For the Fall season  An Exercise in Gratitude

According to North American Native tradition, the Blue Heron brings messages of self-determination and self-reliance. They represent an ability to progress and evolve. The long thin legs of the heron reflect that an individual doesn't need great massive pillars to remain stable, but must be able to stand on one's own.

Blue Herons have the innate wisdom of being able to manoeuvre through life and co-create their own circumstances. Blue Herons reflect a need for those with this totem to follow their on unique wisdom and path of self-determination. These individuals know what is best for themselves and need to follow their hearts rather than the promptings of others. Those with the Medicine of the Great Blue Heron may sit until the rest of us loose patience. And, when they follow the promptings of the heart, they are one of the most magnificent when they choose to soar.

This is the message that Blue Heron brings.

It’s been said that a Blue Moon is 9 times as potent then a regular full moon.

What are you manifesting or beginning?

The full moon occurs once every 29.5 days. This essentially means that there is one full moon every month.

However, as we know, every month but February has at least 30 days in it, which presents the potential

for two full moons in a month.August 2012 - is one of these unique months, which will have two full moons.

There will be a full moon onAugust 2nd, and then another full moon on August 31 which is called a blue moon.

    The Blue Moon, which only occurs once every two and half years or so, is such a special and rare event.

The expression 'Once in a blue moon' derives from the rarity of this special occurrence. The last Blue Moon

to occur was on December 31st 2009 and the next will be 31 August 2012.

       A Blue Moon is an extremely Magical phenomenon and is known to be nine times more powerful and potent

than a normal full moon. Full moons are the most favorable time for conducting any positive energy.

The Blue Moon is seen as particularly special in affairs of the heart. It is said that if you are experiencing

a new relationship on a blue moon, it is a sign that you will be together forever!  May the magic be with you,

whatever you're manifesting!

I just did a Solstice meditation and presented the idea of communicating with nature. It's not a new idea, but I felt a reminder was needed at this time with the whirlwind energy that has been surrounding and going through our lives at so many levels. The intuitive messages I received to share was "we already have all the tools we need;" And "Intuition is first developed by listening".  Listening with all of the senses. What does the sun feel like? What is the wind saying. What plants and animals do you see around your home in nature.  How do receive a sign? Simply ask and then be aware that God/The Universe speaks to us in many ways.  How can you interpret the message?  You will know on a gut level when something or someone calls your attention.  You will feel " this  means more".  We have different beliefs, so a good book or accessing the computer as to what the metaphysical meaning would be is a starting point, but what does your gut or heart tell you as what the meaning would be.  The idea is to open yourself up to the possibility that "all the answers are already there" for your growth, healing and support. That you do not walk this journey alone. 

I've had fun playing with what a website can do this weekend!  Yep, I've updated, added, subtracted, renamed had a a blast learning to do things I didn't think I knew how to do.!!!  I changed colors, fonts , making it more like me.  Ahh ...here  it is...more like me.  Isn't that what we do in life though?  We adjust,balance, learn to approach ourselves in a different manner.  Then when we do, there is so much more that we find out  about ourselves(or the website!) LOL... We find out that we can do so much more and infinite possibilities spill out.  And I had fun learning this stuff!

So, Rally on and find the smiles in the lessons--no matter how mundane and frustrating they are!!!  It's all about how you see it!

With many blessings of Joy!! 

 

I have always felt that personal  and global change is more possible with seasons and astrological shifts. Along with the Fall and your personal harvest, we also have stars moving in a pattern to assist in monumental changes in your life if you choose it.These changes you would desire for are attainable at any time, however, the energy from the movement of the Zodiacs are assisting you in your realization to a stronger degree. It's all about you.

Let's call it the Matrix of Change. The elements around you that bring about that change for yourself are: Thoughts and Beliefs, Intentions, Feelings, Actions, Energy, Imagery, Communications and Body(physical sensations). Tune in to these and develop them in line with the  realizing self.