Dancing Through the Void
Moving with Purpose, Power, and Play
What if feeling lost isn’t a problem to solve, but an invitation to become?
In just a few days, I’ll be saying goodbye to my 20s, and the timing couldn’t be more aligned—the New Moon in Scorpio, the sign of transformation and rebirth, arrives just before my birthday.
As a Scorpio Sun with a Scorpio stellium, I know this energy well; it’s home.
Scorpio teaches us to dive deep into our shadows
Unearth hidden truths and rise, transformed into who I am now becoming.
This New Moon is more than a reset—it’s the beginning of a new era for me, an invitation to step into the person I’ve always felt on the brink of becoming.
Forced Reset: Rebuilding from the Inside Out
2024 promised magic, but it began with something else entirely: solitude, upheaval, and a forced reset. (woop woop wooppppp)
January arrived like a HARD reboot, shutting down the familiar and leaving me staring at a metaphorical black screen, wondering what had gone wrong.
The months that followed were a lesson in patience, peeling back the layers, and facing what I’d avoided. Old fears, doubts, and beliefs surfaced, begging for release.
From January to August, life felt like a paused screen, waiting for the next scene to load.
But come September, I found myself slowly rebooting. I consciously chose what parts of myself to carry forward and began releasing everything that no longer served me.
Now, with this Scorpio New Moon just days before my 30th birthday, I feel fully reset. Finally ready to live with intention, clarity, and unwavering trust in my own process.
This is my system upgrade, an invitation to embrace my evolving self and create from the inside out.
Befriending My Shadows
In the solitude, I began to befriend my shadows, romanticizing the process of diving into the depths of my core.
I faced layers of memories, traumas, pain, and guilt I’d buried long ago. They were like tangled threads, each waiting to be unraveled. As I explored, I saw how each experience had shaped my journey, guiding me to this moment of renewal.
This deep shadow work builds something precious—faith.
Faith not in a world without obstacles, but in the beauty of integrating every part of our journey, even the hard parts.
I began to see each wound not as something to erase, but as a part of my story, a guide reminding me of where I’ve been and how those experiences have transformed me.
And with each release, I grew excited about the future, about the person I’m stepping into.
Discovering My Inner Star & My System for Change ✨
This journey led me to rediscover my inner star—the part of me that’s always known who I am and what I’m capable of.
Creativity became the space where I could reconnect with that star, each creation pulling me closer to the truth of my essence. I built a creative vacuum—a space free from judgment, where I could observe my body’s cues, meditate to find the roots of emotions, and honor the death of outdated versions of myself.
Creating became a dialogue with my inner world—a process of asking: “What needs to be released?” With every project, every dance, every breathwork session, I uncovered new layers of myself.
This was how I learned to trust myself again. Each creation wasn’t just art; it was a method of transmuting emotions into something real and meaningful.
My curiosity and creativity took those initial sparks of intrigue and turned them into reality. The more I leaned into this system, the more life aligned with who I was becoming.
Life didn’t just make sense—it started to flow.
Moving with Purpose, Power, and Play 🕺🏾✨
As I step into this new decade, I’m setting an intention to live with joy, curiosity, and deep appreciation for every twist and turn.
This New Moon in Scorpio marks not only a shift in the cosmos but a personal transformation—a return to my essence, to the dreams I’m determined to pursue, no matter how big they may be.
This era is all about creating systems that support my dreams, whether that’s through movement, creativity, or the gentle process of unfolding my thoughts and emotions.
My journey isn’t just about discovering who I am; it’s about sharing that experience so others can find their own courage to explore, create, and live with intention.
When I say I want you to feel life through my eyes, what I really mean is I want to be here for the ride with you—sitting with you in the discomfort, finding humor in the chaos, and sharing insights, playlists, and dance breaks along the way.
We’ll work through the doubts together, and through it all, I’ll remind you of your right to dream without limits.
Because life, as I’ve come to understand, isn’t a problem to be solved but a masterpiece we’re meant to co-create.
From Creative Expression to Collective Healing: Becoming Whole Again 🌱
In this era, I’ve discovered that imagination and creativity are not just personal tools—they’re pathways to collective healing.
Our individual struggles, dreams, and healing journeys are all interconnected.
The more we embrace our unique voices, the more we contribute to a larger story that’s waiting to be told.
Every movement, every note, every breath is a reminder of the beauty we can bring into the world.
By reclaiming my own dreams, I’m stepping into a role that’s bigger than myself.
I want to remind those who feel lost:
That your dreams are worthy of existing and pursuing
Your creativity is powerful
And your story matters.
Together, we can break cycles, heal old wounds, and build systems of care and creativity that uplift us all.
So, whether it’s through dance, reflection, or creating systems of support, I’m committed to making this journey one of constant expansion—for me and for anyone who’s along for the ride.
We’re here to grow, to move, and to dream, and I’m grateful to be sharing this space with you.
Now, Let’s Dance🪩
This journey led me to the birth of my two inner avatars:
2MannyThoughts: My mental playground, where ideas flow freely, questions arise, and reflections take shape. It’s the space that lets me think big, challenge norms, and express every wild thought that comes to mind.
2MannyMoves: My movement playground, where my body becomes the language and creativity flows through each step, stretch, and dance. It’s where I integrate my insights, release old energy, and find joy in the simple act of being alive.
These two avatars represent the duality of my expression—mental curiosity and physical freedom.
They’re the channels through which I bring my inner world to life, giving me a structure to turn dreams into reality and to live each day with intention, exploration, and unapologetic self-expression.
So, if you’re with me, if you’re ready to reclaim your right to dream, to express, to live without limits—let’s make this journey one of constant movement, exploration, and joy.
Let’s say goodbye to doubt and welcome in the courage to be unapologetically ourselves.
And as I close out each cycle, let’s bring in the dancing lobsters!
Because every time we grow, every time we turn pain into creativity, it’s a moment worth celebrating.
So here’s to my 30s, to the dreams we’re going to build, and to dancing through it all, side by side.
Bring out the dancing lobsters! 🦞💫
Dance your little hearts out <3
‘til next time,
Manny