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Castings is out of print?! Nevermind, if you call here I'll guarantee you can get a copy: Bell, Book & Candle, Dover DE (302) 678-4545. That's Ivo's store. I know they ship (also the place to go if there's something you want and have no idea where to get it, they'll know where to find it). There's tons of copies of Castings floating around.

Shit, did I tell you about this place before? They have EXCELLENT new book prices and unbeatable shipping rates. Granted, not the most extensive library but definitely a first check for anything. They have several Penczak and DAN books right now: Discount New Age Books | Up To 85% Off New Books, Tarot Decks

As to the other author you mentioned, I can't say I've ever heard of them so I can't express an opinion. However, I looked at a preview of the book on amazon and then next time I run across it I'll pick it up, it looks interesting! I recognize the cover ... one of the reasons I may have blown by it before is that it does reiterate a bit of info that I've got in other books but I saw the ancient Egypt stuff and our coven is working on that right now (blech, too heavy and formal for my tastes, all the more so considering I'm getting into shamanic stuff, talk about juxtaposition!)

Sorry for taking so long on getting back to you. Best books/authors for "things to do":

Anything by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki (she has quite a few books of just pathworkings and has an incredible workbook set, quite expensive but it's literally a "lightworker 101" starter kit, called "your unseen power" I have it, excellent for the solitary if you're interested in Western Magical style).

Anything by Christopher Penczak.

Anything by T. Thorn Coyle.

"Castings" by Ivo Domingue, Jr. (this is a book of nothing but various castings, including simple how tos on grounding/centering and personal energetic control. It was written by the founding elder of my tradition).

Thanks! Oh Georgia has a helmet law for sure. The lid was a big decision for me b/c I couldn't decide if I wanted a retro style to fit the bike or a contemporary looking one. Ended up somewhere in the middle.

Bitchin' ink, BTW, girl!

Well if you want books that give you things to do Oh there I can help you. If you want give me a shout. Sounds like you have yourself plenty busy and your hands full as it is.

Hecate huh My acting High Priest's patroness is Hecate. She can be a bit of a taskmistress Our tradition does a big ritual to Hecate in the very early autumn (I think it will be performed at a guest location this year). Very interesting, looooonnnnng ritual. Three priestesses aspect (which is like drawing down but the priestess is more "with it") the three faces of Her (maiden/mother/crone) and you can go to the goddess and ask a question/blessing or boon.

check her out! Pics in the first two posts and on page 3 of the thread.
http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/chat-conversation/you-people-want-see-pics-my-new-motorcycle-dont-you-702695.html

Oh I gots me a motorcycle now, chica. If you keep posting I'll bump the thread with pics.

Holy shite! Que pasa, hermana?

I've read Sandra's first book (its super short, read 1/3 of it waiting to get my taxes done). Comes with a CD so you can jump right into journeying. She's a good introduction to the quickie nuts and bolts of how to journey, Harner is more the theory and history.

Don't blame you for taking a break, there's plenty of times I wish I could take a for real one, we manage quite a few weeks at a time. Our coven's been doing Egyptian alchemy lately, frankly, it's not my cup of tea but it's only six more months. I way more connect to the shamanic stuff, little more visceral.

Missed you girl! Studying a bit on shamanism these days (Michael Harner, Sandra Ingerman). Fun stuff getting in touch with the Earth spirits.

Hugs!!!

BTW, where did you get the picture in your AV (and what is it exactly, I know, it's a cat but is it a tarot card?)

Our coven did all the sephiroth last year (one per month) now we're working the paths from Malkuth up. Our HP has us working them in groupings, according triangle groupings and gematria.

I have two chakra clearing exercises if you're interested, one is more powerful (and time consuming) than the other. Do you still have my private email? If so, send me an email to it (I'm blanking on yours), I'll send you attachments. If not, send me yours via private mail here.

In the past two months I've spent WAAAAAAYYYY too much money on books/rocks/meditative CDs and furniture ... I've been bad ... well, hubby's final child support payment will be the last monday of this month, I went a little overboard

I know what you mean about giving up and letting go. Sometimes the biggest lesson we need to learn on this plane is trusting the process. I'm having residual health problems from the meningitis I had the begining of last month. My HP is telling me there's something energetic going on and considering the quality of the pain changed after a very potent ritual earlier this month I'm inclined to believe her. That doesn't make it easier to deal with though Frustrating doesn't even come close to describing the feeling.

RE: Kyanite grid - husband and I went to a metaphysical fair a few weeks ago ($60+ rocks, $150+ on books BUT most were half priced new!!! I restrained myself from buying the $1,000 crystal singing bowls) anyway, there was one healer there that had some sort of double crystal grid on a massage table, one grid on the floor under the table, one on top of the table where the patient lay. Literally made the hair stand up on my arm, I sort of staggered away from the thing. I've gotten the hang of ground/center anywhere, inside or out, helps a lot, particularly as you become more sensitive to energy.

The coven is studying the qabalistic paths in preparation for a major ritual this October called walking the tree. Personally, in addition to the regular stuff, I've been drawn to the soundings of Tom Kenyon (that stuff will literally blow your mind) and reading about Mary Magdalene and Tantra (sometimes sort of the same time).

Oh your poor mother *sigh* I feel like I've created a monster!

I miss you girl! Personally, life is very good, spiritually we're keeping busy and learning some very, very interesting stuff. I'm spending too much money on books, music and rocks but as long as hubby says "we have credit, knock your socks off," I ain't gonna worry about it

What kind of mischief have you been up to lately?

Well

hey! good to see you!!

We miss you at EF.