The sparkle is Spring

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Change has come
For most of us overnight the world has seemingly changed. Especially in the midst of all of this I want us to take a moment, lean into the realities the ancestors have for us, and go within to find our power and be guided into the next iteration of who we are in these times.  And trust, it is not lost on me that all of this is occurring in the season of Spring.

Season's blessings
Spring, a season associated with color, the return of the Sun and many beginnings must always be acknowledged as a time for growth. This growth has to be from the inside out or else we miss the things that are truly for us.  During this time of worldwide coping purposely align yourself with like minded persons and tap into that action of renewal. The regenerative force that is Spring does NOT happen by osmosis, we must be willing to accept the gifts this season has for us. Are you ready? 

Silence seeker
For me this time has been full of embracing stillness. Although many of us are urged and even sometimes pressured to feel like we need to engage in projects, new skills and outreach to new audiences I simply have not been moved. To actually complete this blog and contemplate future ones has been a task because on most days I just want some stillness. My balance this spring will be about how to seek silence then emerge and create. Then take time to complete that cycle all over again. As much as I am hampered to be in I know that my guides are giving me this time as a gift and I hope I am open enough to accept and utilize it.

Surfing this Change
Since many of us have been ordered to stay at home take the time to think about what you already have as a resource that can help you navigate for today and tomorrow. Marking the beginning of a shift in energy is to your benefit. By saying to the spirit world I recognize the changes that are around me you open so much to you and others. Below are spiritual and guiding tools to use this Spring. They are sketches of a blueprint, please feel free to use them, not use them or spring board from them. Most importantly, be intentional about what you want this Spring. That intent will take you farther than you know.

Spring Animal Totem - Turtle

Meaning - Ancient Wisdom & Grounding

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Longevity & Rootedness is a choice in my Life

Seek my inner counsel in turbulent times

Slow & See Opportunities

Go Within to mature my Ideas

Nature has the perfect Tempo

Spring Concept - Create Harmony through Balance

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I Own, Accept and Love all of Me

There is never positive or negative, just what is

I can Balance my life in the midst of Storms

Spring Foods

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Spices (Ginger, Lemon, Tumeric)

Dry Grains (Corn, Barley, Millet)

Astringent Fruits (Apples, Pears, Berries, Prunes)

Lean Proteins, Egg Whites & White Meat

Bitter Vegetables (Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Asparagus)

Raw Honey

Spring Mantra

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During renewal, ancestors lead me to the depths of me,

Allow me to access the power of silence & spirit there,

Ground me in knowing I have and am all I need.

--Shamanic Drea

With just a small seed...

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Just the beginning
...Spring will begin. As this day begins in the Northern Hemisphere we have passed another milestone in this year. The Spring Equinox has come and so has many new opportunities.  Be sure to mark this day, not only for the seasonal shift that is occurring in nature around us, but more importantly the spiritual spring board that is here for us to keep evolving.

Oh so new
Spring, a season associated with color, the return of the Sun and many beginnings must always be acknowledged as a time for growth. For us personally this growth has to be from the inside out or else we miss the things that are truly for us.  During this time of the year purposely be outside more, notice the growth of flora and fauna and tap into that action of renewal. The regenerative force that is Spring does NOT happen by osmosis, we must be willing to accept the gifts this season has for us. Are you ready? Am I?

Working it out
This Spring for me is about actively building what I am to have in my life. In the past few months I have had many transitions and that has taken time to settle into it, but now that period is over. Before me lies all the tools, resources and others that I need, the missing part is me. The call has been given, I have heard it and answered. Work this Spring will be where I will dwell. No advertising, no selfies, no brainstorming. Plain and simple, work. And ya know what? I am so looking forward to it. Keep me focused y'all. And when you see me getting scared (as that has been known to happen) remind me this isn't that season!

Making it so
Take the time to think about what you want this season. Marking the beginning of a shift in energy is to your benefit. By saying to the spirit world I recognize the changes that are around me you open so much to you and others. Below are spiritual/guiding tools to use this Spring. They are sketches of a blueprint, please feel free to use them, not use them or spring board from them. Most importantly, be intentional about what you want this Spring. That intent will take you farther than you know.

Spring Animal Totem - Hippopotamus

Meaning - Power

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Initiations & Apprenticeships

Let water heal and bless me

Begin a new life cycle

Immerse myself in art and healing

Spring Concept - Change

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 Change begins with a small, small seed

Have fear of Change and do it anyway

Change can be discomfort

The unknown is a part of Change

Change is the only constant

Spring Mantra

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Place on my path this Spring the power to see the change that is for me,

And with this Change I will challenge myself to evolve especiallly at times with it is NOT comfortable,

All the while knowing that the Change that I am forging at this time will bless me, those around me, and this planet

---Andrea

PS-Check out the next post as well "The Change Journal"

"Happy Spring"

A Spring of sharing

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Spring has sprung
I am getting chills just thinking about all that is happening.  So the beautiful season of Spring has just peaked her head in the Northern Hemisphere and we are all the greater for it.
March 20th was the Spring Equinox on the Earth based Wheel of the Year and represents a time when we are clearing, planning, planting, and brewing.  Now is the time of activity, sunshine and wind. Since we have been more reclusive and contemplative in the Winter season, now the sun is ready to shine on our faces, are we ready?

Share and share alike
This Spring I say let's share, in a way that maybe we haven't before.  Not sharing in the basic mode of giving of what you have to another. Sharing in a larger, more meta way.  Now that our days are longer and our nights are shorter, let's illuminate our love and compassion as we connect to other people,

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places, objects, beings, and nature.  We should give often and frequently.  Please understand that this is not about material giving this is about giving pieces of ourselves in small and large ways.  Remember when we share we are giving to ourselves through others.  Think about that one for a moment.

Let them see it all
My mission this Spring is to be more open to sharing my successes. As one raised as an only child and a person whose core was built on self sufficiency I now know that to evolve I need to embrace the communality of sharing my experiences with others.  Now I am not going to go hog wild and put everything that happens up on social media (cause there are enough folks in that lane), but I am going to be more mindful about letting folks tap me on the back and say "well done" cause I am convinced that is the universe speaking through them and am I sooooo arrogant as to not welcome the voice of the universe? No, I am not.

What's it gonna be?
Take time to think what you may want to share this season.  Below are tools to assist in that process and be a step to help you develop the course your Spring will take.  Be open, be mindful, and share!

Spring Animal Totem - Crow

Concept - Sacred Law

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Personal Integrity

Mindful Opinions and Actions

The Omen of Change

Convergence of Past, Present, Future

 Spring Concept - Sharing

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Love and Compassion are Tools

Give to those who are open

See the crossroads of connections

Spring Mantra

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This Spring I give to others, myself, and this earth

*** Try saying the mantra to yourself 108 times at each sitting the mala above can be useful and meditative.

 --Andrea

My "Inner Spring"

The budding begins
With all this talk of late winter weather I challenge us all to recognize the beginning, the beauty, and blossoming that is Spring.  Defined spring is the season that falls between winter and summer and the time of year when vegetation begins.  So, although our days are not sunny and glistening yet, allow the easing nature that is springtime begin to descend upon us.  This is a day by day process not a sudden maturation of the season.

What to do?
On the Earth based Wheel of the Year Spring represents a time when we are clearing, planning, planting, and brewing.  Now is the time of activity, sunshine and wind.  Although we know April showers will bring May flowers nature's elements are only here as a complement to the wonderful works that are going on in our souls.

Proper perspective
I suggest for Spring we focus on the interconnectedness we have with all things that coexist with us on this planet.  From our family to our friends, from the moon to the sun, from the laughter of children to the honking of horns, all is connected.  Below I offer just springboards of ideas of how to re-connect with all that is around us.  Behold, Spring is here and she has great lessons, memories, and premonitions for us, all at the same time.

Spring Concepts

Constant Communication
This season know that the loved ones we have, whether living or not, are always there to hear and give us guidance.  Rather than pick up the phone to talk or text, be silent and know that your thoughts are reaching them.  Now, true, for those of our loved ones that have passed on, it may take a bit more work, but sometimes its how we listen.  It can be a color we see or a favorite song we hear, believe me our ancestors speak to us constantly, it's really how well we listen. 

Fusion rather than Separation
The best way I can describe this concept is the phrase "it's not either or but both and".  When I learned and accepted that understanding it was like my whole world changed and seemingly overnight.  To  know that we have the power to bring together any and all things is a feat for us humans.  And more than knowing the doing is even more powerful.  During this Spring when things or people ask you to choose and you don't want to invoke the Fusion rather than the Separation.

Time and Space
We've all heard the concepts of time and space, well I say let us all know that Time and Space can only rule us if we let it.  We give them power.  When we acknowledge our role in allowing them to rule our lives we can then release the hold these huge ideas have over us. And Spring is the perfect time for that.  In our daily walk let's remember we don't have to be ruled by Time and Space just aware that they exist.

Spring Stone - Moonstone

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Balancing

Invocation of Power

Love

Healing



Spring Affirmation


Keep me focused on the embedded connections I have all around me,

So I may access and exude the interconnectedness that is me, other people, animals, planets, the elements and celestial bodies,

I am the source of power that I seek, need, find and wield, no longer do I question, this Spring I listen and know

 ---Andrea

Do it now, don't delay, it's the way

A few days in, but not that it really looks like or feels like Spring, but she is here, with us, blessing us each morning we rise and breathe.  As a child I always adored spring because of the colors and smells that it brings.  But, as an adult, the thought of reset, waking after the slumber of winter, and fresh dewy mornings are why I simply need Spring in my life.

With Spring bring balance back to our lives.  For some of us that may be saying no to requests.  For others of us that might be adjusting our daily lives for more self care time.  And still some of us may need to put in more face time with our loved ones.  Whatever it is that brings balance, love, and compassion to our lives, NOW IS THE TIME.  Don't put these things off any longer.  Use the natural high available from the budding leaves, flowering blossoms, and early rising Sun.  If you want to start a habit or re-pattern a part of your life, do it today, without delay.  This power will only be here for a while and then we will move more towards the pulsing, pushing, shining energy of summertime.

My walk this Spring will be rooted in balancing what I have with what I am given.  Also knowing that adjustments will come, they always do and the more I accept and see them unfold the better, cause ya know what, the waiting and stressing does not look good on me.  Also this Spring I am embracing gentleness and realizing that my fears are here to teach me to be a better me and make changes that might otherwise remain on my path.  So, positively I go, bopping my way into all of this.  I might as well, at least it's a fun way to do it, right?

Lastly, I can not stress enough, go outside! If you are not the wanna be part-time naturalist (sort of) that I aspire to be, just sit on a bench, buy fresh cut flowers, go pick fruit or veggies, any random act of being outdoors will heal you, nature, and those around you in amazing ways.  Trust me, you will see.

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Spring Concepts

Gentleness

Check in on your life

Challenge your personal norms

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   --Andrea/DaughterofWaters

Think, Seed, Plant, Grow

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Something new comes

At approximately 1:14am (EDT) Tuesday, March 20, 2012 we usher in another season and one of my favorites, I must say...Spring!  The Spring Equinox is a day that reminds us of the balance that light and dark can have in our lives.  Gone are the long dark days of Winter, now we will be blessed with the bountifulness of light.

And the question is
Spring, a time of rebirth and fertility can also stand as a personal tipping point for each of us.  What goals or dreams have we not yet dreamt?  Do we really have balance between the light and dark parts of our life paths?  And lastly, if we have exhausted all of our options are we worth the efforts to begin, yet again?  These questions can be amply answered and so much more this time of year.  As our agrarian ancestors knew it, now is the time to decide and plant those seeds: seeds of hope, seeds of courage, seeds of love, seeds of progress, seeds of life.

Within each of us is a seed
So, not one to mince words...know your seeds!  And not the ones found at your local nursery or a home improvement store.  These seeds are your deepest and most treasured inner realities.  And believe me sometimes we can hide our seeds quite well, even from ourselves.  Do yourself the favor.  Take the time, ask yourself this question.  What seeds will I plant this Spring? If I can not think of my seeds what is really going on?

Seeds that are to lead
My personal seed I will plant this Spring is one of leadership that is steeped in balance, intention, strength, and grace.  I am accepting my ability to respond to things knowing I have all that I need to lead myself and others into our next phase.  So my seeds are in my hand and I too will symbolically plant them.

Work your own brand of magic
Okay so you have your seed or seeds, now what? Well, mark your time and space by creating, introducing or embracing a ritual to help you celebrate this step in springtime.  Write some words, listen to a favorite song that grounds you, take a walk and visualize your seed being planted.  Do whatever you feel necessary to cement your seeds.  Here are some key concepts that can take root during spring and elements of springtime.

Spring Concepts

Equality of Light & Dark

Rebirth

New Life

Planting Time

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Spring Elements

Eggs 

Seeds

Celebrations/Festivals

Blossoms

Hyacinth, Daffodil, Tulip

--Andrea/DaughterofWaters

"Happy Spring Equinox"

 

My closing everything!!!!

Ahhhh!!! As we are bringing our first spring lunar cycle to a close, I propose we begin to look at the waning portion of a lunar phase as great saged time. We have put out our intentions, we have seen its growth, now, we must ruminate on what has been hidden. Alright light-bringers, we have to bring it. And mostly to ourselves. As we enter the last phase of the Waning in this Aries Lunar Cycle, let us be thankful and open to all the wisdom we have collected over the past few weeks or millennia, whichever you prefer to tap.

This Waning Phase is in Pisces which is ruled by none other than Neptune, that vast, watery knowledge of all things. I say to us all, seek out that which is hidden. Ask ourselves why we have choosen to hide or avoid certain truths about ourselves, others and the universe. See that which is always there.

Personally for me this waning time is marked with quietness, introspective journeying, and listening. There are many lessons for me in this time of the cycle. I look forward to the epiphanies big and small, learned and re-learned, and obvious and unexpected. I say to all, be the seer of things unseen.

Below are domains ruled by Neptune.

Work in Neptune

Inner Psyche Development

Altered states

Deep Waters



Herbs/Flowers in Neptune

Dandelion Leaves (Psychic Powers)

Lemon Peel (Clarity)

Rosemary (Uplifting)



Waning Moon Messages

These messages manifest on a past, present, and future continuum, but definitely intersect at all turns.

Past Messages

Wisdom=Knowing+Action


Present Messages

Supply only exists when I know it is there
What I have today is what I need for tomorrow


Future Messages

Stillness brings gifts
Jewels are made in silence

Bounce in my walk and SPRING in my STEP!!!

This initial lunar cycle of spring is such a gift to us all. With her she brings, fire magic, courage to build our dreams, and that base chakra passion energy. But most of all, she has brought me insight. That's right, insight. For it is just now that I have wrapped my pretty little mind around spring, the lunar year and why I am eternally in love with this season. You see, spring is the Waxing Phase of the year. So, yes, many of us have trudged out of winter feeling a little groggy and sluggish, but our universal mother has a gift for us, SPRING!!!! And this here spring, comes with a rush of power.

This power is fostered by none other than Mars as it is the puppeteer behind the sign Aries. This cycle is a time to truly know your power and feel comfortable enough to wield it, mostly on yourself. Think self-direction, think creation (sometimes manifesting as sexual) energy, and of course think warrior. But warrior as never before. Be the protection and service that you seek. Push through all of the muck and dare to dream the most fantastic dream. Then, sit back and calmly watch it unfold. This time, the Aries Lunar Cycle is ours for the taking. All we have to do is want it. Truly want it and know you are worth it.

Below are a few areas that you may want to explore during this Aries Lunar Cycle.

Passion to Achieve Goals

Power to Build Dreams

Breaking Barriers


Flower/Essences for the Aries Lunar Cycle

Patchouli (Passion)

Rose (Transformation)

Tamarind (Love)


Aries Lunar Cycle Messages


North-Earth
Waste not my energy, protection is all around me
I am protected and served


South-Fire
I walk alone comfortably
Use independence as a foundation, not a destination


East-Air
Release all that is not for me
Ask myself "Am I blocking the coming?"


West-Water
The universe knows my desires before I do
Calls have been answered, LISTEN!

Pssssssst......Read what spring has whispered in my ear

This full moon has already showed it’s head to be a time when emphasis should be on those hidden things you just... can’t... quite grasp. The dawning of the moon’s fullness and the season change intersecting, is not an accident or a game. Use the natural earth energy that exists in this time of change to really just let go and do the things you always wanted to, but were afraid to. Throw yourself back fearlessly, knowing that spirit is the ultimate catcher. Yes, its spring, everything looks new, fresh, go on out, intake all that is there with every one of your senses. You there with me, in the beauty of lighter colors and warmer nights, well, remember we are still in that depth pushing cycle of Pisces, so, know that with all of this new-ness and sunshine, watch out for things that you may be trying to suppress, they might have a way of popping up on ya, because Pisces is just like that.

This full moon my focus will be attraction and not the connotative version, but rather that more intentional portion of attraction, you know where we bring (attract) what it is we may see as ourselves or further yet what it is we may need at the time. How do I consciously or unconsciously attract things, people, and events into my life and why? I know big questions, but there are answers, why else the question? A message I got from meditation that might be helpful is that we can heal more when we first sure up ourselves (making sure we ourselves are healed) then ask for more in order to give more. Hope that makes sense. My asking the bigger, more challenging questions, puts me on a different path than before, one that will allow me more healing, more understanding and eventually more assisting. This full moon is in Libra (Venus ruled), a very balanced and fair sign, full of order and harmony. Call upon that harmony when those murky waters run to close for comfort, but trudge forward anyway, knowing whatever is on the other side is a benefit in some shape or form.

I hope all of you are well this wonderfully divine Spring full moon, below are some work that is best done during the Full Moon, feel free to work on what it is you are being told is paramount this time, these healing and empowering journeys we are on, have been intersecting, but each one of us is responsible for our own path.

Work during the Full Moon

Love, Attraction, Passion

Abundance and Prosperity

Blessing of Space

Courage of Heart

Inner Awakenings

Flower/Herbal Essences for Full Moon in Libra

Ylang Ylang

Spearmint

Tulip

Full Moon Messages


North-Earth Element
Remember water’s place in my life
Water recharges
Give to water my intentions, prayers, and gratitude


South-Fire Element
Listen to myself
When I am happy—truly happy-all that I think and say will reflect that


East-Air Element
Know, ingest, and absorb my abilities to heal
Honor what I know
Know my power and command it


West-Water Element
I am open to receive
Grace and gratitude are apart of receiving
Receiving requires being still and listening

Spring’s gifts of blossoms.....Yes, its the Waxing Phase.

This waxing phase is considered the Springtime of the lunar cycle. As in spring, plant what you want, even things that bloom in a short time. We are on our way to the Full Moon ahead, but focus on now, see what things are in store for you just around this corner. This waxing moon is in Pisces a sign known sometimes as the Old Man or even the Cosmic One, the possibility to be all that we are collectively. Use this flowering, blossoming, budding, spring to go deeper into who you are and why, because you must.

And of course Pisces is ruled by Neptune, a great assistant for those inner journeys, those dark waters, those long distance excavations. Fear not the darker places, just know that whatever light you will need will be provided, then just simply put one foot in front of the other and step, each foot at a time, no hurrying.

So, take up the challenge, set some short terms goals, work through them, and see the power that already exists within. In keeping with my desire to transform my concept of time I am focusing on clearing my mind so I can reveal that transformed time that is already waiting for me to understand it.

Work in Pisces
Metaphysical Pursuits
Personal Enlightenment/Inner Journeys
Psychic Development

Herbs/Flower Essences
Rosemary
Sweetgrass
Pine

Waxing Moon Messages


North-Earth Element
In a process things will happen as they should
When moments of wanting to speed enter, breathe in and exhale it right back out


South-Fire Element
Clarity comes as you know, you know, what you know
As you transform, so shall time, because time is of you
Understand solutions merge with time through divinity


East-Air Element
Your passion, your dreams, your journey, your time is right here for you
LISTEN, to the messages, the messengers, and yes, even the noise
Release your desires, your dreams, and destinations through the fire


West-Water Element
Self-work is your most important work
To clear means to focus, to clear means concentration, to clear means quiet