Showing posts with label Eclipse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eclipse. Show all posts

January 17, 2024

Sunday Eclipse


I was the Priestess today, arriving at the Chapter Room early, and then going back out to the main entrance. I greeted each retreatant with a hushed whisper,  “Would you like to see the eclipse?” while handing over the protective glasses. 

This was compassion, offering the first look to the random gentleman who came down the path, making eye contact, smiling, sharing whispers of ancient secrets. Self-compassion - taking in the sun and the moon's energy in Libra straight into my heart, my solar plexus. Feeling my Libra relationships, as I smiled and shared my childlike Joy with each person.


Marianne had tears in her eyes, Sarah grinned ear-to-ear, and Catherine gave me a warm hug. I felt loved and appreciated. I'm so glad I brought them to share and not just for myself. feeling that Venus aspect of self-love, self-care.


I made sure everyone got a turn, but somehow one participant slipped in without me seeing him. This Eclipse will not be seen in North America again until 2039. Truly a Celestial experience. I felt humbled, in awe, and privileged.


December 27, 2023

Ring of Fire

Sun streams through slats,
Blinding white.
Almost hostile,
Stabbing my eyes,
I reach for the twisty thing.

    Dust motes twinkle,
    As I spread Mom's old quilt.
    Tattered blue jeans, ripped, frayed,
    Sewn together- look! It has pockets!

Comfort zones come,
At a comfortable pace.
Ginger peach turmeric tea,
Sipping tangerine neon sunsets.

    Sure, the eclipse kissed the sun,
    ate her whole.
    Celestial travelers, clearing,
    Solar systems, solar plexus.

Perfect alignments,
Orbits and conjunctions,
Oppositions and trines
    Never still, never still.