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Greetings Sacred Tribe:
 Happy Year of the Rabbit!
As January comes to a close it brings the rumblings of a powerful Spring season just weeks away. Rather then putting ourselves in a mild trance state of endurance to cope with this amazingly challenging cold weather, stay open to the messages the Natural world may be sending on ways to grow within the self in preparation to expand as the spring light gets stronger. Aligning with the inspiring and fiery energies of Imbolc, a Celtic Cross quarter day on 2/2 is a beautiful New Moon to plant our seeds for a conscious evolution of positive growth for ourselves and humanity as well as the beginning of the Chinese Lunar Calendar to imbue our intentions with love.
The power of the Internet was evidenced by the massive outcry concerning the change in the astrological wheel that was said to have shifted each of our signs to the one behind our identified sun sign. After consulting my astro goddess, Brenda Brush I was told to reassure everyone that most of us refer to the astrology map that begins at the yearly spring equinox rather then the constellations-based sidereal practice. I found it so interesting that everyone was suddenly clinging to many of the characteristics and qualities we had once found challenging, with a new-found fondness. While relieved that we dodged a potential call to change, perhaps this trickster energy can be utilized as a teaching moment to look into the sign behind your sign as a means to open to the gifts of a new opportunity to adapt! I was kind of excited to shape shift from a goat to an archer but I was quickly placed back on the side of the mountain. I'm grateful for the companionship of my fellow travelers on this ever interesting terrain on the red road of life.
I am thrilled to open the doors for our Seventh year on the Thirteen Moons adventure. Seven is a very sacred number and is certain to enhance the depth and expansion of our journey to activate and cultivate the sacred feminine core of every woman who comes to the dance. As I look back on this terrain of growth, it truly feels like the ancient seeds we planted in the luminous soil of our beloved Mother Earth rooted and grew into this Grandmother Tree on our Seventh Year. This is made possible by every woman who has come to Thirteen Moons, even to one session, bringing your prayers, dreams, curiosity and energy. Please join us for the re-weaving of our sacred hoop this year. |
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7th CYCLE OF THIRTEEN MOONS LAUNCHES JANUARY 2011
January 29th, 12:30 - 3:00 pm
THIRTEEN MOONS INTRODUCTORY SESSION
Complimentary Overview & Intro to the Feminine Life Cycle
Location: Yoga Now, 742 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL
Reservations and Information: 773.509.4947 or 13moons@everydaymedicinewoman.com
As 2011 begins, our seventh cycle around the year long medicine wheel continues with Thirteen Moons. This process honors the spiritual life cycle of a woman by reconnecting as many women as possible, while guiding our understanding that we are part of a deep sacred wisdom lineage simply by being born female. By engaging this path-finding process in the company of like-hearted women, we create a sisterhood of witnesses, teachers, and mirrors.
The first session of Thirteen Moons is complimentary so the process can be sampled before committing to the series. If you know anyone that would benefit from this series (friends, sisters, co-workers) or seemed curious about your evolution, this is a gentle introduction to the work. We also welcome any Thirteen Moons alumni to return at a reduced rate of $45 per session.
FEBRUARY THIRTEEN MOONS
February 12th, 12:30 - 4:00 pm
BECOMING A DAUGHTER OF MOTHER EARTH
Join us as we learn how to nurture and receive unconditional self-love.Location: Yoga Now, 742 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL Reservations and Information: 773.509.4947 or 13moons@everydaymedicinewoman.com |
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 Wednesday, February 9, Noon - 1:00 pmLUNCHTIME MEDITATION with Susan A. Lipshutz, LCSW - FREE!Location: Allyu Spa, 600 W. Chicago Ave, Riverwalk, Chicago, IL (entrance on Larrabee at Riverwalk Entrance) Join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month for a free guided meditation. No previous meditation experience is required. And, as always, men are welcome to attend meditation classes.
Tuesdays, February 1,8,15,22; Noon - 1:00 pm LUNCHTIME MEDITATION Location: The Raby Institute, 500 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 450, Chicago, IL Walk-ins welcome, but reservations recommended. For reservations and information on costs: 312-276-1212 or email info@rabyinstitute.com.  The Raby Institute continues to host weekly lunchtime meditations in their new office space. Utilize the powerful energy of winter eclipses, cross cultural points and moon cycles to re-dedicate yourself to a personal path of connection, expansion, growth and unconditional love. Led by Susan Lipshutz, LCSW, these sessions give a guided meditative experience as well as practical tools to work on your own. Perfect for those beginning or enhancing their journey into the universe within, experience these meditation classes as a great stand alone class or as a series to strengthen your practice. |
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DECONSTRUCTING STRESS: LEARNING THE ART OF HEART SPIRITED LIVING
 Susan will be leading a new four part workshop, "Deconstructing Stress: Learning the Art of Heart Spirited Living" in February 2011 at the Raby Institute. Workshops will be held every Thursday from 5:30 PM to 7:00PM for four weeks, starting February 3rd and ending on February 25th, 2011. Reserve your spot by calling: 312-276-1212 or email info@rabyinstitute.com. Cost is $160.00 for the four part workshop series. $40.00 non refundable deposit required to reserve a space.
"Learning to view stress as part of life means we accept that life is dynamic and ever changing. Finding a way to move through our world from a neutral open perspective, requires that we put the pause button on the reactive patterning and breathe into a new viewpoint that supports a fundamental understanding: how we think is how we feel. But how we think is informed by many facets, mostly from prior experiences and cultural mindsets. While we may believe the mind to be rational, in fact it is more influenced by external stimuli then the authentic heart, which holds the key to our deeper knowing free of fear." - Susan A. Lipshutz, LCSW
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2011 GODDESS GATHERING: TULUM, MEXICO
 The Power of Butterfly Medicine: Preparing for the Global Transformation as Sacred Feminine Wisdom Keepers. Save the date for our annual journey into the magical Maya with a like hearted sisterhood in Tulum, Mexico from October 22 to October 29, 2011.
- "Discover the Sacred Feminine. Feel her presence, breathing life into everything. Awaken to her mystery and magic." -Meg
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IN THE PRESS: VITAL JUICE CHICAGO
 This week, Susan got a chance to speak with Maya Henderson at Vital Juice Chicago about bringing out your inner goddess.
Read the interview for answers to questions like: Are women really effected by the moon? When am I more likely to be pyschic? How can I feel like a goddess at home?
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SAVE THE DATE: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
 Save the date for our second annual International Women's Day event on March 8th, 2011, co-hosted by Tamara Wills, Founder of Allyu Spa. This year, our theme is, "The Tree of Life: Honoring the Influence Women Hold in Community." We plan to honor three women in the Chicago area who reflect that intention in the fields of education, health and preservation of the arts. Join us for an evening of celebration, good food and collective spirit. Everyone is welcome!
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WORDS FROM OUR SISTERS
At our recent January Thirteen Moons gathering, we were honored by the presence of Emily's grandmother, who came all the way from Indiana to share her wisdom with us.
"Bringing my grandmother to the final thirteen moon session of this past year's cycle was nothing less than perfect. The group has become a warm family of sisters to me, and we have all grown together during this past year. I am so proud I could share my grandmother's energy with everyone present, and not present at the final session. One thing that I will always keep in the forefront of my mind is to live each day, and "ride the rainbow" as my grandmother said. And I certainly do not intend to do anything less than that.
Many thanks and much love to all of you."
- Emily and her grandma (Harriet)
If you'd like to share words about your own experiences with an Everyday Medicine Woman event, feel free to email us.
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May the celebration of Valentine's Day be an invitation to activate the higher octaves of the heart, allowing a well spring of love to flow and be shared,
Susan |
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