Saturday, January 3, 2009

Here Be Dragons

Here Be Dragons!

From earliest memory the dragon has been a creature who's mythology has shown itself across many cultures around the world. From the Egyptian Tiamat, to the biblical Leviathan. From years without number to modern times, there are tales of beings of immense power, often described with similar traits.

They have appeared in differing forms, but are usually recognisable in the description as being dragon. Here I hope to show some of the various kinds of dragons.

From myth to magick.

The Buddha on Belief

The Buddha on Belief
From The Kama Sutra



"Do not believe in anything simply because you have

heard it. Do not believe simply because it has been

handed down for many generations. Do not believe

in anything simply because it is spoken, and rumored

by many. Do not believe in anything simply because

it is written in holy scriptures. Do not believe in

anything merely on the authority of teachers, elders,

or wise men. Believe only after careful observation,

and analysis. When you find that it agrees with

reason, and is condusive to the good, and benefit

of one and all. Then accept it, and live up to it."

Wizdumb

wizdumb
Save the whales – collect the whole set
* A day without sunshine is like – night
* On the other hand, you have different fingers
* I just got lost in thought – it was unfamiliar territory
* 42.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot
* 6.99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name
* I feel like I’m diagonally parked in a parallel universe
* You have the right to remain silent – anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you
* I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges
* Honk if you love peace & quiet
* Remember half the people you know are below average
* Despite the cost of living, have you noticed how popular it remains?
* Nothing is fool-proof to a talented fool
* Atheism is a non-prophet organization
* He who laughs last thinks slowest
* Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm
* Eagles may soar, but weasels don’t get sucked into jet engines
* The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse get the cheese
* I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol
* I intent to live forever – so far so good
* Borrow money from a pessimist – they don’t expect it back
* If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?
* Mind like a steel trap – rusty & illegal in 37 states
* Quantum mechanics – the dreams stuff is made of
* The only substitute for good manners is fast reflexes
* Support bacteria – they’re the only culture some people have
* When everything’s coming your way, you’re in the wrong lane & going the wrong way
* If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidence that you even tried
* A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking
* Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it
* For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism
* Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks
* Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with
* No one is listening until you make a mistake
* Success always occurs in private & failure in full view
* The colder the x-ray table, the more of your body is required on it
* The hardness of butter is directly proportional to the softness of the bread
* The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to your ability to reach it
* To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism, to steal from many is research
* To succeed in politics, it is often necessary to rise above your principles
* Monday’s are an awful way to spend 1/7th of your life
* You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive
* Two wrongs are only the beginning
* The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard
* The sooner you fall behind, the more time you’ll have to catch up
* A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory
* Change is inevitable except from vending machines
* Get a new car for your spouse – it will be a great trade
* Plan to be spontaneous – tomorrow
* Always try to be modest and be proud of it
* If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments
* How many of you believe in telekinesis? Raise my hand…
* Love may be blind, but marriage is a real eye-opener

A Druid Was...

A Druid was...:
A philosopher, a scholar and a teacher.
A carrier of the Celtic cultural, magical and spiritual tradition as it existed in
Northwestern Europe from about 500 B.C.E to about 500 C.E.
In the direct line of the Native European Tradition with its shamanic origins.
A spiritual leader who presided at divinations and sacrafices and who praised
the many gods and goddesses, and the spirits of the places of the Celtic lands.
A magician, seer, diviner, and geomancer.
A political advisor to the cheiftains and nobles.
A lawyer, historian, astronomer, calender keeper and genealogist.
A bard, musician, poet and storyteller.
A person of skill, one of the gifted people (Aes Dana), a craftsperson, a healer.
One who knew the land and its history intimately, and who taught the knowledge
of trees, herbs, rivers, animals, birds, and a reverence for such knowledge.
One who underwent long training to achieve personal integrity, self discipline, and
self knowledge, and inspired others through teaching and example.
A public servant available to support and help others, to lead at times, and to be a
judge in arbitrating disputes, settling conflicts, and other ethical matters.



A Druid was not.... :

A priest or priestess of Atlantis, a member of a lost tribe of Israel, or a member of
any culture other than Celtic.
A builder of the pre-Celtic stone circles, although early "proto-Druids" may have
organized the last stage of building at Stonehenge that took place about 1600
B.C.E.
A convert to early Celtic Christianity.
A proponent of particular religious beliefs nor did Druids study at great colleges.
Always impartial- A druid served a chieftain and a tribe, and was not necessarily
free of local loyalties and superstitions.
Usually a king or queen.




A Druid is... :
One who responds to the call of the Druid tradition and expresses it in her or his
life.
A carrier of the Celtic cultural, spiritual, and magical tradition.
A keeper of the wisdom, laws history and stories of the Celtic root and branch of the
Native European Tradition.
A philosopher of nature, a scholar and teacher who is ready to learn more.
One who seeks to know the land and its history intimately, one who honors rivers,
trees, mountains, herbs, rocks, animals and every living being.
One who follows a path of self-knowledge and self-initiation.
One who praises spirit with poetry, song, the arts, offerings, and daily work.
One who seeks to follow inner vision and the highest ideals in the pursuit of truth,
justice and the honoring of life.
A ritualist and ceremonialist who serves the needs of the people to mark special
times in the manner of the Celtic traditions.
An earth-honoring, life-affirming humanitarian.



*all text from Druid Magic by Maya Sutton, PhD, and Nicholas R. Mann,
pages 144 & 145

Totem Animals

Totem Animals



Totem animals, Animal spirits, Animal guides. No matter what you call them Animals are there in our world as mesengers, guides, and teachers. They are our link to nature, and they are part of our world.

The animals, insects and birds that we see on a day to day basis may have special messages, all we have to do is learn how to listen. Perhaps in learning to understand the language of the animals we can learn to better understand ourselves.

"The animal world has much to teach us. Some animals are experts at survival and adaptation. There are times when we can use those same skills. Some animals never get cancerous conditions. Wouldn't it be wonderful to learn their secrets? Some are great nurturers and protectors. Some have great fertility and others have great gentleness. Some embody strength and courage, while others can teach playfulness. THe animal world shows us the potentials we can unfold. But to learn from them, we must first learn to speak with them." - Ted Andrews in the introduction to "Animal Speak"

In the following pages I will show a sample shamanic voyage to meet with your animal totems, as well as a few of the different messages, or powers of various animals. We are as much a part of their world as they are of ours, it therefore makes some sense to learn from them.

"If you talk to the animals
they will talk to you
and you will know each other.
If you do not talk to them,
you will not know them,
and what you do not know
you will fear.
What one fears one destroys."
-Chief Dan George
as quoted in the book "Animal Speak" by Ted Andrews

Spirit Guides

Spirit Guides

Spirit Guides are entities -- physical and non-physical -- who have chosen to aid others on the path to spiritual enlightenment as we are about to ascend.
Most spirit guides have had incarnations on the physical Earth plane, as well as other realms. They, like yourself, may exist there multidimensionally at this time.
Spirit guides can be aspects of yourself.
Guides may remain with you for a lifetime, or may may come and go depending on your needs and theirs.
They are beings of light that may physically appear to you in humanoid form so you mind can conceptualize them better.
You can ask a spirit guide to leave, and they must comply.
You can request additional guides / and or angels if you want to work with guides on higher levels. We all have spirit guides. The average number of guides is 5, usually a mix of male and female. Each guide generally comes in for a specific purpose in our lives.
Other aspects of your soul
Spiritual guardians
Healers
Help with your creative work
Have a past life connection to you
Are deceased relatives or close friends
Extraterrestrials
Many guides are our soul mates which is why we can not find our true love in the physical. Some guides stay with you for your entire lifetime. Others stay for many years then leave. You can ask a spirit guide to leave if you so chose. You can ask to have another brought to help you evolve. They 'speak' to you in many ways. Sometimes they are the little voice you hear in your head - thoughts. Often times they speak to you in dream state, meditation, altered states of consciousness, through the synchronistic things that occur in your life, through, art, music, dance, or acting. If they really want to make a point they will drop something on you like a book, as if to say, "Pay attention!" Spirit guides travel interdimensionally. They travel with us at night when we sleep. They teach us at that time. Most can not manifest into physical form, as they are pure energy, but will present you with a likeness of themselves as best they can.
Meeting Your Spirit Guides
Note - Meeting you spirit guides is a form of channeling. As with all channeling - this is not for everyone. If you have deep psychological problems - or find the guides you connect with to be negative or bring negative messages - please stop channeling. Thes exercises are to bring light and information. They could trigger your fears and cause anxiety if you want your answers to be ONLY the way you want your life to run. It is meant to help you talk to spirit in the light. It means that they will address things with you in a way that you understand - and is in your best interests based on your soul needs.
Day One: Are you there?
You are going to ask only 'yes or no' questions for the first few days. All questions can only be asked ONCE.
Telepathic communication with spirit is called clairaudience. These are the thoughts you get when you make the connection.
They may be accompanied by physical sensations such as:
A pressure on top of your head. This is the opening of the crown chakra.
A sensation on the left side of the body or face. This is the right side of the brain - the intuitive side - opening.
Sit down in a quiet place. You do not have to prepare as you would for meditation. Do not close your eyes. Listen to your thoughts only!!
Think, "Hello! Are you there?"
Relax and allow the answer to come naturally.
You should hear a thought message with an affirmative answer.
We are going to ask 'yes / no questions' that are not personal.
"Is it sunny today?"
You should hear the answer.
"Is today Sunday?"
Continue a line of simple questions. You may stop and prepare them along the way. Spirit is there all the time to guide.
Get used to the idea of 'listening' to simple messages.
Day 2: Getting to Know your spirit guide
Again use only 'yes / no' questions - with one exception - today we find out the name of your main spirit guide. You can prepare
Ask your question . . . then pause . . . listen to your thoughts . . . connect with the answer.
Greet you guide with whatever greeting you chose.
See your frequency connecting with his / hers.
Allow your thoughts to connect.
Ask, "Are you ready to answer questions?"
Wait for an affirmative answer. It should be immediate.
Ask, "Are you male?" (You may have already determined that by the tonal frequency of the messages). "Are you female?"
"I would like to know your name. Can you tell it to me please."
If you have trouble getting the name - listen hard - then come as close to what you 'hear' as you can. Spirit will accept whatever name you give.
"Do you like the name - - - - - -?"
Continue by asking more general questions.
You can write down questions and answers.
Day 3: Past Lives with your Guide
Prepare questions. Get comfortable. Greet your spirit guide. More 'yes / no' questions.
Ask, "Did we know each other in a past life?"
"Were we family?"
Ask the about the nature of the relationship? Wife- husband? Mother - child?
"Have we been together more than once? More than 5 times? Etc.
Ask questions about the times spent togther.
Have I ever been your spirit guide while you lived on the Earth plane?
Have you always been in my life - in this incarnation?
Day 4: Talking to your guide about the Universe
Prepare a set of 'yes - no' questions pertaining to the Universe. Do not ask personal questions at this time.
Sample questions:
Did Earth ever exist in another dimension?
Is there life on other planets?
Do entities watch us from UFO's?
Were you ever an alien?
Are there angels?
Do they have a heirachy?
Do they help souls move to the next realms?
Day 5: Talking to your guide about reality and other dimensions?
Are there many dimensions?
Are there entities in those dimensions?
Can a soul exist in more than one dimension?
Does the future co-exist with the past and present?
Is this reality a holographic projection?
Do we have free will?
Day 6: Getting Personal
By now you should feel comfortable with your guide.
Today we will begin some personal spiritual questions. Do not ask about your romantic life or job! We will basically ask 'yes - no' questions. Some easy questions may be asked that require explanation.
Are you my only spirit guide?
How many do I have?
I would like to meet another guide today. Please have another guide come to talk with me.
What is your name?
Do you work with - - - (name the first guide)?
What is your function in my life? This can be asked of both guides.
Am I on the right spiritual path?
Will you guide me to the next part of my spirit journey?
Should I be working as a healer?
Do I meditate enough?
Do I need to take classes to guide me?
Will you lead me to a book or home page to further learn what I have to?
Is my current teacher - if you have one - OK? - Or is it time to move on?
Do I need to move to a new location to find my destiny? If yes - name places - still ask only 'yes - no' answers.
Continue questions. Take notes. DO NOT ask for long detailed explanations.
It might be fun to ask a question of each guide to see if you can tell the difference in their frequency thus getting more familiar with them. Address your guides by name. This takes practice for some people. For those who have been listen to their guides for years - without realziing that they were connecting to spirit - this will be easy. They will say, "Ah! that is the one who has been telling me all of those jokes in my mind all of those years. You will remember back to spirit guiding you through various decisions, boring situations, saving your life, other. Take time with this. There is no hurry! Spirit has no time table.
Day 7: Chatting with your Guide about your biological or adopted family relationships
Today we will focus on the subject of your biological or adopted family relationships. This is NOT to reference your love life, marriage, family you have created as an adult.
We will ask only 'yes - no' questions.
"Tune in' to your guide mentally. Open the third eye. (This is a physical eye - pineal gland. It actually looks up. It is not on your forehead as is written. It is at the base of the brain).
You may greet your guide in any way you wish.
Sample questions:
Are members of my biological family from my past lives? Give names? If you are adopted - use this for biolgical and adopted family members.
Ask various questions about the members of your family in relationship to you and to each other.
It is fine to discuss members of the family who have passed over.
Ex. - Is the soul of - - - (Person is deceased) - the same soul as - - - (person is living)?
Do I have my strongest karma in this lifetime with - - - - -names given.
Did - - - (name) - - and I have a bad relationship in another lifetime? Do I own him / her something karmically? Is that karmic debt over? If yes - Can I release that family member from my life now?
Is my main karma in this lifetime to be the Caretaker of - - -(name person - usually the parent).
Does my soul have other biological families other than the one I know in 3D?
Is this another aspect of my soul experiencing on 3D now?
Is this in another realm?
If you believe you are a walk- in, ask about all family members - theirs and yours.
I have dreamed of parents on another planet - is this a reality? Past life? Parallel life?
- - - - -(name) - abused me as a child. Can I forgive (name) and balance the energies now?
Adoption questions:
Is my biological mother alive? Ask further about her - your father - siblings. Do I need to find them for karmic reasons? Will I find them? Does my biological mother want to know me?
You can include questions about foster parents if you feel connected.
Don't forget grandparents - and other relatives you knew while growing up.
Ask your guide if a deceased member of the family is available to speak with you. Ex. Can you bring my mother to speak with me?
You may have to pause to wait for another spirit to arrive.
You may smell flowers, or have other sensory experiences.
If you need to ask forgiveness about something - this is the time to do so.
Day 8 - Your Career / Job
Today we will be continuing with 'yes-no' questions. I know that many readers want to address their love life - but after we worked with family issues yesterday I would prefer to move to a subject that is not as emotionally based today. Though the work place can have many emotional issues attached to it.
Begin with a greeting to your guide and perhaps prepare a list of questions for today.
I am psyching that some of your answers are not a clear cut 'yes or no'. In that case - the information has yet to be determined based on other factors. We will move past 'yes or no' questions next week. We still want to keep things easy and direct.
Begin with a greeting to your guide. You may chose the same guide each day or ask for another guide. This does not mean that you can ask them each the same question. There is generally one main guide who is a partner to you and would be the one who you would address.
You can tell your guide that you are here today to discuss your job / career - but in all probability - he / she already knows that.
Sample questions:
Is the career I have chosen a lifetime career?
Will I have various changes in careers in this lifetime?
Will I have jobs or should I go to school and train for a career?
Women: Would I truly be happier at home raising a family and changing diapers? Would I be happier working part time?
To find my career - do I need formal education? training?
Am I best suited to be a - create a list of desired job choices.
(I know that most people would like to own their business - but you have to be realistic when asking that question.)
Businesses: Would I do better alone? With one partner? Two partners? Can I trust - - - ??
Will my business merge? Evolve into something else? Fail?
Is my job a 'dead-end' job?
Does my boss appreciate my work? Do I have personal conflict in the office?
Will my race / ethnic background, etc. impede my chances for finding my suited career? - to move upward in my career?
Am I settling for less than I could be because I am lazy?
Am I smarter than I realize?
Could I return to school after years of absence?
Can I find a career that I am 'passionate' with?
I want to work in Metaphysics. Can I earn a living working in that field? Can I work part time in metaphysics?
Will I get a promotion in 1999? 2000? other?
Will I stay at this job until I retire?
Will there be a 'buy-out'?
Can I work from home? With my computer?
You will think of dozens of questions.
Day 9 - My Love Life
You are finally ready to ask 'yes - no' questions about your love life. Now this is where things get tricky as the ego always 'kicks in' here.
Remember first answers count!
You are ready to begin.
Sample questions if you have a partner now . . .
Is - - - (name partner) my soul mate?
Are we together because we have karma to work out?
Do I owe - - - a karmic debt? Does - - - - owe me a debt? Do we both owe each other?
Is - - - my lifetime partner or will I have another?
Is my partner growing spiritual as I am? Is this important to keeping us together?
Have we grown apart?
Am I holding on to a relationship that is over?
Does - - - - really love me?
Can - - - - love in a spiritual way?
Does my low self esteem enter the picture?
Why do I stay with - - - ? Name choices - money - children - scared to live alone - other.
If you are gay you can ask . . .
Is there a reason I came in gay? Genetic? karmic?
Was I prejudiced in a past life?
Are there learning lesson here?
Does my soul prefer a male - (or female) role?
Is this the first time I came in gay?
Am I a gay male to hold female frequency, which I would not be able to do if I was straight?
Am I afraid to admit that I am gay?
If you are single you could ask . . .
Will I find a soul mate?
Does my soul mate exist on the Earth plane now - in a physical body?
Is my soul mate my spirit guide?
Will I marry? - live with someone - ?
Do I need therapy to maintain a relationship?
Do I sabotage relationships?
Will I ever have a child (if childless).
Is the life time commitment partner what I really want - or would I prefer to change partners as my needs and theirs change?
Would my soul's needs best be met - by living alone? with a mate?
I have searched for a partner all of my life. I am now 40 and have never met the perfect partner. Is this because - I am too picky? I really don't have a partner here? I will not marry?
Is my destiny on Earth other than marriage and children?
Is my karma - parental caretaker?
Day 10 - My goals in life
Time for 'yes-no' questions about your goals in life. Next week we go for questions other than 'yes-no'. Had to fix up my Spirt Guide file yesterday. Fixed up automatic writing as well.
By now you should sense that your guide is near you and ready to answer your questions. Greet him / her in whatever way you chose.
Sample questions.
Are my goals in life realistic?
Should I see the 'sky the limit' when creating my goals?
Do I need to change my goals pertaining to - love life? marriage? work? other?
Will I ever realize my goals?
Think of other questions.
Day 11 - Your Love Life - Let's get to it . . .
Today we will talk to spirit but seek detailed answers. Only the first answer is the correct answer.
I am sure that many readers have already moved into conversations with their guides - but for those who have no - let us begin today.
Decide on the guide you wish to work with. Prepare a few questions or subjects to discuss. Greet your guide. Take notes.
Sample questions if single . . .
Do I have a soul mate out there? Describe him / her to me . . . physical description - age - career - astrological sign - where the person lives.
How will we meet? internet? introduction? social occasion? chance meeting? other?
Will that person be ready for a full time commitment? If not - why?
Tell me about past lives with that person?
I have just met - - - - - ? Is this my true soul mate? Ask detailed questions.
If married . . . ask why you and - - - - are together - karma? love? soul mates? money? afraid to be alone? discuss with your guide.
Day 12 - Job Questions and detailed answers . . .
Tday we are going to ask job questions with more detailed answers. Let's begin . . .
Am I working in the right career? If not, what would you suggest?
Am I emotionally capable of going back to school to further my career? Ask for suggestions for courses?
If someone is bothering you at work - ask what you can do to balance the situation - other than quitting.
Is a co-worker 'back stabbing' me? Find out why.
Continue a line of questions about career - job - relocation - your emotional aspects connected to your job - et MUSICAL MEDITATION TO MEET YOUR SPIRIT GUIDE SPIRIT GUIDES: LINK WITH CHAKRAS
Connecting with Spirit While 'On the Go'!
You are very busy and have no time to relax and communicate.
Spirit guides are always there and ready to talk to you if you just "tune up"!
As you go about your day - a decision will have to made at some point -- no matter how slight - such as - "What should I eat for dinner?"
Ask the question in your mind - even if you are in transit - and you will get an answer.
Many people - including myself-- love to talk to spirit when we are driving. You find yourself not exactly focused on the road. You must pay attention to your driving but you can ask questions.
Think your question.
Listen to your thoughts.
You will get your answer.
Favorite questions are:
Is there traffic ahead?
Where?

Automatic Writing


AUTOMATIC WRITING

In automatic writing an entity from another realm brings messages through by using a writing implement, a computer, or any other means of communicating through the written word.
Sometimes the messages come in foreign languages.
Often the person does not recognize their own handwriting.
Often spaces are not made between words, there is no punctuation, a picture or symbol is part of the writing.
Some automatic writers know who is giving the messages while other do not. If the energies feel comfortable to you then you will soon learn who the entity is and why he/she is writing with you.
If you feel the least bit uncomfortable with the entity or the information received stop!
Let all information flow! Do not stop to think about what you are writing / typing.
If you feel that more than one entity is trying to write through you - ask them to take their time and you will write with them one at a time. Always get a name.
Some of the best works of literature have come through channeled writing. I used to write with Zoroaster - my spiritual guide. When I do my readings, I usually sit with a pen and pad and often find myself writing names or doodling images or symbols.
Try automatic writing.
Test to see if your information is correct.
If you feel uncomfortable stop! If automatic writing is a good tool for you - you will know right (write) away!
Getting Started
Get into a comfortable position. Today you will be seated at your computer.
Be sure you are free of distractions.
If you are not alone---tell others that you have some personal correspondence to take care of!
If you are tired --this could actually work better for you.
Now clear your mind of chatter. Feel the muscles in your body--neck--arms--shoulders-- especially your face--totally relaxed . . .
You are going to use your computer to talk to your guide.
Know that whatever the answer is to your questions will be written by the spirit.
Do not allow time for your mind to listen to this information. Just type. You may even want to focus you eyes on something near the computer which keeps the left brain busy while it right brain does the channeling.
It may seem like your own thoughts at first but that is OK. It will get easier and quicker especially if you are on a computer.
This takes practice.
You are ready to type

Gently place your finger on the keyboard. You are relaxed and not concerned about what you will type.
Type today's date at the top of your page.
Mentally call one of your guides and tell him / her you want to communicate with the computer. Tell them you can only work with one guide for at a time. You may select the guide - or perhaps it is their choice. Not all guides use automatic writing to communicate.
On the first day you must get to know who your guide is.
Type, "Hello. What is your name?"
Follow with questions about the spirit guide and his relationship with you.
I would suggest you start with simple questions that can be answered with a 'yes or no' answer.
Don't stop to think. Just allow your fingers to type the answer.
This is a time to get to know your guide and why he / she is working with you at this time.
After a few minutes you will find yourself typing more quickly. There may be mistakes in punctuation - no space between words - poor grammar - unknown words - whatever. This is not important! You can fix the typos later.
Just keep typing questions and answers.
Do not write too much on the first day. Just start slowly and feel comfortable.
You can begin again whenever you like. There is no schedule requirements. Each experience will make you more comfortable.
On the second day you can ask questions that are beyond 'yes or no' answers and get more details.
I would suggest you not ask about your love life until you are comfortable with the spirit and this form of mediumship. This is much easier when the questions are not about you.
On the second day - ask spirit (you should now have a name) - about your spiritual work - relationship with the guide - other spiritual questions.
On the third day - as about global matters - earth changes - changes in the Millennium - other.
On the fourth day - begin personal questions but remember you can only ask a question once. Asking a qeustion over and over again until you type your desired answer - is wrong.
Ex. "Does - - - - love me?"
If the answer is No ! Then so be it!
Change question to - "Will I find a true love? Marry? Etc."
This equates to finding a psychic reader who will tell you what you want to hear not what is the truth. The more you use automatic writing - the easier and faster it gets. Remember to save your notes! ...............