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December: A Month of Illumination, Reflection, and Connection
 
As the year winds down, December brings with it the enchanting theme of Illumination—a time to embrace the light within and around us. Whether through the twinkling of holiday lights, the glow of the Yule log, or the warmth of shared traditions, this is a season that invites us to pause, reflect, and connect with the essence of hope and renewal.
Did you know that December gets its name from the Latin word decem, meaning "ten"? In the ancient Roman calendar, December was the tenth month of the year—a reminder of how even time itself evolves, just as we do.
 
This month, we honor a variety of holidays that celebrate light and love: Yule, marking the return of the sun; Christmas, a time of joy and giving; Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights; and Kwanzaa, celebrating unity and culture. Whatever you observe, may this be a season of warmth and wonder for you.
 
We’re also thrilled to share that we just kicked off our Circle of Light Membership Community with a special charter membership price of $22 per month. This incredible space is designed to help you explore, learn, and grow in connection with like-minded souls.
 
And there’s more! This month, we’re launching a new weekly meditation series—a powerful way to align with the energies of Illumination and stay grounded during this busy season.
 
Let’s move through December with open hearts and radiant spirits, honoring the light within ourselves and others. Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey with us.
 
Our classes for December are listed further down.
 
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We are so excited to announce the launch of the Circle of Light Membership Community, a sacred space designed to support your spiritual growth, personal transformation, and connection with like-minded souls. As a member, you’ll receive access to exclusive content, including guided meditations, downloadable tools, and resources to elevate your journey. Each month, we’ll explore powerful topics and practices to help you align with your highest potential.
 
For just $22 per month, charter members can lock in this special rate as long as they remain active members. This exclusive offer is available for new members who join by December 31, 2024. 
 
Plus, our new weekly meditation series is exclusively included, offering a peaceful and grounding experience to integrate into your life. The Circle of Light is more than a membership—it’s a community where we learn, share, and grow together as we illuminate our paths into the New Year and beyond.
 
We are thrilled to announce that our Annual New Year's Eve Meditation & Energy Forecast for 2025 will be exclusively available to members of the Circle of Light Membership Community. This beautifully pre-recorded experience is designed to help you reflect on the past year, release what no longer serves you, and step boldly into the vibrant energies of 2025.
 
Join us as we set the stage for a year of abundance, growth, and divine alignment. Together, let’s welcome 2025 with open hearts and a renewed sense of purpose, surrounded by the warmth of our soulful community.
 
Membership has its magic—don’t miss this exclusive offering!
 
Did you miss our free preview on Black Friday? Watch the video preview at the link below. 
 

Cosmic Currents: December's Astrological Insights
Mercury Retrograde in Sagittarius (November 25 – December 15):
 
Mercury, the planet of communication and travel, continues its retrograde journey in Sagittarius until mid-December. While this phase often brings delays and misunderstandings, it also offers a unique opportunity for introspection and recalibration. Mercury retrograde is an excellent time to:
  • Organize and Declutter: Clear out physical spaces, digital files, and even mental clutter to create room for fresh energy in the new year.
  • Revisit Old Projects: Tie up loose ends or refine ideas you’ve set aside.
  • Reconnect: Reflect on past experiences or reach out to people you may have lost touch with.
  • Refine Your Vision: Use this time to review your long-term goals and ensure they align with your authentic self.
Mars Retrograde Transitioning from Leo to Cancer (December 6 – February 23):

Mars, the planet of action and drive, begins its retrograde on December 6, transitioning from bold Leo into the nurturing waters of Cancer. This shift encourages us to turn inward, reassess our motivations, and prioritize emotional well-being.
  • Focus on Inner Work: Reflect on where you’ve been directing your energy and whether it aligns with your deeper desires.
  • Cultivate Patience: With Mars in retrograde, actions may feel slower or less impactful. Use this time to nurture yourself and let things unfold naturally.
  • Strengthen Emotional Bonds: Cancer’s influence highlights the importance of home, family, and emotional security. Spend quality time with loved ones or tend to unresolved emotional matters.
    This transit is a gentle reminder that taking a step back is sometimes the most powerful way to move forward.
Pluto's Entry into Aquarius (November 19):

Pluto, the planet of transformation and rebirth, has recently entered Aquarius, marking the dawn of a significant new era lasting until 2043. This transit brings profound societal changes while encouraging personal evolution.
  • Embrace Innovation: Aquarius is the sign of progress and technology, making this a time to explore creative solutions and cutting-edge ideas.
  • Challenge Outdated Beliefs: Pluto’s energy invites you to let go of patterns or ideologies that no longer serve you, both personally and collectively.
  • Connect to the Collective: Engage in causes or communities that align with your vision for a better world.
    This period offers a profound opportunity to envision a brighter future and work towards collective growth and equity.
Full Moon in Gemini (December 15):

Mid-month, the Full Moon lights up Gemini’s playful and curious energy, bringing themes of communication, adaptability, and intellectual clarity to the forefront.
  • Gain Insights: This lunation illuminates areas of confusion, helping you see situations more clearly.
  • Let Go of Old Stories: Release outdated thought patterns or narratives that may be holding you back.
  • Foster Connection: Gemini’s social nature encourages meaningful conversations and exchanges of ideas.
  • Stay Open to Change: The mutable energy of this Full Moon reminds us to adapt and embrace the flow of life.
    This Full Moon invites you to find joy in learning, growth, and connection while stepping into the clarity that illumination brings.
Jupiter-Saturn Square (December 24):

As the month closes, Jupiter in Gemini forms a tense square with Saturn in Pisces, creating a push-pull dynamic between expansion and discipline.
  • Balance Optimism with Realism: While Jupiter inspires growth, Saturn reminds us to consider practical constraints.
  • Evaluate Opportunities: This aspect encourages careful decision-making, ensuring your aspirations are grounded in reality.
  • Set Clear Boundaries: Saturn’s influence may highlight where limits are necessary to protect your energy and time.
This alignment asks you to balance dreaming big with staying grounded, creating a harmonious foundation for success.
 
December’s cosmic currents invite you to slow down, reflect, and align with the energies of the season. With retrogrades encouraging inner work and transformative alignments paving the way for new beginnings, this is a month to illuminate your path and step confidently into 2025.

Card Reading for November 2024 by Sue Freeman
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December 2024 Card Reading: Discernment, Root Chakra, and Perception
 
This month’s cards—Discernment, Root Chakra, and Perception—offer profound guidance as we continue to explore the theme of illumination. Each card carries a unique frequency that invites you to reflect on your inner and outer worlds, strengthening your foundation while shifting how you see and engage with life.
 
Discernment: Illuminating Truth Through Clarity
 
The frequency of discernment supports our ability to see clearly, distinguishing what is aligned with our highest good from what is not. This card encourages you to trust your inner wisdom and make choices that honor your authentic self.
  • Tune into your intuition and ask: Is this truly in alignment with my soul’s purpose?
  • Release attachments to situations or energies that no longer serve you.
  • Focus on simplifying your path by saying yes only to what lights you up and furthers your growth.
    Discernment is an act of illumination, allowing you to shine a light on hidden truths and step forward with confidence.
Root Chakra: Grounding Your Light
 
The frequency of the root chakra strengthens our connection to the earth, grounding us in stability, safety, and belonging. Illumination requires a steady foundation, and this card reminds you to nurture your roots as you rise into your light.
  • Practice grounding techniques such as walking barefoot on the earth or visualizing roots extending from your feet into the soil.
  • Reflect on areas of your life where you seek security—physical, emotional, or financial—and take practical steps to create balance.
  • Embrace the mantra: I am safe. I am secure. I am supported.
    This grounding energy empowers you to shine brighter by providing the stability to navigate challenges with resilience and grace.
Perception: Shifting Perspectives for Illumination
 
The frequency of perception opens us to new ways of seeing the world, expanding our awareness and understanding. As the final piece of this month’s guidance, perception invites you to examine your thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives.
  • Ask yourself: What stories am I telling myself, and how might they be limiting my growth?
  • Seek opportunities to view situations through a new lens, finding the light even in shadowed moments.
  • Remember: Illumination comes not from changing the external but from transforming how we see and interact with it.
    Through expanded perception, we unlock deeper truths and align more fully with the light of our higher selves.
Together, these cards create a roadmap for the month ahead: ground yourself in the stability of the root chakra, use discernment to align with your highest path, and embrace perception to see your life with greater clarity and possibility. As you journey through December, let these frequencies guide you to illuminate not just the external world but the radiant light within.
 
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The Crystal Corner
December 2024 Crystal
 by Leslie Treloar
Angel Aura Quartz
 
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A Sparkling Ally for the Season: Angel Aura Quartz and Inner Light

 
With its enchanting swirls of pink, red, and white, Rhodochrosite is a crystal that radiates warmth, compassion, and deep healing energy. Known for its ability to guide us inward, Rhodochrosite encourages self-reflection, helping us see our true essence and recognize our divine worth. This powerful stone begins its work within, empowering us to face old wounds, acknowledge hidden strengths, and develop a resilient sense of self.
 
Rhodochrosite’s energy connects us tenderly to our inner child, opening the heart chakra to bring fresh perspectives to past traumas and pain. This process of self-reflection enables us to release outdated coping strategies, untangle attachments to relationships that no longer serve us, and welcome a new sense of freedom. Vibrating with unconditional love, Rhodochrosite promotes forgiveness for ourselves and others, helping us to let go of past regrets and embrace self-love, confidence, and kindhearted action.
 
This crystal also nurtures self-assurance by clearing the Solar Plexus, creating a bridge between our lower and upper chakras. It strengthens self-confidence, creativity, and the courage needed to pursue dreams and reach our full potential. For those healing from heartbreak, Rhodochrosite invites love back into our lives, enhancing passion, sensuality, and trust.
 
As we focus on self-reflection in this month’s Crystal Corner, let Rhodochrosite guide you to deeper self-awareness, resilience, and a heart full of compassion.
 
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Roman Chamomile: Your Compass to Fulfillment
 
As we approach the close of the year, Roman Chamomile whispers a gentle reminder: “There is a path waiting just for you.” The card drawn this month offers powerful guidance, challenging us to shift from feeling “I am lost” to embracing the empowering truth: “I do what I love.” This essential oil is not just a scent; it is a companion on the journey toward inner peace, clarity, and fulfillment.
 
Roman Chamomile carries a profound spiritual message to open your heart and mind. It invites you to trust in the unfolding of your divine purpose, even when the way ahead feels unclear. Its sweet, apple-like aroma has long been associated with soothing the restless mind and fostering a deep sense of calm. This month, let it guide you to tune into your inner wisdom, realign with your passions, and walk your unique path with confidence.
 
Emotional Benefits
  • Encourages Emotional Harmony: Roman Chamomile calms feelings of overwhelm and helps dissolve worry, making space for joy and gratitude.
  • Restores Balance: If you’ve been feeling emotionally scattered or uncertain, it acts as a balm for your spirit, helping you reconnect to your center.
  • Fosters Patience and Acceptance: It nurtures a sense of trust in life’s timing, offering support as you release resistance and surrender to the flow.
Spiritual Benefits
  • Enhances Intuition: Roman Chamomile quiets the noise of the outside world, making it easier to listen to your heart and intuition.
  • Aligns with Higher Purpose: It’s a wonderful oil for meditation, helping you uncover the path that aligns with your soul’s deepest desires.
  • Cultivates a Sense of Wholeness: It inspires a connection with your true self, reminding you that fulfillment is found in doing what you love.
A Guided Reflection
 
Take a moment to sit quietly with Roman Chamomile. Add a drop to your wrists or diffuse it in your sacred space. Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and reflect on these questions:
  1. What am I truly passionate about?
  2. Where in my life do I feel lost, and how can I realign with love and purpose?
  3. How can I open my heart and mind to the guidance available to me?
As the aroma fills the air, envision a golden path stretching before you, inviting you to step into a journey of joy and fulfillment.
 
Roman Chamomile reminds us that the answers we seek are often already within us, waiting to be revealed when we quiet our minds and trust our hearts. This December, let it be your anchor, helping you embrace the beauty of doing what you love and walking your path with grace.
 
 
 
Our November Book Selections
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December Classes & Events: Illuminating Your Path
 
This month’s theme of Illumination inspires our December offerings, designed to deepen your intuitive abilities, foster inner growth, and expand your spiritual horizons. Here’s what’s coming up:
 
Opening the Third Eye: Unleashing Your Intuitive Power
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
 
Experience a powerful guided meditation to activate and open your third eye, leading to:
  • Deeper access to your intuitive abilities and spiritual awareness
  • Grounding practices to stabilize and integrate intuitive energy
  • Insights on maintaining and strengthening your third eye connection
    This session includes an optional attunement to the Etheric 852Hz Intuition Expansion Vibration, amplifying your intuitive potential.
 
Elevate Your Mind & Soul: Weekly Meditations for Growth & Harmony
 
Our new weekly meditation series begins this month with themes that align with growth, balance, and peace. The first session focuses on Harmony as we come together in a peaceful and empowering space.
  • Dates: December 5, 12, 19, and 26
 
Pendulum Power: Mastering Dowsing for Clarity & Guidance
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024

Dive into this 2-hour workshop to master the art of dowsing. You’ll learn advanced pendulum techniques to:
  • Gain clarity and insight for decision-making
  • Strengthen intuitive trust
  • Apply pendulum guidance to your everyday life
 
Spiritual Acceleration Class: The Galactic Gateway
Date: Monday, December 9, 2024

Journey into the cosmos to connect with Star Beings and Cosmic Guides in this transformative class. Explore galactic energies and their profound role in supporting your spiritual evolution.
Let these experiences bring illumination and inspiration to your journey this December. We can’t wait to share this sacred time with you!
 
KEEP ANY EYE OUT FOR REMINDER EMAILS FOR THE UPCOMING CLASSES!
 
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NEW CLASS:   Awaken Beyond Limits
 
The Awaken Beyond Limits Series invites you to a journey of learning, growth, and self-discovery. This series blends ancient wisdom with modern spiritual practices, encouraging participants to expand their perspectives and cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.
 
Each 1.5-hour class is thoughtfully designed to share topics that nurtures self-awareness, promotes inner exploration, and fosters authentic connection.
Get ready for 2025!
Manifest Your Best Year: 
Create Sacred Space and Harness 
the Elements for 2025 Success
Saturday, January 4, 2025 
11:00 - 2:00 PM EDT on Zoom
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Start 2025 with renewed energy and purpose in this transformative  three-hour workshop. Discover how Earth, Air, Fire, and Water can amplify your manifesting power while creating a balanced and harmonious sacred space. You’ll learn how to clear stagnant energy from 2024, set powerful intentions for 2025, and align your home with your personal goals. Highlights include an intention-setting ceremony, a releasing ritual to let go of limitations, and a water-blessing ritual for renewal. Leave the workshop feeling energized, empowered, and ready to manifest your best year yet. More details on our website.  
 
Bonus:
Participants receive a PDF journal and handouts with rituals, tips, and tools to continue their sacred space journey throughout 2025.
 
OTHER JANUARY CLASSES
 
Weekly Meditation on Thursday Evenings @ 7:30 pm EST on Zoom
 
Awakening Inner Vision: Advanced Techniques for Intuitive Growth, A Four-Class Series on Zoom Begins Tuesday, January 7th
 
Manifesting New Beginnings: A New Moon Intention-Setting Workshop on Zoom Being Offered two times, Sunday, January 26th and again on Wednesday, January 29th.
 
 

 
 
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Together, we can touch more lives and inspire even greater transformation.
Your generosity fuels the work that brings joy and purpose to so many. 
Thank you for being a part of this beautiful journey!
 
 
May your december be filled with light, 
love & the joy of family!
 
Sue &  Leslie
 

 
 
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