Jun 16 2015

GrannyMoon*s Morning Feast 16 June 15

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The Candle of Love, Hope and Friendship
“There is not enough darkness in the world to put out the light of one candle.”
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“Freedom: Appreciate It, Cherish It, Protect It.”
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All We Are Saying Is…Give Peace A Chance ~John Lennon
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candles

In many different traditions lighting a candle is a sacred action. It expresses more than words can express. It has to do with gratefulness. From time immemorial, people have lit candles in sacred places. You may want to begin or end your day by the sacred ritual of lighting a candle on this gratefulness. Or you may want to light a birthday candle for a friend. One single guideline is all you need: Slow down and do it with full attention.

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GrannyMoon Says Today Is: Tiu’s Day or Tyr’s Day!

The day of Mars…also Ares, Tiwaz, Tiw (from whom it is named), Tuisco, and Tyr. Tuesday is ruled by Mars, whose Magickal influences are: Passion, courage, aggression, and protection. Tuesday comes under the influence of Mars, the planet associated with vitality, passion, ambition, and raw, unabashed power.

Mars energy makes the mind acute, and the body restless; therefore, on Tuesday we are likely to exert ourselves physically and take action to achieve goals. This day is dynamic and high-spirited, and the prevailing energies may include carelessness and destructiveness as well, so it is good to be cautious—especially while traveling.

Tuesday is the proper day of the week for spell work based on justified wrath, wearing red and using iron or amethyst. Money, enemies, courage, energy. Wear a ruby, star sapphire, or emerald. Use topaz in amulets.

Today’s Magickal Influences ~ Destination, War, Courage, Surgery, Physical Strength

Today’s Goddesses: Aset [Isis], Soorejnaree, Pingalla, Anna, Aine, Danu, Yngona, Bellona, Aida Wedo, Sun Woman

Perfumes: Hellebore, Carnation, Patchouli

Incense: Lignum Aloes, Plantain

Color of The Day: Red

Heads Up For Tomorrow: Green, brown, amethyst, yellow

Lucky Sign: Tuesday Is The Lucky Day For Aries

Candle: Red

Heads Up For Tomorrow: Wear Green and Silver

Tuesday revolves around the energy of Mars, Tuesdays are good for business, mechanical things, buying and selling animals, hunting, beginning studies, gardening, sexual activities, and confrontation. This is a day for sex magick, energy, stamina, and health. As in the old saying, Tuesdays child is full of grace, is also good for success magick and defense against enemies.

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Lunabar Moon Almanack for Tuesday, 16 June, 2015
New Moon, at 10h. 7m. morning.
Moon Runs High.
Moon in 20th degree of the Sign Gemini, the Twins;
also in 28th deg. of the Constellation Taurus, the Bull.
Moonrise: 5:54 morn. Souths: 1:12 eve. Moonset: 8:37 eve.

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Aspects of Gemini: Yang, Masculine, Solar, Positive, Diurnal, Airy, Mutable, Barren, Horary Western, Vernal, Boreal, Commanding, Double, Double-Bodied, Dual, Bicorporeal, Human, Moist, Vocal, Sweet, Hot.

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The Current Moon Phase Is: The New Moon; The beginning of a new cycle.

Goddess Aspect: Maiden

Associated Goddesses: Artemis, Branwen, Eriu, Nymph, Epona

Magickal Attributes: Invoking. Workings On This Day Are For Starting New Ventures, New Beginnings, Love, Romance, Health Or Job Hunting.

Keywords for the New phase are: beginning, birth, emergence, projection, clarity. It is the time in a cycle that you are stimulated to take a new action. During this phase the new cycle is being seeded by your vision, inner and outer. Engage in physical activity. Spend time alone. VISUALIZE your goals for the 29.6-day cycle ahead. New Moon workings can be done from the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after. The new moon is for starting new ventures, new beginnings. Also love and romance, health or job hunting

New Moon is used for personal growth, healing, the blessing of a new project or venture.

Spells and rituals involving the Air element should be performed when the Moon is in the air sign: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.

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Moon Moon, Mother Moon
Lunar Lore

The moon is called “triform,” because it presents itself
to us either round, or waxing with horns towards the east,
or waning with horns towards the west.
~ Brewer, “Dictionary of Phrase & Fable”.

The Egyptians worshipped the cat as a symbol of the moon,
not only because it is more active after sunset,
but from the dilation and contraction of its pupil,
symbolical of the waxing and waning of the night-goddess.
– Brewer, “Dictionary of Phrase & Fable”

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Lunabar Sun Almanack for Tuesday, 16 June, 2015
Sunrise: 5:42 morn. Sunset: 8:35 eve.
Length of Day: 14h. 52m.
Dawn: 5:10 morn. Dusk: 9:07 eve.
Length of Twilight: 0h. 31m.
Sun in 24th degree of the Sign Gemini, the Twins;
also in 32nd degree of the Constellation Taurus, the Bull;

Solar Lore

The sun is noted to be hotter when it shineth forth between
clouds than when the sky is open and serene.
~Bacon.

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Our Weekly Affirmation
If you repeat an affirmation three times a day three times each time you do it for 28 days it will
become a part of your being and whenever you feel like life is going out of control you will be able
to just find that safe place.

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Witches Affirmation Of The Week!

A Witch is…

One who refuses to submit to self-denial.

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Readings by GrannyMoon ~ 6 of Wands

Yes, Yes, Yes! – You have a burst of fiery energy today with self-confidence to the extreme! Express yourself!
Use that Shakti energy that has been building up. You are empowered in more ways than one. This is a joyful day,
you have a passion for life. Celebrate life and love!!!
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Seasons of the Witch – Legends and Lore, Ancient Holidays
And Some Not So Ancient!

Today Is …

Silver Chalice Day. Every year on this date, Wiccan friends and coven members gather together in a circle to rejoice and share a traditional silver chalice of wine (or fruit juice) consecrated in the names of the Goddess and Her consort, the Horned God. Many Pagan handfastings and Wiccanings are performed by coven priestesses around this time of the month.

Marie Laveau: On this date in the year 1881, famous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau died in her home in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Day Dedicated to Chalchiuhtlique. Look Her up in a Goddess reference and learn about Her.

Marie Laveau: On this date in the year 1881, famous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau died in her home in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Day Dedicated to Chalchiuhtlique. Look Her up in a Goddess reference and learn about Her.
Egyptian: Feast of Raet. Feast Of Hathor as Sirius

Wish Fulfillment Day!!!

National Vinegar Day!!!

Remember The Ancient Ways and Keep Them Holy!

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Goddess Month of Rosea begins 6/13 – 7/10

Celtic Tree Calendar: Duir (Oak) – June 10 to July 7

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June Moon Phases
New Moon falls on Tuesday, 16 June, 2015 at 10:07 AM
First Quarter falls on Wednesday, 24 June, 2015 at 7:04 AM

July Moon Phases
Full “Buck” Moon falls on Wednesday, 01 July, 2015 at 10:22 PM
Last Quarter falls on Wednesday, 08 July, 2015 at 4:26 PM
New Moon falls on Wednesday, 15 July, 2015 at 9:26 PM
First Quarter falls on Friday, 24 July, 2015 at 12:05 AM
Full “Blue” Moon falls on Friday, 31 July, 2015 at 6:45 AM

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The Year Is Divided Into Four Seasons:
The first season is of a frigid complexion, and this is “Winter”;
The second is of the complexion of Air, and this is “Spring”;
Then follows the third, which is “Summer”, and is of the complexion of Fire;
Lastly, there is the fourth, wherein fruits are matured, which is “Autumn”.
~The Turba Philosophorum, ca. 12 century

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Tasha’s Day by Day Astro Planner

Mon 15th Bouncy Gemini Moon keeps us on the go. Finish old business to prepare for New Moon tomorrow.
Tue 16th Brotherly New Moon in Gemini helps us see others in a different light, emphasizing our kinship. Begin projects involving communication today
Wed 17th Kindly Cancer Moon suggests loving care of others.
Thur 18th History loving Cancer Moon inclines us toward research, family archives
Fri 19th Playful Leo Moon says take time to have fun
Sat 20th Romantic Leo Moon generates hopes for a happy love match
Sun 21st Summer Solstice (1st Day of Summer) Begins June 21st 2015 (Fact Interesting Facts about Summer / Interesting Facts about Solstices) and Fathers Day (Fact The History of Fathers Day) – Luxury loving Leo Moon begins the day, changing to Practical Virgo Moon at 1 PM. Summer Solstice as Sun enters Cancer at 12:38 EDT. Enjoy the year’s longest day doing something new and different
Mon 22nd Efficient Virgo Moon gets the day off to a good start. Jupiter trining Uranus suggests unusual opportunities may emerge.
Tue 23rd Picky Virgo Moon could help generate undue criticism. Mercury square Neptune could mean misunderstandings. Think twice before commenting
Wed 24th Indecisive Libra Moon says wait and see before acting. Mars into Cancer could make for an emphasis on real estate, home repairs
Thur 25th Beauty Loving Libra Moon suggests we visit an art museum or concert
Fri 26th Justice seeking Libra Moon gives way to passionate Scorpio Moon at 2 PM EDT; have fun with a significant other tonight
Sat 27th Organizing Scorpio Moon means good energy for rearranging and reorganizing home and/or life
Sun 28th Paul Bunyan Day (Fact The History of Paul Bunyan) and Ramadan (begins at sundown in the Middle East/Europe but starts a day later in North America, see below for details) – Possessive Scorpio Moon wants to hold on. Venus Trining Uranus may bring unusual surprises.
Mon 29th Wisdom seeking Sagittarius Moon discovers new ways to perceive as the Venus Uranus energy continues
Tue 30th Fun Loving Sagittarius Moon craves adventures, try somewhere new for lunch.

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Goddess Of The Day: Chasca
Incan Festival of the Sun (Mexico)

Themes: Sun; Fire; Divination; Love
Symbols: Sun; Fire; Flowers

About Chasca: In Incan tradition, this Goddess created the dawn and twilight, the gentlest aspects of the sun. Along with her consort, the sun god Inti, she uses light to draw sprouts from the ground and inspire blossoms. Her rapport with Inti and her tender nature give Chasca associations with Inti and her tender nature give Chasca associations with love. According to lore, she communicates to people through clouds and dew in a type of geomantic omen observation.

To Do Today: In this ancient Peruvian festival, Incans reveled in Chasca’s and Inti’s power and beauty around the time when the sun reached its zenith. People made offerings to the Goddess and God, followed by folk dances around ritual fires. So, if you can hold an outdoor ritual today, build a fire and dance come dusk. Allow Chasca’s inspiring, growth-oriented energy to fill you to overflowing.

Incans also burned old clothing in the ritual fire to banish sickness or bad luck. Try this, or burn an emblem of your troubles instead. As the token is consumed, Chasca transforms the negative energy into something positive.

If you’re fortunate to have a semicloudy day, go outside and ask a question of Chasca (ideally about relationships). Then watch for a cloud that has a recognizable shape. This shape represents your answer in some form. For example, a heart would indicate that love is on its way!
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By Patricia Telesco ~ From “365 Goddess” and GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast

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Healing Arts and Pagan Studies ~ Poppy Seed Bars

2 Pounds Melt N’ Pour base of choice
Coloring of your choice
6 teaspoons (more or less as you like) fragrance of choice
Up to 4 teaspoons poppy seeds

Melt soap in microwave, low crock pot or double boiler method Add color Add
Fragrance Stir the mix until the soap cools (enough to where the poppy seeds
stay suspended before pouring into you mold) Add seeds Pour into loaf mold
let harden up, add some more to the top of the loaf for a one sided
exfoliation. This can also be done by putting the seeds into the mold before
pouring. Whichever you like.

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by Rachel Smith:

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Healing Arts and Pagan Studies ~ Bug Bites

It’s that time of year again. To ease the itch of a bug bite apply 1 drop of Chamomile.

From GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast Archives 2002
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Healing Arts and Pagan Studies – Symbol of Protection Spell

For a dose of protection, sit in the center of your home or room and breathe deeply. Enter a meditative state and visualize yourself in the center of a glowing pentagram. See a protective circle surrounding you and your home; then, surround this circle with an energy box. Visualize the box charging with red energy, then orange, yellow, blue, green, and purple. Ask your guides or deities to send you a symbol of protection and wait for an image, feeling, or sound to come to you. See this symbol surround and fill your energy box and protective circle. Feel a bit of this energy fill your personal protective circle. Thank your guides or deities for their blessings and go about your day.

By: Elizabeth Barrette
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GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast Archives

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“The Goddess Companion”

Goddess, comforter, holy one, you nourish the world from your bounty.
You are like our mother, turning to us whenever we are troubled.
You do not rest, not at night or in the shining day.
You never fail us.
You are the only one who can untangle fate’s knotted skein, you are
the only one who can pull back the planets when they threaten ill,
you are the only one who can disperse the storms of life and of the sky.
~Apuleius, The Golden Ass

Although not all divine figures are mother Goddesses, the endlessly abundant Goddess of Earth is frequently depicted as maternal toward her innumerable children – which include all animate and inanimate creatures as well as humanity. Such a figure serves as a reminder of the way we depend upon earth’s bounty in order to live. Without her ceaselessly replenishing systems, we could not survive.

The cycle of rain falling to earth, passing through the soil and flowing downriver to the ocean, only to be lifted to clouds again, is just one of the many self-regulating cycles of our planetary mother. We have, lost much of the many self-regulating cycles of grandeur that these cycles evoked in our forebears. Yet they continue to nourish us, just as a mother nourishes and protects her child.
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By Patricia Monaghan
From “The Goddess Companion” and GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast Archives
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May you never hunger,
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And may the Blessings of the Goddess
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Every Day is Earth Day! Love Your Mother!

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Goddess Blessings!
Live Well – Laugh Often – Love Much

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