The Wheel… She turns…
The Veil… She thins…
In the Northern hemisphere is it the time of the Ancestors,a time of introspection, a time to slow down, to go inward, to be quiet. It is the time of the hibernation, time to nest.
The Southern hemisphere is emerging from her shell, ready to party, but I am not there. May those of you on the other side of the equator enjoy your time in the sun!
Our pomegranate trees are ripening early this year, which speaks to the cold and the damp that has come much sooner than is usual. For once, Southern California is having fall, and it feels right. Even as the country and the world is in turmoil and we are being asked to expand our concepts of community, it is still time to look to our homes, to our neighborhoods, and begin to make the changes we wish to see on the home front.
Pomegranates have been powerful symbols in many cultures throughout history. To the Greeks, it was the fruit of the dead, what Hades had tempted Persephone with; more than that, though, it was about unthinking action, leaping before you look, with no concern for the consequences of your actions. We see pomegranates depicted in sacred art, associated with Orion, Hera, Osirus, and even the Virgin Mary. In the Jewish tradition, where they symbolize fertility, an opened pomegranate is seen as the proper design for a crown. In ancient Persian mythology, a pomegranate conferred invincibility on those who consumed it. t takes dedication and focus to reap the rewards of a pomegranate, unless you don’t mind making a mess.
There is something very primal, very Earth Mother, to me in harvesting and preparing pomegranates. I am spurred to start baking, and curing meats, and general making preparations. With all of the turmoil going on in the world, our pomegranate harvest gives me some much-needed balance and helps me refocus myself, so that i can once again be of service where I am most needed.
If you are looking for something to help you refocus, I invite you to join me on November 12th and 13th in Landers, CA, for a gathering at the Integratron, a wonderful, all-wooden, acoustically perfect dome, built on a vortex out in the desert. I’ll be doing a channeling circle in the dome on Saturday evening, and the following morning there will be a sound bath (a blissful experience not to be missed) and then an excursion to two local sacred sites – Giant Rock and Crystal Hill. Registration is closing on November 1st at 11:59pm and space is limited.
I have some other wonderful offerings this month:
- In Long Beach, there will be a Channeling Circle, Reiki I, and my ongoing Aromatherapy, Meditation, and Sound Bath Healing evenings.
- In Santa Clarita, I am starting to offer a monthly afternoon of Readings, and there will be a Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation as well.
- I will be offering 2 Labyrinth walks in Glendale, one on Astrological Samhain on the 7th and one the day after Thanksgiving.
- I continue to be available at The Crystal Matrix in Atwater Village for readings every Thursday in November, with the exception of Thanksgiving day.
- At The Green Man, in North Hollywood, I will be offering a very special Singing Bowl Bliss Fest on 11/11, and the first Friday of every month is the Advanced Channeling Playshop, open to everyone who has some experience talking to Guidance and working on the astral.
Coming in December, I will, once again be participating in the Handmade For All Holidays Gift Boutique on December 2nd and 3rd – if you are in the Southern California area, I invite you to come and support local artisans as you do your gift shopping. I will also be a part of The Crystal Matrix’s Psychic Faire, and will be offering Second Degree Reiki at Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio in Long Beach.
Looking ahead to January, I am anticipating traveling to the Bay Area the weekend of the 20th. If you are interested in a private session or in hosting a Group meditation or class, please let me know. These things do tend to book up quickly.
I hope to see you soon!
May you be the light of the world, and may you have access to the wisdom of all of your Ancestors!
Ayamanatara
Upcoming Classes & Events
please be aware that most events require advance reservations
Tuesday | November 1st | 6:30pm
An Evening with the Oracle
Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio | Long Beach, CA
Friday | November 4th | 7:30pm
Channeling Playshop
The Green Man | North Hollywood, CA
(Playshop is every first Friday of the month)
Sunday | November 6th | 10:00am-6:00pm
Reiki I
Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio | Long Beach, CA
Monday | November 7th | 12:00noon
Labyrinth Walk for the Ancestors and the Thinning of the Veil
Glendale Forest lawn Memorial Park | Glendale, CA
Tuesday | November 8th | 6:30pm
Aromatherapy: Eucalyptus & Roman Chamomile
Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio | Long Beach, CA
(Aromatherapy is every second Tuesday of the month)
Friday | November 11th | 8:00pm
Singing Bowl Bliss Fest
The Green Man | North Hollywood, CA
Saturday & Sunday | November 12th at 4pm – November 13th in the afternoon
Integratron Weekend
The Integratron | Landers, CA
Registration ends on November 1st
Tuesday | November 15th | 6:30pm
Gratitude Meditation
Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio | Long Beach, CA
(Meditation is every third Tuesday of the month)
Wednesday | November 16th | 2:00 – 5:30pm
Readings
Kenneally Acupuncture & Healing Light Center | Santa Clarita, CA
Wednesday | November 16th | 7:00pm
Croning Circle
private residence | North Hollywood, CA
Monday | November 21st | 7:30pm
Singing Bowl Meditation
Kenneally Acupuncture & Healing Light Center | Santa Clarita, CA
Tuesday | November 22nd | 6:30pm
Heal Your Auric Vibration with Sound Bath Meditation
Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio | Long Beach, CA
(Sound Bath is every fourth Tuesday of the month)
Friday | November 25th | 12noon
Labyrinth Walk for Gratitude
Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park | Glendale, CA
Friday | November 25th | 7:00pm
New Moon Gathering
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Ayamanatara is available for private sessions:
The Crystal Matrix in Atwater Village | Thursdays | 1:00 – 6:00pm
Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio in Long Beach | Tuesdays | 2:00 – 6:00pm
by appointment only at The Green Man in North Hollywood
one Wednesday a month (rotating schedule) at Kenneally Acupuncture & Healing Light Center in Santa Clarita
Appointments are strongly suggested at all locations
Please check my website for more information and newly scheduled events!