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Finding Your Truth: A New Moon in Capricorn Reading

Finding Your Truth: A New Moon in Capricorn Reading
by Kathy Crabbe

This month to help us celebrate the New Moon in Capricorn on January 16, I want you to simply relax and allow me to pull a Lefty Oracle card for you. As I do this, I hear your voices and feel our heart's connecting and filling the deck with love and compassion. Blessed Be.

Lefty Oracle Card of the Month
New Moon Reading by Kathy Crabbe



This Capricorn New Moon we can let our hair down just a bit, knowing that we are guided. Ask for guidance right now and just wait and see what happens. I am. And 'ding' a buzzer goes off in my kitchen to remind me that yes, I am present 100% and yes, the gods do have a sense of humour!

There is a little opening right now during this New Moon, where, if you open your third eye enough, you will see the treasure. What is yours?

Thank your guides for this brief insight and dwell in it long enough to claim it as yours and also long enough to learn how to use it. Journal about it in your Moon Journal.

Kudos to you! May your Cappie New Moon insight bring you many blessings indeed.

Luv and Sparklies,
Kathy Crabbe

Fairy in the Raw (from the Lefty Oracle Guidebook)
Mantra: I am naked.
Affirmation: I am raw and beautiful in my truth.
Element: Air

Lefty Oracle Deck



Awaken Your Divine Feminine Soul eClass ~ Capricorn Term Begins January 16, 2018

If you find this kind of stuff captivating, why not join me in a 4 week Moon Guided Exploration starting just before the New Moon on Jan. 16.
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Kathy Crabbe has been an artist forever and a soul reader since awakening her intuitive gifts at age forty after five years painting with her non dominant left hand. This awoke her intuition in a big way. In 2008 she created a Lefty Oracle deck and started giving intuitive soul readings that have touched many lives in profound and playful ways. Kathy lives in sunny Southern California with her pet muses and architect husband in an adobe home they built themselves.

Kathy’s art and writing has been published and shown throughout the world at museum shows, galleries, art fairs, magazines and books including the San Diego Women’s History Museum, We’Moon Datebook, and Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach to name a few. She has self-published several books, zines, oracle decks and ecourses and maintains a regularly updated blog, etsy store and portfolio site. Kathy received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History from Queen’s University and a Graphic Design Diploma from St. Lawrence College, Kingston, Canada. She has been working as a professional artist since 1992. Kathy has been an educator and mentor at Laguna Outreach Community Artists, Mt. San Jacinto College, Wise Woman University, Inspire San Diego Studio, HGTV, Michelle Shocked’s International Women’s Day Show as well as teaching her own classes: “Awaken Your Divine Feminine Soul”, and New Moon Circles. She is a founding member of the Temecula Artist’s Circle, the Temecula Writer’s Café and the Riverside Art Museum’s Printmaker’s Network. Metaphysically speaking, Kathy has studied with Francesca De Grandis (Third Road Celtic Faerie Shamanism), Adam Higgs (psychic mediumship), Om, devotee of Sri Chinmoy (meditation), Atma Khalsa (yoga), Susun Weed (Green Witch Intensive), Joyce Fournier, RN (Therapeutic Touch), Steven Forrest & Jeffrey Wolf Green (astrology) and she received certification in crystal healing from Katrina Raphaell’s Crystal Academy.
Learn more here.

Kathy’s 4 week eClass “Awaken Your Divine Feminine Soul” is once again being offered at Wise Woman University so get ready to Moon Collage your heart out starting one week prior to the New Moon each month…more details here: eClass.

 

 

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Energize & Enjoy with Nettle
and St. Joan's Wort
by Susun S. Weed / Herbalist, Author, Founder of the Wise Woman Center and Ash Tree Publishing
St. Joan's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is also known as St. John's wort. But since it is a plant associated with fire, I figure St. Joan is the better name. Though the popular press seems confused by the studies, scientific medicine is convinced: St. Joan's wort is as effective in altering mood, even for those severely depressed, as the most commonly-used drugs. And even high doses of the tincture are without side-effects. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a common weed throughout much of the world. The dried herb makes a nourishing herbal infusion that packs more energy per cup than any stimulant, and without the downside of caffeine or stimulating herbs like cayenne and ginger. Tired teenagers, sleep-deprived new moms, stressed executives, wakeful menopausal gals, and wise women of all ages depend on stinging nettle to restore mood, replenish energy, and guarantee sound sleep.
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Winter Remedies Workshop ~ Weeds of Wisdom Ezine

 

 

 Winter Remedies 
Sunday, October 14, 2012 1:30-3:30 pm
Elkins Park, PA
Ready for Winter?
Want to keep you & your family Well all Winter?
Concerned about using chemicals & drugs?
♥

Come to this hands-on workshop where you will learn the
difference between a hot cold, a cold cold, the flu & the natural
& herbal remedies you can use to prevent & treat colds & flu
this winter season.

You will make your own medicine to take home to use for you
& your family (retail value $90). And the knowledge is yours
forever, so you can always replenish your supply of herbal
remedies!

Come and see for yourself how simple herbal medicine really is,
how well it works, and how inexpensive it is.
The workshop is $25 and there is a $15 materials fee. Class size
limited to 10 people.

Register now! [email protected]
* The information in this class is intended for general education
purposes only & should not be relied upon as a substitute for
professional and/or medical advice.

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Breathe to instant calm

Breathe to instant calm

by Tameera Kemp 

This simple technique will give your serotonin a boost and will only take a few minutes.   

By following the below simple steps you will pump fluid up your spine, giving your brain a bath of sorts.  Afterwards you’ll feel more centred, calm, happier and possibly a little light-headed. 

The exercises help carry oxygen to your cells bringing in new energy. It helps improve memory and insomnia, excellent before a job interview, getting through fearful situations for some people like flying or to calm your mind.   

1.   Place your left hand on the left side of your upper chest and your right hand on the right side of your head.

2.   Breath in through your nose with your tongue on the roof of your mouth. Breathe out through your mouth with your tongue resting on the floor of your mouth. Take four deep breaths.

3.   Keeping your left hand in the same position, move your right hand to the back of your head. Take four more deep breaths as described above while holding this position.

4.   Switch hands, placing your right hand on your right upper chest and your left hand on the left side of your head. Again, take four more deep breaths as described above while holding this position.

5.   Keeping your right hand in the same position, move your left hand to the front of your head, palm on your forehead, fingers bending over the top of your head. Again, take four more deep breaths as described above while holding this position.

My friend, naturopath and healer Francine Lemessager passed this breathing exercise to me; I’ve enjoyed the benefits for years and happy I can share it with you. 

We’d love to hear how these breathing exercises worked for you…

Author: Tameera Kemp

Email: [email protected] 

Tameera Kemp is the founder and director of Light Stays Retreats and Living - the worlds most advanced holistic guide for retreats, events and classes. http://www.lightstaysretreats.com/blog-posts/tameera-kemp/

 

 

Featured Website ~ the spirit that moves me

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A journey of discovering the sacred through writing, art, dreams, meditation, the feminine, and everything else in between.

 

For Our Spanish Speaking Wise Women ~ La Luna en tu Vientre

La Luna en tu Vientre

Por Roslyne Sophia Breillat

Traducción: Christian Ortiz

 

La mujer comienza  su viaje lunar interior durante la fase joven de su vida, cuando su vientre comienza a ovular y sangrar con los ciclos de la luna. Esta fase está simbolizada por la media luna en forma una fina luna nueva.

A medida que su cuerpo madura y madura, se mueve a través de la fase de la Madre simbolizada por la redondez brillante de la luna llena. Y a medida que desciende a las profundidades de la sabiduría y al poder de su vientre durante la fase de menopausia, se convierte en la Diosa Oscura, la que vive en el misterio profundo de la fase oscura de la luna.

El reflujo natural y fluido de su naturaleza interior lunar a menudo no son muy reconocidos, incluso son olvidados y reprimidos. Provocando la desconexión interior – exterior  de la  armonía que danza cíclicamente. .

El ciclo menstrual y el sagrado ciclo de la menopausia, están ligados por naturaleza con el ritmo de la luna. Es muy fácil desequilibrarlos cuando te concentras en hacer demasiado, te mantienes muy ocupada, o dedicas demasiado tiempo y energía a los demás; hasta que finalmente te olvidas de nutrirte a ti misma.

Después pierdes el contacto con los susurros misteriosos de la esencia femenina, con tu propia naturaleza receptiva y sabia, y con la habilidad natural de sintonizarse con el lenguaje de la tierra y los ciclos lunares.

Michas mujeres han sido condicionadas a percibir el ciclo menstrual y el de la menopausia como procesos dolorosos, con molestia, irritación, fenómenos incomodos, incluso una maldición que interrumpe su trabajo, su vida social y las actividades de la vida cotidiana. Siempre presionadas a estar en el exterior, terminan perdiendo el contacto con la sacralidad lunar, con la profunda sabiduría de la matriz y su conexión con la tierra. 

La menstruación es un tiempo sagrado, un tiempo bendito en que la esencia femenina, se vuelve hacia adentro y se funde  con un aspecto más profundo de la conciencia femenina. Sin embargo, la sutil sensibilidad y las abundantes bendiciones de este tiempo sagrado no se pueden recibir, disfrutar y honrar si no recibes tu ciclo en conciencia y amor.

Cuando te sintonizas con las fases lunares, con el tiempo oscuro de la luna nueva y con el tiempo lumínico de  de la luna llena, se genera armonía con la naturaleza cíclica de la ovulación, la menstruación y con el profundo misterio cósmico de la matriz.

Las mujeres al terminar sus años de menstruación, entran en fase de  menopausia. Después de haber experimentado el ritmo cíclico y de estar íntimamente inmersas en el ciclo de vaciado menstrual, la reposición y el llenado de la matriz; a veces temen perder el contacto con este proceso cíclico –lunar. Sin embargo, la fase poderosa y sagrada de la menopausia está íntimamente relacionada con los ciclos lunares femeninos.

Después de que la fase menstrual de la vida termina, la psique femenina continúa el flujo y reflujo de los ciclos de la luna desde un lugar más profundo. Desde el vientre de la sabiduría y el poder,  la esencia femenina ahora infunde su conexión con las fases naturales de la tierra y de la luna desde un lugar más profundo en su interior.

Invoca   este poder lunar esplendoroso en tu vientre de mujer en menopausia, es un elixir de luna personal. El  cuerpo y la psique siempre fluyen y refluyen  con la luna creciente de plata hasta la delicada luna nueva, con el brillo dorado de la luna llena, con la profundidad misteriosa de la luna oscura, porque no hay un lugar en tu vientre que deje de danzar cíclicamente con las fases de la luna.

Cuando  la luna esta mas llena y creativa, así estas tú. Cuando ella desaparece en la profundidad de la oscuridad, así también tú lo haces. Cuando se prepara para retornar y crecer, así estas tú. La esencia de la luna siempre está en ti, su belleza, su luz, su oscuridad y sus poderes viven dentro de tu vientre.

http://www.wisewomanuniversity.org/breillat/

Read the Article in English in the Wise Woman Ezine: http://wisewomanherbalezine.com/wordpress/2011/11/15/november-14-2011/

Thank you to Christian for the beautiful translation. Visit Christian's weblog at: http://ladiosaluna.blogspot.com/search?q=wicca

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I am a holistic and intuitive healer who enjoys sharing information about holistic healing, spirituality, love & relationships, and business. I offer distant healing meditations from my personal site: www.lessonsonhealing.com ~ Sandy Freschi

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Happy Within

experience a joyful, soulful pregnancy and birth

Hello,

my name is Nora Amala Bugdoll. Call me Nora, thats easier.

I love to help you experiencing a really joyful, fullfilling, uplifting, soulful pregnancy and birth. I normally do this work online and live in Germany – but I decided that I would love to share this to anyone who feels called.

Consciously experiencing your pregnancy brings you so much benefits:

• you can easily bond to your baby in pregnancy and enjoy this deep love and real  relationship
• you help your baby growing and being happy – and laying the basis of trust and love for its live
• you can react to stressful or fearful situations more easily and with more freedom
• you will experience personal growth
• you will probably love your pregnancy and birth as you do consciously and lovingly your best – it will nourish your soul

I am offering coachings via skype or google chat, courses and meditations and tons of love and ideas.

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The Green Woman - Part 3

The Green Woman - Part 3

by Chloe Pringle

Part One can be found here

Part Two can be found here

Pulling her boots on and avoiding looking at the card and pouch she stepped outside. Don’t take em too seriously eh? I need to walk, just an average stroll at auntie Clarys.

The day was cloudy but warm as she stepped out, the familiarity of the garden calmed her, no hemlock here, all, parsley n dill. A nice stroll she thought, yep Ill pick me some greens. Handily a basket, complete with scissors in it was sitting, on the deck.  Chickweeds looking happy she smiled. Clary’s garden was one where weeds were encouraged, being full of wild food goodness, they had beds to themselves to flourish merrily without fear of pulling or pesticides. She crouched down and began to snip, the rhythm soothing her, as she cut nettle, lettuce leaves, baby silverbeet, dandelion tips and parsley. Fresh salad greens ready and I’m going to go visit the neighbours, find out some more about you n your surprises Clary....

The folks next door, some way in these parts, were a young family with that glow that slightly bemused Sam, being beyond her range of experiences. Friendly, simply living their lives. Clary spoke of them kindly and mutual visitations for the odd cuppa had kept them in neighbourly touch...

“We haven’t heard from her since she went to visit her friend. That was almost 2 months ago, she left raging against regulations and destroying traditions, like she was fired up for another book, or a court case. You know how she was, some big wigs shut Edna down cos she was teaching people how to use the medicines that Clary helped to make. Misinformation or something, trained chemist should know better than to meddle with herbs.

“Can we do anything for you?”

“No, that’s ok, I think I just need time. Time, and some contact details, you wouldn’t have Edna’s number?”

“Let me have a look, I’ll ask Fred if he knows anything else and if he does I’ll let you know straight up. At least you’re here, and that’s something, you can keep the place ticking over. She must have got real fired up this time, she always was one for a mission.”

Sam wandered bleary eyed and in a state of shock back to the house, the old place was her headquarters, as the garden and the vines encroached. She didn’t know where or what to do, but collapsed on the sofa and slept. No nightmares, no visions, just sleep for a weary traveler.....

The date on the discarded parcel wrapping was 2 months ago....

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When Sam awoke at least she felt rested, but as her eyes scanned the house she saw it in a new light. This was Clary’s life’s work scattered around her now, piles and lack of filing and all, it was an act of devotion from a woman who adored things green and growing. What was she meant to do now? Why had no one called her? Who was there? Clary hadn’t been a blood relation but she was a friend of the family going way back. There was no landline here, and Sam had happily left her mobile back at her flat.

She unconsciously sat and fiddled with the leather pouch, soft and warm. Her hand delved in and shuffled away, she pulled another card. A woman, a green woman, with nettles in her hair and bushflowers all around her. A blend of the two realms. Thank goddess she sighed, no ominous forces here, natures soft side. Not despite, but because of her sting though, nettle taught awareness. Green awareness. The card eased her but also brought tears.

Through the eons shamans voyaged to discover from the plants themselves, in a less Linnaeus based format, what medicines they carried. Passed down what they learnt orally, sometimes only to apprentices. Is that what I was for you Clary? An apprentice? Did you expect me to translate all these piles as only you could? I don’t know enough, I barely know a handful of plants and I’m no shaman, although my fishy friend imposed some faith in me. Her dream flooded back, how could  anyone expect her to save the ol ways from anybody, when she didn’t have them in her comprehension? This was Clary’s work, I’m just a sometime gardener and artist. What of Clary’s affairs, she thought as she looked towards the door and noticed a bunch of semidried plant matter bound to the architrave.

Getting up somewhat nervously she picked it up and saw the speckled stems. She turned and began to see the space as it truly was, a frenzy of activity had gone on here, a driven focus with an emphasis on finishing and ‘organising’ research. Hemlock was bound protectively in other places too.... above the kitchen window, on the bookshelves. This was Clary’s legacy, but where was she herself?

Sam made her way into the study and there on the desk was the closest thing to organisation she’d seen, apart from the medicines. A document on beautiful sepia paper, “A Post Apocalyptic Herbal”. Not in the scribble of the parcels note but a calligraphy like lettering designed with intention. She turned the page, apocalypse, jesus I thought I was getting away from that....

"The Green Woman" is a taster of a herbal tale. If you enjoy this portion you can read more at http://opalplantways.blogspot.com/

Featured Weblog ~ opalplantways

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opalplantways

 

We are grateful to Chloe for sharing her observation of how Susun Weed's Seven Rivers of Healing can change lives. Read an excerpt from her blog here...

Time limits are essential to using Susun Weeds Seven Rivers model safely. Neither delay treatment nor push ahead to more severe treatments if they are unneeded. Many people involved in caring for their own health delay whilst people involved in going to doctors are rushed into harmfull diagnostic tests and unneeded treatments. The time limit will help you resist being pushed....Read the rest of Chloe's post at her blog: http://opalplantways.blogspot.com/2011/10/my-attempt-to-look-at-mental-health.html

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