Universal Awakening
Rippling And Tipping

At this time of awakening, even small acts can become great forces in the world, like pebbles making ripples in a pond.

A snowball at the top of a mountain has the potential to become huge, just by rolling down the mountain and gathering more snow. In a short time, this tiny snowball can become a force to be reckoned with. We humans are like this when it comes to exchanging energy and vision, and no matter how few people are involved at the beginning, there is the potential for massive change. As consciousness seekers, we are in the midst of this process, and it is amazing to see people we thought might never come around, waking up to their truth. Each time we see this, we can count ourselves blessed to be living at a time when the awareness of humanity seems to be at a tipping point, as more and more individuals open their minds and change their ways.

For some people, this revolves around an awareness of the environment, for others it is a spiritual awakening, and for many it is both. A great change in consciousness is sweeping through us all, as we recognize that things are not what they have seemed to be, that there is more to our lives than meets the eye. Many of us have the awareness and the energy at this time to break through old, outmoded ways of seeing things and to move into a new way of being in the world, and it is essential that we do so. The beauty of living at this time is that even small actions have a powerful ripple effect, and the reverberations of what we do have the power to reach and open many minds.

It is as if a scale is about to tip in favor of higher consciousness, and each one of us has the power to bring humanity closer to that point with the smallest of actions. Each time we move in the direction of our dreams and visions, we can visualize another small pebble dropping into the pond, or another gold weight on the scale, rippling and tipping our way to universal awakening.

Daily Goddess Devotion: THE GODDESS

I seek Her and find Her, filled with abounding love,
Standing here upon earth, or looking high above.
She does not rule ore me, or linger till I fall,
I need not fear the judgment, within deaths silent call.
I never dread Her anger, for She understands my heart,
I walk my path knowing, She shall never part.

In truth and light
Lady Abigail
Copyright © 11042009

Power Animal of the Day: Polar Bear

The Polar Bear

Strength          Perseverance          Insulation

---

The polar bear is enormously strong and full of courage.  He will help you stand up to the challenges of life, so you are never overwhelmed, no matter how large the challenges are.  For you are the polar bear, and you do not back down. 

The polar bear will also teach you to thrive in environments that may be hostile to others.  He will give you powerful insulation, so that you are always safe and sound, no matter what is around you.  While others are losing strength and power, you will just breathe in deeply and pull warm polar bear energy around you and within you.

With polar bear energy within you, you will have the strength and perseverance to handle any challenges that life brings to you, no matter how great.  Just breathe in polar bear energy and you will be filled with self-belief; you will know that you are everything you need to be.   

The polar bear is also a master at camouflage.  When you need to disappear into yourself and find peace for a moment, just close your eyes and cover your nose and you will disappear for a time.  Then, rested and rejuvenated, spring to life, full of enough energy to cross the arctic ices.  After all, you are the polar bear and power is yours.

Isa of Heimdall’s Aett popped out today pronounced “ee-saw” (I: Ice) A challenge or frustration. Psychological blocks to thought or activity, including grievances. Standstill, or a time to turn inward and wait for what is to come, or to seek clarity. This rune reinforces runes around it.

Frost has blanketed the earth. It seems that everything in nature is dead. But winter is not forever. You have to sacrifice a part of your personality for the sake of future rebirth. If you are carrying or nurturing a child now, you may feel isolated from the buzz of working life, and longing for more social contact. But the lesson of this rune is to see the need to free yourself from past habits and projects, and to prepare for something much more important. Perhaps this is a gestation period and you are putting new schemes and ideas together. You may feel that these are unrealistic and that everyone and everything is against you, but this is just like a winter in your personal life, a period of rest and secret inner preparation. Wait for spring. It will come without fail.

Isa Merkstave (Isa cannot be reversed, but may lie in opposition): Ego-mania, dullness, blindness, dissipation. Treachery, illusion, deceit, betrayal, guile, stealth, ambush, plots. (Note: the reversed or merkstave definitions are included only for reference as they apply to a multi-rune cast and not to a single rune that’s drawn blind from the pouch)

As with all, take only what feels right to you and disregard the rest.

**a portion of today’s rune meaning/description was kindly provided by Ingrid Halvorsen at sunnyway.com and used here with her gracious permission**

In the Light…

Tom

 Lunar Lore 

*

 An old moon in a mist
Is worth gold in a kist [chest];
But a new moon’s mist
Will ne’er lack thirst.
  – Collected in R. Inwards, “Weather Lore”. 

… 

And were the moon forever full
and ne’er to wax or wane,
Man would not strain his watchful eyes
to see its gladsome round.

 – “The Arabian Nights” (Burton’s trans.)
…

Current Moon Phase: WANING

Time: Waning – From full moon to dark moon (approx.14 days)
Goddess Aspect: Crone
Associated Goddesses: Callieach, Banshee, Hecate, Kali, Morrigan
Magickal Attributes: BANISHING Releasing the old, removing unwanted negative energies, wisdom, psychic ability, scrying,
reversing circumstances.   Workings on this day are for banishing magick, for ridding oneself of addictions, illness or negativity, physical and  psychic cleansings.

Lunabar Moon Almanack for Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Waning, Disseminating Moon          Age: 21 days.
Ascending Node is at 29° Sagittarius.
Moon in 24th degree of the Sign Scorpio, the Scorpion;
also in 17th deg. of the Constellation Libra, the Balance.

Midheaven: 4:37 morn.  Moonset: 9:42 morn. 

)0( 

 Love,  Faithfulness, Gentleness, Goodness, Joy, Kindness, Patience, Perseverance, Protection, Trust, Truthfulness, Passion and Unselfishness. 

)0( 

Crone’s Corner – Your Sun Sign Success Colors
Adapted from Earth Magic, by Claire Nahmad (Inner Traditions, 1994).

Colors can have a significant effect on our mood and behavior, and on
the ways in which others perceive us. When our color choices are aligned
with a deeper, more authentic self rather than with what is merely
fashionable, we radiate an aura of confidence grounded in who we are.

Find out which colors are in tune with your sun sign so you can truly
dress for success, or decorate your home to reflect more of your deeper
self.

Aries, March 21-April 19: Red, bright colors, especially green, pink,
white, and yellow.

Taurus, April 20-May 21: All shades of blue and green, turquoise, soft
rose-pinks.

Gemini, May 22-June 20: White, silver, yellow, spring green, pale gray.

Cancer, June 21-July 22: Pale blue, silver, pearl, glistening white,
emerald green.

Leo, July 23- Aug 22: All shades of gold, yellow, orange, vermilion,
copper, blood red, light green, white.

Virgo, Aug 23-Sept 22: Pastel shades of blue, gold, peach, yellow, and
amethyst; jade green, autumn hues.

Libra, Sept 23-Oct 22: Royal blue, cerulean blue, rose-pink, amethyst,
violet.

Scorpio, Oct 23-Nov 1: Deep, dark shades of red, russet-brown,
shadow-black, stone-gray.

Sagittarius, Nov 22-Dec 21: Lilac, mauve, purple, amethyst, violet,
indigo, vermilion, midnight blue.

Capricorn, Dec 22-Jan 19: Black, gray, violet, dark brown, dun, shades
of earth.

Aquarius, Jan 20-Feb 18: All colors of the spectrum, particularly
electric and ultramarine blue, electric green, deep violet.

Pisces, Feb 19-March 20: Purple, violet, amethyst, sea-green, turquoise.

Copyright: Adapted from Earth Magic, by Claire Nahmad (Inner Traditions,1994).

Copyright (c) 1994 by Claire Nahmad. Reprinted by permission of InnerTraditions.

 )0(

GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast Archives  and

Pagan Studies  –  Pre-Spring Cleaning Ritual

 

What is cluttering up your home, both literally and metaphorically? Now is a good time to clear your home of clutter and to clear whatever blocks your progress. Begin with your altar. Is it cluttered? Clear it, put down a fresh altar cloth, and place a new white candle on it. Take a cleansing bath or shower with sage, lavender, or hyssop, chanting “Pure, pure, I am pure” as you bathe. (Purity was very important to the priests and priestesses in ancient times.) At dusk, light the candle. Look into the candle flame and meditate on its solitude and purity. Feel burdens slip off your shoulder, and open the shades so you can see the Moon. Promise the Moon and Virgo the Virgin that you will focus on what is important in life and remove whatever is blocking you. Set aside the time between the Full and New Moon to clear clutter from your life.

  

By: Denise Dumars 

  )0(

GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast Archives  

Today’s Goddess:  MINERVA

Terminalia (Rome)

  

Themes: Earth; Home

Symbols: Owl; Geranium

  

About Minerva: This Etruscan/Italic Goddess blended the odd attributes of being a patroness of household tasks, including arts and crafts, and also being the patroness of protection and of war. Today she joins in pre-spring festivities by helping people prepare their lands for sowing and embracing the figurative lands of our hearts, homes, and spirits with her positive energy.

  

To Do Today: In ancient times, this was a day to bless one’s lands and borders. Gifts of corn, honey, and wine were given to the earth and its spirits to keep the property safe and fertile throughout the year. In modern times, this equates to a Minerva-centered house blessing.

  

Begin by putting on some spiritually uplifting music. Burn geranium-scented incense if possible; otherwise, any pantry spice will do. Take this into every room of your home, always moving clockwise to promote positive growing energy. As you get to each room, repeat this incantation:

 

Minerva, protect this sacred space and all who live within. By your power and my will, the magic now begins!

 

Wear a geranium today to commemorate Minerva and welcome her energy into your life.

GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast Archive 

Seasons of the Witch!   Ancient Holidays (and some not so ancient!)         Venice: PANCAKE DAY. Pancake tossing, pancake races. King Carnival is greeted with much ceremony. He is a very fat man, his straw body stuffed with explosives. He is burned at midnight.

Live each Season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. ~Henry David Thoreau (1817 – 1862)  

Terminalia – On this day, Romans honored boundary god Terminus. Neighbors met at the boundary stones between their properties, with the women bringing torches ignited on their hearths, the sons with baskets of produce from the property and the daughters with special honey cakes. The women kindled twin altar fires made of neatly interlaced sticks. The sons held their baskets over the fire and the girls shook them three times to scatter its contents into the flames, then fed the cakes to the fire. Employees stood by dressed in white, wine in hand. The two landowners slaughtered a lamb and a suckling pig and let the blood spatter on the stone. Then the two families sat down for a feast.

A good day to honor boundaries of all sorts, from property boundaries to personal boundaries. How can you mark and define your space? What tokens will you set up to show others where your boundaries are? And how will you honor these?   Rufus, Anneli, The World Holiday Book, Harper San Francisco 1994

St Mildburga – This sixth century Shropshire saint was associated with plowing and sewing from an early date. She protected a newly-sown field from the depredations of worms and geese. While fleeing from her enemies she caused water to spring up out of the ground and a field of barley to grow to maturity in one day. Her feast day falls in the middle of the spring wheat sowing season in Shropshire. Berger, Pamela, The Goddess Obscured, Beacon Press 1985

St Polycarp – The LaPlante sisters recommend St Polycarp as the saint to invoke when looking for a parking spot, although the connection between his life (he was a student of the Apostle John, a Bishop of Smyrna and martyred at the age of 86) and parking places is obscure. They suggest the following prayer: “Polycarp, find me a spot.”
LaPlante, Alice & Clare, Heaven Help Us: the Worrier’s Guide to the Patron Saints, Dell 1999

 Resources : GrannyMoon’s Morning Feast Archives 

 )0(

NOTE: Because of the large number of ancient calendars, many in simultaneous use, as well as different ways of computing holy days (marked by the annual inundation, the solar year, the lunar month, the rising of key stars, and other celestial and terrestrial events), you may find these holy days celebrated a few days earlier or later at your local temple .  

Osiris Affirmation

OSIRIS – to be displayed in the light, channeling HH
I stepped into your life,
to prompt you to over-
To consider where in your life you
‘re not in your midst.
How often Do you watch it, the
the thoughts which then in
Words come from the mouth,
actually words of truth,
of love and of peace?

I am Osiris, a sign of strength, omnipotence, fertility and life after death. do I stand in the service of humanity, which all of the links to know the universe and know everything is stored in you, even in every cell of your body!

All you studied in the outside already improved in yourself and your life is constantly under your will and desire development.
You are light and come out of the light, light is vibration, so you’re oscillation. Through this program, we are the source of all being.

So, why do you ask your light under a bushel, you’re something special, your body radiates from now life force, energy and vitality! Open your heart and let the light from his lamp, try not to play but his salvation salvation!

You have the right to a successful, rich and happy life in abundance, so please activate your inner divinity and the liver what are YOU!

You can easily learn new, your life is filled with so many new options, and move up to a time full of great fame and love, I support you there!

The healing light of the source of all existence is flood up and activate your self healing powers, I am your God OSIRIS friend and companion.

Today’s I Ching Hexagram for Everyone:

51: Shock

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

General Meaning: One hears thunder unexpectedly! First comes fear, then a sharpening of one’s vision. Recall a close brush with danger — a falling branch, an automobile accident barely avoided, an escape from a potentially violent confrontation. Such incidents arouse every nerve fiber in your body in a brief wave of terror, but soon, once the danger has passed, give way to a heightened awareness of the world. The same process also occurs with other types of shock — the loss of a job, the sudden departure of a loved one, business failure and so on.

The lasting impact of a major shock can either be stimulating or debilitating, depending upon one’s strength of character. The critical factor is the ability to shake off fear, thereby transforming anxiety into a laser-sharp perception of the world around you.

When overtaken by crisis, the wise search their hearts for inner strengths in order to face their life with courage. This often means daring to take an unexpected path — to bounce back quickly and self-confidently after failures, to have faith in the eternal when confronted with death.

We tend to think of shock only in the context of unpleasant events. We can also be jarred, however, by the sudden release of tension that comes with unexpected joy or success. To keep your bearings in the aftershock of either trauma or victory, it is essential that your inner compass be aligned with ‘true north’, that magnetic force which guides you toward fulfillment of both your deepest desire, and your highest destiny.