Valentines launch

In the name of love - Valentines launch

On a day that is widely recognised as a celebration of love, I have decided to launch this new initiative for 2020. ‘Mystic Muse’. This is a sacred soul photography offering for those who desire to BE SEEN in their TRUTH. It stands for self love, empowerment, liberation, aliveness, freedom and joy. When we live in a society so heavily weighted to the mind/body/ego, this is about creating a reflection for people to see their own soul beauty and others. The soul only knows unity, love and oneness.

‘Mystic Muse’ invites any male or female bodied human who is currently on a journey of awakening to their soul purpose, wishing to be seen in their unique essence to book a photoshoot.

What you will receive will go beyond some beautiful photos of yourself. They will become a living transmission to inspire others to show up more fully, express more authentically and be seen with their masks stripped away. What you awaken within yourself you awaken in others and that is a gift to humanity.

I love to capture the spirit of people being themselves. Beyond their societal status, beyond their job title, beyond the roles and masks of how they show up in the world. Inspired by humans in their aliveness, in their rawness, in their eros, in their TRUTH.

I would like to thank the following souls who have played a huge part in this offering coming into form.

Firstly Rani Michelle who is the New Zealand facilitator for a body of work called ‘Dancing Eros’. This is about reclaiming your sacred sensuality and embodiment of the 5 archetypes of the feminine. This was the beginning of a journey for me that opened so many doors. I met my edge over and over, releasing, crying, raging, laughing, dancing, moving, breathing. This helped anchor me into this journey of feminine embodiment work and sacred sexuality. I’ve gone on to support Rani with her work in a priestessing role and seen women/men transform before my eyes. This sort of rich, potent work touches you in such a deep and profound way.

After Dancing Eros, this lead me to Sia Hu Heka, Founder & Facilitator of Temple of the Goddess. Sia has been a massive influence on my personal spiritual growth journey. Her power, strength, expansive love and the DEPTH of her soul is profound. My soul felt incredibly touched by her love, wisdom and truth. After every temple I have participated in I would notice significant changes in my outer world. Thank you Sia, your gifts have been immense. Sia is Soul Midwife and Temple Facilitator https://www.siahuheka.com @sia_temple_of_the_goddess

Corry Louise, you have been the magic right through this whole journey as you’ve held such a deep point holding space and supporting both Rani and Sia and now to see you rise into your own facilitation work is so inspiring and heart warming. Thank you to both you and Sia for showing up with your magic and allowing me to capture this. You are both living transmissions of the work you stand for. Corry is a Self-love Practitioner and Embodiment Coach and Workshop Facilitator @corry.louise

To my sister Julia Lochhead who is an incredibly talented fine art photographer and who I was always inspired by with her ability to capture the natural joy in people. You have been so valuable to me with your knowledge and guidance along this journey and I am truly and deeply grateful for the knowledge you’ve passed on to me. @julialochhead

To my husband Jonty Horrocks who supports me no matter what. Your unwavering support means the world to me and I treasure deeply.

To Shannon Rose who provided the opportunity for me to seed this intention with my photography at her Creatress Retreat in October 2019. This gave me the very platform I needed to sew the first seeds for this work. Shannon is a New Earth Wayshower, Priestess, Teacher & Mentor @shannons.rose

To Bea Maz who I engaged to photograph me over a year ago. You as a healer and your photographic work has been an immense inspiration to me. Your offering felt so unique and so needed and I instantly fell in love with your approach and what you stand for. Thankyou for being such an inspiration. @beata__mazur

And also a huge thank you to Ellie Wilde, Winter Jade Icely and Dheepa Nedungat whose work has also touched me immensely over the past two years.

I look forward to co creating magic with those souls inspired to embark on a sacred soul photoshoot.

And one last thing - I plan to add on a mystic art and ritual component to this offering next so keep watching this space for more updates.

With love,

Rachel

xx