Since ancient times, some version of May Day has been celebrated in cultures all over the world. Known as Floralia in ancient Rome, Walpurgisnacht by the Teutons, Beltane by the Celts, and as Lei Day in Hawaii, it embodies the baudy, exuberant, exhilarating energy of spring fever. Did you ever dance around a Maypole or [...]
Deep Play: 5 Ways To Have Grown-up Fun This Summer… And All Year Round
“In rare moments of deep play, we can lay aside our sense of self, shed time’s continuum, ignore pain, and sit quietly in the absolute present, watching the world’s ordinary miracles.” Diane Ackerman A friend introduced me to Diane Ackerman’s book, “Deep Play” years ago and the notion has been dancing in my psyche ever [...]
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5 Surprising, Positive Things You Should Know About Mercury Retrograde
Using the power of “re” to maximize your Mercury Retrograde energy. Poor Mercury retrograde… it really does get a bad rap in pop culture. Don’t sign any contracts or make reservations! Count on travel troubles! Watch your language! Back up your computer! Be prepared to feel depressed/confused/pessimistic! And while all of those are possibilities, there [...]
Happy May Day!
Are you feeling a little bawdy today?? We’re entering the “lusty month of May” – ‘tis the season to have fun and frolic in the flowers with your sweetie, or just with your luscious self! Spirited Reflection: What new body awareness is blooming within you this month?
Aquarius New Moon – Clearing the way for our Inner Wild Woman
This audacious, rabble-rousing New Moon falls just a few days before the ancient Celtic celebration of Imbolc – our Groundhog’s Day—a time of prophecy, purification and possibility! Spirited Reflection: What gook do you need to sweep away to open up to your WildWoman self?
Capricorn New Moon & Candle Magic for the New Year!
Are you ready for a playful, powerful new way to set your intentions for 2014? Come learn how to use color, glitter, and aromatherapy to anchor your dreams for the New Year. Spirited Reflections: What words and symbols represent your deepest desires for the coming year?
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Winter Solstice – Celebrating the return of the Sun!
The Winter Solstice has been celebrated for millennia as the turning point in the year when the LIGHT returns. We can see symbols of this ancient holy-day all around us in the holiday season.. Spirited Reflections: Where can you welcome more love and light into your life this season?
Advent for non-Christians: Prepare for the Light!
Just as the symbolism of Hanukah can offer deep meaning for non-Jews, so it is with the Advent season for non-Christians. Spirited Reflection: How can you use the 4 Sundays in December to prepare for the return of the light?
Halloween/Samhain – Honoring our Ancestors
Before you dress up and go trick-or-treating, take some time to contemplate the original meaning of this popular holiday and celebrate loved ones who’ve passed on. Spirited Reflection: What life lessons and wisdom do I carry with me from my ancestors?
Rosh Hashanah for non-Jews
The Jewish High Holy Days (starting last night and ending on 9/14 with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement)) are a powerful time for ALL of us to celebrate the sweetness of life and reflect on the past year. Spirited Reflections: What do you need to let go off to move joyfully into the next [...]