I love
Summertime Blues! Fluffy white cumulus clouds dot a brilliant blue sky (or not),
berries are ripening on the vines and shrubs as I patiently await their
luscious sweetness.
To top it all
off, this particular July of 2015 brings us a rare Blue Moon chance to focus on
what we love about our lives
AND a
once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity for me to travel to Australia!
So, from the
top:
Ever wonder
why nature provides dark blue fruit precisely at this time of year? The anthocyanins
in blueberries, chokeberries, and elderberries contain specific properties for
rebuilding the body’s tissues and restoring the immune system. Mmmm. It’s a
lesson in sharing with our feathered friends who already are intuitively aware
of the medicinal value of each berry! Refer to links for more information.
Chokeberry
(Aronia):
Blueberry:
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| ...and blue eyes! |
Elderberry:
Full Blue Moon July 31, 2015
Precise times of full moon in Syracuse,
NY: 6:42 AM; South
Australia: 8:12 PM
This full
moon in Aquarius presents an opportunity “for radical re-assessment of who we
are as individuals and how we relate our talents back into the world.” Elizabeth Peru
There are
SIX planets in “retrograde” to assist us in slowing down and becoming
introspective, including Saturn, Pluto, Neptune, Chiron, Uranus, and Venus. Each
of them presents unique aspects of ourselves to be addressed and re-evaluated
in the coming weeks and months.
”One of the
most special aspects of this moon is that we won’t have another blue moon month
until 2018. For many of us, we will be receiving our last bits of a long
awaited wake-up call that actually began back in 2012, far before most of us
were aware of the changes that were developing. We are being asked to notice
where in our lives we have been neglecting the truth, or what situations we
have been putting off. This moon isn’t
only encouraging it, it is making it a requirement.” Kate Rose
The Thunder
Moon comes with a streak of fierce independence, combining Sun in Leo trine
Pallas Athene in Sagittarius. Do something you promised yourself you’d do long
ago and never did. Have an adventure. Strike out on your own. Do it your way.
Use your intuition to tune into the needs of the tribe, then lead them to new
ways. Don’t let the opinions of others stop you, but balance this with
consideration of the group.” Jamie Kahl
Full Blue Moon Ritual July 31, 2015:
Do one
yourself or join a virtually-led
The energy
of the Blue Moon lends itself nicely for setting goals and intentions that are
big, important and lofty. Choose the life area that seem the most significant.
1. Love and Happiness: Gems - amethyst,
jade, rose quartz;
Colors - pink, red;
Essential Oils - cardamom, rosemary, ylang-ylang
2. Physical Health: Gems - agate,
bloodstone, ruby;
Colors - red, orange, yellow;
Essential Oils -coriander, eucalyptus, lavender
3. Prosperity: Gems - turquoise,
chrysoprase, emerald, opal;
Colors - green, pink;
Essential Oils - lemon, patchouli, ginger
4. Protection: Gems - turquoise,
citrine, garnet;
Colors - white, gold, black;
Essential Oils - black pepper, clove, patchouli
5. Healing: Gems -beryl, jasper, smoky
quartz;
Colors - white, pink, purple, gold;
Essential Oils -coriander, eucalyptus, pine
Gather the
chosen "tools", write down the goals or intentions and find a quiet
spot, preferably out in nature under the light of the full moon. By sitting
quietly, meditating and thinking about the goals, energy is drawn down from the
Blue Moon and into the desired goals. The paper with the written-down goals can
be either burned, shredded, or even kept until they are manifested.
First,
mentally cast a bubble around you and the space you're in. This is a protective
bubble that will keep only good energy moving in and out. Say that - that the
bubble is a protective one. Light a candle.
Secondly,
ask that your guides/angels/animal spirits/you-fill-in-the-blank be with you.
Thank them for joining you, for protecting you, and for adding their energy.
Thirdly, ask
the Universe/God/Goddess/You-fill-in-the-blank to hear you and to take your
words and desires and manifest them physically. Describe in detail your
desires.
Lastly,
thank the Universe/God and your guide/angel for hearing you. Offer a
token of thanks and blow out your candle, thus closing the circle and ending
the ritual.
Once-in-a-Blue-Moon-lifetime
opportunity:
Part of this
beautiful Blue Moon energy is about traveling to new places, and my stars and
planets have aligned at this time and space-place to provide me a flight to the
land “down under”. Join me in celebrating the Thunder Blue Moon on July 31,
2015 via Facebook group!
P.S. I’ll be sure
to photograph plenty of kangaroo adventures for next month’s post. Cheerio!
