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December 10^th, 2015

Sagittarius New Moon Cycle….

 Blessings beloved friends and soul travelers….

It has been an intense period of time with so much happening in the Global landscape since the beginning of the last Scorpio New Moon Cycle. The “shadow” side of humanity has been coming out of the closet full force and showing us some of the deeper issues that need to be addressed in our human condition if we are to create a harmonious and peaceful world for ourselves and our children.

We are in the midst of a period of deep cleansing and purification and these outer world events are reminding us of that, reminding us of the inner healing and global soul transformation that is needed for us to have lasting change on a Global scale.

It all begins within each of us. As one of us heals and transforms it affects everything in the “unified field” of existence of which we are all an integral part. We are all part of the Great Web of All Creation and what affects one, affects all, even if you are not conscious of this.

The empowering part of truly embracing this Universal truth, and living this truth, is that you begin to know that you have more power then you think. It’s like a domino effect. As you transform your consciousness, as you heal your heart and soul, this helps the whole of humanity.

We truly can Heal and Transform the Earth and Humanity from the Inside Out! It is an inside job. It is the Great Work that the mystics have written about for eons of time.

So let us all pause now and take heed of all that is going on in the world around us right now. Let us begin to look at it through this new lens and through the Universal Law of Reflection, that tells us that everything in the “outer” world is a reflection of that which lies within. So if there are wars going on outside of us, or terrorism, or violence, it is showing us that there is still this living within us and needing healing and transformation. 

Holding this perspectives helps us leave the unhelpful and destructive paradigm of Us versus Them, Me and You against that enemy out there, my country, religion, sex, race etc against yours.

That “enemy” out there is a part of your human family, whether you can see this now or not, this is a spiritual truth! When you begin to see it through this lens it all changes. You begin to have less judgment or hate and more compassion, love and forgiveness. You begin to feel empathy not only for those that are the victims, but also for those that are the perpetrators, for they too need our compassion. They may also need firm boundaries, like a child might who is acting out aggressively, or whom has strayed from themselves, but they certainly don’t need to be hated or warred against.

It is compassion and love that will truly bring the needed healing to everything in our world as will leaving the mentality and old paradigm of separation, of separation of “good” and “bad”, “light” and “dark”, “us versus them”. It is this way of thinking and perceiving that truly needs to be transformed. For if I can see the those outside of myself as my brother and my sister, as a part of my greater human family it can truly bring healing. Even if this brother or sister is straying away and is in hate or fear, they still come from the same God Source, perhaps they have become separated from this Source so much that they have lost their way. Perhaps they have felt so hurt and betrayed in their heart, so wounded in their Soul that they have turned away from Love and turned to hate and violence instead. Perhaps they feel so isolated and utterly alone that they don’t even feel they belong, so they lash out. Do you know these parts of yourself inside?

It may seem scary to put this new paradigm into practice in your every day life if you feel threatened or in danger, but if you can simply start shifting your consciousness in that direction, and if thousands and millions of us starting shifting in this direction, I am sure we would see change in our world. Don’t ever underestimate the power of your consciousness and your heart! You can truly make a difference.

Together we truly can heal our world, one heart, one soul at a time. So let us join together, in unison, to enlighten our consciousness, open our hearts, and heal the Soul of the World.

As we leave the Scorpio lunar cycle, may we leave behind the old archetypal dramas of separation that no longer serve our human family, our evolution as a species, nor the Spiritual Awakening of our beloved Planet Earth.

SAGITTARIUS NEW MOON CYCLE….

Sagittarius Painting by Josephine Wall

Most likely as you read this, the New Moon will have happened as we begin a whole new lunar cycle. The exact moment of the Sagittarius New Moon, when the Sun and the Moon will exactly conjoin at the same degree of Fiery Sagittarius, is at 5:29am (EST), Friday morning, December 11th.

The energy and frequency of Sagittarius helps us to have deep conviction in our Higher Principles and helps us to turn to the Universal Laws of the Universe, as it aims it arrows for the stars. It carries lofty and spiritual ideals that can help to guide us to Higher Ground, or to take the High road. This frequency asks us to aim high, but to keep our feet on the ground!!

As a fire sign it is very passionate about these ideals, about this high road, at times can become zealous, so make sure to use this fiery passion to uplift your brothers and sisters without getting too carried away. Hold the Light high, live and embody the higher truths, but try not to preach about it, rather be a living example.

During this lunar cycle you may be drawn to a new spiritual practice or long to take a new spiritual adventure, or to expand your mind and spirit in a new direction. Perhaps you will receive new visions and inspiration that will awaken your heart and your creative expression!

Allow yourself to dream new dreams and reach for the stars, but stay connected to the Earth so you may bring these dreams into manifestation and fruition in the next lunar cycle of Capricorn.

The New Moon is always a powerful time to set your new intentions for the cycle ahead. So allow your heart to expand and your Spirit to soar as you envision these new intentions. Find what brings you JOY and what lights your Inner Fire! What brings greater meaning and purpose to your life and the world? Notice the magic and synchronicity in your life. Know that all is connected and that we are all part of the expansive Universe, and from the same Source of Creation. Ride the waves of Inspiration and search for the Greater meaning in ALL Life!

 12:12: Virgin de Guadalupe Day

This Saturday, December 12th is Our Lady of Guadalupe Day, a day to honor and remember our Blessed Mother. In Mexico she is known as Our Lady of Guadalupe, or also as beloved Mother Mary. She is the embodiment of Compassion, Love, Forgiveness and the Grace of the Holy Mother, who looks after all the children of the world. Remember we are all the children of the world, the children of God-Goddess. So take a moment on this day pause and honor her.

 Chanukah:

Chanukah (Hanukkah) starts on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev, and lasts for eight days, which began at sunset on Sunday, December 6th and ends on Monday, December 14th. This is commonly known as the Festival of Lights to commemorate the victory of the ancient Israelites for the Syrian Greek Army and the restoration of the menorah in the holy temple of Jerusalem. In this yearly tradition, a candle is lit every day of Chanukah, special foods enjoyed and gifts shared.

Happy Chanukah to all…

Winter Solstice falls on Monday, December 21^st at 11:48pm (EST) when the Winter Season begins in the Northern Hemisphere.

Please stayed tuned for my next blog about this and the Christmas Full Moon!

As we begin this new lunar cycle may you feel the Divine Dispensations and Light cascading from the Celestial and Universal realms. May it open and expand your Heart and Lift your Spirit to new heights!!

With Infinite blessings and Eternal Light, 

Deborah El’elia

For more detailed Astrological information about the other planetary alignments at this time please read Leo’s Astrological Forecast blog at: www.spiritualtherapy.wordpress.com

 

All Hallows~ Samhain

Mid-Autumn Blessings to you…..

Mid-Autumn: October 31st through November 6th:

Halloween ~ Hallomas ~ Samhain ~ All Saints Day~ All Souls Day~ Day of the Dead

At this deep and sacred time of the year, from October 31^st through November 6^th, we pause to honor the Ancestors and the cycle of life, death and rebirth. It is the mid-point now between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern hemisphere it is the mid-point between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice, which is a very different experience as it is the time of birth and the awakening of the earth to new life. But here in the North, we are transitioning into the Winter months, the time of letting go and going within. Just as the Earth Mother pulls her energies inward and downward, so do we pull our energies inward to the roots of our Soul. It is the time to begin to rest, and nurture ourselves in a much deeper way.

This Mid-Autumn Gateway is one of the 8 sacred turning points in the Great Wheel of the Year. Four being the two Equinoxes and two Solstices, and the other four being the mid-points in between them of Imbolc, Beltaine, Lammas and Samhain, the 4 Sabbats of the year. I have always felt that these mid-points are very, very important and more mysterious and mystical times of the year. They require us to listen deeply to the subtle shifting of energies beneath the surface.

At this time in the Northern Hemisphere, the clocks are set back, and we become more and more aware that the days are darkening, the nights growing longer. The leaves have mostly fallen from the trees, and our Mother Earth is moving closer to her fallow and barren time of year. As we experience the growing darkness, we are naturally pulled inward, and begin our descent into the deeper recesses of our Soul!

During this sacred Mid-Autumn Gateway there are celebrations and festivals all over the world to honor the ancestors and the death~rebirth process. This is the time of year when the veils between the worlds is thin, a time when if we listen, we can hear the voices of our ancestors, a time when we can more easily commune with our Spirit Guides, with those on the other side and in the Spiritual Realms. It is a time to trust the inner knowings and promptings of our deepest Soul, a time when we can “see” with our inner eye more clearly of the unseen realms.

At this sacred time, you may even become more aware of past-lives or of Akashic Records as the veils are lifted between the dimensions and between lives. It is a time of deep mystery.

The gateways between life and death, seen and unseen, are open.

The Great Mystery is revealed that with every ending, there is a new beginning, with every death a rebirth that follows. This is the natural unfolding of the Universe, and is so beautifully mirrored in the changing of the Seasons and Cycles here on our Beloved Earth Mother Gaia.

Since we are also in the Scopio time of year, with the Sun in Scorpio, it can be a time of deep Soul healing, intense emotions sitrring beneath the surface, things emerging from our unconscious to be seen and transformed. Like the snake shedding it’s skin, it can often portend a profound shedding of the old, a death or dismemberment of the ego, and the rebirth of a much deeper part of our being that arises from the ashes, like the Phoenix rising.

At this time the Crone Goddess, or Wise Wo/man begins to come alive. In many cultures, especially indigenous and ancient cultures, this is considered the beginning of the New Year. This is the final marking of the end of the agricultural year the time when the animals begin to migrate and hibernate, and is a time of decay and death in nature.

In the Old Sumerian, Babylonian and Canaanite-Hebrew times from the 31st-November 2nd was the Feast honoring the Descent of Inanna/Astarte/ Ishtar (Godesses of Life and Heaven) to the underworld to meet their dark sisters Ereshkigal/Sheol/Allatu (the Goddeses of Death and Rebirth). This descent is symbolic of shedding layers of the ego in order to stand true and naked before one’s dark or shadow side. This period of time is when they stay in the underworld, to rest and be transformed before being reborn again during Imbolc and Spring time.

This same period of time has been known as the Old Celtic New Year, or the witches New Year, and the Feast of Morrigan/Cerridwen, who are the Goddesses of the Cauldron of life, transformation and rebirth, and Balor/Beli the holly King-God of the Waning Sun. Cerridwen is a Welsh Triple goddess often known in her crone state. She is associated with the moon, prophecy, shape-shifting, life and death. As Goddess of Death and Rebirth, she is here to remind us of some important things during this time of the year…..

 “I give you life
I give you death
it is all one…
You travel the spiral path
the eternal path
that is existence
ever becoming…. ever growing
ever changing…
Nothing dies that is not reborn
nothing is born that does not die
When you come to me
I welcome you home
then I take you into my womb
my cauldron of transformation
where you are stirred and sifted
blended and boiled
melted and mashed
reconsitituted then recycled…
You always come back to me
you always go forth renewed
Death and Rebirth are but points of transition
along the Eternal Path…..

 -by Amy Marashinsky from the Goddess Oracle

This poem is so wise and reminds me of the ancient shamanic ritual of dismemberment, when all the parts of ourselves, our bodies, our old identities, our old ego-self are taken apart, dismembered, and then put back together again in a whole new way! This is what TRANSFORMATION is all about during Scorpio time of year. It is a time of deep and powerful initiation.

In the Shamanic traditions, it is believed that if you can symbolically dismember the body, and the old mental and egoic programming, you are more able to release old attachments that no longer serve your deeper Soul. You are then free to re-member the radiance of your true spiritual self. As you can imagine, it can be quite liberating to be dismembered in this way. Sometimes these dismemberments can happen naturally in life, when we have what appears to be a very difficult experience or crisis where we feel “torn apart” inside, and that later bring us into a whole new chapter of our lives, or to a whole new level of personal and spiritual growth. Shamans to this day perform dismemberment ceremonies to help people clear limiting beliefs, programming, and restrictive and negative body patterns that are sure to help liberate the Spirit!

It is so interesting to note that this same time period is the Old Egyptian festival called Isia, October 31^st through November 3^rd, the festival remembering the time when Set, God of destruction killed the God Osiris. His beloved, the Goddess Isis, goes into deep mourning, as she begins her search for her dismembered beloved. She searches the land high and low to find all his lost and dismembered parts, where she heals him together and he is resurrected anew. During this time, Osiris becomes the Lord of Amenti, which is the land of the dead. It is here in the Land of Amenti, that Osiris learns to weighs souls before the Feather of Truth on Goddess Maat’s Scale of Justice. A very needed and powerful mission indeed.

This same time period is also the Old Greek festival in which the Goddess Kore’ (the Maiden) becomes Persephone the Queen of the Dead as she goes back to the underworld, abandoning Her dear Mother the Goddess Demeter. During this time Kore/Persephone elopes to Elysium for the winter and barren time to be with her partner Hades/Pluto, the God of Death. As she makes her descent and transition into the underworld she is accompanied by Hekate, Goddess of the Crossroads, the one who guides the Souls of the Dead.

November 1st is All Saints Day, which is the Christian day for remembering all the Saints, known and unknown.November 2nd is the Aztec day of the Dead, the Hopi/Zuni Pueblo Tribes Ancestors Day, the Mexican Day of the Dead and All Soul’s Day in the Christian tradition.

“Ancestors Spirits Egungun-Oya” by Willow Arlene   

This whole period of time is considered Samhain (sow-en) in the celtic and druid traditions, one in which to deeply honor the ancestors through ceremony and prayer. It is a perfect time to create a sacred altar for them, to go to their grave-sites with flowers, to celebrate their lives, and to call forth the love and wisdom of those on the other side that you feel a need to connect with. It is a time to tell stories of your ancestors, and to remember fond times together. Every year at this time I take out my grandmothers tea cup and make a pot of tea in her memory. I light up my ancestors altar with candle light where I place photos of them, and I spend time reflecting and call to them to be with me or to bring me messages from the other side. This has often been quite profound.

It is also a perfect time for divination and scrying, to cast runes, to consult an oracle or better yet your own inner Oracle, and for opening your inner eye to see deeper into the mysteries of life and death.

At this sacred time of Samhain, it was believed that the dead ould return to earth to visit, and it was not uncommon for people to set places at the table for those recently deceased and to leave food for them. Lights would be placed in the windows and candles placed in gourds along the roads to help guide any wandering souls. As you can see this was where the tradition of our modern day jack-o-lanterns was born.

In many Native American Traditions, there is a ceremony to honor the ancestors, where food is gathered as an offering for them, which is then burned in the Sacred Flames as Spirit takes it to feed the ancestors.

In Mexico, November 2nd is considered the official date for Day of the Dead, and it is commonly celebrated during the whole time between October 31st and November 2nd. The Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, is considered one of the most important holidays of the year. A day to remember and honor all those who have passed over to the other side. In this tradition, it is a festive and joyous time of celebration in both homes and in graveyards. In homes people often create altars to honor their deceased loved ones decorated with flowers, photos, belongings, candles and foods. They also bring flowers, candles, food and drinks to the graveyards and are known to stay up all night telling stories of their ancestors and loved ones. Musicians often play music through the graveyard to honor the dead as well.

“Death” by Cathy McClelland

It is also a perfect time now to help souls (ghosts) who have been stuck and unable to pass back into the light, to gently guide them home with your love. You can call to the Angels and Archangels, Ascended Masters or Enlightened Ones to help guide them. These trapped souls are not meant to be feared, they have just had a hard time fully crossing over, and have stayed attached to the earthly realms, and with your love, or the help of an experienced person, they are able to go back “home” into the Light once more!

It is interesting to note that in the Buddhist tradition, November 4th is a day of meditation for the Bodhisattva Goddess Tara, who is the beloved one who guides the dead to a Pure Land where they can all find salvation. Tara’s name means “star” and she is the Goddess to call upon in times of need, distress and difficulty. She helps those who are suffering find inner strength and peacefulness. Tara is the embodiment of Compassion and is one you can call forth to help you with any trapped souls or ancestors that may need Her loving assistance!

As you might imagine, during Samhain and Scorpio time of year, it is not uncommon to see the “ghosts” of your past that might need healing right now too, as this is certainly a time for seeing what may normally be unseen or buried in the most dark recesses of the Soul.

So during this very deep and profound time of year, just allow yourself to let go of your “normal” way of seeing and being, and look deep beyond the veils. You may be surprised with what you might see or hear, or what you might receive from your ancestors or the Spirit Realms. Take time now to pause and honor your ancestors and loved ones on the other side and don’t be afraid to shine the light in the darkness!

Samhain blessings to you dear ones… May you feel the richness and depth of this sacred time and may it bring solace to your soul! May ALL beings be BLESSED!

In deep love and truth,
Deborah El’elia  

Libra New Moon Cycle

Blessings beautiful friends and soul travelers…

What a powerful Doorway we have just moved through. It has been such a powerful time of transformation for so many of us. I don’t know about you, but I am still strongly feeling the effects of the eclipses and feel that life has shifted greatly. Life and reality feels different. It feels so intense. The new birthing has begun but we are still in the process of the re-birth. We are getting glimpses of the new chapters in our lives that are opening, but we are still in the great shift. Much has fallen away, we have shed old skins, old memories, stories and traumas, but we are still preparing to move into the New Chapters in our lives, and the New Chapter on Planet Earth.

At times we can feel and witness the chaos and uncertainty in the outer world as things seem to be greatly breaking down, or in our inner world where we are facing our deepest Soul! But somehow we know in our beings that this is all part of the process and is paving the way for a greater transformation to take place. We must continue to remind ourselves that all that is occurring now is part of the greater transition we are in on Planet Earth, as we co-create the New Earth together and move more fully into the Aquarian Golden Age.

Many people, including myself, believe that we are in a time of Purification, in the Great Shift of the Ages, that began in the late 80′s at the time of the Harmonic Convergence. Since this time there have been many cosmic markers along the way including the Transits of Venus, on June 8^th, 2004 & June 8^th, 2012, the Harmonic Concordance on November 8^th, 2003, the ending of the Mayan calendar, the many gateways of 11:11:11, 12:12:12 and our passage through 2012. Many believed that on December 21, 2012 something huge would take place that would bring us fully into the New Golden Age on Earth.

What I believe is that the sacred date of 12:21:2012 was indeed a powerful moment, as there were many powerful alignments at that time, but that it was actually one in a series of doorways leading us into the new Golden Age on Earth. This includes all those dates mentioned above, what we just experienced through the Eclipse 2015 Doorway, and all those powerful “doorways” yet to come. This transition is a PROCESS, it is not something that happens on one day. It is an evolutionary process of expanding our consciousness, opening, awakening and living from our hearts, and aligning and embodying our Higher Selves, our Divine Presence.

We are still in the birthing process of the New Earth, still birthing our Divine Selves and fully embodying our Divinity. Some believe it will take until 2032 to fully anchor the new consciousness on earth. Some believe the Aquarian Age will be more fully anchored in 2020 when Saturn and Jupiter align at exactly 0 degrees of Aquarius. Some believe that we are already in the Golden Age or the Aquarian Age, and that it is a state of consciousness. All I know is what I feel deep in my being and what my spiritual guidance tells me, that we are truly in the process of transformation into the New Earth. We are truly BIRTHING a NEW AGE. We are awakening by the thousands and millions.

As the old world is crumbling, as millions are disillusioned, as the shadow-side of humanity is magnified and brought to the surface to be transformed, something so beautiful and powerful is being born. We are truly returning to Higher Love and Truth. We are beginning to embrace the profound and enlightened Spiritual Laws of our Universe, that knows no separation and that embraces our divinity and our diversity, and that truly help us to live in peace together on our beloved Earth. We are awakening on every level possible. We are beginning to care for our beloved Mother Earth as her loving stewards and activists, beginning to live in greater harmony with Her sacred cycles once more.

We are owning and embodying the deepest and highest expression of our divinity, re-claiming our lost wisdom and inherent gifts. We are becoming empowered as the Creator Beings that we are. We are beginning to honor the Divine within us and within every living thing! We are opening our spiritual eyes to SEE as we open our inner Sight. We are opening our spiritual ears to HEAR, listening more deeply to the guidance from our heart, from the spiritual realms and our Divine Presence, from the God-Goddess that dwells within. We are clearing and opening our chakras and discovering that we each have direct access to the Divine. There is no more need for intermediaries between us and Spirit. We all have a direct link from within to Universal God-Goddess Source when we learn to trust, to listen, to see, to feel, to know in the depths of our being and within our sacred heart knowing. We are always connected to this sacred Source, as we are truly ONE with this Source within us and within our vast Universe. We just need to awaken to this in each moment.

It is such a powerful time we are in. It is so exciting, at times overwhelming. But there is no doubt that we are transforming and we are truly embracing our Divine Natures and coming home to our Human Heart. Love and compassion are growing in our world. More and more are awakening. Each and every day, each and every moment is an opportunity for us to evolve, to heal, to love more deeply, to forgive, and to remember Who we are as Divine Creator Beings having a human experience on Earth.

We just returned from a spiritual pilgrimage to Southern France where we journeyed deep into caves and caverns in Mother Earth’s holy body, where we did ceremony and meditations at earth portals and high energy spots, communed with the sacred and ancient Pyrenees Mountains, the trees and rolling hills, the enormous stone beings, the rivers and springs.We experienced the sacred energy of many old chapels and cathedrals dedicated to Mary Magdalene, Yeshua and other Saints, many of which were build upon ancient Goddess sites and ley lines and power points of the Earth. Here we delved into the Mysteries of that sacred land and our inner selves, and felt the ancient records, memories and ancient rites in the lives of the Essenes, Knights Templars and Cathars. We sensed the presence of the Ancient Ones who have been there for eons of time. It was a profound and transformational journey and it helped me to release old memories and trauma from life-times there and to also re-claim the amazing beauty, love and sacredness that I once knew there. It helped me to re-connect and re-member the ancient wisdom that lies within that is beginning to birth more and more each day. This experience is continuing to bless and awaken us, as is the Eclipse Doorway we just transitioned through!

I believe that the Eclipse Doorway was so profound, that it has catapulted us fast forward into a whole new phase of life on planet earth. I feel re-born, and yet still re-birthing. I felt new visioning and passion returning. As we release the old memories, we are more able to embrace more fully the present moment! Since returning, and moving through this Doorway, there is an intensity that I experience every day. There is strange feeling sometimes that life has changed. As the Autumn breezes blow through the trees, I hear the whispers of the wind spirits, I can feel so deeply that something so powerful and beautiful is being born. I am in deep gratitude, even amidst the intensity. In many moments, all I can do is SURRENDER… Let Go…. and TRUST deeply that ALL is in DIVINE ORDER; that all is exactly as it is meant to be. Whatever is brought before me, whatever life brings, there is a deeper knowing that ALL is a sacred gift, even those moments that don’t feel so easy or “good”. There is a greater trust.

Presently in the Northern Hemisphere, we travel deeper into the Autumn Season now, still in the Sun energy of Libra. We journey within as the veils begin to thin between the seen and the unseen realms. We enter the Great Mystery. We descend into our inner depths. In the Mysteries of the Divine Feminine, we enter the realms of the dark Maiden, who descends now deep into the underworld for 6 months to be rejuvenated and re-constituted, to be reborn again come Spring. We also enter the realm of the Priest/ess, s/he who holds the Keys to the Mysteries. This key is one that is available to all of us, as we all have the ability to enter into the Mysteries and find our direct connection with the Divine, through our own Divine Channel.

To receive this key to the Mysteries, requires our entering the Stillness and Silence. For it is in the stillness and silence that we begin to “see”, that we begin to “hear” the whispers of our Soul, and where we receive guidance from our Divine Source. It is such a powerful time to remember our connection with All-That-Is, to explore the terrain of our inner world and the Spiritual Planes, to soul travel and to open ourselves to RECEIVE the blessings that are always pouring forth.

On Monday, October 12^th at 8:06pm (EDT), we begin a new lunar cycle of Libra, as the Sun and Moon conjunct at the exact degree of Libra. Masculine and Feminine, Yin and Yang, joining together as one in perfect balance. In the Libran Lunar cycle we may feel a need to re-balance and find a deeper harmony in our physical surroundings and in our lives. We may find a greater focus on our relationships and long to create more beauty all around us. At this time of year the earth also mirrors this with the subtle beauty of the Season. With Venus ruling Libra, there is a focus on Love. Remember Venus/Aphrodite was a virginal Goddess, as She was Whole Onto Herself, yet she embodied the energies of Love, Beauty, Harmony and she nurtured sacred relationship, while still honoring her own sovereignty! So in this new lunar cycle allow yourself to nurture your relationships with others and also with yourself. Honor your heart and your heart longings and pulsations. What is your heart drawn towards? What are your inner heart dreamings? What brings more harmony and balance into your life and your relationships? How can you create more beauty or open your heart and eyes to experience the beauty that already exists all around you, and in those souls that you love?

It is a gentle time of year after this Eclipse Doorway for a little while before the Scorpio energies pour in, so remember to be gentle with yourself and walk the Beauty Way, in alignment and harmony with All-That-Is. Remember: Beauty before me, Beauty behind me, Beauty beside me, Beauty within me, Beauty ALL around me. Wherever I am, Beauty Is. Wherever I am, God-Goddess is!!

Until next time… May the grace and beauty of this gentle Lunar Cycle nurture and soothe your heart and soul!

 In deep love and grace, 
Deborah El’elia

Deborah “El’elia Christos” Tallarico, is a spiritual guide and counselor, soul psychotherapist, planetary priestess and divine channel. She also offers crystal sound healing sessions, past-life regression, flower/gem essences, sacred ceremonies, spiritual groups, priestess training, and guided meditations / activations at powerful astrological moments and full moons. Her deepest passion is to live in sacred relationship with all beings, Mother Earth and with All-that-is, and to walk the Beauty Way of the Heart. She is here to seed love, forgiveness and compassion, and to help anchor the Divine Feminine and Christ-Magdalene Consciousness on Earth. As a Keeper of Earth Records and Ancient Ones, her mission is to help re-awaken the wisdom of the Ancient Ways for the New Earth, to help others release old earth records and memories so that they can re-claim their ancient wisdom, gifts and powers of creation once more. She is so grateful to be alive at this most sacred and powerful time and is here to be of service to the Divine Plan unfolding on Earth. She can be reached at: 207-653-7823 or by e-mail at: elelia@templeoftheheart.com 

Blessings beautiful ones…

Spirit has been nudging me for a long time to start writing this blog.The last couple of months the call has gotten so strong. My heart has been feeling deeply that it is time to reach out to more beings, to be of greater service, as a beacon of light and love at this time of profound change and awakening on beloved Gaia as we birth a new Golden Age on Earth.

So here now, I offer you Blessings from the Temple of the Heart, a blog devoted to bringing love, wisdom and blessings forth to comfort, inspire and enlighten your heart, mind, soul & Spirit, and to help you live a sacred and meaningful life. It’s sacred intention is to share ancient wisdom from the Earth, inspiration from Spirit, and to offer blessings of Love from the One Heart of ALL-That-Is, direct from Source as it flows through my heart to yours.

It will be published at least twice a month near the New and Full Moons, at the Seasonal Sacred turnings in the Great Wheel of the Year, and at other auspicious and powerful times on earth… I will always post it on the Temple of the Heart Web-site which is linked to Spiritual Renaissance web-site, on Facebook and in our Free E-newsletter!

I offer this to you now in deep devotion and love, and in service to Mother Gaia, God/Goddess, and ALL beings. May these words, prayers, blessings, and channellings bring forth a frequency that truly touches your heart and soul, illuminates your Spirit, and awakens deep remembering and empowerment within you!

9-12-2015

2015 ECLIPSE DOORWAY
Waves of Divine Love and Light Flowing In

Welcome blessed soul travelers….

I post this now at the Dark of the Moon just hours before the powerful Virgo New Moon Eclipse.

It is such a potent time right now as we prepare for the Eclipses and Equinox ahead. Life is shifting in big ways. It does not feel the same. Reality as we have known it is changing rapidly!

At times it can feel weird and unknown! At other times we may sense a chaos beneath the surface that is expressing itself in our outer world. Sometimes we may experience powerful transformational energies and light bursting forth within us, bringing us profound spiritual awakening. We can see this also reflected in the greater world as so many beings are awakening and having spiritual experiences at this time. Telepathy and synchronicity are growing stronger in our every day lives. This is palpable.

We also can feel that the old ways of being and relating no longer fit who we are becoming as we birth a New Earth. We are releasing so much, and we have been being spiritually prepared for this powerful Eclipse Doorway for a long time.

Now here we stand on the steps of this powerful 2015 Eclipse Doorway that begins on September 12^th/13^th with a Virgo New Moon Solar Eclipse, followed by the Equinox on September 22^nd/23^rd and the 4^th “Blood Moon” or Total Eclipse Full Moon in Aries on September 27^th/28^th, depending on where you are on planet Earth.

Whenever there are eclipses, I often experience them as a huge portal or gateway of consciousness; a Divine opportunity to break out of old boxes and limitations, and to awaken to new levels of consciousness within. Eclipses bring change and openings that can sometimes feel uncomfortable and uneasy because we are being stretched in new ways to grow. What I have learned, is that when these opportunities for growth are presented to us, the less we resist, and the more we simply surrender, the more graceful these transitions can be. 

During this Eclipse Doorway, there will huge waves of Divine frequencies flooding the Earth, waves of Divine Love and new Codes of Light. So it is important for us to prepare our hearts and souls to receive this, and to do all we can to stay grounded and rooted to Mother Earth, connected to our Hearts, focused on higher thought-forms, and joined in sacred community with our beloved brothers and sisters on Planet Earth.

Each one of us will be guided to exactly where we need to be and with whom to receive these frequencies most completely. This can be wherever you are able to be deeply present in your heart and soul. All we need to do is listen deeply to our inner voice, to our heart, to our intuitive knowing and follow this! We will surely be guided to exactly where we need to be and with whom we need to be with to create the sacred space to receive this potent download from the Universal Realms of Spirit flooding the Earth at this potent time.

Wherever we are during this 2 week “doorway”, even if it is in our blessed home or work-place, in our garden, at the ocean, at a sacred portal, or simply sitting upon the earth, we will be joined by millions of beings across the Earth attuning throughout this sacred doorway. Thus, all our prayers, meditations, visualizations, chants, seed intentions and ceremonies will be greatly magnified during this period of time and so, so important to our Collective Humanity and our beloved Mother Earth Gaia. Holding clear, loving, positive and focused spiritual intentions wherever you are will greatly assist ALL beings at this potent time.

Do not underestimate the power of your sacred intentions, thoughts and prayers! Everyone of us is needed to help reach a critical mass to bring about the collective healing and illumination needed on our Beloved Gaia at this time. We will have so much support from the Family of Light and the Higher Spiritual Realms at this time, so remember to call to your Spirit Guides, Animal helpers, Angels and Archangels, Ancestors, Ancient Ones, Ascended Masters, Wise Teachers and the Enlightened Realms to assist you and ALL beings. Whenever you say a prayer, remember to ask for ALL beings and Mother Gaia to receive the blessings too.

It is helpful during these potent times to remember that everything that occurs in our lives and on our beloved Earth is part of a larger Divine Plan unfolding. Sometimes it is hard to trust this when we are being challenged, or when we witness something difficult in the world around us. But the more we can remember this truth, the more at ease we will be when things are shifting and changing around us. The more we can say YES to the change, rather then resisting and fighting against it, the easier it will be. When we can simply let go of the shore, rather than hanging on for dear life, allowing the river of life to take us, we will be more in the flow of Creation. There will be more grace and ease, and the river will take us to exactly where we need to be, as long as we trust and have faith in this divine process of surrender. God/Goddess, Great Spirit, our Universal Source has a Greater Plan. All we need to do is get our “ego”, our “smaller self”, our mind, out of the way and “Let go and let God”. This is the simple wisdom of this time.

VIRGO NEW MOON
September 12^th:11:41 pm (PDT)/September 13^th: 2:41 am (EDT) in the US/
6:41 am (Greenwich Mean Time)

PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
September 12^th: 11:55 pm (PDT)/September 13^th: 2:55 am (EDT)/ 6:55 am (GMT)

As we approach the Eclipse Doorway and the New Moon Eclipse of Virgo it will be helpful to release whatever we are being shown is no longer serving us. Always in the dark phase of the moon, (which is during the last quarter of the moon, when the moon is dark or not visible in the night sky, days and hours before the new moon and even hours after the moment of the new moon) it is wise to let go of old fears, emotions, grief, stories, limitations and beliefs that are holding us back, or that are part of the “old” consciousness or “story” that no longer serves us or life here on Planet Earth.

Often during the dark of the moon, old energies will naturally and organically come to the surface for us to look at and release, no need to hang onto these old energies or emotions any more. Perhaps we may feel grief or sadness emerge, or really ancient memories may come into our awareness for us to look at and then release. So pause at this time to reflect on your life and deeply feel what is needing to “die” and be released so that a more expanded and authentic YOU can emerge.

This may be more intense then at a usual Dark Moon since it is on the heals of the Eclipse, so you may need to give yourself added time to really let go. Taking salt baths, consciously releasing with prayer or in a sacred fire ceremony on the earth, simply writing in your journal or saying out-loud your strong intentions of release, will be helpful to do at this time and will help prepare you energetically for the New Moon energies that will be pouring in.

During these times of spiritual acceleration, and especially during an Eclipse doorway, there is so much added support for you to release the old and embrace the new. Remember the more we can surrender and align our will to the Divine Will, the more aligned we will be with the Greater Plan unfolding in our lives. The more we can open our hearts and souls to receive the incoming frequencies, the deeper it will shift and transform us. In surrendering in this way, we will truly be blessed by the unseen forces to grow into the higher expressions of our Soul, and to re-claiming our true place as the spiritual beings we truly are.

 On September 12^th/13^th at the exact moment of the New Moon,(times above) the Sun and Moon will be conjoined at the exact same degree of Virgo. New Moons are always a time of fresh beginnings as we begin a new 28 day lunar cycle, and the Moon begins to wax, or grow in light! The Eclipse will be minutes after the New Moon and this is a potent time to receive the influx of the new energies flooding the earth. Whenever there is an eclipse things are always MAGNIFIED and INTENSIFIED!!

“VIRGO” Painting by Josephine Wall

With the Sun and Moon in Virgo you may have a humbling experience, one that helps you to release your ego, so that a greater part of yourself can be born and flourish. You may feel new energies awakening around your path of service and what you came here to do that is for the greater good of humanity, or simply be more accepting doing your work and seeing that it is part of the greater whole, that each person has their own humble piece of the puzzle, none being greater or lesser. This is the wisdom of Virgo. It is a very pure and virginal energy. It is simple, no frills or extravagances. Simply doing what you came here to do and honoring this with humility. Make sure not to get too caught up in the shadow of Virgo which can become obsessed with the details of life and lose touch with the beautiful and pure energies of its’ nature.

Virgo also holds an energy of purification, cleansing and healing around the physical, and often is a time to attend to some of the details of life, especially concerning your health or the health of those around you. It is a perfect time to do a physical cleanse and to purify your body in whatever ways you are needing so that your energy may be more flowing and pure. A great time to purge or release material possessions that you no longer need so you can live more simply. You may get guided to change your way of eating, or begin to use plant medicines or nourishing foods from the Earth to nurture and assist your body to be in its’ ultimate state of health and well-being.

It is a time of harvest as well, at least here in the Northern Hemisphere, as the abundance of the earth abounds. During this time it is important to pause and give humble thanks for all that is being offered from our Earth Mother’s body… to feel our gratitude for all the simple blessings and pleasures in our lives… to share the abundance with those around us… to expand this into our prayers for all humanity also receiving these blessings and abundance… to seed intentions that all beings are fed and nourished… that all beings receive the abundance of the Earth that is flowing forth… As we do this we are being of humble service to Mother Gaia and ALL beings!

At all New Moons it is a powerful time to set your Seed Intentions for the new lunar cycle ahead, as it is the “Seed” phase of the lunar cycle. You can do this by creating a little ritual or ceremony to invoke these seed intentions, and then to empower them with your sacred sound, chant, dance, whatever moves you. I love to write my seed intentions on the back of a printed Flower of Life mandala, which is the sacred geometry of Creation, and then place small crystals on top of it in a grid formation to magnetize and expand my intentions. I have found this to be so powerful. You can also journal your intentions, and pull oracle cards for guidance for the new cycle beginning. Listen to your heart and you will be guided by the energies of the New Moon!

Since the energies are in Virgo you may set seed intentions that naturally flow to you connected to your health, simplifying your life, or to expanding your path of service, whatever you may feel in the moment. It is also a powerful time to do a meditation to more deeply receive the frequencies of the New Moon, and as the moon begins to “wax” or grow in light you might imagine all your seed intentions also growing in Light and actually envision them coming to fruition! Make sure to give thanks for all these prayers coming into manifestation!

Remember to align your prayers with the Divine for the Highest Good of All beings, and to ask that all that you pray for blesses all beings and Mother Earth. In this way your prayers, meditations, sacred intentions are not only serving you but all beings! This is a beautiful way to be of service during Virgo time and always!!

So beloved hearts, I leave you with these prayers and blessings to assist you at this powerful New Moon Eclipse. I will write more soon to help you prepare for the Equinox and Full Moon Eclipse. Until then… May the Blessings of the Virgo New Moon be Upon You and ALL beings….

VIRGO NEW MOON ECLIPSE PRAYER

I release all that no longer serves me, my relationships,
my family, the Earth or Humanity…
I release…(naming all that you are releasing)

I RELEASE… I RELEASE… I RELEASE…
I let it all go to the Dark Moon Mothers to be dissolved
and transformed within the dark womb cauldron of creation…

I LET GO… I LET GO… I LET GO…

I Invoke the Violet Flame to transmute and purify ALL that I have released…
I see all that I have released completely purified in this Violet Flame…
Transmuted… Transmuted… Transmuted…
Purified… Purified… Purified…

I now open my heart to bathe in a crystalline waterfall of Rainbow Light
that is now flowing forth from the Higher Spiritual Realms!!!

I AM CLEANSED… I AM CLEANSED… I AM CLEANSED…
I AM PURIFIED… I AM PURIFIED… I AM PURIFIED…

I NOW OPEN to RECEIVE the Grace & Blessings that are flowing forth
at this sacred time…
I OPEN to RECEIVE the New Codes of Light for this Virgo New Moon Eclipse…
I receive the Divine Frequencies into my mind… into my heart…
into my soul… and into every cell in my body…

I OPEN… I RECEIVE… I OPEN… I RECEIVE… I OPEN… I RECIVE…

I am now completely infused with these Divine Dispensations…
I give thanks… I give thanks… I give thanks…

At this powerful Virgo New Moon Eclipse
I now seed my sacred intentions with deep Love, Faith and Devotion…

I seed the new intention….. (naming each of your intentions)

I seed… I seed… I seed…
I intend… I intend… I intend…

I empower… I empower… I empower these seed intentions with
all my Love… with all my Light… and with all my Power…

I call to the Family of Light, to the Enlightened Ones, Ascended Masters,
Angels and Archangels, to the Wise and Ancient Ones, to my Ancestors
and all my Spiritual Guides in the seen and unseen realms
to bless my seed intentions and help to bring them to fruition…

Manifest… Manifest… Manifest…

I now see all these sacred intentions now manifest in my life and on beloved Gaia.
I ask for all the blessings that I am receiving to be received by ALL beings now!

 It is Done… It is Done… It is Done… for the ONE!!!

Blessed Be! Blessed Be! Blessed Be!
Blessed Be the Earth! Blessed be the Universe! Blessed Be ALL beings!
(or end in any way that is in alignment with your path)

NEW MOON BLESSINGS FROM MY HEART TO YOURS….

 May you receive the abundance of this humble yet fertile time…

May your heart open to receive the Divine Dispensations pouring forth…
May you share this with those in need around you….
May you surrender to the waves of change flowing in…
and May you find joy in the simple pleasures that life offers…

May your path of service be illumined greatly…
May all your seed intentions be blessed and magnified a thousand-fold
and made manifest upon our Beloved Earth Gaia for the benefit ALL beings…

May the Blessings of the New Moon be upon you and ALL beings!
Blessed Be! Blessed Be! Blessed Be ALL beings!

Until we meet again… May you be blessed…
In Lak’ech Ala Kin: I am You and You are Me, We are One!
Namaste’

**PS. You can also get more detailed astrological information on Leo’s weekly Astrological Forecast: Perspectives from the Sky, at www.spiritualtherapy.wordpress.com

Deborah “El’elia Christos” Tallarico, is a spiritual guide and counselor, soul psychotherapist, planetary priestess and divine channel. She also offers crystal sound healing sessions, past-life regression, flower/gem essences, sacred ceremonies, spiritual groups, priestess training, as well as guided meditations and light activations at powerful astrological moments, new and full moons. Her deepest passion is to live in sacred relationship with all beings, Mother Earth and with All-that-is, and to walk the Beauty Way of the Heart. She is here to seed love, forgiveness and compassion, and to help anchor the Divine Feminine and Christ-Magdalene Consciousness on Earth. As a Keeper of Earth Records and Ancient Ones, her mission is to help re-awaken the wisdom of the Ancient Ways for the New Earth, to help others release old earth records and memories so that they can re-claim their ancient wisdom, gifts and powers of creation once more. Writing, creating beauty, art, sacred ceremony, healing medicines and elixirs, dancing and yoga, as well as connecting deeply with Mother Earth, with the crystals, plants and flowers, with the Stars, seasons and lunar cycles, with Soul Family, with God & Goddess are her greatest medicines. She is so grateful to be alive at this most sacred and powerful time and is here to be of service to the Divine Plan unfolding on Earth.

She can be reached at: 207-653-7823 or by e-mail at: elelia@templeoftheheart.com,
www.templeoftheheart.com or www.spiritualrenaissance.com