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It’s Saturday, and I’d like to share one of my favorite simple (but super nourishing) meditative practices with you…

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It’s Friday, and I feel fanTASTic.

Yesterday, Iris and I went for a big adventure by the river, and we were visited by a beautiful barred OWL!

We stared at each other for three or four minutes, and it was quite nice. For your gumdrop today, here is an intuitive message inspired by Druidic owl medicine:

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This copy of The Best Loved Poems of the American People selected by Hazel Felleman actually belonged to my Great Aunt Sheila (G.Rose’s sister) before it was hers. Anyway, there are strips of paper stuffed throughout, marking specific pages and poems. I know she marked these for me to find for many reasons, and I’ll just ask you to trust me on it.

So today, I thought I’d offer you a very special G.Rose gumdrop. It’s the first of the seven poems she marked for us.

It’s a classic from Lord Byron, and you’ve probably (definitely) heard it or read it before…

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Okay I’ll tell you, it’s a TAROT PULL. Classic. Soooooo freaking classic. Let’s get into it, fam:

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I have a journal prompt for you to chew on in the wake of that BLUE MOON in Sagittarius we were graced with over the weekend…

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It’s JUNE! This morning, I want to share an ancient Irish legend with you. This is the story of a curse, of the hero/warrior/demigod it is thrust upon, of a beautiful and mystically-talented princess, of friends, of foes, and of true love.

This legend lives in the Fenian Cycle, which is a collection of some of the earliest Irish literature we have access to, containing ancient myths and stories of the Tuatha Dé Danann (Irish pantheon).

These sorts of legends are teeming with energetic lines of activation, general themes, and specific synchronicities for so many different people, woven throughout. You will not identify with every aspect of it. You will more than likely feel incredibly and undeniably witnessed by the cosmos in chunks of it, though.

Our primary demigod’s name is Diarmuid Ua Duibhne. Now I particularly find this ~fun~ because his first name is, technically, my surname. McDermott = “of Diarmuid.”

His curse? A love spot on his forehead that causes any woman who gazes upon him to fall in love. It might sound like a dream, but it really is a torture chamber when you stop to think about it. Such a spot makes the self invisible, unable to ever be sure of love as something true, as opposed to an attraction to the magic of his surface aesthetic. The spot disappears the substance of the demigod beneath, no?

There are many surviving variants of this story, and I (of course) prefer the versions in which Princess Gráinne is considered the most promising student of the Druids, and feels equally as burdened by the ~main curse~ (there are multiple curses at play in the long-form versions of this story… go figure) as Diarmuid does.

Anyway, you can find a quick and dirty version of this legend here:

I listened to this longer version of the story from the podcast “Tales of the Tuatha Dé Danann” last year while wandering around the VMFA, and I can’t recommend it enough. I much prefer it to the 7 minute version above, though they haven’t released the final installments of the saga yet. Great sound design, and incredible storytelling. ORAL TRADITION is more than just telling a story out loud… there are energetic codes flowing through when an initiated story keeper shares. So perhaps explore the longer version while you chore around this week!

Old stories always awaken something quiet and big and eternal in me. I find that quite grounding. Maybe let this one do that for you.

xx Meg

Every morning at 6 am, you’ll get a divine little gumdrop in your inbox from me. This is a daily practice I do with clients when they study with me for 6+ months and I’m so excited to translate this sort of divination and medicine for you all here.

These are short, sweet, potent little nuggets from me to you, to help you start the day out mindfully and magically… think single card pulls, channeled messages, inspiring or poignant quotes, passages, or poems, journal prompts, ritual ideas, science facts, paintings to scry into! Some of them might seem pretty robust, and others might be super simple.

The first five daily mission control transmissions will be FREE for all subscribers, then they will be for paying subscribers only.

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Meg McDermott is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, writer, and educator. She studies and channels ancient medicine for the modern era to facilitate deep healing and self-discovery. Her work seamlessly blends sonic landscapes with visual art and potent language, creating immersive experiences that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary life. Through her teaching and artistic practices, she empowers others to reconnect with their inner wisdom, find holistic well-being, and serve the greater good.

No wonder our first gumdrop a few days ago was THE MOON. A general rule of thumb: you can work with the energy of Full Moons and New Moons three days before and after the actual peak. The energy revs up to a peak, and comes back down, in a cycle.

This is a BLUE Moon, which is so special because it’s our second full moon in May. Its energy peaked at 4:44 am EDT (ooh la la!), and it’s hanging out in Sagittarius.

You can read more about the energy specs here.

For our purpose here this morning, I invite you to dance to this song:

SHAKE BOOTY!

xx Meg

Every morning at 6 am, you’ll get a divine little gumdrop in your inbox from me. This is a daily practice I do with clients when they study with me for 6+ months and I’m so excited to translate this sort of divination and medicine for you all here.

These are short, sweet, potent little nuggets from me to you, to help you start the day out mindfully and magically… think single card pulls, channeled messages, inspiring or poignant quotes, passages, or poems, journal prompts, ritual ideas, science facts, paintings to scry into! Some of them might seem pretty robust, and others might be super simple.

The first five daily mission control transmissions will be FREE for all subscribers, then they will be for paying subscribers only.

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Meg McDermott is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, writer, and educator. She studies and channels ancient medicine for the modern era to facilitate deep healing and self-discovery. Her work seamlessly blends sonic landscapes with visual art and potent language, creating immersive experiences that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary life. Through her teaching and artistic practices, she empowers others to reconnect with their inner wisdom, find holistic well-being, and serve the greater good.

Today, we’re doing a GRATITUDE DROP. This is something I’ll likely throw in at least once a week. It may seem simple, but I have seen the medicine of a consistent gratitude practice change lives and circumstances.

Here is my one rule for a classic Meg Gratitude Drop.

DO! NOT! OVERTHINK! THIS!

In fact, don’t think at all. List the first few things that come into your mind. You don’t have to sit down and be revolutionary about it, you don’t have to come up with something clever. The simpler, the more mundane, the better! We’re training your brain to associate the most simple, regular, ordinary aspects of your life with GRATITUDE. Because we often lose sight of how much we have. So many of us only realize how much we have once it’s gone.

So, without further ado, list FIVE THINGS you’re grateful for off the top’a’the dome. I’ll go first:

1. My dog! IRIS!

2. Big glass of room temp water. Room temp specifically!

3. The internet.

4. Seltzerrrrrrrr

5. How comfortable this chair is.

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Okay, you’re turn. You’re welcome to write these down in a journal, share in the comments, or just speak them out loud to yourself. Go at’em, go Eve, the world is yours!

xx Meg

Every morning at 6 am, you’ll get a divine little gumdrop in your inbox from me. This is a daily practice I do with clients when they study with me for 6+ months and I’m so excited to translate this sort of divination and medicine for you all here.

These are short, sweet, potent little nuggets from me to you, to help you start the day out mindfully and magically… think single card pulls, channeled messages, inspiring or poignant quotes, passages, or poems, journal prompts, ritual ideas, science facts, paintings to scry into! Some of them might seem pretty robust, and others might be super simple.

The first five daily mission control transmissions will be FREE for all subscribers, then they will be for paying subscribers only.

Subscribe now

Meg McDermott is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, writer, and educator. She studies and channels ancient medicine for the modern era to facilitate deep healing and self-discovery. Her work seamlessly blends sonic landscapes with visual art and potent language, creating immersive experiences that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary life. Through her teaching and artistic practices, she empowers others to reconnect with their inner wisdom, find holistic well-being, and serve the greater good.

Today’s gumdrop is a scrying exercise. Scrying is an ancient divination or “seeing” practice. It’s a way of connecting with energy flowing just under the surface of your consciousness.

To scry, call in your protection, intend for this practice to support the highest good (scry, don’t spy!), and relax your body. Take 3-5 deep breaths, and let your eyes gaze upon something specific. As you continue to breathe and gaze, your eyes might start to lose focus. That is okay. Let your mind wander wherever it is pulled. Can you be present and observe that presence all at once? Don’t think too much about it. Breathe. Honor and acknowledge whatever thoughts, feelings, or sensations come to the surface.

Traditionally, those who are particularly gifted at scrying will receive very clear messages. It is okay if this doesn’t happen for you at first. It’s also okay if this doesn’t happen for you, ever. This is just an exercise and a tool to connect with something beautiful. Mission control will be a place where you learn about different practices and tools, and can try your hand at them. They don’t all have to be for you.

This morning, we’re gonna get meta with it. I invite you to scry with a painting by one of my favorite painters, John William Waterhouse. This is The Crystal Ball, 1902.

Have at it:

xx Meg

Every morning at 6 am, you’ll get a divine little gumdrop in your inbox from me. This is a daily practice I do with clients when they study with me for 6+ months and I’m so excited to translate this sort of divination and medicine for you all here.

These are short, sweet, potent little nuggets from me to you, to help you start the day out mindfully and magically… think single card pulls, channeled messages, inspiring or poignant quotes, passages, or poems, journal prompts, ritual ideas, science facts, paintings to scry into! Some of them might seem pretty robust, and others might be super simple.

The first five daily mission control transmissions will be FREE for all subscribers, then they will be for paying subscribers only.

Subscribe now

Meg McDermott is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, writer, and educator. She studies and channels ancient medicine for the modern era to facilitate deep healing and self-discovery. Her work seamlessly blends sonic landscapes with visual art and potent language, creating immersive experiences that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary life. Through her teaching and artistic practices, she empowers others to reconnect with their inner wisdom, find holistic well-being, and serve the greater good.

Welcome to mission control.

This is a new, daily transmission from me, Meg McDermott.

Every morning at 6 am, you’ll get a divine little gumdrop in your inbox from me. This is a daily practice I do with clients when they study with me for 6+ months and I’m so excited to translate this sort of divination and medicine for you all here.

These are short, sweet, potent little nuggets from me to you, to help you start the day out mindfully and magically… think single card pulls, channeled messages, inspiring or poignant quotes, passages, or poems, journal prompts, ritual ideas, science facts, paintings to scry into! Some of them might seem pretty robust, and others might be super simple.

The first five daily mission control transmissions will be FREE for all subscribers, then they will be for paying subscribers only.

So, without further ado…. here’s our first gumdrop:

I pulled a card for you, from this Celtic Lenormand deck I’ve had forever by Chloë McCracken and Will Worthington.

32. The Moon

Hmmm okay so we’re focusing in on any or all of the following: reputation, concepts of fame or notoriety, integrity, emotional or spiritual sensitivity, fantasies and dreams, psychic sight and abilities, notable cycles, and what remains hidden or unconscious.

Take a moment to gaze at the imagery on the card. Relax your shoulders and your jaw, and take a few breaths. Quiet the mind and open the heart.

What do you notice?

How much of you is visible right now, and how are you feeling about that dynamic? What feels hidden from you, and what might you be hiding? “Hiding” something isn’t always a bad thing… keeping certain things private, or sheltering them from display, can be an aligned protective mechanism, or a way of honoring what might be too precious to give away frivolously.

So take a moment to check in with that balance… how much of yourself are you sharing vs. tending to privately? Does that balance feel right for you?

The Moon’s glow, as we know, is a reflection of the Sun’s light. Where are you sourcing your light? How does that relationship feel?

Regardless, the only certain aspect of the Moon is change… waxing, waning, ebbing, flowing. CYCLES! Can you identify where you are currently, the various cycles of your life? They may be BIG or SMALL. Just check in. Become aware. You don’t need to change anything, because it’s all already changing. That’s the point. :)

xx Meg

Meg McDermott is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, writer, and educator. She studies and channels ancient medicine for the modern era to facilitate deep healing and self-discovery. Her work seamlessly blends sonic landscapes with visual art and potent language, creating immersive experiences that bridge traditional wisdom with contemporary life. Through her teaching and artistic practices, she empowers others to reconnect with their inner wisdom, find holistic well-being, and serve the greater good.