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and an Unexpected Surge of Hope

Well, hello everyone.
I feel called to share something that unfolded in my Divining the Earth Feminine class on Wednesday, November 19th-a remote dowsing session over Washington DC that revealed energies I did not expect.

For those new here, I’m Maureen Calamia.
I explore the weaving of cosmic and earthly energies to support your spiritual journey in these transformative times. I also teach and consult on feng shui, nature and earth consciousness, dowsing, and offer spiritual mentoring for those wanting to deepen their inner path.

And today… DC had a story to tell. [Watch my YouTube video to see the dowsing map and these highlights]

During my class, I pulled out a small map of Washington DC, focusing on the National Mall, the White House, and surrounding areas. I’ve worked with this map before. But that day-New Moon in Scorpio, November 19th-I was guided to look again.

Before placing a single mark, I always ask:

Should I dowse for negative energy?
Should I dowse for positive energy?

This time, the answer was unmistakable:

👉 Only positive energy.

That surprised me. Truly.
But in hindsight-it makes sense.

A Plaid of Light: Positive Energy Lines

As I dowsed, a pattern began to emerge: a diagonal, plaid-like grid of positive ley lines across the Mall area.

A few notable ones:

Two strong lines running straight through areas of the SmithsonianOne clipping the east side of the White House, right by the East WingA series of diagonal currents sweeping across the grounds with a coherence I’ve never seen in DC before

And then came the next surprise…

Three Vortexes: New Power Spots

I located three distinct positive vortexes, each with its own energetic signature.

1. A major vortex over Union Station

This made me smile. Union Station is literally a portal -a place of movement, passage, crossroads. Energetically, it seems to be functioning the same way.

2. A large spiral between the Capitol and Lower Senate Park

Not “on” the buildings themselves, but in the energetic field around them-floating, dynamic, moving with intention.

3. A tiny, curious vortex near Ford’s Theatre

This one shocked me because of its location. I don’t yet know what it means… but it’s interesting, to say the least.

When I tuned in to the three vortexes, I was told:

These are cosmic portals.
New. Active. Descending from the cosmos into the energetic field of DC.

A New Energy Arrived After the Vote

Here’s where things get even more intriguing.

I asked:

If I had dowsed yesterday-November 18th, before the vote-would these portals have appeared?

Answer: No.
The energy is new.

And when I asked why, the answer was just as surprising:

This energetic shift corresponds to a rising sense of collective hope.

Hope itself opened the portals.

The Atlas–Sun Dialogue

If you’ve been following my recent videos, you know I’ve been speaking about the presence of Comet 3I Atlas and its ongoing energetic dialogue with the Sun-a conversation between divine feminine and divine masculine consciousness.

Just weeks ago, the Sun released a series of strong geomagnetic storms-some directed not toward Earth, but outward, toward Atlas as it rotated into view.

The Sun and Atlas have been exchanging information.
Sharing codes.
Uplifting consciousness.

And then the Earth rotated into position to receive the next wave of solar flares.

These new DC portals appear linked to that cosmic exchange.
Atlas feels like a catalyst-pushing humanity into a higher octave of awareness, helping us access what was previously considered impossible.

“Don’t Focus on the Negative”

Another lesson that came through strongly:

When I asked why I should only dowse for positive energy today, the answer was simply:

Focus on the higher potential, not the lower frequencies.

Not because the negative isn’t present-it is.
But because:

✨ What we focus on grows.
✨ When consciousness rises, the lower vibrations lose their grip.
✨ The uplifting of many dissolves the density of the few.

This mirrors what I’ve been experiencing with clients:
When we amplify positive currents, the negative begins to unravel on its own.

New Moon in Scorpio: The Revealer

This New Moon is powerful.
Mercury and Mars are both conjunct the Sun and Moon-what ancient astrologers called cazimi, sitting in the heart of the Sun.

That means:

Truth risesHidden things surfaceThe deeper layers of Scorpio are illuminatedNew beginnings form from the compost of what’s ending

It is the perfect time for dormant cosmic portals to make themselves known.

A Final Message for This Moment

We are witnessing shifts in global awareness that were previously unthinkable.
The improbable is becoming probable.

Atlas is here to remind us:

Stay curious.
Stay open.
Stay attuned to the rising consciousness that is reshaping our world.

Thank you for being here, for listening, and for walking this path of Earth wisdom and cosmic connection with me.
[Watch my YouTube video to see the dowsing map and these highlights]

More soon,
Maureen

Thank you for reading.

If this piece sparked something in you, I’d love to hear about it in the comments. Do you have a story where you experienced light as awareness? As awakening? As love? Feel free to share-and if you enjoyed this, consider subscribing or forwarding to a fellow light-seeker. Check out my podcast “ The Enchanted Earth Podcast,” where you’ll hear stories of profound connection to nature. Also, you may be interested in my newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Books That Save Lives, 2024).

I do one-on-one spiritual mentoring and offer online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and spirituality. Discover 🌿 Your Enchanted Archetype with this quiz!

With reverence and Earth blessings,
Maureen
🌍 Host of The Enchanted Earth Podcast
🌿 Earth Energy Practitioner & Teacher

Originally published at https://maureencalamia.substack.com .

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3I Atlas, the Sun’s Dialogue, and the Rise of the FeminineCreated from Canva

In this month’s Energy Update on YouTube, I dive into some truly fascinating cosmic developments — and their meaning for our inner lives.
Here are a few highlights:

3I Atlas, the interstellar visitor from beyond our solar system, is moving through our inner solar system right now — a celestial guest carrying ancient consciousness and mystery.

Atlas is positioned behind the Sun, and the two are in energetic conversation — exchanging vast streams of plasma and light. It’s as though the Divine Feminine (Atlas) is sharing her wisdom with the Divine Masculine (the Sun), who will soon turn to face Earth and transmit that energy to us.

Saturn and Neptune continue their long dance at the edge of Pisces and Aries — a rare, powerful conjunction that speaks of reckoning and discipline, but also awakening and new creation.

Together, these celestial events mirror the larger story we are all living: the acceleration of human and planetary evolution, and the return of balance between the feminine and masculine principles of creation.

3I Atlas is no ordinary comet.

It’s only the third interstellar object humanity has ever observed — traveling from the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, near the constellation Sagittarius, home to our galaxy’s supermassive black hole. Estimated to be older than our solar system itself, Atlas carries the deep-time memory of the cosmos.

For those attuned to energy, this arrival feels like more than coincidence.
It feels like a signal — a transmission of divine wisdom entering our field at a time when humanity is ready to remember who we are and what we are becoming.

As Atlas passes behind the Sun, a profound exchange is taking place.

The Sun — radiant, fiery, masculine — is in dialogue with this cool, mysterious feminine presence.

Solar flares and coronal mass ejections have been immense these past weeks — it’s as if the Sun is responding, amplifying, translating this new vibration and sending it toward Earth.

Think of the Sun as the intermediary — absorbing the message and carrying it to us through waves of light and plasma.

A cosmic conversation of balance, harmony, and creation.

This month, the key themes are discipline and reckoning — not in a punishing sense, but as opportunities for realignment.

Saturn asks us to show up with focus and integrity. Neptune invites us to trust the unseen. Together, they form a bridge between matter and spirit, structure and surrender.

We’re learning to anchor the mystical into the material — to bring our dreams into embodied form.

If you’ve been doing your inner work, you may notice things moving very fast now. If not, life may be nudging you toward greater honesty and alignment. Either way, the energies are calling us home to balance and clarity.

We are living through a time when the veils are thin, and energy moves quickly.

Remember that discipline can be devotion, and reckoning can be liberation.

This month, practice grounding — yoga, meditation, breathwork, time in nature. Smile often. Find reasons to laugh. Wonder returns when we allow it.

Let this month be your invitation to live as if the cosmos is whispering directly to you — because it is.

Watch my full November 2025 Energy Update
for deeper insight into 3I Atlas, the solar flares, and the astrological alignments shaping this powerful moment:
👉 Watch on YouTube “

Feel free to share-and if you enjoyed this, consider subscribing or forwarding to a fellow light-seeker.

Check out my podcast “ The Enchanted Earth Podcast, ” where you’ll hear stories of profound connection to nature. Also, you may be interested in my newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024). I do one-on-one spiritual mentoring and offer online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and spirituality.

Discover 🌿 Your Enchanted Archetype with this quiz!

With reverence and Earth blessings,
Maureen
🌍 Host of The Enchanted Earth Podcast
🌿 Earth Energy Practitioner & Teacher Thank you for reading.

If this piece sparked something in you, I’d love to hear about it in the comments. Do you have a story where you experienced light as awareness? As awakening? As love?

Originally published at https://maureencalamia.substack.com .

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Why spiritual experiences often arrive through the body, not beyond it

I was chatting with a friend about being a guest on my podcast. I told her I’m most interested in stories of those moments in nature when something stirs so deeply in us that we feel it in our bodies-goosebumps, tingles, that unmistakable shiver of awe.

She knew instantly what I meant and said, “Yes, to have those experiences requires being very grounded.”

I agreed. And then I realized the irony.

“Grounded” is one of those words we toss around, yet it means very different things depending on who you ask.

According to Merriam-Webster, to be grounded is to be “mentally and emotionally stable: admirably sensible, realistic, and unpretentious.” A solid definition-but it brings to mind Mr. Banks from Mary Poppins: stern, practical, orderly, and perhaps allergic to imagination.

But for many of us, groundedness means something else. It’s not about shutting down imagination-it’s about rooting it.

It’s being firmly in our bodies. Balancing head and heart. Refusing to let the cultural pressure to be “rational” sever our connection to the mystical. It’s keeping our toes in the soil while allowing our senses to stay open to wonder, to magic, to mystery.

When I first opened to a more spiritual path, I noticed something unsettling. So many practices seemed to encourage leaving the body behind-to transcend, to “rise above.” Meditation often suggested that the goal was to release the confines of the physical, to surpass it.

I’ll never forget a retreat in British Columbia where we were meditating on the beach. The midges swirled endlessly, biting us, and the challenge was to “rise above” the irritating sting of the physical world. It was one of the most distracting meditations I’ve ever experienced.

And yet, the very next day, I immersed myself in the cold, fresh water of a nearby lake. Every cell of my body came alive. I felt the water envelop me-sensuous, refreshing, whole. Not escaping the body, but embodying it completely. The contrast could not have been more stark.

In interviewing nearly 200 people about mystical encounters in nature, I’ve noticed a pattern. Every truly enchanted experience comes with a rush of vibrational energy moving through the body. It often feels like a wave of electricity or light, not unlike descriptions of kundalini energy.

I first recognized this connection between body and spirit at a different retreat. We were sitting in a circle on a wooden floor, guided through meditation. At one point, the facilitator paused. In that silence, I suddenly felt a cascade of tingles-like shimmering vibrations-flowing from my crown down to my root. Moments later, the guide shared that a spiritual presence he had invited had “arrived” in the room.

That was the moment I realized: these tingles, these physical sensations, were not random. They were signals of connection-body confirming spirit.

Eastern philosophy teaches that true harmony comes from the balance of yin and yang. Head and heart. Earth and sky. Thought and feeling.

In our culture, we are so head-focused-trained to analyze, measure, and rationalize. But the heart, the body, and the senses need nurturing too. When we allow ourselves to be grounded-rooted in body, open in heart-we create the conditions for awe, wonder, and profound encounters with the living world.

You don’t need a mountain retreat or a forest immersion to practice groundedness. You can begin in the smallest of ways:

Allow stillness. Even one minute of pausing is enough.Notice your body. Feel your weight in the chair, your feet on the ground.Engage the senses. Notice the texture of your clothing, the breeze on your skin, the scent of the air, the sounds around you.Let presence expand. As you anchor into your body, you also open yourself to the unseen currents of life moving through and around you.

Groundedness is not about escaping the physical-it’s about finding the sacred through it.

So I’ll return to the question I began with:

What does being grounded mean to you?

Thank you for reading. If this piece sparked something in you, I’d love to hear about it in the comments. Do you have a story where you experienced light as awareness? As awakening? As love? Feel free to share-and if you enjoyed this, consider subscribing or forwarding to a fellow light-seeker.

Check out my podcast “ The Enchanted Earth Podcast, ” where you’ll hear stories of profound connection to nature. Also, you may be interested in my newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024).

I do one-on-one spiritual mentoring and offer online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and spirituality. Discover 🌿 Your Enchanted Archetype with this quiz!

With reverence and Earth blessings,
Maureen
🌍 Host of The Enchanted Earth Podcast
🌿 Earth Energy Practitioner & Teache

Originally published at https://maureencalamia.substack.com .

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Our worldview and the invisible roots that shape our livesPhoto by Jakob Owens on Unsplash

Originally published in  Substack

Have you ever stopped to wonder: How do I view the world?

It’s a powerful question — one that has the potential to unravel some of the deepest, most unconscious patterns that shape your life. Your worldview is not just a philosophy or set of opinions. It is the lens through which you see and interpret everything. It colors every thought you have, every emotion you feel, and every decision you make. And for most of us, it’s running silently in the background.

A worldview is like the operating system of the mind. It’s largely installed during childhood through the beliefs and values passed down by our families, communities, cultures, and the wider society. In addition, our worldview is almost definitely influenced by our past lives, as well! We absorb these messages before we have the capacity to question them: what it means to be successful, who deserves love, whether the world is safe or dangerous, whether abundance is natural or must be earned through suffering.

Take for example a common belief: Money is the root of all evil. If you grew up hearing this, and at the same time were taught that hard work is the only respectable path to success, those ideas might become deeply embedded in your psyche.

So what happens if, later in life, you achieve financial success?

That hidden worldview might begin to whisper that you’ve done something wrong. That wealth is suspicious. That you are no longer aligned with your values. This creates inner dissonance — tension between the life you’re building and the beliefs you unknowingly inherited.

This is why bringing our worldview into conscious awareness is so important.

At the most basic level, our worldview is about how we relate to the world: is it a place of scarcity or abundance? A battlefield or a sanctuary? Do we see others as competitors, threats, or potential allies? Do we believe that we must earn our worth, or that our worth is innate and unshakable?

A helpful way to explore this is to ask: Is my worldview based in fear or in love?

A fear-based worldview might look like this: life is a constant struggle. Resources are limited. People are untrustworthy. Success is a fragile achievement that can be lost at any moment. From this perspective, you may be driven by perfectionism, control, or self-protection. You might push yourself relentlessly, but never feel safe or satisfied.

A love-based worldview, on the other hand, says: life is interconnected. I am supported. Growth and abundance are natural. I can trust myself and others. This lens doesn’t mean we deny hardship — it simply means we choose to meet life with a spirit of openness, courage, and compassion.

But here’s the key: worldviews aren’t fixed. They can evolve.

Just like software, our internal operating system can be updated. The challenge is that most of our worldview is unconscious. It only becomes visible when we begin to question it — often when we notice patterns of discomfort, stuckness, or contradiction.

For the past few years, I’ve been in the deep process of questioning my worldview — spawned by a powerful Pluto transit to my IC (Imum Coeli), the very root of my natal chart.

This point speaks to early childhood, home, and the foundational stories we unconsciously carry. And as Pluto often does, it unearthed buried beliefs I hadn’t questioned in decades.

It wasn’t always easy, and continues to be a conscious process. But by embracing this transit, I was given the rare opportunity to bring unconscious patterns into the light. It was humbling to recognize the self-limiting beliefs I had inherited — ones that no longer served the woman I’m becoming.

I also noticed something surprising: as my worldview evolved, I felt increasingly out of sync with those around me. While I was learning to shift toward love, trust, and curiosity, I saw others pulled into fear by the daily news cycle, political polarization, and collective anxiety.

This contrast only deepened my awareness: when we don’t consciously choose our worldview, we absorb one by default — often rooted in fear and scarcity.

But we can choose again.
We can shift the lens.
We can re-root ourselves in love.

How do you know that your worldview needs some conscious awareness? Perhaps you’re working toward a dream but feel deep resistance. Or you’re trying to build meaningful relationships but keep falling into the same dramas. These moments of tension are invitations to examine the stories you’ve been living by. Are they still true for you? Were they ever?

Reclaiming authorship of your worldview means becoming more curious than judgmental. It means asking where your beliefs came from — and whether they serve the person you are now becoming.

Worldview work isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about remembering that you have the power to choose the lens through which you see the world. You can build a worldview rooted in joy, trust, reciprocity, and connection — one that supports your goals, relationships, and well-being.

So I invite you to pause today and ask yourself:

What assumptions do I hold about the world?Are they rooted in fear or love?Where did they come from?And do I want to keep living by them?

You may be surprised by what you find.

Thank you for reading.
If this piece sparked something in you, I’d love to hear about it in the comments. Do you have a story where you experienced light as awareness? As awakening? As love?

Feel free to share — and if you enjoyed this, consider subscribing or forwarding to a fellow light-seeker.

Check out my podcast “ The Enchanted Earth Podcast, ” where you’ll hear stories of profound connection to nature. Also, you may be interested in my newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024).

I do one-on-one spiritual mentoring and offer online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and spirituality.

Discover 🌿 Your Enchanted Archetype with this quiz!

With reverence and Earth blessings,
Maureen
🌍 Host of The Enchanted Earth Podcast
🌿 Earth Energy Practitioner & Teacher

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Tips That Anyone Can Do

Over the years, through countless consultations with homes and lands around the world, I’ve come to recognize a quiet yet pervasive issue:

Neglect.

Photo by Point3D Commercial Imaging Ltd. on Unsplash

Not neglect in the form of weeds or overgrowth — but something far more subtle. Emotional neglect.

Many of the clients I work with have well-maintained properties: trimmed lawns, neat gardens, irrigation systems. But the energy? It feels tired, disconnected, almost hollow. As if something essential is missing.

And in truth, it is.

Tip 1: Develop a Relationship with the Land

Just like humans, our land yearns to be in relationship.

You might be familiar with Dr. Masaru Emoto’s experiments showing how water crystals respond to words, thoughts, and emotions. He found that the most distorted crystals weren’t formed under words of hate — but from being ignored.

The land responds the same way.

Neglect tells the land: you don’t matter.

But when you bring attention — loving, conscious attention — it begins to soften, open, and respond.

Simple Steps to Reconnect

You don’t need to be a shaman or healer to refresh the energy of your land. You only need to show up — with sincerity, imagination, and a willingness to listen.

Here are steps anyone can take:

🌱 Step 1: Set an Intention to Connect

Begin as you would with any new relationship: with a simple intention.

You might say aloud or silently,
“I’d like to know you. I want to listen and learn from you. I honor your spirit.”

This alone sends a powerful signal to the land and its unseen inhabitants.

🌳 Step 2: Ask Permission

Yes, permission.

When connecting with the spirits of nature, always begin with humility. Ask inwardly: Is it alright for me to connect with you?

You don’t need to hear a booming “yes” or receive a sign — just notice how it feels. If you sense openness or neutrality, proceed gently. If you feel a block, pause and return another day.

🌼 Step 3: Tend to the Earth with Your Own Hands

Even if you have gardeners or landscapers, take time to personally dig, plant, or weed. These humble acts create intimacy. They say: I care enough to touch you with my own hands.

And in return, the land begins to remember you.

☀️ Step 4: Spend Time Without an Agenda

Let go of the to-do list. Instead, just be.

Sit under a tree. Lie in the grass. Watch the light dance on leaves. Let your body rest into the rhythm of the Earth.

Unstructured time builds trust. And it opens your subtle awareness to deeper connection.

🌀 Step 5: Use Your Imagination and Curiosity

The land doesn’t only speak in soil and stone. It speaks in symbols, nudges, and wonder.

Be playful. Be curious. Follow your attention. Maybe you’ll feel drawn to a particular tree or hear the whisper of a thought that isn’t quite your own. Don’t dismiss it — imagination is a sacred bridge.

You might just receive a message from the spirits of place.

🌸 Step 6: Walk with All Your Senses Open

Walk slowly around your land. Not to inspect, but to experience.

What do you smell? What do you hear? What colors and shapes catch your eye? Run your hands along a rough bark or soft petal.

Go where you feel drawn. Sit there. Breathe. Even 10 minutes of this kind of presence begins to soften the veil between you and the land’s soul.

🎁 Step 7: Offer a Gift

A relationship deepens with reciprocity.

Consider presenting a simple offering:
– A pinch of tobacco or dried herbs
– A flower from your altar
– A crystal, stone, or seashell
– Even a small sip of wine or honey water poured into the soil

Whatever arises from your heart is the right gift. Offer it with gratitude and humility.

🌬️ The Spirits Are Listening

There are unseen guardians, elementals, and nature spirits on every piece of land. They are the soul of the place — the vitality that nourishes both flora and feeling.

But when a place is neglected, these energies often leave, seeking a more honoring environment.

When you bring your presence, intention, and imagination to the land, you send a beacon:
“I am here. I see you. I wish to restore our connection.”

And with that, the healing begins.

Thank you for reading.
If this piece sparked something in you, I’d love to hear about it in the comments. Do you have a story where you experienced light as awareness? As awakening? As love?

Feel free to share — and if you enjoyed this, consider subscribing or forwarding to a fellow light-seeker.

Check out my podcast “The Enchanted Earth Podcast,” where you’ll hear stories of profound connection to nature. Also, you may be interested in my newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024).

I do one-on-one spiritual mentoring and offer online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and spirituality.

Discover 🌿 Your Enchanted Archetype with this quiz!

With reverence and Earth blessings,
Maureen
🌍 Host of The Enchanted Earth Podcast
🌿 Earth Energy Practitioner & Teacher

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How Science and Spirit Are Finally Saying the Same Thing

If there’s one element of nature that speaks to both the physical and the mystical, it’s light.

Architects and designers know that natural light is the most important ingredient in creating spaces that nourish our well-being. We crave it. We organize our lives and our living spaces around it. And studies confirm: sunlight is the #1 indicator of human health and happiness in built environments.

But what if there’s more to light than vitamin D and circadian rhythms?

What if light isn’t just essential to physical life, but to consciousness itself?

Light Beyond Illumination

Across cultures and traditions, light has always been more than photons. It has symbolized life, clarity, awakening, and the divine. From the halos of saints to the radiant auras in yogic art, humans have long associated light with higher states of awareness.

In the Tibetan Book of the Great Liberation, the “Clear Light” is described as the essential nature of mind-pure, non-dual consciousness revealed at the moment of death.

The more luminous the being, the more elevated the consciousness.

This isn’t just poetic language-it may be pointing to a deeper, more literal truth.

Quantum Physics: Catching Up to Mysticism?

It’s only in the last century that science has begun to brush against what mystics have said for millennia.

Max Planck, father of quantum theory, famously stated:

“I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as derivative from consciousness.”

In other words, consciousness isn’t something produced by the brain. It’s more like the source -the field from which all matter arises.

Then came physicist David Bohm, who explored the idea that consciousness and the universe are both part of a vast, unfolding whole:

“Consciousness is an enfolded order. Light carries the information that unfolds reality, including the conscious observer.”

Light, in this view, is not just something we observe. It’s part of the fabric of awareness itself.

We Are Light Beings

In recent decades, studies in bio photonics have revealed that the human body emits very low levels of light-bioluminescence.

Yes, we glow.

Our DNA and cells emit photons that appear to help regulate communication in the body. Some researchers believe these light emissions may reflect our emotional, psychological, and even spiritual state.

Light is no longer just metaphor-it’s biological, energetic, and maybe even conscious.

Solar Cycles and Consciousness Shifts

Here’s where it gets even more fascinating.

We are currently in a solar maximum, the peak of an 11-year sun cycle. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are bombarding the Earth with more energy than usual. These phenomena don’t just affect satellites-they impact weather, magnetic fields, and, intriguingly, human behavior.

There is growing evidence that geomagnetic storms correlate with changes in mood, sleep, and even creativity.

Some believe these solar events are catalysts for awakening, part of a larger evolutionary shift. Could these cosmic pulses be accelerating our consciousness-nudging us toward the realization that we are, in essence, made of light?

The Great Convergence: Science Meets Spirit

For centuries, science and spirituality have been portrayed as opposites. But we are living in a time where these two ancient paths are meeting again-this time, not in opposition, but in conversation.

The mystery of consciousness, long denied by material science, is being taken seriously by leading physicists and neuroscientists. The language of mystics-light, unity, awakening-is echoing in labs and conferences around the world.

We are not just observing light. We are light.

And perhaps consciousness is the light by which the universe knows itself.

Living Lightly

So what does this mean in daily life?

Seek natural light. Let it into your home, your eyes, your skin.Reflect on the light within-through meditation, dreamwork, or simple stillness.Notice the metaphors of light that appear in your own sacred story.Stay open. Stay curious.

The more we align with this luminous perspective, the more we begin to live from our highest essence.

Einstein devoted his life to pondering what light really is. Maybe, just maybe, we’re beginning to understand.

Thank you for reading.
If this piece sparked something in you, I’d love to hear about it in the comments. Do you have a story where you experienced light as awareness? As awakening? As love?

Feel free to share-and if you enjoyed this, consider subscribing or forwarding to a fellow light-seeker.

Check out my podcast “ The Enchanted Earth Podcast,” where you’ll hear stories of profound connection to nature. Also, you may be interested in my newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024).

Originally published at https://maureencalamia.substack.com .

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Embracing Love, Heart Coherence, and the New Paradigm of ConsciousnessPhoto by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash

We are in the midst of a profound transformation — a global and cosmic upshift in consciousness that is reshaping humanity. This awakening is not just happening within us, but within the Earth herself.

Why Does This Matter?

How will this shift impact lightworkers, earth energy healers, and those attuned to the energy of their homes and landscapes?

For generations, sensitive and creative individuals have sensed that a momentous shift would unfold within our lifetimes. This anticipation has manifested in countless pop culture narratives, from apocalyptic films to dystopian literature. But another, more empowering perspective is emerging: rather than a descent into destruction, we are transitioning from fear to love.

A New Worldview: Love, Connection, and Co-Creation

This shift invites us to embrace new foundational truths:

The Earth is a conscious being, interconnected with all life in the universe.Humanity is not separate from nature but an essential part of a larger, living system.Our role is not to dominate or heal the Earth but to co-create with her in a reciprocal, sacred relationship.

For those trained in earth-based traditions — shamanism, dowsing, plant medicine, and energy work — this is not a new idea. The Earth communicates with us through nature spirits, elementals, and energetic landscapes. By fostering relationships of honor and respect, we co-create harmony that benefits all beings.

The Earth Needs Humanity

Contrary to what we’ve believed for decades, the Earth does not simply tolerate human existence — she needs us. Our unique ability to channel creative energy and manifest reality is essential to her full expression.

In my book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, I share a profound encounter with an ancient oak tree. During a meditative connection, I felt the tree communicate a deep sadness — not because humanity was harming the Earth, but because we were denying our own role in her thriving. This mirrored the Taoist concept of the cosmic trinity: Heaven, Humanity, and Earth. We are the bridge between celestial inspiration and earthly manifestation.

This transformation in consciousness is not limited to humans — it is rippling through the entire universe. As above, so below. As within, so without. What shifts within us shifts the entire cosmos.

Moving Beyond Fear-Based Healing

For those of us who have long identified as energy healers, it’s time to reconsider the language we use. The idea that we need to “heal” or “clear” negative energy implies a focus on what is wrong. But focusing on the negative only amplifies it.

Instead, we can:

Engage with the land through love, compassion, and gratitude rather than fear, guilt, or blame.Approach the Earth as a partner rather than something broken to be fixed.Reinvigorate landscapes by inviting nature spirits back into places they have abandoned.

If we acknowledge and nurture the luminous power of the land, we naturally restore balance. This is the heart of the shift — from fear-based intervention to love-based co-creation.

The Cost of Neglect

One of the greatest issues humanity faces is its neglect of the natural world. In our fast-paced lives, we often fail to notice the beauty of a sunrise or the wisdom of the trees.

Scientific studies show that neglect has worse effects than direct harm. In plant studies, researchers observed that plants that were ignored had poorer outcomes than those exposed to either positive or negative interaction. Just as in human relationships, complete neglect leads to energetic stagnation and decline.

By shifting our awareness and rekindling our connection with the Earth, we uplift not only the land but also ourselves and those around us. Many people simply need permission to connect. When given guidance and encouragement, they find deep peace in rekindling their bond with nature.

The Earth’s Own Transformation

The Earth, too, is releasing old, embedded traumas — manifesting in increased seismic activity and extreme weather patterns. This is not a punishment but a natural evolutionary process. The Earth does not need us to “heal” her; she is perfectly capable of transforming herself. The question is whether we will evolve alongside her or resist the shift.

The Choice: Flow or Resistance

This transformation is inevitable. The Earth is moving forward with or without us. But we have the opportunity to align with her consciously, embracing our role as Sacred Earth Co-Creators rather than healers or fixers.

I, too, am shifting. My work, my teachings, and my personal practices are evolving in response to this new way of being. I am humbled by the guidance of spirit, the Earth, and the divine as we step into this next phase of our collective evolution.

The question is not whether change is happening — it is whether we will embrace it with open hearts, stepping into our highest creative potential as co-creators with the Earth.

1 A modern study was conducted by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in 2009, where researchers found that plants grew better when spoken to positively and showed worse outcomes when ignored. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/earthnews/5602419/Womens-voices-make-plants-grow-faster-finds-Royal-Horticultural-Society.html

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Join host Maureen as she welcomes Gordon Hempton, an esteemed acoustic ecologist known for capturing the earth's rarest soundscapes. In this episode, Gordon shares his life's work and insights into the interconnectedness of humans and nature. From the spiritual crisis we face to the significance of faint sounds in ecological balance, this conversation spans the realms of sound, sensory perception, and deep appreciation for the natural world. Highlights include Gordon's transformative journey around the globe, the importance of quiet places like the Zabalo River Wilderness Quiet Park, and the role of nature in shaping our true beliefs and well-being. Tune in to explore how reconnecting with nature can lead to a more prosperous and fulfilling life.

00:58 Meet Gordon Hempton: Acoustic Ecologist

01:36 The Importance of Nature Connection

04:35 Relaxation and the Gift of Breath

07:59 The Role of Sound in Our Lives

08:31 Historical Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Sensory Balance

13:58 Rediscovering Sensory Balance in Nature

26:46 Gordon's Epiphany and the Global Concert

31:45 The Transformative Power of Nature

42:15 Gordon's 3 Steps to Living a Successful Life 

About Gordon Hempton - 

Acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton has circled the globe three times in pursuit of the Earth’s rarest sounds. His sound portraits which record quickly vanishing natural soundscapes have been featured in People magazine and a national PBS television documentary, Vanishing Dawn Chorus, which earned him an Emmy. Hempton provides professional audio services to media producers, including Microsoft, Smithsonian, National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Recipient of awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Rolex Awards for Enterprise he is co-author of One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Quest to Preserve Quiet (Free Press/Simon & Schuster, 2010) and Founding Partner of Quiet Parks International. Gordon Hempton speaks widely about the importance of listening. 

Gordon’s website – www.soundtracker.com
Listen to his amazing MP3’s on recorded sounds of nature - https://soundtracker.com/shop/
Zabalo River Wilderness Quiet Park – https://www.quietparks.org/zabalo-river-ecuad

About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.

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BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859

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If there’s one element of nature that speaks to both the physical and the mystical, it’s light.

Architects and designers know that natural light is the most important ingredient in creating spaces that nourish our well-being. We crave it. We organize our lives and our living spaces around it. And studies confirm: sunlight is the #1 indicator of human health and happiness in built environments.

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But what if there’s more to light than vitamin D and circadian rhythms?

What if light isn’t just essential to physical life, but to consciousness itself?

Photo by Kent Pilcher on UnsplashLight Beyond Illumination

Across cultures and traditions, light has always been more than photons. It has symbolized life, clarity, awakening, and the divine. From the halos of saints to the radiant auras in yogic art, humans have long associated light with higher states of awareness.

In the Tibetan Book of the Great Liberation, the “Clear Light” is described as the essential nature of mind—pure, non-dual consciousness revealed at the moment of death.

The more luminous the being, the more elevated the consciousness.

This isn’t just poetic language—it may be pointing to a deeper, more literal truth.

Quantum Physics: Catching Up to Mysticism?

It’s only in the last century that science has begun to brush against what mystics have said for millennia.

Max Planck, father of quantum theory, famously stated:

“I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as derivative from consciousness.”

In other words, consciousness isn’t something produced by the brain. It's more like the source—the field from which all matter arises.

Then came physicist David Bohm, who explored the idea that consciousness and the universe are both part of a vast, unfolding whole:

“Consciousness is an enfolded order. Light carries the information that unfolds reality, including the conscious observer.”

Light, in this view, is not just something we observe. It’s part of the fabric of awareness itself.

We Are Light Beings

In recent decades, studies in bio photonics have revealed that the human body emits very low levels of light—bioluminescence.

Yes, we glow.

Our DNA and cells emit photons that appear to help regulate communication in the body. Some researchers believe these light emissions may reflect our emotional, psychological, and even spiritual state.

Light is no longer just metaphor—it’s biological, energetic, and maybe even conscious.

Photo by NASA on UnsplashSolar Cycles and Consciousness Shifts

Here’s where it gets even more fascinating.

We are currently in a solar maximum, the peak of an 11-year sun cycle. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections are bombarding the Earth with more energy than usual. These phenomena don’t just affect satellites—they impact weather, magnetic fields, and, intriguingly, human behavior.

There is growing evidence that geomagnetic storms correlate with changes in mood, sleep, and even creativity.

Some believe these solar events are catalysts for awakening, part of a larger evolutionary shift. Could these cosmic pulses be accelerating our consciousness—nudging us toward the realization that we are, in essence, made of light?

The Great Convergence: Science Meets Spirit

For centuries, science and spirituality have been portrayed as opposites. But we are living in a time where these two ancient paths are meeting again—this time, not in opposition, but in conversation.

The mystery of consciousness, long denied by material science, is being taken seriously by leading physicists and neuroscientists. The language of mystics—light, unity, awakening—is echoing in labs and conferences around the world.

We are not just observing light. We are light.

And perhaps consciousness is the light by which the universe knows itself.

Living Lightly

So what does this mean in daily life?

Seek natural light. Let it into your home, your eyes, your skin.

Reflect on the light within—through meditation, dreamwork, or simple stillness.

Notice the metaphors of light that appear in your own sacred story.

Stay open. Stay curious.

The more we align with this luminous perspective, the more we begin to live from our highest essence.

Einstein devoted his life to pondering what light really is. Maybe, just maybe, we’re beginning to understand.

Thank you for reading.
If this piece sparked something in you, I’d love to hear about it in the comments. Do you have a story where you experienced light as awareness? As awakening? As love?

Feel free to share—and if you enjoyed this, consider subscribing or forwarding to a fellow light-seeker.

Check out my podcast “The Enchanted Earth Podcast,” where you’ll hear stories of profound connection to nature. Also, you may be interested in my newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024).

With wonder,
Maureen 🌿

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In this episode, host Maureen welcomes Lisa Alban, a Feng Shui master and energy alignment specialist, to discuss sacred stories of nature and their transformative power on our lives. Lisa shares her childhood experiences in nature, her reflections on interconnectedness, and her encounters with spirit animals like dolphins, robins, and peacocks. The conversation delves into the reciprocal relationship between humans and nature, highlighting the intentional and healing aspects of natural environments. Join us for an inspiring discussion that encourages reconnecting with nature's innocence, creativity, and joy. 

00:21 Meet Lisa Alban: Feng Shui Master

01:27 Lisa's Childhood Connection to Nature

03:52 The Magic of Nature and Childhood Imagination

05:19 Nature's Reciprocal Relationship with Us

11:11 Stories of Nature's Wonders

19:22 Dolphins and Human Interaction

20:01 Dolphins as Power Animals

20:40 Encounters with Dolphins

21:46 Current Spirit Animal: Peacocks

23:33 Significance of Animal Encounters

24:48 Personal Story: Robins During Divorce

26:49 Connecting with Nature

28:45 Final Thoughts and Invitation

About Lisa Alban -

Lisa Alban is a Feng Shui Master, Energy Alignment Specialist, and founder of Cloud 9 Feng Shui. She helps visionaries, entrepreneurs, and conscious creators align their spaces with intention—creating environments that fuel creativity, clarity, and prosperity.

With a background in luxury interior design and deep expertise in Feng Shui, Lisa blends ancient wisdom with modern aesthetics to craft spaces that reflect one’s highest potential. She believes our environments are energetic extensions of ourselves, shaping our well-being, success, and personal evolution.

Her work has been featured in Redfin, Reader’s Digest, and Apartment Guide, and she has spoken internationally about the power of energetically aligned living. Lisa’s approach is both intuitive and strategic—guiding her clients in designing homes and workspaces that support their purpose, amplify their energy, and bring more harmony into their lives.

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 Ready to align your space for more inspiration, abundance, and flow? Download Lisa’s free guides here: https://linktr.ee/Cloud9FengShui

About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.

COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONSULTATIONS: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/

BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859

SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/

SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@maureencalamia