tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16957697377594182572024-03-13T13:06:13.835-06:00Rachael Caringella | Talk2TheTreesRachael Caringella | Artist and writer behind Talk2thetrees and Tree Talker Art. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669962153783752985noreply@blogger.comBlogger1355125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695769737759418257.post-45217300239124012902015-04-22T11:24:00.001-06:002015-04-22T11:24:09.878-06:00A New Home<div style="text-align: center;">
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This wasn't exactly from a seed that I planted this Winter.. but it did come from a seed! This little apricot tree is the next generation of my family's apricot tree.<br />
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Now, I know that sounds really nerdy of me. But I'm a tree lover to my core. and this one is symbolic to me! Last year I was so excited to have a little sapling from my apricot tree. I kept her out on my porch in the same sunlight as she was used to. I gave her water, love and crystals. And after the move, she was placed on the porch again. But she wasn't looking too good.<br />
Her green leaves had fallen and crumpled and she looked like a withered twig. I blamed it on my black thumb (which I <i>swear</i> I no longer have! btw) or the move, and I left the dried little twig of a tree on the porch all winter. I put her out of my head as life continued with other various projects.<br />
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And just the other day, I went outside to put candles and plants out on the porch. I've decided this porch will be my summer oasis. (<i>So, I'm going to need a lot of plants. </i>More on that later.) I looked over at the little twig who died last winter and I saw green leaves! I saw little buds. I saw<i> life.</i></div>
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Okay, so I didn't exactly start this post to just talk about my little apricot sapling and how it restored my faith in the cycle of life and death. But I am liking where this is going... Because in order for there to be <i>any </i>life, there must first be death. The little apricot tree understands it. And allows itself to go dormant. To sleep. To die.</div>
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The little apricot tree, well I guess this tree's mother was the tree that inspired the name Talk2thetrees and Tree Talker. I was a weird little girl who <strike>believed</strike> believes in fairies. I spent my time outside building fairy houses, climbing trees and telling my secrets to the highest of branches. I am pretty sure my cousins teased me for talking to trees, but I owned it. </div>
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Sometime in the middle of my childhood came the internet. Nothing like it is now, obviously. But I remember getting to choose an email address! I had several that I loved, but I had two I used most. xena1234@aol.com and talk2thetrees@aol.com, all on dial up internet. </div>
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Talk2thetrees was my favorite choice of the two. I loved the ring to it. Plus, I did in fact talk to trees. I had NO idea that I would stick with that name for so long! Talktothetrees was open, but being young and excited that numbers could also be interchangeable with words, I opted for the 2. It doesn't bother me or anything, but I have been feeling it's time for something new.</div>
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Like the tree who started it all has taught me... it's okay to let things die. </div>
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Because when things die, that's when new even better things are allowed to happen. </div>
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A lot of my projects, inspiration, and even will to create died this winter. I didn't want to write because my blog didn't feel like home! I didn't want to post art or anything new here, because it didn't fit right. Like a sweater neck that is dangerously too close to the throat, I felt uncomfortable, anxious, nervous, and stressed. I took days off to journal. To make lists. Some days I painted. Some days I tried... but then everything piled up. So, I closed the computer, put on my comfiest pair of pants and watched Orange Is The New Black instead. (<i>watch it.) </i></div>
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I let just about everything slumber and sleep. </div>
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Because that's what winter is for. </div>
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It's those days where I didn't post, create, write, or do that matter the most.</div>
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That's where the ideas sit in the subconscious. Where they receive the things they need in order to grow. And soon when things start to warm up, the sun comes and sets the world back on fire. </div>
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If you know me, you know I love symbolism. Fire is passion to me. With spring, comes the reigniting of passions. The Fire is relit. </div>
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And like the little dead twig from last fall, new ideas are blossoming forth.</div>
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Yesterday I looked at my blog and discovered all of the things I wanted to change. It wasn't forced, it didn't feel scary and it didn't cause me stress. The task had spent enough time in the back of my mind gathering ideas and recourses subconsciously.The day before yesterday I looked at the Spirit De La Lune deck for the first time in about a month and finished 7 cards in a day! I wasn't sure what I was going for with the next suit, so I waiting until I felt the fire being lit. I know my Tarot deck needs my attention. And I can <i>feel</i> that stirring as well. </div>
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I have been meaning to write this post for a very long time.</div>
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And today it feels right. </div>
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Something new is brewing! </div>
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I have begun construction on a new website! </div>
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I feel as if I've needed a new home on the web for quite some time. I can't wait. I've started the mock up of the new website. I've decided on color schemes, fonts, and have even put together some mood boards. </div>
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I do plan on keeping and linking to this blog, though it will no longer be updated. I've had it since 2009, and I've blogged some heavy memories, and I've blogged some beautiful memories. But I feel it's time to start something new.</div>
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Please stay tuned for further news and updates on the new website. </div>
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I'm still deciding on a launch date. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669962153783752985noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695769737759418257.post-89033823884526527982015-03-16T16:49:00.000-06:002015-03-16T16:49:03.603-06:00Slumbering Seeds I woke up feeling overall "yuck" today. It's like I've caught the flu or something.. I felt heavy in my body, mind and spirit. In fact, I've been feeling this a lot lately. Not the flu, that's just today. But this heaviness... wow. It's been hard for me to connect to my center. Hard for me to be creative. This last Full Moon was extremely difficult for me. I had a lot of really rough emotions to ride out and a lot of feelings to face. I know the cause of a lot of this has to do with hormones and my own natural cycle.<br />
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A part of me has seriously wanted to hide away. Withdraw completely and just focus on myself. But the other part of me loves to journal and post online. I love to express myself, and I feel there is huge healing that comes with actually showing others your creative work, writing, and expressions. Of course I keep a private journal, and I don't post every single thing I create.. but I feel it is important to keep posting a small something at the very least.<br />
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I certainly do not post as much as I used to. And these last few months I haven't created like I've wanted to. Winter is <i>hard for me... </i>But I think it's meant to be hard. That's when the earth is a little darker, and gardens are not as abundant, foods are scarce. The Earth goes a bit barren. To truly ride the natural cycles, we too must find ourselves in our own dark winter. We must learn to ride it, to build snowmen, to light candles, and to hope that spring will come again. There is hope in winter.. because this is when we plant the seeds.<br />
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I've let a few projects slumber over the winter without meaning to.. in retrospect, it was probably a good idea. I know that with spring coming, new ideas, passions and inspiration are reignited. As much as I don't like to admit it, I'm a believer that letting some ideas sit and slumber will bring forth better results. I just have to come to understand that people won't be upset with me if I'm a little late..<br />
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The projects I feel the most sad about are my Tarot Deck and the Spirit De La Lune Deck. Both of these decks were supposed to come out earlier, but oh man.. I had no idea what it took to invest that much time and energy and love and spirit into one card.<br />
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My Tarot Deck has spent quite some time sitting on the shelf waiting to be finished. I'm so very close to printing, but there is just something blocking me from seeing the vision of the next part. I'm extremely nervous to put it out there.. and I feel like there are <i>so </i>many edits that need to happen!<br />
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The Spirit De La Lune deck is also slowly starting to wake up it seems! It has made more progression than the other deck, but it's still a slow go. My goal is to finish a major chunk this week as well as get the back of the designs under way. I can't wait to hold these cards in my hands! I think we've decided on round cards.<br />
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I must have caught the Spring Clean Bug! My house has gone through a major transformation this past week! It all started with moving one table.. And it was like the book "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie." In order to move the table, I had to move the shelf, in order to move that shelf I had to rearrange the closet, and before I knew it<i> I was buying a new couch! </i></div>
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All last week was spent rearranging my furniture or organizing my home! I had some projects I wanted to work on, but I just couldn't focus until I got it all done. Sterling and I have often joked about writing about book. "If You Give Rachael A Project." Because like the original book, "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" one things eventually leads to another until something either genius or disastrous happens. </div>
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I'm hoping this week's couch purchase ends up being a good one. </div>
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I'll post photos on <a href="http://instagram.com/treetalker">Instagram </a>tonight! </div>
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It was 1 in the morning when I rubbed my tired eyes and told Sterling he was totally right to tease me about that book. But I can't help it. My mind just works like that!</div>
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I've been living in this apartment for 6 months now! I can't believe it's been that long. Time has flown by. This apartment is small, so I didn't thing rearranging the furniture would even be possible, but it looks great. It's so open, fresh and beautiful. I've also been following some rules for Feng Shui lately and I'm already feeling <i>so </i>much better. The energy of the house feels lighter and fresher. </div>
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I'll be sharing an entire blog post dedicated to those two elements very soon! I've had a lot of messages and comments about my process of keeping my house beautiful and clean.</div>
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We've only had a few snow falls this entire winter. I remember the last time we had a winter this dry, we had forest fires and ash in the air for weeks! So, I'm very thankful for some much needed snow, especially in the mountains!</div>
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I woke up yesterday and was informed there was a blizzard outside. (If I don't have my contacts in, I can't see a thing!) Even though the snow didn't have any real effect on my work, I still took the day off.</div>
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And the view from this one is pretty spectacular.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Gabriola; font-size: 20.0pt;">Lunar Forecast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">This Lunar Forecast is a look at the emotional influences from the
moon for this week. The moon plays an important part in our lives. She controls
our subconscious, our emotions and even our habits. The moon travels through
the different houses of the zodiac, giving us different themes and experiences.
This forecast is in MST and includes some of the major aspects and transits of
the week.</span><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Times;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt;">Today the moon is in Leo. Leo brings in the desire to be
noticed, appreciated and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">heard. </i>You
will feel more open to expressing your feelings and emotions. When the moon is
in Leo the mood is usually joyful and cheerful with the subconscious desire to
be seen and heard. This is a good time to perform, create, and express yourself
in any way. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt;">On Tuesday the 3<sup>rd</sup> the moon will be VOC at 1:47am
and will last all day. The Void of Course periods are great for finishing
projects, and tying up loose ends. Tuesday also has some wonderful <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">lucky</i> energy flowing that day! Jupiter,
the planet of luck and abundance in sunny Leo will be a perfect trine to Uranus
the planet of “the unexpected” on this day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This aspect is supportive of lucky breaks, good luck, and unexpected
welcome events! Be sure to make the most of this lucky day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt;">Wednesday the 4<sup>th</sup> the moon will transition into
Virgo at 4:57am. Attention towards detail is on the increase; cleanliness and
neatness are a priority at this time. This day may be a bit of an emotional roller
coaster with Venus in Aries trine Jupiter, and conjunct Uranus, ending with a
square to Pluto. The day may start out just fine, but some unexpected events
may lead to troubles of the heart. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt;">Thursday the 5<sup>th</sup> is the full moon in Virgo,
with Sun in Pisces sextile Pluto. This full moon presses us to find balance
within our lives. Virgo and Pisces are opposite each other, seeking balance
between disorder and order, physical health, and spiritual heath, work and
vision. <a href="http://www.leahwhitehorse.com/2015/03/01/full-moon-in-virgo-2015-cats-cradle/">A
great read on the full moon. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt;">Friday the 6<sup>th</sup> the moon will be Void of Course most
of the day until 5:52pm when it transitions into Libra. Partnerships and
relationships will be in focus. The desire for balance and harmony is on the
increase. This weekend has some great supportive energy to fulfill your social
life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt;">On Saturday the 7<sup>th</sup> the moon will be in Libra
all day. Libra moons are great for social gatherings, celebrations and
meetings. There is a desire for mutual understandings and light-hearted
conversations. The ability to make decisions or plans tends to suffer during
the Libra moon, so do all the planning in advance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday the 8<sup>th</sup> the moon
will be in Libra until 7:23 pm when it will be VOC for the rest of the night.
The VOC after Libra will carry over much of the Libra energy, making it another
great night for social interactions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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These are some of my favorite works so far and I wanted them to be included in the sale! I've included some details and closeups of the paintings. </div>
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Sterling brought me home Danish farmers almanacs from the 1920's once. He found them inside an old trailer he was working on. They smelled awful. They had been sitting in storage for years!<br />
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I was elated when he brought them home. After they aired out and were cleaned, I looked through each page.. putting bookmarks in for future ideas.<br />
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This woman's bust started out from an ad from the old farmers almanac. This one was 1923 I think. The painting also has charts and dates of moon phases and planetary alignments behind paint.<br />
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The owl was free handed with no reference photos. In my original photograph that was a light from someone's porch, but I didn't wand houses in this, so I chose to paint an owl of similar hue.<br />
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Owls have been showing up a lot for me. Barn owls especially. This one in particular reminds me of a memory where I came face to face with an owl.<br />
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He was perched on pole directly in front of me, he seemed to glow in the dark night sky. We only caught a glimpse of each other. Before I could take a breath of pure awe, he stepped off his pole. His body dropped, but his head remained, eyes still locked with mine. And with a swoop of his wings, he flew upward revealing the moonlight.<br />
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I have found that I usually paint women. I'm not entirely sure why. In fact, I was discussing this over tea the other day! Why do women painting other women?<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">The intuitive side of a woman is the side of mystery. The High Priestess of The Tarot represents the mysterious and secretive side of Woman. She holds the keys to greater understanding, and divine mystery. She is secretive, spiritual and mysterious. This is the type of woman I like to paint. </span><br />
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This painting is called "Apparition" because she appeared like a spirit.This is one of the first "restricted color scheme paintings that I've tried in a while. I chose to keep the colors pink, and yellow, with slight variations of black and darker brown. I feel like the restricted pallet sets a mood and a tone.<br />
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I kept kicking myself for not having bought these sooner! Especially since they were in my amazon card for <i>four years! </i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I decided to take this last weekend off from the structured illustrations and cards I've been doing and instead, play in the studio. I even said it wasn't work.. and I really mean that! I DO have a hard time relaxing because I love to stay busy... but I took this weekend off from my current work demands, and gave into my creative and intuitive side. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I recently signed up for <a href="http://www.timssally.com/">Mindy's</a> E-course <a href="http://www.timssally.bigcartel.com/product/permission-to-play-online-workshop">Permission To Play.</a> It's a 12 month art course on loosening up and learning to play while making art! I thought it would be great to do on the weekends as a way for me to stay creative and learn a few new techniques. I've always wanted to add a little more "play" into my artwork, and I saw the class the day before sign-ups ended so I jumped right in! So far I've done a bout 3 of the projects and I've already felt myself loosen up so much.. but what's more, is I'm really liking the new work that is coming from me! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Most of my work is planned out, with reference photos, sketches and a good idea of what I hope to see as the finished piece. But for the last year or so, I've been wanting less structure and restriction in my work. I look at old work and see boxes, structure and plans... So I have decided to play more, leave mistakes, and let things transform. I try to go in with an open mind and no real expectations of what the end piece will look like. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been focusing on creating more intuitively. To express with color and brush stroke, rather than details and stories. I want to paint moments of emotion, and the colors of thought. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've learned a lot about myself in these last few years. I have had a lot of self discoveries, and an acceptance of traits that I've been suppressing.. Like how I'm a total clean freak! I love my closet to be arranged by color. And I pay very close attention to details. Accepting these traits and using them has really enhanced my well being.. but I've always felt that when I create, I would like to feel <i>less </i>in control of every detail. I want my work to be <i>expressive. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love illustrating, and I love painting portraits, but I there is something wild inside me that makes me want to loosen up and just express myself. An urge to go with the flow, and watch something transform in front of me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When I finished </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"Find Your Voice," (pictured to the left) </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">we looked over the completed painting and searched for the possible meanings.. I was asked questions over the story and meaning within the painting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Is she sad? Why is she touching her throat? Is she turning from the church? Are they mourning? Why the butterfly? Is she happy? Is the woman being comforted? Restricted? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And I really have no answer for anyone about the meaning of this piece, other than to ask <i>what does it mean to you?</i> I can tell you the meaning to <i>me</i> is profound, personal and relieving. I finished it and took a step back and said "Ohhh!" in realization.. "Well, I'm glad that came out." as I felt an odd weight be lifted from my shoulders.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I feel a sense of relief and empowerment when I look at it. But that's only how I feel when I look at it. Sterling said it felt political and rebellious, but others have said peaceful and happy. And I think because it was an intuitive painting, it's up to the viewers intuition and initial emotions when they see it. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669962153783752985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695769737759418257.post-2324306824120445332015-02-17T17:08:00.000-07:002015-02-17T17:08:06.606-07:00Through The Woods <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />It feels like it has been ages since my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/treetalker">Etsy shop</a> has had more than 3 pages of listings. I spent a lot time of last week photographing and editing my new work. I set up huge lights, that heated up my house. I tripped over cords, and made inventories and lists. I sealed all paintings in varnish and documented their size and medium. Then on Sunday and Monday I listed everything in the shop! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I listed several months worth of work that I had forgotten I had! It's crazy how much work was piled up. So, please check out my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/treetalker">shop update!</a> I listed more than 20 new prints and paintings! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since there are so many new paintings that I've forgotten to mention.. I'm going to be back tracking a bit and featuring some of these new paintings on the blog. I feel there is energy in art, and I would love to explain some of the energy that was poured into my newest work. I wanted to start with one called "Through The Woods." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This painting was one of the first paintings that I've liked in a long time (if ever). I finished it, took a step back and said "I think I may actually like this one!" Like many paintings, it started off to be something totally different. This canvas is 24x48 inches, so it's pretty big. I had it set up on my easel, and stood on my chair to paint the top part. I wasn't entirely sure where I wanted to take this painting. I started off by just painting black, grey and white in any direction I felt right. I picked it up, turned it around, splattered, dripped, shoot, and flipped the canvas. I spent several hours just splashing and dripping paint onto this canvas. Then, I walked away. I forgot about it for months. Several other projects came up, and this one was moved to the back burner. I couldn't figure out just what I wanted to paint.. so I let it sit. Many months later, I was wondering what to paint. I looked through my canvases that were ready for a painting, and I saw this one. I looked at it, and I saw trees!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I had looked at that canvas for months! In the back of my mind, always wondering what to paint on it. And only until that day did I see the fragments of aspen trees falling in and out of place. I'm so glad I hung onto this half done painting for so long. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The process of this painting has been my favorite so far. Free, intuitive painting, playing, splattering and dripping, and then attention to detail, and systematic painting of bark and knots. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've decided to sell the large original. I'm not sure how I will ship a 4 foot painting, but I'm sure it can be done. I also have prints of this one available in the shop! The prints are a little bit cropped so they will fit in an 8x10 frame. Below is a sample of the cropping of the print version. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669962153783752985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695769737759418257.post-72335982577214665642015-02-13T16:11:00.002-07:002015-02-13T16:11:36.405-07:00Swept Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Snowdrops are a big symbol of Imbolc, and the coming of spring. </div>
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Today I woke up, I took the pups on a walk and on my way out, I noticed the snowdrops. </div>
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I got home and immediately felt the need to purge, organize and clean. </div>
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Welcoming in spring, warmth, and growth. </div>
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The Tree Talker Tarot deck, Spirit De La Lune Oracle Deck, Illustrations for the coming book "Autumn Alchemy" (More on that later!!) As well as plenty of new paintings, illustrations, classes and other projects are under way. It feels like it's been forever that these projects have been buried under the snow, slowly being tended to, nursed and nurtured. </div>
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One big thing I'm excited to be a part of is the<a href="http://www.wildwomensymposium.com/"> Wild Women Symposium! </a><br />
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Ever since I was little I loved the smell of it.<br />
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I used to go buy expensive lattes, in fact that was the only way I would drink a latte. The coffee I made at home just couldn't compare to the artisan lattes at coffee shops. But lattes are expensive, like really expensive! When I read that Starbucks lattes are $38.00 a gallon, I was done. And I like to use soy milk.. which usually tacks on another .60.. which adds up.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669962153783752985noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695769737759418257.post-71882539617510906712015-01-26T16:57:00.000-07:002015-01-26T16:57:19.735-07:00Lunar Forecast for January 26th 2015<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This Lunar Forecast is a look at the
emotional influences from the Moon for this week. <span style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">The Moon plays an important part in our lives. She
controls our subconscious, our emotions and even our habits. The Moon travels
through the different houses of the zodiac, giving us different themes and
experiences. This forecast is in MST and includes some of the major aspects and
transits of the week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">Today the waxing Moon is in Taurus. Patience, diligence
and practicality are on the increase. This moon favors situations that require
persistent efforts. But this is also a day to rest, a good time to experience
comfort and coziness. The Taurus moon is a great moon to treat plants. This
moon doesn’t favor surgery or medical procedures around the throat, neck, nose,
ears or sinus’.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">On Tuesday the 27<sup>th</sup> the Moon will remain in
Taurus. It’s a good time to spend with family, relaxing and indulging in the
comforts of home. The Taurus Moon favors peace and comfort. It gives us patience
when we wouldn’t usually have any, and things that usually bother us don’t
affect us as much. In humid and cold weather take care of your neck and ears.
Venus, the planet of love will enter Pisces until February 20<sup>th</sup>.
Love and relationships have the potential to become spiritual, mystical and
even blissful. You will have the opportunity to experience love on a deep
spiritual level. At 7:18pm the moon will be Void of Course. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">On Wednesday the 28<sup>th</sup>, at 3:36 pm the Moon will
be in Gemini. Cheerfulness, flexibility and sociability will be on the
increase. The emotions on this day can be easily changeable. This is a good day
for study, and intellectual work. Mercury retrograde in Aquarius will sextile
Uranus on this day. This will help you see your projects in a new perspective,
giving you the ability to revise and polish your work in a way you hadn’t seen
before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thursday the 29<sup>th</sup> the Moon
will remain in Gemini. Now is a good time to discuss family matters and
relationships. This should be a day enjoying the company of close friends and
family. The Gemini moon activates our breathing and our metabolism. Avoid
unventilated or dirty rooms. Avoid surgical intervention of the shoulders,
arms, wrists and lungs, and remember to take full cleansing breaths. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Friday
the 30<sup>th</sup> at 2:24 am the moon will be VOC in Gemini. The Void of
Course is not a desirable time to start a new endeavor. Mercury will link up
with the Sun, and Mars will sextile Pluto. This will give you clear luminous
thoughts, and the drive to push ahead with your existing goals. Go with the
flow of this energy today, and keep your thoughts positive. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">Saturday the 31<sup>st</sup>, The Moon will be Void of
Course until 12:08am. The Moon will transition into the house of Cancer. There
will be an increase of emotion, touchiness and vulnerability. The need for
seclusion could become rather strong under this moon. There is a desire to
communicate with only those closest to you. The Moon in Cancer favors short
trips that involve water. Now is not the time to eat suspicious or low quality
foods. Don’t overwhelm your digestive system, or seek surgery in the areas of
the stomach, chest, abdomen, or lymphatic system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">Sunday the 1<sup>st</sup> the Moon will be emotional
Cancer. Venus will Square off with Saturn in Sagittarius. You may feel some
harsh realities within your romance and relationships. Feelings of obligation
may come up as a threat. Fortunately Venus will conjunct Neptune, making the
seeds planted at this time rather fruitful and positive in the end. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week was a big week for me
emotionally. I’ve been under quite a bit of stress; and fears were trying to
overcome me all week. Last Monday I went to <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/saltlakecity/present/?artist=237458">The Complex in SLC </a>to see the venue
of the <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/saltlakecity/present/?artist=237458">RAW Art Show</a> coming up in February.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Like I mentioned earlier here, I’ve never done a RAW show, and I’m
pretty nervous about it! I came home from the venue shaken. There are so many other wonderful artists and designers.. the space was huge.. I realized, I have A LOT to be preparing for! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every time I <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">thought</i> about the show my heart was plagued with fear and worry. I
would quickly push the fears away and continue moving forward. But<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> fears and worries kept coming back up. Th</span>oughts like: what if no one attends? What
if I can’t sell all the tickets I need to? ..and my favorite.. “What if it’s
stupid?!” what if.. what if.. what if.. The questions came up, and I quickly
shoved them back under. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It wasn’t until about 4 am one night when all that fear I
had been pushing down came up to the surface to have a chat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">That’s when I remembered that emotions are there for a
reason. They help us shape our reality.. they form our thoughts. Many actions
are based off emotions. And emotions <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">need
</i>to be faced. When emotions aren’t faced, and they are continually swept
under the rug, they become a huge subconscious monster of filth. He will
continue to rear his confusing head in every event and relationship until you pick him apart emotion by
emotion and face him. This monster is also capable of taking your other emotions with him.. Even
the positive emotions are stolen... Leaving you a numb emotionless mess.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Humans aren’t often taught emotional intelligence like they
should be. Boys are taught not to be sensitive, emotional, or upset. Girls are
taught to keep a smile, to always be happy, and that they need to be sorry their
emotions. So, pushing emotions and fears aside is taught as natural behavior. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The thing with emotions.. is that they </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">need</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to be felt and faced. They teach us about ourselves. Emotional
intelligence is understanding your emotions, facing them.. </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">feeling </i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">them and then releasing them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And that night at 4 am all that fear came up to be faced..
like a monster hiding under the bed.. he slithered up next to me, and whispered in my ear.. “you can’t hide from me forever..” So there I was lying
in bed with the monster of fear. And I chose to feel and embrace the fear. I
let it consume me. I noticed this fear rested in my lower belly. Like a
lump in my lower stomach.. which came out as lower back pain during the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It made my heart ache, and my throat felt
swollen. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I held the fear for a bit of time. I accepted the things
that could go “wrong” and I looked at the good within all of the situations
that came up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I respected the feelings
and worries that came with this fear..<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and
then I nodded my head and I released it. I visualized it dissipating right out
the window.. I felt my body become lighter, and I breathed out a sigh of relief. And then I welcomed fear’s opposite
into my heart. A allowed myself to feel at peace and calm. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Because when you release anything, it’s important to replace
it with something new. I let love fill my body. I thought of all the good
things that could possibly go right. I saw the good things that can come from this.. and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
fell asleep with love in my heart, and I woke with a clear mind. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next morning, I began preparing to work in my studio,
and my mind wandered to the RAW show.. the event that caused quite a bit of
this fear.. Yet, I looked at it with a different perspective than I did the day
before.. without even trying. That fear had been faced, and I no longer feel it. Instead I felt excited, and inspired.. sure there are still some nerves, I know things can go "wrong", but I’m
okay with them. I faced them.. so now I can focus on brighter emotions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />My belief is that emotions are like a swinging pendulum. Always moving. (Even at 4am.) If the pendulum
can swing one way, it will </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">always</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> swing the other. In order to experience
extreme highs, we </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">have</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> to experience
and face the extreme lows. But I think that's how a lot of aspects of life are. In order to feel a flow, you must feel an ebb. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This post turned out a lot longer than I meant it to… and I
wasn’t even planning on writing all of this! In fact, I started this blog
mostly to announce that I’ve made a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/796324790442150/796325160442113/?notif_t=like">facebook event </a>for the show! But the post
transformed into something healing that I needed to read and write. (I love
when that happens.) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Most of my local friends are invited to the event, but I would love
to have more friends who aren’t local receive updates! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/796324790442150/796325160442113/?notif_t=like">So feel free to join!</a> I still have a few more tickets to the show. I have a limited amount left… and
all of my long distance friends can buy a ticket in exchange for a print! (Best of
both worlds!) I will ship you which ever print you want, and the price is only
15$ that way. <a href="http://www.rawartists.org/saltlakecity/present/?artist=237458">Purchase tickets here. </a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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I come from a very talented family. </div>
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My father is a gold smith and jewelry designer, my mother is a teacher, but growing up she always did crafts and projects. My older sister knits and crochets the most beautiful things I've ever seen. I'm an artist and illustrator, my little sister is a photographer, and my little brother is a musician! </div>
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I realized this a few days ago, when my little <a href="http://www.sarahrossphoto.com/">sister Sarah </a>came over to photograph me in my studio! </div>
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I can sometimes take photos with a tripod and remote, but it's just so tricky to get the lighting and timing right, so I am very thankful she came over to get some photos for me. </div>
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I think they turned out great. </div>
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I was explaining my typical day to a friend earlier.. </div>
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It goes something like this: Wake up, take the pups out, make coffee, answer emails, clean the house, take pups out, take a shower or bath, eat something, paint, do paper work, take out pups again, scan in items, work on orders, create something new, keep working on projects.. scan, paint, print, rinse and repeat. so much work.</div>
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Oh my goodness. I love it. I really do. </div>
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I <i>love</i> getting things accomplished.</div>
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Looking at my checked off to-do list is my favorite thing ever... </div>
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but that's not what makes my day great. </div>
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It's the beauty within all the details of this work that makes my day great. </div>
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Because mixed in that to-do list there are opportunities to find something beautiful. </div>
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I've been enthralled with the beauty of my surroundings lately.. especially within those "take out the pups" moments. Watching their <i>joy </i>as they run around in a field. Witnessing their delight in all of the sounds and smells that surround us. Seeing Meko jump for joy at strangers.. watching their reaction as they see this bright shining doggie soul <i>beaming </i>at them... People go about their life with their eyes forward, not noticing the beauty that surrounds them. </div>
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My favorite thing about walking the dogs is how often they stop. </div>
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but pretty soon I learned that if a dog stops to look around, smell and notice life, I should too! </div>
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If you ever go on a walk with me and the dogs, be prepared to stop often and hear me say, </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">Lunar Forecast for 1-12-15<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">The Moon plays an important role in our lives. She is
ruler of our emotions and feelings as well as all the water on this planet. The
Moon spends roughly 2 ½ days in each sign, and takes 28 days to travel through
all of the signs of the zodiac. As she visits each house, a different emotional
state is also visited. By being in tune with the moon we can get a good handle
on our emotions, and know what to expect and how to cope with the changes. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The time zone in this Lunar forecast is US
Mountain Time. There are also some major astrological aspects included in this
Forecast.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">Today the moon is in Libra all day. The Libra moon brings
in the need for balance and harmony. Relationships and communications are in
focus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We begin to pay more attention to
the people around us. However, your ability to make decisions may suffer.
Important decisions are best postponed for another day. Mars the planet of
action also enters intuitive Pisces today and will stay there until February 19<sup>th</sup>.
You will be able to accomplish many things when you heart leads the way.
Cultivate your inner spiritual warrior by taking action with compassion and
purpose. Rather than fighting with your head, use your heart. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">On Tuesday the 13th the Moon will be Void of Course from
2:46am until 4:43 pm. Void of Course is when the moon is in limbo between the
signs. Plans can often go awry during such a time. It is believed that anything
undertaken during a VOC will bring no tangible results. Keep an open mind
during this day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Moon will
transition into Scorpio after 4:43 pm. There is an increase in all emotions
with a Scorpio moon. Sexuality and sensuality go up, and emotions seem more
powerful during this time. Venus in Aquarius will sextile Uranus bringing in
some adventure to your romance life. You and someone special may have an
unexpected romantic evening. Air and Fire signs will benefit most from this
aspect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">Wednesday the 14<sup>th</sup> the Moon will be in Scorpio.
When the moon is in Scorpio the subconscious becomes very active. Emotions feel
more intense. Intuition is on the increase and the mind feels a little sharper.
Mercury in Aquarius will be at a friendly sextile with Uranus. This brings in
an onset of new ideas! In combination of the moon in Scorpio your mind will be
active and sparked with new thoughts and ideas. Be sure to write them down or
act on them now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">Thursday the 15<sup>th</sup> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the moon remains in Scorpio until 4:51 pm,
when we will experience a VOC. Mars in Pisces will square off with Saturn in
Sagittarius. Today you may experience difficulties in getting things done.
Frustration and resistance might leave you tempted to give up on your goals.
Today would be a good day to take the day off from your worries and stresses. Push
through the frustration and remember these feelings of frustration never last. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">Friday the 16<sup>th</sup> the moon will be in
Sagittarius. Optimism and generosity will be on the increase breathing in a bit
of fresh air from yesterday’s resistance. Today is a good day for large scale
plans. These days are favorable for study, work, teaching and expanding your
mind. The Moon will not stay in Sagittarius after today, so do what you can to
accomplish the things you need to on this day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;">On Saturday the 17<sup>th</sup> the moon will transition
out of Sagittarius and into VOC around 12:25pm. Plans may fall through on this
day. Keep an open mind on this day and go with the flow. Resistance causes more
resistance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11.5pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday the 18<sup>th</sup> the moon
will transition into Capricorn just in time to get you back on track. The
Capricorn moon brings in formality and strictness. Self-control comes easy at
this time. This is a good time to plan projects as well as continue hard work.
In this period you can get a lot accomplished! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been a bit absent here.. but for good reason. I've been spending so much time in the studio preparing for an art show this coming February. I'm hoping to release the Tarot Deck around this time too, so it's pretty important I'm working my butt off in the studio. Don't worry though, I'm <i>not</i> over working myself. In fact, I haven't "worked" in two days, because I know that taking care of myself is more important. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wake up, do some yoga, drink some tea and check my planner. Yesterday the moon was just not compatible for me to get work done. We were in a Void of Course all day in Cancer. Emotions were running high, and productivity was running low. In fact many things that I tried to do became frustrating and just didn't work out. So, I took the day off. I cleaned the house, and kept my atmosphere cozy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The more I continue to learn astrology the more I discover the moon's influence over me. It's an attunement really, when you become in tune with the moon, it has greater impact over you. Last night during the Full Moon ceremony, we discussed the moon's influence on us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've really been researching astrology and it's starting to click. Like when reading Tarot clicked for me.. <i>that</i> was intense. I had always enjoyed Tarot, and I practiced it often, with the guidebooks and flash cards, but it just never clicked. Until one night I had a dream from a past life, and <i>bam</i> the next day I knew Tarot. It just <i>clicked. </i>I haven't needed a guide book since! That's what is happening with Astrology. So many "ah ha" moments lately. I'm still very novice here, and don't claim to know everything.. but I am going to start offering more of my Astrological knowledge and services here including birth charts and weekly Lunar Forecasts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm also making some changes to my teaching schedule. I will still be teaching Tarot and Intuitive card readings but the location will be changing. I will no longer be teaching Lunar Rhythms the same way.. It's still a bit in the air, but I'm most likely going to be hosting New Moon and Full Moon ceremonies. I will also be offering ways to have a Moon Ceremony online, or at least gather some New Moon and Full Moon intentions for my Crystal Intention Grid. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm still working out all the details on the business plans for all of this. Ideas are flowing a bit, but nothing is set in stone, which is often the way I like it. Things will fall into place as they need to. But right now, I've got my mind occupied with art and getting paintings and illustrations done by February. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I will announce the Art Show in a few weeks or so and put up some links to purchase tickets. Those who buy tickets, but won't be able to attend the show. AKA my lovely supports across the internet will receive a print of their choice in exchange for a "ticket." I'll explain it all later. Don't worry. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This post has been <i>all over </i>the place. But, my brain is pretty scattered with lots of creative ideas and planning. I need to get to work, but I haven't posted here in so long! So, I figured I would fill everyone in on a quick update on the craziness that is going on in my studio and my life lately. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did want this post to be an astrology themed post as it's filed under the astrology section. I'm including the Lunar Forecast for this week. The Lunar Forecast is written by me for this specific week. It includes some major planetary aspects, but mostly where the moon is at, and it's location in the zodiac.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The
Moon has a huge effect on our emotions and feelings. Our emotions set a tone
for our daily lives. The Moon spends roughly 2 ½ days in each sign, and takes
28 days to travel through all of the signs of the zodiac. As she visits each
house, a different emotional state is also visited. By being in tune with the
moon we can get a good handle on our emotions, and know what to expect and how
to cope with the changes. <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today
the moon transitions into Leo early in the morning. Leo brings in the desire to
be noticed and appreciated. You will feel more open to expressing your
emotions. When the moon is in Leo our mood is usually joyful and cheerful with
the subconscious desire to be seen and heard. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On
Wednesday the 7<sup>th</sup> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the moon
will remain in Leo. The Leo energy is a creative one. Your desire and ability
to create will be high this day. It’s a good day to organize and plan
gatherings and celebrations as well as plan creative endeavors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s best to avoid surgeries on the heart,
ribs, spine and spleen during this time. It’s a good time to be kind to your
heart through meditation and healing. Be careful to not over stress with worries
on a Leo moon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thursday
the 8<sup>th</sup> moon will be Void of Course until about 4 pm when it will
transition into Virgo. Attention towards detail is on the increase and
cleanliness and neatness is a priority. This can flow very well with the
creative planning from the day before. Now is a good time to undertake routine
and painstaking work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Friday
the 9<sup>th</sup> the moon remains in Virgo this day. It’s a good day to
search for and correct errors within your work and your home. It’s a great day
to cleanse your home and start a cleanse within your body. When the Moon is in
Virgo our bodies become less tolerant to low grade foods and harmful substances.
The body goes through a cleansing process so a new diet or a cleanse is
supported by this Lunar energy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On
Saturday the 10<sup>th</sup> the moon will be Void of Course from about 9 am
until the end of the day. Keep an open mind and go with the flow this day. Some
plans may fall through. It is not recommended to start new projects this day,
and plan for extra time when leaving or arriving. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sunday the 11<sup>th</sup> the moon will transition into
Libra around 5 am. Sociability will be on the increase with a desire for mutual
understandings and good conversations. Partnerships are in focus. This is a
good day for social gatherings, celebrations and gathering with friends and
family. The ability to make decisions may suffer on this day as people are
often more prone to doubts and hesitations. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> In my newsletter "<a href="http://blogspot.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d76c6d36f355dfe56ff08b1e7&id=fde41d5b77">Tree Talk</a>" I mentioned my word of the year. I like to choose one word to focus on, rather than a list of resolutions... that way I can have several resolutions within a word. The word I chose was <i>Soulful. </i>In which, all things I do, create, and feel must be done with soulful intent, and from my center. I must feel this <i>soulful </i>feeling every single day. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> In my newsletter I mentioned that I am an avid house cleaner. My house is practically spotless, and I love it. I never used to be that way until I moved. I put everything in it's place and was very bothered when things got messy. I've found it's the same way with feelings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> When my house was spotless, I noticed that I myself was in a much better mood. Not just a happy mood, but I was grounded, clear, and <i>at peace. </i>I spent a lot of 2014 depressed and trying to overcome depression. Like I said, thoughts and feelings are habitual. But in this new home with the new energy, and all things in their right place, I felt grounded.When my house was messy, I felt messy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I noticed this <i>soulful</i> feeling when my house was clean and I felt grounded. I felt a vibrating in my ears, and a warmth in my heart. It's a little tricky to explain, because I think everyone feels it differently. But it's that soul connection, Spirit, centered and grounded that everyone has access too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I of course have felt it several times in my life. The first time I <i>really </i>noticed it was when I was very little and playing the piano alone in the house. I would <i>fill </i>my house with piano music, never taking my foot off the pedal. This is what my piano teacher called "muddy music." But, I loved it. I noticed it again was when I was attending a mantra chanting ceremony at the Krishna Temple nearly 7 years ago... and then several times again with my favorite music, and certain soul sparking conversations.. but it wasn't until I discovered that having a clean house would help me feel it all the time. </span><br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6XCC2iOuGeI/VKbiXx9y8SI/AAAAAAAAj8s/DFEgZV8QS4k/s1600/10891620_10100746660100904_1177009649386469239_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6XCC2iOuGeI/VKbiXx9y8SI/AAAAAAAAj8s/DFEgZV8QS4k/s1600/10891620_10100746660100904_1177009649386469239_n.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This post isn't exactly about keeping a clean house but instead it's more of a metaphor to keeping your own energy and thoughts clean. Because like my house, when anything is out of place, I feel bugged, and fuzzy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When anything is out of place within my energy I can't paint, I can't write, I tend to argue with Sterling more, and I honestly don't get much done. I spend more time on facebook or pinterest than I should... so this <i>soulful </i>feeling is very important for me to get work done! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some of my favorite ways to achieve this <i>soulful </i>feeling is to take a good bath, with salt, candles, crystals, coffee, and a good book. I'm just not deciding I like baths thanks to Jenica (Sterling's sister, but also my sister cause I love her lots and lots). I also love a good cup of tea or coffee while I sit and look out my window. Cleaning the house helps me achieve this feeling, so does yoga, and meditation. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">At first, in order for my house to be totally clean, I would have to scrub all the dishes, vacuum everything and clean up for about 3 hours. But it gets easier.. much like achieving this grounded feeling. Learning what it <i>feels </i>like in your body is the first step. Pretty soon when you don't feel it, you will begin to crave it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once a week I have a big house clean where I vacuum, change the sheets, dust, shake out the pillows. I sage the house, light some candles and make the house spotless. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Once a week I take a salt bath. Salt is a neutralizer, and helps clear energy. I do a long crystal meditation and make a night out of it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Daily, I make my bed, wash the dishes and counters. I straighten up the small things and keep it all in order. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And as part of my word of the year, <i>I plan on daily soul upkeep. </i>Tea meditations, yoga, and creating from my center. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When I first started to contemplate what my word of the year should be, my first thought was just creating, daily checklists of what to accomplish, how many things I need to do each day... and I suddenly felt <i>sick</i>. I knew that that was setting myself up to fail. Because sometimes I can finish 5 things in a day, and sometimes I can finish 5 things in a week.. so I knew that deadlines and checklists would be a bad idea. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Instead I chose to meditate on it. In the Lunar class that I teach at <a href="http://sacredcity.us/">Sacred City,</a> we were all deciding on our intentions for the New Year and I walked everyone through my process of reaching <i>my center</i> through meditation. </span><br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3xoHWFJnmYs/VKbiX0KlgfI/AAAAAAAAj8g/hWO7FP1hThA/s1600/unnamed-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3xoHWFJnmYs/VKbiX0KlgfI/AAAAAAAAj8g/hWO7FP1hThA/s1600/unnamed-1.jpg" height="640" width="476" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">During this meditation, I felt to focus on feeling <i>soulful daily.</i> I knew that that would be enough. Because through that <i>soulful</i> state I would be able to create all the things I needed to within the perfect time frame. No stress, no worries, just creating from my center. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today I started with my tea meditation and follow it up with some quick yoga. Immediately, I felt clear and grounded and ready to create. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's too a <i>soulful </i>year full of soul. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My tree has actually been decorated for quite some time now, and I'm just getting to posting photos of it. This holiday season has blown by so quickly, and yet I've enjoyed every moment of it. We haven't had much snow, but living on top of a very steep hill, I think I'm okay with that. Plus it will snow tomorrow. For those of you who haven't known me since high school, I control the weather. I really do. I've never done a rain dance that didn't have rain follow within 20 minutes. Perhaps it's my Native American ancestry, or my pure belief that it works.. I've made it rain on the 4th of July once by doing a rain dance, and again in Mexico while hiking on the hottest day I've ever encountered; I did another rain dance, and 10 minutes later it started to rain. Once I became aware of my special powers, I had to choose to be responsible with them... because you know what they say, <i>with great power comes great responsibility. </i>This year I chose to only have it snow on the 25th of December.. though I did allow a few drizzles and snow flakes to fall. So, if you are in my area, you are welcome for your white Christmas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hmmm am I joking? I guess only those who really know me would know. But for now, let's all just believe that I control the weather. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This year I really wanted a sparse tree. When I walked into my house for the first time, beforeI even signed the papers to rent, I knew what type of tree I would get, and where it would go. A 10 foot sparse tree. I wanted it to touch my 10 foot ceilings.. that was pretty important to me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I soon learned that super high ceilings aren't all that great, especially when you are short, and do not own a ladder. Stacking chairs is dangerous, but it worked. Decorating this tree was a challenge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I only had a few decorations since I moved and donated bunch of my decorations. This year I really wanted natural elements in my tree, so a lot of my ornaments were found objects, or things I already had. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bones, pine cones, crystals and feathers adorned this years tree.. and I love it. I put in a birds nest with some eggs and a bird skull. All to represent life and death, dark and light. Because to me, that is what this season is all about. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Something about the way the light shone through the feathers, and bounced off the crystals made my heart feel whole. The delicate bones balancing on the branches symbolize that death isn't the end, and we can't be fully destroyed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I used to have a hard time with this season. Depression was always an issue, and my own frustrations with religion made this holiday season confusing, dark and upsetting.. but this year I took it back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The traditions of decorating a tree go way back before any modern religion. It is in a way magick. Sympathetic magic, of bringing <i>light </i>into darkness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">By lighting candles, twinkle lights, and reflective ornaments we are practicing a ritual that has been done since the ancient times. A way to bring light into our dark worlds.. to welcome the sun back during the solstice, the darkest night of the year. I myself celebrate Yule. I will also be celebrating Christmas tomorrow. Not for the religious reasons, but for the season of sharing your light with others.. and exchanging gifts and good cheer! Next year I'll throw some Hanukkah in there. Because I believe there is some form of truth to be found just about anywhere, and there is <i>always a reason to celebrate</i>.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00669962153783752985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695769737759418257.post-41321078747227459082014-12-16T12:48:00.002-07:002014-12-16T12:48:49.830-07:00Magic Is Brewing In The Studio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was hit with an <i>awesome </i>opportunity that correlates with the dates on all the things listed above.. </div>
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This February is going to be<i> huge. </i></div>
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I know last week I posted how I want to go about the deck slowly, and take my time, be inspired. </div>
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But after getting a few more cards done, I looked through the sketchbook and realized, I'm way more than half way done! I have two more suits to complete and then some digital work to do. (My style has changed quite a bit from the first card to the ones I'm working on now!) So a lot of the Major Arcana are getting new faces, and I'm even redoing some of the cards completely. </div>
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So, in a month or so I will announce the preorder for the deck! </div>
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I've decided to buckle down and finish a certain amount of cards per week. I feel it's a reasonable deadline.. just enough of a deadline to keep me inspired, but also comfortable. </div>
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Last night I was chatting to Jenica about <i>all </i>the things I had on my pate.. And as Sterling and I drove back from Sacred City I had all of the things on my to-do list floating around my head causing all sorts of stress. We got inside the warm house and I immediately grabbed my book and made some coffee and took a nice long relaxing bath. Because I refuse to over work myself this time. I refuse to stress to where I get sick. If I'm going to stress out for the next 2 months, than I will most likely be <i>sick </i>for the 2 months after. </div>
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Within the next month or so I will be announcing big news and the pre-orders for the Tarot Deck.</div>
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It's been forever since I've posted an outfit series on the blog! Like before I even moved.. since the summer! There are several reasons for this.. first is I've stopped all collaborations with fast fashion companies. You know... the companies that just keep pumping out clothing.. clothing that falls apart within 3 months because it is not made to last.. it's made to be there for a season. These are the same companies that utilize slave labor, with poor or even fatal working conditions. GMO cotton is used for the production of the clothing, and harmful chemicals are in the dyes, which end up getting dumped into public water. And then the clothing is shipped, which is also harmful to the environment. You can read more about it <a href="http://www.elephantjournal.com/2014/01/6-things-you-didnt-know-about-fast-fashion/">here. </a></div>
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So, I decided against buying new clothing! Unless it's handmade, upcycled, recycled, thrifted, or a company I really know and support; I won't be making any purchases of new clothing. </div>
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I think you have all seen this shift in my outfits as I usually tag "thrifted" at the bottom. </div>
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P.S. Sterling recently asked me when I became such an activist.. (I've also decided to become plastic free..) I had no idea... It just happened. One day I woke up, shrugged to myself and said "turns out I'm an activist, feminist and environmentalist." I'm just a small person living on spaceship earth... but I do hope to make a difference. </div>
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