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Imbolc tips from Selene @ the Magical Blend… and ritual candles/we’moon calendars on sale

SGC Admin: From our inbox to you… Check out the latest from the Magical Blend… Thanks Selene for sharing your knowledge with us… :) 

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This is Selene! I know it’s not quite time for Imbolc yet, but I figured I’d pass on some good advice I got recently regarding the holiday. That is, in short, start cleaning now.

For those who don’t know, Imbolc is known to be a time for cleaning, purification, and in general, getting rid of junk. This junk can be metaphysical, metaphorical, or very physical in nature– but you can’t get rid of your emotional baggage until you’ve taken care of the physical stuff, I find. And while I always mean to clean my house on Imbolc, I often find that work and the world in general get in the way of my being able to take a day off and de-junk. As such, my Imbolc rituals always seem just a little guilty; after all, if I really wanted to clean up my altar, wouldn’t I have cleaned up my house first?

Well not this year, folks! I’ve already spent one full weekend getting rid of useless stuff and cleaning out the dust-bunnies, and let me tell you, I’m already feeling way more positive about meeting my Imbolc goals. In fact, I’m planning to keep going at it until my house looks the way I keep saying I want it to look. This year, I will sit down and rededicate my altar without having to apologize to any spiritual presences about the mess.

So here’s my earnest advice for your Imbolc this year: join me, compatriots, in the deadly war against the dust-bunnies. Start your Imbolc cleaning now, and hit it so hard that your house won’t know what happened. Then, on Imbolc, instead of worrying about getting the mess cleaned, instead sit back and enjoy the fact that you’ve already won the battle. :)

On Sale…. 

If you’re looking to outfit your altar with some serious candlelight this Imbolc, now is the time to grab your supplies! From now until Sunday, January 19th, all candles on The Magical Blend website are 10% off. That includes both our lovely recycled wax candles and our stock of Coventry Creations.

We are down to our very last four wall calendars for 2014, all of them We’Moon Wall Calendars. As such, we’re now discounting them to 10$ each until January 31st– at which point Selene will go play Pagan Santa and give them away to friends so they don’t go to waste. If you still haven’t grabbed your calendar, this is a great time to check it off your to-do list!

SGC Admin Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

Full Moon January 15 2014

Our lady becomes Full on January 15 2014 in the sign of Cancer. 

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http://www.123rf.com: NATALIA PEREVOZCHIKOVA

The full moon in Cancer brings us closer to family, we feel the need to nurture and take care of our loved ones. We can also become over dependant or needy, and our emotional self’s may be more sensitive than usual, take care not to make mountains out of mole hills, an innocent remark is just that, don’t see cruel intentions where there are none. 

The Full Moon is the perfect time to finish up your projects… and for the Cancer Full Moon, projects may be house/home/family related ones. 

The moon will go Void off Course at approximately 8:52 pm, her last aspect is an opposition to the Sun in Capricorn. Most times a void off course moon doesn’t bear well for decision-making, but this one may be on our side. We are in a time of opportunity from 4:03 am until the moon enters into the sign of Leo on Thursday at 5:00 am. 

We may feel the effects of the full moon, but those with the following chart positions are likely to feel the effects stronger

Sun in Cancer: Moon in Cancer: 

Thanks to: LLewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide and Opportunity Periods by Jim Shawvan
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Fund Raiser for local resident…

SGC Admin: Many of you know Sandy and Jamie who make up “The Wave”, the fabulous musical duo that always entertains…. And some of you may also be aware of the challenges this family is facing…. The fight continues against Cancer, as their beloved family member once again faces off against this monster…. 

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http://www.123rf.com: Illustrator Surya Zaidan

To help the family face the known and unknown challenges ahead, one business in the community is reaching out with a fund raiser …. :) If you fancy a honey garlic Swiss chalet chicken special… the following location is a great place to get it… Check out the following from Swiss Chalet Courtice… :) 

Click Here for the Swiss Chalet Fundraiser page… 

 

We at Swiss Chalet Courtice are holding a fundraiser for Brad!
Brad has been fighting tongue cancer for a while now and Swiss Chalet wants to help the family with cost of medicines and cost for driving back and forth to Toronto etc…

We will be donating 25 cents from every Honey garlic 1/4 chicken special we sell from the dining room, takeout and delivery for the months of January and February !

Please come out and show your support !

 

 

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News from the Tranquil Garden Retreat Oshawa… :)

SGC Admin: From our inbox to you…. The Tranquil Garden Retreat in Oshawa has news to share and complimentary services to offer for 2014… Check out the following… 

3 Reasons to
Celebrate with
Tranquil Garden
in 2014

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http://www.123rf.com: Illustrator Anastasia Popova
  • Reason #1. The year 2014 is going to be awesome! 

How could we possibly know that 2014 is going to be awesome? Well, we have used numerology to analyze the numbers and we love the potential!

According to Wikipedia, Numerology is the study of purported Devine, mystical or other special relationship between a number and some coinciding observed (or perceived) events. Modern numerology has roots as far back as 6th Century B.C. Greece and it takes a variety of aspects from many ancient cultures that we honour and respect today.

So, in the tradition of Tarot Arcana (otherwise recognized as the Tarot Card), the numbers of 2014 represent great opportunity for each and every single one of us…

2+0+1+4 = 7

According to Tarot Arcana the number 7 represents destiny. In this new year coming upon us, we each have the opportunity to choose, YES, it is completely within our own control… to choose to be the Master of our own Destiny or to be the victim. We have the power to live our lives on purpose or to just be carried along with the current of the times.

The number 7, being an odd number also represents change, specifically the “action” of change; as it moves each of us into the next moment.

Mastering our destiny combined with change moving us into the next moment suggests that 2014 will bring with it great opportunity should each of us choose to find and live our purpose.

At Tranquil Garden, we have decided to take action to move into this New Year with Purposefulness.

We know, without a doubt, that it is our destiny to be the place in Durham Region where like-minded people gather together to learn, share, heal, grow and prosper.

Over the last 3 years we have had a very clear mission to educate YOU to empower yourself to evolve your mind, body and spirit through Holistic Self Care Services & Programs that develop both actions and attitudes that contribute to your own unique journey of creating and maintaining balance and well-being in your life.

We are committed to making Holistic Self Care accessible; all while connecting you to other like-minded people in a supportive, learning inspired environment. 

The big question is … what is YOUR destiny and how will you choose to move into 2014? Not sure? Let Tranquil Garden be your resource as you embrace your destiny and move into the New Year with all that brings you passion, purpose and life balance.

  • Reason #2. We are celebrating our 3rd Anniversary and would love to have you join us!

 Yes, it is true… we are three years old. What an incredible three years it has been. We made it through the terrible twos and not without our challenges. Yet in the true fashion of the self-care evolution, we have made every effort to learn and grow with each obstacle. We have become stronger, smarter and even more focused.

 We have a lot to celebrate and we would love to have you join us on:

 Wednesday February 12, 2014 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm

for our

3rd Year Anniversary and Grand Re-Opening Party

Please RSVP to events@tranquilgarden.ca

  •  food & refreshments
  •  cake & ribbon cutting at 7:30pm
  •  $25 gift vouchers and goodie bags for the 1st 75 guests

Grand Re-opening? You heard it right. The next monumental moment for Tranquil Garden is to embrace our transition as we leave behind the terrible twos to celebrate becoming a toddler… and like most toddlers – we are on the move…

  • Reason #3. We are moving… February 2014; and we are kicking it up “Karma” style

There is no question that 1053 Ritson Rd N is a beautiful 6200 square foot facility with unique amenities and it certainly has been an awesome “home” to us the past 3 years. Unfortunately, our time there has not so gently come to an end. It just does not have the basic requirements that a business that wants to grow and thrive requires… like ample parking, wheelchair accessibility, good signage and consistently regulated heat and air conditioning.

Although our new location, 850 King St. W unit #8, is not a “home” it does have many very exciting features including but not limited to over a hundred parking spots; 10 treatment rooms, 3 meeting spaces and 4 washrooms all on one level; it is located in an easy to find, well advertised location at the border of Oshawa and Whitby; and it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter – whoo hoo!

Our last day at 1053 Ritson Rd N will be Saturday February 1st and our first day at 850 King St W will be Wednesday February 5th. We are giving ourselves a few days to get acclimatized and then we are going to celebrate with a week of COMPLIMENTARY services and events from Monday February 10th to Saturday February 15th.

Check out our calendar of events over the next couple of weeks to see what special treats we have in store for you.

SGC Admin: SGC also posts TGR upcoming events as we receive notice of them… and we always include a link to TGR’s website in our monthly newsletter… :) lots of avenues to check out the fabulous events and service’s going on TGR

SGC and team wishes TGR much success and happiness for 2014 and a smooth, joyful move… :)

SGC Admin Astrology Info, Moon Phase: Current Sun Sign:

New Moon January 1 2014

Our lady starts anew this month in the sign of Capricorn… :) On New Years Day… 

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It’s a good new moon for a new year as her main concern is going to be with getting things organized. The Capricorn moon will want to get down to business, indicating this could be a good time to initiate new business ideas or plans… 

Watch out for feelings of “guilt” if you skip your duties, and try not to expect the best of everyone, we aren’t all duty bound or career orientated… :) Try to be accepting of the ideas or opinions of others for the next few days, holding grudges isn’t healthy… :) 

It’s a good idea to be aware of our emotional responses during a Capricorn new moon, as some of us may have a tendency to appear off-handed or emotionally distant toward loved ones… if left unchecked this could have a negative impact on close relationships. 

The new moon is traditionally a good time to begin new projects, put new ideas into practice or to put plans to paper. Not everyone will be ready or able to start things during a new moon, but if you can why not give it a try and see what happens.. :) 

The moon in Capricorn will have more of an impact on those people who have the following in their birth chart. 

Capricorn Moon: Capricorn Sun: Moon in the 10th house. 

12/29/2013 Greta McKenzie: SGC Admin