GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
27 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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The Goddess Calendar
Goddess Month of Kerea runs from 7/11 - 8/8
Lunabar Moon Almanack for Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Phase: Last Quarter Moon, at 11h. 21m. evening.
Ascending Node is at 17° Aries.
In the 6th° of the Constellation ^ Aries, the Ram;
& in the 4th° of the Signe _ Taurus, the Bull.
Souths: 6:20 morn. Sets: 1:14 eve.
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Thank you all my dear readers...be blessed.~ GrannyMoon
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Current Moon Phase - Waning
Waning Moon Magick: From three-and-a-half to ten-and-a-half days after the full
moon. From the Full Moon to the New is a time for study, meditation,and magic
designed to banish harmful energies and habits, for ridding oneself of
addictions, illness or negativity.
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Star IQ - Wednesday, July 27
The Moon in Aries encouraged us to take risks, but it enters the more stable and
grounded territory of Taurus at 1:55 pm EDT. In traditional astrology, the Moon
is said to be "exalted" in Taurus because the determined energy of the practical
bull gives the changeable emotions of the Moon much-needed security. We are
delighted with our senses today, for sensual Venus is the ruling planet of
Taurus. We need to get back to basics by enjoying fine food, art, music and
physical pleasures.
Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn
Taurus Leo Scorpio Aquarius
Gemini Virgo Sagittarius Pisces
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GrannyMoon Says Today Is: Woden's Day - Energy: Male Ruler: Mercury - Rules
healings, the mind - Use for magick involving mental issues, learning, higher
education, addictions, communications, travel, young people, messages,
perception, self-expression, artists, poets, and writers
a.. Today's Magickal Influences: Conjurations, Predictions, Knowledge,
Writing, Eloquence
b.. Today's Goddesses: Aset [Isis], Demeter, Ceres, Spider Woman, Bona Dea,
Oya, Devi-Kali, Hella, Rhiannon, Coatlique, Maman Brigette, Sekhmet, Het Heret
[Hathor]
c.. Incense: Cinnamon, Cinquefoil
d.. Perfumes: Sweetpea, Lavender, Mastic, Frankincense, Cloves
e.. Color of The Day: Yellow, Gray, Violet
f.. Colors for Tomorrow: Purple, Indigo, Blue
g.. Lucky Sign: Wednesday Is The Lucky Day For Gemini And Virgo
h.. Candle: Purple Violet
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Moon Moon, Mother Moon
Lunar Lore
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Silver was, by the ancient alchemists,
called "Diana" or the Moon.
- Brewer, "Dictionary of Phrase & Fable".
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Seasons of the Witch - Ancient Holidays
And some not so ancient too!
Greater Panatheneae - This Athenian festival, the most important of the year,
was celebrated every fifth year on the last day of the first month of the year,
in the brilliant heat and light of summer. It was a time for excess and the
display of the new peplos or veil, woven for Athena out of white wool and gold
threads, which was so large it was used as a sail on one of the boats in her
procession.
St Pantaleon - I had to include this holiday out of affection for the daimon,
Panteleon, in the wonderful trilogy by Phillip Pullman, which begins with The
Golden Compass. St Panteleon (whose name means all-compassionate) was supposedly
the personal physician of the emperor Maximiam. He is a patron of doctors and
midwives. Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to
the Year, Oxford University Press 1999
Seven Sleepers - According to myth, seven Christian youths of Ephesus hid in a
cave to avoid the Decian persecution (250), were walled up by the emperor, fell
asleep and woke up nearly 200 years later whereupon they testified to the
resurrection of the dead and fell back asleep. Whenever they turn over, bad luck
follows. I've never seen any details about how to celebrate this holiday but the
title is suggestive. Sleep all day? Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc
Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999
Black Crom's Sunday - In Ireland, on the Sunday before Lammas, pilgrims climb
mountains and high places, particularly Croah-patrick in County Mayo, where
Patrick allegedly fasted for 40 days and battled demons. Until then the mountain
was sacred to a pagan deity, Crom Cruach (Crom of the Reek). Pilgrims often
climb the mountain barefoot.
Bilberry Sunday - The Sundays before and after Lammas were the usual times for
celebrating a feast that was essentially communnal. People climbed to the top of
high mountains, picking bilberries as they went, thus giving rise to the popular
name of Bilberry Sunday. Bilberries (also known as whortle-berries and
blaeberries) are the small, dark-blue berries of the vaccinium myrtillus a hardy
shrub that grow on heaths and sunny moors in Great Britain and Northern Europe.
They are one of the first berries to ripen (in Seattle, I go out picking
blackberries on this day). In some places, boys thread the berries on grass
stalks and make bracelets of them for the girls of their choice. In Cashel
Plantin' in County Armagh, these strung berries were brought home as presents
and kept around the house for luck.
Often people left offerings of flowers and grains at the top of the mountains.
Many scholars believe this was because Lugh was a sun-god. But some of the Irish
folks surveyed by MacNeill said the offerings were left for the fairies, who
would be extraordinarily active on quarter days. MacNeill believes the practice
of standing on a peak overlooking the landscape, keep alive a passion for the
land and its history.
MacNeill, Maire, The Festival of Lughnasa, Oxford University Press 1962
Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year,
Oxford University Press 1999
School of the Seasons
School of the Seasons and Wilson's Almanac
Remember the ancient ways and keep them sacred!
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Circle of Friends
Don't let loneliness hurt your health; reconnect with a family member or old
friend this weekend. Studies show
that loneliness can have deleterious effects on your health. Surrounding
yourself with friends and family,
on the other hand, can give your heart and health a boost. Make it a point to
see three or more of your closest
friends and family members at least once each month.
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Weaving the Web! Networking With Others of Like Mind!!
Please share your art or craft...with pictures, stories, poems and articles.
You will receive all credits and a link to your website in the Feast!
Thanks!
~Thoughts on the Water~
You enter the world being dropped between your Mother's legs,
and there the wide-eyed journey begins.
The sun rises, the Moon slips back down. Over and over and over.
What do you fill your days with... as time marches by?
Do you choose to be true to your self?
Practice compassion and faithfulness? Loyalty? Honesty?
How could you not be thinking of these things? How could you be thinking of
anything but getting as far down the path as you can in this life?
I don't want to be back to do it again, but I am afraid that I am no where near
Ghandi status yet. I am oh-so-very human.
Youth spins slowly away from you, "middle age" becomes something you look
directly in the eyes.. And someday the inevitable...the promise we all came here
with... The ongoing tides of life.
What IS important in the span of a day's time?
Live in the moment. Feel the sun on your face, the breezes making the leaves
sing their quiet song. The smell of grass, and the laughter of a child. The
smile of your best friend and lover. Good Friends and Family.
Watching your children grow. Loving each other.
Be still and quiet.
Watch your garden grow.
Be grateful.
Grab today and kiss her right on the lips.
By Cboggan ~ July 2005
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Goddess For Today: Nuvak'chin'Mana
Hopi Kachina Dances
(Southwestern United States)
Themes: Ghosts (Spirits); Blessings; Weather; Winter
Symbols: Cold Items; White; Moisture
About Nuvak'chin'Mana: This Goddess's name means Snow Maiden. In the Niman
festival, Nuvak'chin'Mana is a Kachina who appears to pray for the return of
cold weather so the moisture in the earth gets replenished. In our lives, she
comes to replenish the well of our spirits and cool any overheated tempers that
erupt with summer's heat.
To Do Today: In Hopi tradition, Kachinas are spirits that help the tribe in all
matters of life. Each year the Kachinas emerge around February to remind people
of their blessings and to teach the sacred rituals that bring rain. Around this
time of year, the Kachinas return to their rest, escorted out of the human
realms by the Niman ritual.
To bring Nuvak'chin'Mana's coolheadedness and refreshing energy to your entire
day, drink a glass of milk on the rocks at breakfast, lunch, and dinner (or
anytime in between). It's very refreshing, and the appearance of the beverage
honors the Goddess. If your region has been suffering from a dry spell, pour
out a little of the milk and ice on the ground as an offering to Nuvak'chin'Mana
so she might carry your need for rain to the nature spirits.
Last, take a moment at some point during the day to thank the Powers for all
your blessings. A grateful heart is one ready to give and receive more of the
Goddess!
By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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Life is not measured by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that take
our breath away.
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EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Groundedness.
Angelic Advice: Common sense and practicality will play a
role in your life today, whether through your own actions or
through interaction with another. Strength of character and
steadfastness bring material comforts in the long run.
Connect to Earth today and feel her pulse. Your angels wish
you joy in: Feeling the ground beneath your feetFIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo,
Sagittarius
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Success. Angelic
Advice: Successes bring renewed optimism for the future and
a deep trust in love and relationships. Enjoy the excitement
of reaching your dreams. Allow yourself to experience
successes, large and small, with all your heart and soul.
Your angels wish you joy in: Reaching out and reaching high.AIR ELEMENT:
Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Ambition. Angelic
Advice: Excessive ambition or goal-chasing can create a
driven, aloof person with a lonely heart. Temper your
ambition with unconditional love and faith, and manifest
your desires for the highest good. Your angels wish you joy
in: SpiritualityWATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Power. Angelic
Advice: Focus on your inner power today, and feel the
strength, peace and happiness in your core being. When you
share this type of loving power, it becomes even stronger.
Share something wonderful with a friend today - and watch it
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Tarot Awareness Spell
Incense of the day: Gardenia
To improve your grasp of the tarot, cast this spell in the morning. It will help
you attune you to the suit of swords. First, sort out the Ace of Swords from a
tarot deck, and put it on your altar. Light a stick of incense with a fiery
scent, such as cinnamon, dragon's blood, or frankincense. Then say:
Unsheathe the hidden sword,
Fate's lady, magic's lord.
Slice through what hinders me,
Bring truth and clear words.
Read what your deck's guidebook has to say about the suit of swords, then spend
some time meditating on their symbolism. Allow your incense to burn out on its
own. All day, keep a sharp eye out for any sword imagery you may come across. It
will have a special meaning and can help you understand the suit. Record what
you see in your tarot notebook.
By: Elizabeth Barrette, Llewellyn and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society. ~
Krishnamurti
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Daily Aromatherapy Tip - Cooking Odors
Get rid of cooking smells in the air with essential oils. Lemon, Grapefruit,
Lemongrass are all highly
effective at cleaning the air. Try Lavender with Lemongrass in a spray bottle,
an Aroma Lamp, Aroma Scent Ball, or rotate your oils with a Multi Scent
Diffusers.
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The purpose of words is to create silence. If words create more noise, then they
have not reached their goal.
~Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
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Crone's Corner - Candle Rituals
1)At sunrise light a light-blue candle, do every morning for 7 days, this
protects against evil
influences, promotes harmony in a love relationship and is an antidote to
quarrelling.
2)For good luck and to restore good fortune, burn 1 yellow and 1 brown candle.
3)To attract great financial luck, burn 3 candles, 1 brown 1 yellow, 1 orange.
4)For luck in love, burn a red candle.
5)To start a favorable week, burn 1 orange and 1 blue candle, the combination is
a powerful one.
6)To avoid scandal and malicious gossip, burn a silver candle.
7)To break up a love affair, burn 1 green and 1 black candle, this negative
combination is powerful.
8)For good fortune to come to you, burn 1 orange and 1 blue candle on a Monday.
9)To attract success, fame, honor and power, burn an orange candle each morning
on waking.
10)During the night, burn a turquoise candle if a decision concerning the future
is about
to be made. This will ensure peace and optimism.
11)To keep financial problems from your door, burn 3 pale orange candles, every
day for 3 days,
missing one day, will invite a bad day.
12)To prevent rape/violence, burn one yellow and one violet candle before sleep.
13)To prevent robbery and assault, burn a green candle at sunset every day.
14)Maximum protection against violent crime, burn a lime green candle at sunset
every night.
15)To help prevent financial loss and disaster, burn a green and red/gold
candle, it also
helps prevent disloyalty in a love relationship.
16)To restore harmony and stability if domestic turmoil erupts, burn one green
and one purple candle.
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We are the stardust, we are golden, and we've got to get ourselves back to the
garden.~ Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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My friend, don't even ask. Don't ask the fortuneteller
or the harupice to tell you how long you have to live.
Don't ask about me, either. Better not to know.
Better just to take each day as it is given to us,
it makes no difference if there are many more to follow,
or if this is the last year we will see the ocean
throw itself against the nearby cliffs. Be sensible:
drink a little wine; do not look too far ahead.
Even as we talk, time is running past.
Reap the harvest of today, and let it be enough.
~Horace
The great pagan poet Horace is known for his attitude of carpe diem, or "seize
the day," of which the ode above is a fine representative. His words are as
fresh today as they were almost two thousand years ago. Tarot readers and
psychics today still face clients who want their fate spelled out. But what good
does it do to know the exact time you will die? There is still today, to be
lived as fully as possible. There is still the sun, rising in rainbow splendor
or setting in a blaze of glory. There is the world and our loved ones; there is
our work and our pleasures. Knowing when it will end does not change the fact of
today's gifts to us. As the poet recommends, let us live today as fully as we
can, and even if it is the last we see, we will have truly lived.
By Patricia Monaghan ~ From "The Goddess Companion" and GrannyMoon's Morning
Feast
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At least two-thirds of our miseries spring from human stupidity,
human malice and those great motivators
and justifiers of malice and stupidity: idealism, dogmatism
and proselytizing zeal on behalf of religous or political ideas.
~Aldous Huxley
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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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