#3 Ready to bloom? 🪭

Spring is finally here, and the real new year has begun! 🌸 Wishing you a month of growth, renewal, and fresh energy.

March was such an intense month 😮‍💨🔥 Did you feel it? What did you learn? What do you want to invite into your life this April? I encourage you to take a moment to pause, reflect, and set your intentions before moving forward.

I had a wonderful tea birthday party at Teeraum Sanvian, and I want to thank Tim for making it possible 🩷

In today’s edition, I’m excited to share the work of Tian Sthr, a beautiful soul I met last year, and the artwork of Jo Aspvik, whose creations I’ve been following on Instagram. A big thank you to Jennifer Eireen for once again providing an astrology forecast for the next two weeks.

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Tian Sthr is a photographer and documentary filmmaker who has been exploring the possibilities of visual storytelling for 12 years, guided by intuition and a sensitivity to imagery. With seven years of experience as a lighting designer, he enjoys playing with light and atmosphere to shape different moods. Aware of his position in society, Tian focuses on portraying people with care and authenticity. His priority is to create a space where his subjects feel at ease and safe. His empathetic approach helps even those unfamiliar with the camera feel comfortable quickly, allowing for honest and genuine moments to emerge.

How has Berlin influenced your creative work and your spiritual journey?

Growing up in a small town in Germany means that being different from the norm often leads to comments. There’s little room for having a different haircut, wearing unique clothes, or expressing an alternative opinion—people will actively tell you it’s “weird” or that you don’t fit in. Berlin, on the other hand, is a melting pot, thanks to so many beautiful people from all around the world. Here, differences aren’t just tolerated—they’re an essential part of what makes the city so vibrant. This openness has deeply influenced both my creative work and my spiritual journey, allowing me to explore perspectives I never had access to before.

If you could visually capture the soul of Berlin, what would that image look like?

Sunset on Tempelhofer Feld, we see the Silhouettes of some Fire juggling Esoteric People, framed by a punk who pukes in a bush and someone collecting bottles, while a father with a patagonia jacket argues with a woman, wearing a Palestinian Kufiya.

What’s your top 3 favorite places in Berlin that not enough people know about?

Tempelhofer Feld: Too obvious and not at all a secret, but in my opinion, the most valuable space. It’s the biggest place where people can socialize or relax without consuming or paying money.

Stadtbad Neukölln Sauna: Because the Aufguss is very efficient and incredibly well done for a “Stadtbad”, so well done you might chance dimensions.

SanHok Thai Imbiss: Su, the owner, is a lovely soul, and for just €8.50, you still get that old Berlin feeling of having a good meal at a fair price.

What is one lesson you've learned in Berlin?

Berlin is full of organized resistance. Take German club culture, for example-it was born out of rebellion, an anti-movement against a growing culture of productivity and rigid rules imposed by a heteronormative society that left little space for alternative perspectives. Alongside one of the most vibrant queer communities in the world, Berlin has become a refuge for people who need to push back against oppressive systems because they are continuously marginalized due to their gender, race, or faith. Being surrounded by people who fight with such passion against structures of oppression has helped me develop deeper empathy. It made me realize the immense energy that lies in resistance-not just as an act of defiance, but as a form of creation, of imagining and building something better.

What’s one thing you'd like to see more of in Berlin's creative or spiritual scene?

Looking away is a privilege. If you have the choice to ignore certain realities, it means you’re not directly affected by them. Of course, people with privilege have their own struggles and want to heal their own wounds—but part of true healing is recognizing the structures we might benefit from and working to build bridges instead of walls. This starts with conversations about issues that affect many people worldwide. If we only focus on our own needs, we end up turning away from the needs of others. A first step could be making space for people affected by oppression—giving them a voice and a seat at the table in the spaces we create. We can also invite educators and activists who work on dismantling oppressive systems. There are many out there, and we should help amplify their knowledge and insights.

How would you describe your work?

I try to let go of my ego and fully merge into the world and perspective of the person I’m capturing. My goal is to dissolve my presence so that they feel comfortable enough to be their most authentic self. At the same time, I’m a romantic. I like to create a visual world that invites the viewer into something aesthetically engaging, something pleasant-unless, of course, it’s a documentary project, where raw authenticity is the priority.

What’s next for you? Any exciting projects or personal goals?

Learn to translate the physical world into movies and film projects. I would love to create a half fiction/ half documentary Series about Berlin, that focuses on open communication and deconstructing oppressive structures.

Connect with Tian:
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With Neptune crossing into Aries, we step into a new era. A space where personal and collective dreams are intertwining. Neptune in Aries shows us that the big “human dream” is also “pursuing your own dream,” and that’s the only way we’ll get to the bigger picture – by embodying your personal vision. There’s no way around it, if you’re not stepping into your personal truth, the collective dream won’t be able to come to life. As Mercury and Venus are wrapping up their retrogrades, we’re closing the chapter on how we’ve been relating to that big dream. We’re aligning our words and actions with something deeper, something more in tune with Saturn’s discipline and Neptune’s transcendence. Mars in Cancer is like a guide, showing us that the way to take action is by nourishing our relationships, by connecting to the feeling of belonging within this greater dream.

Yet, there’s also a layer of the Sun & Chiron bringing up the pain, pointing out where the ego has outlived its purpose and can’t be embodied anymore. The flow of the Moon is asking us to check in with how it feels to layer our personal selves into this bigger picture – from observer, to observed and back again—are there attachments, is there relief, is there something else waiting to emerge? All of this is really pointing to the truth that, soon enough, as Mercury and Venus move into Aries, it’s time to speak our personal truths, to offer a voice that’s our own, one that doesn’t need to be perfect but just needs to be real.

Explore, awaken & connect with Jen:
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I want to share something personal with you today. For a long time, I was a people pleaser—constantly seeking validation and putting others’ needs before my own. This left me feeling drained and disconnected from my true self.

In my world and belief system, saying no to others and prioritizing my own needs was unthinkable. I believed that making others happy was the only way to feel loved and accepted. It felt like the only way to survive, especially during my childhood.

People-pleasing is a survival mechanism, born from the belief that love must be earned and that it only comes with conditions. The condition was often to silence myself and serve others, draining my own energy in the process. As a child, I learned that love and value were often conditional— the more I pleased others, the more affection I received.

What I didn’t realize at the time was that my constant need to please others stemmed from deep fears—fears of rejection, abandonment, and the belief that I wouldn’t be loved unless I constantly proved my worth. It was exhausting, draining my energy and taking a toll on my inner peace. I didn’t know how to stand in my truth or trust that I could be loved, even when I say no and express my boundaries.

Over time, I learned that true fulfillment comes from setting boundaries and honoring my own needs without guilt. This shift has been life-changing.

The truth is, we all have unique worth, and trying to earn love by pleasing others only dims our light. It took me years of self-reflection, deep personal work, and embracing my authentic self to break free from this pattern. Through this journey, I’ve learned that honoring my true self not only strengthens my relationship with myself but also enriches my connections with others. True love, respect, and fulfillment come from within, and when I embrace that, everything shifts.

And while I’m still on this journey, I know that the love we seek is already within us—without the need for validation from others. If you resonate with this, I want to remind you that you don’t have to please others to be worthy. You are enough, just as you are.

As a holistic coach, I can help you explore and break free from patterns like people-pleasing, guiding you toward a more authentic, empowered version of yourself. Together, we’ll work on setting boundaries, honoring your needs, and embracing your true self.If you're ready to start this transformative journey, book your free discovery call here

📣 2 free spots for the next Women’s Circle on Friday 4th of April “Self Love & Boundaries” here

Journaling questions:
- In what areas of your life do you often find it difficult to say "no" or set clear limits with others?
- Are there certain people or situations where you consistently ignore your boundaries? What patterns do you notice?
- How do you feel when your needs or limits are ignored by others? What steps can you take to ensure your boundaries are respected moving forward?
- How does ignoring your boundaries affect your relationships with others?

Video Recommandation: Good boundaries free you by Sarri Gilman

Podcast Recommandation: How to Set Effective Boundaries Without Sabotaging Your Relationships by The School of Greatness

Book recommendation: The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No That Puts You in Charge of Your Life by Vanessa Patrick

Thank you for being part of the tribe! 🪶

💌 Love from Berlin,
Sabrina Jeblaoui