We have the pleasure of introducing you to Marie Ponting, a writer for our spiritual corner. Marie is a deeply insightful and intuitive individual who has dedicated herself to helping others along their spiritual journeys.
Her passion for spiritual growth and her profound knowledge of various spiritual practices and teachings have led her to conduct workshops and events that inspire and empower individuals seeking to connect with their inner selves.
Through her work, Marie aims to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their spiritual paths, connect with others, and ultimately find greater meaning and purpose in their lives. So, without further ado, let’s hear from Marie herself!
By Marie Ponting
July has come to an end, August is here and so is Lammas, blessings to you.
I celebrated this weekend by running a wand making workshop – absolutely beautiful. We see 2 full moons this month, firstly the Sturgeon moon, with the new moon on the 16th being the blue moon, at its fullest on the 30th August. Blue moons are rare, hence the saying once in a blue moon, it will definitely be one you will want to go and see, possibly meditate under.
My write up is going to be relatively short this month as I have been incredibly busy doing school things and processing my emotions around endings and letting go. I have 5 children so I have spent a very long time doing school runs, packed lunches, assemblies and so on. This year my youngest child has left primary school. That’s 19 consecutive years of school runs, I found myself cherishing every moment, there have been times where I thought it was never going to come to an end and now those days are gone. I won’t get those back, it’s time to move forward and embrace the change, however I needed a little time to hold dear those precious moments. Accept the change and embrace the new chapters that lay ahead.
One of those chapters is the development of my business. I will have more time to devote to that, and to empowering people with their own healing abilities and healing journey. I took my wolf off for a sunrise walk this week. I could almost smell autumn, which seemed a little premature but a wonderful reminder that soon the wheel turns to my favourite season. I could feel the excitement within me coursing up my chakras as I walked over the hill, looked down into the village to see a pocket of morning mist amidst sunrise, immediately the smell of roast dinner came to mind, you can guess what i shall be doing on Sunday afternoon!!
Have a blessed August
Online drum circle with Sandie Alderman – Last Monday of the month 7.30pm-9pm
Contact: Sandra 07834 208550 sandiealderman@googlemail.com
www.innerguide.co.uk
6 week meditation courses (Spirit Animals, Chakras, Crystals, Past lives, Goddesses and
runes), 1-1 meditation, crystal healing, soul healing and channelling.
www.selfdiscoverywithastara.com
Contact: Marie 07825 654230 or raido41111@googlemail.com
Andover Alternatives meet once a month at Augusta Community hall 6-8, last Sunday of
the month, varying topics, details on the Facebook page.
Tarot Courses, Retreats, readings.
www.carolinedragonlady.com
Gong baths
Crystal and Himalayan bowl practitioners course
www.sonic-spa.co.uk
Monthly chanting starting 28th May at 10am Charlton Lakes.
Sisters sharing space, moon gatherings, chakra and colour therapy
Email: woodenroundhouse@icloud.com
Yoga retreats
www.yogachara.co.uk
