December Winter 2011 Enchanted Forest Magazine

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D iscovering and finding M agic in ones selfA Place of Love and Support

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Take These Thoughts With You On Your Journey To

Your Dreams

Posted by Rev Carol Ingle

Don't ever forget that you are unique. Be your best self and not an imitation ofsomeone else.

Find your strength and use them in a positive way. Don't listen to those who

ridicule the choices you make.

Travel the road that you have chosen and don't look back with regret. You have to

take chances to make your dreams happen.

Remember that there is plenty of time to travel another road - and still another - in

your journey through life.

Take the time to find the route that is right for you. You will learn something

valuable from every trip you take, so don't be afraid to make mistakes.

Tell yourself that you're okay just the way you are. Make friends who respect your

true self.

Take the time to be alone, too, so you can know just how terrific your own

company can be.

Remember that being alone doesn't always mean being lonely; it can be a beautiful

experience of finding your creativity, your heartfelt feelings, and the calm and

quiet peace deep inside you.

Don't ever forget that you are special and you have within you the ability to make

your dreams come true.


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DONT YOU QUIT - FOR YOU

(you know who you are)

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,When the funds are low and the debts are high,And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,

When care is pressing you down a bit-Rest if you must, but don't you quit.Life is queer

with its twists and turns,

As every one of us sometimes learns,And many a fellow turns aboutWhen he might have won had he stuck it out.Don't give up though the pace seems slow -You may succeed with another blow.Often the

goal is nearer thanIt seems to a faint and faltering man;

Often the struggler has given up

When he might have captured the victor's cup;And he learned too late when the night came

down,How close he was to the golden crown.Success is

failure turned inside out -The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,

And you never can tell how close you are,It might be near when it seems afar;

So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -It's when things seem worst that you must not

quit.

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What Tree Did You Fall From?Posted by Shari

Find your birthday and then find your

tree. This is for fun and

somewhat accurate, also in line with

Celtic astrology.

Dec 23 to Jan 01 - Apple Tree

Jan 01 to Jan 11 - Fir Tree

Jan 12 to Jan 24 - Elm TreeJan 25 to Feb 03 - Cypress Tree

Feb 04 to Feb 08 - Poplar Tree

Feb 09 to Feb 18 - Cedar Tree

Feb 19 to Feb 28 - Pine Tree

Mar 01 to Mar 10 - Weeping Willow

Tree

Mar 11 to Mar 20 - Lime TreeMar 21 (only) -Oak Tree

Mar 22 to Mar 31 - Hazelnut Tree

Apr 01 to Apr 10 ! - Rowan Tree

Apr 11 to Apr 20 - Maple Tree

Apr 21 to Apr 30 - Walnut Tree

May 01 to May 14 - Poplar Tree

May 15 to May 24 - Chestnut Tree

May 25 to Jun 03 - Ash Tree

Jun 04 to Jun 13 - Hornbeam Tree

Jun 14 to Jun 23 - Fig Tree

Jun 24 (only) - Birch Tree

Jun 25 to Jul 04 - Apple Tree

Jul 05 to Jul 14 - Fir Tree

Jul 15 to Jul 25 -Elm Tree

Jul 26 to Aug 04 - Cypress Tree

Aug 05 to Aug 13 - Poplar Tree

Aug 14 to Aug 23 - Cedar Tree

Aug 24 to Sep 02 - Pine Tree

Sep 03 to Sep 12 - Weeping Willow

Tree

Sep 13 to Sep 22 - Lime Tree

Sep 23 (only) - Olive Tree

Sep 24 to Oct 03 - Hazelnut Tree

Oct 04 to Oct 13 - Rowan Tree

Oct 14 to Oct 23 - Maple Tree

Oct 24 to Nov 11 - Walnut Tree

Nov 12 to Nov 21 - Chestnut Tree

Nov 22 to Dec 01 - Ash Tree

Dec 02 to Dec 11 - Hornbeam Tree

Dec 12 to Dec 21 - Fig Tree

Dec 22 (only) - Beech Tree


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YOUR TREE (in alphabetical order)

Apple Tree (Love) -- quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, an

attraction, pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous,

sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and

tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs

affectionate partner.

Ash Tree (Ambition) -- extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive,

demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent,

talented, likes to play with fate, can be very egotistic, reliable,

restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention,

needs love and much emotional support.

Beech Tree (Creative) -- has good taste, concerned about its looks,

materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical, good

leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime

companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).

Birch Tree (Inspiration) -- vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly,

unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the

vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of

imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.

Cedar Tree (Confidence) -- of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes

unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look

down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often

impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious,

healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick

decisions

Chestnut Tree (Honesty) -- of unusual stature, impressive,

well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born

diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard

worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercelyfamily oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit.

Cypress Tree (Faithfulness) -- strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what

life has to give but doesn't necessarily like it, strives to be content,

optimistic, wants to be financially independent, wants love and

affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied,

faithful, quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to

gain knowledge, needs to be needed.


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Elm Tree (Noble-mindedness) -- pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest

demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not

to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others,

noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.

Fig Tree (Sensibility) -- very strong minded, a bit self-willed, honest,loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, hard worker when

wants to be, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, few

sexual relationships, great sense of humor, has artistic talent and

great intelligence.

Fir tree (Mysterious) -- extraordinary taste, handles stress well, loves

anything beautiful, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them,

hard to trust others, yet a social butterfly, likes idleness and laziness

after long demanding hours at work, rather modest, talented, unselfish,many friends, very reliable.

Hazelnut Tree (Extraordinary) -- charming, sense of humor, very

demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a

lasting impression, active fighter for social causes and politics,

popular, quite moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a

precise sense of judgment and expects complete fairness.

Hornbeam Tree (Good Taste) -- of cool beauty, cares for its looks and

condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as

possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness

and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is

seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of

its decisions, very conscientious.

Lime Tree (Doubt) - intelligent, hard working, accepts what life dishes

out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones,

hates fighting and stress, enjoys getaway vacations, may appear tough,

but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices

for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to

use them, can become a complainer, great leadership qualities, is

jealous at times but extremely loyal.

Oak Tree (Brave) -- robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting,

independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the

ground, person of action.


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Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) -- no ordinary person, full of

imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud,

self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many

complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants

to impress.

Olive Tree (Wisdom) -- loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable,

balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm,

well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of

jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.

Pine Tree (Peacemaker) -- loves agreeable company, craves peace and

harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write

poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all, falls

strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally

soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance.

Poplar Tree (Uncertainty) -- looks very decorative, talented, not very

self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and

pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great

artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy,

reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously.

Rowan Tree (Sensitivity) -- full of charm, cheerful, gifted without

egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even

complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic,

passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.

Walnut Tree (Passion) -- unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts,

often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions,

spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon

partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very

jealous and passionate, no compromise.

Weeping Willow (Melancholy) - likes to be stress free, loves familylife, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves

anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic

places, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy

to live with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition,

suffers in love until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves

to make others laugh .


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Earth Magick

Posted by Whispr

Earth is our only home.It is that from which mythologically we sprang, and in its moist soil we

bury our deceased. From its surface we pull verdant vegetables and healing

plants. Animals graze atop it, and within it lie riches of gold and silver,

precious stones and oil. Until recently, no living thing-save birds-left its

surface for more than a few moments.

The ancient goddesses of the Earth have survived to this day in the guise

of Mother Nature, a deity being reclaimed by nature conscious souls in the

dawning of the twenty-first century.

The Earth was once worshipped for its own sake, and today it is newly

revered as our home and sustenance.

Without it we would perish.

Ecological movements have sprung up to fill the need of protecting our

planet. Spaceship Earth, as it came to be called once we had succeeded in

leaving its atmosphere and gazed at its bluish mass from space, is Gaia, ourMother, our home, our ALL.

It always has been.

As such, it has entered into religious and magickial thought and practice

for thousands of years. They are as ageless as the thrust of a mountain. In our

earthy spells lie the roots of all magick, for if all forms of magick are

not of this element, they are certainly performed upon the Earth.

Think of a freshly dug handful of earth. Smell the richness of the fertile

soil. See the striking color, from whitest clay to volcanic red to blackestblack. This is the fertilizing nature, the storehouse of vitamins and

minerals essential to life. This is also an excellent arena on which (or with

which)

to practice magick. Here is some of that magick.


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THE EARTH BED

If you are sick, find a spot where the Earth is bare, uncovered with

concrete, plants, leaves-pure fresh soil. Sit or lie down on the Earth.

Mentally see your wound or disease sinking into the Earth. Feel the pain

and anguish, the physical and emotional effects of the problem running down

into the ground beneath you.

Sense the rhythm of the Earth-feel the steady beat of nature pounding

away.

It should pulsate in tune with your heart, pounding until you feel your

whole body undulating with energy. Then feel it coming-cool, deep, soft

energy rising from the ground up into you.

Rise, dust yourself off, and check to see if you feel different.

If you are bed-ridden or otherwise cannot do this, have a dish or pot of

fresh soil in your sickroom. Earth gives off healing vibrations and its

presence will aid your recovery.

A simple method would be to place a potted plant in your sickroom. Not

only will the plant lend its own healing energies (ivy is great and will

cause no strange looks) but the soil in which it is placed will aid you as

well.

TO LOSE YOUR TROUBLES

Take a handful of earth and gaze into it; pour into it all your problems.Outline in minute detail all of those problems plaguing you. When you are

finished, throw the dirt behind you and walk away from it, not turning

back.

AN EARTH CHARM

Tie up in a small green square of cloth some fresh, rich soil. Firmly tie

this so no earth can escape. Carry this with you if you have troubles

with stability, security, and self-control; if you are apt to let your

emotions rule your life; if you are constantly angry or nervous. This amuletof earth will help.

EARTH SCRYING

Fill a small flat vessel at least seven inches in diameter with earth.

Sit relaxed and gaze not only at but into the soil. You will eventually

begin to notice the symbols staring up from the earth.


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AN EARTH PROTECTION BOTTLE

Into a long, small bottle pour fresh, clean soil. Fill it to the top and

cap it. Place this bottle near the entrance, preferably in a window, to

guard against evil entering into your home. In past ages the earth was thought

to

confound evil spirits and demons, who had to count every grain of earth in

the bottle before entering the dwelling. Today evil spirits are seen as

negativity which floats around the Earth in large quantities. This negativity

can enter your home. Therefore, this earth protection bottle can be useful in blocking

negativity from entering your house.

TO PROTECT CHILDREN

To protect them while away, throw a handful of earth or sand after them

as they leave, without their knowledge. This will ensure their safety.

A LONG- TERM EARTH SPELL

This spell is ideal if you are a good gardener, and if you have a need

that you don't mind waiting for several months before it manifests. Take a

seed from a plant that is symbolically related to your need.

Over a pot of soil or a special plot of land, hold the seed in your power

hand and visualize your need strongly.

Speak to the seed. Tell it why you need its help to make your need come

to fruition. Then plant the seed, giving it loving encouragement, and water.

Tend to the seedling when it appears and be sure that the plant doesn'tdie due to your own neglect or carelessness. If this happens your need won't

manifest. At least, not until you do another spell. If the plant grows up

healthy and happy expect your need to arrive. Once it has, take very good

care of your magical plant, for it not only represents your need, but it also is now

a growing, living thing, which you brought to life in order to fulfill your

need. You are responsible for the plant. Take care of it and it will sing to

you alone all the secrets of earth magick.

A VARIATIONIn a plot of prepared land, sow the seeds of an appropriate plant in the

form of a symbol or rune representative of your need. Tend to the garden.

When the seedlings first pop up draw a circle around the symbol in the earth

with the forefinger of your power hand. Stand in quiet contemplation of the

growing, living symbol of your need. As it has sprung into existence, so too

shall your need.


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Moon Gardening

Posted by Whispr

Moon Gardening

~by Solstice Moon~

There is nothing more beautiful at night than looking up at the Moon and

looking down at its audience. A symphony of beautiful flowers that stand

at attention, when the night comes upon us!

Whether you would like an Herb Garden, a Medicine Wheel Garden, or maybe

a Fairy Garden, these themes can help you with ideas to bring Mother Earth

alive, not in your imagination, but in your gardens and your hearts. So, each

month, we will bring you a new theme.

A Moon Garden is flowers that bloom at night. They are generally white, but

can be in other pale shades.

Depending on the Hardiness zone you live, there are many flowers you can

plant for your Moon Garden. Just be sure to check for your particular zone

or call your local extension office.

Listed below are just a few of the flowers suggested for your Moon Garden.

Only some of these bloom at night, but the rest of them make wonderful

additions to the Moon Garden.

I hope you get as much pleasure from yours as I do from mine!

GIANT MOONFLOWER

A fast growing vine related to the morning glory, this annual may climb to

10 feet. Tightly closed by day, its white flowers open at dusk to release a

sweet fragrance. Flowers can be seen very clearly in moonlight.


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PINK EVENING PRIMROSE

A lovely border plant growing to 12" with silky, rose colored blooms that deepen

to a butter-yellow center. Opens in late evening to release soft fragrance.

JASMINE TOBACCO:-Sweet scented alata

A very sweet scented flowering tobacco with pure white trumpet shaped flowers 3-4"

long and 1-1/2" wide that open in evening. Very free flowering. Fall sown seedlings

make great pot plants for growing during the winter. A good Moon Garden subject

as flowers open at night and show up well in moonlight.

WHITE ANGEL'S TRUMPET-TOLOACHE

Excellent Moon Garden plant with large showy pure white trumpet shaped flowers

up to 8" long that open at night. Sometimes fragrant. Large spiny seed pods.

One of the largest Angel's Trumpet.

SOUTH AFRICAN-DIMORPHOTHECA

This is the famous flower from the flora of the South African countryside.

Grows only 12" tall with milky white blossoms so pure they appear to be

luminous. Shows up very well at night under moonlight.

PURE WHITE SPIDER PLANT

A delightful spider plant that grows about 3 ft. tall. Very different, as it has pure whiteglistening flowers. Pre-chill seeds for about a week before sowing, should germinate

in about 2-3 weeks.

PURE WHITE AFRICAN DAISY

A fast growing African daisy growing to 10 inches with large, pure white flowers

with black eyes. A slightly spreading plant.

FRAGRANT BRIDAL CARNATIONSAn unusual carnation with pure white, absolutely symmetrical, very fragrant flowers.

A must for any flower arrangement.

WHITE DILL-AMMI MAJUS

A beautiful plant growing to about 36 in. tall with clouds of white flowers often in

clusters 6 in. or more across. Excellent as a cut flower or as a filler in bouquets.

Seeds need light to germinate. Seedlings will appear in about two weeks.


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SUPER WHITE CANDYTUFT-FLORIST'S STRAIN

This flower will stand out in any arrangement. Beautiful large trusses of brilliant white

flowers on sturdy stems. Very easy to raise. Seeds germinate in about 10 days.

WHITE LEAVED DUSTY MILLER

The foliage of this plant is very white and fine leafed. Good compact growth.

A different looking dusty miller that will stand out in your garden. Sow seeds

on surface, germinates in about 2 weeks.

PURE WHITE SALVIA

Grows 10-12 inches with dark green foliage and pure white flowers. Very

unusual and very early flowering.

PURE WHITE CONEFLOWER-ECHINACEA VAR.

A lovely pure white version of echinacea purpurea that bears fragrant white coneflowers.

Very nice cutflowers.

SNOW WHITE CARNATION-DIANTHUS CARYOPHYLLUS

Probably the whitest carnations you will ever see. An excellent cutflower, they

also make wonderful bedding and border plants. Have spicy-sweet fragrance.

FEVERFEW-MATRICARIA CAPENSISA native American herb with sprays of 1" single white daisy like flowers. Yellow

centers are flat. The flowers are said to repel bees and a tea made from the

plant is said to relieve headaches.

MAYWEED-MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA

A gorgeous plant with fern-like foliage and white daisy-like flowers. The leaves make

a relaxing bed-time tea.

FOUR O'CLOCKS

These are fragrant flowers that come in several colors. Their trumpet shape blooms

open in the evening around four p.m. and close in the daylight.

Happy Gardening

Solstice Moon


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Ten Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

Posted 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-busting shopping, darker days,

colder weather, excess eating and drinking, and no wonder that along with "peace on earth,

goodwill toward men," come anxiety, exhaustion, and depression.

But this year, with Omega Institute cofounder Elizabeth Lesser's soulful tips, you can do

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 enough willpower.

On the other hand, some people experience not enough family, fun, and friendship.

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 and then.

Tip #2: Create Your Own Traditions

As families change and grow, traditions change as well. For example, if you are a working

woman who had a stay-at-home mother, instead of trying to reproduce the exact old-

fashioned holiday of your childhood, do only what you can. As long as you do them with a

joyful heart, the meals, decorations, and celebrations you create will become your family's

cherished rituals.If you are divorced, be as harmonious and generous as you can with your

ex. It will be the 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 seasonal

sadness. Find someone who is struggling more than you are, lend them a helping hand, and

remember the real meaning of the holidays.

Check out Beliefnet's Charity & Service channel for more on how serving others is good for


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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 the holidays.

Most places of worship welcome all people, even those just looking for a touch of grace in

the midst of a stressful day. Instead of hurrying by that church you have passed a hundredtimes 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 more

feeble New Year's resolution to join a gym or take a yoga class, do it right now. You will be

amazed at how the smallest bit of movement will lift your spirits, and how reducing 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. Sleep deprivation 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 the

holidays will not only increase your stress now, but will also leave you feeling anxious for

months afterward as you struggle to pay the bills.

Buck the holiday system of excessive gift-giving, and practice simplicity, creativity, and basic

human kindness.

Tip #7: Breathe

Several times during your busy day, put down what you're holding--your shopping lists, 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 bottom of 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 drop and

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 you exhale,

slowly, smoothly, steadily.


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Tip #8: Grieve

If a friend or family member has recently died, honor his or her memory. Create an altar

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.

Tip #9: Forgive

Forgiveness is the salve that heals a broken spirit. Forgive all sorts of people this holiday

season--those from your past, your work, your family, and the ones in the news you love to

hate.

Read the stories of people (like Martin Luther King, Jr., or Pumla Gobodo Madikizela of

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. Love even

the hard times; even the cranky and crooked people of the world; even yourself, with all of

your imperfections.


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When Love is not enough

To take away the pain

When Love is not enough

To open your heart for meThen its time to move on

To make a new step again.

Only in Unconditional Love

we can be together.

Only in Unconditional Love

We will meet again.

In Unconditional LoveAre no limits, and separation dont exist

In Unconditional Love

The pain and sadness disappear

And in that we can be really ONE

Copyright Nederland 2009 @ Gerda Verstraeten

Posted by Chayenna


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Grateful

There are children in another country, going to sleep everyday without something to eat.

They don't have rooms so their mother could say "Keep it tidy and neat".

They don't have schools to go to, so that they can sit and learn.

The way these children have to live would make your head turn.

The adults and parents have it no better, their lives get worse each day.

These people don't even have a church to go to on Sunday.

Then they are homeless people all over, who can only sleep and eat where they can.

No one should have to exprience that no child, woman or man.

Then there are people in hospitals, stuck there because their ill or sick.

If all these people had a choice this is a life they would not pick.

To the people who can read this, we all have it so good.

We have a computer to go on, and other good things like everyone should.

Yet, we complain everyday about how life sucks or how its so dumb.

Do you know that they are people who would "kill" to not feel so numb?.

We have a bed to go to time after time.

We may not be rich, but let's thank God that our lives are so sublime.

You may not always get what you want, don't get mad, don't be hateful.

Cherish every single thing that you have, be grateful.

Author

UnknownPosted by Breeze


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Tarot Teacher To The SiteHermotimus

We at the Enchanted Forest are delighted and honoured to haveHermotimus in the post of Tarot Teacher to the Enchanted Forest.Hermotimus has been doing Professional Readings since 1975 (35 years)

and has taught 5 tarot card reading classes in person (IRL) and 12 classes online in the last 15 years.

He will also be available to answer questions and offer guidance in the TarotGrouphttp://enchantedforrest.ning.com/group/thelearningtarotandsharinggroup

CLASSES RUN ON A WEEKLY BASIS
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Susun WeedsMonthly class on the Forest2011 schedule of Chats with Susun Weed

~ Third Monday of every month ~

July 18 - Wild Greens

August 15 - Wild MushroomsSept 19 - Kelp / Seaweed

Oct 17 - Oatstraw

Nov 21 - Poke Root

Dec 19Burdock

Ten Top Tips for Avoiding the Flu1. Wash your hands. (Rub briskly under hot running water for at least 30 seconds.)

2. Don't use antibacterial soaps. (They encourage the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.)

3. Drink lots of fluids. (Especially hot herbal antibacterial teas such as sage, thyme, rosemary.)

4. Start your day with a cup of cool yogurt or hot miso soup. (Both encourage strong immunity.)

5. Make nourishing soups with the immune-enhancing roots astragalus and eleutherococcus.*

6. Spray your nasal passages with a saline solution or a xylitol rinse. (Kills viral particles.)

7. Be wary of diets that radically alter what you eat. (They tend to depress the immune system.)

8. Eat well-cooked leafy greens like kale, collards, and mustard greens. (Strengthens immunity.)

9. Add lots of arugula and watercress to your salad. (They're antiviral.)

10. Eat garlic. (Even powdered, even cooked.) Eat ginger. (Or drink it.)

If you do get the flu, elder berry (Sambucus nigra) tincture or syrup may

shorten its stay.

Green blessings Susun S. Weed


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How to achieve happiness

Posted By Breeze

For a start, it is possible to divide every kind of happiness and suffering into two main categories:

mental and physical. Of the two, it is the mind that exerts the greatest influence on most of us.

Unless we are either gravely ill or deprived of basic necessities, our physical condition plays asecondary role in life. If the body is content, we virtually ignore it. The mind, however, registers

every event, no matter how small. Hence we should devote our most serious efforts to bringing

about mental peace.

From my own limited experience I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes

from the development of love and compassion.

The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being becomes.

Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. This helpsremove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any

obstacles we encounter. It is the ultimate source of success in life.

As long as we live in this world we are bound to encounter problems. If, at such times, we lose hope

and become discouraged, we diminish our ability to face difficulties. If, on the other hand, we

remember that it is not just ourselves but every one who has to undergo suffering, this more

realistic perspective will increase our determination and capacity to overcome troubles. Indeed, with

this attitude, each new obstacle can be seen as yet another valuable opportunity to improve our

mind!

Thus we can strive gradually to become more compassionate, that is we can develop both genuine

sympathy for others' suffering and the will to help remove their pain. As a result, our own serenity

and inner strength will increase.

Dalia Lama


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The choices of fear or LovePosted by Chayenna

In the world of duality we have two possibilities. With this choice we also determine the experience we

have in our daily lives. If you look back to your situations that you had in the past, and who returns every

time back in your life we can often see clearly what our choices have been.

A choice we make from Love dont give us feeling of doubt, dont gives us any questions about if it will be

right or wrong, and dont gives overwhelming emotions. Inwardly, we know that the choice we made and

all what brings it further on our path will be good for ourselves and those around us.

A choice of fear always brings despair, and is often based on old beliefs from past experiences, also

upbringing, religion or education are part of it. We response on it with our own uncertainty and we try to

hold on to what we knew and what is safe, even when we feel unhappy in it.

Because of the many emotions that also come up we become involved in many dramas, and we dont

know to break out of that. We are not aware of our own creation in it.

The inner self and mind, are constantly fighting with each other, what gives a reflection in physically life

and involved the environment.

They projects his own fears to others, on many ways, watch out for this, take care for that, but because

the fears feel so familiar we are not longer aware of it. We become afraid for the fear, and dont dare to

face it. On this way we created again and again new demons, new ghost and shadows around us, and

blame the world and others for our own creations

In it we make again and again the same choices, and we wonder why our lives not changed, why all the

bad things happens to us. And even when we are aware of the fears, its difficult to let them go, because

we fell more afraid for the new unknown then we are afraid for the fear. Life is not longer what it meant

to be, its only a survival with a constant struggle with our self and the people around us.

We attract people with the same fears and just projecting the fears on each other. In it we find our

confirmations of our old believe system. We just stay in a circle what turns around and around until we

break throw it.

When I make a choice I asked myself the question: What will Love do...... It makes me aware of the fears

I felt, aware of the choices I have make in the past in the same situations, and from that I can make achoice from my heart. In that I break throw my old believe systems and create new experience for myself

and the people around me

Copyright 2009 Nederland Gerda Verstraeten


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IT ONLY TAKESONE TO START ACHANGE - ARE

YOU WILLING TOBE THAT ONE

????????????Posted b Breeze


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Change of Life

When You Change Your Thinking,

You Change Your Beliefs...! !When You Change Your Beliefs,

You Change Your Expectations...! !

When You Change Your Expectations,

You Change Your Attitude...! !

When Change Your Attitude,

You Change Your Behavior...! !

When You Change Your Behavior,You Change Your Performance...! !

When You Change Your Performance,

You Change Your Life

Ashish Gutgutia

Posted byBreeze


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Let Peace Prevail In This World.......

When you look for peace

then the peace lies within you

When you search for peace

then it is not hard to find

When you want to keep peace alive

then you allow white doves to fly over you

When you make peace with others

then the whole world live in your heart

When you let peace be in the worldthen you live in wonderful world

When you allow peace flow around the world

then your hateness will go and love will flow

When you open the door for peace

then peace welcome to your lives.

Let the peace prevail in our wonderful world

Ravi Sathasivam / Sri LankaPosted byBreeze


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Wishes are meant for you to ponder, they pass along to

someone in need, or can be kept all to ourselves. Wishes are

sincere in belief that all our hopes and dreams are within reach.

My wishes for you are my own'..They are an everlasting trust

that miracles happen and dreams really do come true.

Understood is the value of a nurturing

heart, the innocence of achild's eyes and the wisdom of anaging hand.

I wish that the morning sky will forever intrigue you and the

stardust of the night will captivate you. I wish that you will

always see the man

in the moon and entrust him with your deepest secrets.

I wish for you a creativespiritthat dusts your imagination withyouthful dreams and opens you to wonderful surprises just

waiting to happen.

I wish for you to yearn for nothing and find contentment from

within. That you will always know what to say to afriend, thatyour compassion will heal, and many more names will be

etched in your heart.

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Find herWands in theCrafts for

sale group

WandsByLilWren

Handmade

Wands

The Enchanted Forest,has allowed me to sell my wands ,in the safe keeping of the forest

realm. To keep harmony of good will and honest terms,I myself will only be selling mywands on line,,and sending to those who wish to purchase from me.

I have a small batch of special wands and talking sticks The wood is taken from the

horrific storms we have had here with most of the wood being taken down by tornadoes.

.. so they should be fired up with energy and have been laid out in the light of the full

moon and the eclipse. These are special wands !!!!

I would like to help the forest with the cost of the site fees with these creations, if

someone donates money to the site for site fee costs I will be willing to sell the wand to

them for $20 instead of the usual $25 plus postage and packaging. This is a BIG DISCOUNT

Will trade for items contact me for details!!!

If you are interested and wish further details on my wands contact me on site

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A POSITIVE OUTLOOK ON LIFE

A Positive Outlook On Life

Understanding the Bad things First

This understanding will give you the

Value of the good

Within your Life

Then and only than can you

Understand yourself

This is your key to

Unlock yourself

So you can begin to understand

Your life

And

Share yourself with the rest of the World

Copyright 2008 John N LeMire

Posted by Breeze
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by Sean D Rasmussen

In an enchanted forest a unicorn is born,

as sunlight glistens off it's golden horn.The faeries play it a lulliby from a distant land,

with instruments of magic, daffodils and sand.

The goblins play hide and seek under a setting sun,

racing with the jackalope, and having loads of fun.

The mermaids and the sea nymphs are braiding their long hair,

while the sphynx is telling riddles to all that are there.

The lepracauns are dancing to a lively Irish tune,

and a centaur slowly prances under the light of the moon

The dragons light up the night with their firey light,

and a phoenix rises up, its fiery trail splitting the night.

The satyr plays a slow song on its pipes of reed,

as the pixies flutter and play a ball game with a single seed.

The manticore and the ogre are buisy playing darts,and the troll and the cyclops are discussing works of art.

The gryphon and the pegasus are giving the elves a ride

to greet the brownies and welcome all who have just arrived.

The giant stands taller than the tallest oak,

yet he treads softly as not to step on folk.

In the enchanted forest, the moon is shining bright

bathing all of its creatures in its slivery light.

Laying in the forest lies the youngest unicorn,

sleeping as the moonlight glistens on its golden horn.

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The Love I have

Is not my love at all

But the Love of another

For whome is always there when I fall

Not a sister or brother

But someone who sees me stand tall

I have never found no other

And is always there when I call

Always In my darkest Night

She sends me beautiful light

Nowhere in sight

But the Love brings me great delight

Peace and strength and hope

Always there holding the rope

As bright as the Sunshine itself

My Love is never put on the shelf

I will always remember till the day I am gone

This person never left me alone

Protected me and kept me safe from harm

This person will always be my Golden charm

Love you breeze and will never forget my last 4 years I have grown to know

you..

Many Huggs and many Thanks. we are a bond that can never be broken

~Shadow~

Boyce Christian


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Finding Soul Self & Family 21.11.11Channeling through Avalon Whitefeather by Asherah and Merlin.

When the Sun rises and the white race walks towards the East, when the black racestand tall and strong in the South, when the yellow race releases the call of the West,

when the red man share all of the hidden world in the North of unmanifest, the and only

then, will humanity be ready to unite and stand together as one.

Each of you, whether individual or collective global community, has a place and a role in

creating balance and harmony in your world. This can only be achieved when you all

work together for the greater good and not for individual gain or personal pleasures.

When you resist trying to be better than each other, resist trying overcome nations after

nation, when you each stop trying to be what you are not and start being what you trulyare. Then you will know harmony.

It is time for soul families to come together, these may be your Earth born families, but

they may not be. Soul families feed the inner need within you just by sharing the same

space as yourself. Earth born families can be soul family, but they may just be Karmic

partners, those with whom you have a karmic connection that needs fulfilling. This can

take the form of a challenge or a debt that needs repaying, either by you to them or they to

you. These people will not ignite your souls purpose, they will often hinder your chosen

path. This is your challenge to overcome in this Earthwalk, some you will and will grow

from, others will not. Soul family will always bring growth through encouragement, loveand sharing of light. When Soul families comes together they light each others way and

become powerful beacons spreading love, wisdom and beauty. A soul who fails to find

their soul family, or allows themselves to be parted from them through other distractions,

becomes weakened, their inner light begins to fail and many will find themselves starved

of the things that make them feel good inside themselves, they will become depressed,

stressed and possibly mentally unwell. When you walk with those that drain your energies

rather than empower your soul self, you cannot fulfill your purpose and cannot find true

inner happiness.

When a soul family is also your Earthborn family, there will be much spirituality, sharing

and love shared and when they stay together and stay strong, they are a force for good.

But with so many worldly distractions, many stray from this loving family and tensions

rise when other soul members can see the light of another dimming by outside influences,

this is when the soul must be strong and allow that person to grow until they are ready to

rejoin the soul family of light.


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It is time for humanity to realize that all that glitters is not necessarily gold, all that shines is

not necessarily a flame of love and compassion. Flames that are not fed with the light will

eventually falter and fail, but often not before ensnaring the unwary. To allow the inner

flame to be fed, you must first learn to open your heart centre, to trust the feelings that

arise there, for your heart centre has the ability to recognize soul family, to distinguish

between soul family, karmic challenges and darker energies at work.

When a soul family member is recognised, a different sensation to that of the love of a

partner or Earth born family member, occurs. It is a sensation one feels when the beauty

of the Earth speaks directly to you, it is the sensation of a moment when spirit draws close

and a guide or angel makes a connection with you for the very first time. It is a sensation

that no words can explain because it is different for each of you, but there is a deep inner

knowing , a deep connection and no matter what another may say, you just know .Others may not understand, they cannot it they have not experienced that connection for

themselves. Once they have and they know , then there is an instant recognition and

connection between you, you are soul family and understand this without the need for

words or explanations, you will see it in each others soul, yet not with physical eyes, but

with the all seeing, all knowing eyes of the soul.

The time of separation is upon you all, the time to release yourselves from that which does

not feed the souls flame. You have been separate from your soul selves for too long, nowyou must separate yourselves from all that holds you back from yourself, all that promotes

a separation from your soul self. You must separate instead from the illusion of the

material world you have all created, and reunite once more with the soul self and your

soul families. This can only be achieved when the focus of separation is amended.

If something, some situation or some person is not feeding your inner flame, then you are

allowing this to happen, causing your separation from your soul self. You have the power,

not the situation or another person, but you, you have the power to remove yourself from

the situation or person who does not feed you on an inner level. It is not anyones fault,

you have a choice, YOU have to do something to amend it. That time is NOW.Take time in quiet sacredness, allow the situation or person to enter your consciousness,

then take it/them down into your heart centre, allow whatever feeling that stir to rise up,

let yourself experience sensations and feelings. If these feelings make you feel loved,

warm, cared for, relaxed and protected, then this is conducive to your soul self. If

however, the sensations that arise cause you to feel tension, sadness, pain, anger or

anything negative, then you have a choice now whether to remove yourself from this

situation or person, to allow your soul self to feel free again, or to remain trapped.


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Be careful with these exercises, it is all too easy to allow the mind of the ego to tell you

there is anger or pain, or that there is love and hope that things will change. You must

learn to differentiate between the emotions that arise from the head and those that truly

arise in the heart centre, for there may be those with whom you have separated believing

it best for your soul only to find there is a longing attached to them and they are indeed

part of your soul family. Only repeated working in this manner, working with opening

and trusting the heart centre, will show you your true soul self and family.Music, drumming, chanting and singing all restore the soul self and help bring balance for

sound is both cleansing and healing, destroying negative energies and encouraging positive

vibrations. Use these tools to assist your soul self to rise and shine its beauty for all to see.

Seek out those with wisdom in these techniques to assist you in reclaiming your soul self,

come together in circles of love and light often for you will recharge each other.

I am you, she and he

I am all that is and will be

I am the light of the universe within the darkWhen to your souls call you truly hark.

Our Blessings to you all Asherah and Merlin.

WWW.EARTHTRADITIONS.MOONFRUIT.COM


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This group is for all people from all over the world to come

"together" every MONTH to focus their energies for acommon goal.

It is also a place to share with each other HEALING

TECHNIQUES and INFORMATION about important

events.THIS GROUP IS HERE TO ACTIVELY MAKE A CHANGE

AND RAISE THE VIBRATION OF THE PLANET FOR THE

GOOD OF ALL

Come join us

and we will all

send healing

Energy to Earth at

one time a

collective conscious

activity to helpMother Earth and

all those on it.

This group is for thosewishing to share earth

healing techniques

and information about

important events and

who wish to add their

energy to raising the

vibration of the planetfor the good of all

Earth Healing Group


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Come to the WoodsBy Irina Wolfsoul

Come to the woods,

The spirits calling you.

Come to the ways,

That the ancients knew,

preserved for you,

come to the ways.

Come to the woods,


Come to the woods,

Where the Fay run free,

And old ones be,

Come to the woods.

Come to the woods,


Come to the ways,

And tread moonlight paths,

To circles danced,

Come to the woods


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A dagger, or is an athame acceptable?Posted by LilWren

Tradition dictates what the ritual knife is called and its design

requirements. In many Trads (traditions), the ritual knife is

called a "dagger." But I am aware that at least some do call their

ritual knife an "athame." Many look for a black handle, while

others like a natural or brown handle. Many look for a double edge

while others accept a single edge.

Does any of this matter?

Yes and no. Although many old-time Trad Witches will say the answer

is very clear, it's not that simple. There are several issues

involved and they should all be considered:

Issue #1: The Preference Of The Practitioner

Witches have always selected what they accept and what they do not

accept for personal use and ritual by deciding for themselves what

they prefer. "If it feels right, use it." Thus, the practitionershould use a dagger they feel comfortable using, and call it what

they like. Some will say this is the most important issue because

the preference of the practitioner has always been the ultimate

standard.


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Issue #2: Tradition Sides With "Dagger", Not "Athame"

Most Old Craft folk used any knife handy as a ritual knife. They

called this knife surprisingly, a "knife" or a "dagger." Sounds

simple, but this is true.

The word "athame" comes from the Western Occult Tradition, or

Ceremonial Magick. The Western Occult Tradition has a history very

different and separate from the British Magical Arts. The term

"athame" is simply not a traditional term in witchcraft.

Issue #3: Trad Tradition

It is always preferable to follow the Trad you have accepted. If

you are dedicated or initiated in a Traditional Witchcraft Trad

and have been taught certain practices and customs, you should have

a very good reason if you wish to do something other than what youhave been taught.

Conclusion:

So, all things being equal, what should the average person do?

I use a plain dagger. It is about 10" long, is double-edged and ithas a black-brown wooden handle. There is nothing carved on the

handle. I like it but I also use a short staff, a wand, and my hand

in ritual and in spellwork. I use my hand most often. I use the

dagger least often.


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You may do as you like. But if you want to follow what I do, I

certainly have no objection.

Here is lilwren,s tool of her trade.hmm what would you call it a dagger

or Athame.I is double edge,from middle east,,it is near 5 inchs long,end is wrapped

with leather,two sided edge,I got it from my dad,so it feels right for me to

use,,it has seen many rituals,blessings etc,blessed by the moon with her many faces.love and light lil Wren


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Is Being a Traditional Crafter Easy?

My Response: Yes and No

One thing you will discover is that Trad Crafters are generally very passionate about TheOld Craft. But like everything else in life, while being a Crafter is usually interesting,

meaningful, challenging, and downright fun, sometimes it can be difficult.

Nothing worthwhile in life is easy.

To me it was not a choice whether to be a Traditional Crafter or not. I had to be a Trad

Crafter. The spirituality and connection with Nature was more than I could resist. The

possibilities of what I could learn and the opportunities that the Old Craft afforded were

simply too great. So today, even when there is a problem, I still feel I am did the right

thing, I'm walking the path of the divine Truth, and I am close to the spirits and to thegods. I couldn't possibly do anything else.

You see, Crafters are not Crafters because it is easy. Crafters are Crafters because they

are home. It is close to Nature, it is exhilarating, liberating, and comforting.

But what is good for me may not be meaningful to you. Only you can tell. Frankly, most

people are not fit to be a Trad Crafter. So, you must look within you.

I think if you sense the True Craft is good for you, you will be aware of it. It may take youtime to discover your true feelings, but one day it will become very clear to you which path

you really wish to follow. Then, if you decide to become a true Seeker and make the effort

needed to master the Traditional Craft, then the time spent and the huge effort needed to

become a Crafter will turn your path

into an adventure and a pleasure.

Only you can decide.

from my book of treasured wisdom,over the years,opening the binders and sharing,what

gets me through my days,my life,my dreams into my reality

lil Wren


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Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing.It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life forceenergy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low,then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of beinghappy and healthy.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the

Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided lifeforce energy."

A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you. Reikitreats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many beneficialeffects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing. Many havereported miraculous results.


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The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the

Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually

guided life force energy."

A treatment feels like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you.

Reiki treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit creating many

beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and wellbeing.

Many have reported miraculous results.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that

everyone can use. It has been effective in helping virtually every known illness and malady

and always creates a beneficial effect. It also works in conjunction with all other medical

or therapeutic techniques to relieve side effects and promote recovery.

An amazingly simple technique to learn, the ability to use Reiki is not taught in the usual

sense, but is transferred to the student during a Reiki class.


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Insence By Sapphire

Sapph's Relaxation Incense

2 parts Myrrh

2 parts cinnamon

3 or 4 drops of Amber oil

1 part Dragons blood resin

1 part Frankincense

1 part Copal

part Lavender

Add your ingredients to your mixing bowl one at a time. Measure carefully, and if the leaves

or blossoms need to be crushed, use your mortar and pestle to do so. As you blend the herbs

together, Add your oil in right after combining all other ingredients.

While you are mixing your herbs and resins you can also charge the ingredients one by one

or all together to fit your needs. You can also use this incense for purification and /or

protection.

Store your incense in a tightly sealed jar. Make sure you label it with its name and date. Use

within three months, so that it remains charged and fresh.

Remember that you can change any of the ingredients to your own preferences for your ownpurposes.

FULL MOON INCENSE

2 parts juniper berries

2 parts myrrh

1 part rose petals

1 part mugwort

1 part moon flower

1/2 part marigold

Add your ingredients to your mixing bowl one at a time.

Measure carefully, and if the leaves or blossoms need to be crushed, use your mortar and

pestle to do so.

You can make this incense ahead of time and charge it in the light of the full moon.


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This should take you back to the site

THATS IT - Simple

You can vote for us as many times as you like (the more the better) encourage all your friends on the site to do the

same. Lets see how high we can get

Many Thanks

The Enchanted Team

At the Enchanted Forest we try and maintain an "open policy" with this is mind we ask that all Groups

created by members are created and open for all - No groups should be set to private. Thank you all for

your continued support and input in the Forest.

And to be sure is not another group of the same topic..many groups have been here long time and have

gathered all sorts of information and we like to utilize them as much as possible..

So before putting one together check through to make sure is not another..

And when putting a group together ..please have info ready or discussions along with picks..have noticed

some groups get started ..but without info or description or any discussions..we usually wait a week to give

person time to do so..then if nothing is added ..will usually remove the group..

We try to keep them active and share the contents of these groups with members plus we always have new

people coming in..also helps to make sure these groups are updated.


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To invite your friends to the Enchanted Forest go to the INVITE TAB at the top of the page. You can INVITE all your

friends from either your hotmail, gmail or yahoo account by simply entering your email address and password from

your messenger account then click IMPORT ADDRESS BOOKthis will list all your messenger account contacts select

all the contacts you wish to INVITE then select SEND.

To INVITE your friends by EMAIL simply select enter EMAIL ADDRESS and enter the person you wish to INVITE emails

address (Separate multiple addresses with commas). And SEND its that SIMPLE !!

Tell everyone about The Forest and help it GROW

If you have any problems with this or have any questions please contact any member of the team - who will be able to

help you

Enchanted Forest Team

This is your chance to let us know what you would like to see in the Forest - Lets here your

ideas

All appreciated

This is your site !!!! Have a look around - if you have something that you wish to share with

the site add a BLOG or join a GROUP. If you dont see a group that interests you WHY NOTSTART YOUR OWN. If you need help with this or just want ideas talk to either Shadow or

Breeze and we can help you !!!!!!!!!!

We hope you have fun here and spend some time with us in the Enchanted Forest

At the Enchanted Forest we try and maintain an "open policy" with this is mind

we ask that all Groups created by members are created and open for all - No

groups should be set to private. Thank you all for your continued support and

input in the Forest.

The Enchanted Forest Team


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Thank you for reading our Magazine. all the articles in this magazine are acquired from

members on our site who share their knowledge and information to help others or those new to

their path.. so we appreciate very much for those who have took their time to share. And this

magazine is a compilation of that.

If you would like to add an article to magazine or advertise on the magazine please hit up the

magazine site for details and email addy to send articles to. The magazine is usually started a

week before the end of month to be out by the 1rst of each month. So send them in anytimeduring the month..

Thank you

Enchanted forest

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