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Full Thunder Moon in Capricorn

I love the Full Moon in Capricorn ~ why?  Because I'm a Capricorn with a Moon in Cancer and it resonates deeply with my soul...and then again, it may be the Thunder Moon, I love a good shake up in my life.

I believe shake-ups during a Full Moon are times to let loose those parts of ourselves, or our lives, that we are ready to let go of...

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July 12, 2022

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Full Moon Water Ritual ~ Cancer Rising

photo by jesse-adair from unsplash

Tonight, at 7:39 pm PST (10:39 pm EST), we have a Full Moon in Cancer rising up in her full light to share her last light of 2020. This year has been one we will all remember, in good and sad ways. The challenges have been palpable and the learnings deep and full. No matter if you have been able to identify them, they are there and if need be, this Moon is one that you can use to bring them into the light before leaving this year.

We entered 2020 with a Full Moon in Cancer and we leave 2020 with a Full Moon in Cancer. When the Moon is in her sign, you can be guaranteed that she is emitting the Divine Mother energy. Take this time to nourish yourself and indulge in some self-care. It will be received well and I believe give you 100-fold results under this light. Take this Full Moon light and move into 2021 by being extra kind to yourself and keeping hope in your heart ~ new beginnings start with hope.

I chose the photo above, because I love the symbolism of the Blue Heron standing in the Moonlight. Blue Herons are about self-reflection ~ the power of knowing the self. Blue Heron is urging you to dive into the watery world of feelings to seek your truth. Like the Phoenix, she emerges from the unseen worlds of spirit into a new balanced lens of self in order to embrace its potential again and again. Maybe you could use Heron energy this Full Moon.

Find a ritual, your ritual, as they can be so nourishing and turn you inward to your quieter spaces. Start with your Full Moon Water Ritual and experience the healing benefits till the First Full Moon in 2021, the Full Moon in Gemini. You will find that it will help you to connect with new parts of yourself, bring a smile to your heart, or help quiet you so you can hear the sweet words your soul is sharing. Gathering the light of the Moon into water is a way to connect to your feminine power.

There are many ways to use the Moon Water once it is charged: I love the most ancient and sacred practice of drinking this moon magic. But you can also use it for blessings, for cleansing your chakras, or making tea or soups. You will intuitively know what to do with yours once you hold the power of the charged water in your hands.

Creating your Moon Water Magic:

  1. To begin, you will want to pick a glass container, jar, or bowl - something that will hold the sacred feeling of what you want the water to carry over the next 28 days. The vessel can vary with each full moon - sometimes large, sometimes small, colored or clear. You may feel inspired to decorate the vessel with colors by surrounding it with gemstones, flowers, leaves, candles or even draw or write on it…be creative!
  2. On the eve of the Full Moon fill your container using filtered or distilled water. Bless the water, by holding it and visualizing the water collecting the energy of the moonlight. Share your love and intention with the water by speaking into it - tell it what you want the light to shine on in your life.
  3. Cover the container and place it outside, if possible, where the moon can shine into the water all night. If you cannot place it outside, choose a windowsill where it can gather the greatest number of moonlit hours.
  4. The next morning collect the container with the Moon Water, hold and bless it again thanking Grandmother Moon for her light and energy, then take your first sip!
Every morning until the next full moon, take a sip of your Moon Water on an empty stomach. With each sip you will strengthen yourself with the properties of the full moon. Open yourself to her energy of creativity, wildness, imagination and brightness ~ she is there for you. Remember the blessings and intentions you placed in her and let this be a new way to start your day with gratitude and connection to the light within you.
Moon energy is something we all experience bi-monthly as her ocean tides rise and fall and the Earth tides (body tides) create a displacement of the Earth, which is caused by the gravity of the Moon and the Sun. We may not feel it in a active sense any more than we do the spinning of the earth as it rotates on its axis, but as we tune into it we can feel her pull. We women are in bodily ceremony with her every month as we follow her cycle of 28 days in our menses. We feel her rhythm as she wanes and waxes and she calls to us on a deep emotional and nurturing level. We carry the vibration of her feminine power.


For your alter use milky, creamy colors along with pearl, moonstone or ruby gemstones. Peppermint is a lovely scent to bring in the spirit of the Great Mother. 

As we move into a new decade, there is a freshness in the cool, crisp days that clears mind and heart giving us a new perspective on our lives. Keeping our awareness in the present moment and bringing our inner selves into harmony give us a strong inner core to bring our visions forward.

We place a lot of focus on the Full and New Moons; however, I believe the true work, the hardest work, is done in the space between them. As we step into 2021 with our hopes and dreams, let us find time to nurture ourselves so that we can begin our year with love & hope. 

May you & your loved ones be blessed in this coming year,
xx Debra
Moon Mama

December 29, 2020

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Winter Solstice ~ bringing in the magic

image by Jack B from unsplash

today we celebrate the ~ Winter Solstice ~ the shortest day of light or as some say the darkest day of the year.

It is a day to move into the quiet silence of the dark and reflect on how we see the coming year unfold. Placing our intentions for the coming year today is significant as we not only have the Winter Solstice to celebrate, but the Great Conjunction of Jupiter & Saturn in Aquarius. As Chani Nicholas says, "we are about to experience one of the most important astrological reboots we will ever live through...because the planets are at 0 degrees of Aquarius they are extra potent in their ability to make a lasting impressions through our dedicated and consistent efforts."

So now is the time to place your intentions for the coming year and beyond ~ dream big, dream deep, and know that you have the universe behind you to make it happen. Stay committed and make today's ritual one that you do daily or at least weekly through 2021 ~ this is your time, our time, and together as we do this for ourselves we do it for the collective. We need you and you need us!

Take time to call on mother earth as she brings forth the days of longer light ahead and open to her light of joy and faith. This is a wonderful time to anchor in your dreams financially, physically, and spiritually.

Tonight you can also see Jupiter & Saturn in the western sky at sunset and because they will be so close together they will look as though they are shining as one bright star. If you can, do go outside to view this spectacular planetary vision ~ it will not happen again in your lifetime.

And I encourage you to use the gemstone garnet to anchor in your dream(s) and ground you into your body as you take this beautiful, quiet of the dark. Darkness is for holding the place of silence where you can listen to your inner voice of truth.

Below are a few rituals I share for today, tonight or before the end of the year 2020:

  • Host a Tea Ceremony: do this alone or with friends and family. Below is a lovely tea with herbs that are magical for this seasonal time:
    • Any type of apple (or use apple cider)
    • Star anise
    • One clove
    • One cinnamon stick

Wash and cut the apple and boil it in ~ 5 cups of water for 5-6 minutes. Add the clove, anise and cinnamon stick and let everything sit for 5-10 minutes. Strain and if you like add raw honey or other sweetener.

Sit in the dark and drink your tea ~ find a place where you can experience quiet and tune into the silence while sipping on your tea. No need to think about what to do ~ just enjoy the taste, smell and feel of the tea in silence. Silence and darkness are soothing to the soul. Drink a second cup. Take your tea outside and watch the beautiful Juniper/Saturn conjunction and experience the brightest star of your lifetime while listening in silence to the words that come to you. Open to your magical self and all that you carry inside ~ its there for you.

  • Get a pomegranate and take out 12 seeds ~ throw each seed, one at a time, into a fire (fire place, fire pit or even just a bowl of burning incense. Make a wish for the New Year as you throw each one into the fire. And don’t be afraid to dream big <3.
  • Light a circle of candles and make loving wishes for friends, family, coworkers or even those in need as you light each of them. 
  • Watch the sun rise or set ~ ring bells or throw out seeds to offer to the winter birds. Give thanks for both the darkness and the light.
  • Celebrate with silence. Reflect on the stillness of this shortest day. Cultivate stillness in yourself by honoring the solstice with an hour of intentional silence.

Take the magic of this day and the days to come and believe in yourself.....

i believe in miracles

may your day be filled with magic, may your year be filled with magic, may your life be filled with magic.

love, love,
Debra
Moon Mama

December 21, 2020

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Full Moon in Gemini ~ Power to Shift & Change

 Photo from Tarot by Cecelia

Full Moon in Gemini: November 30th at 1:30 am PST (4:30 am EST)

Early tomorrow morning we have a Full Moon in Gemini, a moon that turns us towards our thoughts and how we communicate our thoughts to the world and our own lives.

We also are moving into eclipse season with our first Lunar Eclipse tonight. What a beautiful time to move deeper into our hearts ~ before we make our ascent back out into the world after these long hard months! We may not have gathered in person this holiday, yet we celebrate our gratitude for each other and all that we have.  Combining these two together, we are gifted with how we choose to weave our words and how we listen to others. A time of giving and receiving.

This Moon in Gemini falls under the element of air, which connects all other elements. Air has the power to shift and change the landscape ~ shaping itself into the space available or shaping space to its own nature. You experience the power of air through its movement, through your breath, as your thoughts. Your inhale represents the energy of receiving and your exhale the energy of giving. It is the wind beneath your wings, the power of your heart to direct you into right action. 

Air is circular ~ wind creates wind, movement creates movement, a breath in creates a breath out. The influence of our thoughts create the realty of our world. Wind can always find a way through ~ we know this as we can feel the air come through our windows or walls! She never creates resistance ~ how beautiful is air! Air is something we can not see, yet she has an influence that is far-reaching and profound.

Here are a few thoughts to carry with you through the days ahead:

What if there were no limits?
How can you use these energies of air to move your resistance
?
What thoughts of beauty inspire you?
How are your words influencing your world? 

When we are under the energy of a Full Moon we may feel energized and want to share~ what a wonderful day to be with family and friends. Your higher energy may also keep you up later than usual due to her light. This is also a time for dreaming and a time when you are most likely to remember your dreams. 

Here are a few rituals to play with over the next two weeks:

    1. Start a dream journal and see what is playing in your mind while you sleep! Dreams are gatekeepers to our daily world and can give us deep and important messages that our subconscious or conscious mind is trying to convey to us. Keep a pen and notebook next to your bed and upon awakening, immediately write what you can remember about your dreams. Before going to sleep you can also call on your dream keeper to help you to remember your dreams.
    2. Step out into the cool/cold air to bring you back to your breath. Breathe through your nose as much as possible. Then as you breathe deeply connect to your heartbeat. This will help you to connect mind and heart, a beautiful connection to work with over the holiday season
    3. Take a walk and see if you can find some seeds, gather one or a few. This year I have pecan seeds galore! The pecan tree can grow for 3 centuries and therefore symbolizes longevity; it also represents abundance because it produces large quantities of nuts/seeds; and they continually grow, if not vertically, they will grow by spreading their branches and this is a sign of progress. What seeds will you find? What is the meaning behind the seeds? Please share below.
    4. Because Gemini rules the hands ~ here is a hand mudra for calming and clearing the mind:

      Kalesvara Mudra



      Place the finger pads of your middle finger together; touch the first two joints of the index fingers and touch your thumbs. Bend your other fingers inward. Point your thumbs toward your chest and spread your elbows to the outside. In hale and exhale slowly 10 times. Then observe your breath and lengthen the pause after inhalation and after exhalation a little bit more. This Mudra calms your mind from its flood of thoughts and agitated feelings. The more calm you become the longer the periods between your thoughts. You become clearer supporting your ability to find solutions. 

      Affirmation: I connect to my breath and feel its calming energy.  Do a morning meditation or mantra. A sweet and simple mantra to use is, 'Breathe and breathe again'.

    Use the colors of blue, white or yellow in your surroundings or on your altar; working with the gemstones citrine, smoky quartz, lapis lazuli or blue chalcedony can be lovely. And to help focus your mind use the essential oils of rosemary, juniper berry or clary sage.

    And remember to put out your Moon Water tonight gems!

    And don't forget, tomorrow is the last day of our Exclusive Cyber Sale ~ use the discount code cybersale at  checkout to receive 20% off your purchase. We also have lovely holiday surprises and gift packages coming later this week <3.

    Full Moon Blessings and love and gratitude for your presence in my life,
    Debra
    Moon Mama

    November 29, 2020

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    New Moon in Scorpio ~ Become the Diver

    Tonight we have a New Moon in Scorpio at 9:07 pm PST or November 15th at 12:07 (EDT).  I love me a Scorpio New Moon and this one has me feeling deep, energized and happy. Have you ever charted your Moon Cycles?

    Scorpio is a fixed water sign ruled by Mars and Pluto. He is the eighth astrological sign and rules the 8th house: house of birth, death, mysteries and transformation ~ possibly, the house of your secret power. The number 8 is the symbol for balance and harmony and on its side is the symbol for infinity and a constant flow of energy and power. These are some deep waters.

    As a water sign, Scorpio gains his strength from the deep, emotional realm. He can teach you to how to reach the clear life giving water found at the deep, dark space of your internal well, your unconsciousness.

    In his research, Carl Jung identified that in our youth we are compelled to repress certain aspects of our personality. For example, boys can be discouraged to be soft hearted and can quickly learn the benefits of suppressing their compassionate side, which then becomes unconscious. Girls on the other hand are criticized if they are too assertive or independent and can rapidly learn to conform to social norms. As we mature, we find that we reclaim these hidden aspects of ourselves, by reclaiming our inner child; or maybe better identified for many of us as our innocence, playfulness or creativity. 

    Our highest potential is hidden within our unconsciousness. Many times we can confuse the search for the self as being absorbed in self fulfillment. On the contrary, encountering the inner Self can be a deeply moving and emotional experience. When we move inward to connect to our higher Self, we can often find ourselves humbled because we are forced to recognize the limits of our own conscious ego. We find out how small our ego is compared to what humankind can be. And when we learn to listen deeply, we can tap into a powerful pathway to renewal and clarity. Lets look at meaning of the word deep as it holds such a strong essence for Scorpio:

    • deep as an adjective means: extending far down from the top or surface; very intense or extreme
    • deep as a noun means: the sea or ocean
    • deep as an adverb means: far down or in; deeply.

    The ocean is a dark unknown, yet filled with hidden forms of life; in dreams the ocean represents the unconscious. Fishermen and -women therefore symbolize the process of retrieving material from the unconscious. We carry hidden life within our subconscious ~ and now is a perfect time to go fishing.

    Mandalas often symbolize the higher or inner Self. The meaning of the Mandala in sanskrit is magic circle. Creating mandalas can offer a "safe refuge of inner reconciliation and wholeness", while at the same time provide a sacred space into which we can invite the Self. When we create Mandalas, whether creating our own or coloring a Mandala, we are making a personal symbol of who we are in that moment.

    So let's dive deep and go inward under this New & Crescent Moon in Scorpio. Here is a ritual for you to connect/experience you deep emotional self:

    • Build your altar with deep reds, purple or ven black. Use sandalwood to open your senses, use Topaz, smoky quartz or obsidian.
    • Draw a Mandala. Here is a lovely video on How to Draw a Mandala for Beginners, or find one online and print it out. Here are some thoughts to keep in mind when choosing your shapes:
      • Droplets represent water, fluids, tears of sadness or can represent th memory of a loved one that has passed on;
      • Circles represent totality, wholeness, the self, the infinite, timelessness, cyclic movement, life, life cycle, movement
      • Spirals represent the notion of growth and evolution, transformation, fertility, anticlockwise it can take you on a journey
      • Shapes with curves represent connection and community
      • Straight lines and angles represente structure and order
      • Triangles can symbolise strength or conflict
    • Tonight dive deep and find your intention under the dark moon. Take a bath or sit under the dark starry night. 
    • Write your intention as it comes to you. 
    • In the morning, plant your intention as you create your Mandala. If it works better for you, create your Mandala tonight under the dark Moon, and hold the intention again in the morning under the energy of the New Crescent Moon. This is a time that is open to starting anew, new light and 

    As so well spoken in the Book of Runes, "When in deep water ~ become the diver".

    New Moon Magic,
    Debra
    Moon Mama

    *** And for this New Moon we are offering 20% off our Garnet Gem Bracelet (the planetary stone for Scorpio) and the Amethyst Gem Bracelet (the Talismanic gemstone for Scorpio) ***



    November 14, 2020

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    Full Moon in Taurus ~ Releasing

    Tomorrow morning at 7:49 am PST (10:49 am EDT) we have a Full Moon in Taurus, and will be celebrating Samhain, All Souls Day, the day of the ancestors. It is at this time we experience connections to the mystery realms as the veils are thin. We also have a calendar Blue Moon, a second full moon in the same calendar month.  I believe that the most powerful Blue Moons fall under Astrological Blue Moons. Astrological Blue Moons are Moons that fall under the same sign twice. We had an Astrological Blue Moon last year under Libra and will have our next Astrological Blue Moon in 2021 under Aquarius. I will write more about this in 2021.

    So we are moving into a steady and grounded Taurus Moon. Taurus Moons teach us to slow down so that our roots can grow deeper under her sensual creativity. She is a feminine, fixed, earth sign, ruled by Venus. She rules the neck, throat, thyroid gland, larynx, chin, ears, tongue, vocal cords and tonsils. Watch your words and language.

    Connecting with nature under a Taurus Moon can help you to ground and find a stability that you hold inside. This is a time where we experience the change of colors, temperatures, light and sounds. The Moon is akin to the intuitive part of our nature, urging us to move towards harmony and potential and alignment. When we are steady/constant, we are true to our intentions, and base our choices so that they align with our vision. Connecting to this Earth Moon creates alchemical moments to help us understand her knowledge, our wisdom; her beauty, our beauty; her softness, our softness; her power, our power; her diversity, our uniqueness; her fragility, our fragility. This is a time to be empowered, humbled, intentional and creative.

    Rituals support us in finding our center, our creative energy, and to align with our vision. Here are a few thoughts on how to use this Full Moon in Taurus Energy: 

    • Over the next three days, find a time to go outside, ground your feet or body onto the earth and look up into the sky ~
      • if you see clouds, delight in the signs and visions they share;
      • if you are taking in the Fall colors think of ways to prepare for the coming winter;
      • if you are lucky enough to step into a rain shower be reminded of the things you need to replenish;
      • if you are under a beautiful snowfall let yourself be awakened to your dreams;
      • if you are lucky enough to experience a rainbow, what hidden gifts can you find that are there for you?;
      • or if you have mist or fog think of things that are yet to be revealed. 
    • Place your gemstones onto the earth under the Moon for cleansing overnight. When you pick them up the next day, smell the earth and/or moonlight they carry before placing them back in your house, pocket or on your altar.
    • Honor your ancestors by creating an altar with pictures of those who have passed. Add the colors of the earth, browns and blues; add gemstones such as Rose Quartz, Jade, Garnet or Turquoise; and scents such as Labdanum, Myrrh or Vetiver. Place candles on the altar. As you place each picture on the altar, remember the gifts each person left you with. Talk with them and ask them questions if you are open, and listen for answers.
    • Full Moons are times of releasing, what needs releasing? Take in the signals you received from your nature walks above and ask yourself these questions:
      • What do you want to release?
      • Which path leads you to where you want to go?
      • Forgiveness can clear and cleanse ~ what might need forgiving?
      • How do you stay grounded in your daily life? 

    Take in the grounding energy of this Moon, it will help to balance the planetary and Scorpio sun energies that are also pulling on you. Stay focused on releasing so that you can move forward over the next two weeks in making your inspirations real in your daily life. And remember, whatever becomes part of the hearts circling journey will last.

    And don't forget to put out your Moon Water gems ~ you will want this magical water to help you stay rooted in your body!

    Full Moon Blessings,
    Debra
    Moon Mama

    October 30, 2020

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    Raising Your Vibration With Rose Hydrosol

    Most of us know that Roses are one of the most popular flowers on earth, a symbol of love, passion, and peace. But did you know that roses are the most high vibrational? It’s true! The subtle bio-energy that flows through all living things, sometimes called chi or life force, can be measured in Hertz. And pure extracts from rose can measure as much as 5 times higher as those from her sister plants, like basil and peppermint. So there is more to our love for roses than meets the eye.

    As living creatures made from organic materials, we too have our own vibration. Everything we choose to incorporate into our life can either raise or lower our vibration. This means that using authentic rose products like organic rose hydrosol or essential oil can be very healing in body, and in spirit. Besides being great aromatherapy and high vibrational tools, roses also carry with them amazing skin-healing benefits:

    Moisturizing – Sugars found in rose petals are super soothing to the skin, and the natural oils the plant contains help to lock in moisture. This makes rose one of the gentlest skin healing ingredients, especially for sensitive skin.

    Anti-inflammatory – We love the rich look of red roses, but not red skin. Luckily rose has naturally anti-inflammatory properties, reducing redness and irritation. It’s even calming to skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

     

     

    pH Balancing – When it comes to keeping skin moisturized, pH levels are essential. Along with balancing pH, rose tones the size and look of pores for a super smooth complexion. It even helps balance oil production, without over drying.

    Anti-bacterial – Although very gentle, rose is also anti-bacterial, which is great news for acne sufferers. It can clear breakouts and also calm down red and swollen pores.

    Anti-oxidants – Why use skincare with synthesized vitamins in it when you can get them naturally, from the source? Rose contains high amounts of vitamin C, protecting and repairing skin from damage, crucial to keeping it healthy and vibrant.

    We love when healing skin also helps us to heal, holistically: rose is not only amazing for your complexion, but using it actually raises your vibration! We can all use a little vibrational raise these days ~ and don’t forget its divine scent is also beautifully uplifting aromatherapy.

    So breathe it in, body and spirit, and reap all the benefits of mother nature’s most famous bloom.

    With love,
    Debra

    Mask Relief With the use of masks over these last months, using hydrosols can really give your skin a healthy boost. Refresh your face and your mood during the day, by stopping and spraying a little Gem Juice on your face to help you stop and breathe, give your skin a boost of moisture, and also raise your vibration. And remember ~ hydrosol’s are safe to spray over your makeup!

    We also have three other healing Gem Juice Hydrosols you can choose from for Mask Relief:

    Forest Alchemy:  For a walk in the woods, Forest Alchemy is your choice! This blend was created from a sacred grove in Northern California and will ground you with her earth knowledge. Great for all skin types *except those with pine sensitivities*

    Clary Sage: Cleansing and comforting, this spray is like a sweet cup of herbal grey tea to comfort you into optimism and euphoria. A refreshment for your spirit. Great for hormonal skin and irritated and inflamed skin.

    Lavender: Known for its properties to calm, this choice of hydrosol is for those looking to reduce anxiety and stress. Lavender Angustafolia is known to relax facial muscles, and calm the nervous system. With its sweet honey-like lavender scent, it will soothe and relax your mind, body, and spirit. Great for all skin types.

    As always, a special offer for you my dear customers. 
    Take 10% OFF ALL HYDROSOLS using the code ‘CALM’ at checkout through Wednesday, October 28th, until 11:59 pm PST.

     

    written by Sara <3

    October 25, 2020

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    New Moon In Libra ~ Treading the Tail of the Tiger

    Today we are under the Dark Moon of Libra until she peaks at 12:31 pm PST (3:31 pm EST).  Under a Libra moon we can find ourselves looking for balance and with these heightened times, finding balance is a good way to find our center for the weeks ahead. With Mercury retrograde and all the energy exchanges he is part of with Uranus and Saturn, using this balancing and harmonious Libra energy can only be helpful.

    I call this a time of ‘treading the tail of the tiger’, for there are inner and outer tigers that we may be called to tangle with during this time. As you get close to the issue at hand it is good to recognize the tiger for what it is. Treading the tigers tail can be perilous, yet if you move in harmony and balance with it, you can invite its power into your own life as protection and blessings. To ‘tame’ is to restrain and also to accumulate and nurture: it’s what the farmer does. It means that you cannot make something change/grow in a single step. You need the balance of self-restraint on your own actions so that you can respond conscientiously to the realities in the present moment while still being aware of the importance of nourishing and caring for your self. Look to the power and intensity you are drawn to in the situation: the danger is there, yet also present is its potential gift.

    This is our first New Moon following the Fall Equinox, a time to connect to your inner point of balance and working with stillness can help you to stop and listen to what tiger you are tangling with ~ the inner or outer (or maybe both!).

    To work from this inner point of balance allows you to slow down, become aware of your feet on the ground and create that moment of stillness that supports you in being able to stay in the present to address the action or situation. 

    During a dark moon (seed moon) your mind turns inward.  You may feel contemplative yet find your intuition is active. This is the time to search inward for your Libra New Moon intention. Once she goes full in her darkness, planting your seed under her New Crescent Moon is the blessing that showers you with the ability to nurture the intention for the next two weeks until Grandmother Moon comes into her fullness on October 31st.

    When we are setting intentions under this New Moon in the Air Sign of Libra we can use our breath to guide us deeper into our places of knowing.

    So here are a few questions to ask during this New Moon as you create your intentions:

    What must you do to get to trusting deeply?
    Where is the tiger?
    Do you know how to work with such power?
    How can this tension be creative?

    Here is a simple ritual for this New Moon in Libra:

    • Create your altar using blues, yellow, silver or violet. Some lovely gemstones to work with under this moon are agates, jade, peridot, lapis lazuli or opals. Cleanse your scared space with a prayer or smudging with sage or incense.
    • Light a candle or two.
    • Center yourself using your breath ~ take a few deep cleansing breaths or use a mediation CD or make yourself a cup of herbal tea.
    • Next, breathe in a quality you need right now and visualize that quality gently and gradually infusing your body with kindness, compassion, health, healing? What do you need to balance your energy, spirit or mind?
    • Once you are done with your meditation take out your notebook and write the messages or thoughts or words that come to you. Do not stop to think about what you are writing ~ just write! How does it support you in finding your inner balance? Does it inspire an idea or creative intention?
    • Over the next 48 hours eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids.
    • Over the next 2-weeks, make time to do a short meditation daily to connect to your intention.

    Air is a powerful element. It carries the archetypal properties of spirit into the physical world. When we pay attention to both giving and receiving we bring energy to our creative actions. Treading the tail of the tiger offers an important lesson in how to change a situation that feels perilous into a way to harness its power into creative solutions or ideas.

    My wish for you my dear moon family, is to use this New Moon in Libra to tap into your power. 

    New Moon Blessings,
    Debra
    Moon Mama

    October 16, 2020

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    My Journey through Chronic Pain

    Picture from the Psychiatric Times

    Dear Moon Family,

    I am writing to share with you that I have been on a journey through chronic pain these last three months. Chronic pain is something I have never experienced until this episode and I have a new and deep respect for any one that has had to deal with chronic pain. It has taught me the true essence of patience and that our ability to look at our pain is deeper than the body itself. It is a spiritual, emotional and physical journey. 

    It started with symptoms that I thought I was addressing through diet and some daily stretching. Then when things built up it hit me like a ‘lead balloon’ and down I went. It has taken me over 6 weeks to slowly feel forward progress. Unlike having the common cold or the flu, this has been a time of one step forward and two steps backwards. I have had to learn to lean into and not away from periods of exhaustion and debilitating pain. It taught me to lay down and sleep whenever I needed and to change my diet drastically to eliminate foods that were causing inflammation. I had to put things aside and work with my emotional, physical and spiritual body to find the sources of this pain.

    I wanted to let you now that I am up and running again at about 70% and I have about two more weeks before I will be back to 100%!

    I will be back online with my Moon blogs for the upcoming New Moon in Libra next week. However, between now and then, you will be seeing some emails with news on products and a few upcoming events.

    I have missed being active in this realm and thank all of you who have been patient in receiving your orders.

    Last, I want to thank my sisters, Donna & Nancy, for being my rocks and letting me learn how to slow down and the importance of rest (I love you to the Moon and back!); my friends Bill & Tania for opening their hearts and home as I travel back home; and my healing angels, Anna and Anna for your healing hands, guidance and magical insight, in helping me to find my path to health again.

    Wishing you the Moon & the Stars,
    Debra
    Moon Mama 

    p.s. please know that I do NOT have COVID19 ~ if you would like to hear more about my journey please email me at debra@gemstoneorganic.com and I would be happy to share more about my pain and how I found my way back! xoxo

    October 04, 2020

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    Full Moon in Aquarius ~ Awakening Your Inner Wisdom

    A Full Moon Water Ritual

    This morning Grandmother Moon reached her fullness in Aquarius at 8:59 am PST (11:59 am EST) and tonight we celebrate her energy and light! 

    A Moon in Aquarius calls us to connect to her inspiration and become deeply aware of our intuition and wisdom. Known as the Water Bearer, to bring forth the waters of wisdom ~ which I believe we all hold inside. Without our inspirational dreams we are not the creative, vibrant, dancing hearts that we desire to be.

    When we listen to our intuition we can feel or see flashes of insight that brings us truth and clarity. A moment of insight can become lasting awareness so that we enter into creative communication with our inner voice and the messages around us. We need to nourish these new insights to create the beginnings of clarity. It is similar to a waking up; it is true that sometimes sleeping is easier as it allows us not to have to see that path we are called towards.

    Aquarius is a masculine, air sign ruled by Uranus. He rules the calves and ankles; for me the calves can represent forward movement as they are the muscle that pulls up the heel up to allow use to move forward and the ankles represent the ability to receive pleasure.

    Full Moons are directly opposite the Sun and it is at this time we can feel the pull of our two greatest lights. The Sun is masculine, and connected to our conscious mind, the Moon is feminine, and relates to our subconscious mind. They are fire and water, yin and yang that fit perfectly together and show us how we fit perfectly together. The Sun provides us the light and warmth and Leo opens our hearts to connect with our dreams and inspirations.

    This is a time to dance between the borders of fire and air and learn to listen to the fires within. Creativity flows through us and moves us towards inspiration that wants to be realized. To start this journey we learn not only listen to our intuition, but trust it, follow it and let it become the guiding force in our life.

    A Lovely Two-week Full Moon Water Ritual:

    With this Sun and Moon Energy we are under let us connect with our inner voice and our angels.

    • AWAKEN! Tonight commit yourself to listening and following your inner wisdom over the next two weeks until we reach the New Moon in Leo.
    • Use amethyst or moonstone in your Moon water to heighten your intuition, to trust it, follow it, and let it guide you. Place your commitment into your gemstones and water.
    • Carry Lapis Lazuli or Sodalite (or Amethyst or Moonstone) to support you in listening to your inner wisdom.
    • We have created a beautiful new elixir in partnership with Goddess Provisions called Seraph ~ it will support you in connecting to your angels and inner wisdom through your sense of smell. Our potion is a blend of essential oils to ground you in the present moment through your sense of smell. Each time you use this captivating elixir your will connect to the essence in ways that will open you to new pathways of awakening.
    • Call on your angels to help you connect to your inner wisdom. We all have angels that are devotedly trying to connect with us, to guide and protect us. When we call on our angels they help to quiet our ego and help us to hear our inner voice with clarity. It is one of the best ways to raise your vibration. You can call on your angels anytime! Before your meditation helps you to know them better, yet you can call on them anytime of the day and just breathe and listen for even 30 seconds!
    • Create your altar for the Moon Water on a windowsill, near a window or outside where it can collect the most Moonlight. I encourage you to use one or all of the following gemstones for this Moon Ceremony:
      • Amethyst ~ wonderful for inspiring new ideas and creativity; a beautiful gentle stone for purifying and supporting the crown chakra to heighten intuition and inner wisdom.
      • Moonstone ~ will support you in bringing your unconscious into consciousness.
      • Sodalite ~ enhances your intuition and brings insight and guides you in meditations.
      • Lapis Lazuli ~ brings light to your intuition and opens your mind to your inner knowledge and wisdom; balances your inner light with your outer light.

    In the morning collect your Moon Water and take your first sip of your commitment you placed in the waters and gemstones and take a sip daily to help you carry that commitment forward for the next two weeks.

    Remember, wisdom is not something you have to learn, but something you have inside, your intuition. When you are not moving from your inner wisdom, you are missing the power that is right inside you. 

    Sending You Full Moon Love,
    Debra
    Moon Mama

     

    August 03, 2020

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