tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83631439291657652172024-03-12T20:42:02.656-07:00Sky Cradle Traditionan eclectic witchcraft traditionBlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-15594525987937329952013-03-11T12:35:00.000-07:002013-03-11T12:35:23.685-07:00Working with SpiritsWorking with spirits is part of the pagan and witchcraft path. Whether by choice or not. It is common that when an individual begins exploring the magickal paths they become sensitive to spiritual energy. And spirits begin to notice them in return. Sky Cradle promotes working with spirits in a positive manner. There are many practitioners who work with totems, angels, the passed, and more that have found that these spirits have contributed to positive and healing experiences. Like any practice, working with spirits can be personal, as with people, relationships with them take time and effort. Some tips for beginning..<br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c;"><b>Research</b>!</span><br />
Make sure you understand what you want to communicate with and why.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Be Patient and Open</span></b><br />
Keep yourself open to communicating with the types of spirits you are hoping for. Always start a morning by saying, "I am open to hearing the messages from my totems/angels/faeries/etc."<br />
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<b><span style="color: #351c75;">Like Attracts Like</span></b><br />
Arrange a little space for the spitits you are hoping to attract. Set out offerings, crystals, images, and colors that will attract their attention and make them feel welcome.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #741b47;">Stay Positive</span></b><br />
Make sure to attract spirits that want only good for you. Never let anything that causes mischief or harm stay in your home. simply doing a home cleansing or the <a href="http://skycradletradition.blogspot.com/2013/02/lesser-banishing-ritual-of-pentagram.html" target="_blank">LBRP </a> will take care of them.<br />
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Here is looking to a brighter future with our spiritual brothers.BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-89981266074988208882013-02-19T11:25:00.001-08:002013-02-19T11:25:45.945-08:00Praises to DeityPraises to deity can be a way to truly express your devotion, love, and loyalty. Thy can be as simple as a prayer of gratitude, a work created for the deity, or a long term established action such as lighting a candle or incense everyday for 6 months in their honor. In Sky Cradle, we do not focus on a particular pantheon or deity structure. Your gods are your gods. So in however you can show love and appreciation, connect with the Universe and bring about the positive force within.<br />
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Things others have done...<br />
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-dieting in deity's name<br />
-lighting a lamp every night<br />
-writing a prayer in a prayer book each day<br />
-creating a poem or painting for a deity<br />
-setting out an offering every day<br />
-showering everyday<br />
-throwing a feast once every year<br />
-dedicate a shrine to deity<br />
-establish a place or organization in their honor<br />
-craft jewelry/wands/staffs in their honor<br />
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and more....BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-52729689204045777842013-02-15T20:00:00.000-08:002013-02-15T20:00:00.949-08:00Lesser Banishing Ritual of the PentagramTake a steel dagger in the right hand (or use the index finger).<br />
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Face <b>EAST</b>.
Perform the Cabbalistic Cross as follows:<br />
Imagine, at the first word intoned, a brilliant white light descend from above.<br />
Touch the forehead and vibrate <b>ATEH</b> (thou art)
Imagine that same brilliant white light form a 6 inch diameter sphere just above the crown of your head.<br />
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Touch the middle of the solar plexus and vibrate <b>MALKUTH</b> (Kingdom)<br />
Imagine a shaft of light descending from the Crown Sphere and descend to the feet where another 6 inch sphere expands just under your feet.<br />
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Touch the right shoulder and vibrate <b>VE-GEVURAH</b> (and Power)
Imagine a 6 inch sphere of brilliant white light appear just next to the right shoulder.<br />
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Touch the left shoulder and vibrate <b>VE-GEDULAH</b> (and Glory)
Imagine a shaft of light emerge from the right Sphere and cross your breast to expand and form another Sphere at your left shoulder.<br />
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Clasp the hands before you and vibrate <b>LE-OLAHM</b> (for ever)
At this point imagine clearly the cross of light as it extends through your body.<br />
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Hands as before, with the dagger between fingers, point up, vibrate <b>AMEN</b><br />
Note: Any image or figure traced in the air with the finger, dagger or other magical instrument, is to be imagined in brilliant scintillating white Light. In more advanced working, other colors may be used. Make sure that all images drawn are correct, as brilliant as possible, and complete.<br />
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The beginning and end of a drawn Pentagram must come completely together.<br />
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Draw, in the air facing EAST, a banishing Earth Pentagram as shown in the diagram, and bringing the point of the dagger to the center of the Pentagram, vibrate the Name <b>Y H V H</b> (pronounced YAHD HEY VAU HEY). Imagine that your voice carries forward to the LIMITS of the UNIVERSE.<br />
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Without moving the dagger in any other direction, trace a semicircle before you as you turn toward the SOUTH. Again trace the Pentagram, bring the dagger to the center of it, and vibrate the Name <b>ADNI</b>, (pronounced AH-DOH-NEYE).<br />
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Again, trace the semicircle with the dagger to the WEST, trace the Penta- gram, bringing the dagger to the center, and vibrate the Name <b>AHIH</b>, (pronounced EH-YEH).<br />
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Then, turn towards the NORTH, while tracing the circle, trace the Pentagram, bring the point of the dagger to the center and vibrate the Name <b>AGLA</b>, (pronounced either AH-GAH-LAH or ATAH GIBOR LE-OLAHM ADONAI).<br />
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Return to the EAST, completing tracing the circle of brilliant white Light, bringing the dagger point to the center of the EAST Pentagram.
Extend the arms in the form of a cross, say: <b>BEFORE ME </b>(then vibrate) <b>RAPHAEL </b>(pronounced RAH-PHYE-EHL)
Imagine a scintillating brilliant white Archangel in front of you and facing you. In his/her right hand is a magical Sword held with the point upright. The background is a pale, pure, bright yellow. Cherubs can be imagined near the Archangel. Imagine a gentle, refreshing breeze, cleansing and purifying the air.<br />
Then, say: <b>BEHIND ME</b> (then vibrate) <b>GABRIEL</b> (pronounced GAH-BREE-EHL)
Imagine a scintillating brilliant white Archangel behind you and facing you, holding in their right hand an exquisite silver Chalice. He/she is standing on a Cerulean-blue ocean and dolphins or mermaids are nearby. Imagine feeling the mist and cool spray of the ocean breeze.<br />
Then, say: <b>AT MY RIGHT HAND</b> (then vibrate) <b>MICHAEL </b>(pronounced MEE-CHYE-EHL)
Imagine a scintillating brilliant white Archangel at your right, facing you, and holding in their right hand a transparent scarlet red Wand with a scintillate pure diamond top. Waves of scarlet, red-orange and orange fire in the background. Imagine you feel the heat and power emanating from the SOUTH.<br />
Then, say: <b>AT MY LEFT HAND</b> (then vibrate) <b>AURIEL</b> (pronounced AWE-REE-EHL)
Imagine a scintillating brilliant white Archangel at your left, facing you, and holding between their hands a Disk with a scintillating white Pentagram in the center. The ground is russet-brown, the leaves of the trees are olive-green, there are black shadows from the trees in a number of places, and the light is citrine (light yellow-green.) Feel the solidity of the Earth, and imagine the odor of the leaves and muskiness of the ground.<br />
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Now, say:<br />
<b>ABOUT ME FLAMES THE PENTAGRAMS, AND IN THE COLUMN SHINES THE SIX-RAYED STAR. </b><br />
Imagine the complete circle of brilliant white light at whose quadrants are the 4 Pentagrams. At the center is the Cabbalistic Cross of Light extended through one's body.
Repeat the Cabbalistic cross, and, according to some occultists, stamp your right foot at the conclusion of the complete operation. The Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram is performed preliminary to any magical operation and precedes the Invoking Ritual of the Pentagram.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">from outside source.</span><br />
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The Lesser Banishing ritual of the Pentagram is a fundamental ritual that should atleast be done once. It can very very powerful.BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-67634557255132760862013-02-05T20:11:00.000-08:002013-02-05T20:11:02.603-08:00Drinking in the Sun<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>To Clear your Spiritual Body </b></div>
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The power of the sun is enormous and its ability to cleanse is very important. Here is a way to help cleanse your aura.<br />
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Buy a few oranges and wash them in cold water. Set them out to dry in the sun. Let the fruits absorb the sun's energy for an hour, two at most. Peel one orange and set it aside on a plate, it should be the ball of orange innards. Juice the other or blend it into a smoothie. As you eat your orange fruit and drink your drink visualize yourself bursting with the sun's light. The light breaks up and erases the negative energy around you.</div>
BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-68555485580504348722013-02-05T20:08:00.000-08:002013-02-05T20:08:15.500-08:00Brown Sugar Healing Spell<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>To Help Heal Another or Self</b></div>
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Supplies: </div>
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<li>Brown Sugar</li>
<li>Jar with lid </li>
<li>Picture of sick person</li>
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As you sit and prepare for the spell, visualize the person who is in need of healing. Hold them in your mind as you take their picture in your hands. Place the picture to the side and scoop out some brown sugar. It should fill the bottle half way. If you have other ground healing herbs (cinnamon or lavender work well), drop a little bit of those in. Take the picture of the person, a piece of paper with their name can substitute, and place it in the jar so it sits in the sugar. Cap the jar tight and visualize the energy brewing within the jar. Begin shaking the jar up and down say,</div>
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<strong>"Sweetness bind your blood and bone,</strong></div>
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<strong>Sweetness to your strength</strong></div>
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<strong>Sweetness build you up and up,</strong></div>
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<strong>Sweetness dull your pain."</strong></div>
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Say this three times as you shake. When you are done, go outside. Take the cap off the jar and pull out the picture, or name, of the person. Pour the contents of the jar out on the earth. Keep the picture for yourself or give it to the person.</div>
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<strong>Best done on a waxing moon. </strong></div>
BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-18623642898242014732013-02-05T20:06:00.002-08:002013-02-05T20:06:32.486-08:00Release, Relinquish, Refuse<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Move Past Emotional Pain</b></div>
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Tie a red ribbon around your pinkie finger. Tie it into a bow with no tail. Take a few deep breathes, remembering your relationship. The good things and the bad. Reaffirm that you want to and are ready to move past the old relationship. When you are ready say,<br />
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<b>"I release, relinquish, and refuse."</b></div>
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Cut the red ribbon off your finger. Let it drop into the trash can and forget about it. BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-17743135072623589542013-02-05T20:00:00.002-08:002013-02-05T20:02:21.190-08:00Positively Positive!<div align="left">
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<b>To Keep Energies up and Healthy</b></div>
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Get yourself 7 small yellow candles. They can be scented or not. Get a lemon and cut it in half. Squirt the juice from each half into a cup or small bowl. Place your candle on a table. Now start singing your favorite pick-me-up song. Walking on sunshine is always popular if you can't think of one.<br />
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Once you're feeling good pick up the first candle and dab your finger in the lemon juice. Keep humming your happy song and rub the candle with the juice. Do this to all the candles as you keep up your tune. When you are done splash a bit of lemon juice outside your back door and the rest outside your front door.<br />
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Starting today light one candle per month. Whenever you need that extra boost of positive force! </div>
BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-82446718150420437032013-01-31T18:44:00.001-08:002013-01-31T18:44:14.689-08:00Past Life Regression Meditation<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Past Life Regression<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><br /></b></div>
Close your eyes and take a few relaxed breathes. Try to keep still as you go
through the meditation. Take in a deep breath and let it out slowly. Keep deep
breathing with long, slow exhales. Feel it, hear it, and observe how this
affects your body. As you breathe, mentally tell your body that it can
relax. Keep your mind only on your breathing. Focus on the sound, the
feeling of your lungs expanding and shrinking, and simply breathe. When your
body has relaxed move into the following visualization.<br />
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Visualize yourself standing on a plateau between two
staircases. The staircase to your right ascends upward to where you
cannot see. The staircase on your left descends below to a place you cannot
see. Turn to your left and start down the stairs. Take a few breathes and with
each step down, bring yourself deeper into trance. As you come to the bottom of
the staircase you are in deep trance. Before you spread an immense library, it
is well lit but not overly so. You notice that on the spine of each book is a
name and date. On the end of each book case is a large printed name. You wander
the library until you find your name on the end of a large bookshelf. You stand
in front of it and see the books on the shelf. If a certain name, color, or
date of the book attracts your attention pull it down and open it up. <br />
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This is where the experiences differ. When you look into the
pages of the book, feel yourself drawn into it and go through your past life.
When you are finished with this lifetime, close it. If you would like to look
through other books, feel free, if not walk back over to the stairs. To come
out of this meditation walk back up the stairs. With each step up you come out
of the trance a bit more. When you reach the plateau take a deep breath and
imagine your body in front of you. Reach out and reconnect with your body.
Refocus on your breath for a few seconds before opening your eyes. Record what
you saw, the names and dates, everything you can remember. <br />
BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-5925268602550193042013-01-31T18:39:00.000-08:002013-01-31T18:39:03.665-08:00Animal Attributes Meditation<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Animal Attributes Meditation<o:p></o:p></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><br /></b></div>
Close your eyes and take a few relaxed breathes. Try to keep still as you go
through the meditation. Take in a deep breath and let it out slowly. Keep deep
breathing with long, slow exhales. Feel it, hear it, and observe how this
affects your body. As you breathe, mentally tell your body that it can
relax. Keep your mind only on your breathing. Focus on the sound, the
feeling of your lungs expanding and shrinking, and simply breathe. When your
body has relaxed move into the following visualization.<br />
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Again, imagine yourself in a circle of stones in a field at night.
The field outside of the circle is overgrown with wildflowers and tall grass.
Each stone has a lantern sitting upon it, glowing softly. In the center of the
circle is a small bon fire, lighting the area with the circle. Walk around the
circle and touch each stone, knowing you are protected within the circle. When
you have touched each stone, return to the center and within your heart let it
be known you wish to connect with one of your animal totems. Take a deep
breath and await the animal. It should step into the circle without any
hesitation or difficulty. When the totem has appeared, ask it politely if
it would gift its attributes to you for a short time. If the animal says yes,
continue, is not thank it and come out of meditation. <br />
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If the animal has said yes to your request step closer to it
and offer your hand to it, like a hand shake. When the animal returns the offer
and you touch it relax and begin the visualization. Feel the animal’s body
becoming transparent like water or mist and move within you. See the mist of
the animal moving into your hand and through your body, filling you up. The
mist moves into your heart chakra and compresses into the shape of the animal.
Feel the difference, observe how you are feeling and thinking. When you are
ready to leave meditation, thank the animal and extend your hand again. This
time, visualize the mist moving out of your body, down your arm, and out
through your hand. As the mist reforms into the animal thank it once more
and allow it to leave. Relax and imagine your body. Focus on your breathing and
reconnect to your body. Wait a couple seconds before opening your eyes.<br />
BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-50410532677733017812013-01-31T18:35:00.001-08:002013-01-31T18:37:44.641-08:00Animal Totem Meditation<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Animal Totem Meditation<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Close your eyes and take a few relaxed breathes. Try to keep still as you go
through the meditation. Take in a deep breath and let it out slowly. Keep deep
breathing with long, slow exhales. Feel it, hear it, and observe how this
affects your body. As you breathe, mentally tell your body that it can
relax. Keep your mind only on your breathing. Focus on the sound, the
feeling of your lungs expanding and shrinking, and simply breathe. When your
body has relaxed move into the following visualization.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> In your mind, visualize yourself in the middle of a field of tall
grass. The field is circled by tall trees and to one side is a small lake. In
the distance are mountains and the crystal blue sky. Take a deep breath and in
your mind let it be known that you would like to meet your animal totem. This
is the hard part. You must wait until an animal decides to make itself known to
you. When it does appear, show respect and ask to speak with it. If it allows
you to speak with it, ask it:</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: inherit;">-“Why are you in my life?”</b></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-family: inherit;">- “Are you with me for a period of time?”</b></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">
<b><div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="font-family: inherit;">-“What do you bring into my life?”</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b style="font-family: inherit;">-“May I call upon you for help in my life?”</b></div>
</b></span><br />
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Feel free to continue your conversation for as long as you wish.
When you are ready to depart, thank the animal for the audience and take a deep
breath. Visualize your body and focus on your breathing. After a few seconds of
reconnecting with your body, open your eyes. Make sure to record your
conversation, the animal you encountered, and all the details. </span>BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-64124330192376222812013-01-31T18:30:00.005-08:002013-01-31T18:30:54.283-08:00Grounding and Centering Meditation<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grounding and Centering Meditation<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Before you begin:</b> Visualize yourself surrounded by white light. Tell
yourself and know that no one that wishes you harm can penetrate that light. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">begin...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Close your eyes and take a few relaxed breathes. Try to keep still as you go
through the meditation. Take in a deep breath and let it out slowly. Keep deep
breathing with long, slow exhales. Feel it, hear it, and observe how this
affects your body. As you breathe, mentally tell your body that it can
relax. Keep your mind only on your breathing. Focus on the sound, the
feeling of your lungs expanding and shrinking, and simply breathe. When your
body has relaxed move into the following visualization. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Visualize yourself standing in a field. Take in a few deep breathes
and imagine your body filled with a colorful smoke. As you take a deep breath
in see the smoke drifting into the center of your torso, right above your belly
button. Every time you breathe in imagine the smoke condensing more and more
into a ball. As the ball becomes solid see it glow and sparkle with energy.
Once it is glowing brightly and completely solid move on.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> In your mind visualize that ball of energy breaking down
into streams of light moving down. The streams of light move down your torso,
past your hips, and down your thighs. Feel the light moving over your knees
along your shins and over your feet. Imagine the light pooling right into
the bottoms of your feet. Take a deep, relaxed breathe and visualize that light
moving into the earth beneath your feet like roots, but it never loses contact
with your feet. The light within your feet moves upward to branch through your
entire body. The end image will appear as a tree of light under you and within
you. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"> When you are ready to come out of this
state imagine the branches out light within you slowly retracting into the
soles of your feet. When all of the branches have been retracted visualize the
light moving from your feet deeper into the earth. Let it detach from you and
move into the world. Take a few relaxed breathes and open your eyes. </span><br />
BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-59262308030808731572013-01-31T18:13:00.001-08:002013-01-31T18:13:39.305-08:00Dedication Ritual<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Dedication of Self and Shrine/Altar</span></div>
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<b>Supplies</b>:</div>
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-white candle (and holder)</div>
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-plate with food offering</div>
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-cup of water or liquid offering</div>
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-symbol of god(s) you are honoring in Sky Cradle</div>
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<b>Purpose</b>:</div>
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Dedicating self and altar/shrine to the healing service of the Universe. Honoring personal gods as expressions of this intention.</div>
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<b>Preparation</b>:</div>
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On your altar set out the white candle (in holder), plate with food offering, cup of water or liquid offering, and symbols of the god(s) you are choosing to honor. </div>
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Stand before your altar and light your candle. Set the lighter to the side and take a moment to reflect on your personal goals and the gods you have chosen to honor. When ready, think once more on the decision to perform a dedication. It is a choice and an act of service, a pledge. When you wish to continue, bring the energy to attention. Say..</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>"Spirits of the forest and field,</b></div>
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<b>To my call draw near.</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>In this day my faith I wield,</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>All bear witness."</b></div>
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Take a moment to hold your arms out. Visualize yourself within the blue-black realm of the Universe. Below you is the earth that ground you. Above you are the stars and endless space. it sparkles around you. The sun shines to your right and fills you with power. The moon reflects the light to your left, circulating that power through you.</div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>"To my right moves the sun,</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Golden power of time and space. </b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>To my left moves the moon,</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Silver sphere of change and pace.</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Behind me stretches my ancestor's path,</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Before me lies the road I walk. So I go forward!</b></div>
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<b>Blessed be."</b></div>
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These are the gifts of the Universe. Let the power of this image fill your heart. When you are ready to continue, say..</div>
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<b>"I call to (deities), to whom I honor in my heart of hearts.</b></div>
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<b>Shining powers that dance into my fate and life,</b></div>
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<b>Night and day I move in your care,</b></div>
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<b>And now I step into the world as your child.</b></div>
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<b>Today I do, myself, declare,</b></div>
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<b>I am a child of (deity/deities)."</b></div>
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If you like, say personal prayers to deity and thank them. Turn to your shrine/altar you are dedicating. Hold your hands out towards it. </div>
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<b>"From today on, day to day, may I be known as a child of (deity/deities)...</b></div>
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<b>May you sit upon the throne of this altar. </b></div>
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<b>May you shine in my life and be honored.</b></div>
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<b>Blessed be!"</b></div>
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Take a deep breath. Ground and center. Release your visualization and relax. Fix up your new shrine/altar, giving the symbols of your god(s) prime placement. Set out the food and liquid offering out in front of these symbols. </div>
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BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-74210188511010816722013-01-31T17:37:00.004-08:002013-01-31T17:37:55.666-08:00Initiation Rite<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Initiation into Sky Cradle</span></div>
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With Sky Cradle being an open tradition and self practice, this initiation can be done alone or with a group.<br />
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<b>Supplies</b>:<br />
-3 unlit candles (and holders)<br />
-cup of water<br />
-lighter<br />
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<b>Preparation</b>:<br />
Place the three candles on the altar in their fire-proof holders. Set the water in front of them and the lighter within reach.<br />
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<b>Purpose</b>:<br />
To initiate into Sky Cradle tradition, promoting healing, and marking our commitment to this goal.<br />
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Stand before the altar and clear your mind. Take a deep breath to center yourself. Visualize yourself standing beneath the starry sky. The stars seem innumerable just as the life on this Earth is countless, nearly unimaginable. Each stars reflects a spark of life that glitters and glows upon the earth. Imagine the ground around you scattered with twinkling lights that reflect the stars above you. The sky reflects the Earth and the Earth reflects the sky. We are but one star that shares our light with all others. This is the outlook of Sky Cradle. Take another deep breath and relax. When ready, continue.<br />
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<b>"Today I begin my journey into healing,</b></div>
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<b>Today i take the steps upon a new path,</b></div>
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<b>I embrace the light of originality, t</b><b>he life of insight, a</b><b>nd love of discovery."</b></div>
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Dab your finger in the water and place a droplet to your belly, your heart, and your forehead.<br />
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<b>"I seal my path with the elixir of healing."</b></div>
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Take the lighter in your hands. Continue.<br />
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<b>"Seal of Truth upon my lips..."</b></div>
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Light the first candle. Reflecting upon what truth means for you.<br />
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<b>"May I know truth in every word given and received.</b></div>
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<b>Seal of Nature upon my form..."</b></div>
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Light second candle. Reflecting on the power of nature and the earth.<br />
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<b>"May I move in the cycles of the world.</b></div>
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<b>Seal of Knowledge upon my mind..."</b></div>
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Light third candle. Reflect upon the awesome power of the mind and the way we connect to all things.<br />
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<b>"May I ever seek wisdom."</b></div>
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Set the lighter down and look upon the altar. These are the qualities of healing that stir our passions within this path. Take a moment to reflect. Say personal prayers to deity or guides if you wish. When you are ready, let your mind explore the possibilities before you. Let the excitement, peace, and contentment sit in your heart. When you are ready to move on, continue.<br />
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<b>"Compassionate Mystery,</b></div>
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<b>Awakening Revelation,</b></div>
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<b>As is forseen and unforseen,</b></div>
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<b>I do rise into fulfillment!"</b></div>
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Blow out your candles. Carry those lights within your heart. Blessing!<br />
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<br />BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-49486322395428657022012-12-29T20:22:00.002-08:002012-12-29T20:23:18.845-08:00Healing Power of PrayerIt can seem a little strange to approach the subject of prayer in an earth based religion. From those who leave from the Abrahamic religions, the act of praying can seem an unhappy reminder of our past. Yet the power found within the act of praying is still there for us. Whomever you choose to worship is there for you.<br />
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Prayer is a way to focus your will, positive energy, and intent. In this way, it is a useful way to shift your attitudes and look to a more hopeful future. This helps move the energy in your way. Use this power for healing and strength for others.</div>
BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-88401907606811959372012-12-20T18:12:00.002-08:002012-12-20T18:12:49.779-08:00Jaguar MedicineSky Cradle is a tradition dedicated to healing. In this way we will be spreading awareness of the many different ways healing manifests. Some of the most ferocious powers can help to cultivate the greatest power of healing within us. Jaguar is a strong totem for this.<br />
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Jaguar medicine is one of integrity and confronting fear. It shows to us our inner fears, doubts, and helping them to surface. In order to rebuild you must first destroy. Jaguar rips apart old wounds to air them out and clear them away. The old predator forces us to confront fears and rise above them. But also to be true to ourselves and walk with integrity. This is Jaguar's medicine to us.BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-61107126471075611662012-12-04T16:01:00.002-08:002012-12-04T16:01:37.106-08:00Archangel Raphael Invocation<b>Healing Invocation - <span style="color: #38761d;">Archangel Raphael</span></b><br />
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"In heart of hearts these words ring true,<br />
The healing heart shines through,<br />
Angel of the eastern wind,<br />
Raphael, the healer within.<br />
<br />Brother of light and of joy,<br />
Your guidance I wish within my soul,<br />
I call to you in new hope,<br />
Your peace I take into myself.<br />
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Archangel Raphael, healer and friend,<br />
I draw you near and draw you in.<br />
Guide my hand and my heart,<br />
To give of self to every part.<br />
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Angel Raphael, healer!<br />
Angel Raphael, guide!<br />
Angel Raphael, friend!<br />
Through light and breath be brought here!"<br />
<br />BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-5607425846692497282012-11-18T12:54:00.002-08:002012-12-09T14:25:01.629-08:00Healing Circle - Ritual<br />
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<b>Purpose</b>:</div>
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To send healing energy
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<u>Supplies:</u></div>
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5 candles</div>
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plate with food offering</div>
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empty bowl</div>
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small cup of water</div>
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Pictures or statues of
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<u>Preparations:</u></div>
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Set your five candles in
a circle on your altar. Leave room for your plate and bowl. Set your cup of
water to the side. Keep your lighter nearby. Decorate the altar with healing
stones, totems, pictures, or other healing object. When you are ready to begin,
take a moment to relax and be still. After your reflection light your candles.
Set your food offering on your plate and set it on the altar. Relax and focus
on your altar. Visualize the circle of candles linking together in a circle of
white light on your altar. Remember all of the healing spirits that move in our
Universe to those who are in need of healing. When you want to continue, hold
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<b>"Spirits new and
spirits bright,</b></div>
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<b><b>Spirits full of wisdom old,</b></b></div>
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<b><b>Teach to me the healing light,</b></b></div>
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<b>Let me draw it in untold.</b></div>
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<b>From this circle do heal thy wound,</b></div>
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<b>That earthly matters have undone,</b></div>
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<b>No ill-will may you bring,</b></div>
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<b>Into this place of healing."</b></div>
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Place your hands over
your heart and close your eyes. Visualize your heart center shedding light into
your circle. The circle fills with light and pulses with your heartbeat. It is
filled with your wish for balance and health, for the health of others and the
positive thoughts that fill your heart. When you have held the visualization
and it is firmly in your mind, release it. Open your eyes and continue. </div>
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Hold the cup of water in
your hands. take a deep breath. Say,</div>
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<b>"To good spirits and
honored healers,</b></div>
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<b><b>I give the cool waters of the earth."</b></b></div>
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Pour a bit of water into
the empty bowl. Place the cup to the side. Take the plate of food offering in
both hands. Hold it in front of you.</div>
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<b>"To good spirits and
honored healers,</b></div>
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<b><b>I give the sustenance of the earth."</b></b></div>
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Place the plate back on
your altar. Take a deep breath and release it slowly. </div>
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<b>"In peace and trust,</b></div>
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<b><b>Attend this light,</b></b></div>
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<b><b>Healing be given to those in need,</b></b></div>
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<b>In many hearts let health shine bright.</b></div>
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<b>so mote it be."</b></div>
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Keep the candles lit with
offerings on the altar for a few hours. This is a good time for meditation,
reflection, or personal projects. Stay with your altar, attend to the candles
should they go out, and work on something . When you are ready to close the
circle, blow out the candles. </div>
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<b>"With starry light,</b></div>
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<b><b>Circle closes this night. </b></b></div>
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<b><b>With peace and love,</b></b></div>
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<b>Merry met and merrily depart."</b></div>
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Dispose of the offerings
and put away your supplies for future circles. </div>
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BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8363143929165765217.post-88535148045510362482012-11-18T08:59:00.000-08:002012-11-18T08:59:13.188-08:00Sky Cradle IntroductionWelcome to the Sky Cradle blog and site. This tradition is based on service, fellowship, and healing. You can learn more about us in <a href="http://skycradletradition.blogspot.com/p/about-sky-cradle.html">About Sky Cradle</a> and <a href="http://skycradletradition.blogspot.com/p/sky-cradle-practices-meditation.html">Sky Cradle Practices</a>. As this site is relatively new, we will be posting rites, spells, and other practices over time. For our calender of events look to our <a href="http://skycradletradition.blogspot.com/p/calender.html">Sky Cradle Calender</a>. We will be trying to establish a fellowship chatroom as soon as possible. BlackTailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02015070456288306721noreply@blogger.com0