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Here is a spell group. Here we talk about your spells, what forms you use, what tools you use, est.
Greetings,
I am new to the festival scene, so I'm looking to compile a list of pagan festivals in California (non-pagan festivals as well)... all responses are appreciated!
Thanks!
Danu
A place share ideas, thoughts, text, poems, spells, charms, prayers, etc with like minded souls.
A place of peace, trust and friendship (no flaming welcome). For those of us both in and out of the broom closet.
Anyone know of pagan tattoo artists in this area???
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Danu
This is a community to share or discuss body art of a pagan or meaningful nature.
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Just joined this group cause I would like to try my hand at it... So I am totally clueless...
But I look around and notice Acacia is coming into full bloom... and it smells divine! So, has anyone used any parts of this tree for incense? R…
This group is a place for those who make their own incense or are interested in doing so to gather, share, and discuss. Ask advice on recipes and ingredients, share formulas. All types of incense are game: loose, resin, cones, stick, etc.
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I was reviewing my comment wall and though you should be getting to a place where some folks hit a rough patch. Is it digesting well, and not too dry or stinky? Give a holler if you need any additional insight or guidance!
If you don't mind me trying to fund raise for ECO-Tours of Wisconsin every week or so, we should add one another as friends. I'm a Great Lakes Region kind of guy, although I am interested in west coast affairs, even though I may never get out there, I have friends there... Some as far South as San Diego, up through Humbolt County, and on to Oregon and Washington. Perhaps someday I'll take the Pacific Coast Trail from South to North.
Peace sister, Tony
How is the composting going? Blessings, and all good things to you!
Just a note to check in and see what's up.
Peace sister, Tony
Composting can be fun! For years, my daughter used to hear me talk about folks being "older than dirt". I suppose it isn't the nicest way to speak of elders, but it is a colloquial saying in these parts. Fortunately, as you will know if you get to know me better, even at that there is, for me, a humble reverence embodied in that term. Suffice it to say, this is within my children's lexicon as well, and they know the power of the crone.
When I used to tend the compost, especially during Raven's extremely inquisitive time (about 5-8 years old) she would always ask, "What are you doing?" and I would say "making dirt". One day, she walked up and said, "you are older than dirt", she pointed to the black gold spilling out of the bottom of the pile and said, "you're older than that dirt!"
Ah! Children, now when I look into the compost pile, it is with her new eyes that I see it! I truly am older than dirt!
Just a few basics, I never use oils, meat, milk, or cooked products. in my compost. Some people claim to have reasons for this, I just know that it works best for me. I have heard of using human waste, but I usually judge techniques by the people sharing them, and both the guys who said it would be good are crazy! In Wisconsin, where I am from, getting temperatures high enough to kill pathogens, and even occasionally weed seeds is tough enough. I'm not convinced that it is a good idea to run the risk of sickness death, or the possibility of coming into contact with drug residues from the human waste.
The best way to get started is to make a compost lasagna. Start with brown, stick like, or straw like material. Often called carbonaceous, these are like stems, small twigs (I usually go up to about pencil thick) vines, or other structural components. These are usually dry but just after weeding, they are fine to add a bit green or whatever color they happen to be. These will help create air spaces so that the decaying matter will be well oxygenated.
Second, add green, nitrogenous material, this included other colors as well, but usually the leafy parts. Grass clippings, apple cores, kitchen scraps, etc. These two layers are about equal in volume. If the carbonaceous material has been dried, you can get away with a bit more of it. Finally, to keep the smell down, and speed the process, you will need a starter culture of bacteria, fungi, algae, other microbes, etc. You can find compost starter, or activator at garden supply stores if you like, but healthy soil has all of what you need in it already. Sprinkle a couple handfuls (for a smaller pile) or several shovels full onto the top, and viola! You are on your way. Keep the pile about as wet as a damp rag, you don't want it to become soggy, but the moisture is necessary for the breakdown processes to keep going. If your pile is slow at first, don't worry, stir it a bit with a rod or potato fork, turning to mix the elements and add air is helpful. Many composts have one open side to facilitate stirring.
I hope this is helpful, and that your compost is ready to feed your garden soon!
Peace sister, Tony
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