Fire is central to South American shamanism. It is very cleansing to the body, mind and soul. Ceremonies involve some rattling, some chanting and the burning of flammable objects, be it a stick or paper, that has been infused by the breathe or writing with something we want to hand over to Spirit. This could be our future intentions for our lives, our past traumas and pains, our thanks to our teachers, or whatever needs to be given to Spirit at this time. Typically, we follow the full moon cycles because this brings us back to cyclical time and the rhythms of nature. The following is a list of full moons over the next year. The Moon names are from the Farmer’s Almanac. You should plan on arriving 15 minutes prior to the ceremony time. All times are EST.
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Satsang is a Sanskrit word that means "gathering together for the truth" or, more simply, "being with the truth." Truth is what is real, what exists. Whenever something increases your experience of the Truth, it opens your Heart and quiets your mind. Conversely, whenever something, such as a thought, fear, or judgment, limits or narrows your experience of the Truth, the Heart contracts and the mind gets busier. (Words from Endless-Satang.com)
These sittings provide one with a chance to ask questions about Trillium Awakening and Self-realization and to explore the totality of one's Being. It also provides an opportunity to sit with others who are at various stages of their own realization and relish the feeling of community.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting.
Sunset: 5:50 pm
Moonrise: 5:21 pm
This is the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting. Actual date of the full moon is November 30th.
Sunset: 5:41 pm
Moonrise: 5:10 pm
For both the colonists and the Algonquin tribes, this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. This full Moon was also called the Frost Moon.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting.
Sunset: 6:57 pm
Moonrise: 6:58 pm
The term “Blue Moon” has traditionally referred to an "extra" full moon, where a year which normally has 12 full moons has 13 instead. The "Blue Moon" reference is applied to the third full moon in a season with four full moons, thus correcting the timing of the last month of a season that would have otherwise been expected too early.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting. Actual date of the full moon is October 1st.
Sunset: 7:32 pm
Moonrise: 7:22 pm
This is the month when the leaves are falling and the game is fattened. Now is the time for hunting and laying in a store of provisions for the long winter ahead. October’s Moon is also known as the Travel Moon and the Dying Moon
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting. Actual date of the full moon is September 2nd.
Sunset: 8:09 pm
Moonrise: 9:21 pm
This full Moon corresponds with the time of harvesting corn. It is also called the Barley Moon, because it is the time to harvest and thresh the ripened barley. The Harvest Moon is the full Moon nearest the autumnal equinox, which can occur in September or October and is bright enough to allow finishing all the harvest chores.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting. Actual date of the full moon is August 3rd.
Sunset: 8:47 pm
Moonrise: 7:44 pm
Some Native American tribes knew that the sturgeon of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain were most readily caught during this full Moon. Others called it the Green Corn Moon.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting.
Sunset: 9:02 pm
Moonrise: 9:02 pm
Bucks begin to grow new antlers at this time. This full Moon was also known as the Thunder Moon, because thunderstorms are so frequent during this month.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting.
Sunset: 8:57 pm
Moonrise: 8:18 pm
The Algonquin tribes knew this Moon as the time to gather ripening strawberries. It is also known as the Rose Moon and the Hot Moon.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting. Actual full moon is on May 7th.
Sunset: 8:37 pm
Moonrise: 9:34 pm
Flowers spring forth in abundance this month. Some Algonquin tribes knew this full Moon as the Corn Planting Moon or the Milk Moon.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting. Actual full moon is on April 7th.
Sunset: 8:12 pm
Moonrise: 5:14 pm
This full Moon heralded the appearance of the moss pink, or wild ground phlox - one of the first spring flowers. It si also known as the Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon and the Fish Moon.
I will be leading a yoga workshop focused on the chakras and my wife Jill will be playing the lead crystal bowls associated with each chakra to enhance the experience. Yoga poses will focus on activating each chakra and there will be a 10-12 minute savasana where you will be serenaded with the seven bowls. This will take place at New Moon Hot Yoga on 121 Berkley Road, Clarksboro, NJ.
These sittings provide one with a chance to ask questions about Trillium Awakening and Self-realization and to explore the totality of one's Being. It also provides an opportunity to sit with others who are at various stages of their own realization and relish the feeling of community. A $20 donation is suggested.
Please contact me for directions.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting. Actual date of the full moon is March 9th.
Sunset: 7:51 pm
Moonrise: 6:30 pm
At the time of this Spring Moon, the ground begins to soften and earthworm casts reappear, inviting the return of the robins. This is also known as the Sap Moon, as it marks the time when maple sap begins to flow and the annual tapping of maple trees begins.
These sittings provide one with a chance to ask questions about Trillium Awakening and Self-realization and to explore the totality of one's Being. It also provides an opportunity to sit with others who are at various stages of their own realization and relish the feeling of community.
Please contact me for directions.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be held weather permitting.
Sunset: 6.26 pm
Moonrise: 6.47 pm
Usually the heaviest snows fall in February. Hunting becomes very difficult, and hence to some Native American tribes this was the Hunger Moon.
These sittings provide one with a chance to ask questions about Trillium Awakening and Self-realization and to explore the totality of one's Being. It also provides an opportunity to sit with others who are at various stages of their own realization and relish the feeling of community.
Please contact me for directions.
These sittings provide one with a chance to ask questions about Trillium Awakening and Self-realization and to explore the totality of one's Being. It also provides an opportunity to sit with others who are at various stages of their own realization and relish the feeling of community.
Please contact me for directions.
Despacho will be performed. Ceremony will be performed weather permitting.
Sunset: 5:59 pm
Moonrise: 5:50 pm
This full Moon appeared when wolves howled in hunger outside the villages. It is also known as the Old Moon. To some Native American tribes, this was the Snow Moon, but most applied that name to the February full Moon.
These sittings provide one with a chance to ask questions about Trillium Awakening and Self-realization and to explore the totality of one's Being. It also provides an opportunity to sit with others who are at various stages of their own realization and relish the feeling of community.
These sittings provide one with a chance to ask questions about Trillium Awakening and Self-realization and to explore the totality of one's Being. It also provides an opportunity to sit with others who are at various stages of their own realization and relish the feeling of community.
Please contact me for directions.
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Disclaimer: By participating in my services, you acknowledge that I am not a licensed psychologist, medical doctor, or health care professional and my services do not replace the care of psychologists, doctors or other healthcare professionals. My work is in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of psychotherapy or medical advice.
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