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A Tree With Many Branches

Posted by GraceWatcher
The world is filled with individuals. Not simply individual people, but unique things, experiences, and thoughts. Thus, the idea of achieving oneness, or connectedness with all things, can seem improbable or even impossible. We are surrounded by an astounding diversity of perception that might be called distractions on the path to oneness. But oneness does not mean same-ness, nor does it seek to homogenize the universe. Instead, oneness is an opportunity to see diversity as the palette of colors from which the universe is painted. It is also a powerful method of dispelling loneliness, despair, isolation, and the feeling that you are all alone because, when you are one, you are not only in the universe, but also the universe is within you. The cause of so much loneliness and so many feelings of separation is simply that too often we fail to understand the interrelationship of all living things. Each of us is an indispensable part of the universe and all life has emerged from the same vital energy and material elements. We breath the same air, eat the same food, drink the same water, and traverse the same emotional paths. What blocks our ascendancy into oneness with creation, what acts as the barrier, is self-importance, the desire to accumulate, egocentricity, and consciousness of the body. Yet common factors unite us all. We thrive in security, in peace, in times of abundance, and when we accept that all living things are dependant on other living things. Oneness is an expression of an everlasting relationship that can awaken and fulfill because comprehending your part of universal unity can free you from the limitations of isolation. Existence grows upward and outward like a tree, with each of us representing individual blossoms on humanity's branch, and nature represented by innumerable branches. We diverge as we grow, but remain parts of a united whole. Achieving oneness means stretching out your consciousness with humility to accept and be lovingly accepted by the great stock of diversity which makes up that whole. From the Desk of Anyeot www.gracewatcher.org

PLEASE DRY ALL THOSE TEARS

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Please dry all those tears No words are spoken, our looks suffice What a toll it has taken, at such a high price My eyes photograph, this moment, this place Kiss on your nose, my favorite on your face Im leaving now, elevator has come Hug you so tight, heart becomes numb Last glance at you, See so many fears Kiss you and whisper, please dry all those tears (c) 2008 by Gerard C. Johnson

WHITE CANDLE SPELL FOR BLESSING

Posted by Whispr
WHITE CANDLE SPELL FOR BLESSING Get a white candle -- either a plain one (offertory, pillar, or taper) or a figural one in the gender of the person you want to bless. Carve the person's full name on the candle, then dress it with myrrh or frankincense. For more power, you may place a name-paper of the person, or a photo, or some personal item of theirs (such as a bit of hair or a snippet of clothing) either under the candle or next to it. One easy way to do this is to place the paper or personal concerns under an overturned saucer and put the candle on top of the saucer. Burn a portion of the candle every day for seven days, pinching it out between burnings. As you light it each day, say this "[Name], may you be blessed May all good things come to you May nothing whatsoever harm you May your heart be light May your travels be safe May your health be good May your mind be sound May your friendships sustain you May you be blessed in every way!" * If you have a special request for this person (such as that they find a lover, get a good job, come home safely from a war, or whatever), just add it to the list. Some people use a large pillar-type candle and keep it going for longer than seven days. They may make a habit of burning such a candle every day -- or once a week, on Sundays -- for as long as their friend or relative needs help, even doing so for months at a time. If the candle is large and it is to be burned in this way, it should be re-dressed with Oil once a week: after the initial dressing, you can drop a tiny bit of oil into the "well" or hole in such a large candle just before lighting it each time. Druidic Stone-Blessing Ritual This spell may be used for blessing large stones, such as those placed in your garden or on your altar. Touch or hold the stone in your hand, saying: I call upon thee, stone of earth. Formed by fire, sculpted by water, and weathered by wind. Impart the deepest secrets of the earth to me. Teach me how to be silent, how to listen, how to be strong without force, and how to be firm without anger. Lend me your strength. Stones, even though they tend to be less dramatic than fire, swords, or glittering goblets, can be very powerful magical tools. Crystals are one type of stone used for magic and meditation, but see what lessons the humble pebbles, rocks, and boulders hold for you.

An Air Meditation - Charis

Posted by StarFire
As you inhale, imagine that you are breathing in molecules from the air around you and energy from the earth below you. You are like a sponge that absorbs all the energetic particles from the earth where you sit and the air around you. Feel each molecule absorb into every pore of your skin. As you exhale, imagine there is a large balloon of light over your head. Breathe out and fill the balloon with all the energy you absorbed on the inhale. The balloon gets larger and larger, and brighter and brighter above your head. It is dawn. I find myself in a forest filled with Aspen trees. I raise my eyes and look for the sky, but the boughs looming overhead hide it from my view. As I look up, feel the cool breeze of spring brush my face, and hear the sound of the rustling leaves. Blowing, laughing from the east, Eurus brings thoughts of renewal and life. I follow the wind further into the soft shadows of the forest, inhaling deeply the strong scent of the trees. I smell, too, the wafting hints of fragrant incense. I follow where my senses lead me and come to a small clearing circled by burning censers filled with sweet-smelling oils. Toward the east end of the circle is a staff. I walk over to the place and sit on the ground before it. I take the staff into my hands and close my eyes. First come swirling colors of white then yellow then fading darker into lavender. Then, out of the swirling fog of colors come dozens of small, lithe figures who swirl around as if carried on the wind itself. They dance around my head and body, swirling around as if caught in a dance to unheard music. Then, taking my attention from the spirits of the air, I look up to find further figures emerging from the mist. First comes a woman with the beauty of the dawn. As she steps forward, each of the four winds, in turn, hasten from around here and fly, one to each of the four corners of the earth. As she fades, there comes another whose form seems insubstantial, and seems to constitute both the image of a woman and a cow at the same time. I look closely the attempt to solidify one form, but I cannot. As this image fades, I am presented with the forms of two women who immediately remind me of the nighttime sky. One glows with the pale light of the full moon, and her eyes hold the fullness of hidden knowledge. The other, whom also seems to radiate cool starlight, seems to embody the possibilities of many lifetimes. In due course, these figures too fade and I am left with only the mist of the elemental world of air. Suddenly, three male figures issue from the mist. They seem to be three aspects of one man, but each's attributes differ. The first glows with the light of the moon, seeming to be its protector. The second and third appear almost identical, except that one has a winged helmet and shoes. As I sit and study the sameness and difference of the three, they begin to fade, as does the fog. When the mist clears, I find myself sitting within the circle still clutching the staff in my hands. I place the staff once again on the ground and rise. I thank the element of air, and all it is associated with for sharing with me its wisdom, and leave the circle. PALLAS ATHENA

Magickal Dance
Posted by Whispr

Dance is certainly an ancient ritual practice. It's also a magical act, for physical movement releases energy from the body, the same energy used in magic. This "secret" was discovered early, and so dance was incorporated into magick and ritual to raise energy , to alter consciousness or simply to honor the Goddess and God with ritual performances. **Group dances such as the spiral dance, are often performed in coven workings. In individual workings, however, you're bound by no tradition or choreographed steps. Feel free to move in any manner you wish, no matter how child like or "savage" it may seem In magick many Wiccans perform a short spell or ritual manipulations of some kind and then perform the real magic: raising and channeling magical energy. They often move in a increasingly faster clock wise circle around the altar, either alone or with a coven, watching the candles flaming on the altar, smelling the incense, overwhelming themselves with chanting and intense visualization. **When the practitioner has reached the point of no return, the exact moment when the body can raise and channel no more energy, the power is released toward the magical goal. To do this, some Wicca collapse to the ground, signaling the end of what is rather peculiarly called "The Dance." Dancing is used to raise energy as well as to facilitate attunement with the Deities of nature. Dance as the wild wind; as the stream rushing down a mountain, a flame flickering from a lightning struck tree, as grains of sand bouncing off each other in a gale, as flowers unfolding their brilliance on a sunny summer afternoon. **As you dance, using what ever movements you wish, open yourself to the God and Goddess. **Think for a moment of the whirling dervishes, the untamed Gypsy dances of Europe, the sensuous belly dancing of the Middle East, and the sacred hula of old Hawaii. Dance is one of the paths to Deity.

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ABOUT COLORS FOR YOU

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Before reading this it might be interesting to observe different colors and write down how they affect you as this is how color relationships began. Do not make this the only article on colors you read or study either as Mr. Buckland gathered his material from others also. This is a very personal therapy/use and for a variety of reasons different colors affect different people differently. By Raymond Buckland Colors have been attributed with various healing properties. But colors can also be used for psychic development. Here are some simple exercises to use colors to awaken your psychic powers There are many people who have extrasensory perceptions (ESP). People who know that the telephone is going to ring before it actually does, know who is on the line before they even pick up the receiver. They seem to have natural psychic powers. It is just that in some people it is an inherent ability while in others it has to be drawn out. There are many ways to enhance psychic powers. Some of these use colors for psychic development. Here, we will discuss some of them which involve various aspects of ESP including clairvoyance (clear seeing), clairaudience (clear hearing), clairsentience (clear sensing), psychokinesis (moving objects without physical contact) and other allied practices. First exercise Take seven pieces of any material, be it cloth, silk, felt, construction paper or cardboard. Each should be in one of the seven colors of the prism, and of the same size. Now sit quietly and begin with breathing exercises. Correct breathing is a significant part of psychic development. Sit at a table with the colored items spread before you, close your eyes and shuffle them. Then, select one color and with your eyes closed, hold it between your hands, palm to palm. Concentrate on the material and visualise (not guess) the colour. Does it feel warm or cool? Do your palms or fingers tingle? Hold it against your forehead and cheek. Any different reaction? When you feel you know the color, open your eyes and check. If you are wrong, do not worry. Make a note of your choice. Take a sheet of paper and draw three columns. Column one is for 'color'. Write the actual color you find yourself holding. Column two is headed 'sense'.

In that column, write the color you thought you held. Column three is 'sensations'. Write down your reactions here. The chart below shows how this is to be done. COLOR SENSATION CHART For example, you may feel a color cool and vaguely unpleasant. Write down anything you feel even if it does not seem necessarily applicable to a color. Put the previous color back with the rest and again close your eyes and shuffle them. Go through the same procedure for at least 10 minutes and then check your results. Do not be disappointed if you do not judge the right color. A close is as good as correct (e.g., if the color was red and you thought it was orange). Examine the sensations. The red end of the color scale is the hot end; the blue is the cold. Red will stimulate, while blue will calm. Let us examine the results of a test conducted on school-going children in England. They were shown fabrics of different colors and asked to write down their feelings about these colors. This was the result: COLOR SENSATION CHART Color Sense Sensations Red Red Warm, love Green Violet Pleasant, cool Blue Green Cool, trees Red Orange Heat, danger Red: Danger, anger, fire, love, thirst, meanness, hate Orange: Woods, autumn, warmth, kindness, fire Yellow: Summer, sleep, gladness, light, Easter, sickness Green: Cool, nice, flowers, ocean, picnic, reading, snakes Blue: Water, cool, laziness, home, frost, lonely Indigo: Soft, gentle, sweet, prayers Violet: Sadness, church, love, warmth From this list you may find certain parallels with your own perception. It is interesting to observe one or two seeming contradictions in the list. For example, red stimulates both love and hate; yellow both gladness and sickness.

Traditional associations In the metaphysical world, colors have certain traditional associations. It is useful to know these associations for psychic development. These associations are: Red: Strength, health, vigour, sexual love, danger, charity Orange: Encouragement, adaptability, stimulation, attraction, plenty, kindness Yellow: Persuasion, charm, confidence, jealousy, joy, comfort Green: Finance, fertility, luck, energy, charity, growth Blue: Tranquillity, understanding, patience, health, truth, devotion, sincerity Indigo: Changeability, impulsiveness, depression, ambition, dignity Violet: Tension, power, sadness, piety, sentimentality Second exercise The transitional period between waking and sleeping is the 'hypnogogic' state; between sleeping and waking is the 'hypnopompic' state. Either of these states is excellent for psychic experimentation. Take seven colored pieces of material and place each in a separate window envelope, properly sealed. With the windows facing down, mix them up. Before you go to bed, pick one envelope randomly, and place it under your pillow. As you are on the point of falling asleep, concentrate your thoughts on the envelope under the pillow, trying to sense the color inside. There is a simple way to do this. Lie on your back with your arms on your sides, raise one hand and forearm (bent at the elbow) straight up in the air. As you begin to fall asleep your hand and arm will fall back across you, waking you again. At that moment, try to sense the color beneath your pillow. Write it down (however roughly and quickly), then go to sleep. As soon as you wake up in the morning, again write down the color you sense, along with any sensations, thoughts or feelings associated with it. The color you sense in the hypnopompic state may well be different from what you sense in the hypnogogic state. Do not worry. List them both. You will need three headings on your recording sheet: 'color' (as seen through the envelope's window in the morning); 'hypnogogic' (falling asleep sensation); and 'hynopompic' (awakening sensation). Put the envelope back with the others and mix them.

Repeat the experiment the next night, and for a total of 21 nights. From this, as well as seeing how well you are able to pick up the colors, you will know which is the better time for you to do your psychic work-evening or morning. Third exercise A simple, yet effective ESP test can be done using 12 playing cards. From a deck of regular playing cards take out the eight, nine and ten of clubs; eight, nine and ten of spades; eight, nine and ten of hearts; and the eight, nine and ten of diamonds (these are the 12 cards bearing the largest number of pips-most useful for differentiating between red and black, which you are going to do). Shuffle these 12 cards and then put them, face down, in a row on the table in front of you. Now, going from left to right, try to sense whether each card is red or black. Do not concern yourself with the actual suit or the value. You may find it helpful to gently lay your fingertips on the back of each card or, perhaps, to hold the palm of your hand over it. Write down your guesses (senses). Then turn the cards over and see how correct you are. Shuffle the cards and repeat the experiment. Always work from left to right. Do it 10 times, keeping score of your results. Since there are only two possible answers to each guess, expect an average of six correct each run, for chance. If chance alone is at work, you will have approximately 60 correct in 10 sessions. If, however, you find you have considerably more than 60 correct (or considerably less), then ESP is at work. For example, if you have 73 correct, the odds are 20 to one against chance; 78 correct and the odds are 100 to one against chance. Of course, the more times you go through this exercise, the more accurate a picture you will get. Here are the odds for various run throughs: Number of runs Chance Score Good (20:1 against chance) Excellent (100:1 aginst chance) 10 60 73 78 20 120 144 152 30 180 215 222 40 240 286 295 50 300 356 365

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Fourth exercise Radiesthesia, the use of a pendulum for metaphysical purposes, can be extremely effective. Try this simple exercise. Cut a strip of white paper or cardboard, approximately 12 inches long and one inch wide. Color one end of the strip red, about two inches of it will do, and the other end blue. A two-inch section in the centre should be colored yellow. If you have a pendulum, it is fine. If not, making one is easy. Virtually any weight at the end of a string will do. A favourite is to loop a length of silk ribbon through a ring. Even a needle at the end of a thread will do. A neck pendant on a fine chain is another possibility. The length of the thread/string/chain should be 7-10 inches. Hold the chain between the thumb and the forefinger in such a way that, with the elbow resting on the table, the pendulum is suspended just above the table's surface. (Some radiesthesiatists suggest keeping the arm in the air, with the elbow off the table. Resting the elbow is certainly less tiring.) Use the right hand if right-handed, the left if left-handed. Hold the pendulum so that it is suspended over the centre of the red section of your strip of paper as it lies on the table. Hold the chain still; do not consciously swing the pendulum. Do not grip it too tightly. Now, concentrate your thoughts on the color red. See a ball of red light at the end of the strip of paper. See it encompassing the pendulum. You will soon notice that the pendulum is starting to swing. It will swing more and more strongly, moving in a circle, clockwise about the red area. When it is swinging well, move your arm across so that the pendulum is now suspended over the blue end. Now, try to see a blue ball of light encompassing the pendulum. You will probably be surprised to find that the pendulum will slow, stop, and start to swing again in the opposite, counterclockwise direction. As often as you change ends, and color concentrations, so will the pendulum change directions. If you stop it and then hold it over the centre, and imagine yellow, it will swing backward and forward along the line of the strip of paper. You will get the same reactions from the pendulum if, instead of simply imagining the appropriate colors, you concentrate your thoughts on those things that are associated with the colors (see traditional associations).

Over red, think of strength, health and vigour. Over blue, think of tranquillity, understanding, and devotion. Over yellow, envision attraction, charm and confidence. Fifth exercise Psychokinesis (PK) is the movement of material objects without physical contact. To demonstrate the pressures applied in PK, we can perform a simple exercise using an animate object a person. You need a minimum of three persons for this exercise. On one side of the room sits a person (or group) we will call A. On the other side of the room sits another person (or group) we call B. A toss of coin decides which person or group will be red or blue. For the first run, let us say that A is red and B is blue. Now, bring in the person who has been outside while the coin was tossed. Have him or her stand in the centre of the room, at ease, with the legs slightly apart. Let us call this person X. Groups A and B must now concentrate their thoughts on their respective colors. With eyes closed, they should see themselves surrounded by red or blue light and should see it extending out to touch X. If there are several people, so that you have a group rather than individuals, then let one or two of each group concentrate on the traditional associations, rather than on the actual color. What will (or should) happen now is that X will find him/herself being drawn towards the red group in this first run, A-and repelled by the blue group. X probably becomes aware of feelings of warmth and love coming from the red group; coldness from the blue. Do this experiment a number of times, flipping a coin each time to determine who will be red or blue. You will find that X will be far more frequently drawn to red than to blue. Question X after each run and record the reactions. Sixth exercise A simple exercise can be done using a cork ball. Tie a length of thread to a pin and then push the pin into the cork ball. Hang the ball so that it is free on all sides. Point your forefinger at the suspended ball, as close as you can without actually touching it, and concentrate your thoughts on the color blue. Feel the blue all about you; see it around and even within your body. Direct it down your arm and out of your finger. As you direct out the blue, you should see the cork ball move away from your finger. Concentrate on red, and the cork ball will swing towards you, actually hitting the tip of your finger. Experiment with other colors.

Seventh exercise Clairaudience is the ability to hear psychically. It may be accompanied by clairvoyance, but not necessarily so. How do we hear colour? Through music. Color and music share common terms. We speak of tone, pitch, intensity and volume, for both arts. Chromatic is another common word. There is a psychological phenomenon whereby certain people subconsciously see colors in sounds. This is known as color synesthesia. Color can even be brought about by sound. In Los Angeles Times (December 3, 1948) there was an Associated Press report on a machine known as Auroratone, invented by an Englishman named Cecil Stokes. Musical vibrations were registered on a sensitised emulsion and photographed by a movie camera. A different pattern of color was created in the emulsion by each individual note. When projected, accompanied by the music, the result was a glorious series of color patterns subtly changing with the mood of the music. More recently, a color organ has been developed by Thomas Douglas Jones. The Chromaton produces coloured light as it plays. Sir Issac Newton related colours to the diatonic scale: C = red; D = orange; E = green; G = blue; A = indigo; B = violet. Slow music is generally associated with the blue end of the scale, and fast music with the red end. An interesting exercise of clairaudience can be performed using a large conch shell. We are all familiar with sounds of the sea that can be heard by holding such a shell close to the ear. Sit comfortably, back straight after doing some breathing exercises, and hold the shell to your ear. You will first hear the familiar rushing sound but, if you concentrate, you may become aware of a subtle musical background. Concentrate and try to bring it out. In clairaudience a shell is often used by a developing medium to spark the initial contact and to focus the voice(s) being heard. If you can also pick up a musical accompaniment, as it were, then you can glean additional, useful information based on the tempo and pitch of the music, together with any repeated, emphasised, individual notes. This is not easy to do. You might take heart from the fact that some years ago, F. Karwoski and Henry S. Odbert conducted a study with 148 people, testing color response to music. Of these, 60 per cent did get a response of some kind (40 per cent of these actually saw colors). If you get that sort of response then, again refer to the traditional associations. These are some simple exercises in psychic development associated with colour. Color can be a useful tool in enhancing our psychic faculties.

Always go through the breathing exercises before any experiment. In fact, it certainly will not hurt you to do a complete color meditation each time! And rememberpractice makes perfect.

COLOR BREATHING EXERCISE If possible, meditate before an open window. If not, let a white electric incandescent light shine on you. If you prefer to meditate in low light or darkness, still follow these instructions using the white light as a preliminary. Sit comfortably, relaxing the body as much as possible, without allowing the spine to curve. Following exercises can help you to loosen tight muscles: Allow the head to fall forward on the chest. Breathe deeply in and out three times. Return to the upright position. Allow the head to tip fully backward. Breathe deeply in and out three times. Return to the upright position. Tip the head as far as possible to the left. Breathe in and out three times. Return to the upright position. Tip the head as far as possible to the right. Breathe in and out three times. Return to the upright position. Allow the head to fall forward, then move it in a circle, counterclockwise, three times. Repeat the last exercise, moving the head clockwise three times. Return to the upright position. Breathe in slowly and fully, through the right nostril (hold the left one closed), feeling the stomach balloon out as you do so. Hold it a moment, then exhale slowly through the mouth, flattening the stomach. This exercise removes the stale air from the lungs. Repeat the last exercise, breathing in slowly, through the left nostril, and exhaling through the right nostril. Both these exercises need to be done three times. Now, with your body breathing normally but deeply, concentrate your thoughts till you can imagine your whole body encased in a globe of white light. Feel the luminous energy charging your whole body. After a few moments, visualise the light gradually turning to red. As it turns red, see it acquire a cone shape, the tip directing at your perineum chakra (Muladhar). As you continue to breathe deeply, see and feel the red light flow into the perineum area. When you feel that you have absorbed all that you can, see the all-encompassing globe of white return. Next, let the white give way to a cone of orange.

The point of the cone is directed at the suprarenal (Swadhisthan). Again, as you breathe deeply, feel the orange light pour down the cone into your whole body. Continue working through all the chakras, drawing all their respective colours into you. End with the all-encompassing white light. If you find it difficult to envision the different colours, set up a chart where you can see them in front of you. A glance at the chart sets the required colour in your mind. You will now enter a state of deep meditation. You will experience tremendous peace of mind. If you prefer to meditate in dim light, draw the blinds over the window or switch off the white light. At the end of the meditation period, before returning to the original state, imagine yourself encompassed in the globe of white light. It is recommended that loose clothing be worn during meditationsuch as a CM (color meditation) robe. We have learnt about the association of colors with the chakras and the desirability of stimulating these colours/chakras. This can be accomplished simply by wearing a robe designed for color meditation. Any refinement in shape can be made to suit your whims, but do not make it tight. The material should be pure white. In addition, you need a loose head-covering of the same color. This hat should come down to cover the space between the eyes, where the third eye is located. Roll up the front portion of the robe and cut large circles (six inches in diameter) to coincide with the chakra positions. Fill in these holes with circles of coloured material (same material as the robe. Prefer silk although linen would do as well). The colours corresponding to the chakra colors/positions are: red for the perineum (Muladhar chakra); orange for the suprarenal (Swadhisthan). The color yellow is for the lyden (Manipura); green for the thymus (Heart/Anahata); blue for the thyroid (Vishuddha).The color indigo for the pineal (Ajna/third eye) (on the hat point); and violet for the pituitary or crown (Sahasrara). Do not sew the coloured circles on to the uncut robe. Cut out the white circles first, so that the colored circles go right through. You can later use the cut white circles as a pattern for the colored robe. An alternative to the circles is to use whole bands of color going right around the robe. Avoid wearing anything underneath the CM robe to eliminate any interference between the colors and the body.

A Few Lessons in LIfe

Posted by Michael Forbus
Taking a Risk In order to practice, we have to surrender, we have to take a risk. Otherwise what were doing is standing back in order to judge, in order to feel superior. Often the obstacle is fear: we dont think well ever succeed. And so wed rather stand apart and be cynical, to feel protected in that way, not having to try.... We need to be able to utilize the positive energy of wondering, of wanting to know the truth for ourselves and working to do that, and not get lost in cynicism or endless speculation. - Sharon Salzberg, "Sitting on the Fence," from the Fall 2001 Tricycle. -----------------------------------------------Most of us are afraid of something or of many things; you may be afraid of your wife, of your husband, afraid of losing a job; afraid of not having security in old age, afraid of public opinion - which is the most silly form of fear - afraid of so many things darkness, death and so on. Now we are going to examine together, not what we are afraid of, but what fear is in itself. We are not talking about the object of fear, but about the nature of fear, how fear arises, how you approach it. Is there a motive behind one's approach to the problem of fear? Obviously one usually has a motive; the motive to go beyond it, to suppress it, to avoid it, to neglect it; and one has been used to fear for the greater part of one's life, so one puts up with it. If there is any kind of motive, one cannot see it clearly, cannot come near it. And when one looks at fear, does one consider that fear is separate from oneself, as if one was an outsider, looking inside, or an insider looking out? But is fear different from oneself? Obviously not, nor is anger. But through education, through religion, one is made to feel separate from it, so that one must fight it, must get over it. One never asks if that thing called fear is actually separate from oneself. It is not, and in understanding that, one understands that the observer is the observed.
~Jiddu

Krishnamurti

Not Seeking What does it mean "not to seek"? We can just as easily be distracted inwardly as we can outwardly, searching for the next project, the next practice. We can find ourselves digging, searching and trying to fix what we feel is broken within us. This is just more distraction from what is true. There is no where to go, nothing to fix, we just stop, effortlessly being. There is nothing to seek, we are already free. With Metta, Miguel

Be Generous.............
Posted by Mistsofavalon

Be generous in prosperity, And thankful in adversity. Be fair in judgment, And guarded in speech. Be a lamp unto those, Who walk in darkness. Be eyes to the blind, And a guiding light. Be a breath of life, To the body of mankind. Be a dew to the soul Of the human heart. And a fruit upon the tree, Of humanity. - Bah'u'llh

Understanding Oneness
Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)
Level of Consciousness Sometimes, we look at the actions of others and find it difficult to understand what motivates them. But we are all doing the best we can with the information we currently have. We have all been taught how to see the world from the examples of those around us and by our experiences. Keeping this in mind, we can accept the choices made by others while seeking ways to increase the world's level of consciousness as a whole. Our different levels of consciousness are like the developmental stages of children, whose understanding varies according to their age and experience. For example, the behavior of a two-year-old who doesn't want to share can be understood as a phase of his social education, whereas a 16-year-old who behaves in the same manner would be thought to be acting childish. It is important to remember that we are each on our own unique path. We may have chosen certain lessons or made an agreement to play certain roles in the unfolding of the world's understanding before we incarnated in this lifetime. So our job is not to judge others but to shift the balance of understanding in the world by increasing our own. Every thought we have and action we take becomes part of the collective energy of the planet. When we use our energy to bring light into the world, it combines with the light brought by others to dispel the darkness. Though we live in a world of duality, which helps us to experience the material plane, we don't need to experience extremes to understand them. We can share our experiences and understanding with others not from a place of condescension but of connection. When the entire family of humanity understands that each of our thoughts, choices, and actions affect us all, we will share an incredible level of consciousness one that puts our oneness above all else and helps us evolve into higher expressions of our spiritual selves. Remember the next time you witness an action of another that they are of the same earth as you but simply on a different conscious level at this point in their life. Find compassion, bless them, and move along your day in grace.... Peace ~ Stevie

Together again
Posted by Sunshine-Chayenna

In all the lives we had together, we never saw our real connection In the love we feel for each other We never saw who we really are. Just in our separation, We become aware of the unconditional love, that we shared together. Just in our separation, We feel the oneness in our self, and in each other. Just in our separation, All times, spaces, and shapes becomes one. Just in our separation, We can let go the past, and in the now moment We create a new path That will bring us to the future.
Copyright 2010 @ Nederland Gerda Verstraeten

Easy Crystal Magick

Posted by Whispr
Crystal or stone magick is very simple and inexpensive to perform. Stones and their wonderful spirits are all around us. Any of these spells may be cast by using the ordinary stones that are can be found near your home. Cleaning Stones Stones are subjected to a multitude of energies before they arrive in your home. Prior to using them in magic, it is advised that you perform a cleansing or purification on the stones. However, it is always preferable to listen to your stones/crystals first to "hear" if they require a cleansing. I personally have 2000+ stones and I think I have cleansed only a handful. This is a simple process which removes any past influences from the stone, getting it ready for your use. There are a number of different methods of cleansing: 1. Place the stones in full sunlight for a day, 3 days, or even a week. Placing them in direct sunlight is the way to go - not behind a window on a ledge. Some stones will clear after a day - some others will take longer. Check the stones daily and sense the energies by placing them in your receptive hand (left hand if you are right handed opposite if you are left handed). If the vibrations are regular, the cleansing has been successful. **Important to note that some stones will damage/fade in the sun. 2. Bury the stones in the ground for a week or so, then check to see if they have been purified. If they have, wash them off and your magic can begin. 3. Run the stones under running water and wipe off with a white cloth. Check to see if they have been purified - if not - repeat the process. 4. Another method that is popular is using sea salt, either by mixing the salt with water and soaking the stone or by rubbing the salt directly onto the stone. Many stones can get damaged by the harshness of salt - if you are not sure whether your stone will be adversely affected by the salt - avoid it altogether. Rule of thumb - the softer the stone the harsher the damage. 5. Place the stones - preferably outside - at the start of a full moon for three nights. 6. Lastly - and my method of choice - is to burn sage and pass the stones through the smoke. Charging Stones Many sources site - before using the stones in magic, they should be "charged" or "programmed" with energy for the specific purpose you need the from the stone. My personal note on this is "programming" is simply wrong. It is as if you are willing the stone to do something against its will - think of it as trying to potty train a cat. Eventually, the cat can be trained, but your relationship with the cat will suffer in the process.

"Charging" is a different matter indeed as you are encouraging or awaking the stone to help you or someone else with the properties it already possess. By charging, you are asking for a specific kind of help. You are letting the stone know which of its powers you need the most. It is also wise to ask the stone if it indeed needs a "boost", many do not need the encouragement to help - they share their knowledge and powers willingly. "Charging" is simply done by holding the stones in your projective hand (right if right handed - left if left handed), visualizing your magical need, and pouring energy out from your body into the stone. Say for instance you have a Moonstone and need to get more sleep at night. Put the Moonstone into your projective hand - visualize yourself sleeping - with that energy pouring from you into the stone. Once you can feel the vibrations - you know that the stone has been charged. Simple Stone Spells taken from the book "Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic" Money And Prosperity New Year's Stone - At sunrise on the morning of the new year, go outside and find the largest stone you can carry. Take this back to your house and put it in a place of prominence. If you keep the stone in your house for a year, it will be one filled with prosperity. Replace the stone every year. Luck On the Fence - Rise before the Sun on the morning of the Spring Equinox. Find several stones and place them on the fence posts that surround your property, visualizing yourself, your home and life filled with luck. Love Stone Love - Go to a place that contains many water-worn stones. Look for a large, flat rock while visualizing yourself being involved with the perfect mate. On this rock, mark with red ink two intertwined hearts. As you do this, keep visualization in mind. When you are finished, bury the stone in the earth in an uncultivated place. Protection The Five Pebbles - Go to a moving brook or stream. While standing in the water and facing downstream, remove five small pebbles from the stream bed. As you do this, visualize your need for protection. As your hand closes over the pebbles, see them beaming out protective energies. Just as the pebbles are hard and have weathered for eons, so too will they strengthen your protective shield. Now carry them at all times for protection. If you wish, place them in a small pouch or a fold of cloth, or incorporate them into some form of jewelry. Magical Intentions Carry the stones in your pants pocket or place in a cloth pouch and carry with you.

Astral Projection - Tourmalated quartz crystal, opal Business Success - Bloodstone, malachite, Green tourmaline, yellow zircon Dieting - Moonstone, Topaz Dreams - Amethyst, Azurite Gambling - Amazonite, aventurine, cat's eye Happiness - Amethyst, chrysoprase, yellow zircon Healing/Health - Agate, amber, amethyst, aventurine, azurite, bloodstone, calcite, carnelian, cat's - eye, celestite, chrysoprase, coral, quartz crystal, diamond, flint, garnet, hematite, holey stones, jade, jasper, jet, lapis lazuli, peridot, petrified wood, sapphire, sodalite, staurolite, sugilite, sulfur, sunstone, topaz, turquoise, red zircon Love - Agate, alexandrite, amber, amethyst, beryl, calcite, chrysocolla, emerald, jade, lapis lazuli, lepidolite, malachite, moonstone, olivine, pearl, rhodocrosite, sapphire, sard, topaz, pink tourmaline, turquoise Money, Wealth, Prosperity, Riches - Aventurine, bloodstone, calcite, cat's-eye, chrysoprase, coal, emerald, jade, mother-of-pearl, olivine, opal, pearl, peridot, ruby, salt, sapphire, spinel, staurolite, tiger's-eye, topaz, green tourmaline, brown-green-red zircon Physical Energy - Beryl, calcite, rhodocrosite, selenite, spinel, sunstone, tiger's-eye, red tourmaline, red zircon Reconciliation - Diamond, selenite Sexual Energy - Carnelian, sunstone, yellow zircon Sleep - Moonstone, peridot, blue tourmaline Success - Amazonite, chrysoprase, marble Travel - Chalcedony, orange zircon Wisdom - Chrysocolla, coral, jade, sodalite, sugilite

FREEDOM QUOTES
Posted by BZ

Freedom is not what we achieve from others but from our silent heart Freedom means to bring love & peace everywhere The Actual freedom is made of noble thoughts of a man Freedom spread its wings where the silence flows There are no bad thoughts, where the freedom dances Those who love freedom they do not invite the war A man who is trapped due to fear, he can never see freedom around Freedom lies in abundance but we cease to get it Freedom is wonderful & beautiful Freedom never puts anybody in chains of blind-faith Dont blame anybody until you see with your own eyes and believe fully QUOTES BY PUSHKAR BISHT

Relying on Joy
Posted by Michael Forbus
At the time of Buddha, there lived an old beggar woman called "Relying on Joy". She used to watch the kings, princes, and people making offerings to Buddha and his disciples, and there was nothing she would have liked more than to be able to do the same. So she went out begging, but at the end of a whole day all she had was one small coin. She took it to the oil-merchant to try to buy some oil. He told her that she could not possibly buy anything with so little. But when he heard that she wanted it to make an offering to Buddha, he took pity on her and gave her the oil she wanted. She took it to the monastery, where she lit a lamp. She placed it before Buddha, and made this wish:"I have nothing to offer but this tiny lamp. But through this offering, in the future may I be blessed with the lamp of wisdom. May I free all beings from their darkness. May I purify all their obstructions, and lead them to enlightenment." That night the oil in all the other lamps went out. But the beggar woman's lamp was still burning at dawn, when Buddha's disciple Maudgalyayana came to collect all the lamps. When he saw that one was still alight, full of oil and with a new wick, he thought,"There's no reason why this lamp should still be burning in the day time," and he tried to blow it out. But it kept on burning. He tried to snuff it out with his fingers, but it stayed alight. He tried to smother it with his robe, but still it burned on. The Buddha had been watching all along, and said,"Maudgalyayana, do you want to put out that lamp? You cannot. You cannot even move it, let alone put it out. If you were to pour the water from all ocean over this lamp, it still wouldn't go out. The water in all the rivers and the lakes of the world could not extinguish it. Why not? Because this lamp was offered with devotion and with purity of heart and mind. And that motivation has made it of tremendous benefit." When Buddha had said this, the beggar woman approached him, and he made a prophesy that in the future she would become a perfect buddha, call "Light of the Lamp." So it is our motivation, good or bad, that determines the fruit of our actions. (As told by Sogyal Rinpoche in The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Copyright@1992 by Sogyal Rinpoche)

Unity and the Divine Plan

Posted by GraceWatcher
The achievement of unity on a global level cannot happen until the supreme value of love is made known to the hearts of people everywhere. This cannot occur as an idea, but must happen as an experience of truth that speaks to the inner knowing, changing a person into one who cannot help but be loving because nothing else seems real, and therefore nothing else is possible. From the place in which we stand today, such a consciousness may seem far away, and yet it is but a slight movement of extension that can allow us as individuals and as a collective humanity to raise our awareness to the plane upon which there is only love, and there is no one who is excluded from it. Many, today, wish for this to happen, for the idea of 'one world' is balm to the soul. We wish for it, and we wait for it, and we help to create it in each moment through our effort to establish the links in thought, word, and deed that such a shift requires. In this lies a great responsibility... For each thought that we think can either forge another link in the chain that connects us with all others, or it can sever us from life. Each word that we speak can either resonate with the vibration of love for all, or it can speak with the voice of separation and division - a voice that permits certain individuals, groups, or peoples to be perceived as essentially different from us. It is not inaccurate to say that the world depends upon each of us, for it does. It depends upon the collective thought process given shape by each individual consciousness, and it requires that each consciousness be infused by something that is outflowing, generous, and concerned for the whole, in order that humanity finally rise to the place in which love becomes possible. It may not happen in a day, a month, a year, or even longer, but the new vibration of love that is sweeping the planet as part of the earth's transition into light shall ultimately have the effect of creating a new vision for the heart of humanity. As part of that vision, what has held a place as the need to dominate, control, or take from others rather than sharing with them, will no longer be a viable way of life. It will no longer be viable because it will no longer make sense in terms of the emerging picture of the human family. This vision lies immediately before us and is no longer light-years away. It is one that God has brought into close-range because it is the earth's time to make this transition into unified consciousness, and it is time for each inhabitant of the earth to become part of a new way of life that shall exceed anything that was thought possible before. This is part of the Divine plan for the emergence of the earth into a sacred planet, and it is part of the plan for the sanctification of the life of humanity - a life that will no longer feel separate from its Divine source and origin.

Chats with Susun Weed

~ Third Monday of every month ~ Please join us with Susun Weed every month as she discusses different Herbal topics. Very informative and helpful to all. Check the dates below and time sand hope you can come by and visit and check out some of Susuns classes

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Children In Ritual
Posted by Whispr
Unlike many religions, practitioners of Paganism don't have churches. We understand that the Earth is our church and we are our own priests and priestesses. For many Pagans, the circle is our temple and our rituals celebrate and strengthen our relationships with the Gods and the Earth. Just as Christians take their children to church, bringing our children into the magical circle gives them a basis for spirituality that will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Rituals are the vehicle by which we pass on our traditions and values. For parents who want to raise their kids in Pagan traditions, including them in rituals is integral, but can be very challenging. If you are hosting the ritual, you can create a child-friendly ritual that actively involves the kids, but attending a ritual hosted by someone else presents a host of other challenges. You can't tailor the ritual to meet your needs, but that doesn't necessarily mean that you can't go or can't include your children. First make sure to ask your host if you can bring your kids. Next, be realistic about the behavior of children at different ages and level of maturity and think about ways to make the experience a positive one for everyone. Babies If you plan to take your baby to a ritual, make sure he/she is fed and dry. So long as these two requirements are met, your baby may remain pretty quiet throughout the ritual. Many babies will even fall asleep to chanting. Others will remain awake, fascinated by the sights and sounds of a ritual. Don't plan to carry your baby throughout the entire ritual; take some kind of carrier or even a stroller. Toddlers Face the fact that a child under four is most likely not going to just quietly stand there and watch the ritual. He/she wants to run, play, touch everything, go to the bathroom, and wander about. If you intend to have your toddler in the circle, don't volunteer for a part in the ritual. You'll be busy enough because your toddler needs your constant attention. Be prepared to leave the circle if your child becomes fussy or cries. Try not to get too upset or angry and don't try to force him/her to behave within the boundaries of the circle. It's best to leave and avoid bringing any negativity into the circle. Be careful not to make the ritual a negative experience for the child, making him/her less willing to participate next time.

Older Children (8-12) By this time, kids will either love or hate ritual. If you child hates it, don't force him/her to participate. You'll only end up strengthening his/her resolve and make everyone frustrated and angry. Do continue to offer rituals and celebrations on a regular basis and ask your child what would make rituals more enjoyable for him/her. At this age, your child can probably sit still for most of the ritual, but if your child really enjoys it then encourage his/her participation. Teens Teens are old enough to know and understand your rules and expectations. If they attend rituals with you, they should be able to participate as fully as anyone else. When deciding to take kids to rituals, there are many things to think about. For starters, there are possible legal ramifications. Think carefully about attending rituals performed skyclad. Just because a child is taught that nudity is natural and harmless, it doesn't mean that society and the judicial system will agree. If a small child casually mentions seeing someone's "weewee" to a teacher, the parents are likely to get a very unpleasant call. If you're divorced or getting divorced, take careful steps to avoid accusations that you are engaging your child in dangerous and unhealthy activities. You and I know that an athame held to your chest is a harmless symbolic act, but others may not see it that way. Be considerate of others in your group. Not everyone understands or even likes kids and many people have different ideas as to what is appropriate behavior and how much parental discipline is called for. One person might see three kids playing in a circle and consider it a beautiful sight where children freely express themselves. Someone else might see it as distracting, inappropriate, and a lack of parenting. Balancing the desires of parents and communities to involve children in ritual with the needs of adults who don't want their ritual experience disrupted is very challenging. Be sure to always supervise your child and try to work with others in your group to come up with good ways to make the experience a positive one for everyone. Suggest ideas to get children involved, stressing the importance of passing on our traditions to a new generation of Pagans.

Courage
Posted by Deraji Snowfox
What is courage? How is it used or obtained? Many think courage is the art of being fearless dispite the odds, no matter the circumstances. Webster defines it as "to withstand danger, fear, or difficulty". In my short life time I have come to beleive that these definitions are incorrect. Fear is needed in life to make us careful. "withstand..difficulty"? Life is difficult, more for some then others. Does this make everyperson alive couragous? "Danger" hahahaha. Ever seen that new show "1000 ways to die"? We are costantly in danger when we drive, eat, sleep, the very air we breath has become toxic in most parts because of the pollution in it. I think that courage is much more difficult to comprehend then this mediocre definition. Courage is every day life. Courage is acting inspite of fear not being absolved from it. To not have fear is ignorance and you are only lying to yourself. courage is going outside dispite those thousand ways to die, dispite the pollution. Everyone is afaid of something, to fear is to be human. take each day one step at a time. You have already beaten the odds. whats one more day? I tell myself that every morning. I got shot at and nicked not to long ago. I probably would be dead now if not for the vision i had leading up to the shooting. I survived. I beat the odds one more day is a peice of cake. Statistics? everyone says dont become a statistic. how is this accomplished? If your alive you are the whatever percent that lives. work, unemployed theres a statistic for you! dead, your still a statistic. I guess what I am trying to say is that the world tries to scare us into living in fear and it works but courage is steping up and takeing that next day on. There is so many reasons not to live and so few to go on but it quality not quanity that counts and I only need one reason, ME!

Flower Remedies Plus Some Other Flower Remedies

Posted by Whispr
38 Bach Flower Remedies Plus Some Other Flower Remedies Agrimony- For inner torture behind a facade; awakens inner peace. Angelica- Opens one to the ministrations of the spiritual realm and angelic influences. Aspen- For anxiety/apprehension; awakens openness to new experiences. Beech- For Criticalness; awakens acceptance and tolerance. Blackberry- For manifesting creative inspiration and for opening to new levels of consciousness. Calendula- Awakens the healing power for words. California Poppy- For higher intuition; assists in connecting with the nature kingdom and in seeing the aura. Centaury- For weakness of will; awakens inner strength. Cerato- For lack of confidence; awakens trust in inner guidance. Chaparral- Helps one to experience deeper levels of psychic awareness and perception through dreams; helps in detoxifying the system. Cherry Plum- For fear of collapse/shock; awakens courage under stress. Chestnut Bud- For repeating same mistakes; awakens awareness of life's lessons. Chicory- For possessiveness and martyr syndromes; awakens appropriate giving and receiving. Clematis- For dreaminess and lack of attention; awakens a grounding and practical inspiration. Crab Apple- For feelings of uncleanliness or shame; awakens harmony and an inner cleansing. Elm- For feelings of inadequacy; awakens self-confidence. Gentain- For discouragement and self-doubt; awakens perservance and confidence. Gorse- For dispair and hopelessness; awakens faith and hope. Heather- For self-adsorption and failure to listen; awakens caring for others and ability to listen. Holly- For jealousy, hate and revenge; awakens compassion. Honeysuckle- For dwelling in the past; awakens letting go of the past. Hornbean- For lacking strength to handle daily activities; awakens confidence of energy and ability. Impatiens- For impatience and irritability; awakens patience and understanding. Indian Paintbrush- Stimulates artistic and creavtive expression. Iris- Stimulates creative imagination and inspiration; awakens artistic abilities. Larch- For lack of self-confidence and inferority; awakens confidence and creative expression. Lavender- Soothing to the nerves and over-sensitivity to psychic and spiritual experiences.

Lotus- For inspiration, intuition and healing; amplifies the effects of the essences. Mimulus- For rears and shyness; awakens courage and confidence. Mugwort- Awakens greater awareness of spiritual influence and understanding of dreams; assists in making you more conscious of your psychic energies. Mustard- For gloom and depression; awakens joy and peace of mind. Oak- For despair and despondency; awakens brave perservance and strength. Olive- For mental/physical exhaustion; awakens renewed vitality. Pine- For guilt and blame; awakens positive self-acceptance. Red Chestnut- For excessive fear and anxiety; awakens calm detachment. Rock Rose- For terror and panic; awakens courage to transcend self. Rock Water- For inflexibility and self-denial; awakens flexibility, spontaneity and selfnurturance. Rose- Awakens love and inspiration; helps attune to the angelic heirarchies and the divine Feminine. Rosemary- Assists in controlling out-of-body experiences; stimulates mental faculties. Sage- Assists in awakeningto inner world experiences; slows aging process; understanding life experiences. St. Johnswort- Opens one to divine guidance; activates ability for lucid dreaming; assists in out-of-body experiences. Scleranthus- For uncertainty and indecision; awakens stable desiveness. Shasta Daisy- Spiritualizes the intellect; assists in seeinf the entire picture. Star of Bethlehem- For all shocks and traumas; awakens healing of trauma. Star Tulip- Makes one receptive to spiritual realms and astrological influences; awakens feminine aspects of imagination and intuition. Sunflower- Balances the ego and awakens the inner light of divine inspiration; assists in realizing capabilities of the soul. Sweet Chestnut- For despair and the last of endurance; awakens faith in darkest of times. Vervain- For fanatical straining and over-enthusiastic; awakens relaxation and moderation. Vine- For domineering and inflexibility; awakens sensitive leadership and respect. Violet- Attunement to the fairy realms; for awakening warmth and greater spirituality. Walnut- For transition and change and over-sensitivity; awakens objectivity and freedom of perspectives. Water Violet- For excessive pride and superiority; awakens humility and service. White Chestnut- For unwanted thoughts and worry; awakens quietness and clarity of mind. Wild Oat- For dissatisfaction in achievement; awakens clarity of life direction. Wild Rose- (1)For apathy and resignation; awakens enthusiasm for life. (2)For overcomingapathy and for intergrating the spiritual in the physical; tonic for longstanding illness. Willow- For resentment and bitterness; awakens acceptance of responsibility and releasing of blame. Yarrow- For psychic protection and oversensitivity; strengthens the aura; gives emotional clarity; eases stress. Wyld Wytch's Web

Appeasing the Kitchen God

Posted by Whispr
The kitchen is the heart of the house. This is where energy and the will of the home resides. We see this power at every party when all our guests cram themselves into the kitchen. With the New Year we need to renew our energy by checking our Kitchen Feng Shui. The kitchen has power for several reasons. First as the house shelters us the kitchen nourishes us, as the house protects us the kitchen creates us, so the kitchen is filled with life giving energy. And second, the kitchen is the room that naturally has all five elements, so it is balanced. There is the element of wood in the cabinets, there is the earth element in the tile or counters, there is metal in the appliances, there is the water element in the faucets and fire in the stove. This combination of elements brings us the building blocks for all qi energy; the energy we need to accomplish what we wish. Because all five elements exist any cure can be placed in the kitchen no matter where the kitchen is in the house. The kitchen is considered a treasure of energy so neither the front door nor the back door should directly face the door to the kitchen or else the energy will seep out. This is more common in open kitchens. A wind chime or bell hung is between the kitchen and the front door will stop the energy from leaving the house. And to stop too much of your money leaving through a back door, one near the kitchen, place a brass or goldcolored bowl near the back door. This will catch the money as it tries to leave. On the whole, however, open kitchens are much more positive than kitchens that are separate rooms as the energy circulates better in the openness. Also the cook is not isolated from the family. Cooking times can be sharing times; this will build family strength. If your kitchen is closed off from the family it is wise to place pictures of yourself where the family gathers, this will connect the family to you even while you are locked away in the kitchen. In China many homes have a small shrine to the Kitchen God next to the stove. The Kitchen God guards the kitchen, helping food to be cooked well and taste good. He also listens to arguments, and makes a note of good deeds and mistakes that have occurred. On the 23rd day of the twelfth month (January in the Chinese calendar) he travels to heaven to make his report to the Jade Emperor, the ruler of heaven. Honey and incense are offered to the Kitchen God to ensure he will make a good report. His image is then burned and he travels up the smoke to heaven. A new image of the Kitchen God is then placed in the kitchen for the new year. Illustration of Zao Jun - The Kitchen God, from Myths and Legends of China, 1922 by E. T. C. Werner

Pow Wow Etiquette

Posted by Whispr
Etiquette for Visitors and Newcomers 1. Bring your own seating when attending pow wows, because public seating is the execption rather than the rule. Lawn chairs are the most common way of solving this. 2. Do not sit on the benches around the arena. These benches are reserved for the dancers only. You may set up your chairs directly behind the benches, and it is usually good courtesy to ask the permission of the dancer whose bench you are sitting behind, as he/she might have family who are going to sit by him or her. 3. Ask permission before taking pictures of dancers. Many people are sensitive about pictures, so it is always good to be on the safe side and ask. 4. Donate money to the Drum.This is done during a blanket dance, when a blanket will be laid out on the ground and a song or songs will be sung. It is customary to place a dollar bill (or more if you wish) on the blanket and dance the rest of that song, regardless of if you are dressed or not. If you don't want to dance, you should ask a dancer to place the money on the drum forr you. The drum has probably traveled a great distance to give you the beautiful songs you hear, and count on this to help pay their expenses. 5. Always stand during special songs. This includes Grand Entry, Flag Songs, Veteran Songs, Memorial Songs, Prayer Songs, or any other song that the M.C. designates. It is also customary to remove any hats that you have on for the duration of that song. 6. Always listen to the M.C. He will give all of the information you need, as well as entertain you and keep you posted on news. Any questions you have can be answered by him. 7. Remember you are a guest. Have fun, ask questions and meet people. Everyone there is welcome! Etiquette for Dancers Click to enlarge dancin' away 1. Never come to a Pow Wow intoxicated or bring alcohol! 2. Be on time, dressed and ready to go before Grand Entry. It is a bad habit to not make Grand Entry, and may lose you points if you are contesting! 3. Place your blanket on the bench you want to sit at ahead of time. Nothing is worse than not having a seat after the dancing has begun! Never sit on someone else's blanket without their permission. 4. Dance as many dances as you can. It is in bad taste to dance only a few of the dances. At Formal War Dances, you will not be allowed to take a break until everyone does. 5. Give respect to the Head Man and Lady. Don't begin dancing until they do, and honor them in their Special with a dollar bill given to them in a handshake.

6. If you wish to honor a person, place a gift at their feet while they are dancing. If you are honored in this way, dance in place by your gift until the Arena Director or another person picks it up off of the ground and gives it to you. Never pick it up yourself. 7. If you drop some part of your regalia, don't pick it up! Dance in place beside it until the Arena Director picks it up for you. You will probably be asked to give something for its return to you. All dropped articles belong to the Arena Director. When an Eagle feather is dropped, the pow wow is stopped and a ceremony is performed to pick it up. A elder is asked to pick up the feather, and he will keep the feather. 8. In a Two Step, it is ladies'choice. If you refuse to dance with the first person who asks you, you must give her at least five or ten dollars (the M.C. will usually say). The same rule applies to a hat or shawl dance. Etiquette for the Drum and Singers 1. Always ask the Head Singer to sit at a drum. Many times drums are closed, meaning that the Head Singer has chosen who is to sit at the drum. You can not argue with his decision. 2. Ladies are not allowed to sit in the first row of a drum. They may not strike the drum, but are allowed to sing, sitting behind their husband or the man who asked her to sing. 3. Know the songs you are to sing. If you ask to be on a drum, the Head Singer must asssume that you can sing all the songs he knows. Be prepared. 4. Any gift given to the drum is first given to the Head Singer. It is his job to then divide up the gift to the rest of the drum as he sees fit. 5. Never sing too loud or overbeat. Mistakes such as these are forgiven with a monetary contribution to the Head Singer. 6. Everything goes around the drum in one direction, depending on the tribe the drum belongs to. Do not pass things over the drum. 7. Always sing your best. Enjoy yourself, and know that without the drum, there is no Pow Wow. Giveaways picture of giveawaySince the days before the arrival of Europeans, Native Americans have had a sense of generosity that is unique among all cultures. Since that time, this generosity has developed into the giveaway, a ceremony where a person, family or organization is honored and in return gives away many gifts to their friends and the staff of pow wows. This begins with a special song sung by the drum for the particular person or people honored, usually a family song that was composed for that family. The person or people and their friends then slowly dance around the circle, and people in attendance who feel so moved are allowed to give the people a small gift and then join the "procession." This will usually continue for about one or two songs, when the dance will end and the people return to their seats. The person or people honored will go to the Emcee's table and have a person speak for them, who tells about the honored party and then announces the names of people whom they in turn would like to show their appreciation to. When a person's name is called, he or she stands and walks around the arena to the Emcee's table and receives a gift, which is often a very nice Pendelton blanket or a food basket of some sort. It is always customary in a giveaway to always honor the head staff and the drum, and then honor those who have helped you. All in all, a give away can last fom twenty to forty minutes. http://library.thinkquest.org/3081/rules.html

How to Get in Touch with a Plant Spirit

Posted by Whispr
1.If possible, grow the plant yourself. This will give you direct physical contact with it regularly before attempting spiritual contact. 2.If the plant is edible, add it to your diet regularly for an entire week before trying to make contact. This internalizes the plant's energy and creates an inner harmony with that plant's matrix, which will ultimately improve your results. 3.Sensually experience the plant--touch it, smell it, listen to the sound it makes in the wind or rain, and look at it from different angles (above, below, and from all sides). Again, it is suggested that you do this for an entire week before attempting to make contact. 4.Bring the plant into your life in as many ways as possible, like wearing its pattern in a tie or shirt, hanging a picture of it near your desk, burning incense in its aroma, and so forth. 5.When you feel ready, meditate with the plant nearby. Try to make sure you won't be disturbed for at least twenty minutes. 6.As you meditate, breathe deeply and wait until you feel "transported," maybe a little fuzzy around the edges of your being (some people describe this as tingling or hearing a far-off humming sound). 7.Now, visualize yourself in an environment in which that plant would naturally grow. See yourself sitting in the middle of a circle of these flowers or plants. Allow this visualization to become as real as possible, bringing to memory the smell of the plant, its texture, and everything else you learned about it in the previous steps. 8.Reach out spiritually toward the plant. Don't open our physical eyes, open your psychic ones. Be patient and wait, making mental notes of any imagery or feelings from this point forward. Plant spirits will generally communicate empathically or through your senses, so be alert. Once you have established a rapport with the plant, let it know the purpose of your visit quickly and respectfully. How the plant communicates with you will be very personal and based on the questions you have in mind. At some point the plant will withdraw, signaling that it is time for you to go back to a "normal" level of awareness. No experience will be the same, even with the same type of plant or flower. One lily conversation will not be the same as the next lily. Harvesting a magickal plant or timing your use of greenery in a spell, ritual, or charm by the moon

Waxing moon: Suited to magickal matters that require steady growth, even pacing, and positive development. Full moon: The mystical themes of this phase are maturity, fertility, productivity, manifestation, and creativity. Waning moon: Time your spells or pick your herbs during a waning moon to banish negativity or decrease unwanted energies. Blue moon: Blue moons are ideal for planning wish magick or anything that requires a metaphysical miracle. Moon in Aries: Use this sign for overcoming obstacles and developing personal skills. Moon in Taurus: A Taurus moon helps develop tenacity, and provides energy for abundance. Moon in Gemini: A Gemini moon encourages balance and positive transformation. Moon in Leo: Leo's moon guides us in finding our "voice," especially in the magickal arts. Moon in Virgo: The Virgo moon provides supportive energy for prosperity and success. Moon in Libra: Libra's moon emphasizes balance. It also helps in uncovering mysteries or secrets. Moon in Scorpio: Scorpio's moon is one of focus, especially on physical issues like the expression of passion. Moon in Sagittarius: The Sagittarius moon builds self-control and helps manifest goals. Moon in Capricorn: Capricorn's moon makes you aware of the true you, and provides spiritual sustenance. Moon in Aquarius: The Aquarian moon develops an awareness of the simple beauties and potentials, which makes it very suited to green witchery. It also increases your energy for adventures. Seasonal Symbolism for the Green Witch Spring: The themes for this season are fertility, hope, inspiration, growth, and renewal. In particular, consider using new grass, tree blossoms, or an early budding flower in your green magick to represent the season of rebirth. Summer: The themes for this season are prosperity, energy, health, abundance, socialization, and playfulness. In particular, consider using fresh sunflowers, daisies, and fire-associated herbs like rosemary in your summertime green magick. Fall: The themes for this season are in-gathering (manifestation), protection (especially health), frugality, and harvesting the fruits of your labors with thankfulness. In particular, consider using any traditional harvest plant in your magick (like apples or corn). Winter: The themes for this season are rest, home and family, tradition, and safeguarding your resources in both literal and figurative terms. In particular, consider using dried flowers and plant parts to honor the season, or perhaps berries to symbolize spring's forthcoming abundance.

Gardening by the Moon Moon in Aries: plant only garlic and onions. Moon in Taurus: plant potatoes or leafy vegetables. Moon in Gemini: weed and cultivate. Do not plant or transplant. Moon in Cancer: graft, transplant, sow, or force budding. This is a very productive sign. Moon in Leo: focus on ridding your garden of unwanted insects or weeds. Moon in Virgo: fairly barren. Don't do any extensive gardening during this sign other than basic maintenance. Moon in Libra: sow flowers, root crops, vines, and lettuce. Moon in Scorpio: excellent for promoting plant growth, so fertilize now. Moon in Sagittarius: productive for onions. Moon in Capricorn: plant tubers and root crops only. Moon in Aquarius: cultivate and turn the soil. Moon in Pisces: excellent for flora requiring good root growth. First Quarter: plant leafy annuals with above-ground yields like broccoli, cauliflower, celery, spinach, and lettuce. Second Quarter: plant rounded flowers and plants like cantaloupe, eggplant, peas, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Third Quarter: sow bulbs, root crops, beets, garlic, carrots, and anything else that has an underground yield. Also, fruit bushes seem to do well when planted during this phase.
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ONE HUNDRED PERCENT COMMITMENT

Posted by Rui pedro Calado Filipe
We suggest that you make a one hundred percent commitment, whatever course you choose, to open to your own healing power. You do not have to believe that you will be successful in eliminating your disease. You cannot know that in advance anyway, but that is not part of the commitment, which is simply to open to your healing power, and finding out what it does. Until you have the experience, it is all theory. Knowing that someone else healed himself of a so-called fatal disease does you no good unless you find out for yourself if that is possible for you. How do you open to your healing power? Make the commitment one hundred percent, and you will be guided. There are many techniques you can use, but techniques alone do not do the job. It is your intent to heal that is central. You will not have the intent if you do not first have the commitment. We are not suggesting that you try to do more than you can do and overexert yourself. There are many things you can do to support your healing, and you should do everything you can. But your commitment is not to doing, primarily, but to opening to your healing power, which you can let happen all the time. Out of that commitment you will naturally choose those techniques that will best support what your healing power is working on at any given time. When you cut your finger and it heals, how does that happen? Does the bandage you put on it heal it? How about the antiseptic--does that heal it? Who heals your finger? You do. Your healing power heals your finger, although the bandage and antiseptic may support that healing. Support your healing in any way you can that feels right to you. If you listen in your heart, you will know the best way for you to do that at any given time. You can meditate, visualize, do affirmations, and pay attention to your breathing. You can improve your nutrition so that your healing power has some more raw materials. You can receive ozone therapy, acupuncture, and other holistic therapies. You can receive additional healing energy through energetic healers using techniques such as Reiki and Johrei. You can work with a therapist to explore and release your blocks. You can use crystals to cleanse your atmosphere and promote conducive vibrations. Healing your body is your full-time "job" at this time. However, you do not need to try to do everything, because it is not fundamentally a matter of techniques; it is a matter of opening to your healing energy in everything you do. The reason your body is not healed now is that various things have distracted you from concentrating on your own healing energy--your pain, your fears, and so forth. That is understandable, but it is in your best interests to learn to concentrate on receiving your healing energy, even while you are undergoing medical treatment.

Almost everyone has a part of himself that would rather die than accept full responsibility for living. A strong desire to live, even if it is unconscious and is somewhat interfered with by the conscious mind, can keep a person's body alive when it otherwise would not survive. A fully conscious commitment to living is all the stronger. You cannot expect to reach a high level of spiritual attainment overnight, but you can firmly plant yourself on the path. Struggling, trying too hard, judging yourself about not being where you want to be, or "fighting your way to the top," as they say, do not aid inner attainment; on the contrary, they get in the way. However, full commitment is necessary. Your primary responsibility is not first and foremost to do anything. It is to be, to be the healing source you are. It is easy to be. It is sometimes hard to do, especially when the doing does not spring from being. See yourself as a person who is taking primary responsibility for healing himself, someone whose healing power is always flowing. For instance, when you feel pain in your arm, think of yourself as someone who is healing his arm. The opposite of that is feeling like a helpless victim, which, of course, detracts from healing. Love and light to al!

SILENCE
Posted by Kate
Listening To The Void All sounds, from a whisper to a classical symphony, arise out of silence and disappear into silence. But silence is always there beneath sound and is the space where sound can exist. We tend to think of silence as the absence of sound, but silence has its own weight and quality. When you listen to silence, you can perceive its intense depth and power. Taking the time to experience silence calms the mind and rejuvenates the body. Silence is the void where we can hear the many sounds that we often ignore - the voice of our intuition telling us the truth, the sound of the breeze blowing, the hum of the radiator, and the noises we make just because we are alive. One way to experience silence is to wake up before the rest of the world has come alive. Try not to move into activity, and leave off the lights, radio, and television. Sit still and simply listen. You may hear your heartbeat or your breath, but keep your attention tuned to the silence that surrounds you. Stay this way for as long as you can, and allow the sound of silence to penetrate your body until it moves into your core. Feel the gentle, pulsing waves of silence and allow it to cleanse you. Five minutes of communing with silence can leave you feeling vibrant and connected to the universe. At night, choose a moment after everyone around you has retired and tune in to silence. You can also experience silence throughout the day. Even in the midst of activity, moments of silence are always present. Usually we ignore or feel nervous around silence and try to fill these moments with sound. Yet silence is always there - vast, potent, and available for us to step into any time we choose.

Take some time!!!

Posted by Rui pedro Calado Filipe
Take some timeto meditate, pray upon and contemplate what is next. If you are unsure of what is the next best step for youto take, consult an expert who can assist you in seeing the bigger picture that is in front of you. Your Angels can assist with endevour, however if you are not sure or completely trust what you receive, then find a human angel you trust. Do not be afraid of making the wrong decision, for their is never truly a wrong stepto take. Angel wisdom reminds you that making no decision is the same as sayingto the Universe that you want for everythingto stay the same, and that is the energy that you will attract. Few things are as powerful as focued intent, visualize it, feel it and it will come. Seek the Divine within every situation and this cultivates the quality of joy and become aware of the wonder of creation and let joy, one of the highest qualities you can vibrateto. Delight in everything. Enjoy the process of creation and enjoy life. Affirmation: "I see the joy in every step of creating that which I desire. I can always choose again." Your are dearly loved, the Angels

Intent- The base of all actions

Posted by haw
Intent No matter the path your on this is what I observe and pay attention to.. although i do not promote use of spells or other means in a negative pretense. will just break down the intent thing to help better understand.. This is not about Dark or light, many use the balance dark and light giving reason and excuse for bad things to happen.. which they do.. but not to be provoked by any human intentionaly. This is why I go with the basic intent. there are many ways it is shown, in caring, providing, suggestive or imposed, to when it becomes excessive as to pursuay, push, direct you against your own intuition of thought. I call these intents.. 2 different catagories. 1. Progressive positive 2. Digressive negative. Progressive positive promotes positive response and action and continues forward is no staying stuck in mud over a situation that utilize tempting a competitive ego. to be out done by another.. Digressive negative is the intent to push, control a situation of a person to your own preference and liking and what one thinks. not by what the person themselves feel they want or need. many run into this with judgemental people family or friends.. they seem to know whats best for you and can talk to you like your an idiot.. but is their ignorance in understanding , so dont let them get under your skin.. they just wont or will not understand your point of view for which most of the paths do not fit the conformed way of presence or being. When one undermines your abilities to think or be you , they have an issue themselves which in most cases is fear due to being criticized themselves for association to the out of the box mentality. so is more for their sake they try to change another in this.. as with all these paths. that is where your confidence plays key role in you knowing your purpose and holding true to it not letting others manipulate you otherwise. suggestions can be made when asked .. but is not to be enforced on another which becomes a control issue for many, again I think this is due to their own fears. lack of attention and recognition.

With me no matter what title you hold deservingly or not .. Intent is the main criteria and must be remembered , utilized with no room for error. not many will speak on this because it is to simple and to the basics.. but is best way to keep in mind always what you are putting out.. not wishing harm or hate on anyone no matter what you hear or see. is much negative intent out there to gain your attention to swarm you with a hate and dislike in which it feeds off that.. I know its not easy I myself am not perfect but I do instantly remind myself to watch it.. because after all if we trust in our Higher source then we know they will deal with it plus the positive energies we send to the situation.. and if you try to possess feelings other wise your doubting the higher sources in doing their jobs.. Guides, Gods, Goddess , Angels, what have you.. many who come with negative intent as I have found through these years is more for attention, power, control and is due to a need they have, a lack of in their own environment that compells them.. which can become a power trip. many do not say anything when they see someone else being under fire because lack of their own .. many like to see others go through hard time because they themselves dont feel so alone in it.. but dont be sympathetic to them or apologise to them.. you never know when those are redeeming their karma coupon.. I have no patience with those that wish ill will on anyone when instead they can just send out positive energy.. with this Positive progressive is taking place each time counts.. and for those who stay stuck in the mud over someone elses ego trips ask yourself is it getting you anywhere or hendering you from moving forward, when you can simply just smile and walk on, I know with family they can be over bearing and due to them being family they feel they have right to continue.. but no.. these freewill laws fit everyone.. no matter what religion they follow.. Like I have said about funny thing about Christians.. they go on about idolizing.. but yet they judge and idolize the very one who didnt want to be an idol.. So for those well to do christian folk , many are misunderstood by their teachings as many of us were growing up. why I am not surprised that they are taking allot of this attention out of the public. if you think about it.. but Pagans or other paths have a right as much as Catholics or Christians or any other conformed belief , although they feel as to be the higher echelon of paths.. by whos say?

so never step back on your beliefs as such.. again confidence and keep being positive with your intent and thoughts.. sorry we dont get brownie points for everytime we do physically- but I do see it added to our whole life intent and progress in Karma for many.. which myself am not here on karma or to learn.. but to observe and send back what I see is happening.. to help with resolve in this world.. is there for the taking.. no glitter no flash.. depending on ones expectations which can be a drawback to be or wanting to be recognized for the good they do.. this life time is one of many dont concern yourself with mundane ideals. you can recognize a person intent by what they say and how they progress and confront others. are they trying to help themselves and others or are they just there for themselves. beware of those. things is one helps themself is all good then they continue on to help others = progress. I like the Intent thing takes all the blah blah out of long convos and debate about dark and light we all been in the dark some of us many many times.. but progressed to a state to help others with what we brought from our learnings in that.. to help them progress that much faster.. dont be a scrooge and not lend support or words of encouragement just because we may had hard time doesnt mean they have to.. as long as they ask. I am by no means perfect I can send all the positive enrgies around the world and through out.. but step on my tail I bite ..lol keep your intent in check , more you do it easier it is to stop yourself from getting to envolved in an arguement that wont really mean anything 2 weeks from now.. and realize you are living your life no one else can not even if they hold your hand for you.. footsteps will be different.. Much peace Shadow

RITUAL OIL BLENDS

Posted by Whispr
Here are some of the oil blends I use the most. ANOINTING OIL 5 drops Sandalwood Oil 3 drops Cedarwood Oil 1 drop Sweet Orange Oil 1 drop Lemon Oil 1/8 cup base Oil Use for general anointing purposes. ALTAR OIL 4 drops Frankincense Oil 2 drops Myrrh Oil 1 drop Cedarwood Oil 1/8 cup base oil Anoint the altar with this blend at regular intervals while calling your Deities to watch over it. AIR OIL 5 drops Lavender Oil 3 drops Sandalwood Oil 1 drop Neroli Oil 1/8 cup base oil I use this blend to anoint the candle I burn in the Eastern point of my circle. EARTH OIL 4 drops Patchouli 4 drops Cypress 1/8 cup base oil I use to anoint the Northern Candle.

FIRE OIL 3 drops Ginger Oil 2 drops Rosemary Oil 1 drop Clove Oil 1 drop Petitgrain Oil 1/8 cup base Oil I use to anoint the Southern Candle. WATER OIL 3 drops Palmarosa Oil 2 drops Ylang-Ylang Oil 1 drop Jasmine oil 1/8 cup base oil I use to anoint the Western Candle. PURIFICATION OIL #1 4 drops Frankincense Oil 3 drops Myrrh Oil 1 drop Sandalwood Oil 1/8 cup base oil Add to bath or wear to be rid of negativity. Use to anoint tools, candles, etc. that need to be cleansed. Making Your Own Soaps Making your own soap is a bit messy but well worth it. Not only are you assured of using the purest of ingredients on your skin, and of having the exact fragrance you want, but with all the permutations there are in terms of ingredients and shapes, you can be sure of having a made something uniquely yours. Which essential oils you use to fragrance the soap is up to you, and you can have a lot of fun making blends. Here are three formulas you might like to try; they each contain enough essential oil for 9 ounces of grated soap. Morning Fresh Lime - 2 drops Lemon - 1 drop Basil - 2 drops Lavender - 2 drops

Gentleman's Spice Nutmeg - 1 drop Bay - 2 drops Clary-Sage - 2 drops Country Life Lavender - 6 drops Geranium - 2 drops Roman Chamomile - 1 drop Rosemary - 3 drops Use as your base grated, one hundred percent pure soap. Excellent additions would be oatmeal, almond meal, avocado oil, olive oil, jojoba, or carrot oil. Bring to a boil an amount of water that is half the volume of the grated soap you intend to use. Put this in a bowl over a pot of boiling water on the stove, and add the grated soap. Stir until it the soap is fully melted (it becomes quite sticky and sloppy). Take it off the heat and leave until it is starting to set, then add your chosen essential oils. Mix again very well. You can scoop out the soap and mold it by the hand to the shape you want or put it into prepared molds. You can use old soap boxes for the traditional shape of soap or any small carton or container of your choice, so long as they are well oiled or lined with greaseproof paper. Leave until well set and then turn out the soap. If the soaps are intended as presents, wrap them in colored tissue paper before wrapping in giftwrap. Honey and Herb Soap 10 tsp grated castile soap 1/2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp clear honey 2-3 drops essential oil, such as rosemary Put the grated soap in the top of a double boiler. Melt the soap, stir in the olive oil, a drop at a time. Stir in the honey and essential oil, then remove from the heat. Continue to stir until the mixture is well blended. Pour into molds such as wax paper cupcake papers, cover and leave undisturbed to become hard - this may take up to two weeks. Unmold and wrap in wax paper to store. Makes one bar of soap.

Elizabethan Washballs 6 oz grated pure castile soap 1/2 cup rosewater, plus extra for polishing Melt the soap in a double boiler, add rosewater. Beat until the mixture is well blended. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Using a teaspoon, form into small balls. Dry on wax paper in a warm place. Moisten a cotton ball with rosewater and polish the soap balls once they are hard. Household Cleansers Many people would never consider using essential oils in their cleaning routines. But as we become increasingly aware of the environmental hazards of chemical additives and cleaners, pure essential oils become a natural alternative to enhance our homes and lives in an environmentally friendly way. Dishwashing A sink full of dirty dishes is finished up more quickly with the addition of 5-7 drops of lemon essential oil to the dish soap and water. It's good for the hands and it really helps cut the grease on dishes. Washing Floors Next time you're mopping the flours, try a combination of Murphy's oil soap and pure essential oils, in a ratio of 20 drops of essential oils to 2 gallons of water. Recommended oils to try are: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Patchouli, Pine, Rosemary, Sweet Orange. Use singly or in combination. All-Purpose Air Freshener You can easily make your own air freshener to spray on furniture, floors, and drapes of your home. Add 25 drops of your favorite oil to a 16-ounce spritz bottle of full of water and spray. Shake well as you spritz it around. Do not spray on the animals or directly on unprotected wood. You may choose from quite a few different pure essential oil. Use the oils singly or in combination. Recommendations are: Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Pine, Rose Geranium, Rosemary, Sweet Orange, Ylang-ylang. Be careful if you use Patchouli oil because it may stain lighter fabrics.

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