Ostara 2010 – History and Rituals
Ostara (pronounced Oh-STAR-ah) occurs on the Spring Equinox, March 20, 2010. This holy Sabbat has been celebrated through the ages by various cultures, celebrating the arrival of spring. On this day, night and day are of equal lengths. As such, the focus of this time is often one of balance, as well as one of rebirth that comes naturally with the long awaited departure of winter and arrival of spring. New beginnings, fertility, rebirth, what a wonderful time of year!
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Exploring the Tarot – 1 The Magician
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Exploring the Tarot – 0 The Fool
In this article we will be exploring the tarot card “The Fool.” Although now it is considered the first card in many decks, and numbered zero, historically it was the 22nd card of the major arcana. I spent some time the other night free associating in my journal regarding the image, using the Fool card from the Universal Waite tarot. I am now posting my free associating journal session here, virtually unedited, in the hopes that it will help others consider the card, its imagery, and what it means to them.
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My Journey Through the Tarot
In this article I will be giving you a summary of how I came to love tarot, the journey that brought me here, and where I see it taking me. I will provide a brief history of tarot itself, and provide some tips on the use and purpose of tarot. This article serves as an introduction to the upcoming tarot series I will be publishing here on the blog, which will examine the interpretations of the individual cards. Please feel free to post any comments or questions you have in the comment section at the end of this article.
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Avatar: more than a movie review, a revelation
A little over a week ago I saw the popular movie Avatar in theaters. Sadly, I was unable to see it in 3D as I had hoped, but it was still something to behold even in its 2D form. The superb graphics in this movie convey the beauty and emotion of the piece like none other. It is worth seeing it for the visuals alone, but the story line (although predictable) is pulled off in a convincing way. What moves me the most though, was the underlying message, and that is what I want to address here…
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Cleansing & Charging a Crystal Ball
Crystal ball gazing is a time honored method of divination or scrying. Crystal balls should be cleared and charged when you first get them, and periodically thereafter. Opinions differ as to the best way to do these tasks. The best course of action is to review some of the common methods, and find what speaks to you. As with most things in magick, it is best to go with your instincts. You can also use these methods to cleanse and charge your other crystals, but keep in mind these recommendations are intended predominantly for quartz and/or glass scrying balls. If your crystal or crystal ball is made of a different material it may react to some of the methods, so be sure to do your research. I will go over some of the more popular methods below.
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Group Gathering to Banish Negative Forces
Today (Saturday the 12th) is a Powerday for Banishing Negative Forces, and tomorrow (Sunday the 13th) is a Powerday for Banishing Negative Influences on the Health and Body. As I have heard from many people about how poorly things have been going for them lately, I thought this to be an excellent time to host a group gathering to harness this special energy.
What is a Gathering? It is a day and/or time at which point everyone who wishes to participate focuses on the energy of the day, and drawing that energy in a positive way to themselves and other participants. The idea is,
with us all focusing on the same thing on the same day we increase the chance of success by combining our celestial energy.
Everyone, worldwide, is invited to participate regardless of their religion or belief system! The more the merrier! Please participate by whatever method is most comfortable for you. Some people may choose to light a candle, say a prayer, burn incense, do a spell, perform a ritual, or just meditate on the purpose. It doesn’t need to be elaborate, unless you want it to be. You help just by lending your energy & thoughts to the task at hand.
Saturday the 12th – focus on banishing negative influences for yourself and other participants. It is also a minor powerday for protection, so you may wish to add thoughts to this energy as well.
Sunday the 13th – focus on banishing negative influences on the health and body.
Please note: If you need some negative influences banished on either of these days, please post a brief description of what you need banished below. That way people participating can lend their energy for you on this day. Thank you!!
As for me, I would greatly appreciate if all participants would please add me to their efforts today, and I will be happy to do the same for you :) I will post a description of the influences I am dealing with in the comments below with everyone else.
Thank you for participating, and blessed be!
~Anyanka
P.S. To all that have wished me well, and to all who have posted their own stories, thank you! I would love to reply to each of you as you post, but I am afraid that my comments would eclipse the comments of others by sheer volumn, and I don’t want anyones to get overlooked 
Tarot Reading Accuracy; a Lesson Learned
I purchased my first tarot deck when I was 16 years old, I am currently 32. I don’t remember why, or even how, I purchased that first deck as I was raised to believe that divination was from the “devil” and was “evil.” What I do know is that I was not only intensely drawn to tarot, I also demonstrated an aptitude for it immediately. From those very first readings Continue reading Tarot Reading Accuracy; a Lesson Learned
How to use Powder Incense & Resins
You may have seen powder incense & granular incense in new age shops, and wondered what the difference is from incense sticks or cones and how do you use it? Continue reading How to use Powder Incense & Resins
Moon Phase Energy & Magic
The Moon is a powerful influence on our emotions, and our lives. And why not? Our bodies are up to 75% water! So what effect do the different moon phases have on us? When is the best time for casting your perfect spell?
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