March 2012 Enchanted Forest Magazine

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

~~B elieve in yourself and make it happen~~


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The Enchanted Forest Team

Owner

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HEAD ADMIN

SHADOW

MODERATORSoaring Eagle Spirit

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Craft class forBeginners every

Saturday night

Times

USA Central - 7 pmEastern - 8 pmWestern 5 pm

Australia (Melbourne)Noon (Sunday)

UK -1 am

Herbs with

Susun Weed

Every 3rd

Monday

Times

Central - 6 pmEastern - 7 pmWestern - 4 pm

Mountain Time - 5 pmAustralia (Melbourne)11 am

UK - Midnight

Tarot Class

With Hermotimus

Tuesdays

Times


Australia (Melbourne)1pm (Wednesday)UK -2 am


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Enchantment and the being Enchanted

*Magical True Self*

With all that's going on in the World keepspeople distracted. is various ways and means this

is done.. All in All is we ourselves doing best wecan with what we have at any giving moment.

So when we hear scenarios going on aroundus..alot is Fear of war or events to take place ..thatmakes one feel as if they or their life isthreatened and thus some hide to not be seen or

heard.

to allow expression to be restrained of our trueselves to really speak of what we really want andwish for out of Life.


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Some things may come to light or evolve even if

we do not wish them to..and thus also making us

feel helpless in being able to make a change..

But we can!!! An individual has to trust inthemselves and trust in their presence on this

Earth and their being on this great Planet.. andthat each and everyone can make the change..

and is simple as giving positive insight andpositive outlook on any matter that comes yourway.

are many out there that will spend all theirenergy spreading demise and hopelessnessbreaking spirits..

But your own spirit cannot be broken unless youallow it..


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our true selves withhold great inner Magic..isnothing Fake or untrue about that.. we all havethe inner power to manifest and make change .ifyou allow yourself to trust in that.

when you deny yourself this gift ..then the illfate you hear can very well come to pass for thatindividual..

As i look around I see more magic then peoplegive credit to themselves for..and wanted to say

being Enchanted is real and you are a being ofEnchantment that can be spread to others.

There is a magical true self that is very real ..asreal one knowing of their existence in thisWorld..

So i speak up to say..spread your wings..never beafraid to evolve into who you truly are..do not letany thing fear you no matter what is put in frontof you..its all a farse to break your inner magicdown to undermine magical powers that couldhelp many.

Trust in yourself..believe in your magic andspread it..utilize it.

this is your chance to do as some would sayshine..it is very real..


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do not doubt yourself of the capability to do anything and make change.

together we can make tremendous changes and

all for the better..nothing is written in stone..aremultiple scenarios that can become ..

see beyond all that is not seemingly pleasant anddare it to be as such to challenge to defeat anduse your magic to make sure it doesnt happen..


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dont think you are crazy..you have this onelifetime here now to give it all you got..so give ityour best shot..you will be confident you havegave it all you could and used all the magic you

knew you had within..it is there to be used withall your gifts..we all have different talents andgifts some more then others ..that's ok we eachhave what we were giving to utilize for variousneeds and callings..and together it makes acomplete.

If you choose to withhold your powers and gifts ..will be a lost chanceyou had to show your Enchanting being on this Planet in this lifetime..It will not interfere or hurt anyone else .. only if they allow it to do soor follow suit with those who spread negative ideas..

With all said ..you have Magical powers use them believe in it..forYOU are truly and an Enchanted being in this time..

Peace ~Shadow~


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Never stop caring about the little things in life

Never stop dreaming or give into strife

Never stop wondering, are we on our own

Never stop thinking has your spirituality grown

Never stop building bridges that leads to better tomorrows

Never stop trying or give into sorrow

Never stop feeling amazed at the beauty that surrounds you


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Never stop hearing the music or give into the blues

Never stop pushing away negative thoughts that make you

feel sad

Never stop looking at the all the miracles we have had

Never stop loving the ones you hold dear

Never stop giving or give into the fear

Never stop smiling and look forward to each new day

Never stop shining in your own special way

Never forget that all storms will clear

Remember brighter tomorrows are always near

Terrie Brushette


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It Will Be Worth It

Posted byRev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

It Will Be Worth It

Being Positive

Being physical is not an easy journey. No matter who you are there are

often difficulties in achieving your goals.

It is important to pay attention to your creations. Keeping positive

energy as the main ingredient while looking over the walls of difficulty

will lead to a better understanding of yourself and others.

You are always a contributor to drama in your lives. Being a victim is a

choice. By owning your involvement, it empowers you to have a say in

how it all unfolds.

Placing the blame totally outside of yourself disables your ability to

turn the energy in a different direction. Take a good look inside to find

your positive self. It is there. Waiting to reunite with you.

There will always be challenges. Be bold enough to climb over the

walls of your self doubt. Take back your life. By being positive one can

hope to change anything for the better. Allowing yourself to go along

with negativity erases all hope.

Reach deep within and add positive thoughts to your day.

With each effort, a small bit of difficulty will dissolve. Be patient, for it

is achievable.

Be positive.

It will be worth it.
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Craft ClassFor Beginners

This Class is Weekly Classes Every Saturday, the class is taught in a live chat

box and it is a time for people to share and learn. Basic Topics taught each

week and then a time of Q & A after class is finished. All classes are then

written up and put up in group for all group members to read over.

Please come along and join inthis is an amazing chance to learn with others

COME ALONG TO THIS LIVE CHAT EVERY SATURDAY NIGHTTimes of Lesson for each country


Australia (Melbourne) - Noon (Thursday)UK -1 am


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By Lord Raze White Wolf

Friday Feb 10th 2012 at 9:30 am Lord Whitewolf toke A group Of Teen Agers In tothe Timber For A day Of Exploration And Fun. Four Boys Four girls . Every one

Was Dressed warmly And ready to go Not Much Complaining. But Not Exactlyfull of Enthusiasm. We Started of With Following A trail in to the Closest point ofour Timberland And Walked For A few minutes As I explained how to WalkQuietly On And Around the woods Would help And Keep From Startling Wildlife And They Would See Lots more, Activity Then If They Was Being Loud Andnoisy. About A hundred Yards In I picked Up on A trail left Behind By A rabbit

And I stopped And Brought the trail to the Teenagers Attention And Asked themWhat They Saw. I saw Immediately That none had a clue what they was lookingAt.So I explained that They Was looking At rabbits Foot Prints and that the rabbit

Was moving At that time to A south Easterly direction and that the prints wasProbably Fairly fresh So the rabbit probably Wasnt Far Of And At that time Ichoose to Follow That Trail Abit to See Where it Was Heading. The girls Was likeAw A bunny Thats Cute And A couple of the boys Said Man Wish We had OurGuns. At this point I told the boys Even Had they Brought There Weapons They

Would not Of Been using Them Any Way. We dont Kill On This PlaceNeedlessly. That of Course Made The Girls Pretty happy. After About FiveMinutes of Walking We saw the bunny And the girls Again Thats So Cute Andthe boys Seemed Amazed that We Could Follow the tracks Left Behind of Arabbit that We Would Actually get to See it So Easily.

After We had Found the rabbit I toke them on through The Timber further In tothe property showing Them Signs Where Horses Had been Through deer AndOther Animals Showing them Tracks And other Signs of life. As We Went Along

I told Them to Listen to The Sounds Around them That There is So much Activitygoingon here that You Dont See And Wouldnt Recognize with out listeningIntently And Letting your mind Just take in those Sounds. And after Abouttwenty minutes We Stopped At A spot that Was Dry And Good Places to Sit And

Just Rest And listen And then I asked them to tell me What they Heard. And I gotSome Of These Answers.


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Hello my Forest friends. Im quite sure that some of you can relate to the following

little story. In the past 3 years Ive been really intertwined with some of the mostunhealthy members of my family. At the same time, Im cut off from people who arevery supportive, that Ive known for 20 years or more in my 12-Step program backin the Midwest. I moved here to California in 2009 to be away from the weatherthere at home, and to get help from family so I could quit working & apply fordisability. Well, Im still struggling to get the disability & still living with the familymembers who are unhealthy.

Why am I writing about this? Because it has been a significant part of my spiritualjourney for the past 3 years. Im not used to all of this anger & constant bickering,

with some of it being directed at me. Since I am no longer working, I have more timeto devote to book & cauldron. I have been studying & working, journaling,praying, chanting,etc---you name it. I have gotten much closer to The Lord & Ladyand all of the benevolent spirits & beings during this time. I have something in methat pushes me constantly to keep striving for more & more growth. I know that thesomething pushing me is either The Lady Herself or a being who is guided byHer. I am once again, as I was in the beginning so many years ago, in awe of allthere is to learn & do in Our Craft. I am also in awe of how easy it is to keep thatcircle of spirituality strong & tight around me. I believe that I have many circles

around me that get smaller the closer they get, until finally, the smallest one is onlybig enough for The Divine & myself to fit into. This is the place where I receive trueprotection & comfort. Its the place where I feel unconditional-divine love. It hastaken me years in the Craft to be able to stand in the center of a storm & rememberthat this small circle surrounds me, keeping the storm at bay. Im not saying Imperfect at this. No one is. There are days when I let everything get to me & let peoplehurt me. But, I always have the choice to step back into that small circle & let thehealing & love begin. This circle is known by many names: a psychic shield, divine

protection, Brids Cross, the shield of Brid, armor, etc. Call it whatever you want, butit really works & is strengthened by diligence & faith. Not only am I spirituallyhealthier with this, but also gaining more wisdom & knowledge as I delve deeperinto the gifts of our Craft. I am so grateful for the gifts. Many times when I pray tothe Goddess, I thank Her for making me a Witch!......Namaste My Forest Friends.

by Forest Faerie


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I step outside today in sun and light and open my eyes wide to see. My senses

rejuvenated as the sweet scent of flowers fills me. The birds on the nearby branches sing a

new song as the sun smiles down upon me. This rebirth of seasons happens every year

and it never fails to rejuvenate my soul. The early morning hours no longer hold the

sounds of ice scrapers and motors running to warm potential commuters. The only sounds

that grace my ears are those of Mother Nature calling me back to my senses.

And now I step onto the ground barefoot and feel the vibrations of life run through

me and recalibrate my soul. I look to the morning sky and watch the scattered clouds hang

weightless, floating, carrying the precious drops of water that they reserve for the cleansing

to come. I listen to the talk of the birds as they speak of this world and its change in

vibration. I watch their movements, as it shows me where things are going and whatchanges are in store. And then I remember old man oak.

I walk up to him and place my hand on his trunk. "Good day old one." I say as my

fingers dance on his bark, tracing the groves in his skin. I look up at his mighty branches

and train my sight on the buds that grace the place where leaves will soon flourish. It has

been a long, cold winter, and I have been waiting for this moment, this moment when I can

see the rebirth of all things and feel the warmth returning to the earth and to my soul. I

take a long deep breath and close my eyes. It is these moments that remind us of our

ancient roots. It is these moments that stir the lives we have lived before in our memory.

And it is these moments that wake us to the call of change. It is our time to change the

course laid by less than caring men. It is time to remember that the Earth is alive and

feeling and sad. She weeps because she is in pain. It was vast generations that caused her

heartache, and it is time we healed this wound and treated her with the love she deserves.

So, this spring, take the time to listen to Mother Nature. She has a lot to say, and no

one seems willing to listen. Please show her some respect and courtesy. After all, she is the

only planet we have to live on right now, and her once beautiful splendor is going

unrecognized too often. Glance around. See her for the beautiful work of art she is and

hold her as dear as you would a child. Destroy not; neither scar the beauty of Naturearound you. Hold her in high esteem and let's work together to clean her up and restore

the splendor she has a right to show.

Kisharblaze.


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Hanging precariously off of the tip of a single greenleaf, suspended for just a moment in time, slid a

single drop of dew. In the reflection of this single

drop of water shone the sun. In the light of the

morning was brought forth the colorful splendor

found in the prism of colors hued in the petals of

flora around the dewdrop. The notes streaming from

the songbirds nearby held resonate in the air loveand grace which floated on the air waves and gently

brushed the bottom of the solitary drop. As I stared

deeper into this tiny dew drop world, I saw yet one

more image. It held a beauty I had missed before,

such depth of color, such unique splendor and grace.

What reflection filled my eyes was the reflection of

myself.

The drop then slid off the leaf and with a tiny splash

onto the ground below it became one with Mother

Earth, and my memory sparked a sweet sound of

thought. We are all one, the whole world in a singledrop of dew.

Kisharblaze.


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I gazed upon the Myrtle TreeA'rising from the verge

And felt the Fair Ones smile at meAs our energies then merged.

To stop and gaze at fuschia bloomsWas all the plan in meSurprised was I at such a boon

Within that one small tree.

The faeries, bees, and hummingbirds

Some busy, some at playSongs so dear is what I heard

Upon that sunny day.

So, pay attention when in NatureTo what you hear and see

For secret gifts to be sureMay suddenly rain on thee.

by Forest Faerie


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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 on

line in the last 15 years.He will also be available to answer questions and offer guidance in the Tarot

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by

Nancy A. Kaiser

I, like many horse-lovers, had been waiting for War Horse to hit the theaters for months.

A group of us who ride together gathered at the theater prior to Christmas. What I hadnt

anticipated were the missed emotions Id be left with as we exited two -and-a-half hourslater.

While the entire country seemed to be embracing the story of this amazing horse, I was

struggling with my misgivings about the filming of the more harsh and graphic scenes. I

adored the parts of the movie that dealt with the relationship between the horse, Joey,

and the kind people he attracted into his life, especially Albert. The scenes as a foal and

youngster reminded me of my own babies and ignited warm feelings and gratitude for

the horses whose chose to share my life.

I felt the movie truly showed the generous nature of horses to willingly do what is asked

of them regardless of the consequences. I rushed to the theater to support this movie

without considering the fact that there would be so much violence. Normally, I pass on

this type of movie, but having a horse as the star drew me to the theater.

The longer I watched the more concern I began to feel about how these violent and

realistic scenes were filmed. Being an empathetic, animal communicator and healer, I

sense and feel animals emotions and pain. Just watching some scenes, especially the one

in the barbed wire, was very difficult for me. I actually had to look away several times

during this movie. Im glad that I went, but I left worried for the equine actors who made

these scenes appear so authentic.

My reaction to War Horse triggered a mixed bag of memories from life on my farm in

central New Jersey when I worked with an equine actress. I was introduced to this star-

crossed mare when my vet-husband and I were checking mares for breeding at a local

Quarter Horse facility. My husband was asked to perform a reproductive exam, because

her person was considering breeding the mare. When my husband began to palpate her,

she went ballistic bucking and kicking wildly. This was totally unexpected as most mares

just stand for the vet exam. I was startled and had almost no control of her, which

frightened me. I was furious with the mare for her dangerous and disrespectful behavior.

The barn owner shared the mares history with us. The mare had appeared in the movie,

Wolf, with Jack Nicolson and Michelle Pfeiffer in 1994. In order to get her to spook at Jack

Nicolson, the wolf, firecrackers were thrown at her. She was emotionally scarred from the

traumatic experience. No wonder she didnt trust or respect humans. I wouldnt either.

The barn owner told us how each Fourth of July since they had to leave a radio blaring by

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Once the story was told, I understood her dangerous explosion. It was still

unacceptable, but understandable. I just wish wed been forewarned that this was not

your typical mare. My heart broke for her and I was flooded with guilt over the anger that

I expressed during unruly behavior. Knowing her ordeal generated instant forgiveness

within me. Id begun communicating several years earlier and wanted to do all I could to

recover this mares sanity and reinstate her trust in people. I wanted to offer her ahappier existence.

The mare came to our hospital so we could use our set of stocks to better control her.

Without them, she was too dangerous to work on. Along with some sedatives, our stocks

did the trick. My husband was able to examine her and take a uterine culture.

Unfortunately for her person, the mare had a uterine infection that would require daily

treatments for five days. In reality, it was in perfection for all of us. It would give me time

to gain her trust and cooperation through communication and some other healing

modalities I worked with.

I rented Wolf, so that I could watch the scene that began this poor horses nightmares. Iwas astonished to see a scene of less than 30 seconds of the movie that changed this

mares future. I was disgusted when I saw the disclaimer at the end that no animals had

been I was so angry that I wrote letters to the director, producer, and movie company.

Sadly, no one acknowledged my letter or my concerns.

I cleared the mare with Spiritual Response Therapy right away. I knew such an assault

would have triggered many past life negative influences surrounding gunfire, explosions,

etc. I began vibrational remedies to help her embrace the clearing work quicker and

rebalance her emotional state. I also spent time communicating and flowing hands-on

healing energy to regain her trust and respect. She needed to understand that not allpeople were the enemy she believed them to be.

By the time the mares uterine treatments were finished, she appeared calmer and more

relaxed as we worked with her. The crowning proof was when the barn owner asked me

what Id done to the mare. Shes like a new horse. She comes to the front of the stall to

see us now. She neverdid that. She always stood along the back wall looking wary.

It is so humbling to be able to make this kind of difference in someones life. This horse

didnt ask to be in a movie. She did what humans asked and was rewarded with a future

consumed with fear and anger. I felt privileged that the Universe brought us together;

that It allowed me to help create a happier life for her.Now, you understand why War Horsegenerated mixed emotions within me. Im still

worried about the horses that starred in this film. The emotions expressed in the eye of

the horse as it struggled with the barbed wire deeply disturbed me. It was what triggered

those memories of the mare from Wolf. I just trust that the Universe will obtain the

necessary help for any of the horses in War Horse that need their emotional health

restored. No movie is worth the cost of any individuals happiness no matter the species.


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3 Year Anniversary for Enchanted Forest

March 4th

Breeze first signed up to this site on March 4th 2009 and wasnt till few weeks

later I came over as Admin and we opened the gates to the Forest.and for thelast 3 years we and the members have shared our energys for the betterment ofall best we could. The Forest became a Labrynth of knowledge.

There have been tough times with many as with some of the team members aswell..and we hope that all can find peace in their trying times. seems this lastyear alone has been major changes for many ..mostly for the good some for thenot so good.And we here at the Forest continue to strive to continue givingwhat we have these last few years to any who come our way.

and We very much appreciate those who found themselves dedicated to thissite and shared their energyz in this time..many we have here have beenmembers since beginning and stuck with us the whole time .If it wasnt formembers like this.. the Forest wouldnt be half of what it is now. we haveseveral who have came in through time and have shown the same dedication tothe cause and utilized their energy in that..

This wasnt Just for me and Breeze or the Forest but all those we encountered

through time with all thats going on in life.Breeze gave this site with idea ofno drama or agro or prowlers in hoping to not disrupt those trying to learn orshare and to be somewhere at peace a sanctuary away from the "NORM"

for most of us live in communities that are not quite open to our ideas or pathsor teachings.Breeze has givin so much just so this could happen here and gaveus all a safe place to be and left me to burn trees if there were agro .haha..

we hope we can make this Summer a great one for all to be able to come hereand enjoy your visit and find what you seek and many here will help without

being rude or critical..never be afraid to ask questions.lets remember March4th as the day Breeze planted the seeds for such a wonderful place that hasnow hit its 3rd year..

Thank you Breeze huggs and Love you

Shadow


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Posted byOneCrow

The First St. Patrick's Day Parade

The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place not in Ireland but in the United States. Irish

soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762.Along with their music, the parade helped the soldiers reconnect with their Irish roots, as wellas fellow Irishmen serving in the English army.

Over the next 35 years, Irish patriotism among American immigrants flourished, prompting

the rise of so-called "Irish Aid" societies like the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick and the

Hibernian Society. Each group would hold annual parades featuring bagpipes (which actually

first became popular in the Scottish and British armies) and drums.

In 1848, several New YorkIrish Aid societies decided to unite their parades to form one New

York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. Today, that parade is the world 's oldest civilian parade

and the largest in the United States, with over 150,000 participants.

Each year, nearly three million people line the 1.5-mile parade route to watch the procession,

which takes more than five hours. Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia and Savannah also celebrate

the day with parades involving between 10,000 and 20,000 participants.
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No Irish Need Apply

Up until the mid-19th century, most Irish immigrants in America were members of the

Protestant middle class. When the Great Potato Famine hit Ireland in 1845, close to a million

poor and uneducated Irish Catholics began pouring into America to escape starvation.

Despised for their religious beliefs and funny accents by the American Protestant majority,

the immigrants had trouble finding even menial jobs. When Irish Americans in the country'scities took to the streets on St. Patrick's Day to celebrate their heritage, newspapers portrayed

them in cartoons as drunk, violent monkeys.

However, the Irish soon began to realize that their great numbers endowed them with a

political power that had yet to be exploited. They started to organize, and their voting block,

known as the "green machine," became an important swing vote for political hopefuls.

Suddenly, annual St. Patrick's Day parades became a show of strength for Irish Americans, as

well as a must-attend event for a slew of political candidates. In 1948, President Truman

attended New York City 's St. Patrick's Day parade, a proud moment for the many Irish

whose ancestors had to fight stereotypes and racial prejudice to find acceptance in America.

Wearing Green Around the World

Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States,

Canada and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St.

Patrick's Day has been celebrated in other locations far from Ireland, including Japan,

Singapore and Russia.

In modern-day Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has traditionally been a religious occasion. In fact,up until the 1970s, Irish laws mandated that pubs be closed on March 17. Beginning in 1995,

however, the Irish government began a national campaign to use St. Patrick's Day as an

opportunity to drive tourism and showcase Ireland to the rest of the world. Last year, close to

one million people took part in Ireland 's St. Patrick's Festival in Dublin, a multi-daycelebration featuring parades, concerts, outdoor theater productions and fireworks shows.

The Chicago River on St. Patrick's Day

Chicago is famous for a somewhat peculiar annual event: dyeing the Chicago River green.

The tradition started in 1962, when city pollution-control workers used dyes to trace illegalsewage discharges and realized that the green dye might provide a unique way to celebrate

the holiday. That year, they released 100 pounds of green vegetable dye into the river

enough to keep it green for a week!Today, in order to minimize environmental damage, only

40 pounds of dye are used, making the river green for only several hours. Although Chicago

historians claim their city's idea for a river of green was original, some Savannah natives

believe the idea originated in their town. They point out that, in 1961, Savannah mayor Tom

Woolley had plans for a green river. Due to rough waters on March 17, the experiment failed,

and Savannah never attempted to dye its river again.
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Susun WeedsMonthly class on the Forest

Chats with Susun Weed

~ Third Monday of every month ~

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 mayshorten its stay.

Green blessings Susun S. Weed


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If You Think You are BeatenBy Walter D. Wintle

If you think you are beaten, you are.

If you think you dare not, you don't.

If you'd like to win but think you

can't,

It's almost certain you won't.

Life's battles don't always goTo the stronger or faster man,

But sooner or later, the man who wins

Is the man who thinks he can.


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Posted byLordWhiteWolf

Spring Is Right Around the Corner For most. And Soon That Dreaded time of Yard

Work And Keeping The Lawn Mowed. Is Growing Nearer.

Many Look out in their Shops And Garages And Look At that mower And Moans IS it

going to Do The Work this Year Is It Going to Start Up. How much Trouble is it going

to be this Year.

Well Its Time to Get Started on Preventive Maintenance. A well kept Machine Can

Last Along time If You Service it Regulary. And Following Manufactures Maintenance

Programs Is just doing the Bare Minimum. Let me enlighten you To There

Maintenance Schedules. There Schedule Is Just Enough to Keep the Machine Working

To Its Life Of Warranty. They Want the Machine to last that long But Not Much

Longer Beyond that. If Machines Last For Several Years There Profit Margines Fall

Dramatically. This is With Any type of Product. Is The Main Reason Parts Is So high.

They Want People to Buy New.

So I will give you Some tips to help Maintain And Make That Machine Last Longer

And Keep Cost Down.

tip Number one Never Change your oil in the Fall , Unless You just Want to Waste your

Money. When Fall hits And You Change the oil And Park it And it Sits All Winter

When Spring time hits Guess What You have to Change the oil Again Any Way. Why

you might Ask. one You Never Get the Old Oil All The Way out. So That Bit of old

oil mixes With the new. And Its Starts it break Down Process because of the old oil.

Second Most Start There Machines A few times During the Winter to Keep the

Machine From Drying out. If you dont You Should. Long time Sitting And engineCylinder Drys out Those Rings gouges The Side of the Cylinder Walls And you loose

Compression. Kills The Longevity of your Machine.

So Start The Machine Every so Often to Stop that From happening.

Spring time is the Best time For Preparing For The New Season.
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So lets Go Down the Check list Here.

1. Change the Oil2. change air filter3. change fuel filter4. change Oil filter At Oil change if machine is Equipped With Such.5. change the Fuel. If You have Fuel from The previous Season take it out And

Dispose of it.

6. If your Engine Is a Over head Valve Machine Check Valve lash to make SureThey are Set to Specs

7. Make Sure You Grease Everything Front Tires front Axle Spindles BladeSpindles Poorly Maintained Items Such As Wheel turning Spindles And The

blade Spindles Puts Bind And Pressure Needlessly On Engine. Cause Wear

8. Make Sure your Blades Are Sharpened And Balanced. Dull Blades Again PutsAdded Strain on Engine And Causes Wear. Unbalanced Blades Causes VibrationAnd Stress on Bearings And Causes Bearing Damage There For Causing Again

Unneeded Strain And damage ( this damage Is very Costly And can be Prevented

with Proper Maintenance.)

9. Proper tire Inflation. Low tire Pressure causes The Deck to be un Even And youGet Un Even Cutting This Is Well Known What is not Well known is that on

Lawnmowers Low Tire Pressure Causes Drag And Un Needed Resistance to

Movement And Stress on Engine Again Kills the life of your Machine.

10.Level the Deck A Un Level Deck causes Damage And Un Even Cutting. damagesto the Deck can Cause Serious Problems And Replacing The Deck Is Almost As

Costly As Just Replacing The Machine In General.

These Ten Things Will help Pro long The life of that Machine. If You Are Un Sure on

how to Do these Things Ask Friends If not Take it And Have it Done By A

Professional. The Costs Of Proper Maintenance Is Minimal Compared to Having tobuy A new Machine Every Few years.

You Can Find More information In the group Wolfy's Small Engine Tech Support. I

would be glad to Give you Tips And Any Information I can On how to Do these things.


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Teach me, my God and Goddess,

In all things thee to see,

And what I do in any thing,

To do it as for thee:

Not rudely, as a beast,

To run into an action;

But still to make thee prepossessed,

And give it his perfection.

A man that looks on glass,

On it may stay his eye;

Or if he pleaseth, through it pass,

And then the heaven espy.

All may of thee partake:

Nothing can be so mean,Which with his tincture (for thy sake)

Will not grow bright and clean.

A servant with this clause

Makes drudgery divine:

Who sweeps a room, as for thy laws,

Makes that and the action fine.

This is the famous stoneThat turneth all to gold:

For that which God and Goddess doth touch and own

Cannot for less be told.


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Buying Bargain Blooms & Deadheading


This time of the summer you're going to find many markdown prices and

clearances on plants. It's a great time to take advantage of inexpensive annuals

that will perk up your landscape from now until late fall. Don't buy annuals that

aren't hardy to your area that won't keep blooming. If you aren't sure, then ask

someone at the nursery or store.

Here are a few things to watch out for when choosing bargain plants:

1. Buy only for your location-- don't buy shade plants for a flower bed in the full

sun. This time of year the sun is hot, and they'll do terribly.

2. A little bit of brown that can be cut off the plant is okay, but don't buy a plant

that is too wilted or has more than a few brown leaves.

3. Don't buy plants that have any sign of disease like black on the leaves/stems ora white powdery substance on the plant.

3. Bring home your plant and cut off the brown leaves, deadhead the blooms and

plant immediately, but as gently as possible, using plenty of water in the hole. Fill

in the dirt without packing it too tightly, and water well.

Last week I bought petunias and snapdragons on sale. I brought them home,

deadheaded, trimmed off the brown and planted them the same day I bought

them. I took pictures of the seedpods, and buds to show you the difference.

This picture is a petunia that needs to be snipped off the part of the plant that hasalready bloomed and it's forming seeds. See that area in the middle of the four

leaf sections? That's where the seed forms, so it needs to be pinched or cut off.

The top of the picture shows a bud that is almost ready to open and next to it a

small green bud that still has a ways to go. Notice the green at the base of those

are closed, not open like the one where the seed is forming.


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This next picture is a snapdragon seed pod. These are very easy todistinguish from the buds forming because they have that odd "antenna" on

the top of each one. These need to be pinched off of the plant. If they aren't,

then once the buds that have formed have bloomed, the plant will stop

making flowers and only make seeds. Even if the entire plant is full of the

"antenna" pods, once you pinch them all off it will start forming buds again,

right up until a hard frost in the fall.

There is a lot of time left for annuals to bloom, and it's a shame not to take

advantage of the great prices out there. Spend a little time inspecting the

plants before you buy them, and a little more time deadheading and cleaning

them up at home. You'll have a lot of added color for very little money.
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Planting a Moonlight Garden


By Jim Long

I sometimes stroll through my garden enjoying how different it is at night. Not only do thewhite flowers glow with unexpected light, the pinks and lighter yellows seem to have a

vibrancy absent in daylight. When my friend, the late educator and herbalist Betty Wold,

visited my garden one summer morning years ago, she asked me why there were no pink

and white flowers in my garden. I replied that I really didnt like those colors.

But if you have only darker colors, none of those show up in the moonlight, she chided

me with a laugh.

Night ScentsOver the years, I have come to appreciate the more subtle floral colors, not for their

daytime hues, but for how magical they become after sunset, even in simple starlight. A

moonlit garden has a different set of fragrancessome subtle, some pronounced. In the

heat of the day, many essences are lost to our senses because the heat evaporates them

so quickly. At night, they are considerably more noticeable. Dianthus, which has a lovely,

clove-scented fragrance by day, is absolutely delicious at night.

A moonlight garden should have lots of fragrant things to smell, including plants to walk

on along the pathways. Creeping thymes, such as caraway and lemon thyme, are goodadditions. You might not even notice their scents in the daylight, but at night, when your

senses are more attuned, you will be aware of the fragrances as you walk.

Seeing By Night

I have light-colored gravel pathways in my gardenunremarkable by day; lighted walks

by moonlight. In the background, I have a little fish-pond fountain, and the trickling water

adds a peaceful backdrop to the allure of the garden.

Plants such as the often-overlooked yucca even change shape after dark. In the daytime,

the waxy, cream-colored blossoms hang down like bells. But at night, when the air hascooled, the flowers turn somewhat upward, releasing their scent to attract the moths that

pollinate them. Simpler elements of my garden, such as a light-gray limestone bench, look

most inviting by the full moon. During the day, there are often so many interruptions,

noises and responsibilities that I seldom get to sit and enjoy my garden. But at night,

when the world is quiet and others demands on my time have ceased, I like to retreat to

my nighttime garden. Many times Ive sat on the bench with a midnight snack, enjoying

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Let the Sun Go Down on Me

There are myriad plants to choose from that magically transform themselves from almost

invisible in sunlight to glowing performers at night. Any plant you choose with the name

Alba after it will be white, such as rose campion (Lychnis coronaria Alba), for example,

or Dianthus deltoides Alba. White, yellow and pink hollyhocks shine like subtle beacons,

even in starlight. Glowing additions such as the white echinaceas, like White Swan andFragrant Angel, seem to pop into heightened reality at night. Angels trumpets (Datura

inoxia), white salvia (Salvia coccinea Snow Nymph) and Shasta daisies all show up like

little walkway lights.

Even the gray plants, like gray santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus) or curlicue

wormwood (Artemisia versicolor Seafoam), awaken at night, as does dusty miller

(Senecio cineraria) and curry plant (Helichrysum italicum). Plants with fuzzy, gray leaves

like my favorite, silver sage (Salvia argentea), seem more alive under the moon. All of theclary sages look fanciful at night, as well. Dont despair if you cant locate or grow this

variety, as even silver-leaf creeping thyme and dwarf ribbon grass (Phalaris arundinacea

Dwarf Garters) glow subtly at night.

Any plant with silver in its name, like silver southernwood (Artemisia abrotanum

Silver), is a good choice. Vines, such as moonflower (Ipomoea alba), add additional

charm. Moonflowers 6-inch-diameter blossoms are open only at night when they release

a rich fragrance and attract fascinating large moths. The flowers themselves, on a moonlit

evening, are so deliciously bright they appear to be lit from inside.

Other plants to add for moonlight viewing and fragrance include white spider flower

(Cleome hassleriana Helen Campbell), white peonies, white roses and night phlox

(Zaluzianskya capensis), also called midnight candy (which is a clue to its charming

appeal). Any of the evening primroses (Oenothera spp.), including our Missouri native, O.

macrocarpa, send forth their fragrance in the evening.

Planting a Moonlight GardenThere are special considerations to making a moonlight garden. First, you need full sun for

most plants, and giving them full sun generally equals full moonlight. You dont want big

shadows cast by neighboring plants to block out the moonlight, so choose accordingly. I

like to bunch the brighter whites together rather than scatter them about. The duller

whites and yellows can be clustered, as well. With the plants grouped this way, the white

and yellow flowers will come into their own at night.


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Full moon gatherings

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conscious activity

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

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It is also a place to share with each other HEALING

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THIS GROUP IS HERE TO ACTIVELY MAKE A CHANGE AND

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helpful herbs & their uses 1

Posted bypeacewillow devine

From the Holistic pet care group

*finding exact dosage recommendations is a tricky thing due to the lack of documented

research, as well as individual reactions. the best bet is to start low and watch foradverse reactions.

-some vets recommend using one human dose as a guide, based on weight, assuming the

human dose applies to a 100 lb person.

another vet recommends 500 milligram capsules 2-3 times per day.

(i've listed the dosages that i've found useful for 25lb cheyanne in parenthesis)

all of these herbs are good for humans, as well as animals.

*ask your vet before giving any herb or medication to a pregnant animal*

1. echinacea - an excellent immune booster and antibiotic used to treat allergies, infections and kidneyproblems. experts are split on how often this herb should be used, but most agree that it's best to use it

in intervals. some recommend 3 weeks on, 1 week off, while others suggest 5 days week on with 2 days

off. (167mg, 2x day, 5 days week)

*do not give to animals on any type of immune system medication*

2. ginkgo biloba - helps us to stay sharp as we get older!! aids with memory and 'doggie dementia'.

(120mg, 1x everyday)

3. chamomile - an herbal dewormer that also calms nervous pups. topically used to treat 'hot spots'

and other skin inflammations. chamomile tea can be mixed with fido's water or food and sprayed

directly on the skin - no fears if they lick it off.

(chey and i haven't tried this one yet but we're getting ready to.)
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4.valerian - the source of valium. used as a sedative to calm anxiety and nervous pups, as well as being

used to treat epilepsy and seizures. helps calm fido while you're out buying his herbs & food! (chey

gets one 450mg capsule before bed or i don't get any sleep!)

5. milk thistle - used to detoxify the liver and give a boost to the other herbs.

(200mg, 1x everyday)

*the rest of these aren't exactly herbs, but i highly recommend them as supplements*

6. alfalfa - preferably fresh - provides calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and vitamin k.

acts as an antioxidant and an immune booster. used to treat allergies, infections and doggie dementia.

(i buy the living sprouts and sprinkle a bit on each meal.)

7. garlic - preferably fresh - not only works to control both internal and external parasites, but also

acts as an immune booster!! used to treat allergies, infections, diabetes and heart ailments.

(don't overdo it. one clove (cooked or raw) chopped fine, per day is enuff.)

8. fish oil - one of my favorites! supplies omega 3 fatty acids, which work wonders on skin diseases!

also an immune booster used to treat allergies. it is also used to treat cancer...it can keep tumors from

spreading and promotes healthy weight gain.

(if your pet is healthy, 1or 2 500-1000mg capsules per day is fine. chey has issues so she gets 2

1000mg capsules per meal (3-4x day). i pop 'em open and squeeze them unto the food)

9. coenzyme Q10 - an antioxidant and immune booster used to treat cancer, heart issues and dental

issues. it's a naturally occuring substance in the body.

(50mg, 1x everyday)

10. turmeric - an herbal spice used as a taste enhancer that also has anti-cancer properties.

(sprinkle on every meal)

*i haven't tried these last two but the issue of seizures has come up for others*

11. choline - a component of vitamin b complex - found in egg yolks, milk, meat and soybeans.

used to treat seizures and calm nerves.

(i've actually started cheyanne on 100mg, 1x everday of b6 as a nervous system treatment)

12. potassium - found in bananas, has anti-seizure properties.

i hope this beginning list is helpful.

peace and blessed be to all. namaste


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Much of the mystery about March meaning and symbolism is solved when we learn the

month is named after Mars. Martius, the moniker for Mars is actually the original term for

the month of March in Roman calendars.

So what's the big deal about Mars, and why is it associated with March? A paramount godof war to the Roman Empire - an empire structured upon many ardent ideas like:

Conquest, Heroism, Battle. Fighting for country, kin and emperor equates to standing

resolute to a way of life. And so, Mars is the icon of these fiercely proud, patriotic and

heroic qualities.

Originally, Martius (March) was the very first month of the Roman calendar. Symbolically,

we can make sense of the arrangement. In their geographical region, the grips of winter

are just beginning to lose their hold in March. It makes sense that a year should begin as a

new season of life begins too.

Interestingly, before he became popularized as a warmonger, Mars was actually fertility

and agricultural deity. He, along with other deities like Ceres and Cybele oversaw the new

growth of spring, and encouraged the continuation of life (fertility, sex, procreation in

human, plant and animal realms).

Whether a god of war or agriculture, the personality of Mars is charging, unrelinquishing

and brutally assertive. We find this kind of fervent focus in March too. At this point in the

year, there is no stopping the burgeoning birth of new life. March (and Mars) is a high-

speed locomotive on a single-focused monorail with only one objective: Explosive

Expression.

And so, March meaning embodies a kind of reigniting of the hearts and consciousness of

humankind. This month we feel the initial kicks of Spring from the deepest womb of the

Mother (Earth). And like our ancestors, we are quickened...our soul- palettes are whetted

for new conquest and bold assertion and we set a course for forward-momentum.


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Keeping this symbolic propulsion of Mars/March meaning in mind, let's take a look at

other signs and symbols native to the month:

Ash:

It's highly prized tree for its resilience, and that kind of resilience translates well in the

month of March. The wood of the ash is incredibly strong, and has been used to create all

manner of helpful tools and sacred items. From baseball bats to magic wands, spears andbows to besom handles - the ash gives humans a sense of industry - while remaining

flexible to work with the will of man. The Yggdrasil is reputed to be made from ash...an

epic ancient Norse tree conveying the connective qualities of metaphysicality

(connections between mundane and heavenly). We get a sense of determined strength

combined with a deeper wisdom when we research the symbolism of the ash. It is also a

ravenous grower - give it room and light and it will reforest an area with remarkable

expedience. Ash offers a message: "Identify your points of strength and use these aspects

to the utmost. Do not relinquish to your shortcomings, rather bend with them to createthe most advantageous outcome."

Alder:

March, as already observed, is a potentially raucous month - filled with transition as the

land pries itself from the "death" grip of Winter. Alder is a protective tree in a time of

deep transition. It reminds us to remain flexible and also prepare for upcoming change

while also retaining a level of adamancy about our personal expectations in life. How am I

coming up with this? Well, two reasons. Alder grows in watery environments - symbolic of

change, emotion, movement and flux. Alder is also commonly known to produce multiple

trunks - many bodies within one body. This is symbolic of garnering strength from more

than one foundation in our lives. Alder asks us to identify our core allegiances within key

areas of life (like: Family, Love, Money, Health, Spirituality, Mind, etc.) Once identified,

alder protects these honorable aspects and encourages transitional growth in each area.

Symbolic Flowers of March:

Daffodil:

In the Victorian language of flowers, the Daffodil speaks to us about forgiveness, trust,

honesty and true love. The flower looks like a trumpet to me, and I like to think the

energy of the Daffodil announces the arrival of spring. I can hear the otherworldly

trumpeting of the Daffodil, and its sonic-booms peel away the aging paint of my

consciousness. Meaning, the spiritual symbolism of the Daffodil is so clear, so bright, that

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What better time than the oncoming spring to be reminded of such heartwarming

concepts?

Shamrock:

The Shamrock (also referred to as clover) can rock our worlds with symbolic insight. They

are remarkable survivors and can endure seemingly insurmountable challenges in theirstubborn determination to live and thrive. Through droughts, substandard soil and

ravenous goat appetites, the shamrock is a champion survivor. This is the spirit of Mars

coming through - fierce will. and, the Shamrock is a common symbol of St. Patrick's day

(March 17th) - an icon of the "fighting Irish."

Symbolic Festivals of March:

We can learn a lot more about symbolic March meaning when we investigate the rituals,

parties, holidays, ceremonies and festivals that take place this time of year.

Here are a few:

St. Patrick's Day:

March 17th, the day of St. Patrick's death (461 A.D.) is memorialized in Irish history. He

was an incredible individual, and to my view, he embodies the unsinkable, charismatic

and doggedly determined theme of March. Why? Because he was a fighter, an innovator

and staunch in his passion for bringing awareness to the Christian faith (a minority faith at

the time of his life). He was captured as a slave at a young age and ripped from his Irish

homeland. This crisis would have dealt a crushing blow to most people, but St. Patrick

isn't a saint for nothin'. He overcame his displacement, endured his time as a slave and

clung resolutely to a divine vision of helping his Irish kinsmen. Indeed, he did. He returned

to Ireland and virtually single-handedly established a strong foothold of Christianity in the

area. I realize in this free-thinking era that religious conversion isn't the most noble ideal -

however, St. Patrick is worthy of acknowledgement for his enduring spirit - a indomitable

spirit that resonates through the whole month of March.

Mothers of March:

For every yang, there is a yin and although this month runs rampant with masculine Mars

qualities like assertion and conquest - it also holds a host of observances for the mothers

and their various visages. In the US, we observe Mothers Day in May - but March marks a

plethora of dates devoted to the mother.


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To wit:

Coventina - Celtic Goddess of the Water and Sacred wells. She gives March meaning

because is honored this month for her gifts of nourishment, replenishment, renewal and

inspiration. She is a matron of childbirth and the natural cycles of life. Her symbol is the

cauldron, chalice and/or wells. Perhaps she is honored this month because March

represents the first birth pang of Spring. The ancient Celts honored Coventina by tossingsacred items (coins, brooches, valued personal items) in various wells and bodies of

water.

Nuwa - Chinese Creation Goddess. Nuwa is credited for the creation of humans in the

most ancient myths of China. Apparently, life was cold and lonely for Nuwa as she was

the only entity around at the beginning of time. Weary of her own company she took it

upon herself to craft the first humans of earth (which she made from clay). We can see a

connection with her celebration in March and the procession of the seasons. Winter is abrutal, cold cruel season in China - conveying a sense of bitter isolation and even death.

Embracing the creatrix Nuwa in March is synonymous with becoming alive, reanimated

and renewed with Springtime's return.

Rhea - Mother Goddess of Greece. She is ancient - one of the first (Titan) of her mothering

kind. Her power is celebrated this month for much the same reason many other mother

goddesses are recognized - because March is a transitional month - a time in which we are

each born out of the dark days of winter and into the light of spring/summer. We see this

theme in quite a macabre light with Rhea. All of her children but one (Zeus) were

swallowed by her husband (and brother) Cronus. Upon maturity, Zeus (symbolizing the

return of light) releases all the children from Cronus' gorged belly and bowls - more

themes of birth.

Ostara - Germanic Fertility Maiden Goddess. She is the epitome of celebrating new life.

She is the expectant one - and her vision only sees potential. In every nuance of

experience, Ostara sees indwelling life, and keeps her attention honed there. She's the

reason spring unleashes its vitality - because Ostara has kept her light bright, her vigil of

life strong and her focus of promise remained stoic even in the leanest months of winter.

Trace your history and you will find this nurturing goddess at the prime root of the

festival of Easter. Hopefully I'll have a chance to write about her and how she influenced

the symbolism of Easter in an upcoming article. Ostara is also connected with the vernal

equinox (by the same name) which occurs March 20-21st.


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Misc. Symbols of March:

Hares, Rabbits:

Ever heard the term "madder than a March hare?" I have (my mom says it). It has to do

with rabbits going bonkers around this time of year. They feel the call of spring just as

strongly as everyone and everything else - perhaps moreso. Creatures of all kinds feel the

tremors of springtime's return and respond to it in wild courtship. It's a celebration of life,

and bunnies bounce right back into the swing of spring. All of us know the power of

population the rabbit has - they are legendary for their ability to reproduce fast and

furiously. For that same reason, the rabbit is a perfect symbol for this month which is

fertile with themes like: New life, New beginnings and the undeniable current of growth.

The rabbit is also a symbol of Ostara (see above), an ancient fertility goddess whose

symbols are rabbits, various flowers and eggs (more life/growth/fertility themes!).

Eggs:

Another symbol of fertility, for sure and a great addition to March meaning and

symbolism. Creation, actually. Countless creation myths begin with a grandiose and/or

cosmic egg. Upon breaking open, the contents ooze out and begin forming the universe as

it is known in whatever culture is telling the story. Alchemically, the yellow yolk is

symbolic of gold, and the sun (light, vitality, virtue, life, male). The albumen signifies silver

and the moon (supportive, clarifying, purifying, female). The egg is used in Christianity as a

symbol of Christ's resurrection (breaking forth from the tomb of death as a chick breaksout of an eggs casing). This comparison comes into play in springtime festivals surrounding

Christ's spiritual ascendance and resurgence. The egg is also a universal symbol of promise

and potential. Within any egg, at any given time, there rests dormant the possibility of life

- and within that possibility is life in its overwhelmingly diversity. What I mean is, the egg

prompts potential-based questions like: How will this life manifest? Green eyes or blue?

Prince or pauper? Rooster or hen? Fuzzy or silky? Genius or diabolic? Gives the wandering

mind a run for its money and a gives fresh perspective to eggs, eh?

I hope you have enjoyed these random thoughts on March meaning and symbolism. Of

course, there's tons more symbolic fun to be had in the month of March.


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Simple WEED guide. Get the most out of your

garden.

Posted bywhere the Holly grows

It is easier than you may think to discourage weeds in your garden. At the same time you increasefertility of your soil, earthworm population and water retention. By investing a little labor at the

beginning of your next season you can reduce the amount of weeding you will need to do throughout

the year.

Method: Try using layering under your mulch: Compost, UN-waxed Cardboard with Straw, dry grass

clippings, hay (no seeds!) or newspaper (whole sheets). Be careful not to layer too thick or punch

small holes in your layers. One layer of cardboard, to start the season is sufficient. You can place

cardboard sheets strategically around your existing plants. Or if you are starting a new bed, simply dig

a hole in the layer where you would like to plant. After this you may layer with mulch to make it

attractive. The cardboard/compost (cardboard on top of compost) method is my favorite because it

rates high in water retention, adds no weed seeds on to the soil, breaks down at the end of the

season, feeds plants, and doesnt greatly acidify the soil.

I worked on a farm last summer and learned how to add weeds to compost. Dry matter is very

valuable to breaking down compost in the rainy season. So if you end up with weeds here is a good

way to recycle:

Catch them early!

1) Don't allow weeds to grow to the seed stage. (This is when weeds will tap into the nutrients most

needed by other garden plants, and then once seeds do drop they will take over your garden becauseWeeds tend to have a faster life cycle than your garden plants.) So if you haven't had time to weed

before seeds arrive, my best advice is to carefully remove the seed head (clip it off) with a receptacle

ready, and toss in the burn pile. (You can then safely compost the ashes). The remaining part can be

composted as dry matter.

2) If the weeds have developed roots but no seeds: relocate weeds with roots to a sunny area on

black plastic. This will dry the plant out including the roots, you may want to rotate the pile or lay

them out in a single layer. After the weed is completely dry add to compost pile.

3) A Bonus: at their earliest stages the weed 'seedlings' add the most nutrients to your compost!

Side Note: It helps to identify the weeds you want to get rid of versus weeds that are beneficial. For

example in my garden, I allow violets to grow because the flower heads are edible. A Friend of mine

just loves lambs quarter so she harvests the plant before it seeds to add to salads. But some weeds

can just be unbearable! For my garden, I battle with pig weed. Just for thought, not all weeds are a

bad thing.

Happy Gardening!

Holly
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How can I hear and trust

my Angels and Guides?Posted byRev Willow Raine

Question: I have been working with contacting and listening to my guides. Can you tell

me if the guidance sent our way is ultimately from our higher self or from other spirit

beings? How do they know what is best in a situation when Im stumped and dont

always know if I can trust what I hear or whether I am hearing the right thing.

Answer: Our guides and angels are in constant communication with us, although we

tend to be in listening mode when we ask questions or need something. One way to fine

tune that process is to have regular meetings in which you dedicate time to be still and

listen for their guidance and talk to them about what is happening in your life. This

helps you become familiar with the type of connection you have (your guides will have

their own way of talking to you) and gets you in the habit of listening.

combination of sources that include our higher self, our angels and guides, and other

energies or guides who can offer support and information. During our lifetime we can

change guides many times, as we progress through our healing and transformation

journey. When you set an intention for only the highest possible energies to be present

when you speak to your angels and guides, you can be assured that you are not going tobe assaulted by lower energies. That said, fear is a powerful attractor so be aware that

when you ask for help out of fear or desperation, as they place you at a lower energetic

level and that can impact the level of the energies who try to connect with you. Its

always a good idea to breathe and ground yourself energetically, connecting with

heaven and earth, when you speak to your guides and angels.

While the information from our guides and angels is at the highest energetic levels, it is

filtered through our energy, including our fear. We cant get information that vibrates

at a higher level than our own. Thats why it is important to release any fear around the

issue because the fear will create the confusion that you are now feeling.

Our spiritual team guides us but they cant tell us what to do. And when we ask in fear,

we limit how they can respond. Show me the lesson I intended for myself in this

situation and how to transcend it is more likely to receive a response than Tell me

what to do. And they dont know whatis best for us, they are aware of the potential

for the next step because it is what we do in that instance that determines what happens

next.
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As far as trusting the information, you wont insult your spiritual team by asking for

confirmation. Asking for validation can be like, Please send me confirmation of this

message, in the highest and best way possible within the next 24 hours so that it is

absolutely clear to me. Then make sure you are in listening and receiving mode so you

get the message.

Your guides are aware of many different possibilities but you can only connect with

those that are at your energetic vibration. They cant show you all of the possibilities

unless you are open to those options, that is why it is important to know your fear and

to be open to many different options. The more you are willing to be open to your

highest potential, the more you will be aware of new ways of being. That is what they

can share with you but only when you are willing to hear them. And they will

The messages come from a never tell you anything wrong or mislead you but you

should always trust your own judgment and intuition. If an answer doesnt feel right,

ask where it is coming from, ask for confirmation and then make your choice based onwhat feels right to you. You will always have another chance to do it differently, thats

the blessing of a dynamic, limitless Universe.

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material is protected by US and international copyright now and may be distributed

freely in its entirety as long as the authors name and website,www.urielheals.com(http://www.urielheals.com) are included.
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