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KANPUR, India

A two-headed girl who shocked relatives when she announced plans to marry herself has been forbidden by a judicial panel from going through with the ceremony.

 

Maya and Mina Benjawhari are technically a pair of Siamese twins who share one body but have separate heads and can think independently. The 18-year-old look-alikes have told reporters they "love only each other" and have no interest in men.

 

 

 While agreeing with the girl's argument that they are two distinct individuals - rather than one person as their family believes- - and conceding that the law does not outlaw lesbian marriages, the court ruled that the proposed union would be incestuous.

 

Legal scholars say it was the first such case in India.

   




It is my hope that as more
and more women
rise to reign
in the fullest potential 
of our supremacy,
we will harness
our purpose,
passion, and power
and direct it toward

creating a more balanced
and peaceful world. 
This is the legacy of Her majesty.
- QMD 
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Your Crowning Achievement! 
 
June Honey Moonth

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Hail Queens!

  

 

 

 

                   

 

In summer we are surrounded, immersed, inundated by brilliantly bright light, pervasively palpable heat; pure and potent solar intensity - the very nerve and verve of life itself. We bask and steep in the positive, primal power of the sun, as well as our own. The passionate strength of the life force surges in our cells, flooding all of our senses with waves of lascivious longing and naked desire. We open ourselves to the experience, the energy, the ecstasy.

 

The steady heat of Summer helps to relax our muscles, making our bodies more fluid and flexible. Our overactive brains and busy minds, too, give way to the seductive power of the season of the sun. The constant stress of our hectic lives boils away and our worries and tightly held tensions completely dissolve, evaporate in the relentless fire of the cosmic cooker. We are limp and loose as spaghetti. All we want to do is lay about, revel and laze in the warm embrace of long, slow days and balmy nights.

 

Our inhibitions melt, leaving us steaming with all manner of desire. We are overcome with the pure, unadulterated pleasure and appreciation of our own enhanced sensuality. We feel as hot as the sun, salty as the sea, sticky sweet as nectar on an inviting flower. We are as fluttery as bees, pulsating, vibrating with an intensely felt urge to merge, an unapologetic sexual verve. Our passion becomes our purpose. The heat fuels our lust and creates in us a fervor for life and living. We are at one with the world. And all is well.

 

If the seasons of the year were a plant, the summer would be the flowers - lovely, lush and vaguely lewd. Fully realized blossoms - blatant and blowzy, lavishly colored and shamelessly, intoxicatingly scented like the blooming sexual organs that they are.  

   

Like the sun and the sap, the libido also rises in summer. Out of its basket it surges, the charmed and sinuous serpentine call of the wild. No sissy spring fever, this. But full-fledged, full-bodied, full-of-pluck, magenta plush lust. Robust and randy. Raring, willing and completely able. The season pounding in our pulse, people, like flowers, are now quite perfectly primed. Vigorous, vital, and vivacious, we are fragrant and perfect and ready to pick.

 

If the sun is at its zenith in the sky, so, too, is nature here on Earth at the summit of its sumptuousness, the height of fertile power of the sun and the fecundity of the plants and animals that feed us. "As above, so below," so the Talmud tells us. The sap has risen. The plants are in their prime. First fruits and flowers, grasses and game offer themselves for the taking. Trees are resplendent in their rich garments of verdure. The landscape is lush with life.

  

For the members of the Voodoo cults of New Orleans, St. John's Day, June 24, was the most important holiday of the year. The main ceremony was a ritual dance called the Calinda,performed by the Voodoo Queen, Mam'zelle Marie La Veau around a fire to the frenzied beat of Congo drums and gourds. The dancers would twist and turn, gyrate and shake. Twirl and swirl in sinuous, tantalizing imitation of the Sacred African Serpent. Crowds of whites and Creoles would gather around the sizzling plaza, Congo Square, to fuel the heat of their own horny loins.

 

Over the ages, customs and myths have arisen to encourage - to ritualize - a summer mating season in order to ensure a successful procreation. Pro-life means more than just having children. It means having a way of keeping them alive. If people coupled in the spring when they first start feeling the fever, the baby would be born at the beginning of winter - just in time for the start of the long months of cold and hunger. It would be like shooting craps with the infant mortality rate. Better by far to be born in spring when the odds of survival are so much more favorable.

 

Ovid relates an oracle, which he received from the Priestess of Jupiter pertaining to the impending marriage of his daughter. She counseled him to have her wait "until the Ides of June." "There is no luck for brides and their husbands until the sweepings from the Temple of Vesta have been carried down to the sea by the yellow Tiber." June 15th was Vestalia, the Roman Festival of New Fire celebration when the altars to Vesta were renewed.

 

The month of June was named for the Roman Goddess Juno, the patroness of marriage and it has long been the time dedicated to lovers. Aroused young girls in many places around the world practiced divination in June to determine the identity of their own true mate. The made love charms and placed them in the fire, over the heart and under the pillow to entice the partner of their dreams.

 

Shakespeare's ode to the Summer Solstice, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is a sweet one of rightfully requited love. A tour de forest in which the convoluted courtships of two pairs of lovers come to a happily-ever-after ending.

 

In the Greek countryside, one can still see St. John's wedding processions made up of masquerading children. The miniature bride and groom, properly veiled and suited, are preceded by a young boy baring a rod and followed by a bevy of tiny, twittering ladies-in-waiting.

 

And June weddings, last I heard, are still very much in style.

 

I have a proposal to make. And I'm down on one knee to do it. This summer shall we engage in holy wedlock with the world? Shall we pledge our troth to the earth, to the sun, to all of nature, and to each other? Shall we promise to have and to hold? To love and to honor? To respect and protect our most beauteous and beloved planet? Shall we take Her as our cherished bride and stride off into a secure future of fond and careful husbandry?

 

Let us pledge our troth.


Best blessings of joyful nuptials,

  

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First Comes Love

Then Comes Marriage!

Brides & Brides and Grooms & Grooms

Gay marriage is finally legal in every state!

 

Hearty congratulations to everyone who supports equality,

liberty, and justice for all. And love. 

 

And heartfelt best wishes for all those brides & brides and

grooms & grooms who can now officially tie the knot.

 

How fitting that this historic decision should come in June.

June is the Honey Moonth, traditionally the month for

weddings and it is also Gay Pride Month. Love is in the air

all around! This season has always been celebrated as a

juicy time of making whoopy, and also for making plans

and commitments for lasting love partnerships.

 

If you are among those couples who plan to marry, do

contact me to discuss your upcoming nuptials. I am a

registered clergy, licensed to perform legal weddings.

And as a seasoned ceremonialist, I can help you design

the rituals that will make your wedding an extraordinary 

spiritual experience.

 

 Here are some of the wonderful same sex couples
I have married over the years.


Dorien and Terri

 
Edigio and Nikolaos

Erica and Sarah

Peter and Darren

Terry and Gail
Songs of Love

 

I am as red, as beautiful as the rainbow.

Your heart has just been taken by me.

Your blood has been taken by me.

Your flesh has been taken by me.

Your eyes have been taken by me.

Your saliva has been taken by me.

 

Your saliva and mine are one forever.

You are a wizard.

 

- Cherokee Chant To Fix the Affections

 

 

 

 

Early morning dawning green.

Ah. . . is the willow so green?

In the green fields,

You gave me your love.

 

- Quecha Song

 

  

 

You are the heaven and You are the earth,

You are the day and You are the night,

You are all pervading air,

You are the sacred offering of rice

and flowers and of water;

You are Yourself all in all,

What can I offer You?

-Lalla

14 Century Kasmiri yogini

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Letters in response to the MAY 2015 Issue:

  

I had breakfast with you this morning as I chowed down with the Chronicles. So very impressive! Loads of inspiring content, great pictures, and beautiful stories. You're an amazing woman, Donna.

- D.Barbara, CA

 

Your article on Queening was so wonderful! And the Pearl and Russel Means interview especially.

- Terese, NY

 

Brava for highlighting the important role of older women in Native culture. May we take their example and step up and speak up in defense of peace, justice, and wellbeing for all.

- Cloud, ND

 

Awesome newsletter! Thank you for all the wonderful information you share!

- Nancy, NC

 

I love your Chronicles.  This issue was superb! You spoke so eloquently of our need to rise up, reach out, and act for the betterment of all our relations in your latest Chronicle, and you do it sooooooooooooooo  well.

- Susan, UT

 

As always, I love receiving your Ezine. Your writing in style and content is wonderful.

- Dominique, NM

 

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We extend hearty congratulations to our multi-talented circle of Sister Queens for their impressive accomplishments and successes.

 

 

 

 

 

    

  

"There is no greater gift you can give or receive

than to honor your calling. It's why you were born.

And how you become most truly alive."

- Oprah Winfrey


Robin Bady, NY; Alessandra Belloni, NJ; Marcy Gordon, NY; Rana Gorgani, France; Carol Tandava, NY; and Diane Torr, Scotland; on their performances and/or performances of their work.

 

Suzanne Benton, CT; Judith Bernstein, NY; Agnes Denes, NY; Karen Fitzgerald, NY; Shiloh Sophia McCloud, CA; Lorraine O'Grady NY; Sue Hoys Sellars (R.I.P.); Lenore Thomas Strauss (R.I.P.); and Martha Wison; on the exhibitions of their artwork.

 

Mary Pender Greene, NY, Creative Mentorship and Career Building Strategies (Book); Melissa Harris, NY, 99 Keys to a Creative Life (Book); Colette Michaan, NY, Incarnate (CD); Elaine Silver, FL, The Only Real Power (CD); and Laura Simms, NY, Our Secret Territory: The Essence of Storytelling (Book); on their new publications.

   

Amy Ferris, PA; and Rev. Yemaja, England; on their new jobs.

 

Edie Weinstein, PA, on her first cardio-versary.

  

Meryl Meisler, NY, on receiving a NYC Art Teachers Association Higher Education Mentor Award.

  

Diane Saarinen, GA, on her big move.


Please send your good news, achievements, accomplishments, successes and celebrations so that our international circle of sovereign sisters can send you blessings and accolades.

And we are glad to so. It is a joy and a privilege to share in the fortune of another woman. I recently heard Oprah say the saddest thing ever - "The hardest thing about being successful is having someone to be glad for you."

It takes a centered and confident Queen to break that pattern. There are 60 million thrones out there. One for each of us. There is plenty of purpose, passion and power for us all. May we use it well! 
 
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Please Offer Your Purest Thoughts, Your Heart-Felt Prayers, Your Great Good Feelings, And Your Very Best Blessings For Healing and Peace of Mind To:

 

 

 

 

 

Adrianne, NY; Alison, TN; Amy, NY; Babs, NY; Barbara, NJ; Bebee, DE; Berenice, NY; Bettye, NY Betty, AL; Chrissie, NY; Christine, NY; Dana, FL; Dawn, CA; Diane, NY; Dolly, NY; Dominique, NM; Dorothy, CA; Gail, WA; Jo, AZ; Gerry, VT; Joan, ME; Joan, NY; Judi, FL; Judith, NY; Karen, NJ; Kathleen, PA; Kaylin, MD; Kazuko, NY; Kim, NY; Kimi, NJ; Laura, NY; Laurie, OH; Linda, FL; Linda, SC; Lisa, NJ; Lorie, KY; Lydia, CO; Lisa, PA; Lucia, TX; Mari, VA; Marna, NY; Marsha, NY; Mary, MD; Mary, NY; Mary, OH; Mary, CO; Nancy, NY; Nancy, NC; Nona, LA; Pat, MA; Patsy, NY; Paula, NT; Pearl, NY; Reynolds, NY; Roberta, NY; Sally, NY;Sandy, CA; Serpentessa, NY; Sharon, NY; Shelley, NY; Sheriden, MA; Shirley, IN; Sherli, CA; Sid, PA; Sue, CA; Susan, NC; Susan, NY; Terese, NY; Terri, FL; Urvashi, NY; Vicki, MN; Weslea, ME; and Yvette, NYwho are in the process of healing themselves from illness, accident, injury, or surgery.

Amy, NY; D. Barbara, NY; Beverly, NY; Carol, NY; Diana, FL; Eleni, NY; Gaetana, NY; Joanne, NY; Kimberly, NY; Kyia, MN; Linda, NY; Linda, NY; Maureen, NY; Meryl, NY; Beedee, NY; Patricia, Australia; Regi, CA;Sheryll, CA; Susan, NY; and Svetlana, NYwho would benefit greatly from some spiritual support.

 

Ali, VT; Annie, NY; Barbara, NY; Barbara, CA; Carol, NY; Chrys, NY; Deni, NY; Diane, NY; Erica, New Zealand; Erica, CT; Gaetana, NY; Gail, NY; Hemetra, PA; Janet, CT; Kat, NY; Kate, NY; Kathrine, Denmark; Laurie, OH; Lois, NY; Marla, NY; Mary, CO; Marya, NY; Meryl, NY; Nancy, NC; and Roslyn, NJ; the caregivers who are in weary need of care themselves.

May Their Spirits Rest in Peace:

Sidney Abbott, NY

Dana Alder, WI

Nuala Brison, Ireland

Sharon Brown, AZ

Bonnie Cohen, NC

Lynn Dell, NY

Kathleen MAdigan, IL

Barb Robbie Smith, IL

Dorothy Sutter, NY

Sandra Theresa Trilling, MD

 

Heartfelt Condolences:  

Linda Boor, MD

Deni Deyonker, NY

Phyllis Johnson, IL

Sharon Mesmer, NY

Sharman Speed, TX

Diana Thorpe, IL

Jo Ann Wolf, AZ

 

Prayer requests: 

Please pray for me. I heard my company is gonna fire me. I am gonna file for comp. I think that pays 3/4 of pay? This is terrible. I'm very worried. I found out if they fire me for absence (due to my medical treatments) I will not get unemployment and I lose my medical coverage. I'm completely devestated and panicking. I am in debt and have no money saved. My treatment was horrible, four tubes in my stomach and the side effects were unbelievable. I still have vertigo from last week. I have to do these for six months. God help me! Thank you so much.

- Jo Anne, NY

 

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Please send your requests for physical and spiritual healing and positive energy so that the powerful women of The Queen's Court might send their prayers and blessings to you in your time of need. 
   

 

"I believe the greatest gift I can conceive of having  

from anyone is to be seen, heard, understood, and touched by them. The greatest gift I can give is to see, hear, understand, and touch another person."

- Virginia Satir

Where the Queens Are


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Hello from Lennox Head, New South Wales, Australia.

 

Thank you for including information about Australia's Sorry Day in your email. It is indeed an important day for all Australians regardless of cultural and racial heritage. I am from European heritage and am learning to listen and acknowledge the many things that Australian Aboriginal and Torrs Strait Islander people tell us about their lives, heritage and the toll that colonialism and post-colonial law and society has had on them over nearly 230 years since first white settlement on this continent.

 

Over two decades ago our Reconciliation Movement was started as a way of Australians learning about and putting into practice respect and equity for Aboriginal and Islander Australians. The emphasis is on Indigenous and other Australians working together for a fairer society and to promote the healing of wounds from past harmful attitudes and practices. 

  

As an active lesbian feminist I always try to be mindful of Australian Indigenous peoples in my everyday life and in my social justice activism and education work professionally, in the community and indeed on a personal level. My commitment to women and to sister lesbians is sharpened and strengthened through knowing and working with marvelous Indigenous women. 

 

Nowadays when meeting or gathering publicly it is often the practice to ask an Aboriginal elder from the part of the country where we are located to open the gathering by giving a Welcome to Country introduction. If no Aboriginal elder is available or it is a small gathering we will start by acknowledging the traditional custodians as the Aboriginal first people of that part of the country.

 

Despite recognition through our High Court (1992) and subsequent native title legislation it is a great shame for many white Australians that still today our governments have not apologized or given compensation for stealing land from Indigenous peoples. Other injustices and inequities persist that call for greater awareness and action, so I thank you again for making Sorry Day information available to a wider audience.

 

- Lavender,Living on Bundjalung Country.

 

Acknowledgement

We would like to acknowledge the Bundjalung people who are the traditional custodians of this land. We would also like to pay respect to the elders past and present and children of the Bundjalung nation and extend that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.

        

Flags

The Aboriginal flag, created in the early 1970s and adopted by Australian governments in the 1990s is flown at official events alongside the traditional Australian flag. The red represents the earth, the black the people's skins and the gold the sun.The Torres Strait Islander flag is also officially sanctioned. The traditional headress centre-piece is backgrounded by four colours: 

Green - represents the land

Black - represents the Indigenous peoples 

Blue - represents the sea

White - represents peace.

 

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