Messages In This Digest (6 Messages)
- 1.
- Samhain Divination From: Silver Fox
- 2.
- Samhain And The Acorn From: Silver Fox
- 3.
- Samhain Remembrance Ritual From: Silver Fox
- 4a.
- Re: Humor From: Ashley Passino
- 5a.
- Re: Halloween Humor From: Ashley Passino
- 6a.
- Re: What is it you seek? From: Jadaja Talios
Messages
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Samhain Divination
Posted by: "Silver Fox" silverfox_57@hotmail.com trickster9993
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:12 am (PDT)
Samhain Divination
Author Unknown
Samhain was a significant time for divination, perhaps even
more so than May or Midsummer's Eve, because this was the chief of the three
Spirit Nights. Divination customs and games frequently featured apples and nuts
from the recent harvest, and candles played an important part in adding
atmosphere to the mysteries. In Scotland,
a child born at Samhain was said to be gifted with an d shealladh, "The
Two Sights" commonly known as "second sight," or clairvoyance.
Apple Magic
At the heart of the Celtic Otherworld grows an apple tree
whose fruit has magical properties. Old sagas tell of heroes crossing the
western sea to find this wondrous country, known in Ireland as Emhain Abhlach, (Evan Avlach) and in Britain, Avalon. At Samhain, the apple harvest
is in, and old hearthside games, such as apple-bobbing, called apple-dookin' in
Scotland, reflect the journey across
water to obtain the magic apple.
Dookin' for Apples
Place a large tub, preferably wooden, on the floor, and half
fill it with water. Tumble in plenty of apples, and have one person stir them
around vigorously with a long wooden spoon or rod of hazel, ash or any other
sacred tree.
Each player takes their turn kneeling on the floor, trying
to capture the apples with their teeth as they go bobbing around. Each gets
three tries before the next person has a go. Best to wear old clothes for this
one, and have a roaring fire nearby so you can dry off while eating your prize!
If you do manage to capture an apple, you might want to keep
it for a divination ritual, such as this one:
The Apple and the Mirror
Before the stroke of midnight,
sit in front of a mirror in a room lit only by one candle or the moon. Go into
the silence, and ask a question. Cut the apple into nine pieces. With your back
to the mirror, eat eight of the pieces, then throw the ninth over your left
shoulder. Turn your head to look over the same shoulder, and you will see and
in image or symbol in the mirror that will tell you your answer.
(When you look in the mirror, let your focus go
"soft," and allow the patterns made by the moon or candlelight and
shadows to suggest forms, symbols and other dreamlike images that speak to your
intuition.)
Dreaming Stones
Go to a boundary stream and with closed eyes, take from the
water three stones between middle finger and thumb, saying these words as each
is gathered:
I will lift the stone
As Mary lifted it for her Son,
For substance, virtue, and strength;
May this stone be in my hand
Till I reach my journey's end.
(Scots Gaelic)
Togaidh mise chlach,
Mar a thog Moire da Mac,
Air bhr�gh, air bhuaidh, `s air neart;
Gun robh a chlachsa am dh�rn,
Gus an ruig mi mo cheann uidhe.
Carry them home carefully and place them under your pillow. That
night, ask for a dream that will give you guidance or a solution to a problem,
and the stones will bring it for you.
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
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Samhain And The Acorn
Posted by: "Silver Fox" silverfox_57@hotmail.com trickster9993
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:12 am (PDT)
Samhain And The Acorn
Source Unknown
Witches once gave each other a Acorn at Samhain as a
gift. The giving an Acorn to some one
was a secret way of telling that person you were a witch, as only another witch would understand the
meaning,
Acorns are a symbol of :
* protection,
* fertility,
* growth,
* values and
freindship.
It should also be noted that within the Acorn lies a forest
just waiting to come to life. When
giving a Acorn to another, you are reminding them that within themselves there
is so much to give - learn and teach. In
other words, they have their own forest within themselves.
And one final thought and note: This custom is thought to have also been used
during the burning times so others of like mind could be recognized.
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
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Samhain Remembrance Ritual
Posted by: "Silver Fox" silverfox_57@hotmail.com trickster9993
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:12 am (PDT)
Samhain Remembrance Ritual
Copyright © 2006
Amerindea.com This spell may be reprinted if credit is given.
The items you will need are:
The
Bag of Samhain Gemstones:Crystal
for lightTurquoise
for infinitySodalite
(3) for life and form - past, present, futureCitrine
for the golden ray of sunMoonstone
for the light of the moon A
glass with a little red wine or juiceA
plate of simple food (bread, fruit)One
black candle and matches
Do this ritual on October 31. Bathe before the ritual and
wear clean clothes. Ensure that you cleanse the stones of all unwanted
energies.
Prepare your altar:
Put all the items on your clean altar. Put the black candle
in a brass or silver candle holder, have the matches close by. Place the candle
in the center of the altar. Arrange the stones in a circle around the candle.
Place the wine and plate of food to the right outside the circle of stones.
You may place photos of loved ones who have passed away on
the altar if you want to honor them in this ritual. Flowers or greenery can
also be used to give a festive feeling to your altar.
When everything is arranged take a moment of silence to
ready yourself. Light your candle and while doing so, ask this Blessing:
Lift shadows dark;
remove the veil
that distance
separates no more
and loved ones
hear our whispered hail
beyond the
daylight's opened door
Now pick up the crystal stone and pass it over the fire,
saying:
Reveal the
mystery; sight unblind
what once was lost
we now shall find
in purity of heart
we ask
for meeting in our
joyous task
Place the crystal back on the altar. Next, pass the
turquoise over the fire, saying:
The daylight's
heaven domed azure
brings comfort
warmth and solace sure
but in its raiment
blue we see
the measure of
infinity
Place the turquoise back on the altar.
Next pass each sodalite (one by one) over the fire. Sipping
from your glass of wine or juice, make a toast to the past, present and future
souls with each sodalite.
Make a toast to the souls who have passed with the first
piece of coral by saying:
What once upon the
seas was cast
submerges to the
shadowed past
but drinking from
the cup explains
that all that was,
now still remains!
Toast the souls of the present with the second sodalite,
saying:
In life is change
and spirits grow
what once was sown
now learns to sow
our eyes shall
wonder; voices cherish
hands may build
what cannot perish!
Make a toast to those yet unborn with the third sodalite,
saying:
What's been before
remains unbending
while life
unfurling toils unending
perfection is a
song unsung
the hope remains
what's yet to come!
Now pick up the citrine, and pass it over the fire, saying:
In golden warmth
we touch the sun
a wealth unearthly
makes us one
let earth and fire
join our flow
united now within
the glow!
Next pick up the moonstone, and pass it over the fire,
saying:
Our sister moon
presents reflection,
on mysteries
hidden to inspection
A vantage to the
world unseen
Her gift a mirror
in between!
Allow the candle to safely burn until you go to bed, then
snuff it out. The following morning, the food and drink can be returned to the
earth as an offering of thanks. As you do so, say:
I make this
offering
For blessings,
guidance and protection
now and
forevermore.
Keep your Samhain gemstones in a place of honor where they
will be undisturbed. Use them again next year, but be sure to clean them of
energies before the next ritual use.
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
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Re: Humor
Posted by: "Ashley Passino" apryansqueen@yahoo.com apryansqueen
Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:58 pm (PDT)
LMAO:)
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Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 1:30 PM
Subject: [Earthwise] Humor
This is so hilarious that I just had to share!!
Light Begots Darkness and Darkness Begots Light,
Dearest Hecate, Mother of the Night,
Bright Blessings,
Gae
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Re: Halloween Humor
Posted by: "Ashley Passino" apryansqueen@yahoo.com apryansqueen
Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:58 pm (PDT)
LMAO! I needed that laugh. Thanks:)
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From: Gary Reese <hyperreal69@yahoo.com >
To:
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 9:41 PM
Subject: [Earthwise] Halloween Humor
Just passing some humor on. Supposedly it has been around a while, but I have never seen it!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
OHH NOOO!!
There are witches in my mailbox.
What am I to do?
I found them there this morning,
doing things they shouldn't do!!
How the witches got there,
I haven't got a clue.
But they won't be there much longer
because I'm sending them to
YOU!!!!!!
You've been Witch Kissed!
Before the warts begin to spread,
pass the kisses on instead!
From: Grandfather Oak <robert_patti@windstream. >net
To: Grandfather Oak <robert_patti@windstream. >net
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 7:42 PM
Subject: [StormysBookofShadows] Fw: Witches in my mailbox
Light Begots Darkness and Darkness Begots Light,
Dearest Hecate, Mother of the Night,
Bright Blessings,
Gae
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Re: What is it you seek?
Posted by: "Jadaja Talios" tjadaja@yahoo.com tjadaja
Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:58 pm (PDT)
Hi loren. It takes my posts a while to actually show up for this group so dont worry about it yet.
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Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley where we hold sacred rituals, workshops, social events and outings, for more information see our calendar of events at Witches Meetup
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