Fantastic Holiday in Dunoon

We have just had our best ever holiday in believe it or not Dunoon - we stayed in a guest house in Innellan just 5 minutes from Dunoon town centre and I must say that our hosts John and Theresa Burton treated us like friends rather than guests. They made us feel so welcome and we were provided with everything that we could possibly want to make our holiday just perfect. The location is perfect; just two minutes from the shore meant that we could have a nice stroll along the promenade before breakfast. 

I used to enjoy a spot of fishing so some days were spent casting of the pier - didnt catch anything but it was relaxing just standing there enjoying the beautiful scenery.

I can highly reccommend a holiday at Ardeer Guest House   and since we own and operate a four star guest house then thats is praise indeed.

http://www.burtoninternet.com/ardeer/

Free Horoscope for August 08

Your horoscope for Aug

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Aries Minor disappointments might pull you down momentarily but if you stay focused on the job in hand and try to maintain an optimistic attitude with a little hard work you will get the job done.

Taurus This is a powerful period for all Taureans. You can achieve almost anything at this time so look to your hopes and aspirations and aim high. An unseen hand will guide you and help you to reach your goal. Act now this wont last for ever.

Gemini Keep your purse or wallet tightly closed and don’t lend beg or borrow. Financial challenges could put quite a strain on you but if you are sensible you will overcome any issues.

Cancer The hard shell that Cancerians hide behind will conceal some anxious times this month. As well as minor accidents, watch what you eat as there is a risk of stomach upsets.

Leo Your willpower and determination will be tested and it is important for you to maintain your stance. Hang in there; a solution or alternative will come to light.  

Virgo Unexpected incidents will cause frustration, bitterness, and resentment. It’s better to maker amends than make enemies.

Libra You might feel as though you are having a hard time financially this month but take comfort from the fact that you are not alone. It’s the planets and they move so hopefully next month will be better for us all.

Scorpio Save not spend, and be mindful of your temper. Its bad enough being “skint” without being in a bad mood too.

Sagittarius You might feel like a cat on a hot tin roof for the first part of this month. You will be itching to go somewhere, do something. Well why not; take a long what among the trees and be grateful for small mercies.

Capricorn Stay focused and treat every task or responsibility as though it were a full time job. The more effort that you apply the greater will be the chance of success. Keep that in mind when your spirits are flagging.

Aquarius This month, not many of us have something to look forward to, but you have. Plans that were previously put in place will now begin to mature and show promising results.

Pisces It can be typical of your sign to be a bit pessimistic but there is a trend as this mind set only occurs when things are not going exactly as you had wanted them to. Think about this and try to maintain a positive outlook and perhaps you will be blessed with an improvement in your current situation.

 

FREE HOROSCOPE & COMPETITION FOR JULY

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Aries Unexpected events will occur and instead of being able to do something about them you will feel as though your hands are tied behind your back. This may create a feeling of restlessness making you feel short tempered and arrogant when dealing with others. Think about it.

Taurus Not a good start to the month however the see saw effect will see your mood improving greatly to the extent that with little effort you could well improve many aspects of your life.

Gemini. The North Node and Venus in your chart bodes well for all things especially friendship and romance and you can expect improvements in your health and confidence. Uniforms could be significant this month.

Cancer Mercury, the messenger is present in your chart bringing news and information, some good some not so good. One thing is for sure, you will have plenty to do and think about. The month improves as it goes on.

Leo Take a big deep breath, hold it for a second. That is about as much time as you will have to yourself this month so many things exciting and new to stimulate your ideas for the future. You will make realistic plans and be able to pursue them.

Virgo this will be a busy month for you and although it could start off well enough,  towards the last part you may find a big black cloud descending over you – Its Saturn – bear that in mind and it might not seem so bad.

 Libra Nin August you will look back on this month and realise how interesting and exciting was. New interests, stimulating relationships, professional advancement and exhilarating romantic friendships are all possible. Lucky you, but don’t tell your friends you will just make them jealous.

Scorpio  If I could recommend the perfect holiday to fit your forecast this month I would say  a remote cottage in the middle of nowhere with no means of communicating with the outside world. Not for your benefit but for everyone around you because you could be in a real beast of a mood.

Sagittarius Pluto presents you with a serious outlook this month and you will spend much of your time thinking and planning but not really achieving very much. You may find it difficult to concentrate on the mundane aspects of life so make lists of things to be done otherwise you will just forget about them.

Capricorn This will prove to be a fabulous month for you as Jupiter spreads its influence around you. Take a few chances, buy a lottery ticket or stick a fiver on the pools and if the win is a big, well I expect you know where I am.

Aquarius There may be an opportunity for you to help with caring for others in a voluntary of paid capacity and you would probably benefit from this as much as they would

Pisces Its quite hard to remain up when you are feeling down but trust me there are promising influences around that will bless you and your and give you reason to be happy with your self and those around you.

 

Spell to sell my property or Move Home

I have had several emails recently from my web visitors who, like myself are trying to move home, and asking for a moving home spell. Perhaps with a little combined effort from everyone who is in the same position we can break this property deadlock.

Pagans, Wiccans & Witches scroll down for the full ritual

You don’t have to be a pagan, Wiccans or witch to join in. Follow the instruction below to participate and where possible if everyone can light their candle at 7 pm this will empower the energy

Trying to sell your house - follow these instructions

Cut out the picture of the house you are selling as it appears on your schedule.

Write across it in bold print SOLD FOR £***** (insert the price that you hope to achieve) and put the date of the spell under the selling price. Put it into a frame with a silver or gold coin and an old key

Sit the framed picture somewhere prominent and light a candle in front of it and burn this candle continuously (if possible). When the candle burns out, light another. Each time you look at the picture say a little prayer to your God. If you have to put the candle out DO NOT BLOW IT OUT wet your fingers and pinch it out or use a candle snuff.

Trying to move to a new rented property - follow these instructions Cut out a picture showing the area and type of home you want to move to. Write across it in bold print MY NEW HOME £***** per month
(insert the rental figure that you can afford) and put the date of the spell under the rental figure.

Put it into a frame with a silver or gold coin and an old key. Sit the framed picture somewhere prominent and light a candle in front of it and burn this candle continuously (if possible). When the candle burns out, light another. Each time you look at the picture say a little prayer to your God. If you have to put the candle out
DO NOT BLOW IT OUT wet your fingers and pinch it out or use a candle snuff.

For Pagans Wiccans & Witches - Gather together all the things that you will need
1 tall white or silver candle (to honour the Goddess) & 1 tall black navy or gold candle (to honour the God) 1 tall red candle to represent fire and one tall spell candle. 4 candle holders. 4 small T lite candles, matches, a small dish of salt, a small jug of water, a small empty bowl and a small bottle of essential oil of frankincense. Some incense or a smudge stick, an athame or wand and a pentacle. If you have Tarot cards use The Emperor (for property), the High Priest (for keys), The Magician (for a new start) and the Wheel (for change and movement). Finally an old key (to empower the energy from our ancestors) or a new unused key (to symbolise the new home) you can add anything else that suits your particular requirements, for example the schedule for your property.

When you have gathered together all the items that you are going to use and you have prepared yourself and your surroundings you may move on to the next step.
Place the four small white candles at each corner of your room or if you are able to have a circle place your candles starting at the East, (element of air) then the South (element of fire) then the West, (element of water) and then the North (element of earth). If you are unsure of the directions and do not have a compass then remember that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. If you are still unsure then place your East candle to your left as you enter your room.

Place your 2 tall candles on your designated altar space, the Goddess candle to the left and the God candle to the right. Place the spell candle to the centre and your athame in front of it. Place the incense or smudge stick on your altar in the east quarter (air). Place the red candle to the south (fire) place the dish of water to the west (water) and place the salt to the north (earth). Place your pentacle on your altar space with your tarot cards (face up) your key or keys and your empty bowl and the oil.

Sit or kneel comfortably in front of your table or altar. Close your eyes and as you breath in, picture positive white light energy filling your body. As you breath out, breath away all negative energy. After some minutes, you will feel all tension flowing away from your mind and body. Allow pure light energy to flow into and through your entire body filling your sacred space, filling your room. When you are completely relaxed stand up and move quietly to the east quarter of your room. Starting at the East walk clockwise round your circle lighting your T lite candles as you go.

Return to the centre of your sacred space and draw a circle with your athame, wand or right hand and as you do so say these words or create your own

“This circle line I now prepare
Let no one enter should they dare
This sacred space I dedicate
Filled with love and never hate
So mote it be”

Light your incense or smudge stick then take it to the east and
holding it high walk round your circle in a clockwise direction saying

Hail to the East, Element of Air
Come bless us now with Light and Love and the breath of life

Having completed your circle place your incense or smudge stick at the east quarter and return to the alter.

Light the tall red Candle and take it to the east,
holding it high walk round your circle in a clockwise direction saying

Hail to the South, Element of Fire
Come bless us now with Light and Love and Power.

Having completed your circle place your red candle on the south quarter then return to the altar and take the small jug of water and pour some into the empty bowl. Now take 3 pinches of salt and add them to your bowl of water. Raise your dominant hand high above you and feel the energy of the Goddess. When you feel ready put your index finger into the water stirring clockwise as you say

“Salt is life here is life
Sacred be without strife,
Salt is life here is life
Sacred be without strife,
Salt is life here is life
Blessed be without strife.”

Move to the east and take the dish of consecrated water to the east, then walk round your circle clockwise while sprinkling the salted water round the perimeter whilst saying

Hail to the West, Element of Water
Come bless us now with with Light and love and purity.

Having completed your circle place your dish of consecrated water in the west quarter then return to the centre of your sacred space and take the dish of salt starting at the east and walking round your circle clockwise sprinkling salt round the perimeter whilst saying

Hail to the North, Element of Earth
Come bless us now with with Light and love and security.

Move quietly back to your workspace and stand with your arms raised high above your head and say

Hail to the Guardians of the Watchtowers of the East South West and North
May they stand in strength, ever watchful o’er our circle

Make the sign of the pentacle over the four quarters, above your head and on the ground in front of you. Raise your arms high above your head and say

I call upon the Lord and the Lady to enter into this sacred space and witness my rite

Return to your altar and light your Goddess & God candles. Raise your arms high above your head and say

By candle light I make my vow
The time for us to move is now

No more delays to circumvent
with funds secured we’re all content

A home filled with with joy and peace
blessed with love form above and beneath

It is our will for all to see
Let it harm none So mote it be!”

Now sit or kneel in front of your altar and open the bottle of essential oil and put a little in the palm of your hand. Now take your spell candle and your athame and inscribe the following Runic symbols around the top of the candle

Othel - ehwaz -fehu -wunjo - rado

Now spread some more oil over the candle and then with the candle still in your hands rub your hands briskly together from bottom to top. Do this several times whilst visualising your intent.

Now place your spell candle in the centre of your altar and light it from the Goddess candle and say

With fire and light I bring to life
Intentions honest, free from strife
I ask The Lady, Hear my plea
Grant my wishes, set me free
And it harm none so mote it be

Spend some time in quiet contemplation, giving thanks to the God & Goddess and the energies that you have called upon. When you are ready, rise from your position

move to the east and say

Hail and Farewell to the element of air, watchtower of the east and snuff out the east candle

move to the south and say
Hail and Farewell to the element of fire, watchtower of the south and snuff out the south candle

move to the west and say
Hail and Farewell to the element of water, watchtower of the west and snuff out the west candle

move to the north and say
Hail and Farewell to the element of earth, watchtower of the north and snuff out the north candle

Return to the centre and raise your arms high above your head and say

“This circle is now closed yet the work goes on

I thank the Lord and The Lady for witnessing my rite

May the energies gathered here disperse and return to the earth”

If you cannot wait for your candle to burn through you may relight it again later but each time you light your candle do so with pure thoughts and respect for what you are doing and remember what you wish for will come back to you three fold. Do not ask for something that affects another persons will.
Your thoughts must be pure and sincere and your wishes should be for positive reasons rather than negative ones. You must remember that whatever you put out will come back to you 3 fold.

Reiki 2nd Degree Course 26th & 27th June (Residential)

Reiki 2nd Degree: This level gives the student sight and sound of the three 1st Degree Reiki Symbols. This empowers the student, enriches the student’s knowledge and takes them to what is known as the Practitioner Level.

The Lightworkers Foundation Training Centre (Learn Direct Branded) is at Heatherbank House graded 4 star by Visit Scotland. It is situated in 6 acres of spectular scenery in Strontian on the edge of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. The house is a modern detached villa affording guests a truley magickal experience with a full size Merlin in the Dining Room. The Bedrooms have wonderful views of the rolling hills and mountains. Join us and combine a learning experience with the feel of a holistic retreat. At the end of the course you will receive a 2nd Degree Manual and be expected to participate in distance study for a 6 week period during which you will have Master Teacher support. At the end of the 6 week period you will be required to submit a written test paper for assessment. If additional study is required this will be provided until the student has reached a level of competence and at that point a Reiki Certificate will be issued.

Each student will receive a Lightworkers Foundation Training Centre Certificate
For information or to book your place please call 01967 402 201 

5 day Residential Course in Tarot - 9th - 14th June 08 - £250 inc.

Learn everything that you ever wanted to know about reading the Ancient Arcana
This 5 day Residential Course in Tarot will awaken and inspire you and give you insight into to the working and science of this ancient discipline.
You will learn about the History of Tarot and its associated correspondences through astrology & numerology and so much more.
This course will suit absolute beginners and adepts alike, Learn from Soraya, The Mistress of Tarot and be amazed at how easy it is to give accurate predictions once you have learned the language of the Tarot. Topics Covered: include -

• The History of Tarot
• Understanding the Major and Minor Arcana
• The Court Cards and their Astrological Correspondences
• Timing events or situations
• Using various Tarot spreads
• The Art of Tarot Counselling

Join us and combine a learning experience with the feel of a holistic retreat at Heatherbank which is graded 4 star by Visit Scotland. We are situated in 6 acres of spectacular scenery in Strontian on the edge of the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. The house is a modern detached villa affording students a truly magickal experience with a full size Merlin in the Dining Room. All the rooms have wonderful views of the rolling hills and mountains. Soaps Shampoos and conditioners are hand blended and chemical free.

The this 5 day course includes:- Superior 4 star accommodation, breakfast and light lunch. 

At the end of the course there will be an inhouse assessment and any aspects that are not fully understood will be revised.  Each student will receive a Lightworkers Foundation Training Centre Certificate
For information or to book your place call 01967 402201

Free horoscope for May

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Aries This is a good period for making new friendships or renewing old ones. Socialising and getting together with friend will bring its own rewards and some good times will be shared.

Taurus This coming month will have many happy overtones and your kindness to others will be noted. You intuitive side will guide you to the assistance of someone who will benefit from your help or support.

Gemini. There are people who can only see problems but you are blessed with the ability to see solution. Your inventive and creative mind will find such a solution to another’s problem.

Cancer You may surprise yourself and possible others by doing something out of character and this will stimulate an air of excitement around you. Personal changes may be experienced during this period.

Leo  Sometimes it can be so hard for the big cat to get motivated especially when the sun is shining and your head is so full of planning rather than doing. Well lets face it, its hard to be perfect all the time.

Virgo Be very, very, careful regarding being involved in any underhand dealings as your actions may be discovered and the consequences would be upsetting to say the least. Some serious soul searching will benefit you.

Libra  It is time to apply yourself now and get down to the serious business of disciplined, and systematic effort. Make a list of all the things that you want to do and another with all the things you don’t want to do then reward your self by doing something from each list alternately. You will be amazed by how much you will accomplish.

Scorpio You can expect some domestic or social tension perhaps caused by thoughtless action. Careless behaviour brings consequences.

Sagittarius You will experience a sense of accomplishment concerning career or personal matters and the side benefits will be rewarding.

Capricorn This month will show your emotionally sensitive side, felt but not often displayed. All you really want is harmony and peace of mind however on the down side you may give someone a piece of your mind.

Aquarius You have been doing a fine job recently but is it really good enough, Time will tell and if your attitude has been half hearted, so to will be the results.

Pisces Breath deeply and blow away any thoughts you may have of what problems lie ahead. The influences surrounding you this month are very positive so enjoy and make the most of this fortunate period.

Horoscope for March & Free Competition

Your horoscope for March

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Aries This month should prove to be a happy and positive period good for taking on challenges or just enjoying your self

Taurus You may find yourself in the limelight for one good reason or another. New associations may be developed that will be important to your future but there may be some power plays within your social circle.

Gemini The focus of your attention will be on your self and on what you can achieve however your judgement is not at its best at this time so seek advice before you jump headlong into something.

Cancer This month could show the grumpy side of your nature and this could put strain on existing social relationships. New associations could bring unwanted problems. Quiet time is what you need right now to help you over this period.

Leo You may have the urge to travel during the coming weeks, if you can, go for it, if not, indulge your self in some glossy holiday brochures. Not as much fun but at least we can dream.

Virgo You will have a much deeper understanding of what is going on around you; like reading between the lines. Trust in this because your instincts don’t lie to you. Meditate on anything that you are not certain of.

Libra Sometimes its good to be full of “get up and go”, this wont be one of them and there is every chance that you will just feel lazy, sentimental and self-indulgent. Well, you cant be perfect all the time so indulge yourself.

Scorpio So you found the rose tinted specs then. Take them and look at how things really are and you might just catch a passing opportunity. Pay attention to your dreams during this period.

Sagittarius There is a danger that you are heading into a situation that will bring about misunderstandings and conflict. You may be below par when dealing with others possibly due to a sense of depression or dissatisfaction with existing issues.

Capricorn This is a really fortunate and lucky period so make the most of it. New people will be around you and you will have various opportunities to express your self, your needs or your skills.

Aquarius There may be several areas of your life that could be described as irksome but on the whole this month should prove to a positive one. This is a good time to deal with financial or official matters.Pisces Devote your time and attention to domestic and career matters and when you have attended to you responsibilities reward your self with the company of friends and chill out.    

Horoscope for February and FREE COMPETITION

Your horoscope for February

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Aries This is a really good time for catching up with any plans to redecorate or change your surroundings and when you are done you can browse travel magazines for a well earned break. Taurus Sometimes it appears as though it is just one problem after another and they may not always be your but here you are again in the middle of something that you would rather be on the outside of.

Gemini. We can’t always know why things have happened but sometimes when we look back we realise that it was for the best after all. Try to look on the bright side

Cancer Do you feel as though you are being treated as though you are a doormat? Instead of lying down and letting others walk all over you stand up for yourself and speak your mind.

Leo Life will be a bit like the Forth Road Bridge just now - you just get the job done and another one is waiting - never mind it will be worth it in the end.

Virgo This is your chance think about what you want in the coming months. Try this - make a list of your hopes and then fill a clean flower pot with some good compost, put your list in the pot about two inches from the top, add more soil and then some sunflower seed and cover with more soil. Place this on a window and water regularly and as your seed grow and mature so might your plans. Libra You will be on an emotional rollercoaster and most of the time you will be up rather than down. You will have reason to celebrate and be happy with family and relationship matters. Scorpio  Others will praise you for something that you have achieved personally or professionally and you will deserve it - go on blow your own trumpet if you want to.Sagittarius There are many thing for you to enjoy this month; an improvement in your finances, happy surroundings, and planning social or recreational events. Make the most of these favourable influences.

Capricorn You have never been shy about taking chances so do not let anyone put you off now. There is no shame in failing (which is unlikely) but it is a terrible shame not to try.

Aquarius Sit back, relax, take a deep breath, and smile and the world around you will know that all is well and that you are content with where you are in it.

Pisces  Pay attention to everything that is said to you over the coming four weeks as at some point an opportunity will be presented that could be missed if you are not really listening.

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