May you always know the truth, and see the light surrounding you." Bob Dylan, "Forever Young" My great-niece was born on Mother’s Day. For months before she was born I contemplated the first words I would speak to her. She’d been here about 30 minutes when I first held her. I gently rubbed her brow [...]
Guided Meditation Every other Tuesday, beginning May 12 7-8 pm at Mystic Elements Cost $12 Call Mystic Elements to register (910) 799-1001 This group is open to all levels of experience in meditation from beginner to expert and is a great way to recalibrate your energy in the work week. Deb has taught a variety [...]
Does your “bucket list” include visits to sacred places around the globe? If so, here are some suggestions to get you started on the pilgrim’s path. “The difference between pilgrim and tourist is the intention of attention, the quality of the curiosity,” writes Phil Cousineau in The Art of Pilgrimage: the Seeker’s Guide To Making [...]
One of the most enduring and ancient symbols of sacred geometry is the labyrinth. There are three stages in walking a labyrinth: to shed or purge, to find illumination, and to reach union with all that is sacred and divine. When I need guidance, I walk a labyrinth. The answer always comes. When I need [...]
I told my eighth grade geometry teacher that the only reason I needed geometry was to lay carpet, and I could hire somebody to do that. Gracious, was I wrong! Over the years I have become a "math for mystics" geek. Here's why. Our lives are so surrounded by sacred geometry that we often take [...]
Yikes! Much is happening astrologically this week and next, and these transitions are ones you need to pay attention to! Pluto goes retrograde, the Moon is new, and the Sun and Mercury move into Taurus. Here's what all this means for you! Mercury moved into the sign of Taurus on April 14. During this time, [...]
Create the beautiful garden you've always wanted! It's easy - really! Learn how to connect with the Spirit of every plant so your garden overflows with beauty, form and function! And get some very practical tips on organic gardening and no weeding! Whether you have a large space or containers on a patio, the plants [...]
I relearn every year that I have to work with the rhythms of Mother Nature. After 75 degree weather here today, the weather folks are calling for possible snow showers on Saturday night. It's enough to make any gardener crazy! My father told me there would always be a frost around the full moon near [...]
Creating Your Spiritual Garden Saturday, March 28 9 – 11 am Mystic Elements Cost: Only $35 To register, please call Mystic Elements: (910) 799-1001 Bring: a sketch or photo of the space you want to design, colored pencils or markers, paper, and a ruler. Pssst: garden fairies are real! Learn how to request gardening assistance [...]
Friday, March 20 is a HUGE day!!! The Vernal Equinox, a full Solar Eclipse, a New Moon, and the Sun moves in Aries (heralding a new astrological year) - all on this day. It also is the Pagan holiday called Ostara. Oh, and if all this isn't enough, Saturn turned retrograde on March 14 and [...]
