SuperMoon in ARIES April 7th – New Moon Ritual

Each New Moon we come full circle to a moment in time where we have the opportunity to begin anew.  This month is a chance to do that 4-fold as we can bring ourselves into alignment body, mind, spirit and soul by releasing limiting beliefs, embracing authentic truths, distinguishing healthy directions and true callings from murky distractions, and establishing foundations that will serve us well for years to come.

MYSTIC MAMMA is a source we turn to regularly to inform us about the new moon aspects.  Here are some notes.  Please be sure to click on through to the website:

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CATHY PAGANO  informs us that:
“Our beliefs lie hidden in the unconscious until we turn our attention to them. These beliefs are what we learned as children—often limiting, involving guilt and shame. Once we turn the light of self-love and consciousness on them, they can transform and grow.
“And we can now choose what to believe in. The heavens are telling us that this is the moment when we need to embrace our beliefs and live them—not by fighting against the old but by imagining and living the new.”

 

DIVINE HARMONY  fortifies this thought,
“we have the capacity to anchor into a new foundation upon which we can build for many years to come…”  and that it is important “commitment to living life from the Highest integrity possible.”

 

and in case we mistake the purpose of this New Moon,

MOLLY HALL tells us clearly:
“The Aries New Moon is like walking through a purifying fire, to burn off sleepy habits and get you animated. In the direct glare of Aries, the essence of a situation — or what needs to happen next — becomes clear. 
“Avoid flame wars and power struggles that tie up your energies…”
SARAH VARCAS contributes her insights as well:
“We may well be tempted to act first and think later, but could well regret doing so! The wisdom of this New Moon is accessed in the quiet of inner reflection and the strength it takes to admit when we simply don’t yet know…..  act only when the time is right, not simply to ease our anxiety or sense of urgency….let life lead us step by step, gifting us its wisdom as we go.”

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Join us in ritual.

Join us in spirit.

Ascertain your truth, claim your wholeness, embrace your life, and live in to your divine purpose. 

Remember every person you encounter is sacred.

Even if they do not know it themselves and their ignorance lends to behaviors unbefitting a divine creature.

The alchemy of the universe is in your hands.

Wield it wisely, with compassion and grace.

~ Twinkle

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An article relating why the Pagan Path is an integral part of the Unitarian Universalist faith.

Service: The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth

Join Twinkle just a mile down the road from her beautiful home at the First Universalist Church of Pittsfield for an Outside-the-box Service this Sunday.

Sunday, March 20th
9:45 AM
First Universalist Church of Pittsfield
112 Easy Street, Pittsfield, Maine

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Special Presentation:
“The Operator’s Manual for Planet Earth”
Presented by:
Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning
& Jason Curran, Musician

This service combines
the spoken word with music

ALL ARE WELCOME

see First Universalist Church of Pittsfield Facebook posting.

preview Order of Service:

Operators Manual – Order of Service2

For other services by Twinkle and Jason, visit here.

Zen Retreat – April 3rd

Sunday, April 3, 2016  1:00-4:00pm

Myozen Joan Amaral, Guiding Dharma Teacher of Marblehead Zen Center, will be presenting an Introductory to Zen Workshop at Twinkle’s Place!

Joan Amaral headshot

During this workshop Joan will review an intro to Zazen meditation.

Participants will enjoy:

– short sit

– walking meditation (outside – weather permitting)

– Guided meditation

– Zazen

– Tea and Dharma Conversation

There is no charge for this event – love offerings welcome.

RSVP: TwinkleManning@gmail.com

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Joan will be joined by Marblehead Zen Center’s intern: Kevin Peng, who will share

music!

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Joan is also leading services at First Universalist Church of Pittsfield Sunday Morning at 9:45AM – – – ALL ARE WELCOME.   Visit Church FACEBOOK Page

 And, for more information about UU Buddhist Paths, visit here.

Remembering our amazing TEDxWaldenPond event

For gallery of photos, click HERE and HERE.

For Facebook Page, click HERE.

For Youtube Stream, click HERE.

For Event Program, click HERE.

For Speaker BIOs, click HERE.

Concord Patch article.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tedxwaldenpond/?fbclid=IwAR2gmFPHhsK0-hwTdHc9G4ZRYK70sY-j4pfa06ViENBu7Q41JH6EWCvfm3c

http://tvforyoursoul.org/tedxwaldenpond

New Moon in March + International Women’s Day + Solar Eclipse

According to Mystic Mama contributor, Lena Stevens, regarding this March

“It is time for the resets, committed choices and greater intentions to ignite, take flight and move into action.”

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Twinkle will be hosting an afternoon ritual in her sacred space in celebration of the New Moon, Solar Eclipse and International Women’s Day this year.  Bring your drums!

Then in the evening she and others will join with Women With Wings in Bangor to be part of the UNIFY Women’s Circle Gatherings around the globe in celebration of International Women’s Day.  We will sing, chant and dance in honor of the sacred feminine.

For the past six years Twinkle has alternated her location on International Women’s Day between Boston and Santa Barbara with her Empowering Women TV teams in support of International Women’s Day Festivals endeavors. This year she is staying in Maine on Women’s Day continuing her inward journey, nourishing roots and following the calling of her heartsong.

GLIMPSES OF PAST WOMENS DAY EVENTS:

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VIDEO: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/340373684313676619/

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New Moon February 2016

This month the New Moon is in Aquarius.  

Join Us as we explore our UU 7th Principle and Pagan Path in connection with the sixth source we draw our Unitarian Universalist faith from.

Monday, February 8th

7pm-9pm

at Twinkle’s Place

all with loving and benevolent hearts and intentions are welcome

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“A New Moon can work powerful manifestation magic because the Moon is furthest from the earth and this frees the imagination from material limits.”
The theme for many this New Moon is: Committed Choice
Commitments require discipline for manifestation to be made possible.  Understanding if our choices have been created in places of fear or places of trust will help ascertain their benefit to us and affects they may have on others.
Mystic Mamma offers some insight into the personal implications of Choice in connection with this month,
“Who are you? This is the big question this month. You have an opportunity to explore yourself in new ways and commit to choosing what is important to you regardless of what others may think.
One of the most important choices you may need to make is around how much of other people’s energy and drama you are still willing to carry. How much of your old story are you willing to hold on to? What are you willing to give up to finally lead the life you always wanted?
These are big serious questions and processes and you may need to get some help to dig through the layers of what is ‘not you’ in order to reclaim your authentic self.”
For more information about New Moon in Aquarius, visit here:

Hygge-time

Over the past year the word Hygge has been used to describe our gatherings at Twinkle’s Place.

Hygge – the Danish art of ‘well-being’

(pronounced hue-gah) is a Danish word that is a feeling or mood that comes taking genuine pleasure in making ordinary, every day moments more meaningful, beautiful or special.

So with that in mind, we will list a reference to Hygge for our gatherings that are  designed with the embodiment this feeling in mind as the goal. Events could include simply coming over to have tea or coffee or wine together, creating art, cooking and sharing meals, listening to music, watching a movie, etc.

Cozy gatherings will be the key, as we connect and grow our bonds with each other.

If you have an idea for a Hygge gathering – please let Twinkle know!

Celebrate Luminescence

Celebrate Luminescence with us at Twinkle’s Place!

February 26th, 2016

6pm-9pm

Luminescence celebrates the freedom our faith provides for seeking our own personal truth while honoring the many paths our faith offers for attaining spiritual fulfillment.

One of the purposes for the holiday is that while Unitarian Universalists (UUs) enjoy celebrating our own versions of the holidays that were originally from other faiths — and we don’t want to stop celebrating them — many of us we feel it is essential for Unitarian Universalism that we also develop our own holidays so that we can celebrate our unique religious identity. There is so much to celebrate that is uniquely UU. We hope that this will be the first of a rich palette of holidays of our own.

Learn about the Luminescence candelabrum that acts as the centerpiece for the service.

http://www.luminescenceholiday.org/history.html

We will make crafts as well – or feel free to create your own at home and bring to the gathering:

http://www.luminescenceholiday.org/uploads/1/6/0/2/16022178/crafts_from_2010_booklet.pdf

 

New Moon in New Year

One of the sources we draw our faith is through Earth-centered traditions.  On January 9th we will gather in healing and hope as we transition from one year to the next.  Those in our Circle who have come through transitions and are stronger for it, will hold the space for those (while often leaders themselves) are struggling in ways that are preventing them to fully embrace life. 

We will align with the energies of the New Moon to raise the vibrations of our Sacred Circle, and our community, as we reclaim and heal the parts of ourselves that have been left vulnerable due to the stresses of life.

Join Us!

7pm-9pm

Saturday, January 9th, 2016

at Twinkle’s Place

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Note: Ganesha grants success, prosperity and protection against adversity.  He is also the destroyer of vanity, selfishness and pride.

More about the New Moon in January:

Typically when we host a New Moon Circle, our theme is dedicated to the astrological connections with that moon.  January’s New Moon sees Mercury retrograde in Capricorn which exposes truths in ways that up-end all pretenses, reveal lies and misleadings, and illuminates the reality of situations and relationships.  In fact, this is a theme throughout 2016. 

“If we want truths wrapped up in sparkly paper with a bow on top this year may disappoint. If we simply want it spelled out to us, plain as day and undeniable, we’re in for a fruitful ride!”  ~ Sarah Varcas

The New Moon in Capricorn only enhances this as it exposes the Ego and challenges our assumed understandings of what it means to awaken. We are reminded to live in to the practices we know will draw us closer to the Divine, to nourish our souls and enhance our lives and the lives of those around us – not just to talk about doing it, but to make a Practice of it!

“This Moon reminds us that only by testing out perspectives and living our way into our dreams can we discover their truth or otherwise. We cannot assess it all beforehand and decide prior to the start which paths are worthy of effort and which will lead us astray.…. This Moon offers the confidence to step onto the path no matter how uncertain we feel, for only in doing so will we ever discover the next step and then the next, each choreographed from within and without as we pay attention to the truths which arise along the way.~ Sarah Varcas

We have to embrace life – – – and live it!