Scarlet Beebalm Silk Crepe Scarf

Pisces Full Moon
August 24
10:04 am PDT

Spotlight on Piscean Silk Painter:
Susan Morgan Hoth
Richmond, Virginia
Morgan Silk

Perhaps being born on March 12 inclined me to this attraction I have with water ~ it’s the closest thing to flying that I know.

One of my earliest memories was standing on a chair pulled up to the kitchen sink playing with water for hours. I grew up playing in the creeks so when our village built a community pool I spent every summer all day in it and when I turned sixteen I worked there as a lifeguard and swimming instructor.

I started watercolor painting in my early teens and would go out into the countryside to spend the day next to a babbling brook painting landscapes and using the creek to clean my brushes. My dream was to be a “big fish” but I have since learned that little fish can go where the big fish cannot!

When I discovered the pure color of fabric dyes I was in college and have been fascinated with the process for more than thirty years. I spend much of my time with my hands in liquid dye and water – something that never loses it’s fascination for me. To rejuvenate myself I swim laps late at night at the nearby gym and come home relaxed and ready for either the next project or a good night’s sleep.

Piscean, Susan Morgan Hoth

More about Morgan

I am a fabric artist working full-time from my Richmond, Virginia studio. My original designs have been available online since 2006. Water color and oil painting was my specialty until I discovered the pure color of fiber-reactive dyes; now I live to dye!

In another life I taught high school: loved it, retired, don’t miss it at all.

Moon Musing Journal by Dawn Pinke Anderson

Here are some  responses to a recent Divine Feminine Class survey I sent out to students of my Divine Feminine eCourse. * Reprinted with kind permission.

What did you like best about this course?

I like meeting other woman from all around that share.

I loved the forum!  We learn so much from each other.

I especially liked the frequent and expansive
feedback from Kathy.

It was much more in depth then I expected.  I gained
a lot of insight from the questions it required me to
ask myself.  It helped me remember to try and make
sacred space and time for myself.  It also introduced
me to new things I need to look more closely at,
as well as adding some whimsical fun.

I loved it and wanted it to continue forever.

Has this course been of value to you and why?

Yes, this course has been of great value for me.  I now pause and think
when I look at the moon and the different phases.

Extremely!  Profound insights I wouldn't have gotten to in YEARS
of talk therapy!

Definitely. I gained some insight, perspective, new ideas and growth.

Are you continuing to Moon Muse, Journal and Collage on your own?

Absolutely!!! I am even more aware of the moon, planets, the earth, seasons,

etc. and am following up all the subtle (and not so subtle) signs and

energies in all aspects of my life.

Are you interested in taking this course again?

Yes...I  would like to take it every month.

Lots more course info is here – Divine Feminine eCourse and Student Moon Collages are here.

The Divine Feminine is a “whole” Feminine.  It is the energy of being comfortable with who you are every moment of your life, magnified by a gazillion-gazillion. 

Divine Moon Muser, Annie Kelleher

I recently reviewed Dorothy Atalla’s new book, Conversations with the Goddess – Encounter at Petra, Place of Power and my favorite part was her exciting discovery that through deep meditation she was able to access images, information and eventually a feminine Presence who identified herself as the Goddess along with ancient people associated with the sacred city of Petra.

Dorothy’s background is in academia so during these meditations her mental mind was saying, “You don’t have solid research to back up these insights” and so she remedies this concern through solid research, reading and questioning of the Presence based upon a chapter by chapter discussion of two books: The Great Mother by Erich Neumann and Up From Eden by Ken Wilber.

“When men and women stand on the High Place in the age to come, the only sacrifice will be themselves, that is to say, the boundaries of the small self will dissolve to merge with the All.”

Spotlight on Author, Dorothy ‘Chickee’ Atalla

In the ancient world the Divine Feminine, or Goddess, was often portrayed in three aspects: maiden, mother, and old woman.

We live in a very different world today, but it is worth looking at these three aspects because they are still important stages in a woman’s life — even though they don’t encompass all that a modern woman is. Moving from one stage to another marks a significant and irreversible natural shift in our bodies and our female being.

Now you might be thinking, This all sounds like the old maxim, “Biology is destiny,” and who wants to be defined by that anymore? Well, yes, it does sound that way – unless you also consider these three stages as spiritual shifts in our lives.

What might the spiritual nature of each phase of the Goddess have been like?

We can imagine something of this from looking at Minoan civilization, dating from about 3,000 to 1400 B.C. The Minoans lived on the island of Crete in the Mediterranean sea.

Abundant archaeological evidence exists for this society’s reverence of a Goddess. Murals found at Knossos, a town in Crete, show plant life in exuberant growth around the central image of a female deity. Animals and humans are depicted as part of this abundance. These paintings reveal reverence for the generative powers of Earth.

What do you think a society with reverence of the Divine Feminine might have looked like?

Women’s rising awareness will shatter the present social molds as women turn within to find the energies uniquely theirs, in coming into touch with them, they will become empowered. This will set up an irresistible force which will alter society as it exists now…Women will be central in creating large scale communal values; they have been long engaged in creation and maintenance of relationship and communal living on a small scale within families.

More About Dorothy

On a  January day in the depths of mid-western winter Dorothy (Chickee to her friends) Atalla expected more of the same: snow , ice and gray skies.   But when she lay down on her living room carpet to relax with music, she had an experience which changed her life.  Inexplicably, a vision of a radiant and beneficent female presence appeared to her.  This astonishing event was only the beginning of a journey she could never have imagined.  Nor did she then realize that her vision had any connection with a trip she had made to Petra, a site in the country of Jordan.  That vision foreshadowed  the dialogue with deity  which is the essence of her new book, Conversations with the Goddess: Encounter at Petra, Place of Power.

Conversations with the Goddess swiftly evolves  from personal story into a universal story in which a feminine Presence speaks about  the role of the sacred Feminine in the future.  She also speaks of the past, revealing a panoramic view of a time in which the Goddess was revered not only at Petra but also throughout the ancient world.

Because this event ignited Chickee’s interest  in the Divine Feminine for the rest of her life, she has also produced other writings about it.  The following blog post series is one of these.

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I sat down yesterday with my good friend Jamie, ghost buster and Reluctant Medium on Blog Talk Radio for an hour of chat and call-ins about ghosts, past lives, how to develop your intuition, goddesses, setting New Moon intentions and more! You can listen in here (with links) or here (my voice comes in a bit louder).

(Re:) Your talk with Tiffany (a listener who called in with a question), we all want quick answers, as we all know instinctually the answers are within us all…and I liked how you re-enforced that. I also liked how you brought to light that we all have the gift of intuition – it’s just a matter of developing it. Its not quick and easy and requires work, if that is what we truly desire. I think your interaction with Tiffany was grounding. That’s what I received from your interview.

I am big on dreams myself and I think often about the vivid ones that I remember. Keeping a journal is something I procrastinate in doing. I myself desire more clarity and affirmation within myself and my environment. Very interested in the past life reading, I think it will kick start some self actualization.

First Radio show! I would not know it, you spoke beautifully. Onwards and upwards! Cheers!

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Waning Moon Collage by K. Crabbe

Painting=returning sanity to the world.
Waning Moon Energy=letting go.

Breathe in:
joy
nature
summer birdsong
love
touch
bbq’s

Breathe out: $ anxiety
Breath in: understanding $
Breathe out: unhealthy relationships
Breathe in: true heart-soul connections
Breathe out: fear
Breathe in: love
Breathe in: gratitude
Breathe out: gratitude
All is one.

What’s your meditation mantra gonna be?
Breathe in:
Breathe out:

My collage was created in conjunction with my eCourse, Awaken Your Divine Feminine Soul. You can join in the fun and find out more here: Divine Fun

Musical Ambiance: just the wind in the trees.

Victoria Camp, Robin's Egg Bird Nest Ring. © 2010

New Moon in Leo
August 9, 2010
8:08 pm pdt

Spotlight on Leo Artist: Victoria Camp
Oakland, California
Website: http://www.victoriacamp.com

As a Leo artist, there is one word behind my driving force – “create.” Simply put, it’s a vital part of my life and I find it impossible for me to ever stop, no matter what the job or environment I’m in. Leo’s are always finding a new art or craft to try, experimenting with different mediums and art forms and I am no exception! Currently I am attending a fashion design school by day and also working as a jewelry artist from my home. I am finding that my true passion lies within jewelry design, but it is unlikely that I would ever stop learning and taking classes.

One of my key motivators as a Leo is passion, and I feel my emotions very deeply. This passion has helped my artistic side by inspiring me to finish what I have started (or even try something new) and to not “settle” for something less than ideal. I also feel that anything is possible if you have the right attitude and I genuinely enjoy being my own boss and managing all aspects of my business.

I have come to recognize that Leo’s have a keen eye for visual design and composition. As an artist, it is important to me that my work environment be visually organized and decorated in such a manner that won’t prohibit my creativity. When I am designing a piece, the first thing that draws me to create is the color and then the texture of the medium I am working with. I love the smoothness of freshwater pearls, the cut edges of a faceted gemstone, the soft matte finish of a clay flower and not to mention the endless color possibilities while working with clay!

As a tactile Leo by nature, I find that I am always touching the garment and accessories I am wearing. I often create my designs with touchability in mind, including either a type of bead or pendant that feels

Leo Artist, Victoria Camp

intriguing underneath my fingertips. It’s all about the details; I find comfort in creating pieces with tedious detailing and handwork and find immense satisfaction when it is completed.

Leo’s love of luxury has certainly not escaped me! I always work with the best materials I can find within my price point and am picky about the quality standards of my finished pieces. I also enjoy the challenge of taking something “ordinary” and turning it into something wonderful, beautiful, and wearable!

Kathy Crabbe, Leo Goddess. Mixed media on board, 22 x 30 inches. © 2010

New Moon in Leo – August 9, 2010

This month the New Moon enters the fiery, fixed sign of Leo, the lion. During your New Moon Meditation allow yourself to open your heart for this is the key to awakening your spiritual self. Invite your inner child out to play, let your soul’s sun shine upon your inner and outer playgrounds and admit it – you are special and you are loved.

On August 9 when the New Moon enters Leo get ready to:

- Bring culture to your life.
- Have the guts to be visible.
- Be proud of heart.
- Work with Leo’s energetic and extroverted energy to inspire self-confidence.
- Be dramatic!
- Feed your creative appetite.
- Bring home treats for your inner child.

More About Leo – the Lion

Time of Year – July 23 – August 23
Quality – Fixed
Element – Fire
Planetary Ruler – The Sun
Anatomy – Heart, spine
Natural Sign of – 5^th House
Color – Gold, orange, scarlet
Gemstone – Amber, diamond, ruby
Tarot Card – Strength
Goddesses – Amaterasu, Bast, Cybele, Hestia, Ishtar, Sekhmet, Tara, Vesta

Introducing The Moon Muses

The Moon Muses are intuitive guides and question askers that offer insight and wisdom along with exercises to heal and inspire you. They are creative leap takers forming a glowing moonlit bridge between your rational self and your higher self, a self that dwells in pure intuition, clairvoyance (clear seeing), meditative reflection and dreaming. This month you will meet Ruby, a Gemstone Guide and a Lefty Oracle Muse by the name of Sexy Sunflower. I encourage all of you to create a Moon Musing Journal to record your monthly moon explorations and creative longings (more about this in my eCourse, Awaken Your Divine Feminine Soul).

Leo Gemstone Ruby

A Message from Ruby

Sometimes words just aren’t enough to express the wisdom of the heart so take a moment to let her ruby redness fill your soul, your heart and your mind with shining, luscious bounty.

Now, just sit and absorb, feel and allow yourself to receive, just receive and with thanks and gratitude to the Divine, feel yourself blessed.

How are you feeling now? Happy? Sad? Alone? Fulfilled? If you’re feeling lonely and would like to share your heart with someone special then you will be able to do just that – first trust, and then they will appear.

Heart Affirmation:

I ____________________, am fulfilled and happy as I am right now, in this moment.

Each day I share my best qualities with others, which are: _________________________ and I am open to receiving and giving love.

My heart is full. Any sadness and anger I might be feeling are released as I write down these words and let them go.

I _________________________, release my feelings _____________________ so that I may be fully heart-present in this very moment.

If you’re still feeling heart-sad then request help and guidance from your Guides and your Higher Power allowing your burdens to be lightened and your cares and concerns acknowledged, accepted and then released.

Kathy Crabbe, Lefty Oracle: Year of the Sexy Sunflower. Watercolor on paper, 8 x 10 inches. © 2010

My Version of Leo – Year of the Sexy Sunflower

“Sexy Sunflower” is part of a series of 500 or so left-handed (my non-dominant hand!) drawings I created over a period of five years. These drawings were later turned into an oracle card deck that I use for giving Soul Readings.

Sexy Sunflower has appeared to remind all of us to Bring Forth Our Brilliance!

So remember:

Stand Tall, you are a sunflower today as the New Moon enters Leo.

For today you will play, even if it’s just for a moment. For today you are a Sexy Sunflower and you will laugh and love and shine your rays into the darkness so that you can see into all corners of the earth. Today you will dance the Dance of the Sunflower and create your world in colors of your own choosing for Love is your Guide.

What color is your joy? What sound?

Affirmation: I am God/dess. I am complete.

Kathy Crabbe is a soul reader and artist who has devoted her life to exploring spirituality and creativity with passion and integrity. Her art and writing have been published and shown throughout the world at museum shows, galleries, magazines and books. Through online resources Kathy is able to help other soul seekers express their unique gifts and talents in empowering ways. She maintains a blog and website sharing her experiences with the psychic, intuitive realms and the world of art making.

The artwork above is from Kathy’s Goddess Zodiac deck and Lefty Oracle deck, two of the four decks she incorporates into her Soul Readings.

Kathy is currently teaching  Awaken Your Divine Feminine Soul at the Wise Woman University. “Celebrating the lunar cycles is an important part of building a spiritual framework. Each month we can tune into her cycles to keep ourselves on track. At the new moon we plant our intentions for the month ahead, at the full moon we watch them flower, and at the waning moon we release and share our wisdom with the world. As women we are naturally able to resonate with these cycles in deep and meaningful ways.”