Messages In This Digest (20 Messages)
- 1a.
- Re: See If I Got This Right From: Raven )O(
- 2.
- How to know if a medium is truely gifted. From: Keelty_Sage
- 3a.
- This Week's Moonscopes Forecast From: Lady Nightshayde
- 4.
- Elder's Meditation of the Day--October 23 From: Lady Nightshayde
- 5.
- Two Northeast US Samhain Festivals From: Lady Nightshayde
- 6.1.
- Today's Quote From: Lady Nightshayde
- 7.
- Harken Now, the Darkness Comes From: Lady Nightshayde
- 8a.
- Samhain Chant From: Lady Nightshayde
- 9.
- (no subject) From: Storm Wynd
- 10.
- **Topic Tag**, 10/24/2010, 12:00 am From: 13Witches@yahoogroups.com
- 11a.
- A Samhain Rite to Honor Animals From: Lady Nightshayde
- 12.
- Four-Layer Oreo Brownies From: Lady Nightshayde
- 13a.
- Going to Court Rhyme From: Lady Nightshayde
- 14a.
- Quit Smoking Spell From: Lady Nightshayde
- 15.1.
- Cool Website of the Day From: Lady Nightshayde
- 16.1.
- Thought for the Day From: Lady Nightshayde
- 17.
- Magical Ideas for Your Smahain Ritual From: Lady Nightshayde
- 18a.
- Hecate the Crone Goddess From: Lady Nightshayde
- 19a.
- A Samhain Ritual for Wiccans and Pagans From: Lady Nightshayde
- 20.1.
- Help for a friend From: Lady Scorpio
Messages
- 1a.
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Re: See If I Got This Right
Posted by: "Raven )O(" reenehopkins@yahoo.com reenehopkins
Sat Oct 23, 2010 8:27 am (PDT)
I agree...wake up America!
Blessed Be
Raven
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How to know if a medium is truely gifted.
Posted by: "Keelty_Sage" walksalone2004@yahoo.com keelty_sage
Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:43 am (PDT)
My little 4 year old granddaughter has been having episodes of seeing things at night, like ghost and colored orbs. It upsets her to talk about it the day after so my daughter has ask me about seeing a medium about it. How can she tell if the medium is truly gifted,or a fake out for her money? I would like to see her find someone that can help, but do not want to see her get ripped off.
When I go into her house I don't feel anything, but she says all the activity is at night when I am not there. I have the ability to see, and was there once when my granddaughter said she saw a man in the ceiling fan; I never saw anything. I am thinking whatever it is only shows itself to her and no one else. I am at a loss as to how to help my daughter with this. I am sure when my granddaughter gets older it will get better,because she will have more knowledge and will be able to communicate to us better about what she sees. the older she gets the easier it will be to help her with it. The little 2 year old is showing the same signs,so if we learn with the 4 year old we will be better prepared with the younger one.
I call the seeing a gift and my daughter has ask me how I can call it a gift when it scares her when she has these experiences.
Any thoughts will be appreciated.
Keelty Sage
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This Week's Moonscopes Forecast
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:40 am (PDT)
This Week's Moonscopes Forecast
For the week of October 24 to October 30
(Missed last week's forecast? Here it is.)
Sunday: the Moon is in Taurus
Slow and easy marks the pace. Don't worry, everything will get done even though the four personal planets in Scorpio make it seem like it will take swashbuckling gangbusters to do so. Just take things one step at a time. (For more Taurus forecast information, click on last week's Moonscopes above.)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday(*v/c): the Moon is in Gemini
Jupiter in Pisces is square the Moon in Gemini, so communication seems to be ramped up to the max, to use an '80's trending term. A square aspect, or connection between planets, can be either very challenging or very invigorating, or there can be some of both scenarios present during the beginning of this week. With Jupiter involved, be sure to check for exaggeration or embellishment in conversation or information. With Gemini, monitor the potential for scattered mind activity.
late Wednesday afternoon, Thursday, Friday(v/c-pm): the Moon is in Cancer
Undoubtedly one of the first sentences that Cancer would utter if we could hear it talk would be "nurturing begins at home", based on two Cancer keywords - nurture & home. It's very important to take good care of yourself so that you can assist others if or when they need it.
Saturday: the Moon is in Leo
This is a good weekend for parties and other types of social gatherings. Leo really enjoys celebrating special events and get-togethers with friends. "Fun" is this astrological sign's middle name!
Check your astrology chart to find which house (section of your chart) has the current Moon sign on the cusp (the beginning edge) & apply Forecast information to that area of your life as well.
For example, the Moon is in Leo and one of the suggestions is to entertain - however Leo is located in the 12th house of your chart, which is an inward energy place...then have a small, quiet gathering. By contrast, if Leo is located in the 1st house of your chart, an outward energy place...have a party! Don't have an astrology chart? Click here .
It is interesting to note when the current Moon is in the same sign as your birth Moon and to see how the flavor of that day carries through the next 30 days.ting to note when the current Moon is in the same sign as your birth Moon and to see how the flavor of that day carries through the next 30 days.
Current Planet Positions:
Sun - Scorpio, until Nov. 22
Mercury - Scorpio, until Nov. 9
Venus - Scorpio, until Jan. 8, 2011
(Libra, Nov. 8-29)
Mars - Scorpio, until Oct. 28
Jupiter - Pisces, until Jan. 23, 2011
Saturn - Libra, until Oct. 6, 2012
Uranus - Pisces, until Mar. 12, 2011
Neptune - Aquarius, until Feb. 4, 2012
Pluto - Capricorn, until Nov. 20, 2024
Current Asteroid Positions:
Ceres - Capricorn, until Jan. 4, 2011
Pallas - Sagittarius, until Dec. 21
Juno - Virgo, until July 28, 2011
Vesta - Scorpio, until Dec. 4
Chiron - Aquarius, until Feb. 18, 2011
Current Asteroid Transits:
Ceres - Responsibility illustrated with a nurturing attitude.
Pallas - Broaden skill and information bases.
Juno - State clearly what you want in a personal partnership.
Vesta - Deep devotion that is often private.
Chiron - Regeneration comes in unusual forms.
Note: Timeframes for Moon signs, void-of-course periods, and current planet & asteroid positions are noted for Eastern time zone (USA). Please adjust according to your own location. Times are not given if the void-of-course Moon occurs for a very short period or if it occurs during the night (based on same Eastern time zone).
* v/c = Void-of-Course - When the Moon is void-of-course, spend time working on projects already in progress, creative endeavors, or self-improvement. Void-of-course simply means that no planets are aspecting the Moon as it gets ready to change signs. It's best not to start new projects, sign important agreements, or go shopping when the Moon is void-of-course because the result will probably be unsatisfactory in some way.
** Mercury Retrograde - the speed of the planet slows down considerably. Communications, paperwork, electronics, and traffic can become very mixed-up or delayed during this time. A situation will be in the process of changing, so wait until Mercury is direct to finalize anything. In general, maintain a slower, more cautious pace in daily affairs. Always allow at least two days before (to slow down) and after (to resume regular activities) a Mercury retrograde period. Read More about Mercury Retrograde here
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Elder's Meditation of the Day--October 23
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:48 am (PDT)
Elder's Meditation of the Day - October 23
"We do not walk alone. Great Being walks beside us. Know this and be grateful."
-- Polingaysi Q“yawayma, HOPI
Many religions have different names for these Beings. Some are called angels, some are called spirits. These Spirit Beings are helpers. They guide us, protect us and will help us during our times of need. Sometimes they give us dreams. We need not be afraid when these Spirit Helpers come. We need to understand they are the Creator's helpers.
Great Spirit, send me the helpers to guide my path as I seek to walk in Your service.
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Two Northeast US Samhain Festivals
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:05 pm (PDT)
http://www.celebratesamhain. com/
http://www.newyorkwitchfestival. com/
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Today's Quote
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 12:08 pm (PDT)
"To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else."
-- Emily Dickinson
Love Each Day,
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Harken Now, the Darkness Comes
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 4:50 pm (PDT)
Hearken Now, the Darkness Comes
Mists gather in the valleys and pour down the ancient riverbeds to
the darkening sea. Gone the fires of autumn's glory, lost to the legions
of cloud-swept days and chilling rains. Gone the wild geese flying
southward, gone the last of summer's bounty. Mornings rimed with silver frost,
evenings gathering gloom for sitting round the hearthfires glow.
Hearken now, the darkness comes!
In the vale under the moor, the village speeds it's frantic pace.
Thatcher's finish repairs on thick round roofs to hold out the snows of winter.
Children bring in the last of the nuts and withered fruits from the
woods. The wheat is threshed and winnowed on the chilly breeze. Woodsmoke
rises from the hearthfires and axes ring in the clear air. Down from the
moors come the cattle and sheep to the winter fields, come too the pigs
from the forest glades. The smell of blood is thick in upon the air as those
animals chosen for the slaughter are slain and cured against the winter's
needs. The planting begun at Beltane is now the harvest.
Hearken now, the darkness comes!
In the great forests that lie across the land, the leaves form a
thick carpet upon the ground upon which treads the King Stag, velvet gone
from his crown of horn, challenging all with his trumpeting cries. The bear
and the fat squirrels seek their dens. The wolves stir in the cold, and
their voices rise in songs to the moon. Now is the time of the Hunter. His shadow
flies across the midnight sky, His horn sounds in the wind like thunder,
His red-eyed hounds fly on before.
Hearken now, the darkness comes!
She who stands guardian now is no longer the soft Maiden of spring,
nor yet the fecund Mother full of the heat of summer. It is Cerridwen now,
the Crone, the Hag, who stands without. In dreams and trance you see her,
holding the cauldron into which all that live must go. Holding the
cauldron that is Death. Gone too the young Lord of Spring, the Summer King.
Now is the time of Herne the Hunter, wild master of the Winter's night.
Harsh he is and full of fire, Lord of Death made manifest.
Hearken now, the darkness comes!
And in the turning of the year, the walls of time and space become
as air, until life and death are as one and departed souls walk again among
the living. Here on this most sacred night, as the old year died and the
new was born, around the fires the people gathered in celebration. There was
wine and cider from the vines and groves, bread from the fields of
winnowed wheat, and meat steaming from the slaughter. A great feast and
celebration of life to take into the darkness.
Hearken now, the darkness comes!
And as the earth moved onward into the darkness, the veil between
the worlds grew thin, and strange beings walked upon the land. See now the
pooka shake his tangled mane, the sidhe come forth from out the hollow hills,
listen as the bean sidhe sings forth her terrible cry. And against this army of
eldritch power, men did wield a greater weapon as fires sprang forth
upon the hilltops and lit the standing stones and village greens. Dancing,
swirling, leaping past the fires, the people held back the powers of
the night with light and music until the dawn came once more.
Yet still the darkness comes!
Turn and turn again the Earth did in its endless dance among the
stars. Gone now the villages that lay beneath the downs and among the wolds.
Gone the straight track and winding sheep path. Gone the King Stag and the
shaggy bear. Yet still we hear an echo of that time and place as we sit to
honor our blessed dead, as our children dress as monsters and play in the
shadows. We hear the whisper of the Goddess in our hearts, and sometimes,
late at night we hearken to the cry of the Hunt high in our crowded skies.
Hearken, for the darkness comes!
And we, the spirit children of that ancient age, we remember. Though
we labor not in the fields of waving grain, yet do we too now bring in
our harvest. We gather to ourselves the fruits of our projects begun in
the spring of the year and ready ourselves for a time of rest and
introspection. We unburden ourselves with that which is no longer needful for our
survival through the winter of the year.
We the children of this ancient age remember too our honored dead
who speak to us again as the walls of this world grow thin. We pass the Cup of
Remembrance as we think upon one who has gone before. We remember
the good times and the bright things we treasure from their memories, and we
allow them to fly free. We make our peace with She who waits for all.
We remember the fears of the darkness, and in our masquerade and
games, we come to terms with Death and with change. For such is the meaning at
the heart of the feast.
So prepare you now as the darkness comes. Ready the harvest of your
hopes and dreams. Light the fires against ignorance and fear. For remember
also, that the darkness is but one turn upon the Wheel, it is the darkness
of the womb. And the Death we all must face is merely the doorway to the
Life to come.
copyright by Lark 1997
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Samhain Chant
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 4:53 pm (PDT)
Samhain Chant
Fire red, summer's dead
Yet it shall return.
Clear and bright, in the night,
Burn, fire, burn!
Chorus:
Dance the ring, luck to bring,
When the year's a-turning.
Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time,
When the fire's burning.
Fire glow, vision show
Of the heart's desire,
When the spell's chanted well
Of the witching fire.
Chorus:
Dance the ring, luck to bring,
When the year's a-turning.
Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time,
When the fire's burning.
Fire spark, when nights are dark
Makes our winter's mirth.
Red leaves fall, earth takes all,
Brings them to rebirth.
Chorus:
Dance the ring, luck to bring,
When the year's a-turning.
Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time,
When the fire's burning.
Fire fair, earth and air,
And the heaven's rain,
All blessed be, and so may we,
at Hallows-tide again.
Chorus:
Dance the ring, luck to bring,
When the year's a-turning.
Chant the rhyme at Hallows-time,
When the fire's burning.
By Doreen Valiente
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Sat Oct 23, 2010 5:49 pm (PDT)
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A Samhain Rite to Honor Animals
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:48 pm (PDT)
A Samhain Rite to Honor Animals
From Patti Wigington,
Your Guide to Pagan / Wiccan Religion.
This ceremony is designed to honor the spirits of the animals - both wild and domestic. Man's relationship with animals goes back thousands and thousands of years. They have been a source of food and clothing. They have protected us from the things that lurk in the darkness. They have provided comfort and warmth. In some cases, they have even raised and nurtured our discarded children, as in the case of Romulus and Remus. If you have animals in your home -- pets or livestock -- this is their night. Feed them before you feed the humans in your family. Put some food out for any wild animals that may happen by as well.
Here's How:
If you have a pet that has passed away during this last year, you may want to include a photo or keepsake of them on your table during this rite.
Prepare a stew for your family that includes small amounts of as many different meats as you may have available -- beef, pork, game, chicken, etc. If your family is vegetarian or vegan, designate a non-meat ingredient to represent each animal and adapt the ritual as needed, eliminating lines that reference the eating of animals. When your stew is ready, gather the family around the altar table you prepared during the previous night's Harvest End Ritual.
Place the stew pot in the center of the table, with a large serving spoon or ladle. Make sure you have some good dark bread to eat as well. Each member of the family should have a bowl and spoon handy. Say:
Samhain has come, and it is the end of the Harvest.
The crops are in from the fields,
And the animals are preparing for the coming winter.
Tonight, we honor the animals in our lives.
Some have died that we may eat.
Some have provided us with love.
Some have protected us from that which would do us harm.
Tonight, we thank them all.
Go around the family in a circle. Each person should take a scoop of stew from the pot and place it in their bowl. Younger children may need an adult's help with this. As each person gets their helping, say:
Blessed are the animals,
Those who die that we may eat.
Blessed are the animals,
Those we love and who love us in return.
When every family member has their stew, each takes a piece of bread. As they do, say:
As the Wheel of the Year continues to turn,
The harvest has ended, and the grain has been threshed.
The animals sleep for the winter.
We thank them for their gifts.
Take your time finishing your meal. If you have pets, don't be surprised if they come visit while you're eating your stew tonight -- animals tend to be very aware of the spiritual plane! If there is any stew left over, leave some out for the spirits. Any extra bread can be thrown outside for the wild animals and birds.
Tips:
If you want to mix a bit of stew in with your pet's everyday food, it's a good idea to check with your veterinarian first.
What You Need:
An altar table
A pot of stew
Some hearty dark bread
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Four-Layer Oreo Brownies
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:52 pm (PDT)
FOUR-LAYER OREO BROWNIES
OREO LAYER:
1 1/2 12 oz. pkgs Oreo cookies
1/2 cup pecans
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
CHOCOLATE LAYER:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons Kahlua
WHITE CHOCOLATE LAYER:
6 ounces white chocolate
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
CHOCOLATE GANACHE:
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
3/4 cup heavy cream 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
For the Oreo layer: Crush Oreos and pecans in blender until smooth.
Add melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 12" by 8" pan.
For the chocolate layer: In a double boiler, melt chocolate with
cream, sugar, and Kahlua. Spread the mixture on the oreo layer and
let cool.
For the white chocolate layer: In double boiler, melt white chocolate
in cream and sugar. Spread evenly over chocolate layer; refrigerate
15 minutes.
For the chocolate ganache: In double boiler, melt chocolate in cream
and butter. Spread over white chocolate layer and refrigerate at
least 15 minutes. Cut into 1" squares.
Source: BeverlyRecipesAndMore
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Going to Court Rhyme
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:54 pm (PDT)
Going to Court Rhyme
If you have to make a dreaded court appearance, try chanting this rhyme a few times:
Coyote, trickster, magic man,
Remove the scales from Themis’ hand!
Cloak me in enchanted mistâ€"
With my endeavor please assist.
Teach me tricks, confuse my foes,
And assist my mind to cure my woes.
Send to me your magic fast;
Let my plans come true at last,
My winning day in court should be
A chance to laugh most gleefully!
by: Roslyn Reid
Llewellyn 04 Sep 02
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Quit Smoking Spell
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:57 pm (PDT)
Quit Smoking Spell
If you are battling with the desire to smoke, a good way to quell it is to evaporate lavender oil in your environment. As the sharp and delicious scent fill the space, you will feel the purity and life-force it promotes. Feel how you are already gaining strength and depth back in your life by breathing in the fresh scent. Every time you are about to light up a cigarette, light the flame for your oil burner instead. Visualize yourself getting younger every time you do it. You will soon see the truth of this mental image looking back at you from your smoke-free mirror!
by: Kala Trobe
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Lady Nightshayde
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Cool Website of the Day
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:58 pm (PDT)
Halloween Magazine
‘Trick-or Treat†anyone? Halloween Magazine should be on every parents’ and teachers’ ‘Must-See List’ before the 'witching hour' tonight. This web site has been designed for the entire family and strives to provide the best in fun and information regarding Halloween. If you or your children are going door-to-door trick-or-treating, please play the Halloween Safety Game/Quiz. This feature was developed using information provided by law and safety enforcement agencies to reinforce safety precautions that should be foremost in everyone’s mind as little ones, big ones, and even the family pet make the rounds. You’ll also find great articles and links for Halloween fun, games, recipes, and activities. You’ll definitely enjoy Halloween more after browsing through these pages.
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Thought for the Day
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 9:59 pm (PDT)
Tears are words the heart can't express.
Love Each Day,
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Magical Ideas for Your Smahain Ritual
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:01 pm (PDT)
Magical Ideas For Your Samhain Ritual
**Carve a pumpkin and empower it to repel negativity
**Build or erect a shrine to your ancestors.
**Add divination to your ritual.
**Fill a small plastic pumpkin with gold-wrapped candy and empower
them for prosperity.
**Research your family history and make a litany out of the names
for your ritual.
**Make a family photo album or poster to place in your room. Bless
during ritual for family harmony.
**Set a place at the dinner table for the recently deceased. If the
lost one is a pet, place their favorite food on a plate and put where
their bowls used to be.
**Place a small jack o' lanterns at the four quarters.
**Place crossed brooms at the four quarters.
**Build your altar out of hay bales.
**Visit the cemetery and place flowers on the graves of deceased
loved ones.
**Remember that Samhain is a fire festival that signals personal
closures, occurs in Scorpio, and has the ability to rebuild what is needed
and toss what is not. Ruled by Pluto and Mars there is much you can
accomplish during this time period.
Taken from New World magazine
Blessed Be,
Lady Nightshayde
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never know. "
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Hecate the Crone Goddess
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:05 pm (PDT)
HECATE THE CRONE GODDESS
Author Unknown
Bony Old Crone
A-sittin' alone
A-stirrin' Her cauldron
And makin' a moan.....
The path of the Goddess Hecate is a path of the heart.
She is Hecate the maiden, Hecate the mother and Hecate
the crone. She is a triple goddess in her own right.
Unlike the detached meditations of the East, or the
sedate Sunday prayer meetings of the church,
witchcraft ceremony is passionate. The more deeply we
feel about the Goddess when we pray to Her, the more
moved we are by the liturgy, the more powerful the
experience. There is a place of truth and love that
reaches the heart. Devotion is a supremely personal
matter, found by each of us in our own hearts. The
more you learn about the Goddess, the firmer your
faith will become. Learning to see the Goddess in all
things is part of it, too. See Her when you slice an
apple across, sit under a tree, or watch a moonrise.
See Her when you perform simple tasks, such as
sweeping, and recall the symbolism of brooms. A
Goddess view of cooking turns a pot into a cauldron of
transformation, gardening into goddesshood, singing
into sorcery.
Connecting with the moon is one of the essentials of
witchcraft. In learning to keep time with Her cycles,
we can free ourselves from much of the structure of
patriarchy. For women, the moon is especially
connected to our blood, and so links us to all the
mysteries of birth, life and death. The moon connects
us with the trees and their stories and uses, as each
of Her cycles is named for one of these living kinfolk
of the earth. In a society based on solar concepts and
imagery, Luna is especially helping in attuning us to
the dark side and the many qualities associated with
the deep self.
The Crone is the third and final aspect of the
three-fold Goddess. She is the dark moon, the
wintertime, old age and knower of mysteries. The Crone
time brings the harvest of experience, when we reap
the accumulated benefits of all that we have learned.
The Crone is a teacher or wise one, sometimes called
the "wayshower" as she shines the light of wisdom for
all to see. She brings patience.
In myth and legend, the Crone is often seen with her
great black cauldron stirring up brews for magical
transformation or bringing the dead back to life.
She is the fairy godmother who has just what we need
to overcome the obstacles in our paths. She is the old
woman of the woods, who lives alone in a humble
cottage and can teach many secrets.
To admit the Crone is to admit the dark side of
ourselves which is like the dark side of the
moon----the Crone's moon.
The Crone's moon is hidden, and cannot be seen shining
in the heavens. It is significant that astronomers and
astrologers call Her the New Moon, thereby effectively
ignoring the presence of the Crone. Some witches feel
that we should return the word New Moon which would be
the first sliver of the moon in the sky to the Maiden
goddess, which is Her proper place, and reinstate the
Old Moon (Dark Moon) as the Crone's. We can therefore
count our moon cycles from the first appearance of the
slender waxing crescent, that very first sliver, and
acknowledge the darkening end as the time of the
Crone. To acknowledge this time is to allow for the
natural cycles of our being as we move through the ups
and downs of living. This is a far healthier way of
life where each of our phases is embraced and loved.
The association of loneliness with old age is a common
one. A wise crone understands the power that can be
attained in solitude. She knows that all oneness is
the true meaning of being alone and is actually what
the word "alone" is made of. There is a point reached
in solitude when we no longer feel isolated because we
have found our connection to all beings in the
universe. Some witches, when the moon is waning, feels
the moon's power pulling them into solitude, beckoning
them to working more within themselves. The Crone
teaches us to withdraw from the world during the
waning moon to find peace and sustenance for our
return journey into the struggles of living. The dark
moon of the self is a period of withdrawal from the
everyday world. It offers an opportunity to commune
with ourselves and tap the creative potential therein.
To return to this way of life necessitates leaving the
"rat race" approach and validating slowness,
inwardness and being here and now.
Solitude is one of the doorways to the deep self. It
is especially useful for the cultivation of our powers
of concentration. Most witches, as we begin to grow in
our magical abilities, find that we seek solitude more
and more, as it enables us to focus intensely on the
objectives of our spells, rituals and doing more work
within ourselves without distractions.
The Crone understands the power of silence. Many
spiritual journeys include a period of silence, or
teach its discipline. Some adepts take permanent vows
of silence, for it opens up energies on the psychic
level. Silence is the last step of magic, necessary
during the gestation or formation period of our
spell's workings for preservation and protection.
It is essential that we practice silence in our
meditation and rituals, for it opens the door to
universal consciousness.
The Crone is the knower of mysteries, secrets of
existence, or hidden things. She presides in the dream
worlds, guiding us through the unconscious labyrinths
of our deep minds. She teaches us the symbolism of our
dreams and helps us to understand and shape them to
our choosing.
Lastly, Crones understand endings, and utilize the
waning moon for banishing, or spells to rid ourselves
of unwanted or stuck energy.
We can become Crones in our uses and understanding of
the five elements of creation:
Spirit Crones are conversant on the psychic planes,
easily traveling in and out of our bodies, telepathic,
clairvoyant, prophetic, divining whether it be Tarot
cards, crystal balls, Runes, etc., understanding the
cycle of birth, life and death and the rituals
thereof, skilled in casting circles for small covens
or large, spells, and the uses of dreams.
Air Crones have profundity of thought, quickness of
tongue, are adept in poetry, myth and language, the
composing of verbal spells, the eloquence of asking
aid from forces and elements. Air is to know. The Air
Crone is also a Cutting Crone, for our minds are like
cutting edges that sort and separate our thoughts.
Naming a thing separates it out from the rest of
creation. Cutting is also criticism, pruning, saying
no, discipline. When we reach the crossroads of our
lives, such as the time of passing from child to adult
or maiden to mother, we must cut the umbilical cord of
our habits on the old path in order to be free to
embark upon the new. The cutting Crone is sometimes
called Atropo, the third of the three Fates in Greek
mythology.
Fire Crones possess understanding of the secrets of
fire and energy. They know the ways of conserving,
storing and spending energy wisely, using vital forces
with care and discrimination, rather than scattering
them carelessly and wasting them. Fire is also
kundalini, which a wise crone knows how to channel and
direct for desired purposes. Fire is will, in which
the Crone has achieved mastery. And on its simplest
level, fire is our natural source of heat and light,
and can be used for magic in many ways. A seasoned
witch usually knows how to build and sustain fires, as
well as to contain them safely, and extinguish them
when necessary.
A Water Crone is no longer a slave to her emotions,
nor does she repress or deny them. Water is to dare.
She is adept in her relationships with others, knowing
enough detachment for an overview, and enough caring
for compassion. She knows that her desires are sacred
and worthy of cultivation and fulfillment. The Water
Crone looks deep into her reflection in underground
waters. When the water catches the light of the moon,
she is there to find insight and divination.
A Wise Earth Crone knows her body, knows the earth, is
adept in health care for herself and others who seek
her aid. She is familiar with the seasons and methods
of planting and cultivation, herbology, and
agriculture. And she is also wise in ways of money,
seeing its connection to human love and service and
precious human energy. She is sensible, practical and
dependable, keeps her promises and understands
commitment, knows how to work as well as play.
The idea of "balance" can be misleading for it often
implies the adjustment of two opposing entities. For
example, the yin/yang symbol of the Orient, the
sun/moon dichotomy of the alchemists, the anima/animus
theory or the Jungians, the god/goddess universe of
the Druids and the tetragrammaton of magicians, in all
these systems there is an "attempt" to honor and give
equality to both ends of the polarity but do not be
deceived. While pretending to create a world
supportive of the female, they are still perpetuating
the dichotomy, and thus the role stereotypes that
oppress us all. This, witches must realize, is the
fatal flaw of even more advanced movements such as
Neo-Paganism, modern witchcraft and the New Age
spiritualities. Liberation can only come by returning
to the Goddess.
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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A Samhain Ritual for Wiccans and Pagans
Posted by: "Lady Nightshayde" LadyNightshayde9@aol.com nightshayde99
Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:07 pm (PDT)
How To Honor the Harvest's End - A Samhain Ritual for Wiccans and Pagans
By Patti Wigington, About.com
Samhain represents, among other things, the end of the harvest season. If you haven't picked it by Samhain, you probably won't be eating it! The gardens have died off by now, and where we once saw lush green plants, there is nothing left but dry and dead stalks. The perennials have shut down for the season too, going dormant so that they may return to us in the spring. Animals are brought in from the fields for the winter -- and if you've ever had a spider come wandering into your living room one chilly October night, you know that even the insects are trying to find a place to stay warm.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: Varied
Here's How:
If we had lived a few hundreds of years ago, we would not only have brought our cows and sheep in from the pastures. Most likely we'd slaughter a few of them, as well as some pigs and goats, smoking the meat so it would last through the cold months. Our grain that we picked back at Lughnasadh has been baked into bread, and all of our herbs have been gathered, and hang from the rafters in the kitchen. The harvest is over, and now it's time to settle in for winter with the coziness of a warm fireplace, heavy blankets, and big pots of comfort food on the stovetop.
If you want to celebrate Samhain as the time of harvest's end, you can do so as a single ritual, or as the first of three days of ceremony. If you don't have a permanent altar in place, set up a table to leave in place for the three days prior to Samhain. This will act as a your family's temporary altar for the Sabbat. Decorate the altar with symbols of late fall, such as:
Skulls, skeletons, grave rubbings, ghosts
Harvest food such as pumpkins, squash, root vegetables
Nuts and berries, dark breads
Dried leaves and acorns
A cornucopia filled with an abundance of fruit and veggies
Mulled cider, wine, or mead
To begin your ceremony, prepare a meal for the family -- and this is something that everyone can get involved in. Put emphasis on fruits and vegetables, and wild game meat if available. Also make sure you have a loaf of a dark bread like rye or pumpernickel and a cup of apple cider or wine. Set the dinner table with candles and a fall centerpiece, and put all the food on the table at once. Consider the dinner table a sacred space.
Gather everyone around the table, and say:
Tonight is the first of three nights,
on which we celebrate Samhain.
It is the end of the harvest, the last days of summer,
and the cold nights wait on the other side for us.
The bounty of our labor, the abundance of the harvest,
the success of the hunt, all lies before us.
We thank the earth for all it has given us this season,
and yet we look forward to winter,
a time of sacred darkness.
Take the cup of cider or wine, and lead everyone outside. Make this a ceremonial and formal occasion. If you have a vegetable garden, great! Go there now -- otherwise, just find a nice grassy spot in your yard. Each person in the family takes the cup in turn and sprinkles a little bit of cider onto the earth, saying:
Summer is gone, winter is coming.
We have planted and
we have watched the garden grow,
we have weeded,
and we have gathered the harvest.
Now it is at its end.
If you have any late-fall plants still waiting to be picked, gather them up now. Collect a bundle of dead plants and use them to make a straw man or woman. If you follow a more masculine path, he may be your King of Winter, and rule your home until spring returns. If you follow the Goddess in her many forms, make a female figure to represent the Goddess as hag or crone in winter.
Once that is done, go back inside and bring your King of Winter into your home with much pomp and circumstance. Place him on your table and prop him up with a plate of his own, and when you sit down to eat, serve him first.
Begin your meal with the breaking of the dark bread, and make sure you toss a few crumbs outside for the birds afterwards. Keep the King of Winter in a place of honor all season long -- you can put him back outside in your garden on a pole to watch over next spring's seedlings, and eventually burn him at your Beltane celebration.
When you are finished with your meal, put the leftovers out in the garden. Wrap up the evening by playing games, such as bobbing for apples or telling spooky stories before a bonfire.
What You Need:
A table to use as your Samhain altar
Decorations that represent the late autumn season
A meal with lots of veggies, fruit, and bread
A cup of wine or cider
Love Each Day,
Lady Nightshayde
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Help for a friend
Posted by: "Lady Scorpio" ladyscorpio0088@yahoo.com ladyscorpio0088
Sun Oct 24, 2010 12:58 am (PDT)
Hello all, I have a huge favor to ask. I have a friend who has Fibromyalgia. I
remember some of you who have talked about this condition before, and was hoping
that you might have some advice about natural remedies for the pain, mind-fog,
etc. My friend has a doctor's appointment set up for next week, but is worried
about the effects of medications on her system. I've heard that there are some
oil blends that can help sooth the aches. So if you know of any teas, bath
blends, etc, please let me know. She is open to pretty much anything that can
provide her with relief, and i hate to see her suffer so much. Thank you so
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