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Holidays:  Wheel of the Year/Sabbats/Celebrations  |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 07:11:35 AM
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Kim...where is Sycamore? I'm just across the river from IL.
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 09:08:22 AM
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Ok, I know where that area is. I am just across the river from Quincy, just south of Hannibal...northeastern part.
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 09:22:38 AM
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That would awesome!! you bet!
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 11:33:03 AM
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I was just thinking - Beltane is right around the corner - what do you all do on May Day? I was just looking at a lovely purple tiered skirt on Ebay and am looking for a gypsy choli top or something equally witchy with bell sleeves - I love dressing up and being in the woods - There is a liquor store that sells May Day wine but I think I will try to make some of my own this year- I can feel the earth getting ready to wake........okay, so maybe she just rolled over and grabbed another chocolate cupcake hehehe but it won't be long!
Do any of you communicate with the faeries/elementals or devas?
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 12:10:54 PM
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Kathy,
We put on our belly dancing garb (and by we I mean I do and Grace wears fabrics that make her look like a belly dancer and some jinlge jewelry) and we wake up our woods...even though they have been growing and stretching, we behave as the snooze alarm!! We take our tambourines and rums and shakers and maracas and run around int he woods. We party it up with the Fae and usher the Summer Fae to the outside to get things growing even more, it isn't cold anymore, so they don't need to keep warm inour house. We intive the Winter Fae inside to stay cool through the wamr months. We do the same thing at Midsommer and then at the Harvest Moon to have one last party with the Wee Folk before the cold sets in. We then invite the Summer Fae into the house for the Winter to keep warm, and usher out the WInter Fae so they can do their Winter work.
I did belly danicng a few years ago, and have recently gotten back into it. I have a blue and aqua costume that I adore and I just got a sage colored costume on ebay yesterday to use for when we wake things up at Beltane.
I love the celebrations we have....we generally don't do elaborate ritual-if we do ritual at all-because the kids and their attention spans, but we make it fun for all involved.
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com
http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/
Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com
Birth is safe, interferrance is risky; TRUST BIRTH |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 12:16:16 PM
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Oh, you know, Ostara comes first, BTW....is there anything you do for that?
I take Ostara very personally as a woman. I have a staff that my dad made for me out of some diamond willow (he is an amazing wood carver!) It is like the wood grew perfect to fit my hand! Anyhow....I go out by myself, as the grower int he physical sense-I grow babes in my womb, I am the Nurturer, the Mother- and so I go out by myself, having prepped anything I need for the ritual ahead of time as it is only me. I wear a robe -though I have a new flowy beautiful thing I got this past Summer from another Witch that I am going to wear this year- then when I am where I will have my ritual (usually in the woods-at our outdoor altar site, or in the middle of our back field) I get nekkid and have my ritual to wake the Mother from her Winter's rest. I feel so in touch with Gaia during this ritual and it touches me like nothing else does all year. Again, I do it alone because of my role in the family-and Rob honestly adores it that way, as they stay int he house and do their own thing to welcome me back in from the awakening.
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com
http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/
Homepage: http://mysticwoodsfarm.com
Birth is safe, interferrance is risky; TRUST BIRTH |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 3:37:11 PM
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Tasha that all sounds really wonderful. I love learning about all the things you do and celebrate.
What do you girls suggest herb wise for moon cramps? I usually don't have any but am today.
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 4:05:07 PM
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Ahh, I am so envious of you girls who are living in wooded areas! I am definaitly going tostart celebrating the Sabbats.
I asked my friend today for a PArty Lights Catalogue because I needed to order some candles. Big Mistake! They had a Buddha tealight holder. Yes, I ordered to add to my alter. It is sooo cool!
You all need to come visit me and go to the Bristol Renaissance Faire!!!
***hugs to all*** in the golden dusk of Sycamore IL!
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 4:38:18 PM
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When is the Faire?
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 5:07:09 PM
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It runs all suumer long until Labor Day every weekend. It's in Kenosha. They have a website, you should check it out. I told Frank that's where we should get married!!
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow
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Persephone
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katrina
Indiana
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 7:01:41 PM
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Kim, do you work at the Renfaire? I go up there every year, cause one of my friends works there! What do you do there? (And my friends DID get married there! :))
I'm also envious of those who have woods they can dance naked in!
I hope no one minds me lurking on this very interesting thread! |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 7:27:14 PM
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Kim and Sarah,
I lived the first 30 years of my life in central Illinois. My son was born at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. I went to high school in Jacksonville, IL. Been to Quincy and spent my childhood in Moline, IL. I love Illinois and miss the midwest. I grew up a farmgirl and have been citified way too long!! Have a great meet up, eat scones and have hot tea and have a heck of a great time. Some of us Virginia gals will be meeting up this spring or summer! Oh, and Tasha your plans for the upcoming sabbats sound glorious!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 7:29:55 PM
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Sarah - for menstral cramps you can drink raspberry leaf tea - get a very good brand (herbal) or order some raspberry leaves from a good source and make your own (Mountain Rose Herbs) - you can try relaxing herbal teas such as peppermint or catnip - before bed you can drink skullcap/valerian tea but don't drive after drinking them - Traditional Medicinals makes a tea called Female Toner that is supposed to be really good - and I swear by fresh grated ginger root with honey and maybe a white tea bag tossed in a teapot. You might have to adjust the amount of ginger you use, I use so much that I think I am immune to it but it can feel like it burns when you drink it - I find it soothing and warming.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2007 : 7:40:37 PM
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Thanks Kathy, I have some raspberry tea around here I think. Thanks for all that great info.
Georgann...I've spent alot of time in Jacksonville. Had a roommate from there and almost married a guy from there once. It would be really great to meet up with some of you great farmgals. I've lived in this area most of my life. Not always a good thing, lol, but it isn't bad.
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2007 : 03:48:30 AM
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I've never been to the Faire. I want to go so bad, Hopefully, DD will come home this summer and we can go. She dresses up in her renaissance gear. I told her she shoud live with us and get a job there. She'd be good at it.
Blessed Be!
farmgirl@heart
Be at peace with yourself and the rest will follow
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
146 Posts |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Feb 09 2007 : 7:30:16 PM
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Yes, that is cool. The candle map was really fun to see. Someone has thought up a great idea!
Tasha, I have been going through some of the girls outgrown dresses. Would you be opposed to my sending them too. They are some of their nicer things. Velvets and one gorgeous chiffon spring floral and a few others. I finally located some of my stash of flannel. I thought it was in the attic, but I've found it in my closet in a nice neat storage tub. That is why the delay, well and also because I had the flu!!
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2007 : 06:50:47 AM
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I received my We'Moon order in the mail yesterday. Yea!!! The have beautiful pictures and lots of moon info. Thanks for suggesting it Tasha. 
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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MustangSuzie
True Blue Farmgirl
634 Posts
Sarah
New London
Missouri
USA
634 Posts |
Posted - Feb 10 2007 : 12:46:43 PM
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I also got the 2005 calendar. I haven't had a chance yet to really go through it, but I love the 2007 one. I took the planner to work last night and scoured through it. There is so much to learn about the moon and her cycles.
Blessings....
Sarah
"In our every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations." -From The Great Law Of The Iroquois Confederacy.
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