Celtic New Year And Diana

 

 

Diana, as Roman Goddess, was honored as goddess od woods and wild animals, children, birthing, fertility, chastity, the moon.  At Halloween, we often forget that she has come into focus as the influencer.  It is of note that she had her darker nature as well and could be as unpredictable as the weather.  She could bluster.  Celebrations around her included lots of baked goods and fruit.  But what is so interesting to me, and cross-cultural, is that celebrants tied ribbons on trees.  On the ribbons, we written request to her.  Songs and dancers were included as well.  It is noted that some First Nations groups tie prayer bundles and ribbons on trees, especially where I grew up, on the sides of Old Chief Mountain.  If you were to walk there today you would see the trees waving their ribbons of prayers.  Adding a white ribbon to your art journal and/or altar will help remind us to stay positive and see the rough weather, of all kinds, through. 

And Halloween, Samhain, All Hallowed Eve is here and it would be awesome to celebrate it as it was meant to be celebrated.  The veil is thin.  The Pleiades are high in the sky to amplify the energies and affects during this time.  Obstacles will come, to be sure, through the dark half of the moon.  Remember the other half, the light side, is there and simply walk the walk of one foot in front of the other. 

Since the beginning of time, the Moon has been in high focus to the peoples.  Our being’ physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual, are all affected by push and pull of the Moon.  The seas, all water, even the 70% water we are made up of, are affected by the gravitational push and pull.  Expect your sleep patterns to change.  Expect your emotions to be on a rollercoaster.  Watch that you acknowledge when you feel angsty, feel irritable, are unable to focus, because these areas will feel this.  Do not feel like life is unfair with all these ups and downs.  They are just another part of life down here on Mother Earth.  We are not victims to the Universe, this is our time to grow, to acknowledge the phases of the moon and its influences on us.  Be strong.  Be brave.  Be stalwart.

©Carol Desjarlais 10.31.22

 

Uh Oh; Watch Your Energy as Mars Retrograde Begins

 

 

Samhain (“Sow-in”) a Gaelic harvests’ end celebration and the beginning of the darker half of the year.  It is celebrated on October 31 and the New Year starts November 1.   I am finishing off October’s art and art journaling and moving into my new November art journal, wondering what will appear in this Celtic New Year.  I am starting my new Daily planner that includes Card journaling and a beautiful new kind of journaling that is “The Year of the Goddess:  Wisdom and Love From the Feminine Divine 2023.  I will show my work now and again and springboard my art in my art journal from that information and writing. 

Mars moves into retrograde, at this time, this year, and we are going to really feel it.  In fact, we may have been feeling it for a few days.  Mars is all about our energy.  Suddenly, all motivation is gone and you feel sluggish.  Again, this might have been going on for a few days but it is full force now. 

Expect to feel like you have been drug through the wringer.  It is time to rest and recuperate.  Watch how Grandmother Moon does it.  Spend some time outside watching as she is determined to bloom again.

Much love and light.

©Carol Desjarlais 30.10.22

 

 

Leaning Into The Light

 

 

 

As the moon waxes, so do we, whether we are conscious of it or not.  Energy will pick up.  Your positivity scale will be rising.  In fact, your hopes will be rising even though our economy has tanked.  Gratitude will rise.  I know I am grateful for all the vegetable and fruit I have put in the freezer and canned, from my garden.  The blooming of the moon causes us to bloom.  We will have new ideas.  We will be more nurturing to self and others.  We will meet and deal with hurdles put in our way.  Expect breakthroughs.  Think don’t act, right now. 

Commit to your own reality.  For those who read their own tarot cards, do so.  This might help you set intentions for this next few days before full moon. 

The Moon is influencing Pisces and Pisces is influencing the moon. Pisces becomes very passionate and is mot empathic right now.  Do not be persuaded to use up energy you are only just building up.  It is Pisces that will inspire you right now. 

INTENTION:  I will attempt to bloom slowly, to use energy with restraint, and will allow life to inspire me.

©Carol Desjarlais 10.29.22