The Best Days in July
These date’s are based off the moon’s phases and constellational location. Best day to get a hair cut, Best day in July to buy a house, Best day in July to get married, Best day in July to start a diet
These date’s are based off the moon’s phases and constellational location. This was a lot of fun to study! If you know of any life activities to do according to the moon, add them in the comments below, will consider adding them into next month’s blog post.
The Sun is in the Cancer constellation until July 22nd. The ruler of Cancer is the Moon, a luminary, not a planet. The body part for Cancer is the breast. On July 23, the Sun moves into Leo. The ruler of Leo is the Sun, a luminary and star. The body parts for Leo is the heart, spine and upper back.
There is a new moon in Cancer on July 5th and a full moon in Capricorn on July 21st.
Best Days in July:
to quit smoking: 25th or 30th
to bake: 5th or 6th (moon will be new and in Cancer)
to brew: 14th-16th
to begin diet to lose weight: 25th or 30th
to begin diet to gain weight: 12th or 17th
to cut hair to encourage hair growth: 12th or 13th
to cut hair to discourage hair growth: 28th or 29th
to perm hair: 21st or 22nd (full moon in Capricorn - this is also a NO day, so do this at your own risk)
to color hair: 1st, 28th, or 29th
to straighten hair: 17th or 18th (waxing gibbous moon in Sagittarius)
to visit the dentist: 9th-11th
image with text: the best dates in July according to the moon cycle. There is a purple boarder around an image of a human holding a calendar notebook and pen.
to wash floors: 23rd or 24th (moon in Pisces, ruler of the feet, you better cleanse your house and groom your toe beans)
to entertain: 7th or 8th
to travel for pleasure: 7th or 8th (waxing crescent moon moves from Cancer to Leo)
to get married: 12th or 13th (first quarter moon in Libra, great for manifesting and court proceedings)
to ask for a loan: 1st, 28th, 29th (moon in Taurus)
to buy a home: 14th-16th (moon in waning gibbous from first quarter in Libra to Scorpio- court proceedings and relationships is a common theme during this time)
to move houses: 2nd-4th, 30th or 31st
image with text: the best days in July: hair cuts and colors, to start a diet, to pull weeds, to get married, to ask for a loan, to paint and more. The image background has a doodle of the Sun and some trees.
to pull weeds: 25th-27th
to plant aboveground: 14th-16th
to plant below ground: 23rd-24th
to graft or pollinate: 5th-6th
to prune to encourage growth: 7th-8th
prune to discourage growth: 25th-27th
to pick fruit: 9th-11th (moon in virgo | the stomach | fruit has fiber)
to harvest aboveground: 9th-11th
to harvest below ground: 1st, 28th and 29th
to cut hay: 25th-27th
to go fishing: 5th through the 21st (when the moon is between new and full)
the 2024 prediction list that you never asked for
famous life coach scandal
cat3+ hurricanes back to back followed by harsh winter
new sister wives show
someone new will challenge Eminem
Britney Spears announces performance dates
Meagan Markle gets a controversial movie deal
underground olive oil
apple and/or tesla stocks plummet leading to sell off of other stocks, two week lul then come up
no real estate crash BUT a real estate ‘plateaux’
the app formerly known as Twitter will change its name again
a mass exodus of elder generations on social media
TikTok shifts towards vine-vibes | content creation will not be the same
mass come up of self-made businesses | saturated market
collapse of influencer status
Donald Trump dies in car accident in late October/early November
that woman finds Cleopatra’s tomb | men on mission start disappearing
something about new craters on the moon
another animal in captivity dies under preventable circumstances #ripharambe
scientists release study about dreaming and other dimensions
this list is for entertainment only*
my top 10 lessons in 2023
What I Should Have Known 20
with no explanation:
only I can advance me
60% of women across the states do not have plans for retirement (neither did I at the time)
even though I may not have anything in common with a well-known mentor, I can still learn from them
sometimes feeling tension and friction are signs of growth
you gotta spend a lil money to make a lil money
if I am not clearly defining my expectations or boundaries to others, I cannot get upset by others’ actions/lack of action
asking for specific gifts or next best thing for birthdays/holidays/vacation
you’ll be more rewarded and fulfilled when you stop moving out of spite and make moves out of love
don’t share your ‘big picture’ with others who won’t appreciate your work to make it happen
rest in my cave is essential to my success
resources for soapmaking business
Soapmaking and Candlemaking Resource List. Craft Business Resources.
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just like yoga to pole dancing, hula to poi, and skateboarding to surfing… there is a soapmaking to candlemaking pipeline. something so satisfying about falling in love with a craft or hobby that comes with an interesting cousin. this list may contain resources for soap making, lotion bars, and candlemaking. the common factor for this particular craft are beeswax, oils, product receptacles/packaging, and value of function.
Resources:
Pure Soapmaking by Anne-Marie Faiola
Simple & Natural Soapmaking by Jane Berry
Easy Homemade Melt & Pour Soaps by Jane Berry
(I often visit Jane Berry’s blog for inspiration)
Grow Your Handmade Business by Kari Chapin
(crazy good guide on craft business structure)
The Handmade Marketplace by Kari Chapin
(general craft business knowledge, amazing resource!)
2021 Essential Oil Recipe Book by Katie Veldkamp
(founder of Simply Earth essential oils- which I use in my products!!)
Beeswax Alchemy by Petra Ahnert
(full of beeswax history and personal touches- love the master salve recipe)
Native American Herbalist’s Bible by Awenasa Sandoval
(you cannot make any kind of healing claims with your products! learning about ingredients used in soapmaking is vital)
The Artist’s Way Starter Kit by Julia Cameron
(being a Creative requires discipline, this is an amazing program that has benefited my life beyond words)
The Creative Act: a way of being by Rick Rubin
(seriously, if you want to live a whimsical and creative life, structure is key)
On My Own Two Feet a girls guide to personal finance by Manisha Thakor
(very easy read , I highly recommend this book, especially if you’re not outsourcing financial guidance)
Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield
(finding the right mindset and structure to move from a 9-5 to business founder- must read for anyone wanting to start their own business)
The 12 Week Year by Brian P Moran
(the gist of this difficult read was implementing 12 week projects and goals, instead of 12 month)
Building a Wellness Business that Lasts by Rick Sollmeyer
(cofounder of MindBody, excellent business resource for anyone in the health and wellness industry)
and finally..
Handcrafted Soap and Cosmetic Guild
I will update this list as I go! Thank you so much for tuning in.
why I am not a fitness influencer
Personal Trainer that is not a Fitness Influencer | Remote Personal Training | Mom Life
I have been in the fitness industry off and on for a decade, on all sides. Front desk girl, client, class participant, sister to the gym daycare teacher, and now I am the personal trainer. Several times a week I host a live session from my living room. I build fitness plans every week. I have stacks of 5 subject notebooks full of original routines; piles of books that have been eagerly consumed. special interest? hyperfocus? you betcha.
sure, I am certified. AFPA-certified personal trainer. I am studying yoga under My Vinyasa Practice. nutrition classes through AFPA. business classes through ISSA. to keep most of these certificates active, continuing education classes or retesting is necessary. science evolves daily, most fitness professionals either have to constantly update their knowledge or fall behind the times.
collecting certificates like trinkets.
Since COVID, working remotely was and still is the best option for our family. making silly videos with filters is easy. posting myself in gym clothes at any angle to be openly judged by others never felt like a safe place.
I’ve seen the sweetest of fitness girls get destroyed in comment sections. I’ve witnessed the best of young men put their bodies through strenuous training to compete only to be called disgusting in passing. yeah yeah it sounds biased and trivial; bc it is my experience that I’m basing the decision on, what’s it matter to you then? ;)
soooo many people have come forward with, ‘Shannon, make videos, all you have to do is record yourself and post it! you’re doing it anyway.’
do you know how many middle-aged, genetically small, long brown-haired women are exercising on social media and private platforms? the market is drenched. needing equipment and infinite time to record and edit video… it just doesn’t seem like a practical fit for me at this time.
maybe one day when the kids are older; I don’t want to put myself into a ‘I’ll never do that’ box. it does look like a lot of creative fun. for now, I am going to stick to building relationships and driving results with current clients… continue to branch out and get a firm foundation in brand identity and business.
if you’re interested in personal training sessions, you can learn more about them on the services page or book a free consultation. the client log is kept small to allow scheduling changes, personal accommodations, and daily time spent per client. I come with references!