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Strawberry Moon
Partial Eclipse June 4th 2012
Submitted by Shadow The month of June's full Moon's name is the Full Strawberry Moon. June's Full Strawberry Moon got its name because the Algonquin tribes knew it as a signal to gather ripening fruit. It was often known as the Full Rose Moon in Europe (where strawberries aren't native). On Monday, June 4, the southern part of the full Strawberry Moon passes right through the northern part of Earths dark umbral shadow, to stage a partial eclipse of the moon visible in the Americas, Australia and Asia. The partial umbral eclipse lasts a little over two hours from start to finish. At mid-eclipse, about one-third of the moons disk will be covered over by the Earths dark umbral shadow. A very faint penumbral eclipse precedes and follows the dark umbral eclipse, even though most people wont even notice the penumbral phase. Local eclipse times for U.S. time zones Before sunrise June 4

June 5th and 6th Venus transit between Earth and Sun
Observations of next month's historic Venus transit may eventually help astronomers spot and study alien planets circling faraway stars, one prominent researcher says. On June 5, Venus will cross the face of the sun from Earth's perspective the last time it will do so for 105 years. But the upcoming Venus transit of the sun is more than just a rare skywatching treat; it's also a great opportunity to hone our techniques for hunting down and characterizing alien planets. Venus will pass across the face of the sun, producing a silhouette that no one alive today will likely see again. Transits of Venus are very rare, coming in pairs separated by more than a hundred years. This Junes transit, the bookend of a 2004-2012 pair, wont be repeated until the year 2117. Fortunately, the event is widely visible. Observers on seven continents, even a sliver of The nearly 7-hour transit begins at 3:09pm Pacific Daylight Time (22:09 UT) on June 5th. The timing favors observers in the mid-Pacific where the sun is high overhead during the crossing. In the USA, the transit will at its best around sunset. Thats good, too. Creative photographers will have a field day imaging the swollen red sun punctured by the circular disk of Venus. Observing tip: Do not stare at the sun. Venus covers too little of the solar disk to block the blinding glare. Instead, use some type of projection technique or a solar filter. A #14 welders glass is a good choice. Many astronomy clubs will have solar telescopes set up to observe the event; contact your local club for details. Transits of Venus first gained worldwide attention in the 18th century. In those days, the size of the solar system was one of the biggest mysteries of science. The relative spacing of planets was known, but not their absolute distances. How many miles would you have to travel to reach another world? The answer was as mysterious then as the nature of dark energy is now.

Venus was the key, according to astronomer Sir Edmund Halley. He realized that by observing transits from widely-spaced locations on Earth it should be possible to triangulate the distance to Venus using the principles of parallax. The idea galvanized scientists who set off on expeditions around the world to view a pair of transits in the 1760s. The great explorer James Cook himself was dispatched to observe one from Tahiti, a place as alien to 18th-century Europeans as the Moon or Mars might seem to us now. Some historians have called the international effort the the Apollo program of the 18th century. In retrospect, the experiment falls into the category of things that sound better than they actually are. Bad weather, primitive optics, and the natural fuzziness of Venuss atmosphere prevented those early observers from gathering the data they needed. Proper timing of a transit would have to wait for the invention of photography in the century after Cooks voyage. In the late 1800s, astronomers armed with cameras finally measured the size of the Solar System as Edmund Halley had suggested. This years transit is the second of an 8-year pair. Anticipation was high in June 2004 as Venus approached the sun. No one alive at the time had seen a Transit of Venus with their own eyes, and the hand-drawn sketches and grainy photos of previous centuries scarcely prepared them for what was about to happen. Modern solar telescopes captured unprecedented view of Venuss atmosphere backlit by solar fire. They saw Venus transiting the suns ghostly corona, and gliding past magnetic filaments big enough to swallow the planet whole. One photographer even caught a spaceship, the International Space Station, transiting the sun alongside Venus. 2012 should be even better as cameras and solar telescopes have improved. Moreover, NASAs Solar Dynamics Observatory is going to be watching too. SDO will produce Hubble-quality images of this rare event. For more news and information as the date of transit approaches, stay tuned to http://science.nasa.gov

Helping others takes Dedication,Sacrifices and Trusting yourself

By Shadow
Many find themselves in a position they never expected as with many things ..things just happen..just like the saying anything is possible at any givin moment and I found that to be true many many times.. This is why i say never doubt a possible opportunity for positive change..feeding the negative is other then..only gives that that much more power .to bring to life and continue. So when an unexpected scenario confronts you..you give it your best shot..try not to doubt yourself as long as you have positive intent behind any move you make or cause or idea..never doubt your intelect ..or gut feeling..more then likely it is your spirit or guides guiding you.. and when you find yourself in this position..you will be confronted by negativity allways..those who have hard time and issues will come to seek out help or some light or positivity in their lives..and some no matter how they can get it..as many seek for spells..alot of times just some words of wisdom can inspire.. when I speak most of all is from experience..many scenarios I am confronted with i been through ..wether was best way at time or not..I have learned since then the correct way..which in most cases as I was more of an observer ..I seen what can be ..even in the hardest of times.. alot of times you can be fooled at the last minute when you think all hope is lost.. I call this a test of your patience and trust in your inner spirit to guide you.. for many trust in their Guides,Gods,Goddess ,Angels as being their as part of their path..but not actually understanding they are there working to help you along.. when you deny them of this..or dont acknowledge that they are ..your just letting them down and showing how much you have trust in them..so also is a big test of trust in them.

I learned to live simple as i could..to be able to minimize as much as needed when needed to survive or to deal with a situation that came my way..swords up .. I never knew a name but I knew was a creator and I think all these guides and others we look to are all at the same round table. I was told by others that I had all these guides but didnt know their names..I utilize a few Angels..i even was told I had access to other means..but couldnt use them for myself..which makes sense.. I was never for one to call to any ..to bother..was allways to try to deal and make it anyway I could unknowingly at times I was being looked after..and by now I can recall many times I was looked after. and still am and still am guided by whoever..one of many if not all ..10 Guides few angels and the others I am pretty well covered. But then theres a time when your work like with any other can seem to cause friction in other areas..but you have to decide what that friction is and its purpose over all.

wether be it health, money, friends which many of us know of has happened.. as long as you know in your heart and you feel your doing the right thing..keep following it
more then likely it is these that we look to guiding us to help others and those who understand will be there for you and even help you in their own way in their quest in this life.. so many walls around us we have to break free from the common norm thinking of a true reality too Peace and love ..and know its worth it in long run..so you may lose friends now.. but in long run your doing the greatest thing anyone could offer to humanity right now . well being of Earth and the animals upon it.

It seems at times such a demanding job that is voluntary and you may not feel any gratitude from your efforts.. one thing is we do it for and from the kindness of our hearts..this is the way humanity should be..and that our rewards come from the Thanks we get or knowing someones life is better from your offering of a hand.. then when we pass from this lifetime..we are rewarded for our over all efforts of going through all the trials and trivials.. This is why when I leave this earth..I will be confident in everything I have ever done or ever attempted in cause or effort..this was an unexpected calling so to say as far as guiding and helping..but knew something as early as age 5..even premonitions every so often..but I lived on a normal life like anyone else ..even had my wild times..never forgotten.. but as with anyone..you see someone hurt or upset or in trouble ..I'm sure many of you would offer a hand..as with most in the world cant even bother..which is very sad..but again is not upto us to decide what becomes of them and theirs.. I try not to put myself in a judging position..and utilize the Law of Allowance which says i can only offer so much help to the edge of interfering free will.. as in making direct commands to do something in their life to make change..all I can really do is give options.and leave it up to that person to make that change and think about options givin.. I have allways said I been through hell and back..many of us have so we know our options in certain cases.and we offer those to others to save them what we been through.. not all has to be the same learning lesson for everyone..which I see used loosely alot which to me is an excuse to not reach out what we learned and share so doesnt happen to them..

So again allways be confident in yourself and when you find yourself in a position a calling go with it ..take your time to understand what it is..for me ..wow I seem to hit all levels of everything in last 4 years..very massive situation..and I gave it my best and allways will and allways have. If things seem to fall through around you ..still dont doubt yourself..some just cant deal with that kind of energy or time and dont have the same interest in helping others. as at times i get disconcerned with those who dont because the number is so tremendous its hard for me to see around it..so I realize I was put in position and thats what I am to do unless other wise guided elsewhere..I trust in myself and give it the best I can I will have no doubt when I leave this Earth i have gave it my best shot with all I know and all I've learned from so many.. dont get discouraged no matter what happens..keep moving ..stay positive and try to keep a positive outlook no matter what.. Peace Shadow

Magic Killers: Fear and Doubt

By

Foxxy

There are two things that will kill magic deader than a desecrated Egyptian mummy. The first is fear. Fear is natural, normal, even healthy, in some circumstances. Our fear of heights, snakes and lightning are all based in humanities memory. To fall all from a height, before modern medicine was often fatal; snakes could be poisonous or constrictors, and again potentially fatal. Lightning too can be fatal, but it may also have been the source of our first fires, the first step on the ladder between animal and human. Some fears are inherited, or taught. If mom is afraid of spiders or telephones, you probably will be too. Some are acquired: if the neighbors house burns down because of an unattended candle may make you leery of them as well. Some are almost silly, except to the person who has it. But what ever the fears source, it interferes with ones life, in a multitude of ways, not the least of which is putting the breaks on Magic. To counter act fears, regardless of how they came into being, one must first admit to them, decide if it is interfering with your life; determine if you really want to get rid of it. Once ones made that choice, easing into facing ones fear is usually the most effective method. Lets use lightning as an example, as I remember the process Mom used so her fear didnt become mine. Initially she would open the drapes and sit across the room and watch the storm come in, commenting about the number of forks, the loudness, or some other factor of each bolt. I acan remember as a teen, kneeling on the couch, elbows pressed to the windowsill watching and inviting her closer. Her response I can see fine from here. Some-when between then and the arrival of grandchildren, she eased her way closer to the window, to the point shell sit in the garage or on the lanai and tease me You missed a good thunderstorm tonight. Facing that fear, moving a little closer to it each time, allowed her to overcome it. They call this Aversion therapy.

There are other means you can use in conjunction with the aversion therapy. Not the least of the adjunct possibilities are reminding yourself that your fear is unnecessary, or interfering, and you want to over come it. Another is The Bene Gesserit Litany against Fear, from Dune, by Frank Herbert, p. 19. I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. The second magic killer is doubt. We all have doubts. When you begin, you dont know if the miracle healings you hear about are braggado or fact. You cant be certain that anything you read is accurate because there are so many possiblities, and authors rarely agree. Most beginners dont know what path or pantheon fit them, and those who are coming from Abrahamic religious bases, often mistakenly believe our actions have to be perfect. How can anyone be perfect when theyre just learning? They cant. So they doubt. Even later on doubts can crop up. When youve done several workings and havent seen results, doubts are normal. If things in your everyday life have started going sideways, doubts are normal. If circumstances caused you to stop practicing regularly, and you begin again, or you just dont seem to be connecting like you once did. doubts are normal. No matter how long youve practiced, if youre trying something new, doubts are normal. But theyre also fatal to working magic.Erasing doubts can be even harder than fear, because the path to success is even foggier and harder to define. But replacing fear by doubt in the Bene Gesserite Litany, and performing other similar affirmations, plus, perhaps, tweeking your workings, doubt too can be over come.

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5 Star Secret Recipe

Posted by Rev Carol ingle
La Sandia's Brisket Brisket rub 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns 1 1/2 teaspoons ground paprika Heaping 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Heaping 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin Heaping 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ancho chile, salt, peppercorns, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin and oregano. Store the rub in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. This makes about one-third cup of rub. Salsa Pibil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon butter 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic 2/3 cup chopped and seeded tomatoes 1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon achiote paste 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup orange juice 1 small bay leaf 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 habanero pepper, halved lengthwise 2 teaspoons honey, more to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar, more to taste 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, more to taste

In a large saut pan, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and the oil is hot. Add the onion and saut until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and stir until translucent. Stir in the tomato, and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. In a blender, pure the achiote paste with the chicken broth. Pour the mixture over the onion-tomato mixture, then stir in the orange juice, bay leaf, oregano, thyme and habanero pepper. Gently simmer the mixture for 15 minutes to develop the flavors, then pick out the habanero. Pure the mixture in the blender. Taste, and add back the habanero, a little at a time, until the desired heat is reached. Blend in the honey, white vinegar and lime juice. Taste and adjust the flavors as desired. Cotija white rice 2/3 cup butter 3 cups cooked white rice 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 2/3 cup Cotija cheese 1 1/4 cup heavy cream In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the white rice and salt, gently stirring until the rice is heated through, then stir in the cheese and heavy cream and continue to stir until the mixture is thoroughly warmed through. Taste, and adjust the salt as desired. Smoked brisket 7 to 8 pounds brisket, with all but inch of the fat cap removed Brisket rub Wood chips (we used hickory) Salsa pibil Cotija rice Cut the brisket into large chunks (roughly 4-inch pieces). Place the brisket in a large bowl and pour over the brisket rub. Massage the rub evenly onto each of the pieces, coating each one entirely.

Place the meat in a single layer in a large baking dish and refrigerate, uncovered, overnight. The next day, heat the oven to 250 degrees. Cover the baking dish with foil and cook the brisket for 12 hours. The brisket can be made up to this point up to 2 days in advance; cool the brisket after cooking, then cover and refrigerate until needed. Reheat the brisket in a 250-degree oven until thoroughly warmed through. Prepare an outdoor or stove-top smoker. Place the cooked brisket in the smoker (depending on the size of the smoker, smoking may need to be done in batches), and start the smoker. When the smoker starts smoking, seal it and smoke the brisket for 5 minutes to flavor the meat. Remove and slice before serving. The brisket will keep for up to 1 week, covered and refrigerated. Serve the sliced brisket with the salsa pibil and Cotija rice. Serves 6-8

Thank you for your Support at Enchanted Forest

I been wanting to address this with many here.. more on a personal note to each individual but i find that kind of Hard and the time..due too so many and not wanting to leave anyone out or names.. So i will address this to all that have been here from the beginning or those new too site that have contributed so much here. We have members who have dedicated alot of their personal time here with groups ,Discussions, and advice and replies. I have some that has added so much Information on this site any many different ways ..in alot of Groups, Blogs, Magazine. and is to them we thank very much for taking this time to help us here in this.. These members could be anywhere in the world at any minute ..but yet chose their time to be here and I acknowledge this to be known and realized. Too help spread their wisdom and alot thats been passed down for generations.I am glad they found this site to let those rest and be passed on for future generations too come. You all really deserve the recognition and Gratitude in that .. and that I know alot of times gratitude comes short and some understand their Guides ,Goddess' or creators..make recognition of their efforts when Earthly acknowledgement is in lack of by others. Maybe one day i can return a favor in showing my appreciation. not many know i am in same boat as many..I dedicate my what I called channeled wisdom or Knowledge I have learned and gathered from others in this time.alot I knew since I was 5 ..

but was for several that helped me fill in some blanks or simple validation and thus helped me further my place in my direction. So for long time i was like many new that come seeking into their path or who they are..because they realize they are "Different" they dont know why and how.. but want too find out and utilize that in most cases to help either to Guide or Heal.. I will also recognize those that have been here before but for whatever reason..be it life ,Family, school or just took break from Net but still here.. they are not forgotten as well and hope they can take time away from that grind and return to just see what the Forest has become over the last 3 years..it was many of them from the start that help give the boost when site first opened. and many have came since and stuck by us.. and we appreciate that very much and does not go unseen in any and all effort put forth.. and with this I hope the Forest continues to head forward and all the members of Enchanted forest find what they seek..I know is tons of information to go through..but here is all in one..and not all over google trying to find ..and then try to find alternative options or opinions in that suggestion..you can find that here in any discussion in replies..by others ..as we all may have our 2 cents or FYI's.. Never be afraid to ask in forums if you cant find something we will help you find it . Thanks to all those who have made Forest apart of their life within the last 3 years.. and hope we can continue our efforts in helping and guiding others.. many of us are found to be in solitary locations of living with no resources but net. and the Forest is a Labrynth of that much sought after information. Thank you and Have a Great week!! Shadow ~~ Believe In Yourself And Make It Happen ~~

Poem for my friend (MOON)

Posted by Blazing Eagletree
I was thinking of my grandmother one day and this just came to me and I dont know why the MOON would be in with my grand mother but here it is

When I look the the moon I feel I know what she gives is real I can tell she is for me Every thing she does I see When she is full I know I can always pull When she is dark I sit my tail in park What does she mean to you You should not need a clue I love her when she is bright She is all I need for light I love her when she is not I wish on her a lot I would lay with her at night So I know I would have no fright If I could just reach her I would rope her and hold her Near me all day and night

Magic 2012 Interpreting the Messages

Posted by Rev

Carol Ingle

Are birds twittering at you everywhere you go? Or are you being dogged by other forms of nature ... dust devils, squirrels, or odd cloud patterns? Don't have a clue what they are talking about? Don't worry! There's a lot going on in this pivotal year, and sorting out messages from the Universe can be a little difficult, but you will find that if you dive right in you'll soon sort the wheat from the chaff. <><> Magic 2012: Messages and Their Meaning <><> If you have a cardinal chasing after you, hectoring you with a message, but you have no clue as to the content, what should you do? If you really want to interpret the content of the message, then you have a few options, especially during this particular year. >> 1. Have a Dialog You'll find the barriers to communicating with beings of nature to be far lower in 2012 than they have been in the past. If you don't get what that cardinal is trying to tell you, stop and just ask. Have a conversation with the cardinal, just as you would with any other being. You can say things like, "Sorry, I don't understand the message. Can you show me pictures or make the message clearer in some way?" Then wait and listen some more. Don't be surprised if you hear the answers in your mind, even in your own voice. Nature beings are often able to project more clearly by using our own thought and speech patterns. You may find yourself having a dialog with the cardinal, but both sides of the conversation will be in your own voice. >> 2. Ask for Different Signs Cardinals don't speak your native tongue, perhaps, but communication is universal. Just ask anyone who "channels"--those people aren't getting blocks of English and spitting it out, they are getting thought forms that are automatically translated into their native English. People who channel are as much translators as any translator working for the United Nations! If you can't understand your friendly cardinal, just ask the Universe to send you a message in English.

Then look for signs. Look for anything that "pops out" at you in the conversations of others, in a book you flip open at random, or even written on the wall in a bathroom stall. >> 3. Read source material If your communicator has to do with animal beings, check in with the Medicine Cards. Need help interpreting Fairyspeak? There are tons of books on those. Ditto with other sacred beings in the Universe. Visit your local library, browse through Amazon, or just wander along your own bookshelf (or your friend's bookshelves). Let your intuition guide you and you will most definitely get the interpretation of the message you seek. <><> Magic 2012 and the Good News <><> Let's say you apply any or all of the above methods. What happens if you interpret the wrong message? It's really no big deal. There are plenty of "do overs" in this game. The Universe will keep sending you messengers (and translators) until you get the message clearly and truly. Your only job is to remain open to the message and be willing to keep on trying until the message is clear. And really, how hard can that be when compared to a Universal two-by-four? A two-by-four is a giant lesson from the Universe that is bound to hurt on some level, and only occurs if you truly ignore the messages being sent your way. I'm all for being open to listening for messages in 2012 ... how 'bout you?

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My name is Lynn SilverWolf Williams or Rev. SilverWolf. I am from St Cloud, MN. Not only am I pagan and proud of that fact, but I am also a full time DJ and ordained minister which is something I felt I needed to do so I can serve my clients the best way I possible can. To tell you a little more about myself, I am a very loving,caring, passionate 44 yr old male who is also spiritually empathic. That gift was given to me at a young age but never totally understood it till late 2007 after the passing of my father, at that time my gifts started getting stronger and more intense so Idecided to learn more about that gift and what else I was meant to do for others. WIth the help of some of my friends who are also empathic and intuitive they were able to assist me and guide me on the path I was meant to travel. After I had graduated HS, I became a volunteer EMT with my hometown rescue service as I grew up in a house where mom was a first responder and dad was on the fire department so I knew at that point what I wanted to do and I accomplished that goal. Now I serve as a volunteer for the Red Cross Disaster Services and with our Community Emergency Response Team which has also proven to be very rewarding. Since I am officially ordained, I have served people by providing both spiritual guidance and counseling for both marriages and in times of crisis. I am very happy to be a part of the forrest as it will be a place for me to come to relax and get to know fellow pagans along with some native american elders as Iam also part Native American as well. Soon you will be seeing a new group here in the forrest as I also DJ online for an online radio station, be watching for the new group as it will contain the times when I am online where you can tune in and listen to the music I play. More to come later Heres the Link to his group on Enchanted forest: http://enchantedforrest.ning.com/group/the-wolf-s-den-online-radio I am On The Air Monday through Wed and Friday from 4 to 8 PM Central Time or 5 to 9 Eastern Time and I will also be in the chatroom here for you to request music. You can also leave requests and comments for me when i am not here as I will get to them when I enter the forrest. Pleasant Journeys Website: http://www.risqueradio.org

The Symbolism and Meaning of Dragons

Posted by Rev Carol Ingle By Kathleen Karlsen, MA Introduction to Dragon Meaning More than any other image, the dragon is associated with the Orient. A symbol of the emperor himself, the dragon was master of all of the elements of nature. The sinuous dragon can take many forms and can be victorious in any circumstance. The dragon is often used in corporate logos and can be either male or female. Dragon Symbolism in Feng Shui A pregnant dragon is particularly auspicious as a symbol of future growth and expansion. The dragon is most useful in connection with fame, reputation and career. When the dragon symbol is applied in feng shui, the most effective placement is in the fame area of a home or in connection with a home office. An impressive representation of a dragon can be of tremendous positive benefit. For more information about feng shui, try the following recommended Amazon books: Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui Feng Shui Your Life The Western Guide to Feng Shui: Room by Room The Complete Idiot's Guide to Feng Shui

Dragon Meaning in European Mythology

In addition to Chinese dragons, there are nearly limitless tales of dragons in European mythology. Interestingly, the word dragon derives from two separate Greek words. One word means "huge serpent or snake" and the other means "see clearly"Dragons in European traditions have wings, . allowing them to soar freely above, resulting in a perspective that encompasses a huge panorama below. In this context, dragons can be thought to symbolize the ability to see the "big picture" well as the as ability to see far off danger or future circumstances.
Dragon Symbolism and Nature In many cultures dragons are viewed as representing the primal forces in nature and the universe. They can alternately breathe fire, poison or ice. These abilities demonstrate that they are both creators and destroyers. Fire gives life (and sometimes death); ice and poison mete out death. Early muskets were named dragons due to their fire-spitting ability. Likewise, muskets can serve either to procure food and preserve life or to dole out death in battle. (Photo courtesy of TharkunColl, Wikimedia) Dragon Meaning in the Orient Dragons in the Orient are associated with wisdom and longevity. They usually possess some form of magic or supernatural power. Chinese dragons tend to be benevolent; European dragons are often malevolent. Asian dragons are usually associated with water in some way. Japanese dragons, in particular, are often depicted as huge water serpents. In early Jewish religious texts, dragons are seen as sea-monsters. In contrast with this, the early Vedic dragons were representations of lack of water or drought.

Origin of the Dragon Symbol

Dragons have captured the imagination of man for millennia. Some theorists believe that dragon myths originated from primitive peoples finding large skeletons of dinosaurs and postulating how they appeared during life. Others believe that forms of dragons still exist on earth today. The Loch Ness Monster is the primary modern example of a potential "water dragon" .
Some anthropologists believe that fire-spitting creatures are a real possibility. Animals with chambers for gases such as methane and a way to rub stones together in a large gizzard could conceivably breathe fire. Bombardier beetles, for example, spit vaporized acid out of their abdomens. Dragons are one of the most complex and universal symbols on earth. Their popularity in contemporary literature and films seems to assure their ongoing place in literature and in the imagination of mankind.

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Magic Killers: Fear and Doubt

Written by Foxxy
There are two things that will kill magic deader than a desecrated Egyptian mummy. The first is fear. Fear is natural, normal, even healthy, in some circumstances. Our fear of heights, snakes and lightning are all based in humanities memory. To fall all from a height, before modern medicine was often fatal; snakes could be poisonous or constrictors, and again potentially fatal. Lightning too can be fatal, but it may also have been the source of our first fires, the first step on the ladder between animal and human. Some fears are inherited, or taught. If mom is afraid of spiders or telephones, you probably will be too. Some are acquired: if the neighbors house burns down because of an unattended candle may make you leery of them as well. Some are almost silly, except to the person who has it. But what ever the fears source, it interferes with ones life, in a multitude of ways, not the least of which is putting the breaks on Magic. To counter act fears, regardless of how they came into being, one must first admit to them, decide if it is interfering with your life; determine if you really want to get rid of it. Once ones made that choice, easing into facing ones fear is usually the most effective method. Lets use lightning as an example, as I remember the process Mom used so her fear didnt become mine. Initially she would open the drapes and sit across the room and watch the storm come in, commenting about the number of forks, the loudness, or some other factor of each bolt. I acan remember as a teen, kneeling on the couch, elbows pressed to the windowsill watching and inviting her closer. Her response I can see fine from here. Some-when between then and the arrival of grandchildren, she eased her way closer to the window, to the point shell sit in the garage or on the lanai and tease me You missed a good thunderstorm tonight. Facing that fear, moving a little closer to it each time, allowed her to overcome it. They call this Aversion therapy.

There are other means you can use in conjunction with the aversion therapy. Not the least of the adjunct possibilities are reminding yourself that your fear is unnecessary, or interfering, and you want to over come it. Another is The Bene Gesserit Litany against Fear, from Dune, by Frank Herbert, p. 19. I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. The second magic killer is doubt. We all have doubts. When you begin, you dont know if the miracle healings you hear about are braggado or fact. You cant be certain that anything you read is accurate because there are so many possiblities, and authors rarely agree. Most beginners dont know what path or pantheon fit them, and those who are coming from Abrahamic religious bases, often mistakenly believe our actions have to be perfect. How can anyone be perfect when theyre just learning? They cant. So they doubt. Even later on doubts can crop up. When youve done several workings and havent seen results, doubts are normal. If things in your everyday life have started going sideways, doubts are normal. If circumstances caused you to stop practicing regularly, and you begin again, or you just dont seem to be connecting like you once did. doubts are normal. No matter how long youve practiced, if youre trying something new, doubts are normal. But theyre also fatal to working magic.Erasing doubts can be even harder than fear, because the path to success is even foggier and harder to define. But replacing fear by doubt in the Bene Gesserite Litany, and performing other similar affirmations, plus, perhaps, tweeking your workings, doubt too can be over come.

The Eagles lifespan

Posted by Onecrow This is Amazing. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did. And there is no wonder the bald eagle has such a significant symbolism to our country.

When it rains, most birds head for shelter. The eagle is the only bird that, in order to avoid the rain, starts flying above the clouds.
An amazing tidbit about the Eagle's eyesight: The eagle can probably identify a rabbit moving almost a mile away. Meaning, an eagle flying at an altitude of 1000 feet over open country could spot prey over an area of almost 3 square miles from a fixed position.

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The Angel and the RagDoll

Written by Ambroshia Dawn

I am the lock and you are the key, our souls are one, so mote it be. Cherished, Adored, and kept safe, You are the Angel of my Faith. One this night our minds have become one, From this night on we will not be undone. We are forever sacred and eternal, No one but us will ever understand the moral, of Je T'amie and Alya von Mon, and of you are my special one. You are my world, my shining star, My beloved knight, you are my heaven's light. There are no bounds to our embrace. we thrive together through time and space. Forever more our love shall grow, and loneliness our hearts will no longer know. I feel that you are my one true love, as we nestle together like two turtle doves. And even now that you've gone to sleep, Know that forever my heart you will keep.

Daddys Little Girl

By Nancy A Kaiser Every little girl thinks her dad is the greatest in the world. Im blessed to be one little girl whose opinion of her dad remained unscathed through the years. My dad was a people person, which was advantageous when he became a pharmacist like his dad. He was an extraordinary role model, who happily supported my interest in horses and my brothers interest in boats. Dad helped me at horse shows whenever he could. From never handling horses, he learned how to handle even the most difficult ones with ease. Sometimes, hed have to leave me at the show and go to work at our familys drugstore. At the end of his workday, hed come back for me and my horses. Everyone at the horse shows loved my dad. He knew more people than I did. As a child, I'd go to our drugstore on certain Saturdays and work (play) on our soda fountain. It was great fun making ice cream creations. The fountain was closed on Sundays, but if I came to work with Dad, he'd let me open it and serve the lucky customers that came around. Going to work with Dad stopped when I got a horse, but those cherished memories remain in my heart. Years later, I followed in Dad's footsteps becoming a pharmacist. Working alongside him I got a graduate course in his people skills. I marveled at how hed have an irate customer feeling sorry for him within a few minutes. It was truly astonishing to watch. Being an animal person, I envied his abilities with people. While modern pharmacists hardly compound any prescriptions, in Dad's day that was all they did. He was very accomplished at compounding and shared some tips that weren't in my curriculum about making dermatological ointments when I was called upon to do so. Each day, I felt how proud he was that his daughter was a pharmacist.

My folks didnt express their emotions easily or openly. My upbringing taught me that actions speak louder than words. All my life, my fathers actions told me how much I was loved despite never hearing those words. His love was apparent in the gift of my first horse at the age of 13, in his willingness to groom at the shows, and in every new horse he bought as my riding skills advanced. On my wedding day as we were walking out of the chapel, my dad hugged me and whispered, I love you! I knew how extraordinarily difficult those words were for him, which made hearing them incredible for me; three small words that were the ultimate wedding gift. My parents joined my husband and me on our breeding farm and equine hospital in 1980 until their deaths 20 years later. It was the perfect scenario. My dad would come up to the barn most days to checkin. Wed have a little chat and then go about our business. Dad helped many times when we were dealing with critically ill horses or foaling problems. He could work my husband and me into the ground into his eighties. I used to think, Well, I come from good genes. In 1999, my dad was diagnosed with cancer. One of the reasons for their moving to the farm was finally coming to fruition; being close when they needed us. The tide was turning. I accompanied my dad to every medical appointment, diagnostic procedure, and surgery over the next 18 months. His strength and grace was never more evident than during this time. For a man that was never sick and didnt go to doctors, he spent months dealing with all things medical. My mother was diagnosed with cancer during this time as well. Id always known theyd go close together, because theyd been inseparable since grade school. Dads surgery was an effort in futility. His cancer was too widespread. He recovered without complication and had five good months after it. They both chose not to treat, so a local hospice company was contacted.

Dealing with two dying parents and a farm and equine hospital was daunting, but Dad made it easy. About a month before he died, I overheard my dad tell a tenant in our familys commercial building that his daughter and son would be handling things from now on. I felt a palpable shift in the room. This was huge! My father had taken care of everything all my life. From that day on, I dealt with the tenants and whatever else needed attention. When Id ask for advice, hed say, You decide; its your job now. I knew his time was short. Several times over that last month, Dad and I had some emotional exchanges. I wanted him to know how much I loved him and appreciated all hed given me. Id never expressed that in words before because I knew how uncomfortable hed be. I knew time was running out, and I wanted no regrets. Making it possible for my folks to die at home on our farm was gratifying; payback for all theyd given me over the years. Eight days before he died, one such exchange shined a light upon what my dads life had been about. I was helping him get undressed; a surreal experience for both of us. I told him how much I loved him, and it was okay for him to go. I struggled to keep my tears in check, but lost the battle. Avoiding eye contact, he said, Well, I always thought Id live to 100, which made the tears flow more. Hed turned 83 the month before. After reviewing what each of the family was inheriting, he said, Well, I think everyone will be okay. I quietly replied, Daddy, everyone will be just fine. For my dad, his life was about taking care of and providing for his family. It was as simple as that. He was ready to go, because everyone would be okay. You cant really appreciate someones life day-to-day. True perspective arrives as one reaches the end of it. I am so blessed for my memories of the last 18 months of my dads life for they allowed me to fully know the man, who was responsible for the person Id become. Eight days later, I sent him into the Light to find his family and friends. Despite understanding about reincarnation, it was the hardest thing Ive ever done. Three months later, my mom took that same journey into the Light.

Itll be twelve years this August since my dad made his transition. I think of him every day. I felt his spirit close to me when my husband walked out and we divorced. Even in death, my dad is still providing for me financially through monies left behind. I still feel like Daddys little girl. More precious than money that eased the financial pressures of divorce
are the lessons taught by this honest, loving, hard-working, family man. The memories he created for me through a lifetime of generosity and unspoken love are priceless. I spent 49 years with the greatest dad in the world!

The Enchanted Wood

by Forest Faerie
The glistening stream flows gently through the wood, Gracefully dancing to a mystical tune. A leaf from the Willow floats down in a wistful mood, As her tresses sway, stirring a spiral swoon. The moss-covered stones strewn along the shore Whisper tales they have kept from years long gone. Woodland fauna grows near brimmed with herbal lore, A toadstool ring yearns for a faery song. The Dryad in her majestic oak tree Guards the pathway to an enchanted place Filled with secrets known only to those who be Kissed by Spirit and given nature's grace. Each month on a night when the Moon is full The Dryad comes out from her mighty oak tree. Out come creatures wondrous and beautiful To delight in a magickal revelry. To be invited to witness such a scene Lives in every childhood dream. But, for those of us, children of the Lady, Childhood dreams are reality.

What am I ? Who am I? where do I go?

By

Shadow

many ask these questions..wanting to know why they feel and know certain things and where do they go to learn more about it and why is it they feel and know ..what is this I know I cannot see? It is you..you are being guided by those whome have looked after us our whole lives even in bad times when we didnt realize it .. then as we get older for some of us we feel "out of place" so we seek..and find ourselves for some in places we never imagined as with any other path then what we grew up with ..which for most was Christian or Catholic or any of the other mainstream beliefs.. but then we feel something is off in that ..we see ..we sense something is wrong we feel as if is more..and if you trusted yourself in that instinct you will eventually find you are right.. many of us find ourselves givin gifts of various types with knowledge we gained in process of searching.. but then we find ourselves in paths that been looked down on all through history.. I allways spoke about dedication to a path if you were too follow it..which is true with most.. but over all what we are dedicating is our time and gifts in helping others and Earth with use of what was givin to us by a higher source whichever or who that may be within the positive intent realm.. but yet following certain paths hold us back due to dogma..and we cannot it seems get beyond that so we hold back we stop for some totally abandon the idea.. so this group is for a different approach to be more exceptable..with use of higher energies any way we utilize it for the good of all.

I find I have learned about so many paths but yet not really dedicated to none or have not out of respect to any other path to claim and call something i didnt follow 100%..just is too much for me to do this.. but when you combine all known positive paths we all have the same goal and Im hoping this new group will help others find ways to express them to others and be confident in what they do..without persecution from others. alot will have to be still minipulated around for use with some as simple as the pent ..but we dont have to go waving it to those who care not to explore truth in this paths.. from here out you are a earth healer with gifts givin to you by the higher consciousness /creator(s).. believe in them, give them all the energy they deserve in assisting you..do not have to back down to anyone when explaining how you help earth ..it is no different then someone saying "wishing you well" in a Christian path that is use of work of energy and intent..if they mean it that is.. but is still same principle.. Thank you and Hope all can now start utilizing their gifts instead of hiding or scared to be themselves and serve purpose they feel they are called to.. Peace to all Shadow

Blackberry Dumplings
By Blazing Eagletree

what you will need is some blackberries ,about 4 cups of water and around 4 cups of sugar, can of biscuits or you can make your own dumplings get a deep pot and put your washed blackberries in there add the water. Add one cup of the sugar now and then bring to a boil, add remaining sugar Let boil for about 25 to 30 min and cut ur biscuits in small pieces and drop them into water. continue to boil to water thickens just a lil bit and dumplings get about done now you are ready for some good ole black berry dumpling some people add milk and butter to their bowl but that is up to you

The Rite Of Handfasting

Posted by Rev Willow Raine

A handfasting is an ancient European trial marriage ceremony in which a couple agree to be married for a specified amount of time, traditionally a year and a day. After the specified period of time the couple could renew the agreement for another year, choose to be married permanently, or go their separate ways. The term "handfasting" refers to the tradition of the couple either clasping hands or having their hands or wrists tied together with a cord of cloth during the ceremony (which is also the origin of the phrase "tying the knot"). It is primarily a Celtic tradition most common in the British Isles, and it has grown in popularity among Pagan and Wiccan couples as an alternative to a more traditional Christian wedding. In the past, handfasting was one of the more common marriage ceremonies in the British Isles, especially in rural areas. Since it could be weeks or months before a clergyman came to some rural villages, couples had to learn to make allowances. They would be handfasted (traditionally in the presence of witnesses), which was the ancient equivalent to modern common-law marriage. In Scotland, marriages were considered a matter of the church until 1560, when marriage became a civil matter as opposed to a church sacrament. After that time, marriages were divided into "regular" marriages (in which banns were read and a clergyman performed the duties of the ceremony) and "irregular" marriages. Irregular marriages took place in one of three ways: a public declaration of the couple as husband and wife followed by the consummation of the marriage, by mutual agreement, or simply living together and being recognized as a married couple. These irregular marriages were considered as valid as regular marriages as long as the bride and groom were of legal age (12 for the bride and 14 for the groom) and not too closely related.

Land owners, gentries, and other members of the upper class were typically married in the "regular" way so that the legality of the marriage couldn't be called into question later. Handfastings and other "irregular" marriages were considered the domain of the lower-class peasants. Lord Harwicke's Act of 1753 declared that marriages in England were only legal if performed by the clergy, effectively outlawing handfastings in that country. Since the practice remained legal in Scotland up until 1939 it was not uncommon for English couples to elope to the Scottish border town of Gretna Green. The term "handfasting" fell by the wayside until the 1950s when the witchcraft laws were repealed in England. At that time many occultists, witches, and neo-Pagans searched for a name for a non-Christian wedding. They settled on "handfasting" and revived the practice. A Pagan handfasting was meant to be a secret ceremony, held before one's own coven or study group. As Wicca and Paganism have become more mainstream, more and more couples have found ways to work their Pagan spirituality into their marriage ceremonies. There are probably as many different handfasting rituals and traditions as there are people who have been married, and it is really up to the bride and groom to decide on what they want for their ceremony. Here are some of the elements that may be part of a traditional handfasting ceremony: The date of the ceremony is traditionally chosen to be near a full moon. The bride doesn't wear a traditional wedding gown. The bride and groom wear attractive clothes for the ceremony, with the bride usually dressed in red. The ceremony is held within a circle formed with rocks, crystals, or some other marker. Four candles are placed to mark the cardinal directions. The couple approaches the circle from the east, the direction of the sunrise. This symbolizes the growth of their relationship. The couple walks around the circle and enter from the east.

The circle is then cast by the presider, usually a Wiccan priest or priestess. The couple recite a prepared statement, saying that they have come of their own free will "in perfect love and perfect trust." They then exchange rings. The presider will place a cord, ribbon, or strip of cloth on the hands of the bride and groom. After he or she advises the couple on their lives together, the couple is declared husband and wife. At the end of the ceremony the couple traditionally joins hands and jumps over a broomstick. This symbolizes their commitment to each other and their marriage. The priest or priestess who originally cast the circle then banishes it, ending the ceremony. A feast traditionally follows. These are just some elements that may be part of a handfasting. There are countless variations, and it is up to the bride and groom to determine how they want to be joined.

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WHAT DO THE AURA COLORS MEAN?

Posted By Brenda Tenerelli

Here is a good article I found that tells about what each aura color means: You may ask, what are the different colors of auras and what do they mean? Interpreting the colors of auras is not an exact science. Most auras contain many colors and mean many possible things but there are certain colors that are very easy to interpret in auras. You have already learned that one of those colors is white. Auras can also have some white but not be completely white. This does not mean that this person isn't a good person, simply that there are other facets to their personality which are just as strong or important to them. A person can also exhibit all one color most of the time and have occasional bursts of other colors, according to mood and circumstances. There are actually seven layers of most auras. Each of the layers can display different or the same colors. Not everyone who sees auras can see all the layers of colors. The colors of auras that are closest to the body contain the most energy and are, therefore, easier to see. As far as general meanings of colors in auras, here are some examples of what those colors might mean. RED COLORS IN AURAS Red colors in auras indicate strong emotions and intense feelings such as passion or anger. A rise in energy is also seen as red in auras. This energy may be positive or negative. ORANGE COLORS IN AURAS Orange is also an emotional color, but can indicate change as well. Often people who have overcome odds and are making positive changes will exhibit orange in their auras. YELLOW COLORS IN AURAS Yellow in auras symbolizes intelligence or coming into light. Someone with a great deal of yellow may be too focused on the thinking center and unaware of other aspects of life.

Green is the color of healthy balance but beware of a murky or dark green. This indicates jealousy, the green monster lurking in the shadows. BLUE COLORS IN AURAS Blue is the color of intuitive, imaginative people. A person with blue as a dominant color would be less materialistic and more spiritual. PURPLE COLORS IN AURAS A person with a strong sense of purpose and a belief in doing the right thing will often have a dominance of purple in their aura. GOLD COLORS IN AURAS The person with gold dominance in their aura will often be involved in humanitarian efforts and work for the greater good. Their goals are never self serving and may stretch beyond human capabilities. BLACK COLORS IN AURAS The presence of black, or holes in auras indicates physical and / or mental damage in that individual. It is a lack of color, rather than a color that is seen. PINK COLORS IN AURAS Pink indicates unconditional love and compassion. This person likely chooses to help others in their work and personal life. LAVENDER COLORS IN AURAS Lavender is looked upon as the color of psychic ability. Someone with lavender as the dominant color in their aura is likely to be very intuitive. Sources : "Auras and Chakras" by Fiona Toy

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Building an Outdoor Meditation Altar

Posted by Rev Carol Ingle If you spend much time meditating in your garden, it may be worthwhile to spend the energy to build an outdoor meditation altar. When I lived on a cleared lot in a pine and oak forest at Yogaville, in central Virginia, I built a couple of secluded altars that blended in to the existing trees. First, I raked out an area that was open enough to place the altar and sit in front of it, without having to cut down any trees or shrubs. Then I raked a winding path from my driveway to the altar area. Again, I did not cut out any foliage. The path was just about twenty feet long leading off the driveway, so it was just secluded enough that you wouldnt see me sitting there unless you were looking for me. I placed the altar layout so I would be sitting facing east. If you have a clearing prepared you can do this, but that is not the most important aspect. What is best is to have a place to sit that is level. I could have made a mounded rock formation and placed small plants in the nooks and crannies, but I went to the local garden center to see what statues they were selling that appealed to me. For the altar in the photo I chose the Buddha and wedged it into a clay pot filled with small stones to weigh it down. I sat the potted statue on a level concrete block and cemented it in place. Then I placed 6 inch diameter rocks to the sides so it appeared it was sitting on a little mountain amongst the stones. At each end of the altar a sat a flowering chrysanthemum. That completed the altar arrangement. In front of the altar I laid out two boards to sit on, to keep me dry when meditating at the altar. I loved being able to walk out of my house down the path to my little woodland altar. Being in nature has always appealed to me; I feel uplifted smelling the natural scents, listening to birds of the season, feeling the weather against my face. If you have the opportunity and place, I highly recommend building a personal woodland meditation altar exactly as you wish, with or without garden statues.

DECREE OF ABUNDANCE
Posted by Rev Willow Raine
Written by~Maureen Moss

"I dwell in the midst of Infinite Abundance The Abundance of God is my Infinite Source The River of Life never stops flowing and It flows through me with lavish expression Good comes to me through unexpected avenues and God works in a myriad of ways to bless me I now open my mind to receive my good Nothing is too good to be true Nothing is too wonderful to have happen With God as my Source nothing amazes me I give freely and fearlessly into Life And Life gives back to me with fabulous increase I Am indeed grateful And so it is."

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How to cleanse your Tarot deck of all negativity

Posted by Rev Willow Raine

I was checking out yard sales today and I found (or did it find me?) a lonely deck of tarot cards. Although Im a Wiccan High Priest I seldom use tatot cards to divinate.I know alot of forest dwellers DO use tarot. This deck was well used so I imagined it might hold alot of memories, negativity but also positive intentions. She only asked me for 25cents! Im home and have cleansed the deck with sage and holy water. Its important to cleanse all magickal things, especially used cards. Heres a few ways to cleansed a deck... There are several ways of clearing your tarot decks from all negative energy. These same techniques can be used for removing negative energy from crystals, amulets, talisman, bracelets, broaches, necklaces, magical tools, ceremonial weapons and other personal or spiritual articles. The instructions given will usually work with one application of the technique. ELEMENTAL CLEARING Elemental clearing or cleansing is accomplished using symbols chosen to represent the Elements of Earth, Water, Fire and Air. The usual symbols are given in this paper but readers are encouraged to use any similar materials in their own clearing rituals. Clearing with Spirit is called Consecration and will be covered later in this paper. Clearing with Elemental Weapons is also a form of Consecration. As a rule, you'll find it easier to clear and cleanse your deck of unwanted negative energies by fanning the deck when using Water, Fire and Air Elemental Cleansing techniques. If extreme cleansing is needed, the cards can be cleared one-at-a-time. As a rule only one form of Elemental Clearing is used. However, readers are encouraged to be creative and use as many Elements as desired.

When the allotted period of time expires, check your tarot deck to see if it still exudes any negative energy. If in does, or if in doubt about the outcome, repeat the process as many times as required to clear the deck of all negative energy. When you're done with the cleansing, dispose of the materials used for the cleansing. Earth Elemental Clearing Bury your protected deck in sand, salt or dirt for twenty-four hours. Fan your deck on a tablecloth and sprinkle it with salt and/or sand for one to two minutes. Fan your deck as above but instead of salt and/or sand, use any combination of any of the following herbs: Basil, Lavender, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, the crushed dried leaves of any plant or tree, or the crushed dried flowers of any plant. Rub your deck for a minute or two with any of these materials. Place your deck under your pillow or mattress and sleep on it overnight. Water Elemental Clearing Sprinkle your cards lightly with water. Wipe immediately. Sprinkle your cards with salt water (1 Tablespoon salt to 1 C water). Wipe immediately. Sprinkle your cards with consecrated water. Wipe immediately. Sprinkle your cards with any herbal tea or plant infusion. Wipe immediately. Expose your deck to moonlight in a protected area for half the night. Fire Elemental Clearing Pass your deck quickly through a candle flame. Don't burn yourself. Place your deck on a table with a candle holder and lighted candle on it for five minutes. Place your deck on a table with a candle and aromatic oil diffuser for five minutes. Expose your deck to sunlight in a protected area for half a day. Air Elemental Clearing

Pass your deck five to seven times over burning incense. Smudge your deck with Sage or any similar smudge. Take a deep breath and breathe deeply and slowly into your deck three times. Place your deck on a cassette or video player playing good music for one hour. CLEANSING BY CONSECRATION Consecration is an intention to make a person, place or thing holy. By making it holy all negativity is completely and instantly removed from the person, place or thing. Intention is the most important ingredient in any consecration. If you intend to bless, clear, cleanse and consecrate a person, place or thing, and your intention is sincere, then the consecration occurs just as you intend it. Consecration is usually done in a reverent manner, preceded by prayers of invocation, thanksgiving and petition. Invocation is a prayer asking Deity, by whatever name you wish to use, to assist in the intended ceremony. Thanksgiving is a prayer thanking Deity for one's life, blessings, gifts, health, family, friends and happiness. Petition is a prayer asking for something. Be careful, prayers of petition are not begging for fame and fortune. They're prayers asking for forgiveness, assistance, knowledge and blessing. To consecrate a tarot deck, first decide what purpose the deck is to serve. Divination, meditation, visualization, and spiritual advancement are typical purposes for a tarot deck. Prepare yourself and your spiritual altar for the ceremony. Invoke the Deity of your choice and inform this Deity of your intention in regards to the tarot deck. Ask Deity to assist you in performing the ceremony and accomplishing your intention. The next step is to recite whatever prayers of petition and thanksgiving you want to use. Following these prayers is the consecration ceremony. This can be as simple as: In the name of (name of Deity) I hereby bless, clear, cleanse, charge and consecrate you to be (blank) for the purpose of (blank). Fill in the blanks according to you intention and purpose for this deck.

Air - Sword or Dagger Water - Cup or Chalice Fire - Wand or Spear Earth - Pentagram Cleansing with an Elemental Weapon is usually done in a formal ritual but this is not required. Any formal ritual may be used including Wiccan, Christian, Buddhist, Golden Dawn, Masonic or Rosicrucian ritual. Any informal ritual may also be used. The form used is entirely up to the reader and may include Invocation of Deity, Prayer of Thanksgiving, Prayers of Cleansing and Consecration, and closing prayers. The ritual may include representatives of any of the Elements such as Salt or Sand, Incense, Candles, and a Chalice filled with water, wine or juice. During the ceremony the deck is normally touched by one or more of the Elemental Weapons accompanied with words of blessing, clearing, cleansing, charging and consecration. OTHER CLEANSING METHODS Using a Sharp Blow By holding the tarot deck firmly in your hand and striking down sharply on a table or other solid object, you can cleanse a deck quickly and efficiently. One theory is the negative energy keeps going out of the deck when the forward motion of the deck stops suddenly. Another theory is the cleansing is done by our intention and the energy we put into manifesting our intention. Either theory works for me because this is an efficient and effective method of cleansing a tarot deck. By placing the deck to be cleansed on a large rock or other very stable object and striking it with a sharp blow from wooden paddle or similar object, the deck will also be cleansed. The same theories apply to this method as well. Your intention is far more important than the amount of force you use in delivering the sharp blow. When using this method some tarot readers use the flat of their own hand to deliver the sharp blow. When using this method, don't use too much force as you could hurt yourself.

Using a Spiritual Space Placing your deck on your spiritual altar for a day or two can achieve the same purpose. This may sound strange, but readers who use this approach say it helps to inform your altar of the purpose for placing the deck there. By simply saying: I'm placing this tarot deck in this holy space for the purpose of removing all negativity from it, the process seems to work better. My personal feeling about this is that holy space is closely aligned with Deity. Whatever you say to Deity or this holy space will be heard by the Elementals, Nature Spirits and Angels assigned to that space. Since these beings all want to serve humanity, it's just natural for them to clear and cleanse any object you place on your altar. By stating your purpose in doing so you remove all ambiguity and give the Elementals, nature Spirits and angels some guidance according to your desires. Ask and it shall be given unto you. If you regularly clear and cleanse yourself from all negativity or place a sphere of protection around yourself, you're a walking spiritual space yourself. You can keep your tarot deck in your aura for a period of time in order to cleanse and clear it of all negativity. You can accomplish the same goal by placing a personal amulet on top of the deck. A personal amulet is a pocket object or totem you carry with yourself for some purpose such as protection. You can create a spiritual space anywhere you want by consecrating that space. You could use a drawer, a table or furniture top, a room or a space outside in the yard or garden. Consecrate this space and place your deck there for a day. Again, it helps to let this space know the purpose of leaving the deck there. I also like to announce for how long the deck or object will remain in this place. Usually it's one day but, if the object is really negatively charged, I'll leave it there for a week or even longer. Using a Spiritual Object You can rest your deck on a table or in a drawer with any spiritual object of your choice.

If you don't already have a few spiritual objects on your altar, you can consecrate one and use it with your tarot deck. Telling your spiritual object the purpose for leaving it with your tarot deck really seems to speed up the process. I usually have one or more amulets of protection, love and peace available for this purpose. I also use spiritual objects from my spiritual altar from time to time. It doesn't matter what the object is. What matters is the purpose for which that object was consecrated. For example, an abundance wand may not be the best object to use for removing negative energies. Objects used for blessing, protection, clearing, cleansing and consecration generally work the best in my opinion. IN CLOSING... As with most things spiritual, your intention is the most important part of the ritual or ceremony. Be very clear about your intention in regards to any objects you wish to clear and cleanse. Voice these intentions out loud so all your spirit guides, angels, nature spirits and elementals know your intentions regarding the object to be cleared. Expect good things to happen and they will.

Lightworking and Natural Meditation

Posted by Kisharblaze

There is something that has lately been brought to my attention. (BTW it was brought to my attention very loudly) There is so much instruction for lightworkers on how to meditate, prayers to say, ways to further your spiritual quest and prepare for the mission. The problem I see is that everyone is so busy preparing and trying new and better ways to manipulate the grid and work the light that it seems the most basic principle is being overlooked. To truly fulfill your mission, you need to stop preparing and trying out new things and just go where you are led. You are frequencies of energy that, when crossing through the grid physically, initiate change. Whatever frequency you are at when you move through the physical world, is what determines how you affect the grid. There is so much more power in doing it this way. It is the difference between rebuilding 1969 Chevelle and rebuilding a Smart car. Sure the Smart Car is easier to make run right because you are just installing software, but the joy and passion that goes into hand tuning each part of the engine using nothing more than the feel of proper vibration and timing to guide you is infinitely more gratifying. It doesnt require any online help, it doesnt require new methods or preparation, you simply get your hands dirty and do it the way it was meant to be. You are the mechanic and this world and its life is the machine. It is a lot easier to just jump in and figure out how to fix the part you are here to repair or restore or whatever; than it is to spend your time trying to do it by proxy. You are trying to work the 3D that isnt fully upgraded yet to a 5D system. You need to remember your Creator heritage. Thought-manifest, no do. You need to work on seeing the grid all the time and feeling your energy as it runs into the grid everywhere you go. Meditation should be something that overtakes you and is as natural as sleeping and eating. There is no need to practice meditating. You only need to be ever mindful that when you feel clogged or ungrounded, you can take one slow breath and think to yourself Con ah chi Toyannis (closest translation-this child is open fully for you to clear) and let Divinity decide if it is time for you to meditate. It should just sweep over you when you need it. That is how you know you are working with the system and not against it.

Lightworking and Angelic messages

Posted by Rev Willow Raine

MM, Id like to talk about angels and acsended Masters today. Heres what I know. I am a lightworker and the channeled messages I recieve daily are of great importance to my spiritual development in the acts of ascension. The more I read the higher I get. Pretty soon youll need a ladder just to talk to me. LOL. I get 3 or 4 a day and As I read them I pass them on to you and other sites. I spread the message..a lightworking duty I hope I fullfill to their loving satisfaction. Now I dont know who here believes in angels and really I dont care. If what they are saying can help even one person along their path then its doing some good. The angels can speak to me in many ways and these messages that they channel through Natelie and Julie often speak of love. Love is the most important part to spiritual development and I cannot move forward without acting from it. Fear, guilt, anger, sadness, unrealistic expectations...these things attract negative vibrations and can bury my spiritual ass quicker than concrete underwear.However they are a part of who I am (human the last time I checked) The angels and Ascended Masters teach me how to contol those emotions so I can make way for love and light.Its also quite human to want to share this higher knowledge. I guess thats why Christians witness what they experience. But it THEIR truth and theses messages are MY TRUTH. I wont send you to hell if you dont believe in Angels or any of the messages I post every day. Believe what you will. I read every single message, sometimes twice before posting them anywhere. Its like when I studied for my 1st wiccan degree. I couldnt just read what I was taught..I had to experience EVERYTHING. The Angels talk about love , love, and more love. The more I read about it the easier I accept it. Oh my, how hypocritical Id be if I didnt. Ive heard people say "Ive read the entire bible" That doesnt mean jack shit if you havent experienced the millions of lessons contained within its pages or any other religious text for that matter.

God/Goddess are born from love as are we. To accept my spiritual self means I must love myself. NOt easy to do right? But the more I listen, the more I read, the more it sinks in and the more spiritual I become. Lightworking isnt easy. You cant be a lightworker and do nothing with the gift. It requires action, dedication, humility, and the desire to better myself and hopefully others.Angels are real to me. Ive seen them and felt them and know they are always with me. Like any deity, its how much I believe and how faithful I am. That gives them life..for me anyways. I hope I serve the angelic realms and groups I post in. Take it seriously or with a grain of seasalt. But for this old witch its a welcome relief to the hubba bubba of lifes many challenges and with them I can walk a little easier. May you Blessed Be untill next time!

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