Holiday Aromas!
                                                                  
Making your own holiday scents can be inexpensive and fun.   You can
also make them for gift giving or for your own self.
Read more on how to make it and recipes.


Here is another article that I wrote years ago on releasing stress
and using holiday essential oils.  
Read article
Carla Mary's Newsletter

'Connecting the tools to heal
the mind / body / spirit'


December 2011
       Astrological Happenings & Horoscopes for December 2011


The year comes to an end with the Sun in Sagittarius and then enters in Capricorn.   Make sure this month to
start your plans and goals for the coming year.  One of the great ways is making a manifesting board,
click here
to find out how to make one.

One major event that starts the month out, is the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Gemini on the 10th.  Read more
about what this eclipse means for you and every.  I also have an article on what is an eclipse that will be helpful
to understand this and other ones.  
Read more about what is an eclipse.

The Sun will go in the sign of Capricorn on the 22nd, which is the same day as Winter Solstice.  Capricorn is a
sign of reaching the mountain heights of success through hard work.  The Sun will be making a good 120
degree trine to Jupiter that day.  

Three major planets will be going direct this month; Jupiter, Mercury and Uranus.  When they do turn direct,
what needs to be corrected or dealt with will need to be handled shortly after.

Venus will be going into Aquarius on the 20th of this month.  This is a loving and pleasure sign of Venus and
Aquarius being unconventional, friendly and cooperative.  Great time for all under this influence.

The New Moon will be on the 24th in Capricorn.  My article on how to use this moons energy will give you
information on the new moon and things to do during this time.
Read more.
Read about New moon in Capricorn.
Crystals of the Month ~    
Crystals to assist in reducing or relieving stress

Read all about these different types of crystals that can assist in
reducing or relieving stress.  Either by holding them, keeping them
with you, meditating or healing with, they have wonderful energy
vibrations that can assist you.

Ametrine
Apache Tear
Lepidolite
Onyx
Peridot
Sugilite
                          Holidays, Festivals & Celebrations for All Faiths & Beliefs for December

5   Ashura - An Islamic optional one day fast. The Shia observance is based on the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's Grandson, Hossein,  
martyred on this date in 683/684 AD at the battle of Kerbala. Sunni observance is a recognition of Moses fasting in gratitude to Allah/God for
liberation from oppression.

6  Saint Nicholas Day - Christian celebration of the birth of Saint Nicolas, patron saint of children and role model for gift giving. Many churches
named for this saint who is also the Dutch version of Santa Claus.

8  Bodhi Day  (Rohatsu) ** - Buddhism
Rohatsu, December 8, is the day Japanese Buddhists observe the enlightenment of the Buddha.
The Japanese word rohatsu means "eighth day of the twelfth month." In Japan, December 8 is the annual observance of the enlightenment of the
Buddha, or "Bodhi Day." Zen monasteries usually schedule a week-long sesshin that culminates on December 8. It is traditional to meditate all
through the night on the last night of Rohatsu Sesshin. The day is observed in many ways, including prayer, meditation and teachings.

Immaculate Conception - Catholic Christian day of celebrating the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her
life. A day of obligation and required church attendance.

Festival of Neith - Ancient Egyptian

12  Feast day - Our Lady of Guadalupe - Catholic Christian honoring of a legendary appearance of the Virgin Mary near Mexico City in 1531 c.e.

16  Posadas Navidenas through Dec. 15 - Hispanic Christian feast of The Lodgings commemorating the journey of Mary and Joseph to
Bethlehem in preparation for the birth of Jesus.

21-28  Hanukkah   - Jewish Festival of Lights. It commemorates the Maccabean recapture and rededication of the Jerusalem Temple in 165-164
b.c.e. Special readings and praise songs focus on liberty and freedom. The eight candle Menorah is lighted

21   Osiris' return to Isis in Egypt ~ Ancient Egyptian

22 solstice

Yule - Christian
A Christian celebration of the light dawning in Jesus.

Yule  - Wicca/Pagan northern hemisphere
Litha  - Wicca/Pagan  southern hemisphere

Yule (yew-elle)
Winter Solstice, first day of Winter, shortest day and longest night of the year
Alban Arthuran, or "Yule", "Light of Arthur", Fire Festival
Arcaic word "Yule" means Christmas?
Celebrates the end of darkness, the return of light to the earth. Gifts celebrated the sharing of the remaining harvest now that light would return.
Ceremonies involve Mistletoe, burning of the Yule log (Icelandic tradition). Wreath day is the first of four Sundays before Winter Solstice.
Colours: Green, red, white, silver, gold
Evolved into a Christmas celebration
The Druids felt the sun stood still for twelve days during this season and the Yule log was burnt to insure light for those days.
Celebrated on the winter solstice, Yule is a Wiccan holiday marking the death of the Sun-God and his rebirth from the Earth Goddess.

25  Christmas  - Christian - The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Feast of the Nativity - Orthodox Christian

26  Zarathosht Diso (Death of Prophet Zarathushtra)   - Zoroastrian anniversary of the death of Prophet Zarathushtra.

Saint Stephen, Deacon and Martyr - Christian remembrance of St Stephen, the first Christian martyr.

28  Holy Innocents - Christian day of solemn memory of male children killed by King Herod in the attempt to destroy Jesus.

30  Feast of the Holy Family - Catholic Christian

31  Watch Night - Christian occasion to thank God for bringing people safely through another year. Controversial history. Protestant European
Christian history dating from 1733 and in US 1770. Some sources link the observance to Black Christian celebration of Emancipation in 1862.
Specials for December

As a holiday gift to my current & past clients ~ and
plus future new clients ~ discounts for everyone!  

New clients / first time     $45  1 hour massage or Reiki session

Current clients   $50  1 hour massage or Reiki session

(To purchase using a credit or debit card,
click here)

Readings

All readings 30 minutes or more receive a free astrology chart or
numerology chart

Previous clients for readings receive special discount of 10 %  off on
readings. (to receive your discount,
click here)

On line Cds   buy 2 or more and save $5 each

Astrology Charts  $15

Numerology charts   $15

Purchase CDs and Charts,
click here

Gift certificates available

Please note that prices do not include gratuities
Are you having an event, party or get together and would like to have someone do readings?  I have been doing parties for over 15 yrs.
Hostess receives a free reading for having the party & I also give a little gift for those that receive readings.
Find out about it more,

I also offer group readings available at your location or mine.  Find out more

How about offering chair or table massage to your next get together?  Read more about chair massage  & table massage

Is your company or you looking for someone to come to your office, business or event and offering chair massages?  I offer great rates, find out
more

Private group meditations ~ interested in having your group of friends, family and coworkers to have a private class.  Find out more
December Class Schedule

Healing Share

Sunday, December 11th 6 pm

Location ~  Palmetto, (Palmetto Point) contact me for
directions
Love Donation
RSVP by noon

We will start out with a guided meditation that will be on
releasing and healing.

Then we will be doing group healing.  If you have an extra
table let me know, we may need more than one depending on
how many will be attending.


Reiki 1

Sunday, December 18th
Rsvp for this date by 12/11
9 am till approx 5 pm
$75   
Location Palmetto FL
Read more about this class


Reiki 2

Saturday, December 17th
rsvp by  12/12

9 am till approx 3 pm
$75
Location Palmetto FL
Read more about this class


Reiki Master level class
$125
If you are interested in taking this class, contact me as soon as
possible for instructions for preparing.
Read more about this class
Ariel the Angel of December

Ariel helps with qualities of bravery, courage and helps you boost your self-coincidence. He helps bring about miracles of manifestation.

How to work with Ariel:

Call him when your write your abundance check, light a pink candle and add a rose quartz crystal to your altar to help you manifest this month.
Happy Holidays everyone!

The year is coming to an end as we embrace for a new year.  I hope that everyone has a blessed holiday season.  Remember to give thanks for all the
blessings that you do have, no matter how small you may think that they maybe.  If you are thinking of doing something to give back to the universe
or world, one of the best ways is to volunteer or donate.  Shelters during this time need extra blankets, sheets, pillows etc for those that are out in the
cold.  Unfortunately, it is now families and children that are homeless.  Since this month we are having an eclipse and also Sun goes into Capricorn, it
is a time of letting go and clearing out.  Take time to go through your home and stuff and purge the things that you do not need anymore.  The rule, as
I read and watch on tv on the pros that do de-cluttering, if you have not worn it in 6 months to a year, get rid of it.  You may think its junk or
unusable, but someone might think it’s a treasure that needs it.  

During the new year most people do new years resolutions.  But do they really stick to them?  One great way is to do a manifesting circle.  Start now
during this month so that you have time to add to it and put it in motion on the first.  

Plus, this month starts out on the 10th but the influence of it is before the event, a total lunar eclipse of Capricorn.  This will want us to purge out of
our lives things that are not healthy or positive for us.  
Read more about this eclipse, click here and about eclipses in general.  Since the whole month
and into the next 6 months will be affect by it, the manifesting circle will assist you on what is needed during this time.

You can start with a list on a paper then transfer it to a large construction paper or board.

Write down all the things that you would like to add into your life.  Examples: happiness, learning, positive thinking and living, romance, love,
harmony, good health, new home, career etc.  Explain exactly what you want of these things.  

Then write down all the things that you would like to remove.  Examples: over eating, addictions, sadness, etc.

You can find pictures on the internet or in magazines and cut them out to represent things that you want or don’t want.

Then when you have compiled the information or while you are doing it.  Take the large board or paper.  Draw a large circle in the middle.  But leave
enough room to write around the circle.

Inside the circle is what you want to have in or come in your life.  Outside is what you do not want no more.

You also can make two boards / paper on this ~ so one is for each.

If you use pictures or words etc, paste them to the board.  Write your information on the board.  You can also include adding a paper to explain it
more to the board.

Write on top of the board ~
Manifesting
This or its equivalent, for the highest good of all, no harm to none, blessed be.

For the things you release out ~
I release these things to the __________ (fill in the blank; universe, light of love and truth, Divine, angels, etc).  that it is no longer needed in my
existence and life.  That I request the positive equivalent in replacement of the negative.  I release fully and completely.  I will no longer hold on to or
accept in my life no longer.  Blessed be.

Make sure that you are fully aware that you will need to let go of the emotions, feelings, situations or people in order for it to work.  Holding on to
even a little will keep it with you.

    Blessings of love & light,

           Carla Mary
The past months I asked for your feed back on what you would
like me to write about.

The feed back on what you would like to see more information on
was mainly on energy protection. I do have already a lot of
information on it on my website.  If you would like to ask questions
maybe on situations that you are in or things like that, I can write
more on it.

Please
email me your questions on what you would like to know
about protecting your energy.
I would like to know if you experienced any of these things.  I will be explaining about them and answering questions about them in
2012.  I will not use your name when I do write and answer the questions ~ it will be all kept confidential.  
Just check my newsletters for the writings and answers.  

Click here to answer some of the questions
December
Horoscopes