Thanksgiving - Honoring the Land

As a child in school I remember hearing
of the pilgrims & the "first" Thanksgiving...
Over the years I have heard much debate
over the origins of Thanksgiving.
Now, I am no historian but some things I do know.
I know that however it began,
Thanksgiving was a celebration
of the harvest.
A Thank You to Mother earth for Her bounty .
A Thank you to God/Spirit for providing

I know that George Washington first declared it a
day of Nationwide celebration. This is His proclamation,
"recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness:"

Today there is separation of church & state.
Today we complicate things.
Today we often forget the roots of Thanksgiving.
For those early people, whether Pilgrim,
Native American, Canadian or Spaniard ;
they were grateful.
They honored the land, first and foremost.
They honored "God"
For providing through the Winter season,
For giving them a place to practice their religious beliefs.

For Me,
I am Grateful each day for the gifts of The Great Mother
I am Grateful for the land I walk upon
I am grateful that I can wear my pentacle publicly
& not fear religious persecution.
Yes, we as a people have far to go
But today, I am grateful.
I offer these words...
This Thanksgiving may we remember this truth
Mother Earth does not belong to us, we are
a part of the land.


"One does not sell the land people walk on." ..
Crazy Horse, Sept. 23, 1875

Tarot on Tuesdays

Tarot on Tuesdays kicks off with FairyGuidemother...
Visit Intuitive Goddess FB page & post your question..
Questions must be posted by 6PM today

Hecate
Her Moon approaches..
In this Dark Season I raise Thy power
Hecate/Isis/Aset

Hecate's Moon

November...
The Full moon arrives on Sunday
Hecate's Moon
This is the season of the Dark Mother

Hecate's torch lights the way
Guiding us through the coming of the Winter months
Her torches
Our hopes, dreams
Illuminating Our path

Hecate
Queen of Witches
She guides our magick
She guides our visions

Her power rises within Her daughters,
This night
We honor Her flame
We work with Her fire

Use this Moon to honor the Magicks of Hecate
Work with the element of Fire.
Whether it be scrying by candlelight,
Working a spell in a Fire Cauldron or
Simply lighting a candle
Honor the Queen of Witches by Honoring
The Witch Within

May The Goddess always light your way

Tarot on Tuesdays

Interested in a free reading?
I know, we all like a freebie now & then...

IntuitiveGoddess on FB is giving a free reading every Tuesday.
Why? To give back & be in service to My Lady.
To promote some of my sisters & fellow readers
To show that We in the Pagan community do NOT
have to participate in a pissing contest amongst ourselves.

Yes, I will be reading but joining me...

Althea, fairyguidemother
Althea has the most enchanting way of communicating
with the Fey. Let Her guide you & enjoy a giggle or two!

Robin Linke of Balanced Healing Arts
Robin is a Reiki Master, Specializing in energy work

We each have a different style. Some use Oracles, Some tarot,
Sometimes we just use our psychic ability.

Please join us & support some wonderful Ladies!
Questions must be posted to the wall by Monday 6PM
Please remember - The reading will also be posted there.

Devotion to Hecate

Hecate/Isis/Aset
I am your daughter
Devotee
Priestess
In saffron & midnight sky
I kneel before The Great Mother
Three candles burn upon Her altar

Three stones I do wear
The stone of the Dark Mother
She who protects
The stone of Her Lifeblood
She who creates
The stone of Her Moon
She who is the light guiding our path

I am your priestess
I ask that I may walk the path of the ancient ones
Wise Ones
Priestesses who came before me
I ask that I may serve you with honor
To remain humble in thy service
I am your voice
For those who seek your guidance
I listen with my heart
To hear your words

For I am your daughter
Devotee
Priestess
Seer
Hecate/Isis/Aset

True Power

True Power comes in a whisper
It need not be announced.
True power can neither be taught,
Nor bought
True power is the silent strength
Of a lifetimes wisdom
Of lessons learned
For those who hold true power
Need never brag or speak of it.
True power is gentle,
Yet can yield a fury equal to Nature Herself
When need be.
True power stands back and observes
Watching those with claims of power
Flounder around foolishly
Never to know true power.
For true power can not be obtained
True power lives within One's soul