Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

±Super Blood Moon±

*Lion image from Bronx Zoo when we visited this past Summer 🙂 #nyc #appleroar 🙂

Wow 🙂 Already 2019 is coming on full strong with many blessings from the heavenly realms Gracing humanity, animals, & our planet Earth. Okay, here comes some more……..

January 21, 2019 we have a power packed event

ΩFull Moon Lunar Eclipse Blood MoonΩ

In honor of this amazing cosmic event, I wanted to contribute with an art piece to commemorate this stellar occurrence.

I have just written a poem honoring the Moon entitled “Moon Rising” #mooninme

with our beloved rescue kitty continuously serving as a muse #samanthapearl 🙂

Here is the blog post link ~

Moon Rising #poem

*Wishing everyone many many many blessings of Grace & Miracles from the Divine*

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Winter Lion Solstice 2018

December 21, 2018

 ΩLion Solstice GraceΩ

#birthofthesunwithin

♦ into the darkness which leads to the light ♦

*This original image is from a photo I took of one of the lions at the NYC Bronx Zoo this Summer 🙂 #nyclion #bronxzoo

We enter the winter solstice

shortest day of light of the year

the Northern Hemisphere leans farthest away from the sun during the winter solstice

creating the longest darkest night

we enter the dark abyss

the heavy darkness ~ the darkness that becomes the seeing ~ the darkness that takes away the darkness

we move through the darkness

to see what we can not see in the light

to traverse through the murky waters ~ where stale stagnant energy has resulted in paralysis

this energy summons the light within us

by moving us into & thrugh the darkness for regeneration

sparking tides of higher states of consciousness

  refreshment & graceful movement & flow

we become anew by virtue of this seeing

the darkness awakens the light

the light awakens the darkness

to see that all is light

 the inner lighthouse shines the way back to the shore

so that we are transformed

a spiritual celebration with matter

ΦWhy must we enter the darkness?……

the darkness clears the passage way to the opened door of our dearest wishes

the lands become still ~ quietude ~ colder weather ~ water freezes ~ stand stills ~ snow

trees become bare ~ vegetation takes a respite ~ stars are bright on a wintry night

motionless ~ silent ~ dark emptiness proclaims higher wisdom

the intelligence of nature guides us in like fashion

the earth prepares ~ so we prepare

 nature turns our attention within

to echo this symbolically ~ in sync

the animals also join this trajectory

even here in S Florida nature prompts us

⇒We move through the darkness…..

so we germinate new seeds that blossom in due time

δThe darkness invites us …..

to breathe in

that which has never been breathed in before

to breathe out

newness

to offer the key that unlocks our truth

to release the heavy chains ~ to become the soaring bird ~  up high ~ atop the mountain peak

the darkness makes way for the light

to know the only Way is the Way

we speak to our darkness ~ that knows only light

 the light calls to the darkness ~ to know it is light

to end the suffering

to being acquainted with the hidden no longer hidden

to know what is within you

⊂The edges of darkness recede & upon exiting we are exalted⊃

we lift thine eyes up ~ to the light

to see the light ~ to know we are the light

we bow down in holy servitude to the light

we remember that we are light

 we live in Freedom

⊗As the light dawns & shines brighter so does our holy knowing⊗

through the darkness we emerge victorious

like the lion

awake at night ~ awake through the darkness ~ awake when all are asleep

lunar light that meets up to dance with the solar light

a vibrant golden mane ~ golden light ~ golden crown

 the lion ~ a sacred symbol ~ goddess ~ god

the lion ~ solar symbol ~ majesty of divinity ~ kings & queens

the birth of the Light within us

strength ~ courage ~ power ~ might

walk with the lion this winter solstice

gain the lion’s

mastery of self

∴Winter Lion Solstice Blessings∴

May you emerge Victorious

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◊Christ Light Blessings◊

Birth ∧ Rebirth

Mother Mary & baby Jesus desaturated with neutral tones

Mother Mary & baby Jesus black and white version

Mother Mary & baby Jesus full color version

A baby as a symbol of birth ^ rebirth.

The awakening within us ~ the birth within us ~ as the Christ Light that we are ~ a rebirth tangibly experienced as the Ultimate Gift

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Inspiration

With the holidays upon us I felt guided to blog on the Christ Light, an approach an art professor recommended to me, opening to greater ways of seeing, and how all these are tied together.

»An exploration ~ a series of expressions ~ based on the birth representative of the Christ Light»

What better subject matter than the Christ birth as an exploration ~ reflecting back the inner journey taking place.

Given that Home is truly found within ~ “Home for the Holidays” takes on a whole new meaning.

The image above is from a photo I took at a local church from their live nativity outdoor scene. Aren’t the live nativity presentations the best! Such a serene silence and peace.

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Art School Throwback

*Gaining Deeper Insights: Know Thyself*

^Expanding views through multiple perspectives^

While I was in art school, my painting professor would make mention his advocacy & encouragement of creating a “series” ~ various interpretations of a given subject matter as opposed to creating  just one interpretation.  Although at the time, I did not fully “get it” ~ I did however hold this in my store bank as I valued his wisdom.

I remember, also from art school, while in drawing class, all of us encircled around a apple on a pedestal ~ easels set up ~ drawing a apple for many consecutive hours. Yes, many. This intense focus ~ observing of this little ole’ apple provided Huge deeper significance. I walked away from my drawing class with such an enriching & appreciation of this apple ~ feeling like I new it like never before.

Rolling right along…..most certainly it is beneficial to create a series of expressions contained in the one. This has implications on various levels, beyond the artistic. Since the outer “reality” really doesn’t exist, except as a direct reference point of our inner world ~ consciousness ~ this key frame holds great significance ~ to explore beyond one created ~ to look beyond one determined conclusion or expression. This produces a broadening ~ a broadening within of who we are, of the world we live in, & most importantly what our truth is & to shine that found truth.

Creating a series, opening up to an array of potentials ~ helps us drop stagnate/old/limiting beliefs and moves us closer to a unified reality. Diving deeper into a given subject matter that brings joy offers many rewards ~ within and then without.

I encourage you to create a series of something in an area of personal interest and check out for yourself new insights gained through this process.

Season’s Greetings

During this Season of gift giving & receiving ~ there is no greater gift we can present  then the gift of inner exploration and reflection, in both honest & true ways.

This gift grants us the opportunity to become more fully acquainted with ourselves ~ “know thyself” ~ leading step by step into the molding & shaping of a highly evolved enlightened being. Making decisions, taking action, having thoughts and feelings that serve us & the planet in the highest light. Most significantly we become empowered.

Truth draws a confirmation that nothing “out there” really has a hold on us ~ nothing dictates to us how we feel ~ or what will or will not happen ~ no influence has a governing force unless we allow it to. This becomes stabilized as we take continued self responsibility.

Although the habitual act of throwing out “blame” somewhere out there is often a first response, we can through diligent choosing again look inside ourselves as the source, come to truthful acknowledgement, offer ourselves a wider perspective laced in peace and forgiveness, and take up new thoughts, feelings, and actions based on an empowered platform.

We are our own determining factor ~ only looking to ourselves for our reality

The only real “thing” we need to be informed of is what is going on within our psyche. This provides the grace to live as the highest light that we are ~ seeing with new eyes ~ listening with new ears ~ experiencing a newness ~ providing clarity ~ as we move closer to our truth.

^Dare to experience this as the Grand Christ Birth we are all destined to live^

We all must “do” the inner work necessary to bring forth this freedom in our lives ~ the birthing, the rebirth, the full realization of the Divinity that resides within. Oh, how patient the Divine is! Let us invigorate in greater measure our Christ Light birth. Let us bestow awakened gifts to ourselves ~ this is our liberating force.

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Gifting Ourselves

We all know what we give our attention to grows ~ this Season ~ & always ~ let’s give ourselves attention ~ going within ~ exploring ~  finding all the magic & all that we desire within. Let’s stay fixed on this as much as possible ~ relinquishing the habitual need to “find” it somewhere else.

All will benefit from our personal growth ~ as all is interconnected.

∞ Blessings to all those BRAVE enough to go within ~ taking self responsibility ~ on the journey of self discovery & illumination! May your life be filled with Grace ~ revelation after revelation ~ filled with Divine Gifts as you gift yourself∞

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Wishing you and your loved ones a magical holiday Season filled with God’s cheer!

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***May the Christ Light be awakened in all!***

Christmas Joy, Merriment, and Grace!

Blessings of joyous inner explorations and seeing multiple perspectives!!

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*Goddess Sekhmet*

*Goddess Sekhmet*

ΩEgyptian Goddess SekhmetΩ

⊆Lioness Goddess⊇

ÖEye of ReÖ

Honorary Devotional Hymn

ΩPowerful One ∞ Divine Feminine Face of the SunΩ

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#liongoddess #powerfulmother #ancientegypt #honorthegoddess

I created the digital art from some portraits I had for visual representations to honor Goddess Sekhmet. The one with multiple cats is our beloved rescue kitty, Samantha Pearl, serving as a beautiful muse.

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When to call upon Goddess Sekhmet:

Invoke the Powerful Goddess Sekhmet at any time. Call upon Her for empowerment ∞ Call upon Her to remove all that impedes your evolution and status as an enlightened being ∞ Call upon Her for strength ∞ Call upon her to ignite fiery truth to blaze forth in your life ∞ Call upon her for healing ∞ She is a divine protector of women and children ∞ Call upon Her as a resonator with lions and cats of all kinds ∞

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*Goddess Sekhmet* 2 statues at the Egyptian Museum of Berlin

≥Sacred Blessings of Goddess Sekhmet≤

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 To assist in bringing in the fiery Divine Light energy of Goddess Sekhmet, please light a candle if possible before reading the devotional.

*Let us honor the Holy Land of Ancient Kemet ~ Egypt as great originators of Divine Truth ~ great contributors to world civilization. Shaping the modern world: ~ laying the foundation for moral ways of living ~ codes of enlightenment ~ writing ~ literature ~ art ~ society ~ gender equality ~ technological advancement ~ government ~ medicine ~ architecture ~ faith and worship*

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∇Let us open to the Blessed Grace of Goddess Sekhmet ~ Powerful Sun Goddess⊃

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ΩEgyptian Goddess SekhmetΩ

⊆Lioness Goddess⊇

ÖEye of ReÖ

Mother Sekhmet  ~ Potent One

Solar Deity ~ Lioness Goddess ~ Sun rays of powerful Light

Eternal Light ~ Creation Fire

nothing can escape ~ wild fire

The Sacred Flame ~ the Fire of God ~ Goddess

Mother Sekhmet  ~ Mother ~ since before time

Praise to the creative force

Praises to the Light that awakens the Soul

Awaken-er  ~ Shining Illuminated One

Heat of Truth ~ Burning ~ Victorious

Reveal to us our divinity ~ power within ~ our Soul bright

Flame that blossoms Self ~ authenticity ~ trust

She who is Powerful ~ showering ~ empowering

Sweetener of lips who speak Thy name

Divine Lover to Ptah

Protector of Ma’at

Remover of illusions ~ veil lifter

Generator ~ Reformer ~ Healer

 Divine physician ~ form changer ~ re arranger

 Kundalini igniter ~ breath of the desert winds ~ red linen

third eye ~ serpent fire ~ magnifier

bringer of Light to all lands

carnelian ~ orange ~ energy power before us

radiant Sun ~ filled with fire ~ attune to the flame

release ~ impurities dissolved in the flame ~ purifier ~ open flame

Dancer of maker

Taker of pain

eyes of the spiraling sun ~ searing ~ all becomes undone

intensity of the mid day sun ~ exceeding ~ red sealing

hot ~ smoldering ~ fire transformer

fierce huntress ~ destroyer of abomination

 Mother Sekhmet ~ Intriguing One

Spirit upon us

Warrior for justness & natural virtue ~ Golden chain ~ Upper Egypt reign

Walked & walks among us ~ royal lineage ~ authority

infuser of love ~ holder of truth ~ free us

Daughter of Ra ~ Divine Feminine face of the Sun

Eye of Ra ~ Royal Feminine counterpart

Mother Sekhmet

kick start ~ come apart ~ fresh start

holder of all parts ~ server to wholeness ~ the Whole One

Celebrator ~ rituals ~ life giver ~ Nile River

Creative impulse ~ bold action ~ attraction

Divine template ~ originator of the origins ~ pyramids

courage ~ righteousness ~ enlighten us

cats lay at your feet & are comforted by your Presence

leopards, dragons, lions ~ alliance

Protector of loved ones

Mighty Powerful One of the Neteru

Beautiful One of the Neteru

Before Thee I kneel & bow

sacred cow ~ Christ endow

Great Friend & sister of Bastet

Bringer of the Sacred Fire ~ infuser of the One Flame

Destroyer of ignorance ~ deliverance ~ vigorous

Mother Sekhmet ~ Prized One

Knocker on the door of injustice ~ restorer of Divine Order

Salutations & Honor  offered up to Thee

One of Distinction ~ Prestige ~ Sacred Holy One

Mother Sekhmet ~ Mother of Imagery

a wonder in ways of magic ~ galactic ~ fantastic

Enchanter of the Way ~ Justice hearsay ~ Sword play

 chamber coals of burning fire ~ all powers ~ prowler’s devoured

Mother Sekhmet ~ Esteemed One

Reverence for your benevolence ~ eminence

  gratefully we receive our golden inheritance

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ξMay Goddess Sekhmet richly bless all!

℘Many blessings of the ⊆Lioness Goddess⊇

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