GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
17 Aug 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 Hesperus runs from 8/9 - 9/5
Lunabar Moon Almanack for Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Phase: Waxing, Gibbous Moon. Age: 12 days 19h. 10m.
Ascending Node is at 16° Aries.
0° in the Constellation, and 29° in
the Signe of g Capricorn, the Goat
Sets: 3:22 morn. Rises: 6:56 eve. Souths: 11:47 eve.
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Moon Phases
Full 'Lightning' Moon falls on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 1:54 PM
Last Quarter falls on Friday, August 26, 2005 at 11:19 AM
New Moon falls on Saturday, September 03, 2005 at 2:45 PM
First Quarter falls on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at 7:37 AM
Full 'Lightning' Moon falls on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 10:01 PM
Last Quarter falls on Sunday, September 25, 2005 at 2:42 AM
Thank you all my dear readers...be blessed.~ GrannyMoon
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Current Moon Phase - Waxing Moon Magick:
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 - Wednesday, August 17
The Moon is in cautious Capricorn, helping us hold back a flood of emotions
until it enters the conceptual world of quirky Aquarius at 7:39 pm EDT. The
shift away from the practical earthiness of Capricorn can help loosen the grip
of self-control, thereby easing our internal struggles. We are more emotional
than usual, though others may not notice. A slow wave of imaginative optimism is
washing through our lives from a powerful trine between expansive Jupiter and
dreamy Neptune. Unimportant events become consequential if we can just visualize
the possibilities.
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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Fishing is the most convenient when the Moon
is in Cancer or Pisces, in sextile or trine to Venus.
- J. Partridge, "Mikropanastron".
...
If there be a general mist before sunrise near the full of the
moon, the weather will be fine for some days.
- Collected in R. Inwards, "Weather Lore".
...
But sun and moon, those watchmen of the world,
With their own lanterns traversing around
The mighty, the revolving vault, have taught
Unto mankind that seasons of the years
Return again.
- Lucretius, De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things)
...
Silver was, by the ancient alchemists,
called "Diana" or the Moon.
- Brewer, "Dictionary of Phrase & Fable".
...
The silent city was flooded with the
mellowest light that ever streamed from the moon,
and seemed like some living creature
wrapped in peaceful slumber.
- Mark Twain, "The American Vandal Abroad."
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Seasons of the Witch - Ancient Holidays
And some not so ancient too!
Hera Thelkinia - On the 20th day of the lunar month of Metageitnion, the Greeks
celebrated this festival in honor of Hera as Thelkinia, which some translate as
the Charmer and others as the Enchanter.
Cat Nights -Someone thought that cats deserved their own month-long holiday
after the Dog Days and decided that this was the starting date for it. Makes
sense to me.
Portunalia - An obscure Roman festival associated with the harbor god Portunus,
whose symbol was the key. He may have been a god of gates, or the keys that
secure grain storehouses. Until AD 17, this was also the dedication day of
Janus's temple. Considering the value of stored grain, which is both food in
winter and seed for spring, it makes sense that blessing the keys or
transporting the grain to the storehouse at harvest time would become a sacred
ritual.
China: FEAST OF THE HUNGRY GHOSTS. Wide variety of offerings for those who died
orphans, paupers or beggars & those who died far from home. Those lonesome &
desolate souls may return to inhabit leaves & grasses, & spread plagues. If
offerings are made, they may stay away.
First of the month of FRUCTIDOR (fruit) in the French revolutionary calendar.
Wales: Ancient Bardic TUORNEY OF DRUIDS. Group singing, processions, musical &
literary competitions, awarding of bardic degrees.
St Helena - On Old British legends say that Helena was the daughter of Old King
Cole and married the British officer, Constantine, who later became Emperor of
Rome, For political reasons, he repudiated her and married Theodora, the
daughter-in-law of the previous Emperor Maximilian. When Helena's son,
Constantine, became Emperor and Christian, she too converted. She sponsored
several excavations looking for the Holy Cross. Supposedly she also located the
crosses on which the good and bad thieves were crucified which means she can be
invoked for help indiscovering thieves. This is a name day feast for anyone
named Ellen or Helene or any variation of those names.
Attwater, Donald, Dictionary of Saints, Penguin 1965
Rufus, Anneli, The World Holiday Book, Harper San Francisco 1994
Egypt/Kemet: This date roughly corresponds to the start of the ancient calendar
month of Paopi, the Egyptian New Year. Ptah is
honored by some as Netjer of this month, an ancient God, also called Peteh,
whose center of worship was Mennefer/Memphis. He
was the 'sculptor of the earth' to the people, and his spirit existed when the
primeval mound formed from the waters. His
identity later merged with that of Osiris and other creator Gods. There were
rituals in the temples honoring Osiris, Ra, and
Horus on this day.
Wales: Ancient Bardic Tourney of Druids. Group singing, processions, musical and
literary competitions, awarding of
bardic degrees. The Bardic arts are one Druid tradition that is very ancient.
See The Lore of the Bard for more information:
1591: Mystery in the New World. The Governor of the Roanoke Island colony
returns from England. The colony is no longer
there, only an empty fort and the wprd "Croatan". What happened to the settlers,
and the fate of Virginia Dare, the first baby
born in the New World, is unknown to this day.
Resource: School of The Seasons
Festivals & Holidays:http://secondsightresearch.tripod.com/bodyandsoul/id2.html
Harvest Celebration at Smokehouse Meadery,
http://www.smokehousewinery.com/ Saturday & Sunday - October 8 & 9, 2005, 12-6 PM (music - cider - mead)
Admission $10 Sperryville, VA
3rd Annual Wise Woman's Festival Oct 21-23 -
http://www.flashsilvermoon.com This Fest is located at the Florida Coalition for Peace and Justice Camp in
Hampton near Gainesville Florida
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AutumnMeet, Nov. 2-6 at Hidden River Resort - Pagan Festivals annually at on the
Florida/Georgia state line.
http://www.phoenixfestivals.com There is a discount
for groups of 10 or more who register together.
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Remember the ancient ways and keep them sacred!
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GrannyMoon's Book Nook
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JOHN - Cynthia Lennon's book, "John", is now available through
www.lennon.net.
This is your ONLY chance to buy a copy, of what promises to be the biography of
the season, personally signed by Cynthia. Cynthia's book is the definitive and
most intimate portrait of John Lennon yet, complemented by dozens of never
before seen family photographs and, uniquely, a
Foreword to the book written by Julian Lennon. With only 500 signed books
available pre-order now to avoid disappointment. "John" is published on 25
September 2005 and orders will be dispatched on and from that day.
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MotherPeace Reading
By GrannyMoon
Shaman of Wands
You are friendly, understanding and supportive. While reality may be complex,
you have no difficulty in holding it together.
You can see the light at the end of the tunnel and you figured it out on your
own.
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Circle of Friends
Don't let loneliness hurt your health; reconnect with a family member or old
friend. 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!
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CATS
(for Felice)
Cats are exciting,
they're all stretchy and sleek
with pointy little ears
and sharp, squishy little feet
They purr or they hiss
they lick or they pounce,
if they're mad they will sulk
or leave with a flounce
They'll sit in your lap
and allow you to pet them
they own you, you see
and you're lucky to get 'em
© August 2005
Beth Johnson (Mystic Amazon
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Today's Goddess: Diana
Festival of Diana (Rome)
Themes: Fertility; Children; Providence; Abundance; Harvest
Symbols: Moon; Water; Forest Items; Sun
About Diana: This Roman goddess embodies the moon's fertility and watery
aspects,
along with the sun's protective and nurturing power over the forests and its
creatures.
On this day she was celebrated in Rome, and she will be remembered in our hearts
as the huntress who helps us capture the spiritual "food" we need.
To Do Today: Starting on August 13, the Romans had a weeklong festival for
Diana,
praying to her for the harvest's bounty, and to turn damaging storms away. The
traditional
place to leave an offering of fruit or vines for her is in the forest, or at a
crossroads.
As you do, if any stone or leaf catches your eye, pick it up and carry it as a
charm
that will keep Diana's power with you that entire day. Come night, release the
gift to
flowing water or back to the earth with a prayer of thanks and a wish for one of
Diana's
attributes that you wish to develop in your life.
It is also customary to light some fire source to honor her on August 15 or
anytime during
the festivities. Afterward, to generate this goddess's physical or figurative
fertility within you,
follow Roman convention and wash your hair with specially prepared water (water
to which
just a little milk is added so that it looks white, like the moon). If you have
children, doing
this for them incurs Diana's protection over their lives.
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By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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Don't be reckless with other people's hearts.
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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 Innocence. Angelic
Advice: Express your inner strength in quietness and love.
Let yourself glow, from the real you that lies beneath the
ego's built up shell, and you will allow others to express
their innocence and inner beauty as well. Your angels wish
you joy in: Going back to basicsFIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Your Guiding Angel Today is: The Angel of Sound Energy.
Angelic Advice: Music will inspire you to create or develop
something that has been blocked for you. You may find
listening to something different than usual will change your
vibration and outlook today. Color your world with pleasant
sounds today. Your Angels wish you joy in: Melodious tones.AIR ELEMENT:
Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of the Candle Flame.
Angelic Advice: When someone combines practicality,
strength, love and nurturing - others in the environment
will be drawn to the light. Illuminate someone's life with
your light and your angels will be sure to help you shine
your brightest. Your angels wish you joy in: AttractionWATER ELEMENT: Cancer,
Scorpio, Pisces
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of the Pursuit of
Pleasure. Angelic Advice: Has anyone ever made you feel
that the pursuit of pleasure is wrong? Your angels say
otherwise. Take stock of the gifts in your life - both
within and without, and then celebrate them in seeking and
expressing your passions. Expressing your life force and
creativity is a gift to yourself and to the world. Your
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Watching and witnessing allow distinguishing and cutting through illusions and
phantoms. ~Khoji
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Jade, the Gardener's Friend
Incense of the day: Honeysuckle
Tuesdays are days of the energy and protection of Mars, and August is the height
of the gardening season. To ensure good crops, potent herbs, and beautiful
flowers, employ the magical powers of jade. Wear this gemstone while gardening
to assist in your efforts for a fruitful harvest. Integrate jade's healing
powers full-time into your green spaces by burying four small pieces of jade in
the four directions. This will ensure healthy growth for your plants, and it
will inspire prosperity for all those who enjoy your garden. After the harvest,
place jade stones on your altar. Stroke them and gaze at them as you make plans
for the next season.
By: Stephanie Rose Bird, Llewellyn and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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If you're yearning for the good old days, just turn off the air conditioning.
~Griff Niblack
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Daily Aromatherapy Tip - Using Clays
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Clays are another base material to which essential oils may be added.Use clays
in masks
to help the skin release toxins. They also aid in exfoliation of dead skin
cells.
Some clays to choose from:
Green best for oily skin
White milder than Green, best suited for detoxification
Red all purpose for toning and cleansing
Blue for acne, anti-inflammatory, for drawing out.
Pink soothing, cleansing, hydrating for dry, sensitive skin.
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Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults
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Crone's Corner - Purpose
Every experience that we have contains purpose and meaning. Each event, each
person in our lives embodies an energetic fragment of our own psyche and soul.
Our individual spiritual task is to recognize and integrate all of them into our
awareness
so that the greater pattern of our mission can shine forth in its full
dimensions.
~Caroline Myss
GrannyMoon's Morning Feast Archives 2003
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Think well of others, and if you cannot speak well of them don't speak! but
don't think it either!
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Old Mother Ndundu,
powered in red,
is the ground
which grows chefs.
Mother Ndundu is
the source of all.
Mother Ndundu is
the very paragon of peace
~Song of Kimpaim Central Africa
There is a deep connection between peace and power. Those who feel as they
have no power to create positive changes in their lives will often grow restless
and angry with their powerlessness. It is difficult to be at peace with the
world
when you are not at peace with yourself. Those who believe themselves to have
the power to satisfy their dreams find it easier to be generous and kind than
those
who do not. But having power alas, does not ensure that one will not be violent
and ambitious. Each day's news tells us that. The curious fact is that no nation
ever wages an offensive war;aggressors always believe themselves to be the
disadvantages, vulnerable, about to be attacked. People, too, strike out at each
other from pain and fear. Defensive attitudes cause offensive actions. Only a
sense
of secure power makes one truly peaceful.
By Patricia Monaghan ~ From "The Goddess Companion" and GrannyMoon's Morning
Feast
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Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the
grass on a summer day listening to the murmur
of water, or watching the clouds float across the
sky, is hardly a waste of time.
~John Lubbock
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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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