DREAM INTERPRETATION

Last night I had a very vivid dream about myself and someone in my life. I have tried to interpret what it means and have come up with this.


THE DREAM
***** and I were shopping in the supermarket buying things we need each week for our living etc. We filled several trolleys and ended up spending $2000 on groceries.
We went back to our small house which was surrounded by colourful garden and located in a forest or green area near parkland. It had an old stove like those that act as central heating as well. This stove was too hot so I wanted to turn it down and ended up fiddling with the controls. While doing this a large frog croaked in the roof. It was stuck in a hole so we tried to get it down and eventually it fell onto the floor and in its fear it wedged itself between the wall and a pipe. This from was extremely large.
***** had an appointment to meet some people in the nearby parkland so he went. While he was away our bed appeared out in the middle of the road where we lived. The sheets and linen was disheveled and messy thrown around. This made me panic since I didn't have anyone to help me drag it back in at this point ***** came back he was naked and wanting to **** **** ** me. 


This is all I can remember of this dream which was extremely vivid and real. Because of it I woke up tired as though I have not slept at all. I feel this is a prophetic dream of sorts.


INTERPRETATION AND ELEMENTS


FROG - Means Indiscretion and can also mean blessings, love, and prosperity. Dream Frogs also symbolize spiritual and emotional transformation.
NAKED (seeing someone) - Means scandal or slander and also a dream about being disgusted by the nudity of another person means anxiety or aversion to discovering the naked truth about that person, situation or even about yourself. Accepting their nudity means that you are able to see through people and accept them for what they are.
MESSY OUT OF PLACE BED - disorder or mistake
PARKLAND - Pain and meloncholy
COTTAGE - Simple life
A LIT STOVE (oven) - Ease and abundance
FLOWER GARDEN - Pleasant surprise
TREES - long happiness and unexpected pleasure and also trees are symbols of the soul and lifes purpose.The type of tree that is dreamt about can suggest the current state of ones spiritual condition. The trees in my dream were lust healthy as though new leaves shooting in spring. This suggests that my spiritual condition may be emerging and new and starting new life.

Mystical Meaning: A tree can also be a symbol of time. The root represent the past, the trunk the present and the branches the future. Perhaps your dream contains a prophecy or says something about your hopes and fears for the future? It is said to be lucky if you dream of climbing a tree.

For me this means that ***** has concealed something from me, an indiscretion he has had or will have in future. This information that he is hiding may cause me to loose faith in him and cause me pain and sorrow. This also is in line with the angel card reading I did yesterday. The angel Bridgette showed me that this situation isn't right and that vital information has been concealed. I have to dig deeper to find the answers etc and that I should not worry because there is other opportunities for me etc.

According to this dream it also seems by this that I may end up being happy with a simple life abundant in pleasant surprises. On the other hand it may also suggest that there is an element of honesty and baring all and that things are brighter with a new spiritual awakening and accepting of a prosperous outcome. 

BLUE ANGEL ORACLE CARDS

While away on holiday I have been exploring different shops and places. I came across these beautiful oracle cards called The Blue angel oracle by Toni Carmine Salerno. Archangel Michael is very special to me personally as he has shown me many things that have made me feel more at peace with myself. Confusion and hopelessness has also been eased. Here is a little bit of information about Archangel Michael.

Through many succeeding cycles of time, as Ray after Ray provided The Pathway for the descent of new Spirits, Lord Michael has remained as the Guardian Overlord of the Angelic Host, the Elemental Kingdom and humanity. He shall not fold his Cosmic Wings about him to return home until the final Angelic Being is freed, the last man is redeemed and the last Elemental returned to its perfect state. This is the love of Lord Michael, who like many others, is a Prisoner of Love to the life he serves.

Archangel Michael is referred to as the greatest of all angels in writings throughout the world, including Jewish, Christian and Islamic.

The oracle cards feature the most amazing artwork by the author and also Walter Brunel.

BE GUIDED BY THE BLUE ANGEL ARCHANGEL MICHAEL.

CRYSTALS AND THEIR MEANINGS

THREE CARD ANGEL READING

Meditations made with the angel cards today revealed interesting answers to the question "What do the angels want to show me about my path". This was answered in a three card spread


PAST - Forgiveness


Let go of anger and resentment, and feel yourself healed. you don't need to forgive the action, just the person - so that you can be at peace.


The angels have shown you here with the choice of this card to release anger and irritation. They realize you may be justified in feeling angry, let down and hurt. Yet they ask you to look at the high price you pay for carrying that around inside. Forgive those that have hurt you and stop punishing yourself.


PRESENT - Divine Timing


Pay attention to the doors that are opening and shutting for you right now. Walk through the doors that open and learn from the doors that close.


Your prayers are being answered, there is no doubt about that. Everything moves in time with universal laws and rhythm. Certain pieces of the puzzle must fall into place before other parts can come to fruition. 
Don't try to force open any doors that appear closed to you. Instead ask your angels for guidance to see if the door closed because of negative expectations, or it its simply a sign of divine timing. Look for other doors that do open, walk through them with faith and gratitude.


FUTURE - Children


You are asked to pay close attention to your children or your inner child. 


This card signals that the angels see your need to play and have fun and honor your inner child. Perhaps you will play with your own children or you might enjoy having fun with another adult or doing work that involves helping children.
Take some time to ask your inner child how they feel. Take them on an outing and allow the playful side to emerge. 

HEALING WITH THE ANGELS SUNDAY READING

For a while now I have had a Doreen Virtue Healing with the angels oracle set and have found comfort in them. They are really easy to use and are really good for a daily "message" reading.  

Every now and then I will ask the cards "What is the angels message for me today?" and spread the cards out on a surface.  I will run my hand over them while concentrating on the question. The card I will choose appears as a hot spot on the palm of my hand.

Today the angels chose the "soul mate" card. At this time in my life it seems that this card shown is very appropriate.

Card meaning

Your prayer for a soul mate relationship is answered. Follow the guidance that you receive so that you may enjoy this give of divine love.

Your heart yearns for a big love. Since you are on the spiritual path, you desire a partner with a similar philosophy and common interests. Can you have great passion and spiritual companionship with the same person? YES. By drawing this card, your angels have heard your prayers for a great love, if you are in a current relationship, your angels ask you to release this partnership to them. In that way they can help elevate it to a soul mate level, OR help you to gently end it so that your new love may appear. Either way, they will closely assist you and give you clear steps to take.

Given my current situation with the ending of my 20 year marriage the message in this card is very clear. I am grateful and thankful for the angels wisdom and guidance.

WICCAN SABBATS

THE EIGHT WICCAN SABBATS

There are eight wiccan sabbats or witches sabbats per year. They are based on seasonal changes and traditional harvest dates.

1 Winter Solstice - Yule
2 Imbolc
3 Ostara
4 Beltane
5 Summer Solstice
6 Lammas
7 Mabon
8 Halloween / Samhain

YULE -WINTER SOLSTICE 
Northern Hemisphere: Dec 21
Southern Hemisphere: June 21
Winter Solstice, Saturnalia, Alban Arthan
The holiday of Yule was celebrated long before Christians adopted the date. Many of the Christmas traditions we see today stem from old Pagan customs. As the solstice, it is the longest night of the year. From this day forward, light begins to return and we celebrate the rebirth of the Sun God.
Traditions: lighting the Yule log, wreath making, gift giving
Correspondences: pine, holly, myrrh, cinnamon.

IMBOLC
Northern Hemisphere: Feb 2
Southern Hemisphere: August 1
Candlemas, Imbolg, Brigid's Day
Imbolc is a day to celebrate the first glimpses of Spring, and it is also dedicated to the Celtic Goddess Brigid. Non-Pagans celebrate today as Groundhog Day. Make new starts in life, as you give your home a thorough cleaning.
Traditions: Burning fires and candles, cleaning, making a bed for Brigid
Correspondences: carnation, rosemary, chamomile, milk

OSTARA
Northern Hemisphere: March 21
Southern Hemisphere:Sept 21
Spring Equinox, Lady Day
This is another holiday that has been overlaid with Christian meanings (Easter). Eggs and bunnies are typical symbols, representing new birth and new life. Plant the seeds of long-term goals.
Traditions: Colouring eggs, decorating with flowers
Correspondences: jasmine, daffodil, lotus, new spring flowers

BELTANE
Northern Hemisphere May 1
Sothern Hemisphere: November 1
May Day, Walpurgis Night
The God born at Yule is now a man, and the sacred marriage between God and Goddess is consumated. Beltane is a celebration of fertility, growth, love and passion. However you celebrate Beltane, do it with joy and happiness.
Traditions: Dancing around the May Pole, lighting bonfires
Correspondences: Rose, lilac, vanilla

MIDSUMMER - SUMMER SOLSTICE
Northern Hemisphere: June 21
Southern Hemisphere December 21
Litha, Summer Solstice, Whitsun
Midsummer is the longest day of the year, and the strength of the Sun God begins to wane. The Goddess has left her Maiden form of Imbolc and is now in her Mother aspect. Refill your herb collection for the coming year.
Traditions: Fairy magick, collecting herbs
Correspondences: Orange, lemon, honeysuckle, vervain

LAMMAS
Northern Hemisphere: August 1
Southern Hemisphere: Feb 1
Lughnasadh,
As the first of the three harvest festivals, much of the symbolism for Lammas revolves around grains and bread. Sacrifices were common, though mostly symbolic, in order to ensure the continued success of the harvest.
Traditions: Bread baking, making corn dollies
Correspondences: corn, sandalwood, heather

MABON
Northern Hemisphere: Sept 21
Southern Hemisphere: March 21
Autumn Equinox, Cornucopia
Day and night are equal again, and the weather grows colder as winter approaches. This is the second harvest festival. Rituals of thanks at this time have brought about the modern holidays of Thanksgiving. Take some time to think about what you are thankful for.
Traditions: Making and drinking of wine, share with the less fortunate
Correspondences: grapes, blackberries, cedar, patchouli

SAMHAIN
Northern Hemisphere: Oct 31
Southern Hemisphere: April 30
Hallowe'en, All Hallows
Samhain (SOW-en) is the one Sabbat that is also widely celebrated amongst non-Pagans. The God has died, and the Goddess mourns him until his rebirth at Yule. It's the last harvest festival, and the end of the Wiccan year.
Traditions: Divination, honouring the dead, carving Jack o' Lanterns
Correspondences: pumpkins, apples, sage, mugwort

THE DRUIDCRAFT TAROT

The DruidCraft Tarot
by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm, illustrated by Will Worthington

A review by http://www.illuminationtarot.com/index.php

There are two major streams of Western Pagan tradition that most of us are familiar with to some degree: Wicca and Druidry. Both earth-based, with origins in the British Isles, they share many commonalities - namely, reverence for the earth, seasonal celebrations, using a magic circle in ritual, and acknowledgement of the elements Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. Despite the similarities, there are sure distinctions, especially when looked at in a historical light, and modern practitioners have often felt uncertain about choosing between the two when making a spiritual commitment. "DruidCraft" brings these two major paths together, forming a cohesive religious approach that bridges differences, while retaining respect for both, and allowing the practitioner to learn from a larger spiritual or magical background.

Authors Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm are leaders in the DruidCraft community, both initiated into Wicca and Druidry, and have both written and taught extensively on these subjects. It follows that The DruidCraft Tarot would offer a uniquely comprehensive and detailed introduction to tarot, DruidCraft, and the ways of Wicca and Druidry as well. Presented in a traditional tarot format, and based somewhat on traditional tarot imagery and interpretation, The DruidCraft Tarot is a solid tarot offering, while being something entirely more as well.

What I first noticed about The DruidCraft Tarot was its focus on learning - learning about myself, and about the world I am living in. Any tarot might do this, of course! But DruidCraft invites the reader to learn about himself in his wholeness, as well as himself as a part of the whole, through very direct and reflective yet straightforward guidance. I believe one of the greatest qualities of this set is its own sense of wholeness, or completeness. It has its own very strong sense of identity. It is a very able teacher, and has the potential to be a very effective tool in one's spiritual or magical practice.

This tarot is designed within the context of Wicca and Druidry, and all of its lessons are presented within this context as well. For those who are pagans - practicing or simply pagan at heart - this is terrific. It is an affirming experience, to use these cards. We feel rather at home with the Magician of The DruidCraft Tarot, for example, as he stands before Stonehenge, a place many of us have merely daydreamed about. We readily see ourselves as the people in these cards - drawing a circle in sand, blending herbs, honoring spirits, or just sitting at one with nature. The life portrayed within these cards is the life of our own soul - a deep connection to and resonance with nature.

Also reflective of these pagan paths, are some of the cards' titles. The Lady and the Lord take the place of the Empress and Emperor of standard decks, the High Priest instead of the Hierophant, and Rebirth for Judgement. Two of the Major Arcana titles that particularly stand out and might require a little extra reading, are XIV - The Fferyllt (in the place of Temperance), and XV - Cernunnos (for the Devil). A Fferyllt, the book says, is a ". Druid alchemist, who combines the powers of fire and water to create harmony, balance and transformation." Cernunnos, as many know, is considered to be Lord of the Animals, or the Wild Hunter. The connection between Cernunnos and the traditional card of the Devil is clear in this excerpt: "It teaches us how to live effectively in the material world without becoming trapped by the glamour and illusion offered by a world obsessed with wealth, status, sexuality and violence. The card points to the dangers of over-indulgence, of being obsessive, greedy and abusive, and yet it also hints at the enormous power that is available to us if we can free ourselves of the thrall of the material and sensual world and yet still live both fully and creatively within it."

All of the cards of this deck have power - artistically, symbolically, and spiritually. The cards of the Minor Arcana are just as meaningful and inspiring as those of the Major, and indeed, have been presented first in the book. I like the reasoning behind this: "The bird which signifies the Druid is not the eagle, or some other large and impressive bird, but the wren - the smallest and humblest of birds - known as Drui-en in Welsh. This serves to illustrate the idea that the smallest, or apparently least significant, has great meaning and power, and so we have decided to follow Drui-en's example, presenting the apparently smallest and 'humblest' cards first: the sixteen court cards, followed by the forty pip cards, which together make up the fifty-six cards of the Minor Arcana." This manner of learning about the court cards, then the pip cards, and finally the Major Arcana cards actually does seem to help us focus more attention on learning about these "smaller" cards than we typically might.

Every court card and pip card is given a list of keywords, an introductory description, meanings, and reversed meanings. In addition to those sections, Major Arcana cards are also explained with the "significance" of the card, and a specific message from the card. Having used these cards for many months now, I must say I have found the meanings presented in the book to be intriguingly appropriate for my own readings. Also provided in the book are six unique spreads, sample readings, and helpful information on conducting readings, as well as getting to know the cards.

This is one of the better sets I have seen and used in a long time, and due to its subject matter, attractive artwork, and focus on self-knowledge, it works incredibly well for me personally. And I would recommend it not only for being such a successful tarot set, but as a genuinely comfortable introduction to DruidCraft, or earth-based spirituality.



  

MESSAGE FROM THE PLEIADES

A POEM BY HELEN DEMETRIOU

WE ARE SACRED

Dreams are scarce; my heart is an empty river bed

Dry of love and devotion.

I am a half written song, a half hearted soul

Lost I am without your touch to comfort me

In the night.

In my sleep I fly to where you are and caress your body,

Kiss your lips. You sigh and do not know it is me.

I am the shadow on the wall that waits for you

Waits for you to light the torch of life and see

Me, non-existent without your lips.

My love, so many others have come my way, claiming to be you

Their eyes tell of lies and slyness and their actions show me

That they do not care. Do not care for me.

The princess, the tower of death that waits for the helpless.

My prince come to me, others say that you’re not real

but I know that you are.  You who is all of eternity connected to me

by an imaginary thread, connected to me through lifetimes of love making.

When you come I will kiss your feet and your lips, Clean your body of past loves

So that we may be new to each other, virgin, whole and sacred.

I have been hurt in my destiny, murdered so many times that my blood cries

Out from the earth, from the bed of my sadness that covers me like a cloak.

Oh! The passion I have saved for you in a secret box I hide deep in my soul.

I have so much to share with you. To tell you how I have climbed mountains

To be with you.  To hold still the stars out of the sky to make a glorious blanket of magic that would keep you warm when I cannot be beside you. Heating your body with mine.

I have not found you yet my prince because I know that if I had I wouldn’t feel so lonely still.

I know I would be loved and cherished and filled with new light.

But you have not come for me yet, to carry me away on the sea of new life.

So still I wait for you, my heart a beacon shining in the night. A light house throwing its light on each passing ship.

I wait for you my love I wait for you my lover, let us be one for we are one.

We are sacred.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Helenhealer

DISCOVERING WICCA

 

     

In researching all sorts of different things metaphysical and spiritual I have found these books by Scott Cunningham regarding Wicca as a religion as such.  I have started reading the first book pictured above. It is a really beautiful way of life.  

The most spiritual thing one can do is get back to basics and back to nature. We are all natural beings and connected to all the energies of the universe and to "God" the energies of existence or creation etc. 

I have found peace in cosmic energies and nature more so than ever before. Being brought up catholic I see now how repressive, brainwashing etc that my upbringing was. 

Here is a description of what Wicca is from 

http://www.wicca.com/celtic/wicca/wicca.htm

Contrary to what those who choose to persecute or lie about us wish to believe, Wicca is a very peaceful, harmonious and balanced way of life which promotes oneness with the divine and all which exists.

Wicca is a deep appreciation and awe in watching the sunrise or sunset, the forest in the light of a glowing moon, a meadow enchanted by the first light of day.   It is the morning dew on the petals of a beautiful flower, the gentle caress of a warm summer breeze upon your skin, or the warmth of the summer sun on your face.   Wicca is the fall of colorful autumn leaves, and the softness of winter snow.   It is light, and shadow and all that lies in between.  It is the song of the birds and other creatures of the wild.   It is being in the presence of Mother Earths nature and being humbled in reverence.   When we are in the temple of the Lord and Lady, we are not prone to the arrogance of human technology as they touch our souls.   To be a Witch is to be a healer, a teacher, a seeker, a giver, and a protector of all things.   If this path is yours, may you walk it with honor, light and integrity.

Wicca is a belief system and way of life based upon the reconstruction of pre-Christian traditions originating in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.   While much of the information of how our ancestors lived, worshiped and believed has been lost due to the efforts of the medieval church to wipe our existence from history, we try to reconstruct those beliefs to the best of our ability with the information that is available.

Thanks to archaeological discoveries, we now have basis to believe that the origins of our belief system can be traced even further back to the Paleolithic peoples who worshipped a Hunter God and a Fertility Goddess.   With the discovery of these cave paintings, estimated to be around 30,000 years old, depicting a man with the head of a stag, and a pregnant woman standing in a circle with eleven other people, it can reasonably be assumed that Witchcraft is one of the oldest belief systems known in the world toady.   These archetypes are clearly recognized by Wiccan as our view of the Goddess and God aspect of the supreme creative force and predate Christianity by roughly 28,000 years making it a mere toddler in the spectrum of time as we know it.

Witchcraft in ancient history was known as "The Craft of the Wise" because most who followed the path were in tune with the forces of nature, had a knowledge of Herbs and medicines, gave council and were valuable parts of the village and community as Shamanic healers and leaders.   They understood that mankind is not superior to nature, the earth and its creatures but instead we are simply one of the many parts, both seen and unseen that combine to make the whole.   As Chief Seattle said; "We do not own the earth, we are part of it."   These wise people understood that what we take or use, we must return in kind to maintain balance and equilibrium. Clearly, modern man with all his applied learning and technology has forgotten this.   Subsequently, we currently face ecological disaster and eventual extinction because of our hunger for power and a few pieces of gold.

For the past several hundred years, the image of the Witch has been mistakenly associated with evil, heathenism, and unrighteousness.   In my humble opinion, these misconceptions have their origin in a couple of different places.

To begin, the medieval church of the 15th through 18th centuries created these myths to convert the followers of the old nature based religions to the churches way of thinking.   By making the Witch into a diabolical character and turning the old religious deities into devils and demons, the missionaries were able to attach fear to these beliefs which aided in the conversion process.    Secondly, as medical science began to surface, the men who were engaged in these initial studies had a very poor understanding of female physiology, especially in the area of a women's monthly cycles.   The unknowns in this area played very well with the early churches agenda lending credence to the Witch Hunters claims and authority.   The fledgling medical professions also stood to benefit greatly from this because it took the power of the women healers away giving it to the male physicians transferring the respect and power to them.

Unfortunately these misinformed fears and superstitions have carried forward through the centuries and remain to this day.   This is why many who follow these nature oriented beliefs have adopted the name of Wicca over its true name of Witchcraft to escape the persecution, harassment and misinformation associated with the name of Witchcraft and Witch not to mention the bad publicity the press and Hollywood has given us simply to generate a profit.

What Witchcraft is:
Witchcraft is a spiritual system that fosters the free thought and will of the individual, encourages learning and an understanding of the earth and nature thereby affirming the divinity in all living things.   Most importantly however, it teaches responsibility.   We accept responsibility for our actions and deeds as clearly a result of the choices we make.   We do not blame an exterior entity or being for our shortcomings, weaknesses or mistakes.   If we mess up or do something that brings harm to another, we have no one but ourselves to blame and we must face the consequences resulting from those actions.   No ifs, ands or buts and no whining...

We acknowledge the cycles of nature, the lunar phases and the seasons to celebrate our spirituality and to worship the divine.   It is a belief system that allows the Witch to work with, not in supplication to deities with the intent of living in harmony and achieving balance with all things.

The spells that we do involve healing, love, harmony, wisdom and creativity.   The potions that we stir might be a headache remedy, a cold tonic, or an herbal flea bath for our pets.   We strive to gain knowledge of and use the natural remedies placed on this earth by the divine for our benefit instead of using synthetic drugs unless absolutely necessary.

Wiccan believe that the spirit of the One, Goddess and God exist in all things.   In the trees, rain, flowers, the sea, in each other and all of natures creatures.   This means that we must treat "all things" of the Earth as aspects of the divine.   We attempt to honor and respect life in all its many manifestations both seen and unseen.

Wiccan learn from and revere the gift of nature from divine creation by celebrating the cycles of the sun, moon and seasons.   We search within ourselves for the cycles that correspond to those of the natural world and try to live in harmony with the movement of this universal energy.   Our teachers are the trees, rivers, lakes, meadows, mountains and animals as well as others who have walked this path before us.   This belief creates a reverence and respect for the environment, and all life upon the Earth.

We also revere the spirits of the elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water which combine to manifest all creation.   From these four elements we obtain insight to the rhythms of nature and understand they are also the rhythms of our own lives.

Because Witches have been persecuted for so many centuries, we believe in religious freedom first!   We do not look at our path as the only way to achieve spirituality, but as one path among many to the same end.   We are not a missionary religion out to convert new members to think the same as we do.   We are willing to share our experience and knowledge with those who seek our wisdom and perspective however.   We believe that anyone who is meant for this path will find it through their own search as the Goddess speaks to each of us in her time and way.   Wiccan practice tolerance and acceptance toward all other religions as long as those faiths do not persecute others or violate the tenant of "Harm None."

PATH OF THE SOUL DESTINY CARDS

It has been some time since I started this blog. Since then I have been exploring different things and have been working out how to use the tools that I have found for accurate readings etc.


I have bought myself a deck of "Path of the Soul destiny" cards by Ceryl Lee Harnish and have found them to be really beautiful and somewhat simple to use.

Yesterday I did a reading for myself by selecting 3 cards. The question that I was asking when doing this was


What is my message for today? Here are the results.


Card 1 - Represents the current situation - ASCENSION


Your energetic field is in a state of change and expansion. You have begun to vibrate at higher levels as your consciousness moves more in alignment with your Higher self. you are one of the for runners working towards ascension to raise the consciousness of the planet. 
The changes you are experiencing are not always comfortable but they are necessary for your continued growth. The true beauty of your soul is beginning to show and it has the positive and uplifting effect on others.


Card 2 - Represents actions to take - FAIRIES


You are being asked to watch for situations that may get you fired up. Remember, every experience you have is a part of your learning.
If you do find yourself in an uncomfortable situation do your best to stay in the moment. Be mindful and do not allow yourself to slip back into old patterns. By staying true to who you are now, you will find the situation will resolve easily. The fairies are showing you the magic of staying present and heart centred.


Card 3 - The outcome - CONSCIOUSNESS


This is a powerful card of change - not physically, but mentally on the sub-conscious level. There is a large spiritual force working with you now helping to re-balance the mental body.
You are finding greater clarity and new ways of dealing with life experienced. Your inner work has brought you here. You are in the flow of healing. This is a powerful step toward becoming and outwardly expressing your true state of being.


This reading turned out to be very accurate for me at the time, so I am really happy with these cards.