Simple Prayer of Blessing

"Oh Gracious Goddess,
Queen of Night,
Carrying the moon swift and far,
Oh Gracious God,
Solar King,
Lift up your heavy orb and soar.
Oh King and Queen,
In loving grasp,
Heal us sick and us poor.
In morning light,
To night starlight,
Blessed be!"

Mabon has Come

Well, it is that time of year! As many people know, WC puts out a seasonal sabbat newsletter! As this sabbat draws closer, I hope everyone feels the spirit of the season. Thankfulness and warmth are spread through the remembrance of our family, friends, and happy times. Many blessings to our WC family this sabbat.

Our Seasonal Sabbat Newsletter

Shaman's Era

image by Susan Seddon Boulet

Before gods and before the craft, or even formal ritual or religion, there were shamans. This was before even the divergence of culture or race became really important. Shamans were the middle men between the village and the Universe. Of course, the Universe consisted of as much land as the village knew about. A shaman was different than a medicine man. Medicine men, and women, were part of the village and knew the lore of herbs and other healing arts. They were sought after and appreciated part of the village. The shaman was a world away. The shamans were people of spirit that lived in isolation, a person respected but revered. They were sought only when trouble occurred. Their's was a path of balance through spiritual exploration and knowledge. 

Now-a-days, many of us try to live a life of balance between the physical realms and the spiritual realms. It can be tough, but doable. We are returning to the ways of our far distant ancestors and that is the way of cycles. Just like fashion, we always come back around to cycle through our past. Walk in balance in the shaman's era once more!

Star Power

painting done by Big Bad Studios

Star Power Visualization

Under the midnight sky, take in a deep breath. Look into the stars and close your eyes. Above you are legends and myths that look down upon us each night. They are full of untapped wisdom. Imagine them shining down their strength, funneling it into you.
The Love of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor
The Loyalty and Friendship of Canis Major
The Ferocity of Leo
Simply look up into the star sky and find the lesson you need.

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Blue Moon Sigil

As the blue moon occurs tonight I thought I would write up a new sigil to use. 

Prayer on Sigil:

"Clarity be given to me as moon turns full and stars burn free. Goddess grant the blessings unto me in humble love I do beseech. Warm winds move and waters be still as moon shines bright over the hills. God grant all the blessings within that heaven first placed in hearts of men. From northern star to southern fields, opened are the gates in me."

Uses:

-Printed and glued to the back of a mirror. Tonight (blue moon) catch the reflection of the moon in the mirror. Say the prayer or one of your own to charge the mirror  with the clarity of communication between yourself and the Universe. Every time you wish to commune with the gods set the mirror on your altar or opposite you. 

-Place the sigil under a bowl of water. Try to catch the moon's reflection in the water to scry. 

-Placed on the altar of an esbat to strengthen communication between Goddess and coven.

-Printed and cut out. Write a wish or desire on the other side of the sigil and burn it safely to send the prayer to the Goddess. 

-Using henna or ink, draw the sigil on your palms and use them in energy work. 

Blue Moon Prayer

"Great Goddess of the open sky,

Star crowned Goddess that draw us nigh,

Every orb of heaven swells in your womb,

Under this the full, blue moon,

Guide our hands and guide our hearts,

In this great rite we do take part,

Blessings granted by your touch,

Shall be valued with all we have."

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