~ forever and a week (at $.99) ~

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Here we are again, another Monday, another day in the office. We’re into the middle of July already, which seems ludicrous, really. Before you know it, the holiday season will be upon us!

I have something to celebrate, however, and we don’t have to wait for Christmas! My first book with Creativia Publishing is on promo this week, today through the 16th and you can get a Kindle copy for only $.99! Yes! That’s right, just ninety-nine cents for Forever!

I spent a bunch of time over the weekend working on a short story anthology that I hope to have ready for the publisher by next Monday, and part of that was working on a story of my own that I hope to include. It’s a short piece in the world of a novel I hope to write next year, when I’ve finished with Shades and Shadows. It’s going to be a sci-fi novel and I’m excited to get into it, even if only in a small way.

I suppose I should go pour that cup of coffee and get my day started. So much to do and all that. Have a great Monday, Readers!

Wild Horses and Burros Need Your Voice TODAY!

Straight from the Horse's Heart

Information supplied by Daniel Cordero Fernández

“We must relentlessly call Congress until they ask for mercy and remove the two offending sections legalizing wild horse killings and enabling horse slaughter in Appropriation Bills…”

photo by Terry Fitch of Wild Horse Freedom Federation

Focus on all the member of the House and Senate appropriations committees but also contact your own Congressman and two Senators. This is because, in all likelihood, the two pro-slaughter sections (one removing the USDA slaughter inspections ban and other adding language to allow BLM to kill and sell for slaughter wild horses in holding) will be passed by the appropriations committees since western pro-slaughter folks have the majority and they have already discussed the matter and have allegedly agreed to pushing this to the full Congress to bring horse slaughter back. In my humble opinion, it is a done deal.

When contacting both your own legislators and…

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Turmeric Powder Tincture

The Heathen Homesteader

When I first met my now husband he introduced me to herbs to help with skin issues. He suffered a skin injury that required almost a year of medical attention but wanted to help his skin in any way he could. So he looked to herbs. The best way to get the herbs he chose to help in his opinion was to ingest them. Now we use many of the herbs he loved in our food and tisanes frequently. Turmeric is one we go through a lot of. It helps with inflammation and many skin issues are the product of other health problems such as this. Check out the link at the end of this post for more in depth information.

When a neighbor/friend asked if I wanted her bag of turmeric she didn’t like (it has a peppery taste that isn’t appetizing to some) I started brewing up ideas…

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Astrorisa Moonforecaster ~ July Full Moon

Written by Iya Olusoga – Bisi Ade

Sunday

July 9, 2017

Capricorn Full Moon 17° in House 10

Sun in Cancer 17° in House 4

12:06 AM EDT

Themes: Leadership, Truth, Convictions, Aggressiveness, Expansiveness, Family concerns, Health concerns, Loss vs. Gain, Business ventures, Immaturely carefree vs. Carefree & measured. Self-development, Realism, Authenticity, Setting parameters, Being left out, and Abundantly Joyful.

Welcome to the Capricorn (Obaluaiye) expose, full moon time, this forecast will span 28 days from July 9th – August 6th. This lunar moment rockets forward with a forceful energy which was previously fed by the July 2nd through July 4th transits. Aries 0° House 1, Capricorn 0° House 10, Mars 19°

Cancer, in House 4. Mars (Ogun) opposite Pluto (Oya) = internal conflicts coming to the surface. Mars (Ogun) squaring Jupiter (Obatala) = work hard for gains or experience waste….Then there’s the full moon’s exposing energies at play which are flanked with an almost Oya-ish expression. Our collective consciousness will work through various situations regarding Truths and Deceptions yet, those who look more inward rooting out self-deceptions rather than looking more so outside of themselves for said deceptions will fare better during this lunar season. This lunar season affords many of us much room for spiritual growth and development; the time is ripe for positive internal and transformative changes which will likely lead to added positive yet unexpected outcomes….During this lunar time our work skills and our health within our work environment will become a major theme. Those greatly influenced will be health workers, nannies, child care workers, caretakers, teachers, government workers, small shop keepers, tourism, tourist workers, and family members relating or not relating to each other…

Have a prosperous, happy, emotionally balanced, healthy, and self promoting moon time.

The Holly Tree {Celtic Astrology ~ July 8th ~ August 4th}

Good Witches Homestead

The Fire Festival Of Lammas

Celtic Symbol: The Unicorn And The Flaming Spear

Zodiac Degrees: 15º00` Cancer – 11º59` Leo

Ruling Planet: Earth – Abred; Sabbat: Lughnasa, Celtic festival of the Sun God Lugh, Lammas; Color: Red; Element: Fire

Ancient Gods Associated With Earth: Greek – Gaia, Ceres, Persephone; Celtic – Danu, Lugh, Tannus, Thor

Symbolism: The Sword of Truth, Unconditional love, sacrifice, reincarnation, noble, high ideals, academic, confident, leader

Gemstone: Ruby, Bloodstone, Red Carnelian; Powers: Protection, Anti-Lightning, Luck, Dream Magick

Flower: Meadowsweet; Birds: Cardinal, Starling

Folk Names: Aquifolius, Bat’s Wings, Christ’s Thorn, Holy Tree, Holm Chaste, Hulm, Hulver Bush

In Celtic mythology, the holly, or kern-oak, is the evergreen twin of the oak tree. In the Druidic lunar calendar, the sacred oak ruled the waxing (light) part of the year and the evergreen holly ruled the waning (dark) part.

People born under this sign, unlike the oak characters, are less inclined to take risks…

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Wild Horses & Burros: Congressman Chris Stewart Violates U.S.C. Title 18 – Conspiracy to Defraud the United States

Straight from the Horse's Heart

Press Release: Citizens Against Equine Slaughter

“Congressman Stewart Reports a 41% increase in WH&B population in less than 5 months – IMPOSSIBLE!”

Citizens Against Equine Slaughter has found evidence that the Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and at least one Congressman are guilty of violating 923. 18 U.S.C. § 371—Conspiracy to Defraud the United States:

“The general conspiracy statute, 18 U.S.C. § 371, creates an offense “[i]f two or more persons conspire either to commit any offense against the United States, or to defraud the United States, or any agency thereof in any manner or for any purpose. (emphasis added).”

Congressman Stewart Reports a 41% increase in WH&B population in less than 5 months – IMPOSSIBLE

We find that Chris Stewart did stand in front of a Congressional Appropriations Subcommittee for the Department of the Interior in 2016, addressing the BLM FY 2017 Budget. He…

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The Stone of Truth: Aquamarine

Good Witches Homestead

Aquamarine can provide a significant boost to the immune system. It has a cleansing action that, in combination with its ability to stimulate the thymus gland, can help clear infection from the body.

It may, however, bring old symptoms to the surface before they are finally released.

Energy: companionable, convivial

Colors: green, pale blue-green, aqua

Uses: Aquamarine is a form of beryl utilized for clarity of perception and eyesight, releasing old patterns and conditioning, the flow of creativity, inspiration, peace of mind, multidimensional experience, protection, courage, centering, purification and cleansing, calming and soothing energy, reducing fears and sharpening intuition.

Star Sign: Pisces
Ruling Planet: Neptune
Element: Water
Chakra: Throat

TIPS FOR AQUAMARINE

Carry aquamarine to help protect you from harm when you are traveling, especially to foreign lands

Put aquamarine on your desk when you are studying – its tranquil energy enhances concentration

Hold aquamarine when you have something you…

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Larkspur: July Birth Flower

Good Witches Homestead

The birthday flower of July is the lovely Larkspur, which symbolizes carefree summer days, feeling lighthearted, and just having fun. Larkspur is a highly desirable cut flower with tall spikes of colorful petals that look as perfect in a cut glass vase on the dining room table as they do sitting in a rustic basket or bucket at a casual backyard party.

Many people confuse Larkspur plants with delphinium plants. Although they look similar and are both members of the buttercup family, larkspur is annuals with more delicate flowers in shades of white, pink and lavender. Delphinium is perennials with more substantial flowers in shades of purple, blue, red, yellow and white.

Larkspur blooms from early spring through late summer with flowers that can range in size from a few inches to several feet long in the meadowland species. In Shakespeare’s time, Larkspur was also called lark’s heel, lark’s claw, and knight’s…

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First Full Moon of Summer

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Hope Ryden, 87, Revealed the Lives of Wild Horses, Beaver, & Coyotes

Straight from the Horse's Heart

Story by by Merritt Clifton as published on Animals 24-7

“There was quite a mixed gathering awaiting our good friend Hope Ryden when she approached and crossed the Rainbow Bridge the other day. Animal and human alike were waiting to render a hand across to the afterlife to the woman who had touched and helped so many. Animal advocacy is going to have turn up the volume in an effort to fill the void that now looms among us after the parting of Hope; may she rest in much earned peace. God Bless.” ~ R.T.