Coming Back Into Alignment
Exploring soul, self, and science... one letter at a time.
I wasn’t ready to say this earlier.
It’s already the 5th, and I’m publishing this later than I intended.
Last year, my newsletter began to feel a little out of step with me. It wasn’t wrong as such, but it felt misaligned. I could feel myself writing with agendas in mind, within what I thought would be a predictable structure for readers, and it started to feel boring, hard, and not like me. It felt constructed rather than naturally in flow.
When I sat down to write this edition, that same feeling returned. I looked at the layout and realised I didn’t want to write at all. Because authenticity sits at the centre of how I work and live, I couldn’t move forward without addressing the disconnect.
So, I intentionally paused. This wasn’t to perfect the writing, mind you - actually the opposite! This year, I want it to feel freer, more honest, and authentically me, in my own sometimes-chaotic style. To heck with structure and selling.
And hey, I think it’s OK to admit when the way we’re showing up no longer feels like us. That might actually be the most authentic thing we can offer to ourselves and to others.
So Happy 2026! Let me commit to sharing who I am now, not who I was trying to be.
I love Christmas, but it’s complex.
I don’t think I’m alone in feeling a bit discombobulated after the festive season. Everything ramps up, routines are broken, and then suddenly it’s January and you’re meant to feel refreshed and ready, but you just feel scattered and exhausted.
Instead of pushing through it this year, I took a more intentional break and paid attention to what was really affecting me: perimenopause, ADHD, demanding family stuff, a life that’s been hectic and inconsistent over the past year… So nothing new! But all together it’s taken a bit of a toll lately.
At some point, someone half-jokingly blamed the full moon, and I laughed, but I also kind of loved that explanation. Astrology has never been the system I naturally find the easiest (numerology intrinsically makes more sense to me), but I do appreciate it for noticing patterns, especially when it gives us permission to be more compassionate with ourselves. There’s something comforting about understanding ourselves through natural cycles, especially for women.
We’ve just hit a Cancer Full Moon, sometimes called a Thunder Moon here in the Southern Hemisphere, and this can heighten emotional sensitivity, bring things to the surface, and make us more aware of where we really need support. And apparently, there’s also been a recent shift with Saturn, particularly affecting the mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces), which can intensify fear of failure and up rejection sensitivity.
Numerology is reinforcing the ‘slow down’ message for me too. I’m moving into a 2 personal year, which calls for a slower, more relational, more receptive approach. As much as I love momentum, it’s not a year for forcing… time to trust the dawdling instead of fighting it. Ugh!
I’d love to know what this season has been asking of you, if you feel like sharing. And if you want some extra insight, I’m not an astrologer or numerologist, but I know some amazing women who are.
What’s taking shape this year.
As I settle into my slower, more intentional pace, I also want to share what I’ll be focusing on this year.
Many of you will be happy to hear that I still light up performing readings. It’s an area I feel deeply grounded in, and I’m genuinely excited every time I log on to do a Live. My Reading Room Live will be on Monday and Tuesday evenings on TikTok, and I’ll also be returning to in-person readings on the first Tuesday of the month at the University of Wollongong (starting again in March). My full schedule is below and pinned on social media.
Alongside this, I’m making a quiet but important shift with my jewellery. I’m moving gemstones away from the White Clay Mountain name and bringing them under my own name (and RL logo). This feels like a natural move, and I think it reflects how personal and intentional the gemstone work has become for me.
On this front, I’ve recently introduced a premium, durable stainless steel gemstone bracelet line called Endure. This range is designed for everyday wear - anti-tarnish, anti-scratch, still intentional and beautiful.
I’m also in the early stages of creating my two new sterling silver lines, beginning with pendants and rings. One line features specifically Australian stones (so far, Mookaite, Nundoorite, and Stichtite). The other line is in collaboration with the incredible (and humble) Kirby of Visionary Crystals, and uses gemstones sourced through direct relationships with families in Indonesia. We cut out the middle person and genuinely care about the families we support. This also helps us to source the most beautiful examples of rare Indonesian materials as the diggers actually enjoy having a relationship with us! I already have my hands on some glorious Scenic Moss, with more to come.
All of the jewellery itself is designed and set by me here in Australia. What matters to me is that every piece carries intention, care, relationship, and human involvement.
Oh! And if you have any ideas for naming my super spesh Australian and Indonesian lines, please feel free to submit them to my virtual suggestion box!
Finally, I’m really looking forward to introducing a lazy Sunday afternoon TikTok Live: Exploring Readings Together. This will be a relaxed, shared space where we can bring our own cards, work through spreads together, ask questions, explore ideas, and have open discussions. I won’t be reading - I’ll be supporting you in your own practice.
All of this feels like an extension of the same intention I have for this year, showing up in ways that feel sustainable, relational, and true.
Both feet on the earth and eyes on the moon,
Rebecca x
What would you like to see in future editions of Terra Lune Letters? Submit your ideas to my virtual suggestion box.
