GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
8 July 2005
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Every day is a Feast Day!!!
Celebrate It!!!
GrannyMoon ~Bringing You The Feast Since 2001
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Notice:
There will be no Morning Feast July 14th - July 18th!
See you on the 19th!
The Goddess Calendar
Goddess Month of Rosea runs from 6/13 - 7/10
Month of Kerea runs from 7/11 - 8/8
Lunabar Moon Almanack for Friday, July 08, 2005
Phase: Waxing, New Moon. Age: 2 days 12h. 54m.
Ascending Node is at 18° Aries.
In the 17th° of the Constellation a Moonchild, the Crab;
& in the 14th° of the Signe b Leo, the Lion.
Rises: 7:27 morn. Souths: 3:02 eve. Sets: 10:31 eve.
Thank you all my dear readers...be blessed.~ GrannyMoon
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Current Moon Phase - Waxing, New Moon
The beginning of a new cycle.Keywords for the New phase are: beginning, birth,
emergence, projection, clarity. It is the time in a cycle that you are
stimulated to take a new action. During this phase the new cycle is being seeded
by your vision, inner and outer. Engage in physical activity. Spend time alone.
VISUALIZE your goals for the 29.6-day cycle ahead. New Moon workings can be done
from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after. The new moon is for
starting new ventures, new beginnings. Also love and romance, health or job
hunting.
The waxing moon is for constructive magick, such as love, wealth, success,
courage, friendship, luck or healthy, protection, divination. Any working that
needs extra power, such as help finding a new job or healings for serious
conditions, can be done now. Also, love, knowledge, legal undertakings, money
and dreams.
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Star IQ - Friday, July 8
The Moon is in proud Leo today, encouraging us each to strut our special stuff.
Of course, this doesn't always mean trying to command center stage -- some of us
are less dramatic than others. But the Moon does sweep over the sweet lingering
conjunction between sensual Venus and mental Mercury. We may feel like talking
about things normally kept private. Additionally, we are feeling a larger and
longer lasting wave as expansive Jupiter forms an irritating quincunx with
eccentric Uranus, reminding us that our individual needs often get shunted aside
for the good of the community.
Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn
Taurus Leo Scorpio Aquarius
Gemini Virgo Sagittarius Pisces
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GrannyMoon Says Today Is: Freya's Day - Energy: Female Ruler: Venus - Rules
lovers and pleasure, affairs of the heart - Use for magick involving love,
peace, beauty, gentleness, women's problems, healing, protection, lovers, ease,
pleasure, affairs. Resolve quarrels today!
a.. Today's Magickal Influences: All Love Matters, Friendships, Affection,
Partnerships, Money, Sex
b.. Today's Goddesses: Astarte, Aphrodite, Erzulie, Aida Wedo, Eve, Venus,
Freya, Diana, Aset [Isis], The Witch Of Gaeta, Chalchiuhtlique
c.. Incense: Saffron, Verbena
d.. Perfumes: Stephanotis, Apple Blossom, Musk, Ambergris
e.. Color of The Day: Light Blue, Pale Green
f.. Colors for Tomorrow: Black
g.. Lucky Sign: Friday Is The Lucky Day For Taurus And Libra
h.. Candle: Green
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Moon Moon, Mother Moon
Lunar Lore
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If one horn of the moon is sharp and pointed, the
other being more blunt, it rather indicates wind;
but if both are so, it denotes rain.
- Francis Bacon, "Historia Ventorum"
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Whether the eave-drops fall
Heard only in the trances of the blast,
Or if the secret ministry of frost
Shall hang them up in silent icicles,
Quietly shining to the quiet moon.
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge, "Frost at Midnight."
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Seasons of the Witch - Ancient Holidays
And some not so ancient too!
Rome: Day of Joy, Honoring Vitula
This day and the next, are called the Vitulatio, or Day of Joy,
and is a day of celebration honoring Vitula, the personified
goddess of joy and victory.
Tinne (Holly) - July 8 to August 4
The Holly is male, and so symbolizes paternity and fatherhood.
With the Ivy and the Mistletoe, the Holly has always been
regarded as a potent life symbol, both for his year-long foliage
and for his winter fruits. Concealed within the verses of the
'Song of Amergin', chanted by a chief Bard as the landed on the
shores of Ireland, is the line "I am a battle-waging spear" -
the wood of the Holly was used in fashioning spear shafts.
Magical Associations: Protection, prophecy, magic for animals,
sex magic
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Source: EarthMoonandSky
Remember the ancient ways and keep them sacred!
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THE DARK CLOUD
Every dark cloud has a silver lining, or so they say;
(I don't know where in the hell they get that from)!
If they think that's so, they should have had my day,
from the minute I woke up things went wrong!
My dog jumped on my bed and then she wet it,
the air conditioning broke, I dropped the toaster...
I got my driver's license (wouldn't you know I'd forget it),
and my flat tire made the hill like a roller coaster;
I went to a party and someone spiked my punch
just to help me make up for the dull life I'd led,
then I passed out in the closet and lost my lunch...(*erp*)
Waaah! I'm going home to hide under the bed!
© 2005
Beth Johnson
(Mystic Amazon)
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Today's Goddess: Buddhabodhiprabhavasita
Old Dance (Tibet)
Themes: Wisdom; Mediation; Universal Law; Overcoming; Spirituality;
BanishingSymbols: Yellow; Prayer Wheel
About Buddhabodhiprabhavasita: This Buddhist Goddess controls the awareness of
Buddha, personifying spiritual regeneration and the power of light to overcome
any darkness in our lives. Since Buddhabodhiprabhavasita has the ear of Buddha,
she makes an excellent mediator and teacher of universal truths.
To Do Today: In Tibet, this is a time for monks to bring out costumes fashioned
after Manchu dynasty tradition and dance in a parade to cymbals, flutes, gongs,
and drums. Their dance portrays the demons of hell fighting against the
favorite regional deities (who of course win the symbolic battle by the end of
the exhibition). To adapt this, go through your living space making lots of
noise to banish any negativity that lurks within. Turn on the lights as you go
to literally "turn on" Buddhabodhiprabhavasita's power to overcome those
problems, tensions, and any residual bad feelings.
Wear something yellow to invoke Buddhabodhiprabhavasita's insight within
yourself, and use any wheel as the focus for your prayers. For example, write
your needs on your automobile tires, or attach them to bicycle spokes so that
each time the wheel goes round, the prayer goes out to the Goddess!
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By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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"Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency." ~
Natalie Goldberg
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Welcome to AngelVoice, where you meet the Angel that is guiding you each
day, and receive the loving Angel Message sent to you for contemplation and
motivation. And - as a special inspiration from the angelic realms - you
are given a joyful daily thought or idea to help light up your world.
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EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Life's Journey.
Angelic Advice: If you are not sure of the road ahead - stop
and ask for directions. Someone who has already traversed
the path you are on can point out a new or better direction.
Your Angels wish you joy in: Following guidepostsFIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo,
Sagittarius
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of the Winding Road.
Angelic Advice: A winding road is perceived as beautiful
because it is full of delightful surprises. Each bend
contains opportunities for anticipation and each turn brings
forth the wonders of discovery. Your Angels wish you joy in:
Exploring new vistas.AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Openness. Angelic
Advice: When we open our hearts and minds to love and
spirit, we gain a new perspective, and great new
illumination which also shines on those around us. Stretch
out your arms today in an open embrace to the universe. Your
angels wish you joy in: The freedom of non-judgementWATER ELEMENT: Cancer,
Scorpio, Pisces
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Fool's Gold.
Angelic Advice: Many a miner of the last century was lost
when he followed the trail of Fool's Gold. Today, you will
recognize that all that glitters is not gold. Your angels
give you the power of discernment today to know the real
from the illusion. If you see things for what they are,
you'll be fine! Your angels wish you joy in:
Discernment.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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"Everything nourishes what is strong already." ~ Jane Austen
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Summer Love Spell
Incense of the day: Musk
On the seventh day of the seventh month, Vega joins Altair over the Milky Way.
The king of the sky had one daughter who worked long hours as the court weaver.
Her name was Vega, and she thought of nothing but the clothes she designed and
wove-that is until she met Altair. The two fell in love and spent so much time
together that in time the king's robes grew threadbare. The couple ignored the
king's warnings about their irresponsibility. Enraged, the king separated them
on either side of the Milky Way. As a result, the lovers became ill with grief.
Eventually, the king relented and allowed the lovers this one day in the year to
be together. To find your true love today, you must decorate your altar with
spools of colored thread and flowers. Light two candles, one pink, one red, and
pray to the heavenly couple that you find your soul mate.
By: Lily Gardner-Butts, Llewellyn and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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The Good Life" is not defined by possessions, but by pure and utter enjoyment of
simplicity.
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Daily Aromatherapy Tip - Citronella or Lemon Eucalyptus
I prefer lemon eucalyptus just because it has a slight lemon aroma
under that citronellal note instead of that weird, unpleasant note
you get with citronella. I've found that by misting myself with
either of these, I can reduce the mosquito bites. These two oils are
pretty effective at eliminating bug attacks.
* Fill a plant mister and mist your clothes (check for stain
resistance on some fabrics). Contrary to public opinion, you don't
need to put it on your skin. Just in proximity since mosquitoes are
repelled by smell. I'll usually spray a bit in the air and then walk
through it so my head/hair gets some.
* If you hang clothes on the line, put 1/4 oz in your rinse water
when you wash. If you use a dryer, the heat will flash off most of
the aroma although there will be some and, depending on how prone
you are to mosquito bites, will still act as an effective mosquito
repellent.
~Unknown source
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Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting
our ideals.
Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.
~Samuel Ullman
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My Favorite Crystal(s)
by Stephanie Pflumm
I am surprised to find myself compelled to write about a favorite crystal that
is not a Rose Quartz. Rose Quartz still plays a powerful role in my daily
spiritual exercise, but I cannot deny that over the last year or so I have
developed to very strong bond to a ring that does not contain my personal power
stone.
Instead, the crystal(s) that I want to share today is actually a ring that my
mother passed along to me when she left this life. The ring was originally a
gift from my father. His way of apologizing for making her move every few years
or so (he was in construction, houses). He had the ring set with a Diamond for
every time he had made her change homes. It was seven times.
The seven stones are set with a center stone encircled by six outer stones.
Mother also had six children, and I see the power of the family when I look at
this ring. Feel the power of healthy roots that give you strength to reach for
the most distant Sunlight. The ring shares with me the knowledge of the circle's
strength, the ability to protect and defend from all sides.
However, the most cherished and wonderful gift this favored set of crystals has
given me is the rich memory of my mother's brilliant spirit. That is the
sweetest power of all.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 4th Annual Favorite Crystal Contest Winner!
Karen L. of Independence, MO is the winner of Ozark Rock Exchange's fourth
annual Favorite Crystal Contest. Karen will receive a Raw Gemstone Collection
that includes:
Rose Quartz
Bloodstone
Green Aventurine
Labradorite
Blue Tiger's Eye
Thanks to everyone that sent their entries. I really enjoyed reading all the
stories and wish I had space to share every one here.
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"There are victories of the soul and spirit. Sometimes, even if you lose, you
win."
~ Elie Wiesel
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Fragments of fire,
darting white flames:
weave stars into my dreams.
Dancing white flames,
star-insects, fire-fragments:
wave stars across my dreams.
Flitting white fires,
dashing little fireflies:
waft your star-touch over my dreams.
~Ojibwa Firefly Song
Nature presents herself to us in such variety. In winter, trees make stark
silhouettes against a leaden sky; in spring, soft colors draw the eye; in fall,
the vivid hues of dying summer delight us.
And summer? Summer is a festival for all our senses. The sound of insects
humming and buzzing, the blaze of color in flowers and leaves, the feel of warm
breezes on our skin, the taste and smell of fresh food - we are lavished with
beauty by our mother during the summer season.
Summer nights have their own special beauties. Whether we experience the
opalescent white nights of the subartic of the humid heaviness of the south, we
feel our senses stirred. And our souls as well, for our bodies and souls are not
seperate but deeply interconnected. Summer nights stir memories, both lovely and
frightening. The glimmer of fireflies lights our way to deeper and inner
connection and peace, if we only let it.
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By Patricia Monaghan ~ From "The Goddess Companion" and GrannyMoon's Morning
Feast 1-800-THE-MOON
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The Sacred Way
I am a child of the Earth and Sky,
Of Heavenly race, you know it well:
But I am parched with thirst, I perish.
Give me, quickly, the cool water
From The Lake of Recollection
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About The Morning Feast and Goddessschool.com - The teachings here are based on
ordinary magick, the principle that the mundane and the Divine are not separate,
but peacefully coexist in all things. Know Mother Earth as the ultimate healer,
and learn to utilize her gifts of nature. Inside each woman is a being of
wisdom, deeply connected to the phases of the moon and the tides of the sea. All
we need to do is trust our innate wisdom.
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