There is something downright magical about strawberry season.
Maybe it's because strawberries arrive just as the earth is bursting back to life. Maybe it's their heart-shaped appearance. Maybe it's because they have been associated with love, pleasure, fertility, and abundance for centuries. Or maybe it's because they simply taste like summer kissed by sunshine.
As The Naughty Mystic, I am a firm believer that wellness should never feel like punishment. Taking care of yourself should feel delicious, sensual, and enjoyable. Mother Nature understood the assignment when she created strawberries.
Throughout folklore, strawberries have symbolized love, romance, prosperity, and good fortune. Ancient Romans associated them with Venus, the goddess of love. In many magical traditions, strawberries are used in spells and rituals for attracting sweetness into your life, deepening self-love, and opening the heart chakra. (And even used the leaves as medicine to treat everything from sore throats to kidney stones.)
And honestly? We could all use a little more sweetness.
That is why I have been excited about the new Juice Plus+ Strawberry Complete Shake. It combines the flavor of fresh-picked strawberries with plant-based nutrition, making it an easy way to support your health while actually enjoying what you're drinking.
Whether you're rushing between work, family, spiritual practice, or trying to survive whatever cosmic chaos Mercury is serving this week, having a quick and nutritious option matters.
The Strawberry Complete Shake provides plant-based protein along with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and whole food ingredients designed to support overall wellness. It's perfect as a breakfast, post-workout shake, afternoon pick-me-up, or whenever life gets a little too hectic for a full meal.
My favorite part? It tastes like summer.
You can blend it with fresh strawberries, bananas, spinach, almond milk, or even toss in a handful of berries from your garden. It becomes a little ritual of nourishment—a reminder that taking care of yourself can be both practical and pleasurable.
Because self-care isn't just bubble baths and inspirational quotes. Sometimes self-care is giving your body the nutrients it needs while still enjoying every sip.
So while strawberries are in season, take a moment to savor them. Visit a local farm. Make strawberry shortcake. Add fresh berries to your morning routine. Sip on a Strawberry Complete Shake. Celebrate the abundance that nature is offering.
After all, the Universe is constantly reminding us that growth can be sweet.
And if life has felt a little sour lately, perhaps strawberry season is your invitation to add a little more sweetness back into the mix.
Blessings, berries, and a whole lot of delicious magic,
The Naughty Mystic
