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Welcome to July – The Month of Freedom
 
As we step into the heart of summer, July arrives like a golden invitation to embody freedom on every level — in our thoughts, our energy, our choices, and our spirit. This is a month to release the weight we’ve carried, reclaim our power, and open our hearts to the vast possibilities ahead.
 
Freedom isn’t just about external circumstances — it’s an inner state of being. It’s the courage to let go of limitations, the willingness to feel deeply, and the grace to stand in our truth. This month, we’re inviting you to explore what it means to live as your most liberated, aligned self.
 
To support your journey, we’ve curated a powerful selection of offerings to help you awaken, reset, and rise:
 
  • Sacred Fire of Inner Strength Meditation – Let the fire within burn away self-doubt and awaken your inner resilience.
  • Monthly Flower Meditation: Iris – Work with the Iris flower to activate spiritual vision and clarity as you move into a new chapter.
  • Sacred Waters of Renewal Meditation – A deeply healing experience to release emotional heaviness and bathe your soul in light.
  • Awaken Beyond Limits Series – Continue expanding your consciousness with new insights and practices that elevate your frequency.
  • Reiki Master Level III Training – Step fully into your mastery with advanced energy techniques, attunements, and spiritual leadership tools.
Each of these experiences is designed to help you shed the layers that no longer serve and reconnect with the radiance of who you truly are.
 
Let this be the month you say yes to your soul’s freedom.
Let this be the month you rise.

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July 2025 Cosmic Insights: A Month of Liberation, Light Codes & Soul Expansion
July opens a luminous gateway—a month infused with energies of breakthrough, renewal, and divine recalibration. The cosmos is speaking in bold, electric tones this month, offering us opportunities to untangle from old energetic cords and step into higher timelines of truth, freedom, and soul-aligned purpose. The themes? Liberation. Light Codes. Change. And above all, a call to embody our most radiant, authentic selves.
 
Let’s explore the powerful cosmic alignments anchoring these transformations:
 
July 7 – Uranus enters Gemini: A 7-Year Portal of Mental Liberation
 
This is a big one. Uranus, the cosmic awakener, begins a brand-new 7-year journey in the sign of Gemini—an air sign that governs communication, thought, learning, and perception. This shift hasn’t happened since the 1940s and brings with it a sweeping wave of liberation in how we think, speak, and share our truth.
 
Expect spontaneous insights, lightning-bolt clarity, and shifts in the way we use our voice—both literally and energetically. It’s a beautiful time to channel, write, teach, and refine the soul language that wants to pour through you. Think of this as a download of light codes for awakened thought, visionary ideas, and truth-telling.
 
July 4 – Venus Conjunct Uranus & Moves into Gemini
 
The heart meets innovation. This cosmic kiss between Venus and Uranus invites breakthroughs in love, beauty, and self-worth. You may feel pulled to redefine how you relate—not only to others but to your own sacred essence.
 
As Venus enters Gemini, we’re gifted a lighter, more playful energy that allows us to approach healing with curiosity and creativity. This is a moment to express your beauty, your values, and your vision with renewed grace—and to liberate the feminine from outdated expectations.
 
July 4 & July 13 – Neptune and Saturn Turn Retrograde
 
When Neptune stations retrograde on July 4, it calls us inward—to dream deeper, to reflect, and to receive subtle guidance from our higher selves. Saturn follows suit on July 13, asking us to revisit our spiritual boundaries and the structures that either support or limit our evolution.
 
Together, these retrogrades invite a soul-level recalibration. They help us shed illusions, reframe our spiritual responsibilities, and return to alignment with what is sacred, true, and timeless.
 
July 10 – Full Moon in Capricorn
 
This grounded Full Moon brings crystalline clarity. Capricorn illuminates where we need to create strong foundations—spiritually, emotionally, and even in our sacred businesses. It’s a powerful time to anchor the light codes you’ve been receiving and turn them into embodied action.
 
This is a moon of deep accountability. What structures need to change? What dreams are asking to be committed to? It’s a time to release the old with reverence and root into your path with purpose.
 
July 17 – Mercury Retrograde Begins in Leo
 
Yes, Mercury goes retrograde—but instead of frustration, think refinement. Leo asks us to reexamine our voice, our message, and our heart-led expression. This retrograde is ideal for revisiting creative projects, realigning your communications, and reclaiming the story you’re here to tell.
 
There’s a sacred invitation to pause, listen deeply, and speak only what’s aligned with your soul’s truth.
 
July 24 – New Moon in Leo: Radiant Reset
 
This New Moon opens a portal of bold, heart-centered creation. Leo energy reminds us that we are here to shine—not from ego, but from divine embodiment. Set intentions that honor your soul’s light. This is an exquisite moment to plant the seeds of a new version of yourself—one who leads with courage, joy, and purpose.
 
Consider holding a ceremony, journaling your vision, or lighting a candle to declare your devotion to your next level of expression.
 
July 29–30 – Meteor Showers (Delta Aquariids + Alpha Capricornids)
 
These meteor showers are like cosmic fireworks of activation. Their energy carries potent codes of awakening, divine timing, and quantum possibility. Watch the skies or simply sit in meditation and receive. These nights are perfect for calling in transformation, making wishes, and opening to new downloads.
 
Bonus Energy: Uranus & Pluto Begin a Trine
 
Though exact in 2026, the first waves of this rare alignment ripple in now—Uranus in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius. This cosmic handshake initiates deep collective evolution and revolutionary insight. You may feel this as a stirring—a quiet inner push to elevate your sacred mission, serve on a bigger scale, or awaken a new dimension of your gifts.
 
July’s Wisdom for the Soul:
 
Speak your soul's truth. Let your words be spells of liberation.
Align with your light codes. The messages and insights coming through now are not just for you—they are meant to be shared.
Release what no longer holds resonance. This is a month of sacred clearing, choosing what is truly aligned, and letting go with love.
Plant new intentions from the heart. The cosmos is inviting you to lead with authenticity, joy, and soul-centered vision.
 
This is a sacred month of light. Let July be your cosmic reset, your deep breath, your radiant yes.

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Card Reading for July 2025 by Sue Freeman
July Energy Message: Embracing the Gentle Path to Freedom
 
This month, the Universe calls us into a deeper kind of liberation — one not forged through effort or resistance, but cultivated through softness, self-love, and the sacred art of slowing down. July invites us to release the armor, dissolve old expectations, and find freedom in our gentleness. This is the medicine of presence, of attuning to the soul’s rhythm rather than the world’s noise.
 
Care arrives first as a tender reminder: be gentle with yourself. Now is not the time to push, force, or hustle your way forward. Instead, lean into self-kindness. Speak to yourself in the voice of compassion. This card encourages you to rest in the knowing that you are enough — exactly as you are, even in your becoming. The path of true soul expansion begins when we nurture ourselves as sacred vessels of light.
 
Love Your Body is the soul’s affirmation that your physical form is not a limitation — it is a miracle. Your body is the temple of your spirit, the home of your wisdom. This month, you are invited to not just accept, but to adore your body. Let your natural radiance shine. Honor your curves, your skin, your breath — all of it holy. The more you love your body, the more your divine frequency expands. Let beauty radiate not from perfection, but from presence.
 
Sleep is the whisper of the inner realms. It speaks of rest, restoration, and sacred pause. In a world that glorifies exhaustion, this card is a revolutionary act of surrender. Sleep doesn’t just restore the body — it recalibrates the soul. Listen to your inner rhythms. Take sacred pauses throughout your day. In stillness, the voice of your Higher Self grows louder. This is the season to dream with intention, to receive wisdom through quiet, and to trust that rest is productive too.
 
This month, allow yourself to rewrite the story of success. Let peace be your progress. Let self-love be your revolution. You are not falling behind — you are aligning. The more you soften into your truth, the more aligned and magnetic your path becomes.
 
There is great power in the pause, magic in the moment, and freedom in simply being.
 
So as you journey through July, hold yourself like sacred ground. Tend to your needs with reverence. Speak gently. Move slowly. Rest deeply. And remember: you are already whole, already worthy, already radiant.
 
You are free — not because the world gave you permission, but because your soul remembers who you are.
 
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Flower of the Month: 
 by Leslie Treloar
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The Wisdom of Iris: A Beacon of Inner Truth and Soul Sovereignty
 
As we step into the liberating energies of July, the Iris emerges as a powerful spiritual ally—elegant, intuitive, and radiant with mystery. Named after the Greek goddess who served as a messenger between heaven and earth, the Iris is more than a flower—it is a symbol of divine communication, soul insight, and the rainbow bridge that connects our inner world to the celestial.
 
With its sword-like leaves and multi-layered bloom, Iris carries both strength and grace. It invites us to listen more deeply, to see more clearly, and to walk the path of authenticity with courage and beauty. In its rich purples, soft blues, and golden veins, Iris holds the frequency of intuition, spiritual sovereignty, and transformation. It does not whisper—it speaks, calling forth the inner voice that has longed to be heard.
Iris teaches that true freedom begins with clarity. It supports the releasing of confusion, energetic entanglements, and emotional fog, allowing your inner vision to come into sharp focus. When we sit with the Iris—in meditation, ritual, or contemplation—we open to sacred messages from our higher self, guides, and soul contracts. Iris does not bloom in clutter; it clears the way.
 
This flower is especially supportive for those navigating personal transformation, reclaiming their voice, or stepping into new roles of leadership or visibility. It is a potent companion for divination practices, throat chakra healing, and deepening intuitive trust.
 
Let this July be a time to clear the mental noise, open the inner eye, and allow your truth to rise. Invite the energy of Iris into your altar space, your meditations, or simply your awareness. Let it remind you that the answers are already within—and that the light of your soul is always ready to shine.
 
You might be intrigued to know that our logo features both an iris and rosemary — symbols chosen with deep intention. Leslie shared a beautiful reflection on their meaning, connecting them to our mission of helping individuals embrace their unique spiritual gifts and unlock their fullest potential. By honoring who we truly are, we open ourselves to become vessels for divine love and light. You can read her full piece here: https://www.blossomingintolight.org/
 
Join us for this month’s Iris Flower Meditation on Thursday, July 17, where we will work with the spirit of Iris to activate clarity, confidence, and freedom of expression. Register at the link below.
 
Our July 2025 Book Selections
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Here are June's scheduled classes all on Zoom. Reminder that the Awaken Beyond Limits monthly class is included as part of the Circle of Light Community.  
 
Awaken Beyond Limits NEW Monthly Series
Date: Monday,  14July, 2025
7:00 - 8:30 pm EST
Meets 2nd Monday of each month
Included for those in the Circle of Light Membership Community at no additional cost. (Membership is $22 a month and offers recorded guided meditations, PDF's, posts on various topics and a community to share in.) Learn more about the Circle of Light Membership
$30 non-members
Awaken Beyond Limits is your invitation to expand, evolve, and explore the deeper layers of who you are. Blending timeless wisdom with modern spiritual practices, each 90-minute class offers insight, connection, and a space to grow into your highest self. 
The July Topic - Exploring Etheric Cords and Connections: Understanding, identifying, and safely releasing etheric cords that may be draining your energy.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
on Zoom
Energy Exchange: $25
Ignite your inner power and embrace your courage with the Sacred Fire of Inner Strength Meditation. Guided by the transformative energy of fire, this meditation will help you unlock your personal strength, boost your confidence, and act with fearlessness. Feel the sacred flame within as you release doubts and step boldly into your life’s purpose. This meditation is perfect for those ready to overcome obstacles and transform challenges into opportunities. Embrace your power today and rise with the sacred fire of strength.
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Thursday, July 17, 2025
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
On Zoom
Energy Exchange: $25
Looking for a spiritual practice to deepen your intuition and nourish your soul this July? Join us for our Monthly Flower Meditation, where we connect with the sacred energy of a unique flower to receive healing, guidance, and spiritual awakening.
This month, we honor Iris—a flower rich with meaning, revered across cultures as a messenger of the divine and a symbol of liberation, truth, and clarity.
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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Join us on Zoom!
Immerse yourself in the healing flow of the Sacred Waters of Renewal Meditation. This guided meditation invites you to cleanse and refresh your body, mind, and spirit by connecting with the purifying energy of sacred waters. Release stagnant energy, heal deep emotional wounds, and restore your vitality. Perfect for anyone feeling drained, overwhelmed, or in need of emotional rejuvenation. Step into the flow of renewal and emerge with a renewed sense of peace and clarity.
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STAY TUNED…we'll be adding a Meditation Bundle soon to our website store. There will be several options to save $. An announcement coming via email soon to share all the details.
 
COMING SOON…NEW Intuitive Mentoring & Soul Coaching Packages. What to expect?  Here's a peak!
 
Awakening One Session - Perfect for those just beginning their spiritual journey, curious about their gifts, or looking for clarity around their current path. 
Soul Path Immersion - This six-session journey is ideal for those ready to deepen their intuitive gifts, clarify life purpose, and step into greater soul alignment.
Healer’s Path Mentoring - This six session journey is for the emerging healer, lightworker, or energy practitioner ready to claim their path and begin offering their gifts to others.
Radiant Soul Mentorship - This 10-session journey is your full-body “yes” container for transformation. Meant for lightworkers, visionaries, and spiritual practitioners who are ready to elevate their intuitive mastery and embody their soul’s highest expression.
Sacred Business Coaching - The Sacred Business Coaching pathway is designed for healers, intuitives, and heart-centered visionaries ready to build a purpose-driven practice rooted in authenticity, spiritual alignment, and meaningful impact. It's eight 75-minute sessions.
 
Full details and a dedicated page on our website coming very soon! We'll send an email announcement when it available.
 
July's Special:
Soul Healing Half-Hour and One-Hour Distance Sessions with Sue
Awaken, Align, and Transform
 
This July, we invite you to experience powerful soul healing at a special rate. For a limited time, one-hour Distance Soul Healing Sessions with Rev. Sue Freeman are available for $100 (normally $135), and 30-minute sessions are just $55 (normally $70).
 
Step into a sacred space of energetic renewal and soul remembrance—no matter where you are in the world. Rev. Sue Freeman offers transformative Distance Soul Healing Sessions designed to help you clear energetic imprints, awaken your inner light, and realign with your highest truth.
 
Blending intuitive insight with advanced healing methods, Sue connects with the holographic field of your energy body, working multidimensionally to restore balance, release blocks, and activate the divine codes within you. This is more than healing—it's a deep soul awakening.
 
This offering is on distance healing sessions only.
 
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Your support can make a powerful difference! By making a tax-deductible donation to our church ministry, you’re helping us continue our mission of spreading love, light, and spiritual growth. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us create more opportunities for healing, education, and empowerment in our community. 
Together, we can touch more lives and inspire even greater transformation.
Your generosity fuels the work that brings joy and purpose to so many. 
Thank you for being a part of this beautiful journey!
 
 
THIS JUNE, MAY YOU
radiate the light of your true essence,
and shine boldly from the inside out.
 
Sue &  Leslie
 

 
 
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