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"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, originally started by Jill at BREAKING THE SPINE, that highlights upcoming book releases everyone is waiting on...hence the title. This week's pick is Spellbound by Rachel Hawkins. Here's the synopsis:
Hailed as "impossible to put down," the Hex Hall series has both critics and teens cheering. With a winning combination of romance, action, magic and humor, this third volume will leave readers enchanted.
Just as Sophie Mercer has come to accept her extraordinary magical powers as a demon, the Prodigium Council strips them away. Now Sophie is defenseless, alone, and at the mercy of her sworn enemies-the Brannicks, a family of warrior women who hunt down the Prodigium. Or at least that's what Sophie thinks, until she makes a surprising discovery. The Brannicks know an epic war is coming, and they believe Sophie is the only one powerful enough to stop the world from ending. But without her magic, Sophie isn't as confident.
Sophie's bound for one hell of a ride-can she get her powers back before it's too late?
Now, I'm sure it will come as no surprise to you that I absolutely LOVED Hex Hall and its sequel Demonglass (although I believe I still need to put the review up for Demonglass which is a bit of blogger failure on my part). Therefore, I am VERY excited and also a little sad to see how it all ends in the final book of the series. I have to say that this is one of the funnest, entertaining series' I've ever read, it doesn't take itself too seriously but at the same time, it's a bloody good read :) If you haven't started these
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*ROSEMARY can be substituted for any other herb
*ROSE can be substituted for any other flower
*FRANKINCENSE can be substituted for any gum resin
*COPAL can be substituted for any gum resin
*Tobacco can be substituted for any poisonous herb
ACACIA-GUM ARABIC
ACACIA, GUM-Gum Arabic
ACONITE-Tobacco
ARABIC, GUM-FRANKINCENSE; Gum Mastic
AMMONIAC GUM-Asafetida
ASAFOETIDA-Tobacco; VALERIAN
BALM OF GILEAD-ROSE BUDS; Gum Mastic
BELLADONNA-Tobacco
BENZOIN-GUM ARABIC; Gum Mastic
CAMPHOR OIL-EUCALYPTUS OIL; LAVENDER OIL
CARNATION-ROSE PETALS anointed with a few drops of CINNAMON OIL
CASSIA-CINNAMON
CASTOR BEANS-A few drops Castor Oil
CEDAR-SANDALWOOD
CINQUEFOIL-CLOVER; Trefoil
CITRON-Equal parts Orange Peel and Lemon Peel
CLOVE-Mace; Nutmeg
CLOVER-Cinquefoil
COPAL-FRANKINCENSE; Cedar
COWBANE-Tobacco
CYPRESS-JUNIPER; Pine Needles
DEERS TONGUE-TONKA BEAN; WOODRUFF; Vanilla
DITTANY OF CRETE-Gum Mastic
DRAGON'S BLOOD-Equal parts FRANKINCENSE and RED SANDALWOOD
EUCALYPTUS OIL-CAMPHOR OIL; LAVENDER OIL
EUPHORBIUM-Tobacco
FRANKINCENSE-COPAL; Pine Resin
GALANGAL-Ginger Root
GRAINS OF PARADISE-Black Pepper
GUM AMMONIAC-Asafetida
GUM BDELLIUM-COPAL; Pine Resin; DRAGON'S BLOOD
HELLEBORE-Tobacco; Nettle
HEMLOCK-Tobacco
HEMP-Nutmeg; Damiana; STAR ANISE; Bay
HENBANE-Tobacco
HYSSOP-LAVENDER
IVY-Cinquefoil
JASMINE-Rose
JUNIPER-Pine
LAVENDER-ROSE
LEMON GRASS-Lemon Peel
LEMON PEEL-Lemon Peel
LEMON VERBENA-LEMON GRASS; Lemon Peel
MACE-Nutmeg
MANDRAKE-Tobacco
MASTIC, GUM-GUM ARABIC; FRANKINCENSE
MINT-SAGE
MISTLETOE-MINT; SAGE
MUGWORT-WORMWOOD
NEROLI OIL-Orange Oil
NIGHTSHADE-Tobacco
NUTMEG-Mace; CINNAMON
OAKMOSS-Patchouli
ORANGE-Tangerine Peel
ORANGE FLOWERS-Orange Peel
PATCHOULI-Oakmoss
PEPPERMINT-Spearmint
PEPPERWORT-Rue; Grains of Paradise; Black Pepper
PINE-JUNIPER
PINE RESIN-FRANKINCENSE; Copal
RED SANDALWOOD-Sandalwood mixed with a pinch of DRAGON'S BLOOD
ROSE-YARROW
ROSE GERANIUM-ROSE
RUE-ROSEMARY mixed with a pinch of Black Pepper
SAFFRON-Orange Peel
SANDALWOOD-CEDAR
SARSPARILLA-Sassafras
SASSAFRASS-Sarsaparilla
SPEARMINT-PEPPERMINT
SULFER-Tobacco; Club Moss; Asafetida
THYME-ROSEMARY
TOBACCO-Bay
TONKA BEAN-Deerstongue; WOODRUFF; Vanilla Bean
TREFOIL-Cinquefoil
VALERIAN-Asafetida
VANILLA-WOODRUFF; Deerstongue; TONKA BEAN
VETIVERT-Calamus
WOLFSBANE-Tobacco
WOOD ALOE-SANDALWOOD sprinkled with Ambergris Oil
WOODRUFF-Deerstongue; Vanilla
WORMWOOD-MUGWORT
YARROW-ROSE
YEW-Tobacco
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I spent last weekend taking part in two wonderful workshops. The first was called Aphrodite's Healing and the second was about the myth of Demeter and Persephone.
The were both run by Jane Meredith, a priestess of the Goddess who lives in Australia and the author of Aphrodite's Magic. I loved her book, which I reviewed on my blog last year, and I eagerly signed up to both workshops as soon as I heard that Jane was in the UK this September.
Both of the events were wonderful - and I'll be writing a full review of both in the near future. However, I thought I post a brief recommendation of her workshops before she leaves the country because there is still time to hear her talk or take part in a two-day event.
On Thursday, 15 September, Jane will be giving an evening talk called Walking with the Goddess at Airy Fairy, 239 London Road, Sheffield. If you want to attend, email anwen@airyfairy.org.
Then, next weekend, 17 - 18 September, Jane is running a two-day workshop for women called Tasting the Pomegranate: Revisioning the Underworld, also in Sheffield. This explores the story of Persephone's descent into the Underworld and how we can use that to examine our own experiences of grief, loss and despair; to learn, grow in power and emerge once more into the sunlight. The cost for the weekend is lb100. To find out more details, visit Jane's website
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Since there is no miraculous bestowal of
knowledge upon the spirits who pass to the otherplane, the inference from Claude's language was his spiritual
contact with the sources of advanced knowledge, and his
ability to echo some of their teachings, without being alive to
the full purport of that which he was transmitting.
This inference is wholly confirmed by the Second Book.
The expert in the psychic sciences recognizes in it, at once, a
marked advance upon the First. The First Book was the work
of a matriculated student in the great Cosmic University. The
hand of the graduate (the possessor, may we say, of a first
degree?) may be traced in the Second. Claude is in nearer
"touch" with the actualities of the other sphere. He is keenly
anxious to explain its fundamental truths in terms of this life;
and as he is now in closer contact with, and possesses a more
incisive appreciation of, the conditions of the life beyond, he
performs his task well. The chapter on Prayer, particularly its
earlier portion, is a perfect gem.
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"Lk 1:39-45 Nearer To Thee(Click here for readings)"Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth...Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, "Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.
And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?"She pretended to be the aunt of one of the young boy's killed in the Connecticut school massacre. Prior to the release of the names of those killed, she tweeted that she did not know if her nephew had been one of the victims.
Later on, she confirmed that indeed he was. She then set up an account for people to donate money to cover the family's funeral expenses. She was lying.Just a few days ago, another woman created a domain using a young victim's name. She did it with the intent of not saving it for the grieving family but selling it to them!
How horrible! How despicable!What would you call such people? Mentally ill? Maybe. But are all people who do evil mentally ill? Will this become the new excuse for our greed, self-centeredness, and failings to love others and show compassion for them? Are all mass murderers mentally ill? Were the mass murderers of September 11th more mentally ill than the young man from Connecticut?
Was Adolf Hitler mentally ill because he committed genocide? Do politics create mental illness? Are left-wingers more (or less) mentally ill than right wingers? Are tree huggers less mentally ill than rednecks? I don't think so. So what's their problem? I would say that they are all spiritually-ill.
Yes, the murderer in Connecticut was just as spiritually ill as the murderers at Columbine, on 9/11, in Aurora, in Nazi Germany, etc...I personally make no distinction between the evil of the massacre in Connecticut with the evil of those who perform abortions. Both are despicable. Both are horrible!
I make no excuses at all to this flagrant cheapening of human life. Life is life. A child is a child. A child is always a beautiful and innocent, regardless of whether they are wanted or not. There is something seriously wrong with a person who can tear a child's body apart five days a week and call it compassion and work.
Yes, anyone who does something evil may be mentally ill, but for sure they are spiritually ill. And we have a name for such people: sinners.We want to be the master of our life. That's our problem. We demand ownership because we are spiritually ill. And when we don't get it, we take it out on God and on others.
The spiritually ill are constantly demanding to get what they want, to do whatever they want, and to live however they want. They demand unlimited "freedoms" or "rights" until they get into trouble. That's when everyone calls them crazy. How ironic! They're just living what everyone is preaching! And we call them crazy!
What steps can we take towards healing? As we approach the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we approach the most inconvenient child ever conceived from heaven and born on earth! Let us follow the stars that lead to Christ. May we possess Mary's humility, Elizabeth's simplicity, Joseph's obedience and Zechariah's shock and sense of wonder.
"O, IF WE COULD ONLY LIVE (AND SHINE) LIKE THEM!"
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Today I am happy to welcome Heather Frost to the blog today as part of her Demons Blog Tour. We've got a fun interview below and don't forget to enter to win an ecopy of Demons afterwards!
*WHERE DID YOU GET THE INSPIRATION FOR THE SEERS TRILOGY?
When my baby brother passed away in 2008, I found myself turning over different ideas of how I could represent my beliefs about the afterlife in a young adult story. The actual idea of Guardians, Seers, and Demons didn't fall into place until 2010, but once I came up with the concept of Guardians, everything else clicked into place-the basic plot, the characters-they all fell into my head one lazy summer afternoon.
*I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BUT I'M HAPPY THAT YOU FOUND A WAY TO TURN IT AROUND INTO SOMETHING AMAZING! COULD YOU TELL US A LITTLE MORE ABOUT YOUR NEW RELEASE?
"Demons" is the second book in the Seers Trilogy, and it really takes Kate's story to the next level. The romance is richer, the plot-twists are sharper, the stakes are higher, and the tension and suspense are both upped. Book one introduced readers to this supernatural world, and Book two delves into it. When Kate's Guardian, Patrick, gets a strange and terrifying illness, Kate will have to make a choice-let him die, or seek help from his enemies. But serious choices carry serious consequences, as she's about to learn the hard way...
*SOUNDS LIKE A ROLLER COASTER RIDE! SO, ANY HINTS YOU CAN GIVE US FOR WHAT'S IN STORE NEXT?
Book three, "Guardians", comes out in July. Later in this blog tour I'll be revealing the prologue, so that's exciting! Really, all I can say about "Guardians" is that Kate has a lot to go through before the end. I feel confident the finale won't disappoint readers.
*IF YOUR BOOK WERE TO BE MADE INTO A MOVIE, WHO WOULD BE YOUR TOP PICKS FOR THE CAST?
SOURCE
Sean Biggerstaff as Patrick. I could watch him forever! I don't have strong picks for anyone else, really. I mean, isn't Biggerstaff the most important?
*VERY NICE CHOICE! COULD YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT THE UPS AND DOWNS YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED IN PUBLISHING?
I've had my share of rejection letters, and I still count myself incredibly blessed to have received acceptance from a publisher. As the author, you never stop believing in your story, or your characters-but it's an amazing thing to have someone else believe in them too. I have my publisher to thank for that, as well as all my devoted readers.
*I CAN IMAGINE THAT REALLY IS AN INCREDIBLE FEELING! IF YOU COULD TELL READERS ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF OR YOUR The other day I bought my sister a poster of a UFO sailing over a mountain range, with the bold words I WANT TO BELIEVE emblazoned on the bottom-she bought one for me, and they hang proudly in our respective bedrooms. Yes, my life is THAT exciting.
*HAHAHAHA! FINISH THIS STATEMENT: "YOU'LL LIKE THE SEERS TRILOGY IF..."
You enjoy Young Adult
Heather Frost was born in Sandy, Utah, and raised in a small Northern Utah town. She is the second oldest of ten children, and she loves her family very much. She is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in English at Utah State University. Heather has always been an avid reader, and reading and writing are among her favorite things to do. She also enjoys playing the flute, listening to all types of music, and watching a wide variety of movies. Guardians, the final book in the Seers Trilogy, will be released July 2013.
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"Kate's life is far from normal. She can see Auras, her boyfriend is immortal, and her powers make her a target. But now that the Demon Lord is hunting her, things are about to go from dangerous to truly deadly. Packed with action, mind-blowing plot twists, and characters you can't get enough of, this is a fast-paced, heart-pounding read from cover to cover."
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"It is to this Avalon of the heart the pilgrims still go. Some in bands, knowing what they seek. Some alone, with the staff of vision in their hands, awaiting what may come to meet them on this holy ground. None go away as they came."
"-Dion Fortune"
In ancient times Glastonbury was called the "holyest erthe in England." It is a location equally sacred to Pagans and Christians and is also central to the Arthurian legends. It is reputedly the mystical Isle of Avalon where King Arthur, the Once and Future King, awaits his return to the world. Two powerful ley lines - the Mary and Michael lines - intersect at Glastonbury, the experts say, confirming its special spiritual status.
Glastonbury is where our tour had its "base camp." From here, we ventured out on day trips to see other sights and visit other places, returning again each evening. But of course, we also thoroughly explored Glastonbury itself - the Tor with its tower, the Chalice Well spring sacred to the Divine Feminine, the ruined Abbey destroyed by Henry VIII and St. Joseph of Arimathea's miraculous thorn tree on Wearyall Hill. (Stay tuned for individual posts about all these places).
"[The marvelous silk art is "Avalon - Isle of Apples" by Joan Medina of Phoenix Springwater Creations]"
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Today, in case it had somehow slipped by you, is Earth Day. I began receiving notifications that it would soon be Earth Day about two weeks ago. In my email inbox this morning, I received "Happy Earth Day" messages from a t-shirt company, Aveda, a homeschooling organization, Williams Sonoma, Lindt Chocolates, and many others. But how should Christians think about Earth Day? And what, if anything, should be our response?
Let me first note that, when I was a New Ager, we were ALL about Creation worship, sometimes called Gaia worship. And please note the capitalized "C" of "Creation worship;" we sincerely thought creation was imbued with divinity. I didn't know it at the time, of course, but I was a direct fulfillment of Romans 1:25, which states that "THEY EXCHANGED THE TRUTH ABOUT GOD FOR A LIE, AND WORSHIPED AND SERVED CREATED THINGS RATHER THAN THE CREATOR...". But I can honestly say that never in my wildest dreams, as a practicing New Ager, could I have imagined that one day the earth worship we had in our little fringe group would spread to the rest of the world and even into Christianity. And yet, I've seen Green Bibles, Green Bible Studies, Green Christian websites, etc.
"THEN I SAW A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH, FOR THE FIRST HEAVEN AND THE FIRST EARTH HAD PASSED AWAY, AND THE SEA WAS NO MORE." REV 21:1"Now, it's not wrong, of course, to take care of the creation, but we must not give it more value than God has ascribed to it. God has told us in his Word that one day He will create a new heavens and a new earth. This means that this earth is of finite, limited use, and will one day be gone. And again, I'm not saying we should trash the earth: we are told in the Bible to be good stewards of it. But we must not revere it, and "Green" anything that I see inside Christianity literally makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up because there is a very fine line indeed between being a good steward of the earth in a biblical, balanced way, as opposed to letting your everyday decisions be framed by the environmental agenda. But to my dismay, I now recognize that this movement is so completely mainstreamed, that it often "does" frame our thinking in many of our decisions, from what car we will drive (electric vs. gas-powered), what paper products we will buy (recycled paper products vs. regular paper products) what items we will purchase (those produced by sustainable organizations vs. those not), etc., etc., with some kind of inherent moral virtue often implied in the purchasing of the "green" products.
Sadly, there are many Christians who are innocent to the agenda of the environmental movement. So as a former proponent of the Environmental Movement, I just want to sound a note of caution for Christians to perhaps be careful about what messages they might be unconsciously taking in, and to even be aware of the idea that there might be an agenda of some kind attached to a group that on the surface might look wholesome and beneficial. I also think Christians should be careful about which organizations they donate to, and to do their due diligence. Take for instance the organization Evangelical Environmental Network, which was founded by three pastors. That doesn't sound sinister, does it? But please look at this quote from their website, found by my friend and fellow researcher, Marcia Montenegro:
WE URGE INDIVIDUAL CHRISTIANS AND CHURCHES TO BE CENTERS OF CREATION'S CARE AND RENEWAL, BOTH DELIGHTING IN CREATION AS GOD'S GIFT, AND ENJOYING IT AS GOD'S PROVISION, IN WAYS WHICH SUSTAIN AND HEAL THE DAMAGED FABRIC OF THE CREATION WHICH GOD HAS ENTRUSTED TO US. WE RECALL JESUS' WORDS THAT OUR LIVES DO NOT CONSIST IN THE ABUNDANCE OF OUR POSSESSIONS, AND THEREFORE WE URGE FOLLOWERS OF JESUS TO RESIST THE ALLURE OF WASTEFULNESS AND OVERCONSUMPTION BY MAKING PERSONAL LIFESTYLE CHOICES THAT EXPRESS HUMILITY, FORBEARANCE, SELF RESTRAINT AND FRUGALITY. WE CALL ON ALL CHRISTIANS TO WORK FOR GODLY, JUST, AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES WHICH REFLECT GOD'S SOVEREIGN ECONOMY AND ENABLE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN TO FLOURISH ALONG WITH ALL THE DIVERSITY OF CREATION. WE RECOGNIZE THAT POVERTY FORCES PEOPLE TO DEGRADE CREATION IN ORDER TO SURVIVE; THEREFORE WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF JUST, FREE ECONOMIES WHICH EMPOWER THE POOR AND CREATE ABUNDANCE WITHOUT DIMINISHING CREATION'S BOUNTY. (ONLINE SOURCE)ALL RIGHT, THAT RIGHT THERE IS WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD. IT SOUNDS SO GOOD ON PAPER...AS SO MANY THEORIES AND IDEAS DO, BUT TRY LIVING THAT OUT. MANY PARTS OF THIS COUNTRY HAVE BEEN HIT HARD BY THE RECESSION WE'RE IN, AND LET'S SAY A CHRISTIAN MAN, WANTING TO MAKE GODLY CHOICES AND WALK RIGHTEOUSLY BEFORE HIS LORD READ THE ABOVE CALL-TO-ACTION TO ONLY work at corporations that are sustainable, green, etc., and so he made the decision to do that because he felt it would be sinning otherwise. Should he starve to death, and let his family starve to death, if he couldn't find a suitably green company to work for?
As noted by Christian researcher Marcia Montenegro, this kind of thinking is "a type of legalism and judgment according to man's standards, and not God's. God tells the head of the family to provide for his family or he is acting worse than an unbeliever ('"BUT IF ANY PROVIDE NOT FOR HIS OWN, AND SPECIALLY FOR THOSE OF HIS OWN HOUSE, HE HATH DENIED THE FAITH, AND IS WORSE THAN AN INFIDEL.' 1 TIM 5:8" - this goes for single mothers, too). That is God's mandate and that overrides working only for 'green' companies."
So as far as how Christians should think about and respond to, Earth Day, I think it's pretty straightforward: we should be guided by Scripture, not worldly wisdom about what products to buy or what company to work in. And as far as "evangelical environmentalists," how should we respond to them or think about them? For myself, I have certain criteria that I often hold in my mind when visiting the website of any kind of organization pertaining to be Christian. It goes something like this: What should I see when I visit a website that claims the name of Christ (such as the environmental site linked above)? Should I see Jesus Christ, the God-man, who came and fulfilled God's laws perfectly, and who died for sins, and was raised triumphantly from the grave to reign and rule over all the earth? Should I see Him exalted, magnified and glorified? Or should I see a rather worldly message, designed at piggybacking onto whatever trend is currently captivating people? Well, it's kind of a no-brainer, isn't it?
"FOR I RESOLVED TO KNOW NOTHING WHILE I WAS WITH YOU EXCEPT JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED."1 COR 2:2"
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Tim Keller's Environmental Gospel
Christians and the Environment
Earth Day: The High Holy Day of Paganism
Paganism: The Natural Default of the Human Mind
The Bible is Our Firewall Against Paganism
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS COMMONLY USED IN WICCA
Copyright 1992 by Rowan Moonstone and Durwydd MacTara
AKASHA- the spiritual ether (or Aether); the omnipresent fifth occult element which embraces the other four- earth, air, fire, and water; and from which they stem. This is the realm of "pattern" or causality, from which the realm the normally thought of "five senses manifests. Some define it is the "other" of the "two worlds" that the witch or magician walks between.
ARADIA- Daughter of the Goddess Diana, and a name for the Goddess used by Italian Witches or Strega, commonly used in many Wiccan traditions today.
ASPECTING- Any advanced magickal activity in which a practitioner manifests a particular aspect of the Goddess or God, in thought, feelings, behavior, appearance, etc.; Often as a direct result of a "Drawing Down". Often a minor variation of this phenomena occurs with the selection of a "Magical Name", of Craft Name.
ASPECTS- Forms, facets, or personas of Deity: for example, Brighid, Iseult, Eos, and Kore are all aspects of the Maiden, and the Maiden is an aspect of the Goddess.
ATHAME- black handled, double edged dagger. Principally used to cast and dissolve the circle, for which purposes it is interchangeable with the magic sword. A tool of the "Element" of Fire in the Georgian Tradition and some others.
BELTANE- May Eve festival. One of the Ancient Celtic "Fire Festivals." on this night, the cattle were driven between two bonfires to protect them from disease.
Couples wishing for fertility would " jump the fires" on Beltane night. Also the traditional Sabbath where the rule of the "Wheel of the Year" is returned to the Goddess. This Festival also marks the transition point of the threefold Goddess energies from those of Maiden to Mother.
BOOK OF SHADOWS- Traditionally hand copied book of rituals, recipes, training techniques, guidelines, and other materials deemed important to a Witch or a coven. Each tradition has it's own standard version of the Book and each Witch's book will be different as he or she adds to it with time from many different sources. Only another Witch can see your book of shadows. Also, traditionally, it may never leave your hands or possession until death, when it should be destroyed, or (in some traditions) returned to the coven to be disposed of.
BURNING TIMES- a term used by some Witches for the period of persecution in the Middle Ages and later. It is in fact a misnomer in some places, as Witches were only burned in Scotland, and on the continent of Europe. In England and the U.S., they were hanged.
CANDLEMAS- Festival held on Feb. 1. One of the 4 Celtic "Fire Festivals.
Commemorates the changing of the Goddess from the Crone to the Maiden.
Celebrates the first signs of Spring. Also called "Imbolc" (the old Celtic name). This is the seasonal change where the first signs of spring and the return of the sun are noted, i.e. the first sprouting of leaves, the sprouting of the Crocus flowers etc. In other words, it is the festival commemorating the successful passing of winter and the beginning of the agricultural year. This Festival also marks the transition point of the threefold Goddess energies from those of Crone to Maiden.
CARDINAL POINTS- North, South, East, and West, marked in the Georgian Tradition by candles of green, red, yellow, and blue, respectively. The Circle is drawn to connect these four points.
CHALICE- one of the tools of the Witch. Placed on the altar to represent the element of Water.
CHARGE OF THE GODDESS- The Traditional words of the Goddess to her followers, or
"hidden children". Normally declaimed by the HPS at every coven Circle.
CIRCLE- the area in which the magickal worship and spells takes place. Can also be used to designate a particular group of Witches or Pagans such as "Silver Acorn Circle".
CONE OF POWER- power raised in the circle by the Witches assembled, and sent out into the world to work magick, is usually visualized as being retained and built in the form of a "cone" prior to release.
COVEN- an organized group of Witches, led by a High priestess and/or a High Priest who meet regularly for worship and fellowship. The traditional membership is 13, but in fact most covens number considerably less. 3 is the minimum in the Georgian Tradition. In Middle English, "Covin" a group of confederates; In Old French "Covine" a band or group with a single purpose; Latin "Com"-together,
"Venire"-to come or move.
COVENSTEAD- regular meeting place for a coven. Usually the home of the High Priestess or High Priest.
COWAN- a non-Witch. Formerly used in a very derogatory manner. Still used in Masonic Ritual to indicate the non initiate and/or pretender to "real craft".
Not often used today among most Witches.
COYOTE ENERGY- trickster energies. Named for the American Indian Trickster, Coyote, who tricks man into learning what he needs to learn. Applies to one who constantly jokes and clowns. Also applies to the concept of "Holy Fool" in many traditions.
CROSS QUARTER DAYS- The modern name for the Celtic Fire Festivals of Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lammas.
DEOSIL- clockwise, or sunwise. Traditional direction for working "building"
magick.
DRAWING DOWN THE MOON- Ritual invocation of the spirit of the Goddess into the body of the High Priestess by the High Priest.
DIVINATION- magical method of exploration or inquiry into a situation via such methods as Tarot cards, runestones, I-Ching, etc.
ELEMENTS- Earth, air, fire, and water, plus spirit, which includes them all.
These are regarded as realms or categories of nature (both material and non- material) and are not to be confused with the physicists table of elements, which the modern witch, of course, accepts.
ESBAT- weekly or biweekly meeting of a coven. Traditionally held either on the full moon or the new moon.
FAMILIARS- Either a Witch's pet animal which has been trained to be a magickal helper, or an artificially created "elemental" which performs the same functions as the animal friend.
FIVEFOLD KISS, FIVEFOLD SALUTE- The Witches' ritual salute, with kisses; (1) on each foot, (2) on each knee, (3) above the pubic hair, (4) on each breast, and
(5) on the lips- really 8 kisses in all. It is only used within the Circle, but the words that go with it are the origin of "Blessed Be."
GARDNERIANS- Tradition of Witchcraft descended from the teachings of Gerald Gardner.
GNOMES- an "entity" or "elemental" that dwells in the plane of Earth or is associated with the EARTH Element.
GREAT RITE- The rite which is the main feature of the third degree initiation, and which is also laid down for certain festivals. It is sexual in nature, but may be `actual' (and private to the couples concerned) or symbolic, as the participants wish.
HALLOWS- name used by some traditions for Samhain, or Halloween.
HANDFASTING- Wiccan equivalent of a wedding. It can be made legal if the Priestess and/or Priest are registered as clergy with the local authorities, or it may only be considered binding within the coven.
HIGH PRIEST/ESS- Technically speaking, a Witch who has received the 3rd degree initiation. More usually, the male and female leaders of a coven.
IMBOLC- Celtic name for Candlemas.
INVOCATION- The ritual "calling-in" of an entity (or energies) higher than human, either for communication with the caller through a medium or by visible manifestation or else to enter into a human body as in the Drawing Down the Moon. In some traditions, a Prayer.
LAMMAS- August 1st. Witch Festival. The Old Celtic name for this festival is Lughnassadh. It is the Festival of the First Fruits, and is the first of the 3 harvests. This festival also marks the change of the Threefold Goddess energies from that of Mother to Crone.
MAIDEN- An appointment held by one of the women of the coven. She is virtually the assistant High Priestess. This term is also the descriptive term used to describe the first of the aspects of the Threefold Goddess Energies (Maiden, Mother, and Crone). It is traditionally associated with the Waxing Moon, and the period from Imbolc (Candlemas) to Beltane (May eve) where the energies are those of initiating, beginning, and creation.
OLD RELIGION- another name for the Craft.
PAGANING- Presentation of an infant to the Circle and to the Gods.
PENTACLE- a disc shaped talisman; in particular, the metal disc, which represents the earth element among the witch's working tools.
PENTAGRAM- The five-pointed star. With a single point uppermost, it represents the human being. Inverted, with two points uppermost, it can have Satanist associations; but not necessarily. Some traditions of Wicca use the inverted pentagram to signify an initiate of the second degree.
QUARTERS- The North, East, South, and West parts of a magickal circle or other ritual area. (See also "Watchtowers")
REDE- Rule or law.
SABBAT- one of the Eight festivals or high holy days of Wicca.
SALAMANDER- An entity that dwells in the realm of Fire.
SAMHAIN- The festival of remembrance for the dead, held on the eve of Nov. 1st.
It is the last of the three harvests. This festival also marks the transition of rulership of the "Wheel of the Year from that of the Goddess to that of the God.
SCRYING- Divination, usually using such methods as crystal gazing, or divination via incense smoke, or water as opposed to tarot or other manipulative means.
SPELL- A prayer, or verbal direction of magickal energies toward the accomplishment of some goal.
SUMMONER- The male officer of the coven who corresponds to the Maiden. He is the assistant High Priest.
SYLPH- An "entity" or "elemental" that dwells in the plane of Air or is associated with the AIR Element.
TRADITIONS- Any of the various "sects" of Wicca such as Gardnerian, Alexandrian, Georgian, Seax, etc.
UNDINE- An "entity" or "elemental" that dwells in the plane of Water or is associated with the WATER Element.
WAND- A rod or staff that is prepared so that it may be used for magickal or psychic purposes, usually to project some form of power.
WARLOCK- A term coined in the Burning Times. It was used to denote a traitor to the Craft, or one who had betrayed the followers of the Old Religion. Its origin is Scottish. Because of the negative connotations, it is not used by most Wiccans today.
WATCH TOWERS- Originally from the Enochian branch of Ceremonial Magick, now incorporated into many "Traditions" of Wicca, these are the four elemental
"directions" or "quarters" (corresponding to the appropriate points on the compass) called to protect the Circle during its establishment. Each of them have a correspondence between the compass point, an element, and (varying amongst different traditions) color associated with them.
WICCA- the name most modern day Witches use for the Craft. It comes from the Anglo-Saxon word Wicce, meaning to bend or to shape. This is the root word from which we get wicker.
WIDDERSHINS- Counter clock wise. Used for "tearing down" OR BANISHING magick.
WHITE HANDLED KNIFE- The working knife of a Witch. It is used to carve candles, and for fashioning the other tools. Traditionally, it can only be used in a Circle.
Copyright 1991 by Rowan Moonstone and Durwydd MacTara.
Permission to reprint for educational purposes at no cost is hereby granted to all and sundry, provided the text is not altered in any way.
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BY TIM STEPHENS
All times/dates are PDT.
So if we shouldn't start anything important until July 28, what can we do? Well, this time favors investigation, research, nostalgia, going over plans to find flaws, re-examining anything, reprising the past, contacting old friends, reunions, etc.
A few readers have written, freaked by my "reminder" that August shows a bear market indicator (Mars opposite Uranus). The bear should start within four months, if I remember financial astrologer Arch Crawford's missives correctly. Economically though (in my view) we'll go the other way, and might actually improve into 2008. But October 2009 through 2011 brings economic meltdowns similar to 2001/02. The NYSE might soar in 2010, then crash in 2011, as geopolitical tensions erupt on a massive scale.
CAPRICORN, let's look at your 18 months ahead. During this past 18 months, your "karmic focus" made career difficult, but blessed home/security areas. Now to December 2007, this karmic axis switches to intellectual, travel, and communications zones. At times, distinguishing between good and bad, between productive paths and long, involved, subtle dead-ends, will require some astute assessments - not only of a situation, but of your own motives. Here's a big clue: you'll find smooth, easy action in short trips, daily communications (emails, phone calls, etc.) paperwork, details, errands, reports, newspapers, magazines, night school or short courses, and dealing with facts, figures, anecdotal evidence and advertising placement or production. But you'll face barriers, dead-ends, subtle traps and temptation (without reward) in all the "long versions" of the above - international travel,
In the broadest way, Cap, 2007 will be a year of quiet reflection, an "ending." Complete obligations; contemplate where you're going in the two decades ahead. 2008 brings huge good luck - and kicks off 16 years of massive, irrevocable life changes. Your social circle will change; so will your life plans, and your source(s) of happiness. This change begins with an upward trajectory, with expansion, freedom and optimism in 2008. Some increased responsibilities will be attached. Get ready to see and grab opportunities!
Start Nothing: 6:33 p.m. to 8:44 p.m. Mon., 10:48 p.m. Wed. to 1:38 a.m. Thurs., and 8:17 a.m. to 8:28 a.m. Sat.
Aries March 21-April 19
It's a very mixed time, Aries. Domesticity, food/shelter, security concerns and physical sluggishness mingle with impatience and affection. Someone - more likely a relative than a lover - might have second thoughts, and try to win your affection after earlier rejecting/ignoring you. Saturday starts a month of romance, creativity, risk and adventure, but the first few days (July 22-24) offer rewards at home, not outside. Start nothing new; buy NO machinery. This is a week to simply sit back and enjoy, rest, luxuriate - and maybe travel a little (family reunion?) Thursday/Friday.
Taurus April 20-May 20
Domestic strife might flare Wednesday, but generally the friction of June/July is ebbing. Saturday begins a month of relative peace and joy in domestic matters. In the next thirty days, you'll either reconcile yourself to your domestic situation, especially in love, marriage and legal areas, or you'll take one more step toward ending a "legal bond." (This trend began July 2005 and lasts to September 2007.) In the weeks to come, you'll experience a streak of romantic intrigue, a bent toward secret adventure, or a creative or speculative surge.
Gemini May 21-June 20
Remain cautious - start nothing big, new or important before July 28. Until then, a former opportunity might return involving real estate, a monetary/income situation, or a sensual relationship. A "mothering" woman might be involved. Take care - this might or might not be an opportunity, especially if real estate is involved. If you have doubts, exit. Your money and income pictures improve Tuesday into August. You're happy and friendly Sunday/Monday, but ease into rest, contemplation Monday night through Wednesday. Your energy and charisma return Thursday, auguring a pleasant, lucky weekend!
Cancer June 21-July 22
Start no new relationships or projects before July 28. You might attract an old supporter - or an old detractor. Your charisma, already high this month, gains a new graceful, genial element Tuesday into August. Soon (Saturday onward) you'll be talking to higher-ups, parents and VIPs. The extra charm won't hurt! Be ambitious Sunday/Monday. Socialize, have fun Tuesday/Wednesday, but don't overspend, nor expect too much sexually. Retreat, lie low, rest and take care of old obligations (especially red tape ones) Thursday/Friday. Your energy surges back Saturday, to start a lucky weekend!
Leo July 23-Aug. 22
Old obligations come due, especially in red tape, governmental, management, warehousing, health, and institutional zones. Tackle these, rather than starting anything new. Don't work fast - double check facts, figures, application forms, get plenty of rest, and eat and dress sensibly. A former spiritual contact, a very friendly person, might re-enter your sphere. Wisdom and a mellow mood accompany you Sunday/Monday. Your skills and reliability are being observed Tuesday/Wednesday, so keep your nose to the grindstone. New and old hopes visit you Thursday/Friday - the old ones are the best ones!
Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22
A former social contact or group will welcome you back. Among these could lurk an old temptation, either of power or sex. You can avoid it/her/him, or confront it directly and solve an old puzzle or problem. You've been in "the sweet spot" with parents and higher-ups the last few weeks. By Tuesday this "sweet spot" transfer to your social life. Saturday brings seven weeks of determination, will power, and an increased drive toward sex, power, secret knowledge (research) and large finances. But start nothing big before July 28.
Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Remember, start neither new projects nor relationships before July 28. (A new relationship, for example, would never attain a permanent partnership stage; a new project would turn in circles, never completing.) Remain aware, alert for mistakes, delays, and faulty schedules, especially in career and business zones. You've weathered some career pressures quite well over the past year or so - now, Tuesday into August, VIPs, parents and higher-ups will show their admiration or appreciation - you're accepted! Love's understanding arrives Thursday/Friday. Saturday begins seven weeks of "caution flags" in all relationships.
Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21
An old flame might be around. This person is, all told, no better nor no worse than "present prospects." For the past two months, higher-ups have been on your case - temperamental, demanding, impatient - that ends Saturday, just in time for an important career month! (It begins the same day.) Your stock is about to go up with bosses and parents, judges and VIPs. (Meanwhile, don't lose your temper Wednesday p.m.) Legal matters are also starting to go your way (Tuesday into mid-August). Don't start major projects/ventures before July 28.
Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Start no major projects or ventures before July 28. For a month, you've enjoyed affectionate (or at least pleasant) responses from others, and exploration, relocation, or an adventurous mood has brought you to interesting places. Tuesday shunts this "mild luck" into deeper, perhaps more secret places: intimacy, large finances, research, occultism and "power corridors." (Your major luck, which isn't very major these days, resides for now in government connections, institutions, and charitable and spiritual areas.) So look ahead to anything from pleasing financial success to "sweet clinches." Happiness ahead! appiness
Capricorn Dec.22-Jan. 19
Opposition is fading. From Tuesday onward (into mid-August) others will treat you with increased affection, pleasantness, even love. You could meet a valuable "partner in ambition." But remember, start neither new relationships nor new projects before July 28. (Until then, a former flame or partner might wander in.) Saturday begins two important trends: a month of deeper involvements, secrets, high finance, investments, investigation, lifestyle changes and significant commitments, and seven weeks of legalities (or learning, or publishing or travel) involving one of these: real estate, family, security, retirement, or business territory.
Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Start nothing new before July 28. Life, though, will be starting three new trends for you. (Wait, study new influences/situations until July 28, rather than react with only "half the information.") Tuesday begins a few weeks of pleasant, affectionate relations on the work scene. A bit later, Saturday starts a month of opportunities, relationships, public meetings and relocation themes (and of a choice for you, between co-operation and opposition). The same day kicks off a seven-week intensification of sexual urges, financial impulses, and a desire to change your life.
Pisces Feb. 19-March 20
An old flame might enter your life (or recently has). Your home, family, and "Mother Nature" have brought you deep, sweet periods of rest lately, or an affectionate interlude. Tuesday onward (into mid-August) this beauty and sweetness enters romantic, creative, and child-
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"'E necess'ario saber que a gl'oria de Deus preenche toda a Terra e n~ao h'a espaco vazio Dele. Ele preenche todos os mundos e cerca todos os mundos...
Sem Sua divindade, eles n~ao teriam vida e n~ao haveria qualquer exist^encia.
"A 'unica limitac~ao 'e que quanto mais baixo o n'ivel, maior 'e Tzimtzum (contrac~ao) de Sua divindade ali, e mais 'e recoberta com camadas de tecido."
- Meshivat Nefesh
L'ucifer 'e um agente espiritual, e mais e mais usado para legitimar a atividade anti-tradicional. Tem-se presenciado nos 'ultimos anos uma concentrac~ao de ordens e igrejas estabelecendo cultos ao 'advers'ario', geralmente visto como um esp'irito misantr'opico, jinn ou deidade que sustenta uma promessa de conhecimento para o mau e o forte. Se olharmos para os v'arios mitos e lendas que contam particularmente a queda de L'ucifer, veremos que ela foi relacionada `a desobedi^encia de prestar respeito a Ad~ao, ao prostrar-se em frente `a imagem do criador. A raz~ao que Iblis d'a na Sura 7 Al Quran 'e que ele, que 'e feito pelo fogo, n~ao pode prostrar-se diante de uma criatura de barro, desde que o fogo 'e superior, e n~ao s'o isto, o fogo 'e o elemento que endurece o barro. Como tal, a queda se transforma em uma rebeli~ao `a divina ordem e graca, pois n~ao que Ad~ao seja maior ou menor na medida em que Iblis se refere - ao contr'ario, 'e um chamado rumo ao respeito diante da criac~ao e sua ordem.
Fico tentado em ver esta queda como uma negac~ao de se dar as boas vindas ao filho da Luz, ao desdobrar dos seres manifestos, uma negac~ao ao grande plano e `a grande arquitetura c'osmica. 'E de "hubris "que estamos falando, um orgulho causado por um senso danificado de auto-import^ancia. Podemos dizer que "Iblis", quando cai e se torna "Shaitan, "revela a exaltac~ao do ego. Ele falha em reconhecer a pot^encia espiritual de Ad~ao gracas a uma percepc~ao distorcida da criac~ao. E 'e aqui que reside o segredo da queda; o reverso dos p'olos, como Ibn Arabi e muitos outros santos sufis que como ele apontaram, onde o ego e mat'eria s~ao percebidas como o centro espiritual. Este reverso dos p'olos, onde o alto se faz baixo e o baixo se faz alto encontra seu cl'imax social na era do iluminismo.
Podemos dizer que a grande confus~ao era relacionada ao fogo e o calor proveniente da luz. O calor da luz, sendo o 'apice da ascens~ao espiritual enquanto o fogo 'e a paix~ao que queima na alma e cria a inveja e orgulho. O fogo que encontramos no sep'hira Din 'e diferente do calor do corac~ao que encontramos em Chesed. 'E quando esta ac~ao rec'iproca perde o sentido e a geografia espiritual da pessoa se transforma em um campo deslocado de excesso marcial que o alimento para batalhas 'e solidificado e extra'ido. Orgulho, ego'ismo e inveja parecem ser os motivadores prim'arios para batalhas apaixonadas, onde o nome, territ'orio e posses s~ao os trof'eus a serem disputados no campo. Isto est'a longe do "jihad "espiritual que s~ao encorajados que lancemos sobre os nossos nafs, as inclinac~oes de nossos egos, que constantemente tentam usurpar o trono da Individualidade. A queda do anjo da luz `a manifestac~ao de oposic~ao 'e um mist'erio relativo `a confus~ao dos planos, a tomar o calor como fogo e a introduzir-se uma medida de quantidade sobre a de qualidade.
A falta de apreciac~ao da luz que observamos hoje, quando o ca'ido 'e exaltado como uma meta, 'e uma consequ^encia natural das formas em que o divino se recobre em suas m'ultiplas camadas. Deus 'e como uma linda mulher, velada com camadas sobre camadas de lindos trajes. O mist'erio se oculta dentro da mat'eria e a verdade brilha dentre paredes de chumbo e concreto. Os que buscam a verdade vagueiam sem rumo, motivados por uma busca de compreender-se a Si pr'oprio e perceber quem s~ao, e mais e mais se agarram ardente e ferozmente a esta parede de chumbo, e motivados pelo seu calor, propagam um evangelho da morte divina e supremacia humana. Um ethos, grandioso como pode soar, tanto em palavras quanto em efeito, 'e todavia um sinal dos tempos. Isto revela o que o metaf'isico Ren'e Gu'enon referiu como 'as fissuras na grande muralha'. 'E o Sitra Achra que desgasta a parede, e ent~ao pode entrar em um dom'inio alien'igena, e assim, enche o mundo e todos os seus seres, o deslocamento que causa o reverso dos p'olos 'e atingido e o pralaya 'e a consequ^encia indigesta.
Enquanto 'e verdade que a vida e a luz existem em todos os lugares, ambos, em "k'lippot "e o "Sitra Achra, "h'a ainda a mat'eria da ordem e hierarquia. A queda fala de como a luz pode trair seu portador e pavimentar a via para hubris. E Iblis 'e a 'testemunha negativa' `a unidade divina, como Nigel Jackson comenta em seu "The Rumi" Tarot "(Llewellyn: 2009), - pois 'e atrav'es das marcas dos p'es de Iblis que a estrada 'e feita reta, e 'e atrav'es de suas obras que sabemos o que 'E por causa do que N~AO 'E. 'E este pensamento que deu origem aos textos da floresta, mais tarde conhecidos como os Upanishads e a filosofia Advaita. Mas este 'e um dos muitos conclaves de Lucifer - e este se ergue contra a exaltac~ao de hubris na forma de ordens e igrejas dedicadas a sustentar a exist^encia flutuante do 'polo reverso', o triunfo da carne sobre a transcend^encia. Como o pr'oprio Profeta disse, e Que a Paz Esteja Sobre Ele, "Mais dano 'e causado pelos tolos atrav'es de tolices do que causado por malfeitores atrav'es da maldade".
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GUIDED MEDITATION BY PRIEST
(Meditation will be about our own spiritual harvest. This will conclude with a personal empowerment chant)
Empowerment Chant
(Holding hands, the coven members repeat the following chant until the high priestess decides that enough energy has been raised, and upon her signal everyone will direct a portion of the energy into themselves to help them to develop the inner strength to attain personal spiritual goals.)
Ripen fruit, ripen seed
Harken to my inner need
Communion
(Fruit and Wine, songs, and a good time. Also, each member of the coven will be asked to describe something that they have done in the last liturgical year that has "borne fruit.")
Quarter Banishings
(High Priest)
Facing East: Guardians of the watchtower of the east, return now to the brisk Autumn breezes which are brimming with the excitement of the year's climax. Take with you our blessings and thanks. Hail and farewell!
Responsorial: Hail and farewell!
Facing South: "Guardians of the watchtower of the south, return now to the dying fires of Autumn's heat soon to give way to Winter's chill. Take with you our blessings and thanks. Hail and farewell!
Responsorial: Hail and farewell
Facing West: "Guardians of the watchtower of the west, return now to the Autumn rains which cool the Earth's fevered brow baked in the heat of Summer afternoons. Take with you our blessings and thanks. Hail and farewell!
Responsorial: Hail and farewell!
Facing North: Guardians of the watchtowers of the north, return now to the Earth where worms burrow deeper and seeds nestle awaiting the long sleep of Winter.
Take with you our blessings and thanks. Hail and farewell!
Responsorial: Hail and farewell!
Circle Banishing
(High Priestess)
Equal night and equal day
Soon the light will fade away
Equal day and equal night
This circle fades as does the light
Thus the magick we invoke
Fades anon like wisps of smoke
Until we next decide to play
SO MOTE IT BE!
Reference: http://33witches.blogspot.com
If you look at the example of the apostle Paul, who describes his own prayer life, and think about what his words ACTUALLY MEAN (for there is a lot in them), you will get a very good idea of how to pray for people, especially other Christians.
There is more emphasis in the New Testament on praying for the will of God to be done in believers' life, than there is on praying for unsaved people to come to a knowledge of the truth. The fact is, that if we are doing the will of God, we will also be praying for "all men" (1 Timothy 2:1-4) concerning whom God has clearly stated that he wants them to come to a knowledge of the truth. But for us to pray as we ought, first we need to be more fully conformed to the image of Christ and the will of God. So here is what Paul prayed for and what you and I should pray for "without ceasing"
We should pray for believers that:
They be filled with the knowledge of His will (Colossians 1:9)
in all spiritual wisdom and understanding (vs9)
that we may walk worthy of the Lord (vs 10)
that we may be fully pleasing to Him
that we be fruitful in every good work
that we be increasing in the knowledge of God (vs 10)
that we be strengthened with all might - according to His glorious power (vs 11)
that this happen "for all patience and longsuffering with joy" (vs 11)
that we be giving thanks to God the Father (Colossians 1:12)
that we be given the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of the Father (Ephesians 1:17)
that the eyes of our understanding be enlightened (vs 18)
that we may know the hope of His calling (vs 18)
that we may know what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints
that we may know what is the exceeding greatness of His power towards us who believed (vs 19)
that this power is comparable to the power that raised Christ from the dead and exalted Him to the throne from where He reigns far above all demonic powers (vs 20-21)
that God who began a good work in us believers will complete it until the Day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6)
that our love may abound more and more in all discernment (1:9)
that we may approve the things that are excellent
that we may be sincere
that we may be without offense til the Day of Christ
that we may be filled with the fruits of righteousness (which are by Jesus Christ)
that all this may be to the glory and praise of God (Philippians 1:11)
that the Lord make us increase and abound in love one to another and to all
that we may be established blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.(1 Thessalonians 3:11-13)
that our God would count you worthy of this calling
that God would fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness
that God would fulfil the work of faith with power in our lives
that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in us, and us in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Thessalonians 1:11,12)
that we, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man (Ephesians 3:16)
that Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith (Ephesians 3:17)
that we may be rooted and grounded in love (3:17)
that we may comprehend the greatness of God's love (vs 18)
that we may know the love of Christ which passes knowledge (vs 19)
that we may be filled up to all the fulness of God. (vs 19)
It is not a matter of simply rattling off these words. We need to prayerfully reflect and ponder their meaning, so that our heart and mind fully enters into these prayers. We need to try to know what we are talking about when we talk with our God. Then our heart can enter into it, and amazing things will happen.
Can you even imagine what it would look like if all these prayers were truly answered for you, for me, for the people we know and love? What kind of awesome revelation of Jesus Christ would be known to people! This is what we need to go for in prayer - with thanksgiving, and without ceasing.
So do it. And feel free to ask me if I am doing it.
Source: http://modern-wiccan.blogspot.com
Prayer is to Catholics as Magick is to Wiccans. It is through magickal rituals that Wiccans express their faith to their Gods, Goddesses and nature. It is also their way of seeking help from nature to bestow on them their personal wants and desires. Many Wiccans perform magick rituals for thanksgiving all of their sabbat celebrations. An integral part in almost all magick ritual is the candle. Spells in rituals are believed to be incomplete without lighting a candle. Candles are said to enhance the effectiveness of spells during rituals and spell castings.
Why are candles used by Wiccans in their ceremonial rituals? Throughout history, witches have always included beeswax candles for their spell castings. In the middles ages, witches use candles even during midday to celebrate the harvest season and similar occasions. Until now, Wiccans still find candles as a mystical tool which helps make their spells and chants more potent and powerful. Wiccans uses candles mainly because it is not hard to find, purchase or make.
A lot of specialty stores sell candles, and they come in different shapes, sizes, color, and composition. Majority of the candles used by Wiccans are mostly beeswax. It's not like there are other types of candles with different chemical composition, but what I'm saying is that Wiccans are more inclined to using products which comes from nature.
Wiccans use colored candles according to the occasion which they will be celebrating. White is used in majority of their rituals. It means purity and mainly used to celebrate celebrations for the Gods and Goddesses, or when Wiccans want to summon them in their presence. Candles are placed strategically in the points of the pentagram. It symbolizes that they are in tuned with the four sacred elements of Wicca- fire, air, water, earth. This also signifies that they will be drawing energy from these four elements for whatever purpose they need it, it still needs to be in accordance with the Wiccan Rede and their Three-Fold Law.
Some widely used candle colors during Wiccan celebration are pink, red, and green. Pink represents love and domestic peace and harmony. Red symbolizes strength, power, good health, and passion. Lastly, green represents prosperity, good luck, and money.
Depending on the intention of a Wiccan, they may use one of more colors during a single spell casting ceremony. The combination of colors in a given ceremony largely will depend on the intention of the spell and how urgent an outcome is needed in a person's life.
Origin: http://magick-keys.blogspot.com
Want to know something funny about the statement on the home page?
I helped write that statement. A Christian wrote it. She asked for suggestions from me. It's not even written by a Wiccan. How does that fit into your logic? Those people who "drag this same arguement out over and over again"? Those are people with respect for the Wica and what they do. Those are people with respect for the trouble Trad Wiccans go towards gaining their titles, their knowledge.
"SO PLZ JUST GET OVER YOURSELF AND DROP THE ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS YOU WHO LOOKS STUPID." In response to this, I'd like to quote one of my favourite Wiccans. "DIAF. Seriously."
LadyMoonDragon said:Im not the one who is immature, nor am I trying to annony anyone. Its always the same people who drag this same arguement out over and over again. Its getting really old period. I believe another person has already pointed out that on the home page here it does say that one does NOT need to be in a coven to be a Wiccan. So plz just get over yourself and drop the issue because it is you who looks stupid.
Hadrien Yugure (Jai) said:I'm curious as to what purpose a post such as this is, other than to seem immature and annoy people that are seriously interested in this topic/have a stake in such a discussion?
There was a discussion on another site I frequent recently about the Holocaust, and whether or not it was 'faked'. If you had said this same comment on that discussion, how do you think they'd have reacted? Have you considered that to some people a topic like this has a similar importance?
Or were you too wrapped up in your own laughter?
LadyMoonDragon said:omg, this just doesnt stop. lmao!
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Okay, we're back. We had a wonderful trip to Florida, speaking to several groups around Tampa, including the very active Tampa U-U with its CUUPS group. Then we went on to the Florida Pagan Gathering, which lived up to its reputation as being the highlight of our Spring travels. There we enjoyed sharing time with Judy Harrow and with the Grimassis.
We formed the impression that people are finally getting past our own fangs and our hairy palms and are even listening to some of our ideas. Of course teaching dance in 94-degree weather and high humidity was not a lot of fun, but everyone seemed to enjoy it. Further, we were delighted to sense a lot less inter-group friction this year. Maybe-we hope-the fundamentalist pagan movement is losing momentum.
We've had a huge response to our earlier blog on that subject. Everyone agrees, there's got to be some way to get back to freedom and to honest debate and discussion without the ad hominem attacks. We who think "alternative" thoughts are beginning efforts to stop the witch wars, efforts to get people to do more than fight each other. Why? Because we can envision those fundamentalist Christians laughing and doing high-fives when we get into that sort of family bickering.
Years ago some self-appointed inquisitors put us Frosts "on trial' in Minneapolis (here Yvonne is chortling while she dances on graves). As that caper wrapped up, everyone ostensibly agreed to
The nature of Spirit may be understood by a glance at its direct opposite-Matter. As the essence of Matter is gravity, so, on the other hand, we may affirm that the substance, the essence, of Spirit is freedom.
Decades ago the Guides gave to Yvonne three verses of a song. Here is a clip from that.
"... Gather we friends together and dance all in a ring.
Glad Witches, come gather, to the old true ways returning :
To freedom and to truth and light, and ne'er again the burning."
Call us biased, but it looks to us as if every time some new writer wants to sell a book, they can find no better way to get onto some Top Ten list than to attack us Frosts or other prominent people in the community. These are just shabby cheap shots, of course; but they sell
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