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Seal's Wisdom Includes:



Protection during change

Lucid dreaming

Protection from danger

Movement through emotions

Creativity



Antelope's Wisdom Includes:



Understanding the conversation of death

Value of strong survival skills

Ability to leap over obstacles

Swiftness

Gentleness

Connection to the earth



Snow Leopard's Wisdom Includes:



Understanding one’s shadow side

Trusting one’s inner self

Agility

Strength

Ability to stalk

Understanding the power of silence



Gull's Wisdom Includes:



Spiritual messengers

Communication with deities

Behaving responsibly

Ability to see from above situations

Friendship







Leopard's Wisdom Includes:



Sensitivity to touch

Stalking

Approaching someone unseen

Movement in shadow worlds

Communication with plant kingdom



Bee's Wisdom Includes:



Connection to the Goddess Diana

Understanding female warrior energy

Reincarnation

Communication with the dead

Helping earth-bound spirits move on to their proper place

Concentration

Prosperity



Hyena's Wisdom Includes:



Knows the secrets of the wild

Understands how to control epidemics

Adaptability

Patience

Perseverance in hunting

Strength

Understanding the value of cooperation

Connection to the Vulture

Defense of boundaries

Communication in dark spaces

Singing ones soul song

Understanding the value of community



Cardinal/Redbird's Wisdom Includes:



Courtship

Fatherhood

Understanding the power of the wind

Finding your soul song







Black Panther's Wisdom Includes:



Astral travel

Guardian energy

Symbol of the feminine

Understanding of death

Reclaiming ones power

Ability to know the dark

Death and rebirth



Baboon's Wisdom Includes:



Defense of family

Sacred to the God Thoth (God of wisdom)

Sacred to the God Hapi (God of the Nile



Jay's Wisdom Includes:



Understanding how to use power wisely

Warning

Courage

Ability to check on future trouble spots



Hedgehog's Wisdom Includes:



Wisdom of the female elders

Fertility

Defense against negativity

Enjoyment of life

Understanding weather patterns







Camel/Dromedary's Wisdom Includes:



Learning to walk in the shifting sands of time

Understanding the vastness of space

Ability to save for future use

Understanding the value of water as a life force

Transforming the burdens we carry



Falcon's Wisdom Includes:



Assisting in soul healing

Accompanying the soul back to the soul world

Teaching swiftness

Learning the aerobatics of life

Controlling speed and movement

Understanding magick



Grouse's Wisdom Includes:



Standing at the door of the Great Spiral

Understanding the circular nature of time

Dancing the sacred dance of life

How to travel through the Great Spiral

Understanding and working with cycles



Lemur's Wisdom Includes:



Ability is access the knowledge of the forests

Seeing the unseen

Ability to grasp concepts above the static of life

Understanding how to remain above the fray of life

Ability to navigate through the forest

This is for all of you that are like me and have constant problems with your sinuses and allergies.



Sinus Headache Bath Salts



2-3 cups Epsom salts (or salts of your choice)

1/3 cup peppermint

1/3 cup spearmint

40 drops peppermint eo

20 drops eucalyptus eo



Ground the mints in mortar and pestle, then sifted them through a mesh

kitchen strainer, and added them to the salts. If you still need to clear

out your sinuses, get a half cup of pepper/spearmint, put it in a bowl, and

toss in a cup or so hot water. Let it sit covered for a bit and then

carefully start breathing the steam.



Use about 1/4 - 1/3 cup of this mixture per bath. A decent amount of

essential oils would probably be 4 drops peppermint, 2 drops eucalyptus per

bath. Some

people may be more sensitive to the peppermint, so be sure they don't have an adverse reaction before using these salts.



~Author Unknown~

The Journey Into The Animal World -- The Wisdom Of The Hawk

By Cheetahcry





The Hawks Wisdom contains these attributes:



Clear-sightedness

Being observant

Far-memory

Messages from spirit

Guardianship

Recalling past lives

Courage

Wisdom

Illumination

Seeing the larger picture

Creativity

Truth

Experience

Wise use of opportunities

Overcoming problems



There are several different species of hawks, which makes it hard to tell which is which. For example: marsh-hawks, forest hawks, sea-hawks, just to name a few. They are one of the most intriguing and mystical of the birds of prey. Hawks along with a few other's have very keen eyesight. The environment in which the Hawk is found in, will tell you how its energies can be used within your life. It's hunting ability, eyesight, powerful flights, and other behaviours are symbols to the human that seeks out the Hawk.



For the most part, all Hawks mate for life. Depending on the number of seasons that the mated birds spend raising their young, is the length of time that they stay together.



The Hawk has symbolic ties to the Kundalini, the seat of the primal life force or the base Chakra. Those that have the Hawk as a totem will be working with the Kundalini or base Chakra. The Hawk might NOT become your totem until the Kundalini has been activated. Or when you begin to move toward your soul purpose in life or when a childhood vision has been empowered and fulfilled.



Its ability to soar and glide on the wind currents, teaches us how to fly to great heights while keeping our feet planted on the ground. Both male and female care for their young thus bringing forth guardianship. The courage and overcoming problems are given to you to help with the attacks from something/someone that is larger than you.



Hawk's normally do not migrate. With this it is said that they will become a permanent totem and a very important part of your life. They cling to their home's for years and can live for up to 14 years.



To Tarot reader's the number "14" represents the Temperance card. This card can be used to develop astral projection and can help us to learn about higher expression's of psychism and about vision's.



To the Pueblo people the Hawk's feathers were used in healing ceremonies and for bringing down the rains and water's necessary for life. Specific reference to the Red Hawk.



To the Ojibwa, the Hawk is significant to leadership, deliberation, and foresight. "Hawk is akin to Mercury, the messenger of the god's. Hawk medicine teaches you to be observent...Life is sending you signals." (Medicine Cards by Jamie Sams & David Carson)



The Hawk could be your totem or animal guide. Place yourself within nature and see where the animals will lead you.

Until next time .........



Cheetahcry



Bibliography

www.animalspirits.com

Animal Speaks by Ted Andrews Copyright 1998 Llewellyn Publications

Animal Wisdom by Ted Andrews Copyright 1999 Dragonhawk Publications

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HAWK2K
00:29 Oct 27 2008

Yes.... yes I am....



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Cheetahcry
00:36 Oct 27 2008

glad that you liked :-)

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The Journey Into The Animal World



By Cheetahcry







The Wisdom Of The Turtle







The Turtle is known for these attributes:



Symbol of the Earth



Connection with the center



Navigation skills



Patience



Self-Boundaries



Associated with the Feminine



Power to heal female diseases



Respecting the boundaries of others



Developing new ideas



Physically protecting oneself



Self reliance



Tenacity



Non violent defense







Turtles are one of the oldest living vertebrate animals today. Unlike the tortoise the Turtle lives on the land and the water.







A great deal of myth surrounds the turtle. From the Far East we are told that the turtle's Shell is the symbol of the heavens and that the square underside is the symbol for the Earth. The magic that the turtle holds with in itself is said to be able to unite the heaven and the earth together in your life. From Japan we are told of the "Tale of Urashima". About a young man that stops some boys from picking on a turtle. He chases the boys away and helps the turtle to the water. The turtle however, does not swim away, he chooses to stay and say thank you for helping. For the young man's reward the turtle rides the young man on his back to the King of the Ocean. The King gives the young man a bride (a water sprite). Turtles are shore creature's but use the land and the water.







All shore areas are considered door ways to the Faerie Realm, making them the keeper of the doors. Because of this, turtles were often considered as sign from the Faerie Realm.







From Nigeria we are told that the Turtle is the symbol of the female sex organs and sexuality. The Native American's believed that turtles were associated with the Lunar Cycle of the moon, menstruation, and the power of the female energies. To most, the turtle is the symbol of the primal mother.







Its long life span contributes to the longevity that they are associated with. Turtle's do not move fast as we all know, its almost as if they know that they have all the time in the world to get where they are going.







Turtle totems hold the mystery of awakening the senses on both physical and spiritual levels. They stimulate hearing and clairaudience, help with vision and clairvoyance, and heighten the sense of smell. They remind us that the way to heaven is through the earth and that Mother Earth is all that we need to survive.







Research done with Ted Andrews "Animal- speak" & www.animalspirits.com



http://witchwithin.homestead.com/whispersnewsletter_02_04_p2.html

THE STONES----AGATE



Folk Names: Red Agate, Blood Agate

Energy: Various (see below)

Planet: Mercury

Element: Various

Deity: Various (see below)

Powers: Strength, Courage, Longevity, Gardening, Love, Healing, Protection

Magical Uses:



In general, the agate is utilized in spells and magical rituals involving

strength, bravery, longevity and so on.



Worn on the arm or carried while guarding, the agate increases your plants' fertility and ensures a bountiful crop or healthy flowers. Moss agate (see below) was thought to be the best suited for this. Charged agates can be 'planted' in the garden to promote abundance, and small agates hung on trees increase their yield.



In ancient Rome an agate worn in a ring on the hand or bound to the left arm ensured the favor of the vegetative deities, who cause the Earth to be fruitful.



A stone often utilized in love spells, agate is also worn to avoid envious

thoughts and to remove spite; in other words, to make its wearer amiable and agreeable. Spite has no place in the search for love.



It is also worn as a truth amulet, to ensure that your words are pure and

also to ensure favors from powerful persons.



Agate jewelry is given to children to be worn as protective amulets. Agate is thought to be particularly useful in preventing children from falling and is also worn by adults to prevent stumbling.



An agate held in the mouth relives thirst. It was once used to reduce fevers by applying it to the forehead. Held in the hand the agate calms and refreshes the body and helps it heal minor health problems.



Agates were popular talismans in the Middle East to ensure the healthy state of the blood. In ancient Britain they were worn to guard against skin diseases. Triangular-shaped agates were used in Syria to avert intestinal problems.



In ceremonial magic, agates were engraves with serpents or men riding on

snakes. Worn as an amulet this magical jewel prevented snake, scorpion and insect bites and stings.



The agate is sometimes used in protective spells and rituals and was once

thought to be a sovereign guard against sorcery, demons and fiendish

possession.



In Asia, agates were used much as quartz crystal is used today. To ascertain future trends the scyer gazed at the markings on the stone, allowing the deep mind to project its psychic impulses to the conscious mind.



The numerous types of agate-vaguely distinguishable by color or markings-are used in various types of magic. Though any type of agate may be worn for the above uses, these particular stones have traditional energies. Here's a list of some of the major ones and their magical attributions:



Banded Agate: (Energy: Projective, Element: Fire) Protection, Restores bodily energy and eases stressful situations.



Black Agate: (Energy: Projective, Element: Fire) Another protective stone. Wear for courage and successful competitions.



Black and White Agate: (Energy: Receptive, Element: Earth) Worn as an amulet, this stone guards against physical dangers.



Blue lace Agate: Energy: Receptive, Element: Water) Wear or carry for peace and happiness. Place in your hand to de-stress. Lay one on your desk or other workstation and gaze at it when in stressful situations. In the home, a blue lace agate surrounded with flaming, light blue candles calms the psychic atmospheres and reduces household or family quarrels.



Brown or Tawny Agate: Energy: Projective, Element: Fire) Once worn by

warriors for victory in battle, the brown agate is used today for success in any undertaking. It was prized in Italy and Persia as a guard against the evil eye. It's also a wealth talisman.



Green Agate: (Energy: Receptive, Element: Earth) Worn to improve the health of the eyes. In the past, a woman who drank the water a green agate ring was washed in was magically guarded against sterility.



Moss Agate: (Energy: Receptive, Element: Earth) Due to its curious markings, which suggest moss or trees, the moss agate is the especial gardener talisman. It is worn to relive a stiff neck, to lend energy to the depleted, and for healing pourpses. It is also used in spells involving riches, happiness and long life. Wear this stone to make new friends and to discover "treasure".



Red Agate: Energy Projective, Element: Fire) Also known as "Blood Agate", this stone was worn in ancient Rome to guard against insect bites, to heal the blood, and to promote calm and peace.

YARROW

Name (Botanical Name): Acheillea Millefolium Family: Asteraceae



Also Know As: Milfoil, Nosebleed, Staunchgrass, Seven Years' Love,

Sanguinary,

Old Man's Mustard, Military Herb, Old Man's Pepper, Soldiers

Woundwort, Achillea, Thousand Seal, Hundred-Leaved Grass,

Millefolium, Eerie, Ladies' Mantle, Knyghten, Woundwort, Stanch Weed,

Field Hops, Tansy, Gearwe, Noble, Noble Yarrow, Yarroway, Devils'

Bit, Devils' Plaything, Snakes' Grass, Stanch Griss, Band Mans'

Plaything, Carpenters' Weed, Death Flower, Devils' Nettle, Militaris,

Yerw, Arrowroot (although Yarrow is not what is commonly referred to

as Arrowroot), Ius chosgadh na for a (plant that stops bleeding),

Athair tal uin

Gender: Feminine, Cold

Element: Water, Earth



Planet: Venus, Saturn

Direction: West, North

Deities: Oshun, Yamaya

Dragons Ruler: Naelyan

Elemental: Undines

Part used: Flowers, Leaves, Stems for I Ching

Magickal Properties: Clairvoyance, Exorcism, Love, Psychic Powers,

Courage



Description:

- The flowers of this perennial creeping herb with tough, erect,

furrowed woody stems up to 0.5 metre high; the leaves are 5-12 cm

long, bi- and tri- pinnate, accounting for its latin name meaning

`thousand – leaf'; the composite flowers are arranged in dense

terminal coymbs, white to pink each flower being about 4-6mm in

diameter and with a characteristic odour.



Habitat:

- Common in pastures, grassy banks, hedgerows and waste places

in dry sunny positions throughout much of the world.



Magical uses:

- Yarrow is used in love sachets and marriage charms, as it has

the power to keep a couple together happily for seven years.

- Hang a dried Bunch of Yarrow over the marriage bed, used as

wedding decorations.

- Worn as an amulet it wards off negativity

- The tea drunk before divination will enhance ones' power of

perception

- Held in hand, it stops all fear and grants courage.

- It is sometimes added to exorcism incenses

- The beautiful flowers area a welcome addition to any magical

altar, as Yarrow is one of the Witches' favorite herbs

- Used for Augury – drink first as a tea

- Carrying Yarrow not only brings love but also attracts

friends and distant relatives you wish to contact.

- Draws the attentions you wish to contact. It draws the

attention of those you most want to see.

- Washing the head with a Yarrow infusion will prevent

baldness. But it won't cure it if it has already started.

- Yarrow is used to exorcise evil and negativity from a person,

place or thing.

- Good for Love, friendship, protection and courage

Constituents:

- Volatile oil (including cineol, azalene, eugenol, thujone,

pinene, camphor); bitter constituents, cyanogenic glycosides,

salicylates, aspargin, flavonoids, tannins, isovalerianic acids,

resins, achillin, achillicin, millifin and many others

Healing uses:

- Wounds, bleeding,

- Digestion

- Cramps

- Fights fever

- Colds

- Gas

- Antiseptic



Actions – astringent, peripheral, vasodilator, diaphoretic, digestive

stimulant, antispasmodic, menstrual regulator, diuretic, orexigenic,

anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic

Applications – Widely regarded traditionally as a wound herb,

especially in cases where these were poorly healing, and also used

widely as a digestive remedy, improving appetite and settling

digestion. It excels however in encouraging a redistribution of

circulation to the periphery, especially during fever, and is one of

the primary fever-management remedies. Both the digestive action and

relaxant effect are ideal accompaniments to the circulatory effect in

feverish conditions. Used also for controlling some cases of heavy

menstrual bleeding and vaginal discharges. Internal bleeding.

Dosage – 1-4 grams of dried flowers equivalent three or more times a

day. Can be taken in tea or tisane.

Warnings: Non toxic

Resources: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs By Scott

Cunningham

The Secret Craft of the Wise Magical Herbalism By

Scott Cunningham

Herbal Healing by Michael Hallowell

The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism A Comprehensive

Guide to Practical

Herbal Therapy Compiled and written by President and Director of

Research of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists

A very soothing and relaxing way to treat your tired or sore eyes to a break. :-)



Materials:



Silk in 4 colors (aqua, green, lavender, tan)



3/4" self-adhesive hook-and-loop tape cut into 4" pieces Lightweight

fusible webbing Iron-on transfer paper for inkjet printers 4 buttons 2

cups flaxseed 1/2 cup each dried peppermint, rosemary, lavender and

eucalyptus Sewing machine Scissors Pinking shears Pins Thread



Print these four words on the iron-on transfer paper, following

instructions from the manufacturer. (Words need to be flipped to be a

mirror image so they will come out straight when ironed on.) The four

words are refresh, dream, soothe and energize.



Directions:



Cut a strip of fabric 4-1/4" x 24" from each piece of silk.



Cut out each word from the transfer paper, allowing some space around

the word. Place it horizontally 3-1/2" to 4" from the end of a strip of

fabric and iron it onto the fabric, following the instructions on the

transfer paper. The words and colors should be paired as follows:

Refresh -- aqua Dream -- green Soothe -- lavender Energize -- tan.



Cut 4 pieces fusible webbing 2-1/2" x 4-1/2".



Fuse the narrow strip of fusible webbing to the wrong side of one end of

a piece of silk. Fold right side over 3/4" and press. Attach the stiff

half of a piece of hook-and-loop tape to the front side of this silk.

(The tape is stiff and the webbing acts as a reinforcement.)



Fuse the wider strip of fusible webbing to the other end of the silk,

1/2" from the end. Turn the 1/2" edging over the webbing and press. Fold

the fused end back over the silk and pin, with right sides together.

Mark the center of the folded fabric and sew from the corners, where the

fabric is folded over, to the center point. Cut away the outside

triangles. When you turn the fabric right side out, you have a pointed

end. This is where you will sew a buttonhole. Stick the soft side of the

hook-and-loop tape just below the folded, pointed end of the fabric, on

the wrong side. Fold the strip of silk in half, right sides together,

and line up the two halves of the hook-and-loop tape so they match. Sew

down the two sides from the tape end to the fold. Turn right side out.

Mark and sew on the button. Fill with 1/2 cup flaxseed (for weight) and

1 cup of dried herbs, as



follows:



Aqua -- peppermint



Green -- rosemary



Lavender -- lavender blossoms



Tan -- eucalyptus.



Close the hook-and-loop tape firmly.



Now it's time to place a pillow over your eyes, and refresh, dream,

soothe or energize yourself.



Tip:



For extra comfort, you can place the pillow in the freezer briefly to

cool yourself, or microwave it for a warm experience.



Products:



Iron-on transfer paper is available from office-supply stores. Herbs can

be bought at grocery or health-food stores. Everything else is at your

local fabric store.







Aromatherapy Blends and Remedies: Over 800 Recipes for Everyday Use by

Franzesca Watson (ISBN: 0722532229)

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xxEmaeraldxx
23:29 Oct 12 2008

This sounds a plan as I have real difficulties sleeping recently :) Thankyou!

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