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NEW MOON CEREMONY
THE POWER OF MANIFESTING YOUR WISHES
“When
humans participate in ceremony, they enter a sacred space. Everything outside
of that space shrivels in importance. Time takes on a different dimension.
Emotions flow more freely. The bodies of the participants become filled with the
energy of life; and this energy reaches out and blesses the creation around
them. All is made new; everything becomes sacred.”
Sun Bear
author of Dancing with the Wheel.
The New Moon is a time when ritual can effectively call into play the forces
of the waxing moon to help
"grow" (manifest) your wishes. Through conscious
effort, focusing attention and working with the forces of nature your wishes are
more likely to come into manifestation. Be careful what you wish and how
you wish, for it for this process really does create. The New Moon Ceremony is a ritual designed to give conscious energy
to creating what we want in our lives while working with the forces of nature.
Not associated with any religion, it seeks to be spiritual rather than
religious. If weather allows, we’ll be in the Medicine Wheel outside, otherwise
we’ll use a mesa inside (South American version) for form and an eclectic
approach to the ceremony. If you can't join us, do a ceremony of your own.
Possible
things to bring: musical instruments (acoustical drums percussion). blanket if
you wish to sit on the floor, a draft of your wishes, pen, paper, desire,
expectation and something to contribute to food.
You
can ask for whatever you want, areas that are especially
centered in the current new moon sign -- see Jan Spiller's book, New Moon
Astrology and see below for examples of some of the signs. 10
wishes unless this is your Granddaddy period (up to 40 wishes) a very potent
time which occurs when your sun transits your 11th house. see
Jan Spiller, New Moon Astrology, ( a very useful resource, but I
recommend you modify her suggestions to be positively worded and in the present
rather than the "I want/need" attitude I am healthy rather than
I wish to bring more health into my life).
The
ceremony usually runs an hour to two hours depending upon on the group. We will give
time for you to finish working on your wishes, but it’s time saving if you bring
a draft of your wishes.
May you manifest well, I really look forward to seeing
you.
Call or E-mail for times and places of current New Moon Ceremonies. Some
examples and details for a few of the signs follow:
New Moon in Cancer
– Cancer has been described as the mother of the zodiac. Cancer is about home, security, nurturing, caring, growth/development, being a water sign Cancer
rules feelings and moods especially as relates to the moon. Cancer is about
achieving intimacy with self as well as with others. Asking for a release of
insecurity is beneficial at this time. The sign of Cancer is associated with
maximizing health in the areas of the breasts and chest cavity (heart space),
the pancreas, stomach, stomach gas, ulcers and tumors.
I release
unnecessary insecurity and welcome security, belonging, self-caring, and
protection in all areas of my life. This occurs easily with joy.
I enjoy the
comforts of the perfect home situation and intimacy with my significant other.
I release
the bonds of childhood training and replace them with greater love, security,
joy and peace.
I easily
experience a mutual caring and respect in all my relationships.
I naturally
and consistently express myself in appropriate ways which are considerate of
myself and others regardless of what comes to me.
I easily
define and accomplish goals which empower me and help others.
New Moon in SAGITTARIUS
- Fun,
travel, freedom, adventure, quest for truth, legal issues, faith, optimism,
finding solutions creatively, overcoming excesses, Learning to listen fully and
deeply to others for true meaning, learning to quiet an overactive mind,
learning to speak truth directly with kindness, learning to trust and live by
your intuition, learning to embrace life as an adventure and be willing to
really take appropriate risks.
New Moon in AQUARIUS:
Inventive solutions, understanding how things work, precognition and divination
(using oracles), humanitarian attitudes, revelations, surprises, excitement,
humor, friends, friendliness, networking, openness, honesty, avoiding/releasing
excessive detachment/aloofness/erratic shocking behavior/inflexible
opinions/fear of commitment, staying grounded, understanding your heart’s
desires (dreams) and manifesting them. Body parts and issues to release:
ankles, calves, circulation, cramps and spasms, varicose veins.
New
Moon in CAPRICORN:
Capricorn rules: Future Security: time, making sensible decisions,
maturity, retirement, old age. Handling responsibility:
self-discipline, adult behavior, keeping commitments, being competent, your
public image. Reaching goals, success/recognition, management skills,
authority, respect, being in charge, releasing controlling tendencies and
inviting greater joy, flexibility, openness to new approaches.
New Moon in SCORPIO:
intensity, passion, sexuality (sacred love), sharp discernment, being fully
empowered in your destiny, self-mastery, ability to respond from love in a
crisis, financial partnerships, transforming power struggles into higher levels
of co-operation based on unity and love. Transforming revenge into
forgiveness, jealousy/harsh judgments into understanding, abandonment/emptiness
into self love and fulfillment. For more details see the book New Moon
Astrology by Jan Spiller.
Lynette Marks
Stonekeeper, LMBT, MA,
Sacred Stone Center
623 266 9012
480 221 4821
www.sacredstonecenter.com
www.bodysoulandangels.com
*New Moon
Astrology, Jan Spiller, ISDBN 0-553-38086-9 also see
www.janspiller.com --
a very
useful resource, but I recommend you modify her suggestions to be positively
worded and in the present rather than the I want attitude.
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