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Greetings Sacred Tribe:
Welcome to the magical influences of the Flower Moon that blesses us in the month of May. Many wisdom teachings throughout the world mark time in a descriptive way by naming a cycle to reflect its distinctive features. Some Native American tribes refer to this moon cycle as the Flower Moon, since May is the high season for many flowering trees and foliage. Every cycle of life, no matter the duration, holds the entire journey. While most flowers have a short life span, their growth cycle from seed to decomposed petals takes us into an opportunity to learn about ourselves. No matter where we find home, we have access to the simple yet profound ways that flowers offer their healing remedies for the collective.
Flower remedies are one of the most widely used gifts of Mother Earth as they hold vibrational properties for healing and re-balancing our body systems. From Vedic ceremonies to contemporary weddings, blessings are often completed with a showering of flower petals. Indigious medicine practioners throughout the Americas use a variety of flowers in baths or sweep them directly onto the body as a tool to cleanse, heal and re-balance systems.
On May 17th, this Flower Moon will be full in the sign of Scorpio. This intense water sign highlights issues around investments, regeneration, control and deep merging with others. These forces will be tempered by the strong containment of Taurus, our current Sun sign. These energies will offer practical solutions to long-standing issues so it's important to really focus on the aspects of your life that you care most about. Letting go of control "for control's sake", while also taking ownership of our destiny, is key.
Here is one suggestion for aligning with the cosmic resources on this auspicious day. Take some time to honor the flowers in your neighborhood or yard. In stillness, choose a flower, observing its many layers as well as the color, fragrance, form and growth pattern. Allow yourself to become aware of what stage the flower is in its life cycle. Is it beginning to bud? Is it in full blossom? Or is it releasing its petals with grace and surrender? See if this process reflects or illuminates where you are in some aspect of your life or offer insight into a part of the self that may be resisting change or fearing growth. If there are some fallen petals of your sacred flower available, hold them and whisper your understandings or desire for clarity regarding the issues of concern and then gently release them into the spring winds. Watch for signs over the next two weeks until June 1st, when a powerful new moon eclipse may open the door for the next steps of evolution.
In less then six months, some of us will be engaged in the deep and transformational process at our annual Goddess Gathering in magical Tulum during the time of the New Moon in Scorpio. If this gathering calls you I urge you to take advantage of the Early Bird Special (see coupons below) and Bring a Friend rates. It is certain to be a rare and precious journey that can only be stronger with your presence!
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MAY THIRTEEN MOONS
May 14th, 12:30 - 4:00 pm
CELEBRATING AUTHENTIC FEMALE BEAUTY Join us as we revisit the cultural and familial beliefs about our beauty and power in order to make peace with and celebrate our bodies.Location: Yoga Now, 742 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL Reservations and Information: 773.509.4947 or 13moons@everydaymedicinewoman.com This month, our sequential journey to reclaim authentic feminine wholeness invites us to honor our bodies by telling their story. Come take your place in the circle of a tribe that appreciates authentic beauty and supports self acceptance, healing and liberation from old cultural myths and internalized patterns of self doubt. Together we will unveil, make peace and celebrate who we really are.
A Thirteen Moons participant shares her powerful experience of the first four sessions:
"I didn't even know I was missing something! The first few sessions just felt good. I was connected and dialed in the entire session and weeks to follow. During the Self-Esteem 1 session, I had the most beautiful release of negative energy and bad vibes and was able to see myself for exactly who I was and I LOVED it!" - Kathy
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 Wednesday, May 11, 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.
Tuesday, May 3 & 17, June 7 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. These classes are designed to support all levels of a personal meditation process. Whether you are just starting to make time to find your peace point within or wish to enhance and deepen your regular practice, everyone is an honored member of our intentional community searching for inner peace and acceptance. |
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MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION BY THE LAKE
Thank you to the beautiful souls who joined us at the Lakefront on Mother's Day. Blessed with a sunny clear sky, we offered prayers and blessings to ourselves, our families and our beloved Mother Earth. The lake responded to our songs, rose petals and love. It was breathtaking to have a circle of all ages, including three generations of families honoring the Mother.
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2011 GODDESS GATHERING: TULUM, MEXICO
 In this time of enormous global transformation, women are being asked to live in a new way: conscious, focused, and strong; willing to lead, able to manifest, comfortable in our power, and connected to the sacred feminine on the deepest levels.
That's the focus of the 11th annual Everyday Medicine Woman Goddess Gathering, "The Power of Butterfly Medicine: Preparing for the Global Transformation as Sacred Feminine Wisdom Keepers" held from October 22 to October 29, 2011. This women's retreat, held at the beautiful Maya Tulum resort on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, explores the mystery, wisdom and power of the sacred feminine within a circle of like-hearted sisters who are committed to personal and global transformation.
We invite you to join us so you too can become the beauty you wish to see in the world.
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Early Bird Special: Pay in full by June 15th, 2011 and get $100 off the trip fee! To redeem, register online or by mail by June 15th, 2011. If you have questions, please contact trip coordinator Robin Varnado at 708-250-0047.
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Bring a Friend Special: Sign up for the trip with a friend and you both receive $100 off the trip cost! To redeem, please contact Robin Varnado to register and indicate the name of the friend who is signing up with you.
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May the Spring rains serve as an elixir to clarify the spirit, wash away any suffering and nourish the growth of heartfelt dreams. Sending love, joy and flower power,
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