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Calendula and the Radiant Self | A New Moon in Leo Ritual for Visibility, Confidence & Courage

Jul 24, 2025 | body connection, herbs, how to make, new moon ritual, seasonal

🌼  Welcome to this bright, seasonal ritual for the New Moon in Leo

In this article and video we will meet radiant Calendula officials to commonly called Marigold, a herb widely known as a skin healer, gentle lymph mover and sun herb. At this New Moon in demonstrative Leo, you will earn how to make a topical balm step by step, and follow along with a guided solar plexus breath and mirror ritual for confidence & courage & heart-centred leadership.

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🎥 Watch the companion YouTube video here:

In the video, we:
✨ Connect with Calendula as a plant ally of the sun and the skin
✨ Make a simple Calendula balm at home
✨ Practice Solar Plexus breathing to call back our inner fire, confidence, self-expression and courage.
✨ Do a gentle Mirror Ritual for self-seeing, self-trust, and visibility.

The rituals are especially supportive for those longing to shine more authentically, express themselves with ease and confidence, or reconnect with self-worth after burnout or hiding and to step back into heart centred leadership in their life.

If you found this grounding, like the video or leave a comment — I’d love to hear how the oiling practice felt for you.

🎧 Best enjoyed with headphones, quiet space, and a jar of soothing balm nearby.

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If you found this grounding, like the video or leave a comment — I’d love to hear how the oiling practice felt for you.

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🌙 With care,
Steph

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