Can't ignore message from Eagle----Excerpt of Winter Solstice Newsletter

Intuition is a faculty of the soul, just as reliable as that of Reason ~R.H. Brown~Spiritual Magazine October

I do believe November of 2015....is a time to remember and journal noteworthy, with such nice weather, wonderful energy and true uplifting transformations and transitions noted to many. It's been the season for change and valuable lessons learned that's for sure. Now here we are in Dec with no snow and mild temps, and this energy still with us. This could very well be, God's way of answering our prayers for a break from last years snowy weather we all asked for. So take time to acknowledge this fact and say thank you:) 

This energy we've been subjected to, as I mentioned in the last newsletter, and not wanting to sound like a broken record, but Mother Nature or Whoever keeps putting the info in front of me, is wanting to make sure we understand this energy, about balance and trusting our intuition, is a gift. It's kind of being drilled into me, to remind you that though you may not understand it, to embrace this energy. One of the most important things I must pass on ....is no matter if you understand the messages or not, you need to write them down for later, because the answer will come and you will be glad you did for reference. 

Such as, another lesson for me about this energy and transformation, came Nov 23rd, walking the Wheel. Eleven geese flew over. My gaze was fixed on them in their formation and I 'knew' there was a message in this sighting, though it's common to see geese. Goose speaks of balance and integrity, and there was 11 of them. Eleven a prime number, a number a friend and I were talking about a couple days prior, on it's own resonates the energy of balance, yin and yang, black and white, male and female, balancing each. Paired this number with Goose, it brings great balancing energy of wisdom and knowledge. Moments later, standing in the middle of the Medicine Wheel facing East,I heard, " Eagle will return. Trust in Eagle. Trust in who you are". Ok what does that have to do with Geese...? 

Eagle message, was confirmed I heard correctly with a few days of Eagle showing up everywhere, via pictures, words, Visions, articles, and a gift. Then Nov, 30th, during a morning meditation, with a clear vivid vision like I was looking at myself, I watched a Blue Eagle emerg out of me. I can not describe the blue, because no earthly blue can explain it's color. I knew it was message and an answer. Though I did not understand, I knew it to be a special message. I searched Blue Eagle and found many things, but none that 'felt' like the answer...Ah ah...a novel idea...why don't I just ask what it meant. So...during my next meditation I asked to have the meaning clarified, and the answer, of course was not what I wanted, but now I see it was a wise answer...which was 
"You need to ask the right question to get the correct answer". 
This time thank goodness, I wasn't left hanging wondering what's the right question, they gave me a clue of what to ask. When asked correctly it revealed an answer that resonated with my soul. I cannot explain this feeling, it's just a knowing, and once you experience it, you will know it too. Asking correctly also brought answers to a question I've had about one of my main totems, Horse, and the change we are going through. 

Horse has been one of my main totems since the age of 2, so it's been emotionally bothersome why it 'feels' I don't need Horse medicine as much as I use to. My logical mind contributed this lack of 'needing' to getting older...but what I learned is, it's about my maturing and preparing me for where I am today. Eagle much like Horse brings with it not only higher vision,connecting to the Divine...but balance and trusting in one's abilities. I've read about Eagle Medicine many times, and each time I do, I learn something new and this time was no exception, bringing the answer to my question of Horse and a couple other questions. Horse is a four legged, and four legged are all about being grounded and movement. At age 2 horse was gifted to me as a Totem/Helper, because as I now know, I needed to learn to be grounded, not the way of most. Thus God/Creator in his wisdom, sent me horse medicine..to teach me this lesson of groundedness, better than any other animal helper could. Understandably, emotionally, after so many years of Horse being part of who I am and what I am about, I found it disturbing, to be stepping away from their wonderful Divine energy and being drawn closer to Bird Nation even though at this point it is Eagle. I wondered how could Eagle, though magnificent, compare to what I've gotten from Horse and how could Horse and Eagle be connected. It felt like leaning towards Eagle, and Bird Nation, I was leaving a loyal trusted friend behind. 
Through the right question, I received my answer. 

I am not leaving Horse behind, it is a part of who I was and to become. Now I've learned the energy of Horse and Eagle are becoming one instead of two, balancing the medicine of each. How do I know this? I was reminded... my first connection to bird nation was as a child, through the mythical creature, Pegasus....the winged horse. Pegasuses grounding winged energy, prepared me or was teaching me, about both worlds, four legged and winged people though at that time I could only see the four legged part, readying me for the transition I'd make some day in traveling both worlds of earthly and heavenly realms, using the balance of the old energy I understood (horse) mixed with the new energy I would learn (bird nation) To my surprise...again...Mother Nature's wisdom, knew exactly what she was doing bringing Bird Nation to me, it was a medicine I already unconsciously understood. Because though I was learning to fly it was and is important I remain grounded, and the helper/totem that can accomplish that as well as Horse...is Eagle, symbolized by their talons. their ability to grasp on. So how does Eagle connect to Horse a Four Legged?

Eagles have four toes, four is traditionally a symbol of keeping oneself grounded and laying a solid foundation. This keeps Eagle and those with Eagle as a totem connected to Earth even with the ability to fly. The talons of Eagle are for hunting (gaining knowledge) and grasping (staying connected to, and learning to use what's available on Earth). Eagle, Without this ability to grasp (gain wisdom) and hunt (using earthly resources available) would not survive. Which answers the question, Why have you brought Blue Eagle and taken me to the Blue road. Answer.... 
"This is the essence of who you are" 
Hmm first the Wheel is the sum of who you are, now Blue Eagle, Blue Road and East are the Essence of who you are. I'm not getting it. 
Answer..."Essence...you need to understand the word essence, look in your dictionary, not on the computer...IN your dictionary". 
The definition(s) that resonated with me not found on the Internet...are Essence: 'The property (quality) necessary to the nature of the thing' or 'the individual, real or ultimate (fundamental) nature of the thing' . See what I mean, how it explains 'things':) These are parts of me I need to survive...Horse, Eagle, Bird Nation, The Wheel, and You. All of which brought me to the Four Roads traveled by native Americans...one of which is the Blue road, and the blue road apparently is the road I am on... The Blue Road is of soul, that embraces the path of Spiritually, to the eternal circle of life (the Wheel) home of the Rainbow, Water, Four legged, Stone, Winged, Tree and Crawler people and Four directions. The path of the Blue Road is govern by the direction East. Eagle is the totem and helper for East which is the path of destiny, and spiritual essence. Giving me the answer, through Blue Eagle, I am going in the right direction. And the message for you, from them to me, and me to you, by sharing my personal changes going on, now at this time...is...you need to embrace.....
You are who you are. You are you for a reason, do not fear to be who you are, embrace your individuality, this will help you to stay balanced and focused enough to use the gifts given to you and you will grow, transform and survive...all these new 'things'. 

As always... 
Be well 
Laugh often 
Love large 
Dig in the dirt 
Grow a garden 
and may the sun light your way 
Kellie + Herbs & Things

Marigolds, Blackeyed Susans bringing forth messages, along with Supermoon and Angles of Virgo---Excerpts of August 27th 2015 Herbs & Things Newsletter

Hello 
From Kellie and Herbs & Things.

“Trust instinct to the end, even though you can give no reason.”
'Ralph Waldo Emerson'

I've been busy water bath canning, jams, cucumber and corn relishes, pickled beets, peaches, peach salsa, tomato salsa, corn salsa, pickled peppers, chili sauce...getting all those items done with a water bath, with a few pressure canning items such as beans, corn and carrots in between. Soon it will be mostly pressure canning, meats, soup stock, more beans, potatoes and maybe try canning squash this year instead of freezing it?
I did a, ferment for two weeks in brine, dill pickles: first time ever.
I followed the recipe in the ball canning book. First fermenting them two weeks, then following the instructions of straining, boiling and using the liquid the cucumbers were fermented in and pouring it over the pickles and processing them in the water bath.
When it was done, I wasn't sure I should have followed the instructions and used the same liquid. Turning my nose up at how they looked, I figured I wasted my time and cucumbers; the liquid was not clear like you see in the store. It was cloudy and not as appealing as I would have liked. But..I stuck a jar in the frig, chilled, opened, tasted..and what a surprise they are delicious. Not as crisp as a store bought Valasic, but crisp enough to go crunch...Plus they are one of those good for you fermented foods! Thus I hope they store well because I'm going to do more, but thin sliced  dills, instead of spears; if I'm not to late to get more cucumbers that is. I think mine are pretty much done.

I'm excited, the broccoli from the garden is awesome. I froze a good amount of the nice green healthy stuff. Also the potatoes are coming nicely. I sacrificed a few by harvesting a couple plants before the vines died back to see how they were coming. If they keep growing the way they are, they will be beautiful. I used the sacrificial potatoes in soup and they were yummo! Sometimes it's hard being patient while waiting for them to mature...but...I really have no choice if I want a good potato:), and I have more beans coming.
I've notice more bees in the garden, which makes my heart happy. They are loving the late bean, pumpkin, squash, and eggplant flowers, along with the borage in random places.

It 'feels' like my Geraniums, Marigolds, Morning Glories and Black Eyed Susans, are bringing forth messages as they are all beautiful this year and I'm drawn to them every time I pass or walk through them. 

Geraniums key note is...new happiness and vitality, take advantage of new opportunities

Morning Glory brings a message of break old habits... be spontaneous.
Marigold says Words have healing powers
and Black Eye Susan tells me, Change is close and must properly be initiated and the hidden revealed...
These messages all makes sense, with the Angelic season of Virgo upon us, what I was 'told', and what I have planned. So exciting. Yes read on.

August 29th is a full Super or Perigee moon. (when the Moon is nearest to Earth in its orbit) A full moon raises the tides and a Perigee moon even more so. Thus, I would think,  because a full moon can raise what's hidden in our subconscious, that a Super-moon could bring thoughts or memories from our deeper subconscious closer to the surface, and hopefully give us a deeper knowledge of who we are and where we are or the directions we should take. 

Fall is a favorite season of mine, and though technically it is not fall yet, our senses are already picking up on the energy that comes with the fall season . 
Intensifying this energy will be the tide rising energy of the Supermoon, and that we've also entered the Virgo time of summer.
This is when the angels of Virgo help awaken our magical sparks, and find the meaning to confusing life situations. They bring wisdom and inspire while giving us the ability to organize and outline steps to improve our health and life. They also help us learn patience and understanding, and give us the wisdom of knowing the magic of knowledge. I just love wisdom and knowledge...two favorites of mine to go along with a favorite season.

If you spend any time outside you must have noticed how quiet it's gotten in the past 3-4 weeks... as if the summer birds have migrated already. The Red Wing Blackbirds have been gone from around here for at least a month. The barn swallows that usually are still here have been gone for over a week, the Killdeers left early too. I've not seen or heard bluebirds in a while either. I did hear one Robin over a week ago, but not any more, and have you noticed the Crows acting different all summer in their actions and voices. They are being up close and personal too, looking right at me and allowing me to be within a few feet from them, then only sauntering as they move away. They too  I think bring messages to us. We just need to 'listen'.
Crow's medicine or message, is about good luck, manifesting, magic, creation, protection, family, communication, predicting the weather and what is to come. Also helping one to know how to adjust their life to live with these changes..
Crows message then makes sense  too with what I heard while mowing last week.

Unfortunately, I think the quiet and the birds leaving early(which I was told they would the end of June) is nature's confirmation not only of what I heard while mowing last week, but also (looking back at my 'note' journal) what I heard on May 26th 2015, after noticing all the pine cones on the trees.
"Pine cone feed the deer, harsh winter coming".
Oh great, I remember thinking, it's only May, summers not even here yet and 'they' are telling me about the coming winter...tharwat.)
Anyhow, moving forward, Monday August 24th while mowing...and this isn't going to be what you want to hear...there was a simple message.
"Stock up on Meat and Potatoes".
I thought oh no, the stock up thing again, and the message 'feels' like an urgency is attached to it.  As if we only have the rest of August and the month of September to get what they said to do... done. Then this week with the stock market crashing gave me a better understanding of what they also showed me when they sent this message. They showed me a vision of the gas rations of the 1970's and people in lines.
Concerned...I asked if something was going to happen with Rick again or me? I don't think so...It 'feels' more like it will be weather related, and also a shortage of foods and provisions for other reasons (not clear). This rationing, 'feels' like it's symbolizing shortage not only with gas but foods and supplies in general...and it may last maybe 3-6 months?

I'm getting a bit better at this 'hearing' thing, because when I heard "Stock up on Meat and Potatoes" I asked if they meant literally or metaphorically.
I'm pretty sure it means both. The literal of course is to stock up on meat and potatoes:) Metaphorically speaking...I was reminded that 'back in the day' (ha ha..an age joke I think) when someone referred to the Meat and Potatoes  of a meal or anything...it referred to a meal of the  simple basic foods, and/ or  having enough basic fundamentals to live on.
So just in case I heard and interpreted this message correctly,  I will act accordingly, and start gathering the basic foods, as well as the basic fundamental supplies. Thus you do the same according to your needs.


As Always

Be well

Laugh often

Love large
Dig in the dirt
Grow a garden
and may the sun light your way

Kellie
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