🤍 Mom Possible Self-Care for the Week Ahead of Scorpio Season

We’re just over a week out from the start of Scorpio Season, Oct. 22, 2025, and the theme for us all is reflective self-care.

And I know — for most of us mamas, time is not on our side. We don’t have the luxury of hour-long morning routines, weekly spa days, or daily meditation-led yoga sessions (lol). But that doesn’t mean drop it altogether. We just need to find practices that actually fit. And they do exist.

Here are a few simple efforts I’ve tapped into over the last couple of months that have actually been working!

🎭 Set Your Stage

Someone recently told me, You and your daughter are so theatrical. And honestly — he was right, my life with her often does feel theatrical.

Life is a production, and moms, we are the stage managers.

The comment got me thinking: stage managers focus on setting up each scene to create a complete production by the end. So, I started breaking down my “scenes” throughout the day and noting where they turn into “chaos zones”.

For me, it’s my house. I wake up in my biggest chaos zone. As a single parent of a little, I’m the only one capable of meaningfully keeping things maintained at home, and I know I don’t have to tell you, in what ways households are a lot. chores take hours to do properly start to finish. Which leads to the choice: prioritize the house or being present with my girl. Birdie wins a majority of the time which means chores get done about 50% of the way before being abandoned… and y’all, it shows. And if I’m honest with myself, it does add up and sometimes it does eat at my confidence.

The main “chaos zone” for me at home? The kitchen. So I did a full review — clipboard and all. I went through every cabinet, drawer, the pantry, and the fridge and realized, freaking duh I’m strung out in here – this place is nuts. I Ordered cabinet dividers, tiered risers for the pantry so I actually see what I have, instead of buying an 8th can of peas at the store next time, OMG! Overall this little endeavor cost me about $80, but yall – I spend so much time in that kitchen – every bite of food that myself or my daughter eats was procured and prepared from grocery to table by me so I set my stage! And its paid off – don’t get my wrong, I still spend an obnoxious amount of time in the kitchen BUT the time I do spend is far less stressful. Being able to see and find what I need, instead of constantly being on some weird side quest searching for the matching lid to the container Im trying to use for Birdie’s lunch, which inevitably takes 10 min before I finally just wrap the whole thing in cling-wrap and pray for the best, whew! I mean, I should probably write a whole separate entry on the difference this effort has made, but I digress …

👉 So spend this week taking inventory of your “chaos zones”. Where do your days get hung up? How can you better set up your stage? Once you’ve reviewed your own process, don’t try to address them all at once – determine where the biggest difference will be made and make a plan for getting just that functioning and maintainable. You can address anything else after you’ve lightened your load with the big one.

⏸️ Practice the Pause. Breath.

If you’re like me, you often feel like you’re holding your breath.
And y’all — we have got to breathe.

But, question: how do we catch our breath when life is a constant sprint? Answer: find the moment our day really begins. It exists for all of us — we just have to notice it.

For me, it’s the exact moment I get Birdie into school and head back to the car. My mind kicks right into overdrive — all my mental tabs immediately start yelling over each other and that sets my productivity marker. Mentally cluttered and impulsive. Not good, and lately, I’ve been pausing right there in the parking lot. I’ve put a small notebook in my cup holder and Im using it to make note of things I want or need to prioritize on this day. Is there anything that is time sensitive? Do I have a call scheduled? The simple few minute pause to birds-eye view daughter free hours has for real been a game changer for my nervous system – BIG WIN for everyone!

Wherever that moment is for you, that’s the moment to practice the pause. Don’t wait for a stopping point, literally pause before you start, whatever that looks like for you. Make a coffee. Walk around the block. Sit on the sofa. But do it in silence – no emails, no scrolling, no podcasts. Just be with yourself breath and focus so you dont get dragged by the noise all day.

A breathing exercise my life coach introduced to me, it’s called Coherent Breathing:
Inhale through your nose for 4–6 seconds, exhale through your nose for the same. Do this several times – it helps center your nervous system, and allows a certain amount of mental “disconnect”.

☀️ Elevate Your Daily’s

Turn ordinary tasks into mini self-care moments:

  • Light a candle before tackling your inbox or weekly schedule.
  • Crank up music and sing in the shower — because why not?

Your personal joys don’t require an occasion.
This week, unapologetically make them and take them wherever you can.

🤍 Coterie Check-In

Motherhood — single or not, doesn’t come with many rest days. It’s hard, a lot of the time. So stay tuned in and turned on to the small wins: Got everyone fed? Victory. You drank your 64 oz of water? Girl, bonus points!

Remember, it’s okay not to do-it-all. Imperfect days are normal days too.

🕊️ Your Permission Slip for the Week:
You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to say no. You’re allowed to choose you.
This week, like all weeks, is a reset button — not a restart test.

Let’s end on connection – What is your “chaos zone”? Drop it in the comments so we know we aren’t the only ones who get stuck sometimes.

Support & lots of love.

Bridie’s Mom

Aries Hunter’s Moon Steps Directly Into Scorpio Season — Whoa: Your Mom’s Mom Guide to Holding Your Ground Through the Shift

Aries is making a scorching exit, burning all the way to Scorpio’s shores — and y’all, the tide is rising fast…

The Hunter’s Supermoon in Aries on October 6–7 lit a match under our emotions — specifically Aries, Libra, Cancer, and Capricorn (y’all ok??). It scratched at our patience and had one main objective: push hard truths to the surface.

Many of us probably realized — whether we wanted to or were ready — that we’ve been quietly gatekeeping ourselves!! That full-moon energy was the last snooze alarm, reminding us that we can’t pour from an empty cup and we can’t keep pretending we’re fine when our inner world is longing for change.

In these after-days, while Aries cools down, be sure to prioritize time to reflect on what it shook loose in you — be mindful not to let it shake you, though — because Scorpio Season.

And you guys… she’s early this year! A whole day early, to be exact: October 22, 2025, 11:51 PM EST. And she’s bringing double-down energy. Her response to everything this season is gonna be: put your money where your mouth is, period.

So we’ve got 14 days to prepare — let’s get into it.

Between Fire and Water: The Bridge from Aries to Scorpio

Think of the space between Aries fire and Scorpio water as an open invitation to check and balance your doings versus your feelings. Moms are master tightrope walkers — holding it all together, balanced or not — leaving our audience asking, “how the hell do you do it??”

Aries and Scorpio are telling us to ask ourselves that same question. And Scorpio is not here for whatever quippy “#momlife” comment and moving on like usual.

Scorpio’s going to see right through that, look you right in the eye, and ask — are you “yes-girling” your way into personal chaos?

Be warned: she already knows. It’s time.

Reflection Time: What Aries Shook Loose

Now we know — attempting to pull the wool over Scorpio is good-luck-sis territory (and that sting runs deep — no thank you). So let’s accept the invitation, yeah?

Reflection is the next step.

The Aries Hunter’s Moon very bluntly asked:

  • What are your excuses?
  • Your go-to “whys” you use to explain away your empty cup?
  • What behaviors, people, or mindsets are still living rent-free in your space that you know are actively keeping you from you?
  • What are you over-serving?
  • What is under-serving you?

Literally say these things out loud. Write them down. Reflect on them and really take stock.

Scorpio is your authentic self’s biggest cheerleader, but notoriously impatient with inauthenticity — so own it.

It’s time to make some big moves in the EDD — the Emotional Decluttering Department.

And the cosmos has not only granted permission but sent you a support scorpion (baaaahhaa y’all — too much? Whatever).

Anyway, the stars have opened a space for us to just leave it all right here in 2025 and step into the next season — and the next year — lighter and more aligned with your best self.

Final Thoughts

There’s no getting around the intensity right now, and it’s here for all of us. But remind yourself — it means no harm or damage. The theme is healing.

Neither Aries nor Scorpio are known for their gentle approach, so all this totally tracks.

And on that note, in these next few weeks of reflection — whether it’s a talk with your partner, your kids, or most importantly yourself — be honest, yes, that’s the main objective here.

But be gentle.

Keep in mind: we are all doing the best we can with what we have, what we know, and where we’re at — and the struggle is so real sometimes.

Clarity matters, for sure — Scorpio energy thrives on truth — but we are working toward healing through transparency and moving forward feeling better, not broken.

My Mamastrology Zodiac-by-Zodiac: Scorpio Season Prep

Aries

You’re coming off your own full moon, so it’s no wonder everything feels heightened. Let yourself rest, Aries. The next two weeks are about recovery and reflection. You’ve been pushing, proving, and showing up — now it’s time to integrate. For you, the best prep for Scorpio season is stillness.

Taurus

You may be feeling emotionally or physically drained after the recent lunar rush. Instead of forcing productivity, prioritize grounding routines that give you time to lose yourself in your thoughts — nourishing meals, slower showers, softer music. Scorpio season will awaken transformation in your relationships, and you can’t prep without peace.

Gemini

You’re entering a social recalibration. The Hunter’s Moon likely highlighted where your energy was scattering and leaving you fully spent. Use the next couple of weeks to clean up your calendar — say “no” if you need to. Make space to reconnect with people who actually pour into you. Scorpio season will spotlight communication and purpose — clear space for what truly matters.

Cancer

You were one of the four signs this week’s full moon shone for, and you’re likely feeling a little extra in your feels right about now. Big shifts may be stirring under the surface, but it’s not time to dive in yet. The next two weeks call for mindful boundaries between whatever’s grinding on your gears and your emotional well-being. Delegate when possible — and then actually rest. The right opportunities won’t pass you by if you’re aligned. Scorpio season will bring clarity around what truly fuels you; don’t be too caught up to receive it.

Leo

The Aries Hunter Moon lit a fire under your need for freedom and room to roam — but freedom doesn’t necessarily mean escape. These next weeks ask you to explore your inner world instead. Journal. Meditate. Sit in silence. Keep things quiet, low-key, and unprovoked. By the time the Sun moves into Scorpio, you’ll be ready to shed an old version of yourself and rise stronger, but softer.

Virgo

Pleasure is your practice right now. The Hunter’s Moon may have reminded you that you can’t logic your way out of exhaustion. Lean into small joys, laughter, intimacy, and connection. Scorpio season will expand your emotional bandwidth — but first, you have to refill it.

Libra

Libra, the Aries Moon was in Aries, yeah, but it was shining for you, ma! With the Sun still in your sign, you’re in your own birthday glow-up moment — but keep in mind, it’s less about appearance and more about alignment. Use this bridge between Aries and Scorpio to reevaluate your routines and boundaries. Where are you giving too much? Scorpio season wants to level you up with the art of energetic reciprocity.

Scorpio

LET’S GOOOOOO!! The next two weeks are your prelude — a powerful space to prepare for your own solar rebirth. Your focus: declutter! Declutter your physical space, close emotional tabs, and retreat. Find a cool, dark, cozy spot and really listen to what your intuition’s been whispering. You always hear it — it’s almost never off — but your own energy is about to amplify. Make sure you know exactly where to put it.

Sagittarius

This is your reflective window before life picks up again. The Aries Supermoon might’ve reignited your creative spark — but don’t get ahead of yourself and let it distract you. For now, take note and leave it there for later. At this time, you’re meant to rest, read, learn, and let curiosity lead. Sometimes a pull-trigger start without preparation leaves our efforts dead in the water. Scorpio season will turn inward before propelling you outward again — so for now, just float.

Capricorn

You were in it last cycle, and I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re feeling a little singed around the edges. For you, the conversation isn’t over. Boundaries, self-care, and emotional security are calling for attention. But know — you don’t have to solve everything today or right now. You’ve got time, so don’t fret. Scorpio’s cool waters will drop the temps soon. Just stay open and grounded. Trust the emotional process more than the plan, and know that the universe makes magic for us when we are tuned in and turned on. Don’t shut off in overwhelm — small steps forward are still forward moving.

Aquarius

The cosmic focus shifts toward your long-term vision and your connection to purpose. The Aries Moon lit up your voice — now refine it. Clear communication and patience will get you further than rushing into reinvention. A surviving-Scorpio-season hack, special for you: Scorpio rewards depth over speed every time.

Pisces

Values and self-worth themes were likely spotlit by the first full moon of fall — oofff, and for my Pisces mamas, I’m gonna ask that you re-read my “Final Thoughts” above. Approach these areas with grace — addressing them at all is proof you’re moving in the right direction.

Let go of guilt tied to your needs. You are here having a whole human experience just like the rest of your family, and your needs matter equally — every time and under all circumstances. You can’t pour from an empty cup; if you’re out, that’s it.

You gotta refill — but make sure you feel good about the cup you’re refilling.

As Scorpio season approaches, reconnect to what makes you feel replenished — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. All the things — you deserve it.

Hunter’s Moon in Aries — A Cosmic Message for the Moms Who Are Needing a Nudge to Let Go While Still Holding It All

Autumn is autumning, y’all — and she’s not here to make small talk.

Kicking off the season is a fiery Hunter’s Moon in Aries, and listen, mom — this isn’t just any full moon. It’s the first one since eclipse season, it’s a Super Moon, and it’s coming in with one clear agenda: burn away what’s no longer meant for you.

Aries energy is many things, but what it isn’t, is cutesy or demure. It makes moves. It clears paths. It reignites. And this Super Moon in Aries is showing up fully representing that spark that used to live rent-free in your head — before school runs, the whole work/life balance fiasco, and the daily bandwidth of “keeping it all together” started charging for space.

This Hunter’s Moon sees you. It’s here to remind you that you matter too, and that it is so okay to give meaningful focus to yourself. You don’t have to earn rest or clarity — you just have to stop fighting what your intuition already knows: keeping everyone and everything together but yourself isn’t your path. And really, girl? It’s not sustainable.

So let’s get into it.

💫 What This Moon Means for You

In the days leading up to this October full moon, you might feel caught between letting go and charging forward — this Hunter’s Moon is your guide to do both!

By October 5, carve out a quiet space to reflect and take inventory:

  • How are your relationships with yourself, your kids, your partner, your friends? Are they filling your cup too?
  • Are your priorities showing up for you?
  • Do your boundaries protect your peace?
  • Do you feel balanced and fulfilled where you are?

Write it all down. Let whatever surfaces, surface. Big realizations may arise. You may realize you’ve quietly pressed pause on more than you thought over the last months – years maybe.

This Full Moon serves as a gentle but firm cosmic hand on your shoulder saying: Your purpose — even as a mother, is not to carry what isn’t yours. It’s time, and you don’t need permission, to show up for yourself with the same love you give to everyone else.

🔥 October 6 & 7 — Showtime in Aries

By the peak of the moon, it’s go time and you’ve got one job: lean into release.

Let the Aries fire burn away what’s dampening your spark or draining your battery like a 3.5-year-old iPhone – you know the one.

Allow yourself to want again. Summon your dreams back to the forefront and make a commitment, out loud, to honor them.

🌕 A Simple Moon Ritual

After the kids are asleep, grab your notes and step outside.
Take a few deep breaths — really fill your lungs. Feel the evening air and when you’re ready, read your notes and then whisper — to yourself, to the moon, to the Aries fire in the sky:

“I release what is not mine to carry.
I let go of the patterns that delivered me to this imbalanced timeline.
I allow myself to dream big again and take inspired action.
I am grateful for the clarity and support in this moment.
I am aligned with the energy of the full moon to release, renew, and rise toward limitless abundance in my desires.”

Then, write one thing you’re ready to begin — or something that’s been sitting on the back burner for too long — and place that note somewhere you’ll see it every day. Maybe taped to your mirror or tucked inside your planner.

Consider this your first inspired action!

🌕 Closing Thoughts

This Hunter’s Moon is your reset button — a chance to check in with your truth. Let it stand as a signal that you’re not just chasing survival this season, you’re hunting your peace and tracking your purpose 🕯️

And, yall … Scorpio season begins October 22, and I’ve got interpretations to share – so stay tuned in.

An open interview: The Single Mom Coterie

An open interview-style introduction — the who, what, where, and why behind the Single Mom Coterie movement I’m so thrilled to start.

First, I am so glad you’re here and please know my hope is that this page grows into a platform, which later turns into a movement, through and for all of us moms. Because here’s the truth – it took me over 5 years into motherhood to accept: moms set the bar. If we’re stuck on a low vibration, isolated and in the struggle of only “surviving each day,” that’s likely the bar across all the other areas of life. But even small doses of feeling seen and realizing we’re not alone, can make a huge difference for ourselves and our babies; and that’s the kind of difference I want make for myself and my family, and for you and yours!

If the above forward speaks to you, I got you and read on for more, sis!!

Q1: Who is The SMC for?

A: As a single mom myself, there’s an obvious nod in the name, and much of the content is curated for women walking this same road. But make no mistake, I see that mommin’ ain’t easy for any of us. Whether you’re married, co-parenting, or fully solo — motherhood, while overwhelmingly rewarding, can feel like screaming at the stars on an abandoned island in our minds some days.

If you’re a mom who could use an outlet built on seeing and supporting the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of the mom experience… one that reminds you that you don’t have to lose yourself in the landscape of it all, and that the stars are always listening and answering — then you’re in the right place, sis. And I’m so glad you’re here from the very start!

Q2: What makes this space different?

A: Two things: normalizing the mess + cosmic stardust.

We’re going to get into it. Our current timeline serves daily doses of facades that are seemingly hyper-focused on normalizing — clears throat — perfection?? over reality. Like really, WTF? I cannot thrive under these conditions! It’s sad and super freaking hard to navigate: What’s real? What actually is normal? Does everyone else seriously have it all together?? The answers: Who knows. Nothing. And absolutely not!

But it’s so easy — if not impossible — to not get sucked into the overwhelm. And I wanna talk about it, y’all. I’m an elder millennial in my Mommy Era — my girl is gonna be 6 in November (Scorpios holler back!!). So this “mom-life” is organically where my focus is, and my lord, is it a whole situation!

The things we are expected to either pretend don’t exist at all or present like we’ve totally got them handled — it’s completely bonkers. The messy house (and OMG the mess in the car), the past and present “ugly cry” moments, the setbacks and heartbreaks — not just yours but your kids’ too — ooooff, y’all!

But don’t let me lose you to the dark side. I’m not going to skip the joy our kids bring, the personal triumphs big and small — the stardust! I believe the universe is constantly leaving us little post-it notes of joy and grace, letting us know the stars heard our screams and have our back.

And because I can’t let my mommies miss the cosmic plot twists, sharp turns, potholes, and speed bumps, I’ll be weaving in some mom-focused zodiac readings into the mix — not as fluff, but as a reminder from the cosmos that everything is a season, and we have the opportunity to choose perspective over matter. And that it’s okay to press pause, reflect, and recalibrate when we need to.

✨ I’ll drop my cosmic interpretations for the month ahead on the last Monday of each month — yay!

Q3: So, why did I start The SMC?

A: Honestly? Because I need it too.

In the 5 years since my daughter was born, until recently it’s been some of the darkest time I’ve ever spent. Between a rough split with her dad and the loss of 2 parents, which ultimately led to a move far away from the support of my “village” (which eventually disappeared anyway) — life got super sketch there for a while.

My nervous system was wrecked. I leaned into toxic coping patterns, lashed out, believed the excuses I told myself and others, and constantly muted my inner voice — the one reminding me that life doesn’t stop and my precious girl won’t stop growing just because I was wallowing in it all.

It took 5 YEARS and the slap-in-the-face moment of realizing: “BITCH!!! Your daughter is starting KINDERGARTEN this year — wake TF UP!” And y’all, I felt that deep in my bones. My girl was about to start kindergarten, and I was still sitting here like a bump on a log, letting my mommy era slip through my fingers.

Being stuck in survival mode is no joke because you can’t un-spend time. That realization landed hard and turbulently pushed me into where I am now: motivated to show up the best I can. Cue Tay Tay — “I can do it with a broken heart!”

I dove headfirst, set overdue boundaries, made some painful subtractions, and committed to tough-love self-evaluation. The deep end is… well, deep. It honestly got lonelier at first, but then I realized there’s clarity to be found in the quiet space of “less weight.” And what I found has been priceless and worth every hard moment: ownership of my feelings and perspective.

And while I’m still very much “in it,” I feel more authentic, far less reactive, and more hopeful than I have in years — which is huge for this pessimistically inclined mind of mine. Woohoo, look at me go!!

But I also think I could have gotten here faster if I’d had an outlet to plug into when the overwhelm got too real… a space to witness the wins and celebrations… or just a reminder that we’re not alone and there are others out there who get it.

✨ So there it is, and here we are — the official why of The Single Mom Coterie.

Q4: What can you expect from this blog?

A: Well, TSMC is not a highlight reel. I want to transparently touch on all of what being a mom means, from as many perspectives as possible — no subject “off the table.”

How do we find balance in the burnout? What keeps us going when all we can think about is giving up? Where do we find our greatest joys and proudest moments?

This is a coterie after all — a circle of, in this case, single moms (but really all moms) showing up for each other with the matched energy of motherhood: messy and magical all at once.

Here’s what you’ll find here:
✨ Honest conversations about burnout, balance, and building a life that feels good.
✨ Practical tips — from self-care and life hacks, to side hustles that actually produce, and products that are worth the hype (or total flops!).
✨ Astrological interpretations + mom-centric zodiac insights — because a nudge from the cosmos is sometimes exactly what we need.
✨ Connection — a reminder that you’re not the only one juggling, struggling, or laughing at the chaos.

This is a passion project, and I thank you for making it this far. I hope you’ll stay for all that’s to come 💕 I see you, momma!

With love,
Birdie’s Mom