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Greetings Sacred Tribe:
The saying "March comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb" is more likely to be felt as "in like a Lion and out like a Ram". On March 4th, we will be standing in the dark of the New Moon planting seeds to grow the greatest garden of our most expanded vision. This is the last Moon cycle with six planets in Pisces that we will be influenced by for a very long time. We can utilize these rich philosophical energies to commit to a personal and world view that is a heaven or a hell. This backdrop of our attitudinal landscape can allow for tremendous cleansing and releasing of old habits and mind sets that do not serve our dreams and gifts. The choice is ours. By the New Moon in April, we will have six signs in Aries ready for the marching orders of awakened action. The beautiful Full Moon Equinox on March 19th and 20th is a fantastic time to celebrate the gift of life that is you and all of us together.
I just got back from attending the most recent Prophets Conference in sunny California. It was an impactful and inspiring event and I hope to share details about it soon via a blog post. One of the many synchronistic happenings was all of the comparisons that were made between this time of planetary shift and the metamorphosis of the butterfly, which is the theme for this year's Goddess Gathering in Maya, Tulum from October 22nd - 29th, 2011.
Please put the meditation opportunities listed below on your calendar so that we can push the restart button of our lives and breathe in the Spring as a collective. I hope to see each of you at our exciting International Women's Day event at the glorious Allyu Spa on March 8th, where we will honor, celebrate and activate the power of the feminine in our community and the world.
Finally, please take a moment to read the passages submitted by two of our Thirteen Moons sisters. My heart almost breaks from the tenderness and love I felt when we received these shared words. These experiences are the reason why I was called to hold space for this extraordinary process of healing and reconciliation on an individual and collective level.
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MARCH THIRTEEN MOONS
March 12th, 12:30 - 4:00 pm
RECOVERY OF THE NATURAL SELF Join us as we clear blocks and old messages that inhibit the natural flow of feelings, our creative gifts and spontaneous joy. Location: Yoga Now, 742 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL Reservations and Information: 773.509.4947 or 13moons@everydaymedicinewoman.com Participants of our February session share their experiences: "My mother lost her mother at the age of 12. Thirteen Moons has allowed me to see that I took on the role of being my mother's mother when I turned 12 years old. I have since then, felt obligated to take on her pain and suffering from her childhood. Thirteen Moons showed me that through meditation and guided homework exercises, I can release this energy instead of carrying it around when it isn't mine to hold on to in the first place and in doing so it will help, not only me to heal but also to heal my mother. Thirteen Moons was an extraordinary experience in a warm, safe environment where you feel that you are not alone." - Candice "I wanted to share something amazing. When I returned home from our last session, there was a package from my parents. In it was a photo album chronicling my life. A few of the pictures in the album I had envisioned during the journey at Thirteen Moons. My dad even included a picture of my mom when she was pregnant with me. I had never really thought much about her pregnancy with me nor had I seen pictures. In Thirteen Moons, I had the clear message that my mom was happy to be carrying me and then I saw it in the picture in the album! The syncronicity was so cool! I ended the day last Saturday feeling loved and supported as a daughter of mama earth and my biological parents." - Thirteen Moons sister Stories like these are why we continue to gather every month to share this important work. Step into our sacred hoop of wisdom and encouragement and feel the love and support wash over you. What will emerge for you?
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Wednesday, March 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, March 8,15,22,29; 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 the Spring Equinox and moon cycles to re-dedicate yourself to a personal path of connection, expansion, growth and unconditional love. |
THE TREE OF LIFE: HONORING THE INFLUENCE OF WOMEN IN COMMUNITY
Please join us on the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day as we celebrate the power and wonder of the feminine spirit. Help us honor three Chicago women for their inspiring and profound work to enhance their communities. Join us for an evening of celebration, great local and organic food (provided by Green Grocer Chicago & MORE Cupcakes) and collective spirit. $10 suggested donation, everyone is welcome!
Our honorees: Myrna Fragoso, President & Founder, Frida Kahlo Community Org Lisa Kenner, Principal, Legacy Charter School LaDonna Redmond, Food Justice Activist
"Our intention for this year's celebration is to think globally and act locally. Throughout the world, if you want to get something meaningful done, you must get the women or mothers onboard. Women who stay in their communities are like trees, offering sustenance, securtiy, beauty and strengthen with age." - Susan Lipshutz
The Tree of Life
Honoring the Influence of Women in Community
March 8th, 2011
6:30-8:30pm at Allyu Spa
600 W. Chicago Ave.
312-755-1313
parking validated for $3 at 600 West garage
Feel free to RSVP & share with friends via our Facebook Event!
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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.
- "It is always such a magical experience. You just never know what spirit has for you to learn until you are there experiencing it. I never want to miss this wonderful experience." -Lori
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May the early buds of spring bring forth the understanding we have cultivated during the introspective winter season offering clarity to grow toward the light with joyful ease and grace, |
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