Spring Forward!

Greetings, Gifted Reader.

We’re back!

Seriously, but with only a few words of wisdom to impart because, as we explained in our last post, we’re currently juggling a multitude of projects.

But, here’s our advice for your Rites of Spring. As you know, the season began on March 20 with the Sun’s entry into Aries. 

First a word about the first sign of the Zodiac. “Me.” That’s it. Aries is about the self, the “I Am” of the Universe. So, Aries rules the energy and drive that propels us forward—that makes us fight to survive, like the battering ram that represents it. Ruled by the warrior planet Mars, Aries is a Cardinal Fire Sign—meaning it tends towards spontaneous, risky behavior; often taking a competitive, combative stance. That’s not to say those can’t be desirable traits—think; inventors, entrepreneurs, soldiers or athletes. But wherever you have Aries or Mars in your chart, you need to be aware that you tend to be aggressive in that particular area of life.

As with all beginnings, Spring is a good time for a cleansing.

Amanda and her assistant sells her Mana tea, great for cleansing

Start with your body and try a gentle fruit juice fast followed by a thorough scrub down. Then, tackle your mental state by taking up a meditation class, or simply begin a practice of your own. Pick a quiet corner of your home, burn a scented candle or incense to create a peaceful space, then allow your mind to flow until you feel you’ve arrived at a fresh, new place.

Meditation may also take care of some of your spiritual needs, but if you still feel discontent on that level, try an overnight camping trip far from civilization; or, if you can’t, try sleeping outdoors under the stars at least for a night.

beautiful lilies for your Rites of Spring

We’re still experiencing issues with our Facebook profile page and have also let go of our old website, Gypsy Stars. Look to the future for a new site, but not likely before Fall. We do, however, still have our T_zing t-shirts for you at CafePress.

Happy Spring!

Good luck, light and love.

Gypsy Stars

This Magic Moment

Greetings, Gifted Reader.

abracadabra!

Magic is defined as something supernatural. It’s like when you wish you had, say, a new job and a friend calls out of the blue to tell you her boss is hiring a person to do exactly what you do and she recommended you. Now, that’s magic.

Generally a good thing, magic happens unexpectedly, but it can also be the manifestation of something we have wished for. What is magical to you? What would you wish for if you could have anything given to you—hocus pocus, abracadabra--with no strings?

We’ve all heard beauty pageant contestants proclaim they would wish for “world peace”, but what if the magic you seek is of a more personal nature? Would you wish for something like a new house or car? Or, would your desire be for something that would improve your physical or mental prowess? Would you want a new body, a new way of thinking, or a totally new feeling about life?

Magic appears every single day in our lives, if we’re paying attention. Is discovering Quan Yin in the middle of Chinatown Honolulu more magical than finding King Tut smack dab in Seattle’s ID?

Quan Yin in Honolulu

KingTut in Seattle

Creativity is magic, too. Think about art forms like anime and cosplay. Sure, those may be just costumes someone’s wearing, but it somehow transforms them into a real character. Magic.

lion butts

anime

Of course, what may seem magical to you may not to me, and vice versa. That’s why Gypsy Stars would love to know your magic story. Email us at gypsystars@me.com and share a magic moment from your life.

You know what real magic is? These t-shirts that came out of Gypsy Stars’ head and are now available at Café Press.

Don’t forget to contact us if you’re a metaphysician—astrologer, channeler, medium, numerologist, Tarot reader or spiritual healer of any type. Not only will we interview you, but The Urban Goddess will promote you on Facebook, too.

Meanwhile, Gypsy Stars will magically reappear here on November 15. Presto!

Good luck, light and love,

Gypsy Stars

http://.www.gypsystars.com

a friend with magic

magic with friends