September, 1998
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K-Torres.jpg (6000 bytes)The Faces OF WomanSpirit;

A Celtic Moon Journey

By Katherine Torres, Ph.D.

 



Hazel — Coll Early Moon of Fall

Hazel, Strong and Wise

We salute your guiding light

We salute your knowing hour

It does give us might

 The journey is complete, the knowing has emerged, no questions asked, no fear is stirred. Faith is all that remains.

09-98cvr.JPG (140545 bytes)Summer slows down in the month of Hazel. Hazel Moon Mother reveals her new moon August 21st and radiates through September 19th this year. It is a time to complete summer projects and prepare for the fall. Hazel slows you down and begins to beckon you within. Hazel asks you to consider integrating the essence of your fast paced year that you have been experiencing since January. She provides the essence of your ability to know that you are essential in all that you do.

Hazel trees to the Celtic people represent ultimate wisdom. It is the culmination of many pathways intertwining and revealing the intelligence and intuitive knowing The hazelnut is considered the holder of all knowledge and is prized. When the hazelnut is seen in the mouth of the ancient salmon, the Celtics know all wisdom is their’s to have and behold.

As Hazel journeys through your night skies, reflect on her ultimate power. The dragon across her face reveals the spirit within has risen and knowing is the result. There are no questions to ask, only answers to feel.

When one walks the path with Hazel, she calls you to your knowing and the power of faith. Faith is the essence of realizing the truth that everything IS. She places you in the realization that all events, circumstances, rewards and failures have a greater purpose. She reminds you simply to accept, learn and know.

Hazel will also call you to your clairgnosis - all Knowing - no doubts, no wonder, no urgency, no fear. Knowing allows you to live the All that Is within you in the here and now. Reap your rewards, express your spiritual knowing, and live the fullness of your life. This is the essence of yourself that uses all intuitive faculties: your ability to see the past, present and future; the ability to hear the voice of your soul and the insight of Spiritual guardians; the ability to feel the truth and knowledge in every situation.

As you journey through the moon phases of Hazel, take time to reflect on your knowing. Share your wisdom. Every day make note of at least one act of faith in all that you do. You have only to trust that your wholeness is being expressed. Let the dross of old experiences turn to Gold. Life in its fullness of expression is all you need behold.

Faith, and empowerment of Hazel, brings you to trust. Faith allows you to move away from time schedules, the push and pull of social matters, and the rush to finish anything. Your faith brings the knowing that everything will be done on time, and done in time. Trust, then, is not an issue; fear is not an option.

If you are scurrying at work during the month of Hazel, slow down. Know that every project, event, meeting and daily re-quirements will be handled, especially when you are walking in the sense of faith. Know that no circumstance, person or event will get in the way of your good, in-cluding yourself.

If you are dealing with children as they ready for school, socialize with new people and old friends, walk in faith that all they are doing has a great purpose for their soul learning. Trust that the Divine Essence in them is leading them through the rightful paths for their personal growth.

Always remember that in your own essence there is intuitive knowing. Tap it regularly. Several times a day, in fact. Trust it. Respond to it. Use it. Then you will realize that all the worries you may have are immediately taken care of when you respond to your inner awareness. You will always know what to do and exactly what is needed at the moment.

If you are concerned about finances, turn your worries over to faith. Know within you that every opportunity is there for you to receive abundance, reward, and peace. Walk the path of Hazel, and you will know that everything you need is at your fingertips right now. Put your hand out, and say "thank you. "

Hazel calls you to know this. She asks you not to speak out with questions or pleading. She appeals to you to know that all you need to do is remember that you are a Divine Being expressing through the body of a human. Your Divine essence is all knowing. Connect with the all knowing essence in you, and you will always realize what is needed, what will occur, and how everything will align for you at just the right moment.

This great mother of Faith reminds you that your faith is strong, because you have been experiencing the truth of the Divine in you and the lives of others through the empowerment of spiritual questing. All that you have studied, applied and expressed has taught you of the Great Mysteries of the Universe. You have the magic right in your inner being. Hazel asks you to know this, live it and be it.

In fact, Hazel asks you to allow yourself to prepare for a new day, because today is already cared for.

May the peacefulness of Hazel bring you the peace within yourself to know that all is well.

 

MOON OF HARVEST

GRAPE VINE -MUIN

 

pic-2.JPG (740188 bytes)This Moon Mother reflects harvest and renewal that comes to us all. Take time to acknowledge the rewards and harvests of your life that you are gathering right now. With joy, dance and play, show gratitude for the gifts your harvest time provides.

It behooves all of us to review and see blessings and rewards in our life. It renews our spirit and stirs our dreams with visions of opportunities and qualities that we have yet to experience. It allows us to remember we are essential in all that we do. When our spirit is renewed, we give blessings to others, walk a path of harmony and seek to express joy to another as well as ourself.

The moon that shines above us at harvest, Grape Vine, brings us the elixir of life and the joy of remembering that we are well cared for. Our Divine Creator/Creatress supports us, our world around us gives to us, and we have the ability to give back. This time of the year is not only the time to think of your rewards, but to give the same to others. Look about you. Whom do you know who has given you many blessings this year? Give them gratitude. Actually, give them a gift of the heart. A gift of the heart can be anything from a kiss on the cheek, to a loving hug, or a letter of remembrance of their goodness. A gift of the heart may be a part of your talents, or anything that reveals to another the wealth they have given you.

As you review, log your blessings in a journal; then draw pictures about the blessings. Actually, use color pencils and bring to life the joyful memories of the events you have experienced thus far. Write about the talents you have seen emerge from within you. Record some of the events that have helped you open to receive the fulfillment of many of your desires. Inscribe the names of people, circumstances and events that have held special meaning for you so far this year.

This review is the close of the active process of a circle within the year. As Grape Vine releases herself, she also guides you into the doorway of Fall and the inner realms of reality. Activities slow down, and the working within draws you to your inner dwelling place. Gnomes and elves are ready to help you embed the seeds of new desires and cultivate their need to rest before awakening at the new dawn of the cycle of your year.

The elves will call you to dance and celebrate your harvest. Play is a reward for hard work. The gnomes will begin to carry your seed of dreams into the deep soil of your soul where they can gestate. They will also prepare the "room within" for you to enter, reflect and renew your spirit.

Grape Vine also calls out the Earth Goddess. Let the Earth Goddess assist you in developing new desires. Let her help you see the beauty in your existence as an Earth Being. She will explore with you your essential expression as a co-creator, co-healer, and co-protector of the Earth and its constant evolving nature. This is also your time to give back to the Earth. What can you do for Earth Mother? Water her? Plant another tree? Recycle? Drive a day less by carpooling? Teach children how to love and respect the soul of the Earth? What gift can you give this Great Mother for letting you walk upon her back, belly and breasts? She has supported you through another planting and harvesting year. What is your support to her?

After all of your assessing, gifting to Earth Mother and others, honoring of your blessings and dreaming of the next level of possibilities for yourself, sit back and relax. In due time, you will have the opportunity to begin to look at how you can prepare to walk through the doors of the next level of your year. But for now, honor Grape Vine, relax, enjoy your harvest and be merry.


   About The Author

Katherine Torres, Ph.D., author of SOUL MAGIC, Understanding Your Journey, is a spiritual teacher, and workshop leader. For over 35 years she has been practicing the intuitive ways of her ancestors.

Her latest work, The Faces of WomanSpirit, A Celtic Moon Journey, is published as a deck of divination cards revealing the moon faces of our Divine Mother, The Great Goddess.

Katherine holds twice-yearly WomanSpirit workshops for the enhancement of women’s spirituality. A recent course of study, The Daughters of the Moon, is offered as a Distant Learning Method. For information call 1-800-499-2353.

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