Star Nations Magazine October 2020 Issue 89

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THE WOLF­–

God or Creature?

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ DAY THE

SPIRIT OF WATER

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Contents Featured Articles On Our Cover: Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Yvette Neshi Lokotz (From the Editor)

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day is set aside to celebrate and honor the heritage and contribution to the Americas of those who were already here and not “­discovered”

by Columbus. One of the most famous contributions from Indigenous People to the U.S. is how the European men based much of the Constitution and government format from the Iroquois. What continent did your ancestors come from? Learn about the original people of that area and you will learn an important part of who you are.

The Wolf­—God or Creature?

Ortrun Franklin (The Mystery School)

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In our modern world, the wolf brings about mixed feelings of friend or foe; they are beautiful to look at but also a creature to be feared. In Native American cultures, wolves are considered medicine associated with courage, strength, loyalty and success at hunting. The most well known Wolf-God in ancient Egyptian mythology is Anubis. The wolf lives in all of us; that is why we are so attracted to them.

Demystifying Soul Purpose Ed Langan (LIFE Wisdom)

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Buddah said, “Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.” As children, we were eager and excited about a variety of activities, ideas, projects, and more. As we grew, we were taught that life is serious and we lost touch with our true purpose. Ed and the Guides tell us that we are multifaceted beings, and our soul purpose is also multi-faceted. The simplest part of our soul purpose is what lights us up like a lighthouse so that we shine brightly in the world.

Better in Balance

Julie Hedges (Cosmic Conversations)

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October is the month of Libra, the Great Balancer. Join Julie this month as she discusses the Libra Attributes of Balance, Diplomacy, Harmony, Peace-making, Attorney/Advocate, and Mediation. Julie’s chart for October helps us fine-tune our inner resilience in order to have Balanced and Responsive contact with the outer world—now and throughout 2020.

The Spirit of Water

Minnie Kansman (Nature Connections)

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Water is the most essential gift Nature bestows upon us for our life and support here on Grandmother Earth. It should be treated with respect and dignity for the sacred natural resource that it is. Minnie discusses the research of Dr. Masaru Emoto on water molecules as well as the Feng Shui Element of Water and how it can affect us.

Water is Life for all of us, literally! It comes to us in many forms and has so much to teach us..

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Contents Monthly Columns From the Editor: Neshi Lokotz

The Mystery School

The Witch's Cauldron

LIFE Wisdom

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Nourishing Body & Soul

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The Sacred Hoop

Communicating with Sacred Animals

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Cosmic Conversations

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Communications from Home

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Highlights of Next Issue

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Angel Therapy

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Nature Connections

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Yvette Neshi Lokotz

What is Indigenous Peoples’ Day? According to officeholidays.com, Indigenous Peoples’ Day focuses on celebrating the heritage and contribution to the Americas of those who were here before Columbus.

The U.S. already observes Native American Heritage Month in November as a federal recognition, so why is there a need for an additional day of observance?

This is an excellent question and one that takes more thought.

The many events that took place after 1492 to the Indigenous People were horrible. To a large extent, those events were intended to take the land, control, and

At first glance, it would seem to having two observances is redundant. The Indigenous Peoples’ Day includes all tribal nations in the U.S., not just Native Americans Nations. Other tribal people reside in the U.S. as well—people who are immigrated to the U.S. from South America and Mexico.

I believe the key intention for Indigenous Peoples’ Day is to celebrate and honor the contributions to the Americas of those who were already here and not “­discovered” by Columbus.

The point in time, prior to Columbus, is an essential mark as the invasion of another culture changed the lives of so many Indigenous People.

There is evidence in most ancient oral stories across the Indigenous Nations that they were more matriarchal than patriarchal. The culture was female influenced rather than male influenced.

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In this issue of Star Nations Magazine, the contributing writers bring to you articles about Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Sukkot, Spirit of Water, and Wolf. remove the Indigenous People.

The words used today to describe these actions are genocide and colonization.

Note that even though the governments controlled the European explorers, their military and churches meant to remove the Indigenous People by any means necessary. The Indigenous ancestors survived so that Indigenous People are still here in the modern-day. We may not have the large population numbers we once had, but those ancient ones’ descendants are here.

There are positive aspects, as well.

The trait to survive and even thrive is embedded into the fabric of the American culture. One of the most famous and well-known contributions from Indigenous People to the U.S. is how the European men based much of the Constitution’s premises and government format from the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois Confederacy.

The Haudenosaunee’s influence on the early formation of the U.S. Constitution was based on peace, the separation of powers, freedom to assemble, freedom of

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speech, and freedom of religion, to name a few.

If you would like to know a bit more about the Haudenosaunee, I found a video for you. You can watch the video by clicking on the link or Play button on the image in this article.

As a spiritual teacher, I found, over the years, many non-native people drawn to Native American culture and spiritual beliefs. I know there are many reasons why, but the one that stands out for this editorial article is the strong desire to connect profoundly to Spirit and nature.

The desire for spiritual connection goes beyond religion and society beliefs. The very root or base is the connection to all of creation and to know you are included—the sense of belonging and knowing where you fit into the grand scheme.

The Indigenous People population in the U.S. is a small fraction of the whole population, somewhere around 1%. So, you can see we rarely get noticed or seen. But when we do, the quietness is deafening.

Here is a thought—a somewhat controversial thought. Everyone is Indigenous to some continent.

Your ancestors may not have been from Turtle Island (North America), but they came from another continent. You are indigenous to that continent. You carry your ancestors in your blood and bones. You also have with you the frequency of that part of Grandmother Earth.

I offer you, dear reader, an invitation

to find out where your ancestors began. What continent did your ancestors come from? Learn about that part of Grandmother Earth and the original people of that area. You will learn an important part of who you are from your ancestors.

Enjoy your time with us as you read the articles, watch the videos, and listen to the audios.

Jage Nangonan, (Potawatomi for All My Relatives)

For instance, back in 2016, at a small, extremely rural area in North Dakota called Standing Rock Reservation, a movement began to protect water. This water protection movement woke up the world, and others across Grandmother Earth joined the movement. Some traveled thousands of miles to be at Standing Rock others began protecting the Earth in their cities and towns.

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The Witch’s Cauldron

By Adriane Campbell

Healing with Herbs

Having balance within our aura and energetic body is essential to our own well-being. Did you know that we have flowing energy fields that pulsate around us as an illuminating light body? This energy connects and works with our human form by moving through focused coils of energy that spiral within us.

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Healing our chakras is important for the energy of our illuminating light body. The chakras interact with the Earth body’s system by nourishing it with good energy and allowing the removal of unwelcomed energy. It is crucial for us to positively nurture our chakras to prevent “dis-ease” within the body.

There are plants associated with each energy spiral.

These herbs can be used to open and balance the chakras and physical body. The three chakras below the heart are linked to the Earth body and the three chakras above the heart are associated with the spiritual nature. Let us feel the magic when each energetic center is opened with plant spirits and the medicine they provide.

The root chakra is referred to as the base chakra or Muladhara. This is our grounding chakra that is

directly rooted to the Earth element. When we are fully grounded, we are one with the Earth’s vibration. We dance to the tune of her heart and never miss a beat.

The Muladhara is associated with karma and recycling the energy to omit toxic waste. It has the power to transmute negative energy into light before releasing it to the Earth. If this chakra is blocked, we cannot let go of what we are ready and want to release.

Since the root chakra is directly linked to the Earth, the herb that would be Muladhara opening would be an earthy element as well. I love to use Patchouli for this healing process. As a dried herb, it smells like the purest oil and instantly grounds you into the Earth.

It allows us to feel the roots move through our legs and down to our feet, grounding you to the energy

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The Witch’s Cauldron

Body Healing Energy Oil

Add all the ingredients to a pot and heat on low to medium-low heat. You do not want to bring this to a boil. Low and slow. Heat for 90 minutes and strain the mixture if desired.

You can also use it unstrained if you prefer.

Allow to cool and pour the oil into a tightly sealed jar until you are ready to use. When ready begin your healing ritual. Focus on the lower three chakras as your bathe in or massage the oil.

Honor yourself, the plants, and the magic unfolding.

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beat of Earth’s love. Use this herb in any way you desire to work with this chakra.

The next chakra is the sacral chakra, or Svadisthana. Svadisthana can be translated as “one’s own place.” It is associated with the water element and is usually linked with sexual energy.

Svadisthana is known for joy and the spiral center of self-expression. When this chakra is fully open it engages our state of consciousness. It allows us to have healthy relationships so we can bond with another soul in a positive manner; we can embrace love and our creativity.

The sacral chakra embodies what turns us “on” sexually and links to passion and compassion. So not only is this our sexual energy, but it involves our relationships. This consists of motivators and circumstances or encounters that have caused some imbalances of this chakra.

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2 cups rose hip, jojoba, olive or grapeseed oil 1 cup dried roses ½ cup dried geranium ¼ cup dried patchouli

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For us to have open self-expression and to bring forth the bonds that we are desiring, we must work on healing this chakra. When this energy flows abundantly, the ability to feel both pleasure and pain are heightened, which can feel very intense. It is vital to release any fear, romantic expectations, and disappointments.

When we dive within this chakra, we can feel the positive energies. We create ideal experiences for us to bring forth a soul that matches our aura. We can bond with this soul including our own individually to a blissful state. Love encompasses us always and now we are open to fully experience it — not human love but unconditional love. There are no expectations and no conditions; simply, Love.

Rose is a beautiful plant to use for the Svadisthana.

It carries a high vibration and is love. It provides compassion, love, and is so nurturing and passionate.

The rose is also considered to be an aphrodisiac, so it holds the characteristics of the sacral chakra. This is a powerful source for the opening and balancing of your sacral chakra.

The solar plexus is located at the belly button and is also referred to as the Manipura. It is the inner sun of the body, so it is represented with the element of fire. It offers the power of drawing in solar energy which spins our prana and distributes our energy throughout our being.

The Manipura is highly emotional. Therefore, we tend to feel our nerves and our emotions in our stomach area. When this chakra is not completely accessible,

we can have anxiety, shame, and depression. This is essentially where types of stress are stored.

As we strengthen the Manipura we will notice new doors opening to the opportunities that are in tune with where we are energetically. Here we obtain and access our wisdom from our unconscious mind.

This is where the mind and body connection forms.

We are naturally our own healers and this area can provide us the source to heal our being.

Fear can be a huge block that we face. This chakra is so empowering, it eliminates fear and we feel strong. Our lights burn bright and we are safe in our solar shine. We will always keep shining and your magic will grow from solar prana. It assists the other chakras as they all work together but, remember that each one is its own frequency and purpose. Working with each one is crucial to your enchanted being.

Cedarwood is a fantastic herb for the solar plexus. It is so grounding and helps to work with our emotions.

It’s a calming plant and allows us to gain clarity on what we are feeling. We can then work with our feelings and flow through them to heal and unblock any area of the solar plexus so that it can move our energy freely.

I like to make an oil blend with these herbs and use it on my body or in the bath to honor and awaken these chakras. Let’s make some healing magic!  Happy Healing,

Adriane

Adriane Campbell

is a solitary witch who works with plant spirits and herbs, believing everyone and everything is very much alive—a single blade of grass is just as alive as we are. Adriane uses the energies of living plants to invoke their magic. She creates ceremonial items and concoctions to aid spiritual growth, and has a passion for teaching individuals how to do their own spell work as she understands the powerful magic of personal intention. She doesn’t categorize herself as a particular type of witch, but rather embraces every aspect of herself and the Craft. She welcomes everyone to free their inner witch and surf their water of truth.

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Nourishing Body & Soul

by Sharon Rosenblum

Gratitude at Sukkot

Having completed Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, we are filled with gratitude for life, for family and friends, and being here at this time to help humanity move forward. Now is the time to celebrate that life and all it has to offer us!

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Fall is a wonderful time; it’s my favorite season! I love the fall harvests and the beautiful colors as the leaves begin to change colors preparing to fall from the trees at the end of the year’s cycle.

It is a wonderful time to evaluate our lives and our path - our journey, taking walks in the forest, and enjoying mother nature all around us.

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We celebrate Sukkot by building a “sukkah”, which is a dwelling made of a foliage covered booth.

It is so nice to eat meals outside in the sukkah smelling the crisp, fresh air as we eat and celebrate.

It is also a time to celebrate the Four Kinds, which means

the four kinds of Jews coming together in Unity.

Fall is when there are many Jewish holidays including the high holy days of September. It is a time to remember all that we have endured and how far we have come to be alive in this time.

Therefore, Gratitude is high on the list of things we mention in our prayers during the holidays.

Having completed Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, just five days ago, we are filled with gratitude for life, for family and friends, and being here at this time to help

humanity move forward. Now is the time to celebrate that life and all it has to offer us!

The recipe I’m sharing this month is for a sweet apple cake to remind us of the sweetness of life. This recipe yields 2 cakes, one for our family and one we always share with a friend’s family. Share the joy of this time of year with the ones you love!

I hope you love this recipe as much as my family does!  Enjoy!

Sharon

Sharon Rosenblum

adopted a Gluten Free and Whole Food lifestyle and is adept at modifying recipes to suit different dietary needs. A healthy approach to eating also serves her as an Empath and Intuitive. Eating “clean” foods brings clarity when working with her guides and spirit. Her joints are no longer achy or sore.

Sharon is an Assistant Editor on our Star Nations Magazine Executive Staff and has her own editing business—The Feathering Quill. | f FeatheringQuillEdits

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Fall is also the time of year when there are many celebrations in the Jewish faith. This year Sukkot begins at sunset on October 2nd and runs until nightfall on October 9th. It is a weeklong celebration of life and the harvest gathering of foods that sustain us through the winter.

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APPLE STREUSEL CAKE Cake Ingredients 1 lb. Granny Smith apples, peeled (3 medium) 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1½ cups + 2 tbsp. sugar, divided ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla ½ tsp. almond extract 2½ cups flour, divided 1½ tsp. baking soda 1¾ tsp. cinnamon, divided ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. nutmeg Dash cloves ¹⁄₃ cup chopped walnuts Nonstick cooking oil spray Streusel Ingredients ¾ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup brown sugar 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Pinch salt Glaze Ingredients 1 cup powdered sugar 1½ tbsp. water, or more if needed 1 tsp. melted butter Instructions Place peeled apples in a bowl of cold water mixed with lemon juice. Reserve. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Cut the butter into small chunks and place in a large mixing bowl along with 1½ cups sugar.

Use an electric mixer to beat together the butter and sugar.

Make sure the butter is fully integrated into the sugar and the mixture turns into small, even-sized crumbs.

Add eggs and oil to the bowl. Mix until smooth.

Add Greek yogurt, vanilla and almond extract. Use a spatula to stir the mixture until smooth.

In a separate medium bowl, sift together 2¼ cups flour, baking soda, 1½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt, nutmeg and cloves.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet to make a thick batter.

Don’t over mix—a few lumps are okay.

In the same medium bowl, sift together remaining ¼ cup flour, 2 tbsp. sugar and ¼ tsp cinnamon.

Drain the peeled apples and pat dry. Core the apples and dice them into small ¼ inch chunks.

Add the apple chunks to the flour, sugar and cinnamon mixture.

Toss the apple chunks with the flour until evenly coated.

Fold the apple chunks and walnuts into the cake batter. Grease two loaf pans with nonstick cooking oil spray. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.

Streusel Combine streusel ingredients in a food processor and pulse until a crumbly topping forms. (If you don’t have a processor, chop the walnuts into very small pieces and mix them with the other streusel ingredients until the mixture is moist and crumbly.)

Sprinkle the tops of the two cakes evenly with streusel, half on each cake.

Place the cakes in the oven. Bake for 60–70 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until the top is brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out

clean. If the top of the cake browns faster than it bakes, cover with foil for the remainder of baking time. It’s a very moist cake, so cook it a little longer if you’re unsure, using the foil to protect against burning.

Let the cakes cool for 20 minutes in their pans, then gently release and place on a wire rack to cool completely. If the cakes will not release easily, you can also let them cool completely in the pan.

Icing Sift powdered sugar into a small mixing bowl. Use a whisk to mix the ingredients until a thick and creamy icing forms. You want the consistency of thick honey; if you need a little more moisture, add milk a few drops at a time. Just a drop can take it from a thick honey to a runny texture. The thicker the frosting is, the stronger white it will be as it dries.

Line a glass with a plastic baggie, wrapping the edge of the bag around the outer rim of the glass. Use a spatula to scoop the frosting into the bag.

Place cakes on top of a piece of parchment paper or paper towels to catch drips.

Work the frosting into the corner of the bag and snip off a small corner with scissors. Gently squeeze and drizzle the frosting in a zig-zag pattern across the top of the cakes, using half of the icing for each cake.

Let the icing dry for at least 30 minutes to set (it may take longer depending on the weather). Serve as a dessert or a snack with coffee or tea. It’s yummy for breakfast too!

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ANGEL THERAPY

by Maureen Mann

Practicing Mindfulness by the Ocean

During my vacation this summer, I decided I really wanted to practice “being in the moment”.

This translated to an adventure consisting of 1 hour and 45 minutes worth of consecutive moments standing and sitting on a rock by the Atlantic Ocean shore. My goal was to stay put on the rock until the tide came in and completely submerged it.

The first time the water touched my feet was like a victory; a new sensation and phase to celebrate.

Then as the water began crashing over the rock, wetting my body, I was less thrilled. It was cold!

The size and crash patterns of the waves were unpredictable.

I reminded myself of other times when I’d bodysurfed these waves.

I shifted my mindset to become more attuned to the rhythm of the ocean, as part of the ecosystem versus an obtruded upon and obtrusive observer. With each new phase of the tide rising, there was a new set of circumstances to which I had to adjust and adapt.

A few times during the course of my time on the rock I questioned

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why I was doing this. What was I trying to prove? Was my ego dictating my choice to see something through? In the past, I have made decisions from that place, often with undesirable outcomes. This felt different; I knew the feelings in my body that would correspond to my ego’s striving. These bodily sensations were more relaxed and open. I felt like I was meant to stay with this curious venture. I had a sense there was a surprise waiting for me. With each question answered, I would surrender, feeling affirmed.

I noticed so much during those 105 minutes. I would vacillate between being acutely aware of the coldness of the water,

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I realized early on that despite spending fifty years at the ocean, I really underestimated how slowly the tide comes in. This allowed me to settle into my position on the rock and watch both the water’s edge ahead of me and the deeper ocean beyond it. It took a long time for the water to begin to connect with the rock, then lap and start to pool around it before receding. I observed the collection of stones around the base of the rock as they moved with each wave’s arrival and departure.

With the gaining presence of the ocean, the sounds of the surrounding stones grew louder as they crashed into one another.

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The first time the water touched my feet was like a victory; a new sensation and phase to celebrate. I felt like I was meant to stay with this curious venture. I had a sense there was a surprise waiting for me.

the tightness and burning of my hands and wrists from gripping to hold on, and obliviousness to both when I simply focused on the warmth of the sun on my face.

I noticed frustration arising when the sounds of beachgoers’ voices intruded on my desire to just hear the waves. With acknowledgement and practice, after a short time I could celebrate the acceptance of these disruptions.

I realized part of my frustration arose from feeling I needed to be hypervigilant to my surroundings to ensure preparedness for what might come. Acceptance allowed me to shift from judgment to becoming immersed again and

again in my surroundings. When I consciously relaxed my body and mind, I experienced waves of gratitude and amazement wash over me. I felt tiny in proportion to the vastness of the ocean, but not obsolete. I felt both held by nature and dissolved into each droplet of water. Time passed quite rapidly, considering my stationary positioning. The less I looked at my watch and noticed the changing position of the sun in the sky, the faster the time went.

How did my adventure eventually end? Comically. My stint on the rock came to a crashing halt by my getting knocked off the rock by a wave and falling into the surf! I was acutely aware of the sensation of falling, feeling a multitude of rocks colliding on and over me, sand churning and filling my bathing suit. When I regained my bearings, I stood shakily and retreated to the shoreline, which was now quite a distance behind me. Back on the sand, I looked down at my body to see bloody scrapes. What I noticed most was the numbness I felt in my legs and hands, which had most consistently been submerged in the ocean (the Marshfield, MA beaches are not known for their balmy waters).

All I could do was laugh. Before I departed the beach, I thanked the ocean for its lessons and for the rock for allowing me to rest upon it for the last almost two hours. I

hobbled my way back to my family’s cottage with numb, burning feet, and trembling from cold for the next twenty minutes. I learned quite a bit about myself during my mindful communing with the sea.

I had hoped to use my time on the rock to go into a deep meditative state, as this often happens when I am by the ocean. Even though that did not happen, the short passages of time where I could fully surrender provided me with what I needed. I affirmed the somewhat contradictory definitions of satisfaction and enjoyment I ascribe to.

Do I hold enough determination to see something through? Yes. Did I enjoy the process of getting hit by the waves, having rocks crash on me, and feel gratitude for moments of calm and peace in between? Also, yes.

My rock sitting mindfulness exercise began and ended as have most undertakings in my life. I held a vision of what I wanted to accomplish. I persevered through the adversity. Throughout the endeavor, I questioned my mission at different points to ensure it was still aligned with my purpose.

Ultimately, I experienced an outcome that was surprising, slightly different, and yet more rewarding than I expected. I received exactly what I was meant to receive.  Take care,

Maureen

Maureen Mann

Private practice specialties include navigating life transitions; stress management; and developing a spiritual practice to support a healthy and fulfilling life. AAP, EMP, LICSW, RMT K maureenmann.com | f Angel Therapy with Maureen Mann | f maureenmannlicsw

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The Mystery School

By Ortrun Franklin

The Wolf— God or Creature?

In our modern world, the wolf brings about mixed feelings of friend or foe; they are beautiful to look at but a creature also to be feared. The German Shepherd is called Wolfshund which translates to wolf/dog; the wolf being the attacker and the dog the protector of the “herd of sheep”.

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Stories told to us as children, such as Grimm’s Fairy Tales, portray wolves as manipulative and dangerous. These stories were written to frighten children into obeying parents and/or society’s rules. Some examples are:

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My grandson has an artistic tattoo running down his arm and surrounding it are the German words, ”Ich bin neimals allein” which mean “I am never alone”. His nickname is Wolf.

Wolves have become very popular over the years. They appear on t-shirts, sweatshirts, and are worn as ornamental talismans or personal totems.

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In “Little Red Riding Hood”, Riding Hood is going to take some food to her grandmother.

She was told to stay on the path. The “Big Bad Wolf” comes along and wants to eat her and her food. She is distracted when the wolf coaxes her to go pick flowers. Well you know the rest. See what happens when you don’t do as you are told and not stay on the path!

In the ballet story “Peter and the Wolf” Peter comes running into the village screaming. “The wolf is coming”. The villagers react and lock up their animals. Nothing happens. Peter finds it to be quite funny. He laughs and laughs and continues his antics. The same results occur, until, one day the wolf does come. The rest is “story history”.

On the lighter side, this story, “Peter and the Wolf”, was created to introduce children to different sounds of instruments with the French horn representing the wolf.

There are three subspecies in the wolf family. The gray wolf, the red wolf and the Ethiopian wolf, with the gray being the most known and recognized.

Recent research has found that the Egyptian wolf is part of the gray wolf lineage. They are revered as highly intelligent creatures. Their nuclear family consists of a mated pair and their offspring. They are social animals that live in packs; they care about and bond with one another; they play and raise their young together; they mourn at the loss of pack members and share their knowledge. Wolves are wary of humans and by nature not aggressive to them. Their aggressiveness comes when protecting their young or hunting for food.

In Native American cultures, wolves are considered medicine associated with courage, strength, loyalty and success at hunting. In Inuit mythology, the Wolf-God, Amarok, is a gigantic wolf that stalked and devoured people foolish enough to hunt alone after dark.

The most well known Wolf-God in ancient Egyptian mythology is Anubis with his female counterpart being Anput. He is part of the team that travels through the Duat, the underworld or realm of the dead. His traveling team consists of God Osiris, Horus, Hathor, Ma’at and the Sun God, Ra. They

assist the deceased in battling their serpent monsters.

Once freed of them, they can move into the “Field of Reeds” or the heavenly paradise that is ruled

by Osiris.

Wepwawet is a lesser-known Wolf-God of ancient Egypt. Like other gods, he also had to walk his personal ascension journey. When his goal was reached, he became a son of Anubis.

Wepwawet is found in many papyrus art pieces.

Below are three that describe his accomplishments: 1. The War-Deity Wepwawet in wolf/dog form is running alongside the Pharaoh, “opening the way” for the Pharaoh’s victory.

2. Wolf-God Wepwawet is shown at the prow of a solar-boat guiding the deceased into the place of judgment. There he assists with the mouth ceremony that would allow the soul to live in the afterlife.

3. Wolf-God Wepwawet means “opening the sky”.

At first glance, the papyrus art looks like scenes from earthly life. But, when the hieroglyphs are symbolically translated, a totally different level of understanding occurs. It describes Wepwawet’s spiritual path. Below is my symbolic translation of that art: The Pharaoh is the representative of the Divine.

Wepwawet, in creature (earthly) form, is running by his Pharaoh’s (teacher’s) side.

The more time he spends with his Divine Teacher, the more he moves into higher levels of awareness and consciousness, until he becomes the victor over his earthly self.

He moves from initiate to adept — Jesus said, “these things that I do, these and greater shall you do.” Wepwawet continues his growth until he is anointed, thus becoming a Son of Anubis.

Wapwawet is safely guided from conscious mind, through subconscious, to the door of the super-conscious mind.

Wepwawet stands before the portal of super-consciousness. He opens the door and enters into his super consciousness. There he meets his Divine Self where he is anointed and becomes Ra.

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One of my favorite teachings on wolves is, the old Cherokee teaching his grandson about life.

“A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves.

One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”

He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you – and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

To assist you in experiencing “Balancing the Wolves Within”, I have prepared a guided meditation/visualization for you.

Make yourself comfortable, become still….

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Yes, the wolf lives in all of us.

That is why we are so attracted to them. Their energies feed our soul, whether wearing clothing with pictures printed upon them or having a tattoo. Their presence awakens their attributes within us.

They assist us in achieving balance and harmony. 

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*Remember that being in the meditative state slows down your reflexes. It is advised that you do not listen to the meditation while driving or performing services where acute attention is required.

References: https://ralphhaussler.weebly.com/ wolf-mythologie-egypt www.wikipedia.org https://urbanbalance.com/ the-story-of-two-wolves/

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LIFE Wisdom with Ed Langan Demystifying Soul Purpose

“Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it.” – Buddha

Think back to your childhood – a time when you lived for joy and fun. As children, we were eager and excited about a variety of activities, ideas, projects, and more. We were living in harmony with our higher self and soul purpose.

As we grew up, we became socialized away from this by being told, “quit fooling around and pay attention,” or “there’s a time for play and there’s a time for work.” We were also told, “this is serious – life is serious,” (by the way, “seriousness” is a trait of the ego).

As we learned the message that life is serious and fun things are frivolous, we lost touch with our true purpose. We were taught to move out of our hearts and into our heads.

Your soul is connected to your heart. Your ego and your intellect are connected to your mind. One of the first things you can do to reconnect with your soul purpose is to get out of your head and back into your heart.

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Many people are looking for purpose in the form of some striking epiphany, expecting trumpets to sound from the heavens and a magnificent life path to magically appear before them.

Instead, your soul purpose often manifests by cultivating the little things that you love to do. Think about people who are doing what they love.

Musicians play because they love music. As that love of music flows through them, the love grows and grows.

Artists create because they love art. The more they do it, the more joy and connection they feel. That’s finding your soul purpose. That’s being in alignment with your heart.

Follow Your Bliss

Joseph Campbell said it best when he said, “follow your bliss.” To start following your unique bliss and reconnecting with your purpose, try asking yourself:

What brings you joy?

What would you do if you could do anything?

What did you love to do as a child?

What do you do that allows you to completely lose track of time?

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When you read a quote like the above, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with the thought of finding your purpose. But if we think of the word “purpose” as things that we love and enjoy, it becomes easier to wrap your head around.

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These might sound like easy questions, but they’re probably more difficult to answer than you think. This is because we have been programmed away from our hearts and into our heads. We’ve been taught to chase money and be “practical” instead of focusing on life’s joys.

What Brings you Joy?

When you’re asked what brings you joy, think about what really connects you to your heart (and therefore, your soul purpose). When we do anything that makes us smile, it puts us into our heart space. That’s where you will find your soul purpose We are meant to be joyful. We are meant to shine our lights brightly and inspire others to do the same.

Remember that your soul purpose is not your sole purpose. It grows and changes over time, as you do. Just as you can fulfill multiple social roles at once

(parent, spouse, sibling, grandparent, cousin, etc.), your soul purpose can also be multifaceted.

Whether it’s meditation, art, or putting on your favorite music and singing and dancing – anything that makes you feel good and brings you joy will align you with your soul purpose.

Be careful not to confuse your purpose with external validation. I was seeking validation outside of myself for years. I have learned from experience that it’s not to be found outside of you. There is a big difference between validation and your soul purpose.

Self-care can help ensure that you are living in alignment with your heart instead of external validation.

Nurturing oneself is a wonderful way to honor your soul and help you move into a deeper connection with your purpose. 

Let’s See What the Guides have to Say about Soul Purpose “Humans have made way too much about finding their soul purpose. They’ve put an enormous amount of pressure on themselves because they believe that they are off their path or misaligned.

We assure you, you are never off your path. There is a lot of confusion between validation and your soul purpose. Your soul purpose is inside of you. It’s inside of your heart and it always makes you feel joyful.

Validation is the misunderstanding and belief that your world is outside of you.

Everything you see in your life experience is a reflection of what you’re projecting out. Looking for validation outside of you is not going to work.

Looking for your soul purpose outside of you is not going to work.

Now do not misunderstand what we’re saying here.

If you see something outside of you in the world and it inspires you and moves your heart, your soul projected that for you to find.

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Start from a place where you’re already feeling pretty good. A good time is after morning meditation.

If you’re in a bad mood, that is not a good time to look for your soul purpose. Do what you can to get yourself into a good mood. That’s when to look for your soul purpose.

Look for what inspires you. Look for what makes you laugh. Look for what brings you joy. Work on loving

you more. Work on self-care. The better you feel, the easier it is to find the things that light you up and inspire you.

You are a multifaceted being. Your soul purpose is also multi-faceted. The simplest part of your soul purpose is what lights you up like a lighthouse so that you shine brightly out into the world. There are many facets to that, but at the core, your soul purpose is always joy.”

The guides want you to know that you’re worthy! Until next time. Light & Love, Ed

Ed Langan

is a psychic channel for ascended masters, a law of attraction expert, and a spiritual teacher. He feels people’s energy and helps them shift that energy to allow: More Money, Finding A Soulmate, Improved Relationships, Finding Your Life’s Purpose, & Business Growth Join Ed on the second Thursday each month at 4pm EST for his Star Nations live stream show: LIFE Wisdom with Ed Langan and check out his book, Creating With The Law of Attraction: 10 Principles That Will Change Your Life, and his CD, Meditations for Improved Well Being.

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Communicating with Sacred Animals

by Leslie Cirinesi

Water with Intention

I have never been so happy in early September to see cold, yucky, rainy weather (that then turned into snow) as I was this year. I was in Montana where a wildfire was raging and headed toward my house. The Sheriff’s department showed up to tell us that we were on “pre-evacuation” notice, which means you need to be ready to evacuate with 20 minutes’ notice.

The first day the fire burned 100 acres, but the second day the temperature soared to 98 degrees, the wind was strong, and it went from 100 acres to 7,000 acres in that one day. But our prayers were answered when the temperature plummeted to 28 degrees and it started raining cold, cold rain. I was elated! Even more so when it turned to snow and kept snowing until there was 4 inches on the ground.

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Snow in early September? Yep and I loved every flake. It gave the firefighters a chance to get ahead of the fire as the weather took the flames down quite a notch. I literally cried with joy as the snow fell on my house giving protection to my roof. A few days later the pre-evacuation order was lifted and I cried again with relief.

So we all know that water is important. We all know that our bodies are made up of roughly 60% water, which is why we need to replenish our cells with water.

But the part that we don’t often think about, is about the actual water that we put into our bodies to feed our cells.

Oh sure, we have all started the craze of drinking bottled water because it has been purified and I am guessing that most people think that it’s better than “tap water”. But is that good enough?

Does that ensure that what we are drinking, cooking with, or adding to our food is “pure enough”?

There is an amazing book that you all should read. Really fascinating stuff and it is called The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto. The basic premise is that water absorbs energy, and that energy changes the very structure of the water. Emoto-san clearly demonstrates that hypothesis by freezing a drop of the water and then photographing the crystal that it forms. It ends up looking like a snowflake crystal and then it gets photographed highly magnified.

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If you find this very odd, you should realize that this is not a new concept. Ever heard of holy water? It is water that is blessed by a priest with prayer. Other than that, how is it different than other water? It is all about the vibration (intention) that is put into the water.

But then the experiment continues when Emoto subjects the water to positive and negative energy by using words, music and pictures.

Negative words such as hate, sad, ugly, and disgusting would mal-form the crystals to not be symmetrical.

Subjecting water to positive words such as love, cherish, friend, and joy would cause the frozen water to form beautiful intricate symmetrical formations.

One of my favorite items to drink water out of is called a Vitajuwel and is shown in the photo here. It is basically just a glass container, but the difference is that it has a dome in the bottom where different gemstones are housed. The theory is that the vibrations from the gemstones get infused into the water and change the structure of the water to match the gemstones. There are different domes with different gemstones that you can obtain.

Emoto would write happy words on a piece of paper and wrap it around the bottle of water and then do the same with harsh words to a different bottle. He then froze a drop of water to see what the crystal formation would look like.

According to Emoto, the subject written on the piece of paper would imprint on the water.

The instructions say to wait 7 minutes after filling the container with water to drink it. So, I guess they feel it takes 7 minutes to absorb the energy of the gemstones. The one I own has pink quartz, clear quartz, and amethyst in the dome.

It is supposed to make you more peaceful and calmer. There are some domes that have gemstones

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that are supposed to give you more energy as well.

I feel that we tend to ignore water and the importance of it sometimes, or at least I do. I think I was taking it for granted. But since the fire, where I was praying for water from the sky, I have come back to having a better appreciation for water.

I asked some of my Animal clients about water and they do not take water for granted. Not one of them takes water for granted. They know the importance of it for their bodies, and they are very aware of the importance of water for the earth. They also mentioned that they are well aware of the power that water has on the earth in a negative way (tidal waves, floods, etc.). They have a healthy respect around water in all areas.

I have a client who heard this story from me at one of my presentations and so she wrote, “Healthy” on her Dog’s water dish.

Her Dog was going through some heath challenges and luckily fully recovered. Is this due to her writing on the water bowl? I obviously don’t know for sure, but in my mind, intention is important, and it sure couldn’t hurt. Put positive intention into your water and make it work for you.  Speaking for your pets,

Leslie

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What you see is the beautiful crystals with all of these delicate little fractions and edges. It reminds me of when we were children and folded a piece of paper 4 times and started cutting it with scissors. Once you finish cutting and open up the folded paper, you get a beautiful and symmetrical snowflake.

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Cosmic Conversations

Explore The Cosmos Within You! WITH

JULIE HEDGES

Better in Balance

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When we consciously tune into the Stars and Planets for a cosmic conversation, we can

draw upon the power of the Cosmos.

Libra in Profile

”

—Julie Hedges

The sign of Libra belongs to the element of Air, in which diplomacy and decisions are key for balancing day and night, high and low, inhale and exhale and the give and take within relationships. Through the first half of the zodiac, the signs and elemental energies focus the attention on self-development.

intellectual power of Libra is especially key in the autumn because provisions must be made for the coming winter months. The stores of food, household goods, sturdiness of structures must be leveled and balanced in order to support life through the colder, non-growing seasons of the year.

Yet, when the Sun reaches the mansion of Libra, we are introduced to Other. We become aware of the need to relate and balance with Another. The

Libra is ruled by the love goddess, Venus. In this mansion, the goddess reveals her keen perceptive prowess and her ability to discern what’s valuable

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October is the month of Libra, the Great Balancer. Beginning on the Autumnal Equinox (in the Northern Hemisphere) through October 22 each year, the Sun begins his descent into the lower realms. In fact, the symbol for the zodiac sign of Libra looks like the orb of the Sun sinking into the horizon.

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Libra Attributes: Balance Diplomacy Harmony Peace-making Attorney/Advocate Mediation

Find Virgo in your personal astrology chart to understand the area of life wisdom that is calling for you be Balanced within your Body-Mind-Spirit. This domain of your personal astrology chart is asking you to: Discern & Harmonize Cooperate Share Beauty & Beautiful Ideas Advocate for what you love not only to Self but in Balance with another and in balance with circumstance. As the power behind Libra, Venus may engage in chameleon-like behavior to be in harmony within all aspects of her environment.

However, if out of integrity, Libra energy is petty, passively narcissistic, shallow and accepts the closest energy around it. This means that an unintegrated Libra energy can show up as the chameleon personality that takes on a persona in order to fit in but doesn’t have any real substance; he just goes along with the crowd.

Those with strong Libra characteristics might need to work on personal and energetic boundaries. Assertiveness training might be a good idea.

Delegation as well as cooperation are special Libra attributes that might need to be strengthened.

Each of us has Libra energy within our personal make-up, whether we were born during the time of Libra or not. We demonstrate Libra attributes through our individual Soul charts (our personal Astrology natal charts) and by our personal choices..

P lanets In Transit The Astro-Energy of October 2020 is about Cultivating Balance in all ways. I will echo what I shared last month: The planets are asking us to finetune our inner resilience in order to have Balanced and Responsive contact with the outer world¹. When I originally wrote that, I didn’t realize how that frequency will carry through the end of the year. It will be the guiding light through 2020.

2 October: Full Moon 9° Aries; This Full Moon in fiery Aries may certainly stir up some steam. On the sidelines but still impacting this Full Moon is the square of Mars to Jupiter-Saturn-Pluto. Through the rest of the year, you can expect J-S-P to stay together. Those three planets have the sacred job to “take out the trash.” Jupiter is magnifying the putrid toxicity and abuses of Power that Pluto is pointing out, while Saturn is showing us what too much governing looks like. Kinda like what’s going on now?!

However, don’t be dismayed or alarmed. Don’t be frightened. “Do Not Lose Heart, We Were Made for These Times” Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes².

14 October: Mercury turns retrograde in Scorpio and then turns direct in Libra on November 3.

Mercury, the Mind, is now taking a tour of the deep, sacral watery realms of our unconscious and its dreams and emotions. It’s a creative cauldron of insight but also a place that has no words. Allow yourself patience before speaking. Now, even more clearly than any other time, check the details five times before taking action.

16 October: New Moon 23° Libra; Could be a battle of wills with the Libra Moon intent on peacemaking. Mars (Fiery Passion & Assertiveness) squares up to the Sun and Moon in Libra. This may cause passive-aggressive friction in relationships, if

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you are not clear on your Yes and No. Be kind but firm. Trust your gut and verify. If asked, make sure you know what you want. “I don’t know” or “I don’t care” may cause a blow up.

us how the Body handles tension, stress and how we dissipate strong emotions. Mars IS the Life-Force, the Chi, the Yang energy of Being. This sojourn through Aries is about how you use your Life Force Energy¹. 

22 October: The Sun enters the mansion of Scorpio, the alchemist of the zodiac. I love the magic of Scorpio season. In ancient Astrology, Mars was also the ruler of Scorpio. Now that Mars is retrograde in the sign of Aries and the Sun is in Mars’ other ruling sign, things can heat up emotionally, sexually and in relationship tensions. Be clear. Be honest. Have good boundaries.

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31 October: Blue Moon – Full Moon in 8° Taurus; Wild Card! Beware of some super revelation information to come through your sacral center. This may blow your paradigm or bring you a sudden and very unexpected change in (fortune). In ancient astrology, the Moon was thought to bring one’s fate/ fortune. Uranus, the Cosmic Enlightener is exactly conjunct the Moon (Mood/Sensitivity/Soul) on the night of fullness and completion (Full Moon). This is very strong energy of “Let Go, Let God.” In fact, if you take the merciful leap to let go with grace, you might have that instant (in)sight to know how that release is supporting you. Or, because this is Wild Card energy, the Universe just might pluck it out of your hand. Definitely watch for sudden relationship revolutions or revelations (which may lead to endings – for your highest good, of course).

All October: Mars is still retrograde in Aries until November 14. Mars has been in its home domain of fiery Aries since June 27, 2020 and will stay within the mansion of Aries through the rest of 2020.

This means we are all learning Mars lessons more intimately. Again, a good reminder: Mars teaches

1 Hedges, Julie. “Service, Satisfaction & Sensibility.”

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2 Pinkola-Estes, Dr. Clarissa. “Do Not Lose Heart, We Were Made for These Times.” Daily Good. 13 Mar. 2020 Web. 28 Sep. 2020 https://www.dailygood.org/story/1538/do-not-lose-heart-we-weremade-for-these-times-clarissa-pinkola-estes/ “Full Moon in Taurus.” Astro-Seek.com. n.d. Web. 28 Sep 2020. https://mooncalendar.astro-seek.com/ moon-phase-day-31-october-2020.

“New Moon in Libra. Astro-Seek.com. n.d. Web. 28 Sep 2020. https://mooncalendar.astro-seek.com/ moon-phase-day-16-october-2020.

“October 2020: Planetary Overview – Major Astrological Aspects and Transits.” Tarot-Astrology.

Co. 9 Sep. 2020. Web. 28 Sep.2020. https:// tarot-astrology.co.uk/2020/09/09/october-2020-planetary-overview-major-astrological-aspects-and-transits/ Cosmic Conversations – Personal Sessions – Soul Path Empowerment – Available to support you. I’m an author, healer and seer. I create meaningful dialogue with The Soul. Visit my website to schedule your session, www.4SoulEmpowerment. com. Let’s have a Cosmic Conversation to empower your sacred journey.

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Nature Connections

By Minnie Kansman

T he Spirit of Water Wave

I feel water through my senses as I experience it in its variety of forms.

It is my healer on difficult days and my energizer as I spend time in Nature connecting with lakes, streams, and waterfalls.

Most recently I have been making requests to the Water Elementals, and the Fire Elementals, for balance with the many wildfires that are raging in my home state of

Colorado. They responded to my humble request by gifting us with 12 inches of heavy wet snow in the mountains slowing the 100,000 acre Cameron Fire significantly.

Please note I said “humbly,” as that is the only way to petition a request of the Elementals.

Water Elementals, also known as Undines, are the embodiment of the energy of water. You could

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even say they hold the molecules that create the element of water together. Our bodies and cells consist of over 70% water, so we are walking around with millions of Undines in our bodies every day. When I have asked about our relationship with the Water Elementals, besides the obvious needs provided for our physical health, I received this guidance.

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I have spoken to the Elementals of Water many times in meditation. I was born in the astrology water sign of Cancer and also have Cancer as my moon and rising signs. The sign of Cancer and Element of Water are also ruled by the moon, so we have that in common too.

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“Your emotions are able to be held and reflected by us.

When you love us, we can shine like the sun. When you have apathy towards us, we can reflect that to you as well. We are essential to your life and vitality here on earth. Respect and appreciate the water that surrounds you, like the womb you once floated in.

DO NOT take us for granted.”

Water is Life for all of us, literally!

And she comes to us in many forms and has so much to teach us. I love studying the research of Dr. Masaru Emoto and his book The Hidden Messages of Water. In Hidden Messages he displays physical photographic evidence that water has intelligence and holds feelings, and is influenced by and influences all it comes in contact with. By freezing individual water droplets, he shows us the startling difference between water holding the energy of spoken words of negativity verses positive energy. The negative words created broken and

irregular geometric forms, the positive more symmetrical and pristine patterns. More evidence to the belief that our words and thoughts do make a difference in our outer as well as inner worlds.

Dr. Emoto also preformed many experiments with groups of people and large bodies of polluted water.

After taking samples of the water, he asked the groups to visualize pristine, clean water and to repeat the following blessing. Water — I love you, I thank you, and I respect you. The before and after samples revealed an obvious shift in geometric structure after the blessings.

Check out this video showcasing some of Dr. Emoto’s groundbreaking research with water.

The Feng Shui Element of Water

Water also teaches us through its movement about ebb and flow and the ability to move ahead with strength and to recede with calmness. The words Feng Shui literally mean Wind and Water and here is the kanji symbol for those words. In this kanji I see the image of a person in their home with wind flowing over it in the top symbol and water splashing in front. This shows us the auspicious

Kanji for Feng Shui

feng shui position of being in a safe place where wind can easily flow over us, and with a source of water in front of us.

The name of this poem is Flow, author unknown, and it speaks eloquently about the important movement of water in our lives.

Water is the element in feng shui that teaches us about our life’s path journey or Career. The color representing water, deep water, is black and the very dark navy blues. Round free form shapes and curving lines symbolize water in our environments, as well as, of course, the actual element of water. When we have strong

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water in our personality, we have the ability to adapt well, and to flow around rather than trying to push through obstacles in our way. We can change our minds easily and literally go with the flow.

Flow

Be as water is Without friction Flow around the edges of those within your path Surround within your ever moving depths those who come to rest there.

Enfold them while never for a moment hold on.

Accept whatever distance others are moved within your flow Be with them gently As far as they will allow your strength to take them And fill with your own being The remaining space when they are left behind.

When dropping down life’s rapids Froth and bubble if you must Knowing that one of you now many Will just as many times be one again.

And when you have gone as far as you can go Quietly await your next beginning…

Water is the most essential gift Nature bestows upon us for our life and support here on Grandmother Earth. It should be treated with respect and dignity for the sacred natural resource that it is. Water Blessings are one way you can show your respect to this essential part of our lives. I thank you for being a part of my Nature Connections Community. May you find solace and deep connection with the more than human world all around us. 

I will be offering Water Blessings Ceremonies at sacred sites during my Nature Travel Adventure of the Scottish Highlands in May of 2021. There are currently three remaining spots available for this trip of a lifetime. Please visit my website, www.minniekansman.com, for more details.

Minnie Kansman

A certified Master Feng Shui Consultant and Educator and Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, her business Eco~Balance Humanity in Harmony with Nature assists others with Feng Shui, Sacred Space Clearing, and Nature Spirit Connection. She is author of Spirit Gardens: Rekindling our Nature Connection, and Missing Nana: Lessons from the Nature Spirits, a playful children’s story about the afterlife based on love.

Join Minnie for her Nature Connections live stream the fourth Wed. of the month at 4 pm ET, and contact her for long distance and on-site Feng Shui Consultations and Space Clearing Ceremonies. Check out her website for a Forest Therapy walk near you.

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THE SACRED HOOP

By Yvette Neshi Lokotz

ELDERS SERIES:

The Unrecognized Elder Are you an unrecognized Elder? Have you disregarded someone who is an Elder?

Recently I had a topic about Eldership, which turned into a series of live stream shows, on my weekly live stream called Communications from Home. In the Eldership series, we covered many aspects of Eldership. I want to share with you, dear reader, about The Unrecognized Elder.

As I prepared for the show and this article, I asked myself if I ever felt like an unrecognized Elder and if I ever disregarded someone who would be considered an Elder. I have to admit, in all honesty, I have done both.

I soon realized I was in a healing moment. As I replied to my questions honestly, I took the time to look deep inside myself and found wounds that I had not addressed.

into the background, and go unnoticed. Some people are shy or are introverts and choose to hold their energy close. Even though this may be true, when it comes to stepping into Eldership, we are changed. We grow into ourselves.

Wisdom comes from the application of [life] lessons we have learned. We apply what we learned to our everyday lives and build mastery.

When we share our wisdom, we become Elders.

Let’s define the word unrecognized. According to dictionary. com, unrecognized is “not given deserved attention or notice, not identified, detected, or known.” I also looked up the synonyms of the word and found: “nameless, no-name, noteless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung.”

What is an Unrecognized Elder?

As I covered in previous articles about Eldership, an Elder is not necessarily determined by chronological age but by sharing wisdom. Our wisdom is accumulative across our soul’s experience.

This accumulation came from all of our lifetimes when we were in a physical body. The life lessons we experienced and learned from are important to the building of our Eldership.

Wisdom comes from the application of the lessons we learned.

We apply what we learned to our everyday lives and build mastery.

When we share our wisdom, we become Elders.

If we take the unrecognized definition, there is a possible thread of being unseen, not noticed, unknown, or uncelebrated that began long before entering Eldership.

An Unrecognized Elder has wisdom to share, but people around them dismiss their wisdom, disregard their experience, and often treat the Elder as feeble or ignore them. Many times the Elder’s feelings are hurt, which causes them to withdraw. The Elder sees the disregarding behavior, but chalks it up to immaturity and doesn’t take it personally.

I realize that there are some instances and personal occasions where you might want to be unseen, blend

I also asked myself the question, “Why do some Elders go unnoticed?”

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Some Elders prefer to be on their own in their quiet space. So, they don’t draw attention to themselves.

We may not even know they exist. However, the Unrecognized Elder can be an Elder who would happily The moment share their wisdom if asked.

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Self-confidence is a factor in the Unrecognized Elder. If an Elder does not recognize their value or does not respect their life experience, they teach others how to treat them.

Admittedly, this scenario is an excellent example of the ancient axiom of, “As Within, So Without.”

In other words, as we look and heal inwardly, our outside worldview shifts and changes to mirror our interior world.

the energy shifts, the Elder becomes seen and recognized as a valued person.

[It] is a moment of soul growth for the Elder.

Everyone, including Elders, are healing their emotional and mental traumas. As we heal these traumas, we begin to shift our energies into a balanced and whole state of Being. We heal from the inside out.

If you are an Elder who is being unrecognized and would like to be recognized, you can change this by doing your personal healing work, intend to be of service using your wisdom, and lead by example. Our behavior speaks more loudly than our words.

What happens when an Unrecognized Elder makes a shift into selfconfidence, to be seen?

As we become more self-confident and brave to share our wisdom with others, others will see us. They will begin to turn their attention and energy toward your direction.

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The Sacred Hoop

The moment the energy shifts and the Elder becomes seen and recognized as a valued person, this is a moment of soul growth for the Elder. The transition from unrecognized to known brings with it another opportunity for growth.

The Elder transitions into being celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, and well-known.

The next step in Eldership is: how do we claim our Eldership. How do we celebrate and how do we go through the next initiation?

The Communications from Home: The Unrecognized Elder recorded live stream show is here for your watching pleasure. I hope you find the information helpful. Enjoy! 

Next month, the Eldership series continues with the Super Elder.

Bama Mine (Potawatomi for Until We See Each Other Again),

Neshi

Yvette Neshi Lokotz

A tribal member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, with Ho-Chunk Nation and Yaqui Nation descent, she was raised in the traditions of Ho-Chunk and Potawatomi cultures. Neshi is a publisher, drum maker, and a Medicine Dress Dancer.

Neshi is the C.E.O. of Star Nations Organization, which includes Star Nations Publishing, Star Nations Magazine, Star Nations Live Stream, and Star Nations Academy. She holds a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in Management and Organizational Behavior. @ starnationspublishing@gmail.com | f StarNationsOrganization

Podcasts available on iTunes!

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Star Nations Academy Classes & Workshops For more information, please see our websire: K starnations.org/academy/ Watch for promotions on social media! Classes are held at the Star Nations Academy in Tomah, WI except where noted.

Sept 20–Oct 25 Oct 17 Oct 31 Nov 14

Journey of Remembering with Neshi Lokotz (6 week online class) What Your Soul Wants You to Know with Ed Langan (online class) A Meeting with the Guides with Ed Langan (online class) Heal Your Money Energy with Ed Langan (online class)

Communications from Home

By Yvette Neshi Lokotz

Star Nations Publishing News This month we’re highlighting our Star Nations authors – Julie Hedges, Minnie Kansman, Madonna De Palo, and Ortrun Franklin. They each have a special message for their readers which encompass their special spiritual gifts. It is their mission to share their gifts with humanity.

in the Tarot with Julie Hedges, a teacher of the Tarot and devotee to this ancient language.

Missing Nana by Minnie Kansman

We are grateful they selected Star Nations Publishing to assist them in spreading their messages to the world.

For all children who have faced the death of a significant person in their lives. It shares an emotional and loving, yet playful glimpse into the world of Nature, offering a unique perspective of how this unseen world assists us everyday.

The Tarot Journey, Vol. 1 by Julie Hedges

The Sound Weavers by Madonna DePalo

The Tarot is an ancient language used by many people for hundreds of years. Begin your journey

The Sound Weavers explains the mission of the whales and dolphins to help heal Planet

Earth through sound. The story is told in verse and uses beautiful illustrations to convey the important message of the Cetaceans.

It’s a delightful read for children of all ages!

Key of Life by Ortrun Franklin Ortrun gently leads you into discovering who it is you truly are.

Her intent is for the reader to recognize the connection of outer life experience with inner knowing, all the while more fully understanding that you are part of the WHOLE. To purchase your copies visit our website: K starnations.org/ publishing/books/

Star Nations Academy News What Your Soul Wants You to Know with Ed Langan on Sat., Oct. 17 at 7pm EDT via Zoom.

Do you know that your soul is communicating with you right now? You’re being guided much more than you realize and it’s time to open that channel of communication.

The focus of the workshop: Learn the truths from the myths Discover how your soul communicates You are being guided much more than you realize Learn to be open to receiving that guidance

Participants can ask questions and may get a mini reading from the guides.

Registration: $50 due Oct. 15 A Meeting with the Guides with Ed Langan on Oct. 31, 2020 at 7pm EDT. In this workshop, Ed’s Guides will answer questions about finding your way in current times, understanding your relationships (parental, partnerships, work, yourself), and any aspect of this physical life!

It’s about teaching while answering questions. The more focused and powerful the question the

more focused and powerful the answer from the Guides.

Registration: $35 due Oct. 30 Heal Your Money Energy with Ed Langan on Sat., Nov. 14 at 7pm EDT via Zoom.

Have you heard money referred to as currency?

Money is a form of energy. When you align with that energy it flows.

This workshop helps you align with that energy.

Are you ready to change your energy and allow money to flow to you?

Registration: $50 due Nov. 12

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Communications from Home

Journey of Remembering A 6 Week Online Class with Neshi Lokotz Sept. 20 to Oct. 25, Sundays at 2–3pm EDT. Identify the blocks interfering with and stopping you from remembering how to manifest from your heart. Join Neshi on how to create from the “Tiny Space of Your Heart”.

“Star Nations Deep Dive Manifesting Weekend,” an online weekend workshop on Oct. 3–4, 2020.

The previous bundled classes were meant to assist students in identifying blocks and frustrations to creating their best life. In the

Oct. class, the 4 teachers will build on this foundation.

The primary classwork is about healing what is necessary to bring the student’s manifesting into the physical world. Our 4 teachers are: Maureen Mann, Ed Langan, Polly Jo Labbe, and Neshi Lokotz.

Each has a unique perspective.

Join us for Mastery, Manifesting, and Merriment!

Sacred Drum Making with Neshi Coming June 2021, at Wood’s Edge Retreat near Hastings, Michigan.

We offer free mini-classes on the Facebook Star Nations Academy closed group. Join the closed group to have access to the free mini-classes.

Star Nations Academy also offers classes at our physical location in Tomah, WI. For more information, see the Events page in this issue or visit our website.

Star Nations Academy Recorded Classes The online classes held at Star Nations Academy are available for you to purchase, for you to study at your own pace. Please visit our website for more details: K starnations.org/academy/

Star Nations Magazine – Your Bridge Between Ancient and Modern Spiritual Information.

Star Nations partners with Issuu for mobile devices, PDF, and web versions of the Magazine.

Existing iTunes Connect and Google Play Store subscriptions will be converted to our new partners. Contact Deborah, Star Nations Magazine Assistant, for help. starnationsmagazineassistant@gmail.com

Visit issuu.com to download their free app. Then visit our publishing page: http://bit.ly/SNMIssuu.

Visit our website to purchase your subscription to Star Nations Magazine K starnations.org/magazine/ purchase/

We hear that our readers enjoy their reading material in different ways. Our partners at MagCloud let us provide Star Nations Magazine in print on demand version. magcloud.com/user/ starnationsmagazine

Star Nations Live Stream Shows News We’re now able to simulcast to multiple online venues. This means we broadcast at Facebook and to our YouTube Channel, making our live stream shows even more convenient to catch.

For those who prefer to listen to a recorded show; visit us at our SoundCloud page.

Please “like” and follow us on SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/ starnationsradionetwork

We have archived all of the Live Stream Shows at our YouTube channel. Many people in the Star Nations community share the shows’ YouTube video links.

We would appreciate it if you would take the time to visit our YouTube channel and “like” us. ù StarNationsRadio8 From all of us at Star Nations, we wish you a beautiful Samhain and Halloween!

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Star Nations Publishing Staff Executive Staff C.E.O. & Executive Publisher: Neshi Lokotz, Tomah, WI @ Neshi@starnations.org

Adriane Campbell Karen Crowley Susani Tony Cherette

Star Nations Live Stream Contributing Writers Neshi Lokotz Ed Langan Ortrun Franklin Polly Jo Labbe Julie Hedges Minnie Kansman

Star Nations Academy Manager:

Julie Shumway Hill, Wisconsin Dells, WI @ AcademyManager@starnations.org

BIAR (Beans in a Row): Bookkeeping and Organizing @ beansinarow@gmail.com 608-477-1162

Associate Editor:

Sharon Rosenblum, Fox Point, WI @ TheFeatheringQuill@gmail.com

Live Stream Producer: Robert Colter, Detroit, MI

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November 2020 Highlights Day of the Dead, All Soul’s Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Beauty, Your Favorite Book, Kindness

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Amazing the things you find when you bother to Regard Heaven as your Father, Earth as your Mother, and All that lives as your Brother and Sister.

—Native Wisdom

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