tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82963443185406466502024-02-19T09:03:58.601-08:00My Thoughts, Views, Ideas, OpinionsDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-88421795966988900342012-06-21T20:51:00.000-07:002012-06-21T20:51:28.127-07:00Depression, Anxiety, it sucksHope everyone had a Blessed Litha, a Merry Yule for the Southern Hemispherers and just a happy first day of Summer for everyone else. I've been having a lot going through my mind lately and been trying to sort through them all. My doctor put me on Zoloft again, I hate depression and anxiety. It's been lingering over me for so many years, no matter how much I fight, I think it has to do with lack of support. I just feel so alone sometimes and I think is it really worth still living here on this earth, no one really likes me that much, yes they say they do, but where are they? Do you know what stops me from just not wanting to be here anymore? My kids, my lights , my reason to want to live. They are the most important people to me. I could never leave them, one parent already left them. I can't do that to them. So it's a struggle from day to day. I feel like I'm a failure, no good at anything. I want a job, but don't have any experience, don't know what I'd be good at doing. I really want office work, but my typing skills aren't quick enough, I'm not quick enough for any employer, believe me I've heard it so many times and it gets really frustrating when you try your best, but its not good enough. I'm sorry for being all Debbie Downer today, I just needed to get everything off my chest, it was hurting me too much keeping it all in.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-27370492916770122322012-06-16T22:17:00.000-07:002012-06-16T22:17:06.236-07:00Computer IssuesSorry for the absence again, my computer is having so many damn issues at the moment I can't really do much, wish I could get it fixed or get a new one, one or the other would be nice, but the money isn't there. So anyways I may be able to post and I might not, but I will try not to let it go for too long. I swear its me though because my daughter has no problems with it, just me when I sit close to it, it freezes, it goes all wonky, it just plain stops. I'm just getting so frustrated. I have magnetic appeal...lolDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-73175728408476917902012-06-12T22:52:00.000-07:002012-06-12T22:52:11.055-07:00Summer is almost here...Litha Ritual<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wrote this a couple years ago and thought I would share with you all because summer is coming next week. Hope you all enjoy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Vagabond;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Vagabond;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcoming
Summer</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Vagabond;"><span style="font-size: large;">Litha
2010</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Vagabond;"><span style="font-size: small;">By
Danielle O'Shaughnessy</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Items
needed: A blanket or a picnic table, Elemental Items: Mango Iced Tea
for Water, BBQ Chicken or anything BBQ for Fire, Pasta Salad for Air,
Potato Salad for Earth, Watermelon for Goddess, Potato Chips for God,
Horseshoes, Frisbee, anything that you may play during a picnic,
other picnic items.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Set
up: Lay out your blanket or find a picnic table. Set your Iced Tea in
the West, BBQ Chicken in the South, Pasta Salad in the East, Potato
Salad in the North, Watermelon and chips in the center, everything
else within reach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">PreRitual
Instructions: Make sure you have everything you need for the picnic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Circle
Casting:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Start
from the East and walk around the blanket or table 3x and chant:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Let
the Ants Stay away</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Let
the bugs fly way</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Let
this circle I cast</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Be
free of all harm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Let
the Winds guide us</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Let
the Fiery sun keep us warm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Let
the cool waters refresh us</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">and
the Earth give us balance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">The
Circle is now cast</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">and
may this glorious day last</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">we
are now protected from all </span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">negative
energies. So mote it be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Corner
Calling:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Stand
and Face East and raise up your arms (Draw a pentacle with your
finger) and say:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Spirits
of the East</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Lord
and Lady of the Gentle Winds</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">We
welcome you, as we welcome summer. So Mote it Be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Face
the South and Draw a Pentacle with your finger and say:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Spirits
of the South</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Lord
and Lady of the Flaming Sun</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">We
welcome you, as we welcome summer. So Mote it Be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Face
the West and Draw a Pentacle with your finger and say:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Spirits
of the West</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Lord
and Lady of the cool refreshing waters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">We
welcome you, as we welcome summer. So Mote it Be.</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Face
the North and Draw a Pentacle with your finger and say:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Spirits
of the North</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Lord
and Lady of the Green Meadows and the Majestic Mountains of Earth. </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">We
welcome you, as we welcome summer. So Mote it Be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Invocation
to Ra:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">As
the Summer sun Shines brightly down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">I
call unto you, Sun God Amun-Ra </span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Let
your Rays shine down</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Make
smiles instead of Frowns</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Be
with us now on this summer day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">As
we feel the warmth of your summer rays.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">So
Mote it be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Invocation
to Bast: </span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Oh
Beautiful Sun Goddess Bast</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">I
call upon you queen of all felines and Ruler of Bubaste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Beautiful
Goddess of the Summer Days, you who brings the fun and joy to us all.
Queen of the Warm Sun Rays. I call unto you to be with us on this
warm summer day to celebrate, to have fun, to bring lots of joy. So
Mote it be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Spells/Blessings/Charms/Meditations/
Whatever:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Now's
the time to have some fun, bring out your stuff that you are going to
be playing with and say this little blessing before you start: </span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Lord
Ra and Lady Bast. Bestow this blessing unto us and let us have some
fun together as family and friends. May we bond and grow closer
together this summer day. Let everyone have some fun and to deeply
experience joy. So mote it be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Cakes
and Ale (Picnic):</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Say
this Blessing over the food:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Oh
Great God Amun Ra and Beautiful Goddess Bast, Please Bless this food
that we are about to partake. We eat and drink in your honor. We
offer some in return for the joy and laughter you bestowed upon us.
Brightest Blessings to you both.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Energy
Requests will now be made</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thanks
to Bast:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you Bast for Joining us to welcome summer. </span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you for allowing us to celebrate with you. </span>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">You
have brought so much joy to us. Again Thank you Bast</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Hail
and Farewell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thanks
to Ra:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you Ra, for allowing us to enjoy your warm summer sun</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you for joining us to welcome summer</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">You
have brought plenty of smiles and lots of joy. Again Thank you Ra.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Hail
and Farewell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Releasing
the Elements:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Face
the North and say:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you Spirits of the North</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">and
thank you Lord and Lady of the Green Meadows and the Majestic
Mountains. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy the bounty of the Earth
on this summer day. Hail and Farewell.</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Face
the West and Say:</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you Spirits of the West</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">and
Thank you Lord and Lady of the Refreshing cool waters. </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you for allowing us to feel refreshed and cooled with your refreshing
cool waters on this summer day. Hail and Farewell.</span></div>
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</div>
<div align="LEFT" style="margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Face
the South and say:</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you Spirits of the South</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">and
Thank you Lord and Lady of the Flaming sun </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you for allowing us to enjoy the warm summer sun on this summer day.
Hail and Farewell.</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Face
the East and say:</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you Spirits of the East</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">and
Thank you Lord and Lady of the Gentle Breeze.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thank
you for bringing your gentle winds on this summer day. </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Hail
and Farewell.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Opening
the Circle:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Going
in the opposite direction of where you started. Walk around your
blanket or table and say:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">The
circle is open, but never unbroken.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">All
negativity stayed out and all Positive energies stayed in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">So
Mote it Be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Ritual
Ending:</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Our
ritual has ended, but the fun continues.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Go
in Peace and Love</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">So
Mote it Be.</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Post
Ritual Instructions:</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Make
sure you throw all garbage into the garbage can. Put all your picnic
stuff away. Then continue to have fun on this day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Recipes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Mango
Iced Tea:</span></div>
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</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">1
½ quarts cold water </span>
</div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">6
tea bags</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">2
cups Mango Nectar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">¼
cup Fresh Mint Leaves</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Thinly
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water to a boil, turn off heat. Add tea Bags and steep until Tea is
dark, about 5-10 minutes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Remove
Tea Bags, Add Mango Nectar and add sugar to taste. Stir until sugar
is dissolved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Place
in pitcher and add mint leaves. Pour over ice and garnish with mango
slices.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Potato
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">8
medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">3
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">1
small onion or 6 green onions, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">2
stalks of celery, chopped</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">¼
cup sweet pickle relish</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">¾
cup mayonnaise or miracle whip</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">1
Tablespoon prepared mustard</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">1
Teaspoon salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">pepper
to taste</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Cover
Potatoes with water in a large saucepan. Cook until tender. Drain. At
the same time the potatoes are cooking, put eggs in a small saucepan
and bring them to a boil. Boil at least 5 minutes for hard boiled
eggs. Remove from heat, cool in cold water. Peel eggs and chop. In a
large bowl, combine cooked and cooled potatoes, chopped eggs and all
remaining ingredients. Mix Well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Macaroni
Salad:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">3
cups of cooked elbow macaroni</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">½
cup of mayonnaise or miracle whip</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">1
Stalk of celery, finely diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">1
green pepper, finely diced</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">1
tsp prepared mustard</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">1
tsp salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">1/3
cup sweet pickle relish</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Combine
drained macaroni with all ingredients, mix well. Refrigerate until
ready to serve in order to blend flavors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">*both
recipes come from the book: 365 quick, easy, & inexpensive Dinner
Menus by Penny E. Stone</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black', sans-serif;">Iced
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20) The Hustle by Van McCoy, seriously can't sit still when this plays, the dance is really easy to do<br />
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19) Disco Duck by Rick Dees and his cast of Idiots, lol I still love this song, so funny<br />
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18) Low Rider by War, awesome song<br />
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17) How Can you Mend a Broken Heart by The BeeGees, oh my god I cry every time I hear this song, RIP Robin Gibb, you are so missed. :(<br />
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16) Joy To the World by Three Dog Night, Just Yes :)<br />
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15) Love, love will keep us together by the Captain and Tennille<br />
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14) Bad Girls by The Disco Queen herself Donna Summer, another legend gone to soon :(<br />
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13) Do Ya Think I'm Sexy by Sexy Rod Stewart, oh the memories of this song ;o)<br />
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12) Staying Alive by The Beegees, Now who doesn't love Disco :)<br />
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11) Dancing Queen by Abba, I love them so much<br />
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10) Copacabana by Barry Manilow, oh my god those beautiful eyes, that beautiful voice *sigh<br />
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9) American Pie by Don McLean<br />
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8) In The Ghetto- Elvis Presley<br />
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7) In the Summertime- Mungo Jerry<br />
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6) Tie a Yellow Ribbon round the old oak tree- Tony Orlando and Dawn, yes a guilty pleasure of mine...lol what can I say I love the song<br />
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5) Dream on- Aerosmith<br />
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4) Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynrd, AWESOME AWESOME SONG, Yup that's why it here at number 4<br />
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3) Nights in White Satin by The Moody Blues<br />
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2) Seasons in the Sun by Terry Jacks, are you ready for number 1, DRUM ROLLLLLLLLLL<br />
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1) My all time favorite song from the 70s, that I absolutely love, that I have used as my theme song for many years is I WILL SURVIVE BY GLORIA GAYNOR, so now go walk out the door, don't come around here, you're not welcome any more, I've got all my love to give, I've got all my life to live, I will Survive I will Survive. hey hey. Hope you all enjoyed my little musical this evening <3Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-26404149939873867512012-06-10T23:06:00.000-07:002012-06-10T23:06:57.872-07:00My Top Ten Favorite Pagan books10. Hedge Witch by Silver Ravenwolf- A book full of helpful hints, recipes, spells, rituals, crafts for your hedge witchery ways. I found this book quite easy to read and understand<br />
9. All of the Herbal Almanacs from Llewellyn, I love these books. I started buying them in 2007 and buy them every single year, so much information, recipes about herbs.<br />
8. All the Magical Almanacs from Llewelleyn, again these books provide a lot of good information every year<br />
7.Witchcraft on a Shoestring by Deborah Blake, a book about practicing the craft on a budget, you don't have to spend a lot of money to do what you love, I love the part where it gives me 50 ways to practice witchcraft for little or no money<br />
6.Wicca; A guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham, a good place to start if you are just a beginner<br />
5. Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham, so full of good information if you want to know the meaning of each herb<br />
4. All of the Kate West Books, This woman is awesome, I love her books, books include The Real Witches Kitchen and The Real Witches Craft<br />
3. All of the Christopher Penszak books, The Inner Temple, The Outer Temple, etc....<br />
2. All of Dorothy Morrison, Everyday Magic, The Craft, very easy read if you are just starting<br />
1. And The Best of all in my Opinion, is Ms. Judika Illes, I mean her books are beyond awesome, 5000 spells, The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and The Encyclopedia of Spirits, I will be buying more of her books. I just love her to pieces<br />
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These are not the only ones I like there are many many more, but I could add only 10.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-43401005755399888552012-06-09T21:30:00.001-07:002012-06-09T21:30:45.329-07:00Horse Racing, fantasies, Johnny Depp and other excitements from the dayThe title alone shows how much I have going through my lovely head all at once, so I was looking forward to watching "I'll have Another" win the Belmont today, but the poor baby had to be retired yesterday due to on coming tendonitis, so better than he be put down after a hard long race, wishing him a speedy recovery, So I rooted for Union Rags and he won, didn't look promising at the beginning, but he pulled through...yayyyyy. Today is Johnny Depp's Birthday, damn I love him to pieces, well I love Adam Lambert a little more, but hey a girl can dream, put me in between the both of them and I shall die a happy death. It doesn't matter if Adam is Gay, it's my fantasy..hehehe ( is it getting warm in here) soooo any how, today was so crappy with rain, it was raining all day, tomorrow is going to be better according to the weatherman, did I say other excitements for today? Nope nothing really happened that was excitingDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-2031378131419365882012-06-08T22:14:00.000-07:002012-06-08T22:14:09.829-07:00A couple of Vegetarian RecipesVegetable Soup<div>
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1 Can Tomato Juice (I prefer the vegetable cocktail, gives the soup some extra flavour, but you can use whatever you like.</div>
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1 Can of Corn</div>
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3 potatoes, peeled and chopped</div>
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2 cups of mini carrots, cut in half</div>
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1 onion, chopped</div>
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3-4 stalks of celery, peeled and chopped</div>
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1/2 head of cauliflower, chopped</div>
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1/2 carton of vegetable soup stock</div>
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Add all ingredients to a crock pot or a big soup pot, season to taste</div>
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Cook on high in Crockpot for 4 hrs or bring to a boil on stove top, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender</div>
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Vegetarian Stir Fry</div>
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Stir fry potatoes or sweet potatoes( I like the sweet potatoes, adds extra vitamins), add some onions, zucchini, corn, peppers, garlic, whatever kind of veggie you like. At the end, when the veggies are almost tender, add the black beans and diced tomatoes. Add Cumin and chili powder( 1 tsp of each) while stir frying and also a pinch of salt and pepper. When finished, you can add cheese, ketchup, sour cream, yogurt, Tabasco sauce as a topping. For a change, you can add Tofu instead of the black beans</div>
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cooking time; 45 min- 1hr</div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-60282429663626199212012-06-07T22:36:00.000-07:002012-06-07T22:38:35.825-07:00Favorite booksI was thinking about this today, what were some of my books that I really enjoyed reading when I was growing up and there is a couple that I think about quite a bit. One being Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, I don't know how many times I've read that book and I loved every minute of it, about a sweet little pig named Wilbur who was the runt of the litter and was saved numerous times from being slaughtered by a spider named Charlotte, Charlotte wrote messages in her web like Some Pig, Terrific, radiant, and Humble, these messages persuaded the farmer not to kill Wilbur, and it made Wilbur famous. My favorite would have to be Templeton, a funny gluttonous, rat who was more than willing to help out for a price of food, he would go out and find the words for Charlotte to use. Oh the good ole memories, another book I was thinking about and can never seem to find any more is a book called Magic Elizabeth by Norma Kassirer, oh my gosh, I love this story, my grand mother had a copy of it at her house long time ago and I was immediately hooked. It's a story of a little girl named Sally who goes to visit her scary Aunt Sarah and cat named Shadow for the summer and is immediately drawn into a mystery when she sees a portrait of another little girl and her doll hanging on her aunt's wall. The mystery begins when she finds an old mirror up in the attic and starts seeing these images of the little girl who is also named Sally playing her doll, I won't go into it more that would ruin the mystery of the book, if you ever find it I highly recommend it for you or your child.<br />
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<img alt="Magic Elizabeth" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1233353536l/3087470.jpg" />Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-60319297088999092712012-06-06T21:31:00.000-07:002012-06-06T21:31:02.796-07:00FrustrationsSitting here wondering why do I suck so much on writing, why do I have writers block, how do I get rid of this writers block and how do I get more followers. I follow lots of other bloggers, and yes I am bloody well complaining as it is my blog I can say whatever I want. I'm wondering how does a 13 year get over 600 followers on her blog, she only shares pictures, I write what is on my mind and I only have 6, I must be boring as watching a golf game on tv...zzzzzzzz..but no I don't think I am, okay so I've been gone for awhile, but I'm here now and I'm trying, so if any of my followers that I have left, feel free to share me please and thank you. So yes Frustrations is what this blog is all about today. I'm thinking I have this creative writing book where it gives you prompts and ideas, maybe I'll start using that. YEAH that's it I will, a few little stories won't kill you right? :) Tomorrow will be a better day. Tomorrow Tomorrow I'll love ya tomorrow, you're only a day away.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-65659743553178613032012-06-05T21:27:00.000-07:002012-06-05T21:27:31.110-07:00Apologies for long absenceHoly Crap it has been quite awhile since my last post, November 6th 2011...hmmmm. Alot happened since then that's for sure, Let's see, I was trying to get NanoWriMo in order, working my butt off trying to get it done, but nooooo I end up fracturing my ankle real bad, so bad it needed a plate and 12 screws to hold it together, spent a week in the hospital which was fucking boring as hell. This was November 20th, spent a month and a half at my mom and dads place having them care for me and my girls which pretty much made this writing thing disappear, going to be ready for next time and not leaving the house till its done. I wish no one a broken ankle, well maybe a few people, but that's a different story. So anyhow, still recovering almost 7 months later, got a feeling my ankle will never be the same again. What else has happened since my last post, let's see, got a new kitty. His name is Esso, mostly black with a little white on his chest and underbelly. Oh my Gosh the most sweetest, annoying, lovable, attention loving cat we ever owned. He's annoying because he meows to much and I have no clue what he wants and neither do my daughters, but we love him anyways. Some sad news, back in March we lost Rascal our Rat, poor little guy :( he died a happy life though. I figured it was time for me to restart writing again, damn depression overtook me during these past few months and I hated it, I went through some pretty dark times. What better place to start writing, then my lovely little blog, maybe that might get some creative juices flowing. Just wanted to stop by again and say hi <3<br />
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This is Esso;Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-36221199656130185532011-11-06T21:04:00.000-08:002011-11-06T21:04:23.657-08:00I'm here, but not reallyOMG, I am so sorry for not posting, so busy doing other things lately. Okay, so I've started this NaNoWriMo this month for the first time and quite frankly I'm really behind schedule. I need to get back on schedule by...oh 10000 words or more (I only have 1262). I wish that writing muse of mine would get her ass outta the clouds and help me here. Kinda hard to do when you're writing a new novel, by the brain that you have when it doesn't work properly. The outline is there but the words aren't coming as fast as I would like them too, yet I'm writing this blog with no problem, hmmm go figure. I probably won't be posting here too often this month if I want to succeed at 50000 words this month. I can do this I really can, I just need to commit. I need to get everything done that needs to be done first, make sure the kids are happy and healthy and out the door on time for school, put the phone on do not disturb, KEEP FACEBOOK TURNED OFF!!!!!! yes I shouted at myself because that silly thing is my greatest distraction. So that is my goal for the week, it would be nice if I had some motivation or inspiration or something, so from now until next Sunday I hope to have at least 15000 words.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-77939784650716192942011-10-26T19:49:00.000-07:002011-10-26T19:49:12.324-07:00Samhain is almost Here and day 14/44 of witchiness; What is a favorite Pagan Holiday I like to celebrate5 more Days until Samhain and 5 more days until I turn the Big 40..woot woot. So I'm gonna say that as part of the 44 days of witchiness, I'm gonna add this one as Day 14/44- What is a favorite Pagan Holiday I like to Celebrate? Well duh its obvious. This year is especially good because it falls on the year we have a party for the kids or teenagers now, I guess. So its gonna be like a 40th birthday party, except with teens...lol. The house is getting decorated, the pumpkins will be carved probably tomorrow, I have to bake and cook and clean, and make sure the movies are working properly by Saturday...UGH time to get the kids on board I think. So anyhow for Samhain (pronounced Sow-in), I like to set up an extra plate for those ancestors who have passed on and make a dinner in honor of our ancestors. Here's the Menu:<br />
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Appetizer; Bannock, which is a Native American Quick Bread, made for my native american Ancestors<br />
2 1/2 cups of Flour<br />
6 tsp baking powder<br />
1/2 tsp salt<br />
2 TBSP Sugar (optional)<br />
1/3 cup shortening<br />
2 eggs (optional)<br />
1 cup of water or more<br />
Method: Combine the first 4 ingredients, add shortening, rubbing it in to form fine crumbs. Combine Egg with water (if using an egg), and add to flour mixture, stir to form a soft dough, and knead briefly, If using a frying pan, grease the pan then dust with flour, place about a quarter of the dough in the pan and heat. Bake until the bottom is lightly brown, then flip. Bake about 10 mins on the opposite side. Bake remaining dough in similar fashion. If baking in the oven pat down into greased pie plate. Bake in 400 degree oven, for about 20 minutes, or until cooked in the middle. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top while still warm.<br />
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Salad: Caesar Salad; this is a Family favorite and very simple to make; Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Salad Dressing, Croutons and some parmeson cheese, then mix it all together.<br />
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Main Dish: Varenki, Made for my Russian Ancestors<br />
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Dessert: Apple Crisp, made in honor of my Norwegian ancestors, Okay not exactly a norwegian recipe, I made Apple Cake once also known as Eplekake, but this year I'm making things simple and buying some Apple Crisp.<br />
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Beverage: Apple Juice for the Girls and a glass of wine for me.<br />
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So what are the Activities we plan on doing; Well going out getting candy for one, then I have a special Ritual I like to do to remember my loved ones, I'll add that on Later, maybe tomorrowDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-77809721419937080002011-10-19T14:10:00.000-07:002011-10-19T14:10:10.955-07:00Day 12/44- Picture of Nature (Air Element)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfI3F2sDZZAHV09H-9nwmm0tdqDEx00BFb7KFFi-GNKdDcBHjqVbDrju9NsOlDebEGKDtSocxwnTLjHpGdWAkxL0k96mEGRGO8gsCjaXHnoboJHfuz0qi5M_5x5bFTOfRRq6SaR8SYWtU/s1600/Picture+019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfI3F2sDZZAHV09H-9nwmm0tdqDEx00BFb7KFFi-GNKdDcBHjqVbDrju9NsOlDebEGKDtSocxwnTLjHpGdWAkxL0k96mEGRGO8gsCjaXHnoboJHfuz0qi5M_5x5bFTOfRRq6SaR8SYWtU/s320/Picture+019.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I thought I did this already, but then that's okay, so I picked this one a beautiful sunset, the colors are absolutely gorgeous in the skyDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-37252766831671101472011-10-16T18:40:00.000-07:002011-10-16T18:40:11.578-07:00Day 11/44- Witchy Tools: OilsOil is a symbol of the element of fire and their magic works through vibrations and scent<br />
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Here are some of my favorites:<br />
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First off the Base Oil, which is used to mix and blend the oils<br />
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I like to use Grapeseed oil because<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">Grape seed oil is a preferred <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmetics" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Cosmetics" wotsearchprocessed="true">cosmetic</a> ingredient for control of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Skin" wotsearchprocessed="true">skin</a> moisturization. A light, thin oil, grape seed oil leaves a glossy film over the skin when used as a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_oil" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Carrier oil" wotsearchprocessed="true">carrier oil</a> for<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_oil" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Essential oil" wotsearchprocessed="true">essential oils</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Aromatherapy" wotsearchprocessed="true">aromatherapy</a>. It contains more <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linoleic_acid" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Linoleic acid" wotsearchprocessed="true">linoleic acid</a> than many other carrier oils. Grape seed oil is also used as a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lubricant" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Lubricant" wotsearchprocessed="true">lubricant</a> for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaving" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #0645ad; text-decoration: none;" title="Shaving" wotsearchprocessed="true">shaving</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">I also like to use Sweet Almond Oil because it's mild and it's used as well in Prosperity rituals such as annointing candles and money, etc.., also the symbol of wakefulness to the ancient Egyptians.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">I also like Jojoba oil, but it can be fairly expensive and its not really an oil but they call it a wax ester, its an all day moisturizer.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Basil- used for money, harmony, promotes sympathy, happiness and peace</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Bergamot- Money and protection</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Camphor- Purification, healing (particularly respiratory problems) and chastity</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Cedar- Balance, spirituality, courage dreams</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Cinnamon- used for personal protection, sexual stimulant for females, good for meditation, added to any incense, it increases its powers, money, and purification.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Clove- Courage, protection, sexual attractiveness, inhaled the oil helps the memory and eyesight, also good for toothaches.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Cypress- consecration, protection, healing (that of psychological problems), longevity</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Eucalyptus- Health, Respiratory healing, purification, cures cold with daily application, add it to your healing baths</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Frankincense- used to anoint magical tools, the altar. A strong purifier used in exorcisms, purification rituals, and blessings</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Gardenia- Wear to attract love, A powerful feminine magnetic oil, protective</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Grapefruit- Purification, banishes a sour disposition</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Honeysuckle</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">- An oil of the mind, it promotes quick thinking and is often used as a memory aid by dabbing on the temples, also used in prosperity rituals.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Jasmine- Symbol of the moon, used to attract love, helps you relax and sleep, sometimes used for meditation and general anointing purposes.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Lavender- Health, peace, relaxation, sleep, purification, fertility, love</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Lemon- Energy, mental clarity, wit, cleansing</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Lemon Grass- Psychic Awareness, purification, lust</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Lemon Verbena- Love, purification</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Lilac- Induces far memory, the act of recalling past lives, brings peace and harmony</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Lime- Purification, cleansing, protection, fertility, love</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Lotus- The sacred oil of the ancient Egyptians, suitable for blessings, anointing, meditation, dedicatory oil to your god(s)</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Magnolia- Meditation, love, fidelity</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Musk- sex, purification, courage</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Myrrh- Spirituality, meditation, healing and blessing</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Neroli- Happiness, protection, purification</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Oak Moss- Money, prosperity, fertility</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Orange- Purification, heightened awareness, luck</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Patchouli- Money, physical energy, attraction, protection, sex</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Peppermint- Purification, mental energy</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Pine- Purification, money, healing, cleansing</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Rose- Love, peace, sexual desire, beauty, maternal love</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Rosemary- Love, Healing, energy, breaks hexes</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Sandalwood- Spirituality, meditation, sex ,healing</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Sweet Pea- New Friends, love, Happiness</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Tangerine- Strength, power, Vitality</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Vanilla- A vitalizing oil, energy restorer, sexually arousing in women</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Vetivert- Money, Prosperity, attractiveness, breaks hexes</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Yarrow- Courage, love, banishes negative entities</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Ylang Ylang- Love, peace, sex, healing</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Some Oil Recipes you may like;</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Remember to always use an 1/8th of a cup of base oil with these.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Air Oil (elemental)</u></b>- wear to invoke the powers of air and to promote clear thinking, for travel spells, and to over come addictions</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">5 drops Lavender</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">3 drops Sandalwood</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop Neroli</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><u style="font-weight: bold;">Anointing Oil-</u> used for general ritual anointing purposes</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">5 drops Sandalwood</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">3 drops cedarwood</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop lemon</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop orange</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Aphrodite Oil-</u></b> use an olive oil base, and the Orris root to the oils, anoint your body to bring a love into your life</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">5 drops Cypress</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">2 drops Cinnamon</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">a small piece of dried orris root</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b>Zodiac Sign Oils- </b></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 19px;">wear as a personal oil to increase your own powers</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Aquarius Oil</u></b>- </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">5 drops Lavender</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop cypress</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop patchouli</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Aries Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">3 drops frankincense</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop ginger</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop black pepper</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop petitgrain</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Cancer Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">4 drops Palmarosa</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop camomile</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop yarrow</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Capricorn oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">3 drops Vetivert</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">2 drops Cypress</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop Patchouli</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Gemini Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">4 drops Lavender</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop peppermint</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop lemongrass</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop Sweetpea Bouquet</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Leo Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">3 drops Petitgrain</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop orange</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop lime</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Libra Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">4 drops Rose Geranium</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">2 drops Ylang Ylang</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">2 drops Palmarosa</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop Rose Absolut or otto</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop Cardamom</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Pisces Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">3 drops Ylang Ylang</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">3 drops Sandalwood</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop Jasmine</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Sagittarius Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">4 drops Rosemary</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">2 drops Oakmoss Bouquet</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop clove</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Scorpio Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">3 drops pine</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">2 drops cardamom</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop black pepper</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Taurus Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">4 drops oakmoss</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">2 drops cardamom</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop ylang ylang</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><u>Virgo Oil</u></b></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">4 drops oakmoss</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">2 drops patchouli</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">1 drop cypress</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"> Okay I am done with the oils for now because my computer today has cause me lots of grief and this one post has taken me all day to finish. Blessed Be )O(</span></span>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-49335346373810946522011-10-14T10:46:00.000-07:002011-10-14T10:46:04.703-07:00Day 10/44- Your Sun Sign<h2>This is my Sun Sign, which really answers a lot of questions to why I am the way I am.</h2><h2><br />
</h2><h2>Scorpio Astrology October 23 - November 21</h2><h3>Scorpio Strength Keywords:</h3>- Loyal<br />
- Passionate<br />
- Resourceful<br />
- Observant<br />
- Dynamic<br />
<h3>Scorpio Weakness Keywords:</h3>- Jealous<br />
- Obsessive<br />
- Suspicious<br />
- Manipulative<br />
- Unyielding<br />
<h3>Scorpio and Independence:</h3>Scorpios are fiercely independent. They are able to accomplish anything they put their mind to and they won't give up. They are perfectly suited to being on their own. They are not social butterflies like some other zodiac signs and some actually prefer to live on their own that way there is never any issue of who controls what at home, they like to be in control.<div class="right-holder" style="float: left; height: 300px; left: 318px; position: absolute; top: 59px; visibility: visible; width: 350px;"><ins style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; display: inline-table; height: 280px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative; visibility: visible; width: 336px;"><ins id="aswift_1_anchor" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; display: block; height: 280px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; position: relative; visibility: visible; width: 336px;"><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="280" hspace="0" id="aswift_1" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="aswift_1" scrolling="no" style="left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px;" vspace="0" width="336"></iframe></ins></ins></div><h3>Scorpio and Friendship:</h3>Relationships with Scorpio are always complicated, just like the person, their relationships are a series of extremes, they can even be downright moody for no apparent reason. Scorpios are known for their possessiveness and jealousy but on the other hand, they are extremely loyal. Scorpios have an excellent memory and combined with an inability to let things go, they can hold a grudge against someone who did them harm forever, in fact a Scorpio rarely if never forgives and forgets. They will even go as far as get vengeance on the person. On the other hand, they will always remember a kind gesture forever and repay it. Any kind selfless gesture done to a Scorpio will gain trust and respect which is extremely important to them in any relationship, either romantic or not. The best advice is to be honest with a Scorpio friend and in return, you will gain an amazing friend you will never forget and who will be loyal to you and never make false promises. Their truthful and shocking sense of humor if different than that of any other zodiac sign and the Scorpio makes an amazing, powerful interesting friend that can be trusted.<h3>Scorpio and Business:</h3>Scorpios make excellent doctors, surgeons, scientists and leaders, they are perfectly suited to any form of business that makes a difference in the world, greatly impacts people and society and a most importantly, Scorpio has to be in a power position, this is why these careers are suited to the Scorpio, they all demand one person in supreme control giving orders and leading a unit of people/practices. In business, Scorpios tend to easily gather wealth, they make very wise business decisions and they are very conservative about spending their money. Scorpios are known for making money and hiding it, they will not announce it due to to fear that others will take the same route and becoming a possible competitor, or worse try to use the Scorpio to their advantage to use them for their money.<h3>Scorpio and Temperament:</h3>Scorpios are extremely ambitious, persistent and determined which is shown through a power hungry, controlling attitude. Not in a stubborn sense however, because a Scorpio will work for what they want and control will justified reasons. This is obvious to any onlooker. A Scorpio never gives up, they are so determined to reach their goal. The key to this success is their flexibility. They are able to re-survey a situation and take a different approach if necessary. This makes them very adaptable and versatile. Scorpios are fierce competitors, combined with their powers of observation and their excellent memory, they will recall facts and when necessary, bring them to the table at the time of need. They will win justly, with proper facts and arguments to support their thoughts and opinions. Scorpios are excellent at restoring order to a chaotic situation and they are just as capable of manipulating for their own greed and benefit. The un-evolved Scorpio is a very dangerous person because they use their powers to benefit only them and step on other people in order to satisfy their own greed.<h3>Scorpio Deep Inside:</h3>Scorpio is the most misunderstood of all astrology signs. They are all about intensity and contradictions. They like to be aware of a situation and always know what's going on, figuring this out with their probing mind, on the other hand, they are interested in the occult, the paranormal, conspiracy theories and other types of similar unknown mysteries. They are very capable of hiding their true feelings and motivations, they often have ulterior motives or a hidden agenda.<br />
Scorpios are all about control, they need to be in control at all times. To be out of control is very threatening, even dangerous to the Scorpio's psyche, when they control, they feel safe.<br />
Scorpios are very emotional, their emotions are intensified, both good emotions and bad. Negative emotions of jealousy and resentment are hallmarks of this turbulent astrology sign. On the other side, Scorpios are well known for their forceful and powerful drive to succeed and their amazing dedication. Scorpios are constantly trying to understand their emotions through finding a deeper purpose in life.<br />
Scorpios are very intuitive, but not as in a psychic sense, more as intuitive into the human mind, they have a great understanding of the mystery and the power of the human mind.<br />
Scorpios have a fear of failure which they keep hidden extremely well, should their confrontation not be successful, or their career fail, they will simply use their adaptive skill to quickly move and and leave the bad experience behind. Do not ever expect them to fess up or share their tale with anyone however because this shows signs of weakness and Scorpio always wins, they are always the self-proclaimed best! One of the reasons they seem like they always accomplish their goals is because they set tangible short-term goals that they know they can accomplish, they know what they are capable of and this is what they go for.<br />
Scorpios are very weary about trusting anyone, a person needs to gain their trust and this gets built up over time and once all the 'trust tests' have been passed, Scorpio loves deeply and intensely. Underneath the cool exterior, energies and emotions are constantly flowing but the Scorpio deals with this be channeling this into useful activities, hobbies, relationships or a career. This is never apparent to the outside observer but knowing this fact explains why Scorpios are so passionate about whatever it is that they are undertaking. Scorpios have powerful instincts and they trust their own gut feeling which is another reason why a Scorpio seldom fails.<br />
The ongoing lesson in life for those born under the Scorpio zodiac signs, is to channel their powerful energy into positive goals and not succumbing to the darker forces in life such as manipulation and greed, they will then have great success in their life and have a clean, happy conscience and a circle of friends they can trust and hold dear to them.<h3>Scorpio in a Nutshell:</h3>Scorpio is the astrology sign of extremes and intensity. Scorpios are very deep, intense people, there is always more then meets the eye. They present a cool, detached and unemotional air to the world yet lying underneath is tremendous power, extreme strength, intense passion and a strong will and a persistent drive. Scorpios have a very penetrative mind, do not be surprised if they ask questions, they are trying to delve deeper and figure things out and survey the situation. They always want to know why, where and any other possible detail they can possibly know. Scorpio's are very weary of the games that other people try to play and they are very aware of it. Scorpios tend to dominate and control anyone that lets them, or anyone that they find weak. The person that a Scorpio respects and holds close to them is treated with amazing kindness, loyalty and generosity. On the outside, a Scorpio has great secretiveness and mystery. This magnetically draws people to them. They are known to be controlling and too ambitious but only because they need control for this makes them feel safe.<br />
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She is full of flair and intrigue, a fascinating woman that the strong A-type personality male will adore, for she presents the right amount of challenge with the right amount of rewards. The Scorpio woman is the ultimate seductive, flirtatious woman. She won't give a man her heart very easily because she is weary of trusting another person. The man will have to go through a series of 'mental testes' in order for the relationship to get solid and close. She may not show it, but she wants a close committed relationship. Ion order for this, the man has to be trusted, has to be affectionate and never try to control her. She is very possessive but the Scorpio woman is so full of mystery, sensuality and passion that most men do not mind being possessed by her.<h3>What it's Like to Date a Scorpio Man:</h3>The<a href="http://zodiac-signs-astrology.com/zodiac-signs/dating-scorpio-man.htm" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px; text-decoration: none;"><u><strong>Scorpio male</strong></u></a> is unlike any other man of any other astrology sign. He is so unique that a seperate section is needed to explain about dating the<a href="http://zodiac-signs-astrology.com/zodiac-signs/dating-scorpio-man.htm" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px; text-decoration: none;"><u><strong>Scorpio man</strong></u></a>. Unlike most other zodiac signs, what it's like to date a Scorpio woman is very similar to dating a Scorpio man. The main difference is that instead of presenting a powerful feminine force like the woman, the Scorpio man presents a strong masculine, sexual force. The Scorpio man is easy to seduce and take home for the night, it is much harder to form a real relationship with him. The Scorpio man is very sensitive and feels lonely and unfulfilled, but he will never let a woman know this. Behind closed doors, be sensitive and affectionate to him appeal to his emotions only if you want a close relationship with him do not attempt to lead him on because he will see this and never forgive you. Toying with a Scorpio male is an unwise move. He will be jealous and possessive and will never allow a woman to control him. Let him take the lead because the Scorpio male is truly a fascinating person, you can never go wrong when he is planning the night! Scorpio men are very moody and their moods change like a pendulum on a clock. Stand by his side in these times and it will pass. Do not nag on him for he has a hard enough time understanding his own emotions. Scorpio men make excellent protectors and you will always feel safe under his radiating, passionate and energetic power.<h3>How to Attract Scorpio:</h3>Never be fake with a Scorpio, they can see it a mile away. Be genuine with your comments and listen to them attentively, (they always have something interesting to say so this is never a problem!) Do not try to hide things from them or tease them, they always have to know what is going on. Remember, they are the only ones that are allowed to tease and present the mystery and intrigue! They like frankness and honesty, speak your mind they will respect that. Scorpios are interested in almost all activities, so finding something to do should never be a problem. They are unpredictable and could change course of the date mid-way though so take these last minute changes with a smile and try something different. They like people who are not afraid to ditch a plan and try another. In conversation, do not tell them that their opinions are wrong or shoot them down, they are too proud for this and even if it is a joke, they might not take it with the humor that you meant. Never try to control them but do not be the damsel in distress either, they like strong, real people with driving ambitious personality like theirs.<h3>Scorpio Erogenous Zone:</h3>The genitals are everybody's erogenous zone but since the Scorpio is the most sexually charged of all zodiac signs, the genitals are extremely sensitive and will ignite a passionate fire that cannot be extinguished. Stroke and caress these areas lightly. There is no wrong way to stimulate this area, but be gentle.<h3>Sex With Scorpio:</h3>Sex with Scorpio is a total emotional and physical experience with passion and intensity. They have amazing stamina and can last all night long, round after round. Scorpio is the zodiac sign that is the most likely to act out a sexual fantasy. Most people will talk about it but the Scorpio will do it, they will fully throw themselves into the role. Do not suggest a fantasy to a Scorpio unless you plan to do it! Most Scorpios are direct and forceful and they seem to be an expert at what they do. They continue to seduce you even as the act continues. A thrilling experience not for the faint of heart!Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-24722294134024214382011-10-14T09:49:00.000-07:002011-10-14T09:49:14.082-07:00Secrets, Dreams, and AmbitionsEver since I watched Oprah's Life Class yesterday, about the truth setting you free, to share your deep dark secrets with those people you care about, its been really bugging me. I have so many secrets that have been surfacing and its been really bugging me to decide whether to share or not. So I'm going to share in hopes of being free.<br />
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I am not successful in life, I feel alone in the world, no one really cares about me.<br />
I have no motivation to succeed in life, yes I have all these dreams and ambitions but I have no idea how to start.<br />
I like to be alone, but then again a part of me feels like I want to be loved<br />
I feel that I must make other people happy by doing what they ask otherwise they would hate me or be mad at me.<br />
I like to hurt myself Sexually<br />
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So there are my secrets, now some of them I'm sure it would be okay to share now that I see them, but the last one I feel so ashamed, actually I'd rather have someone else hurt me like that and I know it's normal for some people to want this, but I feel like its not because when I do I always fantasize that it is the men who hurt me doing it which is why I find it strange. I want them out of my mind, out of my life I want to move on and heal this emotional trauma, but I can't because they are always in my mind, always. I am disgusted by this, which is why I find it hard to share this secret. I really need a life, I really want to get my writing career up and running. I love to write, but find I have no words to say at times, Yes I've written a few novels and yes I have one that is hopefully ready to go get published, now that's exciting getting published, I want to be published, so why can't I take those steps to get published, why I am so scared. I want to be like JK Rowling, I want to be as successful as her, she inspires me, but I feel like I'm not as good as her, damn low self worth, low self confidence, UMMM hello it's called procrastination, duh. I know what its called...lol that's me to a tee, a damn procrastinator, a lovely lovely lady with ADD, fun fun fun. I have a daughter with PDD Nos and I have ADD, I swear one day I'm gonna battle this and I'm gonna succeed and I'm gonna live my dream as a best selling author, but I have to make that happen, I can only do this, once I figure out how to do it. See with all my dreams and Ambitions, I want to do alot. I want to open my own Occult Shop, I want to be a best selling Author, I want to open my own Book/ cafe, I want to go back to school and become a Rape counsellor. I do want so much in life, but again HOW??? I feel stuck in this sad pathetic life of mine. WOW Oprah was right, the truth shall set you free, I just hope no one changes their feelings about me, please don't hate me I had to let these secrets out in order for me to find some kind of relief, to help me move on with my life, to find some kind of happiness. I am hoping now this will happen.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-46080473173566829282011-10-12T09:50:00.000-07:002011-10-12T09:50:17.026-07:00Day 7/8/9 Air element/ a photo of a magical place out doors/ A favorite Mythological AnimalYes I know I said yesterday I was gonna try and catch up on my days but my computer was acting up and being slower than a snail which was really annoying the hell out of me, so I gave up. But today is all about pictures and I like pictures and I'm gonna add all 3 pictures right here right now<br />
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Day 7- Air Element I thought an eagle soaring through the sky was the perfect Representation of an Air Element, he's so strong and majestic.<br />
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Day 8- A photo of a magical place outdoors, I chose the Stonehenge, one of my dream magical places I wish to visit before I go off to the Summerlands.<br />
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Day 9- A favorite Mythological Animal, I chose the Phoenix because I love how she always survives and raises up from the Ashes, and she's so beautiful<br />
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<div> Poseidon was the ruler of the sea. He was Zeus's brother and second only to him in eminence. The Greeks on both sides of Aegean were Seamen and Poseidon was of great importance to them. His wife's name was Amphitrite, who was the granddaughter of the Titan, Ocean. He had a beautiful palace beneath the sea, but he was most often to be found in Olympus.</div><div> Poseidon was a powerful, decisive, competitive, and dignified god. He was known by many names like Earth Shaker, Rain God, Cloud Gatherer, and Poseidon of the Thunderbolt. He was also known as the Roman God Neptune. It was very important to stay on his good side, for he was also moody and hottempered, quick to take offense, and made a hobby out of taking his revenge out on those who angered him. Punishing Odysseus for blinding his gigantic one eyed son Cyclops. Poseidon spent eight years getting even with him, causing earthquakes, storms at sea, and throwing horrendous sea monsters in his Path.</div><div> Although alot of the myths showed him in a negative light, either raping women or exacting retribution from his foes, he was also a deity who made the land fertile by providing its life giving moisture and ensured the safety of the sailors who tilled the seas. His name meant "Husband of The Earth." and as a consort to the Titan Great Goddess Gaia(Mother Earth). Poseidon was originally worshipped as a fertility God.</div><div> Like his brothers and sisters, Poseidon was born Full Grown. His father. the Titan God Cronus, fearing a prophecy that one of his children would overthrow him, swallowed each of his children to prevent the fulfillment of the Prophecy. All that is except the sixth born Zeus, who was hidden away by their mother, the Goddess Rhea, and grew up to liberate his siblings by tricking Cronus into drinking an Emetic that made him vomit them out.</div><div> After Poseidon and his brothers and sisters defeated the Titans and dethroned their father Cronus, the Greek Gods held a Lottery to determine which of the realms each would rule. Hades drew the Underworld, Poseidon won the oceans, and Zeus got the Heavens, making him supreme ruler, but they all agreed to share the power over the Earth, with the greatest responsibility going to Poseidon. Poseidon didn't like being second fiddle to his brother Zeus, so he recruited the others to overthrow the government. They also managed to capture and immobilize Zeus, but he quickly managed to escape and foil their plot. For punishment, Poseidon was sentenced to a year of manual labor building the great wall around Troy with his his brother Apollo and was also banished from his home.</div><div> Poseidon was an honorable God. He always kept his word, He had no time for those whose word could not be relied upon. When the king of Crete requested a gift from Poseidon, a fine bull to sacrifice, Poseidon generously sent him the very finest from his herd, So fine in fact that King Minos decided to keep it himself instead of sacrificing it. Poseidon was angry and caused the king's wife to fall in love with the bull. The Eventual outcome of their love affair was the birth of a child, half bull and half human called the Minotaur.</div><div> On the Subject of Poseidon and his relationships with women...One Word, and that is CAD. Okay, so he was a Fertility God and he would be every bit as lusty and sexually insatiable as his brother Zeus. They both had Numerous affairs and a great number of children resulted in those, but there was a difference. When Zeus desired a woman, he usually made an effort to seduce her, either by courting her affection or by trickery, but Poseidon, the Cad that he was, always used outright physical force to get his way. Poseidon was unsuccessful in his attempt to Subjugate the Virgin Goddess Athena, The Greek Goddess of War, who was able to physically repel hi. In his attempt, however he spilt his semen on the ground and a child grew from it. Athena graciously agreed to provide a home for the child.</div><div> He did manage to fall in love eventually, as he watched the Sea Goddess Amphitrite dancing, something stirred in him, Oh Yes the usual Sexual tendencies, but also something sensitive and tender, however not knowing how to use his tendencies on a woman properly, he used his normal way and scared her off to the bottom of the sea. He was Devastated. His friend Delphinus(Dolphin) volunteered to find her and plead his case. He finally convinced Amphitrite that Poseidon truly loved her, and she became his wife and queen of the seas. She bore him 2 children. His son Triton rode with Poseidon in his chariot across the seas, trumeting a seashell to announce Poseidon's arrival wherever they went.</div><div> Despite all his stories of revenge, Poseidon had a peaceful side as well. He offered protection to sailors, dried up lakes and rivers when needed to reclaim land for the building of cities, and continued to bless the land with fertile soil so that crops could grow. However difficult and Tumultuous Poseidon might have been, he reminds us to stay connected to the deep emotional and instinctual parts of ourselves, however uncomfortable, or even painful it might be.</div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-80639230663661381592011-10-07T22:09:00.000-07:002011-10-07T22:09:37.715-07:00Day 5/44- A Favorite Goddess<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurLedhY9WJWpoCOOVENtrnSUTJp_sCiSgfqoPtaGHT2cDexRPnNesYxBMaUKgjhA3TzhMW_xCqHB-j1YPwBLEcAGYH9ICJfitXxHir8Yf-sEA96fduOhVIwj7_jBD6Ip4ieyVyI_hOZk/s1600/hecate.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurLedhY9WJWpoCOOVENtrnSUTJp_sCiSgfqoPtaGHT2cDexRPnNesYxBMaUKgjhA3TzhMW_xCqHB-j1YPwBLEcAGYH9ICJfitXxHir8Yf-sEA96fduOhVIwj7_jBD6Ip4ieyVyI_hOZk/s320/hecate.JPG" width="247" /></a></div>One of many favorites, this is a title page I had made for my BOS. Hecate is the Witch Goddess of Greece, the crone aspect of the triple goddess. She has power over heaven, earth, and the underworld. Hecate is most associated with the crossroads- a place of spiritual wisdom and dark intuitive magick. The ultimate sorceress and diviner, Hecate teaches her followers the path of the witch, and guides the seeker to the depths of the unconscious mind.Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-49260440895805490492011-10-06T17:53:00.000-07:002011-10-06T17:53:33.248-07:00Day 4/44- picture of Nature (Water Element)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnD768DUNQRMwYDilSqvGyj7onxKgnBj79uZPrk3dAiY2IJzGGKin2P4GfYHjBsZahdvBVm75IXaa_x44KRVqzoofpcDkDFoGoHfwjy2vxae0tBsZHOZ8xp7qxd-g-xD68jihvXaENfvo/s1600/fletcher+falls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnD768DUNQRMwYDilSqvGyj7onxKgnBj79uZPrk3dAiY2IJzGGKin2P4GfYHjBsZahdvBVm75IXaa_x44KRVqzoofpcDkDFoGoHfwjy2vxae0tBsZHOZ8xp7qxd-g-xD68jihvXaENfvo/s1600/fletcher+falls.jpg" /></a></div><br />
This is a picture of Fletcher Falls by Kaslo BC, Canada, one of my most favorite places in the world. We used to go camping here. I find Water falls so beautiful and so sereneDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-46702523789534970982011-10-04T09:16:00.000-07:002011-10-04T09:16:13.308-07:00Day 3/44 Witchy Tools- Athame<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
The athame is a very important tool in the spell casting and ritual performing of witchcraft, yet it is one of the most historically misunderstood items. Horror stories and tales of evil have been told for centuries, and the athame has been thought by many to be the tool used to sacrifice something or, in the most gruesome of stories, someone by a cult of crazed follower of some dark version of witchcraft. The reality is that the athame may be used to cut herbs or string, maybe even to carve symbols in candles, but never to spill blood or take a life.<br />
The blade is a double-edged dagger that is used during ritual to command or direct and manipulate power that is raised within the circle. It traditionally has a black handle for the purpose of absorbing negative energy that may present itself during spell work or ritual.<br />
The blade is double - edged to remind the user of the two sides of everything. One edge is meant to represent Life and positive, the other Death and negative, to remind all that we are the master of our own destiny. The user chooses if to practice positively or negatively. Remember balance is important in witchcraft, and the balance of positive and negative is one of the most important.<br />
There are those traditions that say the athame should have only one edge, not be double – edged. Choosing a one edged or double -edged athame is a decision that must be made by the witch.<br />
The blade is usually about 6 to 8 inches in length. This is the length of most dagger blades, so looking for this size is fairly easy. The length really does not matter, but remember the knife needs to able to be used with ease in ritual, the bigger the knife the harder it is to use in a confined space.<br />
The main purpose of the athame is to provide protection for the witch and gain the support of the directions, elements, and the deities, so the ritual will go well. The athame has a few secondary jobs as well:<br />
1. The athame attracts energy to the circle The athame a powerful tool that is able to “put on a beacon” and suck energy to it. This energy then can be harnessed by the witch and used in the casting of the spell or in completion of the ritual.<br />
2. Invokes deities during ritual The athame draws the deities to the circle that is being cast. The invitation by the witch as the circle is being cast is to get the attention of the deities, and the athame is a place for them to place power and guide the ritual.<br />
3. Banishes negative energies and other entities from the circle while it is being used The athame deals with those things that may damage or interfere with the outcome of the ritual or spell.<br />
4. Sometimes used to cast circles instead of the wand This practice is mostly done when the ritual or spell is one of protection or banishment, two of the strengths of the athame.<br />
The athame is often doing two jobs at once. It calls those things that are positive to the circle, while it is protecting and banishing what is negative. It is working with complete opposites at the same time. That is important to remember and think about when using the athame and calling on it for its powers and abilities. The better a witch understands its capabilities the more effective and positive use they will get out of the athame and their other tools.<br />
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The athame is used during ritual to: Cast the circle Open the circle if needed Invoke the god and goddess Symbolize male energies Direct magickal energy to a specific place or in a specific direction<br />
The athame has associations with the following among the many Trads of witchcraft:<br />
Element: Air/Fire<br />
Direction: East/South<br />
Color: Red<br />
Gender: Male, phallic, used to represent the God<br />
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If planning to use the athame in public ceremonies make sure the local city, county, and state laws allow for that to occur. Some laws forbid any knife to be seen or used in public, no matter what capacity it is being used in. Be informed and educated about law, the court system and police expect people to know the law and will not make exceptions for religious freedoms unless permits and permissions have been approved.<br />
There are many possible ways to pronounce the word athame. Here are the prominent three pronunciations I have come across time and time again in my exploration of the athame in witchcraft:<br />
a’ - tha – may<br />
ah-THAW-may<br />
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</div><div><a href="http://www.witchcraftwitcheswicca.com/witchcraft_athame.html">http://www.witchcraftwitcheswicca.com/witchcraft_athame.html</a></div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-57761590650168824612011-10-03T10:14:00.000-07:002011-10-03T10:14:54.001-07:00Day 2/44- A myth or story from Folklore<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">500 Word Essay on Chang-O, Moon Goddess</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">She is known by many names which are Chang'e, Ch'ang-O, Chang- Ngo and also known as Heng-E or Heng-O. She is the chinese Goddess of the Moon. Chang-O is unlike any of the other lunar deities, in other cultures who personify the moon, Chang-o only lives on the moon. As the "Woman on the Moon" Chang-o could be considered the chinese complement to the western notion of a man in the moon. The lunar crater Chang-Ngo is named after her.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Chang'e was a beautiful young girl working in the Jade Emperor's palace, Some stories say that Chang'e was The Jade Emperor's daughter, others say she was just a girl working there. The Palace was in Heaven where immortals, good people, and Fairies lived. One Day she accidently broke a precious porcelain jar that angered the Jade Emperor, so much so that he banished her to live on Earth, where ordinary people lived. The only way to return to heaven, was if she contributed a valuable service on earth. Chang'e was transformed into a member of a poor farming family. When she was eighteen, a young hunter named Houyi from another village spotted her. They became good friends.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> One Day a strange occurence happened, a phenomenon you might say. 10 suns arose in the sky instead of one, blazing the earth, making the earth quite warmer than usual. Houyi, an expert archer, stepped forward to try to save the earth. He successfully shot down nine of the suns, becoming an instant hero. He eventually became king and married Chang'e. As time went on though, Houyi became a tyrant and very greedy. He wanted to become immortal, so he could live forever, so he ordered an Elixir to be created for him to prolong his life. The Elixir in the form of a single pill was almost ready, When Chang'e happened to find it, she either accidently or purposely swallowed the pill. King Houyi was outraged and went after his wife with his bow and arrow. Trying to flee, she jumped out the window of a chamber at the top of the palace, but instead of falling, she floated into the sky toward the moon. King Houyi tried to shoot her down with arrows, but without success. Her companion, a rabbit, is constantly pounding the elixir of immortality in a large mortar. King Houyi ascended to the sun and built a palace, He eventually forgave his wife and they would reunite on the moon when it become full. So Chang'e and Houyi came to represent the Yin and Yang, The moon and the sun. On Mid Autumn Day, the full moon night of the eigth lunar month, an altar is set up on the open air facing the moon to worship her. New Toiletries are put on the altar for her to bless. She endows her worshippers with beauty. So my understanding of the story is that it is not good to take something that is not yours and being greedy will get you nowhere.</div>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-56319421198911633852011-10-02T11:02:00.000-07:002011-10-02T11:02:10.091-07:00Day 1/44- What is your Witchy Background?Well as I may have mentioned before, I grew up going to many different churches, my mom and dad never forced me to go to church, well maybe when I was younger and went to Sunday School, but really I grew up going to many different churches on my own terms, trying to find the right place in go. I was never really happy in these places. It wasn't until I was 16 yrs old when I found some books in the library that caught my eye. "Drawing Down the Moon" by Margot Adler and "The Spiral Dance" by StarHawk. I borrowed them and I was intrigued, I started buying all these great books, I was finally happy, at least I thought so, but people close to me found out and was told I was going to hell, so reluctantly I stopped and once again continued finding the right church for me and not feeling very happy doing it. I did keep going back to witchcraft and I did keep going back to church until 2004, when I just decided I've had enough of the hippocrits and the judgmental people who claimed they were Christian, but they were idiots( I don't have anything against Christians, because I know there are really good people in this world) but then again there are idiots who claim they are just so they can use it against other people and that pisses me off. I'm happy where I am now, I'm not changing for anyone. I found my forever home in this world, so that is my witchy background, nothing too spectacular, no ancestors that I know of, no mentors to guide me, I found this on my own. Brightest Blessings )O(Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-87069130536242785752011-10-01T22:30:00.000-07:002011-10-01T22:30:23.478-07:004 years of confusion<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">I'm really not understanding what is going on with all this blame and hate, and seriously I am tired of it, 4 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed with PDD-NOS, I thought by now I would have a better understanding of it, but I'm just as confused as I am now, I'm seriously considering deleting a lot of these groups. I find it extremely sad that people would sink so low and blame or even accuse innocent people, I've grown up being bullied and it still happens, I'm just not sure what to do anymore. I was hoping to find answers and even more understanding of my daughter's diagnosis, but instead I find blame and anger, and bullying, and plain ol bullshit. Yes I will admit that there are still awesome people who always has such wonderful information, and there are still a few groups that are worth staying. But I think that most groups will be deleted by tomorrow</span>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8296344318540646650.post-49555797851435887512011-10-01T20:32:00.000-07:002011-10-01T20:32:17.805-07:0044 days of Witchery<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #fdfdfd; color: #555555; font-family: Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 9px; line-height: 13px;"></span><br />
<div style="color: #555555; font-family: Helvetica, Arial; font-size: 7pt; line-height: 10pt;">So I was super inspired by the lovely <a href="http://faerie-blood.tumblr.com/" style="color: #f3c01e; text-decoration: none; text-transform: lowercase;">faerie-blood</a>’s 30-Day Paganism and/or Witchcraft Tumblr Challenge! <a href="http://faerie-blood.tumblr.com/post/1033687434" style="color: #f3c01e; text-decoration: none; text-transform: lowercase;">click here</a> to read more about her challenge. I wanted to do a witchy Tumblr challenge as well, and for some reason I wanted it to be more extensive and personal - so 44 Days of Witchery was born! Feel free to participate as you see necessary, add, subtract, and do works best for you!</div><ol><li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">What’s your witchy background? </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A myth or story from folklore. </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Witchy tools: athame.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Picture of nature (water element).</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A favourite Goddess. </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A favourite God. </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Air element.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A photo of a magical place outdoors. </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A favourite mythological animal.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Your sun sign.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Witchy tools: oils.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Picture of nature (air element).</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">What are some of the witchy books that influenced you?</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A favourite pagan holiday that you celebrate. </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Thoughts on the afterlife?</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Favourite witchy website(s).</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Picture of nature (fire element).</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Have you had any paranormal experiences?</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Fire element.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A picture of a tarot or oracle card, and its meaning. </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A favourite scent.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Current moon phase.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A favourite candle.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Your moon sign.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">How do your close ones feel about your witchy path? Do they know? Why or why not? </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A witchy podcast.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Picture of nature (earth element).</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A picture of a witchy I-Want-It-Now!</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Water element.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Witchy tools: wand.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A favourite pagan/witchy movie.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A pagan/witchy artwork. </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Faerie of your choice.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Rune of your choice.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Something that I think people who don’t know much about paganism/witchcraft should know. </li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Flower of your choice, and its magical properties.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A famous pagan/witch!</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Witchy tools: cauldron.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Something that inspires you.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Your altar, if you have one!</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A spell you’ve done.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A favourite nature spirit.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">A magical recipe.</li>
<li style="line-height: 10px; list-style-image: url(http://www.swimchick.net/resources/website-bullets/bull23.gif);">Witches Choice</li>
</ol>Daniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915310643851249553noreply@blogger.com3