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25.01.2022 If you’ve been feeling confused, exhausted and overwhelmed lately, be aware that Mercury has been in Retrograde the last few weeks. Mercury governs the mind, our thought patterns, communication strategies and technology. So when Mercury goes retrograde (a few times a year), things can get a bit muddled. Mercury turns direct this weekend so this should help ease the tension. Things should become more clear in the coming weeks. If you’ve been feeling stuck or thwarted, the... momentum should shift slightly by next week. It’s important to remember that there is a divine purpose behind Mercury Retrograde. It helps us to reflect and retrace our steps around important decisions. Whatever is unconscious becomes conscious. Whatever is buried will come to the surface. Because Mercury was retrograde in the community focused sign of Aquarius, the emphasis was largely on our relationships. What have you learnt lately about your communication strategies with your soul tribe/family/friends? Remember that Mercury Retrograde is also about rest. Take the time this weekend to rejuvenate before things speed up again next week. We recommend journaling out your insights and intuitions. It’s likely you have leant so much in the last few weeks and it’s important to take the time to honour this. With reflection comes wisdom. With this wisdom comes better decision making in the future. Let us know your thoughts & experiences. With love and blessings, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds

24.01.2022 Current energies......Welcome to the Super New Moon in Virgo. Super New Moons occur when the moon is orbiting closer to the Earth. This means the energies are intensified and the effects can last for many months. With the sun and moon placed in the industrious sign of Virgo, it is an opportune time for a spring clean. New moons herald the start of new beginnings and a birthing of manifestations. It is a wonderful time to dream, wonder and set intentions for the future. ...Virgo is a mutable earth sign that delights in sorting and getting small details into order. She is the sign of purity and service to others. Represented by the virgin, she asks us to step into the purest versions of ourselves. To do what needs to be done and to continue to work on ourselves and how we can benefit others. Virgo rules the intestines in the body. This is the place where essential nutrients is extracted from food and the rest is deemed as wastage. The universe is asking us at this time to rid what is not essential in our lives so we can focus our full attention on what really matters. What is causing clutter in your life? What areas of your life need a spring clean? It is a wonderful time to cleanse and renew your body, mind and soul. Think clean thoughts, eat clean foods, clear the space in your home and think about ways to clear negativity in your relationships. How can you improve aspects around your health? How can you achieve a better work/life balance? Ruled by Mercury, Virgo is also related to communication strategies and attention to small details. Concentrate on achieving practical tasks everyday that require detailed attention. This is the time to set affairs in order and complete the minutia. Virgos love a ‘to do’ list! Find joy in the little aspects of cleansing your existence. This will set the tone for bigger things to come. Enjoy the process of setting your affairs in order whilst delighting in helping others do the same. Giving to others is an essential step in manifestation. Till next time, Happy Super New Moon, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds (Pictured: Soul Art Piece, ‘Surrender’, acrylic on canvas, 75 x 100cm SOLD)

23.01.2022 Current energies......A balancing Full Moon in Libra . Welcome to the new astrological year. A week ago the sun moved from dreamy Pisces into the fiery and independent sign of Aries. Until now we have been processing 2020 and assimilating its lessons. Once Aries season begins, the new year is truly under way. As the first sign of the zodiac, the sun in Aries brings brand new beginnings and fresh projects. Aries is the kickstarter. It’s cardinal fire energy lights up our ...passions and ignites our desires. Its time to get creative and push forward with more gusto. Ruled by Mars, the planet of war, Aries helps us step into our masculine and fight our battles with courage and determination. It’s not unusual to experience headaches and extra conflict during this time, as we can get a little hot headed! It’s no surprise that Aries is represented by the ram that goes head first into world. To even out the warrior vibes, we have a balancing full moon in Libra. Opposite Aries in the Zodiac, Libran energy is diplomatic and calming. As a cardinal air sign it brings new ideas and changes on the mental plane. Spend this full moon collecting new inspirations that you can initiate during this go-getter time. Libran energy is also tied to partnerships. Its a great opportunity to focus on your closest relationships and how to establish more sound communication. Libra seeks to balance and smooth over rifts in connection to others. It’s all about finding justice and solutions that suit all parties. If conflicts arise, use tactful communication to see another’s point of view. How can you find more balance in yourself and your relationships? Where can you see things from another’s point of view? At the time of this Full Moon, Venus, Chiron and the Sun will be aligned. The Moon will also be in perfect triangle configuration to both Mars and Saturn, known in astrology as a ‘Grand Trine’. All these aspects give rise to some powerful energies! Combine this with the recent Equinox and you have a potent time of releasing the worn out and outdated. It’s all about creating space for new energies to take hold. Chiron’s presence in this Full Moon represents our deep wounding. It is the asteroid known as the ‘wounded healer’. Our wounds can be our downfall but they can also be our source for inner wisdom, strength and compassion. They help us to rise up and transform into a more powerful and authentic version of ourselves. It is through transcending such wounds that we can also inspire others. Dig deep and be brave. Till next time, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds (Pictured: ‘Surrender’, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 70cm, $300)

22.01.2022 Current energies...Welcome to a dream weaving Full Moon in Pisces. As the flowers begin to bloom in the Southern Hemisphere, this is a wonderful time of magic and harvest as we head towards the Spring Equinox. We are all shaking off our winter coats and treading lightly into the rays of sunshine. Indeed, spring is the time of celebration and coming out of our winter cocoons. Like the Butterly, we must spread our wings and begin to explore. Everything you have been working o...n, either internally or externally begins to manifest and take shape during spring. This Pisces Full Moon is an opportune time to dream about the life you want to create. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, meaning it represents a time of endings for the new to grow. Pisces is associated with the Third Eye, the spirit world and your imagination. It also rules your unconscious state. There may be many visions, dreams, ideas and ambitions coming to the surface for you during this full moon. Take the time to sit with and honour them. Ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, Pisces is all about expansion of ideas and the universal oneness of all beings. It is also connected to mystery, magic and the unseen. Pisces teaches us about the unlimited potential of our dreams and dream state. Anything can happen in life. Anything is possible. This full moon could be full of unexpected surprises. Our world is only limited by the depths and boundaries of our imagination. Dream big. Dream tall. Dream a beautiful new world into being for yourself and the rest of humanity. Meditate. Sit under the moon. Allow her magic to take hold and shift your consciousness to new levels of possibility and potential. Till next time, Happy Full Moon, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds (Pictured: Soul Art pice, 45 x 90cm, acrylic on canvas) #fullmoonritual #fullmoons #fullmooninpisces #adelaidehillsart #adelaidehillsartist #soulart #soulartist #intuitiveguidance #followyourintuition #adelaideart #adelaideartists

20.01.2022 Current energies....The first New Moon for 2021 . If you’ve been feeling a bit flat lately, be aware that the moon has been waning since New Years Eve. We have all been releasing the dregs of 2020 for the last two weeks. The fear, the upheaval, the hysteria, whether we are conscious of it or not, our bodies need time to process what we went through personally and collectively. We have now entered into a ‘5’ Universal Year. In numerology, 5 represents chaos, change and confl...ict. 5 years are all about disrupting the status quo in our lives. Whether we feel ready for it or not, this year will bring ripples of change and shake up what is stagnant and no longer serving our highest good. This can either be a surprising adventure or a ride from hell, it all depends on our ability to let go and ride the waves with curiosity and presence. Human beings are notoriously resistant to change, even if its in our best interest. The good news is the planets will be supporting us in opening our minds and hearts to new vistas. In 2020, we had an abnormal number of planets in retrograde and many of these planets were stationed in the earth sign of Capricorn. This gave an overall feeling of heaviness, restriction and inner reflection. Lockdowns, rules and isolations were a result. 2021 has a different flavour. With Saturn and Jupiter in Aquarius, we will be experiencing an energy more akin to lightness and freedom. As an air sign, Aquarius rules the mind and free thinking strategies. This year, expect changes in most areas of your life. We will all need to be ready to look at things from varying perspectives and be open to new ways of operating. On a collective level, expect continual adjustment to our major systems as more efficient and innovative ways are illuminated. Aquarius energy is community focused. Therefore, on a global scale we should see shifts towards greater equity and support for the disadvantaged. On the personal front, start exploring and evaluating ways your life can uplift and benefit your community. This first new moon in Capricorn is a fantastic opportunity to ground your 2021 intentions. Write them down, bury them in the earth and watch the seeds of manifestation grow. Capricorn energy is focussed and dedicated. Release your distractions and procrastinations and set your sights on all you wish to create for the year. If you need some help with this, feel free to book in for a Reading to bring greater clarity and reassurance https://lotus-sisters.as.me/akashic-records Till next time, Happy New Moon Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds (Pictured: Soul Art piece, ‘Stirling Moon’, Acrylic on Canvas, 60cm x 120cm. Please PM us for details)

18.01.2022 Happy Easter everyone! Hope it’s a creative one. From our little bunny Claude Bless, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds xox

18.01.2022 2020 has been the ultimate year of surrender. We’ve all been tested. We’ve all had to let go. We’ve all released attachments. But through this alchemical transformation, we’ve become closer to our souls. Closer to what really matters in life. ... Our egos have been bruised. Our control has been thwarted. And although this was painful, our souls relished in the process. Now we are wiser. Now we are more connected. Now we are raw, vulnerable and open. Now the light can enter. Breathe in beautiful souls. What a journey you have undertaken. The New Earth is rising and your personal growth will not be ignored. Rest. Allow the old you to drop away. You have completed a birthing process. Nourish your weary body, mind and soul. Ready for the transmutation of 2021. Bless, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds

17.01.2022 2021 is certainly the year for change! We are heading back to Uni for an exciting new chapter Col is doing a Bachelor of Art Therapy Hanna is doing a Bachelor of Counselling & Psychotherapy This means we will have a little less time to run events and see clients. We will be available on Fridays and Saturdays from now on (online & in person) .... We are so excited for this new challenge and look forward to what the future holds . Big hugs and blessings, Johanna Simmonds & Colleen Simmonds xoxo xoxo

17.01.2022 So thankful for the beautiful souls who joined us yesterday for our first Soul Art Sunday for the year. The vibes were high and the creativity was flowing . If you would like to join us for our next one on Sunday the 11/4/2021, follow the link to secure your place lotus-sisters.as.me/soulartsunday Wishing everyone a wonderful and inspiring week ahead. Bless,... Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds Lotussisters.net See more

13.01.2022 Welcome to a soothing Full Moon in Virgo. A wonderful way to end the month after the astrological upheavals of February. For the last few weeks Mercury has been in retrograde stirring the mental waters of our consciousness. Things have felt somewhat confusing and muddled. We can also experience exhaustion and overwhelm. With the Sun and four other planets stationed in Aquarius, all that air energy left us feeling ungrounded and caught in mental loops. It may have been d...ifficult to make decisions and see clarity within the chaos. All of this thinking redirection had a purpose. It was designed to open our mental faculties to new points of view and perspectives. With Mercury now direct, the confusion should ease and our lives should flow with less resistance. The sun has also moved into the dreamy sign of Pisces. Pisces is the final sign of the zodiac that brings endings and new beginnings. It rules the unconscious and what is unborn. It is a time for dreaming and imagining new things into being. You may find yourself in states of reverie and fantasy. Although these are useful pastimes for manifestation, be mindful that pisces energy can also lead to escapism through procrastination and addictions. This full moon in Virgo will help us to stay grounded and practical during this whimsical time. As an Earth sign, Virgo is connected to the physical and taking care of the small details. Fastidious in nature, this Virgo full moon will help us to sort out and meticulously align small practicalities that are essential for big dreams. Virgo teaches us to become centred in our bodies so we can take simple, daily steps towards a more productive future. It rules the digestive tract in the body which sorts the nutrients of food from the wastage. So too must we concentrate on the ‘essentials’ and let go of the rest. That way we can move forward with clarity and single minded focus. Virgo is also the sign of the Goddess Virgin. One of purity, independence and connection to Source and Spirit within. As the ruler of the 6th house it is concerned with body health and healing. It is a wonderful time to set new health goals and standards. However, be mindful of being hypercritical. The shadow side of Virgo can show tendencies towards perfectionism and negative self talk. Ruled by Mercury, you will need to be aware of mental acuities towards over thinking and over analysing. Be sure to use your mental energy towards productive pursuits and taking care of essential routines. Above all, be kind to yourself and use the healing energies of this full moon to calm, ground and soothe your nervous system. Till next time, Full Moon Blessings, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds (Pictured artwork: ‘Virgo Moon’, acrylic on canvas, 90x90cm, $300)

13.01.2022 Welcome to 2021.....a year of change is ahead, perhaps not in the way we expect . Follow your soul, it knows the way. Surrender to the unexpected and let go of attachments to the way you think things ‘should’ go. Release. Release. Release.... Enjoy the ride. New Years blessings, Hanna & Col xoxo xoxo Lotussisters.net

12.01.2022 So excited for this! It’s the opening weekend for this SALA exhibition showcasing a range of spiritual artists (our work will be there). Yay!!!!!!! To get your free ticket, click the link below https://facebook.com/events/s/i-am-the-light-sala-exhibition/581808959168814/?ti=icl

12.01.2022 We are now happily collaborating with Kerri Hay to provide therapeutic arts programs for NDIS participants and their carers. Our next 6 week program begins on Monday October 19th at 10am and will be based at our Art Studio in Oakbank. The program will be about exploring your inner self through the means of art and meditation. Connect with your soul and other like-minded individuals. Every week will include a guided meditation and soul art activity to bring you into deeper... alignment with your spiritual self. Learn how to open your creative and spiritual channels in a safe and supportive environment. A visual arts journal and all creative materials will be supplied. Bookings are essential. Call Kerri at Healing Through Arts on 0423 748 060 or email [email protected] Bless, Colleen Simmonds&Johanna Simmonds

11.01.2022 Welcome to the LIONS GATE portal Can you feel the energy building? This week we have two astrological events set to bring great clarity and insight during a confusing time. We are half way through Leo Season and with this comes the yearly opening of the Lions Gate Portal. Every year, Sirius, the brightest star in our night sky aligns perfectly with the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. This event has been celebrated for thousands of years as an increased time of divine light ...codes and high vibrational energy entering the Earth plane. It is a time of increased intuition and sacred DNA activation. The Lions Gate portal opens around the time the sun moves into Leo and peaks on the 8th of the 8th. This is a wonderful time of tuning into your divine soul gifts and potential. Leo is the season to share your light with the world. It is a time to be brave and courageous in stepping into your authentic truth. Leo is also ruled by the Sun and all matters of the heart. We can be ultra passionate and driven in pursuing what we want. Like a lion prowling the African Savannah, sometimes we need to hunt down our goals with hunger and precision. The flip side of Leo Season and the Lions Gate is dealing with fear, anger and frustration. Fire sign energy is often temperamental and easily agitated. Be mindful of what your anger is telling you. It is usually a sign of energy that needs to move. Leo is an extremely creative sign that longs to express itself, so ensure you move that creative force into something productive before it erupts. Alongside all the leonine energy, is the upcoming Full Moon in Aquarius on the 4th of August. Like Leo, Aquarius is independent and creative. This full moon is all about being a free thinker and looking outside the walls of current parameters. Leo rules the expression of oneself, whilst Aquarius is more community focused. How is your community travelling at this time? Could you spend more time with them? Use this full moon to release olds parts of you that are holding you back from new creative ventures. Aquarius teaches us fresh ways of being, thinking and knowing. There are many new possibilities just waiting to be discovered. What is not meant for you will dissolve. Aquarius energy harnesses the lessons of detachment. Let go and allow the universe to release your blocks around authentic self expression. Till next time, Happy Full Moon & Lions Gate, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds (Pictured: ‘Lions Gate’ 3D art piece, acrylic on screen, will be featured in ‘I Am The Light’ SALA exhibition)

11.01.2022 Current energies.....It’s a full moon in Leo baby !!! Welcome to a fiery and creative cycle. Although this moon is full of fresh inspiration and opportunity, it is also set to bring some confusion and chaos as well. Full Moons are notorious for amplifying our emotions. The lunar light illuminates what is unconscious in our lives and what is ready to come to the surface. It is important to remember that although we have moved into a new year, the astrological year is ...still winding down. We don’t begin a new astrological year until March 21 when the sun moves into Aries. This means that we are still carrying a lot of the lessons of 2020 which can cause confusion as we discern our direction for the new year. We are still digesting, mulling over and integrating. Like the butterfly in the chrysalis, we won’t be fully stretching from the cocoon until mid March. The good news is, this full moon will shed light on our creative endeavours bringing some new inspiration, gusto and life force. Leo is the fixed fire sign ruled by the sun. It’s the sign of building self confidence and leadership. The sun lights up and warms our entire planet and solar system. Therefore, where can you bring more passion and energy into your life? Leo sits in the 5th house that is also associated with children and being child-like with wonder and curiosity. Allow this full moon to bring out a lighter and more spontaneous side to life. It is a social and life of the party type vibe. This is balanced by the fact that Leo is represented by the Lion which denotes courage, bravery and responsibility. Leo teaches us that it is our divine right to shine our light and bring our creative ideas and visions to life. The energy of the lion helps to push past fears and barriers that hold us in debilitating patterns of shame and low self esteem. It is also important to mention that Leo is the ONLY sign in the zodiac represented by a carnivore. Lions are fierce hunters that proudly take their place as king of the jungle on top of the food chain. Where do you need to be more ferocious in getting what you want in life? Shine your light and take your rightful place on your throne. You are here to create. You are here to inspire. You are hear to roar. There’s no place for self doubt when the Leo full moon rolls into town. Be brave, be inventive and set your sights on reaching the top. If you need some help with this, feel free to book in for a Reading to bring greater clarity and reassurance https://lotus-sisters.as.me/akashic-records. Till next time, Happy Full Moon, Bless, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds xoxo (Pictured: ‘LUCY in the SKY’, Acrylic on Canvas, 90cm x 90cm. Please PM us for details)

10.01.2022 Our Christmas Art Collection These babies are ready to find good homes . 2020 has been a wonderful year for painting (that’s the silver lining ). This selection of abstract/intuitive pieces were made with loving intentions and positive vibes. Perfect as gifts for loved ones, or to gift yourself this Christmas . Available for viewing and purchase from our Studio Gallery in Oakbank (by appointment).... Please PM us or contact us on 0484 395 462 to purchase and arrange pick up. Check out lotussisters.net for more info about what we do. Wishing every a wonderful Christmas Season, Blessings, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds

09.01.2022 Current Energies....Welcome to a dreamy new moon in Pisces. This new moon brings a softness that will help us all connect to greater levels of unconditional love for ourselves and others. Gratitude, acceptance and forgiveness are also strong themes. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac so it can sometimes bring unexpected endings. In the Southern Hemisphere, the deciduous trees begin to shed their leaves as autumn ascends. Mother Nature is signalling a time of letting go... with gentle loving kindness. Pisces is a sign connected to our intuition, creativity and dreams. It is also highly idealistic and imaginative. As a water sign, it can also be beneficial to spend some time alone, go within and explore your consciousness and emotions. New moons are generally more introverted in their essence as we dive into the womb of creative possibilities and new beginnings. You may be feeling more sentimental at this time with past memories coming up to be processed and released. Many astrologers consider pisces to be a sign that is connected to ether or spirit. Therefore, it is a wonderful idea to explore your spiritual connections and tune in using meditation. Pisces is the sign of the Mystic. Whatever spiritual practices you resonate with, take time to reflect and allow new dreams and musings to float in. Pisces energy can feel very etheric and fluid. It has a passive and laid back quality. You may find yourself just wanting to ‘go with the flow’ at this time. There is a sense of openness with this sign that allows us to drift in and out of different waves of being so we may explore new perceptions and truths. This lack of boundaries can feel euphoric, but can also leave us feeling sensitive, drained and exposed. Be mindful of your energy levels and be sure to retreat within if you feel overwhelmed or fatigued. Above all, spend time exploring your intuition over the coming weeks. Dream beautiful dreams and trust in the magical power of the universe. Dreaming is the beginning of the manifestation process. By delving into our consciousness we can discover our deepest yearnings. Everything we desire is within us waiting to be unfurled. Dive in. Awaken your intuitive subconscious as you swim in the luminescent oceans of your divine potential. Unearth your deepest knowings and creative fantasies. Believe they can happen. Till next time, New Moon Blessings, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds (Pictured: ‘Visions’, acrylic on canvas, 90x90cm, $300. Please PM us for details) Lotussisters.net

09.01.2022 CURRENT ENERGIES... Welcome to a heart opening New Moon in Leo. Like a breath of fresh air, this new moon is symbolic of positive new beginnings. It is a wonderful time to reflect, go within and step into the magic that the dark moon provides. As Leo season comes to a close, this new moon is here to reiterate lessons around the heart chakra. We have so much to learn from the almighty lion. Leo is all about basking in the glory of our authenticity and uniqueness. As we shin...e our inner light, we give permission for others to do the same. This new moon offers a chance to reflect on self love. A time to boost our self confidence from within. Leo is ruled by the sun that lights up the Earth everyday. The sun doesn’t ask permission to do this. It shines unapologetically. So too, must we dig deep and discover all the wonderful aspects of ourselves that we can offer to the world. Don’t waste time comparing your path to others, your uniqueness is your strength. As a passionate fire sign, Leo is all about action. Reflect on your dreams and start taking positive steps towards their manifestations. Charge ahead. Let your voice be heard. Leo reminds us not to give up when things get tough. The path towards a brighter future is always possible. The bright energy of the sun is shining your way forward. Get creative in your visions. Connect to your inner child that is in tune with light hearted play. Set aside your heavy responsibilities and see your life through the creative possibilities of a younger mind. As you do this, you will find innovative solutions to stubborn problems. As Leo rules the heart space, this new moon is all about aligning our mind and our sense of identity with our heart. The universe is asking us to crack open our hearts more as we drop into deeper loving openness and connection. You don’t need to fear this process. It is all part of a greater plan. Breath into it and don’t resist your inner light. Let your heart shine with the strength and bravery of a lion. New Moon blessings, Johanna Simmonds & Colleen Simmonds (Pictured: channeled Soul Art piece, ‘New Moon Rising’, acrylic on canvas, 100 x 75cm) PM us if you would like to know more.

08.01.2022 How ART HEALS the Body, Mind, Soul Art is awesome!!!!! We love it and we want other people to love it too. It has so many benefits that we have experienced personally. If you’ve ever felt called to get into art, now is a wonderful time Click the link below for our latest Soul Art event ... https://fb.me/e/9JGq9Ya3b Bless Johanna Simmonds & Colleen Simmonds

08.01.2022 5 WAYS TO ENHANCE YOUR INTUITION We are living in uncertain times. The world is changing. Now, more than ever it is important to tune in and follow your inner authority. Enhancing your intuitive abilities helps you to make better decisions whilst keeping you in line with your Divine Soul Path. ... Most people have blocks around trusting and following their intuition. This can lead to frustration and negativity. It is your divine right hear the messages from spirit and your higher self. If you’d like to book in for a Reading to unlock your intuition further, please follow the link: https://lotus-sisters.as.me/ Sunday Blessings, Johanna Simmonds & Colleen Simmonds

08.01.2022 Current Energies ...As we finish off 2020, we have a nurturing Full Moon in Cancer. This is the perfect way to bring closure to a tumultuous and unsettling year. Cancer is a cardinal water sign ruled by the moon. This means that the moon is most comfortable here. The moon has a direct affect on our oceans and the push and pull of tides. Therefore, Cancerian energy is quite similar. It is the flow and waves of our emotions moving in and out of our body and consciousness. I...t is a wonderful time to tune into your feelings. After such an intense year, this full moon is asking us to reflect, with kindness, on all of the ups and downs. Often, when great change washes over us, we forget to be with our emotions in the present moment. We squash them down and they get stored in our cells, organs and tissues. This time is calling for a big emotional cleanse of all our stored grieve, fear, anger, frustration, sadness etc that arose in 2020. Embrace what arises. FEEEEEEEEEL It. Move into it. Cry if you need to. Laugh if you need to. Shout if you need to. Don’t keep it locked up. It’s time to express. Spend time by bodies of water to enhance and soothe this experience. Cancer is also the energy of the ‘Mother’ archetype. It brings a softness and nourishing quality that reminds us to take care of ourselves and our families. To make self care practices a top priority and to think about the concept of protection. Although full moons and new years eve are generally extroverted times, this Cancer moon is calling for the opposite. Spend time with your loved ones and precious friends. Surround yourself with the souls that have your back. These are the people who will hold space for you during emotional turmoil. A lot of us are still reeling from the intense energies of the December 21st astrological event. On this day, there was a conjunction (or meeting) of Jupiter and Saturn the two biggest planets in our solar system. The last time this happened in the sign of Aquarius was back in 1623 (the time of the Renaissance). Many ancient cultures, mystics and astrologers believed that 21/12/2020 heralded the beginning of The Age Of Aquarius. A new dawn for humanity. A time of great change and crumbling of unfair and unjust cultural systems. 2021 will indeed be a time of shifting perceptions. Therefore, use this full moon to rest, retreat and restore before the new year begins. Breathe and feel into the powerful insights of your emotions. Till next time, Happy New Year , Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds (Pictured: ‘The Mother’, 60x60cm, acrylic on canvas,$150)

08.01.2022 Our hearts are filled with such joy and wonder. . Thank you to the beautiful souls that joined us for our Lions Gate Meditation & Sacred Drumming Circle. It was wonderful to bask in these auspicious 8/8 energies with you all. And a glorious mention to Matthew Kuhn who anchored the event with his powerful drumming and chanting. Happy Lions Gate to you all,... Go forth and utilise these amazing vibrations. Big hugs, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds See more

07.01.2022 To all the artists, truth seekers, black sheep, weirdos, misfits, old souls & lightworkers....... keep shining. The world needs your uniqueness

06.01.2022 Current Energies...Welcome to a transforming Super New Moon in Scorpio . The last few weeks have been an intense ride! Last week Mercury stationed direct and on Friday our warrior planet Mars also moved out of retrograde. This means things are going to start moving and shifting without so much effort. Planets Retrograde to help us to slow down and reflect. When they start to move direct, it feels like life is speeding up and moving with less resistance. This is what we ...should experience in the coming weeks, greater flow and momentum. YAY! This is truly a time of REBIRTH! We are in the midst of Scorpio Season which always foretells huge TRANSFORMATION AND GROWTH. Scorpio is ruled by Mars and Pluto. Mars is the planet of courage, masculine energy, action and our warrior spirit. Pluto rules the unconscious and the underworld. Together, this makes Scorpio a very powerful and deep sign that encourages massive shifts in consciousness. Although often depicted as the Scorpion, many astrologers consider Scorpio as the sign of the Pheonix rising from the ashes. As the sun moves through this deep water sign, we are being reminded of our ability to transmute pain and suffering into our strengths. Scorpio asks us to move into our own darkness and embrace it as a powerful ally. That deep within our core lies a being who can move mountains. Most of us have grown up only accessing and flexing a small percentage of our inner power. Scorpio reminds us that this is our birth rite. That no one can take this away from you. This New Moon is signalling the final deep dive into ourselves. This is the time to rise from the ashes. Whatever you have experienced over the last few weeks, months or even 2020 as a whole, THIS IS YOUR TIME TO RISE! Stand proud in everything you have been through and experienced this year. Our worst fear is not that we are inadequate, Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. As we are liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others (Nelson Mandella) Face your fears. Allowing whatever is dying in your life to drop away. And step into the powerful being that has always been within. Till next time, Happy transforming, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds xox Lotussisters.net

05.01.2022 New Moon in Aries......light your fire Wishing everyone a wonderful fresh start & new beginnings for this astrological year. For personal readings, head to our website lotussisters.net ... Blessings & abundance, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds

05.01.2022 Shout out to our beautiful friend & soul sister Stacey Parker for gifting us these incredible spiritual tools Handmade with love (Hit up Stacey @the Well of Being). Above is an amazing wand, below is a talking stick (we never run an event without this one ).

05.01.2022 Our Float Tank Art Journey ........The day before our float tank experience we were both feeling dishevelled and rattled. We had a lot of thoughts, ideas and emotions whirling around in our heads and were feeling ungrounded and overwhelmed as a result. We completed the art piece ‘Chaos’ (Pre Float Tank) which depicted the state we were in. The next day we arrived at Breathe Stretch Float and felt immediately at ease in the environment. Once we entered the float tanks, the pe...acefulness was intoxicating. We completely surrendered to the darkness and tranquility of the water. Our minds began to slow and our intuition and inner guidance could take hold. In the float tank, all the information, insights and ideas that had been causing ‘chaos’ in our consciousness for a few weeks had the chance to settle in. It was like our bodies could process and sort out all of our internal and external stimuli. This happened effortlessly within an hour. All of our thoughts and worries evaporated and everything important slotted into place. With our minds at ease, our intuition could direct us to places in our unconscious that had not been explored yet. We both received deep insights and ‘clarity’ for future direction in this time. On leaving the float tank, we were both amazed by how our bodies felt. It was like we had grown new skin. We entered the exercise feeling weary, tense and tight and we left feeling calm, peaceful and renewed. These after effects continued long after the float occurred. In fact, we continued in a peaceful state of flow for quite a few days afterwards. We completed the post float art work with little effort. A vision about the colours and style came to us in the float and the piece flowed seamlessly out of hands. Our renewed clarity allowed us to be productive but totally in tune with our bodies and creative flow. We felt totally present and at one with the ebbs and flows of the universe. This is depicted in our post float art piece ‘Clarity’. Pictured: ‘Chaos’ (pre float), 45cmx90cm, Acrylic on Canvas, $333. ‘Clarity’ (post float), 45cmx90cm, Acrylic on Canvas, $333. Available Breathe Stretch Float Stretch Float, 1/153 Flinders Street, Adelaide. Bless, Johanna Simmonds & Colleen Simmonds

05.01.2022 Happy Full Moon in Aries everyone . Thank you to the beautiful souls who sat in ceremony with us last night. It was wonderful to connect to our inner warrior with you all. If you would like to book in for our next Moon meditation & sacred ceremony on the 15th or 16th of October, please follow the link here: https://lotus-sisters.as.me/newmoon-ceremony... Or contact us on 0484 395 462. Strictly limited spaces available. The investment is $55 . Saturday blessings, Johanna Simmonds & Colleen Simmonds

05.01.2022 S O U L A R T Sessions for Kids & Teens coming soon!!!! Drop us a DM to be on the waiting list. Much love Johanna Simmonds & Colleen Simmonds #adelaideevents #adelaidehillsartclass #adelaidehillsartclassesforkids #adelaidehillsart #adelaidehills #adelaideart #adelaideartists #soulart #thingstodoadelaidehills #thingstodoadelaide

05.01.2022 Very excited to be facilitating meditations at this beautiful Retreat Day on Jan 30th at Hahndorf House B&B. A wonderful opportunity to recharge and refine your 2021 vision

03.01.2022 Super excited to be the Feature Artist @missperezkitchen in Stirling . Fabulous food, vibes and funky location. Check it out, our work will be there for the next 6 weeks

02.01.2022 Soul Art Sessions on a Sunny Saturday Thank you to the amazing creative souls who shared the journey with us. We feel truly inspired . We will be hosting another session soon, if you’d like to be on the list please PM us your details .... Sunny blessings, Johanna Simmonds & Colleen Simmonds

01.01.2022 Celebrating our work in the SALA 2020 exhibition ‘I AM THE LIGHT’. A big thank you to the amazing & dynamic Jessica Curtis of @insearchofthedivinegallery for curating such a special event. It was a wonderful showcase of some incredible spiritual artists in Adelaide. ... #insearchofthedivine #insearchofthedivinegallery #adelaideartists #adelaideartists #adelaidehillsartist #adelaidehillsart #spiritualart #spiritualartist #visionaryart #soulart #southaustralianlivingartists @ Academy of Light Centre

01.01.2022 Current Energies... Welcome to a courageous Full Moon in Aries. Aries brings a fierce initiator energy designed to get us started on new projects with gusto and bravado. The motto for this moon is act first, think later. Aries energy assists in preventing procrastination and over-analysis. It is the first spark of the flame that has the potential to become an inferno. Aries is a cardinal fire sign and the first in the zodiac. Ruled by Mars, the God of War, it helps us to be... courageous and brave in our undertakings. Aries likes to win! It is a take no prisoners attitude that can kick start us into gear and get us moving without hesitation. At this time, it is important to acknowledge your warrior spirit. You are so much braver and stronger than you have given yourself credit for. Aries helps us to shake off self criticism and self doubt and move ahead regardless. It’s not a time to worry incessantly about what others think. There is work to be done in this world and this full moon is calling for the leaders of tomorrow. Stand up. Be counted. Don’t let anyone get you down or limit your potential. If you have a message that needs to be shared, share it. If you have a business that needs to be started, start it. If there’s something that needs to be done, do it. When this initiator energy is not utilised, it can turn into anger, frustrations and melancholy. Be mindful of your energy levels around this full moon and charge ahead when it feels right. The sun is also stationed in the opposing sign of Libra right now. Libra is an air sign dedicated to balance, social justice and partnerships. What new partnerships are forming in your life right now? What areas of your life are requiring more balance? As an air sign, Libra season is also a time of new ideas and fresh concepts. Be as open minded as you can to allow new perspectives to enter. There is likely to be whole new solutions that are just longing to be explored. Wait for the new to enter and then allow this Aries Full Moon to catapult you to new horizons. Hope you all enjoy a wonderful Full Moon Blessings, Colleen Simmonds & Johanna Simmonds #soulart #astrologyart #astrologyposts #fullmooninaries #fullmoonritual #fullmoonenergies #astrologyblog #abstractartists #acryliconcanvaspainting