MYSTICAL AVALON

Is the moon tired? she looks so pale
Within her misty veil:
She scales the sky from east to west,
And takes no rest.Before the coming of the night
The moon shows papery white;
Before the dawning of the day
She fades away.

From Sing-Song by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)

Full moon magic is something that people have been performing throughout history. Each month’s moon represents different energies, depending on the time of year and what is happening in nature at the time. A full moon’s energy is very potent so many people choose to do powerful monthly magic on that evening. However, there is one extra special full moon; a Blue Moon. Because Blue Moons happen “once in a blue moon”, it’s a good time to take advantage of their valued energy for doing special magic, ceremony and ritual.

A blue moon occurs about every two and a half years, making it a perfect time to do special magic and honor the Goddess.

This special ceremony can be conducted as a group or just as beautiful on your own. .

If with a group each member of the group brings an item to place on the altar that represents the warmth of the summer growing season. Some ideas would be:

• Fresh herbs or flowers
• Summer fruits such as strawberries, raspberries
• Solar symbols
• Sea water, sand or shells

Assign a member of the group to call each quarter. Each person should stand at their assigned quarter holding their unlit candle (and a lighter or matches), and facing the altar. If there are more than four of you present, form a circle.

• The person in the north quarter lights their candle (green if available), holds it to the sky, and says:

We call upon the powers of Earth,
and welcome you to this circle.
The sun’s heat has warmed the earth
and will bring us the bounty of the soil,
when the harvest time comes.

Place the candle on the altar.

• The person to the east should light her candle (yellow if available), hold it to the sky, and say:

We call upon the powers of Air,
and welcome you to this circle.
May the wind bring us fruitfulness
and togetherness of family and friends,
in this season of growth and light.

Place the candle on the altar.

• Moving to the south, light a red candle (if available) and hold it to the sky, saying:

 We call upon the powers of Fire,
and welcome you to this circle.
May the shining light of this season’s moon
illuminate our way at night,
as the sun has brightened our lives by day.

Place the candle on the altar.

• Finally, the person to the west lights a blue candle (if available), holds it to the sky, and says:

We call upon the powers of Water,
and welcome you to this circle.
Although the earth may become dry and parched
during the long hot weeks of summer,
we know that again the rains will come
and bring with them life.

Place the candle on the altar.

• Have everyone in the circle join hands and say:

We gather tonight by the light of the moon,
to celebrate the season, and rejoice.
May the next turn of the Wheel bring us love
and compassion, abundance and prosperity,
fertility and life.
As the moon above, so the earth below.

Go around the circle, share one thing they are looking forward to. Summer is a time of growth and development before the harvest arrives. What do you plan to manifest for yourself in the coming month? Now is the time to state your intent.

• Take a moment to reflect on the growth you’ve seen since Spring, in yourself and those around you.

A lovely way to finish is read and feel the energy of the Luna Prayer – see below for the words xx

Believe in yourself – for you are wonder of creation

Let go of fear – and you’ll discover a shining star

Trust in the healing power of love, for you are an ocean of light, reflecting the light of the sun, universe and stars

The flame of love resides in your heart, it engulfs all in its path

Through this light, new stars are born. Explosions of love

A glowing heart that moves the ocean tide

One eternal heart forever bathed in light

The night sky a tapestry of jewels. Dew drops form an ocean

Starlight fills your heart with the glow of ancient Suns

Through trees, mountains and valleys

You shine eternally

Today is a new day, and a new month begins. As the tides flow and the moon rises above, we are thankful that She has returned. She watches over us, ever constant, yet always changing, and we are thankful for her light. thankyou Mother Moon

Enjoy Solstice today – for those of us in the Southern Hemisphere today is Summer Solstice for those in the North you are enjoying the Winter Solstice.

The exact date of each solstice changes by a few days each year – this is because of our calendar system where we count years of 365 or 366 days, but the Earth takes 365.256 days to complete one orbit of the Sun.

The exact orbital and daily rotational motion of the Earth, such as the ‘wobble’ in the Earth’s axis, also contributes to the changing solstice dates.

The solstices occur because the rotation axis of the Earth is tilted by an angle of 23.5 degrees from the vertical.  If the Earth’s rotation was at right angles to the plane of its orbit around the Sun, there would be no solstice days and no seasons.

Around 21 June, the Sun is at its most northerly declination (+23.5 degrees). This corresponds to the northern summer solstice and marks the longest day of the year for northern hemisphere observers. In contrast, this is the date of the southern winter solstice and marks the shortest day of the year for southern hemisphere observers.

Six months later {TODAY}, the Sun is at its most southerly declination (-23.5 degrees) and the solstices are reversed in each hemisphere – ENJOY XX

Held by The Spirituality Church of Canberra Inc

Special Christmas Spiritual Fair

• SATURDAY DECEMBER 5
• 2pm – 8pm
• Pearce Community Centre
• Building 2, Collett Place, Pearce
• Entry by Gold Coin Donation

Come and see Belly Dancing, Drumming, Harpists and other entertainment

Listen to our public talks:

• 2.00 Why Affirmations Work (Rob & Angi King)
• 2.30 Balance Within (Corey & Natalie Vines)
• 3.00 How to Meditate Longer (Wilhemina von Buellen)
• 3.30 Soul Coaching (Michelle Chant)
• 4.00 Turning Towards Spirit (Diane Dwyer)
• 4.30 Creating a Festive Feel with Aromatherapy – workshop (Lesley Levy)
• 5.00 Developing Your Intuition (Lucy Baker)
• 5.30 Spiritual Healing with Golden Light (Patricia Hueneke)
• 6.00 How to Gain Energy from Food, Meditation and Thoughts (Anna Comerford)
• 7.00 Creating a Festive Feel with Aromatherapy – workshop (Lesley Levy)

And browse through a wonderful array of gifts, products, stalls and services including:

Crystals, Energy Healing, Jewellery, Golden Light Essence, Naturopathy, Reiki, Massage (Kahuna, Aroma-Crystal, Thermal and more), Aromatherapy, Books, Australian Bush Flower Essences, Tarot Readings, Candles, Yoga, Kinesiology, Divination Cards, Mediumship, Palm Readings and more!

A cake stall will be operating throughout the fair

For more information please call Lynn Marie on 0402 276 881

The next Spiritual Fair will be on

• Sunday September 20
• 12noon through to 5pm

Held by The Spirituality Church of Canberra Inc

• Pearce Community Centre
• Building 2, Collett Place, Pearce

Entry by Gold Coin Donation

PUBLIC TALKS

• 12.30 Energy Healing for Success
• 1.00 Kinergetics
• 1.30 Heal Your Life – Achieve Your Dreams
• 2.00 Crystal Beings
• 2.30 Increasing Life Energy through Chakras, Meditation & Food
• 3.00 Success Energy & How to Grow it
• 3.30 Crop Circles
• 4.00 Breathwork
• 4.30 Tantra

STALLS INCLUDE

Angel Moon, Crystals, Avalon Essences, Tarot Readings, Kinesiology, Energy Healing, Jewellery, Face Reading, Golden Light, Naturopathy, Reiki, Massage, Body Talk,  Books, Special Ceremonies, Yoga, Divination Cards, Mediumship, Palm Readings and much, much more!

A cake stall and sausage sizzle will also be operating throughout the afternoon

• Please contact Lynn Marie (Angel Moon) on 0402 276 881 if you require further information