Personal Growth

Where Grief Finds Me

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A close-up of a Black woman’s torso glowing with deep red and molten orange light. Fiery tendrils swirl across her stomach, curling like smoke and flame moving under the skin. The navel glows like an opening to something powerful inside. The image captures the emotional heat that rises through the solar plexus and sacral — grief, memory, desire, and truth living in the center of the body.

Where Grief Finds me Written in real-time as grief moves through my body Grief finds me in the places I can’t ignore. It moves through my solar plexus as heat and sits in the old memories in my sacral. Some days it settles in my right hip like a weight I’ve carried alone for years. … Read more

ShaaniCreates Patreon

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A luminous golden sphere rests at the center of an intricate mandala, glowing like polished brass and surrounded by sculpted layers of teal, cerulean, deep turquoise and midnight blue that ripple outward with ornate gold detailing and jewel-like droplets in amber and lapis. The image carries the energy of grounded clarity, emotional depth and embodied truth that defines the ShaaniCreates Patreon. The radiant gold reflects inner strength and leadership, while the flowing blues mirror reflection, somatic awareness and the quiet honesty that shapes the space. The mandala feels alive with intention and speaks to the way the work on ShaaniCreates Patreon moves from the center outward, steady and true.

A New Beginning at ShaaniCreates I created my Patreon five years ago and, for a long time, I let it stay quiet. I wasn’t ready to share myself in the ways my body was asking me to. I didn’t have the clarity, the language or the capacity to open a space like this and hold … Read more

When the Eruption Comes

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When the Eruption Comes from the truth that lives beneath my calm It starts as an explosion inside me, something sudden and undeniable. Rage rises before I can prepare myself. This rage feels ancient, like it has been waiting for the moment I finally stop holding it in place. It pushes up from the pressure … Read more

When She Leads Me into the Fire

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A Black woman sits cross-legged on a soft surface, bathed in radiant golden-orange light. Her eyes are looking downward in focused stillness. Her hands rest near her womb in an intuitive, centered gesture, suggesting presence, breath, and inner ritual. Her skin glows with warmth as the light casts soft shadows across her body, evoking themes of transformation, ancestral connection, and embodied clarity. The overall tone reflects emotional resilience, the power of pausing, and the sacred act of staying present in the fire.

When She Leads Me into the Fire I’ve been moving through heavy waves. I’m facing conflict, protecting my peace, and sitting with the tension between disappointment and fulfillment. Scarcity and abundance. Boundaries and connection. All of these energies are alive in me. I’m reflecting, breathing and living through them right now. Some days, I feel … Read more

Muse of My Own Making

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A beautiful Black woman sits outdoors in the stillness of night, bathed in the glow of the Full Moon in Aquarius hanging high above a quiet home. She wears a soft, off-the-shoulder summer dress, her hair gathered in a graceful bun, and cradles a steaming cup of tea in both hands. Wisps of steam curl upward into the moonlight, blending with the cool night air. The scene feels serene and intimate, a moment suspended between breath and thought, embodying presence, reflection, and quiet strength.

Muse of My Own Making A Ritual Story of Presence, Pleasure and Becoming The Full Moon in Aquarius rises today at her peak, carrying the expansive clarity of air and the unwavering truth of fixed energy. I feel her illuminating the places within me where my individuality meets the collective vision, where my courage to … Read more

Power in the Pause

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A vivid digital swirl of warm orange and golden energy curling into a spiral at the center, surrounded by cool blue, violet, and teal waves. The spiral evokes both the solar plexus and sacral energy centers, capturing a moment of deep internal activation. The image feels like a cosmic womb or energetic vortex—still at its core, but surrounded by powerful, fluid movement. This artwork mirrors the emotional and spiritual energy of a sacred pause: alive, layered, and transformative from within.

Power in the Pause I wake up inside a quiet I can’t shake. Not the kind of quiet that calms or grounds. This quiet feels like a hum that won’t move. It sits low in my body and waits. Not urgent. Not dramatic. Just here. Steady. Unbothered by my mind’s desire to name it or … Read more

The Alchemy of Fire, Flow and Shadow

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An abstract and magical image blending the divine energies of Kali, Oshun, and Hecate. Surrounded by dynamic patterns of swirling fiery reds, radiant golden hues, and shadowy purples and silvers, representing transformation, sensuality, and wisdom. The background features a flowing water motif that blends seamlessly with the rest of the scene, adding depth and fluidity. Glowing keys subtly frame the figure, creating a harmonious and mystical composition that emphasizes power, grace, and divine feminine energy.

The Alchemy of Fire, Flow and Shadow I feel the weight of my intention settling in my body. My altar holds everything I need—elements that ground me in this moment. For Kali, a red candle that pulls my attention with its boldness. For Oshun, a golden bowl of honey and marigold petals bring softness to … Read more

Super Blue Full Moon in Aquarius Ritual for Letting Go

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Beneath the Super Blue Full Moon's silver glow, ethereal mermaids swim gracefully in a crystal-clear ocean. Their tails shimmer with deep violet and blue hues as they dance in harmony with the tides. The Moon's light reflects on the water, creating a magical ambiance. The mermaids' eyes hold wisdom and magic, their presence invoking the flow of water and emotional release. The horizon glows with Moonlight, blending the ocean and sky into one mystical scene.

A Super Blue Full Moon in Aquarius Ritual for Letting Go The Power of the Super Blue Sturgeon Full Moon In this ritual story, I explore a different kind of spiritual walk—one that is deeply rooted in connection with my ancestors and the divine energies that flow around me. Unlike some of my other rituals … Read more

New Moon in Leo Ritual for Courage and Passion

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An empowering, magical and sensual silhouette of a Black woman in a blissful state, surrounded by hues of Leo energies. The background features warm, golden, and vibrant tones, creating an atmosphere of empowerment and tranquility.

A New Moon in Leo Ritual for Courage and Passion Unleashing Inner Strength As the New Moon in Leo peaks today, I feel the powerful energies of courage, determination, and passion stirring within me. I know this is the perfect time to connect with my inner strength and let my radiant love shine out to … Read more

Breath of Prosperity

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A close-up of a mortar and pestle with a mix of cinnamon, bay leaves, basil, and ginger. The herbs are vibrant and freshly ground, their aromas almost tangible, representing the potent blend of intentions for wealth, protection, love, and vitality. The setting is a cozy kitchen with warm lighting, emphasizing the ritual's importance.

Breath of Prosperity A Ritual of Abundance Purpose To attract exponential expansion in prosperity across all facets of life, including self-development, spiritual growth, personal wellbeing, health, family, platonic and intimate relationships, career advancement, business success, financial wealth, and investments. This ritual, performed at the beginning of the month, harnesses the fresh energy of a new … Read more