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Walking the Forgotten Paths: A Lens on Goddess Oriented Spirituality
It has been difficult during the last 6 years, to practice as one sees fit, to follow that path that is not that of the god of abraham.
Pressures have been so great that now, those who would practice the craft of the wise, are no longer participating in witchcraft. They find spell casting a fearful and threatening endeavor, few know of the roots of their practices, and they have lost the notion of seeing deity as primarily female in essence, with male as consort.
Our sterngth comes from the atmosphere we create, or the glamour we cast. any of our practices are scattered among non-devotees. Aromatherapy, NLP, Naturopathy and other such practices have been co-opted by those who are not necessarily entitled to the practices, outside of the fact that they have passed written tests and spent time in a classroom. They do not walk the path that gives these practices meaning.
This lens will focus on our practices and they will e called witchcraft here. Those of you who would join in this endeavor are more than welcomed!
Reading Material for the Truly Interested
Fantasy, History, and Practices
It is always best to do a bit of reading before you take your first steps. Choose from my personal recommendations to build your magickal library!
2007 Witches' Calendar by Llewellyn
This is THE guide for your magickal year. Have inf more...1 point
2007 Witches' Datebook (Witches' Datebook) by Llewellyn
Organize your time for more powerful energy work, more...1 point
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
I saw Scott at a seminar before his untimely death more...1 point
Complete Book Of Incense, Oils & Brews (Llewellyn's Practical Magick) by Scott Cunningham
Not quite Betty Crocker but more than you ever ima more...1 point
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) by J.K. Rowling
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Pagan Practices: Cartomancy
Tarot cards, Angel cards, any divination that uses cards as the tool for divination
Talking with a psychic is the ultimate taboo for some, and a family tradition for many. Less expensive than long term psychotherapy, the occasional reading can go a long way toward focusing on personal issues without your having to make a long term committment. He or she addresses issues of the soul or mind. They have spent time developing the innate ability to sense or feel the unseen, non-physical environment.A good psychic will not look or sound like a stage act during serious spiritual or relationship readings This is not mind reading, like guessing your dog's name. It is the conveyance of information with an eye toward helping the client gain understanding. The client's future is not set in stone just because the psychic senses an outcome. As soon as a client hears the reading it becomes relatively obsolete because the client has new information.
Usually associated with "Fortune Tellers", cartomancy is one of the most popular forms of divination right behind the daily Horoscope. Visually stimulating, emotionally evocative, and mysterious, Readers and Seekers use them to help with decisions, both simple and difficult. There are countless decks for users and expensive collector decks that are suitable for framing or display.
Cartomancy combines 3 psychic, or mental, triggers.The illustration, a key word, and a number will appear on the major arcana. The Minor Arcana will bear an illustration and number. There are many variations on this framework, though. I have seen decks created by for specific purposes, that might bear words with no illustrations, or a simple stick figure and nothing else. Those are usually created by the reader for themselves and only they know what the cards represent.
In recent years other sorts of divinatory cards have been created, such as angel cards, Bach flower cards....whatever the popular mysticism of the moment is. I am sure someone has come up with feng-shui cards, I just haven't seen them yet.
The 3 elements of a card serve as a framework illustrating the drives that affect the seeker's past, present, and future. There are those who do not include tarot readers in the "psychic reading" group, but one cannot use the cards effectively without some psychic ability. The cards still have to be interpreted with an inner eye towards that which cannot be seen. That would be...psychic.
Fountains for Meditation
Create an atmosphere to encourage clarity
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Water Bell Copper and Brass Water Fountain
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Illuminated Candles Tabletop Water Fountain
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Circle Spinning Ball Tabletop Water Fountain
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Considerations and Links
- Tarot for Love
- Free yourself from doubt, psychic anguish, and behavior patterns that block you. Clarify your goals and find new ways to reach them. Your life is important. Receive the direct, caring, dynamic, and life changing information you need. I see the truth of your circumstances, then help you plot a new path to fulfillment through analysis, interpretation, and energy work.
- Infinite Advice
- Are you an ethical, professional psychic reader?
Tired of paying to be seen on the front page? Tired of those who abuse you? Tired of those who exploit free minutes? Ready to have more control?
Infinite Advice is very new but provides a platform that caters to the needs of the ethical professional psychic and healer. Get in on the "Bottom Floor" and build a sane, thriving practice online or by phone. - My Articles on Associated Content
- People had told me that I should write, for years....So I got started a couple of months ago. Get to know me by reading articles that reveal my view of the world.
- Cosmic Comfort's Amazon Store:
- Mainly books but who can have too many of those?
- Spiritual Guidance
- Develope your innate abilities.
Your personal power might be lying dormant from neglect. Change the way you respond to daily stress. Change the way others react to you. Open yourself to a universe of possibilities by learning the secrets of ritual construction and motivational spellcraft.
* Ritual Tools
* Color, directional, scent, and Deity correspondences
* How to use the Lunar Cycle to your advantage
* Preparations for effective energy work.
* Ritual writing.
Tutorials focus on your personal energy and needs. When you reach your 5th and final basic lesson you are ready to use your personal power effectively and ethically. - Cosmic Debris
- Find the New Age, Wiccan, and general pagan supplies for your sacred space, or get items for that special friend. Aromoatherapy to Ritual Tools, you will discover rare items to feed the hungry spirit.
- Witch Kitsch
- Odd little items that bear my designs. The matching mug, coaster, and mousepad sets are my favorite items. I can create custom designs for your magickal household as well as custom designs for websites.
- God Checker
- Great site for researching the deity of your choice. Educational and useful for those who are serious in their studies and look at pantheism as life affirming and human first!
Holistic Health
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Send your wishes skyward or scent your night for romance.
Zen Aromatherapy & Candle Gift Set - Lavender
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Cobalt Blue Incense Bottle Burner with Original Celestial Design
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 10/07/2008)
"Fire-breathing" Dragon Incense Holder (Thailand)
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
Detail of Bronze Incense Burner Outside Hall of Supreme Harmony in Forbidden City Bejing, China Art Styles Photographic Poster Print by Glenn Beanland, 16x12
Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
Handmade Aromatic Incense And Candles Set In Saa Paper Gift Box
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Clips
The Complete Woman
Let's Enjoy Our Womanly Ways....New Blog!!!
We spend most of our time thinking about health as the doctor and the pharmaceutical company directs. Don't you ever wonder who's minding the quality issues?
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Aroma Eden: Fragrance and Essential OIls
Essential Oils and Fragrance Oils at reasonable prices. Lots of FREE SHIPPING too!
Great for those into aromatherapy or making soaps, candles, potpourri, or otner tiems that require scent manipulation!
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Candle and Soapmaking Supplies
This is THE BEST place to get your candle and soapmaking supplies!
The Chemistry Connection - Combined shipping on orders. They use the US Postal Service so your items reach you in a reasonable amount of time!
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Common issues from daily life, solutions from a sensible point of view
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byHere is your chance to reach out from the safety of your computer. Choose wisely!
Those who are ready for change may leave their polite, well formed thoughts here.
Let me hear how you are feeling, or arrange for some private time and a reading or a little mentoring!
I would have to say that as a witch from birth I really admire Rochelle Moore's book Aromatherapy & Herbalism (amazon)
I use some of the recipies, cures etc for my own book of shadows. The is a witch, a muse and a credit to our craft.
Posted February 23, 2008
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erika_n
Hi Raven, Very nice lense i must say. I found a site that have lots of nice paranormal items: Psychic Readings and Paranormal Items Posted January 06, 2008 |
Excellent site. I am a wiccan since birth and i would suggest AROMATHERAPY & HERBALISM by author Rochelle Moore for beginners. The author shows, with respect, nature, the power of herbs, the power of flowers and essencial oils also, a few ancient recipies e.g, (potions etc). A great introduction
Posted December 13, 2007
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Gail_Faulkner
Hi Raven, Nice lense thankyou for your input. I enjoy meeting and talking with other like-minded people. Posted May 01, 2007 |
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