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the priestess Leesa: Posted on Monday, April 02, 2012 10:10 AM
Come on, the water's fine! Dive into the April 2012 issue of the Goddess of the Gypsy Moon newsletter. This month I feature Julie Raymond in An Interview With A Goddess. And, she's amazing! Follow the link below to read what she has to share, as well as the entire newsletter. It's simply overflowing with the energies of Spring! Remember, while you're there to sign up for a free monthly subscription. With my blessings, enjoy! ♥
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the Priestess Leesa: Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 10:18 PM
Become a member of the Sacred Sisterhood & Join us in the Sanctuary.
The sanctuary is a secluded online social network for women of all ages to gather in sisterhood, for renewal, enlightenment and bliss.
We come gather in our sanctuary to share our stories, open our hearts, laugh, receive encouragement and to celebrate!
Each week offers something new, as I grace the altar with a themed blessing and adorn the many rooms in the sanctuary with poetry, stories, songs/chants, affirmations,
art, and unique ideas to spark your imagination. My weekly teachings accompany a lesson, a meditation and a focus word designed to awaken your creativity, intuition, power and passion. Though we incorporate shadow work, play along with self-discovery are encouraged.
Join us as we explore a variety of challenging, yet fun, interesting and even sensual ways to fully embody the goddesses we are.
Women are born to dance. Women are
born to flow. When we live in harmony with our
feminine selves
body, mind and soul, we awaken to life in a renewed
way.*
For more information:
 infinite blessings...* ljw
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the Priestess Leesa: Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 8:33 PM
1 March 2012 Thursday
Greetings Sistars. It's almost Spring! The third month of the year offers inspiration, a chance for new beginnings, and opportunity for healthy growth. As we listen for her voice and gather our courage, we'll discover exactly who our inner goddess is and what s joy she wants to share. Let's begin this month by being willing to try new things. Hidden in the unknown realm of secret desires and heart longings, are the experiences that could enrich our lives beyond our wildest dreams. I'm pleased to share the sixth issue of the Goddess of the Gypsy Moon newsletter. As you read the few highlights below, please remember you can find the entire newsletter by following the links attached.
If you wish to go directly there NOW, here's the path to follow....
March is the Chaste Moon New Beginnings / Inspiration / Fertile Growth
March is the 3rd month.In numerology the number three signifies intuition, fertility, blessings and magick. It represents the Past, Present and Future; the triple goddess; and the mind, body and soul; the integration and unification of which bringswholeness and allows for manifestation. When we go within to seek the divine spark,we are able to hear the wise voice of inspiration. Honest communication and authentic self expression enables usto be fully alive and gives birth to our hearts desire.
A word to the wise:"Be open, flexible, and versatile.If you allow your creative expression to flow, joy will follow.Consider your present path in relation to past events and future goals,then live it."
March is the beginning of spring.In Latin Martius mensis "month of Mars" is the name for March, as it was considered a warring month, (think blustery winds). With chaos and wildness in the air, perhaps it's the perfect time to take some scary and playful risks and set our dreams free.
Monthly Plans/Ideas:
Goddess of the Gypsy Moon:
Join the online Sisterhood Circle:
Holy days: 2 Old Stuff Day & Dress in Blue Day
5 Multiple Personality Day
8 International Day of Women
9 Have a Picnic Day
10 Middle Name Pride Day
12 Plant a Flower Day
13 Jewel Day
14 Learn about Butterflies Day
16 Everything You Do is Right Day
17 International Astrology Day (read your horoscope today)
18 Goddess of Fertility Day
20 International Earth Day
Ostara / First day of Spring / Spring Equinox*
21 Fragrance Day
29 Smoke and Mirrors Day
30 Take a Walk in the Park Day
* Night & Day are equal, indicating a time of balance/harmony
Personal:
* Begin a new project
* Start seedlings indoors
* Purchase new dish towels
* Wear fragrance every day
* Begin spring cleaning
* Read a book
* Do something you've never done before
* Surprise someone
Your Homework this Month:
* Play
* Do something brave
* Explore nature
* Start a new project
* Try something new
* Laugh
Click on the image if you wish to read &/or subscribe to
the Goddess of the Gypsy Moons Monthly NEWSLETTER
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the Priestess Leesa: Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 7:43 PM
An Interview with a Goddess 
Amy Indira Ramdass
Amy is an
intoxicating beauty. She is outspoken, passionate and a profoundly gifted
writer. She is the personification of goddess. She is utterly joyful, playful,
sensual and wise. Her positive attitude and bright spirit are beacons in a dark
world. She possesses a grace and inner beauty that is tangible and empowering to
all who would spend a moment in her presence. She exudes the energy of
sisterhood, and with an open heart she welcomes you into her circle of love. I
adore her honesty; her brave soul which allows her to delve into the very core
of life and share the essence of what is meaningful, kind and true. Her smile is
absolutely gorgeous, and upon seeing it, it's impossible not to smile in return.
Amy is a woman that I am honored to call sistar and friend. I know you will be
delighted and inspired by this interview with a goddess.5 Questions I ask of the Goddess in
You:
1. How do you nurture & nourish your self so that you
may embody the goddess?Mmm, I need to know too, so thanks for this
dreamy, delightfulness of a question, it’s time I quest for the answer, explore
how I’m able to embody the goddess.
Hmm, you think it’s because I’m
sleeping with bliss itself? Ha Ha. Okay, that’s just a portion of it, the rest
of the nourishing and nurturing of me is earned by working at a full-time job,
keeping my home in a tranquil state, and maintaining balance by being
considerate, loving unconditionally-ally while silently applauding all around
me for managing to keep their heads above the drowning waves of life. I find I’m
better equipped to n&n me when my world is in harmony with me.
Aftersome “me-time” has accumulated,
it’s time to head to the gym for some physical exercisewhich also helps to
embolden and empower the goddess within me to walk thetalk,
to ride the crest
of the goddess wave and never fall off! Say,have you ever had one of those
oneness-with-the-world-moments where you wishedthe whole world was watching
you?
Well, when I am in the nurturing andnourishing of mind, body, spirits
mode, is the exact time I’d love to be onsome reality TV show. Can you
imaginethe scene? Mmm. Exactly. The goddess in me simply loves to worship her
entire being from the top of her divalicious head to her root chakra (giggles)
and all the way down to the tips of her soul ... er ... sole. Oh,
riiight, if there are drums around, this would be the time to start
rolling, and right, same to all you hidden cameras, keep rolling on me house
cleaning, folding laundry, having sleeping moments, waking ones, stretching,
yawning, writing, listening to music, dancing, eating healthy foods, reading,
curling up on the couch to watch movies, relaxing in a tub of warm water,
meditating, reflecting, drinking in the the sounds of falling water, and gazing
outside at the rain.
You see? Those are all N&N moments. My entire
home is my spa which keeps me in the perfect shape of marvel, wonder and
playfulness. Come to think of it, the sun-deck and garden are extension of this
awesome spa of mine. And you know what else? It comes with singing birds,
sparkling stars and pure sunbeams. In winter days, if they are none around to
chirp their sweet little heads off, the little warblers are inside my head. And
as for the sparkling stars and shining sunbeams, why, they are wide awake inside
me to add sparkle to the dreariest winter moments... Most of what I do outside
of my home is considered spa moments too, yes even at work, my legs curled up in
my chair and sipping immortality tea while I work the hours away.
It’s just
as awesome when I’m shopping. Mmm, the goddess in me loves shopping; in fact,
she thinks it’s some kind of secret therapy so it’s great she is reluctant to
venture out of her sanctuary or I’d be financially bankrupt. However, whatever
it takes to keep her dwelling in this space, her very own temple; I’m woman for
the job, to embody, nurture and nourish the goddess within me so she can
continue to fill her world with empathy, compassionate, unconditional love and
wonder.
2. What inspires you and expands your
awareness?This entire world, the one outside of me, mmm,
hugely inspiring and stimulating! The innocence and wonder of children, the
inner strength and nurturing nature of women, the awesome creative force in men,
a funny phrase, the truth of a quote, the fragrance of flowers, the enchantment
of stories, the tranquility of a pond, the magic of words, the shape of leaves,
the warm delight of playful breeze, the stillness of dusk, the magnetic pull of
stars, the morning dew on flower petals, the soft feel of grass, the chirp of
birds, the healing of sunshine, the sheer beauty of nature, the cozy warmth of
winter, the power of love, the deliciousness of dreams, and yep, this world of
mine definitely conspires to inspires little ol’ me. Hey! Me too, I inspire me!
Mmm. I love me, love meditating on me, love being me, and going deep down into
my own nature...to study me, me, me.
Recently, my Facebook friends
have been inspiring me at every turn, including you, Leesa. Take Wendy for
instance, the moment I mentioned the spelling of how my birth country used to be
Guiana but it eventually morphed into G.u.y.a.n.a, she pointed out that Guiana
was probably more Gaia, matriarchal, and as patriarchal influence took stronger
roots, Guiana become more ..uh...Guy-ana. And that inspired me to look into it,
and I re-discovered the name Guiana came from the natives of Guyana, an
Amerindian word which means, “Land of many waters.” And according to Sitchin,
and the Babylonian Creation epic, the Enuma Elish, Tiamat, the original
earth/gaia was also known as the watery planet....and that not only made me go,
wow, but it also inspired me to be on the lookout for significance and symbolism
in every ancient act. LOL. You see where I plan to sail with all of this? Yes,
to a whole new fictional tall tale. Ha ha!
3. Please share what poem, quote, song, or book both
breaks & opens your heart?Poem:
Thunder, Perfect
Mind,
a Gnostic poem that confirms our-very-difficult-to
accept-contradictory nature.
“I am the first and the
last.
I am the honoured one
and the scorned one
I am the whore, and the
holy one
I am the wife and the
virgin
I am the mother and the
daughter
I am she whose wedding
is great, and I have not taken a husband
I am knowledge, and
ignorance
I am shameless; I am
ashamed
I am strength, and I am
fear
I am foolish, and I am
wise
I am godless, and I am
one whose God is great.”
Quote:
“Every morning
in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it
will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run
faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It doesn't matter whether
you’re a lion or gazelle - when the sun comes up, you’d better be running.”
Well, it’s not the quote that breaks my heart so much as the picture it
dredges up, a 1994 Pulitzer Prize winning photo by Kevin Carter. It’s an image
of a famished child crawling towards a feeding camp and a starving vulture
moving in slowly on her.
Song:
U2
“Sometimes you can’t make it
on your own.”
I have a sneaky feeling this song was created by the
universe just for me. I mean, why does it make me cry all the time? And yes, I’m
crying now as I write, crying for all of us who have to go it alone, crying for
all those who I love, especially my mother. By just being her natural self, she
inspired me to transcend whatever is it that keeps me from supporting my fellow
women, made me see that we are our own enemies.
Book:
Chicken
soup for the soul.
It is pure inspiration for the spirits, and truth
be told, the first serving broke opened my heart and allowed my compassionate
nature to shine true.
4. What truth do you live by
that brings you back to your center, your place of balance?A
quote:
“The seed of all things exist in you as in me” not only
helps to keep my double standards in check but it also renders me incapable of
prejudging others. By being kind to others, I am being kind to me. Here is
another quote, The Essence of Compassion which also helps me keep the
balance: - "Resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged,
sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant with the weak and wrong… because
sometime in your life you will have been all of these."
5. What are you creating now
that may inspire your sistars? I am working on a new novel, a book of
inspirational short stories, and video poems...
Please share a personal blessing for my readers as
closing to this interview.
May the sacred feminine continue to shine
bright...
May we support and bless each other with healing light...
To
nurture and nourish all in our world
Nature and man, and every boy and
girl...
Bio:
Amy I.
Ramdass is an aspiring romance novelist/writer. She was born in Guyana but now
lives in Canada. She works full time in the accounting realm. In her spare time,
when she is not pampering her family, or romancing the computer, she is outdoors
sowing seedlings of happiness.
Website:
Amy
Indira Ramdass
Book:
Goddess Thoughts
Facebook:
Amy
Indira Ramdass
Amy Indira Ramdass- featured
goddess issue # 6 March 2012 Goddess of the
Gypsy Moon Newsletter
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the Priestess Leesa: Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2012 11:03 AM
Self Love Altarcreated in cyber space by the Priestess Leesa
LOVE Altar For the
goddess in you.
The altar I've created is to
invoke self love.
To dedicate ourselves to our authentic self which is our
essence.
Guidelines for creating your own Love Altar:
East -
Flames from many candles to
illuminate your path. Flames from red candles to
spark a passion for for life, and a deep love of self. Fire representing Divine
inspiration. Fire blessings you with energy.and vitality.
South -
Roses fragrant and in full
bloom. Red roses just for you. A love letter from your
authentic self so you may accept and respect your self just as you
are. A
symbol to represent your open heart and willingness to be adored.
West
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Pomegranates full and ripe
representing the sacred seeds within you. Abundant red fruit that you
may taste the sweetness of life, that you may enjoy health. The Goddess with arms
uplifted in gratitude for many blessings.
North -
Rare red butterfly
representing connection to the earth mother, your sistars, to sacred blood.
Books
represent an adventurous spirit, being open to change, to infinite
possibilities. A symbol of wisdom, being
receptive to the spirit of creativity and to the Divine.
Center -
Golden bowl to hold your
deepest dreams and wishes. Bowls represent your
ability to hold and share energies. Golden bowl, sacred
chalice: drink and be purified, be cleansed of fear, of doubt, of worry.
Ritual: Self Love
Stand before your
consecrated altar, the one you just created.
Stare into the flickering
flames and imagine this holy fire igniting your passion, your motivation, your
will to act in ways that support your dreams and goals. Visualize what you wish
to manifest. See your spirit shine bright.
Gather a rose in you hand and
bring it to your face. Breathe deeply of its fragrance. Brush its tender petals
across your lips and feel the softness of love. Listen to your heart beat, and
acknowledge your beauty, your value and your expression in this life. In this
way, be gentle with your emotions. Open and feel utterly adored.
Take a
bite of fruit, allow its juices to delight you. Welcome the sweetness into your
being. Embrace the energies given for sustenance and health. Ask the Goddess
within you to reveal Herself. Feel Her power.
Follow the example of the
butterfly and allow your transformation to begin. Speak the truth and wisdom
your higher self, your authentic self, your own unique expression; the Divine
wants for you to believe in your truth.. Affirm you are love. Affirm you are
beautiful. Affirm you are wise. Affirm you are whole. Keep your thoughts
positive.
Pour wine or water into the bowl/chalice and drink deeply. With
gratitude and self respect give thanks for being you! Give thanks for your life,
your ability to choose, and your sacred journey. Breathe in Love.
Be.
Wrap your arms about your body and embrace the wonder of you.
Know that love is your birthright. Dance.
''Love's reflection come to me, give me wings. As I will, so mote it be.''
This
image denotes a
Treasure to SAVE for
your Book of Shadows.
Infinite Blessings The Priestess
Leesa
Self Love Ritual originally posted in issue #5 February 2012 Goddess of
the Gypsy Moon Newsletter
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