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Somebody told me today about the 6-month rule…. Basically, if you’re the kind of person who finds it hard to get rid of stuff, put it in a bag or a box and put in on a shelf somewhere. If you haven’t gone back to that bag or box over a period of 6 months, then donate those items.

I’m the one in our family who doesn’t have a problem getting of stuff – most of the time. I’m pretty good with clearing stuff out the kitchen (like mismatched crockery, glasses, etc). I’m good at ridding rid of clothes that just don’t work or I can’t fix it. I’m also pretty good at clearing out most other things around our home and garden. However, there are a few things I am absolutely no good at getting rid of….. and I make no apology for those things. Read the rest of this entry »

I recently had to buy a wedding gift and like most people it would seem, wasn’t sure what to buy.  It’s quite interesting to see what the modern interpretation of the traditional gift is. I’m not sure that I agree with the modern gift of groceries for the 44^th anniversary though. Read the rest of this entry »

Birthstone:       Turquoise  is both a protective crystal and it enables verbal communication.

Birth flower:     Narcissus, also known as Daffodil (symbolizes respect, modesty and faithfulness).

Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December):  Ruled by Jupiter. A mutable fire sign, Sagittarius energy can be used for optimism, fresh perspectives, long-distance travel and house moves, creative ventures and expanding horizons.

Capricorn (22 December – 20 January): Ruled by Saturn. Capricorn is a cardinal Earth sign.  Use Capricorn energy for ambitions, perseverance, loyalty and for the acquisition of money.

All month:                    Look to the future

See my blog for more on the above.

Samhain (Scots Gaelic: Samhuinn) literally means “summer’s end.” In Scotland and Ireland, Halloween is known as Oíche Shamhna, while in Wales it is Nos Calan Gaeaf. With the rise of Christianity, Samhain was changed to Hallowmas, or All Saints’ Day, to commemorate the souls of the blessed dead who had been canonized that year, so the night before became popularly known as Halloween, All Hallows Eve, or Hollantide. November 2nd became All Souls Day, when prayers were to be offered to the souls of all who the departed and those who were waiting in Purgatory for entry into Heaven.

Samhain is an ancient festival with roots as far back as ancient Egypt. Celebrations aligned with the end of the harvest, shorter days and coming of winter, have long been in existence in various cultures. The circle of birth, death and rebirth has been linked to the seasons and the harvest in many cultures.

In addition to its agricultural significance, the ancient Celts saw Samhain as a very spiritual time. Read the rest of this entry »

See elsewhere in my blog for information on numerology and crystals.

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Thursday is the day of Jupiter and is good for spells to increase and expand (personal or business) whether improving luck or career opportunities, for increasing one’s chances of promotion, assist with career opportunities, power and fulfilling objectives. Jupiter’s influence is both personal and socially orientated. Jupiter is also potent for leadership, conscious wisdom, creativity, expanding one’s influences, idealism, matters of justice, the law, authority and altruism. Jupiter generally increases what already exists so can bring about greater prosperity and abundance or success and good fortune. Jupiter rules marriage, long-term relationships, fidelity, loyalty and male potency. As a result of Jupiter bringing “more”, it can bring excess, such as greed, addictions and obsessions. Conversely, Jupiter can be used for banishing these same excesses. Read the rest of this entry »

Wednesday is the day of Mercury and is good for spells to assist money-making ideas, clear communication, persuasion, versatility, improving memories, increasing logic, examinations and tests, for learning  especially new technology, short holidays, conventional healing (especially surgery) Wednesdays are also portent of business negotiations, dealing with debt, repelling spite, malice and deceit. It is for this reason that Mercury spells should always be used with a pure and honest intent. Wednesday is traditionally associated with divination and seeking answers.

Mercury hour spells are good for finding a quick way out of difficult or uncomfortable situations and for encouraging good will from others.

Mercury rules Gemini (22 May – 21 June) and also Virgo (24 August – 22 September). Mercury magick is most potent during these periods. For people born under this sign, spells are particularly powerful during this period.

Archangel Raphael rules Mercury, and as such, Wednesday is Raphael’s day. As the Harmoniser, Raphael provides healing of all kind, brings guidance to anybody who is lost (physically, emotionally or spiritually) and protects children and young people. He can be invoked for all health matters, spiritual knowledge or insight and to help alleviate daily worries. Raphael heals technological and chemical pollution as well as healing the negative effects of modern living. This Archangel responds to (yellow) Jasper and Clover in addition to the crystals and herbs listed above.