Vernal Equinox - The Budding Trees Moon

Happy Spring! Yesterday I woke to the Finches singing exuberantly outside my window, telling me that spring was on the way. This morning, I opened my eyes to snow. As I look out my window however, I notice buds appearing on some of the trees. How appropriate since today is also the eve of the new moon; The Budding Trees Moon.


The mineral for this moon is the Opal; the power animal is the Red-Tailed Hawk; the plant is the dandelion; the color is yellow; and the clan is the Thunderbird clan.

This position on the medicine wheel teaches us patience. My first lesson in patience this morning is with the weather. As much as I really REALLY want spring to arrive with its accompanying warm weather, I know that I cannot control Mother Nature. I'm also taught that I cannot control the actions of others. By learning patience I will learn to become proactive rather than Re-Act.

Red-Tailed Hawk is one of my favorite raptors. Every time I watch this hawk fly above or sitting high in a tree, I am overwhelmed with joy. This majestic bird reminds me of my visions and to look ahead with clarity.

Along with the other teachers of this moon; The Opal's lesson is one of hope; Dandelion's lesson is a sense of balance – knowing when to root yourself and when to fly; Yellow helps us to be more receptive; and the Thunderbird clan lessons teaches us kindness and healing.

I am hopeful that this spring will bring cleansing and healing to all.

Namaste,

WS

A brand new year-2010

I've spoke of changes and transformations; whether the new beginning happens daily or monthly or yearly we are in constant change. We have now entered a new decade, 2010. Each new year brings a beginning of promises that we make as resolutions by year's end and only to make them again the following year. If we achieve our new year's resolution we are happy. If we fail, the key is to keep striving to meet our goals if they are important to us. Perhaps our goals change through out the year. It is during these times that we look at re-evaluating what is indeed important to us and achieving a positive outlook in life rather than looking at our failures.

I went hiking this afternoon and in the mountains where the snow and ice still clung to the path, I realized that I clung to parts of my own path that were no longer healthy for me. Last month I put a call out to the universe and my prayers were answered. Along with the gifts I received, I was given additional information and advice that I would need to follow in order to benefit from the true spirit of these gifts. The changes I would need to make in order to reach a truly transformed life are very difficult for me and ones in which I will need to trust that the universe will handle everything positively if I let go of control.

Flicker appeared to me three different times today while on my hike. On her third showing she spoke to me and told me that my spiritual journey is indeed soaring, however I would need to focus on drumming and connecting with the heartbeat of Mother Earth more. She stated that I was in the midst of rapid growth and that I needed to trust in the rhythm and ability and opportunities to manifest that which is positive in love. When I asked for my prayers to be answered, I would have to accept and trust all that was given me, not just pieces of these gifts that appealed to me. All were given in accordance to the love and balance of life.

And so I close 2009 and welcome 2010 with a wonderful new opportunity. Though not easy, I am learning to trust that all will fall into place as it should. I am grateful for what I am given and shown and hope that I can detach myself from that which I longer benefit.

May your new year bring you peace and love.

Namaste,
WS