In the Pacific Time Zone, the moon is new at 05:37 am on June 6^th. The moon is full at 6:07 pm n June 21^st and the Summer Solstice begins at 1:50 pm on June 20^th.  All times taken from https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/

May seemed to fly by for me. It was a time of putting more of the ideas that were visioned during the Spring Equinox into physical form, both personally and professionally. June with its promise of warmer, sunnier days is fueling my mind, body and soul. I’m feeling nourished as we move into the season of growth and transformation.

June in the Inland Northwest is very unpredictable weather wise. It can range from cool and rainy to hot and dry. But it always brings the Solstice—the longest day of the year. The Solstice invites us to bring fire/light back into our hearts and minds, to be playful. It’s a time to cultivate the beauty and joy of the natural world. As we approach the solstice, I like to ponder my childhood feelings of wonder and anticipation of summer; savoring the possibilities for new adventures, playing outside late into the evening until the last rays of sun have left the sky.

Recently, I was using The Sacred Forest Oracle Card Deck from Denise Linn and pulled card number 20-Frog Spirit: Renewal. This seemed so appropriate for this time of the new moon and approaching the summer solstice. A quote from this card that stood out for me, “…what has occurred does not need to mandate what will occur. You can start off fresh and new. However, if you do what you have always done, you will get what you’ve always gotten. In order to reboot your life, you need to do things in a different way. Abounding good luck is activated and awaiting you!” This was a confirmation of the personal work that I’ve been doing and again, brought up for me the childlike enthusiasm and joy for new ways of being. I’m grateful for the synchronicity. 

The following is a meditation that I’ve created for myself. If it resonates with you   feel free to use it too.

I envision a perfect summer day that lazily stretches into a warm, peaceful night; I make this as real as I can. I feel myself walking in the sunshine, eating juicy, ripe fruit, watching the birds and butterflies. I smell the flowers and feel the breeze on my skin. I imagine laying down in the cool grass looking up at the stars as twilight gives way to night. I remind myself to dream bigger than ever, filling myself with love, joy and discernment for what’s truly mine to do, what’s real and what’s not. I feel myself surrounded by people that I love and who love me. There is lots of laughter and smiling. I hear my higher self say “You have all that you need— you have stepped out of suffering and into a life that you love.” I feel these words deeply and KNOW that this is true. I see myself living each day, no matter the weather (physical or metaphoric), no matter what challenges come, with my face to the light, taking in and radiating out the gifts that have been placed within my Being. I am truly blessed.

Below is a link for the oracle deck I referenced.

https://www.hayhouse.com/the-sacred-forest-oracle-deck

In the Pacific Time Zone, the moon is new today, May 7^th at 8:21 pm and full on May 23^rd at 6:53 am, local time.

https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/@z-us-83864

I’m so grateful to be fully immersed in spring! May has started with the erratic temperatures and precipitation that are common here, in the Inland Northwest. The forecast is for warmer and drier weather. While the rain is appreciated, it will be nice to have a little sun, too. There is something so special about the fragrance of the forest after rain. When the sun comes out and warms the dark wood, the trees begin to steam, creating an ethereal scene, even if short-lived.

This new moon, I’m called to offer something old, in a new way. 15 Minutes of Love was offered several years ago and has been on-going. If this is new to you, this event was to spend 15 minutes a week (Friday) at 6pm, no matter your time zone and send love out to the world. The idea being that you could meditate, drum, rattle, tone, whatever it is that brings you into sacred connection with your highest self and the earth.

To make this a little more intimate, I’m offering this idea as a short interaction via Zoom. For 15 minutes I will drum or rattle and then a short check in for anyone who wants to chat. I’ll be offering this (generally) on the first, third and fifth Wednesday of each month at 6pm Pacific Time, starting on May 15th. I’ll be sending out more information about that soon.

There will not be any formal Group Distance Reiki this month. I will be traveling both of those days at the time I usually send the energy. I will still be holding space on those days, but the times will be as I can. I’m not able to schedule them this month. To all who access by intention, you will still be able to do that by asking to experience the Group Distance Reiki from May 10^th and May 26^th.

I hope to see you on Wednesday, May 15^th at 6pm Pacific Time for 15 Minutes of Love! I will send complete information about the event next week.

With Love,

Deborah

In the Pacific Time Zone, the moon is new on March 10^th at 01:00 am. On March 25^that 12:00 am the full moon begins. All times taken from https://www.timeanddate.com/moon/phases/usa/sandpoint

Here in the Inland Northwest, we’ve had a very topsy-turvy winter. Sometimes very cold, sometimes very mild, lots of rain on top of snow, with most of that snow coming in late winter. Now that we’re close to Spring, Winter feels as if it is reluctant to leave. As I’m writing this, it’s nearly 40F with a light snow.

The Spring or Vernal Equinox is approaching (March 19^th) and will be quickly followed by the first Lunar eclipse of this year, with the full moon. It will be visible to all of North America. https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/lunar/2024-march-25

The stirring that started with the Winter Solstice for me has brought good insight and actions. I had been asking to ‘see’ what I have been blinded to; to truly remember who I am, and live in the fullness, the wholeness of my Being.

As I worked with this issue in shamanic journey space and meditation, with the support of human friends and spirit allies, my vision was opened. I was given the opportunity to let go of things that no longer serve me and embrace the truth of who I am. I was then given the opportunity to create a ceremony to honor those changes created on the spiritual plane, bringing them into the physical.

The timing for this ceremony was for the evening of the New Moon (3/9/24) around dusk.

The day had been sunny and bright. As I gathered my tools and offerings, the clouds turned dark, the wind began to pick up, and the rain started to fall. I prepared my space, making a small alter and fire in the Dutch oven that I use for such occasions. A tall, wide Cedar tree agreed to hold space and shelter me; she is a magnificent and wise Being. My beloved, all of my spirit allies and all of nature stood as witnesses to this ritual. As I rattled and tended the fire, giving it sacred herbs and incense, the wind was howling, the ravens calling and expressing their support. The rain and my tears wetting my face as I spoke the words that terminated the contracts that had been holding me in a place of blindness. I was restored to the fullness of my birthright. I gave gratitude for the wisdom to live from wholeness, from peace and love with discernment. As the ceremony completed, the ravens quieted, the wind and rain became a little gentler. I expressed my gratitude to the beautiful Cedar tree that sheltered me and supported this work. I tended the embers until they were safe to leave to the snow, gathered my things and joyfully went back into my home feeling warm and filled to overflowing. I have the knowing that all the stirring I’ve experienced was the catalyst for change and I’m grateful for all of it.

My wish for you, is that whatever stirs you brings you to a place of transformation in exactly the way that you need. May you be blessed by the storms of your life.

I’ll be hosting a live, on-line event for the Spring equinox on March 19^th. You’ll receive an invitation with a Zoom link and details, via email. My intention is to gather together to work with the energies of this emerging Spring; it’s a transformative opportunity for supporting each other in igniting the innate, inner healer. We will also work as a group for the well-being of the Earth and all of Humanity.

On April 8^th, there will be a total solar eclipse and the new moon. More about that next month.