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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Sept 23, 2004 12:58:13 GMT -5
Day 16...
The Colour Blue Blue corresponds to many things, such as friendship, peace, inspiration, spirituality, harmony and wisdom. It's also associated with: Thursday West The planet Jupiter The element water The throat chakra
Use this today: Wear something in blue (not necessarily suede shoes) Don't let yourself get angry or frustrated today, rather be calm and peaceful in the face of your problems.
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Sept 25, 2004 2:54:27 GMT -5
Day 17...
Commit your Book of Shadows to Memory Ok, not the whole thing (scared you!). Chose something in your Book of Shadows that isn't too long and copy it to a piece of paper that you can carry with you today. Anything at all; the Rede, a piece of poetry, some correspondences etc. Whenever you're standing in line, sitting on a bus or just doing nothing, read over your material and memorize it.
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Sept 26, 2004 14:23:22 GMT -5
Day 18...
Dettmer vs. Landon Anyone interested in the legal standing of Wicca as a religion has likely heard of this landmark case. Here is a summary of that case: Between the years 1983 to 1985, a prisoner (Herbert Dettmer) in Virginia made repeated requests for certain items to be allowed for him to pursue his Wiccan religion. Items such as incense, candles, a robe, statues and salt. He was repeatedly denied, even though he amended his requests to conform to security standards for the prison. It's important to note that at the same time, inmates of other religions were allowed to have candles and incense with no difficulty. The matter went to court, and it was decided that the religion of Wicca (specifically, members of the Church of Wicca) have complex spiritual doctrines and should be treated like other mainstream religions. Dettmer could have the items he requested.
Prison officials appealed this decision, and Wicca was again recognized as a legitimate religion, but Dettmer was denied his items for security reasons. As it turns out, the other prisoners didn't actually have free access to incense or candles either. Priests did, but the prisoners themselves were unable to use them.
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Sept 26, 2004 14:24:01 GMT -5
Day 19...
The Element Air The element of air is associated with: travel, freedom, intellect, finding lost items, imagination and new beginnings. It also corresponds to the East. Air can be represented on your altar by incense, feathers, bells, pieces of clear quartz, or herbs like lavender or mint.
Use this today: Start something new today. Doesn't have to be anything life altering. Maybe a new book, sign up for a new class, think of a new topic for study, or even just start watching a new TV show.
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Sept 27, 2004 15:47:28 GMT -5
Day 20...
Buttprints in the Sand
One night I had a wondrous dream, One set of footprints there was seen, The footprints of the Goddess they were, But mine were not along the shore. But then some stranger prints appeared, and I asked Her, "What have we here? These prints are large and round and neat, But much too big to be from feet." "My child," She said in somber tones, "For miles I carried you alone. I challenged you to walk in faith, But you refused and made me wait." "You would not learn, you would not grow, The walk of faith, you would not know, So I got tired, I got fed up, And there I dropped you on your butt. "Because in life, there comes a time, When one must fight, and one must climb, When one must rise and take a stand, Or leave their butt prints in the sand." Author unknown
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Sept 28, 2004 13:36:25 GMT -5
Day 21...
Thought for Today "When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. We cease to grow." Anais Nin, writer
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Sept 30, 2004 2:01:22 GMT -5
Day 22...
Elizabeth Bennet Elizabeth Bennet was hanged in 1582, in St. Osyth, England.
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Sept 30, 2004 14:30:55 GMT -5
Day 23...
House Blessing The Kind Fates have Blessed My Home The kind Fates have blessed My Heart The kind Fates have blessed my Loved Ones On this Full Moon I ask to Start Speaking with Love and Truth and Peace May Kindness and Joy Never Cease Blessed be all Who Enter and Dwell Mother Goddess Hear my Call Protect this Family with Love Within these Walls I thank You Goddess for Blessings from Above Praise the Fates, So Mote it Be.
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Oct 2, 2004 3:26:59 GMT -5
Day 24...
Number of Pagans in the USA
Ever wonder just how many other Pagans are out there? Well, there have been many attempts to figure that out, but since our religions are so often discriminated against, it's assumed that a large number of people do not publicly identify themselves as Pagan. The good people at the Religious Tolerance website (link below) have done their research and made some estimates. They based their numbers on a nation-wide American religion survey in 2001. They've estimated that there are 408,000 Wiccan adults in the United States. That number puts us among the top 10 religious groups, and Wicca/Paganism has often been referred to as the fasted growing religion in North America. They also estimate that a the rate we are growing, Wicca will be the third largest religious group by the year 2012 (after Christianty and Judaism).
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Oct 2, 2004 14:51:54 GMT -5
Day 25...
Tarot Card - the Devil
The Devil is the 15th card of the Major Arcana, and is associated with earth and Capricorn. Though many decks portray a stereotypical Satan figure for this card, it more accurately represents our bondage to material things rather than any evil persona. It also indicates an obsession or addiction to fulfilling our own earthly base desires.
Use this today: If you have a Tarot deck, shuffle through it and find the Devil card. Set it on your altar or someplace prominent. Do you have any bad habits that you could try to let go of today? From now on, whenever you feel that something in your life has taken control of you, use the Devil card to remind you that material desires can be a trap.
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Oct 3, 2004 13:20:17 GMT -5
Day 26...
Some Lunar Trivia
There is typically one full moon each month, but since the lunar cycle is 28 days and our months are 30 or 31 days long, there are some months with 2 full moons. What is the 'extra' full moon called? Stay tuned tomorrow for the answer
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Oct 4, 2004 14:54:11 GMT -5
Day 27...
What is the Extra Full Moon Called? Yesterday's question was: Most months there is 1 full moon, but sometimes there is 2. What is the 'extra' full moon called? And the answer is: a blue moon.
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Oct 5, 2004 15:17:06 GMT -5
Day 28...
The Wiccan Rede
Bide you the Wiccan laws you must, in perfect love and perfect trust. Live and let live, fairly take and fairly give. Cast the circle thrice about, to keep the unwelcome spirits out. To bind the spell every time, let the spell be spake in rhyme. Soft of eye and light of touch, speak little and listen much. Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the Wiccan rune. Widdershins go by the waning moon, chanting out the baleful tune. When the Lady's moon is new, kiss your hand to Her times two. When the moon rides at Her peak, then the heart's desire seek. Heed the North wind's mightly gale, lock the door and trim the sail. When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth. When the wind blows from the West, departed spirits will have no rest. When the wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast. Nine woods in the cauldron go, burn them quick and burn them slow. Elder be the Lady's tree, burn it not or cursed you'll be. When the wheel begins to turn, let the Beltane fire burn. When the wheel has turned to Yule, light the log, the Horned One rules. Heed you flower, bush and tree, by the Lady, blessed be. Where the rippling waters go, cast a stone, the truth to know. When you have and hold a need, harken not to other's greed. With a fool no seasons spend, or be counted as his friend. Merry meet and merry part, bright the cheeks and warm the heart. Mind the Threefold Law you should, three times bad and three times good. When misfortune is enow, wear the blue star on your brow. True in love you must ever be, lest their love be false to thee. These words the Wiccan Rede fulfll: An it harm none, do what you will.
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Oct 6, 2004 18:04:14 GMT -5
Day 29...
Cauldron Fires In my lap the cauldron lays, Though scalding hot It harms me not burns not in the usual way.
Around me the dancing fire burns, by flesh it is fueled, by knowledge is ruled, Awakened, my spirit returns.
Within the cauldron dwells a golden light As in is tossed, Unwanted dross, Which with the fire does fight.
Around me then, the fires surge, As slag is burned, To gold is turned, From within does wisdom emerge!
By AeisLugh SilverOak
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Post by DFW-HPS-Lilith on Oct 7, 2004 14:09:04 GMT -5
Day 30...
Have a Good Day Today
I thought I would wish everyone a happy and productive day today. May the Goddess bless whatever you accomplish today.
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