THE FORSAKEN - Set the World on Fire by PhoenixRose

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 3:26 AM

I'm first! YAY

Good morning Forsaken!

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 3:36 AM

TRISTAN

Ok...so I'll move my dancing to here, then!

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 3:39 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 3:40 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE

(stolen from phoenixrose)

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 3:46 AM

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 4:11 AM

Wow, it's empty in here this morning.. orning.. ning.. ing.. ng... We need to fill it up.

*pulls chocolate hot tub out of his pocket and lays it down in the center of the floor. Inflates sushi servers and places them in the corners. Materializes a Weber barbaque grill with steaks sizzling on the fire*

There, that's better!

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 4:13 AM

Medium rare please! I like my cow to moo just a little!

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 4:16 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Steak...

Quite well done, please. Not black, not pink.

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 4:17 AM

SWEETSERENDIPITY

Mornin' y'all!

PaganPaul, can we grill up some exFMF burgers for FMF? We can all do the happy dance around the pyre for her and her glorious win in court!

Deb

http://serendipityagain.com/

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 4:46 AM

oooh PaganPaul can I have a nice rare steak...I just did all the yard work!

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 4:52 AM

And may I suggest we throw a massive bonfire party for FMF as she has finally gotten the goods :)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 4:57 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Yes, she certainly deserves some happy bubbly!

But aren't we a constant bonfire party?

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 4:58 AM

good point PR...hmmm well could we party harder???

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:03 AM

SWEETSERENDIPITY

Batboy here wants some ex leftovers!

Deb

http://serendipityagain.com/

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:05 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:24 AM

SPACEANJL

Happy party time!

Love the top sig, PR. I'm so jealous of people with proper artistic talent - I see pictures in my head, but then I have to write them down to show them off.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:29 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Yeah, I'm best at editing pictures to make them what I want. Or writing things. But mostly it seems to be editing pictures.
That particular glorious phoenix had a weird pillar in front of it when I found it, which I had to edit out. I improve most phoenix pictures I find, in fact. There are a few I love when I find, but mostly I go "this would be really great if it were like this, if it were on a black background, if the wings were bigger..." etc etc.
This is a particularly popular one; I've expanded the wings as much as I could. They looked so tiny when I found it!

I have way too many phoenix pictures...

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:38 AM

wow PR that is definitly partying harder!!! You rock!

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:54 AM

SPACEANJL

Could you do me a picture, if I gave you an outline of what I wanted? It would involve some culling of existing photos, and may not be to your taste. (Nothing vulgar, you understand, but slightly fic based.)

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:59 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Sure!

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 6:11 AM

SPACEANJL

'Kay, so what I would like is a picture of Tyler Cobb. He's Jayne's nephew, and wants to be just like his uncle when he grows up. I saw a picture of AB in 'My Bodyguard', and there was another screenshot of him from something else, all truculent and longer hair and leather jacket. Of course, if you could find a way of putting them together, it would be fun.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 6:21 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Fire. Fire.
Haven't scrolled to the bottom yet, just wanted to commend the fantastic PR for such great pictures involving fire.

Fire. Fire. Ooooh, shiny.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 6:25 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Well, I'll do what I can. Could you send me the pictures you'd like to have used? Please try to match face and body angles as closely as possible. E-mail is browncoatrose@yahoo.com

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 6:56 AM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

OK, I badly need a shower and then some sleep. See you all later on!

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 8:25 AM

*Sets up a shower for PR near the pyre*

There ya go. Now you don't even have to leave in order to take your shower. And since we've all been Naked Pagan Dancing around the pyre, there's no need for body modest here!

*Pulls up a chair and waits for PR to take her shower*

*Tapping foot*

*Still waiting...*

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 8:28 AM

PaganPaul- small favor. Trying to get pregnant and really need it to happen sort of now..Any blessings or anything that would give me a boost?

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 8:37 AM

DESKTOPHIPPIE

MSG - jumping in to suggest thinking about getting pregnant while gazing at the full moon. If possible, stand in it's light. It's a very old fertility custom.

Willow spells 101 - Fire from ice! Don't try this one on the bedspread!

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 8:49 AM

JOSSISAGOD

Paganpaul, I think I'm the only one who hasn't done the bare-assed fire dancing. So, here I go!

*JIAG, strips and jumps bare-assed into the Forsaken Pyre!*

*Fizzles for about 10 minutes and joins PR in what is now, a communal shower. To cool off o'course!*

JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

Self appointed Forsaken! Been on the list for a while now!

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature.
"Look at me, I'm STUPID!" The Doctor.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 10:38 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by msg:
PaganPaul- small favor. Trying to get pregnant and really need it to happen sort of now..Any blessings or anything that would give me a boost?

PREGNANCY SPELL
Start facing the East (the direction of the rising sun, symbolic of New Beginnings) and turn clockwise in the Northern hemisphere, and counter-clockwise if you are in the Southern hemisphere. Repeat to each direction...
"To you my child, my body is open.
To you my child, my mind is open.
To you my child, my heart is open.
By Earth, Fire, Wind, and Sea,
Into my arms you will be."
(Last two lines are said while looking at your cradled arms)

Quote:
Originally posted by DesktopHippie:
MSG - jumping in to suggest thinking about getting pregnant while gazing at the full moon. If possible, stand in it's light. It's a very old fertility custom.

The Full Moon is symbolic of the Goddess in the Mother aspect (Maiden, Mother, Crone) and DesktopHippie is quite correct about this tradition. Try the spell above in the light of a Full Moon for maximum potency. (FYI: the Full "Woodcutter's" Moon is tomorrow, August 9th. Here in Washington DC it will "officially" be full at 6:56 am, but any time late tonight or early tomorrow morning will be sufficient)

Once you have become pregnant...

BIRTH HERBS

Red Raspberry Leaf This is an herb rich in numerous vitamins and minerals, especially iron. It also nourishes the uterus, soothes nausea, helps prevent miscarriage, eases labor pains and builds a healthy breast milk supply.

Nettles This contains high levels of calcium, iron and protein, and is an excellent herb for nourishing mothers who are feeling depleted.

Oatstraw This is high in calcium and magnesium. It also calms nervous stress and tension, and is an effective remedy for yeast infections.

Alfalfa This is one of the few plant sources of vitamin K (necessary for blood clotting). It also contains eight digestive enzymes, numerous trace minerals and high quantities of vitamins A, D and E.

Chamomile This is a great calming agent and helps with digestive disorders including nausea. It also has some anti-inflammatory properties.

Rose Hips These are a great source of vitamin C and help fight infection and exhaustion.

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:01 PM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Yay a Forsaken shower!

Good morning everyone!

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:21 PM

excellent advice Pagan and Desktophippee!

MsG - I am sending you fertile vibes - maybe I can send some of mine since I don't need them!

We are The Forsaken - We aim to burn! and we don't need no stinkin levels!

one of the Forsaken TM

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 5:22 PM

oooooh an outdoor shower - very sexy!

We are The Forsaken - We aim to burn! and we don't need no stinkin levels!

one of the Forsaken TM

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 10:46 PM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

I will be sending fertile vibes as well! I don't want them or need them for myself, couldn't use them if I did, and according to family history I've got plenty to spare!

On a completely random note, I really want another mango. So addicting...

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Tuesday, August 8, 2006 11:18 PM

DESKTOPHIPPIE

Yeah, my Dad is part of a very big family. And he and all his brothers and sisters went on to have their own pretty big families. It worries me how fertile my family are! Which must make it all the more frustrating for those trying to conceive.

*sends MSG blessings*

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 3:29 AM

TRISTAN

Morning, all!

Wow! A shower, lots of good vibes towards pregnancy, and JIAG finally fire-danced! This looks like it's going to be a good day after all!

*plops down on a log by the fire*

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 3:43 AM

*FMF returns to her Pyre dancing with her old Pyre dancing fervor*

We are The Forsaken - We aim to burn! and we don't need no stinkin levels!

one of the Forsaken TM

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 3:54 AM

Good morning everyone!

Glad to see you back dancing around the fire FMF!!

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 4:01 AM

ok PR you little sadist...no mentioning mangos...I love mangos and there are none in my cupboard and now I may have to go buy one!

PaganPaul thanks I will try it tonight. It's just that I need to get pregnant in the next 2 months so I can be home with the baby all summer before school starts next year. No maternity leave in teaching so thanks for the spell...oh and I will stop by and pick up the herbs. Especially the alfalfa as I clot poorly :)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 5:14 AM

Back in Buffalo, there was a couple named Cricket and Spider that had been trying to concieve for over 3 years, with no success. We got the entire Buffalo Pagan community together and did a pole dance... I mean a Maypole ceremony, for them.

They sat at the center at the base of the pole while 80 people danced around them, intertwining the ribbons, with the goal of sending them their energy to help them conceive.

Cricket was confirmed pregnant less than a week later.

FORSAKEN, can we get a virtual Maypole going for MSG?

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 5:45 AM

Sounds like a wonderful idea!!!!

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 5:52 AM

Something I found....

Oh, do not tell the Priest our plight, Or he would call it a sin;
But we have been out in the woods all night, A-conjuring Summer in!
- Kipling

Also known as: May Day, Walpurgisnacht

DATE: Traditionally May 1st. Astrologically, 15 degrees into taurus, near May 5th.

A Spring Rite celebrating the fertility of animals, people, plants, ideas, etc. The
Goddess turns theWheel again. This is the midpoint of the year. The God relinquishes
power to the Goddess and begins his summer slumber. Power moves from the male
back to the female. The Goddess begins here reign as the Maiden.

This is a joyouse happy time....very much the opposite of Samhain.
The phallus of the God, (represented by the May Pole) is reverently plunged into the earth.
This is done to show the earth what we desire (sympathetic magick).
It is a time for planting of seeds and new beginnings.

It is traditional to dance the May Pole, representing the God impregnating the
Earth Goddess, and by weaving the ribbons, we join two substances to form a third
(representative of the creation of life). The Beltane Fire (a fire of passion) is lit in a
cauldron or pit. It is traditional to jump over the Beltane fire for fertility or “good luck”
in the coming growing season. A woman is highly blessed if impregnated on Beltane.
Women wear circlets of flowers. Men wear green circlets. All weaving/plaiting-type
activities are very much appropriate (anything that takes two or more items and
creates a separate thing unto itself).

TRADITIONAL FOODS: dairy items, oatmeal cakes

HERBS: hawthorne, honeysuckle, St. John’s Wort, woodruff, all flowers

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 5:55 AM

oooh a maypole would be lovely, especially as if this works the way I want I will be due in May:)

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 6:06 AM

Unfortunately, we are nowhere near Beltane, which is technically April 30, not May 1st.

Beltane
April 30
Celebrated as May Day

Marks the emergence of the young God into manhood. Nature flourishes and He is stirred by the abundance of energy. The God desires the Goddess. They fall in love and unite. The Goddess becomes pregnant, which ensures new life after the harvest. Beltane celebrates vitality, passion, love, and desires consummated.

Right now we are between Lammas and Mabon.

Lammas or Lughnasadh
August 1

Is the time of the first harvest, when the plants of Spring drop their fruits or seeds. Summer is waning; the nights grow longer. So too the God begins to lose His strength. He becomes the God of sacrifice, being cut down in the fields. The Goddess watches in sorrow and joy as She realizes the God is dying, yet lives on inside Her as Her child. Lammas is a time for giving thanks for what we have and making offerings of gratitude. It is a reminder that nothing in the universe is constant.

Mabon
circa September 21
Autumn Equinox

Once again day and night are equal. The God prepares to take His journey into the unseen, towards death. This is the completion of the harvest begun at Lammas, when the fields are cleared of their bounty. Nature draws back, readying for winter and its time of rest. The Goddess nods in the weakening Sun, though fire burns within Her womb. She feels the presence of the God even as He wanes.

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 6:17 AM

PDCHARLES

What happened? He see your face?

*PD reaches in his sac again. Pulls out some clanging objects. PD drops joints of pole onto the ground and throws his entrenching tool into the dirt*

lil' help please....

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 7:03 AM

*PaganPaul begins attaching many, many brightly colored ribbons to the top of the pole, prior to it being inserted into the hole that PD is constructing (careful not to get them tangled!)*

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 5:59 PM

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

*stomps out of the fire and plunks herself straight into the chocolate tub*

I... need... a... new... gorram... JOB!

Sorry, I'll be alright in a minute, help with the dancing and things. Stupid mimblewimblemarglefarglecarnsarnratsofratso...

All things, oh priests, are on fire - Gautama Siddharta

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 6:03 PM

whats wrong little punkin girl? Tell us of your troubles!

We are The Forsaken - We aim to burn! and we don't need no stinkin levels!

one of the Forsaken TM

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Wednesday, August 9, 2006 6:21 PM