Winter Full Moon Breathwork Series
Kundalini Rising Yoga
3/22/19 7-9PM
Soft Junk Party W/ the Sal Show, Jonathan Phillips & Nick Woods
3/23/19 8-11:55PM
Free Jazz Jam Sessions
Portland Brew 12 South
3/24/19 5-7PM
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Weekend Message 2/15/19-2/17/19
Weekend Message 2/1/19-2/3/19
The SAGA to MAGA-The Shutdown Continues
January 25th marks the 35th day the federal government has been “shut down.” The reasons behind the shutdown and why it happened in the first place –The SAGA to MAGA.
This is the longest government shutdown in history, aside from the 1995 shutdown of 21 days. The effects of a government shutdown are immediate, but as more and more time passes, the effects are more and more noticeable to all Americans, not just federal employees missing their paychecks.
As if putting any working American in a position of involuntary servitude is not bad enough (800,000 being effected) a slew of government agencies and programs have had to scale back employees or close up shop due to the shutdown.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has stopped most of its operations, affecting all forms of broadcasting. The Securities and Exchange Commission is currently running on a skeleton crew. This affects the stock market, which is a major part of our economy. Investigations into securities violations are being impeded due to short staffing, leaving the door open for predatory practices.
The Environmental Protection Agency, who is tasked with governing the air we breath, is only open to address major health threats and disasters. The Department of Agriculture has had to close agencies across the country tasked with helping America’s farmers at the county level. America’s farmers are already feeling squeezed due to Chinese tariffs. There are many other government agencies that have had to scale back workers or close due to the shutdown. Also, many museums and federally funded art galleries have had to close-including the Smithsonian.
Airports around the country have had to limit service due to TSA workers opting out of working for free. If the shutdown continues, Federal Courts may lose funding and will have to postpone adjudication of part of their caseload. Immigration hearings have been cancelled in mass since the shutdown began-upwards of 42,000.
A government without funding, cannot continue to function. 38 million people are looking at losing food stamps if the shutdown continues into February. Many rental assistance programs expire in February-over 2 million low-income families will cease to get rental assistance for March and beyond. WIC, a federally funded food assistance program, is only funded through January-affecting as many as 7 million low-income pregnant women if the shutdown continues.
Until the federal government agrees on a budget, the situation will continue to worsen. Shutdowns often cost the government heavily-not just in closing agencies and services. The 16 day shutdown of 2013 cost the federal government over $2 billion in lowered gross domestic product (GDP) and less productivity. Not to mention, lowered confidence by Americans in the federal government is often a direct result of shutdowns- less spending and investments.
The shutdown would have to continue to September to have more severe effects, as many government agencies are funded until then, but let’s hope Congress can agree before it gets even close to that benchmark.
Coming through on an outrageous campaign promise seems way more important to MAGA followers than millions’ ability to eat and have a place to sleep. President Trump has promised to make sure we all get our tax refunds even without a funded government- so there’s that. Too bad the IRS isn’t going to be staffed well enough to be able to field consumer questions or issues.
The Happenings 1/18/19-1/20/19
FREE TAROT AND DIVINATION SHARE
1/18/19 5-7PM
AromaG’s Botanica
Bedazzled Mandala
1/19/19 1-4PM $45
EAST MAIN STUDIO
WOMANS MARCH
1/19/19 NOON
PUBLIC SQUARE NASHVILLE
OBSERVE THE FULL MOON/BLOOD MOON
1/20/19 8:30PM-MIDNIGHT
OBED WILD & SCENIC RIVER
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OLD MOON DRUM CIRCLE
1/19/19 7-10 PM
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashville
Full Super Blood Moon In Leo January 2019
On January 21st we will enter a Full Moon phase in the zodiac sign of Leo. This month’s Full Moon is especially significant as it coincides a full lunar eclipse. Also, due to the proximity of the earth to the moon during this moon phase, the moon will appear red in color-a blood moon. Other aspects to this moon, including Uranus, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter, will give this moon a powerful punch.
Full Moons are about culminations and reaping the fruits of our labor. With the eclipse happening alongside this moon phase, there will be a focus on intimate relationships and partnerships. You may feel more emotional and sentimental than normal. It may seem like there is no reason to be sad, yet you feel a touch of the blues. Also, eclipses are known for removing people, places, and things out of our lives. Typically this change is sudden and without warning. Sometimes connections that are waning fully fall away during an eclipse. Conflict can arise that will lead to a dissolution of a connection as well.
Leo represents the individual. Leo is a leader and charismatic. He is represented by the lion in the zodiac and has a persistent spirit. Leo enjoys the limelight and tends to stand out. Leo can be a bit jealous and possessive and have a defined sense of self. Leos are the most egoic of the zodiac.
The sun will have just entered the opposite sign of Leo, Aquarius, when the Full Moon phase begins. Aquarius is about the collective, about society. Aquarius is more focused on groups and social connections. Aquarius also tends to be a bit rebellious and is about testing the established norm.
There will be a focus on your role as an individual and how your individual role adds to the collective and your greater purpose this moon. Uranus’ aspect will play on this polarity that Leo and Aquarius will create. Uranus will beg the question-Who are you? It’s time to take off your mask. There will be a focus on self authenticity and living within your truth, and what is in alignment with your values. If you have been living in disalignment with who you are, those things will likely fall away or be highlighted. People that are no longer in alignment with you, could likely fall away.
Now with Mercury being in the mix, communication will be a focus. There will be a focus on interrelatedness and how you communicate with those around you. Are you deepening your bonds or pushing people away with your relationship style?
You may also be focused on home and what home means to you. This can be who, what, where feels like home. You may want to re-decorate or pick up and move. With Venus hanging around there will be focus on aesthetic as well when it comes to the home.
During this period, Jupiter and Venus will be meeting in the sky. This is an incredibly fertile time. If you are trying to conceive, this could be the lucky month. If you are not wanting to conceive, you may want to be extra careful. This can also be a keen time for romance. This may be a good time to get out there and mingle if you’re single. If partnered, you may feel a deepening bond.
The blood moon will be most visible in North America and parts of Western Europe and Africa. The energy around the moon will start Friday the 18th and probably peek on Tuesday the 22nd. People can act strangely during eclipses. There can be an intensity among people and people may be extra sensitive. Be mindful of your interactions and not to take things too seriously.
Weekend Message 1/11/19-1/13/19
Endings come to welcome in new beginnings. The end of a phase or cycle has reached its inevitable conclusion. However, new opportunity is around the corner. With this breath of life and newness, you may be presented with many options to choose from. Be careful with your selections. Some of the choices may not be all what they seem.
Death: Endings.
7 of Cups: Choices. Many Options.
Ace of Wands: New Opportunity. Creation. Willpower.
Golden Thread Tarot
The Happenings 1/11/2019-1/13/2019
The Basement East
1/11/19 9:00PM
$10 ADV / $15 DOOR / AGE 21 AND UP
The Cafe at Thistle Farms
1/12/19 $135 9-4 Registration includes a book and lunch
Portland Brew South
1/13/19
From 5PM to 6PM there will be performances from different student jazz ensembles from Vanderbilt and Belmont. Then from 6PM to 7PM there will be a jam session. This event is free and open to the public. Please come out and support your local jazz scene!
New Moon Circle
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!
Introduction to Crystals at AromaG’s Botanica
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!
The Esoteric Nashvillian 