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12 Great Decorations for a Pagan Yule Tree

Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)
12 Great Decorations for a Pagan Yule Tree
1) Crystals - just wrap some thin floral wire around them and hang them on the tree.
The lights will bounce off of them and they'll look gorgeous. I especially like clear
quartz; they remind me of icicles.
2) Snowflakes - what commemorates the winter season more? Either buy some
snowflake shaped ornaments, or cut out your own out of paper.
3) Dried fruit - give your tree a woodsy, natural look with dried fruit. Hang slices of
dried citrus- oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and lemons. Hang them in front of a light,
they are translucent and the light shines through. They look like little slices of the sun.
Dried apples are also great for the season, especially if you can cut a slice sideways
showing off the pentacle imbedded within.
4) Cranberries - just string cranberries to create a beautiful, vibrant red garland to drape
over those lush, green branches. Or, make a hole in them and stick and ornament
hanger in it and hang larger ones individually.
5) Cinnamon sticks - either stick an ornament hanger inside of the small tube, or string
them on a long length of twine. They not only look great, but will make your room
smell fantastic.
6) Pomanders - create pomanders by pushing cloves into small fruits, such as lemons,
tangerines or apples, and roll them in seasonings until they dry. Put a wire through
them with a ribbon around the top and you've got a beautiful, scented ornament.
7) Stars and Suns - make them out of clay and a cookie cutter or template, or cut them
out of heavy cardstock and paint glitter on them.
8) Animals - purchase some small toy or decorative animals, glue some ribbon on them
or hook an ornament into them, and display some furry woodland creatures on the tree.

9) Birds - likewise, get some small bird statues. Glue some ribbon to the bottom of them
and tie them on a branch as though they are sitting on it.
10) Pine Cones and Acorns - hang them as natural as you found them, or paint them to
make them sparkle and shine.
11) Punched Tin Moons - reserve your aluminum can tops. Put them on some scrap
wood and poke holes in them with a hammer and a nail to create crescent shapes, or
make a pentacle design on them. Spray paint them silver first if you want them to
shine.
12) Herbal sachets - cut a circle of lace, and fill it with seasonal potpourri or your
favorite seasonal herbs. Gather it, tie it with a ribbon and hang it on the branches.

The Ten Commandments of Mother Earth

and Serenity Prayer
Posted by Whispr
The Ten Commandments of Mother Earth
I. Thou shalt love and honour the Earth for it blesses thy life and
governs thy survival.
II. Thou shalt keep each day sacred to the Earth and celebrate the
turning of its seasons.
III. Thou shalt not hold thyself above other living things nor drive
them to extinction.
IV. Thou shalt give thanks for thy food, to the creatures and plants
that nourish thee.
V. Thou shalt educate thy offspring for multitudes of people are a
blessing unto the Earth when we live in harmony.
VI. Thou shall not kill, nor waste Earth's riches upon weapons of
war.
VII. Thou shalt not pursue profit at the Earth's expense but strive
to restore its damaged majesty.
VIII. Thou shalt not hide from thyself or others the consequences of
thy actions upon the Earth.
IX. Thou shalt not steal from future generations by impoverishing or
poisoning the Earth.
X. Thou shalt consume material goods in moderation so all may share
the Earth's bounty.

Serenity Prayer
Goddess grant me the Serenity
To Accept the Things I Cannot Change;
Courage to Change the things I can;
And Wisdom to Know the Difference.
Living one Day at a Time;
Enjoying One moment at a Time;
Accepting Hardships as the Pathway to Peace;
Taking this World as it Is,
Not as I would have it;
Trusting that Time will make all things right if I Faith;
That I may be Reasonably Happy in this Life
And Supremely Happy and,
Forever in the Next.
A friend sent this to me I thought I would share it
Thank you cindi
whispr

The wind of Life

Posted by Cynthia G
The wind of Life
I give thanks for the life I have had.
I give thanks for the family I have shared with
I give thanks for the friends i have met along the way.
I give thanks to have been given the gift of appreciation and
love.
Life has been full, and I count my blessings for having had
the opportunity to play my part in it.
Now that I have reached the fall season of my life,
I continue to look forward to many more adventures on the
morrow of life.
Love
Cynthia

Homemade Gifts
Posted by Monarch

The holiday season is fast approaching, whether you celebrate Christmas, Yule,
Kwanza, and so the list could go on and on. I have never considered myself crafty (I
don't know how to sew/embroider/crochet/knit; I hate baking; and I don't consider
myself very creative.) Yet, there's something magical and special about a gift that is
homemade.
The women on my husband's side used to make all the other women homemade gifts,
but they got out of the habit due to time restrictions and they thought it was cheaper
to buy something than to make something.
I've been thinking, and I want to make a little something for all the ladies in my
family. Nothing spectacular (see limitations above). One thing I came across when
searching online for ideas is to make lavender sachets to put in your dresser drawers
to freshen your clothes. I think that would make a great stocking stuffer.
To do this, you take organza bags (preferably purple or lavender in color) and buy
bulk lavender. You fill each bag up with lavender, cinch it up with the draw strings
on the bag, and you can even add decorative ribbon.
Or you could buy pink/red organza bags and fill them with rose petals, although rose
petals cost more than lavender does.
I was wondering if anyone has any easy-to-make suggestions for either stocking
stuffers or as a regular gift? Keep in mind, it has to be non-crafty friendly!
Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Any and all suggestions are welcomed.
P.S. My husband knows how to sew very simple things, if that helps any.

Chocolate biscuit men

Posted by Autumn
Chocolate biscuit men ingredients70g brown sugar
70g caster sugar
125g butter
1 egg
175g plain flour
1 tsp bicarb soda
175g chocolate, grated or chunked
cream the sugar and butter together, gradually add the egg.
when the egg is incorporated add the flour and the chocolate, this should now mix
together to form a firm dough. If its still a tad too sticky add a bit more flour til the
dough is dry and workable.
flour the surface and roll out the dough and cut into shapes, we used the gingerbread
man cutter but any shape will work!
place on baking tray and cook in the oven for 15 - 20 mins, until the edges start to
brown up. the temperature of our oven is roughly 150 degrees Celsius, I don't know
the exact temp as its wood fired and there is no temperature dial.
once cooked transfer to a cooling rack, when cold you can eat as is, ice or dip in more
chocolate for a treat.

Yummy Bathscrubs
Posted by The North Star ( Brigid )

This is a fun, simple, and immensely useful little gift. It protects your skin from harsh
wintry winds and dry air, and leaves it so incredibly soft and glowing that you wont
need to apply any extra lotion for days.
Its sold in stores for upwards of $20, and while the ingredients can be pricey
(depending on your taste) it shouldnt run you more than $7 or so a batch. Heres what
you need:
Containers (Glass is best, as the salt wont corrode it. They should have an opening
big enough to put a hand in.)
Sea salt (Get a finer grind, so that it wont be too abrasive on the skin. You can also use
sugar, which has compounds that really exfoliate well, but Ive found it can feel too
sweet and sticky at times.)
Oil (My favorite is almond oil, as its light and not too expensive. You can also use
olive, jojoba, and many others. Grape seed oil is luxurious feeling and great for your
skin, but it can stain lighter-colored towels and such.)
Scents (perfumes, essential oils, etc.)
Fill your container with salt until it is nearly full, then pour your oil over it and keep
adding oil and stirring the mixture until the oil has worked into all of the salt (a
chopstick works great for stirring). When the oil is fully distributed, add your scent(s).
Nearly anything can work.
When using an essential oil, you generally wont need any more than ten drops, so a
little vial of it will make many, many scrubs. You can use just one scent, or mix several
together. Here are a few scent combination ideas:

Energizing
Peppermint (can be irritating, so use only a few drops)
Lavender
Rosemary
Relaxing
Lavender
Chamomile
Lemon balm
Woodland God
Pine
Vetivert
Sandalwood
Moon Goddess
Jasmine
Ylang ylang
Vanilla

Gnomes
Posted by Monarch
European magicians and other mystics considered gnomes the most common and
important elemental spirits of the Earth element.
Male gnomes can be easily identified by their red caps.
There are three categories of manufactured gnomes:
1) Worker gnomes, characterized by their possession of tools such as fishing rods,
shovels, or hammers
2) Lesiure gnomes, characterized by design that emphasizes the gnome relaxing in its
natural environment or most popularly by a gnome smoking a pipe.
3) Culture Gnomes, characterized by possession of a musical instrument
Gnomes kiss by rubbing noses and also use nose rubbing as a greeting equivalent to
human handshaking.
Gnomes have a life expectancy of 400 years.
Gnomes are peaceful creatures whose primary enemies are unkind humans who
destroy the natural environment and trolls.
Gnomes are generally vegetarian and eat foods like nuts, mushrooms, peas, beans,
potatoes, applesauce, fruit, berries, tubers, spices, vegetables, and preserves for
dessert. They like to drinks mead dew made from fermented honey, fermented
raspberries, and spiced gin as a nightcap.
Gnomes love practical jokes and are notable pranksters.
Gnomes are exclusively nocturnal creatures. Although your lawn gnomes may be
outside day in and day out, lawn gnomes are only active at night when they like to
help humans with gardening and farming tasks.
Gnomes are sometimes placed in the rafters of barns to keep an eye on animals and
feed stores. Gnomes bring good luck, and are considered to be the guardian of
animal kind.

31 Affirmations That Can Transform Your Life

Posted by Monarch
Affirmations simply work. We really can influence our bodies and feelings with
techniques designed to hone the mind, like meditation. Pick one of these each day
for a month and say it to yourself all day long. Write them down, email them to
yourself, and post them where you will see them every day. See for yourself that
affirmations are a way for us to harness the mind's power by directing our intentions
toward our best selves and our happiest lives. Love your day, love yourself, love your
life!
1. I am ready for change.

18. I compare myself only to my highest self.

2. I love and accept myself exactly as I am.

19. I now feel loved and appreciated by my

parents, my friends.

3. I attract amazing people.

4. I always deserve love.
5. I am grounded in acceptance.
6. Others love me easily and joyfully.

20. I express love freely.

21. As I give love, I am instantly supplied
with more.
22. I radiate love to all persons and places and
things.

7. People are just waiting to love me, and I

allow them.

23. I breathe in universal love.

8. I am radiating love.

24. I am open to receiving love.

9. I am happy in my own skin.

25. I am a radiant being filled with light and

love.

10. I express love to all those I meet.

11. I bathe in unconditional love.
12. Love radiates from me at all times.
13. I love myself completely.
14. Love comes to me easily and effortlessly.
15. I give and receive love easily and joyfully.
16. I create my reality.
17. I trust myself.

26. I know my wisdom guides me to the right

decision.
27. I attract loving people and relationships
into my life.
28. I project love to everyone I meet.
29. Happiness is a choice.
30. I love and approve of myself.
31. The past has no power over me anymore.
By Silvia Mordini,

CELTIC WICCAN YULETIDE ALTAR

Posted by The North Star ( Brigid )
For the Celtic Wiccan out there, this is the rebirth of Lugh, the sun god. It's also called
"The Festival of Light." You want candles, candles, candles. Use the electric ones if
the place where you live doesn't allow for other kinds, or if you feel that's wrong for
your energy you could also put out candles that are unlit, something I used to do in
college.
Colors for the Celtic festival are red and gold, silver, green, white and even blue, so
put several of these on and around your altar. A decorative idea might be to use small
colored scarfs and drape them around the altar, and in back of it - always being
conscious of where the flame might be. You could also have construction paper in
these colors around the altar, or make snowflakes in them and hang them from the
ceiling around it.
Put bells and reindeer at the altar as well, representative of the Horned God who's
about to appear at this time. You could "ring in the new god" with the bells, or just
have one large one, either a real bell or one made of paper-mache.
Young Celtic Wiccans could have a good time with making paper snowflakes and
paper mache bells, in particular. It could be a good alternative to the real ones for
them, in fact, because I don't know a kid alive who doesn't like to make lots of noise!
As far as incense goes, if you can do it, great, though it isn't hugely necessary. My
fiance is allergic to many herbs, so I have to be careful - I've found that cedar and
eucalyptus are good incenses to burn at this time. In your case, you could use many
other options including apple, pumpkin and rosemary. In addition, you might think
of putting evergreen boughs at or around the altar.
DRUIDIC YULE ALTAR
I've put a generic solitary druidic altar here, for those druids who haven't decided or
are dedicants. Basically you want to be thinking of things that will be used in your
Yuletide rite. So you want a representative of each of the elements: a vessel of water, a
candle or incense for Fire, a sword or athame for Air, and a stone for Earth. I
personally use a pewter tree statue I got years ago to represent Earth. You could use a
paper flame if there are youngsters around - they could help make it, or even draw
one. Going out to collect the stone for your altar is something good for you and/or
young ones, as well, because it helps bind your energy and theirs, makes it more
personal.

The Sun is coming back; that should be a central theme in your altar. Remember to
put out the representations for each Element, but remember the Sun. Another thing to
think of is that the battle of the Oak and Holly Kings for ruling of the year happens
at this time, and maybe that's something you want to incorporate.
But for the most basic of these, you only need three candles - they could be votives,
tapers or tea lights - a representation of a tree, and some container of water from
which to drink. This is nice and simple, and pretty well within the budget of anyone
around.
CELTIC DRUIDIC YULE ALTAR
Candle, cauldron, holly, water. These should be on your altar in some form, because
they're all a good way to incorporate the season into your Elements representatives.
Remember that holly is poisonous, so if you've youngsters you could make paper
holly. Little statues of men representing each of the fighters involved in the Battle of
the Oak and Holly Kings - children could later on act out the battle with supervision,
to help them understand it better - or conversely just a sprig of oak and one of holly,
are good too.
For the Celts, the gods around this time of year are Brigit and the Dagda. (Lugh, the
god who can do anything, is often thought of as an aspect of Dagda; I tend to pray to
him). So, you should include in your altar a Brigit's Cross or a picture of a bee, both of
whom are symbols of this goddess, as well as a picture of the Sun who is returning.
NORSE DRUIDIC YULE ALTAR
Norse Druids, on the other hand, should have a Harrow with nine candles (one for
each of the Aesir), a horn and blessing bowl, a sprig and a Tree of Life (Yggdrasil very important). If you don't have much room, you could buy a little tree statue or
even just put a Tree of Life pendant on the altar.
Also, since this is a great feast, you might think of putting bits of your feast on the
sides of the altar. There is a Fire and a Well to be put below the Tree, but if you're in
the space constraint and must use a small pendant or statue, you can change that to
have a small Fire and Well representative of the real ones on either side of it.

For a simpler Norse Yule altar, you could just have candles representing each season:
yellow (summer), red (autumn), white (winter), green (spring).
Whichever way you choose to celebrate Yuletide, remember the important thing is
that it's a time of rebirth and renewal for all the traditions. The Winter Solstice is the
first light of the year for many countries - think of the penguins of the Antarctic!
Wherever you are in the world, your addition to its energy at every holiday makes
you that more connected. So your Yule altar decorations are important to pay
attention to.
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DONT YOU QUIT - FOR YOU

(you know who you are)
Posted by

BZ

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,

When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bitRest if you must, but don't you quit. Life is queer with its twists and
turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow You may succeed with another blow. Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
Whe he might have captured the victor's cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown. Success is failure turned inside
out The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It might be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

Take These Thoughts With You On

Your Journey To Your Dreams
Posted by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

Take These Thoughts With You On Your Journey To Your Dreams

Don't ever forget that you are unique. Be your best self and not an
imitation of someone else.
Find your strength and use them in a positive way. Don't listen to
those who ridicule the choices you make.
Travel the road that you have chosen and don't look back with
regret. You have to take chances to make your dreams happen.
Remember that there is plenty of time to travel another road - and
still another - in your journey through life.
Take the time to find the route that is right for you. You will learn
something valuable from every trip you take, so don't be afraid to
make mistakes.
Tell yourself that you're okay just the way you are. Make friends
who respect your true self.
Take the time to be alone, too, so you can know just how terrific
your own company can be.
Remember that being alone doesn't always mean being lonely; it
can be a beautiful experience of finding your creativity, your
heartfelt feelings, and the calm and quiet peace deep inside you.
Don't ever forget that you are special and you have within you the
ability to make your dreams come true.

Incredible uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted by dragonlove
Prevents flu and stomach illness
Dissolves kidney stones
Helps relieve nausea
Helps relieve heartburn or chronic reflux
Helps relieve asthma
Helps relieve allergies
Helps relieve gout
Helps lower glucose levels in diabetes
Helps weight loss by curbing appetite and breaking down fat
Helps relieve migraines
Helps relieve sinus pressure and infection
Lowers blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol
Reduces inflammation, relieves arthritis
Conditions and detangles hair
Gets rid of nail fungus
Works well to clean up fungal, bacterial rash
Soothes bug bites
Gets rid of warts
Helps reduce/prevent acne

You Throw Away The Used Tea Bags?

Posted by Ha-nu
Drinking tea can not only provide you with health benefits but also can save you
money. How can it be if we spend money in the first place? Well, consider it as a
multipurpose product that can be both beneficial internally for our health and
externally for our homes. So, do not discard your used tea bags just yet! There are
many effective uses of tea bags.
10 Effective uses of tea bags that work
Soothing puffy and tired eyes. This is the most common use of tea bags. Soak tea
bags in ice-cold water or simply pour on water and leave in the refrigerator. Tea not
only relieves redness and swelling, but also refreshes tired eyes.
Minimizing the effect of bruising. Apply a fresh-brewed, but cooled tea bag of black
tea on the injured spot and it will help reduce bruising. This is due to the substance
contained in black tea, tannic acid, which reduces swelling and constricts the blood
vessels. For best results, apply the compress twice a day, leaving 20 minutes.
Tea bags can be used as a remedy for sunburn. Wet tea bags will ease the pain of
sunburns and if your entire body is sunburned, take a bath and add tea bags to the
water.
Tea bags can help with razor cuts. Wet tea bags can reduce and calm nagging pain
from a razor cut.
Tea bags can help with acne. Wipe your face with used green tea bag.
Tea bags can help with oral hygiene. If you have painful sores in your mouth, you
can speed up the healing process by soaking the tea bag in water, and slightly biting
onto it with your teeth. It will ease the pain and speed up healing. Similarly, you can
stop the bleeding from an extracted or lost tooth.

Tea bags can refreshen your breath. Rinsing with strong brewed tea reduces the
unpleasant smell from the mouth.
Tea bags will help with the sweaty feet. Before going to bed, soak your feet inluke
warm tea for 10-15 minutes, then wipe them with a towel.
Tea bags can effectively absorb unpleasant odors. Tea bags can be used to eliminate
the unpleasant smell of hands after dealing with fish or garlic. Also tea bags can be
used as a deodorizer in the fridge or trash can. Just stick them in there. You can also
stick tea bags with lavender flavor or other herbal tea in the seat covers of your car,
you get a natural air freshener.
If you are allergic to detergents or soaps, tea bags could be used for washing dishes.
It may sound strange, tea truly has cleaning properties. With a few re-brewed tea
bags, you can remove dirt and grease on mirrors, windows, floors, kitchen counter
tops and unpainted wooden furniture. Remember that after cleaning, make sure to
dry the surface, because tea is a good natural dye.

SEASONS
Posted by

BZ

The cold north wind begins to blow

Lady Winter pulls up her blanket of snow
She tucks the land in nice and tight
The land then sleeps through winter's plight
For several months the land will sleep
But hush my darling don't you weep
Soon...the land agian will wake
Lovely flowers Mother Spring doth make
She sends her warm, nurshing showers
That are full of her growing powers
The snow crocus is the first to wake
From it's head, winter's plight it doth shake
At this time the faries begin thier work
and thier chores they never sherk
They wake the land and paint it bright
So open your eyes and enjoy the sight!
The days begin to grow longer
As summers sun grows stronger
Children play in the sprinklers stream
As summer birds sit and preen.

Summers end is drawing near

The fall colors will soon be here
Autumn comes with it's colorful arrays
And the night begins to overtake the days
Then tha days begin to cool
For this is Mother Natures rule
The leaves turn red, yellow, brown and gold
As summers days begin to grow old
Jack Frost prepares his paints and brush
The animals begin their harvest rush
Lady Winter again will soon be here
But don't you cry my little dear.
For the circle of seasons you see
Are meant for the enjoyment of you and me
For Mother Nature is fair and wise
And she always creates a new surprise!!!

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