4
Dec

Shades of the Past

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Inevitably during any holiday in my home, a manifestation occurs bringing a visitation from departed relatives.

I’m not sure if it’s the energy of the family gathering together, traditions held strong throughout the decades, of the fact that they are upon our thoughts – which sends forth an electrical invitation to come join us.

One Easter I was preparing dinner and I heard the heavy wooden front door open in my home and my father calling out to me as he dropped his car keys on the foyer table.  I stopped slicing raw carrots and felt the blood leave my face.  Instantly my body became numb and I froze with anticipation. Placing the knife slowly on the cutting board I made my way around the kitchen counter and stared at the front door.  My father had been dead for two years.  Calling out into the emptiness of the room I said, “Welcome”.

This incredible auditory manifestation was significant in two ways.  The first, I had not been thinking of him as my concentration was on the preparation of the food.  Second, hearing the actual front door open, his voice and the keys upon the table were as loud as if he had been standing there in life.  My feelings fell and rose between joy and sadness, and even now recalling that morning my eyes and heart are filled with a brimming of emotions and tears.

The day after Thanksgiving I was in the laundry room removing the clothes from the dryer.  Loaded up with clothes I passed through the playroom only to see a short woman standing in the doorway observing me.  My first impulse was mother, and she gave me start.  I held my ground and said “Welcome”, only to watch the image fade before me.

These shades of Souls, remnants of recognition, want to be remembered and to be a part of our celebrations in life.  Never being an advocate of arbitrarily calling up a departed Soul for my own selfish purpose, I find that when they want to contact us leads me to believe that their presence needs to be acknowledged with respect and recognition.

The comfort in receiving a confirmation from those departed Souls who love us brings an inner sense of calm and sense of perspective.

If any of you would like to share your experiences of sensing, seeing or hearing loved ones during your holiday seasons please leave a comment and share your stories with us.

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1
Dec

So Proud

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Part of my motivation to start my own site came from my daughter, Wendie.

Wendie began to write her blogs, Well Honestly Now (an advice with straight-talk hold no prisoners blog), then Mommytopia (a fiercely honest personal interpretation at what motherhood is for her in the 21st century).

While her Mommytopia site enjoys an enormous readership, it’s really her style of writing; biting humour and painful reveals of what’s going on behind those big brown eyes that parents identify with.

A well known site, www.bizymoms.com, interviewed my little baby gal.  Just click on the link of bizymoms to read how she juggles her day of work and being a parent.

A proud milestone indeed!

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Here I am in my fourth full week of being miserably sick with Goddess knows what!  I truly do not have the energy to write or to inspire and my friend Nancy, our resident Astrologer, drops me a line today with how to get through the Holiday chaos.  So to all my good friends, seen and unseen – Happy Thanksgiving and savor the memories of time spent close.

From Nancy:

Thought I would write a few pithy ways to get into the Holiday Spirit, and also survive the madness that encompasses these few days of bliss…  according to the stars.

We are so lucky to have the moon in Pisces, the sign of peace, love, kindness, empathy and caring on Thanksgiving Day — (can you tell I’m a Pisces?)  Alrighty then — let me clue you in on the less positive side of the sign — Pisces can also be whiny, too sensitive, scattered, indecisive (is that the same thing?), and overly emotional…  However — we can concentrate on the positive aspects and not only save our sanity, but enjoy our friends and family during the “crunch” of activity that might be driving us mad…

First our focus should be on thankfulness — there is always something to be thankful for even in these stressful jobless and credit ridden times.  Concentrate on the good, the happy, the funny (always have to have that sense of humor) and the fundamentals that make up our lives.  We choose to be happy, even when there is strife and hardship everywhere; it isn’t always easy, but for these few days a year, I always feel better when I set my mind to be positive no matter the aura of those around me, or the chores that lie ahead.   And — with the Sun in joyous Sagittarius, we have the bonus of looking ahead with more insight and with more anticipation that all will be well.  Yes these two signs don’t always blend well, but in this case the fiery sun tempers the watery moon and if any tears are shed — they should be of joy…

The planet of magic Neptune, and the planet of good luck Jupiter are in Aquarius, making us aware of all mankind and the journey it has taken to get us to this point in time…  We feel love and compassion for those less fortunate, and also for those members of our family who are not doing well on their pathway through this lifetime.  We reap what we sow — and we get back in triplicate what we give out — lavish those you love with caring, kindness and understanding, and you will be rewarded in kind with more love, respect and honor than you would ever believe.

Venus the planet of love and caring is in passionate Scorpio — so the only caveat is to be aware that emotions might overflow — no discussing politics or sports teams…  Mercury is riding alongside the Sun in Sagittarius and will make conversation flow easily and with witty repartee, and yes you do have to laugh at “Uncle Joe’s” jokes (that you’ve heard 100 times before).  All in all a wonderful alignment of the planets to ensure that we will have a joyous and bountiful Thanksgiving Day –

May your day be filled with family, friends, fun and, of course — Food !!!!  Enjoy !!!

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This information from Nancy, our resident Astrologer, is so powerful!  When I read her information I realized that THIS New Moon phase is a critical turning point for me.  I sincerely hope you take the time to read her wisdom more than once ~ allow it to sink in to your consciousness and let your consciousness uplift you.

Thank you Nancy!

Scorpio is a fascinating sign — whereas most signs have one or two symbols that help explain their “personas” — Scorpio has four, the scorpion, the dove, the serpent, and the eagle — Scorpios are intense, secretive, noble, opinionated, sexy, emotional (although you might not perceive it), loyal, stubborn or determined, magical, and wonderfully complex.  They can reach the heights of humanity (like Gandhi) or the depths of infamy (like Manson) — they are fantastic in the breadth of their individuality…  to befriend a Scorpio is an achievement worthy of note.  They are selective and wary, and will never give up all of their secrets.  Yet they are loyal friends, partners and cohorts — you are blessed to have these complicated and fascinating people in your life.

This month has had more than its share of planetary activity that might have shaken up the status quo.  There are some major planets that have moved or will be moving into new signs, or going direct from a retrograde motion, our lives are being thrown into a state of confusion and most of us don’t enjoy being sidelined by unexpected happenings.  However, as the dust settles, our pathway will be made clearer, and the attainment of our goals will be something we can get a grip on — Those areas that are not working for us will be able to be cleared up, and a more positive frame of mind will help us in planning and executing our plans for the future. Just in time for the busy holiday season — our energy and excitement will match our needs in order to get things done.

The planet Mars is ensconced in Leo giving us energy and passion to go after what we want, Saturn is now into early Libra — changing our outlook from healthcare to concern about close relatives and neighbors, and bringing the chance of more balance into our lives.  Venus the planet of love and things we care about moves into Sagittarius on the New Moon day (16th) adding an extra spurt of emotion, insight, and caring to the overall energy of the day. Neptune turned direct on the 4th in the sign Aquarius, emphasizing the “caring for all humanity” phase of its current setting, with this direct motion might come some extra confusion for a while as we process the more positive vibes that are now coming our way. Neptune will inspire us to be more creative and will bring us to new understanding in intuitive and subconscious methods, whether in our dreams or in our meditations.  Last but not least, Uranus the planet of the unexpected is slowing in its retrograde motion in Pisces, and will turn direct at the beginning of next month — again giving us the more positive aspects of the sign — and still perhaps shaking us up in order to rebuild our lives with a better, firmer foundation.  All of these changes are in tune with the busyness of our daily lives — as we count down to the end of this year, the planetary cadences are giving us all that we need to accomplish our goals and finish whatever is needed to bring some control and balance, to help us and encourage us to move ahead.

We will be awakened to a new spiritual enlightenment, and we will be more willing to allow our higher consciousness to take over, we will be able to let go of the minor annoyances we face each day — just let it go!  Don’t keep niggling over minutiae — keep your focus on the larger picture and enjoy your life!  Remember folks — it is family and friends that make our life worthwhile — it is the relationships we forge that make us who we are.  Let go of any negative emotions, and change those partnerships, friendships or acquaintances that are not adding something positive to your life — this is your life and it’s up to you to make it a happy and fulfilling existence.  We can’t choose our immediate family, but we can make sure our relationships with them are moving in a positive direction — and if you are not getting the positive reinforcement you deserve — take a long look at what might be the problem — and if you can change it — fine — if not move on or decrease your time spent with those negative influences.  You will be happier and more positive, and in the future your attitude and changing lifestyle might just make a difference in the lives of others when they see how your life has improved.

Now we all know the New Moon is a day that will empower us to make our desires and wishes known.  The New Moon in Scorpio is especially strong and empowering, it will crest on November 16th at 2:15 EST at 24 degrees of Scorpio.  The afternoon and evening hours will be best to write out your wishes.  Since Scorpio rules transformation, courage, integrity, jealousy, and passion — make sure your affirmations include some of these aspects.  Remember to be specific and reach for the higher goals this sign sponsors…  Perhaps you need courage to end a negative relationship, or you want to increase your ability to forgive, or you need help to get control over your credit card debt, or want to attract that interesting person you met a few days ago, all of these can be enhanced by this New Moon.  There is so much power and energy in this sign and it can help you release negative emotions and get on a new path that will bring you much joy and happiness.

If you only write out your affirmations once in a while, make sure you do it this month when the Universe is sending you all the energy, passion and knowledge you need to make changes and create the life you want and deserve.  Reach for your highest goals, don’t settle for second best, and know that you are worthy of all the good, and all the best the Universe has to offer — rise to your highest level and bring along all those you love and care for into the beauty and enchantment of the light!

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11
Nov

Burdens Basket Workshop ~ FREE~ Nov. 13th

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Prayers

Burdens Basket – Set Worries Free!

Friday, Nov. 13th – 7:00 p.m.

Baskets used by Native American women to gather food or wood were hung outside their homes as an invitation welcoming others.

Prior to guests entering, worrisome thoughts were placed in the basket and left outside the home.

Discover a new way to problem solve by bringing your problems to a community burdens basket and receive a blessing from Grandfather Sky and Grandmother Earth.

No charge for this one hour meeting.  Please bring a non-perishable donation for the food bank, or a clean winter coat for the coat drive.

Contact Jone Victoria at  jone@jonevictoria.com to confirm your attendance.

The Healing Moon          One Walpole St., Norwood        (781) 769-1121   www.thehealingmoon.com

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