http://buildaltars.com art, magic, creativity, intuition, painting, moon tips, building altars, goddess, fun Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:39:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The planet Mars (energy, action, passion, longings of the heart, desire) has been retrograde since December 20th. This may have left you "reviewing" the areas I mentioned and feeling thwarted in having any forward action concerning the things you are most passionate about. However, things are changing. Today, March 10th, Mars ... http://buildaltars.com/2010/03/10/mars-goes-direct-today/ SPRING EQUINOX - Saturday, March 20th The Spring Equinox or Vernal Equinox is right around the corner - bringing equality between day and night... and marks our passage from darkness and cold to warmth and light. As the newly reborn sun moves across the sky, the days become longer, the air ... http://buildaltars.com/2010/03/10/spring-equinox-ritual-garden-altar/ Buds of new growth surround us! I will be offering a special price for intuitive sessions March 8 - 19th in honor of the Spring Equinox. Sessions will be $100 (regularly $125.) Let's have some fun! adapted from a ken brown piece "peace please" http://buildaltars.com/2010/03/07/intuitive-session-special-price/ My friend Allison is leading a writing circle class this spring. I have been to one of her sessions and had a really good time. If you are interested in exploring your writing in a fun and non-judgmental environment, I suggest taking her class. THE WRITING CIRCLE: My Pen is My Friend! ... http://buildaltars.com/2010/03/02/writing-class-with-allison-fragakis/ Sunday, February 28, 2010 Create a Healing Altar for yourself - images and objects that make you feel healthy and happy. Here's a snippet of mine for 2010 - looks like I will be indulging in some beautiful views, oceans, walking, alone time, hugging, massage, flower oggling, eating copious amounts ... http://buildaltars.com/2010/02/28/current-tip-full-moon-in-virgo/ photo: Lou Preston My friend Francesca sent me this image of her mom Susan on their family farm. There are so many things I love about this image, but the thing that struck me the most was how present she seems and the way she is holding this other being - ... http://buildaltars.com/2010/02/24/life-is-in-the-making/ I took a Reiki class when I was living in Vail Colorado for the summer, at the ripe old age of 29 - almost 10 years ago. As my 39th birthday approaches, I tend to look back and review what I was doing 10 years before. That summer in Colorado turned ... http://buildaltars.com/2010/02/24/the-principles-of-reiki/ FOOD MAGIC GARDENING LOVE RENEWAL and an Apple Tree I love good story telling - stories that transport you to another world, open you up to new possibilities, and inspire a shift in perspective. I also love to be entertained. I love intrigue and the irresistible lure to *find out what ... http://buildaltars.com/2010/02/18/read-garden-spells-by-sarah-addison-allenbook/ New Moon in Aquarius - Print this for your  St. Valentines Altar! Don't forget to put your name on it! http://buildaltars.com/2010/02/13/current-new-moon/ As with most modern holidays & celebrations, the roots are in pagan traditions. I loved what I found on this website about St. Valentines Day: The history of Valentine's Day and its patron saint is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. ... http://buildaltars.com/2010/02/13/happy-st-valentines-day/