Tonight while driving home I witnessed the lunar eclipse. Slowly, ever so slowly the fingernail moon forming under a whole lilac circle. I was in a hurry with destiny to get home in time to change and make it to Annakim's bewitching party. You see, according to astrological lore, on the evening of the lunar eclipse if you write down everything you want to manifest and force out the things that no longer suit you, POW! it can come to light. So on my way out the door, running late, I made it to the car only to hear Annakim's dad singing "Free Falling" What a strange magical moment.
The evening was coated in good intentions. Towers of candy and luxurious treats, including a massive unicorn cake. As the ladies slowly showed up, we all piled on makeup and took turns pouring "sacred glitter powder" over our heads, sort of a baptism.
Sure it seems weird to you, and yet in the moment I was willing to believe in anything. I surrendered my cynicism at the door and embraced the not knowing.
We sat in a circle and took turns narrating a goblin rainbow book, every page re-imagined by a new participant. And then we ventured to the roof where we stared at the final stages of the moon phase. In a flash it was to be all gone. We decided to dance holding hands and singing "She's Like A Rainbow" loudly til the energy took over the entire room. Any awkwardness replaced by a sense of true understanding and loyalty towards each other that this moment was somehow significant to all included.
When the pizza man arrived I can only imagine what he must have witnessed through that large window, Screaming glitter raccoon eyed ladies rocking out in a ceremonial ritual. We then sat around in a circle while Annakim read:
The Death of Lovers by Charles Baudelaire
We shall have beds full of subtle perfumes,
Divans as deep as graves, and on the shelves
Will be strange flowers that blossomed for us
Under more beautiful heavens.
Using their dying flames emulously,
Our two hearts will be two immense torches
Which will reflect their double light
In our two souls, those twin mirrors.
Some evening made of rose and of mystical blue
A single flash will pass between us
Like a long sob, charged with farewells;
And later an Angel, setting the doors ajar,
Faithful and joyous, will come to revive
The tarnished mirrors, the extinguished flames.
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After that we sat in a circle and wrote out what we saw for our futures. The things we wanted to happen and then talked about what we hoped to kick out of our minds.
Things are gonna change, I can feel it.
Okay, this is simply BEYOND bizarre! I have been reading your typepad for quite some time now, having stumbled upon it...well, I can't even remember how. Love your art, the parties and events you attend look like fun, and I adore your feathered headdress. Now how ironic is it that I am also a Scorpio Lady? I think we have inner vibes that allow us to find & relate to other Scorps, as I also followed another blog only to find it was hosted by one of us, too. Combine all that with the realization that hit me today....your Annakim is the daughter of my absolute favorite musician! It's simply too much serendipity, I say! Boggles my mind, it does. Keep on rockin' ladies, your site is a welcome break from my tedious work day. Rock on!
Posted by: Nancy | February 21, 2008 at 05:32 AM
WOW, powerful coincidences occuring rapidly. Thanks for reading the blog Nancy, hope this new astrological times finds you doing work you LOVE!
Posted by: kime | February 21, 2008 at 07:40 AM
"Things are gonna change, I can feel it."
word up to that.
sing it sister!
Posted by: my love for you. | February 21, 2008 at 08:27 AM
OMG! This whole this is crazy! (in a good way!) I am a Scorpio too. This whole Lunar thing is amazing. I am too young to go to these types of parties (17) YET, but I enjoy watching you attend them. They seem like so much fun! You are my BIGGEST inspiration Kime and I love you to death! I read your blog every day looking for inspiration for my own art. Thanks again.
Posted by: Alexandra Jane | February 21, 2008 at 08:34 AM
Alexandra jane, YOU JUSt MADE MY DAY!
I need awesome ladies like you to stir up creativity and make me inspired too!
Posted by: kime | February 21, 2008 at 10:09 AM
yes! worlds have collided!
to the moons and energy charged times!
you are a dear.
Posted by: mary | February 21, 2008 at 10:16 AM