SGC Admin: From our inbox to you from … Madisyn Taylor on Blessing Space…

SG Admin: :) If the many instead of the few practiced the following… think of the awesome “love and light” energy it would create… :)

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Blessing Space

by Madisyn Taylor

We can bless each space we enter leaving a sweet energetic footprint behind.

Physical space acts like a sponge, absorbing the radiant of all who pass through it. And, more likely than not, the spaces we move through each day have seen many people come and go. We have no way of knowing whether the energy footprints left behind by those who preceded us will invigorate us or drain us. Yet we can control the energy footprint we leave behind for others. In blessing each space we enter, we orchestrate a subtle energy shift that affects not only our own experiences in that space but also the experiences of the individuals who will enter the space after us. While we may never see the effects our blessing has had, we can take comfort in the fact that we have provided grace for those that follow after us.

When you bless a room or an entire building, you leave a powerful message of love and light for all those who will come after you. Your blessings thus have myriad effects on the environments through which you pass. Old, stagnant energy is cleared, creating a vacuum into which fresh and invigorating energy can freely flow. The space is thus rendered harmonious and nourishing, and it becomes a hub from which positive feelings are transmitted.

Intent is the key component of the blessings you leave in your physical wake. If your intent involves using your own consciousness as a tool for selflessly spreading grace, your blessings will never go awry. Whether you feel more comfortable performing a solo blessing or prefer to call upon your spirit guides for assistance, visualize each space you enter becoming free of toxins, chaos, and negativity as you speak your blessing. Then imagine the resultant emptiness being replaced by pure, healing white light and loving energy. Even a quick! k mindful thought of love can bless a space.

This type of blessing is cumulative and will grow each time you bestow it. Try blessing every home, business, and office you visit for an entire week and observing the effects of your goodwill. Your affirmative energy footprint will help brighten your day as you contemplate your blessing’s future impact on your siblings in humanity and your environment.

From our inbox to you from Patti Wigington on Imbolc Rituals & Ceremonies

Imbolc Rituals & Ceremonies

Depending on your particular tradition, there are many different ways you can celebrate Imbolc. Some people focus on the Celtic goddess Brighid, in her many aspects as a deity of fire and fertility. Others aim their rituals more towards the cycles of the season, and agricultural markers. Here are a few rituals you may want to think about trying — and remember, any of them can be adapted for either a solitary practitioner or a small group, with just a little planning ahead.

If you’re one of our readers below the equator, be sure to scroll down for information on rituals celebrating Lammas, or Lughnasadh, coming up at the beginning of August!

Patti Wigington
Paganism/Wicca Expert

Setting Up Your Imbolc Altar  It’s Imbolc, and that’s the Sabbat where many Pagans choose to honor the Celtic goddess Brighid, in her many aspects. However, other than having a giant statue of Brighid on your altar, there are a number of ways you can set up for the season. Depending on how much space you have, you can try some or even all of these ideas! READ NOWLike usPin us

Rituals for Imbolc  

Imbolc is fast approaching, so now’s the time to start planning your rituals. Whether you’re celebrating as a solitary or in a group, you can try these to welcome the season.

Honor Brighid at Imbolc – Group Rite
Imbolc Candle Ritual for Solitaries
Say Farewell to Winter – Family Ritual
Imbolc End-of-Winter Meditation
Imbolc Initiation Ceremony
Imbolc Re-dedication Ritual
Brighid’s Crossroads Divination
Imbolc Cleansing Ritual Bath
Imbolc House Cleansing Ceremony
Fire Scrying Ritual

Prayers to Celebrate the Imbolc Sabbat  If you’re looking for prayers or blessings to celebrate the sabbat of Imbolc, here’s where you’ll find a selection of original devotionals that bid farewell to the winter months and honor the goddess Brighid, as well as seasonal blessings for your meals, hearth, and home. Feel free to adjust or modify these prayers as you need to, in order to fit the themes of your own magical tradition and beliefs.

For Southern Hemisphere Readers: Lammas Rituals  Looking for rites and rituals for your Lammas or Lughnasadh celebration? Here’s where you’ll find ways to celebrate the harvest, honor the gods of the fields, and pay tribute to the Celtic god Lugh.

Transiting Mars into Aries January

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  • Astrological Event: Mars moves into Aries
  • Date:  January 28 2017 (ET) January 27 (PT)
  • Time: 12:39 am (ET) 9:39 pm (PT)

 

What does it mean?

Mars is the male planet, he is action and can be aggressive, he can be rash and selfish, but also work in heroic ways to help us move forward, speak up for ourselves and others and pushes us to experience new frontiers. He is the ruler of Aries and corresponds to the head, the blood and the muscles.

  • Aries is ruled by Mars and is connected to the 1st house in the zodiac wheel
  • Aries is primarily concerned with the self and loved ones.
  • Aries can be heroic and may act on impulse.
  • Aries is the opposite sign to Libra, Libra is ruled by Venus
  • When Mars visits Aries, he feels comfortable, indicting that for the most part it should be a positive “get together”
  • Take care not to over react or react too quickly regarding situations you don’t fully understand. Impulsive actions now, may result in corrections having to be made later on.
  • Some Folks can become quite passionate under this influence, sex may be on the agenda… especially between Aries & Libra …. who are quite compatible even though they are opposites.
  •  Be careful while driving, and take care when using sharp tools… rushing around won’t get you there any faster if you take an eye out on the way….
  • Headaches and head injuries may be on the “rise” under this influence
  • If you have any important decisions to make now… take time out to review all your options… ask someone to go over the paperwork first … or just take time to out to breath before jumping on the band wagon… :)
  • This could be a good time to speak up for yourself, to put your best foot forward and solider on even though you may feel a little unsure….
  • These with strong Aries or Mars chart influences will be more “involved” during this astrological visit… those with strong Venus and Libra chat placings may also be “included” in the visit… :)

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Copyright: Greta McKenzie astrology: updated January 2017

Guided Meditation 55+Bowmanville January to April 2017

  • Guided Meditation  55+
  • Wednesdays January 18-April
  • 1:00 – 2:00 pm (12 weeks)
  • 26 Beech Ave., Bowmanville
  •  Phone: (905) 697-2856
  • $50.40 members
  • $65.50 non-member
  •  Bowmanville Older Adult Association    
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This class is for everyone (who) want(s) to  quiet their mind, stop worrying, and relax. Instruction will focus on learning deep breathing and  relaxation techniques, combined with guided mental imagery, in a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere.Guided meditation is as an effective tool for reducing stress and restoring health and vitality. Meditation can improve memory, increase energy and improve sleep. It helps to create a positive perspective and enhance an overall sense of well-being.

Whitby Drum Circle with Julie Ditta: January 27 2017

Whitby Drum Circle 
  • Friday, January 27
  • 7:30 – 9:30 pm
  • My Music Centre
  • 15 Thickson Rd. N  Whitby
  • $10.00
  • Please register in advance.
  • j.ditta@rogers.com
  • or 905-666-8238

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Let out your inner drummer!
We start with a meditation and then let the drumming take us on  a creative, energizing, music-making journey that is never the same twice.
You don’t need to know how to drum or have previous musical experience to be part of this unique circle.
We embrace the flow of free form drumming.
Members of the circle make this a one of a kind musical experience by sharing a variety of drums and rhythm instruments.