We are not evil. We don't harm or seduce people. We are not dangerous. We are ordinary people like you. We have families, jobs, hopes, and dreams. We are not a cult. This religion is not a joke. We are not what you think we are from watching TV. We are real. We laugh, we cry. We are serious. We have a sense of humor. You don't have to be afraid of us. We don't want to convert you. And please don't try to convert us. Just give us the same right we give you --- to live in peace. We are much more similar to you than you think.

Margot Alder "Drawing Down The Moon"



Sabbat Foods Recipes

There are so many different types of recipes to choose from, the following are some of my favorite ones.

Traditional Foods Sabbats and Esbats

Fesitval Meat Vegetables Breads Desserts Drinks
Samhain Pork Squash, Turnip,
& Pumpkin
Rye Bread Pomegranates Cider or Apple Juice
Yule Horned Game Potatoes, Carrots FruitBread Dried Fruit & Nuts Mulled Wine
Imbolc Lamb Mushrooms and Rice Nut Bread Figs and Raisins Port Wine
Ostara Fowl Asparagus, Chard, Olives Hot Cross Buns and Spice Breads Grapes Fruit Wine or Fruit Juice
Beltane Rabbit or Other Small Game Fiddle-heads Egg breads Berries Berries Juice, Woodruff or Herbal Wines
Midsummer Beef Spinach, Broccoli Whole Wheat Bread Cherries Beer
Lughnasadh Veal Beans, Peas, Tomatoes Barley Bread Peaches Beer
Mabon Goat Corn, Root Crops Corn Bread Apples Ale or apple juice

Moon Drops Cookies - one of my favorite recipes.
This is the Cookie recipe I use in my Full Moon ritual.

250ml/ 1cup
125ml/ 1/2 cup
10 ml / 2tsp
525 ml / 2 1/2 cups
250 ml 1 Cup
Butter or hard margarine Softened
Conecftioner's (Icing )suger
Vanila or Maple Extract
Flour (Sifted)
Finley chopped Nuts

Combine butter, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl, beat in until creamy. Mix in the flour and nuts. Chill the dough for about 20 minutes. Shape into crescents and arrange on a cookie sheet.. Heat oven 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes. Dust with Icing sugar while still hot. Makes about 40.


Incense

Incense can be burned alone or with ingredients such as resin and dry herbs. For further information on this subject see Scott Cummingham's book The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews. The following are just a few of the incenses used & their effects.

Psychic Awareness

Incense Effects
Bay Purifies negativity, helps to release the psychic self.
Cinnamon Increase the physical sense above normal level. Increase positive vibrations.
Cedar Smoke is very purifying. Burned to release the psychic self.
Yarrow Improve psychic powers, exorcizes evil negativity.

Purification

Incense Effects
Benzoin Great cleaning herb, can be add to any basic healing incense to purify.
Lemon Will purify an object of its negative vibrations. Great for Full Moon cleansing Baths .
Pine When burned throughout the winter months to help purity and cleanse the area.
Rosemary Will emits powerful purifying and cleansing vibrations. Can be substitution safely for any other herb.

Healing

Incense Effects
Cedar Helps to speed up healing.
Thyme When burned helps with healing.

Cleansing

Incense Effects
Cedar It is also good for a Purification and Cleansing the air.


Oils

To blend you own oils you will needs the folllowing:
  • Bottles with tight lids, cork, or stoppers (make small amounts of oils works best because they don't KeepWell.)
  • Flowers, plants, resins, or herbs (Fresh or dried)
  • Oil bases (seame oil, almond, olive and so on.)

Bay Leave
Part Used
Planet
Element
Purification & Psychic Awareness
Essential oil, Fresh or dried leaves
Sun
Fire
Benzoin
Part Used
Planet
Element
Physical & Magical Energy & Conscious Mind
Essential oil
Mercury
Air
Black Pepper
Part Used
Planet
Element
Physical Energy, Protection & Courage
Dried Fruits, Essential oil
Mars
Fire
Calendula
Part Used
Planet
Element
Psychic Dreams, Health & Comfort
Essential oil, Fresh flowers & all parts of the plant
Sun
Fire
Camomile
Part Used
Planet
Element
Peace, Sleep & Meditation
Essential oil (blue in Colour), Fresh or dried flowers
Venus
Water
Camphor
Part Used
Planet
Element
Purification, Physical Energy & Celibacy
Essential oil
Moon
Water


Candles & Their Uses

Colour Use
Black Saturday, Spell that will banish negativity & evil, Meditation rituals, hexes, & uncrossing rituals.
Blue Thursday, truth, wisdom, peace, protection during sleep, astral projection, induces prophetic dreams.
Brown Locate lost objects, telepathy, protection of familiars, & household pets.
Gold Cosmic influences & honoring solar deities.
Gray Spell to help in neutralize negative influences.
Green Friday, Good luck, fertility, money, success, prosperity, & counteracting jealousy & greed.
Orange Helps to stimulate energy.
Pink Love spells, femininity & friendship.


Sabbat Candle Colours

Festival Colour
Candlemas Red, Brown, Pink
Ostara Yellow, Gold
Beltane Dark Green
Mid Summer Green, Blue
Lammas Yellow, Orange
Mabon Orange, Brown, Yellow
Samhain Black, Orange
Yule Red, Green, White


Zodiac Candle Colours

The candles of the Zodiac are rules by their own colours.

Sign Colour
Aries Red
Taurus Green
Gemini Yellow or silver
Cancer White
Leo Gold or Yellow
Virgo Gray
Libra Royal Blue
Scorpio Black or Red
Sagittarius Dark Blue or Purple
Capricorn Black or Dark Brown
Aquarius Light Blue
Pisces Aquamarine


Baths Salts


The Basic Recipe

3 parts Epson salt
2 parts Baking soda
1 part Table salt

If you want to add some scent and colour to this recipe. I use food colouring and essential oils, the scent and colour of the salts. When using essential oils please use genuine essential oils. For further information on this subject see Scott Cummingham The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews.

Cleansing

Colour = Yellow
3 Drops Lemon
2 Drops Lime
2 Drops Lavender
Bathe in before any form of magickal working to strengthen, purify and prepare yourself for ritual.

Protection Bath
COLOR: White
3 Parts Rosemary
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Lavender
Bathe in this mixture daily to strengthen your psychic armor and to stave off all manner of attacks - physical, mental, spiritual, psychic and emotional.

Psychic BATH
COLOR: Light Blue
4 parts Yarrow
1 part Bay
Use this blend in baths to strengthen your psychic awareness.


Fairies

How to attract to your garden, with the use plants. Here are some of the ways in which to attract Fairies.
  • Plants
  • Foxglove - If grown in the Garden will attract them.
  • Hawthrone - This plants is sacred. Ash, Oak, and Throne when grown together they may help see them.
  • Primrose - Red and Blue will attract fairies to the garden.
  • Rose - if it is stolen will attract the wee-folk.
  • Straw - They like to make their homes in straw.
  • Thyme - wearing thyme one may be able to see them.


Lunar Calendar for 2001


Month FulL New Name of Full Moon
January 9 Jan 8:24 pm 24 Jan 1:27 pm Alder Moon
February 8 Feb 7:12 am 23 Feb 8:21 am Willow Moon
March 9 Mar 5:23 pm25 25 Mar 1:21 am Ash Moon
April 8 Apr 3:22 am 23 Apr 3:26 pm Oak Moon
May 7 May 1:53 pm 23 May 2:46 am Holly Moon
June 6 June 1:39 am 21 June 11:58 am Hazel Moon
July 5 July 3:04 pm 20 July 7:44 pm Vine Moon
August 4 Aug 5:56 am 19 Aug 2:55 am Ivy Moon
September 2 Sep 9:43 pm 17 Sep 10:27 am Reed Moon
October 2 Oct 1:49 pm 16 Oct 7:23 pm Elder Moon
November 1 Nov 5:45 am 15 Nov 6:40 am Birch Moon 30 Nov 8:49 pm Blue Moon
December 14 Dec 8:47 pm Rowan Moon




How to Make Incense Paper....

The other Kind of incense you will need the following:
white blotter paper
cut into six inch strips about an inch wide 1 1/2 teaspoon
potassium nitrate
added to one half cup warm water.


Stir until completely dissolved........... (you can buy potassium nitrate over the counter at most drug stores) soak the paper strips in the solution until thoroughly Wet then hang them up to dry. You now have paper versions of charcoal blocks used the burn incense! NOW when making incense papers - your goal is to overcome the smell of the burning paper - so Heavy frangrances should be used.

To Scent Your Incense Paper. Choose a scent for your magical need and add a few drops at a time to the paper and smear over one side of the paper  - then hang to dry . When completely dry - store in an airtight container until ready to use :) (if it is not completely dry - you will have a moldy mushy Mess when you open your container) Use only tinctures to scent the papers - essential and base oils just don't do it very well Making tinctures to scent your incense papers with...a tincture is the process of soaking dried plant materials in alcohol  which captures the scent.

Do Not Use Rubbing Alchol. use only ethyl alcohol or "Everclear"  needs to be a minimum of 140 proof (70%)
For further information on this subject see Scott Cummingham's book The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews.

Lighting the Incense Paper
Simply light one end of your dried paper and let it catch fire .........incense papers should burn slowly... when it has a good flame going - quickly blow it out and put it in your censer and let it smolder.

Great Idea : Just sprinkle a little incense on your smoldering paper and let it burn as well. This the way I like to use the incense paper.



Aura

What is the Aura?
The aura is an electromagnetic field that surrounds not only every living thing including humans animals and plants but also every inanimate thing such as rocks, manmade objects and the earth itself.
It consists of a swirling current of light radiation, a field in constant flux.
When it is seen it looks like a soap bubble with rainbow colours moving about it and within it.
It is not solid but is a constant flow of energy.
You cannot tear or rip it.
It is a protection that allows us to operate within our environment.
It can expand and contract at will.

What it contains?
It carries our life story within it; every little scrap of information about our entire lives.
Psychics read the aura, simply reiterating what has already happened )
It reveals our character. This is why when we meet someone for the first time we can instantly like or
dislike. When both our auras meet they reveal whether or not we are compatible.
It holds our hopes, aspirations and fears
It records all the traumas that have happened in our lives. All the good things and the bad.
- It can reveal illnesses and distress
- It holds our thoughts.
How to read the Aura.

First off, find a place where there isn't any harsh light and with a Dark or Black background. Study any part of someones body. Just relax and notice the fine lines and such on this certain part of this persons body(Or yours, I would recomend using the hand). Now,if your relaxing enough,you'll start seeing colors.(Beginners normally see only one color but as you get more better see more). It's ok if you don't see anything the first time, it takes some practice. Everything has auras,from humans to rocks. It's takes a lot of practice to see one aura. One word Practice, Practice and more Practice.

Aura Color Meanings?

Red The color of strength, strong passion, and will. Dark red
may symbolize one who has a quick temper and is nervous
or impulsive. All red relates to nervous tendancies.
Orange Color of warmth, thoughtfulness, and creativity. The
muddier shades may represent pride or vanity, while golden
orange denotes self-control. A person with
orange in their aura may suffer from kidney ailments.
Yellow Mental activity, optimism. It can mean new learning oppurtunities and wisdom. A golden yellow means that the person takes care of hiom or herself. Ruddy yellow may mean that its owner is shy.
Green Is the color of sympathy and calm. A person who has green in his or her aura may be very good at the healing arts and is very reliable. Dark shades of green can indicate one who is jealous or uncertain.
Blue The color of quiet and calm. Any blue in the aura is good to have, but deep blue is the best. One with deep blue in his or her aura shows a person who has found his or her work in life. Many are spiritual minded as well. Blue may sometimes represent a tendancy to be moody and depressed.
Indigo and Violet The colors of one who is seeking something in life. They represent an ability to handle affairs with worldiness and practicality. Dark shades may show that the person has obstacles to overcome and is feeling misunderstood.
Black The color of protection. May reflect a person who is hiding something. It may possibly indicate imbalances as well.


These are the more common colors. However, they are not the only colors in the aura and I don't want you leaving here thinking that they are. Here are some other colors that may be seen within the aura.

White Many times this is one of the first colors you will see in an aura. However, when it is a true and strong color of the aura, it reflects purity and truth.
Brown This could reflect a person who is very "earthy" and that a person is establishing new roots. However, if it is seen in the chakras, it may mean that a person's energy is in some way being blocked.
Black Spots The presence of black spots in the aura may indicate that it is imbalanced in some areas. This may mean that the person has some negative habits that he or she should work on. Meditation helps reduce these spots, as does things like exercise and sunlight.




Brews


Basic Brew

Not every brew in this section is made in the following manner. Use specific instructions where given. Gather, grind & mix the herbs. For brews to be drunk, use specific culinary mortar & pestle for grinding, not the one used for heavy-duty magickal herbs.
Empower the herbs with your magickal goal.
Heat about 2 cups water to boiling.
Place about one handful of mixed, empowered herbs in a teapot or some other heat-proof, non-metallic container.
Pour the water over the herbs. Cover with an equally non-metallic, steam tight lid. let the herbs brew for about 13 minutes.
Strain through cheesecloth or a bamboo strainer & use.
Brews should be used as quickly as possible. If necessary, they can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. After this time, return them to the earth & create a new brew.
For further information on this subject see Scott Cummingham The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews.




Healing Brew

1 lemon and zest
A cup or two of water
Cinnamon
Lime juice
Sugar or Sweeter to taste
1 Tylenol (optional)

The juice of half of a Lemon and the zest. A few pinches of Cinnamon. Lime juice a few drops. In a pot on the stove put all ingredients and bring to a boil. Remove from heal and pour into a cup to drink.
By Selina

Dream Tea

1 part Each: Mugwort, Peppermint,and Cinnamon .
and 1/2 part Chamomile
Mix, add one tsp to a cup. Pour boiling water over this & let steep, covered, for a few minutes. Drink before going to bed to promote psychic dreams.
By Selina







Herbal Infused Oil - Quick Method


2 - 3 oz. dried herbs or 3 - 4 oz. fresh
1 1/4 cups unblended vegetable oil (preferrably sunflower or olive)
A heat-proof container with a tight-fitting lid (jam jars work well)

Chop the herb and put it in the container with all the oil. Put the container in a pan filled with water to within 1 inch of the top of the container of oil. Simmer slowly for 2 hours. (2-3 containers can be heated at one time to save on energy costs)

After 2 hours, allow the oil to cool, and strain well. Discard the spent herbs (makes lovely compost). Refill the canister with the remaining herbs and return to the water bath (remember to replace the lid). Simmer for another 2 hours. *Be sure to check the water level occasionally so as to not burn the oil.

When the oil has cooled enough to work with, pour it through a jelly bag or sieve lined with cheesecloth. If using fresh herbs, there may be a watery liquid at the bottom of the oil. This must be separated and discarded, or else it wil spoil the oil over time.

This oil can be used as a base for ointments, creams, or salves, or as a massage oil.
By Selina




Dreams


To have Sweet Dreams

Lavender incense and sprig of lavender

To help you sleep peacefully and have pleasant dreams, create a tranquil and calming environment for your bedroom. The windows should have either curtains or walls that are light coloured or pastel tones and make sure the bed head is well away from the door. Cleanse the atmosphere of your room by holding a sprig of lavender and walking through the room with a peaceful mind and heart. At bedtime turn off everything in the room that could be distracting or disturbing, like television and loud music or radios. Put a lavender sachet under your pillow and before go to sleep say to yourself.

"Feather light on starry night, cozy warm and tired, pleasant dreams and sweetest thoughts as little angels smile."



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