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The Healing Star of Aquarius

New Year Tarot Spread

2013-2014

 

Every year I give myself a personal tarot reading, to have better insight into my year ahead. This year I have decided to do one for you all. Some of you I know personally, some I have never met. However, after doing this Universal reading, I feel so connected with each and every one of you. You see, we are all in need of some type of healing as we go into the New Year. I hope this reading inspires you all, to live to the fullest of your potential. To find those hidden talents that are lying dormant within the deepest depths of your soul, waiting to shine through for others to see. And to love one another with all your heart. We are all connected, and this is already proving to be a powerful year ahead, allowing us to open our minds to great possibilities. Namaste my friends, and enjoy!

 

1.( center card) Focus- Ask yourself, what causes you the most pain? What is your priority in healing? Where do you begin?

            Card: Nine of Staves- Protected by a wall of staves, the woman rests for the moment to regroup her thoughts. There is still much to do before success is secured.

            Meaning: A pause in work to reconsider plans. Completion is so close, yet so far away! You are stressing too much on the work that is yet to be completed, instead of pausing to look at it from a new prospective. Don’t give up, simply rest and regroup. The answer will be right in front of you as soon as you slow down long enough to see it.

 

2. ( right card)  Strengths-  Ask yourself, What are your strengths? What are your resources, gifts, talents? What do you need to nurture?

            Card: Five of Swords, Reversed- Two swords are laid down in truce. However, the woman still grasps three others, showing that the fight isn’t over just yet.

            Meaning-Defeat because of indecisiveness. Lack of trust. Learn to trust your instincts. Trust in yourself that making a solid decision with any matter will be the right choice. Learn to listen to that inner voice that speaks to you, and train your eyes to see the signs in nature all around you. Take time to nurture your mind, body and spirit.

 

3. (Bottom right card) Self-understanding- Ask yourself, how can your current insights start the healing process?

            Card: Six of Pentacles- The richly dressed woman decides to help the two beggars. She is so wealthy that giving only adds to her prosperity.

            Meaning: Philanthropy and generosity. Sharing talents with the world. Helping others. Generosity.  Money will never be able to buy happiness, and the most wealthy person in the world may not have a single penny. Give and share freely with compassion in your heart. That is true wealth. Understand your full potential, so that you can shine your light into the world! You may just change a persons’ life by one simple act of kindness.  

 

4. (Bottom left card) Obstacles- Ask yourself, what obstacles to healing do I face? What situations in my past block my growth?

            Card: Princess of Cups- The princess of cups, an adolescent girl as beautiful as Venus, is crowned with a waxing moon. Anticipating love, pleasure, and the ripeness of womanhood. She drinks fully.

            Meaning: Artistic inspiration and receptivity. A young woman who symbolizes the gifts of Venus- love, beauty and emotional richness. Movement in these areas of life. Grace. Keep yourself open to receive the gifts that the Universe has to give you. Find love in yourself and beauty in all things before you seek it in others. Allow yourself to find emotional stability and release the negative energy blocking your true self. Only then will you be able to grow into the Light Being you are destined to become!

 

5. (Upper left card) Advice- Ask yourself, what concrete creative action can I take to support my healing?

            Card: Two of Pentacles- The woman juggles two pentacles. Completely focused upon her act, she does not drop the pentacles.

            Meaning: The ability to juggle several situations at once. Job opportunities. Grace and bounty. Commerce and expansion. Stay positive and focused that you are on the right track, and don’t lose faith in yourself. Success is right around the corner, even if you can’t see your own progress.

 

6. (Top center card) Overview- Ask yourself, How does my healing relate to a larger picture? What does my pain tell me about the story of my life? What will I gain as a result of my healing?

            Card: Princess of Staves- The princess of Staves, a fiery-haired young woman, is as stalwart as the rocks surrounding her. She is an inspiration to others to live passionately without compromise.

            Meaning:  The ability to create beauty that is useful, like the Goddess Freyja. Energy, integrity, creativity. Initiative. New ideas or ventures to be acted upon immediately. A young woman who inspires others to live this mission. We all have a greater purpose to help others, and in doing so will give us peace and pleasure within ourselves. We all have a story to tell, so sit everyone down around the fire and tell it!  Set your own worth, and never let others take that away from you. Bring your amazing creative ideas into fruition. Trust in yourself that you are a born leader, and you will always succeed in all you do.

Breathe in this amazing upcoming year and release and let go of the things holding you back. Meditate to the rhythm of your own heartbeat, and allow it to pulse outward, for the whole world to hear. You ARE a born leader, so step up and accept your new role. WE are the blessed light workers that the winds of change have spoken of! Make this year your own!!

Namaste, and blessings to you all!

 

A little about this deck:

The Goddess Tarot, created by Kris Waldherr

This is my one and only deck, I have had it for over a decade. The artwork is skillfully done, and its representations are beautifully written, and always accurate. The Goddess speaks to me, on a personal level throughout this deck, and I hope some inspiration has touched you as well!

Thank you, Melissa W.  

I have a very important message for you, please take a moment to see your tarot spread! We are all in need of healing, but perhaps you haven't quite known where to start. This spread spoke to me on levels I cannot even begin to explain, and I hope it speaks to you as well. You are looking for answers as you go into the upcoming year, and this is the place to start. We are all connected my friends, and I can feel the pain and hurt you have lived with for so long. It is time for Universal healing, and it starts with you!

 

Moon Child; Learning to Follow the Path of the Moon



Supermoon, June 2013

 



Our Moon. Wonderful and glorious. A sacred symbol of life, death, and rebirth, and associated with the Triple Goddess. Mysterious and perfect in all its beauty. Everything I do on a daily basis, is in tune with the Moon. With its waxing and waning, pushing and pulling, everything flows the way it is supposed to when you follow the course of the moon. From spellworkings, to childbirth, our Moon influences it all. Even our monthly cycles get into a pattern with the waxing or waning of the moon. That is why it is called a 'cycle', and is around 28 days apart(just like our moon cycles). When we begin to flow with these cycles, instead of against, a peace will instantly wash around you. You will begin to learn when to act on certain things, and when to back down, and patiently wait things out. Or when to release, all the things and people that hold you back, or that no longer serve you.

My youngest son was born during a Full Moon lunar Eclipse, and it was the most magical experience I have ever been through. Contractions started about 30 minutes after the eclipse started, and he was born about 30 minutes after sunrise(six hours total), when the moon had completed its pass through the skies, and its pull subsided. It was intense and amazing all at the same time, to look out my window and have our Moon, the beautiful Diana herself, as a birthing coach. An experience I will never forget, and one I love to share. No other moment can compare, to the connection I felt that night to my path, and to the Goddess.

The best book I have found, to keep up with the daily change in moon phases, is Llewellyn's Witches Notebook. I always refer to this book before doing a spell! It also has great info on the Sabbats, as well as recipes and more!



Click here to purchase the Llewellyn Witches Datebook for 2014!

 



Waxing- When the moon is growing in size, the phase before the Full Moon. This is the time for growth, and for spellworkings associated with gaining things. More money, increased hours at work, new love. A time for action and change. All these things have a better chance at fruition when the moon is waxing. Your period and p.m.s. will usually be stronger, and more emotional when it comes during this phase, as it is working against the flow.
Waning- When the moon is getting smaller in size, the phase between the Full Moon and the New Moon. This is the time for releasing. Let go of people or things that hold you back, or no longer serve you. During this phase is the perfect time to smudge your home, and release negativity. Your period and p.m.s. will usually be more mild, when it comes during this phase, as it is going with the flow, and is a form of release.
Full Moon- This is a time for completion of things that may have been started during the New Moon. A time for guidance from the Goddess, and reflection. Always "wash" your crystals and magical tools during this phase. Bask under the glow of a Full Moon when you are working spells regarding fertility. Full Moon phases are usually the most potent, therefore spells of great importance can be done for all 3 days of a Full Moon phase. The day before, the day of, and the day after a Full Moon. High strength spellworkings, such as Drawing down the Moon, and the Charge of the Goddess are always done on Full Moon nights.
New Moon- This is a time for new beginnings. Set goals and realize dreams during the New Moon. During this phase, our moon is absent from the sky, reminding us of faith in the things that cannot always be seen. It is a time of darkness, allowing us a time to look within ourselves.

Void of Course- A time when the moon is in a gap from one constellation to the next. Our moon is always traveling through the sky, passing through constellations as it goes. However, as it is moving, there will always be a small gap between signs. Sometimes these gaps only last a few hours. Other times, they can last nearly a full day or longer. When our moon is 'V/C', it is usually best to basically do the same. Wait to cast spells, because usually they rarely come to fruition, or may in fact backfire on you! Hold off on final transactions and contracts, and avoid confrontation or making any rash life changes. Giving yourself a timeout and being patient during a V/C moon will save you big time, in the end!

Moon in Astrological Signs- In order to properly enhance a specific spell, wait for the moon to land in the proper astrological sign. Specific signs assist for many specific goals, so many times, although it can be hard to be patient, it is well worth the wait, when dealing with something of great importance to you. For example, If you are working spells involving money or real estate, wait for the moon to enter Taurus. For freedom, friendship, or to break bad habits you could use the extra strength from an Aquarius moon. Each sign carries different strengths, so study them closely, and make them work for you and not against you.

By simply paying just a little more attention to the gravitational pull from our very own moon, we can shift our lives to live in a more cycled lifestyle, the way Mother Nature intended for us. Stop going against the current, and learn to follow your instincts. Love yourselves, and love one another.

Namaste

"The moon is always female"-Denise Levertov

 

The Charge of the Goddess

By, Doreen Valiente



Whenever ye have need of any thing, once in the month, and better it be when the moon is full, then shall ye assemble in some secret place and adore the spirit of She, who is Queen of all witches. There shall ye assemble, ye who are fain to learn all sorcery, yet have not won its deepest secrets; to these will She teach things that are yet unknown. And ye shall be free from slavery; and as a sign that ye be really free, ye shall be naked in your rites; and ye shall dance, sing, feast, make music and love, all in Her praise. For Hers is the ecstasy of the spirit, and Hers also is joy on earth; for Her law is love unto all beings. Keep pure your highest ideal; strive ever towards it; let naught stop you or turn you aside. For Hers is the secret door which opens upon the land of youth and Hers is the cup of wine of life, and the cauldron of Cerridwen, which is the Holy Grail of immortality. She is the gracious goddess, who gives the gift of joy unto the heart of man. Upon earth, She gave the knowledge of the spirit eternal; and beyond death, She gives peace and freedom, and reunion with those who have gone before. Nor does She demand sacrifice, for behold, She is the mother of all living, and Her love is poured out upon the earth.

She who is the beauty of the green earth, and the white moon among the stars, and the mystery of the waters, and the desire of the heart of man, calls unto thy soul. Arise, and come unto Her. For She is the soul of nature, who gives life to the universe. from Her all things proceed, and unto Her all things must return; and before Her face, beloved of gods and men, let thine innermost divine self be enfolded in the rapture of the infinite. Let Her worship be within the heart that rejoiceth; for behold, all acts of love and pleasure are Her rituals. And therefore let there be beauty and strength, power and compassion, honor and humility, mirth and reverence within you. And thou who thinkest to seek Her, know thy seeking and yearning shall avail thee not unless thou knowest the mystery; that if that which thou seekest thou findest not within thee, then thou wilt never find it without thee. For behold, She has been with thee from the beginning; and She is that which is attained at the end of desire.

 



Homemade Household Cleaners: Fun with Kitchen Concoctions!

Greetings and blessings to you! Through my adventures across the World Wide Web I have always found a tiny bit of excitement in coming across recycled art projects, or nifty ways to reuse foods and other every day items found right in your home. Not only is it cost efficient, but the recipes I am sharing with you today actually work better than the expensive name brand products you will find on your grocery shelves!

Dishwashing Detergent
It literally cost me less than $5 and will last me a good while!

All you will need is:

• Dawn dish soap
• Baking soda

Put NO MORE than TWO drops of Dawn soap in the detergent compartment of your dishwasher. Any more than two drops and you will have a big bubbly mess on your hands lol! Fill it the rest of the way with baking soda and that's it! I promise it will clean your dishes better than Cascade!


Dryer Sheet
(This will last you 40-50 loads!)

You will need:

• One wash cloth (I used a brightly colored one so I could find it easily :)
• Your favorite scent of fabric softener

Saturate your cloth with the liquid softener, making sure to wring out the excess. Hang or drape your cloth to dry for at least 3 days before using. When ready, simply toss your cloth in with your drying load, and there you go! Works just as great as the disposables!

All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
I definitely recommend making sure you have your favorite scent of essential oil before making this, otherwise your spray will smell like vinegar. There is another recipe for this I will be trying soon, and will post it asap! :)

You will need:

•  2 Cups Water
• 2 Cups white vinegar
• 20 drops essential oil (I used lemon for a nice clean scent)

Combine all your ingredients into a spray bottle and shake to combine

Finding ways to reuse, reduce and recycle around your home are sure to put you in good spirits! I hope you try these and enjoy them as much as I do! Feel free to share your comments, and if you have a favorite recipe you swear by, please share! Thank you for visiting, and until next time!!

Blessed Be!

Melissa