I just wanted you all to know that Goddess Carole has not been joining us ... she has been attending to some exciting developments in her life. If you remember back to one of Carole's first few moon parties...she wanted grand children. Well her intentions have come true. She is going to be a "Grammie" this winter. Her son and daughter in law are expecting their first baby in the fall of this year. Its a baby girl and they will name her Abbie.
She's sorry she has had to miss the last few moon parties, but she has been traveling to colorado to help her son and his wife prepare for the new arrival. We are delighted that her dreams have come true and we look forward to Carole joining us again when her schedule allows.
I'll keep you posted of updates from time to time and surely provide photos of baby Abbie when she arrives!
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!!
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
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!!!
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.
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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
