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I'm getting the hang of writing with my iPod. Nothing too dreadfully exciting going on. Should I become a lawyer or a therapist? Law school would be a challenge. Actually I want an unusual job! Something like: magician or a street performer or a videographer. Something fun, and that keeps me alive too... Well there's also um a pet trainer! I like dogs. But cats are only cute when they are kittens, ha I would be a show dog trainer. Or maybe I'll write a book or make a film. Choices choices!

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I got this iPod touch for christmas, wow! It's so useful for things, like learning languages, reference.. It's fun, and im starting to get the hang of it,

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                                  PRIESTS AND PRIESTESSES
                  How did a person become a priest/ess in ancient Egypt? 

               Well, each family had their own family worship area, the size of
          which is wholly dependent upon the size of the house they lived in.
          More about this when we get into the path of the Aait-Shesheta.
          Therefore, in each family, someone had to act as the family priest/-
          ess. If the father or mother was a priest/ess, then he or she was the
          family religious leader, in charge of the family rituals. If the
          parents were not initiated priest/esses, then usually the Elder Son
          acted as the religious leader. However, in some nomes (or states),
          matrilineal descent (through the female) was a tradition so the Eldest
          Daughter was the religious leader.
 

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               The only schools, including most crafts, were taught in the
          temple colleges. A child would be sent to a college to learn a craft
          between the ages of 6-10. If the family had a tradition of priest/-
          esses then usually the children would go to the temple college to be
          interviewed and tested for the priesthood. Exactly how the priest/-
          esses at the college tested the would be initiate is not well known
          yet, but we do know that usually the following priests would be
          involved:

          1. A Divine Scribe (reader and writer initiate)
          2. A Prophet (who uses divination of some sort and inner visions)
          3. A Purification Priest
          4. A Priest of Anubis (or some other sort related to traveling in 
          Egyptian  heavens (astral plane directly related to Egyptian 
          heavens).

               Every Egyptian temple had 2 types of staff, a magical one and a
          working one (working meaning the scribes, bakers and people who run
          the every day part). 
          
               If the would be initiate was found wanting in the magical staff
          (called People of the Circle, which we will get to when we talk about
          temple organization), the person may be sent back, or taught a craft,
          or go into the working temple staff.

               One of the first things that any initiate is taught is Egyptian
          Philosophy, which is really less like Voltaire, and more like Ethics
          and Conscious. The would be priest needs to come up with his own
          ethics or philosophy before embarking on to magical training.

               Therefore ethics and morals was the beginning of the training. If
          one had to make a "Readers Digest Condensed" version of all of the
          Egyptian ethics and philosophy teachings it would be; as one Egyptian
          Philosopher put it (but not quite as well).

               Do anything you want, but only in moderation, and while doing so,
          do not harm anyone physically or psychology.

               Almost exactly like the Wiccan motto : Do what they wilt, but
          harm none.

               But to the ancient Egyptian, theirs also says, "don't harm
          yourself, and don't go overboard on anything: Moderation.

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                            DIVINATION OF BES, BAST, OR HATHOR 
                                   (from Leyden Papyrus)

               Use a divining bowl of pottery. Use green or some vegetable based
          ink. Preferable to use hieroglyphics, but try it a few times without
          them and use english (but if you can, do as the Egyptians do) Write
          your request or formula in base and inner sides of bowl using the
          vegetable ink. Also write in either Bes, Bast, or Hathor's name three
 

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          times while meditating on the goddess and your request. (pick one
          goddess, not all three) 

               Pour consecrated water in it to dissolve the writing.
               Swallow water
               Go to sleep

          (If you can sleep in a temple, sacred area, so much the better,
          otherwise at home, and record your dreams when you wake up.)

               A divination bowl, in Egypt, was specially made for the purpose;
          however, if you're not a potter, pottering around, find one out of
          pottery, usable (no lead based paint or in the clay), about the size
          of rice bowl. Consecrate and bless it, and viola, a divining bowl.

               Back in those days, green paint was either a vegetable dye or
          green ochre. They didn't use the ochre, but a vegetable dye would
          work. Although I know of people who specifically prepare a vegetable
          ink (macerated herbs in a small bowl of water), a food coloring would
          be okey, but I would still suggest using a mortar and pestle and
          grinding some herbs you specially selected, and putting it into the
          food colored water and let it seep for a bit, and then use that. It
          would definitely be closer to the spirit of the occasion. I know, next
          you are going to ask, what herbs? 

               Well, the ancient Egyptians had comfrey and you can heal thyself
          at the same time. Lettuce was considered an aphrodisiac, sacred to Min
          (so if your request or question is along that line, add that); they
          also used mint a lot.

I want to have a ritual bath this afternoon.
I feel called to Witchcraft/Wicca and Taoist Alchemy?

My BOS is getting scattered. I was bad yesterday. Today is a fresh new start, like the first of spring. Let's just pretend we're starting over today.

Ritual Bath

The simplest ritual bath is a hot tub into which a cup of epsom salts have been poured. To awaken the cleansing essences of the salts you should bless and charge them. You can do this by putting the salts into a small bowl—especially good for the purpose are those shell bowls which are available at many new age shops. Then raise your hands ove the salts and say,

"Goddess, bless these salts."

You can also add a few drops of the magickal oil appropriate to the working to the bath.

Another excellent purification bath is the hyssop bath. Hyssop is a potent cleansing herb. It is fragrant and fresh smelling and gives the water a distinct energy which is almost tangible. Make a decoction to add to the bath. This can be done by taking four teaspoons of dry hyssop and pouring boiling water over it and letting it steep, covered for about 20 minutes. You can also make decoctions using many other herbs (click here to see other recipes for herb decoctions)

Lavender is also suitable for purification baths and is prepared exactly the same way as the hyssop except you substitute five tablespoons of lavender for the hyssop. Then strain the liquid into your bath. Don't omit this step because otherwise you will probably stop up the tub!

As you soak in the tub, inhale the fragrance and visualize yourself becoming physically and spiritually cleansed by the light of The Goddess. Either dip your head in the water or pour some over your head. Take your time. Enter a meditative state. Candlelight, sunlight and moonlight are particularly conducive to producing the proper state of being for effective spell-casting.

Salt has been used in healing for centuries to treat respiratory illnesses, fevers, wounds, and skin diseases.  Also, energy healers have recommended salt baths to help cleanse negative energy from people’s aura.  Usually only a few tablespoons or cups are used for such baths.   However, we have recently discovered that salt baths can help people with serious negative entity attachment or possession problems.  The difference is much more salt is required.  This tutorial discusses how to prepare a mega salt bath and the value of salt for people suffering from serious negative energy or entity problems. 

*Warning!  Do not do mega salt baths if you have kidney, liver or heart problems. You may wish to consult your doctor prior to taking a mega salt bath, if you have low blood pressure, liver, kidney, or heart problems.  Drinking alcohol can greatly dehydrate your body and cause low blood pressure.  Never take mega salt baths if you are dehydrated.  A doctor should be consulted before giving any child a salt bath."

Salt Bath Procedure:

What you need:

The Procedure:

 
*Caution: this procedure is not suitable for children under the age of 10 years because of dehydration risks.

*Check with your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems and make certain you drink lots of water before and afterwards.

*Do not drink alcohol before or during mega salt bath. This increases the risk of dehydration.

Step 1: Drink a large glass of water or Gator Aid. Gator Aid is best. Have water on hand to sip during the bath. Eat a banana before the bath, as this also will help stop dehydration.

Step 2:

Draw a bath.  You might have to be in it for a while so give some room to add more hot water to keep the bath at a comfortable, relaxing temperature. 

Step 3:

If you have negative energy problems concentrated down your back, it is helpful to lay an old towel on the bottom of the bath tub.   Pour 2 kg (4.4 lbs.) of salt over the towel.  The towel will help keep the salt crystals in place so they do not shift around on the bottom of the bath tub.  Also the towel will help press the crystals up against the skin on your back.  It is important that there be close skin contact with the crystals.

Step 4:

Before you lay down in the tub grab some tea towels and wet them.  Pour salt on these and wrap them around any parts of you which will not be submerged in the salt water or around parts of your body that you notice have particularly high concentrations of negative energy.  Pour the remaining salt from foot to chest.

Step 5: Shower or rinse with fresh water afterwards. This is important as salt on skin will cause dehydration.

*Have plenty of water on hand to sip during the bath.

Notes about covering the head:

You can use the wet tea towel technique to keep salt in close contact to your neck and head.   If your biggest energy problems are around your head you may also wish to submerse the head and breathe through a snorkel.  This is extreme, but a valuable option for some.

Cautions:

(1) These large quantities of salt in a bath can be dehydrating.  It is advisable to drink a large glass of water or Gator Aid prior to the bath.  Also, if you start feeling dizzy get out of the bath tub, reduce the heat of the bath and have another glass of water.   It is unlikely you will have problems but if you have very low blood pressure or heart problems you may wish to consult your doctor first.  

(2) Salt can sting the eyes.  In the event that salt does get into your eyes rinse your eyes out with fresh water from the tap for several minutes.

(3) If you have a septic field beware that large amounts of salt can cause problems for a septic field, especially if it is located in clay soil.  The salt can bind with the clay and the porosity of the septic field lost.  In this event the entire septic field may have to be dug up at great cost.  Dumping into a city sewer system tends not to be a problem since there is a great deal of dilution down the sewer line.

(4) Heavy salt baths do affect the pH (alkalinity).  For women this can increase the risk of vaginal yeast infections.  A vinegar or garlic water douche after the bath can help avoid this problem.

 
(5) If you have medical problems, specifically, liver, kidney or heart problems, check with your doctor first.

(6) Do not drink alcohol before or during a mega salt bath as this increases risk of dehydration

(7) Showering after mega salt bath is very important to reduce risk of dehydration.

Case Histories:

Please note that names have been changed for privacy.

#1: Violet’s Case, which started it all:

One day after doing distance healing on a particularly difficult negative entity attachment case, a great deal of fiery electric negative energy ended up on my hands, arms, feet and legs and chest.  I had been overworking myself and was tired at the time.  I decided to take a bath and deal with this problem later.

Then I noticed a large bag of sea salt behind the bathroom door.  My husband occasionally took salt baths.  I decided to see just what salt could do.  Normally, small amounts of salt are used for salt baths.  Instead of using a small amount, I poured half of the 2 kg (4.4 lb) bag over my feet and legs and then the other half on my chest.  I then grabbed salt crystals in my hands and crossed my arms over my chest ensuring lots of contact with the wet salt crystals.  I was very impressed with the results.  All the negative energy sensations stopped within a few minutes of laying there relaxing.  I then showered to wash off the excess salt. 

After this experience, I asked the women, Cindy, who I had been distance healing that day to try a mega salt bath.  She too found surprising results and continues to find the salt baths helpful.  Cindy later reported that sea salt was more effective than pickling salt.   She also reported that during her first heavy salt bath, with salt crystals poured on her chest, feeling a major uncoiling and release of an uncomfortable negative energy, which was inside her heart chakra.

It was also discovered after several more cases, that when large amounts of negative energy were involved, more salt and longer bathing times were required to feel significant relief.  So, if you need to be in the bath for an hour or more you may want nice ambient music and candles to help you relax and enjoy your stay.

#2:  Karl:

Karl, a male in his early forties was complaining of severe pain in all his joints and vertebrae.  He was growing increasingly concerned because the pain was now spreading to his internal organs.  Stomach, intestinal and heart pains were growing in intensity.  On visiting medical doctors and after blood tests, orthoscopy and a battery of tests no physical cause could be found for his internal organ pains.  Karl started growing increasingly concerned and was willing to try alternatives. 

This individual had suffered several severe emotional traumas in his life and negative energy and entity attachments were strongly suspected.  Karl was receiving energy body healings.  The healer noticed two large lumps, suspected attachment points.  A two inch diameter gristly lump was around Karl’s third vertebrae and a larger six inch gristly lump was located in the middle of his back.  The healer sensed sharp energies, which felt like stinging nettle and less often large electrical shocks. 

The energy body healings were helping but Karl needed an additional way to help himself on stressful days.  We asked him to try the mega salt baths.  He noticed they helped and increased the effectiveness of his energy body healing sessions.  The baths helped him to lose less ground between healings.  

The following things were noticed by Karl while taking salt baths.  During the first 4 lb. sea salt bath he felt a significant decrease in pain.  Towels were used to keep the chunks of sea salt in direct contact with the lumps on Karl’s back and neck.  Bizarre sensations and energy shifts were felt inside these lumps while the wet salt was in contact with them.  The lump on the neck noticeably decreased in size during his first bath.  Karl even heard occasional sizzling sounds associated with the energy movements and sensations in the lump on his neck.  His second sea salt bath also provided significant relief and reduction in size of both lumps.  This indicates heavy salt baths could weaken attachment points. 

During a third bath, 8 lb. of pickling salt was used.  Karl was given – using laying of hands – an energy healing while taking this salt bath.  The results from combining energy healing with a salt bath are very promising.  Approximately thirty minutes into the bath, a huge energy shift was felt within Karl as if a large weight had been lifted off of him.  

After this bath Karl started noticing other things.  When a person is in a great deal of pain, it is difficult to notice small shifts in pain.  However, he now started to notice that the pain shifted to spots not covered with salt.  For example: Karl would suddenly feel pain shoot to his tooth.  When he put wet salt in his hand and placed this on his cheek, the pain dissipated within half a minute.  

Later during other baths he noticed that the spots he usually felt the most pain in started throbbing and pulsing.  After an hour of being in the tub the throbbing spots started to buzz then itch before finally ceasing to have any sensation.  Longer bath times were requested.<< : The Wicca

An Eclectic Path

"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 Earth’s 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."

definition:

Eclectic Wicca

     Eclectic Wicca is the practice of adopting whatever works for an individual from any of the Wiccan traditions.  The word "eclectic" means to select from a variety of sources.  A person who holds to Cclectic Wicca can adopt rituals and ideas out of Dianic, or Gardnerian, or Druidic, Alexandrian, forms, combine them, and then use them to accomplish whatever is desired.  Furthermore, this means that they can adopt any deity can any religious system whether it be Jesus, Zeus, Athena, Horus, Quetzalcoatl, Stirculius, Hermes, Brahman, Krishna, The Lord and/or Lady, Elementals, Ishtar, Thor, Apollo, etc. 

"the Path of some identified as Eclectic-Celtic Wicca, which has taken what its practitioners believe to be the best from several Paths (Irish, Welsh, and Scott, and maybe even some Anglo-Roman influences), is exactly that and is perfectly acceptable."¹

"Eclectic Wicca is that form where an individual adopts a mix of various Wiccan principles that he or she thinks are valid for his/her path.²

     Eclectic Wiccans affirm personal responsibility, communion with nature, and are generally not into structured Wiccan traditions. They want to know what works and how they can use it for their benefit.

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