Art for Art's Sake: Feeling Like Yourself Again

Hello, 36! 🧁 A little birthday episode on what I thought 36 would look like vs. where I am now, divine timing, Leo season magic, numerology, angel numbers, astrology profection years, Jupiter cycles, and the spiritual significance of the age you’re turning. Plus, a few slightly unhinged truths about trusting the universe along the way. ✨🦁☀️CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We don't stop feeling ourselves all at once. It happens quietly.In this episode, we're talking about making room for what lights you up, creating for the joy of creating, trusting your own inner compass, and coming back to what makes you feel most alive.🤍 In loving memory of a true artist who made art for art's sake, Oliver Tree (1993-2026).CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantra - where I'll posted THE engagement video ;)fb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Venus is more than the planet of romance. She teaches us about beauty, connection, creativity, and the way we give and receive love. Today we're exploring Venus in our birth charts, Venus in the sky, and why astrology can become a beautiful language of intention rather than certainty.Find your Venus sign: astro-charts.comCONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantra - where I'll posted THE engagement video ;)fb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A little life update. 🌴I'm finally catching you up on our Caribbean trip, the different energy of each island, a pretty big surprise, what it's been like coming home, and the biggest secret I've been keeping.I'm so excited to finally share this with you. 🤍CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantra - where I'll be posting THE video this week ;)fb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why does life often feel more magical when we travel?In this episode, let's explore why that happens, how to shift out of autopilot, and bring more presence, wonder, and aliveness into everyday life.CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why is it sometimes easier to overwork than rest? Easier to push than soften? Easier to survive than receive?In this episode, I talk about the art of receiving. Why support, peace, healthy love, rest, and even joy can feel surprisingly uncomfortable when we’re used to striving. A grounded epi about softness and allowing life to meet you.CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever noticed that a different version of you emerges when you travel?Let's explore why leaving our familiar environments can shift our energy, spark creativity, bring clarity, and reveal forgotten parts of ourselves. From nervous systems and novelty to airports, liminal spaces, and fresh perspectives, this is an episode about the magic of changing your surroundings and hearing yourself more clearly.I hope it inspires you to reflect on the environments shaping your life and the version of you that feels most alive.CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maybe you’ve been feeling a little "different" lately, and instead of asking what’s wrong, this episode invites us to ask different questions. What if you’re simply changing? I wanted to explore and honor our changing seasons, even when our nervous systems crave comfort, predictability, and sameness. Even when growth asks us to evolve. From changing daily capacity to shifting identities across different seasons of life, this is an epi about self-compassion, cycles, and honoring your changing nature.CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Manifestation may be more about nervous systems, self-concept, emotional safety, and authenticity than perfectly controlling reality. So let's explore a more grounded, nuanced perspective on manifestation, alignment, energy, and what it truly means to co-create a life that feels aligned.CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This epi is for us ladies ;) we are often taught to stay emotionally aware at all times… monitoring energy, anticipating needs, and pushing through exhaustion without realizing how deeply it impacts the nervous system. In part 3, I wanted to explore emotional overstimulation, hyper-independence, intuition, softness, and what it means to finally feel safe enough to reconnect with yourself. CONNECTyourownmagic.comsubstack raquellemantra.substack.comig @raquellemantrafb group your own magicOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy