A Lantern Whispers…Your New Moon Invitation
Soulfire Letter — September 2025, Issue 09
Guidance for shadow, clarity, and small acts of luminous magic
Dear Seeker of the Light,
Do you hear it? A faint rustle in the thorns, a whisper even when the path seems tangled. That is your lantern, nudging you awake. Not a flame to scorch, or a fire to burn, but a glow to reveal: the hidden turns, the quiet thorns, the secret doorways you might otherwise miss.
The September New Moon in Virgo leans close and murmurs: “Order what you can, release what you must, notice the tiniest detail of your own life.” This New Moon is paired with a partial solar eclipse—subtle in our skies here, but potent in its unseen influence. It stirs hidden patterns, nudges clarity, and opens doorways for setting clear intentions, even as its shadow passes quietly over our horizon.
Consider this:
“I move without legs, see without eyes, and reveal what you do not notice. What am I?”
🌙Perhaps it is your intuition, appearing softly in the quiet corners of your day.
🌙Perhaps it is the lantern, guiding your steps through thorns and shadow without force or rush.
🌙Or perhaps it is Onyx Iskra / Soulfire, a whispering presence breaking the silence or the noise within, a spark inviting reflection and insight.
And so, you see, even small sparks can ripple farther than we expect.
Let the lantern guide you with three tiny acts of intentional luminous magic:
Morning Whisper
Upon waking, place a hand over your heart and ask:
“Which truth do I honor today? Where will my lantern shine?”
Write it down, even if only one word surfaces.Shadow Glance
During your day, notice one shadow that creeps into thought or emotion. Pause, breathe, and ask:
“What message is hiding here? How can I meet it without reaction?”
Record it quietly, letting the observation itself act as the first lantern.Anchor in Action
Choose a small, tangible act that mirrors your intention—tidy a corner, prepare a nourishing ritual, finish a neglected task. Observe how being mindfully present as you do this tiny act anchors clarity in the material world.
A Moon’s Murmur:
Your path may lead through perils and distractions. Perfection is not the lantern’s goal. It shines because it is chosen and carried faithfully. Watch your small illuminations ripple outward: your thoughts become clearer, your decisions steadier, your presence lighter, the world a better place.
Reflection for your lantern:
Where do shadows linger in your life, seen or unseen? Which hidden thorns or shadows might be worth noticing?
Which single small act could act as a lantern this month?
How might your quiet awareness shape the spaces around you?
If your curiosity is stirred:
The tale of Veylan, the Lantern Bearer, and the thorn-choked streets waits here. Let it guide your imagination and illuminate patterns within your own path.
With lantern in hand and moon overhead,
~ Your Maven ✨
Sheila
PS: The lantern whispers differently to each of us. Witness what rises. If you wish, share one small noticing of your shadow-glances or morning whispers with me. And, if you wish, we can co-create a practice to carry your lantern further this season (click Learn More below).