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by T'a Nuk
Fri Aug 19, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: Ritual Items and Tools
Topic: Athame...
Replies: 16
Views: 3093

Re: Athame...

Most vendors, even on the rez get the bone blades from wholesale companies, which in itself is fine. The hybrid bones are byproducts of beefalo processing and while not as romantic are still beautiful. Here in Montana we have commercial bison ranches, so I am near the source. We also have purebred h...
by T'a Nuk
Thu Aug 18, 2016 3:04 pm
Forum: Healing and Energy Work
Topic: Today I am Grateful For...
Replies: 484
Views: 151863

Re: Today I am Grateful For...

...For the bounty of gifts and treasures Mother Earth bestows upon me every time I gather

...For the ability and desire to create wonderful things with Her gifts

...For all the people to share them with

...For every bit of new wisdom that comes with living another day
by T'a Nuk
Thu Aug 18, 2016 2:58 pm
Forum: Nature - Plants, Animals, Faeries, Dragons
Topic: Sage
Replies: 17
Views: 2483

Re: Sage

Any sage works for smudging and cleansing/purification. Most choices are made on availability and preferences. Where I live we have red and purple sage, both of which I cultivate. Much easier to gather from my back yard! Although I miss the days of wandering hills and pastures gathering for my grand...
by T'a Nuk
Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: Nature - Plants, Animals, Faeries, Dragons
Topic: Bees please!
Replies: 6
Views: 1424

Re: Bees please!

Happy plants, honey, and wax. It is easy to see why bees are sacred to so many cultures. When I was growing up on the rez almost everyone had a hive or two. I would like to try to make mead. I have several ancient recipes. I will post pics soon. Snowcat is right, we need more bats. I have built bat ...
by T'a Nuk
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: Nature - Plants, Animals, Faeries, Dragons
Topic: Bees please!
Replies: 6
Views: 1424

Bees please!

Not sure where to put this one, but since my wife and I have an herb and flower/vegetable garden and I love cultivating medicinal and magical herbs native to our area, I just want to share our excitement. This weekend we will be collecting our first honeybees! We have planned and prepared for this s...
by T'a Nuk
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:36 pm
Forum: Ritual Items and Tools
Topic: Athame...
Replies: 16
Views: 3093

Re: Athame...

Once I have finished the two I am making, I will post pics.
by T'a Nuk
Wed Aug 17, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: Consciousness Work and Meditation
Topic: Advise caution, recommend awareness
Replies: 6
Views: 2364

Advise caution, recommend awareness

At least 3 times per week as my schedule allows, I choose one of my favorite spots in the woods for meditation and prayer. Mostly this is simply burning a little sage or sweetgrass and tuning myself in. Each location resonates with a different spirit and are chosen for the particular vibratory effec...
by T'a Nuk
Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Crystals and Gemstones
Topic: Can a stone call to a person?
Replies: 25
Views: 3469

Re: Can a stone call to a person?

When I gather stones, I use my inner 'ear'. Each one produces a vibration according to it's mineral makeup and unique shape. Walking along a pebble strewn river's edge is like listening to a symphony. I wear a necklace of bear tooth and turquoise when gathering stones or harvesting plants. I find th...
by T'a Nuk
Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:24 pm
Forum: Environmentalism
Topic: Tourists / trash / Temple of the Earth challenge
Replies: 12
Views: 3563

Re: Tourists

I accept your challenge Firebirdflys! Whenever I gather my secondary mission is trash picking! Snowcat, you present a valid point. In Yellowstone two people had trodden off the safe path to find themselves in hot pools. One was a 13 year old boy who was rescued, the other a 22 year old man who fell ...
by T'a Nuk
Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: Ritual Items and Tools
Topic: Athame...
Replies: 16
Views: 3093

Re: Athame...

My finger works just fine as well. What makes you skeptical about your bison blade? Funny thing about bison is that it is usually taken from femur bone and has a 'plastic' feel to it, but it does come in nice colors, from an alabaster white through silver gray, to almost black, if it has been expose...
by T'a Nuk
Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Dreaming and Sleep
Topic: Bear dreams
Replies: 3
Views: 1065

Re: Bear dreams

You are obviously Bear Clan, like me. You are gifted with healing and creative talents, you are strong and easily step into the role of protector, and if explored you will find a knack for herb and plant magic. Such vivid and lucid bear dreams are guidance. Still yourself and listen. Find a Bear tal...
by T'a Nuk
Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:56 am
Forum: Ritual Items and Tools
Topic: Athame...
Replies: 16
Views: 3093

Re: Athame...

I don't use one either, but they are traditional in many practices and offer an opportunity to create something beautiful and useful. I think bone lends itself well. Bison and elk have very pretty color gradations and are plentiful. Many people I know here hunt and I have lots of deer and elk bone a...
by T'a Nuk
Tue Aug 16, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: Environmentalism
Topic: Tourists / trash / Temple of the Earth challenge
Replies: 12
Views: 3563

Tourists / trash / Temple of the Earth challenge

Just a note to all who enjoy visiting our national outdoor spaces this summer. Welcome! Spread the word and example by PLEASE not throwing rubbish about or starting unnecessary fires. Remember that many of these places are sacred and must be treated thus. Would you throw your trash on the floor of a...
by T'a Nuk
Tue Aug 16, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: Ritual Items and Tools
Topic: Athame...
Replies: 16
Views: 3093

Athame...

Probably silly question and I am prepared for conflicting opinions but... Does the blade of an athame need to be made of metal? I have crafted some beautiful bison bone, antler and river stone blades that I intend to fashion into athames using only natural and unrefined elements. I have been told th...
by T'a Nuk
Mon Aug 15, 2016 12:07 pm
Forum: Member Profiles & Introductions
Topic: Hello, I am new here
Replies: 4
Views: 852

Hello, I am new here

Hello everyone, I am new to the forum. I am hoping to make friends of a like mind. I am fortunate enough to live in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Montana where the spirit of the forest is part of everyday life. My gifts lie in the creative arts and I love gathering all the gifts of the mountains ...

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