January 2006 - Newsletter
Greetings, dear clients, acquaintances and friends
I am back in the United
States and won't be moving again for quite some time, if at all! I have
settled in Boulder, Colorado, the home of both my son and my daughter. I am
now committed to rebirthing Daughters of the Moon Publishing, and
overseeing all business from here. We can be reached at (303) 444-1721, or
the email, FfionaM2000@yahoo.com.
If you have wanted to get in touch with Daughters of the Moon, or place an order, please contact us at the above e-address and phone. I will be able to receive fax information shortly (same number). If you want to order online with a credit card, go to www.daughtersofthemoon.com. It is good to be back, but sadly I left friends and activities in Australia that I will miss very much.
We are running a couple specials for the holidays, beginning now!
Free shipping (No airmail or overseas... sorry), for all Daughters of the Moon products sent out within the U.S. To our overseas customers, please contact us through email for a special holiday price. This special will be in effect from now until January 31st.
Other items we have back in stock are our wonderful sweatshirts/t-shirts and our holiday greeting cards, which picture all of the positive-energy Daughters of the Moon tarot cards mounted on beautifully-colored card stock, complete with envelope. These cards originally sold for $3.50, plus shipping. We are now offering them for $3 each, including shipping. Please contact us at Ffionam2000@yahoo.com for availability, payment and shipping for the t-shirts and cards.
Now, for my loving gift to you—my newest writing that appears at the end of this letter. On the web page in the "Giveaways and Specials" section you will also find a holiday recipe for scrumptious Pecan Pie, from the cookbook. Now that Ffiona is physically recovered you will receive ongoing letters such as this, and gifts/specials posted on the web. Thank you for your patience. With five years of intense illness behind her, Ffiona is now well and enthusiastic again.
Our website has
been having "Paypal" problems, and some of you have already encountered
this. The Paypal system does not accommodate shipping costs, and you have to
include them yourself (after Jan.31, until then free). We want to let you
know we are working on a new system to accommodate our customers. If you
have trouble ordering online, please contact us at FfionaM2000@yahoo.com and we will communicate alternative ways of r business to survive. And thank you for supporting us in the past
year. Blessings.
COMING IN 2006
The Wholistic Erotic Cookbook
Watch for it on our site
Daughters of the Moon is struggling to survive in the atmosphere of large bookstores and distributors who file bankruptcy and leave small publishers, like us, with massive debts. Please support us so we can continue to stay in business.
Blessed holidays...You will hear from us again soon!
The Staff at Daughters of the Moon
ON CENTER
The center is a cup filled with tears, a vessel filled with love. We look to the center and see our lives passing through the mirrors of time, reflecting all memories. From our center we spin outward, bearing dreams, scattering hopes, walking in the rain or floating on a breeze. It is the source of inspiration and creativity.
The center of the cyclone is still and calm, while chaos rules and whirls uncontrollably, like a banshee swirling in her dance of air. The center is a haven, an oasis, a door marked "home". Center forms the words, speaks the truth, fills the gap. It is not fearful or empty, but a place that issues forth all things of the spirit. It holds the akkashic records of all time where truth is stored.
Rejoice in your center, your internal cauldron of wisdom, your fifth dimension, your magic! For we are all magic and can return to our center to be re-filled, revitalized and washed clean. Believe in your center, for there you will be whole.
The holy center extends above, below, and all places beyond the moon. The center of the circle represents spirit and intense life energy, which is a manifestation of Goddess. The center is the void, everywhere and nowhere; the still point in the turning wheel of life, the indestructible part of you.
Spirit
comes, comes from that place out of time
Spirit comes, opening gates to the soul
Helping to make ourselves whole.
When you find the center inside of yourself
You will know the secrets of life.
Copyright
Goddess Spirituality Book
By Ffiona Morgan
I take the reins and mount the chariot. The crowd is excited, expectant, and begins to cheer me on, then roars with approval as I raise my shield in greeting. Their enthusiasm fires my passion for the ride. I take control. The force of my will and love of my Goddess gives me the strength and purpose to keep moving, riding the chariot of life and amazingly, staying relatively happy, no matter what is placed in my path. It is a wild ride!
Vitality comes from right-living and treating my body well with the foods I ingest. I know this is important and that truly, "I am what I eat". Mars, now in its natural sign of Aries, imparts an abundance of energy and vitality to the planet: that's the easy part. What's difficult is facing and dealing with the beasts of sloth, self-doubt, laziness, internalized oppression, and of course, patriarchy. Will I ever get this Chariot moving! "Remember to breathe", I tell myself...now...here we go, beginning to glide, without fear or worry or doubt, just trusting, being on center, letting my intuition lead and feeling the balance. Riding a horse, a motorcycle, a smooth, sometimes silent hybrid car, it's all the same. Now, let go—follow your heart.
In 2005 my transformational life journey has taken the meaning of "letting go" to a new level. I have five earth signs and in the past always believed I needed a home, furniture, security—the solid earth beneath my feet. It has kept me grounded, at times too much so. Now I ride the wind with no enduring place to call home, except the home in my heart, where my soul is aligned with the stars.
I moved halfway across the world to my beloved California, and now I search for community, instead of (like a lemming) returning to one of the places I previously lived. I declare my life an act of trust: trust in myself, trust that I will be welcomed and loved, and trust in Goddess who watches over me. I am exploring new places, different types of homes, new communities. What remains constant are my friends and family who cheer me on, and I will definitely settle down among them. When a sense of purpose is aligned with a strong well, great things can happen.
Staying on center is a good deal of hard work. It requires incredible "letting go" and living your dream without fear. Fear is the greatest obstacle. My spirit is fueled by right-action, or doing the right thing, letting go of criticalness (myself included), and walking away from people or situations that hinder my growth. My goddess sisters are everywhere and I am surrounded by an energy center that ignites my creativity: I love this sacred land.
In front of me I sweep the earth's floor, creating my path. I give, and have faith that I will receive what I need. I am content and in harmony with those around me. I assist/serve as much as I am able. Goddess is with me, my ally, my enduring love. I have changed and I am changing as we speak, from the inside out. Magic guides me.
Now I let go of the reins completely, drive my chariot in tandem with the horses (my wild beasts within and without), who can knock me off center, then place me right back "on" again. Working clay taught me this. Spin the wheel, on center, make a mistake, off again—like personal power, it comes and goes. I lead with my heart and intuition, and I pray. Carefully, carefully, with a sense of longing and love I move forward. I am inspired!
The world is forever with me, haunting, and demanding I jump through the hoops of convention. This creates the stress we must deal with to live on our sacred blue planet earth, who is now in acute distress. I am dedicated to creating, with conscious intention, a vision of peace and harmony, within and without, among the human family. My guides watch over me and my spirit-travelers, the bear and snake, speak with me from time to time. I learn from snake how to quickly slither out of situations that hinder me, and from bear I learn that concentrated power and strength can sometimes result from moving slowly. They inspire me to be a better person and to walk my talk, as I am an imperfect (human) work in progress. The tarot also leads me with her wisdom, and with every heartbeat I thank our Universal Mother for the lessons she gives. I gather the present, past and future into me.
I will settle somewhere, like the tealeaves in my cup, when the place presents itself and the energy comes together. I am without fear, as I juggle events to create my new dream. I try to remain calm for others and nurture and support them in their political work, relationship struggles and life yearnings. This now becomes my Crone work, staying on purpose for others (and of course myself), by believing in them and urging them to be their very best. I know I am in the driver's seat of my chariot, and I also know that the things that were once so important have faded, and I am here in this blessed peace for the first time.
Copyright,
Ffiona Morgan 2005
Hail to the
Center, place of spirit and the void
Out of time, between the worlds
The Goddess appears, keeper of the gates
She turns the key, opening...opening
You enter.
The center is
calm and still
Axle for the wheel of a turning, swirling world
You dive into the unknown,
Like in a trance, It is hypnotic
You are illuminated with the light of all colors
Music of the spheres sings a vibrant melody
Phoenix rising to the sky.
You are the Center, changer and the
changed,
Heart of the Goddess
Home to yourself, at last.
Copyright,
Goddess Spirituality Book
By Ffiona Morgan
Goddess
Spirituality Book and
Mysteries of the Goddess
can be found on www.daughtersofthemoon.com
Contact: - Ffiona Morgan
