Friday, December 16, 2005

Healing for Kyra and Family

Please sending healing and condolences to CirclePriestess Kyra
and her family who are grieving therecent death of her Grandmother
Phyllis Riggelof Florida. And please send death transitionblessings to
Phyllis.Emails of support can be sent to
Kyra: lady_kyra_leanan@yahoo.com
Thanks!Selena Fox

Healing to Julie

Please send healing prayers and energy to Julianne's mother,Julie T.
of Massachusetts, who was recently diagnosed with a"mass" in her brain.
The doctors have run tests and about 80% of her brainhas been invaded by cancer.
There is also cancer in oneof her lungs and lesions in herstomach.Radiation therapy has started,with chemotherapy to follow.Emails of support can be sent to Julianne:JulianneTK@rcn.com

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

An Interesting Story I found on My Way to the Blog

This is as the blog read tjwiccan1 for all to see.

Sunday, October 23, 2005

Hmmmmmmm finaly have time to post.
Current mood: exhausted
My Comment Exhausted? From what, I know, from playing on the computer to much.
Or maybe from to much schemeing.
Back to the blog.
Well.............we have most of our stuff at the new house.Finnished painting the livingroom, dining room and b-fast nook onWednesday. Then spent 2 days moving things over. Have beensleeping here since Thursday night. Mom and Dad were hereyesterday. They brounght beds for the girls and a few other thingssince they are downsizing so they can fit into their new house. Dadhelped Charlie move our 54 inch prjection TV over. Today hes goingto go get the waterbed if he can. I'll be here moving thingsaround, organizing and unpacking.
MY COMMENT: Great spelling huh? she says our stuff isn't it nice how she adapted his stuff so quickly. Why buy beds for the girls when you don't have them. It's not your tv either it is that man who felt sorry for you and took you off the street. Moving things around, organizing, and unpacking, will you ever find the energy to do that. When you could never keep a clean house. Good thing you don't have a dog. I wouldn't want to step into it.
Back to the blog.
Mike has decided our youngest child needs to be on meds for ADHD.He and the teachers are having a lot of problems with her.DUH.............she wants to live with me.........so he wants todrug her into submission. GRRRRRRRRR I'm going to fight him asmuch as I can. We had her tested for ADHD a couple years ago andthe Doctor said she didn't have it and that her problems arebehavioral. Now he wants to drug her. Thank the Gods we have jointcustody and I can fight him on this. Time to call the courts andstate my case. I also have some paperwork I need to send them.
MY COMMENT: She is so much smarter than Doctors and Teachers. Oh yea lets bring God into this. As for her wanting to live with you, what did you promise her? Another empty promise. You really sound like your are a real good Mom. NOT.
I don't think Mike ever decided. It was a professional who decided,
if you spent more time with your kids instead of worrying about who you
could talk to on the internet. You could one day be a descent Mom.
And actually show them that you really care. But til then That won't happen.
It's time to wake up. As for paperwork, I am sure it is paperwork that states you are unfit.
I think you don't have a snow ball chance in hell of anything but to continue to do what you do best, NOTHING.
You should really stop lying to those children. It a shame for you don't feel your daughter should have help when she is so unstable. Caused by you. To bad the little girl is so confused she just says why does Mommy lies all the time. It upsets her.
Back to the Blog.
Off to start putting my house together!!!!
MY COMMENT : my house? Don't make us all laugh.
Care to make any comments on this lame story feel free to post on it.
Blessed Be
Guardian

Monday, October 24, 2005

Gas Prices

This seems like a cross between stupid and a plausible possibility.
With Kwik Trip and BP stations to fall back on, maybe it could work.

Hollsworth, offered this good idea:
This makes MUCH MORE SENSE than the "don't buy gas on a certain day"
campaign that was going around last April or May!
The oil companies just laughed at that because they knew we wouldn't
continue to "hurt" ourselves by refusing to buy gas. It was more of an
inconvenience to us than it was a problem for them. BUT, whoever
thought of this idea, has come up with a plan that can really work.
Please read it and join with us!
By now you're probably thinking gasoline priced at about $1.50 is super cheap
Me too! It is currently $2.75 for regular unleaded in my town.
Now that the oil companies and the OPEC nations have conditioned us to
think that the cost of a gallon of gas is CHEAP at $1.50-$1.75, we need to take
aggressive action to teach them that BUYERS control the marketplace....
not sellers.
With the price of gasoline going up more each day, we consumers need to take action.
The only way we are going to see the price of gas come down is if we hit someone in the pocketbook by not purchasing their gas!
And we can do that WITHOUT hurting ourselves.
How? Since we all rely on our cars, we can't just stop buying gas.
But we CAN have an impact on gas prices if we all act together to force a price war.
Here's the idea:
For the rest of this year, DON"T purchase ANY gasoline from the
two biggest companies (which now are one), EXXON and MOBIL.
If they are not selling any gas, they will be inclined to reduce their prices.
If they reduce their prices, the other companies will have to follow suit.
But to have an impact, we need to reach literally millions of Exxon and
Mobil gas buyers. It's really simple to do!! Now, don't whimp (sic) out on me at this point...
keep reading and I'll explain how simple it is to reach millions of people!!
I am sending this note to about thirty people. If each of you send it to at
least ten more (30 x 10 = 300)... and those 300 send it to at least ten more
(300 x 10 = 3,000) ... and so on, by the time the message reaches the sixth generation of people, we will have reached over THREE MILLION consumers!
If those three million get excited and pass this on to ten friends each,
then 30 million people will have been contacted! If it goes one level further,
you guessed it..... THREE HUNDRED MILLION PEOPLE!!! Again, all you have to
do is send this to 10 people and DON"T purchase ANY gasoline from EXXON and MOBIL. That's all.
How long would all that take? If each of us sends this email out to ten more people
within one day of receipt, all 300 MILLION people could conceivably be
contacted within the next 8 days!!! I'll bet you didn't think you and I had
that much potential, did you! Acting together we can make a difference.
If this makes sense to you, please pass this message on.
PLEASE HOLD OUT UNTIL THEY LOWER THEIR PRICES TO THE
$1.30 RANGE AND KEEP THEM DOWN. THIS CAN REALLY WORK
Disclaimer - August 24, 2005

Happy Samhain

With the Samhain coming, everyone is getting ready for the fall decorations.
Have you seen some of the decorations? What kind of Celebration will you be having?
You may want to think about this kind of event...Order of service:Ok the Gathering; Everybody gets together.How about The Blessing; Kissing and Blessing
Start with the opening: Let nothing disturb the work of the God.
All who enter hereafter.
Liturgy; In the beginning there was a void,
God came and put a thought into that void. The thought, thought of dust.
Cosmic dust appeared in the void. The dust formed the Universe.
The thought, thought spirit. The spirit formed life and soul.
Thus did God form the universe. The power of thought is limited only by the God.
The God guidedour footsteps with thought. He sent prophets and healers to us.
The Universe has stopped listening to the God. We will listen, Oh God,
Tell us your ways.Have a friend of the Coven speak for a few minutes
on a specific topic.Draw up the cone of power. Think of nothing but the cone.
retain the image in your mind.Wait for guidance.Ask anyone who needs healing.
Every must concentrate on healing after a time all hold hands and release the
cone of power. left over power heal the sick that are there.Break the circle.
Thank the God for his Bounty and joy.
Play song.
Feast.
Bless all present there.

Healing Theresa and Cat Bunda

Theresa asks for support for her and her feline friend:"Tomorrow, I need to say goodbye to my best friend, my sweet angel BundaMarie. She is my cat companion, and has been so for 18 years now. I am solucky to have had her in my life for so long. She is very ill now, and inpain, so I need to say goodbye. I will need all the prayers and help, goodenergies that anyone can give me. I will be putting her to sleep tomorrowmorning, one of the most hardest decisions I will have to make. Anyone whoknows me, knows that my cats are like my children. Please send energy toher as well."Thank youTheresaAquaAnimus@aol.com

Healing Bear

Please continue to send healing blessings to Bear who is now in theIntensive Care Unit of the Veteran's Administration Medical Center inCincinnati, Ohio. Today he had a brain biopsy to help diagnosis hiscondition and determine additional treatment.Please also continue to send healing and support to his wife, Jill MedicineHeart, who has been by Bear's side throughout his entire health crisisordeal which began in mid-August.Well wishes can be sent to Bear & Jill by emailing:medicineheart@yahoo.comAlthough Jill is not able to respond to all the emails she receivesindividually, she wishes to thank everyone for their support.If you are living in or passing through the Cincinnati, Ohio area and areopen to giving support by visiting Jill and Bear in the hospital, pleaseemail Jill today (Friday) or tomorrow. Put Healing Visit in the subjectline of your email, and please include your telephone number(s) so that shecan be in touch. Thanks!

Wednesday, October 05, 2005

Healing to Rebecca

Rebecca requests healing prayers.
She has been hospitalized twice in thelast month because of cellulites
in her lower right leg. Emails of supportand healing can be sent to her at jedi_tionne21@hotmail.com.
Healing Circle: Tuesday, October 4, 2005

Healing for Jean

Please send healing to Jean,
mother of Adair, who is hospitalized with afractured pelvis from a fall on Sept. 29.
Emails of well wishes can be sentto kenneth@TheRamp.net.
Healing Circle: Tuesday, October 4, 2005

Blessed Moon Supplies

Greetings,
We'd like to invite you and the members of your organization to visit our web store,
Blessed Moon. Our website http://www.blessedmoon.com features the supplies for your spiritual journey... whatever your path may be. We carry New Age, Ritual, Spiritual and Magickal Items, including jewelry, books, tarot sets, gemstones, home decor,
bumper stickers, and much, much more. We cater to several groups, including:
Wiccan, Pagan, Celtic, Norse, Druid, Egyptian, Taoist, Buddhist, Eclectic,
Occult, Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual.We’re currently having a store-wide sale
for the Samhain holiday. All items are 10 percent off until November 1st.
Thank you for your time, and have a great year!
Your friends at Blessed Moon
http://www.blessedmoon.com

Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Virtual March

Cindy McNamara has joined the Virtual March on Washington to Stop Global Warming and hopes you will, too!
Cindy says: Join me on the StopGlobalWarming.org campaign.
From the vanishing glaciers in Montana to the damaged coral reefs of Florida;
to sinking villages in Alaska and wild fire outbreaks in California,
the impacts of global warming are a part of daily life across the United States.
It is crucial that you join the March because the consequences of doing nothing are unimaginable.
It affects everyone. Young, old, rich, poor, urban, rural, right wing, left wing,
those in the middle. Global warming is a national security problem, an
economic problem, and a public health problem. And it's not going to get better
unless we act now.
And so we need all Americans to join together and urge our leaders to take
action to stop global warming. Leading scientists, political and religious leaders,
prominent Americans and concerned citizens have joined but we can't achieve
our goals without you. It is through our numbers and personal stories that we will spur our community, government and business leaders to take action against global warming.

Analogy of Being of One God

AN ANALOGY OF ONE BEING GOD...
I awoke one day to find I have all the power in the Universe, but I am completely alone.
I asked myself, what shall I do with all my power, I am all alone with no one to play with.
So I decided I would divide myself up into an infinite amount of different things.
I will become an infinite multitude of conscious and unconscious entities/objects.
Everything shall be apart of me. I will take all of the parts of myself which are conscious,
and make them temporarily forget the whole of myself. I shall through out eternity
play an endless game of "hide and seek" with myself. I will make this illusionary
game so realistic that when I play the part of a human, I will not realize that all the
other humans I interact with are simply parts of myself.
I will play this game through out eternity for I have nothing else to do but play.
I will experience every possible experience, for I live forever. Being that I know all things,
I know the out come ofeach experience I will have. The whole of myself understands this,
but now I shall take the whole of myself and go back to sleep, and forever allow the parts of myself to dream/play forever.
Robin

Healing to Bear

Please continue to send healing to Bear,
husband of Jill Medicine Heart.Today Bear was transported
to the VA Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio in anattempt to save his life
and learn more about what is causing the strokes hehas been having.
Please continue to send healing to Jill and to Bear's family and friends.
If you are in the Cincinnati area and are able to visit her by Bear's
sidein the hospital, please be in touch with Jill as soon as possible:medicineheart@yahoo.com Healing Circle: Friday, September 16, 2005

Healing to Basia

Send Healing to Basia
Please send positive, rejuvenating, healing energies to Basia and
specifically, her left knee. She took a spill and pulled/twisted her knee
severely enough to where, at this point, she has lost mobility.
Basia is awaitress and needs to be physically functional in order
to do her job andhave an income.Send healing messages to Basia at: winefaery@yahoo.com
Healing Circle: Monday, September 19, 2005

Saturday, September 10, 2005

Hurricane Relief

For those who donnae' know me, just call me Shadow... I'm from the Domain and Realms: a micronation dedicated to all things magickal...But I'm not here tonight to talk about the Domain and Realms...But about the people - both magickal and mundane - who have suffered the wrath of Hurricane Katrina... And how I'm working to help the people down there and along the Gulf Coast as best as possible... Particularly for the children who have suffered...For those of you who believe in magick, I encourage you to use what magick you posess and focus it towards the healing of the Gulf Coast however you can... However your heart and soul guides you to... Whether you be Christian, pagan, or otherwise... They are not refugees... I am Domani... but I am still an American... They are our people... They need our help... As much as we can give...I also enocurage more mundane help in the form of donations to the American Red Cross towards hurricane releif, either in the form of money, food, or clothing... I myself am in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, and will be contacting magick and pagan groups in that area and getting together to see about working with either the Red Cross or the Marine Corps in organizing a supply drive to send down to the Gulf States... If any who read this live in or around the Milwaukee, feel free to contact me at guardianargreg@yahoo.com to find out more... For the rest of you, I encourage you to do something similar...Do what you can... However you can... When you can... I wish you all Good Dreaming and Blessed Be...Sincerely, -ShadowThe Domain and Realms - http://thedomainandrealms.batcave.net

Healing Howard

Please send healing to Howard/Druid Thor and Tillaina/Sharon (Sheri) and
their family. Sharon's father died on Monday, September 5, 2005. Send
healing messages for the family to Thor:

neopagandruidthor@yahoo.com

Healing for Lady Titania

Lady Titania requests healing prayers. She is stressed from being separatedfrom her grandchildren. Please send healing to her, her grandchildren, andthis situation. Emails of support can be sent to her at:groveofthesacredoak@juno.comHealing Circle: Wednesday, September 7, 2005

Healing Drake

Send blessings to Circle minister Drake Spaeth and to his loved ones in the death of his father, Richard Spaeth, who died early this morning. And send blessings to Richard as he joins his ancestors in the Otherworld.Condolences and support can be emailed to Drake: SilverDrake@GaiasWomb.com
Blessed Be,Selena

Healing for Jill

Send healing to Bear, husband of Jill Medicine Heart. Bear is in the hospital and the latest report is that there appears to be bleeding in the brain. This bleeding needs to get under control if he is to survive and regain his health. Also send healing support to Jill and to Bear's family and friends. Emails of comfort and well wishes can be sent to Jill:medicineheart@yahoo.comHealing Circle: Friday, September 9, 2005

Thursday, August 25, 2005

Handfasting and Wedding Ceremonies

As some of you may not know Handfasting is not a Wedding Ceremonie, But an agreement between to people who love each other and want to sign a contract for that love, and live together for a year and a day. After that year and a day, you then may choose to participate in a Wedding ceremonie or go your separate ways. Which ever you decide. Your decision is between you and you's alone. I can perform both of these Rites. Fees may apply. These Services are not free. Donations of $50 helps pay for services and any tools used, and the rent of the Building. Also these rites can only be performed on a Full or New moon.
Blessed Be
For more information email:
gaurdian_2005@yahoo.com
Universal Life Church of Wicca

Reiki Sessions

Reiki is natural "hands on method" of energy balancing for the purpose of stress reduction and relaxation. Reiki is not meant as a substitute for medical, psychological, diagnosis and treatment. Reiki practitioners do not diagnose conditions, nor do I perform medical treatment, prescribe substance, or interfere with the treatment of a licenced medical professional. Reiki should not compete with the medical doctors and their treatment. Reiki is meant to compliment medical treatments. It is recommended you see a licenced physician or licenced health care professional for any physical or psychological ailment you may have. If anyone is interested in having Reiki session done, you need to make an appointment. You can simply stop in at The Mystic Candle.... 1718 East Street, Two Rivers. Or call for an appointment 973-3532. Some Fees apply. Your donation for$25.00 for the first half an hour, for a full body Reiki session. There are only evening sessions available. Closed on Wednesday!
Blessed Be
Reiki 1 Practitioner
email for more info:
reiki_1_practitioner@yahoo.com

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

The Claims are True

If I have learned anything in the past month, it is not to depend on others' opionion to validate my value as a Witch.
Denise has had a interesting experience. One of her friends had been at the graveyard visiting her mother's grave.. The vietnam Memorial Moving Wall was there. The friend felt very ill when she was near the wall. Later that day she saw the image of a redheaded young man asking for help. His name was Andy. The friend called Denise, Denise called me. We met the friend at the graveyard. I found the young man's name on the wall. He was born in 1944 and died in 1970. I obtained a printout on the young man. We found another grave of a WW1 soldier also named Andy. He was born in 18 something and died in 1985. We did a meditation with the old soldier leading the young soldier to the other side. Everything just seemed to fall into place-56on

Witches Believe

In the five belief, five points of the star, three circles, three level of operation and awareness.

Witches believe in the Law of Attraction, Harmony and Serenity, Power through Knowledge, the Wiccan Rede, and Progressive Reincarnation.
The Spirit Guides know best; it is to them their very being is owed.
Witches are in control of their lives as much as possible.
Witches do not feel guilty; that is, they learn from their mistakes and then use what is learned to their own advantage.
Witches love and life life to the fullest.
Witches are more interested in doing good, learning, and helping others than they are in a negative activities.
Witches use spells or rituals(power) only after working hard to arrive at a goal.
Witches are happy, serene people.
Witches respect and love every living thing.
Witches believe in not harming anyone, including themselves.
Witches believe in the Ultimate Deity.
Witches use stone-goddess for needed strength.
You need God-ess and God-ess needs you.
Witches also use "called-down" power.
Witches are good people, not the ogres Christians have made them out to be.
I believe in Witches; I believe I am a Witch.-56kc

The Most Serious Problem to Forming a Coven

I see the most serious problem to be Apprehension. An individual, unable to comprehend the concept of a coven's existence, thereby possessing unidentifiable ulterior motives, in their own desires to be an integral part of the group, could pose a dangerous partnership.
Perhaps these persons would fall into the following categories, both based in fear:

1. Insecurity
2. Ignorance

Insecure individuals manifest certain characteristics, resulting in personality inclinations:

Characteristics Inclination

Impressable ------------------------------ False Values
Identification ----------------------------- Cultism/Sects
Recognition -------------------------------- Instant Justification
Escapism --------------------------------Non-committing

Ignorant individuals have characterics that result in these inclinations:

Characteristic ---------------------------------------Inclination

Malevolent ---------------------------------------Malice, Jealousy,Black Magic
Satanism, ----------------------------------------Judgemental Attitude

Intolerant ----------------------------------------Impatience, Confusion,
Frustration, ---------------------------------------Powerlessness

It would be differcult to place my trust in someone who has the inherent human characteristics,
someone who is harnessed by the fear that most often surrounds these qualities.-55xz

Healing Oil

I have super-sensitive skin, And this oil has been 100% successful. It totally stops the razor-rash and itching that occurs a day after shaving. To anyone who cares to know, here it is.
Luck in Love oil
1/8 cup sesame oil 8 drops of orange essential
1/8 cup olive oil 2 drops narcisse synthetic
few drops wheat germ oil 1 drop ginger essential
17 drops rosewood essential 1 drop patchouli essential
7 drops jasmine essential 1 pinch pure powdered cinnamon

Apply using this affirmation; "I will give love and recieve love freely"

Note; mix or prepare mine under a new moon because of over all intent-54NN

A Meditation

Search for meaning fills our days,
Trails of crumbs through thorny maze.
Still we show- a hidden clue--
Who we are through what we do.

Smoke and mirrors, truths and lies,
It should come as no surprise.
Deeds alone make our words true,

Thou are Goddess, so we say
Choosing truth through roles we play
Making meaning from the skew;
Who we are and what we do.

-Elizabeth Barrette

A real Friend

A simple friend, when visiting, acts like a guest. A real friend opens your refrigerator and helps himself.
A simple friend has never seen you cry. A real friend has shoulders soggy from your tears.

A simple friend doesn't know your parents' first names.
A real friend has their phone numbers in his address book.
A simple friend brings a bottle of wine to your party.
A real friend comes early to help you cook and stays late to help you clean.

A simple friend hates it when you call after he has gone to bed.
A real friend asks you why you took so long to call.

A simple friend seeks to talk with you about your problems.
A real friend seeks to help you with your problems.

A simple friend wonders about your romantic history. A real friend could blackmail you with it.
A simple friend thinks the friendship is over when you have an argument.
A real friend calls you after you had a fight.
A simple friend expects you to always be there for them.
A real friend expects to always be there for you!
A simple friend reads this e-mail and deletes it.
A real friend passes it on and sends it back to you!

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Whats New at The Mystic Candle

This summer has been Great. But it is slowly coming to an end. Will the shop stay open for the winter months? Good Question. I guess it is too soon to tell. I would hope to be open on weekends and maybe one or two nights a week. But I guess it depends on the urgency of customers. Last winter it was by phone call, sure I will meet you there and let you in. No problem. Late night visits at the shop were ok for my self or my daughter.

Has anyone noticed the beaded curtains. They sure do look pretty in a doorway or even hanging in a window, has that come to mind.

I know I have seen lots of new faces this year. But I surely do welcome my friends as well. I am always happy to see a familiar face.

And I know they love to come and visit and see their friend Clovis. For he always has to say hello and a welcome back to all his friends.

I have new little Fairies and Egyptian Statues in the shop also you may want to see.

Also MoonPanther has a published book in the shop. It is filled with recipes and making of incenses and even drinks. Even words of Wisdom. Hey check out her book, it is for a fundraiser. And what is more better than that.

Cajun Game Warden

Cajun Game Warden> A Cajun was stopped by a game warden in South Louisiana recently with two ice chests of fish. He was leaving a bayou well known for its fishing.The game warden asked the man, "Do you have a license to catch those fish?" Naw, ma fren, I ain't got none of dem, no. Dese here are ma pet fish."Pet fish?"Ya. Avery night I take dese here fish down to de bayou and let dem swim 'round for a while. Den I whistle and dey jump rat back inta dis here ice chest and I take dem home."That's a bunch of hooey! Fish can't do that!" The Cajun looked at the game warden for a moment and then said, "It's de truth ma' fren. I'll show you. It really works." Okay, I've GOT to see this!" The Cajun poured the fish into the bayou and stood and waited. After several minutes, the game warden turned to him and said, "Well?"Well, what?" said the Cajun. When are you going to call them back?"Call who back?"The FISH!"What fish?" We in Louisiana may not be as smart as some, but we aren't as dumb as most.

Knowledge

KNOWLEDGE IS FREEDOM!
KNOWLEDGE IS WISDOM!
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
INFORMATION IS HOW U LEARN KNOWLEDGE,
HERE IS WHERE U CAN LEARN VALUABLE INFORMATION.
Knowledge is the map to understanding.
Without it one is lost. Seek the knowledge.

This Be Us!!!

YOU GO GALS!!!!!!!

Subject: Fw: THIS BE US !!!!!!





Today is . . .International Very Good Looking,Damn Smart Woman's DaySo please send this message to someone you think fits this description.
Please do not send it back to me,as I have already received it from aVery Good Looking, Damn Smart Woman! And remember this motto to live by:
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming...Damn, What a ride!!

Symptoms of A Stroke

Symptoms of a stroke Susie is recuperating at an incredible pace for someone with a massive stroke all because Sherry saw Susie stumble - -that is the key that isn't mentioned below - and then she asked Susie the 3 questions. This literally saved Susie's life - - Some angel sent it to Susie's friend and she did just what it said to do. Susie failed all three so 911 was called. Even though she had normal blood pressure readings and did not appear to be having a stroke, as she could converse to some extent with the Paramedics, they took her to the hospital right away. Thank God for the sense to remember the 3 questions! Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke. Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: 1. *Ask the individual to SMILE. 2. *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS 3. *Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE. If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. After discovering that a group of non medical volunteers could identify facial weakness, arm weakness and speech problems, researchers urged the general public to learn the three questions. They presented their conclusions at the American Stroke Association's annual meeting last February. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people, you can bet that at least one life will be saved.
BE A FRIEND AND SHARE THIS ARTICLE WITH AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE Keep your eyes toward the Moonlight,And your back to the Wind,And walk with the Wind.

Irish Friendship Wish

This may sound nuts, but Dennis got this the other day and sent it off. About 10 minutes later a really good financial windfall happened for his son Sean who he had sent it too as well! One of the people he sent it to was responsible for the windfall. AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH You had better send this back!!!!Good Luck!!I hope it works...May there always be work for your hands to do;May your purse always hold a coin or two;May the sun always shine on your windowpane;May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;May the hand of a friend always be near you;May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.OK, this is what you have to do.....Send this to all of your friends! But - you HAVE to sendthis within 1 hour from when you open it!Now................Make A wish!!!!!!I hope you made your wish! Now then, if you send to:1 person --- your wish will be granted in 1 year3 people --- 6 months5 people --- 3 months6 people --- 1 month! 7 people --- 2 weeks8 people --- 1 week9 people --- 5 days10 people --- 3 days12 people --- 2 days15 people --- 1 day20 people --- 3 hoursIf you delete this after you read it... you will have 1 year of bad luck! But... if you send it 2of your friends . you will automatically have 3 years of good luck!!! :-)

A Little Good Advice

This is without a doubt one of the nicest good luck forwards I have received. Hope it works for you -- and me!

Lotus Touts: You have 6 minutesThere's some mighty fine advice in these words, even if you're not superstitious. This Lotus Touts has been sent To you for good luck from the Anthony Robbins organization. It has been sent around the world ten times so Far.Do not keep this message.The Lotus Touts must leave your hands in 6 MINUTES. Otherwise you will get a very unpleasant surprise. This is true, even if you are not superstitious, agnostic, or otherwise faith impaired.ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.

FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.Now, here's the FUN part!Send this to at least 5 people and your life will improve. 1-4 people: Your life will improve slightly.5-9 people: Your life will improve to your liking.9-14 people: You will have at least 5 surprises in the next 3 weeks15 and above: Your life will improve drastically and everything you ever dreamed of will begin to take shape.A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.

People Say The Darndest Things

IDIOTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:> I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road. The reason: "too many deer were being hit by cars" and he didn't want them to cross there anymore.>> This one was from Kingman, KS.>> __________________________________________________> ____>
IDIOTS IN FOOD SERVICE:> My daughter went to a local Taco Bell and ordered a taco. She asked the person behind the counter for "minimal lettuce." He said he was sorry, but they only had iceberg. And he was a Kansas City chef!> ______________________________________________>>
IDIOT SIGHTING:> I was at the airport, checking in at the gate when an airport employee asked, "Has anyone put anything in your baggage without your knowledge? To which I replied, "If it was without my knowledge, how would I know? He smiled knowingly and nodded, "That's why we ask."> Happened in Birmingham, Ala.> __________________________________________________> _____>>
IDIOT SIGHTING:> The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it's safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine when she asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red. Appalled, she responded, "What on earth are blind people doing driving?!" She was a probation officer in Wichita, KS> __________________________________________________> _>> IDIOT SIGHTING:> At a good-bye luncheon for an old and dear coworker who was leaving the company due to "downsizing," our manager commented cheerfully, this is fun. We should do this more often." Not a word was spoken. We all just looked at each other with that deer-in-the-headlights stare. This was a bunch at Texas Instruments.> ________________________________________>>
IDIOT SIGHTING:> I work with an individual who plugged her power strip Back into itself and for the life of her couldn't understand why her system would not turn on. A deputy with the Dallas County Sheriff's office no less.> __________________________________________________> __>>
IDIOT SIGHTING:> When my husband and I arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up our car, we were told the keys had been! locked in it. We went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver's side door. As I watched from the passenger side, I instinctively tried the door handle and discovered that it was unlocked. "Hey," I announced to the technician, "it's open!" To which he replied, "I know - I already got that side."> This was at the Ford dealership in Canton, Mississippi!> __________________________________________________> _____>> *****and they walk among us ... and REPRODUCE>>

Hysicians

hysicians :
(A) The number of doctors in the U.S. is 700,000.
(B) Accidental deaths caused by physicians per year are 120,000.
(C) Accidental deaths per physician is 17.14%.Statistics courtesy of the US Dept. of Health & Human Services.**********Guns :
(A) The number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000 (yes that's 80 million).
(B) The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500.
(C) The number of accidental deaths per gun owner is 0.001875%.Statistics courtesy of the FBI**********So statistically, doctors are approximately 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners.***********Remember, guns don't kill people, doctors do.
**********FACT : NOT EVERYONE HAS A GUN, BUT ALMOST EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST ONE DOCTOR.
*********Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban doctors before this gets completely out of hand ! ! !
*********Out of concern for the public at large, I have withheld statistics on lawyers for fear the shock would cause people to panic and seek medical attention.

Red Fridays

RED FRIDAY'S
You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why.....The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops.Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red -blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED. Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University.
If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee ! that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking! of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example;Wear RED on Friday's!I sent this out to everyone on my email list;hopefully, you will too.Wear Red on Fridays ...SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA

To the Women in My Circle

TO THE WOMEN IN MY CIRCLE> >
When I was little, I used to believe in the concept of one best friend, and then I started to become a woman. And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up, God would show you the best in many friends. One friend is needed when you're going through things with your man. Another friend is needed when you're going through things with your mom. Another when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be. One friend will say let's pray together, another let's cry together, another let's fight together, another let's walk a way together. One friend will meet your spiritual need, another your shoe fetish, another your love for movies, another will be with you in your season of confusion, another will be your clarifier, another the wind beneath> your wings. But whatever their assignment in your life, on whatever! the occasion, on whatever the day, or wherever you need them to meet you with their gym shoes on and hair pulled back, or to hold you back from making a complete fool of yourself ... those are your best friends. It may all be wrapped up in one woman, but for many it's wrapped up in several . one from 7th grade, one from high school, several from the college years, a couple from old jobs, several from church, on some days your mother, on others your sisters, and on some days your daughters or sons. So whether they've been there 20 minutes or 20 years, Pass this on to the women that God has placed in your life to make a difference. Thank You for being my Friend. Goddess Bless You !!!
__________________________________________________
To Know, To Will, To Dare,
To Keep Silent

Saturday, July 23, 2005

Haunting Times

MM Everyone,I want to post something here as an information tool only for those of you that may find it useful, Please do not feel as if it is SPAM, I am not intending it to be that at all! So here is the authorized release of the information:***All of us here at Haunted Times Magazine would like to thank ourthousands of online readers in the paranormal community for theircontinued support since our inception in October 2004. Our goal hasalways been to fine-tune our content through an online edition beforemoving to print. The time has come.We are extremely proud to announce that the premiere issue of HauntedTimes Magazine is now available! We are also offering a yearlysubscription that will be delivered right to your home. All printissues are 80 full size, full color glossy pages of the best and mostdiverse paranormal content available today. Just stop by the HTM website: http://www.hauntedtimes.com to purchase yours now!HTM will still offer our free monthly online edition of bonusmaterial not featured in the print magazine. The Fall online editionis available to view at: http://www.hauntedtimes.comThe print version of Haunted Times Magazine is completely interactivewith the HTM web site. This means that HTM print readers will be ableto view bonus evidence pictures and video as well as listen to E.V.P.that is discussed in articles on the Haunted Times web site!Order your subscription today: http://www.hauntedtimes.com ***It will contain a regular column about Postive Magick, and other points of interest that you may find useful.Light & Blessings,Cassandra

Signature on Petition

This is really sad only 398 Signatures on this petition with these type of Acts on the rise. Remove Judge Cale Bradford Message: Please Sign & ForwardRemove Judge Cale Bradford for blatant disregard of civil rights http://www.thePetitionSite.com/takeaction/936259170Thomas E. Jones and Tammy Bristol of Indianapolis have been ordered by Judge Cale Bradford of Marion Superior Court to "shelter" their child from their religion.The First Amendment and court rulings are clear that parents have a fundamental right to raise their children in any religion they choose.Thomas E. Jones and Tammy Bristol both practice the Wiccan religion - a pagan, Earth-centered faith. There were an estimated 1 million pagans worldwide in 2002. In the United States pagan believers have larger numbers than those who practice Sikhism, Taoism and several other religions that are recognized as "established".Judge Cale Bradford has failed to demonstrate how the beliefs of Mr. Jones and Ms. Bristol are harmful to the child, other than saying they may cause confusion. This order has been inserted into a divorce decree in which the parents have no disagreements in regards to the religious training of their child. Both parents desire that the child be raised according to their shared beliefs. Judge Bradford has blatantly violated these peoples' First Amendment rights.Judge Cale Bradford has committed an extremely serious act of discrimination against these people and their religion. Judge Cale Bradford has proven himself to be a danger to the well being of the citizens of the state of Indiana and he must be removed from the Judiciary of the state of Indiana.Please Sign This Petition http://www.thePetitionSite.com/takeaction/936259170Remove Judge Cale Bradford for blatant disregard of civil rightsFor more info see this news story:http://www.wthr.com/Global/story.asp?S=3517358&nav=9TahbQHT Please Sign & Forward this PetitionThanks!Love & LightMari

Send Healing

Please send healing to Marion Weinstein, she has been diagnosed with aserious rare blood disorder. Please send healing thoughts and energy toMarion.Marion Weinstein is the author of many Witchcraft and Pagan books, includingthe classic "Positive Magic". If you would like more information about Marion Weinstein you can go towww.earthmagic.com. Selena Fox High Priestess of Circle Sanctuary will be leading a healingworking for Marion Weinstein Thursday July 21, 2005 during the full moon atmidnight. This healing working will be taking place at the StarwoodFestival, those who wish to join Selena Fox can learn more about theStarwood Festival at http://www.rosencomet.com/starwood

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Principles of Wiccan Beliefs

PRINCIPLES OF WICCAN BELIEFS Adopted By The Council Of American Witches April 12,1974 The Council of American Witches finds in necessary to define modern Witchcraft in terms of the American experience and needs. We are not bound by traditions from other times and other cultures, and we owe no allegiance to any person or power greater than the Divinity manifest through our own being. As American Witches we welcome and respect all life-affirming teachings and traditions, and seek to learn from all and to share our learning within our Council. It is in this spirit of welcome and cooperation that we adopt these few principles of Wiccan belief. In seeking to be inclusive, we do not wish to open ourselves to the destruction of our group by those on self-seeking power-trips, or to philosophies and practices contradictory to ours, we do not want to deny participation with us to any who are sincerely interested in our knowledge and beliefs. We therefore ask only that those who seek to identify with us accept these few basic principles:
1. We practice Rites to attune ourselves with the natural rhythm of life forces marked by the phases of the Moon and the seasonal Quarters and Cross Quarters.
2. We recognize that out intelligence gives us a unique responsibility toward our environment. We seek to live in harmony with Nature, in ecological balance offering fulfillment to life and consciousness within an evolutionary concept.
3. We acknowledge a depth of power far greater than that apparent to the average person. Because it is far greater than ordinary, it is sometimes called "supernatural"; but we see it as lying within that which is naturally potential to all.
4. We conceive of the Creative Power in the Universe as manifesting through polarity-as masculine and feminine-and that this same Creative Power lies in all people, and functions through the interaction of the masculine and feminine. We value neither above the other, knowing each to be supportive of the other. We value sex as pleasure, as the symbol and embodiment of life, and as one of the sources of energies used in magical practice and religious worship.
5. We recognize both outer worlds and inner, or psychological, worlds- sometimes known as the Spiritual World, the Collective Unconscious, Inner Planes, etc., and we see in the interaction of these two dimensions the basis for paranormal phenomena and magical exercises. We neglect neither dimension for the other, seeing both as necessary for our fulfillment.
6. We do not recognize any authoritarian hierarchy, but do honor those who teach, respect those who share their greater knowledge and wisdom, and acknowledge their greater wisdom, and acknowledge those who have courageously given of themselves in leadership.
7. We see religion, magick, and wisdom in living as being united in the way one views the world and lives within it-a world view and philosophy of life, which we identify as Witchcraft, the Wiccan Way.
8. Calling oneself "witch" does not make a Witch-but neither does heredity itself, nor the collecting of titles, degrees, and initiations. A Witch seeks to control the forces within him/her-self that make life possible in order to live wisely and well without harm to others and in harmony with Nature.
9. We believe in the affirmation and fulfillment of life, in a continuation of evolution and development of consciousness giving meaning to the Universe we know, and our personal role within it.
10. Our only animosity toward Christianity, or toward any other religion or philosophy of life, is to the extent that its institutions have claimed to be "the only way" and have sought to deny freedom to others and to suppress other ways of religious practice and belief.
11. As American Witches, we are not threatened by debates on the history of the Craft, the origins of various terms, the legitimacy of various aspects of different traditions. We are concerned with our present and our future.
12. We do not accept the concept of absolute evil, not do we worship any entity known as "Satan" or "the devil" as defined by the Christian tradition. We do not seek power through the suffering of others, nor accept that personal benefit can be derived only be denial of another.
13. We believe that we should seek within Nature that which is contributory to our health and well-being.
copyright 1999 Journey

Pagan Pride Day

Pagan Pride Day is returning to Hart Park, in beautiful Wauwatosa, for a magical day of celebrating Paganism and cummunity. As always there will be many workshops, merchants, artist, entertainers and other people on hand to create a terrific infrastructure. To round off the event, there will be hundreds of festival-goes, in what promises to be the largest Pagan festival in Milwaukee to date. Pagan Pride Day regularly generates media attention, and this year we have deicated an entire committee to marketing and advertizing. With connections to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Shepherd Express. We anticipate a record turn out for the event. Pagan Pride Day 2005 will be held on Sunday, September 18 from 11:30am to 6:30pm.
Hart Park Muellner Building,7300 W. Chestnut St, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

Do you have a True Experience?

Please we need your stories.
This is a free publication to those who are interested in Pagan reading.
Feel free to submit your want ads, sell ads, or your interesting stories.
Perhaps there is an event coming up and you want to tell our Pagan Community.
Our paper is also on line. at www.wisconsinpagantrader.blogspot.com For those who do not wish to recieve our newletter.

The Old Man in the Rocking Chair

My parents got divorced in the summer of 1986. The following summer, my dad was staying with my cousins at their home. I went to visit him there.
One night about 8pm while my cousin and I were in a room upstairs playing, an old man suddenly appeared in the rocking chair in the corner of the room. My cousin immediately ran downstairs, but I stayed in the room, unafraid because I have had previously experiences with ghost. I walked right up next to the chair where the old man was sitting and asked," where did you come from"? He smiled in responce. Hearing a noice, I turned around expecting to find my cousin. No one was there. When I turned back around to face the old man, he was gone. He just vanished, though he looked solid, like a normal person in every detail. A couple weeks later, I was looking through a photo album and was shocked to find the very same man sitting in the rocking chair. I asked my mom who it was in the picture. She told me It was my Grandfather, who had died before I was born.
Kevin Wenzel

Mothers Return

My mother, died on December 1, 1990.
Two or three years ago, I woke about 1:30am and was astounded to hear my mothers voice. I could hear her talking quite plainly. I listened as she came out of the bathroom, walked across the landing at the top of the stairs, opened the bedroom door, and closed it behind her. I could hear her speaking until 1:45am. It was so eerie. I could not understand waht I was hearing. I have had some other experiences. Twice I have seen a mysterious mist in my mother's bedroom. I thought the bedroom was on fire. I walked into the wall of mist and breathed some in while trying to blow or wave it away.
Every morning about 1:00am. I used to switch on my tape recorder to tape sounds in the bedroom. You would not believe the sounds I captured on the tape: movement in the bedroom, and alot of static as something unseen moved passed the recorder.
I have not seen or heard anything since.
My mother must be at rest..
Paul White

EXTRA

Church and School of Wicca
The United States Internal Revenue Service has issued a letter which recognizes Witchcraft as a Religion and which gives the Church and School of Wicca full church rightes.

This was the first time anywhere that Witchcraft had been officially recognized as a tax free religion.

The Handwritting on the Wall

A weary Mother returned from the store, lugging groceries through the kitchen doors. Awaiting her arrival was her 8 year old son, anxious to relate what his younger brother had done.
While I was out playing and Dad was on call, TJ took his crayons and wrote on the wall. It's on the new paper you just hung in the den. I told him you'd be mad at having to do it again.
She let out a moan and furrowed her brow, Where is your little brother right now? She emptied her arms and with a purposeful stride, she marched to his closet where he had gone to hide.
She called his full name as she entered his room. He trembled with fear---he knew that meant doom for the next 10 minutes, she ranted and raved, about the expensive wallpaper and how she had saved.
Lamenting all the work it would take to repair, she condemned his actions and total lack of care. The more she scolded, the madder she got, then stomped from his room, totally distraught.
She headed for the den to confirm her fears. When she saw the wall, her eyes flooded with tears. The message she read pierced her soul with a dart. It Said " I love Mommy" surrounded by a heart. Well the wallpaper remained, just as she found it, with an empty picture frame hung around it. A reminder to her, and indeed to all, take time to read the handwritting on the wall.
Author Unknown

Friday, July 15, 2005

Spotlight on Pagan Band

Tired of the old standard issue Pagan music? Maybe a little CURSE will cure you. Mikaela Pearson(vocals), Kevin Michaels(guitar), Theodora Micheals(bass), and Robert Lacyk(drums and percussions) have been entertaining audiences and winning critical acclaim since Spring of 2000. This New York quartet is fierce not fluffy, with hard driving bluesy songs that mix roadhouse with Rivendell and a stage presence that combine George Thorogood with J.R.R. Tolkien.
Curse formed out of the ashes of Caledonia, a goth-rock group which included Mikaela and Robert, and ultraviolet, an all-girl punk band featuringThea on guitar and lead vocals. After Caledonia's demise, Mikaela swore off bands, concentrating instead on solo performances with autoharp. A year later Thea and Kevin approached Mikaela about forming a new band. Casting trepidation to the winds, they booked some studio time, went in and jammed and Curse was born. Everything you listen to comes out in your music whether you like it or not says Kevin, Music is universal...Mikaela points out It's the language of the Gods. Mikaela is a High Priestess in North Star Craft, which traces it's lineage through the Gardnerian and Minoan Sisterhood traditions. Thea is a vegetarian for about 18 years, trying to tread lightly on the planet.
At present Curse is working on songs for their second album, while continuing to play shows in and around New York. They are also looking for a label and representation. Just because we've been able to do so much on our own doesn't mean were not looking for talented help, says Mikaela. For futher developments keep an eye on their website at www.curseonline.com And if you find yourself in New York be sure to catch their live show.

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

PAGAN LOVE NEST

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Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Lammas Chicken

2 skinless chicken breast, Cut the chicken into large chunks.
3 tbs olive oil In a large micro dish , saute chicken in olive
1 large onion oil for about 5 min. Add onions, green pepper
1 green pepper chopped and mushrooms and stir. When onion is transparent
5 mushrooms sliced add thyme and black pepper, then add rice and stir
1 tsp thyme until mixed well. Let the rice saute for 2 or 3 minutes
1/4 tsp pepper stirring once a minute. Add tomato juice, water and
2 cups white rice uncooked bayleaf, and stir. Bring to boil, cover, and put the
1 1/2 cups tomatoe juice casserole dish in micro on high for 20 minutes. Allow
2 1/2 cups water to stand for at least 10 minutes. Or just bake at 350
1 bayleaf 30 to 40 minutes, or until rice has absorbed liquid.
and the chicken is done. But since it is summer
do you really want to use an oven?
Magenta Griffith

Mother Moon

Meditate for a moment on your purpose and visualize the worlds horrors being erased by the silver glow of Mother Moon. July 21 st is our Blessing Moon which occurs at 7am. Color of the day is purple.
Mother Moon, we call to you,
you can do much more than we can do,
Heal the Earth, it's scars, it's tears,
Heal the people of their hatred and ire,
call on the transformative element of fire,
Guide us, Mother to do what is right
For your sacred Earth on which we stand tonight.
Edain McCoy

Book Review

Who speaks for the Witch.

It's about a story--a truly horrible and a terrible story. It contains all elements of the perfect horror story. Lust for power, greed, and politics are well represented in it. Torture, murder and betrayal. The people they describe make Adolph Hitler and Saddam Hussein look like boy scouts leaders..
For this story is not fiction. it is about real people, who were tortured and publicly murdered to make a holiday for the masses. The tortures that have been discovered are still fit material for nightmares. It ranges from sleep deprivation( waking the witch), to red hot nails under the fingernails, and squeeze devices. Or even a cauldron of rats fastened upside down in contact with stomach. When heated they ate their way though the victim. After being tortured in secret for months and years, the victims were then publicly tortured and finally executed in the most vile and terrible way possible; by being burned. Prisoners were brought out in plain view for everyone to see. Then hot pincers were used to tear off sensitive living flesh that the judges could define. Legs, arms were broken or shattered on the wheel. Some were impaled by driving a sharp rod into the anus; some had their intestines burned in front of them and then the victims were burned. They should not die in public torture but instead would scream their last as the flames engulfed them, provided they did not have their tongues torn out.
Or a red hot iron driven down their throat so that screaming was impossible.
As the story continues they trace it's roots and name some of the villians, the demoniacally inspired church and leaders of times. They will mention some of those victims who were burned for a medieval holiday.
They also will speak of today, the madness and the lies continue for some of the same reasons that caused the Burning times of the 16th and 17th centuries, when the craze reached it's peak.
Today lust for power leads fear-mongering Christian cult leaders to utter medievil threats so that little children will have nightmares and there will be a better head count in the congrgation and a bigger take in collection plate. Hilter and his cronies were rightly named the villians of the piece, and the jews who were tortured and murdered were acknowledged to be victims. In the Frost's story the victims were labeled denizens of the Evil Empire, percieved as fit candidates for further mental torture and loss of property and the terrorist call thme selves the good guys.
You must understand that these ghastly villians protested and still protest today that they were and are doing righteous battle against the enemies of God. They saved Witches from the grip of evil by torturing and killing them. Those victims were ordinary people like you and me. In this story it is we the people who are the real good guys, and we have finally had our fill. We have sufficient power now to say 'Enough! The terrorist shall be named terrorist, and their crimes shall be noised abroad" We speak for the Witches, the people, the erstwhile victims, the genuine good guys. Over 80 percent of those who were judically murdered were women.
Unlike many writers, the Frost's know and acknowledge their bias; Though before they begin they do make one apology and one only, and that is, If they are cynical about the actions of the leaders of "those proudly phallic moral orders, either circumcised or uncircumcised" they deserve it; for we speak for the Witches, those who were burned and those still being shot at by their neighbors, thier employers, and their goverment.

School and Church of Wicca

The Church of Wicca was founded in 1968 and became federally recognized as a church of
witchcraft in 1972. This was the first federal recognition of legitmacy of the craft in the United States. In it's time the Church has handled over half a million queries and enrolled nearly fifty thousand students. Many of it's students now play leading roles in the worldwide craft community. Question, Can a new magical non-hierarchical religion survive the enmity of corrupt and the bigoted politicians, businessmen and churchmen?
The answer is yes-- for the craft is not only surviving, but it is growing.

I have been studing under the Frost's for around 20 years. I have taken and learned many of their courses they offer. From learning the craft of the Wise to Astral Travel. They offer a great selection of courses. And they are as close as the mail box.

I know many of you think that this is a religion can't be learn on paper, but how wrong they are. This is not a made up religion that you make up in your head as you go. It is written. As a Bible, prayer book, almanac. A guide for you to follow. Yes in the years past it was a way of life . For those who stayed on this path it was possible to teach your young. But can you honestly say one of those were you? I bet not. All in honesty I was brought up as Pagan/Blackfoot, but later to realize the books and lessons were confirming everything I was taught and more. It is a big help when one of your parents or even both were into paganism and you have had the chance to learn from them, perhaps they were taught by their parents. Gavin and Yvonne have over 70 years combined experience teaching and studing Witchcraft. The bring this combined knowledge to you in over 20 books and pamplets as well as offering 13 courses. They have eouched the lives of millions of people. Now it is your chance to put that experience to work for you.
An it Harm None, Do as you will.

Interesting Thought

I never told my religion, nor scrutinized that of another,
I never attempted to make a convert, nor wished to change anothers creed.
I have judged of others' religion by their lives,
for it is from our lives, and not from our words,
that our religion must be read.
Thomas Jefferson

Thursday, June 23, 2005

MARS SPECTACULAR

MARS SPECTACULAR! The Red Planet is about to be spectacular! This month and next, Earth is catching up with Mars in an encounter that will culminate in the closest approach between the two planets in recorded history. The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Due to the way Jupiter's gravity tugs on Mars and perturbs its orbit, astronomers can only be certain that Mars has not come this close to Earth in the Last 5,000 years, but it may be as long as 60,000 years before it happens again. The encounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within 34,649,589 miles of Earth and will be (next to the moon) the brightest object in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear 25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will look as large as the full moon to the naked eye. Mars will be easy to spot. At the beginning of August it will rise in the east at 10 P.M. and reach its azimuth at about 3 a.m. By the end of August when the two planets are closest, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach its highest point in the sky at 12:30 A.M. That's pretty convenient to see something that no human being has seen in recorded history. So, mark your calendar at the beginning of August to see Mars grow progressively brighter and brighter throughout the month. Share this with your children and grandchildren. NO ONE ALIVE TODAY WILL EVER SEE THIS AGAIN
Bob

Wednesday, June 01, 2005

Pagans and Witches

Perhaps some are a little confused about Witches, and Pagans. Paganism and Witches are not all the same. All witches are pagans, but all pagans are not witches.. Calling oneself a Witch, does not make oneself a Witch. Years of practice, years of learning. It is a big world out there and there are a lot of books. Not all books are written by Witches, Some are written by Christains who think they know about Wicca. Please becareful on which witch book you purchase. Do some research on the author. See if they are a true pagan or if they are just writting a story book. There are plenty of steriotype writters. You need to figure out the difference. There are several different kinds of Wiccans. Just as your christainanity has several branches so does Wicca. So you need to figure out your roots and go from there.
Perhaps you can actually find a Wiccan that would be interested in teaching you. But you have to becareful there too. Some just proclaim to be a Witch. Don't be afaid to ask for crudentuals. If they do not have any, becareful. No one can properly teach you with out them. There are alot of Fluff Bunnies out there. And you need to find out which witch is right for you. A true Flamenca or Flamen is truely hard to find, but there are a few out there.
Someone thats is new to the Craft has a long road ahead of them but I will guarantee it will be like a rollarcoaster ride. And it can't be taught by someone that has only been in it for a year. After all they were only on the path just a short time and they would not know everything ot to begin to know everything. So just becareful whom you befriend. Once you start consuming knowledge you wont be able to stop. Believe me nothing will stop you, Nothing will be as important as learning the Craft of the Wise. It will be your life. So you can't just say I don't have time right now to do this. This will be time consuming, but just think of the rewards you will have. The ability to make things right.
Blessed Be

Whats Is Wicca?

When you first learned that witchcraft was alive and well today.
What did you think Witchcraft was?
So many Ideas have gotton attached to the name of The Craft.
Even definitions is an ongoing effort.
Just defining what we mean when we say Witch-Craft and Witch.
If we can review some basic definitions with you, It makes my job easier.
So here goes a glimpse inside a Witch's Lexicon....

Witchcraft is an old religion:
The Craft, a way of thinking about Deity.
As a Religion it encourages growth in the individual preparing the way for the spirit to reach toward our guide. The Elders Ones, and toward the Ultimate Deity.
Witchcraft implies a set of ethics summed up in the Wiccan Rede.
Eight words the wiccan rede fulfill..
If it Harm None,
Do what you Will..
I never really studied The Craft growing up,
But the Bible just didn't work for me.
It was then that I took a serious look at studing of Wicca. I was both surprised and pleased
to discover that Wicca was much more then the practice of Magic..
Wicca is very sincere and caring.. Down to Earth Religion.
The true Magic of Wicca has turned out to be the Lord and the Lady, the caring and sharing,
The desire to explore and the understanding the ability to live in harmony with ourselves and with Nature..
Therefore, from this presented above. It is simple to see that Satanism and Witchcraft are two very different things. Nor are they related. Nor of the same.
Wicca is the Five pointed Star, The Pentagram.. In the center of everything is the Deity.
Like gravity, the Deity is impersonal. It treats everyone alike. It transcends gender and human
type emotions.
I believe in the unknowable God who is the sum of all creation. God is not black nor white. God has no gender. And the God and Goddess who are reflections of that power. They were conceived by the need of the Ancient Wise Ones, and born of their knowledge and faith as Witches.
Wicca is a Church and a way of life..
Who profits from all this, Rarely does the Parishioner..
It is full of boundless choices.
The choice to learn and grow through knowledge, A choice to search for that which pleases ourselves, A choice to be different from the normal, A choice to be.. All this and so much more comes to us because " WE CHOOSE" to belong and to be Witches..
The bottom line is Wicca is chosen! And chosen by you...
Blessed Be

Friday, May 27, 2005

Healing for Dan and Lindsey

Ana Maria Berry is requesting healing for her son Dan and his friend Lindsey who were involved in a hit and run accident. A drunk driver hit the car that they were driving, Dan suffered minorinjuries but Lindsey's injuries are serious. Lindsey is currently in anIntensive Care Unit in Phoenix Arizona and has a collapsed lung, broken jaw,and a dislocated hip. Please send healing energy to Lindsey, Dan and there families. Support can be offered by email through Ana Maria Berry atana_m_berry@hotmail.com Healing Circle: Thursday, May 26, 2005

Friday, May 20, 2005

Healing for feather and Family

Please send healing to Feather (Edie Ferguson) of Wisconsin and her family. Feather's mother, Mary Ellen Ferguson, died this afternoon, Monday, May 16, 2005. Please send condolences and support to her at:Edie Ferguson5698 Nutone StreetFitchburg, WI 53711silverfeather@charter.net(608) 273-1370Thank you,Circle SanctuaryHealing Circle: Monday, May 16, 2005 ________________________________________________________________The HEALINGCIRCLE Mail List is a newsletter which informs members of the Circle community of healing requests and health-related information. You cannot send email to the healingcircle@cirlesanctuary.org email address. If you would like to be unsubscribed from the HEALINGCIRCLE mail list, send a blank email to healingcircle-unsubscribe@circlesanctuary.org and your email address will be removed. If you unsubscribe yourself from this mail list and you wish to be re-subscribed to it later on, send a blank email to healingcircle-subscribe@circlesanctuary.org and your email address will be subscribed. If you have any question about the HEALINGCIRCLE mail list or its content, please send an email to healing@circlesanctuary.org. Thanks!

Healers are needed plz

Thought this might interest you...EcologyFund is helping to save Rainforests and endangered wilderness.Every day when I visit their site, a donation is made anonymously atno cost to me.Click below to make your free donation now.http://www.ecologyfund.comThank you for being a part of Our beautiful family in The Pagan LoveNest on Yahoo! We wanted to take a momment to let you know we aretrying to give Mother Earth a Healing. We hope you join us in thatfight. This is Free it costs you nothing. Join Pagans Save The Worldon Ecologyfund! Our Team is saving land together. This is not a group like Yahoo groups. All this does is count the land we have saved as agroup together. We need more members so please join! Pagans Save TheWorld Group is listed under Religious Organizationshttp://ecologyfund.com/registry/ecology/groups_listing.htmlWe have saved Total Sq ft: 30,457.3 !!!!Please Forward this invite to a friend! We need all the help we canget!Love & LightMariPlz Care2http://www.care2.com

[Magickal_Creations] Are you in an FBI file? (National Importance confirmed)

Are you in an FBI file? Take this short quiz to find out. http://www.aclu.org/Quizzes/QuizIntro.cfm?quizID=12 Join the ACLU and help us uncover the truth about FBI and local police spying. http://aclu.org
Dear Friend, The police help protect us from criminals and terrorists, but do you want FBI agents and local police spying on environmental, anti-war, political, and faith-based groups? Do you feel safer knowing they might be spying on you? Documents obtained by the ACLU through the Freedom of Information Act prove that the FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Forces are collecting files on peace groups, and intimidating anti-war activists through aggressive questioning. Could the FBI, the task forces they operate with, and local police be spying on you? We don't know if they are, but to help you find out, take this short quiz. After you take the quiz, join the ACLU to help us uncover the truth about spying by the FBI and local police and put a stop to it. Collecting files on anti-war and environmental groups has nothing to do with fighting terrorism and will not make us safer. If anything, diverting FBI and local law enforcement resources to monitor political and religious __expression will weaken our ability to fight terrorism. Infiltration of peaceful groups will have a chilling effect on many Americans - without making us safer - as these cases demonstrate: Sarah Bardwell was an intern at the American Friends Services Committee when four agents of the Joint Terrorism Task Force, accompanied by Denver police officers in SWAT gear, suddenly appeared at her Denver home last summer. The agents asked Bardwell three questions about upcoming protests and whether she knew of anyone who was planning any crimes related to upcoming protests. Scott Silber is an organizer for the Service Employees International Union and a student activist at Colorado University. Last July, the FBI called Silber and asked him to come to their offices. Documents obtained by the ACLU through the Freedom of Information Act show that Silber was under surveillance as recently as last August.Reverend Raymond Payne, a Methodist Minister from Kentucky, was stopped last October by Canadian border officials. They interrogated Rev. Payne for more than an hour as he attempted to enter Canada for a vacation. According to Rev. Payne, the officials informed him that the interrogation was triggered because he was the subject of an FBI file. He has never been arrested, been charged with a crime, or even participated in a protest. To protect the freedom of Americans to pursue their right to peaceful protest, the ACLU is conducting a nationwide campaign to expose and limit FBI spying on people and groups simply for speaking out or practicing their faith. Help us stop this abuse of the First Amendment by joining the ACLU today. Your membership gift will enable us to file Freedom of Information Act requests across the country, uncover and publicize spying by the FBI and local police, and put a stop to it. If you agree that the tools to fight terrorism should not be misused to target innocent people across America who have done nothing more than criticize the government or practice their religion, get involved today. Thank you for your support. Sincerely,Ann BeesonAssociate Legal Directorhttp://aclu.org(Please Forward This To All Whom May Be Concerned)Visit Witchvox!http://www.witchvox.comTo find Groups & Websites Plz Visit Our Links Section In Magickal Creations=)http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Magickal_Creations/links/

Healing for Feather

Long time Circle Community member Feather (Edie Ferguson) would like tothank everyone in this Healing Circle community who has sent her condolencesand support. Feather's mother, Mary Ellen Ferguson passed away on Monday,May 16, 2005. Visitation and memorial services will be held at FirstChristian Church in Macomb, Illinois on Saturday May 21. The visitation will begin at 10am, memorial service at 11am, followed by a gravesiteservice and a meal back at the church. Anyone interested in attending should contact Feather via her cell phone at608-692-5698. You may send continued support to Feather (Edie Ferguson) at the followingaddress:Edie Ferguson5698 Nutone StreetFitchburg, WI 53711silverfeather@charter.net(608) 273-1370

Healing request for Cat's Grandmother

Circle Community member Mama Cat Paula Morhardt is asking for energy for the quick and smooth passing of my grandmother, Arlene Brinkmeier. She has been ill for the last two years, and is fading quickly now. She in the last days, and the family would appreciate any energy sent to Arlene for a painless andtrouble free passing. You can send support emails to Mama Cat at the emailaddress below. Mama Cat(Paula Morhardt) mnshwct@yahoo.com

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Thursday, May 19, 2005

A Witch's Creed

In silence of serenity I dwell;
It is my right.
In wisdom I rule my thought;
It is my duty.
In compassion I instruct mankindBy word and act, in righteousness and trueth.
It is my gift to his future,Freely given!
By the grace of heaven,By the favor of the GodsI hold the power in my hands;
Healing waters, and help for the needy!
Fires of Hell, and a scourge for the unruly;
Let no seeker of enlightmentLeave my presence unaided:
Let no evil doer have his Pleasure Upon my world.
I am Priestess of Infinite spaceConsecrated to the path,Minister to all life:
I shall not return,
From my quest, except as a Goddess!
Let the profane take heed and beware!
By the grace of heaven And the Gods of my Ancestors:

I AM A WITCH

FYI

Yule was December 21,2005
Imbolc was January 25, 2005
Ostara was March 20, 2005
Beltane was April 24, 2005
Litha is June 20, 2005
Lugnasad is July 20, 2005
Mabon is September 22,2005
Samhain will be October 17,2005 or November 15, 2005
Because of dates of the Samhain are exactly the same amount of time you have two choices.
Theses dates are based on lunar and solar events.. Not what others might tell you based on traditional calender dates. Be proud of celebrating your festivals and holy days when they occur..

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

A Full Moon

A full Moon in May is a sacred time to bless your magical garden,
flowers, herbs, plants, and enchanting trees.
For best results, plant annual flowers in the waxing Moon, and
perennial flowers, trees, and scrubs in the waning Moon.

Statements of Belief

I believe in freedom of Wiccan religion. It satisfies the need of knowledge,
love, compassion and learning.
It allows us to examine our lives and how we treat others,
or life experience to change and become better persons.
We believe it is a true, honest an down to earth way of life..
Not unreachable goals we can never have or know.
Orlie,60LZ

A Psychic Experience

Several years ago, my youngest brother broke his leg when a brick wall gave away under him, When it happened though, I was several miles away and unaware of the incident. I felt a strange sharp pain in my leg, and saw stars as though I'd taken a blow to the hand, with his face superimposed over the stars. The strange thing about the pain, was that I knew he was in pain...that I wasn't feeling my own pain but his. That's the best I can describe it without writing pages and pages.
John,60GC

Ancient test can prove your wife really is a Witch!

No source given...
Superstitious grooms are bringing brides to a castle in Serbia
to see if they weigh more than a broom or less..
Apparently if the bride weighs less with a broom, then she is a Witch.
Is anyone weighing the men?
One can receive an authentic certificate saying one is not a Witch if
person and broom weighed together weigh more than the person alone on the scale.
43GF

Thursday, May 12, 2005

Invocation for Water

Invocation for WaterWaves of love break,
o'er me nowShinning rain wash body and soul
Blue currants of power rise in me
Tides of change flow through meI call to you,
oh depths of wisdom Let me bathe in your happy laughing brook
And flow like you in growth.

Magic Cat

Magic Cat
Soft paws and swishing tails,
yellow eyes and purring smiles
whiskers moving through warm cat kisses
you sit as a statue watching my moves che shire cat glances
as my magic is cast bonded are we my familiar and me
In love In life forever
Blessed Be

Reality Tuned

Shall any gazer see with mortal eyes.
Shall any searcher know with mortal mind,
Veil after Veil will lift,
but there must be veil after veil behind
Purple Owl

Esbat Invocation

Mother of all, Goddess above, Look down on your children.
With goodness and love, grant us strength to heal and to grow,
share your fertility with us here below.
Show us your power to sprout things from seed.
Help us all here.In our time of need.
We worship your symbol of the moon.
And pray to our Mother to grant us this boon.
Be with us, Goddess, your children below.
Give us the knowledge that we need to grow.
Purple owl

Blessing

We all come from the Goddess,And to her we shall return.
like a drop of rain flowing to the ocean,
We all come from the Goddess,
And to her we shall return,Born to seed, seed to sow,
All that dies shall be reborn.
Purple Owl

I am One

I am one with the High one.The universal spirit of the interconnectedness.And it's infinite being.It's wisdom shines into my eyes.And all is seen when I choose to look.It's reflection is inside of me.It's reflection is outside of me.I touch it's infinity with each breath.As a living creature I am in unity with all energy.I am unity with all energy.In touch with infinite way of nature.I conquer the suggestions of a limiting finite existence
Purple Owl

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Footprints in the Snow

When I was about 11 years old my grandfather died. Dead of winter. I remember being sad about his death, but the unusual event that took place really scared me. I remember sleeping in the living room of my grandfathers mobile home on the couch, It was such a bad snow storm out side I remember hearing noices through out the night. No way was I getting up. The next morning we were going to go to town. My Grandmother had some person coming to look at my grandfathers car, she did'nt drive and she didn't want it around. When we all got outside we was amazed at what we saw..The storm had cleared it was such a beautiful crisp air day. Except there was footprints leading to the window where I slept and footprints to the bedroom window where my sister and grandmother slept and then to the garage where the car was. Except the feetprint never desended from any of the locations. They led into the garage but never came back out. When the Man showed to see the car it would not start. My grandma could not sell a car that would not start, but ran the day before.. After a few hours my grandfather's son went to start it and it started right up turn of the key. I often think of this and just has always it intrigued me as I got older. I still wander today about it.

Moonlight

Nobody really cares where the moon goes at dawn. Just as long as it around when the sun goes down. Then there's nothing wrong. Mr Moon and me and my dog makes three, just like one big family. Everything is right when your shinning bright Mr. Moonlight. When the storm clouds gather and you don't know what to do. Pack up your troubles and take a walk underneath the Moon. Tell him whats wrong and before to long you'll be hummin a happy song. You make everything alright when your shinning bright. When I've been gone for a long time from home. You can bet your money honey when I walk, I walk alone. I'm not mixed up with Mr Moon around, the world is sound, it's not upside down. If you and I Mr. Moonlight we make three. And don't forget we'll have all night, you, him and me. He'll put the moonbeams in my hair, Mr Moonlight.

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Do you have a True Experience?

We are asking you to all pitch in and if you
have a True story about past experiences we want to post them..
I am sure you have experiences you would like to share with our readers..
This newsletter is about us. Only you can make it work. So if you have a story
and want to tell us about it. Post it at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wisconsin_pagan_trader and well post it. I won't post profanity...

Monday, May 02, 2005

School of Wicca; Has a new meaning

We often think, what would it be like with a actual School of Wicca in our town..
Would you attend?
Would you donate monies to keep it going?
What would the town say?
Would they try to burn it down?
Could they even try?
Would it be against the law?
Have you ever wanted just to find out what it would be like?
Could you learn a craft, like to make your own tools?
I think it would give Wicca a new meaning. We all could learn not to be afraid. We could join WARD, Witches Against Religious Discrimination.. We could stand tall and Harm None..

Movie Reviews

Has anyone got to see the movie called Drawing Down The Moon?
It is a great movie.. It does not exploit Witchcraft in any way.
it is about a self proclaimed Witch who comes to a small town of Steadfast
and opens a homeless shelter. But a few people in this town do not like it
especially when it is ran by a Witch, and try to run her out of town, no matter
what the cost.. And doesn't matter who gets hurt. The movie stars Walter Koenig
of Star Trek.. It is a great down to earth movie. You should try to get to see it.
Drawing Down the Moon is a thought-provoking, action packed modern fable..

Danielle Nailbert; Whats in the news for her

One of our finest has put a book together and it is called Basement Insanities Part Two.. Deeper into the mind of a Madman. It is an eye holder. It is a book very hard to put down once you start reading it.
Dannielle lives in Wisconsin, where she lives with her Husband (whom which I have never had the pleasure of meeting) And her son Johnny which is a fine interesting young man.
She is in the process of writting a new book called Jane the Ripper. And I can't wait for that one to be published. Danielle keep up the great work. I also look forward to see any other book or writtings you may be thinking about.
I expect to hear wonderful things about her.

Witch Words In the Pagan World

I have actually been thinking about a Sanctuary Haven learning center kind of place.. A place for gathering, a place for learning, there are so many different beliefs. We basically need to stand together. We are few, we do stand alone.. I understand that the Christians use to be Burn Witch Burn. But I will tell you times have changed. There are a lot more coming out of the closet sort of speak. People are excepting us. A few will discredit us or perhaps throw a few stones. But what is a few stones when we have been Federally been approved. If the Military can grant us time to practice our Craft and Worship our Deities Why can't anyone else? I think a Haven would be a great place but would there be enough support to keep it going. It is a big step for the Pagan World in Wisconsin. I think this newsletter is a start.. Don't you?

Thursday, April 28, 2005

What do You Believe?

I ask that you look at nature. Seed from pharaohs' tombs have grown after thousands of years of dormancy. Isn't that more of a miracle than the Magic of the bread and wine. I don't try to convert anyone into Celtic Wicca or to provoke an argument. It is the definition of our beliefs for those who wish to practice the old religion. I ask that you take your time and give Wicca a fair trial. You have been exposed to a lifetime of propaganda that stems from a year in the life of a man. Written by four other men two generations later in another land. So don't be impatient. I don't believe in the cataclysmic savings and conversions of other religions. If we have planted a seed in your heart and in your mind, gently nuture it. Don't let it die. And don't force it to grow in a hothouse environment. Wicca may not transform your world in 24 hours, but after all, what will? Give Wicca an open-minded trial period. You will like it.

I died as a mineral and became a plant;

I died as a plant and rose to animal;

I died as animal and I was Man.

Why should i fear? When was I less by dying?

Yet e'en from this I must pass on

To soar with spirits blest;

All except God doth perish..

Hell is in the mind of Man, Hell is an earth plane:

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Room Protection Spell

Room Protection Spell. This is an effective spell to use when you need to protect the room you are occupying. To start, close the door, and with your chosen tool draw a pentacle in the air at the doorway. As you do, visualize purple lightflowing from the tool and forming the pentacle. With your hands, draw a curtain of shimmering energy from top to bottom. Repeat this with any other doorway. If you want additional protection, do the windows. You can strengthen this spell by burning a protective incense. By Kirin LeeLlewellyn's Spell-a-Day 8/13/02

Knot Magick

Knot MagickTying knots is a string or cord is a novel way of trapping energyfor your spellwork. Focus on your intent as you tie 9 knots in acord of the appropriate color. Traditional words for this kind ofspell are: By knot of one, the spell's begun by knot of two, I make it true by knot of three, so mote it be by knot of four, the open door by knot of five, the spell's alive by the spell of six, the spell is fixed by the spell of seven, the earth and heavenBy the spell of eight, the stroke of fate by the spell of nine, the thing is mine keep the knotted cord on your altar or carry it with you until the spell is complete. Blessed Be, Rowan

Saving the Rain forest

This beautiful Scientist is really working hard trying to save theRainforest in Mexico. No... I am not asking for money. But I amasking anyone willing to please take a look at his group and join tosupport & help him he has a click to donate site as well.Bird ConservationThis is a group for those interested in bird (and other wildlife)conservation. In particular, we are looking for free (or low cost)ways to help in this cause. Any ideas ... post them here!http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/birdconservationHe is in need of more members if anyone is willing?Chris also has a click to donate website.http://conservebirdhabitat.com/This beautiful man has been doing all of this with his own money!What an Earth Angel he is. I Originaly found his site because I am abird lover they are my favorite animal & when I saw the banner hadanOwl on it... I fell in love. So anyone willing to just please take alook and visit his group it would do him much good. Also clicking athis site as well.Love & LightMari