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?
Sagittarius New Moon & Thanksgiving – Gratitude for our Spiritual Adventures
Sag reminds us to honor our spiritual histories (or herstories, for women!), whether we’re still in alignment with the teachings of our childhoods or have broadened our horizons. Spirited Reflections— What are your favorite spiritual practices & how can you deepen them?
Taurus/Scorpio Full Moon — Honoring our Core Values
Earth-y Taurus reminds us to ground ourselves in our core values – the essence of who we are – and to align our goals and dreams from that deeply connected space. Spirited Reflection: What are your passions and how can you act on them this week?
Scorpio New Moon – Clearing out the Deadwood
Scorpio’s energy is all about death and rebirth, journeying to our depths to face our fears so that we can be transformed into our most powerful, passionate selves. Spirited Reflection: What old psychic “muck” do I need to release to be joyfully reborn?
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?
Aries/Libra Full Moon – Creating dynamic balance within
This Full Moon is all about negotiating the push/pull between SELF and OTHER, with Aries fire energy urging us to take action and Libra reminding us to stay balanced. Spirited Reflection: How can you most effectively balance your “me” time with “we” time?
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New Moon in Libra – Honoring our special relationships
Libra is ruled by Venus, the goddess of love and harmony, so this New Moon is the perfect time to re-balance all of the relationship “circles” in our lives… partners, family, friends, co-workers. Spirited Reflection: What special relationships do you need to heal or re-energize?
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Sacred sound — Experiencing the power of chants
Music is the great healer! Whether you sing, play an instrument or just love to listen, you can experience a little soul healing when you connect with sacred sound. Spirited Reflection: In what ways do you use music to sooth your soul?
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Pisces Full Harvest Moon – Embracing Practical Spirituality
With the Moon in Pisces and the Sun in Virgo, it’s a powerful time to use our intuition (maybe with a little divination?!) to conjure up new, practical ways to ground our spirituality in our everyday lives. Spirited Reflection: How can you connect to spirit, right here, right now? Now make it a habit!
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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 [...]