As human beings, we have the inborn capacity to be in direct relationship with the elemental intelligence of Fire. This excerpt from the New Moon Cafe, September 2020, invites us to consider ways to learn from this vital force of nature.
“Fire is a great, if harsh teacher. We ignore her lessons at our peril. Learn them, and we might just survive to make a less harsh, more caring and balanced world.” ~ Starhawk
It's the July 2020 New Moon and we have arrived at a choice point. Which path will you take?
I had the chance to speak with artist Beth Lorio about the nature of time, story, and the creative power to shape our world.
In the dream of the Alchemy Moon, we gingerly step into the wounded landscape. The trees are burned, the soil is fragile, and sensitive hands pour water on the ground, letting empathy be the song of renewal.
In many magical traditions, the initiatory process includes an encounter with a 'guardian at the gate'. Sometimes there is a toll or tribute to be paid before stepping over the threshold. We make a sacrifice and become uncomfortable as a way of signaling the psyche that deep transformation is afoot.
Take ten minutes to enter a quiet space for this sampling from the March New Moon Cafe. This meditation is offered as a healing to the 'body electric' at this time when we most need to remember our fundamental wholeness.
Reciprocity asks us to consider our generous participation in the circle of life.
Our most heartful offerings represent the embryonic evidence of a new world forming. Perhaps from our acts of courage and creativity, we can indeed gather the glittering boon for the journey ahead.