Women’s Circle Newsletter
awomenscircle@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 110998  Aurora, CO. 80042

303-343-4114
Reaching out each month in joy and
sisterhood to keep us connected as we circle together as women

Andrea Lord
President, Alpha Institute

Women’s Circle Facilitator
Reiki Practitioner

Rachel Lord RN, CMT
Women’s Circle Facilitator
Master Herbalist

We are presenting a series on the Chakra Energy System. 
Last month was an “Overview”.  (See July ’07 Issue or email us for one.)
We now begin with…

MULADHARA

NUMBER ONE: THE ROOT CHAKRA

Sense of Security, Foundation of Emotional and Mental Health

Color:  Red , the first color of the rainbow
Gland: Adrenals, fight or flight  picture 
Sense: Smell-associated with survival
Element: Earth. Being grounded, our connection to Mother Earth and our feelings about it. 
Location: Base of spine at the coccyx
Physical Body  Parts: Lower extremities, adrenal gland, pelvis, bladder, elimination system, lymph, bones, teeth. Illness in these places can reflect on first Chakra imbalances.
Consciousness: Safety , survival, trust. How we deal with money. Being present in  the here and now.  Connection to the  physical body. 
Primary Fears: Fears of physical survival, abandonment by the group, loss of  physical order.
Primary Strength: Tribal/family identity, bonding, tribal honor code; support that gives one a sense of safety and connection to the physical world.
Mantra: “ I HAVE.  I honor the natural physical vitality of my body and take care of it wisely.  I AM, and the world welcomes me.  I live courageously, taking action to express my being.”

SACRED TRUTH: ALL IS ONE- We are all connected to all of life and every choice we make and every belief we hold exerts influence upon the whole of life. We are all part of one spiritual community.

CEREMONY FOR GROUNDING AND BRINGING IN ABUNDANCE: No one goes through the Chakra System in a linear way.  We go back and forth.  Just when we feel safe and connected and think we are done, another challenge comes to test us.  Repeat this ritual as many times as necessary.

Materials:  Shiny new penny.  Some very grounding spruce essential oil purchased from a health food store.  Potted plant (perennial) OR an outdoor perennial in your garden, etc.

The Practice: Clear your head.  Breathe.  Stand mindfully in front of plant and put a drop of oil in your left palm.  Feel your connection to the earth.  Circle palm clockwise with your right index finger to get oil on your finger.  Inhale the scent.  Rub the penny with oil.  Say:  “I am safe.  All that I need is available to me in every way.”   Plant penny in dirt of plant. Say: “I make my connection with The Mother. She provides me with nourishment and takes care of my needs.  I am safe.”

Place plant in sacred spot (altar) so you will remember that all is well. Or return outdoors to your earth-connection place as often as you like.

                    Click on the link  below to take a free chakra test to see if your chakras are open
http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/chakratest.php

Good Resource: Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Ph.D., Three Rivers Press, N.Y., N.Y. 1996.

Events Calendar

We invite you to an afternoon to Connect with Group Energy & Join In Ceremony
CIRCLING: - USING THE SACRED FEMININE TO TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE
Sunday August 26th from 1-4 pm. 
Isis Books & Gifts 5701 E. Colfax Denver Co 80220
To Register: Call Isis at  303-321-0867
Cost $15.00
www.caringforthecaregiver.org/isis/isisflyer.htm

There will also be other Women’s Activities and Circles throughout the year.  Stay posted.
If you have stories, information and would like to share bits of your journey with us,
we want to hear from you. If you get an idea send it out to awomenscircle@yahoo.com