GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
4 Aug 2005
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Every day is a Feast Day!!!
Celebrate It!!!
GrannyMoon ~Bringing You The Feast Since 2001
GoddessSchool Celebrates it's 5th Year!
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The Goddess Calendar
Goddess Month of Kerea runs from 7/11 - 8/8
Lunabar Moon Almanack for Thursday, August 04, 2005
Phase: New Moon, at 11h. 6m. evening.
Ascending Node is at 16° Aries.
In the 14th° of the Constellation a Moonchild, the Crab;
& in the 11th° of the Signe b Leo, the Lion.
Rises: 5:19 morn. Souths: 12:59 eve. Sets: 8:33 eve.
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Thank you all my dear readers...be blessed.~ GrannyMoon
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Current Moon Phase - New Moon Magick:
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.
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Star IQ - Thursday, August 4
The powerful New Moon in Leo at 11:04 pm EDT clears the air and starts a new
cycle, emphasizing our basic needs for appreciation and love. With retrograde
Mercury conjuncting this lunation and spacey Neptune opposing it, we can expect
miscommunications to take some of the fire out of our roar. We must learn to
watch how we express ourselves or leonine posturing and roaring bravado can
overstate our case, as the New Moon is in a supportive sextile to expansive
Jupiter. Feelings may be easily revealed that are difficult to take back.
Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn
Taurus Leo Scorpio Aquarius
Gemini Virgo Sagittarius Pisces
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GrannyMoon Says Today Is: Thor's Day - Energy: Male, Ruler: Jupiter - Rules
growth, expansion, generosity - Use for magick involving growth, expansion,
prosperity, money, business, attracting more of what you have.
a.. Today's Magickal Influences ~ Luck, Religion, Healing, Trade And
Employment, Treasure, Honors, Riches, Legal Matters
b.. Today's Goddesses: Juno, Hera, Kwan Yin, Mary, Cybele, Tara, Mawu, Mlaba
Mwana Waresa, Ishtar, Nuit
c.. Perfumes: Stock, Lilac, Storax, Aloes
d.. Incense: Nutmeg, Henbane
e.. Color of The Day: Dark Purple, Indigo, Blue
f.. Colors for Tomorrow: Light Blue, Pale Green
g.. Lucky Sign: Thursday Is The Lucky Day For Sagittarius And Pisces
h.. Candle: Blue
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Moon Moon, Mother Moon
Lunar Lore
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For planting in moist ground; choose end of moon's wane,
when very near the change.
- "Old Farmer's Almanac"
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Elf (plural, Elves, Anglo-Saxon, oelf): properly, a mountain fay,
but more loosely applied to those airy creatures that
dance on the grass or sit in the leaves of trees and
delight in the full moon.
- Brewer's "Dictionary of Phrase and Fable."
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Seasons of the Witch - Ancient Holidays
And some not so ancient too!
The Lady of the Lake - On the first Sunday in August, the Welsh used to make
pilgrimages to Llyn y Fan fach (a lake near Llanddeusant in Dyfed) to watch for
the annual reappearance of the fairy from this lake who married a mortal but
returned to the lake the third time he struck her. Before she left, she
bequeathed her knowledge of herbal medicine to her sons, who became the
ancestors of the renowned physicians of Myddfai.
When I visited Wales many years ago, I made a special pilgrimage to Myddfai
(although not in August). It was a pretty little village but not a soul was
around, not even a dog or a cat, although it was the middle of the day. I have
to believe it is indeed an enchanted place. Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc
Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year, Oxford University Press 1999
Tiu Chen (Laying Down Needles), Weaver Woman - On the 7th day of the 7th lunar
month, the Chinese honor the Weaver Woman who wove the robes of the deities. All
needlework is admired on this day. Girls put a needle into a bowl of water and
look at in the sunlight. They inspect the fineness of the shadow and the
patterns it makes (of flowers or clouds) for predictions of the quality of their
needlework.
At this time of the year, the star Vega (known to the Chinese as the Maiden)
seems to cross the Milky Way (which the Chinese called the Bridge of Magpies)
and join the star Altair (known as the Cowherd). The myth which explains these
stellar movements tells about how the Cowherd and the Maiden were going to be
wed. She was so happy she stopped weaving. The Sun-God ordered a flock of
magpies to bridge the Heavenly River and ordered the Cowherd to cross to the
other side. Now the two only meet once a year on this day, when the Magpies form
a bridge for the Maiden to cross. But she cannot do so if it rains, so women
pray for clear skies. They also ask the Maiden for skill in needlework and make
offerings to her of cakes and watermelons.
Tun Li-Ch'en has a slightly different version of this legend, which he says is
often enacted as a play on this holiday. The Spinning Damsel (identified with
the constellation Lyra) was banished from Heaven to earth where she met and
married the Oxherd (identified with the constellation Aquila). When she was
forced to return to Heaven, he tried to follow but was blocked by the Milky Way.
Only once a year, when magpies form a bridge over the Milky Way, can they see
each other again.
Chang Chin-ju writes that in the Tang dynasty, one Buddhist deity was depicted
as a baby holding a lotus flower and laughing. On the seventh of the seventh,
which he calls a festival for unmarried women, boys parade through the streets
holding lotus flowers. He thought this might be connected to the idea that the
lotus (a symbol of fertility because of its many seeds) helps mothers produce
boys. Li-Chen records a similar custom on the 15th day of the seventh lunar
month (see August 11). My guess is that two holidays are getting confused here.
It makes sense that the 7th of the 7th is a festival for unmarried women, whose
specialty is needlework (much like St Catherine, patron of spinsters and
spinners) while the carrying of the lotus leaf may have more to do with rebirth.
Blackburn, Bonnie & Leofranc Holford-Strevens, The Oxford Companion to the Year,
Oxford University Press 1999
Byrd, Deborah, "Sky-Watching Center,"
www.earthsky.com/features/skywatchingChang Chin-ju, translated by Jonathan Barnard, "Lotus, Flower of Paradise,"
www.sinorama.com.tw/en/8607/607038e3.htmlLi-Chen, Tun, translated by Derk Bodde, Annual Customs and Festivals in Peking,
Peking: Henri Vetch, 1936
School of The Seasons
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!
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Goddess For Today: Triduana
Pilgrimage to Loch mo Naire (Scotland)
Themes: Banishing; Health; Protection
Symbols: Water; Oak
About Triduana: In Scotland, this goddess rules over sacred water sources, from
which she
selflessly gives of her elixir to all who ask in humility. Many of her wells
are said to dwell
beneath oak trees, ancient symbols of protection and well-being.
To Do Today: Since the 1800's, people have been coming to Loch mo Naire around
this time
of year to heal their body, mind, or spirit. People sip a bit of the water and
bathe in it three times,
giving an offering of silver coins to the generous water spirit there. For us
this means drinking eight
glasses of water today, as is often recommended by physicians for improved
health. This helps
flush our toxins and draws Triduana's healing energy into our bodies.
Another custom easily followed is that of taking off one's clothes and walking
backward to banish
sickness. Both of these actions symbolize a turning away or a change. If
possible, choose
backward to a place where you can put on fresh clothing and don Triduana's
blessings!
Interestingly enough, oak leaves have long been considered excellent health
charms. If you can
catch one before it touches the earth, you ensure yourself of Triduana's
protection and a month without colds
By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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"The only way to use your power is to go right ahead and do what you say you
want to do..."
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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 Ready. Angelic
Advice: Are you ready for change and good news? Or, are you
still focused on the past and recalling problems and
limitations. Expectancy prepares the heart for positive
experiences. If you are ready, make sure to say so! Your
angels wish you joy in: Opening your Heart!FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Courage. Angelic
Advice: Courage comes from an open heart. A loving and
trusting heart will dispel all fear, and allow for the
expression of true security and firmness of purpose. Your
Angels wish you joy in: ActionAIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of the Dawn. Angelic
Advice: If you have been unsure or confused, ask your angels
for a light to dispel any illusion. Stars will light up the
darkness and a new dawn is on the horizon to shed clarity
for you on your path. Your angels wish you joy in: Light on
the horizonWATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Restructuring.
Angelic Advice: It's possible you haven't been getting the
respect and love you deserve in some area. Your angels will
help you restructure the relationship to make it more
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Confidence is that feeling by which the mind embarks on great and honorable
courses
with a sure hope and trust in itself. ~ Cicero
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Discover New Secrets and Explore Deep Thoughts Spell
Incense of the day: Coriander
This day before the New Moon is a time to uncover secrets and mysteries and to
explore your own deep thoughts. Take special note of your feelings throughout
the day today, and write them down. It's likely you will look back on today's
notes at some later date and find that your innermost thoughts that surfaced
will have some significance. Perhaps you will be able to identify synchronistic
events or a gut feeling about something that proves to be right. Optimize this
time of the lunar cycle to tap into your subconscious to attract insightful
dreams. When you retire for the night, cast a circle around your bed. Visualize
the circle protecting you and attracting the right dreams to you tonight, and as
you drift off say this simple spell:
As I relax into this circle of light,
Bring me the dreams I need to see tonight.
By: Emely Flak, Llewellyn and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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Now don't feel alone here in the New Age, because there's a seeker born every
minute. ~Firesign Theatre
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Daily Aromatherapy Tip
For those summer colds or stuffy noses try placing 1-2 drops of Eucalyptus on a
cotton ball and tuck inside your pillowcase.
For children or the elderly use Eucalyptus Smithi as the other is too harsh.
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"Recognizing my blessings leads me to open my heart to Gratitude rather than
Want."
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Crone's Corner - Insomnia Blends
Here are a few blends to try on those restless nights.
# 1 Insomnia- Nightmares Wake You
Lavender 15 drops
Roman Chamomile 5 drops
Mandarin 10 drops
# 2 Insomnia- Noise Wakes You
Lavender 10 drops
Lemon 15 drops
Vetiver 5 drops
# 3 Insomnia-Restlessness
Vetiver 10 drops
Clary Sage 10 drops
Lemon 10 drops
# 4 Insomnia-Fitfulness
Marjoram 5 drops
Lavender 15 drops
Lemon 10 drops
# 5 Insomnia-Anxiety
Chamomile Roman 10 drops
Sandalwood 15 drops
Lemon 5 drops
#6 Insomnia-Worry
Cistus 5 drops
Lavender 15 drops
# 7 Insomnia-Exhaustion
Valerian 5 drops
Lemon 10 drops
Mandarin 10 drops
Prepare blend.
How to use:
Add up to 10 drops of a blend in a warm bath
Use in a diffuser
Add blend to 1 oz. carrier oil and use for massage
Place 1-2 drops on a cotton ball and place under your pillow
From the Fragrant Mind by Valerie Ann Worwood
GrannyMoon's Morning Feast Archives 2002
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Don't let other people tell you what you want. ~Pat Riley
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O Kali, make me mad with love for you!
Why should I need a mind? Why should I
need knowledge or reason, when I have you?
Let me be drunk with you, mindless with love,
O Goddess who steals all our hearts!
This world's your madhouse, where we laugh
and weep and dance for love of you.
Jesus, Buddha, Moses -they were mad,
and drunk upon your love! Let me join them,
mother Ka, let me be that mad for you
~ Indian Poet, Ramakrishna
Intoxication with the Divine or Divine Madness, is a part of many spiritual
traditions. To one drunk on Kali,
the mundane world slips away. Reality appears as it truly is:vast and
incomprehensible and glorious.
It is too easy to become burdened with the apparent necessities of life. There
is always laundry
to be done, errands to be run, phone calls to be returned. The lists are
endless. But in a hundred years,
or a thousand, will anyone ever know whether you finished your daily list? Those
drunk on Kali know the
truth. They know that only the experience, however fleeting, of unity with the
cosmos is worth life's pain
and suffering. Meditate on Kali, Ramakrishna tells us, and all becomes clear.
By Patricia Monaghan ~ From "The Goddess Companion" and GrannyMoon's Morning
Feast
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Risk! Risk anything! ... Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for
yourself. Face the truth.
~ Katherine Mansfield
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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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