Tribal Whispers Newsletter

805-801-2186 2585 Jacaranda Lane * Los Osos CA 93402 January / February 2013

New Year Blessing for 2013

Oh Great Spirit I raise smoke to the four sacred winds and the four corners, so that the blessings can reach my brothers and sisters all in every corner of Great Mother Earth while the smoke disperses all over Father Sky and lit by Grandmother Moon. Let the smoke pass to each their blessing and do away with all sorrows and unhappiness, fill their homes with love, and the light of your wisdom. If any be sick, cure them; if sad, make them happy; if they have needs, fulfill them. Protect them from all evil. Please Father keep them well in good health, give them long life and wealth. Give them all your love as they love you. They can give testimony to your power and mercy, and most important your love. Oh Great Father in heaven I love you with all my heart as I love my brothers and sisters all. I am your servant and theirs. I ask for only one thing give me strength to keep going on doing as I do on the Red Road. Amen, Amen, Amen. Prayer Created by Cherokee Billie

2013 News Worthy Events

2013 promises to be a very interesting year. News in the world for 2013 include, NASA sending more probes to Venus and Mars so we can get some of those beautiful pictures returned to Mother Earth. Among natural events, the sun will reach a peak of its eleven-year cycle in which it releases large radiation bursts (also known as solar flares) in 2013, which will cause significant auroras. Two comets will be traveling very close to Earth in 2013. Comet ISON is expected to be visible from Earth in 2013, so much so that it will be visible to the naked eye. There will be a huge Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow starting April 25th through the 27th to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tribal Whispers will be host a few events this year including our craft gift exchange will be held in March, Full Moon Ceremonies beginning in March if the weather permits, and a Day of the Dead class to be held in late September. Keep reading our newsletter to find out what other events or classes we will be hosting throughout the year. Be sure to read about our Craft/Gift Exchange on page 3!

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Running Low On Sacred Herbs ?

It is winter time and sometimes our supply of Sacred Herbs runs low. If you are in need of ceremonial herbs you can call BearHeart at 805-801-2186 (cell) and get restocked! Beautiful Sweetgrass (per braid) $6.00 Jar of Lavender Powder for $7.00 Large wands of Sage for $6.00 Jar of Copal for $7.00 We also have many wonderful incense scents for relaxing, meditating or to simply give your home a new and mystical feeling. Priced from .85 cents

Valentines Day
February has long been celebrated as a month of romance. Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages. On February 14th, romantics all around the world celebrate this day as a time to be with the one they love. According to Indian Country Media Network Native stories are big on themes like bravery, sacrifice, compassion and leadership, but when it comes to romancenot so much. Native Nations have traditional stories of courtship and specific songs of love. However you decide to spend this Valentines whether its loaded with romance or notso-much enjoy whatever the day bring you ~

Divination Tools
Winter is the time we go within and look at our inner self to find out what is needed to enrich our life. It is the time to be creative with yourself and make new discoveries. This is also a great time to consider what Divination tools work best for you. Many people choose to call it Positive Affirmation cards or books. Tribal Whispers has started carrying an assortment of these items for you to consider. It is really wonderful to start your day by pulling an animal card and see what it has to say to you, maybe angel cards are your preference. See what we have to offer and consider which set works best for you. Sets range from $8.50 to $28.00 We even have nature card sets for children!

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GIFT EXCHANGE
Our first event of the year! This was a very successful event last year and a whole lot of fun. We keep the number of people who attend to a limit because a gift is made by you for each person who comes. This is very similar to a cookie exchange but you design, create and make a gift - last year we had some beautiful medicine pieces passed. Who can attend ? Men and women but no children - sorry they will have a different opportunity. The limit for this event is 10. Here are the simple rules : #1 Figure something you want to make for every person in attendance #2 Bring your items to our exchange #3 When its your turn, distribute your gift and explain how the inspiration came to you. Its that easy ~ and so much fun. If you want to be part of this great afternoon just reserve your spot with BearHeart by calling her cell phone (805) 801-2186. About 2 weeks before the date we will close registration and BearHeart will contact those joining the gift exchange to let them know the exact number of people who will be attending. Lunch provided ~ FEE : $3.00 to cover lunch DATE : Saturday, March 9, 2013 TIME : 12:00 to 3:30 REGISTER EARLY ! Some ideas for you Do you bead? Bead something. Do you sew? Sew something. Do you do pottery? Make a pot or vase Do you draw? Make a picture. Possibilities are limitless!

WINTER - BRRRRR

by BearHear t

January and February are the coldest months of the year and we are inside for most of these days. This season is both loved and hated by many - I am a lover of the season. I love looking at the barren trees that glisten in the snow or drip with rain. I love the grey skies that hide the sun from our view. I love the short days that end with a burst of color at sunset. I love the many birds seeking the seeds stuffed inside my bird feeder. I love the opportunity to sit by a warm fire and read, or write. I love hot cocoa or warm soup on a very cold day. There is much to be thankful for on these cold winter days but if you truly dislike winter, in about 10 weeks on March 20 we will welcome the first day of spring!

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805-801-2186 2585 Jacaranda Lane * Los Osos, CA 93402 January / February 2013

A Positive Thought In The Midst Of Some Sad Events

by BearHeart

In reference to all the terrible events that occurred in 2012 in which so many lives were needlessly lost, such as hurricane Sandy, the shootings in the Colorado theater and the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings, Maya Angelou stated..."I think we must surrender the despair of unexpected cruelty and extend the wonder of unexpected kindnesses to ourselves and to each other. 2013 can bring us the chance to be kind to each other and kind to ourselves. We deserve each other and each other's generosity." It got me to thinking ... wouldn't it be wonderful if everyday each of us tried to create a random act of kindness toward each other or a stranger? Perhaps something simple like bringing cookies to our co-workers, maybe putting a quarter in a car meter that is about to expire, a few flowers brought to a friend or someone who isnt feeling well. Imagine the smiles each of these acts would bring. Simple acts bring about volumes of smiles along with great positive energy. Positive will always out weigh the negative. The more we engage in positive feelings and experiences the better it is for everyone because the positive will grow! Maybe every day is a little too much to start out with, we can try to offer an act of kindness once a week - that's it just once a week! You will feel good and that good feeling will continue to expand. Give it a try then write to me and I will print your story of kindness in the newsletter. Let's see what we can do in 2013 to create love and happiness. Send your story to : tribalwhispers@gmail.com

Heartline will be following the Northern Cheyenne Moons for 2013

The Cheyenne are a well known Plains tribe who are of the Algonquian language family. Today Cheyenne people are split geographically with the Southern Cheyenne in Oklahoma and Northern Cheyenne in Montana. In the centuries before European contact, the Cheyenne were, at times, allied with bands of the Lakota and Arapaho. Currently, the Northern Cheyenne Tribe reports 9,945 enrolled tribal members as of 2011. Sacred Ceremonies are held on land called

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Timeline for Moon Ceremonies at Heartline 2013 FULL MOON SCHEDULE

(Ceremony with friends in hoop) March 27Drying Up Moon April 25..Leaf Moon May 25...Spring Moon June 23...Planting Moon July 22.Summer Moon August 21...Harvest Moon September 19...Fall Moon October 18.Facing Into Moon November 17.Hard Face Moon

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New Moon And Full Moon Explanations

During the winter we close our outdoor hoop due to weather. The rain, wind and cold are not good for our health nor are they conducive for prayers. Tribal Whispers looks forward to opening the Full Moon season every year. It means that every month starting in March or April through November we will be able to do outdoor ceremony with friends who want to experience this beautiful way to pray under the stars. Afterward we visit and enjoy some tea and cookies to ground ourselves. During the New Moon we dont offer our outdoor ceremony but encourage everyone to do some private ceremony for yourself or invite a good friend or two to share in an indoor ceremony of prayer and meditation. One person is the facilitator one month and someone else leads the following month. Give your ceremony a theme and make at least 4 rounds in which everyone has an opportunity to share. This creates a beautiful, strong bonding for friends as well as connecting you to the web of prayers that circle our Mother Earth on this night.

2013 NEW MOON SCHEDULE

(Connect with us in a web of prayer over Mother Earth. Do private Ceremony in your home) March 11 April 10 May 10 June 8 July 8 August 6 September 5 October 5 November 3

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Want to Contact Tribal Whispers ?

Visit us on FaceBook - just search for Tribal Whispers. A positive affirmation or teaching is posted twice a day. Join in the conversation ~ You can see beautiful Native American art and pictures at our Pinterest page. Tribal Whispers is Linked-In with other business as well We tweet too! Tribal Whispers is at Twitter.

www.tribalwhispers.org
Look for our website to be up any time now. We are putting the final touches on our refurbished logo and then we will be set to go. Our website will host quotes and wisdom from Native Americans, items for sale, the moon phases and much more. Keep looking for us on the web!!

HOW TO SHOP AT TRIBAL WHISPERS

If you are interested in any of the items mentioned in this newsletter - or if you would like to shop in our store, set a date to come over. Simply call BearHeart at 805-801-2186 and let her know the day and time that works best for you. This is your special shopping time and it will be reserved for you. It allows you the time to take a good look at everything we have in stock. Feel free to bring a friend with you the more the merrier! You can always shop before and after ceremony on our ceremony dates which are on the front page. Shopping is also done at our classes if you are in need of something. Something to keep in mind, San Luis Obispo charges 7.50% sales tax on items purchased. Tribal Whispers does not charge you tax. We pay the tax for you and we always will. Our store is intended to serve your spiritual self. Allow your senses to come alive with the many products that reach your sight, sound, smell and touch.