Yule, The Winter Solstice


Yule, The Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice & Yule

By Tara Sutphen

Dec 21: The Winter Solstice is a celebration of the heart, vessel of our dreams. Through the darkest time on the planet, we are to find solace once again, returning to our inner resting place. Gallantly gazing upon our life’s daily uncertainty and unknowing future. May the earth fold us in comfort away from any harshness. As the light dims, we are to harmonize and begin to sincerely replenish our hearts and minds. The pagans called this holiday Yule, where the people of Europe and Scandinavia made festive. It is not considered religious. The pagans were naturalists, such as the Native Americans and other indigenous communities around the world. They followed the course of the sun, the moon, and the cycles of the seasons for planting food and generally planning a survival strategy. As winter comes, we recognize our need to rest our minds, hearts, and bodies while warming at the hearth. And as we come back out of the darkest day-night of the year and begin to gain more minutes of sunlight and replenishment each day. We linger for a glimmer of light to awaken, reconnecting our spark to life, to the sun and the conviviality of our own beating heart.

Recipes for Winter Solstice & Yule

Hot Apple Cider

Juice Apples or Buy Apple Cider

6 cups Apple Cider

½ tsp whole cloves

¼ tsp ground nutmeg

3 cinnamon sticks

Heat ingredients, simmer, strain & serve hot

Hearty or Veggie Stew

1 ½ pounds Beef stew meat

water (optional)

Vegetable Broth (for Vegetable stew)

¼ c. flour

Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onion

1 tsp thyme

2 tbsp mustard

Salt/pepper

Cook until meat is cooked and vegetables are tender

This can be a vegetarian dish if you prefer

Carrot Casserole

1-1/2 pounds carrots, sliced or 1 package (20 ounces) frozen sliced        carrots, thawed

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon grated onion

1 tablespoon prepared horseradish

1/4 cupshredded cheddar cheese (optional)

2 tablespoons crushed crackers (rice optional)

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Transfer carrots to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, horseradish and reserved cooking liquid; spread evenly over carrots. Sprinkle with cheese; top with cracker crumbs. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

Turkey-spinach Casserole

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

3 tablespoons butter

3 cups stuffing mix

3 cups cubed cooked turkey

2 cups fresh baby spinach

1/2 cup dried cranberries

3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Bake

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, bring broth and butter to a boil.     Remove from heat. Add stuffing mix; stir until moistened. Stir in turkey, spinach and cranberries.Transfer to a greased 11×7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Squash Casserole

6 c. diced yellow squash or zucchini

Onion

Garlic

Salt/pepper

Butter or oil

Add into casserole dish

Bake 325* bake until squash is tender 20-45 mins

Alternative added ingredients into squash casserole

Crushed crackers

Cheese

Sour cream

Yule Log Cake

10×15-inch jelly roll pan – line with parchment paper & butter the paper.

Pre-heat oven to 400°F

4 eggs, room temperature

2/3 c. sugar — 7 minutes beat eggs while adding sugar 1 tbsp at a time

Add sifted flour ½ c to batter – stir, don’t beat

Add another ½ c. of flour – stir

Pour into pan – BAKE 10 min. Do not overcook

While hot, put the cake into a clean dish towel sprinkled with powdered sugar so it doesn’t stick.

Remove parchment paper, still warm – roll the cake with the dish towel in. Let the cake cool.

Unroll the cake – spread desired filling, jam, or frosting onto the cake and re-roll the cake.

Frost outside & decorate, Refrigerate to set overnight

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Full Cold Moon

Full Cold Moon

By Tara Sutphen

The Full Cold Moon (Native American) at 

13* Gemini will culminate, December 4, 2025 3:14 PM PST/6:14 PM EST. 

As the Gemini Full Moon rises in the East, nestled within the Taurus constellation, it brings forth an opportunity for profound self-expression and communication. This celestial Super Moon event invites you to explore the depths of your voice, urging you to articulate your thoughts and feelings with clarity and confidence. For far too long, you may have felt stifled, caught in the web of societal expectations that prioritize politeness over authenticity. The world around you often seems fraught with tension, creating an environment where speaking your truth can feel daunting.

This full moon serves as a gentle reminder that your voice matters. It encourages you to reclaim the art of communication, to find a style that resonates with your true self. This journey is not about harsh confrontations or belittling others; instead, it is about expressing yourself with kindness and respect. Embracing a clarity of conscious speaking will allow your inner wisdom to shine through.

This full moon signals a shift, a lovely promise of feeling more liberated in your speech, as if a weight has been lifted. Your convictions will no longer feel like burdens; instead, they will flow naturally, allowing you to engage in conversations that nurture rather than harm. Trust in your intuitive kindness, and remember that the more you relax with your feelings, the more your words will resonate with authenticity. you will find that life begins to flow more effortlessly, paving the way for deeper connections.

Inner Wisdom List

  1. Are your Values in sync –

There are about 50 values but 5 core values:

  • Love
  • Peace 
  • Truth
  • Respect
  • Self-control
  1. What is your philosophy of life:

Your philosophy would be your inner wisdom and conduct

  1. What are your desires, what do you really want:

Do you harbor secret desires, what are they?

  1. What are your fears:

What are you afraid might happen, good or bad.

  1. Who in your life, matters 

Who is important to you in the past and present

6. Speaking your truth

How easy is it to be truthful in a gentle way.

Journal Questions:

Write down what has changed and are you happy with these changes, if not why:

  • yourself
  • others
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Work arena
  • Neighborhood
  • City
  • State
  • Country
  • World

What do you have, used to have or want to have:

  • House
  • Love
  • Family
  • Parents
  • Mate
  • Children

Are you reigniting a peaceful passion for:

  • Love
  • Career
  • Job
  • Health
  • Relationships
  • Friendships
  • Happiness
  • Exercise

What needs to be perked up in your daily life:

  • Love
  • Career
  • Job
  • Health
  • Relationships
  • Friendships
  • Happiness
  • Exercise

 What could be your new Aspirations:

  • Spiritually
  • Emotionally
  • Intellectually
  • Materially
  • Physically

Who Inspires you, list those family, friends or mentors.

Write a kind or uplifting word next to their name.

———-

There exists a profound truth: true contentment stems not from societal expectations but from a life imbued with meaning, authentic relationships, and alignment between one’s values and actions. As conscious explorer’s, we want the journey of seeking personal happiness, fostering sincere connections, and creating a positive impact that inspires others to follow suit.

The pursuit of joy should focus on experiences, personal growth, and fulfillment. By reflecting on what truly brings joy—be it a serene morning routine, pursuing a passion, or spending time with loved ones—individuals can redefine their understanding of happiness.

—— “Wisdom cannot be imparted. Wisdom that a wise man attempts to impart always sounds like foolishness to someone else … Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom. One can find it, live it, do wonders through it, but one cannot communicate and teach it.” 

― Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha

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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.

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Full Strawberry Moon

Full Strawberry Moon

By Tara Sutphen CHt

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)

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Full Flower Moon

Full Flower Moon

By Tara Sutphen

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.

—— 

“Tears fall like liquid leaves 

into the streams and full, 

autumn-coloured rivers of our blood 

And liquid leaves become crystal 

in our winter fortress 

before they flow 

shifting, changing 

rich red by grace of autumn 

and fertile in the spring” 

― Tamara Rendell, Realm of the Stag King

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Psychic Danger Signs


Psychic Danger Signs

By Tara Sutphen CHt

I looked up at the sky and thought to myself; the line

clouds are staring at me. They were not chemtrails, they were actual

line clouds. The type my dear deceased friend Treesa used to

excitedly tell me about and read as an “I Ching” message. So I got off

the freeway and I put the “I Ching” message on my iPhone

notes to check when I got home. It was January 6th, 2025 and it

had been a calm day. Upon sitting down at home and opening

the I Ching book: My eyes popped open as I read the message:

“Danger”.

The meaning: It is careless to goad danger but critical not to

shrink from it. When dangerous conditions present themselves,

you must remain calm in the chaos. Gather your courage. Stay

Brave, Alert, and Focused.

First special message: Wait and let things reveal themselves.

Strive for clarity of mind. The way out of danger is blocked. There

will be a time of disorder, all you can do is wait…keep

persevering in high-minded conduct, and you become a living

example to your family and fellow man. Inspire others to create

order, thus you and others will be protected.

I know better than to just wave this message away! I wondered

Whoa, what is up!?” The next morning, I was getting ready to head to Pacific Palisades to

do sessions with five attorneys. We had changed our schedule the month

before because of the Franklin Fire in Malibu. And now we had another

“RFW – Red Flag Warning”. I got a text on my phone to stop forward progress

toward the residence I was going to visit. A fire had broken out in

the Palisades. Again this visual came up for me; my “inner sight”

would see a front door, swinging open and I would walk in and a

chair would be there with a printed throw over it and a lamp

which was turned on, and then as I looked deeper into the room,

it would be “only blackness”. I saw this vision a few times when I

thought of the destination, it would then fade into nothingness.

I would think, what is going on…

And yes… the house burnt down.

When do you take your psychic self seriously? I’m someone who

has always seen/heard/felt intuitively and experiences or sees

psychic symbols, which are images, signs, or even objects that

hold a specific message. I would write many of my observations or

hunches down when I first wanted to keep a track record. I still

record much of what I interpret when I’m reading for others.

I consider the “I Ching” shamanic symbolism. The I Ching, also

known as the Book of Changes, is an ancient Chinese divination

text used for guidance and decision-making, containing 64

hexagrams (six-line figures of yin and yang lines) and

philosophical commentaries.

I wondered who would be giving me messages in the sky? Would

Treesa be that powerful? Is it a message from God or the

Angels? Definitely, the cloud formations were a warning from

some higher powers that be.

Many of us get these messages all the time, but we put them off

as they don’t fit our schedule or mindset. I teach psychic ability,

just for times like this… many think it’s to be a psychic reader, but

it’s for everyone to open their mind to observe how we can be safe and

head in the direction that serves our lives. Safety first,

health second, success third, love fourth, and fun and games

fifth.

How do you recognize “psychic danger” signs? You could have a

dream or even a daydream. You can hear something and it’s

repeated. You can have the inner knowing, or you can feel it

deeply in your gut. Is your mind awakened to these messages?

It’s much different than just being a fearful person or worrywart.

You know when you are going toward “good energy”. And it’s

best if you do mental conditioning and exercises to begin to see

patterns or signs if you’re curious or too worried.

Many people mix up reality and illusion in psychic predictions.

And this is where people are leery of learning simple techniques.

The reality is as humans we are traveling on planet Earth which is

jettisoning approximately 65,000 mph through space. As a

species, we are all afraid of change. Gravity keeps us rooted on the planet,

it is the reason we age… maybe it’s a blessing that it is much slower than it could be. Our senses are dimmed.

Therefore our antenna isn’t as sharp as it could be. We have to

study things, our natural radiance is squashed due to the gravity

pull. As souls, we don’t remember where we came from or where

we’ll go when we die. It could be a dilemma, but it really isn’t. So

many people clip-clop through life without care for themselves

or others and still make it to a departure date. But wouldn’t it be

nicer if we individually released some of that gravity weighing us

down and began an easier path of a good-to-great destiny?

Tuning into our “tingler-senses”.

I had near-death experiences and I had to manage what I was

seeing, hearing, and feeling. I found hypnosis and wrangled it in…

I was a wide-open vessel and found that largely others need to

practice opening their senses once again. Usually, people who

are worrying a lot are empathetic but don’t know where it comes from… could be a person next to you on the street, in a store, family, or friends.

A few years ago, I heard a woman at my barn say “I’m going to

die if I try to ride my horse bareback” and at the time, why did I

have to hear that…I could’ve come an hour earlier? But then, I

heard her say “die” again and then again. And I knew, I was the

one who had to do something. So when she got on her horse, I

held him at the reins on the off side. Thankfully, as the near side

was a big wooden mounting platform I would’ve been

thrown into it. In seconds, I was in the chest of this horse as it

was rearing. The horse was stumbling backwards, me still

attached of course and the owner thrown to the ground. The

horse was going to fall on this woman, so I yanked him in the air

to fall the opposite way. The woman didn’t even notice she was

in danger.

My horses are lambs. But I work with them almost every day and

if not me, my horse nanny Kelly. I do horse therapy too. And all

the horses I’ve used in horse therapy have really liked it. When I

would show up, they would all beg to be chosen to work with me

and the client. I’m naturally inclined to “Horse Healers”.

But let’s face it, we find ourselves in dilemmas each and every

day. Driving. Crossing the street. Tripping over our own feet.

So what incredible skill would you like to learn first? Tuning

into your past, present, and/or future?

Clairvoyant – Clear sight and visions through their mind.

Clairsentient – Clear feeling and tuning in to feel your feelings.

Clairaudient – Clear hearing and audible messages from their

higher self, your higher self, their spirit guides, or angels.

Claircognizant – Clear knowing – gut feelings and inner and

outer knowing. Listen to yourself and others as they give the greatest clue on

where you need to start developing instincts. Remarks such

as “I hear ya”, “yes, I see”, “I know” “ya know”, or “I feel for

you” — Identifying in some way gives you clues on what is

your and others’ strongest Clair.

And if you are getting bad thoughts or feelings. What might it

mean? And if you are worrying raise your vibration and you

can say some prayers. And this is the bottom line: Using your

psychic ability is to gain clear and practical advice, not create

instability or chaos. It is to stabilize your heart and mind.

Helping you make the right choice and not a wrong turn. It’s

all about you and becoming your best self, your healthy you.

Tara Sutphen CHt is an author, psychic, and spiritual teacher known for her

work in the fields of metaphysics and personal development. She often focuses

on topics such as intuition, healing, and self-discovery. Sutphen has written

several books and offers workshops and seminars aimed at helping individuals

tap into their spiritual potential and enhance their intuitive abilities. If you have

specific questions about her work or teachings, feel free to ask!

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Spring Equinox

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

salt

pepper

Add grated cheddar cheese to each bowl

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Imbolc 2025

Happy Imbolc Blessings ~ by Tara Sutphen

Imbolc “IM-bulk” is a pagan holiday with many names. One of the Sabbats, it is an ancient festival generally celebrated on January 31, February 1, or February 2. It is also known as Candlemas, Brighid (“breed/bride”), and Oimelc (“EE-mulk”) which means ewe’s milk. It is the time of year halfway between December 21, the Winter Solstice (Yule), and March 21, the spring Equinox (Ostara). Imbolc is in the middle of winter but is the optimism of spring. The Egyptians and the Romans also celebrated this time, as it was the earth goddess giving birth to the Sun God. The time to ready seeds for the planting of food. A time of planning weddings, love, and romance. Days are getting longer and hope is renewed. The celebration is to light candles. The night of white candles turns the darkness into light.

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Full Beaver Moon

The Full Beaver Moon (Native American) at 24* Taurus will culminate, November 15, 2024 1:28pm PST/4:28pm EST (Farmers Almanac). Did you know that when you are looking at the moon, you are looking at it as it was 1.28 seconds ago because of the distance by light speed.

This Full Beaver Moon is about keeping your balance and staying steady. No risks at this time, you are building something in your life and if you are slow and steady you will win the race. If you speed past at this time, you will miss something of importance. 

It’s a very intense time. 

How is it we can help ourselves. We work on our health and well-being first and foremost. And how to do it is… Taking charge of your proactive movement. It’s not talking about it, it’s not thinking good thoughts, wisdom only comes when we move our intentions into action. It’s about getting a foothold on forward progress. As we advance we then easily boost ourselves and then facilitate our family and friends. 

You are given advice and wise choices everyday. Its important to listen now. What are you listening to is everything around you and your thoughts and reactions.

Here’s some tips on how to make clear decisions. 

  1. Use your Emotions – How do you Feel:
  • What do you want your health to be
  • What do you want your career to be
  • How do you want to make money
  • How much money do you want
  • How hard are you willing to work
  • How much time are you willing to study
  • How much time are you willing to work
  • Are you working smarter not harder
  • Where do you want to live
  • What kind of house do you want
  • Where are your opportunities
  • What are you afraid of
  • What are you NOT afraid of
  • What are your opportunities to date
  • Who are you committed 
  • Over 18 years, do they pull their share
  • Do you make conscious choices to clear your confusion – how.   

B. Use your Intellect – How do you reason:

  • What do you want your health to be
  • What do you want your career to be
  • How do you want to make money
  • How much money do you want
  • How hard are you willing to work
  • How much time are you willing to study
  • How much time are you willing to work
  • Are you working smarter not harder
  • Where do you want to live
  • What kind of house do you want
  • Where are your opportunities
  • What are you afraid of
  • What are you NOT afraid of
  • What are your opportunities to date
  • Who are you committed 
  • Over 18 years, do they pull their share
  • Do you make conscious choices to clear your confusion – how

Reasoning gives you a chance to be more objective about yourself and your needs over the emotional side of your nature.

C. Visualize your future

  • Create your perfect world in your minds eye
  • Be willing to compromise if you live with others
  • No rigidity

D. Stop Arguing

  • Make Space in your mind
  • Be truthful, especially to yourself
  • Make space in your future
  • Don’t fight for your limitations
  • Do not fall prey to others fear
  • Don’t judge others
  • Don’t persuade others
  • Do you have clear mind and why
  • Create strength of mind

E. Progressive Movement

  • Use your vitality
  • Use your personal power
  • We read, therefore learn
  • Use your core values
  • Take steps to achieve in health, well-being, career, well-being, relationships, love, positive direction
  • Use your education
  • Use your creativity
  • Use your sound plans
  • Create strength of body

Forward movement, we have been lead toward knowledge. The internet alone is full of useful information. Decipher, connect, or act accordingly on clueful information.

Everyone knows what’s wrong to do…bad habits, addictions, procrastination or rebelliousness. Bad tempers or isolation, release misfortune and start by being resourceful, capable and enterprising. Learning to listen again. Drinking plenty of water, and meditate. Resonating with the earth and expecting the very best instead of the very worst.

Journal Questions:

Who do you get along with:

  • yourself
  • others
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Work arena
  • Neighborhood
  • City
  • State
  • Country
  • World

Are you seen as Constructive or Destructive?

  • House
  • Love
  • Family
  • Parents
  • Mate
  • Children

Where do you build your life:

  • Love
  • Career
  • Job
  • Health
  • Relationships
  • Friendships
  • Happiness
  • Exercise

How can you be more connected in your personal life or work life: List 3 things if not 3 sentences

  • Love
  • Career
  • Job
  • Health
  • Relationships
  • Friendships
  • Happiness
  • Exercise

 Your Aspirations:

  • Spiritually
  • Emotionally
  • Intellectually
  • Materially
  • Physically

What Inspires you:

(5 sentences or more)

Who Inspires you:

(5 people and why)

_____Encouragement is useful. Reassuring another person of the effort they make, not only makes them feel validated but it also makes you feel satisfied. No matter who thinks they act alone on the planet is not telling the truth to themselves. The farmer created food for you to eat and there were contractors to build your house. Let alone all the workers creating electronic equipment, entertainment devices, and cookware. Sewing you clothes and making your soaps, creating medicines and vitamins. We aren’t lone wolves, no matter what. Activate your abilities and strong skills, you have the ability to create the life you long for…

——“Real, constructive mental power lies in the creative thought that shapes your destiny, and your hour-by-hour mental conduct produces power for change in your life. Develop a train of thought on which to ride. The nobility of your life as well as your happiness depends upon the direction in which that train of thought is going.” – Laurence J. Peter

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Autumn Equinox

Fall Equinox – Mabon
By Tara Sutphen 

Autumn Equinox, 2nd Harvest, September 20/21/22 September 22, 2024 (Almanac) Mabon, (pronounced MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon, or MAH-bawn) is the Autumn Equinox. The Autumn Equinox divides the day and night equally, and we all take a moment to pay our respects to the impending dark. We also give thanks to the waning sunlight, as we store our harvest of this year’s crops. The Druids call this celebration, Mea’n Fo’mhair, and honor the The Green Man, the God of the Forest, by offering libations to trees. 

Offerings of ciders, wines, herbs and fertilizer are appropriate at this time. Wiccans celebrate the aging Goddess as she passes from Mother to Crone, and her consort the God as he prepares for death and re-birth. Various other names for this Lesser Wiccan Sabbat are The Second Harvest Festival, Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio di Autunno (Strega), Alben Elfed (Caledonii), or Cornucopia. 

The Teutonic name, Winter Finding, spans a period of time from the Sabbat to Oct. 15th, Winter’s Night, which is the Norse New Year. At this festival it is appropriate to wear all of your finery and dine and celebrate in a lavish setting. It is the drawing to and of family as we prepare for the winding down of the year at Samhain. It is a time to finish old business as we ready for a period of rest, relaxation, and reflection. 

Symbolism of Mabon: – Second Harvest, the Mysteries, Equality and Balance. 

Symbols of Mabon: – Wine, gourds, pine cones, acorns, grains, corn, apples, pomegranates, vines such as ivy, dried seeds, and horns of plenty. 

Herbs of Mabon: – Acorn, benzoin, ferns, grains, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, myrrh, passionflower, rose, sage, solomon’s seal, tobacco, thistle, and vegetables. 

Foods of Mabon: – Breads, nuts, apples, pomegranates, and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions. 

Incense of Mabon: – Autumn Blend-benzoin, myrrh, and sage. 

Colors of Mabon: – Red, orange, russet, maroon, brown, and gold. 

Stones of Mabon: – Sapphire, lapis lazuli, and yellow agates. 

Activities of Mabon: – Making wine, gathering dried herbs, plants, seeds and seed pods, walking in the woods, scattering offerings in harvested fields, offering a ritual pouring to loved ones —Flowers and trees, adorning burial sites with leaves, acorns, and pine cones to honor those who have passed over. 

Spellworkings of Mabon: – Protection, prosperity, security, and self-confidence. Also those of harmony and balance. 

Deities of Mabon: – Goddesses-Modron, Morgan, Epona, Persephone, Pamona and the Muses. Gods-Mabon, Thoth, Thor, Hermes, and The Green Man. Mabon is considered a time of the Mysteries. It is a time to honor Aging Deities and the Spirit World. Considered a time of balance, it is when we stop and relax and enjoy the fruits of our personal harvests, whether they be from toiling in our gardens, working at our jobs, raising our families, or just coping with the hussle-bussle of everyday life. May your Mabon be memorable, and your hearts and spirits be filled to overflowing! 

RecipesSalad Fixings—-Lettuce: any kind Add:

  • Sliced radishes
  • Shelled edamame
  • Cucumbers
  • Onions
  • Mushroom
  • Tomatoes
  • Peppers
  • Sliced fruit, like pears, apples, and mangoes
  • Berries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
  • Grilled salmon
  • Roasted garlic, Wild rice, quinoa, or other whole grain
  • Beans, like pinto, garbanzo
  • White beans
  • Celery
  • Italian Parsley
  • Wheat berries
  • Fresh basil (especially nice with a deep balsamic vinegar)
  • Nonfat ricotta cheese (a little goes a long way)
  • Scallions
  • cabbage
  • Grilled chicken breast
  • tofu
  • Roasted beets
  • bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • Dill

Any Dressing of your choice. Autumn Apple Cider Chicken or Vegan Soup

  • Chicken (optional) cooked using pam spray, browned in cast iron skillet (preferably)
  • cut into cubes for soup pot

In big soup pot or crockpot

  • 3 cups apple cider or juice
  • 1 carton reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons himalayan salt (optional)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 medium carrots, cut into pieces
  • 3 celery ribs, cut into pieces
  • 2 medium onions, cut

Sweet Potatoes & Ground Turkey or Vegan Casserole

  • 5 sweet potatoes or yams, cooked-peeled-cubed

Saute’

  • 1 or more pounds ground turkey (optional)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 Green Onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup low sodium tomato paste
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon peppe

Add the sweet potatoes or yams, cooked-peeled-cubed

  • Dash crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Minced fresh mint (optional)

South of the Border Casserole

  • 4 cups uncooked pasta shapes (whole wheat/ gluten-free)
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced low sodium tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce

Add –

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Combine in pot, bring pasta and ingredients to al dente and sauce has thickened slightly, 12-15 minutes. Add cheese, melt in the oven and serve Apple-Cranberry Pie

Dough for 2 – pies with lattice tops

  • 2-1/4 cups sugar or Monk sugar (same evalent)
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat flour or rice flour

pie filling –

  • tart apples, peeled-sliced (about 8 cups)
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 tsp grated orange zest
  • 1-1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 6 cups frozen or fresh raspberries

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