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September 2010

"Try to remember the kind of September
When life was slow and oh so mellow
Try to remember the kind of September When grass was green and grain so yellow
Try to remember and if you remember
Then follow. . ." ~T. Jones & H. Schmidt

September Song

While still holding the name of the seventh month, the Romans repositioned September as the ninth month. Either way, this is the month of the Autumn Equinox when nature comes back into balance. Primary messages of the month are: to create, to prosper and to appreciate. Activities include all sorts of artisitic and creative expression. The colors of September are all of the jewel-like colors of autumn - red, gold, moss green and browns. The flowers are the aster and the morning glory, while the gemstone is the sapphire. The month of September is a time for self-development, a period when one can see beyond the everyday world to that which lies within and beyond.

September 1 is Thargelia, Festival of First Fruits, still celebrated in many areas of the Mediterranian and Asia Minor as the first of three early harvesting festivals. Also known in India as Radha's Day, it commemorates Lakshmi who brought to the world wealth and shared love. September 8 is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Roman Catholic), celebrating the date of Mary's birth, one of the few concessions acknowledging the feminine side of the story. September 13 was the Roman Banquet of Venus, a good day to visualize for yourself health, wealth and wisdom. Also on the 13 is the Egyptian Ceremony of Lighting the Fire, where in a festival of light, people placed candles, lanterns and lamps in front of ther dieties and statues of their ancestors who were encouraged by the ligth to journey back to loved ones for a visit. The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, is celebrated sometime around September 16th, with Yom Kuppur (The Day of Antonement), 10 days later.

"As Summer into Autumn slips
And yet we sooner say
"the Summer" than "the Autumn," lest
We turn the sun away. . ." ~Emily Dickinson

In the Alexandrian Caldendar, September 19 marked the Fast of Thoth, a day long fast in honor of the Egyptian God of Wisdom and Magic. On September 20, 356 B.C.E., among great omens, Alexander the Great was born. September 21, or St. Matthew's Day, is a "weather marker" associated with the grape harvest. It is also the Egyptian Fesast of the Divine Life, dedicated to the three-fold goddess. September 21 was also the Greek Feast of the Divine Trinity/Rities of Eleusis, celebrating life, beauty, death and rebirth. September 22/23 is the Autumnal Equinox, the day when darkness overtakes light and the nights grow longer than the days. Knowns as the "Second Station of the Year", it is the time for ripening of the harvest; also acknowledges the Goddesses Carpo and Carman, dieties of Autumn and Poetry.

September is the month of the Muses, whose powers of inspiration are manyfold, not just nine. All manner of art falls under the pervue of the Muses, the teachers of higher goals. Get acquainted with the Nine Ladies and see where your inspiration lies.

Mnemosyne
Goddess of Memory and Mother of the Muses

On September 23, the Sun enters Libra, Sign of the Scales, signifying balance when Mother Nature once again establishes equality between the forces of light and darkness.The Greek Eleusian rites were the most famous Goddess festivals in all of Europe, drawing men and women from all over the continent to participate. September 28, or Holy Night was the culmination of the Eleusian Mysteries where people confronted the ideas of death, with the presence of the Goddess giving people a chance to see their own death as part of their lives and to remove fears about the afterlife.

September 29, was known in medieval Britain as Michaelmas, or St. Michael's Day. Equivalent figures celebrated on the same day (coincidence?) are the Celtic Gwynn ap Nudd, Lord of the Underworld and Faerie Kingdom whose sacred mountain was the Glastonbury Tor. September 30 was Medetrinalia with offerings of fruit made to the Roman Goddess of Medicines.

September is a month full of rites of passages that take us from one stage of life into another. The human psyche undergoes remarkable changes along its path, all of them important in building happier lives. By observing and celebrating these rites of passage you can better see your own life as a shining miracle.

"Under the harvest moon,
When the soft silver
Drips shimmering
Over the garden nights,
Death, the gray mocker,
Comes, and whispers to you
As a beautiful friend
Who remembers."

Carl Sandburg

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Gordon – Manchester VT

August 09, 2010 - 12:46

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Great site, but missed the weeks there was no weekly astrology forecast - good to see it back! Keep up the good work.

Angela

June 02, 2010 - 17:56

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"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

Tis is one of my favorite quotes by Anais Nin. I was reminded of it by your quote on the energy of the week page. Thank you for all of the wisdom you have shared with me. You are a very special person.

Andrea – Los Angeles

June 01, 2010 - 13:26

Subject: RE: Astrology Page

Thnxs for the weekly asto page. The individual scopes never made much sense, but breaking it down by the day and the overall energy, does.

Meggy – Raleigh, NC

May 18, 2010 - 15:49

Subject: Awesome Quotes

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer" is a quote I can't stop thinking about. Most of my life I've been trying to find happiness in the dreams of others but not any more. Now my goal is to find my own dream. Thanks for making it so simple.

Gordon – Marston Magna, UK

April 02, 2010 - 11:01

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Thank you for the spring theme. Unfortunately it is still winter in the West Country, but just being reminded of what spring is all about helps. Great images.

Marta – Albany NY

March 09, 2010 - 11:00

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A few months ago I found your site when I was looking for tarot cards and now read it every week for the horoscope. But I also enjoy all the pictures and quotes. Keep up the good work.

Marcus – Santa Fe

January 12, 2010 - 11:04

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Bought your book at a store in Albuquerque and love it! As soon as I got the book and cards I was doing readings for friends. So now my readings for other people are great but now I'm having a problem doing readings for myself. Any suggestions?

Great site - pix and quotes most inspirational.

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LJR

January 12, 2010 - 14:06

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What you are experiencing is something we all go through. As Dion Fortune once said, "I had developed my psychism to the point where it was as reliable as psychism is ever likely to be - that is to say, I could trust it in matters in which I had no personal concern."
When reading for yourself, just settle down and look for the cards that keep recurring. A real temptation is trying to look too far into the future - pay attention to the present and look to see how best to work through the issues of today. Then tomorrow pretty much takes care of itself.

Michael – Surrey

December 14, 2009 - 16:32

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Love the site - I read it each Monday to see what is going to be happening for the week. Is there a schedule when the pictures and quotes are changed? In this new batch the picture of a lighted tree with the poem about "Christmas long ago" is beautiful. Thanks for holiday cheer.

Sam G – Austin TX

December 07, 2009 - 10:25

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I always hated this time of year, but this explanation puts it into a whole new "light". Great pix/quotes - just right for the season. Thanks.

Ms. Gemini

November 12, 2009 - 13:05

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"There are no mistakes. The events we bring upon ourselves, no matter how unpleasant, are necessary in order to learn what we need to learn; whatever steps we take, they're necessary to reach the places we've chosen to go."

Richard Bach

This is the most familiar quote that i have ever heard. A very wise woman always says it to me, and its something I relate well too. You know who you are. got to love it....once again, amazing artwork.

Casey

October 30, 2009 - 10:50

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Here is a great quote for you.....
Discontent is the first step in progress. No one knows what is in him till he tries, and many would never try if they were not forced to.
- Basil W. Maturin

here is an even better one for me.....

Beware of trying to accomplish anything by force.
- Angela Merici

I thought you may like it.. By the way I love the new artwork it really truly speaks to me, the funny thing is the second photo the one of the cemetary, I feel like I am right there, and theres a whole lot of conversations going on..is that weird or what..

Casey

October 29, 2009 - 13:23

Subject: Your Site

Since I found out about this site I visit it everyday and its a very spiritual and insightful website. This site is very clear and detailed at the same time. The creativity of the backgrounds and artwork is unbelievable. LJ-you inspire me.....thanks.

Elizabeth – Taunton

August 20, 2009 - 17:49

Subject: Pix & Quotes

Spectacular pictures and quotes! Perfectly captures the essence of late summer - abundance with a touch of melancholy. Well done.

Red Head – Los Angeles

June 02, 2009 - 16:42

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What art work! Good quotes - makes good sense.