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Today is the New Moon.
A time to set intentions. 
So that you may shift in ways beyond your wildest dreams.

My dear, you have made it. This feeling. You are standing on the top of this mountain. The mountain of 2018. You’ve made it to the top.

Take a look behind you and see all that you’ve accomplished. Each ounce of pain. Each ounce of space you dipped out of your comfort zone has prepared you for this moment right now.

This moment of freedom.
Release any attachments of anything that still holds you back.
You are free.
You are free Now.

What do you want in your life Now?

Release the energy of 2018.
You are stronger now.
You are free.

Last year, you had to do less. You had to release people from your life who weren’t serving your purpose. You had to do that even though it broke your heart. Even though you felt that pain so deeply in your heart space. It was preparing you for now.

You had to clear that all out so that you could see just how much these people and things wouldn’t fit in your life now.

Your soul wanted more.
Your soul wanted bigger and greater.
Your soul knew you couldn’t hold onto people, places, jobs, etc.

Your soul needed that space to be empty for a moment so that you could be open for this new energy.

So that you could finally feel free.

Perhaps you are still releasing.
This is perfectly okay.
Wherever you are in your process is absolutely where you need to be.
You are enough exactly as you are.

The question now is how do you want to Feel now? What do you want?
No limitations.
No ideas that don’t feel right.
No more living to please someone else.
This is your life.

You are creating this life and why would you create anything less than what you deserve?

And don’t you know you deserve the moon, the Stars, the sun, and the whole galaxy?

So here you go.
Be free.

If you ever needed permission, allow this to be it.

Listen to your soul.

Your soul knows exactly what to do next.

You are love

-Channeled Message by host Amanda Jay

This past Saturday we attended a New Moon Circle celebrating the New Moon in Capricorn and partial Solar Eclipse. The event was hosted by Amanda Jay of Sacred Moon Spoon and Jodi Doidge. Amanda is a Tarot Reader, Astrologer, Reiki Master, and Reflexologist-using these methodologies to assist in healing and wellness.  Jodi is a singer/songwriter and lightworker. The event took place at Maeva Movement in East Nashville.

It was a beautiful evening of fellowship and spiritual connectedness. The circle opened with the above channeled message.  It was a wonderful way to set the intention for our time together. After the reading of the message, everyone took turns around the room introducing themselves and sharing their stories of how they came to be at the New Moon Circle.  We then listened to a talk about the significance of the moon phases and the moon’s significance for women and feminine essence and being. The hosts gave us time to write our intentions for this moon phase- what we wanted for this month, this year and what we want to welcome into our lives. The circle was closed with a salt fire practice where salt is set on fire. This practice cleanses the energy space and releases our intentions to the divine.

The energy of the meeting was welcoming and safe. It was heart warming to encounter so much openness and vulnerability among a group of mostly strangers. Many told stories of addiction, of abuse, and struggles of pain.  Others discussed a troubling 2018 and hoping for a new beginning of 2019. Many simply want to deepen their spiritual practice. We made new friends and connections. There was a definite sense of community. We definitely plan on attending further Moon Circles.

A Full Moon Circle is scheduled for January 20, 2019 from 7-9PM at Maeva Movement in East Nashville. This is a great event if you would like to expand your existing moon phase practice, want to learn more, find community to celebrate these phases, or to simply connect with likeminded souls.

 

Be sure to check out Sacred Moon Space and hope to see you at the Full Moon Circle!

 

 

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This past Sunday we attended an introductory class on crystals at AromaG’s Botanica in the Donelson area of Nashville.  The class was 90 minutes and lead by Heather Meyernick. The class discussed the various colors, shapes, and uses of crystals. The course cost $20, and information was provided summarizing the course content.

The class was small and intimate.  It felt more like a meeting to discuss crystals and information about them. Heather was very informative and friendly. Everyone was welcoming and eager to learn.

AromaG’s Botanica is a metaphysical shop that sells crystals, essential oils, books, soaps, and other tools for spirituality.  They have the largest essential oils selection in Nashville and over 250 teas to choose from. They also offer Tarot Readings, Reiki, Reflexology, and classes related to these topics.

AromaG’s also hosts regular monthly free events in their shop.  Earlier this month they hosted a Reiki Share. On January 11th there is a Meditation Circle and Divination Share on January 18th.

This is a great shop and wonderful attribute to the community. Check them out!

https://www.aromagregory.com

 

 

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Heartbreak and sadness doesn’t last forever. It may feel the world is against you. Change is coming. The wheel of fortune is turning in your favor. Give it space and time. Someone who has been here before may be able to help. There is no shame in seeking counsel from a therapist or other source of wisdom and authority- a lawyer or spiritual guide as well.

Wheel of Fortune: Change. Inevitable Fate. End of Cycle.
10 of Swords: Pain and Heartbreak.
The Emperor: Archetype of the father. Authority. Control.
Temperance: Middle Path. Balance. Meditation.

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A sudden ending, shift in perspective or event comes without warning. Eclipse energy can bring very sudden change. However, you see the bigger picture. This is something that was necessary. As this happens you may be presented with many choices. You take charge and move forward on what you want and need. You don’t owe anyone anything. You’re being analytical and pragmatic. A new love offer or new opportunity for emotional fulfillment, or creative endeavor is on the horizon. It’s time to let go of the past and embrace your future. What’s done is done. You may need to forgive and reconcile with someone or they need to do the same to you. In this process someone or something from the past resurfaces for a new beginning.

The Tower: A sudden ending or shakeup.
King of Wands: A masculind passionate leader who moves with confidence and sees the bigger picture.
6 of Cups: Reunion. Nostalgia. Reconciliation.
Queen of Swords: A feminine and analytical leader who listens to head over heart.

Ace of Cups: New Love. New beginning. New opportunity.

Bottom of the Deck- 7 of cups: Many Choices and Options.

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FREE Reiki Share 1/4/19  5-7PM

Reiki is based on Japanese energy healing techniques.

If you are interested in Reiki or want to practice your budding or advanced skills, come to this monthly event!

Hosted by Nashville Reiki & Reflexology

AromaG’s Botanica

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A science fiction themed immersive art and technology installation

Tennessee State Fairgrounds

Friday-Saturday 10AM-9:30PM

13 and up $25

3-12 $16

Children under 2 are free

Advanced Tickets Required

https://otherworldencounter.ticketspice.com/otherworld-encounter-nashville?fbclid=IwAR0GOzPPIqk4zAztlZ0_0U756QFxas_k810iSfPGvOAKMpHpYTRdYFUx1bk

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Jokemon Comedy Combattle

1/5/19 9PM $10

Third Coast Comedy Club

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Introduction to Crystals

1/6/19 4:30-6:00PM $20

AromaG’s Botanica

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Today we enter a New Moon phase in the zodiac sign of Capricorn.   This phase is especially significant in that it proceeds a partial solar eclipse on January 6th.

Remember the powerful moons and eclipses of summer 2018? The energy of this moon will hold the same level of intensity. There will be other aspects to this moon that will affect this energy as well. This moon is expected to pack a punch.

The zodiac sign of Capricorn is practical and grounded. She has little need for the frivolous. She is a hard worker who is ambitious and likes order. Capricorn is a loyal friend and partner. She is funny and practical with a love for art and music, but can be a little bit of a know-it-all and set in their ways. She is ruled by Saturn, which tends to make them very focused and attracted to order.

New Moons are a time to plant seeds and begin something new. With the Capricorn energy’s influence, you may have the grounded hard working energy needed to get something off the ground.  Be careful to not get too bogged down in perfection or knowing everything that could possibly happen.

Eclipses are know for taking things out of our lives and bringing newness and opportunities in. It is the most powerful aspect in astrology- where the Sun conjuncts the Moon. The possibilities are endless. Nothing is off limits. Your negative habits that need to go could bubble up to the forefront.  People could pass on suddenly.  A relationship may reach its expiration. New opportunities could arrive. This is a good time to start a business, project or relationship.

Another aspect to this moon is to the fixed star Vega. It is the brightest star in the northern sky.  Vega is often associated with ego and can make people more kind and peaceful. Vegas loves the arts as well. Vega also can cause people to be overtly sexual or pretentious. Its conjunction with the sun and moon can also bring about a disingenuous energy, hence its association with ego.

Saturn, who rules Capricorn, will have a strong influence bringing about a serious and critical overtone. Saturn is about discipline and responsibilities. This influence can definitely help with any new endeavors to give you the discipline needed to buckle down. Remember to not take anything too seriously, however.

Neptune will also be around this moon. He will enhance spiritual focus, heighten intuition, and with the aspect to Vega, will help the artists and creatives in the room enhance and focus on their craft. Maybe you can make a little money doing that creative hobby? Pay attention to your dreams and prepare for heightened psychic abilities.

Like any New Moon, it is a time to focus on the month ahead, plant seeds for what we hope to grow, and set goals for the future. With the various energies around this moon, take time to consider seeds you want to plant for 2019.  The crop from these seeds will be plentiful.

 

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The coming year is going to be expansive. New career moves, projects, and romance look promising.  The predominant element in the collective energy is fire. That energy is heavily represented by the King of Wands in a few of the monthly readings.  This energy speaks to passion, leadership, wisdom, and the directed motivation to make dreams reality. This is the year to give it a spin and see where you land. Let’s get this thing off the ground.

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January Message for the Collective:
The beginning of a long lasting passion is here. Indulge your curiosity and learn what you can about this new fire. This energy may be burdened by traditional moral constraints. Consult your own personal ethos in what action is needed to get this off the ground and see the bigger picture.

Page of Swords: New Beginning. Enthusiasm. Curiosity.
The Hierophant: Morality. Tradition. Ethics.
King of Wands: Leader. Big Picture. Overcoming Challenge.

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February Message for the Collective:
Express yourself and explore the possibilities. Your passions and curiosities are leading toward greater happiness. Your hearts desires are not by accident. Walk with the carefree and playful attitude of the fool. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Gamble like you’ve never lost. Enjoy where this journey takes you.

Page of Wands: Curiosity. Excitement. Creativity.
The Fool: Carefree. Playful. Newness.
10 of Cups: Ultimate happiness and Joy.

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March Message For The Collective:
You’re getting noticed. Celebrate and reap the reward of your hard work. With success comes greater responsibility and demands on your time. It can be a juggling act to satisfy all your commitments. Be judicious with your time, but don’t forget to enjoy the success you have found.

2 of Pentacles: Balance. Priorities. Adapting to Change.
3 of Cups: Celebration. Community. Happiness.
The Star: Hope. Faith. Stardom.

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April Message for the Collective:
Quick decisions and fast moving energy are bringing in change and inevitable circumstances. Notice the synchronicities. You will be guided by repeated numbers, songs, dreams and images on your next move. This change is bringing in a period of peace and stable relationships- do not fear the unknown.

8 of Wands: Quick Decisions. Rapid Action. Movement.
9 of Cups: Comfort. Fulfillment. Independence. Happiness.
The Wheel: Karma. Inevitable Turn of Events. Change.

Jumper- 4 of Wands: Harmony. Celebration. Peace and Stable Relationships.

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May Message for the Collective:
Congratulations on your success. You’ve worked hard to get here and those around you see your progress. Not everyone is happy for you, however. Follow the middle path in continuing progress and decisions. This is not a time to take a risk. There is something you’re not seeing.

King of Wands: Passion. Big Picture. Leader.
6 of Wands: Victory. Success. Public Acknowledgment
The Moon: Illusion. Unconscious. Dreams.

Bottom of the Deck- Temperance: Patience. Middle Path. Balance.

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June Message for the Collective:
It is time to make a decision on something you’re juggling that is causing anxiety and restlessness. Learn as much as you can about your options. The better informed, the easier the choice will be. Be fair and compassionate in your decisions.

6 of Pentacles: Compassion. Generosity. Friendship.
2 of Pentacles: Juggling. Priorities. Balance.
Page of Swords: Mental Energy. Curiosity. Restless.

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July Message for the Collective:
A perfect partnership. Equal respect. Mutual give and take. Emotional fulfillment. Passion. Soulmate. This energy isn’t exclusive to romance, however, but if that is your question, things are looking promising.

Queen of Wands: A feminine energy who knows what she wants and will put in the work to see she succeeds.
2 of Cups: Perfect and balanced Partnership.
King of Cups: A man who is a master of his emotions and emotionally open and mature.

Bottom of the Deck- The Lovers: The ultimate partnership and union. It is essentially the same energy as the 2 of cups, however, The Lovers has to do with life path.

 

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August Message for the Collective:
Don’t be so focused on what is lost, you miss the abundance and beauty right in front of you. Its okay to feel disappointed. Your partnership with another has influence here. You may have to put in hard work to move past a stumbling block. Your efforts are equally given here if this involves others. No need to wallow in sadness, your disappointment won’t last long.

Knight of Pentacles: Messenger. Har8md Work. Money matters.
5 of Cups: Grief. Loss. Disappointment.
6 of Cups: Reunion. Nostalgia. Happy Times.

Bottom of the Deck- 2 of cups: An equal and balanced partnership.

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September Message for the Collective:
You’re shining. People see you and want to align themselves with you. You’ve worked hard to get to this phase of life.  You’re totally self sufficient and independent. However, collaboration and delegation may be what are needed to expand to the next level. You’re ready. Your collaborative efforts could include teaming up with another on a business project or moving to the next level of a partnership or romance.

The Star: Success. Recognition.
The Hierophant: Ethos. Morality. Spirituality.
9 of Cups: Luxury. Independence. Emotionally fulfilled within self.

Bottom of the deck- 3 of Pentacles: Collaboration and Teamwork.

 

October Message for the Collective:
Something very painful may have happened to you or close to you. This heartache doesn’t appear ongoing. There is a completion of a phase here. Remember, endings make way for new beginnings. It may hurt, but it appears in alignment with your overall purpose. Harness the fools journey of carefree and lighthearted fearlessness to bounce back after a sudden shake up.

10 of Swords: Ultimate pain and heartache. Completion.
The Fool: Embarking on a phase without concern for what danger might be ahead.
10 of Pentacles: Completion. Legacy. Vast material abundance.

Bottom of the deck- 3 of Pentacles: Collaboration and Teamwork

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November Message for the Collective:
A sudden unexpected ending or event due to illusion, which may hold up your current momentum. Listen to your intuition and messages from your subconscious. The tower does not always fall due to unfortunate events, but it is sudden and not expected. The tower could be any kind of shocking upheaval.

The Tower: Sudden unexpected life altering event or ending.
The Moon: Illusion. Unseen. Subconscious dream state.
The Hanged Man: Stalling. Taking a step back. Willful withdrawal.

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December Message for the Collective:

You’re feeling strapped and its motivating you to buckle down, expand your knowledge and focus on your coin. This jolt of activity will leave you feeling confident in your expansion and reaping your reward with new perspective.

8 of Pentacles: Learning. Study. Mastery.
9 of Pentacles: The last leg of the marathon before completing the journey.
5 of Pentacles: Poverty. Feeling without.

Bottom of the deck- King of Wands: Leader. Bigger Picture. Effective decision maker.

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One chapter closes and another begins. Grief and dissapointment are part of existence. Be thankful for the lessons pain taught you. Celebrate your successes. This moment is all there really is. Begin the year with a fresh perspective going forward. Balance and partnership are here.

Ace of Wands: New Passion.

5 of Cups: Grief. Loss. Disappointment.
Queen of Pentacles: Feminine nurturing energy.
3 of Cups: Celebration. Happiness.
The Lovers: Equal Union and Partnership.

Golden Thread Tarot Deck

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Recently, Congress submitted their Continuing Resolution Bill- essential for funding various departments of the Federal Government. President Trump refused to sign the bill until Congress includes funding for his Border Wall. This refusal has resulted in a partial government shutdown.

The government shutdown will have immediate consequences for many government employees. American workers whom our tax dollars fund for services “non-essential” may not be receiving their paychecks. The shutdown won’t stop there. There is a potential for far more reaching consequences for failing to pass the Continuing Resolution Bill, including hampering domestic and foreign economic relations, lack of funding for many federally funded programs, among other issues.

Historically, most Presidential administrations have experienced partial government shutdowns, including in January 2018. The government also shut down in 2013 when the Senate attempted to utilize the bill as leverage to delay President Obamaʼs Affordable Care Act. The last ditch-effort came after several failed congressional attempts to appeal the legislation.

What is the government arguing about now? Well not really much since Congress is in recess until after the holidays, but mostly the ever-evolving Immigration & Border Security debate. In the last 20 years, people seeking Asylum from Mexican and Central American Countries has grown exponentially, due to instability and rampant corruption in their home countries. Immigrants flood our borders seeking Asylum.

It’s proven to be a daunting process in which Asylum seekers must apply for a hearing to go before an immigration judge who will determine if they qualify under U.S. Policy. The backlog of applications is endless and with few judges, Asylum seekers are housed in detention facilities while they wait their day in court. American tax dollars must fund these detention facilities. These facilities are over-run, understaffed, and overcrowded. In the past few weeks, U.S. border patrol has faced increased public criticism for the deaths of two children in their custody in one of these such facilities.

While President Trump is certainly not the first President to refuse
to sign a funding bill, he’s dug himself into a hole by holding out until Congress approves  appropriation money for his Border Wall.

How is this any different than the previous shutdown under Obama in 2013? The major difference is that Congress voted to pass legislation for President Obamaʼs affordable healthcare act. Our current Congress, currently in Republican majority, has never been able to pass legislation to fund a border wall.

Though promises to follow-through on campaign promises are reasonable expectations for supporters, not all are realistic enough to get majority Congressional support. Several Republicans refuse to publicly endorse the Presidents refusal to sign the bill due to lack of border wall funding. Many are holding out to see how Trumpʼs strategy plays out before making any official public statements of their endorsement.

President Trump knows if he hasn’t been able to find a way to fund the Wall through the congressional majority he currently has, it certainly won’t pass with a freshly elected Democratic lead House. This is quite a gamble for the president and his bid for re-election in 2020. The party that shuts the government down, historically has been penalized by bad publicity- ultimately influencing Congressional incumbents’ elections, especially in swing states and swing districts.

The president has to show he’s dug his heels in for his supporters. However, it is uncertain whether or not his strategy will work.  Government shut-downs have had little to no long standing success in the past. The coming days will be telling of his willingness to compromise. In the meantime, thousands of government workers will continue their jobs without certainty of when they will be compensated.

The SAGA to MAGA continues…

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Patience and balance are needed here. Rapid action and the need to make quick decisions may be placed before you. Compassion and forgiveness may be key. Remember how you would want to be treated if roles were reversed.

8 of Wands: Rapid Action. Quick Decisions.
6 of Pentacles: Sharing. Generosity. Compassion.
Temperance: Balance. Patience. Mindfulness.

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