Autumn is a time of reflection. The transition of the season brings us into the space of our inner realms. We ponder the harvest that is occurring now from the seeds that have been planted in the past year. The Dark Goddesses whisper invitations of descent, inner journeying, and shadow work. As Gaia divests herself […]
Sacred Space
Pain and Pausing by Molly Remer
“I pin my hopes to quiet processes and small circles, in which vital and transforming events take place.” —Rufus Jones Last year in August, I wrote here at FAR about my own pattern of getting sick each July and the steps I have been taking over the last three years to change that pattern for […]
Our Home as Refuge While We Shelter in Place, plus a Podcast and Special Audios by Gwynne Warner
How are you doing, my friend? My heart is with you at my altar each day, lighting incense for all beings everywhere. May this spring truly bring a rebirth of light, hope and healing for all of us and Nature herself. Here at home, I’m trying to sleep more and give myself as much time […]
Rituals for Bathing Your Home, Gratitude, & the Full Moon by Gwynne Warner
I’m wishing the happiest of birthdays to 10,000 Blessings Feng Shui! She’s 16 years old today and I realize I’ve now sent more than 400 newsletters over the years–wow! My heart swells with gratitude for my teachers, especially Grandmaster Lin Yun, Grandmaster Lillian Too, HH the Dalai Lama, Catherine Ingram and Andrew Harvey; for my […]
Spring Equinox – Finding Hope in Uncertain Times by Michelle Boxley
Dear ones, this Friday the Wheel of the Year turns again with Ostara, Spring Equinox. Spring Equinox is the midpoint between Imbolc and Beltane, it’s the second of the three Spring Festivals and is a balance point where we once again we have equal light and dark like we did at Autumn Equinox. This time […]
Full Moon in Virgo – Awakening the Maiden by Michelle Boxley
Hello dear ones! We hope you have been doing ok during Mercury Retrograde in Pisces, we know it’s been a rough ride for most. So, you’ll be pleased to know that Mercury goes direct on Tuesday (phew) but do remember that a few days after Mercury goes direct we have a bit of a retrograde […]
Preparing for the Chinese New Year – Part 2 by Gwynne Warner
The Lunar New Year celebrated as the 15-day Chinese New Year Festival, arrives on January 25th in 2020 as the Year of the Metal Rat. See Part 1 of Prepping for Chinese New Year here On Chinese New Year’s Eve, January 24th in 2020, invite beautiful, fresh and auspicious energies by… Decorating with beautiful, colorful […]
Auspicious Preparations for the Chinese New Year – Part 1 by Gwynne Warner
The Lunar New Year celebrated as the 15-day Chinese New Year Festival, arrives on January 25th in 2020 as the Year of the Metal Rat. Before the traditional altar cleaning and decorating days, it’s time to tend to these pre-ceremonial preparations… Deep clean your living and working spaces—everything should be sparkling! As you clear away […]
13 Spring Cleaning Tips for Clearing Negative Energy by Kimberly Moore
Sacred Space of your home and your person needs to cleansed on a regular basis – daily if needed. How to protect ourselves, whether meditating, doing inner journey work, tripping the astral lights fantastic, performing ritual, or just walking into a crowded room is a basic and vital practice. Just moving through our normal days, […]
Preparing for the Chinese New Year by Gwynne Warner
The Lunar New Year, celebrated as The Chinese New Year Festival, arrives on February 5th in 2019. And before the traditional altar cleaning and decorating days of early February, there’s still time to tend to these other meaningful tasks. PREPARING FOR THE CHINESE NEW YEAR – PART ONE 1 – Carry on with the deep […]