Magickal WreathsWritten by Sam Stevens
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CORNOCOPIA OF THE GODS WREATH Take pine or spruce branches and using wire and players, twist them into a circle. Decorating this is not unlike decorating a Christmas tree, only you are going to attach pomegranates, oranges, walnuts in their shelves, kumquats, pine cones, acorns, bay leaves and chocolate covered coins. I like using fresh stuff, but there are many versions of wreath that could be made using plastic replicas of food such as grapes strawberries and oranges. Finish this masterpiece off with gold, yellow and green ribbons. MARTHA STEWART 'S OSHUN HAPPINESS WREATH I stole this one off of Martha Stewart who probably didn't realise that she was inventing something that would honour African Orisha of Rivers, Love, and Wealth, Oshun. It is Oshun who takes care of love and relationships, money, and all things that make life sweet. For this one you will need hundreds of pins, and bags and bags of pink, orange and yellow gumdrop candies. Use pins (or use glue) to press these candies onto their backing. The effect is a sunburst of joy. Finish it off with a big bow of pink, yellow and orange ribbons, However save this one for mantelpiece. Oshun is not only being that loves sugar. You don't want an army of birds or squirrels attacking your front door!
Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.
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The second card is placed across sideways first card and represents obstacles or issues dealt with person in present. The third card, placed beneath first two represents what is on subconscious mind of questioner and everything he or she has been through with regards to matter. The fourth card, placed above of first two represents potential and best that can be accomplished given choices questioner has made so far in his life regarding that matter. The fifth card, placed to left of center card represents what has transpired in past. The sixth card, placed to right of first two, represents what will take place in immediate future. The next four cards are laid out from bottom to top to right of these cards. The seventh card represents fears of person. Generally, this card will show you what is inside of them that is blocking him or her from reaching desired outcome. It can also represent atmosphere or influences that strongly affect questioner. The eighth card represents how others see person or situation. The ninth card represents hopes and fears that questioner might have for future. The tenth card represents predicted outcome of situation or actual answer to question. Some individuals like to keep pulling an addition six to ten cards after this cross is laid down to determine what will happen in future. The Relationship Spread The Relationship spread provides insight into interaction between two people or entities. It is spread of choice for questions about partnerships, be they in romance or business. 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 The first card (top left) represents how you see yourself and your role in situation. The second card (top right) represents how you see your partner. The third card (center left) represents how you feel about your partner. The fourth card (center right) represents what or who stands between you and your partner or obstacles in your way. Position five represents how your partner sees you. Position six (in lower right) represents what your partner feels about you. Position seven in center represents present status or challenge faced by two of you in relationship. It is important to remember, that no matter what maps or directions you are given, Tarot reading is an intuitive art and after you do it enough you will begin to develop an intuitive sense of what cards mean when they are placed in relationship to each other.
Sam Steven's metaphysical articles have been published in many high-standing newspapers and she has published several books. You can meet Sam Stevens at http://www.psychicrealm.com where she works as a professional psychic. You can also read more of her articles at http://www.newagenotebook.com where she is the staff writer. Currently she is studying technology's impact on the metaphysics.
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