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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Happy Autumn Equinox/ Mabon!!!




 Today day and night is basically the same length.
 It is a time of celebration in various ways by many cultures. It is the second harvest, the season of autumn (in the other parts of the world it is the Spring equinox).



Many different peoples have used the seasons as a calendar and a clock both.  So likewise this is seen in their artwork, and symbols.

Mauchu Picchu Peru  has the Intihuatana stone, which  gauges  the equinox’s  and other cosmic events such as the new or full moon.  This is but one of many such sacred places, like Stonehenge and various Native American sites.



Why the leaves fall: A Lakota Legend
Many moons ago when the world was still very young, the plant and animal life was enjoying the beautiful summer weather. But as the days went by, autumn set in, and the weather became colder with each passing day.
The grass and flower folk were in a sad condition, for they had no protection from the sharp cold. Just when it seemed that there was no hope for living, he who looks after the things of His creation came to their aid. He said that the leaves of the trees should fall to the ground, spreading a soft, warm blanket over the tender roots of the grass and flowers. To repay the trees for the loss of their leaves, he allowed them one last bright array of beauty.
That is why, each year, during Indian summer the trees take on their pretty farewell colors of red, gold, and brown. After this final display they turn to their appointed task-covering the Earth with a thick rug of warmth against the chill of winter.



Mabon is a celebration which many honor on this day as the second harvest; a time of giving thanks.  The word Mabon comes from the name of Mabon son of Modron; who was said to be a follower of King Arthur.  In the Druidic traditions the day is called Alban Elfed which means the light of the water. Thus referring to the equal day and night.  One of the days on the wheel of the of year of pagan days of honoring.

One of the symbols of Mabon is the horned God (who is not symbolic of evil or the devil) but is reflective of the divine masculine, strength, virility, loyalty, primalness, and life force, the counterpart to divine feminine; the Goddess.



There are also some very interesting stories in lore about the autumn. One comes from Greek mythology. Demeter has a daughter Persephone who caught the eye of the God of the underworld,   Hades. She would spend 6 months of the year with her mother and this is when it was the warmer seasons of Spring and Summer but as it was time for Persephone to return to her husband Demeter would become sad and it was the time of autumn and winter.


No matter how you chose to welcome in the season be it with bounty of the harvest, or the celebrations and traditions of the old ones. Happiest Autumn!!!


 © Lisa Ann Ulibarri

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Of Love and St. Valentine's Day

Valentine's day lore and tradition
Though the stories are many and varied St. Valentine is well accepted as the icon of Valentine's day. He was said to be a Christian martyr whom Claudius the second imprisoned. Before he was, he married many young soldiers secretly. Claudius felt it was best for his soldiers to be single. So this is where Saint Valentine is honored for Valentine's day as a supporter of the loving union of marriage. Before he was executed he healed the jailers blind daughter whom he had grown fond of. Then he left a note for her signed “Your Valentine” which has become a well accepted sentiment of the valentine's day holiday.

In time Valentine's day has become connected to Lupercalia a pagan fertility celebration. Thoughts are that this is where valentine cards came from with men drawing names of women from a jar to be partnered with.


Love birds
For this was on seynt Volantynys day
Whan euery bryd comyth there to chese his make
("For this was Saint Valentine's Day, when every bird cometh there to choose his mate.")
-Geoffery Chaucer


In time many traditions have been adopted into modern day valentine's celebrations. In the form of various sentiments of love: candies, flowers, poetry, cards, special dinners, romantic dates.

Heartbreak
Sadly many have built walls around themselves when it comes to romantic love from heartbreaks of days gone by. I can relate I have done the same before. Yet in time realized someone who really cares would not devastate our heart. Never invalidate another from woeful experience for in this you are wronging another with actions of fear.


The rose is red, the violet's blue,
The honey's sweet, and so are you.
Thou art my love and I am thine;
I drew thee to my Valentine:
The lot was cast and then I drew,
And Fortune said it shou'd be you.


Don't fear the reaper... erhhh the love
Love is the essence of each of us. To defy it is against self. We don't always see eye to eye but how we handle it is what matters. I always like the “kiss and make up” approach. Not good to go to bed with negative in ones heart. Likewise yelling... I do not practice this. Better to talk things out. Always look for the best ways to respond to others to show them and ourselves honor. At times some fear loosing self. Love is about two sharing a life so in turn there are three you,me, and we.

 “Apache wedding blessing
Now you will feel no rain,
For each of you will be shelter to the other.
Now you will feel no cold,
For each of you will be warmth to the other.
Now there is no more loneliness,
For each of you will be companion to the other.
Now you are two bodies,
But there is one life before you.
Go now to your dwelling place,
To enter into the days of your togetherness.
And may your days be good and long upon the earth.
Treat yourselves and each other with respect,
and remind yourselves often of what brought you together.
Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and
kindness that your connection deserves. When frustration,
difficulties and fear assail your relationship, as they threaten
all relationships at one time or another, remember to focus on what
is right between you, not only the part which seems wrong. In this
way, you can ride out the storms when clouds hide the face of the
sun in your lives -- remembering that even if you lose sight of
it for a moment, the sun is still there. And if each of you takes
responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be
marked by abundance and delight.""Treat yourselves and each other
with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you
together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness
and kindness that your connection deserves. When frustration,
difficulties and fear assail your relationship, as they
threaten all relationships at one time or another, remember
to focus on what is right between you, not only the part which
seems wrong. In this way, you can ride out the storms when clouds
hide the face of the sun in your lives -- remembering that even if
you lose sight of it for a moment, the sun is still there. And if
each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together,
it will be marked by abundance and delight."
The sensual part of life
Sensuality is a broad thing from our appreciation of all the awesomeness in our world to stir of passion in love. The Kama (sensual or sexual pleasure) sutra (thread or link that holds together) though seen as a major sex guide the intent of this text is to be a guide of virtuous and gracious manner with reguard to love, family life, and pleasure. The ancient hindu texts were compiled for 400 BCE – 200 CE. Nandi the bull was said to have heard the passions of the god and his wife and prompted to sacred utterance to share with mankind.

In kind tant** (stretch libiration) Is a inter religious spiritual movement out of India. An expression of devine conciousness. In some modes it is approached as sacred sex; a way of entering the universe.
Let not the world dirty a pure expression of love.

Whoever you are let the love that is you shine on the fears of life. You don't need a special day, just a heart open to giving and receiving. The best things in life may not always be visible, yet felt. No need for commercialism inspired affections time shared with one; one cares for, sharing laughs, and tenderness... bliss.


© Lisa Ann Ulibarri

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Happy Full~Moon November 14th 2016!!!!


Taurus full moon labyrinth mandalas above so below


Happy Super Full moon my Dears!!!!
This lovely moon comes to us with the influence of Taurus and a time of great awareness/illumination. The centered, persistence of Taurus makes this a time of being able to accomplish and also to be able to see things clearly and to find the best ways to deal with it all.
I know this year has been rather intense for many in this 9 healing year. Much has come forward. But as we have come along we feel lighter and lighter as things are released, dealt with, healed.
It all is bringing us to where we want to be; achievement of goals, more secure, more aware, in a nutshell the truest form of self: Confident, and aware of your worth in the whole of everything.
After much intensity you can find serenity in the embrace of Taurus.
Many have felt out of sorts of late so to help you make the best of this lovely Taurus moon is a grounding for you: (read before doing)
Place your hand on your heart breathing in deeply 3 times… deep cleansing breaths as you do a golden light the color of pure unconditional love and the highest color of the heart chakra shines brightly filling your whole body. Up and out the head to ether, and likewise down; down the body and out into Mother Earth. You feel the support of Divine and of Mother Earth. You feel cleansed and new and safe. Revel in this feeling sit with eyes closed until you feel ready then open your eyes.

Key words: heal, whole, secure
Affirmations:
 I feel safe.
I understand as I see things very clear.



Some November full moon names: The Beaver Moon, the frosty moon

Stones for this cycle:
Topaz:  is symbolic of optimism and thus enhances our strength on all levels.  
Pearl: Helps us open to wisdom and to strengthen relationships.
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©Lisa Ann Ulibarri 

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Happy new Moon September 30th 2016!!!!




Happy New~ black moon my Dears!!!!
The black moon is when there is more than one New moon in a month. Even before this moon you have likely been feeling its energies as you shall for some time afterwards.  What is so cool about this moon is that in this year of healing these seeds you plant are pushing out the things no longer needed. Thus this healing is an ending of a long standing cycle and a coming forward into what is true for us. Listen carefully to what comes to you this is to guide you through it all.


As this year progresses many have seen some major upheavals and also some “ahhhhhhhsome” changes occur and this shall continue as your life comes into its true synchronicity. This is what we have all been desiring is this return.

Feel elation for it all leap into it fearlessly for this elation will guide us forward in an unstoppable sureness.
 


Many will talk about how woman is going to bring major change for us or the Indigo individuals or the crystalline children… well guess what?!!! We ALL are. We all matter and all have our part in it. And no one is better over another.


Libra is really shouting out to us now Unity!!! Unity!!!! That is so much what is needed is for there to be a true harmony. Balance.

So loves I leave you with this you CAN transform your life!!! Happy transforming!!! All the upheavals are worth it.

 With love and Dragon hugsssssss    >;8}~

Key words:  transformation, healing, balance, harmony
Affirmations:
 The change is so!!!

Things come to me with ease.


©Lisa Ann Ulibarri
Reiki master
Energy healer
Reverend
Writer
Artist

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Happy New Moon September 1st 2016!!!!





Hello My Loves,
This reading is going to be way different from the ones thus far very much to the point.
For about two years many of us have felt some rather intense shifts in our life. Like the peeling off of the layers of the onion to get to the core.
We are now at the core so to speak of things. Of late lovely Leo reminded us how strong we are to break through. This break through is all about owning things in our life. You see it would appear that now the door is open wide for us but guess what? The door was never closed. See this awareness. 
So it is up to you now. What will you do with it? Leap through or continue on as you have been?  Many have felt like their soul is calling to them and it probably has. saying  it is time time for what you say? The word that is shouting loud to me to be expressed is Authentic. "Be who you are"!!! Do not try to be what others expect you to be take off the facades show you! This is what the world needs not a  bunch of clones. 


What will help in it is love, pure unconditional love. It is time to celebrate us and each other and not be fighting with /criticizing  one another for choices that do not flow with you like what to eat and not to eat, how to dress and not to dress, how to act and not to act, ...
The solar eclipse is shining  on the always open door and encouraging us to take the leap. If you would like to know more about the eclipse go here.
So Sweet hearts to take you through this new cycle if you so wish I encourage you all to do this visualization of your creation:
See the door before you and enter. You will see some beautiful rocks pick one up. which rock is it? That is your choice. What does it look like on the other side of the door that is for you to choose too this is your path and you direct here i am just prompting you. Listen to the truth as it knows the way for you to go. so go this way in life and keep your stone with  you always, it vibrates with  truth and strength and will keep you going forward. 
In love with bigggggggggg Dragon hugs I leave you and wish you a happy  journey to the truth of your life.  ( if you do this and want to share your journey  that is wonderful.)



©Lisa Ann Ulibarri
Reiki master
Energy healer
Reverend
Writer
Artist

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Happy full Moon August 18th 2016!!!!




Happy Full moon my Loves!!! The lovely seeds that we planted for the new moon are ready to bloom. See what new things arrive. Now is a time of ease feeling like we can have those things we desire.

Keep open for those ah ha moments. There could be many of them. Things are changing. Now we will see some major shifts and changes so be ready for the ride.

  Too with it all we have the influence of the eclipse that just adds to the flow of things.  Stay sure and let it all flow. Now loves a bit more about the eclipse. it is what is called a penumbral eclipse.  Have a look here.

 It is time to shine my lovelies. Show the world the “ahhhsomeness” that is you!!


If you have felt a lot of upheaval of late this is why loves to make room for the things we do want.  It has been a wild ride indeed for many of us. I hold you all in love.


One thing many of you may find is the things that are coming forward with our heart leading the way.  Our heart knows truth.


 Key words:  release, flow, abundance
Affirmations:
 I accept my desire into my life.
When I let go I allow better things.

Some August full moon names: Sturgeon moon, red moon, green corn moon, and grain moon.


Stones for this cycle:
Ruby:  Hindus have ruby as the stone of August and one that boosts courage and mental power.
Moonstone: Is a wonderful healing stone that helps one release anxiety. My loves time to let go and allow new things! Moonstone has always been connected to the moon and a strong protection stone.
©Lisa Ann Ulibarri
Reiki master
Energy healer
Reverend
Writer
Artist