Spiritual Self-Care Routines

Spiritual self-care isn't about bubble baths and face masks (though those are nice). It's about practices that reconnect you to yourself, to something larger, and to a sense of meaning and presence. It's the difference between: • Scrolling Instagram vs. journaling • Numbing out vs. feeling your feelings • Performing productivity vs. intentional rest • Spiritual bypassing ("good vibes only") vs. shadow work Spiritual self-care asks: "What do I need to feel whole today?" Not "What should I do to look like I have my life together?" It's grounding practices (breathwork, movement, nature), inner work (journaling, therapy, meditation), energetic maintenance (clearing spaces, setting boundaries), and intentional rest (without guilt). You don't need to do it all. You just need to do what actually works for you—and that requires experimenting, noticing, and adjusting.

How you start your day sets the tone for everything else. A mindful morning doesn't have to be long—it just has to be intentional. The Non-Negotiable Morning Formula (15-30 minutes): 1. Hydrate Before Caffeinate (5 min) Drink a full glass of water before coffee or tea. Add lemon if you want. Your body is dehydrated after sleep—give it what it needs. 2. Move Your Body (5-10 min) Not a workout (unless you want it to be). Just movement: • Stretch on the floor (cat-cow, child's pose, spinal twists) • Walk around the block • Dance to one song • Shake it out (literally—shake your arms, legs, whole body) 3. Mindfulness Practice (5-10 min) Pick one: • Meditation (guided or silent) • Breathwork (box breathing, 4-7-8 breath) • Gratitude journaling (3 things you're grateful for) • Pull a tarot or oracle card and reflect 4. Set an Intention (1 min) Ask: "How do I want to feel today?" or "What's one thing I can do today to support my well-being?" Write it down or say it aloud. Optional Add-Ons: • Skin care as ritual (apply moisturizer with gratitude for your body) • Affirmations in the mirror (even if it feels cringe) • Make your bed (small act of care for future you) • No phone for the first hour (hardest one, but most impactful) Astrological Timing Tip: Check your daily Clairvoya reading or moon phase before setting your intention. Align your energy with the cosmos.

You don't need to wait until bedtime to recalibrate. Midday resets prevent burnout and help you stay grounded when life gets overwhelming. 5-Minute Midday Resets (Pick One): 1. Breathwork Reset • Sit somewhere quiet (even a bathroom stall works) • Close your eyes and take 10 deep belly breaths (inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6) • Notice what you're feeling without judgment • Return to your day 2. Movement Break • Walk outside for 5 minutes (bonus if you can touch grass or a tree) • Do 10 jumping jacks, squats, or arm circles • Stretch your neck, shoulders, and hips 3. Sensory Grounding (5-4-3-2-1 Technique) • Name 5 things you can see • 4 things you can touch • 3 things you can hear • 2 things you can smell • 1 thing you can taste (Brings you out of your head and into the present moment) 4. Energy Clearing • Wash your hands while imagining stress washing down the drain • Change your clothes or put on a different scent • Open a window and let fresh air in • Light a candle or incense 5. Check In With Your Body • Scan from head to toe: Where are you holding tension? • Neck? Shoulders? Jaw? Stomach? • Breathe into that area for 1 minute • Ask: "What do I need right now?" (Water? Food? Rest? A boundary?) Astrological Timing Tip: If you're feeling scattered, check if Mercury is retrograde or if the Moon is void-of-course (use an app like Time Passages). These periods call for extra grounding.

Evening routines are where you release the day and prepare for restorative sleep. This is not the time for productivity—it's the time for softness. Evening Wind-Down Routine (30-60 minutes before bed): 1. Digital Sunset (30-60 min before bed) • Put your phone in another room (or at least on Do Not Disturb) • Turn off overhead lights—use lamps, candles, or salt lamps • Avoid screens (yes, even TV—but if you need it, use blue light glasses) 2. Gentle Movement or Stretching (10 min) • Yin yoga or restorative poses (legs up the wall, reclining butterfly) • Foam rolling or self-massage • Gentle walk around the house or neighborhood 3. Release the Day (5-10 min) Journal prompts: • What went well today? • What did I learn? • What am I ready to let go of? • What do I need to forgive myself for? OR: Brain dump everything on your mind so it's not swirling while you try to sleep. 4. Gratitude Practice (2 min) Write or mentally list 3 things you're grateful for. Specificity matters ("I'm grateful my friend texted me when I was feeling down" vs. "I'm grateful for friends"). 5. Calming Ritual (10-20 min) • Take a warm shower or bath (add Epsom salts, lavender oil, or chamomile tea bags) • Drink herbal tea (chamomile, passionflower, valerian root) • Read fiction or poetry (not work emails or doomscrolling) • Listen to a sleep meditation or binaural beats 6. Intention for Sleep (1 min) Before you close your eyes: "I release the day. I rest deeply. I wake refreshed." Optional: Moon Water Ritual On full moons, leave a glass of water under the moonlight overnight. Drink it in the morning or use it to wash your face as a release ritual.

Daily practices keep you afloat. Weekly practices keep you thriving. Sunday Reset Ritual (1-2 hours): 1. Space Clearing • Tidy your home (especially bedroom and work space) • Wash your sheets • Open windows to let fresh air in • Burn sage, palo santo, or incense • Play uplifting music or singing bowls 2. Energy Clearing for Yourself • Take a salt bath or shower (imagine washing off the week's energy) • Change into fresh clothes • Apply a face mask or do a full skin care routine • Get your nails done, shave, or do something that makes you feel cared for 3. Weekly Review & Planning Reflect: • What went well this week? • What drained me? • What do I want more of? Less of? • What's one thing I'm proud of? Plan: • What are my top 3 priorities for the week ahead? • What can I delegate, cancel, or say no to? • What do I need to schedule (self-care, appointments, social time)? 4. Meal Prep or Grocery Planning You don't need to cook 7 meals. Just stock your fridge with easy, nourishing options so you're not ordering takeout every night when you're exhausted. 5. Digital Declutter • Unsubscribe from emails you never read • Delete apps you don't use • Clear your camera roll • Unfollow accounts that make you feel bad 6. Creative or Spiritual Practice • Pull tarot cards for the week ahead • Write, paint, or create something with no goal • Listen to a spiritual podcast or read a book • Spend time in nature Astrological Timing Tip: Plan your weekly reset around the waning moon (time for release and reflection) or the new moon (time for intention-setting).

The earth moves in cycles. Your energy does too. Syncing your self-care with the seasons and moon phases helps you work with your natural rhythms instead of against them. Seasonal Self-Care: Spring (Aries, Taurus, Gemini Season): Energy: Rebirth, new beginnings, planting seeds Practices: Declutter, start new projects, spend time outside, eat fresh greens, try something new Summer (Cancer, Leo, Virgo Season): Energy: Peak vitality, growth, expansion Practices: Socialize, move your body, celebrate, play, soak up the sun, eat fruit, stay hydrated Fall (Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius Season): Energy: Harvest, reflection, letting go Practices: Journal, organize, donate what you no longer need, cook warming foods, prep for rest Winter (Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces Season): Energy: Rest, introspection, hibernation Practices: Sleep more, go inward, reduce commitments, read, meditate, nourish yourself with warm soups Lunar Self-Care (Repeat Every 29 Days): New Moon: Set intentions, start projects, plant seeds (literal or metaphorical) Waxing Moon: Take action, build momentum, say yes Full Moon: Release, celebrate, charge your crystals, do a tarot reading Waning Moon: Rest, reflect, finish incomplete projects, say no Dark Moon: Deep rest, shadow work, dream journaling, solitude Use Clairvoya's monthly insights to see which house the new/full moon is activating in your chart—and focus your self-care on that life area.

You can meditate, journal, and burn sage all you want—but if you're saying "yes" to everything and everyone, you'll still be drained. Boundaries aren't walls. They're doors with locks. You decide who gets in and when. Types of Boundaries You Might Need: 1. Time Boundaries • "I don't take work calls after 6 PM." • "I need one full day a week with zero plans." • "I can't stay on the phone for more than 20 minutes." 2. Emotional Boundaries • "I'm not available to process your emotions right now." • "I love you, but I can't be your therapist." • "I need space when I'm upset—I'll reach out when I'm ready." 3. Energy Boundaries • "I'm not attending events that drain me just to be polite." • "I'm unfollowing accounts that make me feel bad." • "I'm not explaining myself to people who don't respect me." 4. Physical Boundaries • "I don't hug people unless I want to." • "I need my own space sometimes, even in relationships." • "I'm not available for last-minute plans—I need notice." How to Set a Boundary (Without Guilt): 1. Get clear on what you need. 2. State it simply and directly (no over-explaining). 3. Hold it, even when people push back. 4. Remind yourself: "My peace is not up for negotiation." Example Scripts: • "I'm not available for that." • "That doesn't work for me." • "I need some time to think about it." • "I appreciate the invite, but I'm prioritizing rest right now." • "I'm not taking on anything new this month." Boundaries feel uncomfortable at first—especially if you've been a people-pleaser. But every time you honor your needs, you're practicing spiritual self-care. You're saying: "I matter. My energy matters. My well-being matters." And that's the foundation everything else is built on.