Dear Friends,

We've done so much work this year. On ourselves, IN ourselves. We all have. Faced the things we didn't want to. Let go of relationships, things, jobs, people, homes. We've taken on roles and tasks we didn't expect to, knowing that we had to stretch who we thought we were and what we are capable of. And at times it was completely overwhelming. Sometimes the tears welled up uncontrollably. But other times those tears were held in, and later couldn't be found. They couldn't be conjured, or coerced, or even invited. This caused so much tension for me personally. The waiting for a more appropriate time to feel. Then having my body repeatedly try to help me, in the form of migraines.

Now as the veils draw back together again, let us have one last sigh. Let us feel the last leaves fall from the trees, and with it let us breathe out the last of our workings for this year. Take this final moment to seek out those feelings we've been holding onto, waiting till later to allow them. Have them out if you can, for soon we will fall into the dream time of the holidays. It is our deepest desire to let these times be light, and joyful, and full of the bliss we adore. The celebration of life, and of the things we have and hold dear, of the people we cherish.

We'll soon turn our eyes to delicate lights glowing in the dark, starry skies, and snowy fields. Glittering ornaments, presents, and kisses under the holly and mistletoe. To enjoy warm drinks, and warm meals, warm hearts with all the feels. Its nearing the time for reprieve. The time for rest, for family and friends and celebration.

We are going to take the next few days to shake off our last leaves, withdraw into ourselves, and tap into the power of the Earth. Doing as she does and preparing to turn within. Preparing to dream the Long Night's Dream, to have our lust for life, inspirations, and creativity refueled.

We hope you join us and take one last big sigh, truly letting go of any undone work. I promise it will be there when you are ready again...

Ginger (aka Rachel Lazarus
November 3, 2017, Cult of Gemini Newsletter