Knowing Woman
Nurturing the Feminine Soul
Jo Mills Garceau, Shamanic Astrologer
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NEWSLETTERS & BLOG
I will be posting archival newsletters as well as blogging, mainly about astrological developments, feminist and spiritual ideas. I welcome your suggestions for content.
For example, if you have a question about something in Knowing Woman, Nurturing the Feminine Soul, please send an email to Jo Garceau at jo.garceau@gmail.com
I'll also answer general astrological questions.
But, don't be limited to astrology and spirituality. I love dialoguing about a broad range of subjects.
In addition, I'm leading a discussion group at Celestial Awakenings, beginning May 24. Questions that come up there may also find their way to these pages.
Looking forward to hearing from you......Jo
For example, if you have a question about something in Knowing Woman, Nurturing the Feminine Soul, please send an email to Jo Garceau at jo.garceau@gmail.com
I'll also answer general astrological questions.
But, don't be limited to astrology and spirituality. I love dialoguing about a broad range of subjects.
In addition, I'm leading a discussion group at Celestial Awakenings, beginning May 24. Questions that come up there may also find their way to these pages.
Looking forward to hearing from you......Jo
Newsletter May 12, 2009
JO GARCEAU, KNOWING WOMAN
CERTIFIED SHAMANIC ASTROLOGER/AUTHOR
Dear friends:
Three months ago I learned I had a life-threatening clot in the lower portion of my heart.
Fortunately, a beautiful team of highly competent medical practitioners assisted me, while an amazing number of loving friends and family around the globe sent prayers and good wishes.
I feel truly blessed! I have lost weight and am exercising every day. Thank you everyone!
Three months ago I learned I had a life-threatening clot in the lower portion of my heart.
Fortunately, a beautiful team of highly competent medical practitioners assisted me, while an amazing number of loving friends and family around the globe sent prayers and good wishes.
I feel truly blessed! I have lost weight and am exercising every day. Thank you everyone!
SUNDAY MAY 24, RESCHEDULED
DISCUSSION SERIES: KNOWING
WOMAN, NURTURING THE
FEMININE SOUL
DISCUSSION SERIES: KNOWING
WOMAN, NURTURING THE
FEMININE SOUL
The six-week discussion series delayed due to my illness will be held every other Sunday beginning May 24 from 2 to 4 pm in Orchards, Washington. Cost is $10 per session, $60 for the series. 20% discount if you purchase the book! See celestial_awakenings.com http://www.celestial-awakenings.com/ for details and driving instructions. Make your reservation soon! We will be looking at the first section of the book, asking ourselves what our life mission is, sharing thoughts about how we grew up, and beginning the process of getting in touch with our souls' secret intentions. This promises to be a popular group, sign up soon!
A spiritual memoir, Knowing Woman is designed to encourage you, the reader, to reflect on your life and the multitude of ways that spirit/soul is uniquely present for each of us.
Copies of Knowing Woman are available in both hardcover and softcover editions by emailing me at jo.garceau@gmail.com, from amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Powell's bookstore, and fine booksellers everywhere. If you order from me, I will personally endorse your copy, and you receive a 20% discount on the discussion series or a shamanic astrology reading! Please send your mailing address and a check or money order to cover the cost of the book and shipping for $19.95 to Jo Garceau, 32700 SE Leewood Lane, #104, Boring, Oregon 97009.
Here's what one person said, "…(The book reading) was an incredibly wonderful afternoon. Fantastic…touched every person who listened to you…empowered them, gave courage and strength…fought tears because you touched a chord deep within them…"
SHAMANIC ASTROLOGY SESSIONS WITH KNOWING WOMAN JO GARCEAU
Offering insightful consultations designed to meet your needs and pocketbook, I am at Celestial Awakenings every Wednesday from noon until 5:30 pm. for in-person consultations. Other days, I am available in person or by phone (971-645-8099 or 503-668-4807). Give me a call to discuss the options. And, when you have a moment, don't forget to take a look at Shamanic Astrology.com (link).You'll find my listing there, and a wealth of fascinating information.
And one last thought, my friend Melita at beautiful relaxing Oregon House just south of Yachats is offering $25 off each night's stay through June 30. I love this place, you will too!
Until next time, I send you blessings and love. Gratefully, Jo
JO MILLS GARCEAU, KNOWING WOMAN
503-668-4807, 971-645-8099
jo.garceau@gmail.com
knowingwoman.com
(If you do not wish to be on this email list, please let me know. Thanks. Jo)
Copies of Knowing Woman are available in both hardcover and softcover editions by emailing me at jo.garceau@gmail.com, from amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Powell's bookstore, and fine booksellers everywhere. If you order from me, I will personally endorse your copy, and you receive a 20% discount on the discussion series or a shamanic astrology reading! Please send your mailing address and a check or money order to cover the cost of the book and shipping for $19.95 to Jo Garceau, 32700 SE Leewood Lane, #104, Boring, Oregon 97009.
Here's what one person said, "…(The book reading) was an incredibly wonderful afternoon. Fantastic…touched every person who listened to you…empowered them, gave courage and strength…fought tears because you touched a chord deep within them…"
SHAMANIC ASTROLOGY SESSIONS WITH KNOWING WOMAN JO GARCEAU
Offering insightful consultations designed to meet your needs and pocketbook, I am at Celestial Awakenings every Wednesday from noon until 5:30 pm. for in-person consultations. Other days, I am available in person or by phone (971-645-8099 or 503-668-4807). Give me a call to discuss the options. And, when you have a moment, don't forget to take a look at Shamanic Astrology.com (link).You'll find my listing there, and a wealth of fascinating information.
And one last thought, my friend Melita at beautiful relaxing Oregon House just south of Yachats is offering $25 off each night's stay through June 30. I love this place, you will too!
Until next time, I send you blessings and love. Gratefully, Jo
JO MILLS GARCEAU, KNOWING WOMAN
503-668-4807, 971-645-8099
jo.garceau@gmail.com
knowingwoman.com
(If you do not wish to be on this email list, please let me know. Thanks. Jo)
FEATURED IN SHAMANIC ASTROLOGY NEWSLETTER
Featured Shamanic Astrologer
We're highlighting Jo Garceau this month (Daniel's personal assistant) in celebration of her new book release, "Knowing Woman: Nurturing the Feminine Soul." Congratulations Jo!!!
Name: Jo Mills Garceau
Location: Boring, Oregon
Certified Since: November 2005 under a Moon/Venus conjunction
Quote: "Silence is the altar of God." ~ Paramahansa Yogananda
What are you doing now? I have been a Shamanic Astrologer and I Ching reader at Celestial Awakenings, a metaphysical bookshop and coffee house located in Orchards, Washington, since August 2006. As Daniel Giamario's personal assistant since June 2006, it has been my great joy to handle his phone calls, emails and bookings when he travels. This has afforded me the opportunity to interact with hundreds of remarkable, often highly spiritual clients all over the country.
What would you like people to know? I consider myself a wise woman, a member of the Circle of Grandmothers. Drawing on my life as a spiritual feminist, first woman cabinet director in the State of Washington, eight year resident of a California ashram, and Certified Shamanic Astrologer, I recently published my spiritual memoir, Knowing Woman: Nurturing the Feminine Soul.
"Jo Garceau's life experience traverses the full spectrum of possibility from the deepest personal spiritual quest to the most practical business and householder life, all grounded on the ideal of service. Her revelation of the emerging new feminine paradigm arises now at the Turning Point of the Ages. I'm honored to have Jo Garceau in the inner circle of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School."
~Daniel Giamario
A book about becoming who you really intended to be, copies are available through Amazon.com, leading bookstores everywhere, at Shamanic Astrology events or by contacting Jo directly. For every book purchased at a Shamanic Astrology event, Jo will make a donation to the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School.
Featured Shamanic Astrologer
We're highlighting Jo Garceau this month (Daniel's personal assistant) in celebration of her new book release, "Knowing Woman: Nurturing the Feminine Soul." Congratulations Jo!!!
Name: Jo Mills Garceau
Location: Boring, Oregon
Certified Since: November 2005 under a Moon/Venus conjunction
Quote: "Silence is the altar of God." ~ Paramahansa Yogananda
What are you doing now? I have been a Shamanic Astrologer and I Ching reader at Celestial Awakenings, a metaphysical bookshop and coffee house located in Orchards, Washington, since August 2006. As Daniel Giamario's personal assistant since June 2006, it has been my great joy to handle his phone calls, emails and bookings when he travels. This has afforded me the opportunity to interact with hundreds of remarkable, often highly spiritual clients all over the country.
What would you like people to know? I consider myself a wise woman, a member of the Circle of Grandmothers. Drawing on my life as a spiritual feminist, first woman cabinet director in the State of Washington, eight year resident of a California ashram, and Certified Shamanic Astrologer, I recently published my spiritual memoir, Knowing Woman: Nurturing the Feminine Soul.
"Jo Garceau's life experience traverses the full spectrum of possibility from the deepest personal spiritual quest to the most practical business and householder life, all grounded on the ideal of service. Her revelation of the emerging new feminine paradigm arises now at the Turning Point of the Ages. I'm honored to have Jo Garceau in the inner circle of the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School."
~Daniel Giamario
A book about becoming who you really intended to be, copies are available through Amazon.com, leading bookstores everywhere, at Shamanic Astrology events or by contacting Jo directly. For every book purchased at a Shamanic Astrology event, Jo will make a donation to the Shamanic Astrology Mystery School.
KNOWING WOMAN BLOG, MAY 25, 2009
YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY!
The discussion held at Celestial Awakenings on Sunday May 24 on Knowing Woman, Nurturing the Feminine Soul, was deep, thoughtful and personally revealing. Members of the group had much to share, some of it quite astounding to me, a woman who grew up in the earlier part of the 20th century….
Here, I have written an entire book based on the discrimination women endured for millennia, describing my personal effort to get beyond that difficult beginning. How it affected my career, my marriage, my place in the world. My understanding of my personal spiritual growth is based on gradual growth out of that mire…from a woman who was expected to bear children, create the comforts of home, and supply all the needs of a husband….to an independent self actualizing person.
And yesterday I met a woman, 25 years old, who told us that she was in college before she first became aware that men and women are treated differently. She attended a class! Granted she grew up in the northwest, an area of the country known for its openness and non discrimination, yet there is no doubt in my mind that bias occurs every day here. Nationwide, women still are paid less than men and I know of no reason to believe that Oregon is any different.
Still, it was an eye opener to learn that my young friend does not suffer the point of view I had at her age. Things are quite different. One telling example: while she has been married for a year, she has no children and is planning a career that will help many people. I had married directly out of college at 20 and gave birth to my third child two months after my 26th birthday!
In response to my question, she wrote, "Men have changed too. My husband is very supportive, and we have open discussions about our life, and both consider each other's happiness, as well as our own, when we make decisions. I don't feel a need to serve him, rather a need to co-exist and co-create. I don't know if any of that helps. Not saying though that every young married couple these days has the same kind of relationship
....though I do think women in general now know they deserve more, and men now realize that they are a part of a team, not just the leader of a group." She's right: I have seen the same sharing relationship in the marriage of my daughter and son-in-law and in those of other younger family members.
I found myself in tears as I listened to another discussion participant describe life for two woman in the 1960's and 1970's from other parts of the United States….a complete contrast to our young friend born in the 1980's in the northwest. Even though their family backgrounds made a difference, and certainly the personalities and astrological signatures of each of the women have a huge impact on how they relate to life, there could be no mistake: the trials and tribulations of women for centuries have taken a significant turn for the better in the years since the 1970's when I was politically active.
For older women, yesterday I heard an affirmation, an ovation, for you for your efforts and the progress you brought about. For younger women, there's an unprecedented opportunity to genuinely contribute throughout your life.
That's the good news! You've come a long way, baby!
The Knowing Woman, Nurturing the Feminine Soul discussion series continues on June 7 from 2 to 4 pm at Celestial Awakenings. Contact Celestial Awakenings for details or write or phone me, Jo Garceau, 971-645-8099.
YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY!
The discussion held at Celestial Awakenings on Sunday May 24 on Knowing Woman, Nurturing the Feminine Soul, was deep, thoughtful and personally revealing. Members of the group had much to share, some of it quite astounding to me, a woman who grew up in the earlier part of the 20th century….
Here, I have written an entire book based on the discrimination women endured for millennia, describing my personal effort to get beyond that difficult beginning. How it affected my career, my marriage, my place in the world. My understanding of my personal spiritual growth is based on gradual growth out of that mire…from a woman who was expected to bear children, create the comforts of home, and supply all the needs of a husband….to an independent self actualizing person.
And yesterday I met a woman, 25 years old, who told us that she was in college before she first became aware that men and women are treated differently. She attended a class! Granted she grew up in the northwest, an area of the country known for its openness and non discrimination, yet there is no doubt in my mind that bias occurs every day here. Nationwide, women still are paid less than men and I know of no reason to believe that Oregon is any different.
Still, it was an eye opener to learn that my young friend does not suffer the point of view I had at her age. Things are quite different. One telling example: while she has been married for a year, she has no children and is planning a career that will help many people. I had married directly out of college at 20 and gave birth to my third child two months after my 26th birthday!
In response to my question, she wrote, "Men have changed too. My husband is very supportive, and we have open discussions about our life, and both consider each other's happiness, as well as our own, when we make decisions. I don't feel a need to serve him, rather a need to co-exist and co-create. I don't know if any of that helps. Not saying though that every young married couple these days has the same kind of relationship
....though I do think women in general now know they deserve more, and men now realize that they are a part of a team, not just the leader of a group." She's right: I have seen the same sharing relationship in the marriage of my daughter and son-in-law and in those of other younger family members.
I found myself in tears as I listened to another discussion participant describe life for two woman in the 1960's and 1970's from other parts of the United States….a complete contrast to our young friend born in the 1980's in the northwest. Even though their family backgrounds made a difference, and certainly the personalities and astrological signatures of each of the women have a huge impact on how they relate to life, there could be no mistake: the trials and tribulations of women for centuries have taken a significant turn for the better in the years since the 1970's when I was politically active.
For older women, yesterday I heard an affirmation, an ovation, for you for your efforts and the progress you brought about. For younger women, there's an unprecedented opportunity to genuinely contribute throughout your life.
That's the good news! You've come a long way, baby!
The Knowing Woman, Nurturing the Feminine Soul discussion series continues on June 7 from 2 to 4 pm at Celestial Awakenings. Contact Celestial Awakenings for details or write or phone me, Jo Garceau, 971-645-8099.
