Yay! I got a new deck! This is the Wildwood Tarot by Mark Ryan and John Matthews. I’ve gone back and forth in whether or not I wanted this one, and all the reasons why I was hesitant are legitimate. The cardstock is flimsy, the art on the back of the…
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Bewitching Your Day 8- Bee
More information: Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small by Ted Andrews The Druid Animal Oracle by Philip and Stephanie Carr-Gomm Melissa on Wikipedia Colony Collapse Disorder on Wikipedia
Bewitching Your Day 6- Amber
More Information: Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham The Woman’s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects by Barbara Walker Brisingamen on Wikipedia
Vegan Beltane menu
We celebrated Beltane a little late this year. I needed a combination of time and money to come together, and that didn’t come together until Tuesday the 3rd. As that also happens to be Billy Ocean day, we were doubly festive. We’ve been eating mostly vegan, all vegetarian for a while now. I love eating…
Tarot- May 1st, 2016 (actually pulled on May 4th)
Sorry about the lateness of this one. Beltane happened. And a Beltane feast. And staying at my mom’s house. And honestly, I also forgot. So, to celebrate my complete lack of attention this week, I decided to use a completely different deck. This is The Motherpeace Tarot by Karen Vogle and Vicki Noble. I was…
Bewitching Your Day 4- Honeysuckle
More Information: Magical Aromatherapy: The Power of Scent by Scott Cunningham Magical Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise by Scott Cunningham The Encyclopedia of Magickal Ingredients: A Wiccan Guide to Spellcasting by Lexa Rosean Wylundt’s Book of Incense by Steven R. Smith http://www.thewhitegoddess.co.uk/herborium/honeysuckle.asp
Bewitching Your Day 2- Hawk
More Information: Druid Animal Oracle by Philip Carr-Gomm Animal-Speak: The Spiritual & Magical Powers of Creatures Great & Small by Ted Andrews The Woman’s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects by Barbara G. Walker Wikipedia- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-tailed_hawk
Poem- The Faire Folk
The Faire Folk Meandering through the wildwood green A vision of wonder, there to be seen The faire folk, frolicking round Their laugher and music, a merry sound They dance and they leap, a joy to behold But be ye wary, do not let them take hold Of your mind and body, and make you…
Poem- Ring of Protection Spell
Ring of Protection Spell A ring of protection, I cast around. All ill will is hereby bound. Keep away from me, negativity goodbye. I no longer accept drama or lies In my inner circle, my sacred space. Rosemary and holly, salt to taste. Tourmaline and hematite, protective stones. My boundary is set, by my blood…
Throat chakra stones
So, a few months ago, I decided to do some work on healing my heart chakra from grief. It went pretty well, though the real test will come the next time ‘something bad’ happens. It remains to be seen whether I handle it gracefully or fall apart. Now that I’ve done that work, as I…
Poem- Vishuddha
Vishuddha The throat, center of speech Where will is expressed and shared Communication divine, sacred voice Thought becomes sound, words of magick Creativity given wing, music and writing Weaving a web, creating connection ************** This one isn’t great. It’s been a very long day. :0)
Poem- Clearing/cleansing spell for renewal
Clearing/cleansing spell for renewal Cleaning and clearing, this space I renew. Widdershins I travel, stagnation to undo. I dust and I sweep, I get rid of clutter, To let in new energy, the light of the mother. No more will my life be ruled by these things. I’m ready for new energy the universe now…
Poem- Beltane
Beltane Beltane approaches us, boys and girls. Time to frolic, and whirl, and twirl, Around the Maypole, so strong and so tall, Symbol of the God, who fertilizes all The crops in the fields, our harvest to come, For sacrifice in fall, to feed everyone. But now we celebrate his union divine With the Goddess,…
Tarot- April 24th, 2016
So I was supposed to have a new deck to show you today, but Amazon sent me the wrong one. Honestly, if it was a deck I was interested in I probably would have kept it, but it was the Revelations Tarot, which I already have. So next week I’ll have a new deck to…
Poem- Spell for a New Lover
Spell for a New Lover My heart is pure, my intentions good I love myself first, as I should. I’m ready to accept love into my life I prick my finger with this knife. My blood on this candle for to spread I wish for someone to share my bed. To be a partner, a…
Poem- Abundance Spell
Abundance Spell Abundance and wealth, I call to me Financial improvement for to see. An it harm none, that’s the trick As I light this candle’s wick. As it burns down, money arrives To help the quality of our lives. Powers of cinnamon, nutmeg, and stone Help me now to set the tone. As long…
Poem- Elemental Prayer
Elemental Prayer I praise thee Water, And ask for the powers of Love and compassion, The emotions that bring my life richness. I praise thee Fire, And ask for the powers of Passion and motivation, The will to see my plans through. I praise thee Air, And ask for the powers of Intellect and communication,…
Poem- A Daily Prayer
A Daily Prayer I give thanks to the Maiden for this day For all the opportunities and new beginnings For the unbearable beauty of the world For energy and enthusiasm to enjoy it I give thanks to the Mother for this day For all my loved ones and those that love me For the joy…
Poem- Lakshmi
Lakshmi Mother of abundance, bestower of treasure Lady of the lotus and gold coins Bring us your blessing, for our life’s pleasure And in reverence we will toil for our gains Bestower of strength and spiritual truth You show us the way with four-fold goals Consort of Vishnu, his devotees you soothe And reward them…
Poem- Spirit
Spirit Interweaving all we do Our actions just, our words are true A violet flame that comes from within Suffusing our bodies, our souls, our skin The animating principle that shows who we are Our spirit made of energy, our body of stars The voice that guides you, shows you the way Your core essential,…
Oracle- April 17th, 2016
Today I realized I’m a bit bored with using the same tarot decks over and over. I love my same tarot decks for reading for myself, but for this weekly post, I wanted to do something a bit different. So I decided to use one of my favorite oracle decks instead. Seriously, if you haven’t…
Poem- Cernunnos
Cernunnos A flash of eyes, deep in the verdant tangle Wildness incarnate, beyond words A momentary impression, a feeling in the gut A call to join him and be torn apart Masculinity on display, meditating deep Communing with the creatures who come at his call He holds a torque, he is king of the woodlands…
Poem- Inanna
Inanna Keeper of the flames of passion Lady of heaven, Goddess of love Also warlike, protector of the people Bringer of storms that nourish or destroy She dances above the harvest wheat Bounty falling upon farmers below Supplicants come to her temples To be healed through divine ecstasy First star of the night sky and…
Poem- Zephyr
Zephyr A cool breeze, the most elusive of elements Slipping, sliding through the leaves Powers of intellect and communication Our thoughts and words on a divine breath Musical, keening on a hilltop high Blowing away illusions, all that is false Bringing creative inspiration, all the ideas Blessing us with literature and music and art
Poem- Gods of Caledonia
Gods of Caledonia Taking refuge in remnants Wild and free Brought by glaciers in the age of ice Enlivened by sorcerers in the age of magick They stand sentinel, witnesses To tales of enchantment and history Ruined by agriculture, human engineering And the greed of shepherd stock Still, there are stories to be told In…
Poem- Crackle
Crackle Flames licking the legs of dancers brave Passion embodied in a devouring rage Colors of orange, red, and blue Courage in action, motivation true Power of destruction to bring forth new life Heat of physical love, or also of strife A powerful cleanser, to start anew Banish the negative, light the witches brew
Poem- Sarasvati
Essence of self knowledge Lovely pale, mother of rivers Source of musical inspiration Eloquence as a path to bliss Sweet words fall from her lips Sweet notes float from Her nimble fingers upon her lute Knowledge that purifies is her gift Meditation, reflection, and spirituality Brings us to the joy of creativity In her name,…
Tarot- April 10th, 2016
Today I’m using my old standby, the Sacred Circle Tarot by Anna Franklin and Paul Mason. In the past position, we have the 5 of Cups. This card is showing us that we have suffered loss, grief, and sorrow. It can also represent regret, but while there are 3 upright cups, we are more focused…
Poem- Song of the Soil
Song of the Soil Life stirring, rising through layers Domain of worms and moles Mushrooms spreading over acres Scent of herbs and soil Forest and desert, mountain and field Colors green, brown, and grey Life is the power that nature wields Until the embrace of our earthy grave She sustains us and she feeds us…
Poem- Haiku #2
Haiku #2 Big panic attack My day is completely shot Haiku copout ***************** New moon intention Connecting with new people My candle is lit