A Meander with Cherry Moonweb 🌙✨

The year was 2024, and it showed me many aspects of my life I would rather be without—and what I want more of. 

While I drifted into the world of contemporary teen romance, I realised I didn’t like it. It lacked that spark, that magical aspect that connects my inner self to my books—not just my heart and head. I realised where I went wrong and where I actually need to be. Not just within my writing self either, but also that person or being deep inside me. 

While I drifted, I got lost along the way, which is why I find myself here: reflecting and re-evaluating my habits and goals. 

Let me tell you a story. 

Many years ago, in that transition period between child and tween, I hid something—or rather, someone. Someone who enjoyed tarot nights, looking up at the night sky, breathing in the fresh air, walking barefoot, zodiacs, and angels. When facts and science became my norm, when technology and society became known to me, they burrowed away. They shied away from it all because of what others might say. In a land where sorcières are still seen with scepticism and fear of the unknown, it was instinctive to blend in. Mix with the crowd. Keep the cards in the drawer. The crystals hidden as jewellery. The books left unread. 

We will call this being Cherry—Cherry Moonweb—for that was her name. She was gifted many things and was brought up by the right-hand woman to a high priestess, though not many know this. 

Lily (I) and Cherry always got along. They played with the flowers and saw the fairies on the winds. But when Lily was shown the greater world, a dark cloud enveloped her. It took her away from Cherry, and Cherry no longer saw the light of day, only popping up on rare occasions when her mother or guardien would invite her. 

Years went by, and Cherry despaired. Until one year, Lily was at her lowest, and then suddenly, at her brightest. One of the many clouds evaporated from her life, and Lily saw a new light. She shed some of her heavy cloak and could breathe easy again. She thought she was whole. She was mistaken, for she had still forgotten a friend behind. 

Lily began to discover herself. With open eyes, there was more to see—people of all genders and cultures. Open arms greeted her, and she began to flourish. Going after the dreams of another young girl, little Lily, she succeeded. Only, two and a half books later, she was stuck again. Something was missing. Someone was missing. 

Cherry had had enough of hiding. Out of the blue—Lily will not be able to tell when or how it happened, for she does not remember—but Cherry stormed back into Lily’s life, ready to fight for her place and remove the last remaining shrouds over Lily’s heart. Over her soul. 

This brings us up to now. 

Lily has not changed; she has evolved—or devolved… She is returning to what she once was but with the addition of her new body and mindset, ready to tackle anything that comes her way. It is not scary or dark; it is light and true. 

I, Lily, vowed some years ago that if people don’t like me for who I truly am, they don’t deserve to be in my life, and I am still sticking to this. Life is strange in all its forms, but with open arms, I believe a brighter future awaits us all—over all the hurdles we may come across. 

This was my way of telling you all: I am who I am, and I can’t wait to discover my potential and the bonds that will be created. 

Happy Full Moon in Cancer, everyone. 

As a Cancerian and a Lavarian, I think it’s time to dance among the stars tonight.  

Lily O. Laverick xxx