Perseid Star Power

The Perseid Meteor Show begins tonite. Make wishes on hundreds of beautiful shooting stars. The Perseids appear in the region of the constellation Perseus, from the ancient Greek word “Perseids” meaning daughters of Perseus. The meteors are called Perseids because they appear to shoot away from the constellation Perseus, a hero of Greek myth. Because the Perseids usually make their display around August 10, which the Roman Catholic Church recognizes as the feast of Saint Lawrence, they have been referred to as the fiery “tears” of Saint Lawrence.

The Perseids are expected to reach their maximum on Friday, August 12 and again early morning Saturday. The new crescent moon will allow for clear viewing, there will be about 5 hours of dark, moonless skies. While typically there is one meteor every minute, sometimes you can see several Perseids streak across the sky all at once. The key is to not "watch" for the shooting stars, but to let them surprise you out of the corner of your eyes. Like most things in life, they show up when you least expect it. May all of your wishes and dreams come true.

Wise Woman Susun Weed

Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way: Alternative Approaches for Women 30 - 90 by Susun Weed is The best book on menopause ever. Look no further. Susun's book is packed with " information and remedies for problems with premenopause -- flooding, erratic periods,, spotting, water retention, -- as well as menopause -- hot flashes, sleeplessness, mood swings, headaches, palpitations, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and post-menopausal concerns. Wise Grandmother Growth guides through her own menopause metamorphosis. Ritual interludes interweaves a spiritual dimension often lacking in other works." It includes superb resource lists for menopause information, herbal medicines, (including nettles, ginseng, dong quai, red clover, oatstraw, and motherwort), recipes for heart- and bone-healthy dishes" as quoted from The Wise Woman website www.susunweed.com/. Susun Weed is the founder of The Wise Woman Center in Woodstock, New York and prolific author of women's health books, is the voice of the Wise Woman tradition. Her goal is to help women rediscover these ancient Wise Woman ways, passed down through countless generations. After extensive personal research and experience, this is the only way to go. I am sailing through menopause thanks to Susun's wise words of wisdom. She is a modern feminine icon.

Dark Side of the Moon

The archetype of the Dark Goddess is associated with the dark phase of any cyclical process in nature. She appears when we experience deep change, loss, and transformation. For this reason, women can see her face during menstruation. If a woman connects with this dark energy, she will be in her power, she will feel strong, assertive, psychic, creative, free.

The dark moon conceals the secret activity of the Dark Goddess, whose power lies in her wise blood. We can honor the Dark Goddess within by channelling our monthly menstrual energy, which remains with us continually, even after menopause. The blood of the Dark Goddess flows through the feminine body carrying power, spiritual illumination, psychic sensitivity, sexual ecstacy, healing, regeneration and transformation. The Dark Goddess is the key to expanded awareness. The darkness of the moon's cycle veils her great mystery, that of renewal and rebirth.