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8/7/2017 0 Comments August Eclipse"The eclipses in 2017 don't include great lunar eclipses, with a deep penumbral event on February 11th and a partial on August 7th. But the solar offerings are much better, with an annular observable from the Southern Hemisphere on February 26th and the Big One — a total solar eclipse crosses the continental U.S. — on August 21st." one astrologer's take of the situation
I am sure that you have been hearing whispering of the Big One, the total solar eclipse on August 21st. Me too. In fact, I received a email from my favorite astrologer, Steven Forrest last week. He has such an evolutionary view of astrology with common sense applications for how the various planetary actions are calling you to a specific task or challenge. I like the focus on "what you can do." Here are some basics… "Start by realizing that we come very close to a solar eclipse every month. That event is simply the New Moon – which of course means no Moon at all. At that time of the month, the Moon is aligned between the Earth and the Sun so the brightly lit side of the Moon is aimed away from us. We can’t see it, in other words. The only astronomical difference between a New Moon and a total solar eclipse is that in the former, the Moon is a little above or below the Sun, so it doesn’t cover the Sun’s face. Close, but no banana, so to speak. "Here’s the easy part – there is a big difference between the “poetry” of the days leading up to an eclipse and the days immediately afterwards. Right before an eclipse, something is rather literally dying – the Moon cycle itself. Events rooted in those two weeks or so often go awry. Intentions are thwarted. Keep that in mind as you make any personal plans – or as you watch any news that might be unfolding – during the “fortnight” before August 21st. "Any competent astrologer can help you sort all that out. Here, in this one-size-fits-all context, all I can offer is that if your birthday falls within a week or so of any of these four dates, the August 21 eclipse has your name on it: February 17, May 19, August 21 itself, and November 20." So, simply put, the planetary aspects are aligning to prepare for something new. That means that what is "old" or has outlived its usefulness, is on its way out… it is "dying". What is your life are you ready to gladly put on the eclipse fire? I am ready to let go of another level of living small. But, there is really more to this story because the planets have been around for a very long time and hold energy for the evolution over a longer period of time than just one month or so. Do you remember April 2014? That was another Big One that everyone was talking about. That event set up the energies that would take two years to unfold. We were being called to: transform and dissolve the social structure of control and power over identify and transform system creating fear, lack and distrust of our self and others shift from social structures of competition to a social culture based on the values and visions that women hold for all life Seems like the current events in the U.S.A. are giving everyone the opportunity to see the deepest, entrenched power over actions. And, to make choices as to how we each will accept it as a "new normal" or stand very firmly and say, "NOT Acceptable" with the planetary support laid down in 2014. One phase of such a journey is to make an end to what would prevent the new. What did the Grand Cross of 2014 hold as "new"? Why, the shift from social structures of competition to a social culture based on the values and visions that women hold for all life. You may seen that the political, religious, financial, judicial scene will be even more in upheaval from August 7th. Who might topple? That is in the bigger landscape. What about in yours? Go into your personal closet of outworn concepts, of constricting experiences and take them out. They are no longer Acceptable in your life. Participate with the energy being broadcast around the world: Set goals Define your own North Star Re-claim the qualities of your Presence, and the values you hold The energies are available for ending what no longer fits for you and for opening doors that you had not imagined! There are processes that can help you in this opportunity. As always, I am available for questions, for clarifying conversations and for feedback. As one who has had the privilege of watching evolving energy, I can tell you that we are in a time like never before. Such love, support and encouragement for this phase of your journey! And… it hasn't been easy. It has required contemplations, letting go and a re-structuring of my daily life. Nature is a great place for contemplations. I am reminded by Mother Earth to ASK as I use her home, be RESPECTFUL and LISTEN for her voice. I had a valuable encounter during the still, overcast of this June morning. During my sit in nature, I was met by a small brown rabbit... really more like a fat little bunny. We eyed one another, both holding very still and quiet. Me sitting in my space and rabbit in hers, surveying one another. "What is it that you have to share with me?", I asked through the inner channels of thought. "Walk with my medicine today," came the reply. And the picture of my left thumb joint flashed into my mind. For the past 2 weeks I have been exploring and transforming the cause of the pain harbored in that joint. Although it has lessened greatly, my intention is that it be healed and strong. "If one of my paws were injured," the conversation continued, "I would be in great danger." And in my mind I saw an energetic rabbit skin being wound around my thumb and hand. "Call on Rabbit Medicine today to a activate this healing," I heard and gently moved my hand to my heart in acknowledgment and appreciation. Then the rabbit's invitation came. "Do you want to see the world through my eyes?" Of course! I closed my own eyes and for a short time looked out to see the grasses, sky, trees and earth in the rabbit's way. And then wisdom came. I sensed the comfort with her body, the act of feeding, and the ever present awareness in eyes and nose. An awareness not from fear but from instinct. Intrinsic in her life was the paradox of peace and contentment as well as danger, awareness and alert. Danger, in the form of eagles, hawks and humans, just "was". When her senses indicated possible danger, she reacted immediately, she removed herself. Rabbit didn't question is the "shadow" was really dangerous, if the sudden movement would really harm her. She didn't wait for confirmation from others, or look for accolades for her awareness. She discerned sudden change and left the scene. She simply noticed where she felt relaxed and when se felt even a tingle of "off" energy. And she was GONE. That is the rabbit wisdom I give to you, my women friends. It is a reminder of your Divine Gift and Assignment… the Gift is of SENSITIVITY; To know/taste expansion and to know/taste constriction. The Assignment is to ACT Quickly to remove yourself and those you love energy and forms that constrict, discount, abuse, entrap. Women have accepted domination, control, diminishment, usury for too long. They have been told to be nice, sit quietly, look pretty, and be still. To be a Teacher of Truth, one must be a live-er of Truth. Teacher, what are you manifesting in your Life? And, how Rabbit-like are you in Staying True to the GOOD, Declaring the Constrictions as NOT Acceptable and moving out of their influence? The world needs you as a RABBIT WISE WOMAN! Totally soak in expansions of Good. AND Shriek, Identify and Leave quickly those situation that are NOT Acceptable because they could constrict or end your expansive Good. 5/17/2017 0 Comments I Smashed an Ant!I just squashed a tiny ant running across my writing table. I reached out and without any thought or reflection, smashed it into "death". Then, because I know that actions reflect unseen patterns and that others reflections of one pattern show up in many ways and many places, I paused to ask, "In what world would I be the ant?" "When was I crushed?" And, "In that world, whose hand could smash me?" My mind immediately takes me to the traditional "god" , which I no longer believe in. But it was the first step in my contemplation. Don't most people who believe in "god" pray that "he/she" will keep them safe from such calamities as a bigger "hand" of judgement. They pray that some bigger power will find them worthy of heaven and keep them from the fires of hell?" Since I don't buy that story and this situation is about me, what is there to learn and consider? Without a thought, I reached out and ended this one ant's life. Ants come and go here in my island. Usually at certain season. They have an entire community collective of which I am not a part. I know a bit about ants, but not much and they probably know less about me. . I am bigger but they were here first. Any relationship between the ants and myself would be more about agreed co-existence than active collaboration. They have instinctual ways of being in the world, I have more conscious and habitual automatic ways. We are not the same and yet inhabit the same space. Their families have been on this land for generations. This house was built in the 1970's and I have been here 5 years. Life on Earth is not static. My family's land as an indigenous people was somewhere is what is now Europe. It was probably desirable enough that those with greed, domination agendas come marching into their villages. That life of my long ago family, living in harmony with Earth, is lost from memory and hidden in the shadows of survival. Some group who considered themselves "bigger, stronger, more entitled than the families who had been on the land for generation upon generation, simply invaded, oppressed, killed and took. Those events are so far back, the crippling of my family's traditions so complete, the need to survive so strong that my families let go of identity, traditions, Spiritual gifts, and personal passions. They lived in a state of possum, pretending to be alive, waiting to be approved for heaven, willing to be placated by money, by placid unconscious agreement to system of control and occupation and never question. They were white Europeans, especially the white female Europeans, beaten into submission. The reward was pats on the head, "good girls". We are the privileged you see. When faced with hints of cruelty, our eyes glaze over and our minds shut down. Why? Because that is the pattern our long ago mothers used in order to survive the intense targeted abuse, torture, killings, designed to silence their voice, visions, and gifts. To not be smashed as I smashed the ant. My maternal lines energy, numbed, denying abuse, silent to survive shows up in my eyes when faced with more current targeted racism. I am not acting from white privilege. I am acting from the deep wounded trans-generational trauma and tragedy. When feelings were numbed, my great, great, great grandmothers became silenced to survive their torture and preserve the life of their children. It shows up in any tendency toward silence in the face of other's torture and discounting today. We are privileged and yet we have been crippled Stepford wives. I chose to be conscious about the diverse life in my world. I chose to value diversity and discover and design ways to co-exist, to collaborate for Good for all in the Web of Life. I regret my actions in squashing a member of the ant collective. However, I give thankful acknowledgement for the greater lesson this tiny family member has given me. What did it take for you to wake up from your stupor? I would love to have you visit the newest addition to my website, the INSPIRE tab. Check it out at my Website.. Sharon Riegie Maynard 4/17/2017 0 Comments And Then Death Came...My cell phone rang five minutes before a planned group call. Do I answer or let it go to voice mail? I thought and let it ring a second time. Then, without being aware of making a choice, I answered.
I hardly recognized the voice on the line. "Breath", I said. "Slow down." Again, words I could not understand. "Tell me again." And then with some degree of clarity I heard, "Keith is dead!" My daughter is on the phone telling me about her husband, my son-in-law. Even as I write this the feelings of that moment sweep over me. "What?", I ask. "Keith is dead!" And she broke down in tears and sobs. I had a scheduled a call with Keith every other Thursday. Today was to have been our call. I usually text him to confirm and today's text had gone unanswered. Must be busy I had concluded. We'll catch up next week. Now I knew there would not be a "next week" call. I first met Keith when he was a computer programer living in the Northern California Silicon Valley. Keith found me during one of my workshops into the Bay Area. He loved the world of the unseen, the power of energy healing and the concepts about the Spiritual worlds. He was a master in his career as a programmer. He had memories early in his life, eons ago memories of changing physical situations with a thought. He had often talked of that ability and wondered how he had lost the "gift". Once he and my daughter had resettled in the Pacific Northwest, he and I began serious mentoring and re-connecting with his Spiritual Gift was the focus of our calls. Disbelief, sorrow, and questions wafted through my mind during the drive to Jen's home. She met me at the door and because the coroner had not arrived, sheriff deputies stood at the doors to the kitchen where Keith had died. The activities of the next few days were all about supporting Jen as the routine considerations around the death of a loved one took precedent. I could stay focused on my belief that "we" do not die and while true, it misses the fact that when a lived ones steps out of the body, everything changes. The collective boat that has weathered life journey is now thrust into the rapids and one paddle is missing. There is no way that denying that loss is helpful. Like every bend along life's road, we do well to find a bench, grab a journal and sit awhile to ponder, evaluate, and appreciate before we chart the next phase with conscious choices. And so I contemplated. What had I missed? Had Keith spoken a word about not feeling well, asked for help in any way? No. Had there been a glimmer in this voice or presence or in my message system that warned of some sudden danger or death? No. Keith had had high blood pressure for all the years that I had known him. His autopsy showed 2 arteries 75-95% blocked and the third about 60% blocked. A blood clot moved through the circulatory system and the blockages stopped the clot and the heart. When I teach energy work, whether with clients or students, I emphasize the value of an integrated protocol. Such a healing program includes professionals and techniques for change in every body, Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual. Spiritual processes do not eliminate the support that Western medicine might bring nor does Western medicine remove the need for Spiritual processes. Creating an inclusive program for life changes creates wellness in the entire life force of the individual. Do not use Spiritual, metaphysical, energy concepts at the exclusion of medical protocol. Conversely, if you choose Western medicine as your primary approach include other processes they complement and enhance your goal of wellness. There are instances when an individual has intended to leave the body and so there is not Spiritual voices warning And so I contemplated. What had I missed? Had Keith spoken a word about not feeling well, asked for help in any way? No. Had there been a glimmer in this voice or presence or in my message system that warned of some sudden danger or death? No. Keith had had high blood pressure for all the years that I had known him. His autopsy showed 2 arteries 75-95% blocked and the third about 60% blocked. A blood clot moved through the circulatory system and the blockages stopped the clot and the heart. When I teach energy work, whether with clients or students, I emphasize the value of an integrated protocol. Such a healing program includes professionals and techniques for change in every body, Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual. Spiritual processes do not eliminate the support that Western medicine might bring nor does Western medicine remove the need for Spiritual processes. Creating an inclusive program for life changes creates wellness in the entire life force of the individual. Do not use Spiritual, metaphysical, energy concepts at the exclusion of medical protocol. Conversely, if you choose Western medicine as your primary approach include other processes they complement and enhance your goal of wellness. There are instances when an individual has intended to leave the body and so no spiritual voices warn, "there is a problem." Such was the case with Keith. Knowing that he had intended to leave life early, that "he" is not dead is all truths that informed us. AND, at end of the day, we had to face "what is". Keith had left his body and is making choices in that next home. We who will miss this large, loving man, will make our choices. We will learn to steady the boat for Jennifer, encourage her as she learns to guide the boat with one oar until she carves herself a new one. And we are wise to contemplate what our lives are about. What passions we are feeling. With what generosity and care are we helping row the boats within the collective we call family. Keith and I would not have another bi-monthly calls as we had hoped. However, because of what the death of my daughter, Carolyn, had taught me in 1997, I knew something else was about to open... Sending blessings of love and insight for you and your life! Sharon Riegie- It was a beautiful sunny fall day in 1995. I had published my first book, The Ancient Ones, The Mission Remembered. Now, I was on the first tour to promote the book. Since the July publication, I had been in Utah, the Bay Area of California, spent a week with my family on the Olympic Peninsula and was now introducing myself and book to the Seattle area.The day had been going well until I walked into the last bookstore. The owner was gone having forgotten our appointment. Nothing to do but head home. As I got back into my car, I thought about cold lemonade. A 40 minute drive home. Hot day, cool drink. Sounded good! As I went to pull out of my parking space, my Spiritual team said, "Why don't you go on home." I argued, " Cold lemonade would taste mighty good." Then the reply, "Traffic will be questionable if you wait." "Oh, but a lemonade would be a great treat." "You can get one once you're out of the city if you want." No pressure. Just a suggestion. I had learned to listen to those subtle "suggestions". So, I pulled onto the freeway and drove home. When I pulled to the curb, my 15 year old son and 11 year old granddaughter came running out of the front door to my car. That was a first! My thought was, "Wow, this is probably what a dad feels like when his kids rush him after work." I smiled. And then everything went sideways. "Carolyn's been in an accident!' they shouted. What? Carolyn? Carolyn, my youngest daughter, had stayed in Utah to finish at Weber State University when my son and I had moved to Washington state. Accident! How, What, questions whirled through my brain as we walked in three legged tandem into the house. My daughter Teresa pulled me in. "We have been trying to find you," she said. It was the world before cell phones. "Carolyn was in a car accident, hit by a semi and is in the hospital. We have tickets booked. David has packed you a suitcase and we were just getting ready to leave." It all came out in a rush and trickled down my spine. I dropped my books in my room, was rushed into the back seat as my son in law, daughter and 3 year old granddaughter drove to the SeaTac airport and a flight to Salt Lake City. Had I ignored or diminished the message, had I stopped for lemonade, I would have missed the flight. The journey with Carolyn and the 23 months before she felt complete with the earthily portion of her Soul journey is another story. What I want to share in this letter is an important truth I learned after Carolyn consciously left her body on July 20, 1997. Regular conversations with her in that new world of Spirit began on July 21, 1997 and we visited every morning for the rest of the year. We talked about her accident, our relationship and her experience in the new phase of life. I want to share a conversation that I had with her that informed what I chose with Keith's passing this year. Also, what I encouraged my family members and others to consider. This is from writings of a conversation with Carolyn about her accident and death experience. "I am a little sad tonight, missing all of you. I will be hovering with everyone tonight and tomorrow. I hope my presence helps rather than aggravates. I know it has really helped me to spend time with you. For some over here, “death” has meant instantaneous severing by their physical family....it is extremely difficult. "Even though the idea that the Soul never dies is fairly common, our culture has not taken the next step to education ourselves on the language needed to continue relationships beyond the void. Many who have made the transition we call "death", try to stay in touch. They call out, I’m alive, I’m alive, I’m alive! When those without a physical body suit move close to those they love, their loved one's energy field resonates to the Soul presence. There may be a feeling of coldness. And most usually it triggers memories from their times together. Instead of recognizing that the Soul presence is there to Love, Calm, Bless, the one in physical body is sent into great waves of grief and loss. "When this happens again and again, the Soul discovers that in order to stop painful memories and grief, it is best to stay farther away. That is the true loss for those on this side. "Treat this as if I am in a foreign country with only phone or mail access. When you think about me, quiet down and call me! I really need the calls from home, from family. The sadness you all feel will become empty. The calls would enrich both of our lives!" And I have been blessed with experience after experience of such conversations. So, when Keith passed, I encouraged anyone who would listen to set aside time to "talk" with him. The practice can be as simple as setting Sacred Space and quieting the mind. Then, asking one question and waiting with a pencil and notebook for the answer. It gives a beginning. The answer may come as words, symbols, feelings or even colors. It is through making the effort to begin and recording the conversations that the relationship can continue. And as you begin, be willing to reach out to ask for help. I hope that this idea helps your "boxed" limits drop away so the you might hear those subtle suggestions like, "Don't stop for lemonade." or "I'm alive and still with you!" Building a language that works for you creates the bridge between the worlds your loved ones may be traveling. Sending blessings of love and insight for you and your life! Sharon Riegie- |
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