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Hey Everyone

Hey Everyone,

Just a reminder that we have a SUPER MOON (the technical term for this moon is called Perigee-Syzygy) coming up on the 18 of this month (April 18, 2011). In a nutshell a SUPER MOON is when the moon is closer to the earth than usual. It influence is felt three days before and three days after the date. Get your Lunar Spells for money, employment or whatever ready. Also, this is a great time to create some really strong energized floral waters for all kinds of magical/spiritual needs.

Homemade Floral Waters

Floral Waters
Floral waters will not have a very long shelf life if an alcohol is not added to them. Floral waters made only with water and not the added alcohol will grow mold and collect germs and bacteria. The alcohol acts as a preservative and therefore will have an indefinite shelf life. The alcohol also works to preserve the scent of the floral water.

The base liquid for all floral water is the same. This is made by adding an equal mixture of distilled water and vodka. Alternatively, you can use ethyl alcohol instead of vodka. By far the vodka is cheaper and won’t leave your floral waters smelling like booze. If you choose to use vodka (my preference) select one that is at least 60 proof, no less.

Instructions
Basically, you are making a weak tincture. You can make your floral water with one single herb or flower or a combination. The size of the jar you make your floral water in decides how much fragrant water you will get in the end. If you just want a small amount use a small jar. For larger amounts use a bigger jar. Select your herbs or flowers and place them in a glass jar, one that has a screw on lid. Fill the jar halfway with your selected plant material. Fill the jar with the liquid, leaving about one inch of room at the top of the jar for shaking.

Now you will have to allow the contents to blend and the natural oils and fragrance of the plant material to be released. Shake the jar daily. The floral water is ready when it reaches your desired level of fragrance. Once it’s ready, strain out the plant material and store the liquid in its final storage bottle. Some people like to place the jar in a cool, dark place for several days. I prefer to set the jar outdoors in the sun. The option is yours. I find that the sun extracts more of the oil from the plant and the water picks up the fragrance much more quickly. Again, this is just my preference.

Some suggestions for floral waters

Rose petals for rose water

Lavender blooms for lavender water

Rue stems and leaves for rue water

Basil plants and leaves for basil water

Fresh lemon peel for citrus lemon water

Fresh lime peel for citrus lime water

Fresh orange peel for orange water

Honeysuckle petals for honeysuckle water

ALSO for those of you who have inquired about my online courses and the next opening dates they are once again open for signup...but remember the seats go fast!

Saint Magic...starts April 26

Healing Spiritual Illness...starts April 26

Working With Angels...starts April 26

Reading The Spanish Cards...starts April 26

Crystal Energy...starts April 28

Mastering The Art...starts April 28

Santa Muerte...starts April 28

Spiritual Cleansing...starts April 28

Visit my websitehttp://curiouscurandera.com for an outline of each online course

Online Courses

Hello everyone hope your Valentines Day was full of love and happiness.
The Curious Curanderas Online Courses are again open for signup. Visit my website http://curiouscurandera.com to view an outline for each of the courses. Courses open for singup include...

Saint Magic
Mastering The Art
Spiritual Cleansing
Healing Spiritual Illness
Santa Muerte
Reading The Spanish Cards
Working With Angels
Crystal Energy

All of the above online course begin March 1st and are limited to 20 students but you have to hurry...seats go very fast.

Curious Curandera Update

The Curious Curandera Courses are once again open for signup. Available courses are

Saint Magic - begins December 14
Spiritual Cleansing - begins December 14
Santa Muerte - begins December 14
Reading The Spanish Cards - begins December 16
Healing Spiritual Illness - begins December 16
Mastering The Art - begins December 16


Visit my website at http://curiouscurandera.com for an outline of each course. Hurry, seats go quick! These courses make great Christmas gifts too ;)

Homemade Floral Waters

Floral WatersFloral waters will not have a very long shelf life if an alcohol is not added to them. Floral waters made only with water and not the added alcohol will grow mold and collect germs and bacteria. The alcohol acts as a preservative and therefore will have an indefinite shelf life. The alcohol also works to preserve the scent of the floral water.

The base liquid for all floral water is the same. This is made by adding an equal mixture of distilled water and vodka. Alternatively, you can use ethyl alcohol instead of vodka. By far the vodka is cheaper and won’t leave your floral waters smelling like booze. If you choose to use vodka (my preference) select one that is at least 60 proof, no less.

InstructionsBasically, you are making a weak tincture. You can make your floral water with one single herb or flower or a combination. The size of the jar you make your floral water in decides how much fragrant water you will get in the end. If you just want a small amount use a small jar. For larger amounts use a bigger jar. Select your herbs or flowers and place them in a glass jar, one that has a screw on lid. Fill the jar halfway with your selected plant material. Fill the jar with the liquid, leaving about one inch of room at the top of the jar for shaking.

Now you will have to allow the contents to blend and the natural oils and fragrance of the plant material to be released. Shake the jar daily. The floral water is ready when it reaches your desired level of fragrance. Once it’s ready, strain out the plant material and store the liquid in its final storage bottle. Some people like to place the jar in a cool, dark place for several days. I prefer to set the jar outdoors in the sun. The option is yours. I find that the sun extracts more of the oil from the plant and the water picks up the fragrance much more quickly. Again, this is just my preference.


Some suggestions for floral waters
Rose petals for rose water
Lavender blooms for lavender water
Rue stems and leaves for rue water
Basil plants and leaves for basil water
Fresh lemon peel for citrus lemon water
Fresh lime peel for citrus lime water
Fresh orange peel for orange water
Honeysuckle petals for honeysuckle water

Red Brick Dust

I just wanted to share a little bit about red brick dust. This stuff is so awesome that screenwriter, Ehren Kruger, included the use of it in his film “The Skeleton Key”. If you haven’t seen the movie, make it a point to rent it, you’ll love it.

Red brick dust is used for protecting a home, business, or other building. It keeps away negative energy, repels evil, and keeps unwanted and bad people away. The dust can be sprinkled in a line across the entrance of your home, sprinkled on windowsills, added to floorwashes or sachets, etc.

The thing is, I like to make most things myself and trying to grind a brick into powder form can be next to impossible.....at least if you don’t have the right tools on hand.

I found that a small Dremel does the job quickly and easily. Dremel sells a grinding attachment which is used specifically for grinding down stone and brick....just make sure to wear some protective goggles.

This tool makes it almost effortless and gives you as large amount of brick dust in a short amount of time ;)

Online Courses Open

Once again my spiritual courses are open. You can visit my website http://curiouscurandera.com to see the outline of each course and their starting dates. Courses open this time around are...

Mastering The Art
Spiritual Cleansing
Santa Muerte
Saint Magic
Healing Spiritual Illness