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Ceridwen is sometimes portrayed as an entity of the triple goddess. Her story is part of Welsh mythology, but she has been appropriated by many who honor the Celtic gods and goddesses, including myself. For me Ceridwen is the keeper of the cauldron of life, she is femininity and life and she is outrage and revenge. A powerful goddess, not to be trifled with, treat her with respect but do not be afraid to approach her.
Here is her story...
According to the late medieval "Tale of Taliesin", included in some modern editions of the Maginogion, Morfran (Ceridwen's son) was hideously ugly, so Ceridwen sought to make him wise. She had a magical cauldron that could make a potion granting the gift of wisdom and poetic inspiration. The mixture had to be boiled for a year and a day. Morda, a blind man, tended the fire beneath the cauldron, while Gwion Bach, a young boy, stirred the concoction. The first three drops of liquid from this cauldron gave wisdom; the rest was a fatal poison. Three hot drops spilled onto Gwion's thumb as he stirred, burning him. He instinctively put his thumb in his mouth, and instantly gained great wisdom and knowledge.
Ceridwen chased Gwion. He turned himself into a hare. She became a greyhound. He became a fish and jumped into a river. She turned into an otter. He turned into a bird; she became a hawk. Finally, he turned into a single grain of corn. She then became a hen and ate him. When Ceridwen became pregnant, she knew it was Gwion and resolved to kill the child when he was born. However, when he was born, he was so beautiful that she couldn't do it. She threw him in the ocean instead, sewing him inside a leather-skin bag. The child did not die, but was rescued on a Welsh shore - near Aberdyfi according to most versions of the tale - by a prince named Elffin ap Gwyddno; the reborn infant grew to became the legendary bard Taliesin.
Ronald Hutton suggests that Ceridwen was created solely for the "Tale of Taliesin", the earliest surviving text of which dates to the mid-16th century. However, references to Ceridwen and her cauldron, and indeed to Taliesin as the bard of Elffin, are found in the work of the Poets of the Princes, and thus can be dated to the 12th century.Wikipedia
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Camelot: A dimension of Power
The destiny of the world is guided from inner dimensions. That guidance has sometimes been called The White Brotherhood, which is somewhat
inadequate, for it conjurs visions of monks. The best way to understand it is as a non-judgemental, compassionate light/energy that does not infringe, yet supplies inspiration to the earth plane.
The physical planet, that lump of rock hurtling through space, is a manifestation of an inner energy, as your body is an outer physical manifestation of your inner emotions, feelings, and thoughts.
It has a destiny and that destiny is assisted by the non-judgemental light/energy. But that does not mean the energy is there to make things comfortable for man; quite the reverse.
Balance and Imbalance
Negativity, war, famine, disease, are a part of the learning process of the physical plane. They are good. They serve us. They allow us to understand balance and imbalance and that is the key to setting us free. For it is difficult to appreciate freedom until you have been a part of restriction.
The way that you go beyond that restriction is to dominate the
physical on an energy level. This means going beyond the limitations of the mind, controlling the health of your body, and having enough money so that circumstances do not control you.
Because tribal belief patterns are so strong and the negativity of the physical so prevalent, from time to time in the history of man the
spiritual evolution of the planet has literally wound down. Man, feeling no inspiration beyond day to day living, has descended into barbaric ways.
The light/energy, or Brotherhood, understanding the need for the
evolutionary cycle to continue, has arranged for energy infusions. They are times of power coming from inner dimensions through to the physical plane to assist mankind beyond his limitations.
Energy Infusions from Other Worlds
The first of these energy influxes was in 3300 B.C., in China, in the reign of the legandary Yellow Emperor. It was a time of great learning. The people developed the rudiments of study and writing and they had many sophisticated beliefs. The shamans, or priests, would warm tortoise shells in a fire and then pour cold water on them. The way the shell cracked
allowed the shaman an extra-sensory perception which he used to fortell the future.
The next significant energy input was in 700 B.C. There appeared in Northern Italy a group of people known as the Etruscans. They developed plumbing and heating and became famous for their pottery and art. Among them were three initiates who developed healing temples based on 'etheric'
energy, which is more sophisticated than any healing we have today. It was the Etruscans that allowed the Roman Empire its great glory - they changed the destiny of the known world.
Around 500 B.C. a number of masters all appeared at the same time;
Lao Tzu, Buddha, Zoroaster, to name a few. They laid the groundwork for what was to come later and gave the world its metaphysical perceptions.
From then on man believed in the existence of a divine presence beyond the harshness of every day living.
England in 600 A.D.
The next major energy infusion came in late 600 A.D. There appeared in what is now Southern England an initiate. He came out of the forest. He understood metaphysical energy and had a power that had not been seen for a thousand years.
He travelled from town to town looking for people that showed a spark of individuality - people that would basically not be missed by society. He began to teach this unique group metaphysical laws and he subtly changed their attributes and perspectives without infringing on them.
The initiate was called Merlin.
The Foggy Valley called Camelot
He created a society in Southern England, that the writers eventually called Camelot. It was not a castle but a foggy valley surrounded by briar bushes. In the valley was a crystal cave that Merlin used as his energy base.
The people he pulled to him entered into the valley as a dimension of learning. They became strong and very disciplined. They spent their time training horses by blindfolding them and running them in and out of the bushes. As Merlin's students became more powerful they were sent out into the land. They became the healers, the leaders, and they taught the people chivalry and law.
They righted injustice and overthrew tyrants, and in spite of the
chaos of the Dark Ages they brought to England a tranquility that was felt; that inspired others.
The leader of the group was called Arthur. He did not become the
king of the country, he just led Merlins's small band. But, because of the power that Camelot created, Arthur became a legend in his own time. Great exploits were credited to him and he was revered as a great knight and leader.
Arthur, Lancelot and Guinevere
The initiate, Merlin, told Arthur of the coming of Lancelot. It was a vital factor in the balance of Camelot. Lancelot represented that little bit of acidity or negativity that is needed as a part of all positivity. Lancelot was to challenge Arthur in every way, for they were equally strong. And it was Lancelot's energy that eventually caused Camelot to fall - a factor foreseen by Merlin.
When Arthur was ready, Merlin sent him to find a wife, Guinevere.
And once that union took place, Arthur had completed his training. It was then that Merlin provided Arthur with the sword, Excalibur.
Excalibur and its Power
Excalibur became the source of Arthur's strength. The sword symbolizes the power of the Higher Self, that 'all-knowing' that comes forward provided you are in control of your emotions. This is represented in the story as the sword coming out of the placid lake.
The power that developed through the teaching of Merlin is felt to this day. He taught a respect for nature and he believed in the equality of all men and women. The concept of the 'fair maid' and the respect that the knights show for femininity came as a result of Merlin's teachings. He re-established an enthusiasm in people and he gave them law and chivalry.
The knights word became his bond and that power allowed the country to become one of the strongest trading nations in the history of the world;
and Empire of knights trading on trust and honor.
Merlin's Energy Today
Merlin's energy exists today. The search for his power is basically the search for his power is basically the search for the Holy Grail, that metaphysical power that allows you to perceive dimensions beyond the earth plane, the power of the silent initiate...
Taken from The Mystic Trader -Spring '86 pg. 8
(From the tape series by Stuart Wilde)
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Time I posted the next poll, eh? Firstly, here are the results of the last poll - our favourite Gowns.
OBSIDIAN GOWN - 7 (63.6%)
WICCAN PRIESTESS GOWN - 5 (45.5%)
MAGRATIAN GOWN - 4 (36.4%)
CYNDERELLA BALLGOWN - 4 (36.4%)
ICE MAIDEN GOWN - 4 (36.4%)
BELTANE MAIDEN GOWN - 3 (27.3%)
WICCAN VELVET INSERT GOWN - 3 (27.3%)
EOWENNA GOWN - 3 (27.3%)
VAMPIRE DRYAD GOWN - 3 (27.3%)
WICCAN BATWING GOWN - 3 (27.3%)
DRUIDESS GOWN - 3 (27.3%)
FOREST MAIDEN GOWN - 3 (27.3%)
MEDIEVAL MAIDEN GOWN - 2 (18.2%)
LAURELLIAN HOODED GOWN - 2 (18.2%)
GHOST BRIDE GOWN - 2 (18.2%)
SNOW WICCAN GOWN - 2 (18.2%)
BLYTHE SPIRIT GOWN - 2 (18.2%)
LILYIAN GOWN - 2 (18.2%)
VAMPIRE BETROTHAL GOWN - 2 (18.2%)
CROWFAIRY GOWN - 1 (9.1%)
MOONMAIDEN GOWN - 1 (9.1%)
MUSE GOWN - 1 (9.1%)
MEDIEVAL BALLGOWN - 1 (9.1%)
LACE OVERLAY SOLSTICE GOWN - 0 (0.0%)
RAEVENNA GOWN - 0 (0.0%)
WICCAN VELVET & LACE GOWN - 0 (0.0%)
CORSET WAIST RITUAL GOWN - 0 (0.0%)
VAMPIRE BALLGOWN - 0 (0.0%)
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Today, I visited the shrink's office. About 20 minutes in we just stared at each other. There was nothing to say. I knew we were done two weeks ago but in this moment, he realized that we had completed our time together. He asked questions about every issue we had talked about. I spoke with ease of each. The details of my current life bore out that I had left them behind and now own a new perspective. These answers confirmed my new state of health. Once he confirmed with me verbally that we were done, he asked for a copy of my book upon its completion.
Little does he know, he'll be listed in the acknowledgments.
Israel Regardie wrote that psychotherapy is necessary to complete the work of the outer order of the Golden Dawn. I am not sure that I agree that everyone needs it but I certainly did. In my work in that tradition I alchemically purified so many things. I did the Work but there was one hump I needed non-occult help to get past. That hump was a ball of issues that looked like many but was really only one. The process of getting past that one issue, released my spirit.
My outer order work is complete.
Within me is the transformative fire that I need to continue this spiritual journey and share with those in need. Within me is the cool green fire of proper of desire. Upon my brow is the sun of my spirit. The various levels of my soul and body now work with me instead of being in disharmony. And, within every part of me, is the undying complete and utter faith of my soul's higher purpose. Like the Neteru, I unfold into existence.
By human standards, I am still imperfect. Life will still get hard sometimes but the underlying theme is now living with my spirit instead of trying to find it. Life is exciting.
Manifestation Meditation Book
I did some very nice writing on this today.
Dreams
I awoke this morning remembering a very detailed dream. Once again, I was in a city. However, as soon as I remembered, it was gone. Completely. Poof! It was there one second and about to be written down and the next it was gone. Shrug.
The last few days, I have been on pain meds. They were necessary for sleep. That may explain why the dreaming is more difficult to grab onto. I am not sure.
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AINGEAL (Ann-gail) ROSE O'GRADY was born on November 11th, 1953 in Plattsburg, NY. Her given name was Gail Anne, which was changed to Aingeal in 2006. Her heart's desire when she was young was to marry and raise children. She has fulfilled that dream with her 3 beautiful children, Clayton, Brooke, and Janai and her delightful grandaughter, Gracie Rose.
Aingeal's spiritual journey began when she was just 19 years old after the tragic death of her first husband three months after their wedding day. She dedicated herself to finding the answers to the deepest spiritual questions, journeying into the mysteries of the Spirit world while exploring consciousness and its expansive potential. She spent years meditating and being taught by Archangel Raphael who took her on many journeys into other worlds and planes of existence. She went on to study the works of J. Krisnamurti and the Course in Miracles.
During the past 40 years she has acquired certifications in numerous healing modalities including Reiki (all levels to Master Teacher), Psychic Laser Therapy (a form of psychic surgery), Hypnotherapy including past life regression, Rebirthing, Kathara Healing, The Christopher Method and Cellular REpatterning. She had a thriving healing practice in Schaumburg, Illinois and taught her skills to many teachers and students alike. Today Aingeal teaches Journaling classes, Tarot workshops and holds her Akashic Group Readings in North Carolina and Ireland.
Many years ago Aingeal was taught how to access the records and was given a sacred, ancient Mayan prayer at that time. She has been doing private Akashic Records readings for clients world-wide for the past 15 years and is widely known for her Group Akashic Records sessions, which began in 2010.
As a seasoned spiritual teacher, she has helped her students and clients achieve greater personal growth and self-mastery through self-honesty and humor. Her happiest moments are when the light goes on for those she teaches and they go on to thrive and prosper.
Aingeal is the author of Tarot for Beginners, numerous spiritual e
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It's been hard for me to meditate as much as I wish I did. Maybe because of my particular endocrine system, I feel afraid to slow down during the day, because if I stop doing things, I worry that I won't be able to start again.
Meditating at night is good, though. I try it for 5 minutes and if I still want to keep going I hit snooze on my phone. It's good for balancing my brain before I go to sleep.
Then I read a fiction book before sleep, to distract myself so that I will be thinking about the story instead of my own life as I'm going to sleep.
I realized that walking meditation could be a great way for me to meditate some during the day. I take one or two walks a day.
Sometimes I use the walks to think about something. For instance, before my phone appointment, I would practice what I planned to say to my doctor, almost like practicing a presentation.
But today I didn't have anything that I needed to think about during my walk, so I did the walking meditation thing.
It's one that I learned from DA retreats- where you just walk around and look at whatever you see. It's much easier to avoid "thinking" because you keep seeing things around you that keep your mind occupied. And you can see things you wouldn't have seen otherwise.
I think my dad does this when he's running.
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