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.

June Full Moon~ Lotus Moon: Invitation

Come celebrate the Lotus Moon

June 7th
7 O'Clock
@
Christine's Full Moon House

RSVP by June 1st
*Please Bring Your Favorite Salad or Sweet


Lotus Flower

What makes the lotus flower so special?

The lotus flower is one of the most ancient and deepest symbols of our planet.
The lotus flower grows in muddy water and rises above the surface to bloom with remarkable beauty. At night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. Untouched by the impurity, lotus symbolizes the purity of heart and mind. The lotus flower represents long life, health, honor and good luck.


Universal symbol for spiritual unfoldment
Egyptian Lotus flower
The Egyptian Lotus flower symbol was called Sesen in the Egyptian language. In the Egyptian mythology the lotus flower is a symbol of the sun, of creation and rebirth.

Eastern Lotus flower
In the East, the lotus flower is viewed as a symbol of spiritual unfoldment. The lotus has its roots in earthly mud, but as it grows upward in aspiration toward the light, its petals open out in a beautiful flower. Om Mani Padme Hum, meaning, "Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus" is the sacred mantra of the Tibetans.



Christian Lotus flower
The Christian alternative to the lotus is the white lily which, relating to Mary as queen of heaven, signifies both fertility and purity. Traditionally the Archangel Gabriel carries the lily of the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. "Blessed are the pure in heart," said Jesus, "for they shall see God." The teachings of the Galilean Master and those of India's great yogis were cut from the same cloth of self-realization.

Indian Yoga Lotus flower
The Indian Lotus flower symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment. It is associated with the goddess of wealth, Maha Lakshmi, who brings prosperity, purity and generosity. She sits on a fully blossomed lotus flower, symbolizing purity, beauty and
everything that is good.


"We were talking - about the space between us all and the people -
Who hide themselves behind a wall of illusion never glimpsing the truth
Then it's far too late when they pass away.

We were talking - about the love we all could share
When we find it - to try our best to hold it there - with our love
With our love we could save the world - if they only knew

Try to realize it's all within yourself - no-one else can make you change
And to see you're really only very small
And life flows on within you and without you.

We were talking - about the love that's gone so cold
And the people who gain the world and lose their soul
They don't know, they can't see - are you one of them?

When you've seen beyond yourself
Then you may find peace of mind is waiting there
And the time will come when you see we are all one
And life flows on within you and without you."

Lotus flower: Symbol of Spiritual Unfoldment
By Swami Kriyananda

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May - Dragon Moon: More Photos!

The Evening...
The evening of the May moon was a delight. The room was a wash of red accessories, white candles, potion bottles and tatoos. The table was set with an Asian dragon theme. There were fortune cookies, spring rolls, mochi, curried chicken mini pita pockets and more culinary surprises. We told stories of our mothers and grandmothers. We wrote in our cards about what we have learned from our mohers, motherhood and mothering in our lives. We chose a tatoo to wear to remind us of the evening. We drank wine and laughed. We went in to the garden to collect flowers for our potion bottles which we named at the end of the evening.

My Intention...
My bottle was named "clairvoyant surrender" because this month I will be listening to the powerful bits of inspiration that come through my intuition as visions. My fortune cookies gave me my wisdom for this month...

• Success and wealth are promised to me.
• I have many admirers and I am a leader.
• I am loved and I have great friendships.
• Its my job to notice the beauty, Gods gift, God in all things and everywhere.

This month I will pray and ask God for what I need. I will stay open to my hunches, impulses, and any inspiraton that moves me. I will be in the moment, curious and ready to take inspired actions.

I look forward to the miracles and joyful adventures!













My intention is already in motion... So far so good. I felt a strong pull from my grandmother and great aunt to really support the family getting together for a Ancestral Remembrance Ceremony in Philadelphia, PA . I kept listening to the visions, dreams and impulses that moved me. The result was one of the most moving and heart felt family gatherings ever. I hated to leave. I cried when it was time to get in the cab to go to the airport. We started a plan to meet in Atlantic City next year...rent a beach house and really enjoy each other...this time for week long celebration.

I feel so blessed. I have a wonderful family, full of cousins, aunties and grand parents. It is always a delight to learn more about my family and to connect. My soul and my spirit is a blaze with inspiration and creativity.

May- Dragon Moon Party

It was a delightful Dragon Moon Tea Party Last Night...I shared some sweets and savories with the lovely Martha, Betty and Julie...we donned silly Ed Hardy Dragon Tattoos, just for the night and raided the Rose Garden for bits to create our Mother Nature Moon Jars...Betty's was titled Simple Beauty, Martha's was Mother Dragon Elixir, Julie's was Clairvoyant Surrender and Mine was Angel Queen...each jar was the perfect reflection of the Creatrix that gave it birth...
We also sat down to focus on and discuss the way Mother Love feels...Unconditional...Cozy...Warm.....Proud and Unwavering. Then we created a mental and written picture of protection vs. fear... and our perfect shelter manifested.

I sent everyone off with their creations and their chopsticks, some dragon charms and flower kiss candies...

Until Next Moon...Namaste!
Christine

May Full Moon: Dragon Moon 2009

Join Christine for a Mystical Dragon Moon Tea
Saturday May 9, 2009
Seven O'Clock in the evening
in a Natural Setting to be revealed upon RSVP

Come celebrate the Mystique of Mother Nature and
the Feminine Nurturing Spirit
While partaking in Delights fit for May Queens!

Love and Light,
Christine

Additonal Peony Moon Memories...

From the Top...The Peony Moon Setting. Peony Moon Hostess, Christine. Shannon and her Dog Faith. Julie V and Betty!

April - Peony Moon

Tonight was an absolute delight! Christine was a gracious hostess. Her home was filled with love and joy. She attended to every detail. The decor was a wash of black, hot pink and silver. We drank Sextant red wine in gold rimed chalices and toasted to the Peony Moon.

We learned our full moon names. I am Peony, Christine is Iris, Shannon is Rose and Betty is Lilac. It was all so fun to embrace our names. We lit our place setting candles and we prepared to enjoy a delightful dinner together.

Dinner was a variety of healthy Chinese food choices from a Restaurant in Los Altos called Peony (only Christine could find such a place). The food was amazing. My favorites where... lemon chicken, broccoli with mushrooms, salad with candied walnuts and noodle soup. Eating healthy makes me really happy and satisfied.

We drank Peony tea from crystal goblets and ate raspberry chocolates. We laughed and shared our stories. We caught up with each other. Dinner was followed by reading our fortune cookies.

We then gathered in the living room for a chance listen to a recorded radio interview with Christine's Dad...Tajalli. It was a powerful moment. His voice filled the room and our hearts. The air got cold but there was a warmth there. He was with us. Reminding us to "Smile" in the face of any circumstance...have faith that all will be well. His music played in the background as we prepared to write in our cards. We pulled silver stones and bloom cards. We spilled open about our NOW moment...the present moment...what we were getting in this moment.

I wrote and wrote not knowing if what I was writing was right or if it was what anyone expected of me. When the time came we spoke of Love, Forgiveness, Faith, Gratitude and Acknowledgment.

I needed tonight. I needed the time to be with my women friends and write about now. Where I am now. Not the wishful...want to place. But the raw, real, messy, unedited, unenlighted, imperfect, beautifully human place.

I wrote and wrote and what I came to understand is that I have needs. That may seem obvious to some...but I have been walking around in the world like what I need is unimportant but other peoples needs are important. I also have been walking in the world like it doesn't matter if people understand my needs and what I'm feeling. In the past it has left me feeling frustrated and alone in the world. But tonight. I got the acknowledgment I needed. I got to stand and be responsible for making sure that the people in my life know I have needs. I wrote and wrote and could clearly see that I have been denying that my needs are valid and important. What I can see now is that my needs can be met. People do care about my needs. I can see that when my needs are met there is a whole bunch of things I can do easily and effortlessly. I celebrate that realization.

There was a safety and a vulnerability here...and new possibilities are here...NOW.