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Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. John 18:36
Received an email today from an unknown source stating that Alex Jones says there is an above human government running things, that Barak Obama is an alien god and that this connects the "alien" dots between Alex, Mark Philips tranceformation of America and George Noory (Coast to Coast Am).
Yes, the Big Red Flag of warning comes out when the above names are mentioned as not one of them can be trusted. They, among others, are double agents/agents provocateur with the agenda among other things to misled folks and provoke Christians to fear, rage and violence with his 90% truth/10% lies.
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
Matthew 24:4
QUOTE: Satan has devised the delusion that mankind is entering into an important evolutionary phase - a New Age. The push for "global enlightenment" has now extended to the vast reaches of the universe, into what could be deemed as a "space" religion. However, once this nebulous veil is lifted, a definite correlation emerges between the UFO/Alien phenomenon and occultic/satanic activity... These extra-terrestrials are nothing less than demons in alien's clothing. Grievously, many have and will succumb to this seductive aroma of pseudo-enlightenment (Mark 13:33). May we abide in Jesus, lest we partake in the abominations held within the mystery of iniquity (II Thessalonians 2:7-12). - Ron Patton (source)
May the Truth be revealed, may the lies be exposed may, may the deceived wakeup, may the sinner repent, may the lost get saved and may the Lord Jesus Christ be glorified I pray.
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I see the God as That is Created and Destroyed; the Goddess is the Creator and the Destroyer. His knowledge is experiential and he sees the cycle of rebirth from the unique perspective of the being that experiences it. He understands, more so than the Goddess, how the cycle shapes the world of the living.
His life cycle of birth to full power to age to death to rebirth parallels our own lives on this earth. The Goddess loves Her children, the God understands His. Through the love they bear for each other, they share in both the knowledge of the mystery of rebirth and in the power, but the knowledge remains His province and the power rests in Her.
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FROM PHYLAMEANA LILA DESY, YOUR GUIDE TO HOLISTIC HEALING" HEALING MATTERSGRATITUDE AFFIRMATION - "Every day I wake up and am grateful for all the good things that I have in my life. I am lucky to be alive and live in joy, peace, and harmony. "
Thanksgiving Wishbone Ritual and Amulet The wishbone of a chicken or turkey is broken as a ritual for wish fulfillment. Breaking the wishbone is a traditional good-luck ritual often used after a family holiday dinner, usually Christmas or Thanksgiving... read more
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Healing Holiday Scents There are certain aromas that we tend to associate with the holiday season. These include scents from the outdoors such as pine needles and cedar leaves because of the holiday trees that were hauled into our homes to be decorated. Smells from the kitchen also remind of us holiday traditions like mom's gingerbread men freshly out of the oven, grandpa's chocolate fudge boiling on the stove top, or aunt Meg's cinnamon sugar cookies arriving in the mail. It is not surprising that many of the scents that we enjoy during the holiday season have healing associations... read more Search
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The Almighty God has many energies, but Gayatri is one of the most important. There is a way to absorb some of that wonderful energy, and it is called Upasana, Gayatri meditation, or devotional practice. A Gayatri devotee can take in so much of that holy power, that he can become a saint. The only true difference between saints and laymen is the amount of divine energy they possess.
The Gayatri Mantra is the mother of the four Vedas, and it holds all the knowledge of the world. There are many energies and other things yet to be discovered, and true Gayatri devotees who have tapped into this unknown can perform tasks that are seemingly humanly impossible.
Of all the yogic practices, Gayatri meditation is one of the easiest to follow, and it shows faster results. Just chanting the Gayatri mantra can awaken chakras that hide in the deepest parts of the sould. Hatha yoga and Gayatri meditation together can help one achieve enlightenment much faster.
The spiritual practices of Gayatri are the best way to advance toward enlightenment. Sages and yogis perform tasks full of hardship in order to attain a level of perfect enlightenment, but Gayatri can help speed the process along.
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By John Sanidopoulos
The Great Church of the Holy Wisdom, or Hagia Sophia, built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century, was dedicated to the Wisdom of God, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, and celebrated its feast on Mid-Pentecost, which falls on the Wednesday after the Sunday of the Paralytic, 25 days after Pascha. It was by far the largest and most splendid temple in all of Christendom. It's beauty and splendor was so magnificent, that it even had the power to inspire the Russian envoys which led to the conversion of the Slavic people.
According to "The Russian Primary Chronicle", the envoys of the Kievan prince Vladimir, after investigating the Jews, Muslims and the Germans with disappointment, visited Hagia Sophia in 987, and reported:
"We knew not whether we were on heaven or earth. For on earth there is no such splendor or such beauty, and we are at a loss to describe it. We only know that God dwells there among men, and their service is fairer than the ceremonies of other nations. For we cannot forget that beauty. Every man, after tasting something sweet, is afterward unwilling to accept that which is bitter, and therefore we cannot dwell longer here."
Because Hagia Sophia was dedicated to the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, Jesus Christ, the Word and Wisdom of God, initially its celebration took place on Christmas, which was also near the day of its initial consecration (December 27, 537) and then the consecration of the dome (December 24, 563). The consecration of Hagia Sophia was annually celebrated on December 23rd, according to the Synaxarion. However, recent studies have shown that the proper feast day for all churches dedicated to the Wisdom of God should be Mid-Pentecost, and the hymnography of the Church for this feast seems to indicate this was the case many centuries ago.
One need only read chapter 26 of the book titled "On the Administration of the Empire" by Emperor Constantine Porphyrogennetos to read a detailed description how the feast of Mid-Pentecost was gloriously celebrated with Roman splendor until the year 903 in Constantinople. On the morning of the feast the emperor wore his special imperial garments and processed with his escorts from the sacred palace to the Church of Saint Mokios, where he was met by the Patriarch and the Divine Liturgy was celebrated. The former greatness of this feast can be clearly seen in the brilliant hymns still chanted for this feast, which lasted eight days in Roman times.
On 11 May 903, the anniversary of the founding of Constantinople (A.D. 324) and Wednesday of Mid-Pentecost, Emperor Leo VI the Wise (867-912) took part in the procession to the Church of Saint Mokios. En route, Leo was seriously attacked although a candle-bearer cushioned the direct blow to the head. Despite the narrow escape, he decided that in the future the Emperor would no longer go to Saint Mokios for Mid-Pentecost. This meant a decrease in the prestige of the church and a blow to its financial resources. The monk Mark, oikonomos of Saint Mokios, asked for an audience with Leo to convince him that the attack and its fortunate outcome were the fulfillment of a prophecy announced in Psalm 73:3-4 ("Lift up Thine hands against their pride continually; because of all that the enemy has done wickedly in Thy holy places. And they that hate Thee have boasted in the midst of Thy feast.").
It is assumed that after this assassination attempt, the ceremony began to take place in the Church of Hagia Sophia. The mosaic of Leo VI the Wise in Hagia Sophia seems to indicate this, where it depicts the emperor bowing before Christ, the Word and Wisdom of God, and on either side of Christ enthroned are two icons, one of the Theotokos and the other of the Angel of Great Counsel from the Old Testament. This Angel of Great Counsel is none other than the Wisdom of God, the pre-incarnate Christ. "Give me the wisdom that sits by Thy throne, and do not reject me from among Thy servants" (Wisdom of Solomon 9:4).
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Today is the last of my Desert Island Posts. Today I'm not touring the blogosphere but actually really touring the Cumbrian landscape on my way to Cleator Moor Library to give a talk about THE GILDED LILY. Cleator Moor is one of the more remote towns in the county, up near the west coast, so it will take me almost two hours to drive there. On the way I'll have the company of Radio 4 and some spectacular scenery. Just looked out of the window and it's raining - but hey, you can't have it all! If you'd like to see where I have been touring lately, why not visit Hoydens and Firebrands for my post on Old London Bridge, or Historical Tapestry for my post on The Smell of Old Coffee Houses.
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Eliza Graham lives in Oxfordshire and is the author of four novels blending historical and contemporary themes. Eliza's first novel, "Playing with the Moon" was a smash hit in Germany where she has sold over 100,000 copies. Her latest, THE HISTORY ROOM, was published in May and combines reborn dolls and the Prague Spring in the setting of an English boarding school.
Eliza's first young adult novel, BLITZ KID, will be published this month as a Kindle e-book. Look out for further information.Eliza's WebsiteMore About The History Room
Over to Eliza:For my classic novel, I would choose OUR MUTUAL FRIEND by Dickens. It was one of my A level novels and I've loved it ever since. It's a big novel in every sense of the world: a little messy in times, but full of life and insight. The descriptions of the murkier parts of Victorian London would probably make me look around my beautiful desert island with relief.
For my contemporary novel, I would choose I CAPTURE THE CASTLE by Dodie Smith, even though it's not that contemporary, having been written in the fifties and set in the thirties. The descriptions of the novelist father imprisoned in an old castle dungeon to make him finish his novel would scare me into using the desert island as a chance to write, write, write. It's such a very English novel, too, that it would make me feel a little bit of home was with me.
For non-fiction I was going to select The Book of Common Prayer because, as a cradle Catholic, I had no exposure to its beautiful language. Each image is almost a novel in its own right. But now I'm going to crack and reveal my true greedy self and ask if I can choose Mary Berry's Book of Cakes (with a magic supply of equipment and ingredients). I'll be very healthy on that island, what with all the fish and tropical fruit, so a bit of indulgence on cake is in order.
(Hope Eliza leaves me some of that cake when she goes!)
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Kashmir, the home of Vedic rishis is in news again.
The recent development in Kashmir shrouding the pilgrimage facilities for Amarnath yatris
is anything but unfortunate.
It is hoped that the significance of Kashmir in the map of Sanathanic culture
is recognized by one and all.
-jayasree
Significance of the Amarnath yatra
By Jagmohan
(Deccan Chronicle, June 30, 2008)
The controversy surrounding the Amarnath yatra is unwarranted. It is more a product of pride and prejudice than of any substantial issue. The forest land which had been allotted to the Amarnath shrine board was for a specific purpose - providing basic amenities and temporary shelter to the yatris in pre-fabricated structures. I do not understand how this act could, as alleged in some quarters, change the demographic character of the state or undermine the environment on the yatra routes. On the other hand, it would have made the yatra more organised and environment-friendly. The waste would have been taken care of at the camp sites and better administrative machinery would be available to prevent landslides and protect water bodies. In any case, safety of the yatris is paramount.
Heavy rains and sudden hostility of nature are not unusual in this area. It may be recalled that 256 persons lost their lives in a snow storm during the yatra in 1996. Nor should it be forgotten that India is a party to all the UN decisions and declarations on natural disasters. Experience shows that the nations which are vigilant are able to mitigate losses, while those casual in their approach pay a heavy price. For example, the average Japanese disaster kills 63 people, while in Peru, a disaster of the same magnitude takes as many as 2,900 lives.
It is unfortunate that the controversy has diverted public attention from the cultural significance of the yatra. Of all the Indian pilgrimages, the pilgrimage to Amarnath is considered to be the most sacred.
Recalling Swami Vivekananda's experience, Sister Nivedita wrote: "Never had Swami felt such a spiritual exaltation. So saturated had he become with the presence of the great God that for days after he could speak of nothing else. Shiv was all in all; Shiv, the eternal one, the great monk, rapt in meditation, aloof from the world." Later on, Swami Vivekananda himself recounted: "I have never been to anything so beautiful, so inspiring."
Such is the impression that the Amarnath yatra leaves on the minds of the yatris. After travelling on foot or horse on one of the most enchanting and enthralling routes in the world, the yatris see the "ice-lingam" in all its shining glory and experience the impact of an invisible, yet all pervading, an incomprehensible, yet all-conveying, force of "what was, is and will be".
The yatris perceive Lord Shiv sitting calmly underneath an imperishable canopy provided by the "mount of immortality" and conveying the message of inseparability of the processes of creation and destruction; of every beginning having an end, and every end having a beginning.
The holy cave is accessible only during a short period of time every year, usually during the months of July and August. At that time, inside the cave, a pure white ice-lingam comes into being.
Water trickles, somewhat mysteriously, in slow rhythm, from the top of the cave and freezes into ice. It first forms a solid base and then on it a lingam begins to rise, almost imperceptibly, and acquires full form on purnima. It is believed that on that day, Lord Shiv revealed the secrets of life to Parvati. It is also believed that while Lord Shiva was speaking to Parvati, a pair of pigeons overheard the talk. And this pair still comes to the cave at the time of the yatra as incarnation of Shiv and Parvati.
The present Kashmir Valley, according to Nilamata Purana, was once a huge lake known as Satidesa. It was surrounded by high mountains. To kill a demon, Jalodhbava, who was indestructible under water, Rishi Kashyap made a cut in the mountains and drained off all the water. The land that emerged came to be called Kashmir, after Rishi Kashyap.
At some spots saints and gods carved out their hermitages for meditation. In the course of time these spots acquired special sanctity and made Kashmir a great nursery of Hindu religion.
If the yatris take the traditional route, they proceed to Pahalgam from where a small road lead to Chandanwari, along thick and green woodlands of breathtaking beauty, with the playful stream of Lidder meandering and dancing in between. From Chandanwari, there begins the ascent to Pishu Ghati, reminding the yatris that the path to salvation involves struggle and stamina. A feeling of having been lifted to a heavenly spot dawns upon the yatris when they reach Sheshnag. After getting refreshed with the bath of ice-cold water of Sheshnag, the yatris take a steep climb to the most difficult spot, Mahagunna. Thereafter, a short descent begins to Poshpathan.
From there, the yatris move to Panchtarni, a confluence of five mythical streams, and then to the cave.
A sense of fulfilment seizes the yatris, and all fatigue is forgotten. Even with the temperature touching zero degree Celsius, the yatris are driven by their faith to take bath in the rivulet of Amravati.
The unique yatra satisfies the individual's urge to take his soul to soaring heights, to experience spiritual passions and see Mahadev in his greatest image and in his finest abode. But the significance of the yatra does not end at the personal level. It extends to the much larger issue of cultural unity and vision of India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Kathiawar to Kamrup.
When some people talk of Kashmir's relationship with the rest of India only in terms of Article 1 and Article 370 of the Constitution, I am surprised at their ignorance. They don't know that the relationship goes deeper.
It is a relationship that has existed for thousands of years in the mind and soul of the people, a relationship that India's intellect and emotions, its life and literature, its philosophy and poetry, its common urges and aspirations, have given birth to. It is this relationship which inspired Subramania Bharati to perceive Kashmir as "a crown of Mother India, and Kanyakumari as a lotus at her feet", and also made him sing that "She has 30 crore faces, but her heart is one."
"Jagmohan is a former governor of "Jammu and Kashmir" and
"a former Union minister"
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The Ouija board, according to any reliable psychic medium, is a tool used for channeling that allows you to communicate with spiritual entities. The board has been known to exist since the 14th century, during the era of Valens, a Roman emperor. It was even said to have been used long before the time of Christ, by the Greeks. The first ever Ouija board that was brought into mainstream attention was essentially two tools that were used for scrying combined, with a wheel that had several letters of the alphabet on it and an inverted wine glass. Of course, this psychic medium tool saw a true peak in popularity when famed board games manufacturer The Parker Brothers bought the rights for mass production and has since been one of the most popular board games along with Trivial Pursuit and Monopoly up this very day.
A psychic medium, however, can definitely attest to the fact that using a Ouija board is no laughing matter, since there's a huge possibility you may end up talking to spiritual entities from other planes of existence. It is with the assistance and guidance of an expert psychic medium that you are able to communicate with these beings properly, and can even come up with your Ouija board. If you want to learn how to make a customized Ouija board, take note of the following steps:
1. Come up with a rough sketch of how you want your Ouija board to look like. This psychic medium tool usually has a layout of the word "YES" placed at the top of the circle, with "NO" situated at the bottom. Basically, a standard board has all the letters of the alphabet forming a circle, starting with A and ending with Z. For numbers, 1-9 is usually positioned right next to "NO."
2. You can then materialize that design by using a piece of paper or something harder, such as a board. If it is made out of paper, it is suggested that you place it on a piece of wood, a masonite board or on top of a table.
3. Leave a bit of space around the board's edges in order to make sure that your makeshift planchette, which can be a custom-made pointer or an inverted glass, doesn't fall off the sides of the board when you're using it.
4. You can cover the board with some clear coating or even plastic, ensuring it's the same size as your Ouija board. This would help maintain a bit slipperiness which would allow for smooth and easy movement of your planchette once you begin to use this psychic medium tool to communicate with spirits.
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Selamat Balik! We come with much to discuss with you. Those who have for millennia controlled your realm are sick and troubled about the fact that the time for their surrender quickly approaches. We receive this news with joy and yet we comprehend how unreal this feels to those who, like their former masters the Anunnaki, contemplated only victories and quickly became strangers to defeat. Now they are to capitulate and truly face the fact that their power is slipping from their grasp. The caretakers of your new governance intend that their departure be planned to coincide with acknowledgment of the damage brought about in so many areas by their heavy-handed reign, like rigging the domains of finance, government, and the economies of the globe. Your legal system will provide the epitaph to this period in your history. The dark cabal is to witness a new period, in which each of you regain the freedom and personal sovereignty that is your natural right. At that time you will also meet your spiritual and space families and an era of joy and prosperity for humanity will be born!
We have often talked about what the new governance is to provide for you. For us, one of the high-points is of course the ending of the cover-up which has prevented us from a long-overdue, face-to-face communication with each of you. The primary purpose of our presence here is to be your mentors while you return to full consciousness and this will commence formally when the mass landings happen. This first contact operation to Gaia has been, from the start, a welcoming-home mission. Nearly 900,000 years ago, your ancestors came to Earth to settle in the land you know as Lemuria. This formed part of an agreement between Gaia and humanity and this sacred mission needs to be acknowledged and honored by you. We are to provide prototypes that can aid you in carrying out this divine task. You will also have the Agarthans to assist you in successfully accomplishing this mission. Regarding your star-nation, Heaven is to permit the Elohim to return your solar system to its original condition so that it can be ready for you to use as the home base. Your star-nation possesses a most magnificent destiny!
Membership of this star-nation is to be extended graciously to you by the Agarthans and the protocols for this will be explained by the main Agarthan Council. You are to be welcomed to Inner Earth and will be able to review the long history that was kept from you by your former overloads. The Ascended Masters are ready to teach a series of special lessons which will help you to draw back the curtain of your imposed amnesia. Much is to happen that will get you to the point where you can return to humanity's natural state of consciousness. Once in full consciousness, you can prepare the entire solar system for its future role as a major location for conferences which will map out the new roles of the former children of Anchara and where galaxies will be invited into a massive union to spread Light across this part of physicality. In the light of this wondrous destiny, we rejoice in what is now happening here. Know that a most grace-filled series of remarkable events are to increase the power of the Light and permit the divine plan to unfold its amazing order around us.
The coming times are the end times for your old reality. Your society is to be transformed into a galactic society. This will be achieved by a wonderful symmetry that is now unfolding around your world. Through an amazing series of interconnections a vast network has formed which is largely unknown to most of you. As it continues to flourish and spread, we do all we can to sponsor these scattered components and connect them to each other. Not a day goes by without some part of this network discovering and hooking up to this ever-expanding web. Like children exploring a bright new world, this expansion knows no bounds. Its capacity and range are accelerating, and this indicates that your new reality is indeed inevitable. This grassroots network has a life of its own and cannot be stopped. It is about to encounter the new structures that our allies are building and the subsequent melt will bring the whole to another level. This will be the point at which this quiet revolution is to make itself known A new epoch for humanity is manifesting before your eyes!
Namaste! We are your Ascended Masters! We arrive in a state of utmost, blessed glee! This realm, which we have long looked after, is ready for a series of grand gestures which will thrust the dark from its troubled throne. Those who, in arrogance and greed, controlled this land are to be made bereft as a new power ascends their former throne. This Light force is to bring prosperity, peace, and freedom for all. We are in celebration mode as we await the announcements that will, in detail, publicly proclaim this liberation. It will be a time of great jubilation as all financial debt is expunged and all income taxes cease. Various prosperity programs which will distribute great wealth to all will accompany the new hard-backed currency. The horrors of the past will fade away, to be replaced by divine decrees that permit all to learn of their true origins and histories. It is our task to inform you of this, as well as many other things.
We come with a simple, radiant Love that will permeate each blessed event and which will set the tone for the adieu to those false beliefs which hid the presence of our Agarthan family from you. Within the body of Gaia is a magical 5-D world which has sheltered and nurtured us from the outrageous activities of the dark. You will shortly learn of these relations of yours, who have shouldered the burden to maintain the Light in the face of the lies, distortions, and violence of the dark. The valiant prowess of your Inner Earth family is to be rewarded by a divine grace which will ensure us a most longed-for victory. Together, we shall establish a new realm that affirms the sacred self-determination of each individual. This will allow Gaia to begin a reconfiguration which will unite her now-separated inner and outer selves.
These sacred events will allow the Light to regain command of your most precious planet and this majestic solar system! We look at what is about to happen in full realization of its vast scope. For 13 millennia you have suffered as the dark plundered your world. The coming ascension will reward Earth's humanity for all you have endured. Down through a long parade of generations, your lives were reduced to a trail of seemingly endless suffering and struggle, culminating in the inevitability of death. These fears preoccupied you: now, they are about to disappear! One gracious moment will free you from these woes and thrust you to the brink of full consciousness. Heaven has accelerated the physical changes needed before you can complete these complex processes in your personal Light Chamber. You are on the threshold of an unprecedented new epoch!
Today, we continued our weekly discussions. We informed you about events occurring around your world. The time approaches for a most profound transformation. In this new reality, you will be thrust into a new consciousness that will prepare you to meet your spiritual, space and Inner Earth families. In this state of full consciousness, you are about to carry out a most auspicious destiny! Know, dear Ones, that the countless Supply and never-ending Prosperity of Heaven are indeed Yours! So Be It! Selamat Gajun! Selamat Ja! (Sirian for Be One! and Be in Joy!)
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My earlier posting on Wicca, Neopaganism and the Mysteries has sparked some discussion on Mystic Wicks. I thought I would compile some of the more interesting points raised here regarding the role of the teacher and of the benefits of initiation.
One poster, Heather, stated:
"Either way, there's not a human being out there who can reveal 'the Mysteries' to you, you have to do it for yourself. Like the Charge of the Goddess says, if you can not find it within, you will not find it without."The idea that "no one can reveal 'the Mysteries' to you" is a comparatively modern one. Most traditional religions place a great deal of emphasis on learning from a teacher. A Yoruba proverb declares that "the knife cannot carve its own handle" - in other words, the initiate must be assisted on the path. Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism both declare that one cannot become a guru without first receiving initiation and training from a guru. People traveled from all over the classical world to undergo the Rites of Eleusis and become initiates of the Eleusinian Mysteries.
There is definitely precedent for people being "initiated by the spirits" and reaching a new state of being through spirit teachers: powerful life-changing events can also serve as initiations. I've heard recovering addicts describe their struggles as a rebirth experience - hell, MY recovery from alcoholism and mental illness was a rebirth. I've also heard people who had survived cancer, sexual assault or other traumas talk about how they had been reborn upon rebuilding themselves. But by and large these "solo initiations" were far more painful and traumatic than ceremonial ones. (I suspect the initiation ceremonies came about because the attrition rate for "spirit-taught" shamans was so high).
If you mean that the initiate must be an active participant in the initiation and that s/he must be prepared to accept the Mysteries, I would agree 100%. But I wouldn't underestimate the life-changing power of an initiatory ceremony for those who are ready to receive the initiation.
Another reader, Dio, said that
"Having had a traditional initiation myself, within a traditional coven, I actually agree with the "no one can reveal the mysteries to you" concept. My opinion on traditional initiation may bother some, but my belief is that the rite itself is not the end-all "this is it" moment. The mysteries continue to reveal themselves to you as time goes by if you're diligent in learning and listening for them. No priest or priestess can do that for you, whether it be coven, tradition, or none at all. That being said, a traditional initiatory rite does give you a push along your path whether you are on your own or still within a practicing spiritual group. I've actually always thought that one must already be walking the path and the initiatory rite is merely a recognition of that. Whether a spiritual group acknowledges it, or just the gods or spirits, it's really up to the individual initiate to decipher what they are to be learning on their path. "Not everyone can find a teacher. Sometimes teachers are taken away, and none are replaced. Yet the initiate and the initiatory path remains. It would *have* to, otherwise the initiatory rite means nothing at all."Absolutely. A worthwhile initiatory group can also save you from reinventing the wheel and from wasting time wandering on unproductive paths. Having a structure within which to weigh and measure your visions and intuitions may stifle them - but it may also stop you from mistaking wish-fulfillment and fantasy for genuine contact with Deity. It can give you relatively quick access to techniques and shortcuts you might never have figured out on your own.
Much as I hate to put it this way, there's also a bit of the "McDonald's effect" with established groups. McD's became a worldwide phenomenon because around the country and later around the world you knew exactly what you were getting when you ordered their Big Mac or their Cheeseburger and Fries. In a similar vein, you have a fair idea of what a recognized Gardnerian coven or Feri group has to offer: you can be sure that the HP and HPS have a certain amount of experience and that their rituals don't diverge too widely from those practiced by other Gardnerians or Feris. You know that the leader isn't preaching a heady blend of Silver Ravenwolf and J.K. Rowling with a sprinkling of Just F g Nuts on top.From the Kenaz Filan Blog
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Most people who have tasted failures in their love lives and businesses will know what Vashikaran mantra is. It can be called as a technique which helps to overpower the minds of people in submitting into other peoples will. This is especially useful to obtain love from the people you long for, establish a stable love filled relationship or even to become popular in society and get noticed in work. But normal people are not capable of this. Vashikaran mantra specialists are the ones that we need to consult at that situation.
WHAT VASHIKARAN MANTRA SPECIALISTS DO?
They can be also said as spiritual people who have meditated a lot and have their mind at peace. Their sole purpose is to help people who need to get people to notice them. May it be love, success in careers or relationships, these specialists analyze the situation of the person who is in need of help and suggest solutions likewise.
These mantras will help to get a person's attention in case of love troubles or help to become a person popular and get noticed in professional life. Business need may include being popular with one's boss or bring in a lot of potential client for any venture. These specialist or tantrics provide solution through Vashikaran mantra either immediate or gradually depending on the requirement and situation of the client. They observe the person closely and determine his/her character and provide the means to get their attentions. Most of this is usually in the form of prayers and other incantations while in some cases it may be in the form of charms.
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Hi All!
Well in 45 minutes I'll be doing an interview on Pagan Perspectives a Blogtalk Radio show! I'm pretty excited to chat about art, magic, fairies, Voice of the Trees and who knows what else! It should be a really good time, so I hope you can join me live at 6:00 PM central time, or listen later on at your convenience.
Sitting on a log, waiting to talk on Blogtalk Radio!
UPDATE:
Had a great time with Rev. Sylvanis last night on Pagan Perspectives, we talked about art, fairies, creating oracle decks, music, inspiration and more! He played some really excellent music too, it made me feel like he was listening at my art table because it's the kind of music I love to listen to while creating! Also, congratulations to J.P. Plank for winning the Voice of the Trees deck and satin art bag giveaway! Super nice people, and had a great time!
Here's the link, enjoy!
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"Seeing as I haven't posted any new spells lately, I thought I would go ahead and add another that I have found useful over the years. You evoke the intelligence and spirit of Venus to cast a love spell, Saturn or Mars to cast a curse, Jupiter or the Sun for wealth and prosperity, and then there's Mercury."
The magical powers associated with Mercury are Miracles of Healing, the Gift of Tongues, and the Knowledge of Sciences, so it can be used for both healing and accelerated learning, especially in the areas of language and technology. Please review the other spells I have already posted for information about the temple openings and other aspects of the general Golden Dawn magical forms. The new ritual form you will be using for this spell is the Greater Invoking Ritual of the Hexagram for Mercury. The hexagram is traced clockwise from the lower left point in yellow as you vibrate ARARITA, and the symbol of Mercury is traced in the center of the figure in purple as you vibrate the appropriate name of God, Elohim Tzabaoth.
00. PREPARING THE TEMPLE
If you wish to heal yourself or increase your own learning ability you do not need a containment structure so the circle alone will suffice. It should be orange, and you can also trace an eight-pointed star within it in yellow. If you are attempting to heal another person use a containment structure because it will amplify the effect. You can either place a magical link like a photograph in the containment structure or build one large enough for a person to sit within.
I. OPENING AND II. THE PRELIMINARY INVOCATION
These are the same as in my other rituals.
III. THE CONJURATION
Perform the Greater Invoking Ritual of the Hexagram for Mercury. As you conclude with "Let the divine light descend!", visualize a column of yello light descending into the circle and enveloping you. You then begin to conjure the Spirit of Mercury. Vibrate the capitalized words. Eight is the number of Mercury, so the names are vibrated eight times.
ELOHIM TZABAOTH, ELOHIM TZABAOTH, ELOHIM TZABAOTH, ELOHIM TZABAOTH, ELOHIM TZABAOTH, ELOHIM TZABAOTH, ELOHIM TZABAOTH, ELOHIM TZABAOTH (el-oh-HEEM tzah-bah-OTH). COME UNTO ME, GOD IN HOD (HOHD), THE SPHERE OF KOKAB (koh-KAHB). SEND UNTO ME MICHAEL (mee-kai-EL), THAT GREAT ARCHANGEL OF THINE, THAT HE MAY ANSWER MY BEHEST.
Pause until the presence of Elohim Tzabaoth is perceived. If you don't feel anything or see anything, wait three minutes or so before continuing.
MICHAEL, MICHAEL, MICHAEL, MICHAEL, MICHAEL, MICHAEL, MICHAEL, MICHAEL (mee-kai-EL). COME UNTO ME, GREAT AND MIGHTY ARCHANGEL OF HOD (HOHD), THE SPHERE OF KOKAB (koh-KAHB), BY THE NAME OF THE GREAT GOD ELOHIM TZABAOTH (el-oh-HEEM tzah-bah-OTH). SEND UNTO ME TIRIEL (teer-ee-EL), THAT GREAT INTELLIGENCE OF THINE, THAT HE MAY ANSWER MY BEHEST.
Pause until the presence of Michael is perceived. If you don't feel anything or see anything, wait three minutes or so before continuing.
TIRIEL, TIRIEL, TIRIEL, TIRIEL, TIRIEL, TIRIEL, TIRIEL, TIRIEL (teer-ee-EL). COME UNTO ME, THOU BRIGHT INTELLIGENCE OF KOKAB (koh-KAHB), AND ANSWER MY BEHEST. IN THE NAME OF MICHAEL (mee-kai-EL) THY LORD, COMPEL THE SPIRIT TAPHTHARTHARATH (taf-thar-thar-AHTH) WHO IS UNDER THY DOMINION TO MANIFEST WITHIN THIS CIRCLE OF ART (or "WITHIN THIS TRIANGLE OF ART" if you are using a containment structure).
Pause until the presence of Tiriel is perceived. If you don't feel anything or see anything, wait three minutes or so before continuing.
TAPHTHARTHARATH, TAPHTHARTHARATH, TAPHTHARTHARATH, TAPHTHARTHARATH, TAPHTHARTHARATH, TAPHTHARTHARATH, TAPHTHARTHARATH, TAPHTHARTHARATH (taf-thar-thar-AHTH). COME UNTO ME, MIGHTY SPIRIT OF KOKAB (koh-KAHB), AND MAKE MANIFEST MY BEHEST. IN THE NAME OF TIRIEL (teer-ee-EL) THY LORD, COME FORTH WITHIN THIS CIRCLE OF ART (or "WITHIN THIS TRIANGLE OF ART" if you are using a containment structure) THAT THOU MAYST WIELD THE POWERS OF THE PATH OF BETH (like it looks), THE PATH OF THE PLANET MERCURY.
Pause until the presence of Taphthartharath is perceived. If you don't feel anything or see anything, wait three minutes or so before continuing.
At this point you deliver the charge to the spirit. Address it to Taphthartharath. This is what you want the spirit to do. You need to write this part yourself, because it's very personal. You should state what you want simply so that the spirit can't twist your words around. Bear in mind that this is not because the spirit is deceptive like some authors contend, but because magick is more like operating a machine than it is like conversing with a fully sentient individual. The intelligence and spirit are literal-minded and the magick will always follow the path of least resistance that matches the letter of the charge.
After the charge, pause for a moment before closing the temple.
IV. CLOSING
The License to Depart should be revised as follows.
O THOU ELOHIM TZABAOTH (el-oh-HEEM tzah-bah-OTH) AND THY MINISTERS MICHAEL (mee-kai-EL), TIRIEL (teer-ee-EL), and TAPHTHARTHARATH (taf-thar-thar-AHTH), BECAUSE THOU HAST DILIGENTLY ANSWERED UNTO MY DEMANDS, AND HAST BEEN VERY READY AND WILLING TO COME AT MY CALL, I DO HERE LICENSE THEE TO DEPART UNTO THY PROPER PLACE; WITHOUT CAUSING HARM OR DANGER UNTO MAN OR BEAST. I CHARGE THEE TO WITHDRAW PEACEABLY AND QUIETLY, AND PEACE BE EVER CONTINUED BETWEEN US. SO MOTE IT BE!
Pause for a moment to give the spirits time to depart. Visualize the yellow light being absorbed into yourself.
The rest of the Closing is the same. You're done.
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"I issue this Certificate of Inequality to you," the document reads, in part, "Because your choice of marriage partner displeases some people whose displeasure is, apparently, more important than principles of equality."
Thank you, Yolo County clerk Freddie Oakley. She is an evangelical Christian who believes in equal rights, and thinks that gay couples should be allowed be married, and this is her act of civil disobedience done in defense of those rights.
Consider that, dear Pagans, the next time you lump all Christians in the same group as Pat Robertson and the radical right.
The Surf Putah blog wrote this about Freddie in 2007:
An evangelical Christian who strongly supports the separation of church and state - "[...] I'm not happy about enforcing a law that is discriminatory and based on religious principles," [...] "Religion has no place in government." - Oakley confuses the standard media narrative that places religious folks on one side and those who support a religiously neutral secular state on the other. In reality, this is not solely an issue of religious versus secular values, but also a question of whether the state will enforce one side in a sectarian dispute; to wit, whether the state will tell Unitarians, Quakers and Congregationalists that the same sex couples that they marry are not married unless the Southern Baptists and Fundamentalists agree to it. Additionally, these laws conflict with the Fourteenth Amendment's equal protection clause, which guarantees all citizens the same rights under law. As Rich Rifkin points out in the comments after the Davis Vanguard article, it is illegal to deny business licenses to a gay or lesbian owner because of their sexual orientation; how then can it be legally defensible to deny them the legal right to marry other consenting adults?
You go, girl.
As of this writing, these couples still cannot get married and Freddie continues to give out her certificates. She has offered to pay for the marriage licenses for these gay couples (some of whom have been together over 30 years) when their union finally becomes legal.
Let's hope that day comes soon.
Sia
Links:
Freddie Oakley Under Fire From Religious Extremists
Freddie Speaks Out
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Arianrhod is the Celtic Moon-Mother Goddess who was known throughout the land for her stunning beauty.
She was the daughter of the Mother Goddess Don and her consort Beli. She is ruler of Caer Sidi, a magical realm in the north. She was worshiped as priestess of the moon. The benevolent silver sky-lady came down from her pale white chariot in the heavens to watch more closely over the tides she ruled. Her Festival is on 2nd December, she is also honoured at the Full Moon.
A star and moon Goddess, Arianrhod was also called the Silver Wheel because the dead were carried on her Oar Wheel to Emania (the Moon-land or land of death), which belonged to her as a deity of reincarnation and karma. Her consort Nwyvre 'Sky, Space, Firmament' has survived in name only. Caer Arianrhod is the circumpolar stars, to which souls withdraw between incarnations, thus she is identified as a Goddess of reincarnation. The Mother aspect of the Triple Goddess in Wales, her palace was Caer Arianrhod (Aurora Borealis), or the secret center of each initiate's spiritual being.
And here is her story...
Arianrhod is the daughter of the Welsh Goddess Don and the sister of Gwydion. Gwydion was counselor to King Math who could only remain alive if his feet lay in the lap of a virgin at all times except when he led his armies into battle. During one such battle the virgin who had held King Math's feet was raped, and so there was need for a replacement. Gwydion recommended his sister, Arianrhod. King Math put her virginity to the test by asking her to step over his magic wand. As she stepped over the wand she gave birth to a boy child with yellow hair. The child cried loudly, and Arianrhod, humiliated, ran for the door, dropping yet another small object on the ground in the process. Before anyone could catch a glance at the object, Gwydion wrapped it and hid it inside a chest. King Math then performed rites for the yellow haired boy child, naming him Dylan. Dylan immediately ran for the sea and received the sea's nature and was never seen again.
A time later Gwydion presented Arianrhod with the object that he had hidden in the chest - a second boy child. Arianrhod was outraged at the "evidence" of her humiliation at the hands of King Math and rejected the child.
She laid on him three curses:
He shall have no name except one she gives him.
He shall bear no arms except ones she gives him.
He shall have no wife of the race that is now on the earth.
Gwydion was outraged by these curses and worked to break them. He disguised himself and the boy child as shoemakers and traveled to Caer Arianrhod. When Arianrhod went to have shoes fitted, the boy child threw a stone at a bird and deftly hit it. Arianrhod commented on the child's skillful hand. At that Gwydion revealed himself and the child and stated that she had just named him - Llew Llaw Gyffes, the Shining Skillful Hand. This threw Arianrhod into a firey rage and she stormed back to Caer Arianrhod swearing that the boy would never bear arms or have a human wife.
Again Gwydion tricked Arianrhod into breaking her own curse. He disguised himself and Llew as travelers and sought refuge in Caer Arianrhod. While they were there Gwydion caused an illusion showing a powerful armada of ships advancing on Caer Arianrhod. Making ready for battle Arianrhod threw open her armory and armed her retainers. Gwydion suggested to Arianrhod that she give arms to him and Llew (still in disguise) and they would fight at the defense of the castle. She readily agreed and thereby, unwittingly, granted arms to her son, breaking the second curse. Gwydion then revealed themselves to Arianrhod and told her that she may as well take the arms back from her son, as there really was no battle to be fought.
Enraged at being tricked a second time, Arianrhod took comfort in her third curse - that Llew would have no human wife. Gwydion, upset at the cruelty Arianrhod was showing her son, vowed to break this curse also. Gwydion went to King Math and explained Llew's plight. Combining their magic they created a woman made of flowers, Blodeuwedd, to be wife to Llew, and broke Arianrhod's third curse.
Humiliated by King Math, thwarted by her son, forsaken by her brother, Arianrhod retreated to her castle Caer Arianrhod. Here she later drowned when the sea reclaimed the land.
The poem is taken from the book "Ceridwen's Cauldron" by Gwdihw.
LADY ARIANRHOD
Arianrhod, Lady Fair
Fly over your caer, in the air
Served by the moth and the wren
The bat, bee and hidden men
Mother of Dylan, you did reign
You did not give his twin a name.
Your brother Gwydion sold you shoes
Your curse he made you quickly lose.
With a sling you saw your son
Lleu Llaw Gyffes, the fair one.
Arianrhod, Queen of the night
Refused arms for Lleu to fight.
When Math made ships out of mist
Lleu found a spear within his fist,
Her final curse forbade a bride
He found a flower maid by his side.
Gronw speared Lleu in the bowel,
Blodeuwedd changed from bride to owl
Arianrhod watched, high above
Giving Lleu both grief and love.
Binding him by silver thread
Thinking that he lay there dead.
Transformations took place
Feather grew from Lleu's face.
Gwydion changed him back to man
Healing him as magic can.
Arianrhod, Lady of the Wheel,
Reincarnator, help us heal.
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Here's to a handsome young and talented vocalist whose voice is all about doing good and inspiring Muslims world-wide. Mesut Kurtis just released his album, something of an event that should be celebrated from this hard-working musician with a heart of gold.
His new album "Tabassam" and my new music video "Rouhi Fidak" (I'd Scarifice My Life For You) about our beloved, Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Here he prays that Allah accepts this humble effort for His sake alone and that it is blessed, and I hope that you will like the new album. What he is not saying is to answer critics who think he is in it for the vanity. While these things come with the territory Mesut is one of the rare talents actually contribute to world peace. He titled his album "Smile" to remind people it's important to do that. In fact, smiling in Islam is an act of charity.
While he lived and prospered in the West, he finds himself bored inside a board room meeting. It's about the inner peace. Too much pressure in his life, and he decides to seek refuge in the lessons thought by the prophet of Islam. This is not his first song where he declares his love for the prophet, his debut song talked about the very subject from a different aspect.
This song is a lot more relaxed than his previous songs, but it works well for his style and calm voice. He searches for a mosque and then finds peace inside one as he prays. His song is in Arabic, even though Arabic is not his native tongue. The album features 12 tracks of spiritually uplifting material that's actually awesome.
iTunes
Mesut Kurtis - Rouhi Fidak -
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30 September 2008, 12:54
Moscow, September 30, Interfax - The Days of Russian Spiritual Culture are to take place in some countries of Latin America in October.
Representative delegation from Russia including priests and figures of culture will visit seven countries: Cuba, Costa Rica, Brazil, Argentina, Chili, and Paraguay. Hierarchs of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Russian Church Abroad are to concelebrate divine liturgies.
The first divine service is to take place on October 19 in the Church of the Kazan Icon of Our Lady in Havana. Chairman of the Moscow Patriarchate Department for External Church Relations Metropolitan Kirill will conduct the great consecration of the church.
"The action is aimed at forming positive public opinion about reunion of the Russian Orthodox Church in Russia and Abroad, for Orthodox believers in the Latin America to get acquainted with modern Russian Orthodoxy and restore shrines in Russia," the program's organizers have told an "Interfax-Religion" correspondent.
Orthodox liturgies and prayer services will take place in San Jose, Caracas, San Paulo, Buenos Aires, Mar-del-Plata, Santiago, and Asuncion. Participants are to celebrate the patron's day in St. Zinaida Church on October 25. First time in history a bishopric Orthodox service will be held on Mount Corcovado at foot of the renowned statue of Christ the Savior symbolizing Catholic Brazil.
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I now know the truth. My blinders are lifted. There is a woman that I have known for quite some time. I trusted her. She told me shes a Wiccan. She has cancer an is supposedly dying. I dont know if thats fully true or just another scam to get me to trust her. I look back an see that every time I told this woman bout my relationships they would always end.
As uve seen from my previous blogs, im in love with a woman. I know in my heart an soul this woman loves me an my daughter but she has gone distant from us an returned with her ex or so it seems. This beautiful relationship I was in an am fighting to fix went to shit when the Wiccan lady started talking to me again.
Once I reunited once again blinded, I watched my lover go astray... I have a strong feeling the Wiccan has put a block on our relationship. Please tell me if theres any way to fix it an remove her hex. Please tell me if u can see a hex. I need to knkw an do not have those kinds of gifts unfortunately.
I need to know so I can save my relationship an keep my family safe. Please help me if u can. Thank you...
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Shamash 28
A friend of mine inquired this evening as to the potential meaning of a dream in which her teeth are shattered. While we are each the ultimate masters and mistresses of our own dreams, I too, have had recurring "teeth dreams" ever since I was a little girl (and I am now a grandmother of six). Consequently, I am inclined to believe that my own significant experience with "teeth dreams" qualifies me to interpret such dreams in a general manner.
Generally, the turnover of teeth can represent a period of powerful change or transition driven by the Divine Feminine force of fire. Teeth dreams are good dreams signifying that Goddess is driving forward a major transition in one's life. Goddess is calling the dreamer up to the task of further spiritual development, to do greater magic.
When teeth are shattered, this usually signifies that our illusions are about to be shattered. How strongly we hold onto or how easily we surrender the illusions Goddess wishes to remove from us largely determines how painfully or peacefully we may experience the transition through which our illusions will be shattered.
Letting go of our illusions is a very important part of spiritual development - to be engaged and challenged by Goddess to do so is a challenge that is merited in some way. Only the worthy are called up to the test.
Teeth are also directly
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"Pagans/witches have a wide variety of healing techniques in their arsenal. The healing arts encompass the magical and medicinal herbalisms, shamanistic practices (ROUGHLY SPEAKING, USING THE POWERS OF A SPIRIT GUIDE), the raising of energy directed towards the patient (CONE OF POWER, CREATIVE VISUALIZATION, ETC.), "DIRECT" intercession with the gods, and standard medical practices (WESTERN MEDICINE, ORIENTAL MEDICINE.)
An effective healing may be any combination of the above, depending on circumstances. Several rules of ethics govern the use of the healing arts. These follow, along with a few suggestions that may prove useful to the practicioners of the healing arts:
*If a circumstance calls for standard Western medicine, do not ignore this in favor of other methods of healing. Any "WITCH" who tells you that his/her treatment is only valid if one stops taking prescribed medicine, or forgoes recommended surgery should be reported to the local Better Business Bureau, post haste. Either they do not realize that the magical methods can complement "MODERN" methods, or they are (MORE LIKELY) con artists. Stop them before they hurt someone else, in some cases, fatally. There is a case in New Jersey of someone who halted her insulin treatments by the order of a "WITCH", as proof that she had "FAITH" in that "WITCH'S" treatment. Those pagans who are M.D.'s see no substitution for standard medical practices. Rather, other workings may be seen as supplementations. This cannot be stressed enough.
*Avoid charging for healings. Certainly, reimbursement for equipment used is valid, but charging for healings is both unethical and can get one in trouble with the law, for practicing medicine without a license. Now, there is much debate within the Pagan community over charging for magical services of whatever kind; but it seems to me to be a cheapening of the gift to charge for it.
*Never heal someone without their consent. Reasons a person may not give his/her consent are varied, and must be considered. Respect the wishes of others. One may, however, heal those for whom there is no way to ask consent - if someone is in a coma, it is permissible to work a direct healing upon that person. I find that, for people I cannot mention Craft healing work to, for one reason or another, that sending healing energy to the VICINITY of that person is ethical. The person is then free, on a lower or subconscious level, to take in that energy (IN WHATEVER FORM THEY CAN USE IT) or to reject it. The energy is simply made available for their use, interpretable by their psyches, and usable according to their own Will. To force healing upon someone, whatever your intent, interferes with the other person's freedom of choice, unethical in itself, and will have unfavorable repercussions both for you and for that other person. You might, for instance, become the sort of person who Presumes to know what is Good For Everyone Else, and you might have a good future as a book-burner (AT LEAST IN SPIRIT).
*Some people seem to have more of a knack with the non-standard healing arts than others. Those people who are the best healers are not necessarily in the best graces with their god/goddess. Just because a person can heal does not imply that their theo/a/logy is the best. Much of non-traditional haling may tap into some of the same wellsprings, but healing in and of itself does not guarantee religious correctness. Some healers, indeed, are only marginally religious. (OBVIOUSLY, THE SAME APPLIES TO MD'S.)
*A healer using herbs has the responsibility of knowing about the herbs he or she uses. There are many contradictory statements in the literature, and there are some herbs that should not be taken in large concentrations; and there are some herbs that should not be taken by pregnant women or nursing mothers. A herbalist should learn the literature, and learn to distrust literature that does not list contraindications. Some herbs recommended in the literature are, frankly, mere superstitions. Others have indeed proved effective, and some of these have even passed on to Western medical practice (DIGITALIS, FOR INSTANCE).
*Those using creative visualization are advised to visualize the patient as being healthy and happy. Avoid, while doing the working, visualizing the patient in his current sick or unhealthy state. Sometimes it helps to imagine the patient doing something he or she enjoys doing.
*In creative visualization/cone of power methods the patient may be present, or may be absent. It helps, if the patient is present, to touch the patient directly and gently.
*Those using shamanistic techniques should be well-grounded in such techniques. They should have gone on various shamanistic journeys themselves, and have overcome obstacles on such journeys. This is in order that one might be confident and capable during the ordeal of shamanistic healing.
*After doing energy raising and/or shamanistic techniques of healing, be very certain to "GROUND OUT". Shamanism has some of its own techniques, but after Craft-style healings one method is to lay one's hands forcibly on the ground (OR FLOOR), exhaling deeply, feeling the excess power returning to the Earth.
*As a healer, remember that a person's sickness is not some sort of supernatural punishment for something he has or has not done. It is not your position as healer to cast that sort of judgement. There are some who would disagree with me on this, but these are the same sorts who would reckon AIDS to be a karmic punishment, or who would reckon the starvation in Ethiopia to be another sort of karmic punishment.
*Know your level of competence. If you are asked to do a healing, and you are competent, and the person is sensible about seeking standard medical help if appropriate; and/or if standard medical help is not helping, it is in your position to render such aid as you are competent to render.
*No matter how you do whatever it is that you do concerning healing, a proper "BEDSIDE MANNER" must be more than cultivated; it must be believed.
*Western culture is beginning to realize that standard medicine cannot solve all illnesses. Hence, the advent of hospices. Non-standard healing practices are (OR SHOULD BE) well-grounded in the notion that not every ailment, disease, or illness can be cured. It is a heavy responsibility upon the healer to deal with this realization. The pagan religions see birth, life, and death as an acceptable and natural cycle. At some time, a pagan healer will likely come face to face with the notion of mortality; with the notion that there are patients, despite all skill and caring, that cannot be cured. Depending upon the ailment, the healer must know how to react. This is true, of course, for even standard MD practice. At a certain point, the wholistic/pagan healer must accept the inevitability of failure; possibly even the inevitability of death. At such point, whatever techniques the healer knows for bestowing a sense of tranquility to the patient are appropriate. Healing energy may be sent; sent to comfort and confer the peace of mind essential for a good transition between life and death. It is also beneficial if people close to the patient relate to the patient on a day-to-day basis of support and encouragement, allowing that person to express whatever he or she needs to express. Similar energy and support, sent to a person to help them deal with a permanent but non-fatal disability, is also appropriate. Patients require confidence and strength in such situations, and these may be reinforced in a number of ways, both magical and day-to-day.
*Remember, take a lot of healing practices with a grain of salt.Filipino spirit surgery I'd take with a whole bushel.
*One should also be aware of the values of preventative medicine.
- JEHANA, 1987. DISTRIBUTE FREELY IF COPIED IN ENTIRITY -
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