To create a New Moon (Dark Moon) Ritual or your own sacred space of intention, find a quiet moment or place or maybe visit a place in nature that you connect to.

• Light a Candle and/or Incense Stick
• Breathe into your heart space
• Take a few deep slow breaths and ask your inner guidance for clarity
• Begin to write down on paper what you would like to bring into your life, what would you like to ‘grow’ in your life, what you would like to accept into your life
• When you finish writing, complete the document with ‘and it is so’ or ‘so it be’ and sign it with the days date and your signature
• Take a moment to hold your heart for the clearest intention. You can then either burn it, watching the smoke rise to the universe taking your intentions with it, or sometimes I like to bury it in the garden to allow it to grow

For the following weeks, you hold the intention of what you want to bring in.

Full Moon Ritual

To create your Full Moon  Ritual,  or your own sacred releasing find a quiet moment or place or maybe visit a place in nature that you connect to.

• Light a Candle and/or Incense Stick
• Breathe into your heart space
• Take a few deep slow breaths and ask your inner guidance for clarity-then begin to write down on paper what you wish to release from your life, what no longer serves you, what you would like to be free from
• When you finish writing, complete the document with ‘AND IT IS SO’ and sign it with the day’s date and your signature.Take a moment to hold to your heart for the clearest intention, you then burn it, watching the smoke rise to the universe taking your intentions with it.

For the following few weeks, know that your intentions have been heard and answered.

Other great things to do with the Full Moon

1. cleanse your crystals
2. make essences
3. sit under the Full Moon as you would in the sun (feel and embrace the nurturing Mother energy surround you)
4. allow yourself to do some journaling or automatic writing

As with everything, it all comes down to intention. I have only offered you a simple way to connect to a sacred part of you if you wish to work with the moon phases. You know yourself best and what works for you, follow your own intuition and instincts when working with the moon energy as it is in us already.

We just need to connect to it by giving ourselves the time and space

NAMASTE

Many cultures and people believe in following the cycles of the moon from planting crops and harvesting, through to when they get their hair cut. The moon radiates her energy to us in the most amazing cycles of waxing and waning, bringing in and releasing, just like the tides of our oceans, constant, rhythmic and soothing.
Working with the moon energy can be as simple or complicated as you choose it to be.

Eclipses

Energetically eclipses are extremely powerful times where any issues that have been hidden are brought into the light to be addressed. The energy builds for sometime before an eclipse as the tension of hidden aspects of self, or world events are rattled to come to the surface. The changes that happen are often felt for months after the eclipse. So welcome the opportunity to release, understand and forgive as these eclipses come to help us.

Solar Eclipses

A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth and directly blocks the light of the sun. These create wonderful energetics to work with, bringing deeper issues into the light.

• May 9, 2013
• November 3, 2013

Lunar Eclipses

A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the shadow of the Earth.

• Partial Lunar Eclipse: April 25, 2013
• October 19, 2013

2013 Mercury Retrograde Dates

In 2013, Mercury will be retrograde from:

• February 23–March 17
• June 26–July 20
• October 21–November 10

Mercury is the planet that governs communications, electronics, travel, contracts, big purchases etc

SO when it is in retrograde, which means it ‘appears’ to travel backwards in its cycle, we are often confronted with issues and challenges with the issues it governs. Sometimes people become fearful however it is a wonderful time to have more awareness, to check all things, to make sure you have clear communication, to back up computers and if signing contracts, go over them a few times.

NEW MOON

The new moon occurs when earth, moon and sun are in an almost straight line with the moon in the middle. The half of the moon that reflects the sun’s light is facing the sun and therefore is not visible from earth. On earth we are in the moon’s shadow. When the line up of earth, moon and sun is exact a solar eclipse occurs; this happens about every 6 month. The New Moon, the very first crescent you see in the sky is a time of renewal. A powerful time to set your intentions of what you want to ‘bring in’ to your life. There is a sense of recharging and an energy of new possibilities.

WAXING MOON (First Quarter)

A waxing moon is when it grows each evening reaching to Full Moon. The waxing moon phase starts as the moon becomes visible again in the western sky (two days after new moon). We see the moon increase in size for the next thirteen days until full moon. The light reflected from the moon to earth influences everything that contains water.

FULL MOON

The full moon appears on the eastern horizon at the same time as the sun sets in the west. The changing impulse from waxing to waning is strongly felt by many people. This is a magikal time when the earth and moon are again in a straight line, now with the earth in the middle. The Full Moon is a time to release what no longer serves you, or what you no longer need in your life or an aspect of yourself that you have outgrown. A time to shout it out loud, bang the drum, dance, be free.

WANING MOON (Last Quarter)

A ‘waning’ moon is when the full moon is going into hiding, disappearing from our view, readying herself to begin again as new moon. The visible portion of the moon is decreasing and the moon rises later. When the fading crescent disappears into the morning sunlight the time of the dark moon or new moon is here again.

BLUE MOON

Blue moon: Occurs when there are two full moons in one month or one zodiac sign. Due to the lunar cycle being 29.5 days these blue moons occur approximately every 2.5 years, usually in a month with 31 days and never in February.

We all want to be happy, we want to be at peace and from inside ourselves there comes a feeling that there must be a way. So people keep trying, and sometimes temporary solutions are found, but lasting, meaningful peace so often escapes us. Like trying to catch a rainbow in a jar or hold the ocean in our hands, our efforts seem to lack a basic understanding.

The reason peace is so hard to find is that the underlying assumption about what will bring peace is false. This false assumption is that peace will come by establishing and defending our separateness; separateness from other individuals, other ethnic groups, other religiouns, other countries etc. This causes unnecessary fear and unhealthy competitiveness toward others. We feel we must either fear others or dominate and control them to prevent them from penetrating the false barrier that we have created to preserve our separateness. This concept is so pervasive in our society that it has become an unconscious complusion that most don’t even know they are acting on.

Thus, it has been felt that peace will come only when “our” group dominates all others. This has been true between nations as well as between ethnic groups and even religions. In fact, major problems have been caused by one religion trying to dominate all others-thus starting wars and causing great human suffering in the name of peace.

The assumption of separateness is an assumption without a soul. It creates the illusion of a world filled with separate pieces with no common essence to connect the pieces with each other so they can work in harmony. Therfore, peace is not possible as long as this assumption is acted on.

The truth is we are not separate, we are all interconnected and interdependent. Native peoples have known this all along. We are part of a web of life. Any change in one part of the web effects all other parts. Modern science has discovered this too. In the science of Chaos theory it’s been discovered it is possible for a butterfly in China to flap its wings and in a few days create a hurricane off the coast of Florida. We are all connected. The connecting link between all living things are the forces of nature and most importantly, the life force. All people and all living things have the life force, the God | Goddess force flowing through them. This is why we should respect all people, all groups, all life. We have life flowing through us and we are all connected and dependent on each other. This is the truth, peace will never come on earth by one group, nation or religion dominating all others. Peace will only come when we have respect for all other groups, nations and religions.

The way to create peace on an individual level as well as between groups and nations is to accept that we are not separate and peace will not come from defending our separateness, but from acknowledging our interdependence, our oneness. Our ability to create peace will come only from taking action on this understanding. Every group, religion and nation has value and should be honored and respected for their unique expression.

This post does not yet have an ending but Peace is an ongoing journey within ALL of us, isn’t it?!

Love Yourself, Health, Happiness and Peace be within You

Unlike other forms of tea, herbal teas contain no caffeine. They also taste great and are easy to drink. Your herbal tea may consist of one main herbal ingredient or it may be a blend of herbal ingredients, designed to bring about a specific purpose, such as relaxation, rejuvenation, relief from a specific condition, amongst other things.

• achieving a more calm and relaxed state of mind
• supporting heart health
• aiding with stomach and digestive problems
• providing cleansing properties for the body
• promoting energy and wellness
• nourishing the nervous system
• strengthening the immune system
• providing antioxidants to the body
• boosting energy levels and invigorating the body
• relieving stress
• helping to avoid colds
• stimulating the internal organs
• promoting a good night’s sleep
• it is caffeine free and tastes great

• Allspice – helps to soothe the common cold and relieves upset stomachs
• Anise seed – aids digestion and freshens the breath. It can also soothe a cough and improve bronchitis.
• Chamomile – is renowned for its calming properties and is also said to be anti-inflammatory and anti-spasmodic
• Chrysanthemum – is sweet-tasting and is able to reduce body heat resulting from fever. It also helps protect against liver damage and neutralises toxins.
• Cinnamon – is calming and helps to support healthy circulation and digestion.
• Ginseng – stimulates vitality and helps the body stay healthy.
• Ginger root – is excellent for improving circulation, and is one of the best herbs for improving digestion, nausea, lung congestion, and arthritis.
• Hawthorne – strengthens the heart and increases blood flow.
• Lemongrass – is frequently used due to its calming properties.
• Parsley – is a diuretic and helps with kidney function.
• Peppermint – is good for stress relief. It also helps with stomachs and digestive issues and helps to freshen the breath.
• Red Clover – use as a medicine for menopausal symptoms, cancer, mastitis, joint disorders, asthma, bronchitis, psoriasis and eczema. It is not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Rose hips – are a natural source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids. They are a liver, kidney, and blood tonic, and are a good remedy for fatigue, colds, and cough.
• Sarsaparilla – promotes energy and healthy skin.   Slippery elm – helps to relieve stomach cramps and other gastrointestinal problems.

Using essential oils and herbs in a recipe enhances the quality of the meal. In fact, I prefer to use essential oils for increased therapeutic benefit. Herbs make a lovely presentation on the plate and most are able to be eaten raw.

Every Goddess who loves gourmet cooking should be adding at least one essential oil and herbs to their main meal. Essential oils and herbs bring out the aroma and make your taste buds soar! Not to mention the therapeutic benefit of essential oils! Of course, if you are going to eat it, don’t fool around with cheap essential oils. Pure, organic, and therapeutic is what we are looking for.

If the essential oil bottle does not contain all the relevant information, do not use it for cooking.

So how do you use essential oil and herbs in cooking? Very sparingly! Remember, essential oils are concentrated. For example, 1000kg of thyme plant material produces approximately 200mL of essential oil! This also accounts for some of the price differences between essential oils. Some produce significantly more oil and some produce less. These are the most expensive.

The number one rule for recipes using essential oils is to use minimal amounts. 1-2 drops is usually enough for adding or replacing herbs. Drop onto a spoon first to avoid adding too much in the recipe. For strong tasting essential oils (eg. basil, sage, oregano, rosemary), use a toothpick and dip into the bottle. Swirl the toothpick through the food.

Essential oils and herbs make meals healthy and tasty. If you can, grow you own herbs.

Remember, herbs are best for decoration and most are able to be eaten raw.

Essential oils and herbs for gourmet cooking can be added to any recipe – sweet or savoury. Of course, some are more suitable to one or the other. Some are easy to use in both sweet and savoury recipes.

Be careful when you add the oils. Essential oils are extremely volatile. Don’t add essential oils and cook it for hours as it may alter the chemical constituents of the essential oil and it will lose all its therapeutic benefits.

So rule number 2 is…recipes using essential oils must add the essential oil towards the end of cooking for best aroma and taste. This helps to keep as much of the therapeutic quality as possible.

OK, now we know the “how” and “when” for gourmet cooking using essential oils and herbs. We just need the “what” oils for “what” recipes! Here are my top 10 essential oils and herbs for cooking (use both essential oils and herbs if you can):

Lemon can be added to cakes, stir through muesli in the morning, add to juices. Remember the old remedy your gran used to make when you had a cold? Lemon and honey. Try adding a couple of drops of lemon essential oil to enhance the blend.

Black Pepper can be added to dips, sauces, soups. My favourite way to use black pepper essential oil is to mash an avocado, add a drop of lemon and black pepper oil, mix and serve on toast. Easy! Did you know black pepper helps to aid digestion and assists with elimination of toxins. Fantastic for losing excess fat!

Peppermint can be added to anything chocolate to give a choc-mint flavour! Yummy! A couple of drops of peppermint essential oil in a cool glass of water is very refreshing and energising. Peppermint water may counteract sweet cravings too. Try it! Try adding some slices of fresh lemon too!

Oregano essential oil for the Italian food lover! I add a drop or two in a tomato sauce base to serve with pasta. A drop on a toothpick and swirled around on the base of a pizza is great. Add to pesto or other herb based sauce. Delicious!

Orange just like lemon essential oil, it can be added to cakes, muesli and juice. Try a mix of orange essential oil and lemon essential oil. For a jaffa taste, add orange essential oil to anything chocolate! A couple of drops in a glass of water is very tasty and gives you a lift. Add some fresh orange slices to the water for added appeal!

Ginger essential oil is very versatile. It can be used for sweet or savoury foods. For savoury, add to soups, stir-fry (authentic Asian taste!) or other Asian food. For sweet try adding to chocolate sauces, biscuits and jam.

Cinnamon Bark essential oil can be added to cakes, biscuits, and juices. It may also be added to chocolate recipes for a luxurious treat!

Basil essential oil is great for Italian food too! It also tastes great mixed with an avocado and a couple of drops of lemon too. Add to soups and other savoury dishes. Very nice added to sauces. Freshly torn basil sprinkled onto a pizza just before serving is one of my favourites! Great use of essential oils and herbs!

Sage esential oil is a fantastic all-rounder for savoury dishes. Add to sauces, burger mixes (especially my favourite vege burger mix!), and soup for a taste sensation. Be creative – add to any existing savoury recipe that calls for herbs or spices. Use fresh sprigs for any savoury meal. Gourmet cooking at its best! This is another example where you can use essential oil and herbs together to enhance the flavour of the meal.

Grapefruit essential oil is great for a recipe that requires a citrus taste. Add to punch, jelly, or to a favourite fresh juice for extra zing. It is also great to add to water and may help to control appetite. So there you have it – my top ten essential oil and herbs (and fruit!) for gourmet cooking. I highly recommend using at least one essential oil and herbs as needed to your main meal.

What do you think? Can you see new potential for that boring soup, salad dressing or juice? There are plenty of other types of essential oil and herbs that may be used for cooking – of course the essential oils must be pure!

• Reiki & Seichim Master
• Ear Candling Practitioner
• Ionic Foot Detox Spa Practitioner
• Ultra Lite Practitioner and
• Aromatherapy Artisan.

My  training has also included;  Light Frequency Essences, Energy Healing, Aromatherapy & Ritual, Shamanic Healing and Spiritual Connection.

Combining Aromatherapy with Healing has been a natural evolution in my own  journey and I am very happy and truly Blessed that I can share.

I am the creator of Avalon Essences, a range of hand-blended aromatherapy skin care products and perfumes. All my products are derived from plants, antioxidants, herbs, and essential oils for their therapeutic values; and do not contain harmful ingredients, animal derivatives, harsh detergents or petroleum by-products.

How it started – Avalon Essences Aromatherapy

I first got into making my own aromatherapy based products after venturing in and out of many Health Food Stores and not finding what I wanted so I would buy a variety of different oils and base products and mix to create my own blend.

I would also write down the ingredients I found in many so called ‘natural’ or ‘aromatherapy’ products and research them to find out what was actually in the product – this is when I realised people were not getting what they bargained for. I found many of the products contained chemicals and alcohols that dry out the skin or cause skin rashes.

This is when I decided to do something about it & create my own. It started just for me, then for family and friends but I kept getting orders for more so Avalon Essences was created.

Healing – Reiki

Part of own personal healing journey included Reiki treatments.

A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.  Personally I found Reiki key in finding Peace within myself and continue to use Reiki on a daily basis.

As I continued Reiki treatments I decided I would like to learn more so studied and have now completed my attuntements to ‘Master’ so provide Reiki sessions as part of the whole ‘health and happiness wellness’  experience of Avalon Alchemy Healing Centre.

My Commitment

I am committed to my ever-unfolding evolution and this adventure I call ‘My Life’, and love sharing my passion with others.

Combining compassion, a nurturing environment and healing gifts, I offer clients a unique experience that is soothing to the mind, balancing to the body and uplifting to the Spirit.

Please browse my site to learn more about all my Healing Services including; Reiki & Seichim, Avalon Aroma Energy Healing, Ionic Foot Detox Spa and Ear Candling AND of course please drop into my Mystical Avalon New Age Shop for a wonderful range of unique gifts and Spiritual items,

Namaste

Jennine xx

Introducing Karratha’s most unique store:

Mystical Avalon

Along with ‘Avalon Alchemy Healing Centre’ I present to you a special and unique little Rainbow Gem I call ‘Mystical Avalon’.

I source unique and one-off items from across Australia AND from across the world.

• Handcrafted Wearable Crystal Art Jewellery
• Variety of Crystal Points, Clusters, Hearts, Caves, Pyramids etc
• Oracle Decks
• Books & CDs
• Incense
• Candles
• Artisan Tea | Black, Green, White and Herbal ~ singles and blends
• Himalyan Crystal Rock Products ~ Lamps, Bath Salts, Tea Light Holders
• Dream Catchers ~ Rainbow range | Animal Totem range
• Spiritual | Faery & Fantasy Prints and Art
• Faery & Fantasy Jewellery | Pendants, Earrings
• Faery & Fantasy Giftware | Magnets, Bookmarks, Cards, Tarot Bags
• Handcrafted Indian Handicrafts ~ Cushion Covers, Table Runners, Bags, Sarongs, Clothing
• Handcrafted Tibet & Nepal HandiCrafts ~ Bags, Clothing, Prayer Wheels, Singing Bowls
• Handcrafted Tie Dye Clothing ~ Kaftans, T-shirts
• Holy Clothing Stockist
• Various Australian Made Aromatherapy products
• PLUS My own Avalon Essences Alchemy Aromatherapy range

I order small shipments reguarly and alot of the items cannot be ordered again ~ New ranges and items arrive weekly

Drop in on a regular basis to see the ever-changing Rainbow of Mystical Avalon Goodies

Sunshine and Rainbows and Avalon Blessings

Jennine

Combining Energy and Spiritual Healing with vibrational essence ‘energy’ of Essential Oils; experience a nurturing treatment for the soul.

You will be taken on a journey to relax you in body, mind and spirit in a safe, quiet healing room surrounded by the aroma of essential oils, soft music and lighting.

~Includes an anointing ritual with Young Living Essential oils~