDESS APHRODITE Element Fire
Aphrodite is known for her passion, warrior spirit and pleasure. You carry within great passion to create and initiate projects. As a fire sign you take action easily to work on ideas. You are a leader, free spirited and bringing always new perspectives. Your task is to stay motivated to continue to follow through with your plans being able to resume all that you start. You like to defend and stand up for different causes and at times explosive. Also known for loving beauty. - Best description: The Spirit of action.
GEMINI- GODDESS JUNO
TAURUS- GODDESS MAIA Element Earth
Goddess Maia is special for being linked with the Pleiades constellations and was the goddess of the night sky. This energy makes you a woman of warmth. As Maia translates to “nurturing mother” you carry very motherly attributes making people feel cozy in your presence. As an Earth sign, you are grounded in nature and tend to call a lot of growth in your life. You enjoy being alone to create. - Best description: The Spirit of growth
Element Air
Goddess Juno is beautifully known for marriage and childbirth. Giving you a very Queen like vibe, you carry her attributes of intellect and can hold great conversations. And as an air sign you are a quick learner and are curious in nature. A restless spirit always looking to socialize. Like Goddess Juno, you are known to be a great protector and adviser. A comforter for other women, counselor and known as a good wife and mother. - Best description: Spirit of truth
LEO- GODDESS SEKHMET
CANCER- GODDESS ARTEMIS
Element Water
Goddess Artemis is famous for her wilderness. It is safe to say that you hold this wild side deep inside of you. Just as Artemis, you have purity and healing abilities. You have nurturing feminine qualities similar to Mother Earth Gaia and you do well tuning in with other’s emotions. You have good intuition and you help bring healing and affection to those around you. Emotional ups and downs is part of your experience such as the ocean’s tides. - Best description: The Spirit of purity
Element Fire
Fiery Goddess Sekhmet also called Lady of flame shows you to be fiery in character. Indeed you hold a powerful energy just as Goddess Sekhmet who can be destructive or protective. Strength and kindness are your biggest attributes. Anger can become your ally when transmuted and applied only for the well-being and for justice. A lioness that is joyful around music and movement you can light up your mood in this way. Best description: The Spirit of strength
VIRGO- GODDESS DEMETER Element Earth
In the mix comes Goddess Demeter, Goddess of harvest and fertility. You hold great vitality. Hardworking and creative, You are serious in nature and you like order. Great memory capacity, you remember everything. Inspired by creativity you enjoy the arts. As an element of earth you search for the reason for it all and you are a heavy thinker. Best description: The Spirit of order
LIBRA- GODDESS THEMIS Element Air
Goddess Themis is a Lady Counsel. She brings you her energy of justice and fairness. You like to seek balance in all that you do and you are a great listener. You are a goddess that tends to express herself in a diplomatic manner and you bring harmony to your environment. Sentimental and romantic you like attention to detail. Best description: The Spirit of Harmony
SCORPIO- GODDESS KALI Element Water
Kali is the Goddesses of transformation, death and sexuality. You hold the power to transform all destructive situations into new beginnings. You like the occult and mysteries topics. Your element of water creates psychic abilities. And as Kali you hold a power to hurt or to love intensely being destructive or benevolent you can move through these two aspects. You can teach about death and rebirth processes to others and you have the capacity to be a great mother figure. Best description: The Spirit of Transformation
JESSICA LUCCA / SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & INTUITIVE CHANNELER
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SAGITTARIUS- GODDESS ATHENA Element Fire
Goddess Athena is the magnetic goddess of wisdom, courage and inspiration. Seeker of the truth, with your arrow you like traveling to other cultures and places, exploring different beliefs. Athena’s energy brings you to be peaceful, liking handicrafts and the arts. You’re multi talented with plenty of creativity. Roles of power and authority are part of your mission. A high intuitive faculty makes you foresighted. From the element of fire, a passionate lover with a passion for all you do. You give inspiration through your words spoken and written. You love nature and your independence. - Best description: The Spirit of wisdom
CAPRICORN- GODDESS PERSEPHONE Element Earth
Goddess Persephone is the queen of the underworld. You are ambitious and practical which holds the Earth element. More traditional environments are of your preference and you hold a lot of patience. The energy of persistence is a big part of you. You like commitment and rather stick with familiar territory. At times you can come across as cold you rather not deal with emotional situations. Once you have an idea there’s no stopping you. Best description- The Spirit of determination
AQUARIUS- GODDESS HEBE Element Air
Goddess Hebe beautifully lures in with mercy and youth. You have her energy of compassion and usually want to associate with things that are emerging such as technology. Hebe was the cup-bearer holder, serving nectar to the gods and that is a trait you hold to be of service as well as anything involving humanitarian work. A thinker coming from your element Air whose thoughts are odd and differ from traditional common ideas. Easygoing is another attribute making you adaptable. With a heart for independence you seek outlets where you can manage your time. Best description- The Spirit of freedom
PISCES- GODDESS ISIS Element Water
Goddess Isis flows in with her essence, love. She gives you the energy of openness to all. As Isis was known for her powers you too hold some hidden clairvoyance. You are friendly yet your element is water asks you to balance your emotions. You’re sensitive and you possess great empathy. Full of imagination making you artistic. The Isis within makes you have a good sense of humor and you are often sought to lighten problems bringing a good laugh under stressful situations. Best description: The Spirit of generosity
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