Babies, Babies, Babies....

In the last year Rising Phoenix members have had a total of 4 babies added to the family and the newest baby has come from our very own Jade.  She had a healthy baby boy and he is beautiful and perfect.

It is interesting that I have seen Luisah Teish recently and the last three times we have talked she has either asked me whether I am pregnant or planning a baby.  On Saturday she said that I have a lot of baby energy around me and when she found out we were not trying she asked if someone in my coven was pregnant.  LOL, that would be yes!!

Welcome to all the new additions to our family.
Crystal

New Years, logo and tradition

Happy New Years. 2012 is shaping up to be an interesting year that is full of promise and hopefully full of open doors. The 2011 year has been rewarding and yet very challenging for many people, so the coming year holds a lot of promise for change and forward movement. Tonight I was with the family here in Northern California and my son said to me that he "loves the tradition of apple cider on New Years" and I thought about how we introduce tradition to our families with all the things we do that are memorable and repetative. That it very exciting and it made me smile to think that many of the things that Rising Phoenix has stood by, tradition and values, have made it to the level of my kid. He told me tonight he was going to teach his kids about Rising Phoenix Tradition and I smiled. With that, there is a new logo and I had some shirts and bags printed with the logo to give to my immediate family memebers for the holidays. They came out great and I will post some pictures soon. May everyone enjoy this new year as it comes into focus and plant the seeds for many fruitful and memorable exchanges.

Long overdue

This update is long overdue.  Life has been hectic, as usual, and so much has happened in the last few months.  We have three new babies that have joined our Rising Phoenix family and we are very excited.  Angie, Amethist and Janet have blessed us all with new life and a continuing sense of renewal.  Congrats to them and the new additions to the family.  We also have another who is pregnant and expecting in May.  YAY Jade...  We are all very excited.

Pantheacon is coming fast and the Rising Phoenix family has a presentation on the schedule.  This was an exciting moment to have us come together to do a presentation for others about working within family and spirituality.  We will post information here as we get closer, to announce the dates and times of the presentation for those who are going.

In addition, I am working on the third book and it has been officially signed with Immanion/Megalithic Press.  More details to come about that as we move closer to a date and official release information.

Angie has been working hard on her new project and company, Pagan Writers Press.  This press has already released two anthologies and has contracted with several authors for upcoming books.  We are very excited about the success that Angie is having and the services she is providing to Pagan writers and within the community.

More updates and information to be posted soon, it will not be as long this time.
Many blessings of peace, love and family.
Crystal Blanton

Two articles about my work in minnesota

Here is a link to Pagan Newswire Collective Minnesota's site where there are several articles about my work in the Twin Cities and their report on the interview with Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson.

http://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/tag/crystal-blanton/

Elevations and Family

We have had two new additions to the Rising Phoenix family within the last two months.  Stacy joined us through Patrick and elevated to her first degree.  It is exciting to continue to build connections with people, especially those who are so dedicated to spiritual growth and honor.

And today I had the pleasure of elevating Jade to her first degree in the tradition and she is well on her way to studying for her second degree.  Jade is a talented witch who has been a constant support in my life for years now. It was a pleasure to work with Obsidian in elevating Jade to her first degree, knowing this was one step in catching up her energetic power, knowledge and initiations to a balanced place.

Hopefully we will have an announcement soon about Obsidian (who has long ago completed her third) getting her official elevation and Jenna receiving her second.

Plans are also underway for Pantheacon 2012 and once again having a gathering of several Rising Phoenix members from several states together.

Blessed Be and Blessed Lammas

We Shall Rise

The last month or so has been good for the family.  With the bay area family, we have been busy with the business of family.  The book has been doing well, lots of interviews, several appearances, a successful number of interviews and trying to keep forward momentum in the development of the book and promotion.  Jon has completed and started promoting his first song, a very exciting time.  The kids are doing well and things are moving in a good direction.

In other parts of the family, we have three pregnant members and it is a thought that our year will be about manifestation and new growth.

I am very excited to see how the year progresses and what happens for the family throughout this year.  Stay tuned.

Blessings

Blessed Ostara

This was a wonderful Ostara for me.  It was simple, fun of laughs and loved ones and a wonderful ritual of thanks and manifestation.  It was great to have Jon join the ritual, participate and lend his energy to the collective energy of the circle.  Everyone enjoyed having him in the circle, especially me.

After the ritual we got to hang out and chat.  It was really nice.  I think it is important to take the opportunities we can when they come, to gain peace and balance.  While we all struggle with daily living, finding peace and balance is just as important as reaching the expectations of others.

May you all have a wonderful Ostara full of blessings and support for the coming year.