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Lido Restaurant Winter Vegetable SoupPosted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

Lido Restaurant Winter Vegetable Soup

2 cups sliced leeks, white part only, cleaned and sliced into 1/4-inch strips (from about

3 whole)1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter2 sprigs thyme2 bay leaves4 1/2 cups diced boiling potatoes (from a scant 2 pounds), peeled and diced into 1/4 -inch cubes1 1/2 cups diced parsnips (3 to 4 whole), peeled and diced into 1/4 - inch cubes1 celery root (about 1 pound), peeled and diced into 1/4 - inch cubes1 quart chicken broth, more as desired

Salt and white pepper1 cup heavy creamWhite truffle oil

In a medium heavy-bottom soup pot heated over medium-high heat, saute the leeks inthe butter until tender, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, and being careful not to burthe butter. Stir in the thyme and bay leaves and continue to cook until aromatic, aboutminute.

Stir in the potatoes, parsnips, celery root and broth and bring the mixture to a goodsimmer. Season with one-half teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper, or to taste. Cookuntil the parsnips begin to become tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Reduce the heat to a gentlsimmer and stir in the cream. Continue to cook until all of the vegetables are tender, anadditional 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard thethyme sprigs and bay leaves.

Pure the soup until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Strain the soupthrough a fine mesh strainer and season as desired with additional salt and pepper.

Add the truffle oil, a few drops at a time, to taste.

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately.

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How to grow herbs indoors during winterPosted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

How to grow herbs indoors during winter want a fresh supply of herbs all winter longIt's simple to grow them indoors.

Purple Ruffles basil, lemon thyme, Kent Beauty oregano, and chives are happygrowing together in a large planter, because they have similar cultural needs.

By Doreen Howard

Im potting up herbs this week to bring indoors so Ill have a fresh and steady supplythroughout my long winter. Pots of chives, thyme, and tarragon turn meals intogourmet fare and my kitchen window into a green view. They save money, too.

All you need are containers, the right potting mix, good light, and herbs that requiresimilar growing conditions.

A word of caution about selecting them; not all herbs grow well indoors.

Cilantro and dill, for example, decline rapidly, even in a sun-drenched window.

Both need to be started from seed every few weeks, because they dont regenerate newgrowth after being cut.

Best herbs for indoors the hardiest herbs indoors coincidentally provide the widestarray of flavors for cooking. Five herbs that thrive in a sunny window -- oregano,chives, mint, rosemary, and thyme -- will flavor everything from soups, salads, meat,fish, and poultry to teas and Italian foods.

I like to group all of them, except mint, together in planters for windowsill display andease of care.

Mint does best in its own pot, because it needs extra nitrogen to build aroma and flavoin the leaves.

Basil does well for me, too, in intense light; I grow it under plant lights with my orchidcollection.

Give all herbs as much light as possible. A south-facing window provides enough formost. Many east- or west-facing ones do, too.


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Add a grow light or fluorescent fixture hung above plants to supplement light indimmer windows. Leave lights on 14 to 16 hours daily in winter months to compensatefor the weaker sun of the season. Use an inexpensive timer to turn them on and off.

Plant herbs in a lightweight potting mix, with added perlite or coarse sand and add apinch of lime. Most herbs prefer sweet soil with a higher pH. Sage is the exception.Because it likes acidic soil, add extra peat moss to its potting mix.

Check plants every day, and water when soil is dry a half inch under the surface. Feedevery two weeks with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer at the recommended ratelisted on the package label.

Indoor herbs grow slowly in winter months, so reduce fertilizer amounts to a quarter onormal from Oct. 15 until March 15.

Tips for Success

* Start with herb plants. Seeds take time to sprout and mature into usable-size plants.

* Dont allow plants to touch cold windows. Foliage will freeze, and plants may die.

* Plant herbs with the same cultural requirements in a single container. If they havedifferent needs, pot them up separately.

* Pinch back branching herbs such as rosemary to keep plants shrubby rather thanleggy. Regular harvesting of leaves and stems also forces plants to stay shrubby. Nevertrim more than a third of the plant, though.

* Remove flower buds from plants to keep them growing.

* Mulch containers with coarse sand, small pebbles, or aquarium gravel to avoid gnatinfestations. The insects will not be able to burrow into potting mix to lay eggs or rest.

-----Doreen Howard, the Edible Explorer, is one of nine garden writers who blog regularlyat Diggin' It. If its edible and unusual, Doreen figures out a way to grow it in herUSDA Zone 4b garden. Shell try anything once, even smelly durian. A former gardeneditor at Womans Day, she writes regularly for The American Gardener and The OldFarmers Almanacs Garden Guide:

http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Gardening/diggin-it/2010/1011/...


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Guided Fall MeditationPosted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

Fall is the time of year we take to rest from our summer activities. If you live in thnorthern hemisphere the days are shorter and evening more conducive to indooractivity, in particular Im thinking of catching up on reading all those recommendation

from friends. To make use of concentrated reading it is the time to dip into your stashof spiritual books or those that carry a strong moral, reading about others experiencesof what to avoid, especially.

In this vein here is a guided Fall meditation for reflection

Begin by preparing a spot where you can sit privately and undisturbed. If you use analtar set out a centerpiece of the changing leaves and light an orange or yellow candle.

Burn some incense, I like sandalwood. Then fold your hands in your lap or place thempalms up or palms down on your thighs.

Close your eyes and begin even and regular breathing such as one count to breathe inand one count to breathe out. Do not hold your breath at any time. Regulated naturalbreathing is a way to calm an agitated body or upset mind, it moderates your feelings.

After a minute, let go of counting your breaths, but keep up the rhythmic patternthroughout your meditation. Imagine you are walking along a well-worn path through

an old forest. Pine needles underfoot cushion and quiet your steps until all you hear arbirds singing in the top of trees. The bird songs are harmonious to your ears and youfeel at peace and at one with nature.

Occasionally a cluster of leaves gently float by to rest on the forest floor, waiting forwinter to come, but for now forming a carpet of color all around. When the chlorophylretracts from the leaves and back into the tree the real inner color of the leaves isrevealed, just as our inner brightness is revealed when we let it shine through caringand compassionate acts.

Along this path nature is leading the way in teaching us how to harmonize our livesboth outer and inner: Outer through physical activity and inner through meditation anreflection. Now the path is opening to a meadow where you have a chance to sit andrest, feeling the suns warmth, just as we feel warmth through our sunny acts in theworld.

Enjoy these feelings before opening your eyes, taking a long breath in and slowlyreleasing it. Stretch out and go forth with renewed vigor, a bright attitude, a loving

heart.


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Gifts needs and wants vs made with pure trueLove and intent..

Posted by haw

I know many have wants for Xmas.. but what is worth more is something made with

Love and allot of thought toward that person that its made for. where an item bought aWalmart is just made and thrown out for making the company money nothing more ..people have to learn difference about wants and needs many feel as if they have to havbecause its said to be the latest thing.. but in long run can cause other problems but isno concern to the company .. but the people who posses these items like games..peeling kids from them to do their homework or chores getting to bed on time.. I knowI have seen it.. I am sure those read this will say they dont have this problem withtheirs but you know others who may.. I am suggesting that this year I know everyone crafty is some kind of way to try to make homemade items to give out. it is again made

with love and pure intent for the person and when they have it , that energy is sharedwith them and all around them.. even if is a welcome to my room wood plaque with dtwigs and cones.. be creative , we have to let them realize that needs over seeds thewants.. the having of a handmade over corporate toys means more and more of apurpose it is a part of that one in your family or friends .. not someone you dont knowacross the ocean. hidden in a basement sweat shop to make items have no clue who yoare.. think of the intent of those items being sold, by how they are made who is beingused to make them and the energy around all that. I write this post now because weknow its not long before the holiday again so you have time to think up something

crafty to make and pass out..examples. Fairy jar, Tarot or rune bags, dream pillows, wall plaques, wood box (alterbox), personal journal, Bracelet, pendants

and so on .. doesnt have to be a sweater or mittens that consumes allot of time.. butsomething they can sit on their desk year round and see and everytime they do theywill think of the one who made it.. and is priceless in so many ways including theenergy presented from it.. and if one gets mad and not like what they got .. dont behurt.. expectations have takin over the Idea of gift giving its not gift taking and

expecting.. they have to learn true appreciation and will eventually one day if not nowand for those with little money can make any of these objects above and still feel theyhave givin.. it is sad so many feel they have to give something big or expensive to makthe person happy.. again is ones expectations and setting high limits on appreciationwhich is not right or fair. People have to learn sooner or later and it always seems laterI am asking to make your mind up this year do something different and make a truegift , homemade, and means so much more then anything else bought.. If they frown,they will one day understand and look at it as a great gift when they do realizing theimportance .. some are even life lasting for years on end..

Much Peace Shadow


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Eight gifts that don t cost a cent to give.Posted by Shari

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING...But you must REALLY listen.

No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response.Just listening.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION...Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back andhandholds.Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for familyand friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER...Funny pictures. Share articles, funny stories and funnygreetings. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE...It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet.A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, andmay even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT...A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a superjob" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR...Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.Helping elderly cross the road can be nice.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE...

There are times when we want nothing better than to be leftalone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift ofsolitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION...The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word tosomeone, really it's not that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.

~Author Unknown~


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Energy Cleansing TechniquesPosted by Whispr

Energy Cleansing TechniquesThis past month I have been traveling and working in different places. It has come to

my attention that many people are unaware of ways to cleanse and protect theirenergies. So, this month Id like to concentrate on this important practice.

This is something I teach in my five-day workshop. If you are psychically active orsensitive or work with people and their issues on a regular basis then this is probablyone of the most important exercises to remember. We are all forgetful of this practicebut like taking a shower in the morning or stopping at a red traffic light, rememberingcan save our skins.

Here are a few ways to cleanse and protect yourself and your space.

1.The simplest way of cleansing is using thought. I always imagine light cleansing andprotecting my personal space and the space I work in. I always say, No darkness canlive in the light. Whenever you need cleansing either at the beginning of the day,before you go to bed, between clients, or when you enter a public space imagine lightlike a waterfall or a spotlight above your head showering down upon you andcleansing you all the way through your body on every level of your being. You willfind a regular practice on this link.

2.Smudging is a good way of cleansing. Native Americans believe that sage takesnegative energy up to spirit to be transformed. Personally I prefer to use a smudge sticmade of sage rather than the loose leaves. Use a large feather to waft the smoking sageinto your auric field and the space you in habit. Dried herbs are usually used but youcan also use a fresh piece of sage and just move it through your auric field.

3.Incense can be used in the same way by burning a piece of charcoal and placing theherbs or resin on top. Once lit allow the charcoal disc to turn white before placing the

incense on top. Also remember to place the charcoal in a fireproof container. I have abrass cauldron I like to use. There are many different kinds of incense but Copal isprobably one of the best for cleansing. Again use a feather smudge stick to waft theenergies into your auric field and your personal space.

4.Cleanliness is next to Godliness. Take a shower or a bath to cleanse energy. Saltsuch as Epsom salts are perfect in a bath. You can also use a salt scrub in the shower.Salt is a cleansing agent and is well know in the Craft as a protective agent.


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5.Crystals can help protect and cleanse your energy. The most obvious one is quartzcrystal, but I remember a lady coming to see me who wore a smoky quartz Vogelcrystal. I couldnt get into her energy until Id asked permission of the crystal and itsomehow checked my energy out. Amethyst is also a great cleanser if you work on acomputer. Place a cluster on or need the computer to neutralize the electromagneticenergy it transmits. One the subject of computers you can also use plants to soak up thvibrations.

6.Although this is usually for grounding it feels like hugging a tree will help to protecyou.

7.One day I watched a performance and felt some strange energy coming from one ofthe performers. I asked spirit to protect me. Immediately two people stood up in frontof two either side of me, then someone came to stand behind me. I was protected fromall sides. It is something so simple that we tend to forget but very powerful. So, if youfeel that you need cleansing or protection just ask your guides for help. They might

send a thunderstorm so just be careful what you ask for!

8.I use a wonderful gift from Aura Soma called the Serapis Bey Quintessence. It is inliquid form and cleanses both my auric field and my space. You can make a spray fromwater and aromatherapy oils such as rosemary, which is cleansing, lavender, alsocleansing and protective, or any oil you intuitively feel will help diminish negativeenergy.

9.From a protective standpoint you can also use a blue bubble with lilac flames on its

edges. These are the Guardian Angel colors so will help protect you or you space fromharm.

10.Sound is an effective cleanser. Clapping your hands, using bells, chimes, crystalbowls, music, singing, anything that has a vibrational energy that can change stagnantenergy helps.

11.Blessing is a simple way to cleanse and protect. You can say a blessing or prayer, yocan bless water and infuse it with your light and healing and then drink it, or spritz

with it or sprinkle it throughout your space.These are just a few suggestions to help give you some ideas of ways to cleanse andprotect. I have some further information on the articles page. Youll find some energyexercises to help you if you work as healers, and a meditation to help bring inprotective light, ground and center you for the day.


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SHARING YOUR GIFT WITH OTHERSPosted by Kate

Living Potential

The gifts we are born with and those that we work to develop throughout our lives varin form and function. Some we find use for every day while others are only useful inspecific circumstances. Yet many times we overlook opportunities to share our uniquegifts with others. It may be fear of criticism that holds us back or the paralyzing weighof uncertainty. Ultimately, we doubt that our innate talents and practiced skills cantruly add value to others lives. But it is the world as a whole that benefits when wewillingly share our gifts. Whether you have been blessed with the ability to awaken

beautiful emotions in others through art or industry, or your aptitudes transmit morepractical advantages, your gifts are a part of who you are. As you make use of thosegifts as best you can, be assured that your contribution to worldly well-being will notbe overlooked.

Your personal power is defined in part by your gifts. To use your talents is todemonstrate to the world that you understand yourself and are truly attuned to yourcapabilities. Your earthly existence provides you with ample opportunity to exploreyour purpose, to utilize your skills in a life-affirming way, and to positively touch the

lives of others while doing so. Yet you may feel that your gifts are not as valuable orworthy of attention as those of others and thus hide them away. However, every giftlying dormant in your soul has the potential to fill a void in someone elses life. Just asyour existence is made richer by the love, support, friendship, aid, and compassion ofothers, so, too, can you add richness to their lives. Your natural ability to soothe hurt,inspire compassion, bake, dance, knit, organize, or think outside the box can be a boonto someone in need.

As you embrace your gifts and allow their light to shine, you will discover that more

and more opportunities to make use of them arise. This is because your gifts are achannel through which the universe operates. By simply doing what you are good atand also love to do, you make a positive difference. The recognition you receive foryour efforts will pale in comparison to the satisfaction you feel when fulfilling yourinnate potential.


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Multi dimensional perception,observation, presentationPosted by haw

I many times myself set out to do a writing of understanding or a perceptionperceived in a random or common scenario. and many had been involved or seen suchas I write. and when I write these I may add a touch of solution or definition to the corof the perception.. my perception.. some may agree some may not understand.. It tookme awhile to understand. that my messages that come to me at times haveMultidimensional meanings .. out of no where which I say is a Higher presentationhinted to me to make public and notice .. this way those involved in the same willknow it has been recognized and in that they will know and feel if not they follow theperception and unknowingly add to a situation with their intents and motives ordirection they take.. all I can do is make note of this recognition for those who see themessage to help correct the over all issue with others or themselves. and with or Ifbeing caught up in a drama scenario and feeding it without knowing..

Then there are others who read it do not understand because they themselves have notexperienced these sort of things.. yet or will not at all.. but are brought to awareness towhat to look out for.. then there are those who can take my message and it come to thein a totally different light of meaning but yet still a positive message of positive intentsince we are so diverse and work in so many different ways .. my messages allow me treach to all when possible. It does help when people know the poster and his intents..

makes it easier for them to recognize the intent behind it over all.. as it would forsomeone new speaking of a situation.. always 2 sides of a coin and we have to findourselves at same time taking in a message and deciphering the cause of the post andwhat happened behind it .. due to not knowing anything of a person.. so then we haveto generalize a basic reply of Truth .. to keep it simplified till more is known or told.

My Perception can have so many meanings to another and thats great I like that theyare multidimensional in understanding so even the most blinded or the most inknowing can take what they need out of it.. maybe one bit in the whole discussion tha

clicks with them as if they hadnt thought of it .. or forgot and take it to utilize in theirwork.. and will say those with the not so great intentions get the message also.. theirgame has been revealed and will and can easily be exposed by their actions andmotives.. and when I write these allows others to see the signs.. its not hard to seesimple basic facts of one trying to progress or one just trying to beat the wasp nest..

who knows those that read my writings can read it 3-4 times and each time meansomething different.. thats pretty awesome..

Thanks to all ,Much Peace, Shadow


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Shifting into Winter with GratitudePosted by Hedral

The trees and plants have laid down to sleep for a few months. My work outside iscompleted until Spring. My house and little hollow are prepared for winter. Daylighends in the early evening. I am settling in, making peace with the season.

For most of my adult life I have dreaded and almost despised winter. I blame winterfor any discomfort, malaise, losses and inconvenience that occurred in the previouschapter to my life. My "Inner Guidance" has called upon me to explore thepossibilities of this season like never before. I choose to process the real or imaginedhardships that I associate with winter. To do this I need to acknowledge where I amin this moment.

My life circumstances have improved immeasurably in ways I never expected. By

contemplating each and everything I am grateful for; I realize that a lot of my attitudesabout winter are influenced by the struggles, losses, hardships and discomfort of yeagone by. I have locked myself in a jail cell of my own making..a jail cell of despisingwinter.

I will begin consciously changing my perception of this season by reviewing mygratitude list everyday and employing all the tools I know. With Meditation, Reiki,Journeying I will continue to process the emotional pain that I perceive winter to brinme.

I am ready for this. I will have the best season ever as I shift into winter with gratitud


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What your dreams can tell youPosted by Sunshine-Chayenna

- They reflect the events of the day- They can fall back on unresolved problems, and

resolve itself- They can emotional undercurrents to reveal where weWere not aware of- They bring unconscious desires, conflicts andimpulses on the surface- They connect us with past, present and future lives- They give us pleasure and enjoyment- They bring emotional balance with it- They stimulate creativity and sexuality

- They can prepare ourselves for the unknown- They can do whatever lived parts of ourselves toexperience- They can do signs, reminders and warnings that canhelp us a certain path

In other words, our dreams can heal, teach, warn and guide. Once we start listening toour dreams, we ask to go, and act on the answers and information they offer us; we getaccess to a much larger body of our intelligence as before. So we can find the strength

to change, or to be what we want. Through our dreams we can have access to hugereserves intelligence, memory and creative power. Our strength can give all thechallenges of life to

Chayenna

Copyright @2005


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12 Great Decorations for a Pagan Yule TreePosted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

1) Crystals - just wrap some thin floral wire around them and hang them on the tree.The lights will bounce off of them and they'll look gorgeous. I especially like clearquartz; they remind me of icicles.

2) Snowflakes - what commemorates the winter season more? Either buy somesnowflake shaped ornaments, or cut out your own out of paper.

3) Dried fruit - give your tree a woodsy, natural look with dried fruit. Hang slices ofdried citrus- oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and lemons. Hang them in front of a light,they are translucent and the light shines through. They look like little slices of the sunDried apples are also great for the season, especially if you can cut a slice sidewaysshowing off the pentacle imbedded within.

4) Cranberries - just string cranberries to create a beautiful, vibrant red garland to drap

over those lush, green branches. Or, make a hole in them and stick and ornamenthanger in it and hang larger ones individually.

5) Cinnamon sticks - either stick an ornament hanger inside of the small tube, or stringthem on a long length of twine. They not only look great, but will make your roomsmell fantastic.

6) Pomanders - create pomanders by pushing cloves into small fruits, such as lemons,tangerines or apples, and roll them in seasonings until they dry. Put a wire throughthem with a ribbon around the top and you've got a beautiful, scented ornament.

7) Stars and Suns - make them out of clay and a cookie cutter or template, or cut themout of heavy cardstock and paint glitter on them.


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8) Animals - purchase some small toy or decorative animals, glue some ribbon on themor hook an ornament into them, and display some furry woodland creatures on the tre

9) Birds - likewise, get some small bird statues. Glue some ribbon to the bottom of theand tie them on a branch as though they are sitting on it.

10) Pine Cones and Acorns - hang them as natural as you found them, or paint them tomake them sparkle and shine.

11) Punched Tin Moons - reserve your aluminum can tops. Put them on some scrapwood and poke holes in them with a hammer and a nail to create crescent shapes, ormake a pentacle design on them. Spray paint them silver first if you want them toshine.

12) Herbal sachets - cut a circle of lace, and fill it with seasonal potpourri or your

favorite seasonal herbs. Gather it, tie it with a ribbon and hang it on the branches.


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Witch - the Threefold Law - KarmaPosted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

As an eclictic witch (one who is not a member of any group and practices alone),I would love to meet others who have the same belief system. If there is anyone whowould like to talk about natural cures, ancient recipes, herbal cures, essential oil cures

etc., then please get in touch.

The Threefold Law is a very basic belief and some refer to it as "what goes aroundcomes around". However, it is so much deeper than that. "HARM NONE" is everywitches motto and we must abide by this at all times. I truly believe that whatever Isend out into the universe, whether good or bad, will return thrice. Just think about thfor a moment. If I send out wickedness then it will boomerang back to me three timesas strong - not good eh? Hence, it is my duty to only send good into the universe and tteach others about KARMA. I have written a multi-denominatinal book entitled

KARMA - Change Your Life which explains the concept of KARMA in every religion(amazon).

The "Thirteen Goals of a Witch" are; know yourself, know your craft, learn, attuneyourself to the cycles of the earth, apply wisdom and knowledge, meditate, exerciseyour body, achieve harmony and balance, breathe and eat correctly, celebrate life, keepyour words in good order, keep your thoughts in good order and, honor nature. A witcloves the cycles and rhythms of nature, healing, wisdom, harmony, love and creativityWe have a great respect for Earth, Wind, Fire and Water and our universal motto is to

"HARM NONE".

In my quest to teach others knowledge that I have gained throughout my life I wroteanother book called Aromatherapy & Herbalism (the complete home users guide -amazon). In this book I use ancient recipes, natural cures etc., in alphabetical order tohelp people to treat physical and mental illness. This is my way of sharing or teachingwhat I have learned from generations of healers and witches, some dating backthousands of years old. You don't have to be a witch to read this as it is written as ahealing book for all and incorporates the use of flower remedies, herbal cures and

essential oils which any Aromatherapist or Herbalist can use.

As mentioned previously I am a celtic witch ergo some of my learning dates back to thpicts of Scotland, Druids, Ovates and Bards. The celebration of life is done everyminute I breath and a beautiful full moon or sunset blows me away. I sincerely hopethat you have enjoyed this article and if there any likeminded people on this wonderfusite.

Love & Light

Rochelle Moore


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Working With Our Guides And Angels:Effective Decision Making

Posted by Bright Sorcerer

At some point in time, we've all been witness to somebody who has faced a majordecision. In turmoil, worry, terror and desperation they've reached out to theGod/Goddess/Creator/Universe - whatever one wishes to call the Divine Intelligence -with a heartfelt plea: "Please show me a sign so I know what I'm supposed to do." Toooften, however, many consider their request has gone unnoticed or totally ignoredwhen the answer isn't immediately forthcoming. Believe it or not, if one's intent issincere the answer ALWAYS arrives but is seldom recognized for a few reasons.

1) Feelings and emotions overshadow one's ability to be aware. With the focus solelyon dealing with the problem or issue, we generally tend to disregard anything thatdoesn't pertain to our situation. This is not a deficiency or shortcoming but merely atype of defense mechanism. With our attention focused on our problem, we try toanalyze it in a logical manner - which is left brain activity - when it is our right brainthat actually responds to the difficulty in a creative way. This is why we often arrive at"aha" moments when we put the problem aside for a time and focus on other things.The suggestion often given to "sleep on it" utilizes this principle and can be very

effective. Similarly, our guides or angels cannot speak to us when our mind is occupiewith finding a solution.

2) The request is too general. We would not seriously considercalling up a place ofemployment, stating that we wished to obtain a position there and then hang up thephone, would we? Similarly, making a request to the Universe, without providing somguidelines will be met with the same results. In the case of our job request, you may bglancing through the classified section of a paper, a few months later and discover the

company is hiring but you've given them no indication how you want to be contactedor even when. If we don't provide the Universe with the equivalent, then we have noidea how - or even if - our request has been answered.

3) We favor one solution over another. Too often, when one is desperate, we secretlywish to have our wants and needs validated. While we may pretend outwardly that weare open to whatever solution the Universe will offer, in the way of an answer, we'rereally hoping it will indicate our desire. This approach will often lead todisappointment and anxiety, especially if we think we know what is best for us and arjust using the Universe to confirm this for us.


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There is good news, though. If you've ever requested or considered requesting a sign tindicate a course of action from the Universe, Spirit or The Creator, you understand afundamental truth and you will benefit from this article. The real truth is that we allhave the right, as divine sparks of the Creator, to request to be given a sign to assist uswith making difficult decisions.

Let's take our request for employment, as in the example above. How could we improvon obtaining the information we need? Strangle enough, common sense dictates wewill likely include the type of position we are looking for, provide a contact numberand request - in our resume or cover letter - to be contacted at their earliest conveniencAside from calling them occasionally, there is little more one can do but wait and hopefor a favorable response.

In many ways, making a request to the Universe for guidance is no different. For thepurpose of this article, the method detailed below can be considered a SPECIFICREQUEST TECHNIQUE, as opposed to a GENERAL REQUEST, where we do notinclude the essential details. By its conclusion, you will have the rudimentary skillsneeded to not only make a request for guidance but also how to recognize the messageor answer when it arrives. I highly suggest that you experiment a bit to find what feelscomfortable to you. These are only my suggestions but are based on personally usingthis technique literally dozens of times successfully.

LET'S TALK SPECIFICS

1) Begin a journal.It is always a good idea to begin a journal or log when doing

request work. It can be as fancy or as plain as you wish, as long as you use it exclusivefor the purpose of recording your results and observations. As you become morefamiliar with the way your personal angels or guides respond, you'll find you will neesome place to post observations of how the sign arrived and the personal feelings orintuition associated with their arrival. You will begin to notice consistencies andsimilarities, both within yourself and without and often writing about them for a laterreview can be very revealing. Be certain to leave at least a half page empty for anyfurther comments you might have. Very often, you will have further observations torecord at a later date or you may need to expand on a related situation.

2) Components of the request. To get the best results, it is essential to include the signwe wish to see, what that sign will reflect, as far as an answer, and a specific timeperiod. I will give a brief explanation of each and then include samples of my ownrequests so you can see how it all ties together.a) The sign: It is essential that you ask to be shown something that you wouldn'tnormally see in an average day. Asking to run across a book (unless it's a specific bookto see a child walking, a bird flying or a car (unless it's very specific) are likely thingsyou will run across during a normal day so they're not great requests.


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b) The problem you seek guidance with. This aspect requires very specific wordingso it's important that you take some time, before making your request, to write downexactly what you are seeking assistance with. If you can't express this, in very specificterms, your guides and angels are left to respond in a way you may not recognize orwith an erroneous response. Remember, we're talking here about getting specificanswers so you need to word it in a way that leaves no room for doubt. For example,asking for $100.00 is quite general so you might consider requesting sufficient funds totake care of a pressing hydro bill. Similarly, asking if you should go out with aparticular person is very general so you might want to request to be shown a sign toindicate if it is in your highest and greatest good to pursue a relationship with aparticular person, mentioning them by name. It is very important that any request thatyou make - that involves a decision - you include the phrase "in my highest and greategood". This is extremely important to include because if further narrows down what wreally need assistance with. After all, simply asking if you should go out withsomebody, as an example, gives no reference or indication to what you truly wish helpin deciding.c) Establishing a reasonable time period foryour angels and guides to respond. Thekey aspect to this is within a reasonable time period. What you need to take intoconsideration is that, while you're waiting for your sign to arrive, you need to be extraaware so you don't miss it. Requesting to be shown your sign within 24 hours meansyou need to be on heightened alert, so to speak, for that full 24 hours. Also, it takes timfor your guides and angels to set things up. Contrary to what many mistakenly believethe hand of the Creator does not just reach down or wave a magic wand and give usimmediate results. The Universe uses helpers - guides and angels - to do this. It isrespect and courtesy to grant them a reasonable amount of time to fulfill their task.

HOW TO DETERMINE IF A SIGN HAS ARRIVED

There are a number of factors to consider in deciding if you have - or haven't - receivedyour requested sign. While it may be disheartening or confusing, you will sometimesreceive no answer - but that is an answer in itself. There is no simple explanation indetermining this so the best I can do is list some of the observations that I've made, as result of my own sacred request work. At the end of this section, I will include excerptfrom my own request log so you can physically see how all of these pieces, outlinedabove, fit together.

1) They seldom arrive in exactly the same format or manner every time. It's important tbe aware of everything around you during the waiting period. Depending on the signyou've requested to be shown, the guides and angels need to find a way to ensure theyget the answer you seek and use a wide variety of mediums to do that. A TV program, song on the radio, an overheard conversation, a billboard, a chance encounter, a booktitle or passage from a book, nature, a co-worker or boss, a street scene.


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these are just some of the ways that guides and angels use to get the message to us. Asyou can see, they are widely varied because our helpers need to find the most direct,available and easiest means to adhere to the request made. Requesting to be shown anowl, as an example (and is included below) may not arrive flying through the air andlanding on one's shoulder. You may encounter it on a nature program you felt an urgeto watch, hear it mentioned in a song or even as a reference in a book that you happento pick up.

2) Trusting one's guides is essential. This cannot be stressed enough. If you approachthis type of work with an attitude of mistrust or uncertainty, it will be reflected in theoutcome. Would you leave your child with somebody who you didn't trust? Of coursenot. If you have reached a point in your spiritual journey and development where youreach out to your guides or personal angels, grant them your trust so they can do theirjob effectively. If you have difficulty in this area (as I did when I first began) it is nevewrong to take a few quiet moments and address them with your concern. Let themknow you are new to this and would really like to be able to fully trust them and then

request their assistance in dealing with it. Don't feel bad or uncomfortable in the leastif you find a few tears streaming down your cheeks. This is a huge step to take foranybody because you are essentially putting yourself in the hands of somebody else.Depending on how personal the need is, it is understandable to be nervous and a bitfrightened. You are making first contact with entities that have chosen to assist you onyour journey and it can seem a bit unsettling. From personal experience, however, I catell you - without any doubt - that they relish the opportunity to assist us.

3) Pay attention to your intuition. Very often, you will experience sudden urges to do

something differently or out of character (within reason, of course) and it is vitallyimportant that you follow that "gut feeling". These may include an urge to turn on theTV, browse through the library or book store, give a friend a call, eat lunch at adifferent place, take a different route home from work, surf the web, take a stroll innature - this is hardly a comprehensive list but gives you an idea of the point here.Sometimes our guides need to place us so we're in a position to observe the answer toour sign request when it arrives. That means we need to pay attention to sudden urgesIf those urges, however, include actions that are questionable, morally inappropriate ohave the potential to cause injury to yourself or another, they are NOT from your

guides. They will NEVER demand that you violate your morals or ethics. Their job is tprovide you with guidance and direction so you can grow and learn spiritually and thetake their duty and your trust very seriously.

4) Examine the circumstances that lead you to discovering a possible answer to yourrequest. This has been one of the most important aspects for me in determining if thecorrect sign has arrived. Considerations include:


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a) what activity one was engaged in at the time,

b) if it arrived as the result of following a strange inner urge to do somethingdifferently or even

c) examining the possibilities associated with seeing your sign in the location it wasobserved.

As an example, you request to see a spinning earth (I've included exactly that onebelow) to indicate if a course of action is in your greatest and highest good, and feel anuncharacteristic urge to turn on the TV at a very specific time. You encounter a programthat covers how a factory makes globes of the earth - it doesn't take much imaginationor thinking to know, beyond doubt, that your guides have responded to your request.Observe the circumstances leading up to and surrounding your possible answer beingmanifested, if you ever have doubts about it being genuine.

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER

The following are samples of a few of the requests I've made and the results from myown log. You'll note that one of the signs did not appear but I regard that as an answernonetheless. I've listed them as I do in my log to give you an example to follow whendesigning and using your own for maximum benefit. Experiment a bit with your ownmethod of record keeping but it is vitally important that you do keep a record for futurreference. I've often found similarities and experienced "aha" moments days or evenweeks afterwards. Some aspect that I did not understand - like why I didn't receive an

answer - became obvious only after a period of time has passed. As is often said,"Hindsight is always 20/20/". It's important to trust our guides to steer us towardssituations that don't injure us and are truly in our highest and greatest good. They havaccess to information that is not readily available to us.

EXAMPLE 1

1) Background: I was contemplating sending some of my work to an editor for

possible publication.

2) Time: December 18 4:30 PM

3) Request: "Divine Creator and my guides, I request to be shown a spinning earth,within 6 hours, to indicate it is in my highest and greatest good that I complete theapplication form required for consideration by this editor (and stated the name)."


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4) Result: I had felt urged to turn on the TV a little before 8 PM and observed a largenumber of spheres on several channels, more than normal. At 8:22 PM, I was stronglyurged to turn to the Discovery Channel and caught the beginning of a segment thathighlighted how earth globes were made. At one point, there was an entire room filledwith spinning globes hanging from the ceiling of this factory.5) Observations: I received this sign without any doubt and will be following up atthe earliest moment.

EXAMPLE 2

1) Background: The son of an acquaintance, whom I didn't know all that well, gave ma strange looking coin - out of the blue - and said it was for luck. I hadn't boughtChristmas gifts in several years for anybody and wanted to know if, on a spiritual levethis was an appropriate gesture. I sensed something special about him and did not wan

to lose any opportunity to spread the Light.2) Time: December 20 7:30 PM3) Request: "Divine Creator and my guides, I request to be shown the image of an owwithin 6 hours to indicate that it is in the highest and greatest good to purchase apresent for Robert."4) Result/Observations: At exactly 1:30, a nature program on eagles and vulturesshowed a quick image of a bird in flight that I couldn't recognize but assumed it to beanother of the same kind, given the others I'd seen up till then. It went to commercialand I distinctly heard a voice inside inquire whether I would allow an extra few

minutes for the sign to be recognized to which I agreed immediately. The bird turnedout to be an owl, the only one featured on the program but the initial image was showin exactly the time period requested. I followed up by shopping the next day for asuitable gift for the young man.

EXAMPLE 3

1) Background: A tenant had suggested that we each get a lottery ticket and split thewinnings if one of them was chosen. I had certain misgivings about this but decided to

make certain my "gut instinct" was correct.2) Time: June 6 5:46 PM3) Request: To be shown a dove, in any form, by 12 PM, to indicate it was in myhighest and greatest good to purchase a lotto ticket in conjunction with this tenant.4) Result: No appearance of dove in the time specified and will not be pursuing this,at this time.

EXAMPLE 4 - THE MOST UNUSUAL RESPONSE TO DATE


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1) Background: I work as a volunteer with the VON in their Safety Check Program.Each night, I would simply walk by to see if they had hung our sign outside their doorwhich indicated that all was well. A new client named Chris, whom I never metpersonally, started on our program and roughly 2 weeks later launched a formalcomplaint to my coordinator that I was not doing my job of checking for her sign. I habeen, of course, and it was slightly annoying to be confronted by my coordinator abouthe complaint. With that in mind...I was mildly concerned about the very definite

direction my learning was taking regarding building on my mediumship abilities.There were a few too many coincidences to disregard the guidance I was receiving frommy guides but I wanted to confirm that I was going in the right direction and notsimply following a passing interest..2) Time: January 27 4:03 PM3) Request: "Divine Creator and my guides, I humbly request to be shown a caduceuswithin 6 hours, to indicate it is in my highest and greatest good to continue with thedirection of my present studies."4) Result: At 8:08 PM, I had heard the siren of a fire truck close by and had gotten up

to look out the window, thinking the alarm might have gone off in an adjacent buildinto where I work. Instead of a fire engine, I was a bit shocked to peer out and see anambulance instead, with a big caduceus on the side. Unless it is directly in front of mybuilding, I don't pay much attention.5) Observations: I was pretty much certain that this was thesign I requested and felt inside but a small bit of doubt remained because ambulances, while not an everydayoccurrence, arrived at least twice a week at the building. About an hour later, talking tomy counterpart (building superintendent) in the other building, I was absolutelystunned to be told that the woman who had made a complaint about me and had been

on our program for less than a month, had passed away...and the ambulance was therefor her!!! Had the incident not occurred the week before, I would not have taken muchnotice because it had nothing to do with my duties. It was a very strange symmetry thashe would play such a key role in helping to determine whether or not I shouldcontinue with my mediumship studies. She was the source of my sign's appearance. Ittook me quite some time to wrap my mind around how everything fit together.

SOME FINAL POINTS TO CONSIDER

One important aspect when working with your guides or angels, in this way, is that yomust remain detached from the outcome. It's essential to be aware, of course, during thwaiting period - and don't be shy to request help with this from them - but remaindetached from the outcome so you don't experience any type of disappointment.Sometimes the signs do not arrive and you'll have a tendency to question yourself andwhether or not you just weren't paying enough attention. Try not to do that. If theyarrive, they are usually accompanied with a slight stirring inside. Only you can decideif it has arrived so pay attention to your gut feeling and try not to overanalyze. Aboveall else, do not ask somebody else who has no knowledge of this tool or guides in

general. Their path is not yours, nor are their experiences or purpose.


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Additionally, I've found it helpful to use affirmations to assist me. "I will be aware of(state the object) when it appears." Whisper it from time to time when you becomeaware of the thought because it is almost always your guide's way of ensuring that youremain aware and alert.

If the object you requested is shown to you, ALWAYS take a moment to expressgratitude and acknowledgement. Typically, I say a variation of this: "I accept this as thsign I requested. Please accept my sincere gratitude for your assistance, Divine Creatorand my guides." You'll find your own unique voice and means of expression.

Even if you fail to get the response you requested, it is an answer in itself so be sure toexpress your recognition of this, along with your gratitude. "I accept this as anindication that (course of action) was not in my highest and greatest good. Thank you,Divine Creator and my guides, for assisting me in making a wise decision and choicenot to pursue this." Use whatever wording is comfortable to you but always rememberto include acknowledgement and gratitude.

Never share your requests with anyone prior to them manifesting. It is a sure-fire wayto lose confidence in yourself, the process and your guides. If you absolutely feel theneed to proclaim how special you are, then you're likely not ready to use this tool.Remember, you're keeping a log and if you feel it necessary, you can always discloseyour request to others by showing them those pages, after you've recieved your sign. Ithey question your honesty, you've learned a valuable lesson: they are not somebodyyou can discuss this personal aspect of your spiritual journey with. The bottom line isyou know what you know, period. You have nothing to prove to anybody.

Begin with something small. This will help build the confidence you need so you areable to rely on and trust your guides, angels and the Creator.

I often utilize the Law of Attraction and this process has been immensely beneficial fome in determining whether or not what I want is, in fact, what I really need. Whatseems important or even critical one month may prove to be redundant or unnecessarya few months down the road. Our spiritual helpers play a hand in every incident thatenters our life and are well aware of our purpose and goals - and how best to achievethem.

In conclusion, all I can add is consider beginning a dialogue with your guides or angel- whichever you prefer to call them - as soon as possible. If a situation arrives,seemingly out of the blue, that brings you joy, take a quick moment and thank your joguides. If you find you'll be out among people, take a moment before you leave thehouse and request that your protector guide shield you from harm or ill-intent....ornegative energies and entities.


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You're experiencing a difficulty or problem, don't be shy to ask your doctor teacherguide to lead you to the people and resources than will assist you. By acknowledgingtheir efforts on your behalf, you open yourself to even more instances of assistance,often when you least expect it. It's those first few hesitant steps that you can build on tonurture the relationship with your personal angels or guides, whose sole responsibilityis to assist you in achieving your goals and learning essential lessons. Trust me when I

tell you, they are VERY interested in seeing you happy and successful and are only awhisper away.

This article was based loosely on some of the techniques pioneered by Dr. AdrianCalabrese. I've modified so it is effective for me, to fit my own spiritual path andbeliefs, but she was a huge influence on this aspect of my spiritual development.

Quite honestly, this has been one of the most valuables tools in my "spiritual toolbox".So many of us, as Raziel and others continue to tell us, are working directly with some

very enlightened Beings Of Light almost every single evening when we sleep. Based onmy own experience and development, this technique had an enormously positive effecon my ability to not only understand but to make decisions that were truly based on mhighest and greatest good. In these difficult times, we need every tool we can add to outoolbox to assist us in our communication with these wonderful entities that hold us insuch endearment.

By Nick Nash

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Namaste! Nick, the Bright Sorcerer


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AROMATHERAPY AND ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPESPosted by Whispr

Recipe: Ease Stress and Muscle PainTry the following combination of essential oils in a warm (not hot)

bath to ease stress and muscle pain:

3 drops Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)2 drops Petitgrain (Citrus aurantium var. amara)1-2 drops Frankincense (Boswellia cateri) - optionalUse only Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils.Draw the bath first, add the essential oils, swirl them around withyour foot, get in and relax. Allow yourself 10 to 20 minutes. Do notget the bath water in your eyes, as the oils will sting. Use this

formula up to once a day for 3 days a week over a two to three weekperiod.You can also use this recipe to create a massage blend.In one tablespoon of carrier oil (like Sweet Almond or our MassageBase), add the above oils. (If making an ounce, then multiply dropsby 2)

Relaxation Massage Oil - Great for a soothing massage.

4 drops Lavender per tbls of carrier oil (like our massagebase)1 drop Petitgrain per tbls of carrier oil1 drop Frankincense per tbls of carrier oilThis blend may be added to a warm bath (about a capful of the massageoil blend).or, you can blend the essential oils in the same proportions and usein one of our Aromatherapy Diffusers.

Recipe: Abrasions:

5 drops (plus 1) lavenderClean well with 5 drops lavender diluted in a small bowl of warmwater.Apply one drop undiluted lavender directly from bottle and leave toheal.

Recipe: Athlete's Foot and Ringworm:1 drop lavender2 drops tea tree


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Add 1 drop lavender and 2 drops tea tree oil to 1 teaspoon of ourmassage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). to the massagebase. Stir gently to mix and apply with cotton swab.Recipe: Minor Burns:2 drops lavenderImmediately apply ice cold water for 10 minutes. Then apply 2 dropsundiluted lavender directly from bottle.

Recipe: Chest and Sinus:2 drops lavender2 drops tea tree2 drops eucalyptusBoil a pot of water and remove from the stove. While still steaming,add 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender and 2 drops tea tree. Coverbowl and head with towel and inhale for at least 3 minutes. KEEP EYESCLOSED.

Recipe: Colds:2 drops lavender2 drops rosemary2 drops eucalyptusAdd 2 drops lavender, 2 drops rosemary and 2 drops eucalyptus to 2teaspoons milk or cream. Pour into a warm bath and soak.orMix 2 drops lavender, 2 drops eucalyptus and 2 drops tea tree oil.Place in a diffuser and diffuse into your room.

Recipe: Headaches:2 drops lavenderMassage 2 drops undiluted lavender into the temples and the base ofthe skull.Recipe: To Calm Nerves and Promote Sleep::4 drops lavenderAdd 4 drops lavender to a teaspoon milk or cream. Pour into a warmbath and soak.orAdd 4 drops lavender to 4 teaspoons of our massage oil base (or anyplain base/carrier oil). Place in a diffuser and diffuse into yourroom.Recipe: Muscle Pain:2 drops lavender2 drops rosemaryAdd 2 drops lavender and 2 drops rosemary oil to 4 teaspoons of ourmassage oil base (or any plain base/carrier oil). Use for a gentlebody massage.


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Different types of stones for protectionsPosted by Whispr

Crystals and stones have given their metaphysical energies to protect people forever.

From amber which was used extensively for protection by the ancient Romans togolden amulets of the ancient Egyptians to modern good luck charms, many protectionmagic items have been made of crystals and stones of various kinds.

General Protection : agate, alum, amber (used extensively by Ancient Romans), apachetears, aventurine, banded agate, beryl, black agate, black kyanite, black obsidian, blacktourmaline, calcite, carnelian, cat's eye, chalcedony, chrysoprase, citrine, chiastolite,coral, emerald, fire agate, flint, fluorite, fossils, gold, golden topaz, halite (rock saltcrystal), heliodor (golden beryl), hematite, herkimer diamond, holey stones, honey

calcite, imperial topaz, jade, jasper, jet, labradorite, lapis (lapis lazuli), lava, lepidolite,magnesite (lodestone), mahogany obsidian, malachite, marble, mookaite, moonstone,nuumite, ocean jasper, olivine, pearl, peridot, petrified wood, prehnite, pumice, pyritequartz, quartz crystal clusters, red jasper, ruby, rutilated quartz, salt, sapphire, sard,sardonyx, selenite, serpentine, shark teeth, snowflake obsidian, staurolite, sulphur,sunstone, tigers eye, topaz, tourmaline (red and black especially), tree agate, turitellaagate, turquoise, yellow agate, yellow jasper, zircon (clear and red)

Protection from Evil : agate (especially Eye Agate), beryl, black tourmaline, blue

chalcedony (especially evil magick), coral, garnet, herkimer diamond, malachite, pyritequartz, salt, sapphire, snowflake obsidian, tiger iron / mugglestone (mirrors evil & evispells back to the sender), turquoise

Protection from the Evil Eye : agate (especially eye agate), cat's eye, carnelian (enviouseye, evil eye), malachite, topaz

Protection from Negativity : black kyanite, black obsidian, black onyx, blacktourmaline, bornite, celestite, citrine, elestial crystals, jet (absorbs negative energies),kunzite, peacock ore, quartz, smoky quartz (especially in healing)

Protection for Children : agate, jade, malachite (especially from evil eye and evilspirits), mother of pearl (newborn infants in particular), ruby (all family, includingchildren)

Protection During Childbirth & Pregnancy : ammonite, chrysocolla (especially forpreventing miscarriage), geodes, hematite, lepidolite, malachite, moonstone, picturejasper (during childbirth especially), rose quartz


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Protection for Homes & Other Buildings : halite, salt, riverstone, quartz, ruby, witchesfingers

Protection of Worldly Possessions : ruby, zircon (robbery)Protection Against Crime :Sardonyx

Physical Protection : carnelian, agate, fluorite, peridot, sard, smoky quartz, zircon

Protection During Physical Travel : amethyst, aquamarine (travel upon water),chalcedony, garnet, herkimer diamond, jet, malachite (esp when flying), moonstone(travel at sea), mother of pearl (on water), pearl (on water) rainbow moonstone, tigerseye, petalite, yellow jasper

Protection from Disease/Illness jade, cavansite, zircon, malachite chalcopyrite

Protection from Poison : diamond, serpentine (particularly snake venom)

Protection from Radiation : amber, rutilated quartz, star sapphire

Protection from Injury : turquoise

Psychic Protection : amber (psychic shielding) amethyst (from negative psychic energyof all kinds), black obsidian, DT crystals, elestial crystals (esp psychic attacks), fluoritejade (especially vs psychic attack), lapis lazuli, Lemurian seed crystal, moqui marbles /

moki balls (esp during shamanic work), nuumite, prehnite, pyrite, ruby, seraphinite(serafina, chlinochlore), sugilite, tiger iron / mugglestone (especialy during shamanicwork)

Protection During Channeling : Angelite, petalite

Protection During Astral Travel : brecciated jasper, kyanite, red jasper, yellow jasper

Aura Protection (personal energy field) : fire agate, black tourmaline, labradorite,

sunstone, tiger eyeLove Is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals (Love is in the Earth) Healing Crystalsand Gemstones: From Amethyst to Zircon Healing With Gemstones and Crystals(Crossing Press Healing Series) The American Indian: Secrets of Crystal HealingCrystal Enchantments: A Complete Guide to Stones and Their Magical Properties


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Ten Ways to Beat the Holiday BluesPosted by Whispr

Tips for overcoming the stresses of this season of high expectation.

It's that time of year again, when into the dark little month of December we squeeze

Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve, and myriad other celebrations.Throw into the mix a generous dose of unrealistic expectations, budget-bustingshopping, darker days, colder weather, excess eating and drinking, and no wonder thaalong with "peace on earth, goodwill toward men," come anxiety, exhaustion, anddepression.But this year, with Omega Institute cofounder Elizabeth Lesser's soulful tips, you cando something to spin your stress into the gold that is the promise of the season.

Tip #1: Be Realistic

The reality of many people's holidays includes too much to do and not enough time,too much to purchase and not enough money, and too much to eat and not enoughwillpower. On the other hand, some people experience not enough family, fun, andfriendship.Fighting against the reality of your life at this moment will only make you bluer.Instead, be kind to yourself, seek support, and even laugh at yourself every now andthen.

Tip #2: Create Your Own Traditions

As families change and grow, traditions change as well. For example, if you are aworking woman who had a stay-at-home mother, instead of trying to reproduce theexact old-fashioned holiday of your childhood, do only what you can. As long as you dthem with a joyful heart, the meals, decorations, and celebrations you create willbecome your family's cherished rituals.If you are divorced, be as harmonious and generous as you can with your ex. It will bethe best gift you give to your kids this year. If you are single or far away from your

family, invite others into your home and give the words "extended family" newmeaning.

Tip #3: Help Others

Not because you should, but because it is the best antidote to self-pity and seasonalsadness. Find someone who is struggling more than you are, lend them a helping handand remember the real meaning of the holidays.Check out Beliefnet's Charity & Service channel for more on how serving others isgood for the soul.


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Tip #4: Seek Sacred Space

Drop into a church, mosque, synagogue, Hindu temple, or . . . you get the idea.Sometimes just sitting in sacred space can remind you of the true meaning of theholidays.Most places of worship welcome all people, even those just looking for a touch of gracin the midst of a stressful day. Instead of hurrying by that church you have passed a

hundred times on the way to work, take a moment to enter its doors and sit quietly,imbibing the atmosphere and the prayers of its members.

Tip #5: Care for the Temple of Your Body

Eat well, drink a lot of water, exercise, and then be merry. Instead of making one morefeeble New Year's resolution to join a gym or take a yoga class, do it right now. Youwill be amazed at how the smallest bit of movement will lift your spirits, and howreducing the amount of junk food, sugar, and alcohol you consume will reduce your

blues.And sleep--for goodness' sake, do whatever it takes to get enough of it. Sleepdeprivation is at the root of many people's depression.

Tip #6: Be Financially Responsible

Don't close your eyes the next time you use your credit card. Overspending during theholidays will not only increase your stress now, but will also leave you feeling anxioufor months afterward as you struggle to pay the bills.

Buck the holiday system of excessive gift-giving, and practice simplicity, creativity, anbasic human kindness.

Tip #7: Breathe

Several times during your busy day, put down what you're holding--your shoppinglists, your third cup of coffee, your date book, the phone call you should be making--and sit quietly for just 60 seconds. Take in a full breath, let it pool gently in the bottomof your lungs, and then release it slowly. Inhale deeply again, and exhale with an

audible sigh.Inhale again; exhale with a long "aaahh." With each exhalation, let your shoulders dropand your jaw relax. Do this a couple of times, with your eyes closed. Let the "aaahh"sound emerge from your belly, move up into your heart, and drift out into space as youexhale, slowly, smoothly, steadily.

Tip #8: GrieveIf a friend or family member has recently died, honor his or her memory. Create analtar with pictures of those you love; light candles every night for someone you have

lost; play sacred music and allow yourself to cry, remember, and heal.


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Tip #9: Forgive

Forgiveness is the salve that heals a broken spirit. Forgive all sorts of people thisholiday season--those from your past, your work, your family, and the ones in the newyou love to hate.Read the stories of people (like Martin Luther King, Jr., or Pumla Gobodo Madikizelaof South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission) who have used forgiveness to

move mountains. If they can do it, so can we.

Tip #10: Love...Everything

Love it all. From the corny Christmas music to the house guests who won't leave. Loveeven the hard times; even the cranky and crooked people of the world; even yourself,with all of your imperfections.Click here to read Elizabeth Lesser's thoughts on how to have an imperfectly happy

holiday.


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SILVER BELLS CLEANSINGPosted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

This is a very simple way to cleanse your home of negative energy and is sometimesknown as space clearing.

YOU WILL NEED

A silver bell of any size with a beautiful tone.

Place the bell on your pentacle to charge for 24 hours.

(If you are new to the craft and don't yet own a pentacle leave the bell on a windowsillduring a full moon so that lady goddess may charge it for you.)

When the bell has charged go around the home opening all the windows and ringingthe bell don't forget places that are seldom used like a spare room or the cupboardunder the stairs fill your home with the sound.

Once you have finished close all the windows and play soothing music to complete thnew sense of harmony and peace.

Keep the bell for future space clearings only.


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Aromas to Heal a Broken HeartPosted by Whispr

Too often people write off break-ups as just another page to turn in the book of life.There is some truth in that, but break-ups should be taken a bit more seriously. Afterall, this is the end of a relationship. And this loss can be as painful as lsing a loved on

in death. To heal it takes time, self-care, and conscious processing of your emotions. Itis vital that you allow this healing process to occur, and take advantage of the situationto treat yourself with gentleness and nurturing.

Here are some other things to keep in mind during this transformative time:

Avoid any big decisions.

Go into the pain and the feelings. There is no way out but

to get through it...and you will!

Take long aromatherapy baths with appropriate holisticblends. See recipes below.

Cry when you need to. Don't let others tell you to justget over it.

Be VERY selfish.

Surround yourself with positive and happy people.

Dare to ask for a lot of hugs.

Get a dog or cat, or cuddle with the ones you have.

Write really awful, bitchy, letters to your ex. Writeeverything you would love to say. Burn them in the sink.

Run the water to make it go away.

Love yourself. Look in the mirror as often as you can andsay wonderful things about yourself aloud.

Write your way through the feelings.

Connect with other people who understand and can relate:friends, counselors, message boards on websites, etc.


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Have a healthy lifestyle: eat well, exercise (at least getsome fresh air on the beach, at the park, etc.).

Nourish your soul with beauty: watch movies, read poetry,go to museums.

Meditate.

Stay alone and appreciate the tranquility of youraloneness.

There's no rule for how long the pain of a heartbreak will last. It may take weeks,months or even years. But using the following special aromatherapy blend and ritualwill soothe your heart, nurture your wounded soul, and envelop you in comfort. Irecommend following this bath ritual every night until you feel the pain has faded.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Your Daily Bath Ritual to Ease Your Broken Heart~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Prepare your aromatherapy blend by adding the following essential oils to a 10-ozbottle and filling with organic vegetable oil:

4 drops Rose Essential Oil 15 drops Sandalwood Oil 9 drops Lavender Oil

Run some warm water for your bath and add 10 drops of your aromatic blend. Lightsome candles and turn off the lights. Close your eyes and place your hands on yourheart. Visualize yourself filled and surrounded by a pink color. Take a few deepbreaths. Feel the color soothing your being. Say aloud, "I am love myself." Take a fewdeep breaths again. Soak for at least15 minutes.

After you get out of the bath, pour a few drops of the aromatherapy blend into thepalms of your hands and anoint your heart chakra (the seat of love: healing, grieving,

acceptance), and the third eye (integrating, detachment, connection with your HigherSelf).


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My Formula for Emotional ControlPosted by Hedral

The Human Condition is shaped largely by feeling and by the nature of thisphysical realm; subjectivity rules. True objectivity is not possible. However; by

knowing this, we can choose to control our ego/emotional responses. This allows us toview our environment, ourselves and others in a more objective way. Here lies the keyto observing the man made illusions of this plane, working them without becomingpart of the illusionary patterns. It is the basis of creating better personal realities forourselves.

From the time I was very young, I was an extremely emotional person with no idea howto process my feelings properly. I either repressed them; pretending not to feel what I

felt, or I responded without thinking. Both of these choices proved to be very damaginto my sense of self and my self esteem. My responses engaged my ego to rise up andrepresent me for so many years. By doing this I shaped a personality facade that wasnot representative of my total being. Just my emotions and ego.

I was fortunate to have a strong connection to my spirituality. I dont know why or howbut I did. And thankfully my Inner Guidance stepped in and helped me to slowlychange my emotional response patterns. It took me years to finally get it but once I

did the results were amazing. And even though I get the idea and know how muchbetter I handle things, it is still hard to break old patterns. But it can be done. Thebenefits are so worth the effort. I havent shared this with many for several reasons. It one of those things that presents so simply that it appears complicated and difficult toexplain in a way that satisfies the minds demand for understanding. As you work withit; if you choose to, you will notice a noticeable transformation in the way you handledifficult situations and how you view the world in general.

My Guidance gave me a formula to use as a basis for controlling my emotions.

Stimuli--------->Perception-------->Interpretation--------> Reaction----------->Response------->Actions

StimuliThe first one is obvious. It is merely what the environment is for that moment, hour,day, etc...It can be anything. Everything in this physical plane can be stimuli. Our

minds register millions of pieces of data that is stimuli all the time. And it is processedunconsciously every second.


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Consciously working this formula is helpful when you are aware of discomfort inside

Anything that triggers fear, anger, hurt feelings, guilt etc..is the time to consciouslyutilize the formula. For example, someone says something to you that rubs you thewrong way. That is the time to stop and work the formula. Stimuli is a fairly objectiveform at this stage.

One other thing about stimuli. It is not always the reason for the emotions to

engage..sometimes stimuli is merely a trigger. Triggering something that was represseand long buried inside us. Sometimes the actual stimuli has nothing to do with whatwe are feeling about it..it is just the trigger and nothing more.

Perception

How the stimuli is first processed. The first response to the stimuli is how you sense itWhere do you sense it. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you sense it?This is where the stimuli changes shapes and becomes subjective. For example, you

wake up and the day is rainy. You can perceive the stimuli as either just rain or a senseof forboding, a sense of anticipation.

Interpretation

This is where it starts to get tricky. What are you interpreting from your perception ofthe stimuli. Example, it is raining..your perception is irritable when you note it israining; your interpretation is the weather is going to ruin your whole day.

It is the place where you really begin to internalize and process with your emotionshow you perceived the stimuli. This is where you start feeling it in your solar plexus.The beginnings of angst. You have interpreted the weather, the remark, the way yourhair looks, the way your house looks not in a good way and the solar plexus begins tochurn.

ReactionAt this point the feelings engage. The process is felt in the solar plexus and the

second chakra.

A Word on Emotional Repression

Repressed emotions are generally stored in the second chakra for women, the solarplexus for men.

Repressed emotions are things that were upsetting, devastating or traumatic to us thatwe did not process. It is a mistaken belief that if we ignore or shut out hurtful orunpleasant feelings that they have gone away. This is a pseudo attempt at emotionalcontrol and it doesnt work.


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The feelings we repress are pushed down into the second chakra and/or solar plexus.Its like shoving things we dont know what to do with in a damp basement. The thingwe put there change shape. They swell up from the damp environment, growing moldand fungi until they are no longer recognizable.

Just because we shoved them in the basement and forgotten them doesnt mean theywent away. They merely took on a life on their own, fed by more and more things

shoved down there.

They take up space that we could use more creatively. The space becomes unhealthyand impairs the potential for improving our quality of life. They spread out and nomatter where you step, you jar something that explodes in a wave of unpleasantness. Ibecomes a huge monster size living dump of the feelings we did not process.

The second chakra and/or solar plexus becomes a storage of pain and discomfort. As itfills, we become less receptive to ourselves. Our emotions are then triggered by things

that are not even related to what is actually happening at the time span we are in. Whethese unhealthy storage areas inside us are triggered, we could be responding tosomething that happened years and years ago. The perfect breeding ground forsickness, bitterness and perpetual anger. And this mix will eventually erupt like avolcano all over your life.

Processing Feelings to Prevent The Basement Disaster

Be your own best friend! And that means legitimizing how you feel. Stop for a bit

when you are feeling angry, sad, confused etc...and give yourself permission to feel thwhile you observe it. Acknowledge your discomfort and observe the flow of thesefeelings without trying to make it feel better, push it away, resist or understand it. Let flow through you. Notice where you feel it the most inside of you as it flows throughyou. Acknowledge that you feel sad, hurt, angry, confused, etc...This allows you toprocess and observe without actually interacting with the flow as it comes though youand leaves.

Resistance adds strength to the thing you are resisting. As your resistance grows, so

does the force you are trying to resist. Just let it flow through you. It may take a fewminutes, hours or days.

Just give yourself the time and space to legitimize and acknowledge how you feel.Make a ritual of it, circulating your aura while you do this, connect with your HigherSource, give yourself Reiki. I personally set aside time almost everyday to do this. Ihave so much buried crap inside me. I set aside an hour..half hour sometimes 15minutes. I light my candles and incense, sit in my favorite chair and allow thediscomfort to flow through me for a set time. Then I do something really good formyself. Like soak in the tub, read a book, give myself Reiki or eat a piece of chocolate


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This will neutralize the urge to repress. It will disarm the egos litany of selfdenigration. It allows you to make peace with yourself and keep your inner spaces clefor your own creative works. It keeps you from burying the vast treasure you haveinside you.

Response

At this point the emotions will engage. This is where you decide what action willmanifest from this processing. Will it be angry words, an act guaranteed to makesomeone feel guilty, a clever plan of revenge or a barrage of self hate. Or will it be adecision to keep processing it until you make peace with yourself and the energy of themotions. A response ability that allows you to use the processing of your emotions aslearning experience, utilizing wisdom and discernment on how to act on what is bestfor you and your wellbeing.

Actions

There is no end or beginning to this formula. It is more like a cycle. Then end productis still going to circulate in its spiral patterns. Processing is an ongoing thing. We allprocess our emotions but we either do it unconsciously or consciously. Unconsciousprocessing leads to repression..Conscious processing of the formula leads to heighteneself awareness, self knowledge and wisdom.

The action you take after processing through the formula will always circulate back.Incorrectly or correctly for yourself. For there is no right or wrong. Just what is correct

for you or incorrect.

What you manifest into the physical plane as an action will either be back for furtherprocessing or help you process other difficult situations.

The good thing about doing this repetitively is after a while, it becomes second natureand almost automatic.

If you decide to utilize this...it will make an immense difference in your quality of life

and how you view yourself and others If not, it will be fine. You will find a way.

Review:

Utilizing the Formula for Emotional Control.Legitimize your feelings and emotions.Observe and Acknowledge your feelings and emotions.Do not repress or resist the flow of feelings and emotions.Using these tools heightens self awareness.

Be kind to yourself and be your own best friend. Process your feelings enough that yolose the egos urge to self denigrate.


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An Introduction to SpiritualismPosted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

Some people describe themselves as being spiritual rather than religious, and itmight be tempting to presume that Spiritualism has to do with personal spirituality. In

fact, Spiritualism designates a specific school of religious thought in which contactwith non-corporeal spirits via mediums is a primary means of gaining furtherunderstanding.

The National Spiritualist Association of Churches defines the movement as thefollowing:

Spiritualism is the Science, Philosophy and Religion of continuous life, based upon thdemonstrated fact of communication, by means of mediumship, with those who live in

the Spirit World. (1919)

"Spiritualism Is a Science" because it investigates, analyzes and classifies facts andmanifestations demonstrated from the spirit side of life.

"Spiritualism Is a Philosophy" because it studies the Laws of Nature both on the seenand unseen sides of life and bases its conclusions upon present observed facts. Itaccepts statements of observed facts of past ages and conclusions drawn therefrom,when sustained by reason and by results of observed facts of the present day.

"Spiritualism Is a Religion" because it strives to understand and to comply with thePhysical, Mental and Spiritual Laws of Nature, which are the laws of God.

Origins

Spiritualism originated in the 19th centur

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