Winter 2011 Edition

Discovering and finding Magic in ones self A Place of Love and Support ~~Believe in yourself and make it happen~~

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Take These Thoughts With You On Your Journey To Your Dreams

Posted by Rev Carol Ingle Don't ever forget that you are unique. Be your best self and not an imitation of someone else. Find your strength and use them in a positive way. Don't listen to those who ridicule the choices you make. Travel the road that you have chosen and don't look back with regret. You have to take chances to make your dreams happen. Remember that there is plenty of time to travel another road - and still another - in your journey through life. Take the time to find the route that is right for you. You will learn something valuable from every trip you take, so don't be afraid to make mistakes. Tell yourself that you're okay just the way you are. Make friends who respect your true self. Take the time to be alone, too, so you can know just how terrific your own company can be. Remember that being alone doesn't always mean being lonely; it can be a beautiful experience of finding your creativity, your heartfelt feelings, and the calm and quiet peace deep inside you. Don't ever forget that you are special and you have within you the ability to make your dreams come true.

DONT YOU QUIT - FOR YOU (you know who you are)
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bitRest if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and turns, As every one of us sometimes learns, And many a fellow turns about When he might have won had he stuck it out. Don't give up though the pace seems slow You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than It seems to a faint and faltering man; Often the struggler has given up When he might have captured the victor's cup; And he learned too late when the night came down, How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside out The silver tint in the clouds of doubt, And you never can tell how close you are, It might be near when it seems afar; So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
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What Tree Did You Fall From?

Posted by Shari Find your birthday and then find your tree. This is for fun and somewhat accurate, also in line with Celtic astrology. Dec 23 to Jan 01 - Apple Tree Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm Tree Jan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow Tree Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime Tree Mar 21 (only) -Oak Tree Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree Apr 01 to Apr 10 ! - Rowan Tree Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree Jun 24 (only) - Birch Tree Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree

Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree Jul 15 to Jul 25 -Elm Tree Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow Tree Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree Sep 23 (only) - Olive Tree Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree Dec 22 (only) - Beech Tree

YOUR TREE (in alphabetical order) Apple Tree (Love) -- quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, an attraction, pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous, sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affectionate partner. Ash Tree (Ambition) -- extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be very egotistic, reliable, restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs love and much emotional support. Beech Tree (Creative) -- has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.). Birch Tree (Inspiration) -- vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere. Cedar Tree (Confidence) -- of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions Chestnut Tree (Honesty) -- of unusual stature, impressive, well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit. Cypress Tree (Faithfulness) -- strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it, strives to be content, optimistic, wants to be financially independent, wants love and affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to gain knowledge, needs to be needed.

Elm Tree (Noble-mindedness) -- pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical. Fig Tree (Sensibility) -- very strong minded, a bit self-willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, hard worker when wants to be, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, few sexual relationships, great sense of humor, has artistic talent and great intelligence. Fir tree (Mysterious) -- extraordinary taste, handles stress well, loves anything beautiful, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them, hard to trust others, yet a social butterfly, likes idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, rather modest, talented, unselfish, many friends, very reliable. Hazelnut Tree (Extraordinary) -- charming, sense of humor, very demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a lasting impression, active fighter for social causes and politics, popular, quite moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a precise sense of judgment and expects complete fairness. Hornbeam Tree (Good Taste) -- of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious. Lime Tree (Doubt) - intelligent, hard working, accepts what life dishes out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones, hates fighting and stress, enjoys getaway vacations, may appear tough, but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to use them, can become a complainer, great leadership qualities, is jealous at times but extremely loyal. Oak Tree (Brave) -- robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.

Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) -- no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress. Olive Tree (Wisdom) -- loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people. Pine Tree (Peacemaker) -- loves agreeable company, craves peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all, falls strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance. Poplar Tree (Uncertainty) -- looks very decorative, talented, not very self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously. Rowan Tree (Sensitivity) -- full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive. Walnut Tree (Passion) -- unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise. Weeping Willow (Melancholy) - likes to be stress free, loves family life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic places, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition, suffers in love until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves to make others laugh .

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Earth Magick
Posted by Whispr

Earth is our only home.

It is that from which mythologically we sprang, and in its moist soil we bury our deceased. From its surface we pull verdant vegetables and healing plants. Animals graze atop it, and within it lie riches of gold and silver, precious stones and oil. Until recently, no living thing-save birds-left its surface for more than a few moments. The ancient goddesses of the Earth have survived to this day in the guise of Mother Nature, a deity being reclaimed by nature conscious souls in the dawning of the twenty-first century. The Earth was once worshipped for its own sake, and today it is newly revered as our home and sustenance. Without it we would perish. Ecological movements have sprung up to fill the need of protecting our planet. Spaceship Earth, as it came to be called once we had succeeded in leaving its atmosphere and gazed at its bluish mass from space, is Gaia, our Mother, our home, our ALL. It always has been. As such, it has entered into religious and magickial thought and practice for thousands of years. They are as ageless as the thrust of a mountain. In our earthy spells lie the roots of all magick, for if all forms of magick are not of this element, they are certainly performed upon the Earth. Think of a freshly dug handful of earth. Smell the richness of the fertile soil. See the striking color, from whitest clay to volcanic red to blackest black. This is the fertilizing nature, the storehouse of vitamins and minerals essential to life. This is also an excellent arena on which (or with which) to practice magick. Here is some of that magick.

THE EARTH BED If you are sick, find a spot where the Earth is bare, uncovered with concrete, plants, leaves-pure fresh soil. Sit or lie down on the Earth. Mentally see your wound or disease sinking into the Earth. Feel the pain and anguish, the physical and emotional effects of the problem running down into the ground beneath you. Sense the rhythm of the Earth-feel the steady beat of nature pounding away. It should pulsate in tune with your heart, pounding until you feel your whole body undulating with energy. Then feel it coming-cool, deep, soft energy rising from the ground up into you. Rise, dust yourself off, and check to see if you feel different. If you are bed-ridden or otherwise cannot do this, have a dish or pot of fresh soil in your sickroom. Earth gives off healing vibrations and its presence will aid your recovery. A simple method would be to place a potted plant in your sickroom. Not only will the plant lend its own healing energies (ivy is great and will cause no strange looks) but the soil in which it is placed will aid you as well. TO LOSE YOUR TROUBLES Take a handful of earth and gaze into it; pour into it all your problems. Outline in minute detail all of those problems plaguing you. When you are finished, throw the dirt behind you and walk away from it, not turning back. AN EARTH CHARM Tie up in a small green square of cloth some fresh, rich soil. Firmly tie this so no earth can escape. Carry this with you if you have troubles with stability, security, and self-control; if you are apt to let your emotions rule your life; if you are constantly angry or nervous. This amulet of earth will help. EARTH SCRYING Fill a small flat vessel at least seven inches in diameter with earth. Sit relaxed and gaze not only at but into the soil. You will eventually begin to notice the symbols staring up from the earth.

AN EARTH PROTECTION BOTTLE Into a long, small bottle pour fresh, clean soil. Fill it to the top and cap it. Place this bottle near the entrance, preferably in a window, to guard against evil entering into your home. In past ages the earth was thought to confound evil spirits and demons, who had to count every grain of earth in the bottle before entering the dwelling. Today evil spirits are seen as negativity which floats around the Earth in large quantities. This negativity can enter your home. Therefore, this earth protection bottle can be useful in blocking negativity from entering your house. TO PROTECT CHILDREN To protect them while away, throw a handful of earth or sand after them as they leave, without their knowledge. This will ensure their safety. A LONG- TERM EARTH SPELL This spell is ideal if you are a good gardener, and if you have a need that you don't mind waiting for several months before it manifests. Take a seed from a plant that is symbolically related to your need. Over a pot of soil or a special plot of land, hold the seed in your power hand and visualize your need strongly. Speak to the seed. Tell it why you need its help to make your need come to fruition. Then plant the seed, giving it loving encouragement, and water. Tend to the seedling when it appears and be sure that the plant doesn't die due to your own neglect or carelessness. If this happens your need won't manifest. At least, not until you do another spell. If the plant grows up healthy and happy expect your need to arrive. Once it has, take very good care of your magical plant, for it not only represents your need, but it also is now a growing, living thing, which you brought to life in order to fulfill your need. You are responsible for the plant. Take care of it and it will sing to you alone all the secrets of earth magick. A VARIATION In a plot of prepared land, sow the seeds of an appropriate plant in the form of a symbol or rune representative of your need. Tend to the garden. When the seedlings first pop up draw a circle around the symbol in the earth with the forefinger of your power hand. Stand in quiet contemplation of the growing, living symbol of your need. As it has sprung into existence, so too shall your need.

Moon Gardening
Posted by Whispr
Moon Gardening ~by Solstice Moon~ There is nothing more beautiful at night than looking up at the Moon and looking down at its audience. A symphony of beautiful flowers that stand at attention, when the night comes upon us! Whether you would like an Herb Garden, a Medicine Wheel Garden, or maybe a Fairy Garden, these themes can help you with ideas to bring Mother Earth alive, not in your imagination, but in your gardens and your hearts. So, each month, we will bring you a new theme. A Moon Garden is flowers that bloom at night. They are generally white, but can be in other pale shades. Depending on the Hardiness zone you live, there are many flowers you can plant for your Moon Garden. Just be sure to check for your particular zone or call your local extension office. Listed below are just a few of the flowers suggested for your Moon Garden. Only some of these bloom at night, but the rest of them make wonderful additions to the Moon Garden. I hope you get as much pleasure from yours as I do from mine! GIANT MOONFLOWER A fast growing vine related to the morning glory, this annual may climb to 10 feet. Tightly closed by day, its white flowers open at dusk to release a sweet fragrance. Flowers can be seen very clearly in moonlight.

PINK EVENING PRIMROSE A lovely border plant growing to 12" with silky, rose colored blooms that deepen to a butter-yellow center. Opens in late evening to release soft fragrance. JASMINE TOBACCO:-Sweet scented alata A very sweet scented flowering tobacco with pure white trumpet shaped flowers 3-4" long and 1-1/2" wide that open in evening. Very free flowering. Fall sown seedlings make great pot plants for growing during the winter. A good Moon Garden subject as flowers open at night and show up well in moonlight. WHITE ANGEL'S TRUMPET-TOLOACHE Excellent Moon Garden plant with large showy pure white trumpet shaped flowers up to 8" long that open at night. Sometimes fragrant. Large spiny seed pods. One of the largest Angel's Trumpet. SOUTH AFRICAN-DIMORPHOTHECA This is the famous flower from the flora of the South African countryside. Grows only 12" tall with milky white blossoms so pure they appear to be luminous. Shows up very well at night under moonlight. PURE WHITE SPIDER PLANT A delightful spider plant that grows about 3 ft. tall. Very different, as it has pure white glistening flowers. Pre-chill seeds for about a week before sowing, should germinate in about 2-3 weeks. PURE WHITE AFRICAN DAISY A fast growing African daisy growing to 10 inches with large, pure white flowers with black eyes. A slightly spreading plant. FRAGRANT BRIDAL CARNATIONS An unusual carnation with pure white, absolutely symmetrical, very fragrant flowers. A must for any flower arrangement. WHITE DILL-AMMI MAJUS A beautiful plant growing to about 36 in. tall with clouds of white flowers often in clusters 6 in. or more across. Excellent as a cut flower or as a filler in bouquets. Seeds need light to germinate. Seedlings will appear in about two weeks.

SUPER WHITE CANDYTUFT-FLORIST'S STRAIN This flower will stand out in any arrangement. Beautiful large trusses of brilliant white flowers on sturdy stems. Very easy to raise. Seeds germinate in about 10 days. WHITE LEAVED DUSTY MILLER The foliage of this plant is very white and fine leafed. Good compact growth. A different looking dusty miller that will stand out in your garden. Sow seeds on surface, germinates in about 2 weeks. PURE WHITE SALVIA Grows 10-12 inches with dark green foliage and pure white flowers. Very unusual and very early flowering. PURE WHITE CONEFLOWER-ECHINACEA VAR. A lovely pure white version of echinacea purpurea that bears fragrant white coneflowers. Very nice cutflowers. SNOW WHITE CARNATION-DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS Probably the whitest carnations you will ever see. An excellent cutflower, they also make wonderful bedding and border plants. Have spicy-sweet fragrance. FEVERFEW-MATRICARIA CAPENSIS A native American herb with sprays of 1" single white daisy like flowers. Yellow centers are flat. The flowers are said to repel bees and a tea made from the plant is said to relieve headaches. MAYWEED-MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA A gorgeous plant with fern-like foliage and white daisy-like flowers. The leaves make a relaxing bed-time tea. FOUR O'CLOCKS These are fragrant flowers that come in several colors. Their trumpet shape blooms open in the evening around four p.m. and close in the daylight. Happy Gardening Solstice Moon

Craft Class For Beginners

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Ten Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

Posted by Whispr

Tips for overcoming the stresses of this season of high expectation. It's that time of year again, when into the dark little month of December we squeeze Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, and myriad other celebrations. Throw into the mix a generous dose of unrealistic expectations, budget-busting shopping, darker days, colder weather, excess eating and drinking, and no wonder that along with "peace on earth, goodwill toward men," come anxiety, exhaustion, and depression. But this year, with Omega Institute cofounder Elizabeth Lesser's soulful tips, you can do something to spin your stress into the gold that is the promise of the season. Tip #1: Be Realistic The reality of many people's holidays includes too much to do and not enough time, too much to purchase and not enough money, and too much to eat and not enough willpower. On the other hand, some people experience not enough family, fun, and friendship. Fighting against the reality of your life at this moment will only make you bluer. Instead, be kind to yourself, seek support, and even laugh at yourself every now and then. Tip #2: Create Your Own Traditions As families change and grow, traditions change as well. For example, if you are a working woman who had a stay-at-home mother, instead of trying to reproduce the exact oldfashioned holiday of your childhood, do only what you can. As long as you do them with a joyful heart, the meals, decorations, and celebrations you create will become your family's cherished rituals.If you are divorced, be as harmonious and generous as you can with your ex. It will be the best gift you give to your kids this year. If you are single or far away from your family, invite others into your home and give the words "extended family" new meaning. Tip #3: Help Others Not because you should, but because it is the best antidote to self-pity and seasonal sadness. Find someone who is struggling more than you are, lend them a helping hand, and remember the real meaning of the holidays. Check out Beliefnet's Charity & Service channel for more on how serving others is good for the soul.

Tip #4: Seek Sacred Space Drop into a church, mosque, synagogue, Hindu temple, or . . . you get the idea. Sometimes just sitting in sacred space can remind you of the true meaning of the holidays. Most places of worship welcome all people, even those just looking for a touch of grace in the midst of a stressful day. Instead of hurrying by that church you have passed a hundred times on the way to work, take a moment to enter its doors and sit quietly, imbibing the atmosphere and the prayers of its members. Tip #5: Care for the Temple of Your Body Eat well, drink a lot of water, exercise, and then be merry. Instead of making one more feeble New Year's resolution to join a gym or take a yoga class, do it right now. You will be amazed at how the smallest bit of movement will lift your spirits, and how reducing the amount of junk food, sugar, and alcohol you consume will reduce your blues. And sleep--for goodness' sake, do whatever it takes to get enough of it. Sleep deprivation is at the root of many people's depression. Tip #6: Be Financially Responsible Don't close your eyes the next time you use your credit card. Overspending during the holidays will not only increase your stress now, but will also leave you feeling anxious for months afterward as you struggle to pay the bills. Buck the holiday system of excessive gift-giving, and practice simplicity, creativity, and basic human kindness. Tip #7: Breathe Several times during your busy day, put down what you're holding--your shopping lists, your third cup of coffee, your date book, the phone call you should be making--and sit quietly for just 60 seconds. Take in a full breath, let it pool gently in the bottom of your lungs, and then release it slowly. Inhale deeply again, and exhale with an audible sigh. Inhale again; exhale with a long "aaahh." With each exhalation, let your shoulders drop and your jaw relax. Do this a couple of times, with your eyes closed. Let the "aaahh" sound emerge from your belly, move up into your heart, and drift out into space as you exhale, slowly, smoothly, steadily.

Tip #8: Grieve If a friend or family member has recently died, honor his or her memory. Create an altar with pictures of those you love; light candles every night for someone you have lost; play sacred music and allow yourself to cry, remember, and heal. Tip #9: Forgive Forgiveness is the salve that heals a broken spirit. Forgive all sorts of people this holiday season--those from your past, your work, your family, and the ones in the news you love to hate. Read the stories of people (like Martin Luther King, Jr., or Pumla Gobodo Madikizela of South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission) who have used forgiveness to move mountains. If they can do it, so can we. Tip #10: Love...Everything Love it all. From the corny Christmas music to the house guests who won't leave. Love even the hard times; even the cranky and crooked people of the world; even yourself, with all of your imperfections.

When Love is not enough To take away the pain When Love is not enough To open your heart for me Then its time to move on To make a new step again. Only in Unconditional Love we can be together. Only in Unconditional Love We will meet again. In Unconditional Love Are no limits, and separation dont exist In Unconditional Love The pain and sadness disappear And in that we can be really ONE
Posted by Chayenna Copyright Nederland 2009 @ Gerda Verstraeten

Grateful
There are children in another country, going to sleep everyday without something to eat. They don't have rooms so their mother could say "Keep it tidy and neat". They don't have schools to go to, so that they can sit and learn. The way these children have to live would make your head turn. The adults and parents have it no better, their lives get worse each day. These people don't even have a church to go to on Sunday. Then they are homeless people all over, who can only sleep and eat where they can. No one should have to exprience that no child, woman or man. Then there are people in hospitals, stuck there because their ill or sick. If all these people had a choice this is a life they would not pick. To the people who can read this, we all have it so good. We have a computer to go on, and other good things like everyone should. Yet, we complain everyday about how life sucks or how its so dumb. Do you know that they are people who would "kill" to not feel so numb?. We have a bed to go to time after time. We may not be rich, but let's thank God that our lives are so sublime. You may not always get what you want, don't get mad, don't be hateful. Cherish every single thing that you have, be grateful. Author Unknown

Posted by Breeze

Tarot Teacher To The Site

Hermotimus

We at the Enchanted Forest are delighted and honoured to have Hermotimus in the post of Tarot Teacher to the Enchanted Forest. Hermotimus has been doing Professional Readings since 1975 (35 years) and has taught 5 tarot card reading classes in person (IRL) and 12 classes on line in the last 15 years. He will also be available to answer questions and offer guidance in the Tarot Group http://enchantedforrest.ning.com/group/thelearningtarotandsharinggroup

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Susun Weeds
Monthly class on the Forest
2011 schedule of Chats with Susun Weed ~ Third Monday of every month ~
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Dec 19 Burdock Ten Top Tips for Avoiding the Flu

1. Wash your hands. (Rub briskly under hot running water for at least 30 seconds.) 2. Don't use antibacterial soaps. (They encourage the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.) 3. Drink lots of fluids. (Especially hot herbal antibacterial teas such as sage, thyme, rosemary.) 4. Start your day with a cup of cool yogurt or hot miso soup. (Both encourage strong immunity.) 5. Make nourishing soups with the immune-enhancing roots astragalus and eleutherococcus.* 6. Spray your nasal passages with a saline solution or a xylitol rinse. (Kills viral particles.) 7. Be wary of diets that radically alter what you eat. (They tend to depress the immune system.) 8. Eat well-cooked leafy greens like kale, collards, and mustard greens. (Strengthens immunity.) 9. Add lots of arugula and watercress to your salad. (They're antiviral.) 10. Eat garlic. (Even powdered, even cooked.) Eat ginger. (Or drink it.)

If you do get the flu, elder berry (Sambucus nigra) tincture or syrup may shorten its stay. Green blessings Susun S. Weed

How to achieve happiness

Posted By Breeze

For a start, it is possible to divide every kind of happiness and suffering into two main categories: mental and physical. Of the two, it is the mind that exerts the greatest influence on most of us. Unless we are either gravely ill or deprived of basic necessities, our physical condition plays a secondary role in life. If the body is content, we virtually ignore it. The mind, however, registers every event, no matter how small. Hence we should devote our most serious efforts to bringing about mental peace. From my own limited experience I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes. Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. This helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the ultimate source of success in life. As long as we live in this world we are bound to encounter problems. If, at such times, we lose hope and become discouraged, we diminish our ability to face difficulties. If, on the other hand, we remember that it is not just ourselves but every one who has to undergo suffering, this more realistic perspective will increase our determination and capacity to overcome troubles. Indeed, with this attitude, each new obstacle can be seen as yet another valuable opportunity to improve our mind! Thus we can strive gradually to become more compassionate, that is we can develop both genuine sympathy for others' suffering and the will to help remove their pain. As a result, our own serenity and inner strength will increase.
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The choices of fear or Love

Posted by Chayenna

In the world of duality we have two possibilities. With this choice we also determine the experience we have in our daily lives. If you look back to your situations that you had in the past, and who returns every time back in your life we can often see clearly what our choices have been. A choice we make from Love dont give us feeling of doubt, dont gives us any questions about if it will be right or wrong, and dont gives overwhelming emotions. Inwardly, we know that the choice we made and all what brings it further on our path will be good for ourselves and those around us. A choice of fear always brings despair, and is often based on old beliefs from past experiences, also upbringing, religion or education are part of it. We response on it with our own uncertainty and we try to hold on to what we knew and what is safe, even when we feel unhappy in it. Because of the many emotions that also come up we become involved in many dramas, and we dont know to break out of that. We are not aware of our own creation in it. The inner self and mind, are constantly fighting with each other, what gives a reflection in physically life and involved the environment. They projects his own fears to others, on many ways, watch out for this, take care for that, but because the fears feel so familiar we are not longer aware of it. We become afraid for the fear, and dont dare to face it. On this way we created again and again new demons, new ghost and shadows around us, and blame the world and others for our own creations In it we make again and again the same choices, and we wonder why our lives not changed, why all the bad things happens to us. And even when we are aware of the fears, its difficult to let them go, because we fell more afraid for the new unknown then we are afraid for the fear. Life is not longer what it meant to be, its only a survival with a constant struggle with our self and the people around us. We attract people with the same fears and just projecting the fears on each other. In it we find our confirmations of our old believe system. We just stay in a circle what turns around and around until we break throw it. When I make a choice I asked myself the question: What will Love do...... It makes me aware of the fears I felt, aware of the choices I have make in the past in the same situations, and from that I can make a choice from my heart. In that I break throw my old believe systems and create new experience for myself and the people around me

Copyright 2009 Nederland Gerda Verstraeten

IT ONLY TAKES ONE TO START A CHANGE - ARE YOU WILLING TO BE THAT ONE ????????????
Posted by Breeze

Change of Life
When You Change Your Thinking, You Change Your Beliefs...! ! When You Change Your Beliefs, You Change Your Expectations...! ! When You Change Your Expectations, You Change Your Attitude...! ! When Change Your Attitude, You Change Your Behavior...! ! When You Change Your Behavior, You Change Your Performance...! ! When You Change Your Performance, You Change Your Life Ashish Gutgutia
Posted by Breeze

Let Peace Prevail In This World.......

When you look for peace then the peace lies within you When you search for peace then it is not hard to find When you want to keep peace alive then you allow white doves to fly over you When you make peace with others then the whole world live in your heart When you let peace be in the world then you live in wonderful world When you allow peace flow around the world then your hateness will go and love will flow When you open the door for peace then peace welcome to your lives. Let the peace prevail in our wonderful world Posted by Breeze Ravi Sathasivam / Sri Lanka
Copyright 2004 Ravi Sathasivam

Wishes are meant for you to ponder, they pass along to someone in need, or can be kept all to ourselves. Wishes are sincere in belief that all our hopes and dreams are within reach. My wishes for you are my own'..They are an everlasting trust that miracles happen and dreams really do come true. Understood is the value of a nurturing heart, the innocence of a child's eyes and the wisdom of an aging hand. I wish that the morning sky will forever intrigue you and the stardust of the night will captivate you. I wish that you will always see the man in the moon and entrust him with your deepest secrets. I wish for you a creative spirit that dusts your imagination with youthful dreams and opens you to wonderful surprises just waiting to happen. I wish for you to yearn for nothing and find contentment from within. That you will always know what to say to a friend, that your compassion will heal, and many more names will be etched in your heart.
Posted by Breeze
Author Unknown

Find her Wands in the Crafts for sale group

Wands
By

LilWren

Hand made Wands

The Enchanted Forest,has allowed me to sell my wands ,in the safe keeping of the forest realm. To keep harmony of good will and honest terms,I myself will only be selling my wands on line,,and sending to those who wish to purchase from me. I have a small batch of special wands and talking sticks The wood is taken from the horrific storms we have had here with most of the wood being taken down by tornadoes. .. so they should be fired up with energy and have been laid out in the light of the full moon and the eclipse. These are special wands !!!! I would like to help the forest with the cost of the site fees with these creations, if someone donates money to the site for site fee costs I will be willing to sell the wand to them for $20 instead of the usual $25 plus postage and packaging. This is a BIG DISCOUNT

Will trade for items contact me for details!!!

If you are interested and wish further details on my wands contact me on site

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A POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON LIFE A Positive Outlook On Life Understanding the Bad things First This understanding will give you the Value of the good Within your Life Then and only than can you Understand yourself This is your key to Unlock yourself So you can begin to understand Your life And Share yourself with the rest of the World
Copyright 2008 John N LeMire
Posted by Breeze

by Sean D Rasmussen

In an enchanted forest a unicorn is born, as sunlight glistens off it's golden horn. The faeries play it a lulliby from a distant land, with instruments of magic, daffodils and sand. The goblins play hide and seek under a setting sun, racing with the jackalope, and having loads of fun. The mermaids and the sea nymphs are braiding their long hair, while the sphynx is telling riddles to all that are there. The lepracauns are dancing to a lively Irish tune, and a centaur slowly prances under the light of the moon The dragons light up the night with their firey light, and a phoenix rises up, its fiery trail splitting the night. The satyr plays a slow song on its pipes of reed, as the pixies flutter and play a ball game with a single seed. The manticore and the ogre are buisy playing darts, and the troll and the cyclops are discussing works of art. The gryphon and the pegasus are giving the elves a ride to greet the brownies and welcome all who have just arrived. The giant stands taller than the tallest oak, yet he treads softly as not to step on folk. In the enchanted forest, the moon is shining bright bathing all of its creatures in its slivery light. Laying in the forest lies the youngest unicorn, sleeping as the moonlight glistens on its golden horn.

Posted by Breeze

The Love I have

Is not my love at all But the Love of another For whome is always there when I fall Not a sister or brother But someone who sees me stand tall I have never found no other And is always there when I call Always In my darkest Night She sends me beautiful light Nowhere in sight But the Love brings me great delight Peace and strength and hope Always there holding the rope As bright as the Sunshine itself My Love is never put on the shelf I will always remember till the day I am gone This person never left me alone Protected me and kept me safe from harm This person will always be my Golden charm Love you breeze and will never forget my last 4 years I have grown to know you.. Many Huggs and many Thanks. we are a bond that can never be broken ~Shadow~ Boyce Christian

Finding Soul Self & Family 21.11.11

Channeling through Avalon Whitefeather by Asherah and Merlin.

When the Sun rises and the white race walks towards the East, when the black race stand tall and strong in the South, when the yellow race releases the call of the West, when the red man share all of the hidden world in the North of unmanifest, the and only then, will humanity be ready to unite and stand together as one. Each of you, whether individual or collective global community, has a place and a role in creating balance and harmony in your world. This can only be achieved when you all work together for the greater good and not for individual gain or personal pleasures. When you resist trying to be better than each other, resist trying overcome nations after nation, when you each stop trying to be what you are not and start being what you truly are. Then you will know harmony. It is time for soul families to come together, these may be your Earth born families, but they may not be. Soul families feed the inner need within you just by sharing the same space as yourself. Earth born families can be soul family, but they may just be Karmic partners, those with whom you have a karmic connection that needs fulfilling. This can take the form of a challenge or a debt that needs repaying, either by you to them or they to you. These people will not ignite your souls purpose, they will often hinder your chosen path. This is your challenge to overcome in this Earthwalk, some you will and will grow from, others will not. Soul family will always bring growth through encouragement, love and sharing of light. When Soul families comes together they light each others way and become powerful beacons spreading love, wisdom and beauty. A soul who fails to find their soul family, or allows themselves to be parted from them through other distractions, becomes weakened, their inner light begins to fail and many will find themselves starved of the things that make them feel good inside themselves, they will become depressed, stressed and possibly mentally unwell. When you walk with those that drain your energies rather than empower your soul self, you cannot fulfill your purpose and cannot find true inner happiness. When a soul family is also your Earthborn family, there will be much spirituality, sharing and love shared and when they stay together and stay strong, they are a force for good. But with so many worldly distractions, many stray from this loving family and tensions rise when other soul members can see the light of another dimming by outside influences, this is when the soul must be strong and allow that person to grow until they are ready to rejoin the soul family of light.

It is time for humanity to realize that all that glitters is not necessarily gold, all that shines is not necessarily a flame of love and compassion. Flames that are not fed with the light will eventually falter and fail, but often not before ensnaring the unwary. To allow the inner flame to be fed, you must first learn to open your heart centre, to trust the feelings that arise there, for your heart centre has the ability to recognize soul family, to distinguish between soul family, karmic challenges and darker energies at work.

When a soul family member is recognised, a different sensation to that of the love of a partner or Earth born family member, occurs. It is a sensation one feels when the beauty of the Earth speaks directly to you, it is the sensation of a moment when spirit draws close and a guide or angel makes a connection with you for the very first time. It is a sensation that no words can explain because it is different for each of you, but there is a deep inner knowing , a deep connection and no matter what another may say, you just know . Others may not understand, they cannot it they have not experienced that connection for themselves. Once they have and they know , then there is an instant recognition and connection between you, you are soul family and understand this without the need for words or explanations, you will see it in each others soul, yet not with physical eyes, but with the all seeing, all knowing eyes of the soul. The time of separation is upon you all, the time to release yourselves from that which does not feed the souls flame. You have been separate from your soul selves for too long, now you must separate yourselves from all that holds you back from yourself, all that promotes a separation from your soul self. You must separate instead from the illusion of the material world you have all created, and reunite once more with the soul self and your soul families. This can only be achieved when the focus of separation is amended. If something, some situation or some person is not feeding your inner flame, then you are allowing this to happen, causing your separation from your soul self. You have the power, not the situation or another person, but you, you have the power to remove yourself from the situation or person who does not feed you on an inner level. It is not anyones fault, you have a choice, YOU have to do something to amend it. That time is NOW. Take time in quiet sacredness, allow the situation or person to enter your consciousness, then take it/them down into your heart centre, allow whatever feeling that stir to rise up, let yourself experience sensations and feelings. If these feelings make you feel loved, warm, cared for, relaxed and protected, then this is conducive to your soul self. If however, the sensations that arise cause you to feel tension, sadness, pain, anger or anything negative, then you have a choice now whether to remove yourself from this situation or person, to allow your soul self to feel free again, or to remain trapped.

Be careful with these exercises, it is all too easy to allow the mind of the ego to tell you there is anger or pain, or that there is love and hope that things will change. You must learn to differentiate between the emotions that arise from the head and those that truly arise in the heart centre, for there may be those with whom you have separated believing it best for your soul only to find there is a longing attached to them and they are indeed part of your soul family. Only repeated working in this manner, working with opening and trusting the heart centre, will show you your true soul self and family. Music, drumming, chanting and singing all restore the soul self and help bring balance for sound is both cleansing and healing, destroying negative energies and encouraging positive vibrations. Use these tools to assist your soul self to rise and shine its beauty for all to see. Seek out those with wisdom in these techniques to assist you in reclaiming your soul self, come together in circles of love and light often for you will recharge each other. I am you, she and he I am all that is and will be I am the light of the universe within the dark When to your souls call you truly hark. Our Blessings to you all Asherah and Merlin.

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Earth Healing Group

This group is for those wishing to share earth healing techniques and information about important events and who wish to add their energy to raising the vibration of the planet for the good of all

Come join us and we will all send healing Energy to Earth at one time a collective conscious activity to help Mother Earth and all those on it.

This group is for all people from all over the world to come "together" every MONTH to focus their energies for a common goal. It is also a place to share with each other HEALING TECHNIQUES and INFORMATION about important events.

THIS GROUP IS HERE TO ACTIVELY MAKE A CHANGE AND RAISE THE VIBRATION OF THE PLANET FOR THE GOOD OF ALL

Come to the Woods

By Irina Wolfsoul Come to the woods, The spirits calling you. Come to the ways, That the ancients knew, preserved for you, come to the ways.

Come to the woods, The spirits calling you. Come to the woods, Where the Fay run free, And old ones be, Come to the woods.

Come to the woods, The spirits calling you. Come to the ways, And tread moonlight paths, To circles danced, Come to the woods

A dagger, or is an athame acceptable?

Posted by

LilWren

Tradition dictates what the ritual knife is called and its design requirements. In many Trads (traditions), the ritual knife is called a "dagger." But I am aware that at least some do call their ritual knife an "athame." Many look for a black handle, while others like a natural or brown handle. Many look for a double edge while others accept a single edge.

Does any of this matter? Yes and no. Although many old-time Trad Witches will say the answer is very clear, it's not that simple. There are several issues involved and they should all be considered:

Issue #1: The Preference Of The Practitioner Witches have always selected what they accept and what they do not accept for personal use and ritual by deciding for themselves what they prefer. "If it feels right, use it." Thus, the practitioner should use a dagger they feel comfortable using, and call it what they like. Some will say this is the most important issue because the preference of the practitioner has always been the ultimate standard.

Issue #2: Tradition Sides With "Dagger", Not "Athame" Most Old Craft folk used any knife handy as a ritual knife. They called this knife surprisingly, a "knife" or a "dagger." Sounds simple, but this is true. The word "athame" comes from the Western Occult Tradition, or Ceremonial Magick. The Western Occult Tradition has a history very different and separate from the British Magical Arts. The term "athame" is simply not a traditional term in witchcraft.

Issue #3: Trad Tradition It is always preferable to follow the Trad you have accepted. If you are dedicated or initiated in a Traditional Witchcraft Trad and have been taught certain practices and customs, you should have a very good reason if you wish to do something other than what you have been taught.

Conclusion: So, all things being equal, what should the average person do? I use a plain dagger. It is about 10" long, is double-edged and it has a black-brown wooden handle. There is nothing carved on the handle. I like it but I also use a short staff, a wand, and my hand in ritual and in spellwork. I use my hand most often. I use the dagger least often.

You may do as you like. But if you want to follow what I do, I certainly have no objection. Here is lilwren,s tool of her trade.hmm what would you call it a dagger or Athame. I is double edge,from middle east,,it is near 5 inchs long,end is wrapped with leather,two sided edge,I got it from my dad,so it feels right for me to use,,it has seen many rituals,blessings etc, blessed by the moon with her many faces. love and light lil

Wren

Is Being a Traditional Crafter Easy?

My Response: Yes and No One thing you will discover is that Trad Crafters are generally very passionate about The Old Craft. But like everything else in life, while being a Crafter is usually interesting, meaningful, challenging, and downright fun, sometimes it can be difficult. Nothing worthwhile in life is easy. To me it was not a choice whether to be a Traditional Crafter or not. I had to be a Trad Crafter. The spirituality and connection with Nature was more than I could resist. The possibilities of what I could learn and the opportunities that the Old Craft afforded were simply too great. So today, even when there is a problem, I still feel I am did the right thing, I'm walking the path of the divine Truth, and I am close to the spirits and to the gods. I couldn't possibly do anything else. You see, Crafters are not Crafters because it is easy. Crafters are Crafters because they are home. It is close to Nature, it is exhilarating, liberating, and comforting. But what is good for me may not be meaningful to you. Only you can tell. Frankly, most people are not fit to be a Trad Crafter. So, you must look within you. I think if you sense the True Craft is good for you, you will be aware of it. It may take you time to discover your true feelings, but one day it will become very clear to you which path you really wish to follow. Then, if you decide to become a true Seeker and make the effort needed to master the Traditional Craft, then the time spent and the huge effort needed to become a Crafter will turn your path into an adventure and a pleasure. Only you can decide.

from my book of treasured wisdom,over the years,opening the binders and sharing,what gets me through my days,my life,my dreams into my reality

lil Wren

Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy." A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many have reported miraculous results.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery. An amazingly simple technique to learn, the ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual sense, but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class.

This ability is passed on during an "attunement" given by a Reiki master and allows the student to tap into an unlimited supply of "life force energy" to improve one's health and enhance the quality of life. Its use is not dependent on one's intellectual capacity or spiritual development and therefore is available to everyone. It has been successfully taught to thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds.

While Reiki is spiritual in nature, it is not a religion. It has no dogma, and there is nothing you must believe in order to learn and use Reiki. In fact, Reiki is not dependent on belief at all and will work whether you believe in it or not. Because Reiki comes from God, many people find that using Reiki puts them more in touch with the experience of their religion rather than having only an intellectual concept of it. While Reiki is not a religion, it is still important to live and act in a way that promotes harmony with others. Dr. Mikao Usui, the founder of the Reiki system of natural healing, recommended that one practice certain simple ethical ideals to promote peace and harmony, which are nearly universal across all cultures.

love and light energy of healings to you all

lil Wren

Insence By Sapphire
Sapph's Relaxation Incense 2 parts Myrrh 2 parts cinnamon 3 or 4 drops of Amber oil 1 part Dragons blood resin 1 part Frankincense 1 part Copal part Lavender Add your ingredients to your mixing bowl one at a time. Measure carefully, and if the leaves or blossoms need to be crushed, use your mortar and pestle to do so. As you blend the herbs together, Add your oil in right after combining all other ingredients. While you are mixing your herbs and resins you can also charge the ingredients one by one or all together to fit your needs. You can also use this incense for purification and /or protection. Store your incense in a tightly sealed jar. Make sure you label it with its name and date. Use within three months, so that it remains charged and fresh. Remember that you can change any of the ingredients to your own preferences for your own purposes. FULL MOON INCENSE 2 parts juniper berries 2 parts myrrh 1 part rose petals 1 part mugwort 1 part moon flower 1/2 part marigold Add your ingredients to your mixing bowl one at a time. Measure carefully, and if the leaves or blossoms need to be crushed, use your mortar and pestle to do so. You can make this incense ahead of time and charge it in the light of the full moon.

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