Mermaid Moon: July Full Moon and Eclipse

Dive In and Indulge! Come Laugh and Celebrate "Dreams Coming True" under the Mystical Influence of a Watery Moon!

When: Tuesday July Seventh

Where: Julie's Divine Grotto of Treasures and Truths

Why: Because we are all Sensual Sirens seeking a Symbolic Celebration!



The Depths of this Moon:

July’s full moon is often referred to as the Mead, Blessing, Lightning or Thunder moon. The energies around this moon are ones of success, appreciating what we have worked hard for, reaping the first harvests and celebrating our successes. We are encouraged to appreciate our accomplishments and begin to put energy into building on them.

Gemstones that will enhance our Mermaid Moon’s Energy:

Amazonite, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Diamond, Malachite, Opal, Peridot and Ruby. These gems help enhance the energy of all the chakras. Remember that Mead is the nectar of the Gods, so having all our chakras in balance at this time helps us appreciate the Mead in our own lives!

Connecting to the Source:

The moon at this time brings us feelings of being whole and connected. What greater spiritual connection can we have than that to Great Spirit, or God? This is the energy or spirit that governs all. We can really pay homage and respect to Great Spirit at this time because this is the time of year when we are typically at our energetic best. We can learn to recognize Great Spirit within ourselves by meditating on connecting with this being. Once you feel a connection with this energy, you will begin to become clear about all the wonderful things you are grateful for in your life. Great Spirit encourages us to first recognize blessings in our own lives and then "pay them forward", thus continuing the cycle of positive energy.

Essential Oils:

Oils can be used most easily in a diffuser. Some can be added in small quantities to baths and others can be used in soap and candle making. Do some research before you try them in other ways, aside from diffusers, as some are corrosive and cause skin irritations. The following oils will help you connect with your unconscious mind and set the intention of success, celebration and health:

· Basil
· Cedar
· Cardamom
· Clove
· Eucalyptus
· Geranium
· Ginger
· Lemon
· Myrrh
· Neroli
· Patchouli
· Pine
· Sweet Pea


Read more: http://newage.suite101.com/article.cfm/julys_full_moon_the_mead_moon#ixzz0JrUJRvZ8&C

Also please see the following:
http://mysticmedusa.com/2009/06/27/full-moon-eclipse/

Lotus Moon: June 2009

I purposefully decided that my Moon Parties were to represent a Trilogy or Three Successive Moons. The Moons that held Asian Names and motifs. April's was the Peony Moon; demonstrating a light hearted Maiden feel or new life just beginning...May was the Dragon Moon; a Mother Moon that went deep into Ancient Wisdom and Intuition...and the final Moon of the Moon Cycle was Enlightenment or the Lotus Moon. During the Enlightenment phase I wanted my fellow Moon Goddesses to embrace the JOY of being, just simply being...still, attentive, knowing and wonderful...in the NOW.

I loved our party and felt surrounded by the warmth and comfort of true friends just enjoying each other's company ... openly sharing our heartaches and our triumphs. A genuine support system is evolving within this wonderful group of soul sistahs...I love you ladies!!!

Inspiration from the Lotus Moon Celebration: Honoring what I need

Insights from Lotus Moon

This Full Moon was wonderful.We gathered at Christine's house. The house was a glow of candles, The table was set for Jenna, Betty, Christine, Shannon and I. Lotus flower themes on the cards at the altar, enlighten mints and candles in our goodie bags, lotus flower rings for our fingers. No detail was spared or over looked. Christine is masterful for creating a space so full of little details and touches that really express the theme of the evening.

Last Full Moon our focus was on our deep "Mothering" wisdom. I walked away that evening with the knowledge that my deep mothering wisdom was to follow my intuition and be open to the urges that move me ... even if it doesn't make logical sense. So since that time I have been aware of my intuitive wisdom.

On evening, I had a dream that my breaks failed on the way to a party, the next day my car I had trouble on the way to a party and I had to turn around to go home to take care of my car. while I was waiting for my car to cool down, I met a psychic who gave me one of the most powerful readings ever. She gave me lots of wisdom but the one thing that stood out was for me to create my own tests to learn if the man is someone I want to spend more time with.

The next day I went on a date with that in mind...That piece of wisdom allowed me to shift my thoughts from "Is he going to like me?" to "Am I going to like him?" "What do I need to know about him to be interested in spending more time with him?" The tables turned ... I was more confident and aware...quickly I realized he was not a match for me. No biggie. The next day I met another man at a pub who gave me his phone number...then a guy stopped me in a book store to give me his number. Some how that shift in awareness and the confidence and trust in my intuition...opened a new pathway to romance. I went out with another man this past weekend. He meets my needs he is attentive and funny and we are going out again tomorrow night. I am still looking, asking, learning...and its fun!

Lotus Moon is about the ending of a cycle and the awareness that gets created in that space. So what I see is that I have ended a cycle of waiting to be chosen to be in relationship...and I am now choosing my relationships. This power has given me a peace that's leaving me open, inviting and joyful...that is attracting romance left and right. There is a peace here and an excitement about romance that I have not felt in a long time. This is a good thing. It dawned on me...maybe I have been going for relationships that I want and not necessarily what I need.

So what I am taking on for the Lotus Moon is appreciating what I need. Knowing the difference between what I want and what I need and making new choices that honor what I need.