Messages In This Digest (10 Messages)
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- Please Donate Blood, 5/8/2011, 2:00 pm From: which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com
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- Fw: Who Knew? From: Grandfather Oak
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- Monday's Correspondence...May 9 From: Cher Chirichello
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- Today's Goddess: Securita Lemuria (Rome) From: Cher Chirichello
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- Honoring the Green Man Ritual From: Cher Chirichello
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- Daily Aromatherapy Tip...Allergies From: Cher Chirichello
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- Russian and Lithuanian folksongs From: Cher Chirichello
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- Fw: [StormysBookofShadows] 50 Ways to use Essential Oils ~ From: Grandfather Oak
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- Fw: [StormysBookofShadows] Essential Oils for Candles ~ From: Grandfather Oak
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- Fw: [StormysBookofShadows] Harm None ~ From: Grandfather Oak
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Please Donate Blood, 5/8/2011, 2:00 pm
Posted by: "which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com" which_witch_is_witch@yahoogroups.com
Sun May 8, 2011 10:43 am (PDT)
Reminder from: which_witch_is_witch Yahoo! Group
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Please Donate Blood
Sunday May 8, 2011
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
(This event repeats every month.)
Location: The direct number to donate on behalf of AJ Beatrice is 800-439-6876 he is o negative.
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Notes:
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Fw: Who Knew?
Posted by: "Grandfather Oak" robert_patti@windstream.net grandfatheroak_wizard
Sun May 8, 2011 3:35 pm (PDT)
Here are some helpful hints you might like to know:
Did you know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain relievers?
Did you know that Colgate Toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns?
Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Al toids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 tablespoon horseradish in 1 cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes, then apply it as a massage oil for instant relief for aching muscles.
Sore throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.
Cure urinary tract infections with Al ka-Seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Al ka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though the product was never advertised for this use.
Honey remedy for skin blemishes..... Cover the blemish with a dab of honey and place a Band-Aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
Listerine therapy for toenail fungus: Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine Mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish to the threads of the screws before tightening them.
Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing bees, wasps, hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409.. Insects drop to the ground instantly.
Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue- All over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.
Hunt's Tomato Paste boil cure... Cover the boil with Hunt's Tomato Paste as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil to a head.
Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few drops of Listerine, a powerful antiseptic.
Vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and speeds up the healing process..
Quaker Oats for fast pain relief.... it's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.
If you send this to one person who doesn't know about this, then it was worth it.
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Monday's Correspondence...May 9
Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411
Sun May 8, 2011 9:32 pm (PDT)
Monday's Correspondence...May 9
Deities: Thoth, Selene, Agriculture, Domestic, Long Life, Medicine, Travels,
Visions, Theft
Today's Goddesses: Luna, Selene, Diana, Re, Gaelach, Ida, Artemis [Whom The
Greeks Associated With Bast], The Witches, Yemaya, Erzulie, Bast
Incense: Myrtle
Aromas: White Poppy, White Rose, Wallflower
Color of The Day: Silver, Grey, White
Candle: White
Color: Silver, white, light blue
Planet: Moon
Metal: Silver
Gemstones: Pearl, opal, moonstone
Herbs & Plants: Wintergreen and other mints, catnip, comfrey, sage, chamomile
Associations: Childbearing and family life, purity and virginity, healing,
wisdom, intuition
Use for magick involving the subconscious, healing, emotions, love,
spirituality, healing wounds, children, small animals, women's mysteries, the
female side of men, mothers, sisters, female partners, wives, instincts
What's Happening Today:
Astronomy Day
Celebration of War Veterans Day - Azerbaijan
Child Care Provider Day
Day of Memory and Honour - Uzbekistan
Earls Court Day - Kansas, Virginia, Iowa, Wyoming, Minnesota
Feast of Artemis - Greek
Grand Bairam Holiday begins â€" Egypt
Green Man Festival
Joan of Arc Processions - France
Lemuria (Old Roman; Honors Ghosts of Dead without Family)
Lost Sock Memorial Day
Memorial Day of Victims of World War II - Latvia
Military Spouses Appreciation Day
Mother's Day - Belarus
National Bike To Work Day
National Butterscotch Brownie Day
National Heroes Day - Moldova
National Holiday - Czechoslovakia
National Night Shift Workers Day
National Teacher Day
National Third Shift Workers Day
School Family Day
St. Pachomius' Day
VE Day - Bosnia-Herzegovina
Victory & Peace Day - Armenia
Victory Day - Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Montenegro, Russia, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine
Lemuria - The Romans set aside a week for appeasing the lemures (the ghosts of
one's ancestors). At midnight, the head of the household performed a ritual to
summon hem, by washing his hands in spring water, casting away as many black
beans as there were residents in the household, washing his hands again and
clashing bronze cymbals to summon the ghosts. This ritual was repeated on the
11th and the 13th. Blackburn, Bonnie and Leofranc Holford-Strevens, Oxford
Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999 - Rufus, Anneli, The World
Holiday Book, Harper San Francisco 1994
St Christopher - This saint, portrayed in the Eastern church as a man with the
head of a dog, was supposedly descended from a legendary race of giants with
human bodies and canine heads. When he converted to Christianity, he was given
the name Christ-bearer to show he carried the divinity within. This became the
source of the story of how he carried the Christ Child across a raging river in
a storm, thus he is the patron of travellers, who often wear St Christopher
medals for protection.
A French scholar, Saintyves, whose work is cited by McNeill, thought Christopher
was a successor of Anubis, Hermes and Hercules. He notes that he has two
festivals on May 9th (in the Eastern church) and July 25th (in the Western
church) and that these dates correspond to the setting and rising of Sirius, the
Dog Star.
At Guadalajara in Mexico, porters solicit the help of St Christopher with this
prayer:
Dichoso Cristobalazo - Fortunate Great Christopher,
Santazo de cuerpo entero - mighty saint with sturdy body
Y no como otros santitos - and not like other saints
Que ni se ven en el cielo - Who aren’t even noticed in heaven.
Herucleo Cristobalazo - Herculean Great Christopher
Forzudo como un Sanson - brawny as a Samson
Con tu enorme cabezon - with your huge great head
Y tu nervoso pescuezo - and your sinewy neck
Hazme grueso y vigoroso - make me stout and strong
Hombrazo de cuerpo entero - a real man with sturdy body,
Y no come estos tipitos - and not like those feeble fellows
Que casi besan el suelo - who all but kiss the ground
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Today's Goddess: Securita Lemuria (Rome)
Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411
Sun May 8, 2011 9:38 pm (PDT)
Today's Goddess: Securita
Lemuria (Rome)
Themes: Protection; Ghosts; Grounding
Symbols: Amulets and Protective Sigils
About Securita: As the name implies, Securita is a protective Goddess who
watches over not only individuals in need but also entire empires. In the true
spirit of security, she also actively promotes stability and firm foundations
in our lives.
To Do Today: In ancient Rome, lemures were considered to be the ghosts of
family members who like to pester the living, if given the chance. So, in all
due prudence, the Romans took time once a year to put ghosts back where they
belong and invoke Securita's protection by tossing beans behind them 9 times.
We can use this symbolism today in banishing any ghosts that linger in our
figurative closets. Just name a handful of beans after your "ghost", toss them
behind you in an open area, and walk away. This appeases the spirits and
leaves the troubles behind you in the past, where they belong.
Today is an excellent day to make Securita amulets for protection against
mischievous spirits. Take any one or all of the following and bind them in a
white cloth with red wool: sandalwood, sage, violet, or peach pit. As you tie
the wool, say,
“Securita's power lies inside.
Where this amulet sits, no ghosts may abide.â€
Put the token wherever you need it. Eating leek soup keeps away spirits, too.
By Patricia Telesco From "365 Goddess"
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Honoring the Green Man Ritual
Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411
Sun May 8, 2011 9:49 pm (PDT)
Honoring the Green Man Ritual
The spirit of the forest green is celebrated today in Cornwall, England. He is
known by many namesâ€"Lord of the Greenwood, Robin Hood, and today as the Green
Man. Whatever his name, his spirit embodies the push of new vegetation, the
rising sap and coming lushness. He is the life force returning; honor him today
by taking time to walk in the woods or city park. Revel in the new growth, and
bring along a picnic supper for two. A fresh salad of spring greens, garlicky
olives, soft goat cheese, sliced cooked eggs with a loaf of crusty bread, and a
bottle of fruity aromatic wine is perfect. Eat with your fingers!
By: Karri Allrich
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Daily Aromatherapy Tip...Allergies
Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411
Sun May 8, 2011 9:51 pm (PDT)
Daily Aromatherapy Tip...Allergies
Allergies such as hay fever will often cause sinusitis.
A little Lavender gently massaged into the sinuses at either side of the nose
will help to clear the condition.
Be sure to dilute in a carrier oil
AromaThyme.com
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Russian and Lithuanian folksongs
Posted by: "Cher Chirichello" CHIC0411@YAHOO.COM chic0411
Sun May 8, 2011 9:52 pm (PDT)
Let there always be a sky.
Let there always be a sun.
Let there always be my mother.
Let there always be our love.
Thank you, mother, for your arms.
Thank you, mother, for your legs.
Thank you, mother, for your mind.
Thank you mother, for your love.
~Russian and Lithuanian folksongs
Whether a woman becomes a mother during her lifetime or not, she is the daughter
of a mother. The same is true of men, who are all children of their mothers. The
connection between mother and child is deep and important. Even when children
are estranged from their mothers, or mothers from children, that bond is there.
It is a bond like that of lovers, for in love, as in pregnancy and birth, bodies
connect in the most intimate fashion.
Like our individual mothers, the great mother of earth is connected with us at
every moment. We may forget this connection, but we are never forgotten. Air is
replenished by the plants around us. The waters purify themselves through clouds
and rain and rivers, so that when we drink, we take that great circle dance
within us. We are fed and clothed by her bounty. In this mothering season, let
us offer praise and thanks to our greatest mother, this green and fertile
planet.
By Patricia Monaghan From " The Goddess Companion"
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Fw: [StormysBookofShadows] 50 Ways to use Essential Oils ~
Posted by: "Grandfather Oak" robert_patti@windstream.net grandfatheroak_wizard
Sun May 8, 2011 10:04 pm (PDT)
From: stormys_bos
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 8:42 PM
To: StormysBookofShadows@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [StormysBookofShadows] 50 Ways to use Essential Oils ~
1. For good smelling towels, sheets, clothes, etc. place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying.Add 5 drops essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the center cup of the washer.
2. Potpourri which has lost its scent can be revived by adding a few drops of essential oil.
3. Add a few drops of oil to water in a spray bottle and use as an air freshener.
4. Add a few drops essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot.
5. To enjoy a scented candle, place a drop or two into the hot melted wax as the candle burns.
6. To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of Clove oil to a simmering pan.
7. For tired aching muscles or arthritis aches, mix 1 part Cinnamon, Sage and Basil oil to 4 parts Sweet Almond or other vegetable oil and use as a massage oil.
8. Ease headache pain by rubbing a drop of Rosemary I Lavender oil onto the back of your neck.
9. To blend your own massage oil, add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to 1 oz. Sweet Almond or other skin-nourishing vegetable oil.
10. Add 10 drops of essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda, mix very well, let set for a day or two and then sprinkle over the carpets on your home. let set for an hour or more, then vacuum.
11. To make a natural flea collar, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with Pennyroyal or Tea Tree oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal's neck.
12. Shoes can be freshened by either dropping a few drops of Geranium essential oil directly into the shoes or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with a few drops of Lemon oil into the shoes. Athlete's foot? Tea Tree is great!
13. Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag. Lemon and Pine are nice. Rose Geranium helps with pet odors.
14. To fragrance your kitchen cabinets and drawers, place a food scent dabbed on a cotton ball into an inconspicuous corner.
15. Are mice a problem? Place several drops of Peppermint oil on a cotton ball and place at problem locations.
16. The bathroom is easily scented by placing oil-scented cotton balls in inconspicuous places, or sprinkle oils directly onto silk or dried flower arrangements or wreaths.
17. Apply true Lavender oil and Tea Tree oil directly to cuts, scrapes or scratches. 1 or 2 drops will promote healing.
18. Homemade soaps are pleasant and offer therapeutic effects when scented with essential oils. Use soaps which contain pure essential oils.
19. Homemade sachets are more fragrant when essential oils are blended with the flowers and herbs.
20. An essential oil dropped onto a radiator scent ring or light bulb will not only fill the room with a wonderful fragrance, but will also set a mood such as calming or uplifting. (Don't put essential oil in the socket.)
21. A few drops of your favorite oil or blend in the rinse water of your hand washables makes for pleasant results.
22. Anise oil has been used by fishermen for years. Use a drop or two on the fingertips before baiting up. Anise covers up the human scent that scares the fish away.
23. Essential oils or blends make wonderful perfumes. Create your own personal essence! Add 25 drops to 1 oz of perfume alcohol and allow to age two weeks before using.
24. To dispel mosquitoes and other picnic pests, drop a few drops of Citronella oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals.
25. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil applied directly to a wart is an effective means of elimination. Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone.
26. Rosemary promotes alertness and stimulates memory. Inhale occasionally during long car trips and while reading or studying.
27. Selling your home? Fragrance sells! Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Clove, Cinnamon and Vanilla. Simmer a few drops of the essential oil of Cinnamon, Nutmeg and other spices. Geranium oil sprinkled throughout the home creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood. Add Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood.
28. Add essential oils to paper mache, the result is the creation of a lovely aromatic piece of art.
29. Infuse bookmarks and stationery with essential oils. Place drops of oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag. Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma. Send only good news in perfumed letters.
30. Neck pillows, padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of essential oil on them before giving.
31. Overindulge last night? Essential oils of Juniper, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lavender, Carrot, Fennel, Rosemary and Lemon help soften the effects of a hangover. Make your own blend of these oils and use a total of 6-8 drops in a bath.
32. Essential oils of Vetivert, Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense , and Myrrh all make wonderful firewood oil. Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before putting the log on the fire.
33. Flies and moths dislike Lavender oil. Sprinkle it on the outside of your window frames.
34. Place 1 or 2 drops of sleep enhancing oils such as Chamomile, Lavender or Neroli on your pillow before retiring for restful sleep.
35. When moving into a new home, first use a water spray containing your favorite essential oils and change the odorous environment to your own. Do this for several days until it begins to feel like your space.
36. Ideal scents for the bedroom are Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender or Lemon.
37. 1 drop of Lemon essential oil on a soft cloth will polish copper with a gentle buffing.
38. When washing out the fridge, freezer or oven, add ~ drop of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tangerine or Orange essential oil to the final rinse water.
39. For burns or scalds, drop Tea Tree oil directly on the effected area.
40. Place 1 drop of Peppermint oil in � glass of water, sip slowly to aid digestion and relieve upset stomach.
41. Use 1 drop of Chamomile oil on a washcloth wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children.
42. 6-8 drops of Eucalyptus oil in the bath cools the body in summer and protects in winter.
43. Add I drop Geranium oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin.
44. Place 1 or 2 drops of Rosemary on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness.
45. When the flu is going around add a few drops of Thyme to your diffuser or simmer in a pan on the stove.
46. To bring fever down, sponge the body with cool water to which 1 drop each of Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lavender oils have been added.
47. The blend of lavender and Grapefruit oil is good for the office. Lavender creates a calm tranquil atmosphere while Grapefruit stimulates the senses and clears up stale air.
48. A blend of Geranium, Lavender and Bergamot alleviates anxiety and depression. Use in a room diffuser or 6-8 drops of this blend in the bath.
49. A wonderful massage blend for babies is I drop Roman Chamomile, 1 drop Lavender, 1 drop Geranium diluted in 2 Tablespoons Sweet Almond oil.
50. 1 drop Peppermint oil diluted in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil rubbed on the back of the neck helps to relieve headaches.
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Fw: [StormysBookofShadows] Essential Oils for Candles ~
Posted by: "Grandfather Oak" robert_patti@windstream.net grandfatheroak_wizard
Sun May 8, 2011 10:12 pm (PDT)
From: stormys_bos
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 8:39 PM
To: StormysBookofShadows@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [StormysBookofShadows] Essential Oils for Candles ~
Essential Oils for Candles
Zodiac Sign Essential Oils Uses
Aries cedarwood and pine Cedarwood is useful in all matters of the spirit and pine for protection.
Taurus rose and geranium Rose is for love and geranium for fidelity.
Gemini lavendar and lemongrass Lavendar is for harmony and lemongrass for magick.
Cancer jasmine and sandalwood Jasmine is for good dreams and sandalwood for sexuality.
Leo orange flower (neroli) and juniper Orange flower represents happiness and juniper is a protective oil.
Virgo patchouli and lily Patchouli is for material success and lily for self-radiance.
Libra marjoram and magnolia Marjoram represents insight and magnolia intuitive awareness.
Scorpio lemon balm and myrrh Lemon balm is for healing and myrrh for self-exploration.
Sagittarious rosemary and frankincence Rosemary enhances memory and frankincense* spirituality.
Capricorn cypress and vetivert Cypress represents letting go of the past and vetivert money.
Aquarius lemon verbena and coriander Lemon verbena is for romance and coriander for reconcilation.
Pisces chamomile and ylang-ylang Chamomile represents your inner world and ylang-ylang sensuality.
(MoonMuses)
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Fw: [StormysBookofShadows] Harm None ~
Posted by: "Grandfather Oak" robert_patti@windstream.net grandfatheroak_wizard
Sun May 8, 2011 10:27 pm (PDT)
From: stormys_bos
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 7:01 PM
To: StormysBookofShadows@yahoogroups. com
Subject: [StormysBookofShadows] Harm None ~
Harm None
by Terri Paajanen
Before I begin, I want to emphasize that not all Pagans are Wiccan, and therefore not all Pagans follow Wiccan teachings (which include the Rede). To further muddy the waters, not all Wiccans view the Rede in the same way or follow it to the same extent.
First of all, what is the Rede? The Wiccan Rede is actually a longer piece of poetry, but it is often condensed down to the last line: "An it harm none, do what you will." That is also often shrunk further to simply "Harm None". It's a simple idea, but one that can have deeply reaching consequences, depending on your interpretation.
Is it possible to have a religion that is only bound by one rule? Well, we like to think so, but many people who follow Judeo-Christian religions find it difficult to grasp.
The Rede has been the subject of much debate on and off in discussion rooms, and it is obvious that these two little words don't necessarily mean the same thing to everyone. So I thought I would offer up some ideas and thoughts on the Rede that might get you thinking. I think it's important to realize that there is more than one way to view the Rede.
Some people refer to the Rede as a rule, a law, or even a commandment. But others see it as more of a guideline to be applied to the best of your ability given the circumstances. The guideline viewpoint may be seen as wishy-washy to some, but it does offer more flexibility when making decisions in life. So few things are truly black and white, and you should remember that when applying the Rede.
Now the meat of it. What does "Harm None" even mean? Well, you probably already have a pretty clear idea what that means, but you shouldn't assume that your interpretation is the only one. Here are some variations on this that might make you stop and think for a moment about how you see "Harm None":
a.. Vegetarianism - Does the killing animals to eat count as harm to them?
b.. Harm to Yourself - Should Wiccans abstain from any practice that could be considered harmful to themselves (smoking, dangerous sports, suicide)
c.. Harm in Self Defence - Can you harm someone in order to protect yourself?
d.. Non-Physical Harm - Do words count? Would the Rede prohibit mean remarks and insulting behaviour?
e.. Harm to Belongings - What about doing harm to property? Is kicking over your neighbour's mailbox considered harm to the neighbour?
f.. Consensual Harm - Does injury to a willing person count as harm (boxing, bondage or rough sex)
These are just a few examples of areas some people consider to be 'gray areas' when deciding where to draw the line of "Harm None". You may agree with or disagree with all the points I've mentioned, and that is just fine. How you choose to live by the Rede is your decision.
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