Joy of Ritual http://www.joyofritual.com Practical Spirituality Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:37:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Intuition Rules with Pisces New Moon http://www.joyofritual.com/intuition-rules-with-pisces-new-moon/ http://www.joyofritual.com/intuition-rules-with-pisces-new-moon/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:57:27 +0000 Barbara http://www.joyofritual.com/?p=1610 Share and Enjoy Share with Addthis ]]>

 

 

 

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Every month I love to celebrate the New Moon as a time to stop and reflect on where I am and where I want to go. I hold a Women’s New Moon Circle and encourage the women to share dreams and intentions for the coming months.  We meditate, create powerful rituals and build community. After the New Year energy of Aquarius ( air sign), the New Moon in Pisces ( water sign) always encourages us to dive into the flow of the Universe to explore the world of feelings and intuition.

As my late friend  and amazing astrologer Elizabeth Rose Campbell shares in her book Intuitive Astrology, “Pisces encourages letting  go of who you think you are, so that you can remember who you are. As Pisces peels away the masks of identity, it reveals the face of compassion;it accesses the strength of benevolence. ” As we look beyond the masks that we wear, we can  make extraordinary discoveries.. When we can also see others for who they really are, we catch a glimpse of the spark of Divinity that connects us all.

This is a time to seek inspiration from your dreams, from Nature and from Spirit. Inspiration may come when we least expect it. Live your life as if it were a waking dream and know the Universe is always sending us messages. Stay open  to receiving the gifts that life has to offer .

Some helpers to open your intuition:

Psychic awareness: cedar, cinnamon, iris, lemongrass, mugwort, nutmeg, yarrow,bay

Dream Pillow: herkimer diamond, mugwort,  clary sage, calendula, jasmine, mimosa,

Focus Exercise:   Focus your attention on the center of your forehead. Tap this area while smiling ( tip from Tori Quisling-http://www.clairvoyantmeditation.com). This will activate your third eye. See this eye as beautiful and radiant. The more you can visualize this eye, the more your will awaken your intuition.

 

If you are in the NY area, join me Tuesday night for our Women’s New Moon Circle. http://www.joyofritual.com/workshops

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Share with Addthis ]]> http://www.joyofritual.com/guest-blog-on-huffington-post-the-ancient-origins-of-valentines-day/feed/ 0 A Heart Opening Ritual for Love this Valentine’s Day (with a BONUS meditation!) http://www.joyofritual.com/a-love-ritual-for-valentines-day/ http://www.joyofritual.com/a-love-ritual-for-valentines-day/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:31:40 +0000 Barbara http://www.joyofritual.com/?p=1583 Share and Enjoy Share with Addthis ]]> Valentine’s Day is a time when all thoughts turn to love.

My gift to you this Valentine’s Day is  a Ritual to Bring in Love!

Adapted from my book,  The Joy of Ritual.

Intention: to make a commitment to have a new love

Ingredients: Pink candle, rose petals, small silk bag, rosemary, cinnamon, ginger, rose quartz

Setting: Start by playing your favorite romantic music. Sit quietly and imagine the qualities that you want in a relationship. What kind of temperament best matches yours? What type of intellectual activity and spiritual focus would be most compatible? What hobbies would you like to share? The more you clarify what you are looking for in a partner the more powerful the ritual will be for you.

Play the Heart Opening Meditation: Download it HERE.

Place the following in your bag: the rose quartz to signify your receptive heart; the ginger, rosemary and cinnamon to assure love and prosperity; and finally, the rose petals to encourage new love. These should be added one at a time, as you invoke a wished for quality; this petal is for a loving heart, this for loyalty, this for a mentally and emotionally stable partner, this for a financially responsible one, this is for passion, and this is for great communication. Light the candle and ask the Universe to send you someone with whom you can share a healthy, long-term ( or marriage if you want) relationship . Do not manipulate the ritual by focusing on a specific person. Let the Universe send you the perfect partner.

When you are finished: treat yourself to a wonderful meal or do something that will make you feel special. Anoint yourself with your favorite scent and enjoy yourself! (one of my favorites is  Sizzle Spray)   Also carry the bag with you as a physical reminder of your ability to connect to love.

If you’re looking for some scents to attract love, try these: freesia, gardenia, ginger *, jasmine*, mimosa, narcissus, neroli*, rose,* vanilla*,ylang-ylang*

* Also aphrodisiacs

If you are in the NY area and want to experience an evening of LIVE powerful Love Rituals tonight, join us HERE!

 

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Every year in January millions of people make resolutions to change, yet only a small percentage of them actually create what they say they want. This year it is especially important to BE AUTHENTIC and focus on making 2012 a true expression of our spiritual gifts. The energy of the feminine is getting stronger and we are moving towards a re-balancing of the male/female energy to bring it into balance. In this way, we can have true partner with each other and with the Earth.

Here are some of the things that I do to stay on track.

#1. Treat yourself as precious: Self-care is crucial if you want to be creative and focused. We all need 7-8 hours of sleep, nourishing food, exercise and fun. When we give ourselves this gift of caring, we have more energy, are more open to collaboration, strengthen our intuition and gain clarity and focus.

#2. Strengthen your spiritual practice no matter what it is. Think of it as going to the Spiritual Gym. You start with 5 sit-ups and work your way up to 100. Start building in time for meditation, journaling and contemplation. Explore different kinds of practices until you find one that speaks to your soul.

#3 Check in with your guidance to see what you need to know and do. I like to take time in the morning to first center in my heart, and then I ask Spirit to guide me and give me information on what is the most important thing I need to know. I open my journal and just write until an answer comes. This is the more “feminine” practice.

#4. Write down your goals and break them up into small steps. This will take you from overwhelm to clear focus and will help build momentum towards achieving your goals. Commit to doing small action steps every day. This will strengthen the “male” aspect.

Most of all, allow the Universe to send you glorious surprises. Be flexible and open and watch the magic happen.

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Share with Addthis ]]> http://www.joyofritual.com/barbara-featured-in-the-article-keep-the-magic-alive-for-kids-by-fiona-baker/feed/ 0 Here Comes the Sun! Winter Solstice Ritual/Meditation http://www.joyofritual.com/here-comes-the-sun-winter-solstice-ritualmeditation/ http://www.joyofritual.com/here-comes-the-sun-winter-solstice-ritualmeditation/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:59:59 +0000 Barbara http://www.joyofritual.com/?p=1434 Share and Enjoy Share with Addthis ]]> Enjoy this Free Ritual/Meditation for the Winter Solstice! Musical instruments are optional, but really fun to use.

Blessings to all!

Barbara Biziou

winter solstice meditation 2011

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http://www.amanet.org/shift/index.php/2011/12/02/one-good-joke-can-save-your-business/

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THANKSGIVING RITUAL & MEDITATION

Slow down! We are all going too fast. Thanksgiving is a great time to really STOP and connect to the energy of gratitude. If you do this easy ritual/meditation before you start the festivities, it will shift you to a place of happiness, appreciation and joy. Then you will be more available to connecting with friends and family in a positive and nourishing way.

I offer you this FREE ritual to share with anyone you know. Spread the love! Happy, healthy and joyous Thanksgiving.

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