Resin
Herbal Wish Bags
Dinah's Dreams Newsletter
August 2008
Resin incense has been burned for over 4,000 years in Egypt, Babylon, Israel, and ancient Mayan temples.  Egyptians believed that the golden drops of Myrrh resin incense were the tears of Horus.  It was burned at sunset as thanks to the sun god, Re (Ra).

Inhale the scent of the burning incense of crushed resin to awaken your awareness of the spiritual reality behind our everyday existence.
Magic
Herbs Just In
Ancient man and woman used herbs for medicine, magic, and worship. For thousands of years people of all cultures have used herbs in teas, potpourri, cooking, and magic. Please research all herbs before using and consult a doctor  regarding medicinal uses of herbs. 

ANGELICA - Used in a bath for itching and pain.  Do not eat or drink.

ARNICA - Used in ointments, gels, creams, and in a bath for pain and sleeplessness. 

BURDOCK - Used to ward off negativity, protection from magic, purification, wart removal, digestive aid.

FEVERFEW - Used for aches and pains, fevers and  headaches.

FIVE FINGER GRASS (CINQUEFOIL) - Used in the bath to wash away crossed conditions.

HEAL ALL - Used for digestion, headaches, and carried for gambler’s luck.

MISTLETOE - Used ward off evil and attract love.  Do not eat or burn. 

MOJO WISH BEANS - Carried for one week to make wish come true.

PAU d’ARCO - Used for improved urine flow, healing. 

SPEARMINT - Used for headaches, indigestion, sleep, sore muscles

THYME - Used for headaches, energy, digestion, colds, sew in pillow to prevent nightmares. 
Foods for Love
One of the most common uses of herbs is as ingredients in charm bags. Make a wish or request. Use a corresponding herb from the list below. Choose the color bag which best suits the wish. See our the article called "Get Your Mojo On" in the Dinah's Dreams newsletter from April 2008 for information on bag colors. You can also annoint the bag with an appropriate oil to give the wish a little more power. Dragon’s Blood oil works wonders! 
Herbal Correspondences
Angelica
Calendula
Chamomile
Fennel
Lavender
Lemon
Mint
Mugwort
Rose
Sage
Thyme
Inspiration
Mourning
Wisdom
Endurance
Devotion
Sympathy
Refreshment
Pleasant Journey
Daring
Long Life and Wisdom
Love and Success
Celebrating Fairies
Fairy - (Sometimes known as Faerie, Faery, Fey, Wee Folk) In folklore, one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a small human form and possessing magical powers.

Some believe that fairies are earth angels who make the world a better place.  They bring love, laughter and healing to those who feel the in tune with nature.  There are many ways to connect with the playful fairies:

Go fishing in a quiet lake

Plant some herbs near your door

Contemplate the beauty of a perfect rose

Squish sand between your toes at the beach

Take a hike in the mountains

Lean against your favorite tree

Take time for yourself to rest and contemplate ways to improve your life.  The fairies will give you answers in the form of thoughts, feelings or seemingly co-in incidental meetings.  After you receive a blessing from the fairies, thank them by watering a tree, picking up litter or planting a beautiful flower.

Barrie, writer of the Peter Pan sagas writes, “…when the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a thousand pieces, and they all went skipping about, and that was the beginning of fairies.”

See our new fairies at the shop for enchanted inspiration.
Many foods are considered aphrodisiacs.  Create a romantic setting and serve your intended the right foods for a night of passion.
relaxes you in small amounts
raises stamina
increases the male desire
induces romance and fun
makes you hot
elevates your mood
triggers kama sutra time
boosts passion
Alcohol 
Asparagus
Avocado
Cherries
Chili pepper
Chocolate
Honey
Oysters
Just a little tidbit about Copal & Frankincense. Copal Also known as prepetrified amber. And Frankincense is the most valuable substance of history...
RESIN TYPE
Benzoin
Copal
Dragon's Blood
Frankincense
Myrrh
SCENT
Vanilla-Like
Lite Amber
Spiced Fruit
Lemon-Lime
Lavender Musk
WHAT IT'S GOOD FOR!!
Love, Vengence, Reveals Secrets
Inspiration, Attraction, Happiness
Strength, Sexual Potency, Victory, Prosperity
Purification, Exorcism, Protection, Meditation, Increases Psychic Abilities
Purifies, Calms Emotions, Heals, Increases Magical Potency
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Interesting Huh?!
Mirror divination is known as “Ta” in Tibetan.  According to Lama Dawa, Ta means, “that which is coming forward very clearly.”  Mirror divination uses a mirror usually made of brass, silver, or glass to reflect back to the seer images or words. 

Hathor was an ancient Egyptian Sky Goddess of  joy, love, music and dance, and protector of women. Using the sacred eye of Re (Ra), her father and God of the Sun, she had knowledge of everything on earth, in the sea, in the heavens, as well as in the thoughts of humankind.  Hathor carried a shield that could reflect back all things in their true light.  From this shield she created the first magic mirror.  One side used the power of Re’s eye so that the seeker could see everything, no matter how distant in miles or how far into the future.  The other side showed the gazer in his or her true light.  Only the pure could look without flinching.  The Greeks refer to Hathor as Aphrodite (goddess of love).
Bath in rose scented oil, bath salts, or rose petals.  Roses
are sacred to Hathor.

Circle the mirror (any round mirror will do) with turquoise and/or gold.  You can use small gold earrings if necessary.  Gold is the sacred metal of Hathor.

Light red candles, Hathor’s colors.  (Some modern pagans use orange and pink candles to represent Hathor.)

Light rose scented incense on both sides of the mirror.

Meditate and let the images flow from your third eye into the mirror.
Hathor
Mirror Divination
10" Round Mirror

5mm thick leaded glass with beveled edges and padded feet for placement upon a flat surface.

We have these in the shop for $18.95 each.
Mirrors
Interpret the images using your psychic abilities.  If you are a beginner, you can use a dream dictionary to help you interpret.  But note that you may have different feelings about how to interpret symbols.  Remember the symbols are meaningful to the seer.

Hathor Mirror
Ritual Sample
Hathor
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