I apologize for my extended absence and total lack of posting here. Between my back pain (which was much better until I overdid it and put myself back in the back brace), and the loss of a friend, I really hadn't felt much like communicating much of anything. I have since realized that even into Magical Lives a bit of rain can be expected - and I can't allow emotional storms to control me and my activities. So, here I am ready willing and able! I believe I have already posted the full week of Planetary Aspects so I will move on to the Magical Herb Uses right after I share something I found on my Mennonite chiropractor's wall. There was no sign of who wrote this and I asked the good doctor if he knew who wrote it and he did not. so, if it is a copyrighted piece, please let me know.

FILL MY CUP, LORD...

I offer You my cup of stress that you may fill it with quietness.

I offer You my cup of criticism that You may fill it with encouragement.

I offer You my cup of resentment that You may fill it with forgiveness

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I offer You my cup of fear, worry and control that You may fill it with trust

I offer You my cup of loneliness and selfishness that You may fill it with communion.

I offer You my cracked and crumbling cup that You may remold me and make me strong.

I offer You my cup of pain - the cup You know too well.
Fill my cup with thanksgiving and hope that someday my cup of tears will be filled with joy.

I surrender my cup to You, that You may fill it with service and the sweetness of Your presence.
I offer my cup of me, that it may be filled to overflowing with YOU.

I know it's a little too Christian for many of my readers, but that doesn't keep it from being worthy of sharing!

And now for those herbs:

Honey: (I know- technically not an herb!)

For attraction and solar magic. Can be used to sweeten a cup of tea or a business deal!

Honeysuckle:

Draws money, success, and quick abundance; Aids persuasiveness and confidence, sharpens intuition. Ring green candles with honeysuckle flowers or use honeysuckle in charms & sachets to attract money. Crush the flowers and rub into the forehead to enhance psychic powers.
Also Called: Woodbine, Jin Yin Hua, Dutch Honeysuckle, Goat's Leaf

Hops:

Relaxing and sleep producing; a fantastic herb for dream pillows. Believed to increase the restfulness & serenity of sleep. Also used for healing rituals, sachets, and incense.
Also Called: Beer Flower, Hop Flower

Hyacinth:

Promotes peace of mind and peaceful sleep. Attracts love, luck, and good fortune. Named for Hiakinthos, Greek God of homosexual love, this is the patron herb for gay men. Guards against nightmares when used as an oil, burned as incense, or included in dream pillows. Carry in amulet or sachet to ease grief or the pain of childbirth.

Hydrangea:

Hex-breaking, love drawing, bringing back a lover, fidelity, and binding.

Iris:

Attracts wisdom, courage, and faith. Use fresh iris flower to purify an area. Represents a belief in happy reincarnation. Symbolizes faith, wisdom, and valor. Useful for consecrating ritual wands. Used in rituals designed for baby blessings.

I think that's about all for the Herbs today.

I want to share a link with you all that, I think, will be eye-opening for many, I know it was for me. This link is to a film by Michael Moore and he has stated that he will not prosecute anyone showing it for free on the Internet. On the whole, the health care system in the U.S. has been pretty good to me, but I know that certainly hasn't been the case for many others. This film, though long-ish is powerful and has a strong message that applies if not to everyone, then to someone they love. Also, while you're there check out the HubPages thing, it may very well be something you want to join (free)

http://hubpages.com/hub/Watch_Sicko_Movie_Free_Online

And that, my friends, I think I will take my leave of you, remaining as always,

With you in the Spirit