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    Callie’s Cavern

    Aragonite Being attuned to the Earth, Aragonite is an excellent Earth healer and grounder.  It can help center and ground physical energies, especially in times of stress.  It combats oversensitivity and restores balance.  If you push yourself too hard Aragonite can help facilitate delegating and help focus.  Aragonite can help rid you of nightmares and center during stress. Aragonite transmutes energy from old experiences and paves the way for new ones.  It can help reach higher levels of awareness.  If you have feelings trapped inside Aragonite can help ease those into the conscious, it can change powerlessness into self-confidence. In tiny mounts this mineral is responsible for the iridescent and…

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    Lughnasadh Correspondences

    (Loo-nas-ah) Major Sabbat (High Holiday) – Fire Festival August 1, 2 Other Names: Lunasa (meaning August), Lughnasaad, Lughnasa Celtic),First Harvest, August Eve, Feast of Cardenas, Feast of Bread, Tailltean Games(Irish), Teltain Cornucopia (Strega), Ceresalia (Ancient Roman) Harvest Home, Thingtide (Teutonic), Lammas (Christian). Laa Luanys, Elembious, Festival of Green Corn (Native American) Animals and Mythical beings: Griffins, Basilisks, Roosters, Calves, Centaurs, Phoenix Gemstones: aventurine, citrine, peridot, sardonyx, yellow diamonds, citrine Incense and Oils: wood aloes, rose, rose hips, rosemary, chamomile, eucalyptus, safflower, corn, passionflower, frankincense, sandalwood Colors: red, orange, golden yellow, green, light brown, gold, bronze, gray Tools, Symbols, and Decorations: corn, cornucopias, red, yellow flowers, sheaves of grain (wheat, barley,…

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    Sacred Sites

    The Burren, Co Clare, Ireland The word Burren derives its name from Boireann, which means ‘rocky land’ in Gaelic. This region of naturally interlocking limestone slabs was formed 320 million years ago and it contains a wealth of rare flowers growing in a unique botanical environment in which Mediterranean and alpine plants rare to Ireland growing side by side. Glaciation and wind and rain erosion have formed limestone pavements with deep crevices known as ‘grykes’.  The porous rock is easily penetrated by rainwater, which has gouged out an extensive cave system beneath the rocky plateau. The geology and archaeology of The Burren make it place of great mystery and beauty,…

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    WiseWoman Traditions

    Using Herbs Simply and Safely Are herbs “dilute forms of drugs” – and therefore dangerous? Or are they “natural” – and therefore safe? If you sell herbs, you probably hear these questions often. What is the “right” answer? It depends on the herb! These thoughts on herbs will help you explain to your customers (and yourself) how safe – or dangerous – any herb might be. To prevent problems when selling or using herbs: 1. Be certain you have the correct plant. 2. Use simples. 3. Understand that different preparations of the same herb can work differently. 4. Use nourishing, tonifying, stimulating, and potentially poisonous herbs wisely. Be Certain You…

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    The One, True Religion

    They usually can be found on urban street corners or heard yelling from the TV or radio.  Their rhetoric is filled with clichés and admonitions about how, if we don’t follow their particular brand of religion, we’ll suffer dire consequences.  Religious zealots can be found in every religion.  You never have to look too long before you find one.  Trying to have a calm conversation with them about what it is they believe is usually a complete waste of time.  They think they have the One, True Religion and you don’t unless you’re standing up there with them and screaming exactly the same words.  And even then you might not…

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    July

    The Romans first named this month Quintillis, but later renamed it Julius after Julius Ceasar. July, the seventh month of the current Gregorian calendar and the second month of Summer’s rule, derives its name from Julius (Julius Caesar). July is shared by the astrological signs of Cancer the Crab and Leo the Lion, and is sacred to the following Pagan deities: Apt (or Apet), Athena, Sothis, Spider Woman, and Rosea. The traditional birthstone amulet of July is the ruby; and the larkspur and the water lily are the month’s traditional flowers. The Greek Olympian was held In July, lasting about a week. July Astrological Signs: Cancer, Leo. Nature Spirits: Hobgoblins…

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    The Witch’s Cupboard

    Agrimony Agrimony (“Agrimonia eupatoria”) is also known as Church Steeples, cocklebur, stickwort, sticklewort.  Agrimony is a perennial.  The leaves grow from a tough root and it usually grows in a tall column of flowers, which is where it got its name “Church Steeples”.  It is soft to the touch but not tasty so it does not belong in the kitchen. Agrimony is known for helping with sleep.  If you struggle to sleep at night, you can make a dream bag with agrimony and mugwort in it to promote sleep and dreams.  Ancient lore says not to sleep with Agrimony under the pillow because it will make the person sleep so…

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    The Haunting of War

    The water is still The photo Black and white Stories told Of men Who have died Knots braided Dreams confiscated Drifting silently Caisson is a friend Who carries truth In the wind And the powder monkey Shines Some will grow old Some will die For freedom or for rights Freedom rings In the ditches and the streams In the blood that flows Like a rainbow beam A battle cry A drum sighs The flags rise As the heartbeat of advance dies Another man fallen Ideals swollen Of thoughts and things Death knows none of these And takes no sides War never ends It repeats again, and again As the men’s…

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    The Days of July

    July 1 The month of July opens in Nepal with the Naga Panchami festival, which is devoted to the Snake-Gods called Nagas. Sacred snake images are displayed on religious altars, offerings are made at snake holes, and parades featuring live serpents fill the main streets of many villages. In Japan, this day is sacred to Fuji, the ancient Japanese goddess of fire. Fuji is also regarded as the grandmother of Japan, and on this special day (which also marks the start of Mount Fuji Climbing Season) she is honored with prayers and burnt offerings. July 2 On this day in ancient times, the citizens of Rome celebrated the Feast of…

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    Hally’s Hints

    What does Metaphysics mean to you? As we expand our knowledge and awareness our beliefs shift as does our vibrational energies. We learn to work with our Spirit Guides embracing their knowledge and guidance whilst learning about our purpose in this life and what it means in the greater scheme of things. We feel the earth retaliating against the increasing amount of lost souls trying to regain balance and head towards 2012, which has a myriad of theories in itself. As we enable our conscious minds to spiral inward and assist us connect to our higher self we cannot help and witness those that have not reached spiritual awareness or…