Rajuna's Reflections and News http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog/ Rajuna's Metaphysical Reflections and News en-us Nucleus CMS v3.24 © Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog//nucleus/nucleus2.gif Rajuna's Reflections and News http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog/ 08/08/08 Awakening Videos from Singing Medicine Woman http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog/index.php?itemid=13
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One in particular is aimed to help you to harness the magnificent energy introduced onto Earth on August 8, 2008 = 08/08/08

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The symbology used in my rendition of the Sun is a warm old type-face style of sun, glowing above a tranquil, lazy summer water and beach. Below the sun, two innocent young children play, carefree and happy on this warm sunny day.

The Sun is a symbol of happiness, joy, gaiety, and carefree enjoyment of the simple pleasures of life. Itis the perfect card to represent today's first day of summer (in the Northern Hemisphere at least), reminding us all to relax and find each moment of our lives precious and magical. The Sun helps us to tune into our inner creativity and our Spirit - it reminds us to live life with every fiber of our being. To BE HERE NOW!

Since the theme of this deck is Terra, our Mother Earth, I elected to begin this illustration using a tranquil, sunny beach scene. Below the Sun rests a decorative Merkaba which represents the metaphysical spirit "vehicle" that becomes activated as we balance our chakras, meridians, and life force. The symbol of the Sun lies in the upper left corner, and to the right lies the male gender symbol since the Sun vibrates with masculine power. A single dove flies through the air above the children, signifying harmony, peace and new hope.

I am presenting an online version of the Terra Deck for our Bella readers. Just click on the banner below to download your copy of the Sun. Right click on the image that comes up and save to your selected folder.

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Truly a breath of fresh air that everyone will love!

]]> Recommended Resources http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog/index.php?itemid=10 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:21:15 -0700 New Terra Tarot Card - The Empress http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog/index.php?itemid=9 Empress


The symbology used in my rendition of the Empress is an iconic vision of a powerful yet beautiful woman, standing in the middle of a fresh spring valley surrounded by huge rugged mountains. She is aware of all that is around her, feeling the new promise of the Spring season. Her vest is covered with subtle prints of pomegranites, symbolizing fertility, new life, and the steady powerful energy of Woman.

The Empress is a symbol of new life - some decks actually portray her as a beautiful madonna-to-be, pregnant with life and promise. She represents the birth of new ideas, new creations, new relationships, basically - bringing your dreams into concrete three dimensional reality. She is also the symbol of the Mother - the kind, patient, loving, protective yet uplifting kind of mother, who blesses one with abundance, good teachings, and inspired guidance. One could sum her up symbolically, as the personification of Mother Earth.

Since the theme of this deck is Terra, our Mother Earth, I elected to begin this illustration using a fresh brightly lit valley and mountain landscape that showcases young jagged mountains that tower over the fertile valley below. Above the Empress rests a decorative Merkaba which represents the metaphysical spirit "vehicle" that becomes activated as we balance our chakras, meridians, and lifeforce. The symbols for the four elements grace the four corners of the card, signifying balance in creation and constitution. In front of the Empress sits the symbol of Venus, her associative planet. This is also the symbol for the feminine power. A single dove flies through the air above the budding trees, signifying harmony, peace and new hope.

I am presenting an online version of the Terra Deck for our Bella readers. Just click on the banner below to download your copy of the Empress. Right click on the image that comes up and save to your selected folder.

View the Full Sized Empress Card Here!

]]> News http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog/index.php?itemid=9 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:19:20 -0700 Year of the Mouse/Rat http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog/index.php?itemid=8


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Year of the Mouse or Rat

Although Rats and Mice are often considered pests, at least in Western culture, the symbology of this Rat year is one of courage and enterprise. This is a great year for learning how to take care of ourselves, each other, and our Planet. The Mouse/Rat energy is lively, and industrious - a good year to become active physically, mentally, and socially. The energy is also very stimulating in an intellectual sense - excellent for education, research, brainstorming, and collaborating with other great minds to tackle difficult problems, especially ones of a critical social nature, such as global warming, homelessness, poverty, starvation, oppression, and inequality. This is also the perfect year to develop our leadership skills, to learn to initiate projects, campaigns, enterprises, especially ones that offer true hope, empowerment, and sustainability for all.

The Rat or Mouse Year is also a time of intense emotional, romantic, sexual, and procreative energies. If you are looking for love, this is the Year to explore the possibilities. If you are already in a romance or marriage, things will heat up and the energy will support many sensual, intimate moments and planned events. A great time to envision your ideal partner if you are still looking, and to get out there and engage socially. If you're not looking to be a parent yet though, do protect yourself! Rats and mice breed at the drop of a hat, as most people know....

This is also an excellent year for the scholar, the writer, the artist, and the expressive. Often, great works of literature, new scientific inventions, and great waves of new thinking and knowledge abound in Rat Years. If you are "called" to write or otherwise express your ingenuity (the web works well for this), this is the time! Harness the creative, pioneering energies of this time and record your expansive, insightful thoughts to share with the world! Who knows where this might take you, or what important contribution you might make! Creative, ingeniuous and yet practical art and other creations will be particularly successful and impacting this year.

The rat/mouse energy does bring a warning though - be aware of those who would use their mental cunning or position of authority to trick you or even cheat you. The energy of this year can fuel craftiness and deception, but if you are discerning and keep on your toes, you can protect yourself and your family (and even your community or nation!). People will be more interested in self-development and spirituality this year - but don't do it alone, especially if you have a family to take care of - instead, make it a family affair!

This Year brings a particular warning for USA citizens - chose your next leader very carefully!!! Multi-national corporations too will use this Year's energy to fortify their campaigns to dupe the public and continue to entice us all to live a life of consumerism, apathy, and compliance. But if people are awake and aware, the Rat/Mouse will help us all to see through the ridiculous veils of deception that present themselves to us through various media venues, and to focus more on the very real and wonderful work being done by many people (at grassroots, celebrity, social organization, and even national levels). It is time to roll up our sleeves, find a place to help, and pitch in to make this world a better place for ALL of us!

Click Here to Find Out How You Will Fare In the Year of The Mouse/Rat!]]> News http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog/index.php?itemid=8 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 21:07:48 -0800 The Mists of Avalon http://rajunasrefuge.com/blog/index.php?itemid=7
Movie Summary

"The plot focuses on Morgaine (often called Morgan Le Fay in other works), who is portrayed by Bradley as a woman fighting to save her matriarchal Celtic culture in a country where patriarchal Christianity threatens to destroy the druidic way of life. The book also describes the lives of Gwenhwyfar (Guinevere), Viviane, Morgause, and other women who are often marginalized in other Arthurian retellings. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are supporting, rather than main, characters.

Mists of Avalon


The Mists of Avalon is in stark contrast to other retellings of the Arthurian tales, which consistently paint Morgaine as a distant, one-dimensional evil witch or sorceress; with no real explanation given (or required) for her antipathy. In this case Morgaine is cast as a strong woman in pain who has unique gifts and responsibilities at a time of enormous political and spiritual upheaval; as she is called upon to defend her indigenous matriarchal heritage against impossible odds. The Mists of Avalon stands as a watershed for feminist interpretation of male-centered myth by articulating women's experience at time of great change and shifts in gender-power. The typical battles, quests, and feuds of King Arthur's reign are described as supporting elements to the women's lives. The story is
told in four large parts, Book One: Mistress of Magic, Book Two: The High Queen, Book Three: The King Stag, and Book Four: The Prisoner in the Oak.



The novel was a best-seller upon its publication in 1983 and has remained popular to this day. Bradley later expanded the book into the Avalon series." (source: Wikipedia)









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