sâmbătă, 18 decembrie 2010

[Earthwise] Digest Number 2491

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1.

Holiday Preparation Spell

Posted by: "Silver Fox" silverfox_57@hotmail.com   trickster9993

Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:49 am (PST)




Holiday Preparation Spell
By Cerridwen Iris Shea

Color of the day: Lavender
Incense of the day: Lavender

Gather together a notepad, paper, an address book, gift lists, cookbooks, boxes of holiday cards, a piece of holiday wrapping paper (9 x 9 inches), and a ribbon. Take one blue, one orange, and one white candle in candleholders. Rub your favorite essential oil on them and have a tiny vial of that oil with your spell components.
Light the blue candle, saying:

A light for serenity.
Light the orange candle, stating:
A light for stamina.
Now light the white candle, stating:
A light for joy.

Hold your hands over your pile of objects. Close your eyes, visualizing a joyful, organized, and productive time. Feel the energy radiate from your hands into the objects. Open the vial of oil and inhale deeply. This scent connects you to the positive experience. Carry the vial with you always until Twelfth Night. Any time you feel stressed or blue, open it and inhale, remembering the feeling. Burn the candles all the way down. Write a wish on the inside of the holiday paper. Fold it into thirds. Tie it with the ribbon and hang it where you can see it all season.

Silver Fox

"It is all true, it is not true. The more I tell you, the more I shall lie. What is story but jesting Pilate's cry. I am not paid to tell you the truth."
Jane Yolen; The Storyteller

2a.

History Of The Yule Log

Posted by: "Silver Fox" silverfox_57@hotmail.com   trickster9993

Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:49 am (PST)




History Of The Yule Log
Copyright 2001 By PageWise, Inc.

The history of the Christmas Yule Log originates in the ritual known as Yuletide, a pagan festival of fire. This festival uses the burning of a log on the eve of the Winter Solstice to usher in the power of the sun. The day traditionally falls on December 20 and is the shortest day and longest night of the year. Thereafter nights will grow shorter and the sun will grow stronger in the longer days. However the name Yule derives from the Norse words "Yul" or "Jul", meaning wheel.

The earliest known burning of a Yule-style log was in ancient Egypt in about 5000 BC to honor Horus, their sun god. The Sumerians had a similar ritual.

To the Celtic Druids this was a solar festival with the log being burnt after dinner. Oak logs symbolized life. Pine logs represented death. It was also the end to a dangerous time between Samhain (Halloween), or summer's end, and Yule. After the Viking invasion of Britain in 1100 AD, local Celts adopted Thor, the Viking god of thunder. He was now at the center of Yule Log celebrations. Strangely, Christian Teutonic Knights also adopted this by the early 4th century.

The Druids also called this time Midwinter or Fionn's Day. They decorated their logs with holly and pinecones. Then, after the burning, the ashes were given as medicine to cure plant rust, swollen glands and animal complaints.

Celtic Britain and Gaelic Europe used a large tree or log to fit into their hearths. They anointed it with salt, holly, wine and evergreens. Then it was lit and young girls or a mother kept the remnants to light the next year's log. Some put it to one side of the hearth, burning it for days, even the whole year. The ashes were highly prized - apparent protection against evil and lightning. Birch, oak, willow and holly woods were most often used.

In 68 BC the Romans adopted Mithras, Persia's sun god, into their Saturnalia Festival. For the whole of the first of 10 nights they burnt a Yule-style log to usher in Mithras' strength. Even after the Roman invasion of Britain in 54 BC the influences of Mithrasism remained. In 1954 a Mithras temple was uncovered in the City of London.

The Saxons and Visigoths also celebrated the Winter Solstice Festival with fortune telling by the fire. Charred log remnants were kept because of their so-called magic powers. The log itself symbolized good against evil.

In about the 4th century AD the early Christians, who celebrated Christmas, then called the Feast of Lights, burnt a log to symbolize the end of the world's darkness and the rebirth of Christ as the light of the world. The adoption of the Yule log most likely came from the Romans.

To pagans the Nativity celebration symbolized the rebirth of Frey, Viking god of fertility. It was a time to reflect on love, family and past achievements. Logs were decorated with ribbons and processed home. Passerbies tipped their hats in a silent salute to the log. For some unknown reason barefoot women, squinters and flat-footed people were excluded from the burning.

Norman England celebrated the Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival. The ceremonial log burning symbolized the Christian vision of good versus evil and Christ's triumph over sin. The fire represented family warmth.

Even in Christian 12th century France and Italy the Yule Log (ceppo) survived. It was not until the 19th century that France and Quebec, then a French colony, replaced the log. Hearths were few and cast-iron stoves were popular. Soon the log was small and a table centerpiece decorated with candles and greenery.

In 1340 AD, after its foundation, Queens College, Oxford used the Norman festival along with song and literary readings. As a result the Yule Log became a traditional part of Christmas celebrations in English manor houses.

In 1888 AD Dr. Tibbits, an episcopal rector established the festival in colonial New York. Then, in 1940, Christ Church, Cincinnati adopted the festival for the church praising of Christ. Carols were sung as the log was brought into the church and a blessing was prayed for.

Cornish English kept children up till midnight to drink to the Mock (Yule Log). Nearby the Devonians used ashen faggot, a bundle of ash sticks bound together with bands of green Ash wood. Once at home the household's unmarried girls chose a band and the one that ignited first predicted that the girl would be the next to marry. Even today some country inns carry on the tradition.

Meanwhile, back in France, the Yule Log was replaced by the "buche de Noel" (Christmas Log), a log-shaped cake. It was served after midnight mass on Christmas Eve at a supper called Le Reveillon.

Modern times see the Yule Log as party fare. The real meaning has been lost. However there are modern Druids and pagans who still celebrate the Winter Solstice. Wiccans still adhere to the Roman traditions, following the old 4th century Justinian calendar. Ironically Caesar Justinian I adopted Christianity as the main religion of Rome, but years later converted back to paganism.

The Yule Log, though pagan in origin and adopted where needed by other religions, is thousands of years old. It is very likely to be a part of cultural and religious rituals for as long as society craves traditions.

Silver Fox

"It is all true, it is not true. The more I tell you, the more I shall lie. What is story but jesting Pilate's cry. I am not paid to tell you the truth."
Jane Yolen; The Storyteller

3.

How To Be A Winter Goddess

Posted by: "Silver Fox" silverfox_57@hotmail.com   trickster9993

Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:49 am (PST)




How To Be A Winter Goddess
By Anita Revel

If black nights give you the blues, cheer up. After the Winter Solstice on 21 December, each day gets a little longer.

The longest night of the year marks the start of the solar year and the rebirth of the sun. It represents a new growth cycle and fresh beginnings. But we still have to wait a little while before we emerge from the period of inner focus. Sadly for some, we still have six more weeks from midwinter before we get to enjoy longer days again.

Never mind. It is simply a part of the cycle of life. Darkness is necessary so that we appreciate the gift of light. Without light we don't get to play with shadows. And where would the good folk of Punxsutawney be without their Ground Hog predicting the coming season according to his shadow?

So be happy - the Winter Solstice is a magical time for reviving goddess energy. Not only does the sun get to re-emerge, but there is plenty of other action going on in the maternity ward of heaven. Isis delivered Horus, Amaterasu was born, Rhea gave birth to Hera and Zeus, and Mary set Christmas in motion with the birth of Christ.

Gods and goddesses of the sun, time, enlightenment and spring. And all symbolic of ancient cultures recognizing the gift of the turning point of light and dark.

Isis

Isis the Egyptian High Priestess, ruling with love and calm patience, who fosters inner wisdom and psychic power. Generally you are highly tuned into your own inner wisdom and self-confidence, but at times you can have self doubts that put you in a dark and confusing place. Quit faffing around girl. It's time to KNOW your "gut feeling" is your intuitive wisdom leading you in the right direction.

Do this: Use a pendulum or other divination tool to confirm what you already know, and trust that you making the right decisions.

Amaterasu

In Japanese mythology, Amaterasu is the radiant and compassionate sun goddess. Disgusted with her brutish brother because of his violence toward women, she exiled herself in a cave. She was depressed and grieving so there was no sun without her.

Goddess Uzume rolled a copper mirror to the front of the cave then coaxed Amaterasu out with wild antics. Seeing her radiance reflected in the copper mirror, Amaterasu was amazed at her brilliance. Her grief dissipated, she returned to the world and life was renewed.

Do this: This is Amaterasu's lesson. Use the healing power of laughter to grow stronger. Place a mirror in an east-facing window to reflect Amaterasu's rising energy. Wear gold to brighten your persona and smile to radiate the goddess within.

Rhea

Queen of the Titan gods, hardship was no stranger to Rhea. Her husband Kronos swallowed her first five children, and later she fell into dispute with her surviving son, Zeus, upon the death of Kronos. Rather than hang about bickering for her due portion of half of heaven, sea and earth, she surrounded herself with wild creatures in the mountain retreat of Phrygia. There, she was worshipped as the Mother of the Gods in ceremonies of wild dancing, clashing cymbals and beating drums.

Do this: It's obvious isn't it? Beat the winter hardship by dancing up a storm!

Hera

Like mother, like daughter, so they say. Hera is portrayed as a majestic woman, but as the persecuted wife (and sister!) of Zeus was seen as jealous and spiteful when she avenged his infidelities. As modern, empowered women we know that she is really a symbol of the struggle for equality and respect in a patriarchal world. We also know that she is what modern-day cowards would call a 'bitch'! Turn the tables, claim the word 'bitch' (Babe In Total Control of Herself), and you'll be able to move on from infidels.

Do this: Don't sit around sulking because you took 'no' for an answer. Get that inner-bitch (the beautiful one!) happening and ask for what you really want.

Mary

The Divine Mother of the universe has also assumed the form of Mother Mary, mother of Jesus and hence, by default the mother of Christmas! As such, she guides her children in the way of the divine feminine and her aspects of compassion, mercy, forgiveness and unconditional love. And don't we just love? Therefore let Mary's energy wash over you, engulf you, embrace you. Then radiate that love to others.

Do this: Invite your divine friends around for a 'Christmas in June' party. Time it for midwinter and share the love with all

Silver Fox

"It is all true, it is not true. The more I tell you, the more I shall lie. What is story but jesting Pilate's cry. I am not paid to tell you the truth."
Jane Yolen; The Storyteller

4.

Invoking The Holly King

Posted by: "Silver Fox" silverfox_57@hotmail.com   trickster9993

Fri Dec 17, 2010 7:51 am (PST)




Invoking The Holly King
By Ginger Strivelli

Today we do bid Hail to our beloved Holly King
With these ancient carols, we do again sing
He who is called Father Christmas is returning yet again
As the Solstice's longest night has finally begun
We await you, Santa Claus, Lord of Winter
To honor you on this day that you always were
Saint Nicholas, patron of children on Gaia's sphere
This invocation, we pray you do hear
Come bless us, upon this season of the Yuletide
Great Holly King as you fly upon your sleigh ride
Whether your gifts to us be physical or spiritual
We know that they will always be most magical
Grateful, because we know your blessings' great worth
We offer a blessing of our own --- Peace on Earth!

Silver Fox

"It is all true, it is not true. The more I tell you, the more I shall lie. What is story but jesting Pilate's cry. I am not paid to tell you the truth."
Jane Yolen; The Storyteller

5a.

Re: Look what I created!

Posted by: "karla mata" candy14955@yahoo.com   candy14955

Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:33 pm (PST)



very cool. love them.

________________________________
From: Jen <witch_uk_381@yahoo.com>
To: EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, December 15, 2010 1:33:26 PM
Subject: [Earthwise] Look what I created!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EarthwiseBOS/photos/album/797604072/pic/list

The first photo is a meditation necklace I made for my mum and the goddess eyes
are what I've made as Yule pressies!

What do you think?

Jeni

5b.

Re: Look what I created!

Posted by: "annitta" annittabrvo@yahoo.com   annittabrvo

Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:33 pm (PST)



WOW these are really nice!

--- In EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups.com, "Jen" <witch_uk_381@...> wrote:
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> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EarthwiseBOS/photos/album/797604072/pic/list
>
> The first photo is a meditation necklace I made for my mum and the goddess eyes are what I've made as Yule pressies!
>
> What do you think?
>
> Jeni
>

6.1.

Re: Intro

Posted by: "karla mata" candy14955@yahoo.com   candy14955

Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:33 pm (PST)



cool. i'm not a mother but i raise enough kids anyways. one adult of a brother
who's kids i watch. and two little five year old brothers who are a hand full.

________________________________
From: Bluely <magicbluely@yahoo.com>
To: EarthwiseBOS@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, December 12, 2010 11:45:20 PM
Subject: [Earthwise] Intro

My name is Bluely (nickname and net-name). I am the 39 year old mother of two
teenage boys. I have a bangal cat named Maximillian Diva Zeus and a yellow lab
named Skye.

I have been on a witchy path for well over 17 years and continue to grow
everyday.

Bluely

~A witch, like the Earth, can be both immeasurably ancient and forever young~

"The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot read. It will be
the person who does not know how to learn." {Alvin Toffler}


7a.

Re: Starhawk on Tax Cuts - Immoral and Legalized Theft

Posted by: "Martha Dickinson" mensachickie@gmail.com   mensachick529

Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:34 pm (PST)



It's very partisanly political and I find someone who makes no secret of her
deep far left leanings to speak for me and the growing number in the pagan
community that are conservative. There are politcal pagan groups maybe that
would be a more appropriate forum. I come here to learn about faith not
politics. I like starhawk as a leader, she has some good ideas but she does
not, in any way shape or form speak for me polically. If this will keep
developing into a polical forum (I've seen several posts like this by this
same person) please let me know and I'll leave.

On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Karen Tate <karentate108@ca.rr.com> wrote:

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> *Greetings,
> I think its very interesting it takes a WICCAN LEADER to speak out about the morality of the politics going on in the world. And for those who might deem this post inappropriate because it's "political" - I'd ask you perhaps try to see it as commentary on ideals and morality
> which in my mind are about our spirituality.
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> SOME OF HER QUOTES FROM THE ARTICLE....*
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> * *In a time of massive unemployment, huge deficits and falling income for
> the middle class and the poor, tax cuts for the wealthy are a form of
> legalized theft.*
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> * The rich benefit from society and should give back.....Moral people
> give back. Moral people care for others, sharing both wealth and burdens.
> Moral people ask, not "What more can I take from society" but "What more can
> I contribute?
> To read the whole article --
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7b.

Re: Starhawk on Tax Cuts - Immoral and Legalized Theft

Posted by: "Martha Dickinson" mensachickie@gmail.com   mensachick529

Fri Dec 17, 2010 2:35 pm (PST)



I think this is an inappropriate place for such a devisive political
discussion, in other words don't make me break out the numbers and the
facts.

On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 3:08 AM, Martha Dickinson <mensachickie@gmail.com>wrote:

> It's very partisanly political and I find someone who makes no secret of
> her deep far left leanings to speak for me and the growing number in the
> pagan community that are conservative. There are politcal pagan groups
> maybe that would be a more appropriate forum. I come here to learn about
> faith not politics. I like starhawk as a leader, she has some good ideas
> but she does not, in any way shape or form speak for me polically. If this
> will keep developing into a polical forum (I've seen several posts like this
> by this same person) please let me know and I'll leave.
>
> On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Karen Tate <karentate108@ca.rr.com>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> *Greetings,
>> I think its very interesting it takes a WICCAN LEADER to speak out about the morality of the politics going on in the world. And for those who might deem this post inappropriate because it's "political" - I'd ask you perhaps try to see it as commentary on ideals and morality
>> which in my mind are about our spirituality.
>>
>> SOME OF HER QUOTES FROM THE ARTICLE....*
>>
>> * *In a time of massive unemployment, huge deficits and falling income for
>> the middle class and the poor, tax cuts for the wealthy are a form of
>> legalized theft.*
>>
>> * The rich benefit from society and should give back.....Moral people
>> give back. Moral people care for others, sharing both wealth and burdens.
>> Moral people ask, not "What more can I take from society" but "What more can
>> I contribute?
>> To read the whole article --
>>
>> http://onfaith.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/starhawk/2010/12/moral_people_give_back.html?referrer=emaillink
>>
>> --
>>
>> Karen Tatewww.karentate.com
>> http://www.examiner.com/x-22579-LA-Womens--Goddess-Spirituality-Examinerhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1291934676&ref=profilehttp://www.myspace.com/karentate108
>> fOLLOW ME On TWITTER @karentate108
>>
>> Voices of the Sacred Feminine Radio....Extended Editionhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/VoicesoftheSacredFeminine
>>
>> Voices of the Sacred Feminine Radio Program Archiveshttp://www.karentate.com/Tate/radio_show.html
>>
>> Author of Sacred Places of Goddess: 108 Destinations &
>> Walking an Ancient Path: Rebirthing Goddess on Planet Earth
>>
>> You-Tube....http://www.youtube.com/isisisis13
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8.

Nina Simons/Bioneers & Gulf Oil Spill Expose' on Voices of the Sacre

Posted by: "karentate108" karentate108@ca.rr.com   specialjourn

Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:17 pm (PST)



*Greetings Friends and Family of Voices of the Sacred Feminine....

This Wednesday on the show....

Nina Simons*, social entrepreneur, co-founder of *Bioneers*, the
organization trying to find breakthrough solutions for people and the
planet, will discuss her new anthology book, *Moonrise: the Power of
Women Leading from the Heart*. Topics will concern women's leadership
and restoring the feminine in us all as well as the the ingenuity and
strategies of Bioneers to ignite and inform leadership for a sustainable
future.

AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOUR...

Hear *Anita Stewart* discuss what the mainstream media is not telling us
about the status of the BP/Gulf Oil Spill. From sick residents and black
helicopters to people "being made to disappear", to the threat of
depopulation and a possible crack in the seabed. And that's just the
beginning of this incredible account. Something is happening in the
Gulf and the American people are being kept in the dark. Anita Stewart
describes this as a joint military, government and BP operation- it
sounds like something straight out of a Hollywood movie, but many, many
people are all saying it's true. Tune in and learn what might be one of
the biggest conspiracies and cover-ups in U.S. history - a cover up
that might affect the lives of millions of people and Mother Earth!

Time: 6PM Pacific You'll have to make adjustments for your time zone.
And the show is available later from the archives where you might listen
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