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Last night I had a really nice evening. I spent it with my sweet friend Ebony who affectionately refers to me as her American Mum and I her as my daughter. She knows how much I adore the moon and will send me a picture of it each full moon. It's such a beautiful way to stay connected with her and to feel special. A monthly reminder that someone is thinking of me and knowing how much I love the moon and even though we are an ocean apart we can feel connected. It's pretty special. And last night it so happened that Ebz and I went to dinner on the night of the full moon. We were just finishing our meal when she spotted the massive, amber sphere rising out of the water. Drawn to her like the sea she shimmered over, we rushed out to the harbour and shared in its spectacular beauty. It looked more like a subdued, icy, rose-gold sun. These are a few photos I was able to capture with my iPhone. I really should invest in a decent camera, but considering, I think they turned out ok. Then the last photo was several hours later when she had returned to her familiar silver magnificence. </div>
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Today I decided to ask the tarot what do I need to release and what do I need to embrace this full moon? I shuffled and specifically looked for the Moon card and each card just to the left and right. It's noteworthy that this is the Full Moon in Aries and the left is a water card and to the right fire - stagnant emotion and thus isolation reflected by the 7 of cups in contrast to the more dynamic energy of community and celebration shown in the 4 of wands. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Release being overwhelmed with emotional confusion that enevitably leads to lethargy due to emitioanl exhaustion from overthinking. Embrace feelings of stability that can be found by interacting with like-minded individuals who encourage and inspire me to remain curious and explore things that call to and are of interest to me. As my time in the UK draws to a close this really hits home for me. It makes </span>perfect<span style="text-align: left;"> sense, but to add an element of practical application I shuffled again and asked, "How??" The Emperor jumped out:</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Be authoritative,</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Look at the bigger picture</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Do not get caught up in the minutia,</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Be my own sovereign</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Embrace a sense of power</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Exude grace under pressure </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Commit to fostering strong self-worth </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Be brave damnit</li>
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I hope that this Aries full moon brings you all of the positive Aries qualities needed in your life and that you are able to enjoy the beauty of the moon.</div>
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I was Googling something or other a little while ago and I saw the Google doodle for the person being honored today and wondered who she was. So I clicked on it and was really inspired by what I learned. Her name is Joanna Baillie and today marks her 256th birthday. She is a renowned Scottish poet and playwright who was a descendant of famous Scottish war hero Sir William Wallace and was who's literary achievements led to her being hailed as the "female William Shakespeare". I needed to make a post for tomorrow and was moved to share a bit of what I learned about her as well as one of her poems as my post for this week. Here is a bit about her:<br />
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<li>She lived most her life with her sister, Agnes</li>
<li>She never married but it is said that she had many a gentleman caller and interest</li>
<li>She is hailed as one of the greatest female poets of all time</li>
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The title of her poem To The Rainbow caught my attention. The rainbow holds very special significance for me since my Mamma passed away. She sends me rainbows as symbols she is around, most of which have been when it is extremely clear that it is from her and cannot be written off as mere coincidence. The picture of the rainbow above is out in St. James Parrish, where her family is from. I saw it when I was out there one day was with a cousin of hers. The title To the Rainbow called to mind the beautiful oracle deck by Inna Segal, <a href="https://www.innasegal.com/shop-1/" target="_blank">The Secret Language of Color</a>. The deck is a wonderful, each card displaying the beauty of a particular color or hue and explain how to work with its energetic vibration for physical and/or emotional healing. As we all know, the rainbow is such a wonderful symbol of healing, hope, joy, and encouragement.<br />
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I am only just now realizing today is September 11th.<br />
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TRIUMPHANT arch! that fill'st the sky<br />
When storms prepare to part,<br />
I ask not proud philosophy<br />
To teach me what thou art:—<br />
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Still seem, as to my childhood's sight,<br />
A midway station given,<br />
For happy spirits to alight<br />
Betwixt the earth and heaven.<br />
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Can all that optics teach unfold<br />
Thy form to please me so,<br />
As when I dreamt of gems and gold<br />
Hid in thy radiant bow?<br />
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When science from creation's face<br />
Enchantment's veil withdraws,<br />
What lovely visions yield their place<br />
To cold material laws!<br />
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And yet, fair bow! no fabling dreams,<br />
But words of the Most High,<br />
Have told why first thy robe of beams<br />
Was woven in the sky.<br />
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When o'er the green undeluged earth<br />
Heaven's covenant thou did'st shine,<br />
How came the world's grey fathers forth<br />
To watch thy sacred sign!<br />
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And when its yellow lustre smil'd<br />
O'er mountains yet untrod,<br />
Each mother held aloft her child<br />
To bless the bow of God.<br />
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Methinks, thy jubilee to keep,<br />
The first-made anthem rang,<br />
On earth deliver'd from the deep,<br />
And the first poet sang.<br />
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Nor ever shall the Muse's eye<br />
Unraptur'd greet thy beam:<br />
Theme of primeval prophecy!<br />
Be still the poet's theme.<br />
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The earth to thee its incense yields,<br />
The lark thy welcome sings,<br />
When glitt'ring in the freshen'd fields<br />
The snowy mushroom springs.<br />
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How glorious is thy girdle cast<br />
O'er mountain, tower, and town;<br />
Or mirror'd in the ocean vast,<br />
A thousand fathoms down!<br />
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As fresh in yon horizon dark,<br />
As young thy beauties seem,<br />
As when the eagle from the ark<br />
First sported in thy beam.<br />
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For faithful to its sacred page,<br />
Heaven still rebuilds thy span;<br />
Nor lets the type grow pale with age,<br />
That first spoke peace to man.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498967066166501455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005494872136552908.post-13719122071710375092018-09-05T08:03:00.000-05:002018-09-05T08:03:10.460-05:00Cornwall - A Day in Padstow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I went out again for another adventure around Cornwall with my friend Trigger, this time to the South Coast, past New Quay and over to Padstow. Yet another seaside town filled with shops on narrow streets and beautiful boats in the harbor. But of course, the ride there and back was half of the joy. I'll never tire of riding along the narrow roads that carve through the rolling green hills. This time I also got to enjoy the beauty of the sea as well as the land. Once we arrived in Padstow we went to a nice pub just off the harbor, The Old Custom House. Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures of the front of the building, but this is the view just in front. Not too bad huh. </div>
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It was an inviting atmosphere and we found a nice table in the back area. I was pleased to see a map of Cornwall, also known as the South West country on the wall to help me get my bearings as to where we were. On the menu was the usual pub grub type of favorites. I settled on the classic ham, eggs and chips and a pot of Earl Grey with milk. These may have been the best eggs I've ever eaten in my life. Just look at the glorious amber-orange colour, the hallmark of cage-free, corn-fed chickens. And the chips were proper chips. I find when I'm back in the States I really don't care for fries anymore after proper chips. It's like what your Mom would make in an American home. Potatoes that are freshly peeled and cut into larger strips, not frozen potatoes from a bag. The pub was also dog-friendly, of course. I should create a post on how dog-friendly Cornwall is. In short, if you don't like dogs, you really may wish to spend time elsewhere. Dogs are welcome in nearly every establishment in Cornwall and that definitely includes those that serve food. </div>
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After enjoying brunch we walked around the harbor. There was a lovely sailboat I had a momentary daydream about taking out on the open sea and then took in some sightseeing around the town. Because the sea is such an integral part of life in Cornwall, a nautical theme is always present. I wish I'd taken another picture so as to get the perspective of how big this beautiful anchor is.<br />
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I saw one the beautiful old farmhouses that kind of stuck out like a relic from the past in the midst of more modern shops. It had a beautiful wrought iron fence around it, but what really caught my attention was the stone figure in an ornately carved little alcove that looked shockingly like an Ellegua head. I do wonder what this was meant to represent or honor. I'm pretty sure Ellegua isn't highlighted in Cornwall. Maybe, but I sincerely doubt it. </div>
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We were surprised to see a grapevine with clusters of new grapes forming. We also saw a beautiful claddagh doorknocker. Maybe that is another thing I should feature as a brief weekly post because there are so many unique and beautiful ones that I've seen.<br />
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It was such a nice day and I can't wait for another day out with Trigger. He is such great company and I really appreciate him showing me so much of beautiful Cornwall.</div>
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I met the nicest ladies today! I was standing there when a lady came up from behind me and scared the tar out of me. She was so sweet and was asking me if she could pass, as I was in the way. We got to chatting and lo and behold they are from Scotland. I've had this pull to go there for the past several years but I've not yet made it there. How I can make it 4,447 miles from New Orleans to Cornwall but I haven't yet made the 600 to Scotland makes no sense at all. Anyway, they sat down and had a pot of tea. So I went over and started to chat with them. What incredibly sweet ladies they were, so warm and joyous. Frances and her daughter Tracey and they are from Dundee, the 4th largest city in Scotland and famous for its cake-making it would seem. I left them to their tea and went back to chatting with my friend Charles, but every time I looked over at them it was like I felt sparkles around me and I wanted to go over and hug them. To my surprise when they got up to leave they came over and asked if they could get a picture together with me. I was so pleased and asked if I could have one as well. Then they asked if they could give me their address so that when I get to Scotland I can come to visit them if I'd like! How incredibly kind!<br />
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I asked the Lenormand about our meeting and got Child+Lily+Key - An older lady with white hair (Lily) and her daughter (Child) provide a granted me access! Also, the purity and sincerity (Lily) of something new (Child) is something that will be a very good idea to say yes to (Key)!<br />
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Since I haven't made it yet to Scotland, seems like Scotland made its way to me!<br />
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*this post brought to you by the <a href="http://www.bohemianess.com/" target="_blank">SepiaFoto Lenormand</a> by the amazing Kiki<br />
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I bought a new go-cup. My Dad used to take a cup of coffee with him everywhere he went. Either coffee or milk. We had a few small insulated brown cups that I think came with an Aladin thermos we had. He called them his "go-cups" The man had no idea he was sitting on a million dollar idea. Well like father like daughter, I do love to have a go-cup. The majority of the time it is coffee, but when I'm in the UK I drink so much more tea. (As I write this I am sat here enjoying a cuppa Earl Grey.) So I was happy today when I was led to have a look in a shop on the harbor that I never go into and much to my surprise I found some cool things. As I was about to check out, my eye caught sight of this go-cup, the "BambooCup...the eco-friendly cup" it's called. I need one, but when I saw the beautiful picture of the sea coupled with the wise reminder to redirect back to the choice of happiness. Here are the points the packaging boasts:<br />
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<li>reusable/zero waste</li>
<li>made of renewable bamboo fibre, cornstarch, and melamine </li>
<li>recloseable lid</li>
<li>tiny air hole to allow coffee to flow smoothly (I've found this to be a key feature missing on past purchases)</li>
<li>quality in compliance with EU standards</li>
<li>high-quality lid lock/no silicone lid</li>
<li> odor free and taste-neutral</li>
<li>high-quality sleeve</li>
<li>dishwasher safe</li>
<li>not suitable for microwave</li>
<li>400 mls/13.5 oz</li>
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I'm looking forward to trying out my new cup. Too bad I don't have my Dame Darcy Tarot with me because it would be perfect alongside it. The picture on the cup reminds me of the beauty of the sea when I was in Turkey last year. It's the point where the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas meet. Two things that make me the happiest in the world are the ocean, tarot cards, and a good, strong cup of coffee.</div>
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I am an utter selenophile and have been as long as I can remember. I adore Her silvery presence. Today is the full moon. Regrettably it is an incredibly nasty, overcast and rainy day. Perhaps the sky will clear this evening enough to see the moon but I don't think so. Then I happened to come across this picture I took of last month's full moon. I remember walking up the street and approaching the house. Just as I turned to trot down the steps, I was greeted with this glorious sight. The clouds were just barely thinning enough to see Her when I got this photo.<br />
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In the Lenormand, The Moon #32 card is one of the cards that has many meanings that don't necessarily relate one with another. It can mean:<br />
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<li>Reputation</li>
<li>Emotions/feelings</li>
<li>Fame</li>
<li>Dreams</li>
<li>Night</li>
<li>Success</li>
<li>Psychic or initutive </li>
<li>Romance</li>
<li>Monthly time period or cycles</li>
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I asked the cards what I need to know with regard to some things I am dealing with emotionally. Seems I'm supposed to remain optimistic in spite of the confussion that appears will continue to shroud me me for a while longer. </div>
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I hope wherever and whatever your situation, you are you can see the moon this evening and that She may bring you peace and contentment. </div>
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F&F Botanica has been a part of more people's lives in the New Orleans community and far beyond for over 30 years than one can even imagine. An unassuming little shop that was an absolute gem in the middle of the Treme' at 801 Broad St. F&F had pretty much every and anything a spiritual practitioner could need. They sold tarot cards, soaps, booklets/books, cascarilla, sprays, floor washes, baths, countless oils, chromolithigraphs, rosary beads, prayer cards, saint images, herbs, incense, and more that I'm sure I'm just not able to call to mind right now. My friend Michaelle always says, "if that place doesn't have it either they don't make it or you don't need it!" But their primary product was candles. Candles and more candles. 7 day candles for almost any Saint imaginable, Orishas, Lwa, and any other purpose one could need them for. People from all walks of life came into this shop. Black, white, Native, Latin, old, young, Catholic, Voodoo, hoodoo, witches, followers of Santisima Muerta, Espiritismo, Palo, Vodou and lay people in need of spiritual help. A favorite memory of a friend of mine is when she first moved to town and went there. She saw about six cops going in, she thought it was a raid. She was floored when she saw them come out with boxes and boxes of candles. From cops, to lawyers, to judges, doctors, nurses, bartenders, card readers, burlesque dancers, business owners, gas station attendants, city employees, tattoo artists, tour guides, checkout clerks, musicians, teachers, students... this wonderful shop was a place of spiritual refuge and assistance to every walk of life.<br />
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Though there was a previous owner, since I've been going there it was run by Felix Figueroa, Mr. Felix. A very kind older gentleman who greeted every customer with a beautiful smile and quite often a bit of wisdom. There was also the sweetheart, Ms. Rose. How many times did she offer me assistance, a warm smile and encouragement when I was going through my roughest times in life over the past few years. And of course Mr. Felix's son-in-law, Johnathan. He was so knowledgeable on so many subjects and was always willing to share that knowledge with anyone in need. Speaking in past tense right now is making my stomach sick.<br />
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In the past 6 weeks all three of them have passed away. We've not only lost a place of that serviced the spiritual needs of so many many people, but three shining lights who made our community a brighter place. I personally went to F&F at least once a week. My heart is so heavy but to be honest I'm glad I'm not in New Orleans right now because the city is in mourning. A friend described it as a shroud being placed over the city with grief that is palpable. I remember the last time I saw them, it was 2 weeks before I left for the UK, the day before I went to L.A. I purchased a candle that was beautiful and of great assistance. There are so many things I wanted to buy and had every intention to do so. Who'd have ever thought F&F wouldn't be around, that those three wonderful souls would all be gone so soon.<br />
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How many times did I park my car on the corner of Broad at St. Ann. I will treasure the items I have from there. They will now have special meaning to me. I pray for the surviving family members of the family, particularly Tanya, Johnathan's lovely wife. I cannot imagine her grief at this time after this level of loss. I hope that in some small way, knowing that so many are sending her peace and love will bring even a minimal level of comfort. Below are some of the beautiful things I had from F&F. May all three of you rest in sweet peace my dear friends. I appreciate every single kind thought, word and bit of guidance you gave me. You have all left a void that can never be filled.<br />
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Today I was happy to go out again with my friend Trigger for another adventure exploring the Cornish coast. He picked my up at 10AM and we set off for two villages about a half an hour away. First stop was Looe. It's another village on the sea with a lot of shops. The weather was a bit grim but wasn't chilly so it was fine to walk around.<br />
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The architecture that is so old is stunning. I would be willing to bet that the archways above are from the 12th century. Next stop, Polperro.</div>
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Polperro is a village along the Cornish coast that is nestled in a valley surrounded by trees and rolling hills of pasture. As you walk down the street (it's the only one for about a quarter of a mile) there is a tiny river, The River Pol, that flows down to the sea. On the other side of it are lovely homes which have tiny bridges to access the street lined with lush ivy and beautiful begonias. </div>
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Even though there are all kinds of tourist shops there it manages not to spoil the warmth and beauty. As you walk along there are a number of inns, tea rooms, an antique shop, and restaurants with outside gardens. I couldn't pass up an opportunity to wander around an antique store. We met the nicest lady who owns it. I ended up getting an old pewter teapot. I'm going to have to research whether or not it is safe to drink from. </div>
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After several hours of sightseeing we'd worked up an appetite. We decided to go to a pub called The Three Pilchards that I felt perfectly cozy in. The pub takes its name from a type of fish that was once plentiful and caught in the harbor a few hundred yards away. To get the vibe of the place I've got to give a tiny history lesson on the area. A history similar to The French Quarter in some respects.</div>
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The pub is small and has an underlying mysterious air about it. I was told it is the oldest pub in the village, built in the early 1600's. But the first known documentation of Polperro itself is from 1303, but it was a port in the 1200's! If you know New Orleans, think Jean LaFitte's, very similar in vibe, only brighter and it offers food and locals actually go there because there are only a fraction fewer tourists behaving badly. I now am learning that that is not where the similarity ends. You see Cornwall's history is also rich with smuggling pirates, particularly in the late 1700's when Britain was at war with France and America. The Three Pilchards pub was definitely one of the spots receiving and selling contraband such as gin, rum, tobacco, and tea. What made these items hot was getting them directly from the source and avoiding the fleecing of the taxman. I only wonder, and it does stand to reason that I was sitting in a pub where Jean and Peirre LaFitte once sat and negotiated over rum, women and smoke before returning to New Orleans!? Though I am totally intrigued about learning more of the history of pirates who were so acive along the Cornish coastline, I was honestly only interested in ordering some of the amazing food I was seeing delivered to other tables, particularly a delightful looking sandwich that I promptly ordered. It was chicken salad on seeded brown bread (chicken and mayonnaise on granary as it is called here) with a side of fresh cole slaw and homemade crisps served on a wooden cutting board.<br />
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The bread was quite possibly the best bread I have ever eaten (not exaggerating. It was amazing), so fresh and delicious. Between these soft slices of heaven was the freshest chicken, arugula (rocket) and a mild farmhouse cheddar. The coleslaw was served in an adorable glass jar, again with incredibly fresh ingredients and a wee hint of beet juice that gave an interesting yet not off-putting rose color. The crisps were hand-shaved parsnip and beetroot and so tasty. The last time I remember enjoying a sandwich this much was in 1999 in San Fransisco. I'm telling you, this was one hell of a sandwich man! I was very disappointed when we later took a trip to the bakery and they informed me they were all sold out of it. </div>
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I have been wanting to go out on a boat. I even said a few times, "For Pete's sake, I'm in a fishing village right on a harbour and I still haven't been on a boat!? This is ridiculous." I must've Law of Attraction-ed myself into that reality because I said this to my amazing friend Lizzy and she responded by giving me an invite to go out with her on her friend's boat. Lizzy is the epitome of happiness, positivity and fun! She's a travel agent and she needed to write a blog post about her experience. So yesterday we met up and walked over to the harbour. We get there just as they are about to depart. We get our life jackets on and I was so excited until I looked down at the boat, Bouncin' Betty is her name aka The Mevagissey Missile. You see, it was the guy who does the rides around the bay in a speed boat! Now believe me when I say I love speed. But since I hurt my spine, which took about 10 years to heal, I am very cautious about testing my limits. So with great disappointment for us both, I declined. Lizzy walked down the stairs and looked back, wishing I would come. She gets on board and a few minutes later the captain yells up to me, "You've got a bad back? I've got 4 damaged disks. The sea is calm today. I promise you'll be fine." My mind said uhhh, no. But my gut said do it!! Do it now!<br />
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There was no time to go back and forth weighing options like the 2 of pentacles, I felt the impulse as Abraham-Hicks would advise and went with it. The captain, Jeremy, was kind enough to let me sit next to him. Oh my god it was fan-damn-tastic! We went slid out of the harbour and out into the open water and it was a feeling of pure freedom and bliss! My go to song for situations like this from the soundtrack of my mind started playing full blast in my head as Motley Crue screamed "when I get high I get high on speed, custom built bike doing 103, my heart, my heart, kickstart my heart!" We didn't get to 103, but we did get to 90mph and it was freaking amazing! Wind whipping through my hair, as we sliced through the water, sliding past the Cornish coastline. A few minutes into the ride Jer leaned over and asked if I was ok and I asked if we could just keep going out to sea because I didn't want to go back! What a rush! I can't wait to go back again! 15 minutes of heaven!<br />
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I've slept with an eye mask since I was 17 years old. I've been pathetically eye mask dependent ever since. Like it's not a game! I am *not* playing about an eye mask, do you hear me!? I'm as serious about it as the figure on the 2 of swords is about her blindfold. It's important to have assistance to walk the line between realms of the alert beta waves of the waking realm and the moonlight realm of the dreamscape. I usually have one that never leaves my suitcase and one that remains under my pillow upon waking and making my bed. That way I won't have to waste time in full freak out mode because I'm crawling into bed and cannot find it. Ohhh the slew of colorful words that will fly out of my face is astonishing even to me. And I'm picky about my eye masks let me tell ya. I mean, the thing is not just on your face but over your eyes and the whole point is to help sooth you to sleep. So it's gotta be just right. I've purchased many a mask over the years. I even used to make them by hand with my dear friend Laura who I also got completely addicted to them. But none can compare to the gem of a mask I just purchased from a brilliant online boutique called the Marigny Boudoir.<br />
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I first came to know of the shop because of the extremely talented traveling burlesque doll May Hemmer. She made a post on Instagram of herself getting settled on a flight wearing the most beautiful satin confection across her face in her signature shade of scintillating Barbie pink. I saw it and immediately had to follow her hashtags to find out where I could get one of these babies in my hot little hands! And that led me to the wonderful Etsy shop of proprietress of the beautiful Mariana Howard. As a scrolled through the selection of masks I became more and more intrigued. Not only because of the beautiful masks, but as much because of the thought behind each one. Mariana splits her time between NYC and New Orleans. She is completely enraptured by the Crescent City, hence the name of her shop. The Marigny (pronounced Mar-in-ee) is a neighborhood just outside of the French Quarter. Each of her masks has a story and very specifically chosen name, some of them are even part of specific collections. Given my love for anything involving mermaids, as soon as I feasted my eyes upon the teal delight named "Sirene" I was sold! So much so that I purchased one for myself and one as a gift for my beloved friend in DC , Suzette, another eye mask convert of mine, and they arrived in perfect time with my arrival. Let's talk specifics as to why these I love these masks:</div>
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<li>Very well constructed - though they are beautiful, I use this on a nightly basis. It's *got* to stand up to that.</li>
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<li>Attention to detail in every single way </li>
<li>Excellent at blocking out all light completely! </li>
<li>Divinely soft silk charmeuse that feels like a dream on the delicate skin of the eye area </li>
<li>Unique band to hold it securely in place is not only pretty but very comfortable (this is super important in a mask - if it's too tight it is very uncomfortable, hurts your ears, your eyeballs, smush your eyelashes, and cause headaches - if it's too loose it slides out of place and lets light in)</li>
<li>Each mask has its own name and story</li>
<li>Wrapped in beautiful, frangranced tissue paper</li>
<li>Option for a personalized note, but discretion of billing details when sent as a gift</li>
<li>Ships quickly</li>
<li>Timely communication from seller</li>
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I fell in love with my mask upon sight, but even more so when I read her biography. Mariana specifically named her after my most beloved Lwa, LaSirene! If you know me personally, I ain't really gotta say no more! She is the embodiment of the ocean itself depicted as a mermaid. The beautiful rosettes call to mind the endless waves of the sea. While I chose the marine-like shade of a London blue topaz for myself, I chose one of the beautiful burgundy of "Madame" for Suzette. It is a crimson shade of satin covered in seductive black fishnet lace and a sheer black ruffle trim. Her biography explained that she is part of the Storyville collection. Storyville was the red light district in the late 1800's just outside of the French Quarter. Suzette was quite pleased when she opened the box but given the amount of light that comes into her apartment she was delighted after her first night of sleeping with "Madame". It's been over a month and she is still passionately taken with this garnet lady of the evening.<br />
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After leaving The District, I was off to the UK. I had the extreme pleasure of business class en route to Heathrow. I really should write a post about what a wonderful experience that was, but the point of mentioning it here is to speak to what a wonderful mask this is in any situation. Anyone who has been exhausted while flying and definitely anyone who has flown a redeye or overseas can tell you what a must-have item an eye mask is. Be it the cold, hard pain of florescent cabin lighting abruptly turned on during a night flight or the blinding intensity of the blazing sun stabbing your optic nerve when window shades are opened for an arrival service, an eye mask can be a true lifesaver when traveling. Though one is given an amenity kit during boarding, trust me when I say to you my cerulean dream "Sirene" was the envy of my fellow passengers flying in posh accommodations! I even had two separate gentlemen compliment me on her. </div>
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So if your a person who enjoys a sleep mask or have contemplated using one, I can't say enough good things about the ones from Marigny Boudoir. If you want a functional product but also have a desire to indulge in a luxurious experience, go ahead and embrace your inner ZsaZsa Gabore. The only thing that could make me love these masks even more than I clearly do is having had the extreme pleasure of having sat down to enjoy coffee and conversation in person with the beautiful Mariana at Who Dat Cafe, a favorite spot in the Marigny for many of us locals. She is not only a class act, but an incredibly kind, sincere and delightful lady I look forward to spend more time with when we both return to New Orleans. And I've already chosen my next mask. Or three..</div>
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I love coffee. And being a Creole woman from New Orleans, I specifically love chicory coffee. I love to meet up with friends and enjoy conversation and meaningful time together over a cup of it, be it steaming hot or iced cold depending upon the degree of oppressive subtropic heat of Louisiana. My friends Nikki and Charlotte call it "meeting for covfefe because that stupid Tweet will never not be funny.<br />
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When I came to visit the UK a few years ago I learned the very hard way that the though the Brits have many fine and enjoyable points, their appreciation or dare I even say skill much less respect when it comes to creating a delightfully enjoyable warm beverage is exclusively reserved for tea and by no means extends itself to coffee. Their idea of coffee is what anyone else I know would consider substandard at best. I have often called it swill or even liquid sewage. I've seen establishments that will brew a pot of coffee which in itself could be considered a treat because most places do instant coffee! Something I honestly had no idea still existed until spending an extended period of time over here.)But I've seen them brew a pot of (weak) coffee and let it remain on the heating element the *entire* day! Meaning from 10AM until 8 in the evening and serve it to people who actually pay money for and consume it without complaint let alone disgust.<br />
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Suffice it to say that I learned to bring my own coffee and to make sure I also had something in which to make said coffee because back to that whole instant thing, many people don't have a coffee maker in their home ?!?!?? (Barbaric I tell ya...) Last month I recalled from my flight attendant days a pilot who would bring his own single use coffee filter that would sit on his cup and funnel the hot water over the coffee grounds. So I went on Amazon and ordered something similar for myself. It's the E-Prance (yes that is the actual name of it) coffee dripper. It's proven to be wonderful tool to make a nice cup of covfefe.<br />
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<li>Simple design that comes with 3 items - basket, holder, and brush for cleaning</li>
<li>Stainless steel</li>
<li>Reusable</li>
<li>Very fine woven mesh means it filters well but with no clogging</li>
<li>Filters very quickly</li>
<li>No need for paper filters</li>
<li>Makes 1-4 cups/800 mls</li>
<li>Sits nicely inside of cups of carafes</li>
<li>Sturdy tri-pod base to rest it in when not in use</li>
<li>Silicone grip that is heat-proof </li>
<li>Cleans thoroughly and easily</li>
<li>Pretty honeycomb design </li>
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To be honest, my ideal cup of coffee made at home is when I brew it in a old school percolator like my good grandma Margaret used to do (yes, I had a bad one). That is pure perfection for me! But nevertheless I am very pleased with this contraption. It's super simple to use. You place it on top of your cup, add your desired amount of coffee, pour boiling water over it and viola, done. I let it sit in the cup for about 5 min because I like pretty strong coffee. Then I add my cream and enjoy. </div>
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I personally find beverages taste best when enjoyed in a special cup that is personal to the individual. For me that often involves a mermaid or a kitty. There's something emotionally fulfilling to hold a special cup in your hands filled with a warm beverage. It not only can chase away the chill of the air, but also should there be an chill in your heart or unease in your soul. This is one of my favorite cups to use when I am in Exeter. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">So what more fitting card that the Queen of Cups to go along with this post. Here we have a serene scene along the coast which is actually identical to the Cornish coast where I adore spending time. The high cliffs covered in emerald fields that drop off to the beautiful blue sea below looks so much like a place called </span>Polstreath<span style="text-align: left;">. Along the shore is a cushion of the same colour with silver </span>tassel<span style="text-align: left;"> fit for a the queen who sits upon it, protectively wrapped around the beautiful cut glass chalice which has gold </span>embellishments<span style="text-align: left;"> that she gazes upon in deep thought. Most all white cats with blue eyes are very special in that they most often are deaf, 80% according to one study. I once knew a beautiful one named Misha. Though they cannot hear, that just means that their other sense area even more keen. I remember Misha being </span>extremely<span style="text-align: left;"> sensitive to vibrations. For example she could feel footsteps of someone entering the room or when music was turned on, but also the slightest vibration of these things that we as humans might not have yet </span>picked<span style="text-align: left;"> up on. In the tarot, the Queen of Cups/Chalices is water of water. She is very deep in her feels, very nurturing and highly intuitive. People may often consider these types to be overly sensitive and though that does come with its challenges at times, it is also is what </span>makes<span style="text-align: left;"> them so wonderful. It reminds me of my Scorpio Mommy, an </span>extremely<span style="text-align: left;"> complex and deep soul who was exceedingly loving and compassionate. She could make anyone feel loved and cared for. Her favorite colour was also blue </span>and<span style="text-align: left;"> she loved to sit with a good book and a strong cup of chicory coffee in a special mug with her cat curled up at her feet.</span></div>
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Today was my last full day in Devon before heading down to Cornwall tomorrow. In England, counties are the roughly the size of what states are in the U. S. The day started off with a tiny bit of yoga, only 10 minutes upon waking and sitting up in bed. Hey, it's 10 minutes more than I've done in a year so it freakin'counts. After that I went to sit out in Karen's beautiful garden with one of her sweet kitties, Whisper, the 3-legged sweet little angel from Jesus and God as my precious friend Catelyn would say. I've been wanting to read more. Ok, let's be honest, I've been wanting to read period. Embarrassing to admit but I don't make time to read anymore so I want to implement a rule to read for at least 20 min per day. My plan was to sip my coffee and read a bit from a book my dear friend/sister Rhonda passed on to me when I was in LA last month, Warrior Goddess in Training. That was short lived due to a wonderful surprise of two of my friends from Cornwall stopping in for a visit. They were driving up to head to a regional airport as they started a vacation in Spain. It was so nice to feel the element of surprise given recent events. My coming to visit from America was meant to be a huge and wonderful surprise experience for everyone including myself with the exception of four key people. It was a need-to-know basis and we were the only ones who actually needed to know. Well due to one eavesdropper dropping the dime like an informant in an episode of Law & Order SVU, the entire tiny community knows. If you can't tell, let me be clear that I'm really pissed. So this made Amy and Jack's visit all the more enjoyable. Amy and I got really close last year and we were so happy to see each other. Yep, I just posted that picture of me looking like I just rolled out of bed 20 minutes before. Because I had.<br />
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After they went on their way I caught the train the two stops into Exeter. It's a very old and a pretty city that dates all the way back to Roman times. It is as far to the Southwest as they got in England. So when I say it's an old city, I do mean old. Many buildings date back to Medieval times and long before. So it's an interesting mix of ancient with modern. This includes castles dating as far back as 1068, the architectural beauty of the Victorian era to brand new construction. An example of Gothic Revival architecture would be the magnificent Royal Albert Museum located appropriately on Queen St. It was erected in 1868 and is a perfect example of the glorious style known as Victorian architecture named after Her Majesty Queen Victoria. I had planned to once again spend the afternoon there as I had when I was here last summer but time did not permit due to my time with my friends. </div>
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Next, it was on to Superdrug and my favorite shop, Primark. It's a retail store that is very inexpensive and decent value for the money. I picked up a nice pair of jeans for just £9 along with cute fuzzy slippers and a pair of shoes for 3£. I love it. Maybe I'll do a post on the cool things I got from both stores. </div>
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After Primark and Superdrug I decided t end the day spending time relaxing at Northernhay Gardens. It is conveniently located just next to the train station. It is the oldest open public space in all of England dating back to 1612! But this areas history goes all the way back to the Romans when the occupied the area. The drive is guarded by a wrought iron gate with two beautiful displays of the Exeter coat of arms that read Simper Fidelis. Though it immediately made my American self think of the Marines, it actually a suggestion from Queen Elizabeth I back in 1588 due to the loyal citizens of Exeter ponying up from the coffers to help defeat the Spanish armada. (Told ya this place is old!)</div>
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The park is another spot I visited last year, so this time I was surprised to see an archway I had noticed before in the wall that the Romans were using as a city wall to guard the castle just near it. It opened to more pathways and rolling hills of ivy, butterfly bushes, shady trees and flower gardens filled with lilies, echanacia, to name a few.</div>
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I found a nice little spot to sit down and relax. I used my jacket as a pillow and laid back and unwound in the peaceful arms of nature in a perfectly temperate day. Then I broke out my Lenormand cards and did a quick little daily read that clearly showed an event of the day: house +child +clover. I was lucky and had a quick, little visit at the house. A small opportunity that was unexpected good fortune. </div>
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All in all, it was a really nice day and way to say goodbye for now to Devon County. Next stop, Cornwall. I can't wait! </div>
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deck featured: the<a href="http://www.bohemianess.com/p/sepiafoto-lenormand.html" target="_blank"> Sepiafoto Lenormand</a> by the very talented Kiki </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498967066166501455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005494872136552908.post-70319041402830590942018-07-11T16:56:00.000-05:002018-07-11T17:03:12.178-05:00RAF 100th Annivesary and the Ace of SwordsI was quite pleased to have arrived in the U.K. the day before yesterday. It's a land I've grown quite fond of. It seems my arrival is in sync with some major celebrations here:<br />
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<li>Yesterday was the christening of the newest member of the royal family Prince Louis, </li>
<li>England is in the semi-finals in soccer/football after 28 long years</li>
<li>Today marked the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force - RAF.</li>
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As a lover of things that fly and the armed services and our allies, I was seated front and center along side my friend Karen to watch the BBC's live coverage. There were thousands gathered in person to watch the impressive sum of 100 aircraft used in the flyover. It started with helicopters in the lead motoring along at about 100 MPH, which included Puma and Chinook, followed by about 20+ different types of aircraft - including the jewel of the 1940's, the Spitfire - and rounded out with aerobatic fighter jets rocketing by at 350 MPH!<br />
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That would be the crowning pride of the British air warriors, the Red Arrows. They are the Brits' answer to the incomparable precision and majesty of our Blue Angels. *puffs chest with pride* I adore the U.K., but I'm loyal to home first, in spite of the current situation in the White House.<br />
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Let's talk about the Queen beaming with national pride!<br />
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Her Majesty was in fine form as she looked on with the rest of the royal family, including the Duke and oh-so-lovely Duchess of Sussex (Harry and Meghan) as well as the Prince of Wales and the elegant Duchess of Cambridge (William and Kate) watching the procession in the sky soar over Buckingham Palace.<br />
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Above are the Typhoon fighter jets. Their sleek delta-wing design is a big part of what makes this aircraft extremely agile and great for dogfights in actual combat missions, not to mention incredibly sexy! I by no means have that much knowledgeable about military aircraft, but I'd say these would be somewhat similar to our own F-16 or F-22's. <br />
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The RAF has nine squadrons of Typhoons, and thus the individual aircraft represents each of them. Three specific Squadrons are also celebrating their 100th anniversary and so they each have a unique design painted on their tails in honor of that. Unfortunately that could not be captured in my high quality, professional photos snapped while sitting on a couch watching the TV *shrugs with laughter*<br />
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The center aircraft is painted to commemorate last year's 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. In short, that was the battle that prevented Nazi Germany from completely invading and taking the UK back in 1940. There are plenty of images on Google to see up close shots of these beautiful machines.<br />
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And of course the Red Arrows rounded out the festivities. Queen Elizabeth looks on, beaming with pride as they released their trademark jet exhaust representing the colors of the Union Jack. </div>
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Now as a tarot reader, to make this tarot-centric, the card that comes to mind is the Ace of Swords. On more than a few occasions I've seen this card represent an airplane, or those who work on them, especially when I was an active flight attendant. </div>
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Also, in the tradition that I read cards, the suit of swords is connected with the element of air as is shown in this version of the card with the beautiful, winged sylph adding her energy to this athame. The sleek shape and cold steel of the blade are so similar to an aircraft as it slices through the atmosphere and the rich blue cloth looks like a cloudless, clear blue sky that makes for perfect flying weather with no turbulence. </div>
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The Ace of Swords is a card that is about a new opportunity to have clarity and focus and often times involves acts of courage in the face of adversity. It's about precision, razor-sharp instincts on one side of the blade that are equally matched with logic and attention to detail. It's a signal that there is no time or room for bullshit, so grab hold and cut through any you start or may find. It tells us to put ego aside and look at just the facts with honor, integrity and truth to the best of our ability.</div>
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Sounds exactly like the mindset needed to be a person working on an aircraft, especially a person in control of the machine and its precious contents and crew.</div>
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There's a reason that it is said that cleanliness is next to Godliness. I agree with the idea that keeping our physical space clean is important to our well being. But equally as important is keeping our spiritual environment cleansed as well, especially for those of us involved in esoteric dealings.<br />
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There are so many different methods of doing this, but one in particular is smudging. Smudging is burning something that is known to have the properties of positive vibrations and and using the smoke that is produced to that end. Since smoke can penetrate even the tiniest of crevices, it's a fantastic method of cleansing. <br />
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Though I am prone to pulmonary issues, I love smudging. I just have to crack the windows for ventilation. All you need is a fire-safe container or incense burner, self-lighting charcoal (which in and of itself is cleansing), a lighter, and your choice of item to burn. There are so many things that can be used, a few of which include:<br />
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<li>Sage</li>
<li>Sweetgrass</li>
<li>Frankincense</li>
<li>Myrrh</li>
<li>Dragon's blood</li>
<li>Palo santo </li>
<li>Charcoal</li>
<li>Copal</li>
<li>Benzion</li>
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A number of benefits can be gained from smudging: <br />
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<li>Known to banish negativity</li>
<li>Invites positive energy</li>
<li>Improved sleep</li>
<li>Mental clarity</li>
<li>Improves mood</li>
<li>Clear stagnant energy</li>
<li>A multitude of physical health benefits (sage in particular) according to some studies</li>
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One of my personal favorite items to use is frankincense. I've read that the first recorded use of it dates back over 6,000 years. The word is derived from the French words "franc encese" which means noble/pure/high quality incense", and it has long since been associated with royalty and divinity.<br />
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Frankincese was one of the gifts brought to the baby Jesus by the 3 Wise Men and was a favorite fragrance of the Queen of Sheba. It could definitely be described as a rich, woodsy, spicy, even sultry kind of a scent. I think it is either something one definitively likes or does not like. It's either your groove or it's not due to it's distinct aroma, you know what I mean? It is definitely one of my favorite fragrances.<br />
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It also brings back very fond memories of attending midnight mass with my Mother and Grandmother. Though I realized long ago that the Catholic faith was not for me, I still get comfort from many things associated with the religion including the sense of ritual and pageantry of Midnight Mass. Every time I light it, it evokes feelings of peace and healing. But the burning of incense is used in many other faiths including:<br />
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<li>Voodoo/Vodou</li>
<li>Islam</li>
<li>Buddhism</li>
<li>Santeria/Lucumi</li>
<li>Hiduism</li>
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I love that Rana George feels so strongly about the importance of smudging that she added it to her gorgeous Rana George Lenormand. Lenormand decks traditionally have a total of 36 cards. She added 4 additional cards to her deck and Incense Burner is #38. The artist she worked with, Callie French, did such an amazing job of illustrating an authentic, vintage Arabian mabkhara (incense burner). The fragrant smoke trickles from within the exquisite container and forms plumes that permeate the air while an ancient talisman, the Evil Eye, watches over the scene, bringing its protective energy that also clears negativity. A powerful combination indeed.<br />
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When this card comes up in a reading, it is a warning to cleanse your space of nasty, unwanted or toxic energy. I think it's a beautiful addition to the Lenormand.<br />
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If you don't regularly do so, give smudging a try and see what improvements to your mood and attitude you notice. I think you will be pleased by the results. And do remember that just like house cleaning the physical home, it must be done with some regularity to see the benefits and for optimal results.<br />
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*featured deck - Rana George Lenormand<br />
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I'm weird when it comes to TV, I could go without watching it for very long stretches of time. I once went 3 years without turning it on until the year the Phillies won the World Series. But when I do indulge, I'm a bit of a binge watcher. One if my favorite shows is Lucifer. I would call it a guilty pleasure kind of a show but actually does kind of delve into exploring elements of the human condition, particularly self-awareness. If you're not familiar with it, it is a supernatural/fantasy series based on the comic by the same name by Neil Gaiman. The basic premise is that the devil, who's name is Lucifer Morningstar, has decided he is completely through with being the ruler of Hell and would prefer to come up to Earth and enjoy all of societies carnal desires. And what better place to do it than the City of Angels? So he opens up a ridiculously hedonistic nightclub called Lux (I mean he is the bearer of light!) and kinda ends up the working for the LAPD as the primary consultant to Det. Chloe Decker and sparks (and shenanigans!) fly from there! They are the two main charaters, but they make it very easy to become emotionally invested in all of them. From the deliciously demonic Mazikeen to the precocious and very precious 9 year old Trixie. And yes, Lucifer did raise the question as to why the child had the name one could mistake for a hooker.<br />
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An essential part of being a reader is having the ability to use good judgment while not being judgmental. I am glad that early on in my tarot journey I also learned that it's unwise to look at a specific card as either being "good" or "bad". Each card has positive and negative characteristics and is read in context with regard to other surrounding cards. Though I no longer read card reversals, there are the various methods of doing it which put a different slant on the card's meaning. The Devil card is a perfect example of this. This card usually alerts the reader to very negative situations and behaviors that are toxic and extremely limiting. Something has seduced us and we have entangled ourselves in something that we are going to have a Devil of a time (pun intended) breaking free of. When this card comes up, it often means we have become enslaved to any number of things that we'd do wise to remove ourselves from. Post haste. However... it can definitely have positive connotations at times. Again, it really is dependant upon the question asked and the other cards that have come up.<br />
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<u>Negative aspects of the Devil</u><br />
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<li>Abusive relationships</li>
<li>Overindulgence</li>
<li>Anger</li>
<li>Lies</li>
<li>Narcissistic behaviour</li>
<li>Fear</li>
<li>Rage</li>
<li>Substance abuse</li>
<li>Addiction - drugs, alcohol, food, people, sex, or any other tool for escapism</li>
<li>Deviant behavior </li>
<li>Unhealthy or inappropriate desires</li>
<li>Lust</li>
<li>Cravings that cannot be controlled</li>
<li>Intimidation</li>
<li>Manipulation</li>
<li>Abuse of power</li>
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<u>Positive aspects of the Devil </u><br />
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<li>Sex</li>
<li>Seduction</li>
<li>Indulging in pleasures of the flesh with wisdom and moderation</li>
<li>Passion</li>
<li>Behaviours between consenting adults that may be deemed as deviant by others</li>
<li>Freedom from societal constraints</li>
<li>Desire</li>
<li>Lust</li>
<li>Testing or breaking free of rules, fears and boundaries that no longer serve us</li>
<li>Putting your own needs first </li>
<li>Setting very healthy boundariesReleasing guilt or shame</li>
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But as far as the show is concerned, due to the huge outpouring of support the show and the #SaveLucifer social media campaign, there is hope that the show man be saved. The hope at this point is that a steaming service like Netflicks or Amazon decides to pick the show up. Here's hoping!</div>
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There are a great many spirits honoured in Haitian Vodou which are called the Lwa. These spirits are often syncretized with Catholic Saints, meaning the energies are very deeply enmeshed. One of these spirits who is very well known is Erzulie Freda. There are a multitude of spirits in Freda's "train" or entourage, but I am referring specifically to Freda Dahomey. The saint used to represent her is Mater Dolorosa, whose name translates to "grieving mother". She is also known as:</div>
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<li>Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows</li>
<li>Mother of Sorrows</li>
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The Catholic Saint is the aspect of the Blessed Virgin who experienced 7 specific, painful events leading up to, and including, Christ's crucifixion and burial. Imagery of her portrays the Blessed Mother in a state of mourning with tears streaming down her face and 7 daggers piercing her heart.<br />
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Many people believe that Freda is who one should call upon for love. After all, the primary color used to represent her is pink, followed by blue and gold. She loves anything beautiful, romantic and hyper-feminine. She is the embodiment of feminine refinement and luxury.<br />
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Some of her favorite offerings include:<br />
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<li>Pink flowers, roses in particular</li>
<li>Beautiful jewelery</li>
<li>Sparkling gems</li>
<li>Pink champagne</li>
<li>Delicious pastries, preferably French</li>
<li>Heart-shaped objects</li>
<li>Beautiful perfumes, Pompeiia in particular </li>
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But it's a very common misconception that Erzuli Freda is the lwa one petitions for love. Romance, yes, but not true love. If we look at the imagery, it is clear that matters of the heart are not her specialty. Her heart is absolutely broken! Now if you want to improve your sense of self worth in terms of believing you deserve the finer things in life, she's your girl! Romance, prosperity, feeling beautiful and worthy of the finer things in life, yes. You can go to Erzuli Freda to raise your station in life. So if that's a gift of a beautiful pair of diamond earrings, or grant in order to acquire your degree, Freda will most likely lend a helping hand for these external trappings to make you feel better about yourself and possibly improve your quality of life.<br />
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The thing to always keep in mind with her energy is that as wonderful as material things are they cannot buy love, happiness or a true sense of self worth. But we are after all spirits having an Earthly experience. Money isn't evil, the love of it to the point of being a slave to it is. But there is nothing wrong with enjoying a bit of luxury.<br />
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One of my birthday presents this past year was from my beautiful friend Alessia, who as i write this I am realizing is the epitome of Freda energy in terms of refinement and social grace. She gave me a gorgeous first edition, limited release Pat McGrath LiquiLUST 007 liquid lipstick trio. (Yes, 007, like Bond. Makes me love it all the more!)<br />
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One of them is a bold pink with an ever-so-slight hint of blue undertones called Wreckage Totale. Not only is the posh pink shade perfect for Freda, but the fact that it is Pat McGrath - the woman is is touted as "the most influential makeup artist in the world". And that is according to Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour. She was also declared to be an official member of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth herself for her contribution to fashion and makeup.<br />
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I love everything about this lipstick! The formula is so rich, it's highly pigmented for amazing coverage and color payoff. Its matte finish delivers without being dehydrating or flaking. It is the definition of Erzuli Freda level luxury.<br />
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If you'd like to invite Freda's energy into your life, you can:<br />
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<li>Get a specific lipstick in a pink shade that makes you feel beautiful</li>
<li>Buy a bouquet of pink peonies, roses or lilies</li>
<li>Wear a heart-shaped pair of earrings or necklace</li>
<li>Draw a luxurious bath and drop in a pink bath bomb</li>
<li>Light a pink candle</li>
<li>Work with rose quartz</li>
<li>Spritz yourself with a rosewater</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498967066166501455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005494872136552908.post-68158075638772015932018-06-09T01:09:00.000-05:002018-06-09T01:14:37.862-05:00Sharing a Bit of Beauty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I went to Aquatic Gardens today, a lovely and eclectic plant nursery and garden center that's just outside the French Quarter. It's like a hidden oasis right in the city. One of the many things that can be found there is the variety of flowers, particularly their water lilies. One of the reasons Nichiren Buddhism uses the lotus blossom, or water lily, as a symbol is due to the fact that these gorgeous blooms can only grow in the nastiest of water. It is only through our darkest and most unpleasant of times that we can truly grow and have the potential to become the most beautiful expression of ourselves. Through the murkiness and grime, keep gravitating toward the light.<br />
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Today the world lost Anthony Bourdain. I'm actually not going to write about that just yet since his passing is hitting me much harder than I'd have expected. Today the world doesn't look so nice. It looks hard and gritty and abrassive and cold. So this post is a simple one. No words of wisdom or depth for that matter. Just to share some nice pictures of pretty flowers to share a bit of beauty and brightness and warmth.<br />
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*deck featured is the Awakened Soul Oracle by EthonyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498967066166501455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1005494872136552908.post-36315908533321873882018-06-06T20:31:00.000-05:002018-06-07T11:44:22.977-05:007 Ways to Take Care of Your Damn SelfA very popular buzz-word these days is "self-care". It may be trendy or sound sappy, but I tell ya what, <b>if you're not practicing it on a regular basis, you're doing yourself a great disservice</b>. It literally (I'm so hesitant to use that word these days) means taking care of yourself. Not only is that not a bad thing, but frankly I've learned the very hard way several times over, and have come to determine that it's non-negotiable. <br />
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Now, you're going to have to determine for yourself what self-care is, but the following are a few ways that I view and practice self-care. Or at least, I am making a concerted effort to do so. Some are specific to tarot readers, some are applicable for anyone, but I will give some examples of how this may show up in the tarot.<br />
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<b>1.</b><u><b> Set some damn boundaries. </b></u>One could make the argument that this one is the single most important one of all. This means determining what is and what is not acceptable, both from other people as well as from ourselves. One example is that many of us tarot readers tend to put everyone and everything else first. We give to the point of exhaustion and burnout. One card combination that screams this is the <b>Empress</b> with the <b>9 of Wands.</b> If we are so consumed with nurturing and caring for others that we ignore, or are blind to, our own needs and well-being, everyone suffers. We teach others how to treat us by how they see us treat ourselves, and in how we allow them to behave around us.<br />
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<li><b>Take a look at where you are feeling taken advantage of, overwhelmed, or drained.</b> In the esoteric community, we often speak of psychic vampires, but this also brings up the point of falling into victim mentality. If we haven't made it clear to ourselves first - so we can then make it clear to others - what and where our boundaries are, we can't be so pissed when others drain us or take advantage.</li>
<li><b>Readers: Don't go over the time parameters of a reading session.</b> <br />(This is me giving myself some hard-core side-eye, with my mouth slightly ajar, in complete disbelief at my own audacity.) SO many reasons why, but since they are obvious I'll not waste time stating them. Set the intention that they will get everything they need in the time allotted. Set a timer with a gentle chime about 5 min before the session is scheduled to end. Or, if the shop you work in plays music, ask the person at the desk to cue the music to wrap it up. I'll never hear "Girl You Know It's True" by Milli Vanilli without silently laughing for yet another reason.</li>
<li><b>The word "no" doesn't make you an asshole</b>. <br />But doing something and then having a bad attitude about it just might. I'm still not able to say no as a full sentence, but I've found that saying it in a different way is easier. For example, "I'd really like to do that, but I'm not able to". Practicing this also means that we can't be all butt-hurt when someone else respectfully says the same. </li>
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<b>2. </b><u><b>Take care of your shit. </b></u>I'm specifically putting this one close to the top of the list. Cocktails with friends, luxurious bubble baths, and pedicures are great! Not a damn thing wrong with any of the above. But I do find that they can be enjoyed so much more when I'm not stressed about the responsibilities I need to handle. There are so many roads to go down with this one, but right now let's look at the power of making lists as a means to that end.<br />
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Be it using a fancy planner and a fountain pen, or even a napkin in the glove box and a kids crayon to make a list of tasks that need my attention, just the act of writing them down can be a huge help. The <b>Ace of Swords</b> is my cards for this one since this card has to do with a starting point for clarity and can indicate paperwork. The personality type is that of the <b>Queen of Swords</b>.<br />
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<li>Frees up space in my head </li>
<li>Starts building momentum to take action</li>
<li>Helps ensure I don't forget shit and then end up operating from panic mode</li>
<li>Checking off each thing feels so good! It proves to me I actually can get shit done, which... </li>
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<b>2. </b><u><b>Make a Spotify playlist. </b></u>Music is a huge influence for me. I find that making playlists to to suit certain moods can be incredibly beneficial. Be it my "Get Shit Done" (which has everything from Marilyn Manson to Run the Jewels) or the super-mellow yet upbeat sounds of Satin Jackets, music can shift my vibration to where I need it to be in an instant. I suggest you make a few and see how it works for you. Think of it as creating the soundtrack for the scenes of your life.<br />
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<b>3. </b><u><b>Make yourself a cuppa. </b></u>When I was a child, in my household, a coffee cup was a very personal item! There was an assortment of nice cups for anyone to choose from, or to be used when company came over, but each one of us in the family had our own cup that was a unique expression of who we were. Mine, of course, had cats. Nowadays I have two waiting for me in the UK, and a couple here in the US. My new favorite <i>was </i>a beautiful mermaid cup until a certain feline broke it beyond repair. *insert very bitchy side-eye*. <br />
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The Ace of Cups is my official self love card. It reminds us to replenish ourselves and not overextend ourselves emotionally. You can't give from an empty cup. It reminds me that emotional voids must be filled internally with compassion, kindness and a strong sense of self worth. (The dragonfly on this version has a very specific meaning to me.) Find a special cup and fill it with your favorite coffee or tea. Maybe set the intention of holding and taking in emotional well being as you drink.<br />
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<b>4. </b><u><b>Have a bedtime. </b></u>*insert aforementioned eye roll to the nth degree* This one... ahhh this one right here! Even if you are a night owl and have a nighttime work schedule that fluctuates, making sure you get 7-9 hours of sleep goes a long way toward health and productivity. If you are a person who finds that you need less, go with that. Whatever the case, if possible, going to bed at the same time each night sets our circadian rhythms and sets the stage for the next day to be productive by establishing consistency. If you have an iPhone, the Bedtime feature may be a great tool.<b> 4 of Swords</b> man, rest your brain.<br />
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There are so many great channels on YouTube. Put your eye mask on, earbuds in and be soothed whilst you slumber. Stardust Vibes, Jason Stephenson, and Meditative Mind are a few of my favorites. The High Priestess is the keeper of the subconscious mind. She is the receptive veil.<br />
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<b>6. Get inspired with motivational speakers.</b>Again, YouTube is a phenomenal resource for this. I put it on when I wake up and listen while I'm getting ready each day. Listening with earbuds can really deepen the experience because it drowns out all outside noises that can be a distraction, thereby giving the ability to absorb the messages on a deeper level. I am finding this to be one of the best ways to rewire negative programming. Several channels I can suggest: Tom Bilyeu, Jay Shetty, Law of Attraction Changed My Life, Pickup Limes, MotivationHub, Mindvalley, Les Brown, ModernHealthMonk, SynchroShakti, Abiola Abrams, Isabel Palacios, Jim Rohn, Infinite Waters, Eric Ho, and anything with Abraham-Hicks. The energy of the <b>King and Queen of Wands </b>brings that call to action, and brings enthusiasm and empowerment!<br />
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<b>7. <u>Remove negativity</u> </b><br />
This kinda brings up full circle because it could definitely come as a bullet point of #1, but I think it is so important that it deserves its own numeral. Negativity is always seeking two things: a subject, and a place to be. Think of it as an actual physical entity, a director with countless memorized scripts in hand who desperately needs an actor to recite the lines and a stage for it all to take place. This would be the bully of the tarot, the<b> 5 of Swords,</b> and the anxiety and fear of the <b>9 of Swords. </b>Basically anyone who's voice is the opposite of the energy of that people listed in point #6. Here are a few ways to deal with it/him:<br />
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<li><b>Get rid of negative folks. </b>Friends, family whomever, no one is above this. Or at least be to busy to listen to or spend time with them. Hell, lie if you have to. "Oh my gosh, I think I left a pot on the stove! Gotta go!"And then go! Hang up the phone, leave their presence immediately. (Yes, i've actually done this. With my own mother.) True, this can be a tricky one, but like anything, with practice it gets so much easier.</li>
<li><b>Listen to what you are saying inside your own head. </b>This rule includes the negative voice in our own minds. The one that keeps us awake at night and makes life a living nightmare. Drown it out. How you ask? By finding something positive to replace it with. If you need work on this one, again, refer back to #6. As Les Brown says, sometimes you have to tell yourself to shut up! And I often do!</li>
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These are but a few ways of looking at and practicing self-care. Here's how I see it: with self-care, I am choosing to set up ways to create a life that is enriching and enjoyable, as opposed to one I dread and want to escape from. I hope this inspires you to take action, and to take care of your damn self!<br />
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*decks featured in this post are the Santisima Muerta Tarot by Fabio Listrani and the So Below Tarot by Barbara Moore*</div>
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I'm getting the bug to return to blogging again. I both astonishes and warms my heart to see how often people from all of the world still find and read this. Hell, that anyone does! I don't lol. So this is my attempt to slide back in due to the loving encouragement from one of my dearest friends who is a Capricorn like myself. I would love to have gotten some very specific Capricorn traits that seem to be text book characteristics that are attributed to my sun sign that I seemingly missed out on. Like being able to focus, having consistent financial security and excellent business skills. It's like I stepped out of the line to go to the bathroom or something and when i got back it was to late. --- These are not statements that will lead to me shifting that energy are they. While I strongly believe in astrology, I also believe that we can't use it as a crutch to excuse behaviors that are not beneficial to continue to repeat. So I decided to tap into this energy of the cosmos last night and use it to benefit me. Many astrologers are saying it is so powerful that it will still be accessible 48 hours after it has technically passed. </div>
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Yesterday was the new moon in Capricorn. There are also like 6 planets in Capricorn. Since I'm not well-versed in astrology beyond the basics i had to look up some info on how to make the most of this energy. A lovely woman on YouTube, Barbara Goldsmith does great videos on planetary alignments. Her warm and sincerity come through so beautifully, she's an absolute delight. One of the things she said it's a good time to use this energy for is to take action without hesitation when inspiration hits. So here I am. Not talking myself out of making this post for any of a multitude of reasons. Which calls to mind the reason I created this blog several years ago, to be kind of a journal or mind-dump. Not to impress anyone with my literary skills or ancient wisdom lol. And this post is to get me used to fiddling around with the process. Even just the act of typing, which is NOT something I generally prefer to do. So let's get to this spell info shall we. Here's what I used. </div>
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<li>candle - I adore candle magick. I'm not comfortable with doing spell work without a candle. As an earth sign, colours that work well with Capricorn are brown, black, dark grey or dark green (white is always an option for any candle magick of any kind) I chose a beautiful deep forest green shade. Unfortunately the camera read it as a nasty, brackish water brown lol! </li>
<li>crystals - Smoky quartz, hematite, garnet and obsidian are perfect for working with Capricorn energy. I used my hematite necklace and my earrings made of black obsidian and smoky quartz. The shape of them being rectangular and square enhance the energy of this work.</li>
<li>arch angel energy - As I write these words, I'm getting cross with myself that I didn't invoke ArchAngel Casiel. He rules over the sign of Capricorn and thus the planet Saturn. He's great for assisting when you're ready to buckle down, dig your heels in like a goat and stubbornly work with determination to reach your goal. </li>
<li>glyph/symbol - At first I was cross that F&F, the botantica I went to that has every candle under the sun, didn't have one of their Capricorn specific candles, but after i thought about it I was glad they didn't. I came home and drew the glyph for Capricorn with a Sharpie and then went over it with glittery nail polish.</li>
<li>brown paper - In hoodoo we use parchment or brown paper bag to write out a petition or spell. </li>
<li>intention - the most important part. The only part that really matters. It's the "why" behind the spell, what it is that your want to take from desire or wish and bring into the now. </li>
<li>imagery - with this spell I created mental pictures and scenes of what I desire actually occurring. I find it extremely helpful to use the Abraham-Hicks process of "wouldn't it be nice if..." Saying those words can really go a long way to shifting energy from doubt to allowing desires to manifest in the physical, tangible realm. </li>
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I hope this encourages of inspires you to try your hand at working with candle magick and planetary aspect if you've not done so and are considering it. And I have enjoyed following the inspiration to make a post after such a long time. To any and all who read and enjoy or gain some benefit from it, thank you and may starlit blessings be yours.</div>
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<p> I'm sure you've heard me speak about <strong><font color="#7f0085">Oya</font></strong>. She is the Afrian Orisha (spirit) who rules over change. In the Afro-Brazilian faith called Condomblé she is the Orixa known as <strong><font color="#7f0085">Iansã</font></strong>. She is the natural phenomenon that is the storm. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Oya, who is the winds of change and transformation. She brings clarity, courage the ability to objectively decide the best path to take. She can "clear the air" with regard to disputes. She can "clean house" of any people, situations or relationships that need to be removed from our lives. Her lesson can b quite painful and unpleasant. She is quite often more like a tornado, but lately I'm very fortunate to see the summer breeze aspect of her, which I didn't know she had! So I'm quite greatful for that! I still have a piece of glass in my arm from her coming down on me. Often times you will see her represented as St. Barbara, St. Catherine or <font color="#7f0085"><strong>St. Theresa. </strong></font></span></p>
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<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">She comes up in readings as the <font color="#7f0085">Queen and/or Ace of Swords</font>. Wednesday is her sacred day and her number is <strong><font color="#7f0085">9</font></strong>. I needed to say thank you to her for several things so when I looked at today's date, I realize today was the perfect day to do so. It's <font color="#7f0085">Wednesday</font> the 27th. 2+7=9. And it has rained with wind gusts ALL day long. One of the lesser blessings she bestowed was to hold off the rain and storms for the garden party my new friend in the UK, Tracey, was having last Saturday. Because it was supposed to rain and the wind was starting to get strong. Yet we got about 5 min f rain, the wind calmed down, and we even got one her symbols people often forget, the rainbow! The joy and blessings that come after the storm. </span></p>
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<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Another thing I needed to thank her for was a much larger blessing of no severe storms this year. In two days time, August 29, it will be 9 years since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Here is an article from the local paper, <a href="http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/08/hurricane_katrina_memorial_pla.html" target="_self" title="">The Times Picayune</a> about plans for the Gentilly area, which was hit quite badly. One cousin of mine had 14" of water in her house. He father a few blocks away had about the same. 9 years later, many empty lots remain. And the fact that where a multitude of massive oak trees, banana trees and mimosas, there are almost NO TREES at all for blocks and blocks makes it look down right creepy! This sight has a very interesting <a href="https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-hurricane-katrina" target="_blank" title="">11 Facts About Hurricane Katrina</a>, one of which <strong>being #</strong></span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: 1.3em;"><strong>7. An estimated 80% of New Orleans was under water, up to 20 ft deep in places. </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Today I honor <strong><font color="#7f0085">Oya</font></strong>. She is the Afrian Orisha (spirit) who rules over change. In the Afro-Brazilian faith called Condomblé she is the Orixa known as <strong><font color="#7f0085">Iansã</font></strong>. She is the natural phenomenon that is the storm. Oya, who is the winds of change and transformation. She brings clarity, courage the ability to objectively decide the best path to take. She can "clear the air" with regard to disputes. She can "clean house" of any people, situations or relationships that need to be removed from our lives. Her lesson can b quite painful and unpleasant. She is quite often more like a tornado, but lately I'm very fortunate to see the summer breeze aspect of her, which I didn't know she had! So I'm quite greatful for that! I still have a piece of glass in my arm from her coming down on me. Often times you will see her represented as St. Barbara, St. Catherine or <strong>St. Theresa.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">She comes up in readings as the Queen and/or Ace of Swords. Wednesday is her sacred day and her number is <strong>9</strong>. I needed to say thank you to her for several things so when I looked at today's date, I realize today was the perfect day to do so. It's Wednesday the 27th. 2+7=9. And it has rained with wind gusts ALL day long. One of the lesser blessings she bestowed was to hold off the rain and storms for the garden party my new friend in the UK, Tracey, was having last Saturday. Because it was supposed to rain and the wind was starting to get strong. Yet we got about 5 min f rain, the wind calmed down, and we even got one her symbols people often forget, the rainbow! The joy and blessings that come after the storm.</span></p>
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<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Another thing I needed to thank her for was a much larger blessing of no severe storms this year. In two days time, August 29, it will be 9 years since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. Here is an article from the local paper, <a href="http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/08/hurricane_katrina_memorial_pla.html" target="_self" title="">The Times Picayune</a> about plans for the Gentilly area, which was hit quite badly. One cousin of mine had 14" of water in her house. He father a few blocks away had about the same. 9 years later, many empty lots remain. And the fact that where a multitude of massive oak trees, banana trees and mimosas, there are almost NO TREES at all for blocks and blocks makes it look down right creepy! This sight has a very interesting <a href="https://www.dosomething.org/facts/11-facts-about-hurricane-katrina" target="_blank" title="">11 Facts About Hurricane Katrina</a>, one of which <strong>being #</strong><span style="font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit;"><strong>7. An estimated 80% of New Orleans was under water, up to 20 ft deep in places.</strong></span></span></p>
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<div class="separator" style="text-align: left;clear: both; ">Today marks the 8th Aniversary of Hurricane Katrina. There is so much detail I could give with regard to my own personal experience, but to be completely honest, I just plain don't want to right now. But I will tell you I sat in the airport for 8 1/2 hours that day. NOTHING but the power of prayer/positive affirmation got me the hell out of there or the city, trust and believe me on that!</div>
<p>There is a specific spirit who rules over storms, <strong><font color="#983368">Oya</font></strong>. She is a warrior, the the keeper of the cemetaries, winds of change, and associated with massive transformation. When you need to release the things that no longer serve you well, you can call on Oya, but in my personal experience and that of those I know to have worked with her, she ain't for the faint of heart. You'd be well advised to only call on Oya when you are sick and tired if being sick and tired! She and her sister <a href="http://creolemoon.blogspot.com/2013/05/bee-ing-prosperous-with-mamma-oshun.html" target="_blank" title="Oshun">Oshun</a> (with whom she does not get along) have both been all around me for the past 2 weeks, sending very specific signs and messages to me. As a matter of fact, Oshun told me I had to ask Oya to clear my path before she could bring in her gifts of joy and prosperity. (Note the phrase "clear my path". Ever seen footage of the path a tornado leaves when it cuts through?! It's kinda like that, it ain't pretty folks. In fact, to be blunt, it rather sucks I'd have to say!) The lady has been quite busy, and I can't say I'm not a bit worse for the wear. The thing is, your life is always better for it once th storm is over. She is the school of hard knocks.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Oya's sacred day is Wednesday and her colors are dark purple and burgundy. Items sacred to her are black plums, red grapes, red wine, eggplants, storm clouds, wind, and the machete she uses to chop down and clear out anything obstructing your path. In the tarot, she comes up for me as the <font color="#983368">Ace of Swords, the Queen of Swords, or the Death XIII card.</font> You could call on her during a storm or when it is windy. Write or speak your petiton for the changes you need or want and ask her for the courage to weather the storm. Then place any of these cards in front of a purple candle with one of the items sacred to her. To show your gratitude, take any of these items to a cemetery, leaving it at the gate since she is who watches over it.</p>
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</div><p>I brought her a gorgeous eggplant today and put it on her altar to say thank your for giving me the strength to withstand the massive changes going on in and around my life. It was also thanking her for keeping The Crescent Lady safe so far this hurricane season. And for the blessings, strength and courage that came from Katrina. The one new lesson I'm learning is to stop resisting the winds of change she blows and allow her to have you land where she sees fit and is best for you to start your path anew.</p>
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<p style="text-align: -webkit-auto; "><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Death - Tarot of Vampires by Ian Daniels </span></p>
<p style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="text-align: left; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Ace of Sw - Dark Angels Tarot by Luca Russco for LoSacrabeo</span> </p>
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<p>One night last week while doing cards on The Square, my friend Jewel (another reader) and I stared singing one of her songs. It was a kinda slow night and money was scarce. Within about 15 minutes I had my first reading of the night. Very shortly thereafter so did another friend. We both went home quite pleased and grateful. The next night Jewel set up my table for me. When I sat down I saw something that amazed us both. On the lip of one of my candles was a honey bee! She seemed like she was unwell and needing to rest to regain her strength. I got to my setup at about 5:30 and left at about 01:00. I even carried the candle home and that bee stayed with me! I gave her a tiny drop of some delicious German honey, said a prayer of thanks to Mamma Oshun and left the candle outside in my courtyard so she could find some flowers. The last time I checked at about 04:00 thshe was, but the next day she was gone. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This week I found 3 bees in my house buzzing around in the kitchen, one in the bathroom.</span></p>
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<p>I associate her with the <strong>Queen of Wands</strong> in tarot. Call on her for help when working with the sacral, solar plexus and heart chakras. She will help you to create most anything you want, including financial abundance, art, music, inspiration, joy and passion for life itself.<br>
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<p>Here is a beautiful song for Oshun</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"> I was walking to the bank today and my fast paced walk was brought to halt when I saw this precious fur-ball striking a pose like he was in the Vogue video. I immediately thought of the tarot. Genevieve (don't ask. The cat looks like a Genivive to me ok) is all stretched out with not a single care in the world. She could give less than a damn about what anyone thinks. The two paintings behind her make me think of conversation bubbles in a cartoon that show what she was dreaming away about. The one painting shows the painted jewels of New Orleans, our Creole cottages, as they are helplessly being drowned by the rising waters of Katrina. The other an adorable little dog painting who he is in his spirit. My brain translated this into <strong>The Tower, 4 of swords, and the Page of Wands</strong>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>*The Gill Tarot by U. S. Games*</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">But the horrific catastrophe is all behind this kitty-cat. (Quite literally lol!) What's on her mind is that conversation she had with a dog named Max a few months after the storm. She'd always laughed at Max and thought what a dumbass he was because of how he interacted with humans, but she learned how wise that damn dog was. Genevieve's humans had evacuated because of the storm. In her terror, Genevieve had freaked out and ran away when the levees broke. She had managed to climb out of an open window and make it to the roof. After several days she was finally rescued and brought to a shelter in Atlanta and relocated again to one in Houston. While there she met a really cool beagle named Max who told her of his experience with the storm. His family was not as lucky as he was. They were an elderly couple and did not survive. He was able to swim and float along when the water came into the house and swept him away. Luckily, rescuers found him. He ended up having his Katrina-cation in the same shelter in Houston as Genevieve. He was so freaked out he lost his hair in patches, couldn't eat... he was a mess. And one day he thought of the sweet man he used to live with. His wife had died a few years prior and the man went through a horrible depression. One day Max was sitting next to the gentleman while the man was looking in the mirror shaving. He suddenly stopped and said, "Ya know, I survived The Korean War, working off-shore on the oil rigs, lossing my parents and the trauma of raising 4 teen-agers. Max, I gotta get busy livin' or get busy dyin'." And for the first time in months the old man had a spark of hope and inspiration in his eye. Max knew then it was all about perspective. After many months spent at the shelter he had done much self-reflection. He decided to change his thought process about how he viewed himself and life in general. His life was his reality to create as he chose. Shit may be traumatic and beyond his control, but how he dealt with it was his choice. It was time to draw on his courageous inner big-dawg. Shortly thereafter, a nice couple who were also spending their Katrinacation in H-Town came looking specifically for pet who was displaced from the storm. A week later Max was back in New Orleans living in a cute little shot-gun house in Gentilly.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">Genevieve decided to accept her lot in life where she was and approach each new day with gratitude and the fine art of allowing The Universe to manifest what she requested. She decided no more insomnia and meowing to the top of her lungs and pacing in her kennel. She may have used up about 6 lives enduring those scortching hot days after the storm, but damnit she had 3 more! She decided to pray and ask Bast to send her the same good fortune Papa Legba had sent Max. She now had a posh home in an art gallerey on Royal St. in the French Quarter. </span></p>
<p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">I was lucky enough to see her in the exact same pose when I walked by again half an hour later as she lay there in a state of utter bliss knowing all was right with the world.</span></p>
<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I got Genevieve's message loud and clear. </span></p>
<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">A great stone to work with for these type issues is clear calcite. Here is the piece I just got last week. Look at gorgeous rainbows in this miniature block of ice! If you'd like to know more about how to work with this stone, check out these resources:</span></p>
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