Hi, I'm Gemma, the artist and creator behind Stars & Sage Studio. 

This space began as something deeply personal for me. A quiet place where I could process my healing, reconnect with my creativity, and gain insight into my inner world. 

I've been practicing yoga and reading tarot cards for 12 years and have been studying astrology for much longer. Combining art and spirituality has been a passion of mine for many years and I spent most of my free time drawing spiritual illustrations and guides to inspire and elevate my spiritual practice. 

When I became a mother to two young children very close in age, I found it impossible to maintain my daily practice. So, I stopped trying to maintain it and I disconnected from this vital part of myself. 

I soon became burnt out and dangerously overwhelmed. I was physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. I felt like I was going through the motions without being fully present in the moment. My babies deserved better and so did I. 

That's when the calling to return to my spiritual self became stronger. I yearned to dust off my yoga mat and all of my once loved spiritual tools, and dive back in, despite the chaos that was my life. But I didn't even know where to start. 

I knew that I wouldn't be able to practice at the level I had all those years ago. I couldn't dedicate five minutes or longer to meditation, I couldn't hold yoga poses I could before, and I couldn't dedicate my whole evening to a full moon ritual. I needed small but sacred tasks to help me connect without taking away from my time with my family. Something that could grow as my kids got older and my time freed up. 

So I promised myself that I would stop making excuses for why I couldn't and that I would show up everyday, no matter what my schedule looked like or how much sleep I had the night before. 

I started gathering inspiration but I felt disconnected from it. It felt unrealistic to me and didn't fit into my tight schedule. So, I started doing what I did all those years ago. I created the kind of tools that I needed - tools that could meet me where I was. And now here I am, sharing it with you!

Whether you're just starting out on your spiritual journey or, like me, are finding your way back after a long detour, you can find support here. 

Love always,

Gemma xx