Autumn Joy!

I come alive in autumn! The oppressive southern summer heat and humidity are gone, sunlight dances on golden and rust leaves, and the squirrels are flitting all around the yard, storing acorns and pecans for the winter.
I was blessed to spend last Sunday walking the beach with my sister and a friend as sandpipers skittered before us on the strand, pelicans soared above us and - miracles! - three pods of dolphin played in the surf beside us! What a gift to watch their joyous migration.
This afternoon I'm honored to bless a friend's new art studio, and then we drum around a fire in celebration of her new adventure and in communion with each other and Mother Earth. What a blessed time to be alive!
While I try so hard to treasure these electric autumn days, to be in the moment, I also live in anticipation - Samhain is coming! For my 23rd year, I read Tarot at a local Halloween event for two weekends, while my amazing Granny Jean (age 83) reads palms. Having this time with her year after year is more of a gift than words can express.
So, everyone take a moment to relish this blessed weather, and give thanks for this blessed moment.
Be blessed,
Deb

Libra Introspection Time

I love autumn! I love this time of falling leaves and lingering twilights, of soups and homemade bread, and anticipation of the first fire in the woodstove. One of my Guides is Bear, who represents this time of hibernation, of going within and having time for reflection. I need time for reflection, for centering. I've become a "human doing" and I look forward to slowing down some. I say that as if it were true - every weekend until Yule is booked!

Mother Earth Circle's 11 DAYS OF PEACE project was amazing. I am filled with gratitude to all who worked so hard and to those who attended events. YES WE CAN!!! Who knows where these ripples will lead?

I'm excited about CroneWorks' upcoming "Spiral to the Dream... and Awaken to Connection" retreat Oct. 9-11. The "spiral team" (bless you all!) is in final planning stages for this incredible weekend filled with spirit, laughter, drumming, singing and learning. Spirit really has blessed us in the creation of this workshop. If you want to learn more, see my website: www.debbowen.com, or visit www.awakeningthedreamer.org.

Poplar Grove's Halloween Festival runs the weekends of Oct. 16 and 23. For the 22nd year, Madame VonSloopenstein and I will be reading palms and tarot, respectively. What a gift my favorite palm-reader is, in her 83rd year! Come early - the lines to see us stretch for several hours!

I love the workshops and "reading nights" that Samantha Fey and I do together. Our "Ghosts and Orbs" workshop is October 22. Come take a look at photos I have of ghosts and orbs, and learn how to ghost hunt, and most important, how to help spirits cross over.

Our "Past Life Regression" workshop is scheduled for November 11. Learn about your past lives, and the meaning they hold for you in this lifetime. Email Samantha for registration information for both of these workshops at samanthafey1@aol.com or visit her at www.thecrystalchick.com.

To learn more about both of these workshops, visit me at www.debbowen.com.

But now, join me in a long, slow, deep exhale as I give thanks for my Libra spirit and autumn's gifts!
peace,
deb