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[crimsonsongbird]

JAREN'S JOURNEY

To help you find your calling in life. Inspired by Jaren Rakdoson from Blood and Songbirds by Jasper (@jasper-the-menace).

What You Will Need:

1 red candle, any size 

Matches or a lighter

4 rocks, any size, shape, or color

💎 Settle in a quiet, comfortable place where you will not be disturbed or distracted. Ensure that all your spell ingredients are within reach and that you are not near any flammable objects.

💎 Arrange the four rocks in a diamond shape on a safe, nonflammable surface, then place the candle in the center. Carefully light the red candle.

💎 Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, then exhale for 4 seconds. Repeat until your breathing is calm and even.

💎 Gaze into the candle and think of a time you were forced down a path that did not resonate with you. Perhaps a family member or mentor guided you down a path of their choosing, not giving you much say in the path you walked. Oftentimes the path we are most called to is not the one others would have chosen for us. 

💎 Now think of how Jaren often acts impulsively, diving into many situations without much thought. Is he acting out of stupidity? Or is he acting out his true calling in life? Many times the act that we do impulsively is the one that brings us the most fulfillment; it is often the act that both empowers and inspires us. Have you ever acted impulsively to accomplish a certain goal of your own choosing? Did you feel fulfilled after it was completed? 

💎 Remember that your calling in life does not have to be a grandiose one. Jaren may be out there literally saving lives and fighting wars across different planes, but that doesn’t mean you have to be doing the same. Sometimes our life’s calling is to turn a passion or hobby into a career. Or to help others in our own unique way. 

💎 Now pick a rock in the diamond that calls to you most. Place your dominant hand over the rock while being mindful of the lit candle in the center. Focus your desire to find your true calling on the rock and channel that powerful energy into it. 

💎 Once you feel the rock is full, remove the rock from its place in the diamond and hold it to your chest. Repeat the following, “Just as the rocks guide and protect Jaren during his journey, allow this rock to do the same for me. Should I ever stray from my own life’s path, this rock shall guide me back.”

💎 Extinguish the candle and clean up your space. The spell is now complete. Carry the rock with you whenever you need a compass to find your way back to your calling. 

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[breelandwalker]

Oh great witchstorian, I bring to you an offering of tea and coffee and the promise of "I owe ya one" in return for an answer to a question of mine:

Do you know what that big deal about "Celtic astrology" is? Which group did it come from? Where's the rest of the context necessary to understand it? Or was it created recently and then applied backwards?

~Jasper from @jasper-pagan-witch

Ohhhhh THAT.... -claps on the hat-

Okay so, here's the thing. The ogham letter calendar? That exists. We have evidence of it dating back to the single-digit CE years. That's just how some Celtic peoples marked their year.

The Celtic Tree Calendar setup we see today, particularly the mapping of the tree calendar onto a "zodiac," is an entirely modern invention. It was invented by Robert Graves, yet another contribution to modern paganism from his novel, The White Goddess. (Honestly, I don't know how anyone can look down their nose at pop culture paganism when so much of Wicca and nondenominational paganism based upon Wicca can trace its' roots - pun fully intended - back to fiction and poetry from the 1940s.)

Graves was one of those people who was REALLY into trying to figure out what the ancient Druids were up to, and he made an attempt to figure that out by charting the mythology of Ireland, England, and certain parts of mainland Europe and the Middle East. One of the theories he put forward in The White Goddess was this idea of a tree calendar that more or less followed the same model as the Greek zodiac we're all familiar with from our daily horoscopes.

Now, witches, pagans, and New Agers just LOVE a good zodiac, and while there are many ways of casting a horoscope or calculating a birth chart, the systems do not always overlap or work in the same ways. But since when have details mattered when you can have a tree instead of a constellation for your birth sign, or a "Native American Moon Zodiac" infographic that just looks so cool and free-spirit-y on your Facebook page?

So yeah. When you see anything referring to a "Celtic tree calendar" that presents the idea as an astrological system? Completely modern invention.

Is it fun? Absolutely. Is it a neat thing we can do if we want? Sure.

Is it real in the sense of being created or used as an astrological device by pre-Christian Celtic pagans? Not even remotely.

Hope this answers your question!

[the-fox-jawed-witch]

Whew! I caught you before you turned anon off, anyway I just wanted to say thank you for taking time to sit and do research for your book. I actually really appreciate you and jasper-pagan-witch and others who have taken the time to put all this knowledge into posts and books to help us newbies! Your first chapter didn't come off as racist to me and even when you cleared it up I understood that you had just stated the information you had found. That information comes from Wiki and is stated sim-

Similar to how you stated it. Again, thank you for taking the time to do this for us!

@jasper-pagan-witch

Thank you anon. I really don't have a problem with writing informative posts/chapters on witchcraft. And I even don't mind being notified if something comes off in an offensive way. I am here to help guide the new generation of witches and if something is offensive I hope that those who feel that way will come to me.

[crimsonsongbird]

MATHIAS' MUSIC

To help you find your voice and use it with confidence. Inspired by Mathias Markov from Blood and Songbirds by Jasper (@jasper-the-menace).

What You Will Need:

1 small drawstring pouch, any color

1 white feather, small

1 clear quartz, small

1 sodalite, small

A song that makes you feel confident

A device that can play music

🎶 Settle in a quiet, comfortable place where you will not be disturbed or distracted. Ensure that all your spell ingredients are within reach.

🎶 Think of a time where you couldn’t find or use your voice. Mathias spent years held captive and unable to speak freely. His voice was muted by those who kept him prisoner. Was your voice also muted by another? Were you unable to speak freely?

🎶 First, grab the sodalite crystal and place it in the pouch. Blue is an important color for Mathias as it represents one of his magical colors. This particular blue crystal helps to enhance communication and boost confidence.  

🎶 Then grab the clear quartz crystal and place it in the pouch. This crystal helps amplify the power of other crystals and will also be used to amplify your voice.

🎶 Next, obtain the device that plays music. Music is important to Mathias as a Songbird and it is one of his key magical abilities. You will be using this song to connect to Mathias. Turn on the song that makes you feel confident. It is recommended to put the song on repeat for this next part.

🎶 Now grab the white feather with your dominant hand. White is an important color for Mathias as it is another of his magical colors. The feather represents the connection to his late sister, who was an Archangel for humanity. 

🎶 Hold the feather close to your chest. Close your eyes and let the music flow through you. Allow it to fill you with confident energy. Then, just as Mathias uses song in his magic, you will be using this song in yours. Sing or hum to the feather and allow that confident energy to flow from your chest to the feather. Repeat the song as many times as needed until you feel the feather is full.

🎶 Now place the feather in the pouch and tie it closed. Hold the pouch close and say, “With the blood pulsing through my veins and the power of song, this pouch will help me find my voice and use it with newfound confidence.”

🎶 The spell is now complete. Clean up your space and remember to carry the pouch whenever you need to find or use your voice.

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[crimsonsongbird]

Great Teacher, Tehuti

O’ Great Teacher, Mediator of the Gods, Who Guides the Sun and Moon, I’ve come forth to sing Your praise! I thank You for the lessons And the elemental air sessions; For Your forgiving patience As I struggle to make connections; For Your ancient wisdom As I try to soak up Your knowledge And bask in Its glory; For Your great guidance As I learn who I am becoming. Uncle Tehuti, Thrice Great, Who favors the ibises and baboons And walks alongside Seshat With great confidence and cunning; For all You have done to aid me As I walk through this labyrinth we call life, I thank You wholeheartedly.

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[crimsonsongbird]

Prayer for A Bountiful Harvest

Lady of the Midsummer, Bright as the shining Sun, May you bless this season And the harvest that follows! May it be bountiful and plenty So that we are well nourished For the long days ahead! Please grant good health To our stock and herd! May you bless us all With your Earthly wealth And the land with rich nutrients! Hail you, Lady Áine! Praise be unto your name!

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[crimsonsongbird]

Mother Twilight

O' Mother of the Rose; Great Goddess of Twilight! I raise my hands up To sing praise upon Your name! I thank You for Your support, And for how You look upon me As a Mother looks upon Her child. I say my thanks for all You have done And all You have yet to do! Hail The Mother Soul, Azura!

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[breelandwalker]

Hello Bree, I'm Jasper! I've poked through your blog quite a bit during my time on Tumblr (especially in the witch part of it) and recently ordered one of your books to read and review. I wanted to reach out and let you know that I'm looking forward to reading it and I hope that me reviewing it and posting it on my side blog (jasper-pagan-witch, where I keep my witch stuff) wouldn't be too much trouble. Have a great day!

Hi Jasper! Thanks so much for letting me know. I hope you enjoy the book and I look forward to reading the review. Make sure you tag me.

I really appreciate your support!