The Summer Solstice is a combination of joyous celebration and the realization that the wheel has reached a pinnacle and is now turning toward the dark again. It’s a time to gather loved ones close and to celebrate community. If covens have hived off during the year, the Summer Solstice is the time for them all to gather with the original coven.
Participating in a large celebration is one of the joys of the Summer Solstice. Whether its a group of covens reconnecting, a family reunion, or a neighborhood block party, the spirit of the community is paramount. Sharing food, experiences, and games contributes to bonds. Making a tub of potato salad or batch of brownies enhances the festivity of solstice.
And yet, a few quiet moments in a darkened room with a lit candle, honoring the fact that after today, the wheel has turned and the light will fractionally shorten everyday, will give you a sense of peace. It is a time for inner connection as well, because the inner and outer communities are interwoven. That can be represented with the brightly colored woven placemats so popular during this season! by Cerridwen Iris Shea, Llewellyn Worldwide
Yoga for the Chakras at sunrise
Yoga for the Chakras on Hollywood beach
**same location as full moon meditation**
6:30am – 7:30am
$5.oo is your investment
** begins June 22nd **
Let’s get aligned to our true Self by tapping into the powerful energies of the summer solstice
Get the day started in an Om’licious way! Join me on the beach at sunrise to practice a series of yoga exercises known as Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutations. This combination of asanas has been created to bring overall balance to the being by stimulating the endocrine system, working with one’s own energy centers, or Chakras.
Inspired by the various styles of yoga, we begin with pranayama, a brief warm-up, and then dive right into the flow as we journey through the Chakra system. Yogi Tea will be served when we’re done and all are welcome to bring snacks and breakfast goodies. We will then feel exquisitely equipped to join the rest of the world.
Venus into Leo: Express Your Feelings!
The cosmos is busy with planetary activity as Venus gets ready to move out of emotionally self-protective Cancer into openly entertaining and fun-loving Leo on June 14 to stay there until July 9.
Leo is the sign of the burning heart and with affectionate, sociable Venus in place it will be a time for romance, fun, frivolity and flamboyant parties. Venus in a Fire sign is never backwards about coming forward to express feelings or fancies. So whatever reservations or shyness has been holding you back will now be swept to one side. There might be a greater willingness for some of us to express our affections more openly as well as take risks in matters of the heart. This transit may also find you in a very generous mood.
Flirtatious Uranus which dislikes restraints of any variety is in an easy trine (120 degrees) to Venus on June 14 as well so who knows what may happen? You certainly won’t feel held back by considerations of what anyone else thinks. In long-term relationships there will be a chance to explore new activities and let a breath of fresh air blow through what has become stale.
Venus then is in trine to Jupiter on June 15, which is sugary sweet and amiable. You’ll want to gloss over difficulties, smooth off rough edges and be positive. by Astrology.com
June Moon
New Moon in Gemini, Saturday, June 12, 2010 7:15am
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Full Moon in Capricorn, Saturday, June 26, 2010 7:30am
Strong Sun Moon
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Please enjoy another excellent work from Elizabeth B.
Strong Sun Moon
June is the Green Corn Moon. Corn is a vital crop in Cherokee culture. At this time, its green stalks grow quickly and put out their tassels. The Choctaw call this the Windy Moon- likely a reference to the summer thunderstorms that can spawn tornado activity. This is the Moon when Juneberries are ripe for the
Dakota Sioux, mainly hunter-gatherers who kept close tabs on ripening times.
June brings a world full of exuberant green energy. Both domestic and wild foods flourish. Corn remains a staple crop today. Many different berries and other soft fruits begin to ripen in June: juneberries, strawberries,mulberries, raspberries, and cherries. yet the tempestuous weather of early summer makes it prudent to keep an eye on the sky. Take advantage of the long days to garden or work outdoors.
Honor this season with celebrations of the Sun and of gardening. Do spells and rituals tied to the abundance of staple crops such as corn and their respective deities. If you don’t have a garden, visit a “you pick” berry farm to experience the effort -and enjoyment- of gathering your own food, much as your ancestors did. Be prepared to protect against violent storms.
by Elizabeth Barrette, Llewellyn’s Witche’s Datebook
Mercury's Dance
“Stepping back once in a while to see the broad picture will help, as will making lists so that nothing vital gets forgotten.”
On June 10, Mercury flies effortlessly into its own sign Gemini to stay there until June 25. Be prepared for heady times ahead. Mercury loves to chat, moves around restlessly and has a tendency to scatter its energy and focus. Gemini has the same inclinations -– better at breadth than depth and is known to be the master of multi-tasks.
Be prepared to disengage from minutia, since this is not the time to the time to slog on conscientiously at specialized tasks requiring attention to detail. Everyone will be skimming the surface, running to keep up with themselves and possibly going round in circles at times. Stepping back once in a while to see the broad picture will help, as will making lists so that nothing vital gets forgotten. This is a time to give freedom to your mind since this transit brings about greater mental flexibility and curiosity.
The following day, June 10, will be a day of high enthusiasm and great ideas. Mercury is in an easy sextile (60 degrees) to morale-boosting Jupiter and inventive Uranus. This is the perfect time for the seeds of new plans to be sown and acted on promptly, although you should be prepared to wait until June 12 or later for approval when Mercury squares pernickety Mars in Virgo. There will be differences of opinion and a few hot comments spilling out. But the challenge will force you to sort out what’s workable and what needs thrown to one side as idle dreams.by Astrology.com
Uranus Is On The Move
I love these updates by the astrology.com team, they are so helpful. Some people believe that knowing too much about the activities in the cosmos and the energies traveling through our lives is not only not a good idea but is not helpful at all. Personally, I think the opposite, knowing what’s going on around us helps us prepare ourselves in the journey. We must have strength of will and discipline to not be consumed by it, but instead use the information to make better choices for ourselves and create the life we want. …the tools to build our lives.
This astrology update is very good, it clearly describes the end of an era and the coming into a new one…to me ^_^ I hope you have as much fun reading it as I did.
The seventh planet from the Sun is blue-green in colour with bright clouds, multiple rings and strange moons.
The third largest planet in the Solar System, Uranus is named after the Greek god of the heavens and was the first planet to be discovered through a telescope.
Uranus has a total of 13 rings and 27 known moons, all named after characters in works by William Shakespeare and Alexander Pope. A day on the planet lasts 17 hours while a year on Uranus is equivalent to 84 Earth years.
Uranus is the planet of rebellion. It brings with it a new way of looking at things and its approach is best met with an expanded consciousness. Originality, inventions, computers, cutting-edge technologies and future events are all ruled by this planet. Uranus sees no need for the status quo, preferring instead to break with tradition and create a new mold. It takes Uranus 84 years to complete its trip around the zodiac and it changes signs every seven years or so.
On May 26-27, Uranus will dip its first toe-in-the-water into Aries, a planet it has not been in for 84 years. However, this is for a brief sojourn, since it will retrograde back into Pisces on August 14, and will get into proper forward gear in Aries only in March 2011.
Uranus wakes things up and rattles the bars of the cage you’ve constructed around one area of your life. You’ll suddenly find out where you’ve been compromising too much, trying to fit yourself into a square hole to suit others when really you’re a round peg. Uranus wants you to exert your independence and promote your uniqueness. Be yourself no matter who you startle or shock. Admittedly it isn’t always co-operative and can be downright rebellious but it will trail blaze you into the future. Uranus is the torchbearer who leads the way into the unknown or into what you haven’t previously experienced. It may feel initially unsettling but the end result will be to liberate you if you accept the challenge.
Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, fiery, full of initiative and energy. The combination of Uranus and Aries will be revitalizing, a kick start to get you moving faster. It’ll clear your head of cobwebs and odd delusions which have been fostered by Uranus in Pisces. You’ll be moving straight ahead without a moment to waste.
Just three hours before Uranus shifts sign there is a Full Moon in Sagittarius. Cancer and the other two Water signs, Scorpio and Pisces may be hyper-sensitive since they tend to react to the mood swings of the Moon on the opposite side of the zodiac from the Sun. But, this is one of the less emotional Full Moons of the year so they won’t be edgy for long.
by Astrology.com
What energy is currently flowing?
The month of May is such a delight holding such important dates, beginning with the festival of Beltane.
The energy is definitely in the air, you can notice it every where… birds chirping, looking for their mates and diligently looking for the perfect sticks n twigs to build their nests.
Nature has a way of showing us her ebb & flow and its a phenomenal spectacle!
* May 13: Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorn begins
Hawthorn
by Mickie Mueller
Surrounded by the blooming trees of spring, we brightly welcome the Celtic month of the hawthorn tree, which corresponds to the Ogham letter huath (hoo-ah) and teaches us to overcome tension and obstacles in our path. This small tree used in hedgerows is considered to be a guardian between the realms, and a protective, purifying tree. Often used in Beltane rituals, you may call ion the hawthorn tree to remove obstacles to finding love during this lusty month.
This is an outdoor spell. Gather a pink or lavender candle and some hawthorn blossoms (if you cannot find the real thing a picture will do). At the end of this spell, scatter the blossoms ot the wind or burn the picture and scatter the ashes. Over the next several weeks, keep your heart and eyes open for the love on the horizon. When you are ready, light the candle and repeat:
“Hawthorn tree of power this night,
Open my heart to love’s delight,
Free my thoughts and cleanse my mind,
And help me find a true love mine.”
* May 20: The Sun Enters Gemini
Are you feeling restless or bored? Be sure to pace yourself, because each year as the Sun travels though curious Gemini, it’s as if time speeds up and there aren’t enough hours in the day! This is a great time to seek information and expand your social connections. With all your phone calls, IMs, e-mails, tweets and texts, you’ll be happy to put your head on your pillow each night after a full day! This is a wonderful transit for joining clubs, starting your own blog, making new friends or throwing a party. Take advantage of this social energy — you never know who you might meet!
astrology.com
Meditate To Your Bliss
Achieve mindfulness and compassion through the practice of the ancient art of meditation.
Join us for an hour of guided meditation and journey within to your deepest place of bliss.
We’re going to practice a meditation to heighten our awareness. we are going to take a journey thru the world of visual creation of the mind to connect deeply to that Divine Core Energy of the being.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10:30am – 11:30am
West Lake Park Anne Kolb Nature Center
751 Sheridan St
East of N Fed Hwy
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-926-2480
** if rain class is canceled
Reach the state of perfect harmony and health by learning how to listen to your body, and unite Mind, Body & Soul.
During this hour of guided meditation we will explore deep levels of consciousness, understand why the breath is vitally important, and develop new patterns of thought and emotions by navigating through various techniques, including the use of mudras and mantras, crystals, incense, sound-vibration, prayer and more.
Detoxification heralds the wonderful rewards that Meditation springs forth, providing healing and tranquility on every level. As a self-healing method, by developing calmness, meditation can help reduce stress, eliminate migraines, and strengthen immune system.
Heal and grow with your meditation practice, and have a richer, deeper experience of Life.
**Perfect for those new to the practice. All levels and all ages welcome.
**Receive a “mini-Angel reading” at the end of class.
There is no charge for this gathering,
$donations welcomed
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AT WEST LAKE PARK, ANNE KOLB NATURE CENTER:
Drive in and park. We will gather by the Butterfly Garden at the entrance.
Should you arrive a little later, there will be a marked path to the floating gazebo where we will be meditating. Come in and get comfy for a delicious meditation for replenishment and renewal.
Thank you for your courtesy of arriving gracefully and silently so the rest of the meditators aren’t disturbed.
You may bring a cushion, mat and/or blanket, whatever makes you feel comfortable.
DIRECTIONS TO WEST LAKE PARK:
Take i-95 to Sheridan St. Go East on Sheridan all the way to West Lake Park Anne Kolb Nature Center, about 1/2 mile after us-1, go over the bridge, park entrance will be on your left hand side (north side of Sheridan St) West Lake Park Anne Kolb Nature Center
May's Moon
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Full Moon, Thursday, May 27, 2010 7:07pm
enters Sagittarius 7:15am
Flower Moon
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