Messages In This Digest (8 Messages)
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- Happy Monday! From: Lady Nightshayde
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- Re: The Real Life Bambi and Thumper From: Lady Nightshayde
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- Oh, Snap From: Lady Nightshayde
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- Elder's Meditation of the Day From: Lady Nightshayde
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- Wizard"s review From: Wizard_of_Tacoma
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- Bast and Sekhmet, the Egyptian Cat Goddesses From: Lady Nightshayde
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- Fun and Interesting Facts About Solar Energy and Its History From: Lady Nightshayde
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- Herb Garden as a Pharmacy From: Lady Nightshayde
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Happy Monday!
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:19 pm (PDT)
Write your name and see....
This is really amazing! I don't know which brilliant person created this. You must try this….
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The light of a hundred stars cannot equal the light of the Moon.
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Re: The Real Life Bambi and Thumper
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:19 pm (PDT)
Awwww, may I share this with my bunny group, please? They would love it...
I would be happy to have you share this Beth.
The light of a hundred stars cannot equal the light of the Moon.
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Oh, Snap
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:23 pm (PDT)
The light of a hundred stars cannot equal the light of the Moon.
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Elder's Meditation of the Day
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:27 pm (PDT)
Elder's Meditation of the Day
"Your power comes from the songs."
-- Ethel Wilson, COWICHAN
If you do not know any of the songs, ask an Elder to teach you. Get yourself a drum. When you sing a song and play the drum, you'll be surprised how your mind, body, and spirit will react. Everything becomes calm and joyful. Our bodies love the songs. The songs allow us to touch the hand of the Creator. When we sing and touch the Great Spirit's hand, He gives us power. Songs are another way to pray.
My Grandfather, teach me a song today.
from www.whitebison.org
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Wizard"s review
Posted by: "Wizard_of_Tacoma" wizard_of_tacoma@yahoo.com wizard_of_tacoma
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:34 pm (PDT)
Wizard"s review
The Complete Art of Witchcraft: Penetrating the Secrets of White Magic
Sybil Leek (Author)
The date of the book: Copyright © 1971 (out of print)
Title: The Complete Art of Witchcraft: Penetrating the Secrets of White Magic
Author: Sybil Leek
Publisher:The World Publishing Company Hardcover: 205 pages
Signet (March 1, 1973) Paperback: 208 pages
Subject: Witchcraft
Description or Synopsis BOOK REVIEW:
Best place to learn what the Old Religion was before the 1970s.
Sybil Leek layed the foundation for the Craft revival we enjoy today. Sybil Leek wrote approximately 60 different books covering a wide range of subjects including: Astrology, Witchcraft, Curses, Dreams, Fortune Telling, Healing, Numerology, Phrenology, Reincarnation, Spells, Telepathy. I have about 40 of her book in my library, all of her books should be in every wiccan/pagans book shelf. 40 years after I had first read this book the words and experiences can yet aid and counsel me in my own spiritual quests. The difference between white magick and black magick
Sybil has a chapter on Homosexuality, acceptance of the spiritual place of gays, from a time when gays first started to emerge into the public consciousness this was just two years after the Stonewall riots June 27, 1969 in New York's Greenwich Village. Some reader feel that she is just a bit homophobic, they have to remember it was written in another time. As a gay man of the time her acceptance of Homosexuality, is why in many Wiccan traditions the accepting of homosexuality is due in no small part to the fact that this was written.
Sybil outlines the eight tenets of her own witchcraft tradition, and this is the book most old guards cut their teeth. Sybil was the "face of witchcraft" from the late 1950s onward to her died October 26, 1982.
As a High Priest of The Craft of the Wise for more than 30 years now I highly recommend this book.
Wizard's
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Bast and Sekhmet, the Egyptian Cat Goddesses
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:35 pm (PDT)
Bast and Sekhmet
the Egyptian Cat Goddesses
The Ancient Egyptians revered cats more than any culture in history.
The Goddesses above are Sekhmet, who is lion-headed,
and Bast, who is cat-headed.
Bast is the Patroness of the Clan.
Hail Bast!
Bast
Bast is the Egyptian Goddess with the body of a beautiful young woman and the head of a cat. She held many, sometimes contradictory, roles. These beliefs were not all necessarily held at the same time, or in the same place. Beliefs shifted over several millennia, and over vast geographical distances.
Bast is the Goddess of cats, the rising sun, the moon, truth, enlightenment, lesbians, sexuality, physical pleasures, fertility, bounty, birth, plenty, the household and protector of the home, civilization, creation, music, dance, the arts, hemp, and battler of serpents which attack the sun god. Bast also represents the Maiden aspect of the Triple Goddess. She was viewed as the beneficent side of the lioness-goddess Sekhmet. See also Sekhmet.
Name Variations: Bast, Bastet (usually when in full cat form), Pasch, Pasht, Ubasti, Ba en Aset. Sometimes considered to be the Egyptian version of the Greek Artemis and Roman Diana.
Bast was the daughter of Isis and Osiris, the twin sister of Horus, and possessor of his "eye" the sacred and magickal "utchat". As time went on, the utchat became more associated with cats. It was often depicted as cat shaped in later art. It is probable that many of modern Indo-European names for the cat are derived from the word utchat: cat, chat, cattus, gatus, gatous, gato, katt, katte, kitte, kitty, etc. From "Pasht" we get the remaining Indo-European names for the cat: pasht, past, pushd, pusst, puss, pussy, as well as the word "passion". Bast was also married to of Ptah and mother of the lion god Mihos.
Her worship was centered in delta city of Bubastis.
Sekhmet
Sekhmet (AKA Sekhmet, Sakhmet, or Sekhmet the Destroyer) is the Goddess of sunset, destruction, death, rebirth and wisdom. She is also sometimes defined as a warrior or huntress goddess. The cycle of life and death was created when the primeval Goddess Sekhmet-Bast divided into two sisters, Sekhmet and Bast. Another legend regarding her origins is that she was created by Ra from the fire of his eyes as a creature of vengeance to punish mankind for his sins. Later, she became a peaceful protectress of the righteous, closely linked with the benevolent Bast. The lioness-goddess, worship was centered in Memphis.
Sekhmet is typically shown as a black skinned woman with the head of a lioness. Her eyes and hair are often orange or red. Sekhmet represents the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess.
Halloween was originally celebrated as the Feast of Sekhmet and Bast.
http://wuzzle.org/cave/ catlore1. html
The light of a hundred stars cannot equal the light of the Moon.
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Fun and Interesting Facts About Solar Energy and Its History
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:38 pm (PDT)
Fun and Interesting Facts about Solar Energy and Its History
Solar energy is a very important form of energy. With gas prices rising, electricity needs being at the highest they have ever been, we as humans need to start looking toward cleaner forms of energy. Today's article will give a brief history of how solar power came to be, and also give you some interesting facts and statistics showing you how effective solar energy can be. The first published findings about turning light into energy occurred in 1838 by a man named Edmund Becquerel, many scientists of the time found the writing interesting but no one really pursued the research to see if they could make it work. Between 1860 - 1881 a French engineer named Auguste Mouchout created and patented a solar powered motor. The monarch of France at the time funded the invention, because it seemed like a viable alternative to coal fuel, which had a very high price tag with it. However, England and France renegotiated their coal trade prices, making it affordable again and the monarch pulled back on the funding for solar power as he no longer saw the need for a alternative fuel source.
In 1876, the first book was written about solar energy. William Adams and Richard Day experimented with the use of mirrors and managed to power a 2.5 horsepower steam engine. The design was called the Power Tower, and it is still in use today. In 1883 Charles Fritz became the first person to turn the sun's rays into electricity using solar cells. This eventually lead to the creation of the very first solar company in 1892. It was called the Solar Motor Company and they sold a couple solar energy systems, but those were destroyed by inclement weather shortly after being installed which eventually lead to the company's downfall. In 1904 another milestone was reached, Henry Willsie became the first person who was able to store power and use it at night. Many discoveries continued in the solar energy field including the finding that silicon could work as a more efficient semi-conductor. In the 1950s and 1960s the space program started using solar energy on their satellites as well. Once the energy crisis of the 1970s hit, solar power really started to be investigated as an alternate fuel source. An LA based company known as Luz Co. opened its doors and was producing 95% of the world's solar-based electricity. However, the company was forced to close as investors pulled their funding due to the decline in oil prices once again, making it seem unlikely that the company and project would obtain government funding.
Unfortunately, the advancement of solar power has often been slowed down by big oil business and government who don't seem to want to abandon the ways of fossil fuels. Eventually, people will need to take a look at alternative fuels not only because of cost, but also because there is only a limited supply of fossil fuels. Perhaps in the future, solar power will be the most predominant source of energy on the planet, but in the mean time we have to just hope that the next great breakthrough will push this source of energy over the top.
Here are some cool facts about solar power that you may not have known.
Fun Fact: The sun provides enough energy for the average home to completely eliminate their monthly energy bills. Solar energy can be converted to both electricity and thermal energy.
Fun Fact: It was discovered that during the 15th century, Leonardo da Vinci already had plans for solar concentrators in his notebooks.
Fun Fact: A world record was set in 1990 when a solar powered aircraft flew 4060km across the USA, using no fuel.
Interesting Fact: The earth receives more solar energy in one hour than the entire world consumes in a full year. However, even though the technology exists to harvest this energy, only a very small portion of the world's population uses solar energy.
Interesting Fact: A 1-kilowatt home solar system takes about 1-2 days to install and costs around US$10,000, but can vary greatly and does not take into account any incentives offered by the government.
Interesting Fact: The energy output of a 1 KW solar energy unit is roughly equivalent to the burning of 170 pounds of coal and 300 pounds of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere.
http://www.interestingfactsonline. com/interesting- facts-solar- energy.asp
The light of a hundred stars cannot equal the light of the Moon.
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Herb Garden as a Pharmacy
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:39 pm (PDT)
Herb Garden as a Pharmacy
There's an extra bonus available for the gardener who grows herbs. In
addition to their essential use in cooking, some of them have
medicinal value. Being easy to grow, herbs can provide low-cost
remedies for illnesses. Primitive peoples and ancient civilizations
possessed an extensive herbal lore that evolved over centuries of pragmatic testing.
Although hardly "scientific" by today's standards, the research was, to a
great extent, completely valid, based as it was on trial, response and
observation. Many of those herbal cures were forgotten and lost as medical science
developed more potent and reliable medicines; however, modern science is taking
a second look at herbal remedies. Laurence Cherry, writing in American
Health, reports, "A quarter of all drugs in our country already come directly
from plant sources (example: digitalis, the heart stimulant, comes from foxglove
leaves) the search for new herbal cures has intensified. Today the world's
jungles, forests and rugged hinterlands are where the pharmacological action
is." My search for healing plants took place much closer to home - just
outside the back door in my herb garden. Herbs are easy to grow in most climates,
even indoors, but gardeners should be cautioned that not all herbs are safe
to eat. I choose those that were the safest and easiest herbs to grow in the
garden. It was interesting to me to find that some herbs are particularly
useful against colds and digestive problems or have been known to strengthen
the whole immune system. Here are a few herbs that I found useful and that you
might want to grow.
Aloe vera: As one of the herbs being rediscovered, aloe is included
as an ingredient in a wide range of lotions and cosmetics. Scientists
have found that the gel from the leaves have the ability to cleanse,
seal, and repair damaged skin. Aloe provides immediate and soothing
relief for minor burns and helps heal cuts. To apply, simply break
off a leaf and use the gel inside.
Caraway: My mother always made caraway seed soup whenever anyone in the
family had an upset stomach. It tastes so good I have it even when well. It's
also excellent to help soothe an infant when it has colic.
Cayenne Pepper: While black pepper is an irritant, cayenne is not and
has important healing qualities. It is believed to build the blood,
aid in respiratory problems and stimulate the heart. Cayenne is a
good general tonic for the body and contains Vitamins C, A, and E.
Chamomile :This herb, with its apple-like aroma, soothes and relaxes.
Its sedative quality makes it an appropriate nightcap. It also can
help relieve indigestion and heartburn. Chamomile has long been used
by mothers as a tea to calm cranky babies.
Echinacea: This purple coneflower is appreciated for its ornamental
value, but it is the roots that herbalists have valued for years. It
acts as a natural antibiotic enhancing the body's immune system to
fight off colds, flu, and sore throats.
Fennel: Chewing the fennel seeds is said to dull the appetite, thereby
helping to control weight. In olden times, fennel was saved for
fasting days to relieve hunger pains.
Garlic: The virtues of the "stinking rose" have been celebrated
throughout the ages. It was provided to the Egyptian slaves who
labored to build the pyramids and was rationed to Roman legions.
Recently, Chinese researchers have hypothesized that garlic may
prevent stomach cancer by inhibiting the growth of bacteria that
convert nitrates into cancer-causing nitrosamines.
Garlic contains a substance called allicin, a powerful antibiotic and
natural antiseptic. In England during World War I, raw garlic juice
was diluted with water and applied with sphagnum moss to wounds and
infections. Today medical researchers, mostly in Germany, have found
that garlic helps protect against cardiovascular disease by lowering
blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.
Some other qualities and uses ascribed to garlic are:
As a remedy for colds, coughs and sore throats.
To deter scurvy.
As a natural insect repellent.
Ginger: This well known spice has medicinal value. It helps remove
excess water from the body, making it a popular herb with weight
watchers. It also helps reduce gas in the stomach, bowels and
intestines.
Horseradish: The white, fleshy taproot of this herb can help simulate
secretions in the nose and bronchial tubes. Nibbling on this root may
relieve congestion and chronic sinus symptoms.
Marjoram: This great-tasting herb can be made into a tea to alleviate
indigestion and headaches.
Mint: Fragrant and prolific, mint serves multiple purposes. I use a
cup of peppermint tea to ease an upset stomach and nausea, or to help
aid digestion. It is said that peppermint leaves repel rodents when
the leaves are spread in storage bins or storage areas. Spearmint
leaves, which are milder than peppermint, make a soothing tea that
can help you unwind at the end of a long day.
Parsley: Parsley serves to stimulate appetite and aid digestion. It
also is great for relieving stomach discomfort. A little known secret
is that parsley, when chewed raw, eliminates bad breath.
Pennyroyal: When rubbed on the skin pennyroyal is a good repellent for
insects and mosquitoes.
Rosemary: This fragrant herb is not only a wonderful spice, but can be
used as a mouthwash as well. Interestingly, rosemary contains
antioxidants and compounds reported to prevent the breakdown of
acetylcholine in the brain. It is said that one of the causes of Alzheimer's
disease has been the deficiency of acetylcholine.
Sage: Sage, when boiled in water, is effective as a dandruff-removing
hair rinse.
St. John's-Wort :This herb has been used traditionally as an
antidepressant and, in very small quantities, seems to have a tonic
or tranquilizing action in humans.
Sweet basil: Basil, as a tea, is useful in controlling vomiting. It
also can be applied to insect bites to relieve discomfort.
Thyme: This herb is an excellent salt replacement for those on a
salt-free diet. As a tea it also relieves indigestion, cramps, and
calms an upset stomach.
Valerian: This herb is useful for calming the nerves and promoting
sleep.
To me it is nice to think that as I add herbs to my food to enhance
the flavor, I am also promoting my health. This information has been
gathered and summarized from a variety of sources believed to be reliable. If you
wish to pursue the subject further, consult any good herb book for specific
uses and recommended dosages of each herb.
by Sylvia Ehrhardt
Sylvia Ehrhardt conducts training programs at the Ehrhardt Organic
Farm for students interested in organic agriculture. (301) 834-7520.
http://www.digfidylmagazine. com/96/78- 96/sylvia. cfm
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