July Full Moon: More Photos

Here are a few more photos from the full moon.

Mermaid Moon: July 2009 "Passion, Joy & Celebration"

Pictures are worth 1,000 words...Yet there are only three words to describe last night's wonderful Mermaid Moon Party:
Passion, Joy and Celebration! We were all coming off the emotional roller coaster of Michael Jackson's heartfelt Funeral and Shannon and I had been driving around all day listening to the Jackson Five and Michael's greatest hits, we were on a natural high wanting to Celebrate Life and our Gifts. We felt like Dancing. "Do you think Julie will let us Dance tonight?" asked Shannon...
I replied "Of course."
In tune as we all are, Shan and I came up the path to Julie's house hearing familiar Motown beats coming from her open Window. It was then we were greeted at the door by an absolutely glowing Goddess in all her dancing glory. "Woo Hoo" the party was on.
The horderves and Mermaid Theme were laid out impeccably. We took it all in as Shannon moved into DJ mode, while I set up my Mixologist station to concoct an ethereal Blue Mermaid Martini.

Julie with ease and grace prepared our Catch of the Day, a delicious Salmon, broiled to perfection! Jenna arrived in a bright coral ensemble radiating her usual sunny attitude.

We drank and laughed and enjoyed a visual of Under the Sea Jellyfish on Julie's big screen TV. A fitting backdrop for Mermaids.

After Dinner we cleared the table for our Rose Champagne Tea, and Mango Sorbet while delighting in a Gratitude Exercise that could only be perfected by the orchestration of Miss Julie. She hand made us Whimsical and Sparkly Mermaid Moon candles, complete with Merman Matches and enough affirmations to charge the flames.

The evening concluded with a visit from Julie's new beau, Andy. Who was honored to be a rare male presence in such a gathering. We joked and laughed and Took to the Dance floor, doing silly routines and allowing Shannon to Choreograph a little Mermaid Routine, complete with Ripples and Mermaid Arms. LOL! Andy was a good sport taking our photos and playing along with the silliness. Poor guy. I felt like he was the only Boy being initiated into a GIRLS ONLY TREE HOUSE CLUB
All and All we have never laughed so hard, danced so joyfully, or felt so deeply as we did This Mermaid Moon...and I think we owe a lot of it to Julie and just a little bit to The King of Pop...for reminding us to LIVE LIFE IN LOVE to THE FULLEST OF OUR CAPACITY!!

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.

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.