Dinah's Dreams Newsletter 2-08

The Origins of the Rose

The rose has always been valued for its beauty and has a long history of symbolism. The ancient Greeks and Romans identified the rose with their goddesses of love referred to as Aphrodite and Venus. In Rome a wild rose would be placed on the door of a room where secret or confidential matters were discussed. The phrase sub rosa, or "under the rose", means to keep a secret — derived from this ancient Roman practice.

Early Christians identified the five petals of the rose with the five wounds of Christ. Despite this interpretation, their leaders were hesitant to adopt it because of its association with Roman excesses and pagan ritual. The red rose was eventually adopted as a symbol of the blood of the Christian martyrs. Roses also later came to be associated with the Virgin Mary.

Rose culture came into its own in Europe in the 1800s with the introduction of perpetual blooming roses from China. There are currently thousands of varieties of roses developed for bloom shape, size, fragrance and even for lack of prickles.

Roses are ancient symbols of love and beauty. The rose was sacred to a number of goddesses (including Isis and Aphrodite). Roses are so important that the word means pink or red in a variety of languages (such as Romance languages, Greek, and Polish).

According to the Robert Bangert "language of flowers", certain rose colors carry specific symbolic meanings.

Red: love, "I Love You"; Deepest love and respect

Pink: grace, gentle feelings of love; Grace

Dark Pink: gratitude

Light Pink: admiration, sympathy

White: innocence, purity, secrecy, friendship, reverence and humility.

Yellow: often akin to joy and deep friendship or platonic love. In German speaking countries, however, they can

mean jealousy and infidelity.

Yellow with red tips: Friendship, falling in love

Orange: passion

Burgundy: beauty

Blue: mystery

Green: calm

Purple: protection (paternal/maternal love)

Black: used to signify death (black being the color of death) often of old habits. In a positive light it signifies rebirth

after death. Also, slavish devotion (as a true black rose is impossible to produce).

The rose also has various supernatural and literary attributes.

In the driest whitest stretch of pains' infinite desert, I lost my sanity and found this rose. — Rumi

What's in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet. — William Shakespeare,

Romeo and Juliet act II, sc. ii

O, my love's like a red, red rose/That's newly sprung in June — Robert Burns, A Red, Red Rose

Information appears to stew out of me naturally, like the precious ottar of roses out of the otter. Mark Twain,

Roughing It

The red rose whispers of passion,

And the white rose breathes of love;

O, the red rose is a falcon,

And the white rose is a dove.

But I send you a cream-white rosebud

With a flush on its petal tips;

For the love that is purest and sweetest

Has a kiss of desire on the lips - John Boyle O'Reilly, A White Rose

Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses. — James Oppenheim, "Bread and Roses"

Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose — Gertrude Stein, Sacred Emily (1913), a poem included in Geography and

Plays.

One couldn't die for you. Of course, an ordinary passer by would think my rose looked just like you. But my rose

is more important than all of you put together, since she's the one I've watered. Since she's the one I

put under glass. Since she's the one I sheltered behind a screen. Since she's the one for whom I killed

the caterpillars (except the two or three for butterflies). Since she's the one I listened to when she

complained, or when she boasted,or even sometimes when she said nothing at all. Since she's my

Rose — Antoine de Saint Exupéry, The Little Prince

Our highest assurance of the goodness of Providence seems to me to rest in the flowers. All other things, our

powers, our desires, our food are all really necessary for our existance in the first instance. But the rose is an

extra. Its smell and its colour are an embellishment of life, not a condition of it. It is only goodness which gives

extras, and so I say again that we have much to hope from the flowers. - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Shirlock

Holmes

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose

10 SIMPLE LOVE SPELLS

by Dinah

Turn your dreams into reality with one of our fast and easy love spells. Spells work by concentrating with your mind and focusing on your goals to improve your life through ancient traditions. Always remember the “golden rule” of spell casting - never wish for bad things to come to others or "An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will".

1. Incense Love Spell

Light incense and imagine your perfect love appearing. Many scents are for love. Rose for devotion, vanilla for passion, cinnamon banishes jealousy; patchouli is an aphrodisiac, jasmine for fertility, frankincense for protection. Watch the smoke take your prayers to the heavens.

2. Candle Love Spell

Burn two candles at the same time to represent partnership. Use the color that feels right for you. Pink for

romance, red for sexual pleasure, silver or gold for making your wishes come true. Brown for soul mate

attraction. Never leave candles unattended. After they finish burning, take the little wax that is left and

place it under your bed.

3. Oil Diffuser Love Spell

Use an oil diffuser to create a loving atmosphere throughout your house. Pick the oil that puts you in the

mood for love. Lavender for relaxation, Egyptian musk for animal attraction, rose for secret desires,

patchouli for lust, sandalwood for protection, jasmine for psychic powers. Clean your house and get ready

for romance.

4. Aromatherapy Love Spell

Apply oils to wrist, neck and temples for quick absorption. Perfume can boost your confidence and attract

romantic advances. Orange or lavender has a relaxing effect. Rose, patchouli, gardenia and lily are some

of the romance scents. Lilac promotes harmony and understanding. Buy a new outfit and go places to

meet new people.

5. Crystal Love Spell

Wear or carry gemstones and crystals to attract the qualities that the gem represents. Rose quartz is the

romance and kindness stone. Amethyst is for good luck, good health and happiness. Clear quartz dispels

negativity and energizes the body. Lapis Lazuli protects the wearer and brings out psychic abilities.

Choose the one the feels right to you.

6. Feng Shui Love Spell

Feng shui is a way of decorating your home to attract what you want. Stand at your front door facing in and

the right back corner of your house is the Love sector. Place a beautiful flower arrangement, water fountain

or statue of lovers on a table. Make sure you put only items that represent a happy couple in that space.

Get rid of clutter.

7. Mojo Bag Love Spell

Carry a small red or pink pouch with a piece of parchment paper that you have written on all the qualities of

your perfect lover. Add love drawing crystals like rose quartz and red jasper. A small amount of sage for

protection and lavender for calm, clear thinking is good also. Good luck coins add strength and power.

Carry in purse or pocket.

8. Bath Salt Love Spell

Bathing is one of the easiest ways to relax and concentrate on manifesting more love in your life. Cherry,

vanilla and honeysuckle salts cheer your spirits. Rose, gardenia and patchouli salts attract love. Almond,

lavender and peppermint salts ease stress. Picture in your mind all negativity leaving your body and going

down the drain.

9. Mini Meditation Love Spell

Sit in a comfortable chair, relax your body and breathe in slowly to the count of 8 then breath out slowly

counting 8 again. To keep your mind focused repeat any affirmation in your head for 5 minutes while

continuing the slow breathing. “I am healthy, wealthy and in a completely satisfying love relationship.” or

“Love comes to me from everywhere”.

10. Talisman Love Spell

Wear a piece of jewelry that has a special meaning to you. Your zodiac sign, birthstone, or cross tells

other people about you and is a good way to start a conversation with sexy strangers. The Ankhs translates

to eternal life; rosaries and pentacles represent protection, hearts- love, clovers- luck, Wear what makes

you feel good and it will attract love.

The Art of Chakra Balancing

With increasing numbers of people suffering from depression, the need for relaxation and stress relief is greater than ever.

Chakras are the points in our bodies through which our energy flows. This energy affects physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Cleansing the seven chakras of negative energy balances your life and allows for personal renewal, development, and growth.

The many benefits of balanced chakras include:

Stress relief

Boosted immune system

Greater positive energy

Release of negative karmic patterns

Improved ability to reach goals and aspirations

Deeper spiritual enlightenment

The Art of Chakra Balancing, Susan Shienfield, Andrews McMeel Publishing Co, Kansas City, Copywrite 2005

$19.95

Sale Price $12.95

Help balance your chakras with these adjustable chakra bracelets

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Dinah's Dreams Newsletter

February 2008

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The rose holds so much power, because of the symbolism it possesses for all. It's no wonder that when people get married in a Christian ceremony, they traditionally use a bunch of roses for a bouquet. Roses have been used for centuries to increase the power of love. The smell alone is an aphrodisiac, especially in Spring Time. Rose petals are used in many love spells combined with lavender and the zest of an orange and placed in a sachet.

This is the month for roses. We have dried rose petals in the shop and we have plenty of rose oil for love or to assist in a romantic night of passion.