Monday, January 22, 2018

January 22, 2018

Not sure about how the rest of the world goes, but in my small corner the spring semester is starting. This week the stars are literally aligned for motivation and good planning. So don’t let the thoughts of homework, exams and studying hinder your abilities to make a plan and don’t let the motivation drain out to not follow it through. Looks so nice written down, I hope I can take my own advice. :)


This Week’s Aspects
 Mercury conjunct Pluto. Mental activity can be intense at this time. We may uncover valuable information or gain understanding. Thoughts, ideas, and communications are more intense and focused. We are more motivated — and able — to find hidden meanings and to “cut to the chase”. Efficiency and relevancy become important to us. Our minds are investigative and probing, and we may be bent on revealing truths. Our persuasive powers, strategic thinking, and observational skills increase, but we may also be suspicious, manipulative, obsessed, or we might be involved in frustrating mental battles if we handle this transit improperly.
 Mercury sextile Jupiter. Positive thinking, new insights, and cooperation are themes now. This influence favors short trips, writing, teaching, studying, submitting applications and forms, test taking, and making diagnoses and observations. This is a time when we more readily exercise good judgment, take a more philosophical approach to thinking, and are more open to learning.
 Venus semi-square Chiron. Blocks to intimacy are possible now as we focus on differences rather than similarities in our relationships with others. We might have a hard time learning from one another as a result.





Some Herbs for Memory and Concentration
  • ·       Rosemary
  • ·       Ginseng
  • ·       Ginko Biloba
  • ·       Peppermint

Some Crystals for memory and Concentration
  • ·       Quartz
  • ·       Tiger’s Eye
  • ·       Flourite
  • ·       Sodalite

Some Herbs for Stress Relief
  • ·       Lavender
  • ·       Lemon Balm
  • ·       Passionflower
  • ·       Basil
Some Crystals for Stress Relief
  • ·       Turquoise
  • ·       Amethyst
  • ·       Blue Lace Agate
  • ·       Sugilite





Many Blessings <3 




Monday, October 31, 2016

Samhain 2016


And when the clock strikes 12 tonight
the witching hour will begin.
Today we celebrate this holly night
and feel the energies from within.

We cast our circles thrice about
in our sacred spaces.
We will give our offerings out
to protect our homes and places.

Tonight's  the night we dance and sing
praising all our dead.
And hope that good, the morning brings
For our long life ahead. 


Poem by me
And those are the pumpkins which I carved :)
I hope everyone has a blessed Samhain. <3

Monday, October 24, 2016

Cold and Flu Remedies

Nothing can really cure the cold or flu, its something that you have to ride out until it leaves your body. But here are some tips on dealing with the symptoms. Whatever you see posted here do NOT use instead of seeing a doctor. Be careful and use common sense. 

Mundane Remedies:

  • Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated sodas, which can make dehydration worse.
  • Rest. Your body needs to heal.
  • Soothe a sore throat. A saltwater gargle — 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt dissolved in an 8-ounce glass of warm water — can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat. Children younger than 6 years are unlikely to be able to gargle properly.
    You can also try ice chips, sore throat sprays, lozenges or hard candy. Don't give lozenges or hard candy to children younger than 3 to 4 years old because they can choke on them.
  • Combat stuffiness. Over-the-counter saline nasal drops and sprays can help relieve stuffiness and congestion. In infants, experts recommend putting several saline drops into one nostril, then gently suctioning that nostril with a bulb syringe. To do this, squeeze the bulb, gently place the syringe tip in the nostril about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (about 6 to 12 millimeters) and slowly release the bulb. Saline nasal sprays may be used in older children.
  • Relieve pain. For children 6 months or younger, give only acetaminophen. For children older than 6 months, give either acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Ask your child's doctor for the correct dose for your child's age and weight. Adults can take acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.
    Use caution when giving aspirin to children or teenagers. Though aspirin is approved for use in children older than age 3, children and teenagers recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should never take aspirin. This is because aspirin has been linked to Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, in such children.
  • Sip warm liquids. A cold remedy used in many cultures, taking in warm liquids, such as chicken soup, tea, or warm apple juice, might be soothing and might ease congestion by increasing mucus flow.
  • Add moisture to the air.  A cool mist vaporizer or humidifier can add moisture to your home, which might help loosen congestion. Change the water daily, and clean the unit according to the manufacturer's instructions. Don't use steam, which hasn't been shown to help and may cause burns.
  • Try over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications.For adults and children older than 5, OTC decongestants, antihistamines and pain relievers might offer some symptom relief. However, they won't prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects.
    Experts agree that these shouldn't be given to younger children. Overuse and misuse of these medications can cause serious damage.
    Take medications only as directed. Some cold remedies contain multiple ingredients, such as a decongestant plus a pain reliever, so read the labels of cold medications you take to make sure you're not taking too much of any medication.

Spiritual Remedies:
  • Cleanse your chakras. If you are feeling ill that means one or more of your chakras are not how they are supposed to be. Ground yourself, meditate, be more concois of the nature around you.
  • Place garlic into the room where you sleep. It contains anti bacterial properties and will help with decongestant. 
  • Take a healing bath. Create a large hot tub of "tea" basically. Add the herbs which will be best for healing and let them stew in the hot water for a bit. Then submerge yourself in. Stay for as long as you can. When done with the bath, take a shower or wash yourself. Imagine everything negative, and bad for you going down the drain with the rest of the dirty water. After that make sure you bundle yourself up nice and warm. 
  • Cleanse your home. Make sure that your home is physically clean and sanitized and spiritually clean so that no negative energies linger. 
  • Surround the area where you are sleeping with healing crystals. 

I am very certain that there are many many other remedies. If you have anything to add, feel free to leave a comment. :)

Monday, October 17, 2016

Preventing Sickness During our Chilly Weather

Good day all. Since where I live flue season is creeping up on us, I figured I'll post a few things that might help you get through all the coughing and sneezing. Whatever is posted here, do NOT use instead of seeing an actual doctor. Take caution and use common sense.

Mundane Prevention:
     Make sure you eat your fruits and vegetables to make sure your body has the right vitamins. Get enough sun, drink lots of water and wash your hands. (I know, everyone says that but it works!)

Vitamins that are good for the immune system:
  •      Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune system boosters of all. In fact, a lack of vitamin C can even make you more prone to getting sick. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges, grapefruits, tangerines, strawberries, bell peppers, spinach, kale and broccoli. Daily intake of vitamin C is essential for good health because your body doesn’t produce or store it. The good news is that vitamin C is in so many foods that most people don’t need to take a vitamin C supplement unless a doctor advises it.
  •      Vitamin B6 is vital to supporting biochemical reactions in the immune system.  Vitamin B6-rich foods include chicken and cold water fish such as salmon and tuna. Vitamin B6 also is found in green vegetables and in chick peas, which is the main ingredient in hummus.
  •      Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body fight off infection. Foods rich in vitamin E include nuts, seeds and spinach.
Spiritual Prevention:
  •      Make sure all of your chakras are clear and aligned well. This will help you not only in preventing a cold or the flu, but with a lot of aspects of your life.
  •      Mind over matter. By having the correct thought process you can help prevent illness, stress, bad fortune. And another whole big list of things.
  •      Meditation. This whill help in both the chakras and the mind set. 

Next time I will post the rest on what to do if you do end up getting ill. <3 Blessings!


Tuesday, September 27, 2016

MABON 2016!

I hope all of you had a blessed Autumn Equinox!


The wreath that I made for Mabon 2016. Everything here I found in my own backyard and made myself. Including the grape-vine circle and anything else you see here. :)

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Religion

                                          


I think that everyone has a right to their own opinion and beliefs. If you are of pagan beliefs, or of the Abrahamic beliefs, you have the freedom to think and believe whatever you would like. There is no way of exactly who is correct, and who is the right "god" and who is the wrong "god". You can do whatever you please. 

But, why must you force your thoughts, opinions, and "righteousness" (so to speak) on others? Why would you stand there, pounding your chest claiming that you are right and I am wrong? There is no reason for it. Live and let live. 

Why do some people go to such extreams to push their own religion on others? I do not understand the desire to always be right and put others down, due to them not thinking the same way as you. And why do some people ignore evidence right in front of them. Peoples ignorance is what makes it worse for everyone. Do what you want to do, and let others what they want to do as well. (as long as they are not hurting anyone).
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Be what you want to be, and let others be what they want to be also. <3

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

History of the Wreath

As the seasons are changing and I am starting to work on my own wreath, I thought posting a bit of information on it would be a good idea. 

Excerpt 1:

                                                Wreaths, by Patricia Bhatia   
                       
More than just a decorative touch for your wall or door, wreaths have existed in various forms since the time of the ancient Romans. Whether the wreath you hang is a crafter's masterpiece or a homemade hand-me down, it has a long tradition of meaning behind it. Wreaths are an eternal part of the festive season.

In ancient Greece a coral wreath was awarded to victors in sporting events. In the way that we now award gold medals, the wreath was a sign of victory. It meant much the same to the ancient Romans, a sign of victory over challengers.

Religiously, the advent wreath has a place in Catholic tradition. This special wreath is created with four candles, each a different color. One candle is lit each Friday of Advent with a prayer. In this, the wreath represents the coming if the Christmas celebration. Scandinavian wreaths also feature candles. The candles light the winter night's and are a sign of hope for the future light of spring. It was believed the wreath and candles would encourage the god of light to turn the world towards the sun once more.

The tradition of the wreath extends further back than the beginnings of Christian tradition. Pagan rituals of mid-winter often featured a wreath of evergreen with 4 candles. The candles were placed in each of the four directions, representing the elements of earth, wind, water and fire. Rituals were preformed to ensure the continuance of the circle of life.

Much symbolism can be attributed to the Christmas wreath. The shape of a circle has no beginning and no ending. This may represent the eternal nature of a god's love, or the circle of life. Evergreens are used to represent immortality and the victory of life through darkness and challenge. The fact that evergreens live through winter signifies the strength of life.

The decorative value of wreaths is believed to have been derived by ancient tradition. In the way that we use house numbers today, wreaths featuring different floral arrangements were used to identify different families and houses.

Also attributing to the wreath lore is the Roman use of wreaths as signs of victory. It is believed that victors of battles would hang wreaths upon their doors to advertise their status.

Clearly wreaths are of pagan origin, have pagan and worldly meanings and are not Biblically indicated as something we should practice using.       

Excerpt 2:

Wreaths The wreaths were created in the same way the Christmas trees were created. For some it symbolizes the strength of life overcoming the forces of winter. Back in ancient Rome, people used decorative wreaths as a sign of victory. Some believe that this is where the hanging of wreaths on doors came from. Since these times, many wreaths have been made. Some are made for crafts, others for purely decoration, and yet others have more deeper meanings. Below are a couple examples.

Advent Wreaths
The origins of the Advent wreath are found in the folk practices of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples who, during the cold December darkness of Eastern Europe, gathered wreaths of evergreen and lighted fires as signs of hope in a coming spring and renewed light. Christians kept these popular traditions alive, and by the 16th century Catholics and Protestants throughout Germany used these symbols to celebrate their Advent hope in Christ, the everlasting Light. From Germany the use of the Advent wreath spread to other parts of the Christian world. Traditionally, the wreath is made of four candles in a circle of evergreens with a fifth candle in the middle. Three candles are violet and the fourth is rose, but four white candles or four violet candles can also be used. Each day at home, the candles are lighted, perhaps before the evening meal-- one candle the first week, and then another each succeeding week until December 25th. A short prayer may accompany the lighting of each candle. The last candle is the middle candle. The lighting of this candle takes place on Christmas Eve. It represents Jesus Christ being born.
  
Excerpt 3:

The Christmas wreath, like the evergreens used as Christmas trees, symbolizes the strength of life overcoming the forces of winter. In ancient Rome, people used decorative wreaths as a sign of victory and celebration. The custom of hanging a Christmas wreath on the front door of the home probably came from this practice.

Excerpt 4:
The modern custom of hanging laurel wreaths on the outside of doors as a friendly greeting to our fellowmen comes from an old Roman practice. The wreath was their symbol of victory, glory, joy, and celebration. The Christmas wreath did not come to America from the continent of Europe, since it was hardly used there in past centuries (except in the form of the Advent wreath). It seems to have been introduced here by the Irish immigrants and gradually became part of the American Christmas scene.