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Welcome New Subscribers!
I'd like to take a moment to send out a warm welcome to the 21 new subscribers that have joined us since the November issue went out. Thank you so much
for signing up. I hope you will be inspired to invite your friends, or
forward a copy of WINGS to them, too! The more, the merrier!
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A Love Letter
Dearest YOU,
This month, instead of writing my usual article about the Tarot, I want to write directly to .. you!
You see, sometimes I get really caught up in everything it takes to run my business.
Yes, it's true. Although my profession is Priestess, mystic, intuitive, and Tarot reader/writer/teacher, it's not all incense and candles.
Like any other entrepreneur, behind the yummy parts where I am actually
working with my clients, there are long hours of.. um.. well, you
know.. work!
Just like other self-employed business owners, I
am the secretary, receptionist, first tier of tech support, janitor,
bookkeeper, sales and marketing department, errand-runner and heaven
knows what-all else on any given day.
But as we prepare to close the books on this year -- the sumptuous, nurturing Empress Tarot year -- I want to stop a moment and write you a love letter.
Have I told you lately how honored and blessed I am to be able to serve you? Do you have any idea how your stories really do steal into my heart (last month's discussion about boundaries notwithstanding)?
I wish I could write poetry that would tell you how much I care about
your challenges, your breakthroughs, and your amazing beauty as you
journey through it all.
After spending so much of my life in "Cubicle Nation," I am happy beyond belief to be able to make my living by helping you find your own true path, and much sooner than I did!
I am smitten with helping you blaze your trails towards who
and what resonates for you as truest love. I am passionate that I might
lend a hand as you head for your highest destiny.
Wow. What more could anyone ever ask for?
You are the beauty, the treasure, the great hope of our
transitioning human family. I am so crazy grateful to be given the gift
of bearing witness and listening to your process, and shedding a little
light for you, as you reach for the stars.
Thank you with all my heart.
Love and more love always!
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 Green Living
Ten Easy Ways to Make It A Greener Holiday!
1. For holiday parties, use reusable glass or plastic ware, and cloth napkins.
2. When shopping for gifts and holiday food, carry your own canvas bag or backpack, or reuse shopping bags.
3. Instead of consumer products, give gifts of your time or expertise.
Consider gift certificates - for restaurants, Tarot readings (I can
suggest a fabulous one!), movies, babysitting, etc. Or give edible items
such as baked goods.
4. If you buy gifts, look for durable and re-usable items and resist
the latest "fad." Reduce your carbon footprint and support your
community by purchasing gifts from local vendors, or that were made
locally. Consider gifts made from recycled materials.
5. Wrap gifts in fabric, comics, or your own decorated, reused paper.
Create special cloth gift bags or decorated boxes that can be reused and
traded among family members each year.
6. Make gift tags or decorations from last year's greeting cards.
7. Reuse recyclable and recycled-content boxes and packing for mailing gifts.
8. Consider alternatives to a cut tree, such as a live tree, decorated house plant, or artificial tree.
9. Recycle as much holiday waste from your household
as your local ordinances allow (check with your city or county).
10. Make a New Year's resolution to buy recycled products for your office and at home.
Remember -
Every little bit makes a world of difference.
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A brief correction --
The "Tools for Transition" announcement I mentioned here last month has been slightly delayed. Please be on the lookout for a separate announcement coming soon! I am very excited about this new direction and I hope you will be, too!
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 December on my Blog
It's been another very busy blogging month! There have been some beautiful and courageous discussions as we draw to the close of our journey of Gratitude, working with the Prayer Beads. And there are so many magical days in December to celebrate - the Halcyon Days, the Sagittarius New Moon, Mother Night, and of course, the Winter Solstice Full Moon!
Perhaps most importantly, though, countless folks around the world have joined us for our annual Advent/Solstice Sun Wheel prayer circle. This practice is spreading to many other sites and blogs, too, and I hope that in years to come, you will continue to be a part of this peaceful, inclusive ritual.
And I hope you'll stop by my blog throughout the days ahead, or
subscribe by RSS or email - it's where you can always find a "little
bit of magic" every day!
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Let’s stay in touch!
I specialize in helping leaders, visionaries and innovators thrive
while integrating career, creativity and spirituality. If you seek
inspiration as well as practical wisdom, I will show you how to predict your future by creating it.
Please phone me at (919) 620-7525 to make an appointment (in person, or by phone). Or visit my website to set up your appointment time. |
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My Upcoming Schedule
Tarot Readings at Dancing Moon Books,
1840 N. Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh
Friday, January 7, 2011
Saturday, January 15
Prepare for your best New Year ever with a Tarot reading.
Hour or half-hour appointments begin at 11:30 am, ending by 6:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome but why risk disappointment? Call (919) 833-8081 to schedule your visit!
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We Begin a New Tarot Journey in January! Join us!
After BIG fun at our annual Solstice party, where we collected tons of
groceries and toys to donate, we are ready to settle down in our usual
format of presentations and practice.
Starting in January, by popular acclaim, we will begin working our way through Mary K. Greer's classic "21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card." Join us for fun, laughter and learning!
Our group is very friendly and there is no charge to join, but space is LIMITED and RSVPs are strictly observed! For time and location details, go here. |
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Lock In Now for 2010 Prices
In 2011, I
will be implementing a rate increase. However, for my newsletter
subscribers only, I am extending my 2010 prices for all appointments
made through the end of January. So get your New Year off to a great start with a reading, while also saving money! Email me today and mention this discount code: WINGS10.
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Astrological Tidbits
Dec. 2010
We have been under the influence of Mercury retrograde
since Dec. 10 and challenges in communications, technology, and travel
will not begin to ease up and straighten out until it stations direct on
Dec. 30.
Meantime, we are under the influence of a spectacularly rare Solstice Lunar Eclipse (lunar eclipses can only happen on the Full Moon, so it's that, too). The last time this lineup occurred was in 1703.
Plus, it is aligned within three degrees of the Galactic Core
- the birthplace of our galaxy. As you can imagine, astrologers
everywhere are quite excited about this. Lynn Hayes explains it as
clearly and succinctly as just about anyone here.
On the 20-21 of December, there is a challenging square between retrograding Mercury (which is moving back into the volatile sign of Sagittarius) with Uranus and Jupiter. Astrologer Molly Cliborne suggests that we should travel before the square, or else let it pass before heading off for the holidays.
Astrologer Lara Owen notes that on Dec. 26, the Sun conjuncts Pluto, and although this occurs once a year, it can stir the pot somewhat by uncovering secrets and even triggering violence.
She
suggests that "The best way to use this energy is to take a bit of
quiet time and allow the light of awareness to fall on your hidden self
and on suppressed or neglected dreams and longings."
And one final caveat. On Dec. 29, right as Mercury prepares to shift gears and go direct again (which is the most common time for things to go awry), we also have Mars squaring Saturn.
Lara explains that this can bring about, "an irritable, gnarly energy.
And also a signature for engine failure or breakdown. If you have to go
out in the snow, take supplies and a spade!"
All that said, bear in mind that the New Year will commence with no planets retrograde. The delays, setbacks and frustrations that have been all too common for months should now give way to a much better flow.
And with another intense eclipse (this time, solar) coming Jan. 4, it is definitely going to be "interesting times!"
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 It was surprisingly quiet this month (or am I possibly still losing emails due to my computer crash?).
Speaking of which, if you have written to me in the last 30 days or so, and have not gotten a response, please try again! I am still sorting things out!
Remember - if you’d like to write, comment, ask me a question or make an observation, I’d love to hear from you. Naturally, before I print your comments here, I reserve the right to edit. Thanks!
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Thank you again for making me a part of your day.
May your holidays be full of cheer, generosity, and love.
Brightest blessings to you and yours,
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