Day: August 17, 2012

Time for Me to Take A Moment To Be Human, lol!

Thought I would take a moment to check in with you, lol! I found that silly graphic in my pics when I was digging a while ago. Couldn’t remember if I had ever used it or not? I figured what the heck, why not, go for it!

I don’t know if most of you know or not but I am a night owl by nature. I will probably pass out tonight around 8:00 pm. This is mainly because of my medicine I take in the evening. Then I will sleep till about 2:30 am, get up and I am wide awake all morning. Well till I sit down at the computer anyway. So I find something on TV to entertain me while I do the posts. And it is the Jerry Springer show!

I don’t know if any of you are familiar with the Jerry Springer show but I love it (I’m not mentally deranged, now). But what some of the people come on there and do and say. It is unbelievable that people actually act like that, let alone on TV. Good grief! You have a few of them that come on there and they say, “it can’t be good, I’m on the Jerry Springer show!” So why did you come then, huh?

The show always has a question of the day. Today’s question was, “If you were asked to come on the Jerry Springer show would you come?” Now you are suppose to call a phone number and answer this question. Yeah right! I don’t know if they would want to hear my answer or not, “Hell, NO!” I would probably ask who wanted me on there and then say the other.

I was wondering, do normal people go on there and then turn into crazy people because of the situation they are told? If you got a phone call and they wanted you to go on the show, would you go? If you did, you would have to take a sign and hold it up with your internet ID and have it read, “Lady A, it’s me!” But seriously, would you go?

I can’t wait to hear your answers.

Herb of the Day for August 17: Peppermint

Peppermint

Mentha piperata

MEDICINAL: Peppermint cleans and strengthens the body. It acts as a sedative on the stomach and strengthens the bowels. It is also mild enough to give to children as needed for chills and colds. Used with bitter herbs to improve their taste.

RELIGIOUS:

Peppermint is used in charms to heal the sick, as well as in incenses in the sickroom of the patient. It is burned to cleanse the home, and is used in sleep pillows to aid in getting to sleep. Placed beneath the pillow, it can bring dreams that give a glimpse into the future. The essential oil is used in spells to create a positive change in one’s life.

GROWING:

Peppermint is a perennial grown in full sun, is tolerant of most soil types, and grows to 3 feet tall.

Gemstone of the Day for Aug. 17: Hematite

Hematite

Hematite meaning and properties

Hematite is used to improve relationships. If you need your personal relationship to be better, carry a hematite with you always.

The name comes from the Greek word for blood. It has been used as an amulet against bleeding, and so is known as the “blood stone”. When arranged like the petals of a flower, it is referred to as the “iron rose”. Native American folklore states that war paint made from hematite will make one invincible in battle. People in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries wore hematite jewelry during mourning.

Scientists of the Mars Exploration Rover Project believe that deposits of hematite on Mars may help prove whether large amounts of liquid water ever flowed on Mars’ surface. They say that where water was, life may have had a chance to thrive as well.

Hematite is good for increasing intuition. In jewelry it is best in a ring worn on the left hand.

Healing properties of Hematite

Hematite stimulates iron absorption in the small intestine, which in turn improves oxygen supply to the body. It can be in direct contact with the skin, but results in inflammation for some people, so test it carefully on yourself before use.

Sources of Hematite

Brazil is the most important source of hematite. Other sources include: China, Canada, England, and Germany.

Deity of the Day for August 17: Brigid

Brigid

by Lisa Spindler
Name Cognates: Breo Saighead, Brid, Brighid [Eriu], Brigindo, Brigandu [Gaul], Brigan, Brigantia, Brigantis [Briton], Bride [Alba].Breo Saighead, or the “Fiery Arrow or Power,” is a Celtic three-fold goddess, the daughter of The Dagda, and the wife of Bres. Known by many names, Brighid’s three aspects are (1) Fire of Inspiration as patroness of poetry, (2) Fire of the Hearth, as patroness of healing and fertility, and (3) Fire of the Forge, as  patroness of smithcraft and martial arts. She is mother to the craftsmen. Sons of Tuireann: Creidhne, Luchtaine and Giobhniu.

Excalibur, King Arthur’s sword, was forged by the Lady of the Lake, a figure sometimes associated with Brighid because of her fire and forgery aspect. Like the Arthurian Avalon, or “Isle of Apples,” Brigid possessed an apple orchard in the Otherworld to which bees traveled to obtain it’s magickal nectar.

Brigid, which means “one who exaults herself,” is Goddess of the Sacred Flame of Kildare (derived from “Cill Dara,” which means “church of the oak”) and often is considered to be the White Maiden aspect of the Triple Goddess. She was Christianized as the “foster-mother” of Jesus Christ, and called St. Brigit, the daughter of the Druid Dougal the Brown. She sometimes also is associated with the Romano-Celtic goddess Aquae-Sulis in Bathe.

Brighid’s festival is Imbolc, celebrated on or around February 1 when she ushers Spring to the land after The Cailleach’s Winter reign. This mid-Winter feast commences as the ewes begin to lactate and is the start of the new agricultural cycle. During this time Brigid personifies a bride, virgin or maiden aspect and is the protectoress of women in childbirth. Imbolc also is known as Oimelc, Brigid, Candlemas, or even in America as Groundhog Day.

As the foundation for the American Groundhog Day, Brigid’s snake comes out of its mound in which it hibernates and its behavior is said to determine the length of the remaining Winter.

Gailleach, or White Lady, drank from the ancient Well of Youth at dawn. In that instant, she was transformed into her Maiden aspect, the young goddess called Brigid. Wells were considered to be sacred because they arose from oimbelc(literally “in the belly”), or womb of Mother Earth.

Because of her Fire of Inspiration and her connection to the apple and oak trees, Brighid often is considered the patroness of the Druids.

Blessing For Hearth-Keepers

Brighid of the Mantle, encompass us,
Lady of the Lambs, protect us,
Keeper of the Hearth, kindle us.
Beneath your mantle, gather us,
And restore us to memory.

Mothers of our mother,
Foremothers strong.
Guide our hands in yours,
Remind us how
To kindle the hearth.
To keep it bright,
To preserve the flame.
Your hands upon ours,
Our hands within yours,
To kindle the light,
Both day and night.

The Mantle of Brighid about us,
The Memory of Brighid within us, The Protection of Brighid keeping us
From harm, from ignorance, from heartlessness.
This day and night,
From dawn till dark,
From dark till dawn.

(Brighid is the Irish saint whose following draws strongly upon the Celtic goddess of the same name; as hearth-keeper, she is venerated throughout the Celtic world.)

Lighten Up – At last, a blonde male joke! (Sorry, Guys!)

At last, a blonde male joke!

Tree Planters

There were two blonde guys working for the city council.

One would dig a hole, the other would follow behind him and fill the hole in.

They worked furiously all day without rest, one guy digging a hole, the other guy filling it in again.

An onlooker was amazed at their hard work, but couldn’t understand what they were doing. So he asked the hole digger, ” I appreciate the
effort you are putting into your work, but what’s the story ? You dig a hole and your partner follows behind and fills it up again.”

The hole digger wiped his brow and sighed,

” Well, normally we are a three-man team, but the guy who plants the trees is sick today.”

Your Charm for August 17 is Aries The Ram

Your Charm for August 17

Today’s Meaning:     

This aspect of your life will be strongly influenced by a person who is adventurous, energetic, pioneering, courageous, enthusiastic, confident, dynamic and quick-witted. This person is probably somone you already know and respect.

General Description:     

First sign of the Zodiac, March 21st to April 20th. Mars the ruling planet, and Iron the correct metal. Those born under the influence of Aries were supposed to be brave, ambitiious, optimistic, confident, and fond of adventure. The Aries gems are the Diamond, Jasper, and blood stone. The Diamond was always regarded with much veneration in olden times, and was worn to make its wearer bold and daring. Napolean Bonaparte had the celebrated Regent or Pitt Diamond (136 carats, valued at about 500,000 lbs) set in the hilt of his sword. At one time it was believed that the wearing of very large diamonds brought ill-luck and misfortune on the wearer

Your Deck of Ancient Symbols Card for Aug. 17 is The Crystal

Your Deck of Ancient Symbols Card for Today

The Crystal

The Crystal glows with the power of mystical truths transformed into material realities. The Crystal denotes a self with a powerful connection to the spiritual world that allows them to literally soak up cosmic wisdom and apply it favorably to their everyday life. It suggest a tremendous growth of one’s spiritual self that will greatly impact the querant’s secular life.

As a daily card, The Crystal indicates a time when you are likely to be well served by allowing your spiritual self to guide your day to day behavior.

Daily Feng Shui Tip for August 17 – ‘National Thrift Shop Day’

Today’s energies are vintage since this is ‘National Thrift Shop Day.’ Feng Shui believes that energy is an actual ‘thing’ that can invisibly stick around long after the breath that gave it life has moved on. So while they are considered treasures to some, vintage items and antiques carry with them ‘predecessor energy.’ This same energy can bring negativity from previous owners into your home. It’s fine to own vintage items, but not before ringing a bell over them nine times. If you’ve found something unique and you have no idea where it came from, it needs to be cleansed. Previously owned items were around other people’s energies and those energies stick. If you don’t want to get unintentionally stuck yourself then you’re well advised to burn an incense stick or sage leaves, letting the smoke surround the vintage stuff. This is a fast and easy way to cleanse them of their own past so that you can both start fresh!

By Ellen Whitehurst for Astrology.com