ARIES SEASON

Aries is the first sign of the zodiac. A fire sign, ruled by the planet of Mars. A season full of new beginnings, action, and feisty behavior. At your high, you’ll feel passion, fearlessness, enthusiasm, playfulness and strong independence. At your low, will bring up - bossiness, impulsivity, bad tempers, competitiveness, and short-sightedness. Once thing is for sure, nothing is half-hearted by an Arien.

Concept & Photographed by : Stephanie Barone

Model : Alexis Burkhardt

Threads : Sarah Gleeson

Makeup : Jessi Grove

Hair : Amanda Faia

Boudoir | Madison N

Becca + Neal | Cape May, New Jersey

t h e s t o r y o f b e c c a a n d n e a l

Despite growing up in neighboring towns, Neal and Becca orbited each other for years before finding one another. With mutual friends throughout high school, Neal and Becca only knew of one another long before developing their own friendship. This began to bloom after graduation, during summers between college semesters. Neal first caught Becca’s eye as having the potential of being more than a friend at a pool party, where she was heard to remark, “...and who knew Neal had a bod?”. 

After graduating college and returning to their hometowns, Becca and Neal spent nearly every day together, their romance growing slowly and naturally from their strong commitment of friendship. Now after over ten years, the bonds of their love and friendship remain stronger than ever -- fortified by their long history celebrating victories and sustaining each other through tragedy.

Brittney + Ressie | Hamilton Manor | Hamilton NJ

How did he propose? : “It was at my nephews preschool graduation party, with all of my family. He put the ring box in my nephew’s legos because my nephew always asks me to help him build lego houses. So just like any other time, my nephew pulled out the legos and we were building away. My nephew picked up the ring box and was playing with it and said “what is this?!” I looked at it, turned around and saw Ressie on one knee.”

Kate + Eric | Devils Pool, Wissahickon, Philadelphia | Anniversary Session

QUEEN OF WANDS

queen of wands :

optimistic, authoritative, spiritual, practical, independent, charismatic, attractive, visionary, ambitious, inspirational, innovative, exuberant, impulsive

who is the queen of wands : standing at the edge of her domain, the queen of wands is a magnetic force who knows her place in the collective consciousness. there is a diving fire within her personality, as she is strong and assertive yet knows the important of kindness and generosity. the queen of wands walks her own path, charting a course that aligns with her heart and spiritual nature. here at there side stands her familiar — a spirit animal who is fierce, protective, and loving.

the queen of wands is an extremely outgoing, generous person, who is both strong-willed and fierce. she is fully aware of how her unwavering kindness and intelligence have shaped her beauty over the years, and , through her own set of standards, she celebrates and embodies her sexuality. this person does not need the assurance of validation of anyone else and lives her life freely without apology. she is highly protective and involved in the lives of her friends and family. she is also able to adapt well in almost any social environment, making all who surround her feel warm and welcome. the queen of wands may also become fiery, stubborn, and uncompromising when things don’t go her way. due to her strong temperament, there may be a tendency for extroverted communication and for placing draining emotional demands on those closest to her. 

the message behind the card : it is important to acknowledge your limitless potential! you are capable of accomplishing anything you wish if you put your mind to the task. maintaining a positive mindset attracts an abundance of light into your life — the first step world manifesting your dreams.

the wands are inspired by the world around them. as a result, may of them love to travel and explore. wands are highly charismatic and self-determined, and they take their life goals very seriously. they have strong leadership qualities and are extremely outgoing , attracting like-minded people. their beliefs and opinions are in many ways connected to their spirituality, which they consider very important in defining who they are. wands can sometimes be harsh or fiery if they become agitated or frustrated. overconfidence can lead to egotism, impatience, foolish risk taking, or insensitive to others. the aid of other elements can help diffuse the hotheaded disposition of this type. sometimes, all the wands may need is a grounding conversation with a good friend.

the wands rule our creativity, confidence, and determination throughout life. they are related to our ambitions and dreams and connect to our spiral natural and Higher Self. the element of fire is transformative, expansive, and inventive.

vendors :

photographer+creator : @stephanie_bar

model : @kellyanneduffy

set designer+creative director : @blondeandblueboutique

makeupartist : @beautifulnightmarefx

hairstylist : @mollys_chair

threads : @sgstyleme

jewelry : @creadesigns

florals : @eastlinfloraldesign

crystal : @kaytmoats

QUEEN OF CUPS

queen of cups :

introspective, psychic, loving, compassionate, honest, healing, empathetic, psychic, mysterious, dramatic, melancholic, inventive

who is the queen of cups : the queen of cups looks directly into the deepest corners of our hearts. she is dreamy and intuitive and aligns with the diving principle of love, being a channel of light in all that she does. in her realm, we see the starts of the cosmos above her, a sacred mirror of her connection to Source energy. from a deep place of knowing, she lives her life with a sense of care for all who cross her path, always putting others before herself.

the queen of cups is a nurturing individual who is deeply attuned tot eh needs of others. her warm and tender personality will make you feel at home from the moment you meet her, and she gives advice freely and unconditionally, with love. this woman is real and won’t other with small talk or formalities, so expect to connect with her on the deepest of levels. it’s not uncommon for the queen of cups to be a natural healer, working her magic subconsciously through her creations of in actual musical or spiritual practices. the queen of cups expresses a deep wisdom from the unseen realms of spiritual insight [and may even have the ability to see into the sprit world]. she might appear quiet and shy but is highly intelligent and strong in her convictions. remember to be gentle with her heart, for she hurts easily.

the message behind the card : this card comes as an opportunity to nurture your relationships with others and to make time for celebratory gatherings. listen to your inner voice and psychic abilities. the manifestation of loving energy and soulful experience with the people in your life. creativity and expression in all of its glory. 

the cups are ruled by the heart. plain and simple. with this attachment comes sensitivity in all aspects of emotion, psychic awareness, and perception. intimacy is extremely important to this type in all relationships, whether platonic or romantic. the cups want to connect deeply with the people they care about and can sometimes overanalyze other’ opinions or actions. cups are intelligent dreamers and can spend a huge amount of time visualizing or wanting to escape from the stress of the real world. when they are not harnessing their creativity properly, they become prone to sadness, flakiness, or emotional detachment. cups are creative and artistic and love to express themselves in all areas of their life. they are extremely compassionate, empathetic individuals who are nurturing and caring toward others.

the cups rule our emotions and deal with love and spiritual consciousness. they tap into our subconscious mind, psychic abilities, relationships, and internal forces. the element of water is mutable and ever changing, which reflects the flow of our emotions and feelings.

vendors :

photographer+creator : @stephanie_bar

model : @carissa_macy

set designer+creative director : @blondeandblueboutique

makeupartist : @beautifulnightmarefx

hairstylist : @mollys_chair

threads : @sgstyleme

jewelry : @creadesigns

florals : @eastlinfloraldesign

crystal : @kaytmoats

QUEEN OF PENTACLES

queen of pentacles :

motherly, caution, neutering, loving, down-to-earth, fertility, home, cautions, stable, practical, conventional, generous

the beautiful queen of pentacles sits in an earthy space, embodying an inner richness of spirit and love that radiates into the world around her. before her is a collection of her most treasured crystals: energetic tools of healing that she freely shares with others. at her side rests a white tiger, her loving familiar who symbolizes her serene strength and calm demeanor. in the presence of these two, you are welcome, cherishes, and nurtured.

the queen of pentacles is a warm and motherly individual who knows how to maintain a healthy and happy life. you will often find her balancing her commitments, responsibilities, relationships, and family duties simultaneously without breaking a sweat. she is a great nurturer and provider and goes above and beyond all expectation when it comes to taking care of others. her deep connection tot he earth is reflected in her own spiritual practice, whereby she sources wisdom and magic from the elements around her. from this higher awareness also comes a sense of security, which is often reflected in how she handles finances; she knows the true value of money lies beyond mere physical affluence, seeing it rather as a means to create a comfortable lifestyle for herself and her family. as she is extremely hardworking and pragmatic, she attracts others to her for her wisdom and support. 

the message behind the card : a time to be practical and resourceful with your plans. the building of a stable and realistic foundation. what steps will you take in order to remain healthy, happy, and secure in your life? remember to be compassionate and kind to others.

the pentacles are ruled by practicality and strength. they weigh the pros and cons of each situation and always try to take the most logical approach. they are extremely grounded and embody a strong sense of self, which makes them loving and loyal friends. the pentacles are sensible, pragmatic individuals who work hard at what they do while also making time to enjoy life’s simple luxuries. they can sometimes become more concerned with he external, physical aspects of their existence and neglect to connect with their spiritual nature. for many of them, however, this connection is made through being outdoors and exploring the earth. pentacles are constantly inspired by the world around them, which helps them harness their creativity. their high hopes and aspirations can, at times, take her the other areas of their lives, which may leave them feeling drained and pessimistic if their plans do not work out. 

the pentacles rule the physical realm and deal with issues that involve security and material concerns. aspects of home, health, possessions, wealth, or prosperity may be highlighted. the element of earth is grounding, nurturing, and stable.

vendors :

photographer+creator : @stephanie_bar

model : @joyornah

set designer+creative director : @blondeandblueboutique

makeupartist : @madmakeupofficial

hairstylist : @mollys_chair

threads : @sgstyleme

jewelry : @creadesigns

florals : @hemlock_and_hellebore

crystal : @kaytmoats