Date: July 26, 2004

Volume 1, Issue 2

Intention

"Tails of Enchantment" is intended to be a journey of enlightenment and discovery.

A pathway to share the spiritual essence of all that surrounds us. 

Animals and nature remind us to reconnect with the web of life to nurture hearts, thoughts, and daily living. 

They desire to bring us wonder of the present moment with joy and fun, and request that insights and adventures along our collective journeys be shared through "Tails of Enchantment".

The timing and content of "Tails of Enchantment" will be based on guidance by the animals and nature.

Buffalo Spirit

Symbology:

Manifesting Abundance through
Right Action and Right Prayer

Message:

Give yourself an opportunity to love again.  Love the Earth, the Moon, the Water, the Air.  Breath in Gratitude and contribute to the transformation of this planet.  Create a path which is comfortable for you, but challenge yourself to learn the ways of others.  Make it a special journey of exploration and awareness.   Hearken to the calls that come from beyond.  Be led in steps of compassion, and trust your inner guidance.  Be open to new opportunities to share your life with others.  Live in a space of openness and gratitude.  Drink from the fountain of Creator.  Trust your awareness to "do the right thing".  Practice humility and compassion, and all will be trusted to a higher power.  Give yourself an opportunity to love again.

We bring Peace.

Additional Insight:

According to the Lakota prophecy, the female White Buffalo is a sacred symbol for all races to come together in peace, harmony and balance.  She heralds a time of enlightenment and brings healing into the world.

"Mention that we are praying, many of the medicine people, the spiritual leaders, the elders, are praying for the world," says Joseph Chasing Horse. "We are praying that mankind does wake up and think about the future, for we haven't just inherited this earth from our ancestors, but we are borrowing it from our unborn children."

Honor Our 7th Generation.

(symbology from from Animal Speak by Ted Andrews;

message received from Buffalo Spirit for Tails of Enchantment;

additional insight from www.sacredwhitebuffalo.org, and www.homestead.com/WhiteBuffaloMiracle/)

Nourishment of the Soul

with P-I-C-N-I-C

Two favorite words of my daughter right now are "yesterday" and "picnic".

I believe that the fascination with the word "yesterday" is how it sounds when it is spoken.   We're slowly working on the meaning of "today".  It's good for me, too, since it's always helpful to let go of the past and live in the present moment.

And then the word "P-I-C-N-I-C".  Wow!  Such transformation occurs with this approach!  Grabbing a sandwich, or "it's time to eat lunch", now turns into a Festival!

On a recent road trip to visit wonderful new friends and wildlife rehabilitators, lunchtime was rolling around.  After a special time of meeting the animals and sharing stories, expecting my young daughter to sit still at a dinner table and enjoy an "adult meal" was a wildcard event.  Then the word "picnic" rolled off my tongue, and she headed for the table with excitement!   As she relished her peanut butter and jelly, the delicious food that Ben and Mary prepared for us all seemed to do more than nourish the body.  The sharing of joy and spiritual conversation nourished the soul as well !!

And with a dash of spontaneity, you never know who might show up!  Recently, we were making one of our jungle gym stops on the way home from a long day out.  She  soon suggested that we pull out the food we had packed for lunch, and have dinner at the park.  So, we proceeded to lay out the blanket, and delve into the leftovers.  Eating outside during a beautiful sunset was something I had not remembered doing in many years.  With the gorgeous bright orange sun and sky, it was like we were having a picnic in nature's art gallery.   We enthusiastically welcomed the ladybugs and fireflies to share our table for the evening.

With Joy as an appetizer, the food tastes better, and the nourishment it brings can be profound! 

Welcome to the Picnic.  Enjoy the Festival of Life!

A canvas painted for us ..

every where

and

every day.

Inspired
Exercise ...

Imagine you are Divine.
Visualize being surrounded

by white light, containing sparkles of gold, like fairie dust.  Enjoy the moment.  Be Divine.

July 31 , 2004, 18:05 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Blue Moon

Once in a blue moon.  This is a phrase that many of us have heard and use.  Do you know it's origination?

A blue moon has become defined in modern astronomy and folklore (1940s, and more in the late 1980s) as the 2nd full moon in a calendar month.  Full moons are separated by 29 days.  Most months are 30 or 31 days long.  Over time (about every 2 1/2 years), it is possible to have two full moons in a single calendar month.  There is an older, more complex, definition of "blue moon" that is related to an extra full moon (13 instead of 12) within a calendar year.  And prior to use in a calendrical sense or association with the lunar event, it may have been used in colloquial expressions, and became associated with the lunar events later on.

In July 2004, we will have two full moons.  The first was on July 2nd.  The next will be on July 31st...hence it is a "blue moon" by the more modern definition.

However...it does not mean that the moon will actually appear to be the color blue.  The color of the moon is affected by particles in the air, not the date.  Particles can accumulate high in the Earth's atmosphere from eruption of volcanoes or existence of forest fires.  If the particles are slightly wider than the wavelength of red light (0.7 micron), and no other sizes are present (which is rare), the moon can appear to be blue.  Times in history where this has occurred have been in 1883 with the eruption of an Indonesian volcano named Krakatoa, in 1983 with the eruption of El Chichon volcano in Mexico, in 1980 by Mt. St. Helens, and in 1991 by Mount Pinatubo. 

More likely, the blue moon may appear red.  Ash and dust clouds thrown into the atmosphere by fires and storms usually contain a mixture of particles with a wide range of sizes.  Most are smaller than 1 micron, and they tend to scatter blue light. 

Consider taking a few minutes to sneak a peek at sunset on July 31st,  Regardless of the definition of blue moon that you may use, connecting with and honoring our lunar neighbor can be a reminder of the awesomeness of this experience that we are priviledged to live on this planet.  Ask yourself how you can make a difference for humanity and the world on a daily basis.

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July 17 - August 14

Cancer Lunar Cycle

The Moon in Cancer represents the Great Mother and feminine principle.  Cancer is a water sign reminding you to be open to the flow of new ideas and possibilities in your life.

The focus during this cycle is on your roots, home, family, and all that nourishes you on the most basic essential level.

It is a time to gain further awareness of unhealthy attachments to the past and outmoded habits that still remain.  Strengthen your relationship with your inner guidance system.  This will then support your relationship with your physical plane family. 

Take the opportunity to enlarge your concept of family and friends in conjunction with the Blue Moon during this cycle.  Be inspired to cultivate compassion for yourself and others!

(information compiled from internet sources)

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