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Topic: #4 Newsletter entry 1/09
January 2009 Newsletter h
Lunabar Moon Phases
First Quarter falls on Sunday, January 04, 2009 at 6:56 AM
Full "Wolf or Ice" Moon falls on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Last Quarter falls on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 9:47 PM
New falls on Monday, January 26, 2009 at 2:56 AM
First Quarter falls on Monday, February 02, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Full "Storm" Moon falls on Monday, February 09, 2009 at 9:49 AM
Last Quarter falls on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 4:39 PM
New falls on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 8:36 PM
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Holidays in January 2009
- January 1, 2009: New Year's Day
• January 19, 2009: Martin Luther King Day
• January 20, 2009: Inauguration Day
Horoscopes for January 2009
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Aries
(Mar. 21- April 20)
Minor accidents could cause trauma and major setbacks. You should be putting your cash into long-term investments like real estate. Plan some family outings. Travel opportunities look positive, but be cautious while driving.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.
Taurus
(Apr. 21- may 21)
Risky financial ventures will result in unrecoverable losses. Children may be difficult to deal with. Don't get involved in uncertain financial ventures. Someone you work with may be trying to make you look bad. Acceptance is the key.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Gemini
(May 22-June 21)
Your charm will be captivating. Sign up for tours or courses that will enlighten you. You will be able to get to the bottom of things this month. You may want to talk to your boss about your future goals.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Cancer
(June 22-July 22)
False information from someone trying to start problems is likely. You mustn't give too much to your children. Get involved in sports events that will benefit your physical appearance. You don't like confrontations at the best of times; however, you may find them difficult to avoid.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Wednesday.
Leo
(July 23-Aug 22)
Competitive games will be your forte. Your time, not your cash, will do a lot more for your relationship. Insincere gestures of friendliness are likely to occur. If you can work at home, do so.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Virgo
(Aug. 23 -Sept. 23)
Short trips to visit others will do the whole family a world of good. Don't make large purchases unless you have discussed your choices with your mate. Be careful not to divulge secret information this month. You may be angry if someone tries to take credit for something you did.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Thursday.
Libra
(Sept. 24 -Oct. 23)
You will need to spend extra time sorting through your work. You'll be angry if those you live with aren't pulling their weight. You don't want to give anyone fuel for the fire. Watch your weight gain due to water retention.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.
Scorpio
(Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
You can get others to do things for you but be sure not to overpay them or lend them money. Do not borrow or lend money or belongings to friends or relatives if you wish to avoid any hassles. Your need to use emotional blackmail will only cause more conflict. Remember that no one can walk through your door if there's someone standing in the doorway.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Tuesday.
Sagittarius
(Nov. 23 -Dec. 21)
Try to satisfy both of your needs. Keep on your toes when dealing with others. You may want to make changes that will not be to their liking. Put your energy into your work or moneymaking ventures rather than into your emotional life this month.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Capricorn
(Dec 22.- Jan. 20)
Don't overextend your self in order to add luxury items to your entertainment center. When the work is done, they may serve you for a change. Chronic health problems are likely to surface if you are keeping your problems locked up inside. You will be viewed as a sensitive, compassionate individual and others will ask you for advice.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Sunday.
Aquarius
(Jan. 21.- Feb. 19)
You should teach children some of your unique creative talents. Try to be a bit more understanding or you may end up spending the evening alone. Overindulgence may cause conflicts. Opportunities to pamper yourself may unfold.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Monday.
Pisces
(Feb. 20-Mar. 20)
Get promises in writing or you will be disappointed. Your ability to come up with original ideas will bring recognition from superiors. Things may not be as harmonious as you would like with colleagues or employers this month. If you haven't planned a vacation, then at least try to get away for the weekend.
Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Saturday.
Wicca Term of the Month
CHAKRA -
A name given to one of the special psychic energy points of the human body. The seven major ones are Root (base of the spine), Sacral (genital region), Solar Plexus (tummy), Heart (chest), Throat (neck), Head (Brow) and Crown (top of head). Usually represented by differing coloured Lotus flowers, useful for visualization.
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Chakra Seven: Sahasrara
Thought, Universal identity, oriented to self-knowledge
This is the crown chakra that relates to consciousness as pure awareness. It is our connection to the greater world beyond, to a timeless, spaceless place of all-knowing. When developed, this chakra brings us knowledge, wisdom, understanding, spiritual connection, and bliss.
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Chakra Six: Ajna
Light, Archetypal identity, oriented to self-reflection
This chakra is known as the brow chakra or third eye center. It is related to the act of seeing, both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels. When healthy it allows us to see clearly, in effect, letting us "see the big picture."
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Chakra Five: Vishuddha
Sound, Creative identity, oriented to self-expression
This is the chakra located in the throat and is thus related to communication and creativity. Here we experience the world symbolically through vibration, such as the vibration of sound representing language.
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Chakra Four: Anahata
Air, Social identity, oriented to self-acceptance
This chakra is called the heart chakra and is the middle chakra in a system of seven. It is related to love and is the integrator of opposites in the psyche: mind and body, male and female, persona and shadow, ego and unity. A healthy fourth chakra allows us to love deeply, feel compassion, have a deep sense of peace and centeredness.
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Chakra Three: Manipura
Fire, Ego identity, oriented to self-definition
This chakra is known as the power chakra, located in the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, will, and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity, and non-dominating power.
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Chakra Two: Svadhisthana
Water, Emotional identity, oriented to self-gratification
The second chakra, located in the abdomen, lower back, and sexual organs, is related to the element water, and to emotions and sexuality. It connects us to others through feeling, desire, sensation, and movement. Ideally this chakra brings us fluidity and grace, depth of feeling, sexual fulfillment, and the ability to accept change.
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Chakra One: Muladhara
Earth, Physical identity, oriented to self-preservation
Located at the base of the spine, this chakra forms our foundation. It represents the element earth, and is therefore related to our survival instincts, and to our sense of grounding and connection to our bodies and the physical plane. Ideally this chakra brings us health, prosperity, security, and dynamic presence
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A website to test your Chakra and how open it is.http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/chakratest.php
Craft of the Month
Wish Hanger for Kids
One plastic hanger, a roll of tinfoil, a cool bow, tree ornaments that are hollow inside, and ornament hooks (the thin wire ones). Small slips of paper and a pen. Incense. Cellophane tape.Instructions:
Wrap the hanger with thin strips of tinfoil. Tape where necessary.
Place the cool bow near the neck of the hanger.
Have the kids write their wishes on the small pieces of paper. Roll slips of paper and place inside the ornaments.
Hang ornaments on the hanger with the thin wire hooks.
As you pass the incense over the decoration, say:
Wire, hanger, wishes, and bows
Ornaments by fireside glow
Bring these wishes right to me
As I will, so mote it be!
Hang your decoration in a prominent place.
Recipe of the month
Magical Molasses Cookies
2/3 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 egg
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Mix together butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the molasses and the egg and stir until creamy. Sift together flour, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice in a seperate bowl. Add to molasses mixture a little at a time while stirring. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll the dough balls in some sugar on a plate. Bake 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool 1 minute, sprinkle more sugar on top. Then cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container. Makes 3 doz. cookies.
Blessed be,
Welcome to the New Year! I hope this year brings you much joy. There is no Pagan Holiday this Month. So since it’s the first Month of the Year. I thought it would be a great time to get back in touch with yourself. Chakra is one of the ways to help in this. You can also use it in your meditation. Visualize a color you are having problems with while meditating, and the position of it in your body. It helps in the healing of that part of the body! You can also find other ways to help you with your body and soul! A new year is always a good time for a fresh start. If you didn’t back during samhain. It’s never to late to start anytime. :)
Thank You,
Phoenix Ravenmoon