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Tara Sutphen CHt is a distinguished figure in the field of hypnotherapy, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a profound understanding of the human psyche. With over three decades of dedicated practice, Tara has honed her skills in various therapeutic modalities, combining her background in psychology, energy healing, and spiritual counseling to create a unique approach to hypnotherapy.
Her journey began with a strong foundation in traditional psychology, which she later complemented with specialized training in hypnotherapy. Tara is a certified hypnotherapist, recognized for her ability to guide individuals into deep states of relaxation and heightened awareness. This allows clients to access their subconscious mind, facilitating transformative change and healing.
Tara’s expertise extends beyond basic hypnotherapy techniques; she is skilled in regression therapy, enabling clients to explore past experiences and traumas that shape their current behaviors and beliefs. Through her compassionate and intuitive approach, she creates a safe space for clients to confront and release emotional blockages, fostering healing on multiple levels.
In addition to her one-on-one sessions, Tara has conducted numerous workshops and seminars, educating aspiring hypnotherapists and spiritual counselors on the intricacies of the practice. She is passionate about empowering others to harness the power of the mind, teaching them effective techniques for self-hypnosis, visualization, and affirmations. Her engaging teaching style and deep knowledge make her a sought-after instructor in the field.
Tara’s work is not limited to individual therapy; she has also contributed significantly to community wellness through group sessions and public speaking engagements. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences allows her to share valuable insights on the benefits of hypnotherapy, helping to demystify the process and make it accessible to all.
Her extensive experience is further enriched by her commitment to continuous learning. Tara stays abreast of the latest research in psychology and hypnotherapy, integrating new findings into her practice to ensure her clients receive the most effective and evidence-based care. This dedication to professional growth reflects her passion for helping others achieve their fullest potential.
In summary, Tara Sutphen CHt is a highly experienced hypnotherapist whose depth of knowledge, compassionate approach, and commitment to healing empower clients to transform their lives. Her exceptional skills and expertise provide a solid foundation for those seeking to navigate their personal challenges and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
The Full Buck Moon (Native American) at 18* Capricorn will culminate on July 10, 2025, at 1:37 pm Pacific/4:37 pm Eastern (Farmers Almanac).
This Capricorn Moon invites us to reflect deeply on our ambitions, responsibilities, and the emotional landscapes we navigate. It challenges us to assess whether we truly harness our inner drive with enough courage to foster a genuine connection to our lifeforce. The essence of this astrological phase encourages introspection—are we merely skimming the surface of our potential, or are we diving deep into the waters of our true capabilities?
As we ponder our successes, health, love life, and overall consciousness, we must ask ourselves if we’ve been cutting corners. Are we settling for mediocrity in pursuit of convenience, or are we committed to the hard work necessary to cultivate a fulfilling existence? This period of renewal serves as a clarion call to let go of the distractions that pull our focus from the life we aspire to lead. Instead of getting bogged down by minor infractions or grievances, we are urged to adopt a broader perspective, embracing the possibility of transformation and growth.
We are beckoned to confront our past fears—those emotional weights that may have stunted our progress. As we process these feelings, we can begin to unfurl our potential, shedding the layers of self-limitation. It is crucial to examine whether our concerns are truly significant or if we have allowed third-world problems to overshadow our first-world realities. This reflection can reveal a deeper compassion or, conversely, expose judgments that come from a place of privilege.
In a world filled with diverse opinions, the question of morality arises. Are we grounded in a sense of ethics that guides our decisions and interactions, or do we find ourselves lost in a sea of self-serving beliefs? We are reminded to root our actions in integrity, fostering a sense of accountability not only to ourselves but to the greater community.
By fostering a spirit of determination and addressing our emotional truths, we can embark on a powerful journey of rebirth and renewal. Are we ready to engage with our full potential, or do we still have work to do?
Journal Questions:
1. What are the top three dreams or aspirations that I have for my life, and what steps can I take to start pursuing them?
– Reflect on your deepest desires and outline actionable steps to begin working towards them. Consider both short-term and long-term actions.
2. What beliefs about myself or my capabilities are limiting my potential, and how can I challenge or change these beliefs?
– Identify specific beliefs that may be hindering your progress. Explore how you can reframe these thoughts to foster a more empowering mindset.
3. What does success look like for me in various areas of my life (career, relationships, health, personal growth), and what is one action I can take in each area this week to work towards that vision?
– Define your personal concept of success across different life domains. Set tangible, achievable actions for the immediate future to bring your vision closer to reality.
4. When faced with obstacles, how do I typically react, and what strategies can I implement to respond more effectively moving forward?
– Analyze your typical responses to challenges and setbacks. Consider developing a toolkit of strategies that can help you navigate difficulties with resilience.
5. What passions or interests have I neglected, and how can I reintegrate them into my life to enhance my overall happiness?
– Reflect on activities or interests that once brought you joy but have since fallen by the wayside. Plan specific times to engage with these passions again.
—- It is never too late to become who you want to be… The treasure hunt is searching for key elements to unlock manifesting abilities and fulfill projects and tasks. Rewards come from recognition and appreciation, it appeals to a fundamental human need.
We are on our own personal treasure hunt in life. Treasure hunt is used as a metaphor for unlocking our manifesting abilities is both captivating and enlightening. This journey represents the quest for self-discovery and the realization of our potential, where each key element we uncover not only propels us toward fulfilling our projects and tasks but also enriches our lives in profound ways.
At the heart of this treasure hunt lies the recognition and appreciation we seek. These rewards resonate deeply with our fundamental human needs, as they affirm our worth and validate our efforts. When we feel acknowledged, it ignites a spark within, motivating us to pursue our aspirations with greater fervor. Recognition serves as a powerful catalyst, transforming our mundane tasks into significant milestones on our journey toward self-actualization.
As we embark on this quest, we must first identify the key elements essential for unlocking our manifesting abilities. These elements may include clarity of intention, self-belief, and a commitment to action. Clarity of intention acts as our map, guiding us through the labyrinth of possibilities. It is vital to define what we truly desire, ensuring our focus remains unwavering amidst distractions.
Self-belief is another crucial component; it acts as the compass that directs our efforts. When we possess confidence in our abilities, we are more likely to take risks, embrace challenges, and step outside our comfort zones. This courage is often what separates those who merely dream from those who manifest their visions into reality.
—–”A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
“In the world’s audience hall, the simple blade of grass sits on the same carpet with the sunbeams, and the stars of midnight” – Rabindranath Tagore (Indian Poet, Playwright and Essayist, Won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1913, 1861-1941)
Summer Solstice marks the end of the waxing year. And the rays of the sun directly strike one of the two tropical latitude lines. June 21 marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere, as winter begins in the southern hemisphere. On this day, the earth’s “circle of luminescence” will be from the Arctic Circle to the Antarctic Circle. The equator receives twelve hours of daylight, as there will be 24 hours of daylight at the North Pole and 24 hours of darkness at the South Pole.
All over the world people honor this day as an important reminder of the apex of light and to cast away evil and their problems. Northern Hemisphere inhabitants use June 21 as the day of celebration, but the splendor of light lasts from new moon to full moon.
Worshipping the Sun’s great power, all cultures celebrate in some way. Celts and Slavs dance around bonfires while Chinese marked the day honoring Li, the Goddess of Light. The celebrants of modern and ancient ceremonies tune in that life comes from the sun. It is life giving and life supporting. We’ve recently had the good fortune to have electricity, greenhouses, and shipment suppliers. How will you celebrate? We all may not get a chance to dance around the bonfire but it’s a time to bask in the light, sit in the sun, cast our worries away and awaken to our lives.
Recipes:
Summer Pasta Salad
2 cucumbers chopped
2 big tomatoes chopped
1/2 red onion chopped
5 tbsp lime juice
4 tbsp cilantro (coriander)
2+ tbsp honey
salt/pepper
2 cups shell macaroni (optional: gluten free)
Directions
Cook pasta, drain.
Combine lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt & pepper in small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine pasta vegetables. Toss gently in lime dressing.
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
1 (16 oz) pkg large shell pasta (optional: gluten free), ½ c. dill pickle juice plus 4 tbsp. pickle juice (divided), 2/3 c. mayonnaise (optional: veganaise), 1/3 c. sour cream (optional: plain yogurt), Salt & Pepper to taste, ¾ c. sliced or diced dill pickles, ¼ c. onion, 2 tbsp. minced fresh or dry dill spice, (optional: 2/3 c. diced or grated cheddar or almond cheese)
Directions: Cook pasta to pkg specifications. Rinse & drain cold water, add ½ c dill pickle juice, set aside, In another bowl, add 4 tbsp dill pickle juice , mayo, sour cream, salt & pepper (optional: dash of cayenne), Drain off excess pickle juice from pasta and mix with dressing, chill one hour and serve.
Spinach-Strawberry Salad
Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons sesame seeds 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1-1/2 teaspoons minced onion 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 bag (10 ounces) fresh spinach 1 pint strawberries, sliced thin In a blender, combine the sugar, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, oil, and vinegar. Blend well. If the dressing seems thick, add a few drops of water.
Remove the stems from the spinach and tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. Arrange them on individual salad plates or in a salad bowl. Arrange the strawberries on top. Drizzle the dressing over the strawberries and serve.
Bonnie Brae Strawberry Pie
A mixture of cooked and fresh berries helped make this pie a family favorite.
1 quart strawberries or 1 large package frozen strawberries, thawed and drained 3/4 cup water 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup sliced berries, fresh or frozen, thawed and drained whipped cream whole berries for garnish Combine strawberries and water in saucepan. Cook until just softened, about 4 or 5 minutes. (Let frozen berries thaw; heat but don’t cook them.) Mix together cornstarch, sugar, and water until smooth; add to hot berries. Cook over medium heat until clear. Add lemon juice; immediately remove from heat and let cool. Place sliced berries in cooked pie shell. To assemble pie, pour cooked mixture over berries, top with whipped cream, and garnish with whole berries.
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Wedding Cake
Yield: Makes 12 to 16 servings.
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 3 cups sugar 4 cups cake flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 6 egg whites Preheat over to 350° F. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Pour in buttermilk and begin mixing slowly. Continue to mix until well blended. Add flavorings and stir. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff. Fold the egg whites into the cake batter. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 20 minutes at 350° F, then lower heat to 300°F and bake for about 25 minutes longer, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove cakes from oven and cool on racks. After 10 minutes, remove from pans and continue cooling on racks.
Cream Cheese Frosting 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract No wedding needed to have this cake
The Druids celebrated with “The Wedding of Heaven and Earth”.
Two people represent Mother Earth and the Sun King. Create a Bonfire, dancers adorned in garlands and flowers, and young men jumping through the tall flames. A time of cleansing and renewal. The participants playing Mother Earth and the Sun King go to each participant, and speak to each person as though planting seeds of growth, imparting words of love, wisdom, thankfulness and prosperity.
Candle or Bonfire Ritual
With a candle or your bonfire – Give blessings in the 4 directions. Cast a blessing for yourself, a blessing for the harvest, a blessing for your loved ones, and a blessing for the earth. (make this blessing 3-5 sentences long for each subject) A Call to Love
Single women are to sleep with 4 flowers under their pillow Flowers:
Flowers blooming in your area, also daisies, roses, lilyof the valley, calendulas, marigolds
Decorations:
daisy chains, lavender wreaths, rosemary garlands Head wreath
Circle base, thin gauge wire, or vines and tie or wire on flowers of your choice Symbols:
Fire to celebrate the power of the sun, Sun Wheels, Medicine Wheels, Stone Circles, Candle Circles, Mother Goddess, Ripening fruits, Sun Dials, Feathers, and Swords/Blades. Candles:
Green & Blue representing the earth White representing God light
The Full Strawberry Moon (Native American) at 20* Sagittarius will culminate on June 10, 2025, at 12:44 am PDT/ June 11, 2025, at 3:44 am EDT (Farmers Almanac). This Full Strawberry Moon is about opening your perspective on the world view. You may have become narrow-minded or stuck in your ways, especially in how you make money and create a secure life for yourself and your loved ones. When your focus becomes broader, you still stay constructively within your personal power. It’s not about becoming adventurous per se; it is deepening the confidence in how to make money. And where to live and gain knowledge. Instead of following the routine so strategically, you’ve maybe forgotten how to have fun and expand your potential. Breathe deeply again. That’s it, remind yourself to breathe. Find your sacred space within your auric field and begin to think in magic. Knowing how to use skills and tools to help yourself achieve the next steps or goals. They can be career moves or personal ones, as you can positively influence yourself for the better. Thinking good thoughts can be the first step to rebalancing your personal power, but moving your body in a proactive, considerate way is by far more beneficial.
There are times when feeling ineffective, meek, or mired in indecision. Confusion can leave you disoriented and directionless, but taking a baby step and beginning to work past struggles can help you out of any dilemma.
Here are a few tips:
Identify the issue, but don’t dwell
Be kind to yourself
Meditate at least 5-20 minutes a day…and a couple times a day if you need to recenter. Meditation should consist of not concentrating on anything. If you don’t have a meditation practice, metaphorically: visualize or feel a golden light orb between your hands, healing you and giving you more life-force energy.
Mindfulness: exercising your mind to stay in the present state, give yourself permission to be hopeful, helpful, and make wise choices.
Listen to mind-programming, hypnosis MP3s, if you are stubborn
Get outside and get some air…maybe exercise or dance to music
Change your viewpoint, change your outlook, change your hopeless view to a hopeful panorama
Create a checklist of goals you want to accomplish, about yourself, about your attitude, about your health, about ways to make money, and about accomplishing goals
9. Be Consistent, Be Loyal, Be Reliable, Be Trustworthy – it doesn’t matter that others are not those traits, it matters that you are!
10. Make an effort, and progress will happen
When you actively move towards becoming knowledgeable or successful, you allow your life to flow in the direction of fulfillment. Move forward now, as the past is already gone. Decisions are to be made in your future. Allow yourself to start making good-to-great choices.
Journal Questions:
Are you constructive or destructive:
About yourself
Or others
Family
Friends
Work arena
Neighborhood
City
State
Country
World
Are you trying to be invisible – or are you outwardly visible?
Are you seen as Constructive or Destructive?
House
Love
Family
Parents
Mate
Children
What do you want and why
Constructive or Destructive
Love
Career
Job
Health
Relationships
Friendships
Happiness
Exercise
How can you change: List 3 things if not 3 sentences
Love
Career
Job
Health
Relationships
Friendships
Happiness
Exercise
Your Aspirations:
Spiritually
Emotionally
Intellectually
Materially
Physically
__You can be working at a job but not know how to be in tune with the task, the duty, or the people surrounding you. So this moon says, take a look at you and the way you create safety, security, and money. You are asked to make simple changes, becoming more health-conscious or going in the direction of what you do best. You can make small adjustments that can create big changes. Don’t wait for others to make you feel better; start to make yourself feel valuable, because once you do, you will be more inclined to create a contented life. Your relationships, your friendships, and your work can become smoother. Recognize yourself, you are an individual, an amazing soul, and a beautiful heart, and regain your livelihood, your fate, and purpose.
—— “’The Psychology of Money’ explores how emotion, behavior, and decision-making shape financial success. Key lessons include understanding luck, compounding, humility, controlling expenses, and avoiding lifestyle inflation. Patience and disciplined spending are essential. -Morgan Housel (American Author)
The Full Flower Moon (Native American) at 22* Scorpio will culminate, on May 12, 2025, 12:58 PM PDT/ 3:58 PM EDT (Farmers Almanac).
This Full Flower Moon is about improvement and refinement. How are you fairing in your everyday way of being. What areas do you need to recover emotionally or physically. The first stages to bounce back in areas of health and vitality are self-compassion, plenty of sleep, and mild exercise. This moon reminds us of renewal on a cellular level. Quiet the mind and get centered again… you take the world for a ride, it doesn’t take you for one. Betterment is a key to progress.
The three indicators of burnout are:
Insufficient energy or fatigue
Being negative or feeling cynical
Performing poorly
This is not the time to feel ineffective, meek, or unmotivated; as others are set in place to help through struggles. Whether through listening to common sense, polishing your skill set, or being open to your elder’s/mentors’ suggestions. Throughout this month, stop to listen often, take notes, and proceed effectively.
Recovery:
Professional counseling, hypnotherapy, massage, or a support group
Monitor stress level – keep a journal
Change our mindset
Have a cup of tea
Nature watching
Taking a walk
People watching
Yoga
Stretching
Exercising
Epsom salt bath
Vagus nerve self-massage
Hypnosis
Massage
Set boundaries for yourself
Set boundaries for others
Healthy eating
Sleeping well
Good hygiene
Finding a hobby
When you’re going through bumpy times, it’s best to become aware of them. Proceed toward refocusing on the positives in your life and not the negatives. We can become disillusioned by people, especially when they show acts of unkindness. But that is on them.
You know when you’re being unkind to yourself. We can all be very far from where we think we should be emotionally or energetically. We can base values outside ourselves, instead of working on what creates our inner wholeness. We are given many shamanic and natural signs, where we are asked to turn away from dissension and negativity, and step toward our brighter futures, where we are getting into the practice of getting better and better.
Journal Questions:
Are you constructive or destructive:
About yourself
Or others
Family
Friends
Work arena
Neighborhood
City
State
Country
World
Are you trying to be invisible – or are you outwardly visible?
Are you seen as Constructive or Destructive?
House
Love
Family
Parents
Mate
Children
What do you want and why
Constructive or Destructive
Love
Career
Job
Health
Relationships
Friendships
Happiness
Exercise
How can you change: List 3 things if not 3 sentences
Love
Career
Job
Health
Relationships
Friendships
Happiness
Exercise
Your Aspirations:
Spiritually
Emotionally
Intellectually
Materially
Physically
Relationships, friendships, and work can become less uncomplicated with shared enthusiasm. Patience is a virtue, especially when listening to others’ wisdom and expertise. We learn how to achieve together in tandem. A lovely heart begins with ourselves and extends toward the goodwill of others. Trusting our intuition is a big component. Not everyone has your best interests at heart. But you can, by having the best intentions for others. It is important to live our truth… our progress is to regain our livelihood every day. It is a part of our fate and purpose to be the best we can be.
The Full Pink Moon at 23* Libra will culminate April12, 2025 5:22pm pdt/ 8:22pm edt/ April 13 2:22am France (almanac). This moon is magical. Breathe deeply and take in some of this magic thats in the air. The beauty, the fortuitous energy surrounding you. We are re-learning to live richly. It’s about tapping into “the good” in your life, and not the bad. We create our reality every day and to live with rose colored glasses might be the suggestion of the pink moon.
No grinding into the next hours or days, every day should be pleasant. It starts with us and how we expect it to be. We should come to expect balance and beauty, not opinions, snide remarks or terseness. Our health depends on our will to be of higher mind.
Lacking passion is fatal. So it’s up to you to find it again, and again. The divine spark is in you, holding sacred space in your heart and mind.
Passion Mind-Map:
What were your past passions
What new hobbies, activities or events would you like to try
Don’t sit around and overthink
Attend workshops, classes or events, see what resonates
Set small goals
Journal Questions:
Write in your journal for the full moon and throughout the month.
Dreaming:
Do you remember your night time dreams?
Do you pay attention to your daydreams?
Do you have wishful thinking?
Do you have magical thinking?
Do you have expectations?
Do others have expectations of you?
Are you someone who moves your wishes into action?
Do you feel you create a plan and easily bring those plans into fruition?
How do you do it?
How do you feel when you accomplish what you want?
What areas do you wish to know “accomplishment”?
(write a sentence, paragraph or more)
Money
Love
Friendship
Family
Happiness
Wisdom
Knowledge
Exercising
Eating well
Good Health
Fun
Beauty
What is your first impression about yourself in these areas?
(write a sentence, paragraph or more)
Money
Love
Friendship
Family
Happiness
Wisdom
Knowledge
Exercising
Eating well
Good Health
Fun
Beauty
Recreate Passion for Life:
1. Regain Perspective
2. Rekindle Friendships
3. Risk your Feelings
4. Create Atmosphere
5. Communicate
6. Listen
7. Don’t Dwell on the Past
8. Share
9. Don’t be harsh
10. Nurture
Meditation:
To be successful in all areas of your life// focus on the value of learning// the value of time// the value on yourself// the value on your mind// the value on how you love your friends and family// the value on your environment// the value on your heart// the value on your soul// the value on your being// Raise your vibration// be in Om Resonance
Om Resonance written by Tara Sutphen – Lifeforce Activation series Mp3’s
Spring Equinox, Ostara, Eostre, Easter, Vernal Equinox
By Tara Sutphen
Spring Equinox is March 20, 2025 and marks the mid-point of the Waxing Year, the nights and days are balanced once again; the time when Kore, (Persephone) was believed to have returned from the Underworld where she had ruled throughout the Winter. The spark of light, born at Winter Solstice has reached maturity, and from here onwards, the days progressively grow longer than the nights.
Western culture proclaims this the first day of Spring. Older traditions called the Spring Equinox, Ostara; the time of the festivals of the Grecian Goddess, Eostre, and the Germanic Ostara, both fertility Goddesses of Dawn. These influenced the naming of the modern-day Easter Holiday. New greenery bursts forth from sleeping seeds in the countryside, as metaphorically, pagans also plant their own seeds for future goals, future projects and growth at this time. Decorated eggs, being symbols of fertility are symbolic of Ostara.
In days gone, Europeans gave gifts of decorated eggs to new brides, in the hope that they would bear many children. Similarly, bowls filled with eggs were given to farm workers by the farmer’s wife, to ensure a rich harvest. Most all cultures see the egg as a symbol of Life; the actual home of the Soul. In Russia, decorated eggs are still given as gifts to loved ones and buried in graves to ensure rebirth. The women gathered the eggs only from hens which were around a rooster and decorated them, allowing no one to watch them work as they transferred the goodness of the household to the designs on the eggs, thus keeping evil away. Dyes were mixed to secret family recipes and special blessings placed on each egg.
Colors of Ostara Eggs:
White:
Purity
Yellow:
Wisdom, a successful Harvest, or Spirituality
Green:
Spring, rebirth, wealth, youth, growth, happiness
Blue:
Good health, clear skies
Orange:
Power endurance, ambition, courage
Red:
Happiness, hope, passion, nobility, bravery, enthusiasm, love
Brown:
Enrichment, good harvest, happiness
Purple:
Faith, trust, power
Pink:
Success, friendship, love
Black:
Remembrance
Lore:
The custom of eating Hot Cross Buns also has pagan origins. The Saxons ate buns that were marked with a cross in honor of Eostre; Ancient Greeks consumed these types of buns in their celebrations of Artemis, Goddess of the hunt, and the Egyptians ate a similar cake in their worship of the Goddess Isis.
There are conflicting ideas as to what the cross symbol represents. One suggestion is that it is a Christianisation of horn symbols that were stamped on cakes to represent an ox, which used to be sacrificed at the time of the Spring Equinox. Another theory relates to
—Moon worship; the bun representing the full Moon, and the cross, its four quarters. Christianity gave new meanings to the symbolism of the buns, saying the cross represented the Crucifixion Cross. Thus, superstitions arose crediting these buns as being charms against evil, so after Good Friday, people would save one or two of them to hang in their homes as amulets. During the festival season and indeed, for a long time afterwards, fishermen would carry these Easter buns in their boats, for protection.
The Spring Equinox defines the season where Spring reaches it’s peak, with the powers of light increasing. The God of Light, (Llew), now gains victory over his twin, the God of Darkness. Llew was reborn at the Winter Solstice and is now old and strong enough to vanquish his rival twin and mate with his Mother Goddess. The great Mother Goddess, who returned to her Virgin aspect at Imbolc, welcomes the young Sun God’s attentions and conceives a child. The child will be born nine months from now, at the next Winter Solstice, when the cycle closes, only to begin anew.
The Easter Bunny is another symbol which has obvious links to fertility, rebirth, and the abundance of life which is evident in Spring.
Eostre was a playful Goddess whose reign over the earth began in Spring when the Sun King journeyed across the sky in his chariot, bringing the end of Winter. Eostre came down to Earth then, appearing as a beautiful maiden with a basket of bright colorful eggs. Eostre’s magical companion was a rabbit who accompanied her as she brought new life to dying plants and flowers by hiding the eggs in the fields.
Traditional Foods:
Dairy foods
Leafy Green Vegetables
Nuts such as Pumpkin
Sunflower
Pine
Hot Cross Buns
Flower Dishes
Sprouts
Herbs and Flowers
Jonquils
daffodils
Woodruff
Violet
Gorse
Olive
Peony
Iris,
Narcissus
spring flowers.Incense
Jasmine
Rose
Strawberry
FloralsSacred Gemstone
Jasper
Recipes:
Hot Cross Buns
1/4 cup apple juice, beer or rum
1 cup raisins, dried currants, or dried cranberries
1 1/4 cups milk
3 large eggs, 1 separated
6 tablespoons soft butter
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
4 1/2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
Glaze:
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon milk
Frosting:
1 cup & 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
4 teaspoons milk
oven 375*
20 mins
Beer Bread
Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup beer or apple juice
1 tablespoon butter
2 1/2 tablespoon honey
1 egg
9×5 Bread Pan
Dry Ingredients
Mix the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast
Beer or Apple juice and other ingredients
warm the beer/ingredients on the stove.
Add egg last – cover & let raise 30 mins.
Kneed on flour surface, cover & let raise another 20 mins
Grease pan: place in pan, cover & let “another” 20 mins
Oven 375*
30-35 mins
Lavender Goat Cheese Figs
6-10 figs
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/4 cup goat cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried lavender
1/2 tablespoons honey
cut figs in half, spoon in cheese/lavender mixture
Vegetable Tart
1 Puff Pastry
Spread out and brush pastry with olive oil
Lightly cook in oven
Cook vegetables of choice and garlic for the tart
Add them onto the oven baked pastry
Add your cheeses – parmesan and mozzarella
Lightly cook in oven and brown
Cut and serve
Irish Soup
Sautee’
1 onion
2 leeks
garlic
Add
3 carrots
3 potatoes
2 containers vegetable broth or chicken broth
Cook on stove top or crockpot until carrots and potatoes are soft
The Full Worm Moon and Lunar Eclipse (Native American) will culminate on March 13, 2025, at 11:55 PM PT / 2:55 AM ET (Farmers Almanac). We have a Total Lunar Eclipse. When we have an eclipse, it’s time to change or let go of something holding us back. Take time to meditate on what you’d like unblocked or cleaned up in your life as it brings something exciting or illuminating to each of us.
The moon will be cast in a reddish copper hue and it will be observable from the Earth’s Western Hemisphere. It will be visible in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean.
The Worm Moon wants us to concentrate on strong passions. This refers to profound feelings, enthusiasm, or desires. That energy is part of the life-force, the breath and blood of our existence. We need to feel supported when we connect to the life force and God’s light.
To regain passion we can connect to our values, explore new and exciting events and things, and surround ourselves with wise and helpful people. It is to find the pathway to practicing mindfulness and easy attainment.
Recreate Passion for Life:
1. Regain Perspective
2. Rekindle Friendships
3. Risk your Feelings
4. Create Atmosphere
5. Communicate
6. Listen
7. Don’t Dwell on the Past
8. Share
9. Don’t be harsh
10. Nurture
1. Attention: when you have started a habit or new pattern
2. Admit: what do you need to change
3. Communicate: what you need, to make a difference
4. Select: goals and needs
The aspects of every full moon gently guide us toward connecting to our deepest selves. We’re looking into the meaning of life and a deeper resonance of thought. You are tuning in instead of tuning out. You are allowing what energies are to leave your life, so you fully live the greatest and best you can. You are finally ready, you want to handle living on Earth instead of Earth handling you.
Journal Questions:
Write a paragraph on how you can improve your personal habits…
How do you proceed with your ability to create, are you waiting around for it or making it happen?
Love
Career
Job
Health
Relationships
Friendships
Happiness
Exercise
How do you proceed with your short-term goals
Spiritually
Emotionally
Intellectually
Materially
Physically
—— Life isn’t a full stream of happy emotions and no problems but it is about creating the life we want to live. Sometimes it is a slow and steady road…
—“If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen for you, to you, and because of you.” -Anonymous
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