Chester Le Witch

Elemental with empathic abilities

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The magic of Mistletoe

As we're leading into christmas, the winter solstice or yule. And a common tradition is to have Mistletoe hanging above your door way. This tradition goes back, and is not a new thing at all. It predates Christianity and infact some churches still see mistletoe as being a pagan plant and will not let it in churches decorations.

So the use of mistletoe of the Christian festival of Christmas is more happenstance and is a lingering part of the winter solstice festival.

So why do we kiss under it? again this is part of the early festivals and mistle toe is seen as a fertility plant. It grows on old hardwood deciduous trees and and stays green and bears fruit when all the trees has lost it colour and lay dormant because of this its has always been seen as a plant with magical powers. Bringing mistletoe into your home is a blessing upon the house and upon your guests that visit, the act of kissing under it is a small act of passing that blessing of fertility, strength and life on the that person for the year ahead... There are many myths and legends about mistletoe, Greek, Norse and Roman and if your interested here's a fantastic link to theos traditions and more. http://mistletoe.org.uk

The image below is from that website and is from the... Illustrated London News, Christmas 1846, Under the Mistletoe

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I am Gemini! I think it fits me.

What's yours?

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I was born in Aquarius and always told aquarius is a water sign, but this is not the case, Aquarius is an Air sign who'd have thought it, a Goddess holding a water pitcher, the symbol for Aquarius is wavy lines. But actually the picture we know and love is all about the water bearer and not the water itself.

Here's some inserts from Quara that explain far better than I can write about Aquarius....

Aquarius the Water bearer, is the last of the Air signs, its fixed in it modality, each Air sign precedes a Water sign. So the Final Air sign in the zodiac bears forth the water accumulated through transits through Cancer & Scorpio and pours it forth into Pisces the end of the zodiacal cycle.

The sign Aquarius is associated with house eleven in the zodiac, which is concerned with your Hopes & Wishes, your associations, and the things you give your love and attention. Water & Air make up the two most essential elements for life. Earth cannot produce without irrigation (water), and the Plant life cannot exist without the continued Water, Earth, and Air interaction. We eat the produce from the earth we process from them the nutrients of life, we breath in Oxygen and breath out Carbon-dioxide which is fuel of plant life.

So in essence Water and Air are inseparable when we think holistically, its only when we break things down into smaller components, put things under the microscope so to say that we can miss the whole picture, because were not looking at the whole, its all connected.

The wavy line glyph

The wavy lines that form the glyph of Aquarius were the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic for “water.” Egyptian temples were surrounded by moats or sacred lakes, and the water bearer of Aquarius is often depicted as an Egyptian priest, with shaven head and an Egyptian skirt. The water here is seen as sacred or spiritual, and shows Aquarius as in the service of the divine.

My magick

Understanding about my sign, helps me in my magic and spell casting, well actually my day to day living.

I've said before I have and affinity to water, but I use water as a carrier, a way to wash away stuff, a way to revive and bring energy. Because I'm a doer and a positive person means the active movement of water and the potential energy stored in it makes my magic strong, combining it with the same in the air too. .. You may be thinking how does that work because Air is Yang positive and water is Yig negative they would cancel one another out.

In some cases this may be true, however its understanding your Astrological (birth) sign that's the important thing here.

So for instance

Someone comes to you for a spell because they are depressed and want to feel good.

Whilst casting you could use water and the in energy in water to activity treat the negative, and use air to usher in the positive.

For example the actions for a spell could be for that person take a bath or shower whilst meditating and being midfull on releasing that depression, then dry off, say the spell (if you've prepared one) and the either burn insence or prepar a sent bottle for them to breath in, whilst meditating and being mindful of healing and ushering in positivity.

I'm not saying thats what you should do just a thing that could be done.

For us having knowledge of our sign will help us to know how our magick is interwoven in the cosmos, with the earth and the heavens, and for me a really really important part of constructing a spell. If you know why you have construed a spell a certain way, your intent in that spell will be seriously strong in its construction . And for the person following the spell, and the taking actions, builds their intentions and expectations.

So I urge everyone who is a witch or if your looking to become one to, know your Star Sign, you real star sign. Not the one from the papers or the telly, and work with it, because if you don't you can inadvertently negate your spellwork and your magick will not be strong.

Want to read up more about Aquarius or any of the signs, this website (in my opinion) is the most helpful and concise https://www.kelleemaize.com/post/understanding-the-aquarius-air-sign

Understanding the Aquarius Air Sign

Sorting out the complexities of the wintry pioneers: what does it mean to be an Aquarius?

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Being a witch

If you saw me you'll probably not recognise me as a witch, I don't wear big point hats and shoes, I don't have warts or dress in black all thoes kind of stereotypical images of a witch, of Halloween and worshiping Satan.

No no I'm non of that, and that's because being a witch is not a past time, it's not a hobbie it's a way of life. It's a kind of spirituality, it's a person that's in this world but not of it. Someone who feels the energy all around and knows how to use it and that's me in a nutshell.

The Celtic Way

I very much follow the Celtic way, Celtic spirituality (not Christianity), I came across this on the The Celtic Quill could not express myself and my way of life more clearly.

Celtic spirituality is based on a deep connection with the natural world. God is not a distant concept but a continual presence manifest in the whole of nature and deeply embedded in the world. For the ancient Celts, life itself was a ceremony, the whole of which was spiritually significant and magical. They considered the natural world divine and sensed the presence of their gods everywhere – in trees, rocks, rivers, bogs, and mountains.

Being at one

This is my favorite spot on the river Cogn Burn, its beautiful ist it. This is where I chat to my Goddess and recharg my crystals and myself.

Water for me is life itself it ebbs and flows, the energy recharges and heals and I have a particular affinity for water I am draw to it and it allows my magic to flow.

In this place the stones, the air, the trees, the soil all seem to converge here and the energy is amazing in this place. However I will not cast here, this is a place of renewal and supplication a place to commune and be at one with the elements and ones diety.

I do make offerings and and sail intentions for others, I'll meditate and soak and recharge.

Always remember what you take you must give back, offerings are so very important.

Being at one is when the 4 elements come together perfectly and forms the 5th element the spirit.

All my life I've been working with the elements and they play a big part in my intentions in my spell and sigil making. The elements and my Goddess help to keep me centered and grounded.

Be normal be natural

For me I just know I am a witch and many of us do. There are loads who know they are different but just haven't found their path to the craft. If that's you, just be you you'll work out if this is the right path for you I know I am an Elemental with Physic and Empathic abilities, but I only found this out over time, through study, practice and wisdom.

Your path, is your path and no one else's trust in your instincts, and don't run before you can walk. Remember - casting uses energy and can only be transfured or transformed. If your a new witch, that energy will be taken from you and can be dangerous, so be wise and be good.

Here's a little blessing, turn you sound up..

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4 Energy Cleansing Rituals for the Blue Moon on Samhain & Halloween

This year, Samhain (the Witch’s New Year) and Halloween bring an extra spooky rare blue moon our way.

A blue moon is brought to us earthlings every two and a half years. It’s an extra full moon in the calendar year, which means that there are thirteen full moons instead of twelve. And no, the moon doesn’t actually turn blue we call it that because over time folklore has deemed it so, as this phase only happens every 2 1/2 years, so it happens once in a blue moon.

Magically speaking, blue and full moons are amazing opportunities to release and heal. And, being that a blue moon is an extra full moon that we’ll be experiencing this month, it’s a very fortunate time to mend our bodies, minds, and hearts.

This lunar phase is also associated with “drawing down the moon,” in which witches honor the divine feminine energy within us all by celebrating the Triple Goddesses (the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone) who represent each phase of life.

Due to its connection to the divine, the moon is the most important tool that witches use for spell-casting, intentions, and manifestations. It’s the nurturer and giver of emotions, the illuminator of all mysteries, revealer of secrets, natural timekeeper of the world, ultimate life source, and controller of the water on this planet.

The blue moon that occurs on October 31 is in the sign of Taurus, which is where the moon is exalted in. Meaning, its favorite astrological sign to be in is Taurus, due to its ability to embody all of the moon’s favorite sentiments: eat, drink, and be merry.

Samhain is one of the few times within the year that we can easily bridge the gap between both worlds.

Falling on Samhain and Halloween, this blue moon will serve as an extra illumination on the metaphorical realm, as full moons tend to expose matters on Earth due to its effervescent glow.

Here are a few magical ways to honor the blue moon on Samhain and Halloween:

Moon Water and Moon Crystals

Take a pitcher, jar, or container of water and place by the window to make moon water. The same can be done with crystals (place them by the window to absorb the energy) overnight. The energy of the moon will be given to the water and crystals. You can use the water to drink, cook, or bathe in. You can add the crystals to a healing bath to help calm your personal vibe. Using the lunar energies in this capacity will help to center emotions and attain clarity.

Cleansing Bath to Release and Heal

Blue or full moons are an ideal time to take a moon bath, as it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect to water which the moon rules here on Earth. Using moon water or moon crystals in the bath is optional. But adding Epsom or Himalayan salt is a necessity, as it cleanses the aura. You can also add natural essences and oils. Putting fresh or dried flowers (roses for love) is great too. Spices (like basil for money), herbs (eucalyptus for healing), and dried or fresh fruit (orange peels are used to add sweetness) will add to the energy that you are calling in, as well as releasing.

If you do not have a bathtub, you can blend all of the ingredients you want in a bowl with water and pour over your shoulders in the shower. Before getting into the bath or shower, think of your intention. This is what you want to bring to fruition and manifest. The same applies to what you want to release from your life (like a bad habit, situation, or relationship). Meditate on it before, during, and after the bath or shower. Keep in mind that magical baths require us to tap deep within; therefore, you can use any blend of oils, flowers, and herbs that feels right to you.

A blue or full moon circle is a confidential meeting and ritual in which coven members or friends spill all the tea in their lives with each other. Call upon your coven or friends to meet up on Zoom. Give everyone space to discuss their emotions and feelings openly. Let everyone talk. Do not chime in with advice or commentary, as it’s their time to express their emotions without judgment. This will help everyone connect and become closer to each other. It also allows all the participants to feel good when they get all of their feelings out.

Blue Moon Circle

Protection from the Evil Eye

Protection from the evil eye is important to be aware of. It’s the feeling of anger or jealousy people send to us—it can be given to us even if we don’t know the person in real life. Therefore, we must protect ourselves from the evil eye by making blue salt. And being that this an energetically sensitive time, this spell is super important. You can make this by blending table salt with thistle, irises, or lavender flowers (fresh or dried). Place the mixture in a sachet or in a bowl under your bed for protection from negative vibes others send your way.