GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
13 December 2005
Tellus Mater
By Sandra M. Stanton
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Every day is a Feast Day!!!
Celebrate It!!!
GrannyMoon ~Bringing You The Feast Since 2001
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Goddess Month of Astrea runs from 11/28 - 12/25
Lunabar Moon Almanack for Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Phase: Waxing, Gibbous Moon. Age: 12 days 4h. 25m.
Moon Void of Course.
7° in the Constellation, and 29° in
the Signe of _ Taurus, the Bull.
Sets: 5:23 morn. Rises: 2:59 eve. Midheaven: 10:43 eve.
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Winter Solstice (Winter begins) December 21st at 1:36 evening.
Sun enters the signe of g Capricorn.
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after, know that the Goddess is with you always"
Thank you all my dear readers...be blessed.~ GrannyMoon
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Moon Moon, Mother Moon
The Current Moon Phase - Waxing Moon
Time: From New Moon To Full (Approx. 14 Days)
Goddess Aspect: Maiden
Associated Goddesses: Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, Epona
Magickal Attributes: Invoking Beginnings, New Projects, Ideas, Inspiriation,
Energy, Vitality, Freedom. Workings On This Day Are For "Constructive" Magick
(Love, Wealth, Success, Courage, Friendship, Luck Or Health.)
Perform magic on waxing moons to attract a new quality or behavior, to increase
the light within, to attain personal and spiritual growth and greater awareness.
The quarter moon suggests a period of overcoming obstacles and continuing on the
path to growth.
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Our next Sabbat is: Yule/ Winter Solstice
21 December 2005
Ancient Solstice Meaning
Christmas, ironically, antedates the Nativity of Christ, and December 25 is a
fudge. In the third century
AD the Church fathers chose that day as Christ's birthday, with good reason. It
happens to fall approximately
on the Northern Hemisphere's Winter Solstice, and December 25 (Midwinter's Day)
has been from time
immemorial a day sacred to the rebirth of the light of the sun in the depths of
winter.
This day was the Festival of Natalis Sol Invictus (the Birth of the Undefeated
Sun) in ancient Rome.
Ancient peoples also commemorated the Babylonian Queen of Heaven, Osiris in
Egypt, Dionysus, Helios,
Adonis, the Celtic Cernunnos, the Syrian Baal, Attis, Mithras, Balder and the
Norse goddess Frey - all
celebrated on the ancient Winter Solstice, and mostly solar saviours and dying
gods. Most of these deities
were given similar titles: the Light of the World, Sun of Righteousness, and
Saviour.
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Lunabar Moon Phases
New Moon falls on Thursday, December 01, 2005 at 10:00 AM
First Quarter falls on Thursday, December 08, 2005 at 4:37 AM
Full 'Long Night' Moon falls on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 11:15 AM
Last Quarter falls on Friday, December 23, 2005 at 2:38 PM
New Moon falls on Friday, December 30, 2005 at 10:11 PM
New Moon falls on Friday, January 06, 2006 at 1:57 PM
First Quarter falls on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 4:48 AM
Full 'Long Night' Moon falls on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 10:15 AM
Last Quarter falls on Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 9:15 AM
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Lunar Lore
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Although the autumn moon
has set, its light
lingers on my chest.
~ Kanshu.
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Rise, eveninge moone! thy holie raye
To telle of heavenlie houres is given,
Whenne earthe shall on our eye decaye,
And alle our pathe, like thine, be heavenne.
- George Croly, "Inscription for a Grotto."
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A cycle of the moon, called "Meton's Cycle," from Meton,
who discovered it, is a period of nineteen years,
at the expiration of which time the phases of the moon
repeat themselves on the same days as they did
- Brewer's "Dictionary of Phrase and Fable."
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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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Seasons of the Witch.
a.. Xihuitl - Solar Year (Aztec Calendar)
a.. Trecena - 13-day period (Aztec Calendar)
a.. Tonalli Day (Aztec Calendar)
a.. St. Lucy's Day (patron of writers, lights, people with eye trouble, glass
workers, lamplighters; against dysentary, throat disease, blindness, hemorrhage
)
a.. Malta Republic Day
a.. Ice Cream & Violins Day
a.. Runic half-month of Jara (year) begins
a.. Santa Lucia - See Luciapepparkakor - Santa Lucia Cookie Recipe below
a.. Namibia Independence Day
a.. Little Yule (Festival of Lights)
a.. National Cocoa Day
a.. St. Odilia's Day
a.. Luciadagen (Sweden)
a.. St. Jose's Day (patron of harvests, ships; against fire, fever, storms)
a.. Soot Sweeping Day
Sweden, Italy: St. Lucia's Day -- In honor of St. Lucia, a possible reference to
the Sun Goddess Lucina. St. Lucia was a
young girl from Sicily who brought food to persecuted Christians. This however,
was a crime and she was caught and
burned at the stake for her treason. Young girls dress in white with brilliant
red sashes and a wreath of candles about their
heads (today the candles are battery operated). At daybreak, the first-born
daughter of the house wears a candle crown and serves
her family cakes, saffron buns and coffee or tea. Boys also dress in white with
white pointed hats covered with stars they
are called "Star Boys". There are pageants and one girl has the honor of being
the "Lucia Bride" and leads the procession
followed by the other children. Lucina was the Roman goddess of childbirth, who
eased the pain and made sure all went well.
Lucina became later a epithet of Juno, as "she who brings children into the
light".
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Feast day of St Lucy of Syracuse (Cypress arbor vitae, Thuja cupressioides, is
today's plant, dedicated to this saint)
It's December 13 and we see that the Solstice is close, whether we speak of the
Summer Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere, or Winter in the Northern. As today
is one of the shortest days of the year in Sweden, the locals celebrate a
festival of light (which is appropriate because the root for 'Lucy' in Latin,
lux, means 'light'). On this day the youngest daughter in many households,
dressed in white as 'Sankta Lucia', wearing a headdress of evergreen leaves and
a crown of lit candles, wakes the rest of the family with coffee, rolls, and a
special song. Swedes begin their Christmas celebrations with this day, and
traditionally her patronal day marks the end of harvest.
Saint Lucy/Goddess Lucina
In the Roman Empire, Lucina was an epithet for Juno as "she who brings children
into light". Lucia is still honoured on St Lucia's Day as the girl wearing the
candle crown, usually the first-born daughter of the house, is symbolic of pagan
symbols of fire and life-giving light. Lucina was the goddess of childbirth who
safeguarded the lives of women in labour. Juno was the equivalent in Roman
Mythology of the Greek goddess Hera.
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Tellus Mater - Tellus Mater was the Roman Earth Mother who represented the
fertility of the earth and all beings. She was closely associated with Ceres,
the Grain Goddess. It was Tellus Mater who watched over a seed from the time it
was planted until it was fully grown. When couples married, Tellus Mater was
invoked during the ceremony to ensure reproduction. Oaths were sworn to her as
the earth that sees all. Panel from the Altar of the Augustan Peace, Rome, 13-9
BCE; Owl-headed Mother Goddess figure from Cyprus, 1450-1225 BCE.
http://www.goddessmyths.com/
From GrannyMoon's Morning Feast Archives
Remember the ancient ways and keep them sacred!
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Light A Candle Today!
In many different traditions lighting a candle is a sacred action. It expresses
more than words can express.
It has to do with gratefulness. From time immemorial, people have lit candles in
sacred places.
You may want to begin or end your day by the sacred ritual of lighting a candle
on this gratefulness.
One single guideline is all you need: Slow down and do it with full attention.
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MotherPeace Reading
By GrannyMoon
7 of Cups
It's a spacey day. There are so many choices to make and so many possibilities.
Your head is just spinning,
but there is a seductive sweetness the day. Tonight put on your warm flannel
gown, get out the Hagen Daaz
and spend some time listening to your Inner Child!
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Please share your art or craft...with pictures, stories, poems and articles.
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Thanks!
My Charge of the Dark Goddess
By Ruby RedPepper Dec 1, 2005
Inanna, Inanna
Dark Mother of Change
She who has the power of
Transformation from the descent
thru the darkness and rebirth
from this process
She who shows us the power of that
When we strip ourselves of all
When we lay all aside
When we stand naked to the world
When we feel we have lost all
She who shows us the power we own
within our own fragile vulnerability
She who teaches us the lessons
Of acceptance of changes
Of endurance of spirit
And from this we fill with
The power from accepting our pain
And like the phoenix, we arise from those ashes
Of sorrow, loss and pain
Descent us now into the underworld!
Ereshkigal, Ereshkigal
Dark Sister of Inanna
Goddess of the Underworld
Please guide us to accept the changes
We experience
Share with us and Fill us with the same wonder
Which lead you to the borders of the underworld
Help us to feel the pull of acceptance of our lives
And personal realities as they ARE,
and not to mourn for what we WISH they were
Fill our emptiness with your divine being
Guide us as we discover that strength inside us
Which you found in yourself as you stood on the edge
of the darkness of the unknown and boldly and loudly proclaimed
'I claim the Realm of the Depths, the Underworld as my domain.'
Help us to bring forth to light
revealing our feared demons and recognize
that they are merely powerless shadows
which hold no power over us
Help us to discover that we are not victims
But powerful warriors,
Who now will follow in your footsteps
And like you
We will boldly go forward
To discover our life's Quest
Not looking back
Crossing the threshold to the Below,
never to turn back
open our eyes to our rebirth
allow us to see that we are now New and whole
Ascend us now from the underworld!
So mote it be and so it is so!
By Ruby RedPepper Dec 1, 2005
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For you to be successful, sacrifices must be made. It's better that they are
made by others
but failing that, you'll have to make them yourself. ~Rita Mae Brown
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Today's Goddess: SAMJNA
Nobel Day (Various Locations)
Themes: Knowledge; Learning; Excellence; Reason
Symbol: Walnut (the mind)
About Samjna: In Hindu tradition, this Goddess is the source of all conscious
thought and action. Her name
even means "consciousness," and she is the patroness of learning, reason, logic
and knowledge.
To Do Today: Every year at this time, the Nobel Prize is awarded for mastery in
chemistry, medicine, literature,
and peace keeping. It is a time to revel in humankind's achievements and
limitless potential for good, motivated
by Samjna's gentle leadings.
To honor this Goddess and the people who have achieved the pinnacle of what she
represents, spend some
time enriching your mind today. For instance, you might read field manuals
applicable to your career to advance
your knowledge; watch educational television; go to a library, or perhaps donate
to its shelves some old books
that you no longer read; organize a local reading group for improved literary
appreciation; or turn off the
television and engage in intelligent conversation for mutual edification. The
options here are limitless.
For a Samjna charm that improves conscious awareness and your reasoning powers,
carry a shelled walnut.
The shape of this nut equates to the mind. Eat this at the end of the day to
internalize her power for thoughtful
actions.
By Patricia Telesco From "365 Goddess" and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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We are never deceived; we deceive ourselves.
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PSYCHIC TAROT PREDICTIONS for Tuesday, December 13, 2005
*Mystical Insights to Power Up Your Day* by Zsuzsana
EARTH ELEMENT: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Movement and stimulating new experiences are highlighted, so
channel your strengths into positive and decisive action.
Watch for a tendency to be impulsive and overbearing, in
order not to hurt those around you.
FIRE ELEMENT: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
You're going to find out there is something going on behind
the scenes. While it may be initially upsetting to you,
this needed to happen. The only way you can move on is to
work through what's been going on and see if something new
can come from this.
AIR ELEMENT: Aquarius, Gemini, Libra
Everything is beautiful today - and love is all around.
Spend some time with that special someone, and don't hold
back. If you are single, keep your eyes open for that
special person today. A walk in the park or somewhere in
nature will delight your spirit.
WATER ELEMENT: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
It's best not to resist change. You will only have a longer
and harder time implementing the changes you need to make if
you do. You'll have an easier time if you go with the flow.
and you will gain more respect from those around you too.
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ANGEL WHISPERS - Gain Guidance From Your Angel!
Angel Message for EARTH ELEMENT peopleChores can be fulfilling if you just try
to take pleasure in
doing things to the best of your ability. Angel Message for FIRE ELEMENT
peopleWhat a great day to take a trip to a new place! Invite
Archangel Raphael for the ride. Angel Message for AIR ELEMENT peopleThe number
two is significant for you today - partnership,
communication and sharing your inner thoughts will bring
wisdom and pleasure. Angel Message for WATER ELEMENT peopleTell the truth about
a situation that has been hidden too
long. Archangel Gabriel will give you a message confirming
the truth. Angel Blessings to All!Zsuzsana mailto:
[email protected] Get *spirit*ed at:
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They who give have all things; they who withhold have nothing. ~Hindu Proverb
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Final Suit Spell
Incense of the day: Rose
The final suit in the tarot is pentacles, which completes your yearlong study of
the suits. Spend the day examining the cards of the suit of pentacles, and gain
a solid grounding in this divinatory system. First, find the Ace of Pentacles in
your deck. Set the card on your altar. Burn some incense with a rich, earthy
aroma such as patchouli or oakmoss. Then say:
Pentacle, emblem of the earth below,
Teach me whatever I need to know.
Weave a connection from me to the land.
Pentacle, symbol of strength and wealth,
Bring to me courage, success, and health.
Let me wield wisely the power at hand.
In your tarot guide book, read the section on pentacles. Consider the imagery as
you let the incense burn down. For the rest of the day, pay attention to any
pentacle imagery you encounter. Write about what you see and keep it with your
other tarot notes.
By: Elizabeth Barrette, Llewellyn and GrannyMoon's Morning Feast
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"It takes courage to grow up and turn out to be who you really are."
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Daily Aromatherapy Tip - Sweet Bags
Sweet bags are used to perfume items such as: gloves, linens, scarves,shawls
You will need:
~4 cups/1lb orris root powder
~Handful each of:
dried lavender
dried marjoram
dried lemon peel
dried orange peel
dried rose petals
~5 cotton pads
~30 drops essential oils (10 each of: cypress, clove & nutmeg)
~5 purchased circular place mats or dressing table mats 8" diameter
~ribbon 3" wide
Crush the dried herbs to a rough-textured powder, using a pestle and mortar. Add
the orris root.
Put two drops each of the essential oils on to each cotton pad. Place these,
together with the crushed herbs, into a tin or sealed jar to cure for one week.
Divide the herb mixture into five equal parts, including a cotton pad with each
portion. Make the sweet bags. Fold each mat in half, then wrap into a cone
shape. Sew the edges of the outer layer to secure. Fill the cone with herb
mixture. Draw together the inner layers of the cone to enclose the mixture, and
sew together. (Alternative bags are made from the ribbon -- folded into an
envelope, stitched and stuffed with herb mixture.)
From the book: Heaven Scent by Julia Lawless (page 60}
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Life is filled with transitions...be ready!
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Crone's Corner - Luciapepparkakor - Santa Lucia Gingerbread Cookies
· 1 cup cornsyrup
· 1 ½ cups light brown sugar
· 1 cup of butter or margarine
· 2 eggs
· 1 ½ tbsp cloves
· 1 ½ tbsp ginger
· 4 - 5 cups flour
· 1 tbsp baking soda
Warm in a big pot on low heat: syrup, sugar and butter until the butter melts,
not longer. Put it aside to cool.
Then mix in the eggs, spices, baking soda and flour (keeping some flour aside
for rolling out the dough). Let
the dough rest overnight at room temperature and cover with plastic or wax
paper. The next day: roll the dough
(quite thin) and cut out the cookies using a cookie cutter. Bake in an oven at
350-375° F for 6 minutes. This recipe
makes about 150 cookies
Wilson's Almanac 2002
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GrannyMoon's Morning Feast Archives
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"The Goddess Companion"
Tomorrow will be my dancing day,
I would my true love would so chance,
to see the legend of my play,
to call my true love to my dance.
Sing, O my love, O my love,
my love, my love.
This have I done for my true love.
~Traditional Carol
In Greece, this was the period called the halcyon days - the weeks before and
after the winter solstice.
The name comes from that of an ancient heroine, Halcyone, who loved a fisherman
named Ceyx. A dream
told her that her beloved had died at sea, and so she stood thereafter by the
seashore, finally catching her
lover's body as it washed to shore.
Transported by grief and unquenchable longing, Halcyone burst out of human form
into the shape of the first
kingfisher, and her dead mate magically revived and joined her in the same
shape. So kindly did the Greek
divinities look on this loyal love that they blessed the couple. Now, when the
kingfisher is ready to lay its eggs,
a calm descends on the sea until they hatch. These are the halcyon days, a term
used of any period of calm and peace.
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By Patricia Monaghan ~ From "The Goddess Companion" and GrannyMoon's Morning
Feast
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HYMN TO PARUXTI
They sang this song above, they have spoken,
They have put new life into the earth.
Paruxti speaks through the clouds,
And the power has entered Mother Earth.
The earth has received the powers from above.
~ PAWNEE CHANT
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