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Collective Momentum

Nov 192012

“Momentum” by Arnold Chao . . . When we come together to move as a collective we step into the cauldron of transformation. We get to be our authentic selves, and have the freedom to revel in our relationships and our individuality. We shed and heal and grow. We strengthen our own essential selves along with the essential bonds of community. We are love personified. We are reminded that we are the ones moving and the momentum that sets us in motion. And as the rhythm pulses on and [...read more...]

All Things Move Into Harvest’s Sphere

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Aug 062011

The Wheel rolls more, and Autumn returns. Cooler the rain; the Sun lower burns. The coloring leaves presage the Year: all things move into harvest’s sphere. I vow to savor fruits first picked; nor into grief shall I be tricked. I vow to offer what once I spurred, and face the Turning reassured. – Celebrating the Seasons of Life, Ashleen O’Gaea This week we are halfway between Midsummer Solstice and Autumn Equinox*, another opportunity to celebrate the seasons of life! Now is a time to begin to take in and process [...read more...]

First Quarter Moon in Virgo

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Jun 082011

Today the moon will rise around noon and be high overhead at sunset, setting around midnight. The moon looks to be halfway from New to Full and we often refer to it as a Half Moon. So why call it First Quarter? The moon is one quarter of the way through its cycle, which begins again at each New Moon. Also interesting to note: While the moon appears half full to us, remember that we only ever see one side of the moon, so today and tonight we can see the sunlight reflected off of [...read more...]