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• Friday, January 29th, 2010
Matt Oliver asked:




Memorial floral arrangements have been used through history, in nearly all cultures, to show compassion and love for the deceased and the deceased’s family. These memorial arrangements are normally displayed at the wake and other services held at the funeral home, religious building, cemetery, or any combination of the three. After the service, the family has the option of bringing home any arrangements or live plants given by the loved ones of the departed.

Ordering funeral flower arrangements can be accomplished in several ways.

• Online Florists- Many online florists offer a selection of memorial flowers and other arrangements that can be conveniently purchased via the Internet. These online florists will usually have pictures of the available arrangements on their websites.

• Local Florists- Local florists are typically a better choice, due to the personal service found at these establishments. Being able to talk directly to the floral arranger will more easily allow you to effectively communicate your needs and will result in a better final product. The floral arranger will also be able to provide you with fresh ideas and be able to work more closely with you. As another benefit, you will be able to directly see the quality of the arrangement that will be used at the service.

• Funeral Home- It can be wise to contact the funeral home directly in the event you should want to provide arrangements for the service. Many funeral homes have good relationships with quality florists, and can provide you with a trusted, experienced, and quality floral arranger. At the very least, they can tell you which ones not to consider. This is also a good idea if are directly involved with the funeral services, as you will already have the opportunity to sit down with the funeral director in person.

The most important factor to consider when ordering memorial or funeral floral arrangements is quality. Using a trustworthy, qualified florist is the best way to ensure that you will be pleased and satisfied with your floral displays. Ask friends, family, and the funeral director if they have any recommendations or suggestions. You can also find reviews of florists online. Be sure to communicate your intentions clearly with the floral arranger to ensure you will actually get what you want. A good florist should be able to fully understand your wants, as well as be able to provide their own ideas for your consideration.

Most florists will deliver your floral arrangement directly to the funeral home, religious center, or cemetery, should you want them to do this. Typically, the flowers are delivered to the memorial site the day before, or the morning of the services to be held, and will be arranged at the service by the staff.

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• Sunday, January 03rd, 2010
Victor Epand asked:




One of the most common types of spells used by practitioners of magic is the love spell. While the Wiccan Rede forbids direct manipulation of another person (meaning, you can’t force them to behave in a way they wouldn’t want to on their own), love spells can still be utilized to open yourself up to the loving emotions that await you in the world and make it more likely that energy is going to be returned via karma.

There are different methods of conducting a love spell. It can be an elaborate affair, involving a photo and candles or as simplistic as making an amulet or talisman to carry with you. But there are certain herbs and plants that will make any love spell more effective.

Acacia: Use the bark and twigs for awakening love and enhancement of physical strength.

African violet: Harmony and love are released from your heart when this is burnt.

Aster: A love herb that’s great in amulets in combination with other ingredients.

Balm of Gilead: Amulets and potions work more efficiently when laced with these buds.

Basil: A magical love herb great for spell work and divination.

Bay: Infuse a love potion with these burnt leaves.

Bistort: Contain this in an amulet to cultivate feminine fertility.

Bittersweet: As per the name, inclusion in an amulet or satchel will clear away pain and heal your aching heart.

Catnip: Other than driving your feline insane, this herb can be used in spells for love (and luck) or in amulets for fertility.

Cinnamon: A known aphrodisiac, this excels in spells of sexuality and passion and deepens any meditations on love.

Cloves: A staple love spell ingredient- it also bolsters beauty.

Coltsfoot: Stuff the leaves in a satchel or use them in a love spell.

Columbine: Especially useful in spells or meditations that are asking to be reunited with a lover.

Cowslip: Cheaper than a haircut, this can be used in spells calling for more physical beauty and attractiveness.

Crocus: Used in spells of love and harmonious attraction.

Daisy: This flower is used during divination work to prophesize the future of love.

Damiana: An aphrodisiac, used in spells of sexuality and love.

Dandelion: Used in love spells that call for fulfillment of desires kept secret.

Dill: Used in rituals and spells that seek to bring about longing of a sexual nature.

Fennel: Use all parts of this plant (roots, leaves and seeds) in spells or rituals awakening love.

Geranium: Used particularly in spells enhancing fertility.

Ginseng: An aphrodisiac for masculine sexuality, it can also be used in amulets.

Goldenrod: Used in prophetic love rituals.

Hazelnut: Another ingredient that enhances fertility, it can also be used in prophetic work.

Jasmine: The plant itself is good in spells heightening passion and love while the oil eases a broken heart.

Juniper: The berries increase sexual potency in love spells.

Lavender: The flowers themselves can be used in satchels while candles dipped in the oil are used for spell work.

Lemon: The leaves of the fruit are used in spells and potions that want to evoke longing and love.

Lovage: Use the seeds or roots in spells seeking to bolster eroticism.

Magnolia: This flower in a spell will bring about fidelity.

Mullein: Readings and potions are heightened by the leaves of this plant.

Oak: The bark and leaves will increase feminine fertility and masculine virility.

Orchid: If your psyche needs some strengthening, incorporate this flower into your spells or potions.

Rose: A standard love spell ingredient, the buds are good for readings while the oil bolsters courage.

Rosemary: This herb can be used in potions are amulets to awaken sensuality.

Strawberry: The actual fruit is an aphrodisiac and used in spells of love or sexuality while the leaves bring about luck.

Thyme: If you are planning on doing any love related dream work, have some of this on hand.

Vanilla: The flowers of the plant are aphrodisiacs and work well in satchels while the hulls do best in amulets or talismans.

Verbena: An aphrodisiac well suited for spells of love and sexuality, readings or wish work.

Violet: An aphrodisiac, works best in satchels and amulets to draw in sexuality and love.

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