Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Base Oils & Carrier Oils

Base Oils
A List of Carrier Oils and their Uses
AUGUST 1, 2015 ~ LAURA HOY
A List of Carrier Oils (also known as vegetable or base oils) and their Uses (in alphabetical order):

Carrier oils, also known as base oils or vegetable oils, are a great medium to use to blend essential oils with since they have their own nourishing properties. They can be used on their own for massage and in the bath, and are essential ingredients in skin care products. Essential oils should always be diluted before use on skin*.

To help you choose which base oils to use, here is a list with some of their most useful properties.

Almond ~ a great general use oil, not too rich or light, and full of nutrients. Caution – avoid with nut allergies.

Apricot ~ A very gentle light oil that I like to use with children, and people with sensitive skin.

Avocado ~ Very rich and nourishing but still absorbs well into skin, great for dry & mature skin.

Borage / Star flower ~ a lovely light oil that is particularly good for eczema and those with delicate skin.

Calendula / Marigold oil (marigold flowers macerated in olive oil) ~ if I could only use one base oil then this would be it, the olive oil is rich and full of nutrients and further enhanced with the healing properties of calendula flowers, great for all skin types, especially useful for problem or damaged skin. Watch out for my new blog on how to make your own ~ coming soon!

Coconut ~ I love this oil, as it is so versatile, it is great for skin, hair, and even in food. It is solid at room temperature, but very easily melts in warm hands, if it is a hot day, or you live in a tropical country, it is likely to melt and be in a liquid state. It has a very greasy feel to it, which makes it perfect for use as a cleanser as it easily removes dirt, grime, and makeup. It is particularly good for removing eye makeup, as it is so greasy, so there is no pull on the delicate skin around the eyes. If you do not like the strong smell of coconut, you can choose a deodorized version.

Macadamia ~ Very rich and nourishing but still absorbs well into skin, great for dry skin. If you buy the un-refined version, the smell is incredibly delicious. Caution – avoid with nut allergies.

Rosehip ~ this is the best oil I know for helping to heal scars and improving their appearance, a great oil to enrich any blend for skin care.

Sea buckthorn ~ I have been experimenting with this oil recently on my face, on its own as a night oil and as an ingredient in my creams. It really makes the skin glow and feels lovely.

Apricot Kernel oil
Sweet almond oil
Grape seed oil
Avocado oil
Olive oil
Sesame oil
Evening primrose
Canola (Rapeseed)
Sunflower oil
Jojoba oil
Emu oil
Castor oil
Borage seed oil

Nuts:
Walnut oil
Peanut oil
Pecan oil
Macadamia oil
Fractionated coconut oil
Hazelnut oil
Cocoa Butter

Sweet almond oil and grapeseed oil are very popular carrier oils.

Other Oils:
Camellia Seed Oil (Tea Oil)
Cranberry Seed Oil
Hemp Seed Oil
Kukui Nut Oil
Meadowfoam Oil
Pomegranate Seed Oil
Rose Hip Oil
Seabuckthorn Berry Oil
Watermelon Seed Oil
Almond Oil
Aloe Vera Oil
Calendula Oil
Wheatgrem Oil
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Safflower Oil


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Common Kitchen Herbs That Bring in Money


Common Kitchen Herbs That Bring in Money
  • Thyme: This humble green herb is a powerhouse money-attractor. Use it in cooking to draw money to the home; make a weak tea with it and add some to the rinse cycle when you launder your business clothes.
  •  Basil: A multi-talented magical herb, this one protects the home, brings love and peace to the family, and draws money to the kitchen; Sprinkle some on the floor and sweep it out the back door, for “No evil can come where Basil has been.”
  • Ginger: Hot, sweet, and spicy, this root can be used fresh, in whole dried form, or as a powder to protect from evil spirits and to attract money; add it to any money spells you have to make them work faster.
  •  Cloves: An herb that binds friends together, this one also brings in the winnings at games of chance, and it is particularly favored in this regard by lady lottery players.
  • Allspice: Count out 7 whole Allspice Berries and tie them in your shirt tail or carry them in your pocket; you will have luck for seven days. Throw them in running water and make a wish when the seventh day is done.
  • Nutmeg: The gambler’s spice supreme. Carry a whole Nutmeg in your pocket for luck, or grate some up and sprinkle it in your shoes when you visit the casino!
  • Cinnamon: Known as the “Sweet Money Spice,” Cinnamon is the luckiest of the Money-Drawing herbs, roots, and spices. It paves the way for business luck and gambling winnings too! Mix it with sugar and sprinkle some on buttered toast — then sprinkle the rest of the mixture on your cash and shake the money all around your door.


Additional Herbs
-Rosemary
Lavender

Here is a Weird Trick: Did you know that commercial Pumpkin Pie Spice is a ready-made mixture for lucky money magic? Read the ingredients on the box and compare them to the above list. See what we mean? Always keep a box of Pumpkin Pie Spice on hand for emergency use as a floor sprinkle or to dust your shoes in those last few days before your paycheck comes!

If you want to make your own, here is a handy recipe:

HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
·         2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
·         4 teaspoons ground ginger
·         1 teaspoon ground cloves
·         1 teaspoon ground allspice
·         1 teaspoon ground mace
·         1 teaspoon ground nutmeg


Blend ingredients together and store in an airtight container

Magickal "All Purpose" Oil

Hey Guys! Okay, so in today's blog I'm going to show you guys how to make a Magickal Oil. Make sure you check out all the links at the bottom. Plus, I did a video on this as well, so be sure to check it out.  *****NOTE: This oil is used for external use only. To use it for internal use, just use only the spices and herbs.

Internal Use: 
-Cinnamon     -Basil    -Allspice   -Himalayan Salt    -Thyme
-Laurel Leave   -Rosemary   -Rose Petals   -Sage   -Jasmine Flowers   -Lavender   -Skull Cap   -Cloves    -Chamomile  
-Fresh Spring Water    -Any Currier Oil   -Star Anise (If you don't have this, you can substitute it for: Fennel Seed or Chinese 5 Spice Powder.

External Use:
-Incense Ash    -Black Salt   -$1   -Shell  -Clear Quartz Stone
-Amethyst Stone   -Yellow Stone  -Green Stone  -Black Stone


Five Oil Recipes Properties: 
1. Prosperity
2. Cleansing
3. Protection
4. Money
5. Love


How To: Make Protection Oil:
A Jar or Bottle With A Lid
Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Star Anise
Cloves


How To: Make Money Oil:
A Jar or Bottle with a Lid
Olive Oil
Cinnamon Stick
Clove
Thyme
Money



How To: Make Cleansing Oil:
A Jar or Bottle with a Lid
Olive Oil
Sea Salt
Laurel Leaves (Bay Leaves)
Rosemary


How To: Make Prosperity Oil:
Olive Oil
Chamomile
Cinnamon
Basil


How To: Make Love Oil:
A Jar or Bottle with a Lid
Rose Petals
Rosemary
Cinnamon Stick
Cloves
Sugar
Olive Oil



























































































































Thursday, June 2, 2016

Closet Confidential Tag

QUESTIONS:

1. What is the oldest item in your wardrobe/closet? My brown winter coat that I've had since middle school. Surprising, it still fits.

2. What is the newest item? My purple turtle neck.

3. What is the most expensive item? My Charming Charlie Mint Chiffon Dress.

4. What is the cheapest/most affordable item? (that you wear/use a lot!) My leggings.

5. What was the biggest bargain? Free clothes lol.

6. What was the biggest waste of money?! My brown combat boots. I don't wear them anymore and I'm going to sell them.


BONUS QUESTION - Show us your three favorite items right now!
1. Scarves
2. Cable Knit Hat
3. Black Boots 

The Lip Product Addict TAG!

QUESTIONS:

1. Favorite balm/treatment?
Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue in #55 Coral Crave

2. Best eye-catching red? L'Oreal Infallible in #312 Ravishing Red

3. Best luxury & best drugstore? Flower Kiss Stick High Shine Lip Color in #LS3 Tender Tuberose

4. Best MAC lipstick? Angel

5. The most disappointing? I got nothing for this one

6. Liner - yes or no? Yes

7. Best gloss? Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Sophia and Zoe

8. Something extra! NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Rikugien, NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella and LOC <3 Tati Vibrant Matte Lipstick in Widest Dreams




Get Ready With Me (Fall Makeup)

Hey Beauties! So this is my fall makeup look and I love it. I have everything listed down below in order and thought this would make a great tutorial. I mean, I love how this turned out and I hope you do too. At the end of this blog will be a video of me showing you guys how to put this look on! Enjoy!

Skin
-Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Cleanser
-St. Ives Blemish Control Green Tea Scrub (Target)
-Michael Todd True Organics Jojoba Charcoal Facial Scrub
-Clean & Clear Deep Action Cream Cleanser
-Simple Soothing Facial Toner
-Simple Revitalizing Eye Roll on
-Benefit It's Potent! Eye Cream
-Mederma Skin Care For Scars
-Benefit Triple Performing Facial Emulsion Moisturize
-Juice Beauty The Organic Solution Oil-Free Moisturizer
-Almay Smart Shade Perfect & Correct Primer 

Face
-Revlon Color Stay Liquid Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin in #110 Ivory  (Beauty Blender)
-Maybelline Dream Liquid Mousse Airbrush Finish in Light 2 Classic Ivory (Beauty Blender) 
-CoverGirl Pressed Powder in Naturally Beige [I Think] (Powder Brush)
-Stila Convertible Color in Peony 
-NYX Blush in Angel (Blush Brush)

Concealer
I suffer from sever under eye circles because I don't get too much sleep. So, I'm stuck using different kinds of concealer to cover them up. Depending on how bad they are, I'll reach for a specific one. I'll list every concealer that I do own and use. But remember, use whatever concealer you have on hand.
* -Physicians Formula Youthful Wear 3-in-1 Concealer in Light + Yellow * (This is the one I used)
-Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles Treatment Concealer in Fair
-Maybelline Cover Stick in Ivory
-MAC Pro Long Wear Concealer in NC15
-CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer in #205 Very Light (Discontinued) 
-Mary Kay Concealer in Beige 1
-Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory
-Bare Minerals Stroke of Light Eye Brightener in Luminous 1
-CoverGirl TRUconceal Concealer in #2 (Discontinued) [Dupe CoverGirl Invisible Concealer in #115 Fair]
-Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in #35 Deep (Too Dark For Me)

Eye Brows
-CoverGirl Eyeshadow in Brown Smolder
-Essence Eyebrow Designer Pencil in #02 Brown
-Maybelline Great Lash Clear Mascara 

Eye Primer
-Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
-MAC Paint Pot in Painterly
-L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in #892 Amber Rush or Maybelline Color Tattoo in #25 Bad To The Bronze (Base) (Cream Eyeshadow Brush) 

Eyeshadow
-NYX Eyeshadow in #ES107 Vanilla Sky (Highlight) (Eyeshadow Brush)
-NYX Eyeshadow in #ES04 Taupe (Lid) (Eyeshadow Brush)
-NYX Eyeshadow in #ES09 Deep Bronze (Crease) (Crease Brush/Fluffy Brush)
-NYX Eyeshadow in #ES110 Gypsy (Outer V of Crease) (Crease Brush/Fluffy Brush)
-NYX Eyeshadow in #ES01 Black  (Outer V of Crease) (Crease Brush/Fluffy Brush)

Eye Liner + Mascara
-Rimmel London Scandal Eyes Eyeliner in #001 Black (Tight Line)
-Maybelline Master Precise Felt Tip Liner in Black (Line Top of Lid)
-Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express Water Proof Mascara in Black Drama
-Benefit Bad Gal Lash Mascara  

*Choose whatever lip product I have listed down below to complete the rest of your look!
Lips
-Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in #053 Sorbet with NYX Lip Gloss in LG157 Chandelier
-L'Oreal Infallible in #312 Ravishing Red
-Avon Lip Liner in #D450 Red Brick
-Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in #045 Romantic
-CoverGirl Lipstick in #580 Classic Red
-Mary Kay Nourishing Plus Lip Gloss in Red Passion






What Are Indigo & Crystal Children/Adults?

How do you know if you, or someone you know, is an Indigo or Crystal Child or Adult?
We will describe the main features and characteristics of these people. But we want to stress that the Indigo/Crystal phenomenon is the next step in our evolution as a human species. We are all, in some way, becoming more like the Indigo and Crystal people. They are here to show us the way, and so the information can be applied more generally to all of us as we make the transition to the next stage of our growth and evolution.

The Indigo Children have been incarnating on the Earth for the last 100 years. The early Indigo's were pioneers and way-showers. After World War II, a significant number were born, and these are the Indigo adults of today. However, in the 1970's a major wave of Indigo's was born, and so we have a whole generation of Indigo's who are now in their late twenties and early thirties who are about to take their place as leaders in the world. Indigo's continued to born up to about 2000, with increasing abilities and degrees of technological and creative sophistication.

The Crystal Children began to appear on the planet from about 2000, although some date them slightly earlier. These are extremely powerful children, whose main purpose is to take us to the next level in our evolution, and reveal to us our inner power and divinity. They function as a group consciousness rather than as individuals, and they live by the" Law of One" or Unity Consciousness. They are a powerful force for love and peace on the planet.

The Indigo and Crystal Adults are composed of two groups. Firstly, there are those who were born as Indigo's and are now making the transition to Crystal. This means they undergo a spiritual and physical transformation that awakens their "Christ" or "Crystal" consciousness and links them with the Crystal children as part of the evolutionary wave of change. The second group is those who were born without these qualities, but have acquired or are in the process of acquiring them through their own hard work and the diligent following of a spiritual path. Yes, this means that all of us have the potential to be part of the emerging group of "human angels".

The following extract describes the difference between Indigo and Crystal Children.
It is from Doreen Virtue's article Indigo and Crystal Children:

The first thing most people notice about Crystal Children is their eyes, large, penetrating, and wise beyond their years. Their eyes lock on and hypnotize you, while you realize your soul is being laid bare for the child to see. Perhaps you've noticed this special new "breed" of children rapidly populating our planet. They are happy, delightful and forgiving. This generation of new light workers, roughly ages 0 through 7, are like no previous generation. Ideal in many ways, they are the pointers for where humanity is headed ... and it’s a good direction!

The older children (approximately age 7 through 25), called "indigo Children", share some characteristics with the Crystal Children. Both generations are highly sensitive and psychic, and have important life purposes. The main difference is their temperament. Indigo's have a warrior spirit, because their collective purpose is to mash down old systems that no longer serve us. They are here to quash government, educational, and legal systems that lack integrity. To accomplish this end, they need tempers and fiery determination.

Those adults who resist change and who value conformity may misunderstand the Indigo's. They are often mislabeled with psychiatric diagnoses of Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Sadly, when they are medicated, the Indigo's often lose their beautiful sensitivity, spiritual gifts and warrior energy..........

In contrast, the Crystal Children are blissful and even-tempered. Sure, they may have tantrums occasionally, but these children are largely forgiving and easy-going. The Crystals are the generation who benefit from the Indigo's trailblazing. First, the Indigo Children lead with a machete, cutting down anything that lacks integrity. Then the Crystal Children follow the cleared path, into a safer and more secure world.

The terms "Indigo" and "Crystal" were given to these two generations because they most accurately describe their aura colors and energy patterns. Indigo children have a lot of indigo blue in their auras. This is the color of the "third eye chakra", which is the energy center inside the head located between the two eyebrows. This chakra regulates clairvoyance, or the ability to see energy, visions, and spirits. Many of the Indigo children are clairvoyant

The Crystal Children have opalescent auras, with beautiful multi-colors in pastel hues. This generation also shows a fascination for crystals and rocks......

Indigo Children can sense dishonesty, like a dog can sense fear. Indigo's know when they're being lied to, patronized, or manipulated. And since their collective purpose is to usher us into a new world of integrity, the Indigo's inner lie-detectors are integral. As mentioned before, this warrior spirit is threatening to some adults. And the Indigo's are unable to conform to dysfunctional situations at home, work, or school. They don't have the ability to dissociate from their feelings and pretend like everything's okay ...unless they are medicated or sedated.

Crystal Children's innate spiritual gifts are also misunderstood. Specifically, their telepathic abilities which lead them to talk later in life.

In the new world which the Indigo's are ushering in, we will all be much more aware of our intuitive thoughts and feelings. We won't rely so much upon the spoken or written word. Communication will be faster, more direct, and more honest, because it will be mind to mind. Already, increasing numbers of us are getting in touch with our psychic abilities. Our interest in the paranormal is at an all-time high, accompanied by books, television shows, and movies on the topic.

So, it's not surprising that the generations following the Indigo's are incredibly telepathic. Many of the Crystal Children have delayed speech patterns, and it’s not uncommon for them to wait until they're 3 or 4 years old to begin speaking. But parents tell me they have no trouble communicating with their silent children. Far from it! The parents engage in mind-to-mind communication with their Crystal Children. And the Crystals use a combination of telepathy, self-fashioned sign language, and sounds (including song) to get their point across.
The trouble comes about when the Crystals are judged by medical and educational personnel as having "abnormal" speaking patterns. It's no coincidence that as the number of Crystals are born, that the number of diagnoses for autism is at a record high.

It's true that the Crystal Children are different from other generations. But why do we need to pathologies these differences? If the children are successfully communicating at home, and the parent’s aren't reporting any problems... then why try to make a problem? The diagnostic criteria for autism are quite clear. It states that the autistic person lives in his or her own world, and is disconnected from other people. The autistic person doesn't talk because of an indifference to communicating with others.

Crystal Children are quite the opposite. They are among the most connected, communicative, caring and cuddly of any generation. They are also quite philosophical and spiritually gifted. And they display an unprecedented level of kindness and sensitivity to this world. Crystal Children spontaneously hug and care for people in need. An autistic person wouldn't do that!

In my book "The Care and Feeding of Indigo Children", I wrote that ADHD should stand for Attention Dialed into a Higher Dimension. This would more accurately describe that generation. In the same vein, Crystal Children don't warrant a label of autism. They aren't autistic! They're AWE-tistic!

These children are worthy of awe, not labels of dysfunction. If anyone is dysfunctional, it's the systems that aren't accommodating the continuing evolution of the human species. If we shame the children with labels, or medicate them into submission, we will have undermined a heaven-sent gift. We will crush a civilization before had its time to take roots. Fortunately, there are many positive solutions and alternatives. And the same heaven that sent us the Crystal Children can assist those of us who are advocates for the children.........
The following is an extract from Celia's forthcoming book," The Indigo-Crystal Adventure". This explains more about the metaphysical aspects of the Indigo-Crystal experience.


CHAPTER FIVE
GOLDEN AURAS, HUMAN ANGELS AND MULTI-DIMENSIONAL CONSCIOUSNESS
The Indigo and Crystal children that come to the planet are known as "star children". Often this is because their souls are more at home in the stars, and they have not incarnated on Earth before. They come at this time as a "special assignment" team to assist Earth and her inhabitants with their transition and rebirth as a higher dimensional "New Earth".
But while these beings appear like ordinary human beings, they do in fact have access to a greater range of human potential. They are more open to who they are, closer to recognition of their divine origins and essence.

Indigo children are born onto the Indigo Soul Ray of Incarnation and Evolution. This means they have access to the gifts of clairvoyance and healing. They are also able to access what may be termed the Fourth and Fifth Dimensions of Consciousness, while most humans have access only to the Third and Fourth. This Higher Dimensional access, together with the Indigo Ray soul gifts, means that Indigo's are naturally more intelligent, more sensitive and more clairvoyant. They are also creative, and often able to access the left and right brains with ease, making them artistically gifted, but also technologically competent and adventurous.

The Crystal children, on the other hand, are mostly born into the Gold Ray of Incarnation and Evolution. They are born on the Sixth Dimension of Consciousness, with the potential to open up rapidly to the Ninth Dimensional level of Full Christ Consciousness, and then from there to the Thirteenth Dimension which represents Universal Consciousness.

With these gifts and abilities, Crystal beings are immensely powerful and creative. Many of them carry the Gold and Magenta Rays, which makes them masters of creation, especially with light and sound. This manifests as artistic and musical creativity on the Earth plane. Those who carry the Indigo-Silver Ray, are also gifted as the "mothers" and "goddesses" of the planet, and carry the feminine vibration of healing and nurturing. Those on the Red-Gold Ray, on the other hand, carry the masculine vibration of manifestation and are often the leaders in the more active sense.

The Future Crystal child will be known as a "Rainbow Crystal" being. This is the fully developed Thirteen Dimensional Universal Human Being, able to carry and transmit all the Rays of Incarnation and Evolution within their vibrational field. There are Rainbow Crystal beings already on planet Earth, but they are yet to open into their full potential.

The exciting thing about these evolutionary developments, for ordinary people, is that the Indigo and Crystal beings bring these vibrations to the planet in order to share them with others. By their very presence, they assist others to move into these new vibrations and open up to their full potential as well. The Indigo-crystal gift to the planet is the gift of Evolution and access to our full potential, for every human being on the planet today, if they so choose.

At this point, many people who are allowing this shift or transition within their own auric fields, have moved from their original Third Dimensional state of awareness into the Indigo and then the Crystal states, with the assistance of the children who hold the vibration. These adults are now able to hold the Gold Ray of Evolution in their Eighth chakra's, and are helping to create a matrix for the creation of the New Earth. This pulsating Gold light can be clearly seen in their auras by those with clairvoyance and the ability to perceive auric colors.


The Human Angel
One of the gifts of this transitional process is that Humans are becoming aware of who they truly are: that they are Spirits in Human bodies, and that they are, in other words, Angels in human form.

We have been aware of our connections to the higher realms for many thousands of years, but have always felt that out "human" and material state somehow "shut" us off from our angelic inheritance. We would speak about our "Higher Self", knowing that we had access to this aspect of ourselves, but somehow it was not quite a part of who we were, and could only be accessed in meditation.

Part of the reason for this was that our physical forms were locked into the Third Dimension, but our Higher or Angelic self was of a much finer and higher vibration and was more at home in the Higher Dimensions. So there was always a "gap" between the material manifestation of the human body and consciousness and the spiritual reality.

Now, however, with the vibration shift that the planet is experiencing, which is aptly called "Ascension", the Earth and her inhabitants have the opportunity to "ascend" from the Third Dimension of consciousness upwards into the Higher Dimensions. As the consciousness ascends higher, the spiritual world comes closer, until there is no longer a "gap" but a continuum that is termed "Multi-Dimensional Consciousness".

In this state, the human being is able to access both the material and spiritual realms with ease. There is no longer any need for intense meditation, since the access to the spirit realm is immediate and evident. People in the Multi-Dimensional state have accessed their Angelic presence or state, and recognize themselves as Spirit beings or Angels who also have a human body and are able to function in the material plane as material beings.

At this point, the Higher Self and the Lower self can be said to have blended, and the Human being is now a Human Angel.

The Human Angel is constantly aware of themselves as Angelic and as Powerful and Creative. They have no time or need for things such as fear and victim dramas. Their time is better spent in creating the kind of reality in which they would be happy and content.

Many Indigo and crystal children are already almost at this point of awareness, if not fully within it. As there are many of the Indigo-Crystal adults who have made the transition to this state. It is these new beings, able to claim both their human and angelic inheritances, who will create the New Earth.

It is important to state, at this point, that it is imperative that those who make the transition into awareness of their angelic selves, be also aware of how important it is to be human and to be well grounded in the material dimensions or planes. The whole point of the Transition is to bring "Heaven" to "Earth", and not to drift away into some ungrounded paradise state.

For Human Angels there is work to do. Creating a New Earth that will bring Heaven to Earth. And since "heaven" is not so much a place as a state of consciousness, these Human Angels must work to bring the higher dimensional states of consciousness to the Earth plane. Once this is achieved, then a planetary culture will be birthed that will respect all beings as manifestations of the Divine Essence. And this culture will reflect that respect in its peace, harmony and creativity.



The Nature of Multi-Dimensionality
Until fairly recently, all humans born on Earth were born as Third Dimensional beings. This means that they were fully in the material plane or realm, and their consciousness was "locked" into the Third Dimension. They functioned on the first three chakra's, the material, the emotional and the mental. Where there was spirituality, it was usually seen as something outside or other than normal every day functioning.

The Third Dimensional being is aware of him or herself as a separate and unique individual. There is no real sense of the unity or oneness of consciousness that is a factor of higher dimensional consciousness. Because of this sense of separation, humans have built a society that has very little awareness of the interconnections of beings and actions. And because of this lack of awareness, humans have created a planet of sorrow and suffering, where individuals see no need to be responsible for their thoughts, feelings and actions. Fear of not surviving on the individual level, because of lack of resources, has led to greed and imbalances that need to be addressed in order to create a stable planetary home for all humans.

The Indigo children arrived with the key to multi-dimensionality. They were born into Third Dimensional bodies, but their consciousness was effectively in the Fourth Dimension and capable of moving into the Fifth. When this "wave" of Indigo consciousness arrived on the planet in the early 1970s, the way was opened for all humans and the planet itself to shift into the Fourth Dimension.

At the Fourth Dimensional level of Consciousness, humans become aware of the Universal Law of One, otherwise known as "Unity Consciousness". This Law states that we are all One, we are all connected and that whatever affects one of us affects all of us. Indigo children carry this awareness in their consciousness, and it leads them to be warriors for many causes that will heal the Earth and stop humans from destroying and polluting their environment and harming other humans.

The Law of One also fosters the understanding in Indigo beings that we are all equal, and that no one is greater than any other. This group consciousness and group awareness is the path to the future for humans. We will learn to function co-operatively and for the good of all if we are to create the New Earth that we desire. Indigos respect the talents and abilities of each individual, but these talents do not make any one greater than anyone else. The play of ego and self-importance has no real place in the life of an Indigo.

When an Indigo awareness opens into the Fifth Dimension, it becomes aware of itself as a Creator. Fifth Dimensional awareness loves to create. All the religious belief systems and the economic systems on Earth today are Fifth Dimensional Though Form creations that we hold in place by our continued support of these thought forms. They form a Fifth Dimensional grid around the Earth. Most lower- dimensional beings are completely unaware that their thoughts and behavior patterns are being controlled from this level.

When the Indigo awareness opens to this level, there is often a rejection of all belief systems and a consciousness of the freedom to create new and alternative ways of thinking and being. The Indigo person takes on the planetary mission of creating and bringing in new ways of thinking and being for Planet Earth. But, at this level the consciousness is still concerned with dualities of "good" and "bad", that determine what kind of system is best for Earth. The next step in consciousness is to move beyond duality and into a realm where all is seen as part of the greater good and for the good of the greater whole.

This advanced state is known as Sixth Dimensional Consciousness, and is the realm of the Christened Child or Magical Child. All Crystal children are born into this level of awareness. They have immediate access to the magical and spiritual aspects of who they are, and are able to blend imagination and creation in fantastic and joyous ways. If they were left to their own devices, they would immediately create a magical planet. But, they still have to deal with a largely Third Dimensional consciousness, and they struggle with the patterns and behaviors that they find here.

When an adult Indigo consciousness makes the shift into the Crystal state or awareness, they enter into Sixth Dimensional awareness and the Christ Consciousness seed. They are re-birthed, in consciousness, as a Christened or Magical child. With this comes an awareness of the playfulness of life and the play of Spirit through human beings on this planet. Then all life is seen as magical and blessed, and all life is directed and advanced through the work of spirit. At this point, the being understands the principle of surrender to the flow of the greater evolutionary wave, while still exercising the right to be a creator on the individual level.

The Crystal consciousness, when it has matured enough at this level, can then move into the Seventh Dimensional level, where awareness opens onto the nature of the spiritual mission of the being. A Crystal or Christened adult at this level is ready to take on a planetary mission as a carrier of higher dimensional consciousness to others. The work may involve teaching and healing on a grand scale, or it may simply be to carry the energy in the auric field so that others may access the higher vibrations in their own upwards ascension path.

The Crystal child and adult now carry the potential to open fully to the Ninth level or Full Christ Consciousness. This incorporates the Eighth level, or Archetypal level, where the being has full control over the "story" of their life on earth, and the Ninth level, where the being assumes full responsibility for stewardship of the Planet.

The potential then exists for the being to continue on the journey to the Tenth level, where the being accesses his or her Solar System responsibilities; the Eleventh level, where the Galactic level of consciousness is accessed and finally the Twelfth level, where the Gold Ray of Universal Consciousness inaugurates the being as a Full Universal Being. The Thirteenth level represents the Master, who enters into the Divine Mystery as a fully conscious spark of the Divine Creative Essence.




An Evolutionary Leap
As can be seen from the above discussion, the Indigo-Crystal adventure represents a huge evolutionary leap for the human species. This is initially a huge leap in consciousness, reflected in the auric colors and the access to multi-dimensional layers of awareness in an individual.

But, what is manifest in the subtle or spiritual bodies must eventually make itself manifest in the physical or Earth plane body of each individual. And eventually, in the physical body of the Planet itself. Indigo and Crystal children and adults are an integral and dynamic part of the evolutionary leap into a new and Golden future.

Higher levels of consciousness, awareness of the interconnections of all things and a desire for an empowered and creative life will soon become the characteristics of all humans on Planet Earth.


The Altars





In each religion, they have an altar that they pray to or give thanks. What is the meaning of an altar? It is quite simple really; according to an online dictionary by Oxford Dictionaries Language Matters on Google, the meaning of an altar is, “A table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, especially for making sacrifices or offerings to a deity, like bread and wine”.

When it comes to an altar, depending on your religion could depend on what is on it. On most altars, they have: Statues, candles, incense, wine, bread and a book. In other religions, they could have a lot more, like Wicca. A Wiccan altar can vary depending on the person. Other people who do not understand the Wiccan faith may even confuse this faith with Satanic. Wicca is a nature-based religion and Satanic is devil worshiping.

A Wiccan altar has a variety of stuff laid out on it, much more than a Satanic altar. But let’s break it down, shall we? Each person has different materials laid out on their altars, it depends on what they want on it and what they want it to resemble. Each material has a different meaning and symbol. Depending on the person on what deity they worship can depend on the material that will be placed on the altar.

Currently, I can only tell you what I know and what I've practiced. Now that you got done reading the previous article before this one, you have a better understanding of what I practice in my craft. Everybody will say something different on how they view their craft, depending on who you are and how you see your craft. Not everybody will say the same thing.



The Photo you see on the left is my altar. It is divided up between two parts. The left side is for the Goddess Aphrodite and Athena. The right side is for the God Apollo.

How I have my Wiccan altar set up, some people would say I have it wrong because the God side should be on the left and the Goddess should be on the right. Honestly, it depends on the individual and how they would want it placed. The candles in the center; represent the five elements: Earth (Green), Air (Purple), Fire (Red), Water (Blue), Spirit (White).

Some would say that there are only four elements and not five. The element of Spirit actually grounds the other four elements and without Spirit, havoc and chaos would be a disaster. Having Spirit is really important to the other four. You could think of it as four children and without that parent to guide them and protect them, they can get into a lot of trouble.


The photo you see on the right is how I would interpret what a Satanic altar would look like. Now, this might not be accurate but I don’t know too much about this religion. Like I said, this is just my interpretation on this kind of altar. Some may agree to disagree but everybody is entitled to their own opinions.
                                                                                             





pentacle |ˈpentəkəl| noun:
a talisman or magical object, typically disk-shaped and inscribed with a pentagram or other figure, and used as a symbol of the element of earth

pentagram |ˈpentəˌgram| noun:
a five-pointed star that is formed by drawing a continuous line in five straight segments, often used as a mystic and magical symbol.





Book of Shadows

Book of Shadows AKA: Grimoire is a diary in which a Witch records his or her personal spells, invocations, rituals, dreams, recipes for various potions, and so forth. Some traditions say it must be hand-written, others say it does not matter. A Book of Shadows may be kept by an individual witch or by an entire coven.

In the event of a Witch's death, the Book of shadows may be passed down to his or her children or grandchildren, kept by a High Priestess & High Priest of the Coven (if the witch was a member of one at the time of her death), or burned in order to protect the secrets of the Craft.

Whichever course of action is taken, of course, depends entirely upon the customs of the particular Wiccan tradition and/or the Witch's own personal wishes.

A Magickal journal kept by each Wiccan initiate, in which spells, invocations, ritual notes, herbal recipes, dreams, divination results and material from the coven book can be recorded. Some people write in Thesbian script or in other alphabets.

Sew into the cover of the Book leaves of the sacred herbs vervain, rue, bay, willow or others, if you wish. They should be well dried & secretly placed by the light of the moon. The covers of the Book of shadows should of course, be covered with cloth. 

Despite its romantic name, a Book of Shadows is simply a record of Wicca beliefs and practices. Covens may have their own books outlining how they worship, which they usually don't share with people outside the coven. A solitary witch, however, has the freedom to create her own. Even members of a coven may want to create some parts to fill in gaps or expand on their practices and beliefs.

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Every Witch makes his or her own Book of Shadows. A Book of Shadows is your personal magick diary, with notes on what rituals and magick you performed, when you performed it, what you did, what kind of results you got, any feelings you have about your magick, your life, or anything else that you feel is important to record about your experiences as a Witch. These notes help you to better understand both yourself and your magick. You can use any blank pages book (check stationary stores for books with both lined and unlined blank pages and many different kinds of covers) or you can learn how to make your own paper and how to bind it into a book or you can just use ordinary notebook paper and any binder of your choice.

The plural of Book of Shadows (when talking about more than one of them) is Books of Shadows (not Book of Shadowses). Book of Shadows is often abbreviated as B.O.S.


You will usually want to be able to easily add pages anywhere in your Book of Shadows or even move pages around. This means some kind of loose leaf binding, usually a two or three hole notebook. Some Witches prefer bound books, which means that once something is put in, that’s the order it is in, and it can't ever be changed. If you use a regular two hole or three hole notebook, you can also get plastic binder pages to insert special items that you don’t want to hole punch. Some Witches keep daily Books of Shadows in loose leaf notebooks, and once a year (or whenever makes sense) transfer the most important information into beautiful bound books (some even learn bookmaking and make their own books).

You may want to consider what will happen if your Book of Shadows falls into the wrong hands (angry parents, troublesome siblings, cranky teachers, etc.) and store or keep your Book of Shadows appropriately. You may want to include personal identification information (name, address, phone number, e-mail, etc.) in case your Book of Shadows gets lost.

Several people have written in and asked about sharing Books of Shadows. It is acceptable to share when you feel comfortable. Normally parts of your Book of Shadows will be very personal and won’t be shared and other parts will be things you might share with other Witches. Never let anyone else pressure you into sharing something you don’t want to share and never try to make someone else share something if they feel uncomfortable sharing.

Some Witches keep their Book of Shadows on a computer. It is much better if you keep a real Book of Shadows. The process of actually writing something down or drawing something out helps make it more concrete. You will be much happier in the long run with actual books. Plus, once you learn how to make magick inks, you can use magick inks for writing in your Book of Shadows.

Things to include in your Book of Shadows: You decide what you want to include. You can leave things from this list out if you don’t feel like including them. You can add other things that aren't on this list if you feel like including them. It is your personal Book of Shadows — make it your own!

Title Page
Include your name, contact information, and the dates you start and end that Book of Shadows. If you end up keeping different Books of Shadows for different subjects, then label the subject too.

Dedication Page 
Write down your spiritual commitment. Things like why you are practicing Witchcraft, what you hope to learn, how you hope to grow, that kind of thing. If you want to dedicate your book to a particular God, Goddess, or more than one, write that down and why. Include the date and whatever astrological information you know. Over time, you may find that you want to change your dedication. That’s cool. In that case, add a new dedication page and keep the old one — you will want a record of how you have changed and grown in your craft. Don’t be embarrassed by old dedications — that’s a record of how you grew in the craft. Some Witches add a new dedication once a year, four times a year, or even at each Sabbat.


Invocation of the Goddess 
This is an invocation of your Goddess. You can have more than one Goddess (or not even have one yet). You can start by including the famous Charge of the Goddess from Leland’s Aradia or you can make up your own. Feel free to add additional invocations of the Goddess to various Goddesses as you discover them or make up your own.

Invocation of the God 
This is an invocation of your God (and this can be Jesus, if you are a Christian Witch). You can have more than one God (or not even have one yet). Feel free to add additional invocations of the God to various Gods as you discover them or make up your own.

Altar Diagrams 
You may include diagrams, drawings, even photographs, of altars that you plan or make. Include any notes that you feel are important. See also the article on altars. http://www.teenwitch.com/magick/altar.html

Circle 
Write down how you call or cast your circle. Include any chants or poems you recite or make up. Include any notes about anything special you do. Save old versions. You may start with the version at casting a circle. http://www.teenwitch.com/magick/castingcircle.html 


Rituals 
Keep notes on all the rituals you try. Write down what you did and how it turned out. You can also include rituals you are saving for later (so they are handy when it is time).

Lunar 
Keep notes on your Esbats (Full Moon and New Moon), as well as any other lunar rituals (dark moon, waxing moon, waning moon, quarter moons, etc.). You can also include notes for lunar things you might want to do in the future.

Drawing Down the Moon 
If you do a Drawing Down the Moon ritual on Full Moon, keep notes on what you did, any visions or inspirations, and how things turned out.

Sabbats 
Keep records of what you do for each of the eight Sabbats in the Wheel of the Year. You may also want to save ideas for upcoming Sabbats (rituals, recipes, crafts, decorations, incenses, potions, spells, etc.).


Holy Days 
If you celebrate any holy days other than the Esbats and Sabbats, you will probably want to keep records of those. And you may want to save information on holy days you learn about in case you ever want to celebrate them in the future.

Other Special Days 
Keep records of any other special days, including your own birthday, and the birthdays of friends and families, anniversaries, and any other days that are special to you.

Magickal Calendar 
If the sections on Esbats, Sabbats, Holy Days, lunar cycles and other special days becomes large enough, you may want to consider keeping a separate Magickal Calendar book.


Poems 
These can be your own poems, poems you find inspiring, or any combination.

Songs 
These can be your own songs, songs you find inspiring, or any combination.

Dances 
These can be your own dances, dances you find inspiring, or any combination.

Chants 
These can be your own chants, chants you find inspiring, or any combination.


Prayers 
These can be your own prayers, prayers you find inspiring, or any combination.



Invocations 
These can be your own invocations, invocations you find inspiring, or any combination.

Wisdom 
You may include wisdom you receive from visions, from power animals, from spirit guides, from dreams, from friends, from rituals, from books, even from school or your parents.


Astrology 
Keep the astrological charts of yourself, your lovers, your friends, your family, and anyone else important to you. You can use Western astrology, Chinese astrology, Hindu astrology, or any other kind of astrology, or any combination that you prefer. See the article on astrology. http://www.teenwitch.com/divination/astrology/astrology.html 

Tools 
Keep records on your magick tools, their purposes, connections to the elements, markings, etc.
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Magickal Information 
This section is all of your magickal information. This includes spells, of course, but can also include tables of correspondences, potions, oils, brews, incense, ointments, inks, tinctures, herb baths, bath salts, ritual soaps, sachets, powders, gems, crystals, candles, talismans, sigils, charms, magickal alphabets, runes, elements, knots, divination, etc.

Recipes 
Some Witches keep their recipes in their magickal information section. Others have a separate section for recipes. It’s really a matter of personal preference.


Magickal Diary 
Some Witches keep their magickal diary at the back of their Book of Shadows. Some Witches keep their Magickal Diary in a separate book. It is a matter of personal preference. Some Witches even keep a separate detailed Magickal Diary, but include duplicates or summaries of the most important notes in the appropriate pages of their Book of Shadows. Your Magickal Diary records all the divination you do (astrology, Tarot, I Ching, Drawing Down the Moon, etc.), all the spells you perform (with the results), all of the rituals you perform, and anything else you do in your magickal life. You will also want to record dreams and visions. And you will want to keep notes on how you feel, how your life is going, what your plans and hopes and dreams are, and anything else that you feel is important about your life or your magick.


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Magical Uses
Mandrake (Mayapple): Exorcism, fertility, love, fidelity. Place in the home for a powerful protective charm. The roots are used in image magic, as the American version (Mayapple) and the European version, resemble the limbs of humans. Grind and sprinkle in cupboards & Book of shadows to keep away prying eyes. Protection, Love, Money, Fertility, Health