GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
16 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 Tuesday, August 16, 2005
Phase: Waxing, Gibbous Moon. Age: 11 days 23h. 11m.
Ascending Node is at 16° Aries.
In the 20th° of the Constellation f Sagittarius, the Archer;
& in the 16th° of the Signe g Capricorn, the Goat
Sets: 2:10 morn. Rises: 6:03 eve. Souths: 10:43 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 - Tuesday, August 16
The Moon is in stabilizing Capricorn today, giving us a firm place on which to
stand. Mercury has turned direct, so our thoughts gain momentum in the days
ahead. It feels like everything is changing, especially as Venus enters Libra,
one of her home signs, where she happily remains until September 11th. This
light and easy placement positively impacts our lives as we become more
attracted to finding balance between work and play, harmony in our relationships
and pleasure in a variety of indulgences.
Aries Cancer Libra Capricorn
Taurus Leo Scorpio Aquarius
Gemini Virgo Sagittarius Pisces
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GrannyMoon Says Today Is: Tiu's Day - the day of Mars...also Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw
(from whom it is named), Tuisco, and Tyr. Tuesday is ruled by Mars, whose
Magickal influences are: Passion, courage, aggression, and protection. Tuesday
comes under the influence of Mars, the planet associated with vitality, passion,
ambition, and raw, unabashed power. Mars energy makes the mind acute, and the
body restless; therefore, on Tuesday we are likely to exert ourselves physically
and take action to achieve goals. This day is dynamic and high-spirited, and the
prevailing energies may include carelessness and destructiveness as well, so it
is good to be cautious---especially while traveling. Tuesday is the proper day
of the week to perform rituals involving courage, physical strength, revenge,
surgery, and the breaking of negative spells.
a.. Today's Magickal Influences ~ Destination, War, Courage, Surgery, Physical
Strength
b.. Today's Goddesses: Aset [Isis], Soorejnaree, Pingalla, Anna, Aine, Danu,
Yngona, Bellona, Aida Wedo, Sun Woman
c.. Perfumes: Hellebore, Carnation, Patchouli
d.. Incense: Lignum Aloes, Plantain
e.. Color of The Day: Red
f.. Colors for Tomorrow: Yellow
g.. Lucky Sign: Tuesday Is The Lucky Day For Aries and Scorpio
h.. Candle: Red
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Moon Moon, Mother Moon
Lunar Lore
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The moon this evening,
and in the whole wide sky
not a trace of cloud.
- Socho.
...
Friday's hair and Sunday's horn goes to the dule (devil) on Monday morn.
Friday cut hair, Sunday cut horn, better that man had never been born.
...
"Alilat" - the name by which the Arabs adore nature,
which they represent by a crescent moon.
- Brewer, "Dictionary of Phrase & Fable".
...
This book is an effort to rescue the ancient
love of simple star-gazing from the avalanche of
mathematics and physics under which modern astronomy
threatens to bury it.
- Henry M. Neely, "A Primer for Star-Gazers."
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Seasons of the Witch - Ancient Holidays
And some not so ancient too!
Feast of Artemis (Roman Diana/Slavic Diwitsa) - defender of rights and
liberties and punisher of rapists and oppressors.
The Festival of Vesta took place in ancient Rome.
The Festival of Arianrhod, Great Mother Goddess
Dog Days of Summer come to an end
OUR LADY OF THE FLOWERS Festival, with Polish Celebrants parading in floats, &
picking of an Onion Queen. A blessing of herbs & spices. Florida, New York:
FIRST FRUITS FESTIVAL in the Scottish Highlands: hand-picked, sun-dried corn is
ground in a quern, kneaded in a sheep skin and made into a bannock, baked over a
fire of rowan wood.
Source: School of The Seasons
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.
.
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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Strength
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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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A MASK
Wearing a mask is easier
than wearing a true face...
vulnerable to the ethers;
Vulnerable to those
that prey upon sensitivity,
dependent upon Grace.
© August 2005
Beth Johnson (Mystic Amazon)
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Today's Goddess:. Anahita
Khordad Sal (Persia)
Themes: Honor; Love; Fertility; Pleasure; Cleansing
Symbols: Water; Lunar Objects and Colors; Green Branches
About Anahita: Anahita is the Zoroastrian Moon Goddess who shines upon the
darkness in our lives,
replacing loneliness with true love. bareness with fertility, and impotence with
pleasurable unions.
She is the Lady of Heaven, the flowing force of the cosmos, whose name means
"pure". A traditional
offering for Anahita is green branches, which represent her life-giving power.
To Do Today: Today marks the birthday of Zoroaster, the founder of a religious
sect that influenced the
Maji of the Bible. Amidst Zoroaster's pantheon we find this goddess, radiating
with the beautiful things in
life, but only after a good "house cleaning." Honor her by washing your floors
with pine-scented cleaner
(i.e., green branches) so her energies can purify the sacred space of home.
Afterward, light a white candle
to represent Anahita's presence therein. Add a simple invocation like this one:
"Lady of Purity, Lady of Light, be welcome in my home and my heart."
Purify yourself, too, so that Anahita's passion can flow unhindered. Take a
ritual bath, adding any
woodsy aromatic to the water. As you wash up say,
"Anahita, carry the darkness away, so my body and spirit may revel in your
pleasures,
giving and receiving them equally."
Then spend time with your loved one, letting nature take its course.
By Patricia Telesco ~ From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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I know that peace leads to the highest good for all.
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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 Self-Confidence.
Angelic Advice: Knowing your own heart will make it easy to
follow your instincts today. That inner voice is your angel
speaking to you - so trust it, and yourself. Your Angels
wish you joy in: Taking a first stepFIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Patience. Angelic
Advice: Your angels tell you that experiencing patience is a
matter of perspective. Try looking at the big picture today.
Consider the sky, remote corners of the world, the seasons,
the ants in the grass. Spend some time in nature to truly
feel the wonderful quality of patience. Your angels wish you
joy in: SerenityAIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Meadows. Angelic
Advice: Sometimes we are so focused on climbing uphill, that
we are dismayed when we reach a plateau. Look around though
and see the beautiful meadow. The angels have gifted you
with a perfect place to pause and rest before you continue
your journey. Your Angels wish you joy in: AppreciationWATER ELEMENT: Cancer,
Scorpio, Pisces
Your Guiding Angel today is: The Angel of Adventure. Angelic
Advice: Someone may sweep into your life today bringing fun,
excitement and adventure. (Or at least giving you ideas
*grin*. Allow your imagination to soar and enjoy spontaneity
and the company of like-minded people, especially
youngsters. Your angels wish you joy in: Running
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"Most of us expend so much energy in trying to find the means that we lose sight
of the goal".
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Heartwings Love Notes 171 Waiting Patiently
Heartwings says, "Waiting is never easy, especially when you can't do anything
to make the time pass faster."
Waiting patiently is an oxymoron. It is also one of the most difficult aspects
of selling my house. I feel sure that sooner or later it will be sold.
Unfortunately, I have absolutely no idea when that will be. What that means is
that I need to keep it very neat and tidy so that at any moment prospective
buyers can come in and see it the way it is supposed to look in order to help
them decide they want to make it their home.
Waiting has never been easy for me. When I was growing up, my parents had three
main forms of punishment: spankings, fines and my least favorite--having to sit
without doing anything to do for a stated length of time--from fifteen minutes
to a whole hour. The waiting involved was torturous. I still remember individual
experiences of sitting, sometimes even having been put "on silence" which meant
I was ignored for the duration of the punishment.
By today's standards I would doubtless be classified as a hyperactive child. I
was always being told to act like a lady, which usually meant going more slowly
than I wanted. This was not easy. Once I grew up and learned the value of
patience, I began to slow down a bit and even to become in many respects quite
patient. However, as I am finding out from the process of selling the house, I
still have a ways to go.
I use a variety of coping mechanisms: I visualize a sold sign outside the house.
I send up a prayer that the perfect people will soon fall in love with the house
and feel they absolutely must live there. My normal method, focus on the present
moment isn't working as well as usual because I also must focus on the constant
cleaning and tidying that keeps the house picture perfect for potential
buyers--none of whom exist in this present moment. One day I will look back on
this experience and be happy for the practice in patience it is giving me. I can
hardly wait.
While you are waiting may you find ways to keep yourself joyously occupied.
Blessings and Best Regards, Tasha Halpert
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I AM a happy and trusting person. I enjoy my happiness.
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Hearth Protection Spell
Incense of the day: Chrysanthemum
The ancient Romans held their goddess of the hearth, Vesta, in such high esteem
that in addition to Vestalia (on June 9), they also honored her with a second
festival on this day. Modern Wiccans celebrate this festival by lighting six red
candles and throwing herbs in the candle flames. It's also a time to bless and
protect the home. Light a stick of raspberry incense. Raspberry is known for its
protective qualities, in particular of the home. Walking through your home, use
the incense stick to trace an invoking pentagram for protection on each window
and external door. Visualize a pentagram of light at each entrance to your
haven, continuously protecting you and your house as you say:
With the smoke of incense
I invoke protection for this place
From unwanted energies
Entering my sacred space.
By: Emely Flak, Llewellyn and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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Within your heart, keep one still, secret spot where dreams may grow.
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Daily Aromatherapy Tip - Bottling Your Blends
When labeling your blends, be sure to adhere the label to the bottle, not the
cap.
Caps can accidentally be placed on the wrong bottle.
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Worry is negative goal setting!
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Crone's Corner - Scent By Spirit
http://www.scentbyspirit.com.
Oatmeal Bath Bags
Author unknown to us. Make little drawstring bags from calico, cotton,
muslin or scraps of natural fiber fabric. The bags should be about the size
of a bar of soap - or you can just cheat, cut 10 cm squares of fabric with
pinking shears, spoon the scented oatmeal in the middle and tie in a tight
bundle. Place some oatmeal in a glass jar and add a few drops of an
essential oil of your choice. Just a few drops - enough to scent the oatmeal
but not make it wet. Seal the jar and leave for a day or so, shaking several
times, to let the scent mature and permeate all the oatmeal. Then fill the
bags and pull drawstrings, and tie tightly. Don't put too much oatmeal in,
or the bags will be too wet to dry out and will go moldy so they can't be
re- used. One bag should be added to the bath as it fills and squeezed
thoroughly to release the scented oat milk - they may last for a couple of
uses, and can be refilled. Bags should be hung to dry thoroughly between
uses. The oatmeal is soothing and softening. A selection of these bags made
from different scrap fabrics and presented in a basket would be a lovely
idea. Some essential oils to use would be lavender, lemon,
orange,grapefruit, sandalwood, rose geranium, neroli or ylang ylang.
Stretch Mark Massage Oil
1 oz cocoa butter, melted
1/2 oz flaxseed oil
1/4 oz rose hip seed oil
1/4 oz wheat germ oil
10 drops lavender oil
8 drops neroli oil
4 drops vetiver oil
Blend the melted cocoa butter, flaxseed oil rose hip seed oil and wheat germ
oil. Transfer the mixture to a clean jar. As it begins to cool ad solidify,
add the essential oils. Allow the mixture to cool to a comfortable
temperature before using it. Massage the oil into your skin once or twice daily.
From the "Aromatherapy For Vibrant Health and Beauty" by Roberta Wilson
GrannyMoon's Morning Feast Archives 2003
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You do not need to be different from who you are. You only need to be more of
the person you already are.
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This is the day when torches
glitter on the lake's water.
Diana crowns herself and
her hunting dogs with flowers,
puts away her arrows,
leaving animals untouched
and throughout the land
people celebrate the Goddess
at their hearthsides.
~Roman Poet Statius, Silvae
Another one of the great ancient feasts of this season was celebrated by the
Romans on this day. Called the Nemoralia, it was a festival of the wildwood
Goddess Diana (Artemis to the Greeks). Women bearing torches roved through the
forests, emulating the Goddess hunting with her hounds. But the Goddess herself
was imagined to be resting on this day, the animals she might have hunted left
to run free for a time.
This midsummer feast of the divine feminine remains in the calendar, now
dedicated to the Virgin Mary. On this day, the Catholic Church commemorates
Mary's assumption into heaven, for she is believed to have been taken up, body
and soul,
from this earth. Perhaps it is the great abundance of our mother, nature, at
this time of year that has drawn so many important
Goddess feasts to this day.
By Patricia Monaghan ~ From "The Goddess Companion" and GrannyMoon's Morning
Feast
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It is vital that people "count their blessings" to appreciate what
they possess without having to undergo its actual loss.
~Abraham Maslow
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