Jude Hobdy (they/them) is a Keyholder for New Earth Mystery School. Jude is a portal being + budding ethnobotanist co-creating sounds + frequencies that birth new conditions and realities for all of life. Initiated in the pathway of Spiritual Herbalism under the guidance of Master Herbalist Empress Karen M Rose and indigenous bush medicine practices ancestrally directed through their grandmother, Jude is honored to journey with the New Earth Mystery School. Jude lives + works in the ancestrally stewarded Nacotchtank + Piscataway lands / Washington, DC, where they weave sonic art + plant medicine centered in collective earth liberation.
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I was born in LA and raised in Western NY on Seneca land where I live now, in a park, a few minutes drive from Lake Ontario. I love leisurly, solo nature walks with no music, just listening and tuning in. A few play and community practices I’ve been enjoying returning to lately include dance, tennis, ice skating, cooking and hosting gatherings. Writing is a passion of mine and an ancestral gift I was blessed with from both sides of my family. It feels like a powerful tool through which I channel my inner self, spirit and the snapshots of beauty experienced by all of my senses while being in the world. I feel the same way about facilitating meaningful conversations; it’s like channeling, but with the added thrill of co-creating with others. Both are a part of my purpose.
I’ve been a member of NEMS since the beginning. My interest in this school and community began mostly for my own personal development. I was really just looking to get more free in my mind and in my heart. But as it has changed my life, I’ve seen the many ways I can integrate it into my professional work and how I carry out my life's purpose. On the NEMS archetype quiz, I landed on Visionary, which I strongly resonate with right now. Other archetypes I’ve learned about here and often feel connected to include Artist, Channel, Leader and Dreamer. For the tropical astrology girlies, I’m a Taurus sun, Cancer moon and Pisces rising — but I’d never judge you by your chart *puts rose up* ;) :)
Yoga is the physical embodiment practice that most supports my energy work, healing and mental and emotional health. I practice asana daily, and have experience holding space as a certified yoga teacher.
I'm honored and grateful to be here with you all as a keyholder, and so excited to journey together as we deepen in our personal and collective purpose, and realize the potential impact our community can create in the world. Cheers to New Earth!
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