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Discovering Your Animal Teachers (2 of 2)

"Wisdom from Australian Animals" Deck: Goanna

A brief taste of what is in store for folks taking my class in September!

A popular way of finding out what animals want to be your friend or offer you advice is by using animal cards. Since it is restricted to a few animals, this method has limitations. However, it is a good beginning for learning how animals speak to people. People who enjoy working with the Tarot… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on August 19, 2009 at 12:15pm — No Comments

Glad to know the Hippies are still around

Those of us who were in the counter-culture of the 60s have become Pagans and hang out on the Internet. In the 60s I had mixed feelings about the flower children of the late 60s going into the early 70s. I liked taking showers and baths, still do. Why is it that as you age the site of your chief pleasures changes from the bedroom to the bathroom? Taking a good dump and following it with a shower and self-grooming session can improve the tenor of your whole day. They do for me, anyway.I also… Continue

Added by Tegwedd ShadowDancer on August 14, 2009 at 11:57pm — No Comments

Discovering Your Animal Teachers: Intro (1)

(Wombat by Mary Ann Sterling)

Animals have their own special wisdom and messages that they would like to share with people. Some animals want to be people’s life companions (Animals of the Heart) while others wish to accompany people on a part of their journey (Animals of the Way.) As people start to listen to these animals, they begin to understand the truths about their lives.

Many people refer to these animals as “power”,… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on August 14, 2009 at 11:37am — No Comments

The Great Round of Life

A glimpse into my class in October at Sticks and Stones: Riding the Medicine Wheel

The Great Round

Ancient peoples perceived the world as the Great Round. Observing the cycles of the sun and moon, they viewed time as a circle. In fact the ancient Greeks called the changing stars of the sky: "The Circle of Animals", commonly known today as the Zodiac.

In the Great Round, there is the coming of Heroes and the… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on August 12, 2009 at 11:33am — No Comments

My Week of Dragon Sightings

In tracking any dragons that I saw in a week, I decided not to include my dragon collection. (That alone contains classic dragons, dragonets, a sea serpent, and a wyvern.) I wanted to find out if dragons appeared in other places. I was pleasantly surprised.

Date: June 20, 2009

Place: Supermarket Parking Lot. On a company truck: Tyson Land Excavation.

Description: Red, bat wings, four legs, and a pointed tail.

Type: Classic

Notes: I think the company wanted… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on August 9, 2009 at 12:05pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Hazel

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

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Hazel

Hazel, the tree of wisdom and learning,

Adds its strength to the bright fire burning.

Green Man Tree Oracle

Corylus

Tree of Knowlege

Ninth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, August 5th - September 1st

Ninth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Coll

Planet:… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on August 5, 2009 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Lugnasadh/Lammas Blessings!

May this letter find you well, cool, and enjoying the Virginia summer. We would like to invite you to join us on Saturday August 1, 2009 ... to share some bread and fruits of the first harvest of our waning year. We will also have our master mediums, Kevin Baird and Bob Hickman available for readings from the spirit world.

Some of the new items we’ve stocked up on this month: hand felted altar cloths, hand painted drum-fans, singing bowls, tingsha bells, NEW renfest wear and… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on July 28, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Holly

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

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(I wish you a happy 07/08/09 today!)

Holly

Green Man Tree Oracle

Tree of Sacrifice

Ilex

Eighth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, July 8th - August 4th

Eighth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Tinne

Planet: Mars and Saturn

Element: Fire

Symbolism: The Sword of Truth, Unconditional… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on July 8, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

His Grace, Bob Hickman...on July 12th

People,

His Grace, Bob Hickman’s, will be conducting a spirit circle on the 12th at Sticks and Stones, once in a lifetime event for some. I can tell you why: We are in a time for learning hard lessons. Our angels are working as tutors to help us through this semester of learning. The problem for all of us is that when we get caught up in the drama of the situations our emotions cloud our thinking that would guide us to resolutions. Bob’s gift as a psychic medium has the ability to… Continue

Added by Kevin Baird on June 27, 2009 at 7:48am — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *Oak

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

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Oak

Oak in the forest towers with might,

In the fire brings the Gods in sight.

Quercus

Seventh month of the Celtic Tree calendar, June 10th - July 7th

Seventh consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Duir

Planet: Jupiter and Mars

Element: Water

Symbolism: Sovereignty, rulership,… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on June 13, 2009 at 2:53pm — 2 Comments

Dragons and People

People and dragons have a long history together. The world over, people have told of friendly dragons bringing rain or ancient ones creating the cosmos. Until recently, people believed that they could actually go out and see the dragons. When the scientists started measuring Nature’s secrets, the dragons disappeared. However, they simply chose to remain out of sight. Today the dragons choose to reveal themselves to those who seek them with an open… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on May 18, 2009 at 5:31pm — No Comments

The Goddess Tree Grows *HAWTHORN

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

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HAWTHORN

Crataegus oxyacantha

The May Tree

Sixth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, May 13th - June 9

Sixth consonant of the Ogham alphabet - Huath

Hawthorn is burned to purify,

and draw faery to your eye.

Planet: Mars and Venus

Symbolism: Purification, sacred marriage and… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on May 13, 2009 at 8:49pm — 1 Comment

Finding the time

How do we find the time to dedicate to ourselves when we've dedicated so much to our friends/family that there isn't much left to ourselves?

Added by Morning Bear on May 11, 2009 at 6:47pm — 3 Comments

Dragons Around the World

Mandarin Chinese: Lung (Loong) (Wade-Giles Romanization)

The Lung is the stereotypical Oriental dragon. Long and snake-like, the Lung has four claws and carries a pearl. According to traditional lore, this dragon has the head of a camel, horns of a deer, ears of an ox, eyes of a devil, neck of a snake, belly of a clam, scales of a fish, talons of an eagle, and paws of a tiger. A Lung often starts as a snake and go through a series of changes before becoming a… Continue

Added by Animal Teachers (Va. Carper) on May 5, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Beltane Blessings and Appreciation to all

Many Thanks to everyone for stopping by and chatting with us since our grand opening. There are so many friendly and talented people close by! We feel honored and blessed to be here. And so much has changed already in our first two weeks... (read on!)

Make sure to stop by on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and on the weekends for a reading with Kevin Baird, messages from the other side. For more info and Kevin’s bio, visit his website: http://www.templeofgaia.com

WE NOW… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on May 1, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

We would like to wish everyone a happy Earth Day.

Come in today (11am to 7pm) for 10% off Earth necklaces and keychains!

Added by Sticks and Stones on April 22, 2009 at 10:24am — 1 Comment

One more day!

Greetings!

Remember to stop by on Saturday for our Grand opening!

We are hoping our awning sign will be up in time.... sigh.... it still says "LEASE" (We really don't want to change our name ;) BUT we will have gifts and drawings and a lot of new fun products, plus Carol Lee Campbell will be here in the morning giving out free Crone Stones!

Oh, and make sure to introduce yourself, we would love to chat. Lorelei will have a blue streak in her hair, and I will… Continue

Added by Sticks and Stones on April 17, 2009 at 6:35am — 1 Comment

The Goddess Tree Grows *Willow

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

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Willow

Willows which by water stand

Ease us to the Summerland.

Salix alba

Tree of Enchantment, Tree of Witcheries

Fifth month of the Celtic Tree calendar,

April 15th - May 12th

Fifth consonant of the Ogham alphabet -… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on April 15, 2009 at 12:54pm — No Comments

Congratulations

All of the things you offer online are beautiful. I am very happy for you and know your shop will prosper.

Medea Moon

Added by Medea Moon on March 26, 2009 at 7:48pm — 1 Comment

The Goddess Tree Grows *Alder

From Roots to Leaves, Branches to Bark

The Goddess Tree Grows

Alder

Alnus Glutinosa

Tree of the God Bran

Fourth month of the Celtic Tree calendar, March 18 - April 14

Fourth consonant of the Ogham alphabet Fearn

Planet: Neptune

Element: Fire and Water

Symbolism: Release, Shield and Foundation, Determination, Discrimination and Inner Confidence, Royalty

Stone: Amethyst, Lapis… Continue

Added by Gwendolyn on March 19, 2009 at 4:40pm — No Comments