New Moon Divination

 

New Moon Divination for Love

Traditionally performed on the first night of a New Moon. while sitting on a gate or fence. Alternately done while kneeling on ground fast (embedded) stones. Hands crossed at wrist, right over left, palms up and open. Hold a moonstone in right hand and a small mirror in left hand.

Saying:
"New Moon, New Moon, I hail thee !
New Moon, New Moon, be kind to me

Alternate 2nd line ( By all the virtue in my body )
Grant this night that I may see
Who my true love is to be."

It is obligatory on these applicants for information, to go to bed presently after, when dreams will reveal to them their future partner.

 

 

 

Yes/No Diving Stones

Divining Stones:

This is a simple to make and  use. To obtain yes or no answers to yes or no questions. A basic, easy fun for of divination.

Obtain three stones. a YES stone, One of a bright color (white) . Another, a NO stone, of a dark color (black), a third stone (the Indicator) should be unusually colored so that it can be easily differentiated from the others. ( I use a red stone).

When you need an answer to a yes/no question, roll the stones in your hands like dice, mentally asking your question, blow on them, whisper to them the question, whatever it is you "feel" you need to do then throw them onto a flat surface, preferably on the ground. A table will do.

When the stones have stopped, determine the answer by their positions. If the "yes" or white stone is closer to the indicator, that is the answer. If the "No" or black stone is closer tot he indicator then that is the answer. If the stones are equally apart there is no answer. Try again by rephrasing or asking a different question or try again at a later time. Your choice. Sometimes you just know when to wait until a better time. Or better yet, roll the stones and ask if you should try again. It's lots of fun !

The stones should be kept in a small bag of their own in a protected place and used for no other purposes.

I occasionally leave mine out to "charge" them in the sunshine or out at night when there is a Full Moon.



Peace

Medicine card: Ant

My Birthday was yesterday. I have a theory about birthdays, perhaps one day I will share it. I have also been pondering collective energy transference. Kind of like, positive thoughts create positivity. All kind of a moot point.

I have been looking up and considering walking the Lewis and Clark Discovery Trail. Again, all depends on where I will be and what I will be doing and when I will be doing these things that I am doing. (??) Most of the time, I am not even sure where I will be in a week. That is to far in the future for me to figure out. I don't particularly like feelings of uncertainty, I would think by now, after so long atime of living in uncertainty, that I would be used to it.

New Medicine Card: ANT (patience, teamwork) - It is time to plan, build, and serve the community. Know that what is yours will come to you through consistent effort and willingness to work for the long term good of all involved. Practice diligence and patience. Industriousness will pay off in the long term.

Medicine Card: ANT

Peace, Be Safe
Bright Blessings
~ Skooky Tramp

Raising Chickens

Raising a flock of chickens will be one of the first projects (besides gardening) at Pagan Acres. Chickens are relatively easy to raise and to take care of. I have raised chickens in the past and my two favorite breeds are Orpingtons and Australorps. They are a heavier breed chicken suitable for cold weather and lay nice brown eggs year round.  Buff Orpingtons are my all favorite, they are a beautiful dunnish.yellowish orange color. There is also a Black Orpington and a few other colors as well.

Black Australorp

Black Orpington

Buff Orpington

Orpingtons

The Orpingtons were created in 1886 by William Cook in Kent.

It is a heavy breed bird with a short wingspan so it can be contained with low fencing.  They do need space to keep fit as they are greedy birds.
Our Orpingtons are either black or blue or 'splash' which is a black/blue cross.
They are great mothers, and tend to go broody.  They lay cream coloured eggs.   They weigh in at a heavy 7-8 lbs and take a longer time to mature than other breeds.
They are also very docile in nature and become lovely pets.




 Raising Chickens for Meat

Raising chickens specifically for the table is different than topping off some old laying hens that are past their use by date.

It is a bit like aging wine - it's all about timing - too young and you're not getting the full potential of the bird - too old and it is past it's best.   Birds that are hatched in the spring are usually good for the table or freezer by late summer through Autumn.   You don't want to feed them all winter.
A lot of the chicken meat on the market today comes from birds that have been grown quickly and killed very young.  These birds have often had limited or no access to outside free ranging.
Birds that have grown more slowly and wandered around scratching and foraging on a varied diet of grass and grubs as well as chicken feed have an altogether different flavour. In my opinion it is tastier, richer meat.
But as with anything, what you put in is what you get out.   To produce great birds for your table you need to feed them well and regularly.   



 The Chicken Center
 Murry McMurry Hatchery

New Rune Sets, Projects and Updates

Some new bone Rune Sets coming soon. Deer Toe Necklaces, Hemp Bracelets, and Dream Catchers also in the works. Messing around with the idea of creating a Rune Set based on Sun Bears Medicine Wheel. Using the Animal Totems instead of the typical Futhark Runes. I believe it has potential.

   Still on the search for potential land sites. I have found a couple that have a lot of potential and are (relatively) affordable. Donations are now up to $20+. One day at a time. Slow and steady. All the money I make from the sale of artwork, paintings, things I make are going towards this project.

Peace

How to makea Small Shrine or Home Altar

Having a small shrine or altar in your home allows you to focus your spiritual energy, meditate or pray, and communicate with the higher forces. A personal shrine is useful for people of all religions, and serves as a reminder and reassurance to the devout. Shrines are also constructed for holidays, like the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertos, to honor deceased family members. A wooden shrine is a classy and conversation-starting element to a home, and you can construct one with some basic materials.


Things You'll Need
    Small table
    Plywood
    4 butterfly hinges
    Screws
    Screwdriver
    Paint or stain (matching the table)
    Shadow box (optional)
    Sacred objects of your choice




Instructions      

1. Cut a sheet of plywood into three equal-sized panels; these will form the backdrop of your shrine. Paint or stain the plywood so that it matches a small table of your choice. Let dry completely according to the instructions on the paint. 
2. Screw four butterfly hinges onto the plywood panels to allow them to open outward; you're aiming for a finished shape like a child's science fair backdrop. Two hinges on each side of the center panel will add stability to the piece. Set the finished backdrop on the back of your shrine.
3. Decorate your shrine with sacred objects. Flowers, candles and incense are common to many religions, as are offerings to the gods. If your shrine is meant to honor a specific person or deity, center an image of them in the shrine to focus your spiritual energy.

For more info:
http://www.ehow.com/how_8673870_make-wood-shrines.html
http://www.keen.com/documents/works/articles/spiritual/creating-a-home-altar.asp

Land _ Out of curiousity I keep Looking

   Because ONE day this will be reality. I Occasionally do searches of various loacations for lands/acreage that is undeveloped and relatively affordable as far as land goes. I found this place and it really intriques me, it is in South Central Pennsylvania.



It is described as such :"Secluded hunting camp in Southern Bedford County just north of the Mason Dixon Line. Consisting of a private 8.76 acres and a 16X16 primitive hunting cabin and 2 shed. Great place for rugged weekend getaways."

New Dream Catcher

Newest Drean Catcher for sake $10

Approximately 5" Cedar diameter  Yellow and black glass beads, Yellow Feathers, cedar, Rosemary and Mint bundle. Total Length about 10".

Pagan Acres Sacred Grove & Labyrinth

Sacred Acres Pagan Grove and Labyrinth is not yet a reality. 

    It someday will be reality. A place where friends can come for reflection, prayer, healing, sacredness, a place to reconnect not only to ones self, but to nature and the sacredness of life no matter what path you follow in life. A place for and of Art and The Process of Creation and artistic endeavors. A place where dreams manifest and reveal themselves. A place like no other. Many ideas are in the works to make this dream a reality. 

   First off is finding the correct location and the funding to purchase land. Donations are being accepted, and any amount you would be willing to donate would be immensely appreciated. Connect with me on Facebook if you like, A Paypal account or some sort of account will be set up for donations. In the meanwhile I can also be reached at Skookyartist@yahoo.com. 

   Many of the ideas are as such time preliminary, there will be a sacred grove, a labyrinth/maze for meditation, memorial trees, workshops and seminars. Camping, Weddings, Handfasting Ceremonies, Pagan Festivals and ceremonies. Gardens, horticulture, the preservation of nature are and is of great importance, self sustainability with as little impact on nature and the environment as possible by using solar, wind and other forms of energy. Reclaiming, Reusing, Recycling, Reducing. Less is More.

Woodland dreams of intuition come with the graceful deer.
I greet you, brothers of the forest.
Your gift of magic will brighten my life.
Transformation will come to me.
Like you, I stand listening to the drum beat of life,
Poised to follow my guiding spirits.

Rune Sets

This is a set of Runes I made from some deer bone ribs that I found while out on a walk at a local nature park. I've never been very good at reading or casting stones but it is something I have always wanted to learn. Even if I am not very proficient at interpreting a casting, I am learning the meanings of the Runes and learning to apply a Rune a Day drawing to my daily life.

 

I ask myself everyday.. "What can I do today to make my Life Magickal ?"

Peace

New Direction

Some Updates:
I'm Lost

Trying to decide to change the direction of the way things are going, Or rather not going. cause well, things are not going at all. There's and idea I have, my belief in this idea is strong, but... there's not many (if any)people I know that truly think such a thing is possible. Yea yea yea, I hear all the time. "I would if I could". So it's pretty much an idea all my own and despite the fact that I hear that these people are interested in joining this idea. Once it is complete, with no help to make it a reality. Lost my train of thought on this other than I get very frustrated at times contemplating and trying to figure out how to make this idea a reality. Enough about that rant.

Direction I am considering taking this blog. My philosophy of Less is more, make what you need or make do. Posting the ideas that I have, beliefs, philosophies, observations, and a lot of the "primitive", "simple" ways of living. self sufficiency web links, files, e-books and other interesting alternative ways of living life.

peace and stuff - Jeff