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Monday, September 24, 2007

Friday, September 21, 2007

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Tuesday, September 4, 2007

I found this great idea to generate back links to your site at the blog of Courtney Tuttle. It is very much like the ViraLink from Andy Coates, except you are able to add anchor text into your link. Jimmy Huen from FoundersCafe came up with this idea.

If you join today you will likely get a nice payoff. I’m betting that this ‘tag matrix’ will fill all the way up.

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Instructions:

1.) Copy and paste the matrix of “ViralTags” below courtesy of Founders Cafe.

2.) Substitute the Host Tag and one of the “Viral Tags” in the matrix with your anchor text of choice with your blog’s URL. Please keep anchor text to a max of 3 words to keep the matrix size manageable.

3.) When you get a ping back from someone that has your link in one of their “Viral Tags”, practice good karma by copying his/her Host Tag’s anchor text (automatically the associated link will also be copied) and paste it over one of your “Viral Tags” below.

4.) Encourage and invite your readers to do the same and soon this can grow virally.

Host Tag: We Are Living Green

Important: Once I get a ping back from you, I will add your anchor text and the associated link you designate as “Host Tag” here, replacing one of the “ViralTags” from the matrix above. As more and more bloggers copy and paste this matrix, the more backlinks you will have with your anchor text. If everybody who copy and paste from your blog does the same, pretty soon this will spread and go viral. So, the sooner you participate, the more links with anchor text you will receive.

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If you copy the Viral Matrix from here, leave a message so I can add you to the train!

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

The Book Of Runes

I have found that this is the best book for all of the info you need about runes and reading them.

Monday, August 27, 2007

8 Interesting Facts About Tarot Cards

Author: Ian Paton

To many people reading Tarot cards is simply harmless fun.

It seems to fit in with the New Age Movement where people try to get in touch with their 'Inner Spirit'. They believe a Tarot card reading can be used by them to channel their thoughts and connect somehow with the 'Oneness of the Universe'.

To others it can become a practice or activity to which they are completely devoted, and eventually it becomes part of their way of life.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TAROT CARDS

The Tarot is the most practised art of divination in the world. The cards are sometimes called 'The Book of Divination of the Gypsies'. They have been used for hundreds of years to reveal hidden truths and to foresee the future of the person receiving the card reading.

Some psychologists even use Tarot cards to identify how a client views himself by asking the patient to select a card that he or she identifies with.

The origins of Tarot are steeped in mystery and it is impossible to be certain where they first came from. Some people claim that they may have come from as far back as the 11th century. However the most commonly held belief suggests Tarot originated in 15th century Italy by adding to a normal set of cards 21 trump cards, a fool and 4 queens of each suit. This eventually evolved into the traditional 78 card deck used today.

The traditionally deck of 78 cards has various symbolic pictures on them. A standard pack is made up of 22 cards called the Major Arcana and four suits of 14 cards similar to playing cards. These are called the Minor Arcana. The word Arcana simply means 'mysteries' or 'secrets'. The Major Arcana consists of:-

THE FOOL

THE MAGICIAN

THE HIGH PRISTESS

THE EMPRESS

THE EMPEROR

THE HIEROPHANT

THE LOVERS

THE CHARIOT

STRENGTH

THE HERMIT

WHEEL OF FORTUNE

JUSTICE

THE HANGED MAN

DEATH

THE TOWER

THE STAR

THE MOON

THE SUN

JUDGEMENT

THE WORLD

There are thousands of different decks available catering to many diverse interests from baseball to voodoo. An influential deck in English speaking countries is the Rider-Waite deck. However many people will buy a set of cards with an art work and style which is compatible with their own tastes.

Different readers interpret the cards in different ways, each adding their own perspective. A client will consult a Tarot reader over a particular situation in their lives. Readers of Tarot will lay the cards out in special combinations called spreads. A traditional ten card spread is called the Celtic Cross. In these spreads it is claimed that the reader can see a detailed, pictorial representation of the client's situation. The reader can see what has caused the situation and how it is most likely to affect their future.

No one knows how Tarot works. One expert believes that when the cards are shuffled the reader gets a kind of 'psychic photograph' of the client's situation. The reader can suggest various pathways which a client may take to deal with the situation. If the client is aware of these potential pathways they can then select the one most appropriate to their circumstances. If the theory is correct the future is not set in stone and people are masters of our own destiny.

Because of the association of Tarot cards with fortune telling, some religious groups oppose the use of Tarot cards. In some societies divination is forbidden based on religious or traditional teachings. As with many similar debates regarding lifestyles or religious practices, plenty of people can be found on both sides of the debate, supporting or condemning the use of Tarot cards.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/religion-articles/the-tarot-cards-8-interesting-facts-about-tarot-cards-55306.html

About the Author:

Ian Paton is a professional scientist living in the UK.
To find out how to read Tarot cards go to http://ianpaton.com

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

How to Use an Ouija Board Safely

How to Use a Ouija Board Safely You will need:

1 Ouija Board
1 Candle (preferably white)
Incense ingredients for burning, incense sticks or aromatic oil for burners (optional)
Always have 2 or more people present for best results (it is not recommended for beginners to use the board alone)
Conditions for a successful séance:
Only have people present who are serious and respectful. If the board is used without care or in a joking manner, this can attract unwanted and potentially dangerous negative energies and spirits.
Do NOT drink alcohol or use any mind altering drugs including marijuana!
Clear your mind of all negative thoughts or distractions. Your mind must be clean and clear.
Anybody having any psychosis or psychological disorders or persons who are nervous, anxious or have addictive tendencies must not use the board.
Never ask questions relating to your own death or death of another person.
Keep your posture straight and do not cross your legs under the table.
At first, keep to easy questions that require just a YES or NO answer. It is helpful if one person has a pen and paper and writes down what is being “said”. The best time for a séance is in the evening between 9.00pm and midnight. Ideally it should be dark and quiet outside. If there are more than 2 people then place the board in the middle of the table so that everyone can reach it. If only 2 people are using the board, it is better to place the board on both your knees and sit opposite each other - this allows the energy to flow better.

One person should be the main person to ask any spirits to come forward and talk. This same person should be the one to close the board down at the end too (see “closing down the board”). Everyone should lightly place their fingertips on the planchette. The main person should start by asking for protection against any negative influences (by visualising a light around you and the participants and asking your spirit guides and higher self or angels to protect you and that you are only willing to communicate with spirits for your/our highest good).

Then ask if there are any spirits that would like to come forward and speak. Something along the lines of “Are there any spirits in the room that would like to speak to us. Please communicate with us by using the board only. When you are ready please move the planchette to YES or move it in circles“. It is safer if you ensure that the spirits only communicate through the board - make it certain that you are in control of the board and either ignore any other spiritual activity in the room (knocks, bangs, tapping, lights etc) or ask the spirit to either use the board or leave.

When you receive contact through the board ensure that you thank the spirit that has come forward (it is very important that you remain at all times with utmost respect and gratitude). When receiving an answer to your question, each letter must be clearly visible in the hole of the planchette - if it is between letters, ask the spirit to reconfirm the letter and it should move to the correct one. ALL fingers (2-4 fingers per person) must remain on the planchette at all times.

It can take up to 15-20 minutes before any spirit will come forward to talk. Remain calm, keep your fingers on the planchette and clear your minds apart from focusing on the planchette. If nothing happens then slowly move the planchette yourselves in large circles around the board a few times, then pause and wait - usually the spirit will take over from here. If you still have no luck after about 45 minutes then close down the board and try it another evening.

Suggestions to ask:

Asking the name of the spirit is always a good question to start with.
Occasionally spirits cannot or do not wish to answer certain questions so respect their silence and do not ask the same question over and over again. Ask once, once again to confirm and that is all.
Ask if the spirit is a good spirit. If the planchette goes to NO, it is advisable to close down the board and wait at least half an hour before attempting to make contact again.
You can ask any general questions about your own life, for example:

How can I live better? What am I doing wrong? Am I in the right job? What can I do to improve my life/situation etc?

Note: Take the answers like you would anything else that somebody tells you (alive or dead). Do not revolve your life around answers you may receive as they may be inaccurate.

Closing down the board:

This is extremely important! The board MUST be closed down properly at the end of each and every séance. Start by thanking the spirits for coming forward and talking with you. Wish them peace and say Goodbye. The spirit should move the planchette to GOODBYE and you may pack up the board.

If the spirit does not move the planchette to GOODBYE, then tell the spirit that you are saying goodbye and that you ask they do the same. If the spirit STILL refuses to leave, then you must move the planchette to GOODBYE and in a stern strong voice say GOODBYE and LEAVE out loud. Remove your fingers from the planchette. If you feel that is not enough you can also slam the planchette down on a hard surface (obviously take care not to break it!) or pass it through a candle flame if it is not made of flammable material.

Safety Note: Do not use the board for longer than an hour and a half. This is exhausting for both yourself and the spirits, and can be harmful.

It is always advisable to “ground” yourself afterwards by eating and drinking something.

The more you use the board the more spirit activity it will create (similar to a magnet). The board can become addictive to some people and this is harmful, not only to your well being but this can also attract unwanted negative energies and bad spirits. It is advisable to not use the board more than twice a week.

If anybody would like to know even more about using an Ouija board, please feel free to contact me, Sandy Cristel, directly via my website http://www.spells.traditionalwitch.net

Be safe, be successful - but most of all enjoy!

Sandy Cristel is a life long practising Traditional Witch and will do anything to get the job done, hence, she is not Wiccan. She offers spells and healing via her website: Traditional Witch.

Not only is this gifted English lady a psychic healer, a medium and a spiritualist, she is in constant communication with her own spirit guides and dedicates her time to helping others enrich their own lives through universal energies and natural forces.

7 Magical Children's Runes and How-To Use Them

RUNES-ASATRU-CHILDREN

The 7 Magical Children's Runes

The most important possession we as a Northern European People's have is our children.

We are now in the 21st century, so we must find a new way to teach our children about the Runes, their ancestors, their religion and their roots.

USE THE RUNES!

The best way to teach the heritage and culture of our ancestors to our children is to teach them how to use the Runes.

Not in the old fashion blood, vengence, war, prejudice way.

But in an intelligent way. In a magical way.

More in line with the times.

POWER AND MAGIC OF THE LAWS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS

The whole universe is alive and evolving. We are supposed to continue to evolve. Our children are evolving.

We no longer need to hide our mythologies and the runes in mystical allegory.

The Laws of Quantum Physics have now shown us how the universe works. How we work. And the relationship between us.

Everything that ever was, is or will be exists in an infinite ocean of energy called the Quantum Ocean or The Mind of God.

The runes, the gods/goddesses, our ancestors still exist in this timeless, spaceless infinite ocean of energy.

And now we know how to attract the energy of the runes, the wisdom of the gods/goddesses and the secrets of our ancestors out of the Mind of God Quantum Ocean, and into our lives.

I CALL IT MENTAL RUNE RADIONICS

CALL IT WHAT YOU WISH!

All radionic magic depends on 3 working principles.

A POWER SOURCE (Your Mind)

A SYMBOL (What is it you wish to do?)

A TARGET (Where do you want the energy from the quantum ocean to go?)

Our Minds are the Power Source. Thoughts are things. Thoughts create.

Our Runes are the Symbols. Runes are keys to the energies in the Mind of God, Quantum Ocean.

Our bodies (aura) are our Target. Where the energies will go.

By looking at and meditating on a Runic symbol, you actually touch it. Your mind makes a connection with the energy of the rune in the Mind of God.

Immediately, (there is no time in the Mind of God, Quantum Ocean) a flow of that runic energy touches us and fills our aura.

We now have that runic energy within us and it will attract its LIKE into our life. Law of Attraction.

7 MAGICAL RUNES OF CHILDREN

There are 7 particular and magical Runes that each child can use during the course pg their daily lives.

RUNE FA ----- For Help

RUNE UR -----For Health

RUNE THORN ----- For Protection

RUNE KA ----- For Creativity

RUNE SIG ----- For Success

RUNE TYR ----- For Courage

RUNE MAN ----- For Masculinity (For male children)

RUNE YR ----- For Femininity (For female children)

MAKE TEACHING THE CHILDREN A GAME

In your own way, (all children are different) tell your children that Odin is the god of their ancestors. That he still lives in the Mind of God.

Tell the children that Odin gave us the magical runes as a gift. The runes are magical keys that unlock the energies in the Mind of God.

Tell the children that they can use these magical runic keys in their lives for help, health, protection, creativity, success, and courage.

HOW TO TELL THE CHILDREN HOW TO USE THE RUNES

Make each child a small set of runes, lamanated to carry with them.

Tell the children that each one of these runic keys unlocks a particular energy that they can use now. While at school, home or at play.

RUNE FA ----- For help in any situation that arises during the day.

RUNE UR ----- For healing energy whenever they feel tired or off or have hurt themselves.

RUNE THORN ----- For protection any time during the day.

RUNE KA ----- Anytime they need to increase their creativity or be inspired.

RUNE SIG ----- To help them succeed in anything that they attempt.

RUNE TYR ------ To increase their courage when they need it.

RUNE MAN ------ To make them more manly when they need it. (For male children)

RUNE YR ---- To make them feel more feminine when they need it. (For female children)

THE RUNIC BREATHING-IN RITUAL

Tell the children that whenever they feel the need for a certain energy, to take the rune out of their pocket and hold it in both hands and mentally say:

"I am now inhaling the (in the case of the UR rune) the healing energy of RUNE UR out of the Mind Of God and into my aura."

Tell the children to do it three times.

Then tell them to go about their way with the assurance that the runic energy is in their aura and they will soon feel it and be able to use it.

CHILDREN LIKE SIMPLE MAGICK

NO TOOLS

NO DOGMA

You can also tell them that they can breath-in each of the 7 magical runes before going to bed so that they will always have a reserve of these energies inside of them for instant use.

I have given you just a broad outline. Since you know your children better than I do, you can design the way you share this information with them in your own way.

Remember, our children are our most important possession. They need to know about their culture, ancestors and gods/goddesses.

The 7 magical runes will do it.

Ellis Peterson AKA Ragnar Storyteller (earned Viking name) is 72 and a skald and runemaster. He is a retired math professor and electrical engineer. He brings his scientifc knowledge of Quantum Physics into his Runic Information Website. He offers a unique approach to Runes and Quantum Physcis. He offers free Runic and Quantum Physics essays and artilces plus a free newsleter. To take advantage of his uniquely interesting stuff check out his webiste at Runes