Prayer for Religious Freedom

God of Many Names

we call upon thee today
to create and preserve the right
for everyone to pray, worship, or otherwise honor you
in any way each one of us chooses
and honor the right of those who choose not to belief

Great Spirit of Many Names

we cry out for peace today
for all of our brothers and sisters
who need your aid
in the name of Religious Freedom

Freedom to all

So mote it be

From the Event "Call to Light for Religious Freedom" in responds to the Gov. of Texas call for prayer for our nation
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136920273062404

Inner Child Cards - Wishing Upon A Star

"To wish upon a star is to connect once again with the higher forces of life, be they guardian angels or celestial bodies of light. The star of the cosmos is mirrored on Earth as the five-pointed star seen through an apple core or a five-petaled flower such as the rose. The five-pointed star is also a symbol for the creative aspect of humanity and the evolutionary potential of each individual. Making a wish followed by an offering to a wishing well is a form of prayer and ritual that goes back many centuries. The association with water reveals the enchanting power of water goddesses and the Moon." - From the Book to the Card Set "Inner Child Cards" by Isha and Mark Lerner

Even though this set is considered a Tarot set and has the traditional amount of cards, it seems to me much different from any of the Tarot sets I have, because it's "language" is different. Not only in imagery it also "speaks" in many of the cards with very different meanings - specifically for someone like me who reads more intuitively then "by the book" . One can build a very interesting relationship with these cards and if you are looking for a non-traditional set, I recommend it.

Tea-Leaf Reading Symbols: Lizard

Tea-Leaf Reading Symbols:



Lizard: A lizard indicated falls fear.

You are afraid of something that is either not as bad as you might imagine or based on rumors.

Face your fear by checking facts.

If you feel too overwhelmed distract yourself with affirmations and other positive activities

Words Are Power

Words are power.

Words spoken around our kids, by ourselves or others have real power upon their lives. It shapes them, their view of themselves and of the world surrounding them. Most of us are aware of that fact.

But do we practice? While we are conscious of not speaking ill of people of different color we need to extend that practice to gender and people of different orientation!

I have watched people whom are caring, loving adults allow others to speak freely in a negative way about gays, even if it is not their personal view - what about not in my house! I challenge you to speak out, to not allow anyone, no matter if they are family members or friends to speak down upon another group of people in your presence. Your children are listening. Words are power. They shape our future.

Blessed Be!

Happy Father's Day!

Fathers Day!

What a great opportunity to thank those fathers who are doing a great job in teaching tolerance, equality, peacefulness, loving-kindness and unconditional love!

Thanks to all of you - because YOU help create a better tomorrow for all of us!

Pagan Peace Prayer

Great Goddess, Mother of All

Let courage and creativity flow through us today

So that we can stand united

To aid those whom are in need for equality and justice

Let strength and determination

Quicken our step,

So that we take the actions we can,

And aid others who stand with us

Great God, Father of All

Grant us the force needed to move through the obstacles

Along our way, until our goal is achieved

Peace and equality for All

So mote it be!

Copyright Claudia Blanton June 2011

Protective Charm

Protective Charm - The Shoe:

Obtain an old shoe, preferably one made of leather. Stuff with protective objects, such as pins, needles, nails, tacks, scissors, and bits of broken glass. Add protective herbs, such as rosemary, basil, fern, bay or mistletoe, to fill the shoe. Hang it in the attic or basement, saying these or similar words:

I place this charm of power

To guard my home from this hour

Source: Picture by Pamela Wells http://www.hecates-corner.com/Goddess-Art.html

Text: The Magical Household by Scott Cunningham and David Harrington