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Earth Hour
Tonight is Earth hour from 8:30pm-9:30pm. All electronics and lights are to be off as we pay 1 hour of respect to our Earth Mother. This is a chant/ritual you can use for earth hour just swap day with hour. and the first line can be changed to at this hour/during this hour.
Gems, Crystals and Stones: Soladite
HISTORY:
Sodalite is named this because of its high sodium content. It was named in 1811 but was discovered in Greenland in 1806. It got confused very often for being Lapis Luzilie. Sodalite became popular and more in the light when the Princess Margaret was visiting Bancroft Canda in the 1800’s. The princess loved it so much she chose it as interior decoration in her home the Marlborough House. The nickname Princess blue for the stone came from that.
COLOURS:
Sodalite comes in all shades of blue. from light to dark just like lapis lazuli. Sometimes its pink or purple.
SPECIAL PROPERTIES:
Sodalite is known for enhancing concentration and give people more courage. This is why its also known as the “Wisdom Stone.” It is associated with other positive attributes like its good for mental health. It clears out all the negative emotions and thoughts as well as guilty thoughts. It clears the mind so people can think clearly by taking away things like fear and doubts. It can also be good for the physical body as it can help increase metabolism and help with sleep problems like insomnia. Sodalite is said to be able to boost the human immune system. For those with diabetes if its carried around it can aid in helping the body reproduce insulin.
TYPES OF SODALITE:
There is a common Sodalite which is usually blue like the photo above and Hackamanite is usually pink or purple like the photo below.
WHERE TO FIND SODALITE:
Sodalite is very common so it’s found all over the world. Although mostly found in Bancroft Canada it is also located in places such as; in British Columbia, and around Litchfield in Maine, Tasmania, Australia, India, Namibia, Columbia, the Eifel Mountains of Germany, the Ayopaya Province in Brazil, and the Kola Peninsula in Russia.
Gems, Stones and Crystals
In this article series I’ll be talking about gems, crystals and stones. I’ll be describing their unique properties, history of them, where to find them and what they can be used for.
Amethyst is my personal favourite gem. I’ve had it call to me multiple times. I have a amethyst pendent and one still in its crystallized rock form like the picture above.
HISTORY OF AMETHYSTS:
Amethysts used to be as valuable as diamonds as it was thought to have legendary powers. To ancient people it was called “the Gem of Fire”. Its said the wine God Bacchus got angry over an insult. He said the first person he meets next with be devoured by his tigers. The first person he met was a young mortal maiden named Amethyst who was on her way to the shrine of Diana. The tigers tried to devour her but failed as the power of the Goddess protected her and turned her into a beautiful clear white crystal. Bacchus regretfully poured his wine over the crystal giving it its beautiful purple colour. In Ancient Greece and Rome they would stud their goblets with amethyst because they thought it would prevent them from becoming intoxicated. Catholic priests believed the same thing except they would wear amethyst rings.
COLOURS:
Amethysts don’t just come in a purple hue. They can be any colour from a light red-violet to a deep violet. Sometimes it has a few regular white quartz among the other colours. They can also be opaque and transparent.
SPECIAL PROPERTIES:
Amethysts as mentioned above have thought to have legendary powers. This isn’t entirely wrong. Amethysts are known to have healing and protection properties. Also as stated before people used to believe it prevented them from becoming intoxicated however this remains a myth. It’s healing works with physical, mental and emotional pain. That being said it doesn’t cure people from pain it can only subside it temporally. Those who rely on it might find that it helps more with mental health. For example if one is grieving over a loss an amethyst can help sooth them. It is also thought to be connected to the divine which goes with the creation story above. It has played a part in many cultures and faiths; such as Hebrews, Catholic’s, Egyptians and many other Eastern cultures. In today’s society it still has spiritual meaning. It represents the third eye, the crown and Etheric chakras. By doing so it enhances psychic abilities. It increases wisdom, creativity and passion as well.
TYPES OF AMETHYSTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM:
Brandberg Amethyst is a unique and extraordinary blend of Amethyst, Clear and Smoky Quartz together in one exceedingly high-vibrational crystal. It is found only in Namibia, Africa.
Chevron Amethyst displays v-shaped chevrons of deep purple and white Quartz that “seep” into beautiful layers. Found in Africa.
Cacoxenite in Amethyst mingles dark brown to yellow tufts of Cacoxenite, a phosphate mineral and major component in the Super Seven crystal, with the host crystal Amethyst. Found in Hrbek Mines of Bohemia in the Czech Republic and Brazil,
Ametrine is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine within the same crystal. Found only in Bolivia and extremely rare to find in nature.
“Rutilated” Amethyst is a rare form of Amethyst which appears to contain Rutile, but actually contains brownish crystals of Goethite, an iron hydroxide mineral also found in the Super Seven crystal. Found in south Africa, Australia, Ukraine, Norway and the United States (Virginia and North Carolina).
Hypothetical routine(s) and stuff for a baby witch to do
So a lot of people I think are feeling that once you become a witch you need to do lots of things, but they aren’t terribly sure what it is they are ‘supposed’ to do. Here are just a few little ideas for things you could do, if you wanted to.
During creative free time:
Write affirmations or prayers
You could write them for daily use (like a morning affirmation), one for each day of the week, one for phases of the moon, or different ones to encourage or bind emotions or help you get through tough days.
Doodle sigils for use during a later time
Be creative and have fun, as you are not ‘required’ to use any sigil you have made.
Think about what kind of energy (elemental, herbal, animal, planetary, etc) you thin would best be used to charge each sigil
Create lists of magical ideas you would like to explore or write spells for
Don’t worry about whether something is ‘real’ enough or will work or not.
Make a list of tools you would like and tools you already have
Draw or write about your perfect ideal tools and what you expect them to do for you
Include herbs, stones, crafts, natural finds, and anything else you like
Create an inventory of things around you, in your home, or that you can easily find, for use in your craft
Write what your current beliefs are
Contemplate your current belief system and morals, and how you think magic works.
Make a list of the most important things you want to learn more about or explore
Write down your current talents and abilities and try to think of ways they can be used magically
Build altars
Draw ideas or create digital altars if you do not have the physical space
Be inspired and create them spontaneously or spend your time and research all the elements.
Try writing a spell - it doesn’t matter if you know a ‘right’ or ‘correct’ way. Just give it a try and see what you come up with!
During research time:
Research what sort of plants are local to your area and discover what their uses are
Look up the medicinal and magical uses of herbs and plants you have in the house and on your property
See if you can discover what sorts of special crystals or stones are near your area or mined close by
Take your lists of magical items you want and research their uses, both modern and historical
Try to discover not only what an item is used for, but why, and how it became associated with those actions.
Research what kind of religions and magical traditions have historically been practiced in your area
Look up lore and mythology for your geographic location
Find what sorts of helpful books are at your library, whether they be related to religion, psychology, meteorology, mythology, history, gardening, herbalism, cooking, magical traditions, or anything else pertaining to your magical education.
Find a popular pagan or magical author and research them to understand the context behind their writings and get an idea of what others think of them
Create your own reading list of library books to keep you occupied
Research closed religions/closed magical systems so you can understand what is not available for you to use, and to gain valuable information on other magical cultures.
During practice time:
Choose 2-3 energetic exercises such as these:
How to send energy to other people
Energetic Check
Distance Charging
Texting Predictions
Energy Ball
Energy Cannonball
Witch’s Guide to Programing
Witch’s Guide to Grounding
Witch’s Guide to Centering
Witch’s Guide to Shielding (Shielding Masterpost)
Witch’s Guide to Charging
Work on a couple of exercises until you feel really comfortable with them and are satisfied that you now have that skill. Then try practicing others.
Spend 50-70% of the time figuring out how to make the exercise personal to you and comfortable for you
Spend 10-20% of the time learning how to focus and get in the necessary headspace to do energy work
Write (if you want) and/or perform simple candle, knot, paper, (whatever) spells as need arises
Try spells for bringing peace and calmness in to your space, giving yourself good luck, protecting against certain dangers, causing small events to happen, or binding harmful actions done against you
Identify unique needs you face in your everyday life and try to manage and control them with energy work
During upkeep time:
Cleanse your personal spaces
Learn floor washes and keep the recipes and ingredients handy
Discover what cleansings and purifications will work for your situation
Personally cleanse
Take a cleansing shower or bath with special ingredients or using the powers of elemental energies
Do healing/balancing meditations or spells
Clean your altars and tools, keep your spaces tidy
Leave offerings to any spirits you work with
Weed your gardens, check on your plants or pets
Update your grimoire or journals
Include personal experiences, new successes, or things that you have learned
After waking up for the day:
Repeat appropriate prayers or affirmations
Spend time in meditation
You can try to clear your mind, magically make way for the day ahead, or do a guided meditation for preparedness or any other purpose
Draw a tarot or oracle card for the day
Use any magical oils or soaps as part of your waking routine
Including glamoring magic as you get ready for the day is a good way to practice
State your goals for the day with magical intent
Magically plan for free time you need during the day so it will be sure to be open for you
During snacks and meals:
Enchant food by adding in herbs or spices with a little energy and a magical command
Enchant drinks by stirring, adding energy, and a command
Give small offerings to spirits you work with by leaving a little food left over on your plate
Magically affirm that the food will bring you energy
Before going to bed for the day:
Repeat prayers or affirmations
Spend time in meditation
If you meditate when you get up and when you go to bed, try a sunrise or sunset meditation, or complementary meditations
Identify what successes you have had that day
Push away or transform any negative energies send to you that day
Add additional protective shields for sleeping
That was all I could think of. Add more if you think of some!
These tips include all witches. There is never a time where you have simply learned and experienced everything. We are eternal students.
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Samhain Poetry Contest
General Contest Info:
Submit your poems to wicked-writer.tumblr.com with the theme of “Samhain/Halloween/Autumn”. Deadline is October 15th 2016.
I will share each poem that I receive through submission and to vote, you must reblog that poem.
The Poems with the most reblogs (1st place) will win a set of Goddess prayer beads and a set of @spiraloakmoonwytch‘s Elemental Oils (All four elements and spirit), and a hand designed coffin box
2nd place wins a moon ankelet and a packet of Samhain Incense (Food for the Dead) and a coffin box
3rd place wins a beaded bracelet and a coffin box
(Pictures to follow)
Rules:
Follow my blog wicked-writer.tumblr.com and spiraloakmoonwitch.tumblr.com
Reblog this post (so I can see that you are interested in the contest)
Go to the Submit button at the top of the page and submit your poetry.
Poems should be no more than 40 lines (10 stanzas) and keep with the theme of Halloween/Autumn ( or Samhain for those that are Pagan)
Must submit through wicked-writer.tumblr.com
REMEMBER, DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 15th 2016!!
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• New, young, or considering witches can ask you questions
• Your blog is free of hate and is a safe learning community (this includes bashing christians/non-pagans)
• No questions (as long as they aren’t creepy) will be laughed at or shamed
• It’s okay to ask you for advice or opinions, even if you are an experienced witch.
• Your blog is inviting and welcoming and is a space for education on the craft.
I will follow you, because tumblr needs more of these witches.
I agree with all of the above. Also would like to add that this is a very LGBTQ friendly blog!
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Beltane
Every May first
Lay out some sweets
For fairies like tasty treats
Today we celebrate the richness of the Earth
And plant births
It’s a time to dance around the may pole
And go to your garden for a stroll
For if you look closely you may see a fairie
Let us gather around the fire and be merry
Let us sing and dance no matter if it’s sun, or rain
For May First is Beltane
Samhain
When the leaves have fallen and the air has gotten colder
It is a time to reach out and honour the older
Who have long since passed away
The night is celebrated rather than the day.
It is sometimes known as another name
However, Halloween isn’t quite the same
After the final harvest we thank the spirits of nature
And some thank the creator
It is time to celebrate all Hallows Eve
As we watch the falling leaves
We celebrate the living and the dead
As we lay out a feast for them of cornbread
This is Samhain
Yule
On the shortest day of the year
It’s a time to cheer as winter is here
It is a time to celebrate fire
As there is a new Sunfire
It is a time to connect with others
As they celebrate with each other
It is time to burn a log to welcome the new Sun God
Yule is very broad
As others celebrate it with another holiday.
It can be known as Christmas or the Lord’s day.
So let us give a blessing to those all around
As we celebrate the day of Yule.
Imbolic
As winter slowly comes to an end
Spring is just around the bend
Imbolic is a time to celebrate the Goddess time of change
For her turning from crone to a maiden is arranged
We honour her on this day
To her we pray
This day is about purity, as the Maiden Is pure
Spring is the resting cure
For the Maiden Mother as she rests after the birth of the Sun
Let us light candles to honour her
As we celebrate this day of Imbolic.
Ostara
Spring is here as flowers bloom
As we sweep away the bad with our broom
Ostara brings in new life
Like plants, babies and wildlife
It’s a time for new
With nature painting itself light colours like blue
It is known as another name by others
It is known as Easter, with eggs of every colour.
Now is the time to enjoy the nature around you
As you are surrounded by the flower petals the wind blew.
Let’s light candles of different colours
And give thanks for your friendship with nature
As we celebrate this Ostara
Litha
Litha is the longest day of the year
Its once again a time to cheer
It’s time to celebrate fire and water
As the days get hotter
We celebrate the Sun over the dark
As the summer makes its midsummer mark.
It’s also a time to honour heaven and earth
As most cultures celebrate Litha since its birth
Let us once again celebrate the Sun God on this day of Litha
Lammas/Lughnasadah
It’s time for summer to come to an end as the grain is done
The Light God is honoured along with his father God of the Sun
The Sun God ripens the grain so we may eat
There is then a feast before the labourers rest their feet
It’s a time to celebrate by making fires and baking fresh bread
It’s a time to celebrate the Goddess’ of the harvest with a candle
of Red
Go for a stroll in the forest and feel the fading summer breeze
And smell the scent of the summer trees
Now is a time for rest Before we begin another fest
