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1a.: FIVE GRAINS OF CORN From: Cher Chirichello

2a.: Fruitful Earth Spell From: Cher Chirichello

3a.: Twas The Night of Thanksgiving From: Cher Chirichello

4.: Today's Goddess: SPES Thanksgiving (United States) From: Cher Chirichello

5.: Fw: Happy Thanksgiving To All From: Cher Chirichello

6.: Fw: Practical Magick II Wiccan Forum Episode 4 From: Cher Chirichello

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1a.: FIVE GRAINS OF CORN

Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411

Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:46 pm (PST)

FIVE GRAINS OF CORN

In early New England at Thanksgiving time, it was customary
to place five grains of corn at every plate. This served as a
reminder of those stern days in the first winter when the
Pilgrims' food was so depleted that only five grains of corn
were rationed to each individual at a time.

The Pilgrims wanted their children to remember the sacrifices,
the sufferings, the hardships which made possible the settle-
ment of a free people in a free land. They did not want their
descendants to forget that on the day on which their ration
was reduced to five grains of corn, only seven healthy
colonists remained to nurse the sick, and nearly half their
number already lay in that windswept graveyard on the hill. .
Alternatives for Simple Living.

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2a.: Fruitful Earth Spell

Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411

Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:47 pm (PST)

Fruitful Earth Spell
.
Instead of cleaning your plate this Thanksgiving, set aside a portion of your
feast. Take the food to a natural area or garden, and bury it or set it
out as an offering to the wild animals. As you do this think about how
many creatures do not receive the bounty of Mother Earth each day. Speak this as you contemplate: "Blessed Mother Earth. I offer you back the
fruit of your womb, the bounty which sustains and strengthens us all. Be healed and whole so that you may continue to feed your children. So
mote it be." Consider donating money or time to a charity that feeds the hungry year round, not just on holidays.

By: Edain McCoy

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3a.: Twas The Night of Thanksgiving

Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411

Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:48 pm (PST)

Twas The Night of Thanksgiving
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>But I just couldn't sleep,
>>>>>>>>I tried counting backwards,
>>>>>>>>I tried counting sheep.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>The leftovers beckoned-
>>>>>>>>The dark meat and white
>>>>>>>>But I fought the temptation
>>>>>>>>With all of my might.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Tossing and turning,
>>>>>>>>with anticipation,
>>>>>>>>The thought of a snack,
>>>>>>>>Became infatuation.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>So, I raced to the kitchen,
>>>>>>>>Flung open the door,
>>>>>>>>And gazed at the fridge,
>>>>>>>>Full of goodies galore.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I gobbled up turkey,
>>>>>>>>And buttered potatoes,
>>>>>>>>Pickles and carrots,
>>>>>>>>Beans and tomatoes.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I felt myself swelling,
>>>>>>>>So plump and so round,
>>>>>>>>'til all of a sudden,
>>>>>>>>I rose off the ground.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I crashed through the ceiling,
>>>>>>>>Floating into the sky,
>>>>>>>>With a mouthful of pudding,
>>>>>>>>And a handful of pie.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>But, I managed to yell,
>>>>>>>>As I soared past the trees...
>>>>>>>>"Happy eating to all-
>>>>>>>>Pass the cranberries, please".
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>May your stuffing be tasty,
>>>>>>>>May your turkey (or tofu) be plump,
>>>>>>>>May your potatoes 'n gravy,
>>>>>>>>Have nary a lump.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>May your yams be delicious,
>>>>>>>>May your pies take the prize,
>>>>>>>>May your Thanksgiving dinner,
>>>>>>>>Stay off of your thighs.
>>>>>>>>

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4.: Today's Goddess: SPES Thanksgiving (United States)

Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411

Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:51 pm (PST)

Today's Goddess: SPES
Thanksgiving (United States)

Themes: Thankfulness; Hope; Abundance; Harvest
Symbols: A Bouquet of Flowers

About Spes: In Roman tradition, this Goddess's name means "hope." She joins us today to celebrate the successful harvest and keep our hearts hopeful as the earth's plenty wanes. In art, Spes often appears as a simple bundle of flowers whose beauty inspires the most distraught of spirits.

To Do Today: Follow pilgrim tradition and set aside time today to thank the Goddess for her blessings in any way that seems suited to your path and vision. For example, give Spes an offering of the first slice of holiday bread, share food with those in need, or perhaps treat the birds and squirrels in your neighborhood to some bread and nuts.

Locally we invite any friends who have no family nearby to join with us in a delightful symbolic meal. I serve round rye bread and dill dip for unity and kinship, sweet potatoes for life's sweetness and Spe's harvest energies, cranberries mixed with oranges to keep our energy and health intact, vegetables for firm foundations, and pumpkin pie with magickal sigils carved in the crust for the goddess's protective spark. If you look at your own traditional menu, I'll bet you will find many other foods and beverages that have similar symbolism to bring meaning and Spe's magick to your table for this holiday. As you eat, remember to pass all the food and beverages clockwise to invoke Spe's ongoing providence.

By Patricia Telesco
From "365 Goddess"

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5.: Fw: Happy Thanksgiving To All

Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411

Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:53 pm (PST)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I am so blessed and grateful to know each and every one of you. Thank you for all the wonderful things you do for this planet. Thank you for being the gifted Lightworkers that you are and making a difference in your own unique ways everyday. Thank you for gracing my life and my work with Spirit with your beautiful presence.

I hope everyone has a most sparkly and radiant Thanksgiving with loved ones!

Many Blessings,
~Denise~

www.swiftwindtherapy.wordpress.com

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6.: Fw: Practical Magick II Wiccan Forum Episode 4

Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411

Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:54 pm (PST)

Hello
all-

Happy Thanksgiving to
everyone. Sorry for another long email. But so much to say and so little time.

1. Wiccan Forum---episode 4
is now on-line. Here are the links and a description

Episode 4 Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L40EzBtj44g

Episode 4 Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5zGjy4l_Bs

Episode 4 Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbfR7DF3wN0

Episode 4 Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpQfMY-5nfc

On
this episode of the Wiccan Forum, Manny talks about how some people still think
that Harry Potter is dangerous to young kids. Steve brings up how the Pope opens
up about the taboo subject of using condoms to fight HIV. Manny shows us a Lost
Abbey beer label that depicts a Witch being burned at the stake. We also talk
about upcoming events at Practical Magick II. We finish the episode with my rant
of the week about pageants.

2. We are a Toys for Tots
drop off store. The toys need to be in by 12/10/10 and they are to be new and
unwrapped. It was a huge success last year and we match that this
year.

3. We are now selling
one-of-a-kind witch's scarves. They are $9.99 plus tax. They are awesome and
would make a wonderful holiday gift.

Here are some new
classes for the rest of 2010 and beginning of 2011.

4. Group Past Life
Regression

By
Bridget

Past life
regressions are a process that allows you to experience one or more of your past
lives by putting you into a light state of hypnosis. This allows your
subconscious to remember back to a life time before the one you are in
now. You may see, hear, smell, or just know that you have experienced what your
mind is accessing. This can be a wonderful tool to help with issues in this life
time, helping to understand behavioral problems like phobias, or even picking
bad relationships. Past life regression can also just be an enjoyable way to see
what we've experienced in past life times also.

Wednesday, December
22nd, 2010

8:00 pm - 10:00
pm

$35.00 per
person

5. Basic Essential
oils

By Bridget

Essential oils have been
used for centuries. The Egyptian Pyramids had essential oils stored in them that
were still intact and usable when found in modern days. Many oils have medicinal
uses, and modern day medicines are often derived from these oils. We will
explore the use of oils and how to apply them.

Friday, January 14th,
2011

8 pm - 10
pm

$35.00/person

6. Dowsing
I

By Bridget

Dowsing is an
ancient art that anyone can use. It develops psychic ability, as well as
connecting us to our spirit guides. Dowsing is an effective way for everyone to
find what is in their highest interest. Basic dowsing will teach the student how
to pick the best pendulum for themselves, how to clear the pendulum, and the
most effective ways to use a pendulum.

2 week
course

$25.00 a
week

Friday, January 28,
2011

&

Friday, February 4,
2011

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

7. Reiki
I

By
Bridget

Reiki is an ancient
hands on form of healing. Originally developed by Tibetan Monks, Reiki was
brought to the Americas in the mid 1900's and has become widely accepted in
hospitals, and is now mainstream. There are four levels of Reiki to become a
master/teacher. Reiki I is the first step in the attunements and opens the basic
healing energy chakras. Reiki I will teach the practitioner to clear themselves,
clear the client and begin the healing process.

Reiki I Part I-Sunday,
January 16, 2011

Reiki I Part II-Sunday,
January 23, 2011

$60.00 a
day

8. Reiki
II

By
Bridget

Reiki II Part I-Sunday,
February 13, 2011

Reiki II Part II-Sunday,
February 20, 2011

$60.00 a
day

Blessed Be!!!

Robert Vecchio
Practical Magick II
322B Wanaque Avenue
Pompton
Lakes, NJ
973-835-8815

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