Being true to yourself can be a very hard thing to do. There always seems to be obstacles in the way of you being yourself. Sometimes it is family, sometimes these are friends, and sometimes it can be your own fear. We are afraid that if we show who we truly are, others will hate us, scorn us, and avoid us. Sometimes those fears are justified but in most cases they are simply our doubts getting the better of us. Sometimes the biggest risk can bring forth the greatest gain. If there are obstacles in your life, preventing you from being free, be brave. Take the harshness and show it only kindness. Where there is not fear to feed it, cruelty will fade away.
Be brave!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Friday, October 14, 2011
Go in Peace and Love
It can be tragic when someone we care about passes from our lives. The emotional wounds left behind can weep for so long you might think they will never heal. The process of a funeral is to help us move on through the symbolic act of letting go. But sometimes it doesn't help as much as it should. When you feel ready, why not have your own private ceremony.
Go to a private place, outside or inside. If you are inside try to have at least one window open.Lay out a nice comfy blanket and place a fire proof bowl on one side, a bowl of dried tobacco or rosemary beside it, and a lighter. Sit down on your blanket and simply allow yourself to remember your loved one. After a few minutes place a few dried herbs in the fireproof bowl and light them. Blow out the flame gently and allow it to smoke. Add more herbs a little at a time to continue to smoke. Re-light if the smoking stops. Place the bowl by the window so the smoke can move out into the world (if you are outside there is no need for this step). Sit back and have a conversation with your loved one, one sided, and tell them everything you need them to know. Sing, cry, and let out the feelings within your heart. When you feel ready, close your eyes and see your loved one surrounded in white light. Feel that they are going to be all right, and so are you. Thank them for the lessons they have taught you, including this one and allow them from your life.
Go to a private place, outside or inside. If you are inside try to have at least one window open.Lay out a nice comfy blanket and place a fire proof bowl on one side, a bowl of dried tobacco or rosemary beside it, and a lighter. Sit down on your blanket and simply allow yourself to remember your loved one. After a few minutes place a few dried herbs in the fireproof bowl and light them. Blow out the flame gently and allow it to smoke. Add more herbs a little at a time to continue to smoke. Re-light if the smoking stops. Place the bowl by the window so the smoke can move out into the world (if you are outside there is no need for this step). Sit back and have a conversation with your loved one, one sided, and tell them everything you need them to know. Sing, cry, and let out the feelings within your heart. When you feel ready, close your eyes and see your loved one surrounded in white light. Feel that they are going to be all right, and so are you. Thank them for the lessons they have taught you, including this one and allow them from your life.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Nettle Hair Tonic
Nettle helps to make your hair super soft and silky and is said to battle dandruff, too.
You will need:
- 12 Young nettle leaves, plucked from the top of the nettle plant.
- 2 cups of water.
1. Boil the nettles leaves in the water for around 15 minutes.
2. Strain the leaves and leave the remaining nettle water to cool before use.
3. Use the hair tonic every other day as a final rinse after shampooing for super healthy hair.
For an extra healthy boost add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the cooled infusion. Its cleanses the hair and smooths down the cuticles.
Don't worry your hair won't smell of vinegar as amazingly it doesn't smell when its dry.
(From the WC forum)
You will need:
- 12 Young nettle leaves, plucked from the top of the nettle plant.
- 2 cups of water.
1. Boil the nettles leaves in the water for around 15 minutes.
2. Strain the leaves and leave the remaining nettle water to cool before use.
3. Use the hair tonic every other day as a final rinse after shampooing for super healthy hair.
For an extra healthy boost add a splash of apple cider vinegar to the cooled infusion. Its cleanses the hair and smooths down the cuticles.
Don't worry your hair won't smell of vinegar as amazingly it doesn't smell when its dry.
(From the WC forum)
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Samhain Basket
Halloween is a wonderful holiday and the atmosphere is brilliant. As we begin heading towards Samhain let us share in the joy of the season. Get yourself a basket, preferably woven, with a handle. Line the bottom with hay and dried flowers. Place it in the center of your kitchen table or mantle. Go around your home and collect a few pictures of loved ones that have passed. Place these pictures in the basket. Decorate your basket for the season, be as goofy or serious as you want.
On the night of Samhain take the basket out to trick or treat with you. Place it in the center of your dinner. Share the experience of Samhain with your loved ones.
On the night of Samhain take the basket out to trick or treat with you. Place it in the center of your dinner. Share the experience of Samhain with your loved ones.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Singing in the Moon
Singing can be a very energizing activity. It can raise your energy and even the energy within a room. For this Hunter's Moon, start preparing in the afternoon. Bake some cookies, make some lemonade or buy some cidar. Bless everything and when the dusk comes go to your place of worship. Take a few minutes to clear your throat, test your voice. At the first sign of nightfall sing out to the moon. Let your voice sound with the song of the Hunter's Moon..
Monday, October 10, 2011
Psychic Sigil
Print this out. Cut it out and place it on the back of a hand held mirror or wall mirror. Each day when you get up, look into the mirror and into your eyes. Hold your own gaze for as long as you can and say,
"The gifts of the Universe are open to me. I am gifted beyond my wildest dream."
Sunday, October 9, 2011
The Wiccan Rede
The Rede is very important to many pagan communities. You may hear its last line more often than you hear of the actual Rede itself. Its important to know and understand the full Rede in order to draw on its last tenet.
"Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.
For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.
Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
Honor the Old Ones in deed and name,
let love and light be our guides again.
Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
Widdershins go when the moon doth wane,
and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.
When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.
Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.
When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.
Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.
Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's
insight. Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.
Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.
Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.
Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.
Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.
As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.
When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn.
As the wheel turns to Lamas night power is brought to magick rite.
Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all.
When the wheel has turned to Yule light the log the Horned One rules.
In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way.
When the Sun has reached it's height time for Oak and Holly to fight.
Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall.
Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you'll be.
Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you'll know.
When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.
With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend.
Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good.
When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow.
Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you.
These Eight words the Rede fulfill:
An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"
"Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.
For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.
Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
Honor the Old Ones in deed and name,
let love and light be our guides again.
Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
Widdershins go when the moon doth wane,
and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.
When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.
Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.
When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.
Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.
Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's
insight. Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.
Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.
Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.
Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.
Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.
As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.
When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn.
As the wheel turns to Lamas night power is brought to magick rite.
Four times the Minor Sabbats fall use the Sun to mark them all.
When the wheel has turned to Yule light the log the Horned One rules.
In the spring, when night equals day time for Ostara to come our way.
When the Sun has reached it's height time for Oak and Holly to fight.
Harvesting comes to one and all when the Autumn Equinox does fall.
Heed the flower, bush, and tree by the Lady blessed you'll be.
Where the rippling waters go cast a stone, the truth you'll know.
When you have and hold a need, harken not to others greed.
With a fool no season spend or be counted as his friend.
Merry Meet and Merry Part bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
Mind the Three-fold Laws you should three times bad and three times good.
When misfortune is enow wear the star upon your brow.
Be true in love this you must do unless your love is false to you.
These Eight words the Rede fulfill:
An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"
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