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The Current Moon Phase for May 17th is Waning Crescent

May 17
Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%

The Moon today is in a Waning Crescent phase. In this phase the Moon’s illumination in growing smaller each day until the New Moon. During this phase the Moon is getting closer to the Sun as viewed from Earth and the night side of the Moon is facing the Earth with only a small edge of the Moon being illuminated. This phase is best viewed an hour or 2 before the sunrise and can be quite beautiful if you’re willing to get up early. It can also be a great time to see the features of the Moon’s surface. Along the edge where the illuminated portion meets the dark side, the craters and mountains cast long shadows making them easier to observe with a telescope or binoculars.

Phase Details for – Sunday, May 17, 2015

Phase: Waning Crescent
Illumination: 1%
Moon Age: 28.81 days
Moon Angle: 0.53
Moon Distance: 372,486.16 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 151,303,528.07 km

The Witches Magick for the 17th Day of the Hare Moon – Virgo Constellation Spell

Fanasy , magic witches . DidI5dd Virgo Constellation Spell

Virgo, the Virgin, is a zodiacal constellation as well as the second largest constellation. It rests highest in the night sky in the northern hemisphere during late spring and early summer. The virgin is also known as Astraea, who was a daimone clothed in air who lived on the earth during the Golden Age of Humankind. As a benevolent daimone, she guards, protects, and watches over mortals. Her province is justice, which is why Libra (the scales) rest next to Virgo in the night sky. Cast this spell to have one specific thing in your life work out justly.

For this spell you will need your favorite incense, your journal and pen, and your bathroom scale.

At 8: 00 p.m., draw a magic circle and call in the elements. Light the incense, dedicating it to Virgo, the Virgin. Write one thing that you would like to see work out justly and fairly. Keep it simple. Fold the paper four times. Now, step on your bathroom scale and step off, then do it again. Each time you step on the scale, say exactly what you want to work out justly and fairly. Be specific. Repeat stepping on and off the scale a total of eight times. Each time you do, repeat what you want. When you are done, thank the Virgin, bid farewell to the elements, and pull up the circle. Put the folded paper on your altar until you attain the results you desire.

 

Wiccan Spell A Night: Spells, Charms, And Potions For The Whole Year
Sirona Knight

Let’s Talk Witch – Get Ready for The Long-Lost Secrets of Wicca

BLESSED ARE THE WITCHESGet Ready for The Long-Lost Secrets of Wicca

Get ready for an exciting journey that will take you through the long-lost secrets of Wicca, the inner workings of your magical power, the best ways to cast spells, the history behind the broomstick, the cauldron, and the magic wand, how you can easily start performing spells and rituals of your own…and so much more.

Are you ready?

Because you’re about to access the secrets that the most powerful witches have held for centuries.

And there’s a reason that these things have been kept a secret for so long—they are extremely powerful.

Throughout history, people have tried to suppress this ancient knowledge. The Church and other religions all believe that Wicca and witchcraft are the work of Satan, and that they are evil.

But that is simply not true. They do not understand the true nature of what Wicca is all about.

Let me explain to you the real truth about Wicca and how it works in your life.

The practice of Wicca and witchcraft is very often misunderstood.

Magic is not supernatural. Magic is actually one of the most natural forces out there. But because people don’t understand it, or because they are afraid of it, they call it supernatural, or freaky, or fake.

But magic is real, it’s perfectly natural, and it has very real results–when you do it the right way.

Now let’s define exactly what we mean when we talk about magic. Magic is the projection of natural energies to produce needed effects.

Energy is flowing all around us. Magic spells and rituals, when done with the proper concentration, allow us to harness that energy to attract what we desire.

There are three main sources of energy in the Universe. It’s important to know what kinds of energy we are talking about when we start to practice spells.

The first kind is personal energy. This is our own personal life force. We take in energy from the sun, water, and food, and we release it through exercise, movement, and even as we exhale.

The second type of energy is earth energy. This is the energy found within our planet. Each natural element has its own power which can be used in magic: earth, trees, stones, wind, fire, and crystals are some examples of earth energy.

The third, most powerful type of energy is divine power. This is the energy that makes up the entire Universe. This is higher power energy, life force—whatever you want to call it. It’s the universal power source, and it’s what we tap into when we perform magick.

 

Wicca Power Spells
Aurora Rede

Celebrating Other Spirituality 365 Days A Year – Seminole Green Corn Dance

fantasy lady in blue
May 17th

Seminole Green Corn Dance

The Green Corn Dance is the principle ceremony of the Florida Seminoles and provides them with a recreational diversion sion to celebrate the planting, ripening, and harvesting vesting of the corn. Although many of the customs of the Seminoles are of recent origin, the Green Corn Dance is a very old festival that is celebrated by the Cherokee, Natchez, and Creek Indians as well. One of the highlights of the festival is the Feather Dance, which is performed formed in the morning and immediately following lunch. Each participant of the dance holds a white egret feather attached to a long pole that is then held tight against the left shoulder. The dance is performed by the men only and pays homage to the four quarters of the ceremonial grounds where the festivities ties are being held. In addition to sacred dances, there are ball games, council meetings, the naming of youths that have come of age, and a feast of barbequed beef. The festival concludes with the drinking of a black beverage made from a creek holly shrub, which is believed to purge the body of all sin.

Sunday’s Philter – Recipe for Health, Wealth & Success

Walking the DragonPhilter Recipe for Health, Wealth & Success

 

• A small decorative glass bottle with a lid or a stopper
• A clean dropper to easily add the essential oil
• A tiny golden sun charm
• 6 inches gold ribbon
• A label and a pen (to list the ingredients and to decorate and mark the bottle)
• 1/8 cup base oil like sunflower oil
• 9 fresh or dried sunflower petals
• Small chips or a tiny piece of carnelian
• 13 drops essential carnation oil

Pour your base oil into the bottle until the bottle is three quarters of the way full. Then add the tiny carnelian chip, the sunflower petals, and finally the essential carnation tion oil. Add the lid, hold your fingers over the top to avoid any spills, and then carefully fully shake up the mixture.

Hold up the mixture to the sunlight and allow the sun’s beams to illuminate the mixture within. Wipe off the outside of the bottle and use the label to list the ingredients ents and the use of the potion.

Finally, decorate the bottle by attaching the label and tying the gold ribbon around the neck of the bottle. Add the golden sun charm to the streamers of the ribbon so it is visible from the front of the bottle. Knot the charm into place. As you finish tying the bow, hold the bottle in your hands and repeat the charm below:

This philter carries the power of the sun
For health, wealth, and success, the charm is begun
The stone adds power and the element of fire
The sunflower brings fame and will grant my desire
Carnation oil to bring good health and to bind it fast
Now blend all together and make my witchery last
By the power and might of this day of the sun
This philter is magickally blessed, with harm to none.

Store the philter bottle in a safe, dry place that will be out of direct sunlight (try an upper cabinet). Make sure to keep all philters and potions well out of the reach of children and pets.

Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

Sunday & The Perfect Corresponding Spell

"Blessed Are The Witches"Sunday & The Perfect Corresponding Spell

Finally, it’s Sunday, the official day of rest. Not only do Christians acknowledge this day, but I’m sure many Pagans appreciate this day, as well. Everyone needs rest and lot of people need a good day to worship their creator (whomever or whatever that may be), however they deem fit to do so. With the Sun being the central theme of many ancient rituals, Sunday just seems to fit, in name and theory. Not only is it a good day to worship, it seems good to do more relaxed spells, such as, sleep, dream and rebirth.

Sunday Sunrise Spell for Illumination

Here is a spell that invokes the aid of the triple goddess Brigid. This spell is meant to warm you up from the inside out. This will cause you to have a magickal sparkle and for your lovely personality to shine right through. If you don’t feel particularly lovely at the moment, then maybe it’s time for a change. This should help you to improve your outlook and cheer you up. Brigid is probably one of the more popular goddesses that modern Witches work with. I think it is because she is so welcoming, strong, and feminine, all at once.

For this spell, try working outside at sunrise. You can also beef this up by adding some natural correspondences, such as stones or flowers, to the spoken verse to help tie the energy together. You could include tiger’s-eye, amber, and carnelian. Set these stones around your candles. Slip a few stems of a sun-associated flower into a vase. Try draping the workspace with a gold-colored cloth-celestial fabrics that feature bright yellow suns would be a smart choice. Or just set up in view of a sunny window and let the sunshine illuminate the workspace naturally.

Repeat the spell below three times:

Sunday starts off the week with its bright golden glow
This day brings fame, wealth, and causes friendships to grow
Light a gold and yellow candle to ensure success
I call on the goddess Brigid, my spell she will bless
Her light glows inside me, from within my soul will shine
Leadership, health, and growth will all appear in good time.

Close the spell by saying:

With all the power of three times three
As I will it, then so shall it be.

You can work this spell whenever you feel the need for a little extra personal power. As before, you may keep the stones in your pocket for a few days, or tuck the flowers from the spell into your hair or pin them onto your jacket like a tiny corsage. This will ensure that you carry a bit of Brigid’s magick throughout your day.
Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

DAILY MAGICKAL APPLICATIONS FOR SUNDAY, May 17

WitchesDAILY MAGICKAL APPLICATIONS FOR SUNDAY, May 17

The Latin term for Sunday, our first day of the week, is Dies Solis (“sun’s day”). In ancient Greek, it was called Hemera Heliou. In the Old English language, it was known as Sunnandaeg; in Middle English, Sonenday. All of these titles mean the same thing: the day of the sun.

What do you think of when you feel the sun shine down on you? What sorts of enchantments and energies do you think would be complementary to a day named after our closest star? Sunday brings those bright solar energies into your life and has the magickal correspondences of success, promotion, leadership, pride, light, generosity, warmth, fitness, and personal growth. Astrologically, the sun symbolizes the conscious self and rules the zodiac sign of Leo.

The charms and spells that would complement this magickal day of the sun are ones for personal achievements of any kind-such as if you are seeking fame and wealth, working for that much-deserved promotion at work, or being acknowledged for a job well done. Health issues, increasing personal power, or simply sticking to your diet and being proud of what you have accomplished all fall under the sun’s golden influence.

 

Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

Sunday is Ruled By the Sun

The witches school. Didi5ddSunday is Ruled By the Sun

 

Sunday corresponds to the sun, our closest star. This day is full of wonder and all sorts of magical potential for success, wealth, and fame. Sundays are for personal achievements of any kind such as working towards a promotion at your job, seeking fame and wealth, or being acknowledged for a job well done. All of these goals fall under the golden influence of the sun.

Some suggestions for Sunday enchantments would include:

Sitting outside at sunrise and calling on the goddess Brigid for illumination and inspiration

Wearing gold jewelry or clothing that is gold or sunshine yellow to pull some color magic into your life

Arranging a few sunflowers in a vase and empowering these “flowers of the sun” for fame and ambition

Gathering up the common marigold flower and scattering it’s petals about to encourage prosperity

Baking up a batch of cinnamon rolls for the family and enchanting them for health and success

Snacking on a solar fruit, the orange, and enjoying the magical boost it brings to your life

The Witches Correspondences for Sunday, May 17th

Halloween WitchesThe Witches Correspondences for Sunday, May 17th

Magickal Intentions: Growth, Advancements, Enlightenment, Rational Thought, Exorcism, Healing, Prosperity, Hope, Exorcism, Money

Incense: Lemon, Frankincense

Planet: Sun

Sign: Leo

Angel: Michael

Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange and White

Herbs/Plants: Marigold, Heliotrope, Sunflower, Buttercup, Cedar, Beech, Oak Stones: Carnelian, Citrine, Tiger’s Eye, Amber, Clear Quartz and Red Agate

Oil: (Sun) Cedar, Frankincense, Neroli, Rosemary

The first day of the week is ruled by the Sun. It is an excellent time to work efforts involving business partnerships, work promotions, business ventures, and professional success. Spells where friendships, mental or physical health, or bringing joy back into life are an issue work well on this day, too.

The Witches Almanac for Sunday, May 17th

Black Sisters Witches RitualThe Witches Almanac for Sunday, May 17th

Sunday (Saturn): Longevity, exorcism, endings, homes and houses.

Norwegian Independence Day

Waning Moon
The Waning Moon is a time for study, meditation and little magickal work (except magick designed to banish harmful energies).

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Moon Sign: Taurus
Taurus: Things begun now last the longest, tend to increase in value, and become hard to alter. Brings out appreciation for beauty and sensory experience.

Incense: Almond

Color: Orange

Sunday Must Do’s

wiccaSunday Must Do’s

Those ambitious, successful spells and charms will be heightened by working on the day of the week that has the planetary influence of the sun. So light those sunny candles, wear some luminous colors, and break out the gold jewelry! Bake up some cinnamon rolls or low-fat cinnamon muffins for an enchanting family breakfast. Take an orange with you to eat at lunch today. Try using a little magickal aromatherapy and burn some cinnamon-scented incense to encourage success and wealth today. Make the talisman to keep your solar magick with you. Sprinkle some dried marigold petals around your house-or across the threshold-to pull triumph and protection toward you and your family.

Get outside and tip up your face to the sun. Take a walk outside, and soak up some sunshine! Acknowledge the power of Sunna or Helios as they blaze across the sky and bring courage and motivation into your life. Sit outside at sunrise on a Sunday morning and bask in its warm, rosy-golden glow Acknowledge Brigid as the inner, creative spark of imagination and inspiration. She can help these gifts burn brightly within your own soul. Use your imagination and create your own brand of witchery and magick. Here comes the sun, and it’s your turn to shine

 

—–Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week
Ellen Dugan

Sunday

Blessed are the Witches
Sunday

Sunday: Is associated with the Sun and the colors of – Yellow, Gold and Orange

Sunday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Achievement, Advancement, Ambition, Authority, Buying, Careers Goals, Children, Crops, Divination, Drama, Fairs, Figures, Fun, Healing Energy, Health, Law, Men’s Mysteries, Personnel Finances, Physical Strength, Promotion, Selling, Speculation, Success, Totem Animals, Volunteer and Civic Services

Practical Magick for the Penny Pinching Witch
Carol Moyer

The Witches’ Creed

We are WitchesThe Witches’ Creed

by Doreen Valiente

Hear Now the words of the witches,
The secrets we hid in the night,
When dark was our destiny’s pathway,
That now we bring forth into light.

Mysterious water and fire,
The earth and the wide-ranging air,
By hidden quintessence we know them,
And will and keep silent and dare.
The birth and rebirth of all nature,
The passing of winter and spring,
We share with the life universal,
Rejoice in the magical ring.

Four times in the year the Great Sabbat
Returns, and the witches are seen
At Lammas and Candlemas dancing,
On May Eve and old Hallowe’en.
When day-time and night-time are equal,
When sun is at greatest and least,
The four Lesser Sabbats are summoned,
And Witches gather in feast.

Thirteen silver moons in a year are,
Thirteen is the coven’s array.
Thirteen times at Esbat make merry,
For each golden year and a day.

The power that was passed down the age,
Each time between woman and man,
Each century unto the other,
Ere time and the ages began.

When drawn is the magical circle,
By sword or athame of power,
Its compass between two worlds lies,
In land of the shades for that hour.

This world has no right then to know it,
And world of beyond will tell naught.
The oldest of Gods are invoked there,
The Great Work of magic is wrought.

For the two are mystical pillars,
That stand at the gate of the shrine,
And two are the powers of nature,
The forms and the forces divine.

The dark and the light in succession,
The opposites each unto each,
Shown forth as a God and a Goddess:
Of this our ancestors teach.

By night he’s the wild wind’s rider,
The Horn’d One, the Lord of the Shades.
By day he’s the King of the Woodland,
The dweller in green forest glades.

She is youthful or old as she pleases,
She sails the torn clouds in her barque,
The bright silver lady of midnight,
The crone who weaves spells in the dark.

The master and mistress of magic,
That dwell in the deeps of the mind,
Immortal and ever-renewing,
With power to free or to bind.
So drink the good wine to the Old Gods,
And Dance and make love in their praise,
Till Elphame’s fair land shall receive us
In peace at the end of our days.

And Do What You Will be the challenge,
So be it Love that harms none,
For this is the only commandment.
By Magic of old, be it done!

A Little About May Birth Symbols

    • FROM:  http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/photo-gallery/birth-signs-symbols#06

      May Babies

      “Spring’s last-born darling, clear-eyed, sweet, Pauses a moment, with white twinkling feet, and golden locks in breezy play, Half teasing and half tender, to repeat Her song of ‘May.'” —Susan Coolidge

      Zodiac: Taurus until May 20 and Gemini from May 21

      Gemstone: Emerald
      Symbolizing love and success, the deep green stone is thought to bring foresight, good fortune and youth to the wearer. It’s also a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings — an appropriate symbol of spring.

      Flower: Lily of the Valley
      The lily of the valley represents sweetness and humility, purity of heart and honor.

      Tree: Poplar, Chestnut, Ash

      FROM: http://www.almanac.com/content/birth-month-flowers-and-their-meanings#

      May’s birth flower is the lily of the valley, which signifies sweetness, humility, and a return to happiness. If you want to show your loved one that your life is complete with them, give them a few lilies of the valley. The other May flower is the hawthorn plant, which represents hope and supreme happiness. Hawthorne signifies that you want only the best for the recipient.

      FROM: http://birthstonesbymonths.net/

      May Birthstone – Emerald

      May Birthstone Emerald

      The gemstone representing May, is the Emerald. As spring in the northern hemisphere occurs in May, the emerald stands for a time of rebirth and growth. The French refer to the emerald’s inclusions and fractures as “jardin’s”, translated as garden, resembling the color of spring foliage.

      For each stone of the Gregorian calendar, each month of the year brings in a new cycle. Each cycle represents a new season, has a renewed energy, and a new meaning. The month of May is one of abundance and life in it’s youthful beauty. Following the rainy month of April, the month of May is one that symbolizes fresh, new, green life. The emerald as a precious stone for the month of May. Beautiful, fertile valleys blessed with rain are symbolic of the Emerald in that both offer energy both in a spiritual and physical sense giving sustenance for one who might own an Emerald and for those living within the valleys.

      The emerald has been a symbol since the Egyptians engraved the stone with pictures of foliage. It would then be gifted to their deceased loved ones for their burials to represent eternal youth. It is the Egyptians who mined emeralds in the desert to the east over two-thousand years before the birth of Cleopatra. During her reign, this was her favorite stone, and even claimed one of the emerald mines as her own. She would bestow an emerald to a visiting dignitary on their departure. When the Spanish Conquistadors arrived in South America, they noticed that the natives were wearing some of the largest emeralds they had ever seen. They attempted to hide the mines from the Conquistadors, but were unsuccessful. Today, that area is known as Columbia, where some of the most prize emeralds are unearthed. There are sources of emeralds that have been found in Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Brazil, Zimbabwe, and Russia.

      The Romans regarded the emerald representative to the goddess of love, Venus. They wore the gem to honor Aphrodite, their adopted goddess of love for fertility, beauty and love. Their emperor, Nero had eyeglasses that were made of emerald so that he might watch the gladiators battle and maintain his eyes’ health, and to ease the strain upon his eyes.

      These crystals grow slowly within the confines of metamorphic rock, making them rare and thus, very valuable and expensive, sometimes more so than diamonds. It represents wisdom, patience and growth. It often given as an anniversary gift, as these characteristics in a relationship are important. It also represents friendship, faithfulness and loyalty, and they have been utilized for the effective treatment of health issues related to fertility, eyes, spine and for headaches. The Emerald can prevent seizures, reduce fevers and stop bleeding.

      Some other interesting facts about the May Birthstone Emerald:

      -Mostly all Emeralds have been treated with an epoxy resin or oil to fill in surface cracks making them less visible

      -Some of the oils used to treat Emeralds are clear, however, some are tinted green in order to make them appear more vivid

      -Mummies were buried with emeralds

      -It is often times worn by travelers for luck and has legends of calming stormy seas

      Other symbols of May

      May Birth Flower:

      Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn. Hawthorns flower in May and symbolizes the return of spring and summer. Maypoles were constructed of hawthorn.

      May Birth Tree:

      Ash, Popular, and Chestnut

      Famous People born in May:

      Fred Astaire- May 10, 1899

      Mr. T- May 21, 1943

      Bing Crosby- May 2, 1903

      Tina Fey- May 18, 1970

      Audrey Hepburn- May 4, 1929

      Candice Bergen- May 9, 1946

      Anne Heche- May 25, 1969

      Cate Blanchet- May 14, 1969

      See more at: http://birthstonesbymonths.net/may-birthstone-emerald/#sthash.VNnsHCVq.dpuf

Magic Flower SPell

You will need the following items for this spell:

  • Any color flower (picked or grown)
  • Sugar
  • 1 or half a cup of Water
  • Dry ice
  • Spoon
  • Pink flower petal
  • Your DNA (saliva, hair, etc.)
  • Freezer
  • Window
  • Belief in magic

Casting Instructions for ‘Magic Flower Spell

-First, you need a flower. Either picked or grown, both are fine.

-Next, you need to fill the cup with water half way or full.

-Now, get a pink flower petal, and put both flower and petal in water.

-Put in a small amount of sugar and stir it gently with a spoon.

-Put in your DNA in the cup and stir it gently again.

-Put in the dry ice and stir it.

-Put the cup in the freezer for 1, 2, or 3 hours.

-Take the cup out. If the petals are closed and curling up, it’s working.

-Take out the flower, petal, and ice. Throw the ice in the sink, and put in hot water in the cup, dumping out the cold water.

-put in your DNA, petal, flower and the sugar and stir it once more.

-Now, put your flower in the window and chant:
“Magic flower, magic flower, you shall help me. Magic flower, magic flower, you shall grant wishes. Magic flower, magic flower, you shall cast spells. Magic flower, magic flower, you shall help me. So mote it be!”

-Leave the flower in the windowover night, and you have a magic flower!

This article was contributed by User232001

FROM: http://www.spellsofmagic.com/spells/spiritual_spells/dream_spells/14139/page.html

A Little About April Birth Symbols

    • April Babies

      “April has put a spirit of youth in everything.” —William ShakespeareZodiac: Aries until April 20 and Taurus from April 21

      Gemstone: Diamond (lucky baby!)
      Meaning invincible (translated from the Greek work “adamas”), the diamond is one of the hardest substances on earth. The “healing powers” attributed to diamonds include balance, clarity and energy.

      Flower: Daisy
      Daisies symbolize innocence, purity and love that conquers all.

      Tree: Rowan, Maple, Walnut

      FROM: http://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/photo-gallery/birth-signs-symbols#05

      April’s birth flower is the daisy which conveys innocence, loyal love, and purity. It is also a flower given between friends to keep a secret; the daisy means “I’ll never tell.” The other April flower is the sweet pea. Sweet peas signify blissful pleasure, but are also used to say good-bye.FROM: http://birthstonesbymonths.net/

      April Birthstone – Diamond

       

      April’s gemstone is the diamond. Diamonds date back to at least 3,000 years ago in India. The ancient Hindus viewed the strength of the diamond equal to the power in the sparks of lightening, due to the diamond’s ability to throw off light with its invincible strength. For them, the diamond was used as a talisman to provide protection during battle and ward off evil spirits.

      The spring season is into full-swing. In many parts of the country, it is a season of much rain, hydrating and lifting life from the earth after a winter’s sleep. If anyone has stared, into a beautiful diamond, it is like that of watching a spring rainstorm, mesmerizing. For many who live in the mountains, the diamond is representative of the water filling and rushing down the streams from the melting snow, bringing life and sustenance to life to all plants and animals downstream. It is strength, and by giving renewed life, it is power. Of the many stones representative of each season on the Gregorian calendar, the diamond could not be more suited for the month of April.

      People for centuries have been fascinated by the diamond. The word “diamond” originates from the Greek word “adamas”, to have the meaning of something which is unconquerable.

      It was not until the Middle Ages that the diamond was seen as something of monetary value. Mine owners spread rumors that they were poisonous in order to prevent their workers from swallowing them, so they would not be smuggled from the mine. It was not a common practice to even polish a diamond until the 16th century. Until then, doing so was taboo. With more modern technology and tools, the polishing and cutting of the diamond was perfected. It is India that holds the title of being the most foremost diamond polishing industry worldwide. The Koh-I-Noor and the Blue Hope were both unearthed in India, though they are also mined from Borneo, Brazil, Australia and the Orange River in South Africa.

      Diamonds have a long history on the earth and were created from the condensation of solid matter, more specifically, carbon. It was compressed into a sphere caused by the power from the core of our planet, then the sphere was subjected to extreme pressures and temperatures. With this pressure and temperature, the carbon began to crystallize. As the planet began to develop more, the surface of the earth began to cool and volcanic activity forced these diamond crystals to the surface. The diamond is known as the hardest substance found on the Earth, synthetically or naturally produced.

      Traditionally, the diamond is known to be clear and colorless, however, there are a range of colors: yellow, orange, blue, green, pink, purple, red, black, and brown. The range of colors identify that there are impurities in the stone. For a diamond to be yellow, nitrogen will be present within, blue meaning boron. To gift a diamond will symbolize everlasting love. It has been worn to enhance relationships and give inner strength. As the stone itself possess natural inner strength, it has the properties to aid in the healing of brain diseases and illnesses of the pituitary glands.

      April Birth Flower:

      The daisy, referred to as “God’s smile”, and the Anglo Saxons called it the “Day’s Eye”, as it would open and close with the rays of the sun. It is associated with the goddess, Venus and are gifted to represent one’s affection.

      April Birth Tree:

      Maple Tree, symbolizing balance and practicality

      Famous People born in April:

      Emmylou Harris- April 2, 1947

      Marvin Gaye- April 2, 1939

      Heath Ledger- April 4, 1979

      Billie Holiday- April 7, 1915

      Leonardo da Vinci- April 15, 1452

      Ashley Judd- April 19, 1968

      – See more at: http://birthstonesbymonths.net/april-birthstone-diamond/#sthash.BdYdKR7L.dpuf

‘THINK on THESE THINGS’ for May 15th

‘THINK on THESE THINGS’
By Joyce Sequichie Hifler

So much has been written about happiness – the way to it, the reasons for it, the symbols of it – and still people search for that very special something that will assure happiness forever after. Of all the recipes for lasting happiness, we finally have to mix our own. But the one thing everyone has in common is the need for a little bit more. We have this and this, for which we are very thankful, but always the need is extended to that little bit more.

Happiness is like any other part of our lives, we must use wisdom in seeking it. We too often rush headlong into something that seems to be instant happiness, all the time telling ourselves we can right the wrong at a later time. But happiness doesn’t remain happiness for very long when it has such strings attached.

In order to be rightly happy we concentrate on getting, but it is giving that we find most necessary to mix into every recipe. To some, happiness will always be elusive, never quite settling anywhere, never quite revealing itself, for they have yet to learn that happiness has the wings of angels, the breath of God, and the love of man, all hidden within Him.

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Available online! ‘Cherokee Feast of Days’
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Elder’s Meditation of the Day – May 15

Elder’s Meditation of the Day – May 15

“We must have respect and understanding for women and all female life on this Earth which bears the sacred gift of life.”

–Traditional Circle of Elders. ONONDAGA

At a gathering of Native Elders we were told that many men of today had lost their ability to look at the Woman in a sacred way. They said we were only looking at Her in a physical sense and had lost the ability to look at Her sacredness. They said the Woman has a powerful position in the Unseen World. She has the special ability to bring forth life. They told us to start showing Her respect and to look upon her in a sacred manner. We must start this today.

Grandfather, show me how to see in a sacred way.

May 15 – Daily Feast

May 15 – Daily Feast

The earth is but a reflection of heaven, but the world is a reflection of unhappier places. The two are at odds and no one seems to know why – or even care. The earth recoups when it experiences calamity. But the world slides away from reality with great pain and tears. It feeds its inhabitants with toxins and ugliness and tells them these are food and entertainment. Wake up, Children; wake up to reality. Rise out of the ashes and renew. It is your individual right.

~ The place to make a treaty is in the heart of their country, where we can dictate the terms; not they in our country. ~

MAJOR F. N. DODGE

“A Cherokee Feast of Days, Volume II” by Joyce Sequichie Hifler