| Your natural medicine chest. |
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Keep these twelve remedies handy as a natural medicine chest.
( The Natural Medicine Chest )
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| Honoring Flora Spell |
[21 Jan 2008|12:08am] |
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Honoring Flora Spell
Source: http://www.llewellyn.com/free/spell.php
Honoring Flora Spell
Color of the day: Indigo
Incense of the day: Juniper
In ancient Rome, people celebrated Floralia today to honor Flora, the goddess of flowers. Activities on this day included theatrical performances and public games. Today is a good day to plant flowers that can withstand the spring weather. You can also work over your garden, raking away leaf litter to allow the soil to warm for planting. As you work, say:
Flora,
Hope of ancient Rome,
Let my garden be your home.
Bless the earth and make it warm.
Shape the flowers to your form.
Save the empty seed packets from the flowers you plant today. Keep them on your altar and your plants will be magical and healthy.
By: Elizabeth Barrette
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| A Weekly Prayer |
[21 Jan 2008|01:57am] |
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This is a very powerful protection prayer and should only be said once a week.
I am surrounded by the pure white light of the Holy Spirit
Nothing but Good shall come to me
Nothing but Good shall go from me
I give Thanks
As I will, So Mote It Be
I ask the great unseen healing force,
To remove all obstruction from my mind and body
And restore me to perfect health
As I Will, So Mote It Be
I lay aside my mundane cares
Returning I will attend to them
With knowledge gained in brief respite
I will be better equipped to lead this life
As I Will, So Mote It Be.
Spirits of mischieveous intent
Spirits of lower entities
You may not cross this sacred line
As I will, So Mote It Be
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| Bless you... |
[21 Jan 2008|02:07am] |
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Bless You
Bless you for your Anger, for it is a sign of Rising Energy.
Direct it not at your family, waste not on your enemy.
Transform the energy into Versatility and it will bring you prosperity.
Bless you for the times you see evil.
Evil is energy mishandled and it feeds on your support.
Feed it not and it will self destruct. Shed light and it will cease to be.
Bless you for your jealousy for it is a sign of empathy.
Direct it not at your family. Direct it not at your friends.
Transform the energy to Admiration, and what you admire will become a
part of your life.
Count your blessings everyday for they are your protection which stands
between you and what you wish not.
Count your curses and they will be a wall which stands between you and
what you wish.
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| Understanding Moon Phases. |
[21 Jan 2008|02:17am] |
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Understanding Moon Phases.
Every month the Moon appears to grow from a tiny sliver of light to a bright silver globe. As it waxes and wanes, so too does its magical powers. The magical properties pf Moonlight are extremely powerful, but they change throughout the month depending on the phase of the Moon. The Moon's magical powers are strongest when it is full: this is a perfect time to charge crystals and charms, to pick magical herbs and start new ventures.
Waxing and waning
There are four Moon phases of the Moon, when only a tiny sliver can be seen, the waxing Moon as the crescent increases, the Full moon when the whole circle is visible, and the waning Moon as the circle diminishes again. There is also a fifth phase - Dark Moon - which refers to the brief period when the Moon cannot be seen at all. Each aspect governs a different kind of magic and influences the spells that should be performed during that period.
Synchronise your magic to the phases of the Moon to harness and strwengthen its magical energies.
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| Instructions for hand-dipped candles and sand candles. |
[21 Jan 2008|11:21pm] |
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR HAND-DIPPED CANDLES AND SAND CANDLES
(Thought this was very fun...)
You need to obtain the following supplies:
2-4 pounds of Paraffin Wax (the kind used in canning)
Beeswax (which is usually expensive).
Candle wick (available at most hobby and craft stores)
Oils and herbs (for scent and magical goals)
Candle dye (also expensive) or
Crayons (for color)
Wax paper
A wooden spoon
Double broiler.
( More on hand-dipped candles... )
SAND CANDLES
Another way to make candles which is easier and quicker is "Hippie Candles" as they were called in the '60s. You need to first obtain the sand - either the beach, sandbox or you can make a box and fill it with sand just for this purpose. Size, of course will depend on how large your candle is and how many.
First, moisten the sand enough to where you can make holes in it without the sand falling back down into the hole. Then dig your hole in the sand the shape you want it. The easiest to start with are tapers but pyramids and cauldron aren't much harder. If you want legs on your candle - take a pencil (unsharpened) and poke hole for the legs in the sand.
When the shape is finished - hold a piece of wick over the approximate center and gently pour the wax into the hole, making sure the legs (if any) are filled.
Allow the wax to set, which can take a while. After testing wax to make sure it is ready, slip fingers into the sand under the candle and gently lift it out.
Brush off any excess sand. If the legs are uneven, you can even them by sitting the candle in a hot frying pan. You are done.
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