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An A to Z Guide to Healing Foods by  Mary Elise Collins  © 2010 Conari Press ISBN:  978-1-57324-419-0 164 pages    Paperback        $12.95 (U.S.) This is not a book to be read through – it is a book to be referred to and consulted.  It contains a listing of more than 250 foods with a basic description of the benefits to be derived from the consumption of each.  That comprises the first 130+ pages of this book.  There then follows a short section on Ailment Treatment and Health Maintenance.  That is followed by a brief glossary and suggestions for online shopping sources.  It is rounded out by a basic bibliography. There…

Moon Name: The Growing Moon Deities: Kali, Hathor, Anahita, Ceres, Ishtar, Venus, Bast Nature Spirits: plant faeries Colors: Red and gold Herbs: basil, chives, dragons blood, geranium, thistle Flowers: daisy and sweetpea Tree’s: pine, bay and hazel Scents: pine, bay, bergamot and my personal favorite patchouli Stones: ruby, garnet, sard Animals: Bear and Wolf Birds: hawk and magpie Powers: energy in creating and producing, balance is returned to the nerves change, self confidence, self-reliance, take advantage of opportunities, Time to work on emotional turmoil and get your temper into prospective

Angelic Guide Summoning Spell A SPELL TO MEET YOUR SPIRIT GUIDE (ANGEL) Items Needed: Altar Candle All Purpose White Candle 4” candles (white) 3 Violet candles 3 pink candles Crystal ball or glass of water Angel Guide Summoning Oil (make this yourself with olive oil, a drop of cinnamon and either Frankincense resin piece dropped in the oil, or a drop of  Frankincense oil.  If you have any of the other herbs or essential oils listed directly below that you can add to the oil, that would be great; if not, do not worry; what you have is fine.) Anise, cardamon, or coriander incense Cinnamon, frankincense, myrrh, or sandalwood bathing…

Are you cyclically confused? In a ceremonial quandary? Completely clueless? Wonder no more. *Ask Your Mama™ Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Spirituality and Didn’t Know Who to Ask™ by ©Mama Donna Henes, Urban Shaman A Question of Mercury in Retrograde Dear Mama Donna, For years I have been hearing warnings about Mercury in Retrograde, but I am not sure I understand what that means or why I should be careful. All I know is that all sorts of weird, awful things are supposed to happen. Can you please explain this phenomenon to this astrology neophyte? Confused and wary in Wisconsin Dear Confused, Mercury, the planet of communication enters…

The Boogeyman “When I was 6 I always watched the show, The Greatest American Hero. I wanted to prove it wasn’t real, so I began testing his powers vs mine. Things like I would wrap a towel around my neck like a cape and I would try flying in the house. Then when I couldn’t fly in the house, I figured I had to be outside… I climbed on top of the trailer and jumped off. I realized the Greatest American Hero can’t fly. Then came the day I wanted to prove he wasn’t bulletproof, so I gave my friend my bb gun and had him shoot as many times…

Epidote Deep green.  Strengthens over all health, heart, well being, energy.  Courage and stamina.  Epidote heals the linkage in the physical which allows information from the other realms to be incorporated into the conscious awareness.  The individual is made more cognizant; has special or certain knowledge often from firsthand sources. Erythrite This mineral’s bright crimson crystals appear in radial urchin-like formations on the matris.  The bright patterns activate the lower chakras so blood flow improves for people with serious blood disorders like pernicious anemia.  Held between the thumb and forefinger of the left hand at the end joint will infuse this energy into one’s being, causing a healing reaction as…

So Many Spreads So Little Time: The Celtic Cross, Three Card Spread, Five Card Spread, Six Month Spread, I can go on and on.  The Tarot has a number of different way in which the cards can be read.  Some decks have their own spread suggestions and some decks stick with the basic spreads.  When I first learned the Tarot as a teenager, I learned using the Celtic Cross Spread but as the years went on I slowly developed my own spread incorporating what I felt was coming naturally to me into the traditional Celtic Cross. When it comes to readings you have to go with what seems natural and…

“The Ghost of Belle Isle” Prompted by the unseasonably warm weather scores of people are venturing outdoors, eager to get a jump on summer fun. For many in the Detroit area that also includes picnics and other activities on historic Belle Isle. The park, located in the Detroit River and open to the public, is the largest island city park in the United States. In 2005, the then 101-year old Belle Isle Aquarium was the oldest operating aquarium in the United States but was closed to cut costs in the city. But unknown to few, besides some lifelong citizens of the Motor City, Belle Isle is much more than a…

Faith April brings such joy! The bursting forth of new life and growth are evident everywhere we look. The faith that spring will indeed arrive is what keeps us going in the darkest of winter. Faith – the belief in things not seen. That faith is the cornerstone of so many belief systems. The belief that the light will return and life will move forward as it should. Many times in life we have difficulty having faith. Faith that things will get better. Faith that we can overcome what is before us. Faith that anything good can come from the darkness. I believe it is part of the human journey…

Using Images to Guide Meditation For this exercise, you need an image that evokes strong emotion in you, a notebook, and a writing implement.  Choose strong positive emotion (makes you laugh, smile, wanna hug someone) if your goal for this exercise is progress along your path or spiritual growth.  Choose strong negative emotion if you feel ready to heal some fear, anger, or sadness.  Please take care of yourself – don’t explore profound fear or pain unless you know how to make yourself feel good again afterward (without drugs, preferably.) The image can come from cards, paintings, photos, books, drawings, anywhere really.  Choose a picture that has no words, or…