About
Edge of the Woods
At the edge of our comfort is where magic happens.
At the edge of the forest the light of the sun shines on our backs encouraging us to venture into the darkening shadows between the trees. This is where our wild nature rises to life. Where we discover our cool, our calm, our connected, our collected breath... our next level of evolution. This happens when we get comfortable getting uncomfortable. When we can settle and feel safe and capable at the wild of that tree lined edge.
Together, we can explore the information and wisdom of these shadowy realms. Together we can learn how to connect to the power of stillness and silence and listen to what it has to say. Together we can experience the magick of our beloved Mother Earth, the mysteries of the Universe and the unique beauty and offerings within ourselves and each other.
I deeply believe that when we discover the power that resides within our own energetic healing and with the support of the plant kingdom; all Earthlings can come home to themselves, align with their most vital life force and be an essential part of our global awakening. It all begins by befriending your edge, turning inward and unleashing your most empowered, radiant, wild Self.
About
Barbie Rae
Enchantingly bewitched, answering the call back to my wild...
This call began to stir amid my Saturn return; a deeply challenging chapter of my life that felt like I was being buried beneath the rubble of my undoing and took me to my edge. I was fragile and adrift, fearful this would be my destruction. I realize now that all along, I was being planted and that while this was a death of the old, it was also the birth of a new and the beginning of a powerful healing journey and transformation.
In my late twenties I had finally begun to recognize a severe imbalance and unpredictability in my emotional health. My emotions felt like they had morphed into a fierce wolf, wild and loose from my control. After years of cowering to uncomfortably dark confusion and fear of this beast within, I realized that this wolf was mine for life and that I needed to step into my power and begin encouraging it to heal. Gently approaching the beast, I found that all along it had been guiding me towards everything and everyone that I needed to begin healing myself.
Inspired and determined to become reacquainted with my soul’s true essence I began discovering a profound grounding through self-love, patience, compassion and a dedication to my gut health, which I learned the hard way was significantly connected with my emotional imbalance. I began immersing myself in classes, courses, apprenticeships, programs, retreats, certifications and reconnecting to my yoga practice. Anything that ignited my soul's curiosity I honored and followed. Suddenly, I was creating my own school of mystery. In the midst of this exploration and return home to myself, Wild Essence began to take form as I softened at my edge.
Piecing myself back together, guided by my curious nature; my craving to explore unconventional approaches to healing led me to form what I refer to as my kaleidoscope lens. Exploring the shadow aspects of myself down diverse paths and through my growing prismatic lens, I unearthed an enchanting array of holistic tools. The most significant healing and transformation for me has been experienced through my deepened connection and understanding of plants and energy. These modalities have unleashed an ancient dialogue within myself that I am eager to expand, share and integrate into Wild Essence at The Edge of the Woods and beyond.
My intention at Edge of the Woods is to create a safe, sacred space for others to explore their shadow realms and feel empowered to discover their own wildly unique lens. Working closely with nature, plants, oils, energy, ancient traditions, Pagan philosophy and the beast within us all; I offer gentle guidance towards calm clarity and grounded empowerment, with the practices that have been most meaningful to me.
In a crab shell; I'm not a stranger to the dark. My astrological star map says I am a Cancer and it's pretty spot on. I am a nature loving homebody. I can be found playing with herbs, crystals and pendulums, talking to the animals, plants, and trees and taking deep breaths in the rain. I love storms, cooking, long baths, Autumn and all things Witchy. I cold plunge daily in the Salish sea, walk around barefoot in cozies sipping on tea or coffee, scotch or wine. I follow the Kind Diet, howl at the moon, see magick everywhere and say fuck, a fucking lot. I look forward to working and growing with others who are seeking to honor themselves and their own unique magick.
Enchanted to meet you!
Offerings
at
Edge of the Woods
Your wild is alive and ready to thrive...
Wild Spirit
Energy Work
The greatest healing I have personally experienced has come through developing and deepening my relationship with my own energy and intuition. This sacred trust cultivated within has guided me to my greatest teachings, mentors, supporters, allies and coven. I have been humbled and honored to have found a calling and a passion for helping others; offering gentle guidance towards clarity and empowerment with the practices that have been most significant to me.
Wild Essentials
dōTERRA Advocate
Plant Enthusiast
My energy work has naturally bridged into my lifelong fascination and deep love of plants and trees and their diverse energetic qualities. Fully dedicating my health and well being to the plant kingdom has been one of the most rewarding paths of my existence; one that I am inspired and honored to share.
Wild Witch
Be.Witched Earth Worshipper
As a little girl I was always running around the woods making homes in the trees, talking to the animals and the stars; pretending that if I mixed a bit of earth with some sprigs of this and some leaves of that and stirred it with a stick then that would make me a real witch. Then I grew up and realized that this little girl wasn't pretending at all. After years of practice, play, and a year-and-a-day long Wiccan apprenticeship, I have unleashed what the little one knew was there all along... the druid within.
Wild Tarot
Surrender and Trust...
One of the most enchanting ways to practice trust and surrender is through the ancient art of Tarot. It is a divination bond that I treasure. My practice is supported by a diverse family of Tarot, Animal and Moon Oracle decks that I am proud and honored to bring to the table.
Tarot opens up profound conversations, each card illuminating deeper layers of understanding and higher perspectives of a situation or intention that is helping to guide you home to yourself.
Wild Crafts
Imagination decides Everything...
This creative path has been a gentle unfolding. I have discovered that my creative nature flows through poetry, painting, calligraphy, photography and nature grids. Finding a medium and expression that would reflect our time and work together would be an honor. I envision this being a piece that acts as a mantra. Helping to anchor you, support you and remind you of your wild essence.
Wild Enchantments
Making your home and beyond sacred...
As a Cancer and hard core homebody, I am passionate about my home or any space that supports our health being a source of medicine. The look but most importantly the feel of our sacred space has a powerful influence on our physical, mental and emotional well being. My offer is to help rid stuck, stagnant, non beneficial energy, rearrange furniture, art and trinkets and help create a space that is open, sparkles and welcomes uplifting, nourishing energy home.
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