Essential oils and how to blend

   I give some well known and loved essential oils with their properties and some variations of blending to use. The blending of oils has very personal, wide range of variety of oils blends. There are though some rules to be taken in account.

I. Citrus oils [ Lemon, Lemon grass, Lime, Grapefruit, Orange, Tangerine, Citronella, Mandarin, Verbena ] Quality – refreshing, energizing, uplifting. Perfume note: top

II. Herbal oils – derived from herbs and plants [ Basil, Clary Sage, Angelica, Dill, Celery, Fennel, Majoram, Peppermint, Rosemary, Theme ]

Quality – calming, anti-bacterial, mind clearing, physical toner.

Perfume note: top, medium

III. Spicy oils – derived from spices, plants [ Aniseed, Coriander, Bay, Black pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, Ginger, Nutmeg ]

Quality – awakening, reviving, mind opening, inspirational, for relief massages on skin, circulation improving; Perfume note – middle/ base

IV. Floral oils – derived from distilled flower blossoms [ Lavender, Rose Damascena, Chamomile, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Violet ] Quality – refreshing, soothing, relaxing, emotionally calming, affects on nervous system. Perfumery note – middle, base.

V. Exotic or tropical oils – derived from exotic fruits or flowers [ Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Bergamot, Palmarosa, Sandalwood, Vetiver ] Quality – emotionally calming, body cleansing, uplifting, mind soothing. Perfume notes – medium/ base.

VI. Woodsy oils – derived from trees [ Cedarwood, Cypress, Pine, Juniper, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Myrthle, Rosewood ] Quality – detoxifying, soothing, recovering, anti-bacterial, grounding. Perfume note – Base, Medium

VII. Resins, Balsamic oils [ Frankincense, Myrrh, Vanilla, Benzoin, Camphor, Fir Needle, Galbanum ] – deeply spiritual, mind opening, Crown chakra oils, relaxing, meditative, sharpening psychic abilities.

Perfume note – base.

The best combinations are quite personal, by testing according to your own senses of aroma. The basic rules for advanced aroma therapist and some not suitable combinations are:

~ Resins and Woodsy generally don’t blend (for ex. Frankincense and Cedarwood). The reason is – both oils are personifyers and have strong, highlighted smell.

~ Resins blend well with all other oils [ Floral, Herbs, Spice, Citrus ] if the basis (quantity) is with Resins.

~ Woodsy oils generally don’t blend with Resins.

~ Woodsy blend best with Herbal, Spice (sometimes Floral)

~ Woodsy and Resins oils are usually basis of the blend. They don’t mix well in the same category oil (woodsy with woodsy)

~ Floral oils generally don’t blend with Resin, Woodsy, Spicy oils.

~ Floral oils blend best with Citrus, Exotic and floral, some Herbal.

~ Spicy oils don’t blend with Herbal, Floral and Citrus. They blend best with other Spicy, Resins, Woodsy.

~ Herbal oils don’t blend with Spicy. They blend well with Herbal, Woodsy, Citrus, Floral

~ Citrus oils don’t blend well with Spicy, Exotic, Woodsy; They blend with all others. 

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What is meaning of Life? -III

   ... third part of my article about meaning ...

    The second component of the infinity is Ascension of Soul. The human soul is only eternal –like that of angels. No animals, no insects, no ocean and sea creatures have “eternal soul”. This is obviously a great honor for the humans. But if they understand its meaning and act in accordance. Ascension of soul is a complicated and long process. It starts with developing of human soul (ascension of heart and inner feelings in the Light). This happens through many life times (creating karma, past life records) and paying the debts in the current life. That’s not just “karma” but it’s the low of the Universe. All what you send, give, you will receive back. This is simple way and totally truth. Ascension of soul (heart) happens trough achieving Purity (inside and outside), unconditional Love and forgiveness. That are the main aspects. In them all lies the Root of the Life flower.

    We have to remember, as all things on earth are interconnected, the life of each individual is related, interconnected with lives of all other individuals. That means –life of all humans on the planet is connected strongly with energy cords. If one individual is feeling happy, joyful and successful in life, he cant be so for long. His life is immanently linked on energy level to life of all humans. That’s how all the wars, attacks, killings and fights in any corner of the planet affects on energy levels of all humans and all earth. In this way if many children are killed in war for example, if there is strong suffer, famine and pain in one part of the world – these aspects will reflect everyone else. That means – we cant possibly achieve “happiness” on the inside level, until the dirtiness of the wars has been cleaned from earth. What we will achieve is a “fake happiness” on the outside, which wont last for long. Our planet is one big homogeneous creature. That’s how we are not separated. But we need to act for our development separately until we reach the perfect state of Light.

Don’t forget, we are being of divine Light, and we have in our DNA the structure of divine creator. We can develop, expand in the way of Light, just if we understand and realize the importance of that process.

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What is meaning of Life? -II

- second part of my article about meaning ...

II. Is the meaning of Life in well being and abundance?

   Shortly I want to observe this question. What is well being? The understanding for individual success, contentment and joy from the results of your actions in the material world can be determined as well being. Wellbeing puts accent on the material world, possessions, money, and feeling of contentment of them. The elements of it can be in social paradigm and mind widespread for all – having a home, house, flat, successful job, the job you like, having successful relationships (friends, family, love), having successful marriage, raising children, being able to sustain daily needs, being able to afford luxuries – travel, possessions, things of spiritual development. So these are many different aspects of wellbeing. They can be seen both in outside and inside world. Abundance can be also part of wellbeing, but it`s rather state of mind (acceptance, feeling) that you succeed in all these elements. Is that meaning of Life? Again I ask the same question – as the meaning of life, as well as freedom and human rights are equal for all humans “a priori”, then why not everyone on earth are able to achieve it? There are humans born with diseases, in situation of abuse, of slavery, of war, babies orphans, children and women witnessing the death of their families. Is this also part of “happiness” pattern? Here we can say simply – these facts are part of the way to “achieve happiness” later. Is it so? Where on the way, in which stage and when? How the individual who saw the dead of his father, family, will achieve this happiness? The answer here is yes –these are elements on the way. But not way of “happiness”. And if it is possible for such people to find the “social happiness” (as I ll call it here), this process will be hard. When you observe all facts, you` ll come to the conclusion – then the meaning of Life is Not in wellbeing and abundance. If it was so, it would be first and easiest thing to achieve, and it would be in the first Universal plan for humanity. Then the life would look like Eden or Heaven, so the struggle wont exist. Yes, what we claim “happiness” exists and we can find it, but it is not the meaning of Life. It is part of the reaching to the meaning, together with the opposite side – the struggle, darkness, suffer, hardship, failing, despair. Just the simple fact that such feelings and state of mind exists in the complicated human nature –is enough to be sure, they are part of the meaning.

    III. Where is the meaning of Life?

   Finally I want to explain what is meaning of life and where to search for it. As all meanings existing in human mind, meaning of life is the actual Root, basis, the most significant value, line, and connection between the Universe, energy of the Divine creators, energy of angelic world and humans from another side. This is the divine root of all. Answering this question, we can achieve more and feel free from all social prejudice. As I stated above, happiness is not the meaning of life itself, but it is element on the way for understanding the meaning. Wellbeing and abundance are not the meaning of Life themselves, they are part of the way to achieve the real meaning. In the same way – struggle, hardship, pain, suffer, abuse, despair – exist as elements of the way of the meaning of Life. The meaning is like a cosmic flower, that is watered and flourishing, that can be lost and die in storm, or can be simply destroyed. It’s the flower of Life. Then where we can find the meaning of humans life?

… Now I challenge you here when you read this, as part of the “game”, become writer yourself, and think or write down what is your answer? Where do you think lies the meaning of life on the planet? And of your own life? Do that before reading further. ...

   The meaning – in my mind and my angels revelations – lies in what human “development”. That means not just development of material things on earth life, but specially and mostly spiritual development. In this way, the meaning will be found in two things – 

1. expansion of Spirit (development of higher mind in humans); 

2. ascension of Soul (development of higher Heart in humans). 

   The two form a divine sign of infinity (or two crossed rings, circles). They are connected in the infinity of the Universe and Divine energy. Expansion is without beginning and wont have end. Here we can answer why people struggle to find happiness and why is so hard to achieve wellbeing. The meaning of Life is to be better than the day before, each day to bring progress to your nature, no matter how you will achieve that. The development and expansion of mind (sorry to disappoint you!) can be found not by just enjoying” beautify of sea, nature, flowers, lying on the beach all day, enjoying nice trips and luxury hotels, or delicious food. The spiritual expansion (development of Mind) will be achieved from the dark side - from struggle, wars, conflicts, despair, failure, fight, pain…Until this dark side turns and transforms to the clear seeing and feeling the Light. This Light –or feeling of peace, tranquility, love, compassion and forgiveness – will be perceived first on the inside. This is light of your heart, your aura and all your higher Self. Only then – you can have this light of divine in outside world. Simply the process is opposite – from inside to out. In such way we can answer the question –how to achieve happiness. feeling of success comes through struggle, attempts, fight and failures. Happiness, success, peace, are not given a priori to humans. They are not the “meaning”. Happiness is achieved in uneasy ways, from suffer and pain, from the dark side – to the Light. That’s how we value the real happiness. 

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What is meaning of Life? -I

   This article is dedicated to explain the simple points of where we can search and find the meaning of human life. I` ll reach to the answer of this significant question by asking more questions related to it. In all human history this question was basis for contemplation of philosophers, psychoanalysts and researchers. I want to make short observation on that topic and stop my attention on the most wide spread ideas and theories about humans life. Writing pages -10 for the article.

I. Is the meaning of Life in “happiness”?

    Majority of people in all social classes and generations have one rooted believe – that the meaning of Life lies in what we call “happiness”. Is that truth? The concept of happiness is strong in human minds, that’s why it is spread in almost all psychology doctrines and well being seminars, all “spiritual teachers” and lecturers claim that the ultimate meaning is Happiness. Here we should signify what is meaning of “happiness” itself in order to develop further the topic of Life. Happiness has many different aspects and its unique for each individual on the planet – as it is unique combination of understandings. Majority of people and societies believe that happiness includes: peace, freedom, human rights, well being, success, achievements, professional development, abundance, material security, giving and receiving love, social connections, family, children. All of these aspects can be part of the pattern of Happiness. From point of view of the earth plane, happiness is so simple and in the same time so hard to achieve. It is feeling of contentment, joy and peace. (Why we cant achieve happiness will be topic of another discussion.).

    Even so well defined, people find happiness not easy to be reached. The truth is simple – if the happiness means “peace” – we search for the peace outside, in the world (country, society, surroundings, family, love relationships). We can not find complete peace in all these spheres of life outside – so we assume we are Not peaceful as individuals. What we see and what happens on outside reality we allow to affect and change our DNA structure. In such way we cant achieve peace (Buddha: “Peace comes from within, don’t seek it outside”.) The same is valid for all other elements of the Happiness – freedom, success, human rights, wellbeing, carrier, family…We are not able to find peace in all of these aspects. Assuming that peace and perfection is the ultimate goal, we go from the wrong direction. Human beings until now –in age of speed, net and technologies – is blinded and affected by what he “sees”.  Our easy pattern of thinking and understanding reality is from outside – to inside. We see an event and assume – this is bad, or good. We make a mistake and assume – we are bad. This is the wrong pattern. We need to think just the opposite way – from inside to outside. Then the focus will be on achieving our goals and peace inside – before spread it in world of reality. In such way many conflicts of the soul, struggle, wars, misunderstanding will be prevented.

Since long time people are disconnected with their inner voice. They had the ability for clairvoyance and clear hearing, but they lost it on the way of technical discoveries. The accent is strongly put on what is “existing” as visible matter. All else is claimed to be “not existing” or nothing. In such way people were disconnected from themselves. They are not open not just as separate individuals, but as societies, countries.

   Returning to the main question “Is the meaning of life Happiness?” The simple answer is No. The meaning of life has hidden and symbolic aspects, which are far from our visible field to perceive. If the meaning of life was happiness, by default it would be not only possible, but sure, that each individual will achieve happiness. Is that so? At least he would have such option for achieving this happiness. In the same time, we ask the question, why the so called “happiness” is so hard to be found on outside reality, and inside? Would that be sophisticated plan from universe and divine creator, that we struggle in illusion to find happiness? How many people can honestly and easily claim they “achieved happiness” in this moment? Are you one of them?

    If the key of Life meaning was in Happiness, humans would have the formula to be happy and not go down in darkness. If most of the “gurus” and teachers in famous movements know where is happiness and can “practice” it, why this is not happening for all humans, like orphans, children, who are abused, cases of slavery and rape, cases of childhood and grown illnesses, psychological deformations… All of these are not part of the world before, now and after? If you as healthy person can achieve all of aspects of happiness, why not this to be possible for all humans – like suffering from the syndrome of Down, cancer, slow mind development. There are millions cases of such people. Can they achieve happiness if not realize it? These questions I leave for you open to contemplate.

   For me the answer has one direction – the meaning of Life is not in what we call “Happiness”. The happiness and feeling of completeness, joy, success are really part of the “puzzle” and earths game. But they cant be the only part. They are the one side of the visible spectrum, the visible Moon side. Another hidden side holds the actual keys to the “happiness” and meaning of Life. It’s the answer to the question Why we are here? Why we live in earth plane? 

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Esoteric Geometry

Esoteric geometry provides short listed information about geometry shapes in connection with numbers symbols and signs. I will add more details on that topic later. They are used in magic and rituals. 

1. The first figure of One –ness – circle, sphere –spiral of infinity – symbol sea shell, snail. Totem – Turtle
2. the second figure – Duality: unity of Yin-Yang – Two circles with common center – oval, egg shape. (symbols –butterfly, dove-wings; totem –butterfly, Koi fish).
3. Third figure of Fire energy, Masculine, transformation – Triangle, prism; meaning –active power (bird totem – falcon)
4. Fourth figure of Earth energy – square, pyramid (four sided), cube; meaning –protection, help from all directions; figure – equal sided cross in a circle. (Earth) (animal totem – elephant)
5. Fifth figure – of higher vibrations –Light penetration, protection of Mind – Pentagram, primordial gods principle. Cosmic help. (Mercury) – birth totem – Owl, raven
6. Sixth figure – of higher vibrations – Air, Ether – Star of David (six pointed star) – meaning Purification of body and soul. (Moon) Bird totem – swan; goose
7. Seventh figure of higher vibrations – Seven pointed star – meaning –transformation, transition to another level. Element – all (Fire-light) (Star Sirius) (bird totem – eagle).
8. Eighth figure of higher energy – Eight pointed star (Of Ishtar) – in amethyst violet color, meaning – observance, devotion, activated cosmic energy, invocation of power. (Planet Venus) bird totem – White owl.
9. Ninth figure of higher energy – Nine pointed star (Star in Big bear) – meaning – new beginning, ascension of soul, angel connection, recognition. (Merkaba in Star Peace) Bird totem – peacock

X. Tenth figure of higher energy – Ten pointed star – Planet (Jupiter), meaning – expansion of Mind. Totem –honey bee.

XI. Eleventh figure of higher energy – Eleven pointed star – (Planet Neptune) – meaning psychic gifts, seeing invisible worlds. Connection; totem – dragonfly

XII. Twelfth figure of higher energy – Twelve pointed star – Planet Uranus – activation of hidden power –protection of astral body, ascension. Totem – hummingbird

XIII. figure of higher energy –last one – Thirtheen pointed star –planet Saturn – connections between all stars and figures, and cosmic energies. Sinking in ocean of oneness.  Totem – scorpion;

All of the sacred geometry signs are drawn in a circle. They have their 5 D shapes in complicated figures. 

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Poppy Flower

Poppies are one of the most attractive wild flowers in the nature. With their soft gracious chalices, paper-like – they are waving with every blow of the wind. They are honored from the poets and writers, due to many qualities and symbol meanings.

Poppies are known even in ancient medicine, because they contain little dozes of codeine, which makes them pain-relieving.

We meet them in many colors – crimson red, vivid orange, yellow and pure white.

The most important symbols of poppies are:

~ dreams, peace, inner balance

~ recovery and sleep

~ comfort in death

~ imagination

~ signs and visions in a dream

~ Resurrection and eternal life

~ loving memory for someone lost

All kind of poppies have the scientific Latin name “Papaver” , based on the Latin word for milk “pappa”, due to the white sap which appears from cut of the poppy`s stem. Some of the most widely spread kinds for gardening are Oriental poppies (Pappaver Orientale); They are not capricious flower, require dry soil and require little watering. They can be used in medicine, for the well known poppy seeds, important ingredient in the kitchen, (its used also for making tea) and for landscaping.  It`s a great flower for drawings, decorating home or a villa in the mountain.

Legends ~

According to Greek legend Poppy was created by Somnus, the God of sleep and rest, to help Ceres (the corn goddess) who was exhausted by the search of her lost daughter and she couldn`t make the corn grow. The poppies soothed her to sleep, when she rested the corn grew again, the trees blossomed, giving rise to the belief that poppies were essential to grow corn. Demeter (Ceres) the legends says, created the poppy to get some sleep after the loss of her daugther Persephone. The twin brothers Hypnos and Tanathos (Sleep and Death) were presented as crowned with poppies or carrying poppies in their hands. Obviously the Greek were aware of the fact, that a merciful sleep induced by opium can lead to death. 

More About ~ 

Poppies come from the Greek word "rhoeas" meaning "red". Papaver is the Latin word derived from "pap" - the opium milky juice. Oriental poppies contain opium which has been used for centuries. The corn poppy does not contain opium. 

Poppies were found in Egyptian tombs dating back 3,000 years. According to the Romans the poppy could heal a love wound and they used it for witchcarft. The ancient Greeks used poppies as a love charm and though that they were sign of fertility and brought health and strength, so Greek athletes were given mixtures of poppy seed, honey and wine. 

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Persephone -I

Who was Persephone?
Also known as Kore (young maiden), Persephone is queen of Underworld and wife of Greek god of underworld Hades. He was brother of Olympic greatest god – Zeus. The mother of Persephone was Demeter – (goddess of earth fruits and harvest), she was daughter of Zeus. Her sisters were the famous goddesses Athena and Aphrodite. (total pages - 6) 

Persephone in Greek myth ~

One day Persephone played with her beautiful companions oceanides (nymphs), she was mesmerized by the time of spring. Light rays were penetrating the forest and touching the gentle leaves and each flower. Persephone was occupied by the game with the nymphs, they ran freely in the vast fields, hiding behind the trees. Meanwhile Persephone, as every young girl, picked up flowers – roses, hyacinth, pansies, white lilies…She felt the amazing scent of her bouquet and ran further. Exactly in this time, when she was lost in her admiration and game in the forest, god of the underworld Hades saw her. He fell in love with her and wanted she to be for him forever.

Now Hades, as brother of her father Zeus, didn’t hesitate much to ask for hand of Persephone. She was already part of his family. Zeus couldn’t refuse to Hades, so the dark god of underworld made a plan. It was not possible to simply ask for Persephone from her mother, as she was too attached to her daughter. The plan was to abduct the beautiful maiden Kore – when she is in nature or forest. Hades asked the goddess of earth Geia to create of amazing beautiful flower with unique aroma that can make the senses drunk and hypnotized. So she did, and the flower bloomed in the same place where Persephone played – Neeseian Valley. When she stretched her hand to pick up this flower, the ground opened suddenly below her feet and from there appeared the figure of the mighty Hades. He took Persephone without objection to his underworld Kingdom and married her. In this way she became the queen of Underworld, the place of dead souls.

The search for Persephone ~

Goddess Demeter heard the scream of her daughter – in her heart and mind. So she knew something awful happened and ran to search Persephone. She soon understood about the unwilling marriage and that her only child maiden was given to god Hades from his brother Zeus. Demeter was restless, grabbed by feeling of strong grief and lost in her sorrow she refused to give blessings for the middle earth anymore. Soon after that the trees stopped to produce fruits, all the blooming ceased, grass and flowers wilted. The time in all nature was frozen. The sadness of Demeter continued until her daughter was returned to her. As the people faced hard times and famine on earth, the Olympian god finally agreed to the deal – he returned Persephone for a while to her mother.

Persephone` s gift from Hades ~

The underworld queen was much more found of her beloved husband now – after spending long time with him. She took her role and felt pain of separation with Hades, even though she missed her mother too much. Persephone prepared to be taken by god Hermes – divine messenger. Hades gave her on one special gift – pomegranate. This is special fruit of “forgetfulness” that would prevent any soul from underworld to return back to earth plane. Persephone was aware of that, and didn’t want to completely lose her chance to meet her mother. In the same time, to have a vow for Hades, that she will return back, she ate seven seeds from the pomegranate. Now she had choice to stay a while and return back. Because of the strong bound between Persephone and Demeter, now agreement was made. The queen of underworld will stay with her husband in land of dead for four months each year –this time was dedicated to winter season, when all trees and nature stand still and barren. The earth will be covered by cold winds and snow. The rest of the months will be dedicated to Demeter and Persephone, they will be united and all the time the nature will be flourishing and producing fruits.

This myth gives us clear perspective on seasons and nature cycles on earth. The returning of Persephone is associated with awakening, spring, blooming flowers, love, innocence, aroma. The decent to underworld each year is symbol of winter sleep, stillness of nature, frozen time, preparation.

In the same time Persephone didn’t neglect her duties as Queen of underworld. As she ate the Pomegranates seeds, she always managed to return to her kingdom when needed, so she was successful queen.

In such way of wisdom and grace Persephone helped many heroes with tests from gods – Psyche, Hercules (she loaned him the three headed dog Cerberus – guardian of the underworld). She accepted the hero Odysseus when she came to travel the kingdom of Hades. Persephone also hid the young Adonis from his lover –Aphrodite, when she was searching for him.

Later she also fell for his charm and wanted him to stay in the place of darkness.

She was goddess similarly to Isis and Ishtar with two sides and many faces. She was symbol of spring and of winter in the same time, of innocence and femininity, of fertility of land and emptiness, of living and dead souls. But more she was committed to the underworld and Hades. She was goddess of dead and rebirth, acceptance, devotion and purity.

Visualization of Persephone ~

(For the purpose of initiation). You will see the queen of underworld dressed in light transparent black tunic covered with silver stars and crescents. Her hair is light black, long and silky, her face is very gentle, and she has light brown- yellow eyes. She is wearing pendant with silver crescent moon on the forehead, and white poppies in hair. On her side you can see a figure of griffin – mythological animal. She has in both her hands blue circles with silver stars – pentagrams. Sometimes she is holding a pomegranate. She has sad smile and looks very fair. She can be called by the name –Star of underworld, silver star. She has special divination of Tarot (divination of Persephone).

Magical symbols of Persephone ~

Element – blue river of underworld, waterfall, hot springs

Directions – north, west

Incense – frankincense, lotus, jasmine, rose, geranium, orange

Flower – all blue flowers, forget me not, pansies, violets, lavender

Geometry form – leaf, crescent moon; oval

Crown – white poppy flowers on head, silver crescent, silver moon

Sacred sign – pentagram in circle (silver), crescent

Planets – Saturn, Neptune, Moon

Minerals – silver, clear quartz, blue quartz, kyanite, black onyx, black obsidian, black agate.  

Trees – pomegranate, willow tree, ivy

Scent – vanilla, bergamot, lily of the valley

Colors – black, silver, lavender, indigo.

Other names – Queen of underworld, Silver star, awakening goddess, bright star;

Angelic colors – indigo, violet

Earth color – red, white, silver

Attunements with Persephone ~

Elements included – underworld, blue river, springs, waters of river –potion, initiation –fish, sign of pentagram in blue circle; rain and mythical crow, Anubis – transformation; animal – griffin; pomegranate tree and fruit. Silver crescent moon initiation – going deep down. Cleansing the sub consciousness, mind. Flight of griffin. Persephone star – silver pentagram – accepting on both palms of hands and forehead. Third eye opening, crown and soul star opening. Indigo crescent sign above crystal in oval shape. 

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Rhiannon -I

In this article I`ll give some short points on who was Rhiannon, her legends, her appearance, magical abilities and sacred symbols. (total pages -6)

     I. Who was Rhiannon?

    She was an old Celtic goddess, connected with moon energy, earth, fertility, birds songs, magic, wind, herbs, trees, seasons. She is symbol of feminine sovereign power and abilities to defend her own freedom, to stand for her values. She has incorporated also the two aspects – of earth goddess of day (riding white horse) and ruling over Moon. She was connected with goddess Rigantona and Epona. Her name was probably derived from “rhiain” [ maiden ] and Annwon [ meaning in Welsh Otherworld ] She was named “Great Queen”, or “Queen of fairies”.

Rhiannon and Pawyl ~

One day prince Pawyl [ closely to the name Paul, Pooul ] was playing with his companions in the beautiful green grass mound of Tors, in a forest near to his castle. This mound was claimed to be magical place, full of spirits and ghosts, so people avoided to step there. It was thought, that people who stood in such place would become enchanted from fairies. That didn’t stop the prince to enjoy that place in his horse.

Suddenly Pawyl noticed from far away lovely young girl, riding on white horse and dressed in glittering golden robe. He thought this is phantom and not real, so he started chasing her. Avoiding the recommendations of his friends to not follow her, the brave man rode fast behind her, but Rhiannon was swift as the wind, so no one could catch her. Finally the mesmerized prince took the fastest horse, but still he didn’t succeed to come very close to mysterious maiden. She soon disappeared from look. The next day the restless prince returned to the same mound in search of the woman on white horse. She appeared and was fast riding her horse with speed of arrow, hardly touching the ground. But whatever efforts he made to ride faster his horse, the distance between them remained the same. Finally exhausted, the prince stopped his horse and called on Rhiannon to wait. She stopped and waited him surprisingly.

She said to him, it would have been much easier and more kind of him to just call on her, instead of chasing her horse.

She admitted her love for him, astonished and happy, the prince wanted to take her quickly to his castle. It is never so easy to marry a goddess –they had to wait one more year, before being able to be united.

One year later ~

Rhiannon appeared as before in the place of magical mound, on her white horse. Pawyl was expecting her, so he rode after her in the deep woods. The trees welcomed them, whispering with language of birds and wind. The branches of trees parted to open the way in front of him. The goddess led him to the magnificent palace of her father, surrounded by a lake. The castle was divine and was build of special silvery crystal, going high into heavens. She was not allowed at first to marry a mortal man, but she defended her willing in front of gods and her father. So she had success and finally married the prince Pawyl with lavish festivals.

Now, as she made her choice to stay with the mortal people on earth, she could never return again to her heavenly castle of gods.

Back to the earth kingdom ~

They went back as wedding couple to the palace of the prince, through the tick magical forest. People admired her for her beautiful face, mystic eyes and amazing singing. Two years then went away without Rhiannon to be able of giving birth and secure the throne with heir. On the third year she delivered a healthy baby, a son. Sadly he became also source of big sadness for the kings family.

Misfortune ~

One day all the six servants who took care of the little infant, fall asleep. When they woke up, they found the cradle empty, so they started to be afraid of hard punishment for the missing baby. The made a horrific plan to accuse the beautiful Rhiannon of hard crime against her own child. They killed a puppy and smeared some of its blood on face of sleeping goddess, scattering little bones around her bed. She was blamed of gravious sin of eating her child.

The Punishment ~

The story tells of amazing harsh punishment on the innocent Rhiannon. She had to stay seven years outside of the castle, with a heavy horse collar on her neck, and her task was to tell her story (about eaten child) to anyone who visited the castle in any time. Moreover she had the humiliation to carry the man on her own back to the castle. This was her symbolical transformation as a horse. Rhiannon endured for long years this punishment with acceptance of her fate.

Rhiannon visualization (appearance) ~

She can be visualized with dark brown waving hair and blue eyes. Dressed in white long gown with golden glittering stars on it. She has bracelet of red crystals. Her hair is decorated with red flower – rose or peony. Sometimes she is seen with golden star on her head pendant on the fore head. She is swift and has the ability to disappear and to fly. You can see her surrounded by animals – specially birds, and horses. Sometimes riding white horse.

Magical symbols (attributes) of Rhiannon ~

Element – wind, air, clouds, middle earth

Direction – west, north

Incense – sandalwood, myrrh, rose, geranium, cedar wood

Flowers – rose, rosehips, daffodils, cedar, pine (all herbs), sage

Geometry form – circle, sphere, sphere with rose

Crown – head wear with golden star (pentagram); roses, peony

Sacred sign – pentagram in a circle (golden), rose in sphere

Planets – Neptune, Saturn, Venus

Minerals – lapis lazuli, blue topaz, turquoise, blue moonstone, bloodstone

Other names – Divine Queen, queen of fairies, lady of birds. Lady of Wind

angelic color – dark blue, dark green, turquoise

earth color – garnet red, golden

Birds – hummingbirds, dove

Working with Rhiannon includes magical rituals for binding of wind, cloak of invisibility, time freezing, ability to see beyond the veil, herbal potions. Moon phase – waning, fig tree, blossoming trees, blue butterflies. 

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References ~ 

~ Rhiannon - sacred wicca

~ Rhiannon -journeying to the goddess 

~ Rhiannon - crystal wind ca 

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Morgana Le Fay -II

   Literature early ~ “Vita Merlini” ( ca.1150)  by Geoffrey of Monmouth  the books gives good description of Morgana as shape-shifter, magician, having ability to fly, and not in rage with king Arthur. She was a healer, living in a mythical place of isle growing “Apple trees” that when tasted gave the person immortality. Morgana shared the mysterious Avalon with nice other women (devas), who had also abilities of shape-shifting and animal transformations, to move the seas and winds creating storms using incantations.

Morgana appears also in romances of Chretiene de Troyes “Erec and Enide” and “Yvain”, where she is represented as benevolent healer.

Later literature give the sorcerer much darker and negative image of fatal woman, who wants to achieve her goals in all coast.

Appearance of Morgana ~

She can be visualized – as described in many poems and novels – with black waving hair, beautiful white face, soft magnetizing dark grey eyes. She has gentle silhouette, but powerful look. Dressed in black long gown or dark blue, she has a silver necklace with sign of pentagram on it, decorated in the middle by shining stone of blue Tanzanite. Her moon connection is presented by diadem (tiara) decorated with carved stones in flowers, and the magical sign of moon with crescent moons from both sides. Her skirt has imprints of silver moons and stars. She has scent of Jasmine and Lilac. In her hand she holds magical glass with potion, that is gift from here to her initiate. Her element is crystal, mineral her connection is the depths of the earth. She can be seen with blue crystal Merkaba above her head. Also holding an apple in one hand, as symbol of the fruit of Avalon and returning back to life cycle. She wears sometimes a gossamer veil covering her hair, and waving on the wind. On her shoulder, or behind her you can visualize a crow –her magical helper.

   The same as Inanna –Ishtar, Morgana has earth color –red, and heavenly color –dark pale blue. She is part of Blue goddesses (devas of the Blue ray) together with Isis-Aset, Inanna –Ishtar, Rhiannon, Persephone. Each of them rule above one element, but they share the same minerals, similar spells and direction, and belong to order of Blue Pentagram. That makes them powerful magicians, who can protect you in all levels, when asked for help. They are also strong in art of magical potions for love and affection. Their rituals include elements like – White, dark blue candle, frankincense, myrrh, apples (pomegranate), lotus flower (picture), roses, sign of pentagram in a circle.

Powerful deities they can work with are: Osiris, Anubis, Hades, Enki.

Sacred symbols of Morgana Le Fay ~

Element – dark blue crystal (tanzanite, lapis lazuli), underworld water, under earth.

Direction – west, North (water, air) 

Incense – Frankincense, Sandalwood

Flower – blue lotus, blue bells

Geometry form – Merkaba, cube

Crown – tiara with silver moon of magic with two crescent on both sides.

Sacred sign – blue pentagram in circle with silver outer circle

Planets, stars – Moon, Pluto

Minerals – Tanzanite, Lapis Lazuli

Other names – Queen of Moon, Queen of Magic, Nymph of magic, Shining Star, Queen of blue Crystal, Nimue, Lady of Avalon.

Sacred place -  Blue crystal garden (near the Blue lotus lake)

Attunements – Heart clearing, overcoming fear of judgment; against lies; 2. with blue moon –increasing magical and psychic abilities, levitation, flying dreams; 3. Prophetic dreams, protection circle, increasing willpower, reading signs of present-future events.

Elements used – blue flowers (bells), essences (sandalwood); potions

Totem animals, birds – crow, black horse, white horse

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