Working with Angels August 28, 2008
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The Angel Egg Charm
This is an old charm used to bring “…all good things…” (peace, harmony and abundance) into your life.
- Day: Sunday or Friday.
- Angelic Hour: Michael (Sunday’s Hours: 1:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 3:00p.m., or 10:00p.m. Friday’s Hours: 7:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., or 9:00 p.m.) or Uriel (Sunday’s Hours:2:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., or 11:00 p.m. Friday’s Hours: 1:00 a.m., 8:00a.m., 3:00 p.m., or 10:00 p.m.).
- You will need:
- One large egg,
- blue dye or food colouring,
- a marker pen,
- a needle,
- a cork,
- small items that signify harmony to you (gems, herbs, a lock of your hair etc.),
- a blue candle.
- Angels to Call:
- Baglis, who inspires moderation and balance;
- Barbelo, who brings abundance, goodness, and integrity;
- Camael, who brings joy, happiness, and contentment (An Essene Prayer says: “Camael, Angel of Joy, descend upon the earth and give beauty to all things”);
- Gabriel;
- Hahaiah, who gives us loving thoughts;
- Rhamiel, who provides kindness and compassion;
- Samandiriel, who inspires creativity and a vivid imagination.
- Use a marker and draw a circle that is the same size as the small end of the cork on the large end of the egg. Poke a little hole in the small end of the egg with the needle. Turn the egg over and make a bigger hole on top, close to the edges of your marker line. Be careful, if you apply too much pressure, you’ll break the egg. Take your time, and drain the egg. Shake the egg occasionally to help it along. Let the egg dry completely (those of you who blew birds’ eggs as children will have no problem with this).
- Colour the egg with the colouring or dye. Be careful not to break the shell. If you don’t have the dye or colouring, use markers. Paint or draw whatever symbols you like on the shell that indicate harmony to you.
- Take the shell and put it in direct sunlight. This is to help it dry; even if you use markers that dry immediately, you still need to put the shell in the sun for a few minutes, asking your angels to bless it.
- Fill the egg with the things that indicate harmony to you and place it on your altar or in your sacred space. As you place each item in the egg, you may wish to recite any prayers or invocations that you would like to use.
- Hold the filled shell in both hands out in front of you. State your purpose and call upon the angels whom you wish to empower the items. Ask them to bring you the harmony that you seek.
- Light the blue candles, asking the angels to speed this work on its way.
- Now very, very carefully, put the cork in the egg.
- You may leave the egg on your altar for as long as you wish. When you are ready to part with it, bury it in the ground near your home. You may bury it right away if you like, but many people like to leave the egg on their altar for at least seven days. It is your choice.
- Close down your ritual, remembering to thank the angels you have called on for assistance.
- Let the blue candle burn until it is completely gone.
Let the Angels Right Injustice
Ask the angels to help you right any injustice done by a plotting, scheming, and conniving person. This is an old Scottish angel charm. The one who cast the charm went to where three streams met first thing in the morning and washed his or her face there, then said the following:
“Goddess, I am bathing my face in the nine rays of the sun. Sweetness be in my face, Riches be in my pocket, Gold honey be on my tongue, My breath as the incense, Black is yonder house, Blacker the men therein. I am the white swan, Queen (or King) over them. I will go in the names of the God and Goddess. In likeness of deer, in likeness of horse In likeness of serpent, in likeness of queen With help from the angels, more victorious am I than all persons…..Whenever you see the person who has committed the injustice or the gossip flitters down to you, say the following under your breath: “Angels sain the house from the site to summit My word above every person The word of every person below my feet….”
These charms are taken from a book called the Carmina Gaedelica, a collection of Scottish Gaelic prayers and invocations. These days, if you don’t live near the confluence of three streams, then running water from a tap will do just as well.
Letting the Angels Help You Study
Take a white candle and set it on the table where you are working. Talk to your Guardian Angels, indicating that you need help, what you are studying, and what your ultimate goal is. Light the white candle and keep it burning while you are working. You may also wish to ask any of the following angels for assistance:
- Akriel, who inspires intellectual achievement, and helps improve your memory,
- Ecanus, who inspires writers,
- Liwet, who presides over original ideas and thoughts,
- Mupiel, who helps you increase and keep your memory;
- Samandiriel, who helps with your imagination,
- Satarel, who is the angel of knowledge.
When you have finished, put the candle out and thank the angels for their assistance.
What Tree are you? Celtic Astrology May 13, 2008
Posted by alijay in Astrology, Divination, Tarot, druid, life, mediumship.Tags: Birth, dates, spiritual, Trees
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Birth Tree
Find your birthday and then find your tree in line with Celtic astrology.
Dec 23 to Jan 01 – Apple Tree
Jan 01 to Jan 11 – Fir Tree
Jan 12 to Jan 24 – Elm Tree
Jan 25 to Feb 03 – Cypress Tree
Feb 04 to Feb 08 – Poplar Tree
Feb 09 to Feb 18 – Cedar Tree
Feb 19 to Feb 28 – Pine Tree
Mar 01 to Mar 10 – Weeping Willow Tree
Mar 11 to Mar 20 – Lime Tree
Mar 21 - Oak Tree
Mar 22 to Mar 31 – Hazelnut Tree
Apr 01 to Apr 10 – Rowan Tree
Apr 11 to Apr 20 – Maple Tree
Apr 21 to Apr 30 – Walnut Tree
May 01 to May 14 – Poplar Tree
May 15 to May 24 – Chestnut Tree
May 25 to Jun 03 – Ash Tree
Jun 04 to Jun 13 – Hornbeam Tree
Jun 14 to Jun 23 – Fig Tree
Jun 24 – Birch Tree
Jun 25 to Jul 04 – Apple Tree
Jul 05 to Jul 14 – Fir Tree
Jul 15 to Jul 25 – Elm Tree
Jul 26 to Aug 04 – Cypress Tree
Aug 05 to Aug 13 – Poplar Tree
Aug 14 to Aug 23 – Cedar Tree
Aug 24 to Sep 02 – Pine Tree
Sep 03 to Sep 12 – Weeping Willow Tree
Sep 13 to Sep 22 – Lime Tree
Sep 23 - Olive Tree
Sep 24 to Oct 03 – Hazelnut Tree
Oct 04 to Oct 13 – Rowan Tree
Oct 14 to Oct 23 – Maple Tree
Oct 24 to Nov 11 – Walnut Tree
Nov 12 to Nov 21 – Chestnut Tree
Nov 22 to Dec 01 – Ash Tree
Dec 02 to Dec 11 – Hornbeam Tree
Dec 12 to Dec 21 – Fig Tree
Dec 22 – Beech Tree
YOUR TREE
(in alphabetical order)
Apple Tree (the Love) – quiet and shy at times, lots of charm, appeal, and attraction, pleasant attitude, flirtatious smile, adventurous, sensitive, loyal in love, wants to love and be loved, faithful and tender partner, very generous, many talents, loves children, needs affectionate partner.
Ash Tree (the Amition) – extremely attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with fate, can be very egotistic, reliable, restless lover, sometimes money rules over the heart, demands attention, needs love and much emotional support.
Beech Tree (the Creative) – has good taste, concerned about its looks, materialistic, good organization of life and career, economical,good leader, takes no unnecessary risks, reasonable, splendid lifetime companion, keen on keeping fit (diets, sports, etc.).
Birch Tree (the inspiration) – vivacious, attractive, elegant, friendly, unpretentious, modest, does not like anything in excess, abhors the vulgar, loves life in nature and in calm, not very passionate, full of imagination, little ambition, creates a calm and content atmosphere.
Cedar Tree (the Confidence) – of rare strength, knows how to adapt, likes unexpected presents, of good health, not in the least shy, tends to look down on others, self-confident, a great speaker, determined, often impatient, likes to impress others, has many talents, industrious, healthy optimism, waits for the one true love, able to make quick decisions.
Chestnut Tree (the Honesty) – of unusual stature, impressive, well-developed sense of justice, fun to be around, a planner, born diplomat, can be irritated easily, sensitive of others feelings, hard worker, sometimes acts superior, feels not understood at times, fiercely family oriented, very loyal in love, physically fit.
Cypress Tree (the Faithfulness) – strong, muscular, adaptable, takes what life has to give but doesn’t necessarily like it, strives to be content, optimistic, wants to be financially independent, wants love and affection, hates loneliness, passionate lover which cannot be satisfied, faithful, quick-tempered at times, can be unruly and careless, loves to gain knowledge, needs to be needed.
Elm Tree (the Noble-mindedness) – pleasant shape, tasteful clothes, modest demands, tends not to forgive mistakes, cheerful, likes to lead but not to obey, honest and faithful partner, likes making decisions for others, noble-minded, generous, good sense of humor, practical.
Fig Tree (the Sensibility) – very strong minded, a bit self-willed, honest, loyal, independent, hates contradiction or arguments, loves life and friends, enjoys children and animals, a social butterfly, great sense of humor, likes idleness and laziness after long demanding hours at work, has artistic talent and great intelligence.
Fir tree (the Mysterious) – extraordinary taste, handles stress poorly, loves anything beautiful, can become depressed at times, stubborn, tends to care for those close to them as well as helping strangers, rather modest, hard worker, talented, unselfish, few sexual relationships, many friends, doesn’t want foes, very reliable.
Hazelnut Tree (the Extraordinary) – charming, sense of humor, very demanding but can also be very understanding, knows how to make a lasting impression, active fighter for social causes and politics, popular, quite moody, sexually oriented, honest, a perfectionist, has a precise sense of judgment and expects complete fairness.
Hornbeam Tree (the Good Taste) – of cool beauty, cares for its looks and condition, good taste, is not egoistic, makes life as comfortable as possible, leads a reasonable and disciplined life, looks for kindness and acknowledgment in an emotional partner, dreams of unusual lovers, is seldom happy with its feelings, mistrusts most people, is never sure of its decisions, very conscientious.
Lime Tree (the Doubt) – intelligent, hard working, accepts what life dishes out, but not before trying to change bad circumstances into good ones, hates fighting and stress, enjoys getaway vacations, may appear tough, but is actually soft and relenting, always willing to make sacrifices for family and friends, has many talents but not always enough time to use them, can become a complainer, great leadership qualities, is jealous at times but extremely loyal.
Maple Tree (Independence of Mind) – no ordinary person, full of imagination and originality, shy and reserved, ambitious, proud, self-confident, hungers for new experiences, sometimes nervous, has many complexities, good memory, learns easily, complicated love life, wants to impress.
Oak Tree (the Brave) – robust nature, courageous, strong, unrelenting, independent, sensible, does not like change, keeps its feet on the ground, person of action.
Olive Tree (the Wisdom) – loves sun, warmth and kind feelings, reasonable, balanced, avoids aggression and violence, tolerant, cheerful, calm, well-developed sense of justice, sensitive, empathetic, free of jealousy, loves to read and the company of sophisticated people.
Pine Tree (the Peacemaker) – loves agreeable company, craves peace and harmony, loves to help others, active imagination, likes to write poetry, not fashion conscious, great compassion, friendly to all, falls strongly in love but will leave if betrayed or lied to, emotionally soft, low self esteem, needs affection and reassurance.
Poplar Tree (the Uncertainty) – looks very decorative, talented, not very self-confident, extremely courageous if necessary, needs goodwill and pleasant surroundings, very choosy, often lonely, great animosity, great artistic nature, good organizer, tends to lean toward philosophy, reliable in any situation, takes partnership seriously. snts love and affection, hates lone
Rowan Tree (the Sensitivity) – full of charm, cheerful, gifted without egoism, likes to draw attention, loves life, motion, unrest, and even complications, is both dependent and independent, good taste, artistic, passionate, emotional, good company, does not forgive.
Walnut Tree (the Passion) – unrelenting, strange and full of contrasts, often egotistic, aggressive, noble, broad horizon, unexpected reactions, spontaneous, unlimited ambition, no flexibility, difficult and uncommon partner, not always liked but often admired, ingenious strategist, very jealous and passionate, no compromise.
Weeping Willow (the Melancholy) – likes to be stress free, loves family life, full of hopes and dreams, attractive, very empathetic, loves anything beautiful, musically inclined, loves to travel to exotic places, restless, capricious, honest, can be influenced but is not easy to live with when pressured, sometimes demanding, good intuition, suffers in love until they find that one loyal, steadfast partner; loves to make others laugh.
Tarot Meditation — Self-Revelation April 3, 2008
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TAROT MEDITATION
In this exercise, we are using the Tarot card as “an outer mirror for the internal process”. Choose any card from the major arcana, which appeals to you at this particular moment. Gaze at the chosen card for some time, then close you eyes. Imagine yourself before a door. Depending on whether you are a visual or tactile type of person, attempt to actually ’see’ or ‘feel’ the door, focusing the mind on every small detail. When the picture is clear, open the door.Let the scene displayed in the Tarot card that you have chosen unfold in front of you. If you can see it all at once, well and good, otherwise build the picture bit by bit. What kind of landscape have you stepped into? Take your time to ‘fill in’ the details. Add anything, which will make it more real for you.When the scene is clear, imagine the figure from the Tarot card walking into it. If the card shows a seated figure, you can imagine yourself rounding a bend and coming across the person. Greet him or her much as you would anyone you are meeting and hold a conversation. Say anything you like, ask questions and get answers. Don’t try to force the pace. Let yourself respond completely to what is taking place in the scene visualized. This is a process of self-revelation, of opening your heart and mind to what you stand for and are at the present moment in your life.
Daily OM – Cleansing March 28, 2008
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Cleansing Nature
Rain
There are times when we might feel the need to wash away all of our troubles and call forth freshness into our lives. Since the most cleansing substance on this earth is probably water, we can think of the joy rain brings as an energetic bath, rejuvenating our minds, bodies, and souls. Just being able to spend a few moments every time it rains to become aware of the healing powers water brings to us can renew us in so many ways. As we do this we will find that the more we appreciate the universe’s gift to us in the form of rain, the more we can see that a gentle rain shower is a strong reflective tool that has the ability to cleanse our entire being. The next time it rains might be a good chance to experience the rain through all of your senses, allowing you to truly understand the importance of each and every drop of water. First, take a few minutes to look outside and notice how each individual raindrop seems to come down in a continual stream. By noticing this you can contemplate how it takes many small accomplishments to create the whole of your existence for nothing exists in isolation. Then you might wish to focus your attention on the sound of the rainfall, letting the sounds of drops penetrate into the innermost recesses of your self. Listening in this way may bring you a greater sense of connection with nature and the world around you, knowing that the sounds you hear are an integral part of not just the physical sustenance you require but that they also nourish your spirit.Consciously using our senses to feel nature’s healing energy as it comes to us in the form of rain is an act of internal cleansing. Just as the rain physically washes over the earth and rinses out any impurities and imperfections, it also bathes our spirit in the joy that comes from knowing that we are one with the world around us.
Daily OM – permission from the land March 13, 2008
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Acknowledging History
Permission From The Land When we acknowledge that every thing on our planet has its own energy and spirit, we have the opportunity to begin acting from that knowledge. Rather than thinking of rocks and fallen leaves as inanimate objects, we can remember that these items carry the energy of their past and their surroundings into the present moment before becoming something else. Just as we are molecules in motion, so are all things in the material world. Working in harmony with the universe means acknowledging that we are the same as the land and the stars, that we are all connected, and that we are all in a state of becoming.It may seem obvious for us to behave with respect and ask permission of an overarching spirit before we enter a sacred place, or set foot upon some place with a history that makes us deeply aware of its past. But we can extend that same respect to any area of land. Whether we are merely considering stepping on it for recreation, or we have plans for landscaping, building, or moving it into an existing structure, we can show our respect for all the spirits that have come before us by connecting to the underlying energy. Once we have done that, we can take a moment to ask permission before we move in, remodel, or build in that space.Beneath the surface of even the smallest plot of land lie years and years of history. Each speck of dust, grain of sand, and clod of earth has history that dates from the beginning of time before it became one of the elements that make up our planet. By thinking before we attempt to claim ownership over the land, we really acknowledge that we can never really own it. Instead we can work with it to create something new in that space. When we connect to all the energies that make up the land around us, we honor them and connect to all who have come before us, and we can be guided by their voices and their ancient wisdom.
Stone circle – druids temple Ulverston March 9, 2008
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This was our lovely day out to the stone circle, A fabulous place, that has a strange affect on dowsing rods, and the stones felt quite warm to touch,
The circle has evidence of having been used for burial. Cremated human remains were found excavated in 1921. 95ft/29m at its widest point: Birkrigg/Druid’s Circle comprises two concentric circles made up of 31 stones of up to 3ft/1m tall.
Hannah, John and pagan (greyhound) having a rest, Jack meditating in the backgound.
Tarot and Astrology – A little useful information March 3, 2008
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| Tarot and Astrology | ||||||||
| Major | Court Cards | Minor | Dates | |||||
| Moon | Queen Wands | 10 | 20-30 Pisces | Mar 11- Mar 20 | ||||
| Emperor | 2 | 0-10 Aries | Mar 21- Mar 30 | |||||
| 3 | 10-20 Aries | Mar 31- Apr 10 | ||||||
| Prince Disks | 4 | 20-30 Aries | Apr 11- Apr 20 | |||||
| Hierophant | 5 | 0-10 Taurus | Apr 21- Apr 30 | |||||
| 6 | 10-20 Taurus | May 1 – May 10 | ||||||
| Knight Swords | 7 | 20-30 Taurus | May 11 – May 20 | |||||
| Lovers | 8 | 0-10 Gemini | May 21 – May 31 | |||||
| 9 | 10-20 Gemini | Jun 1 – Jun 10 | ||||||
| Queen Cups | 10 | 20-30 Gemini | Jun 11 – Jun 20 | |||||
| Chariot | 2 | 0-10 Cancer | Jun 21 – Jul 1 | |||||
| 3 | 10-20 Cancer | Jul 2 – Jul 11 | ||||||
| Prince Wands | 4 | 20-30 Cancer | Jul 12 – Jul 21 | |||||
| Lust | 5 | 0-10 Leo | Jul 22 – Aug 1 | |||||
| 6 | 10-20 Leo | Aug 2 – Aug 11 | ||||||
| Knight Disks | 7 | 20-30 Leo | Aug 12 – Aug 22 | |||||
| Hermit | 8 | 0-10 Virgo | Aug 23 – Sep 1 | |||||
| 9 | 10-20 Virgo | Sep 2 – Sep 11 | ||||||
| Queen Swords | 10 | 20-30 Virgo | Sep 12 – Sep 22 | |||||
| Justice | 2 | 0-10 Libra | Sep 23 – Oct 2 | |||||
| 3 | 10-20 Libra | Oct 3 – Oct 12 | ||||||
| Prince Cups | 4 | 20-30 Libra | Oct 13 – Oct 22 | |||||
| Death | 5 | 0-10 Scorpio | Oct 23 – Nov 2 | |||||
| 6 | 10-20 Scorpio | Nov 3 – Nov 12 | ||||||
| Knight Wands | 7 | 20-30 Scorpio | Nov 13 – Nov 22 | |||||
| Art | 8 | 0-10 Sagittarius | Nov 23 – Dec 2 | |||||
| 9 | 10-20 Sagittarius | Dec 3 – Dec 12 | ||||||
| Queen Disks | 10 | 20-30 Sagittarius | Dec 13 – Dec 21 | |||||
| Devil | 2 | 0-10 Capricorn | Dec 22 – Dec 30 | |||||
| 3 | 10-20 Capricorn | Dec 31 – Jan 9 | ||||||
| Prince Swords | 4 | 20-30 Capricorn | Jan 10 -Jan 19 | |||||
| Star | 5 | 0-10 Aquarius | Jan 20 – Jan 29 | |||||
| 6 | 10-20 Aquarius | Jan 30 – Feb 8 | ||||||
| Knight Cups | 7 | 20-30 Aquarius | Feb 9 – Feb 18 | |||||
| Moon | 8 | 0-10 Pisces | Feb 19 – Feb 28 | |||||
| 9 | 10-20 Pisces | Mar 1 – Mar 10 | ||||||
| Queen Wands | 10 | 20-30 Pisces | Mar 11 – Mar 20 | |||||
Daily OM – Inspiration March 3, 2008
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Bringing Inspiration Into Form
Putting Our Tools To Use Every craftsperson has a toolbox full of tools and a number of techniques to help them bring inspiration into form. In the same way, throughout our lives, we have discovered our own life tools and techniques—the ways and means that have helped us create our lives up to this point. Sometimes we forget about the tools and skills we’ve acquired, and we wonder why we aren’t moving forward. At times like these, it might just be a matter of remembering what we already know, and rediscovering the tools we already have at our disposal.In the process of becoming who we are and creating our lives, we have all gone through the experience of being inspired to do something and then finding the tools we needed to do it. If we look back, we may be able to remember that we used, for example, the tool of writing every day in order to clarify our intentions. We may also have used the tools of ritual, meditation, or visualization to make something happen. In addition, we may have been fueled by a new idea about how the universe works, which is what gave us the inspiration to use these tools.
In order for ideas to be powerful, they must be imbued with the energy of our engagement with them, and in order for tools to be effective they must be put to use. This sounds obvious, but often we fall into the habit of thinking we are engaging with ideas and using tools by virtue of the fact that we are reading about them, or listening to other people talk about them. In truth, using our tools is a very personal action, one we must take on behalf of ourselves. Like artists, we are each unique and no two of us will receive the same inspiration, nor will we bring it into form in the same two ways. To discover the truth of our own vision, we must take action by remembering our tools and putting them to use.
Daily OM – Nurturing mind body and spirit. February 29, 2008
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February 29, 2008
Right Where We Are
Enlightenment At Home Many spiritual seekers feel called to far-flung places across the globe in the interest of pursuing the path of their enlightenment. This may be the right course of action for certain people, but it is by no means necessary to attain an enlightened consciousness. Enlightenment can take root anywhere on earth as long as the seeker is an open and ready vessel for higher consciousness. All we need is a powerful intention and a willingness to do the work necessary to move forward on our path.In terms of spiritual practice, at this moment there are more tools available to more people than at any other time in history. We have access to so much wisdom through the vehicles of books, magazines, the Internet, television, and film. In addition, the time-honored practice of meditation is free, and sitting quietly every day, listening to the universe, is a great way to start the journey within. There is further inspiration in the fact that the greatest teachers we have are our own life experiences, and they come to us every day with new lessons and new opportunities to learn. If we look at the people around us, we may realize that we have a spiritual community already intact. If we don’t, we can find one, if not in our own neighborhood then online.Meanwhile, if we feel called to travel in search of teachers and experiences, then by all means we should. But if we can’t go to India, or Burma, or Indonesia, or if we don’t have the desire, this is not an obstacle in terms of our spiritual development. In fact, we may simply be aware that our time and energy is best spent in our own homes with our meditation practice and all the complications and joys of our own lives. We can confidently stay in one place, knowing that everything we need to attain enlightenment is always available right where we are.
A new member to the family, come and meet Pagan January 19, 2008
Posted by alijay in Divination, Family, My Dogs, Tarot, life, psychic, wicca.Tags: puppy, spiritual
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This is Pagan, she a beautiful greyhound, she moved in with us 3 day’s ago and Alfie and Angel love her, and believe it or not T.C the cat quite like’s her!!
A Jack Russell, A Greyhound and a Cat!!!!
She’s not racing fit as her leg has an injury, so iam treating her a the moment, Iam giving her Reiki, which i have to say she loves. All animals seem to love Reiki, I have been asked a lot lately to treat animals especially dogs and horses, I do prefer them to humans!!
