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The Elements and their correspondences

E A R T H

Earth represents strength, grounding, prosperity, the material, wealth, success, foundations, death and rebirth. Focus on this element if the goal of your spell is about fertility, prosperity, business or stability. Earth spells may take longer to work, but they’re also more firm and are good if you’re looking for long-term solutions.

GENDER: Feminine SEASON: Winter DIRECTION: North HOUR: Night

COLOURS: Green, Brown, Black ANIMALS: Bears, Deers, Wolves, Badgers HERBS/PLANTS: Ivy, Ash, Vetiver, Wheats, Oats INSTRUMENTS: Drums (Percussion instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn STONES/GEMS: Jade, Onyx, Emerald, Salt RITUAL TOOLS: Stones, Dirt, Bones, Pentacle, Salt, Crystals RITUAL FORMS: Burying, Planting, Imprinting to soil or sand TAROT SUIT: Pentacles

A I R

Air represents intellect and the mind, wisdom, knowledge; logic as well as abstract thought, intuition and higher consciousness. If you’re seeking freedom, travels, or to enhance your memory and focus - focus on Air spells! Air is whimsical and amiable, personally I haven’t found it useful for more serious spells, but it does wonders for my studies.

GENDER: Masculine SEASON: Spring DIRECTION: East HOUR: Dawn

COLOURS: Yellow, White, Sky Blue, Pastels ANIMALS: Birds, Spiders, Butterflies HERBS/PLANTS: Lavender, Birch, Vervain, Dill, Aspen INSTRUMENTS: Flute (Wind instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius STONES/GEMS: Amethyst, Opal, Alexandrite, Beryl RITUAL TOOLS: Incense, Wand RITUAL FORMS: Fanning, Tossing into air, Suspending in a high place TAROT SUIT: Swords

F I R E

Fire represents energy, passion, purification, love, inspiration, desire, will, courage, power, leadership, sexuality. In spellcraft, focusing on Fire is good for purification, healing and love spells; it’s the best element for quick, strong spells. Although, Fire is fierce in essence, and Fire spells are susceptible - they should be well thought out.

GENDER: Masculine SEASON: Summer DIRECTION: South HOUR: Noon

COLOURS: Red, Orange, Gold ANIMALS: Snakes, Lions, Horses HERBS/PLANTS: Cacti, Cinnamon, Pepper, Basil INSTRUMENTS: Guitar (Stringed instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius STONES/GEMS: Amber, Citrine, Ruby, Tiger’s Eye RITUAL TOOLS: Athame, Candles RITUAL FORMS: Burning, Smouldering, Heating TAROT SUIT: Wands

W A T E R

Water represents purification as well; though it’s focused more on the soul and the subconscious rather than the physical, material world. Water stands for emotion, intuition, wisdom, eternal movement, reflection, lunar energy. Focusing on the Water element is good for psychic abilities, getting in tune with your inner self, mysteries, friendships, love, dreams and sleep.

GENDER: Feminine SEASON: Autumn DIRECTION: West HOUR: Dusk

COLOURS: Blue, Indigo, Silver ANIMALS: Otters, Fish, Sea Mammals, Frogs HERBS/PLANTS: Lotus, Water Lilies, Aloe, Gardenia INSTRUMENTS: Cymbal, Bell (Resonant instruments)

STAR SIGNS: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces STONES/GEMS: Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pearl RITUAL TOOLS: Cauldrons, Chalices, Seashells RITUAL FORMS: Diluting, Placing into water, washing away, bathing TAROT SUIT: Cups

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Divination: Theriomancy

Theriomancy is a form of Divination involving animals through either observing their movements, reactions, or demeanor’s shifts. Wildlife themselves have intuition and abilities that are easier for them to stay connected with. Almost all of these are also forms of Augury.

Ailuromancy:

The practice of reading the omens of movements of Felines for divination purposes and insight to future events or occurrences. Each reaction and movement and the amount of cats matter in this practice.

Alectryomancy:

The practice of monitoring and examining the movement, reaction, and species of birds once the diviner has thrown seeds or grain for the birds to eat. A white cockerel or rooster is often to most sacred for use.

Augury:

The analysis and monitoring in shifts or changes in naturally occurring circumstances or phenomena of one’s surroundings in a divinatory procedure. (ie shifts in climate or wildlife demeanor)

Myomancy:

The practice of reading the omens of movements of rodents for divination purposes and insight to future events or occurrences. Each reaction and movement and the amount of rats or mice matter in this practice.

Myrmomancy:

The practice of reading the omens of movements of ants for divination purposes and insight to future events or occurrences. Each reaction and movement and the amount of insects matter in this practice.

Ornithomancy:

The practice of reading the omens one correspondences of birds throughout ones area for divination purposes and insight to future events or occurrences. Each bird and the amount of birds matter in this practice.

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My Dearest Love,

Simple are we, a collected few of the cells that make up the circumference of your awareness. A longing that covers the surface of parched skin in dewy droplets and eases beneath the pores, to a second skin that shimmers and twitches – alight at but a glimpse of you. To try and touch you with mine own hand would surely propel the self from its bonds, a white-bellied doe arcing towards the moon. A love like glistening stars, enriched with the sweetness of all that is forbidden.

You were the first to compel me, truly, to fly, and perhaps, one who is now capable of clipping my wings. A blinding, binding love that I’m sure the likes of which has worked as countless, seedless inspirations in a world full of pale affection.

. . . Is what I said to my flying ointment the other night.

Some might mock the deep connection a witch, or other magic practitioner, may form with their herbs and herbal concoctions, but truly there is a depth that one can– and, in fact, often must– make with the components of their craft to reach the heights they so desire. Simply throwing a bit of mugwort and vervain into a cup to steep will only get you so far. Indeed, many an outsider can be heard claiming, “Well if [thing] is so magical then why can’t anybody [some claim or another]?” And I would go so far as to say that they’re right.

What sets a witch’s actions apart from a non-witch?

How can you be so certain that what you are doing is truly part of the occult – hidden – ways when you are only going through the motions?

You can, of course, buy a rock from anyone and say that it does things. This rose quartz cures my PMS cramps. Sure, so why doesn’t Suzy’s? What is setting your ingredients, your “tools” and investments, apart from those of any other earth-dwelling person?

It is simple, in my opinion, to then determine where one’s beginning in all things magic truly lies: in connections. Just as the Fates have woven their strings and decided the currents, so too must a practitioner step upon the shores of their awareness and beckon to that which dwells beyond perception– invite the hidden to take their hand and become part of their circle.

To connect and to know is to expand your reality and take control of the outcome.

Anyone can set a stone before the sun and ask for its energy; solar power is well established enough to support this. So then what is it that truly draws the chariot from the sky to the chalice? Why is it that my flight assistors, the herbs I’ve blended and tended, have the power in my life to help me to soar or to crash?

The journey of a witch – a witch in the sense of a malefic, unencumbered being, as I have come to know them – is one full of pacts and oaths and bonds, strange as that may seem to some. The actions of a thing are seldom what truly matter, but rather the underlying connections that have already been made. So then it is my suggestion that any who can stare at their herbs fresh from the grocery store and think “this will do what I say because it has worked for others” need not really bother applying any of what I say to their own praxis. This isn’t really for you.

But for you, my dearest, I shall speak of what I’ve come to understand:

Just as a stang can be seen as merely a tool to clear the hedge, so too can herbs. A shift in perspective, I think, is the key. Though I will add that my animist and Latinx background certainly add their own layer of flavor to my suppositions and theorizing, so it is best afterall to take all I say with a pinch of skepticism even here.

It has taken me many odd years to learn what works best for me. My mother and teachers would rather I sit for months with every herb in my collection, I’m sure. And, to their credit, I have tried this method, though only on one or two subjects. There is an intimacy in working together with an intelligence you have sought to understand and learn from for a number of moons. A heightened edge certainly works its way into the workings learnt from the roots of older beings. But it is a long process, that’s for sure, and the older I become, the less time I have to dedicate myself to extensive dealings such as that.

It is far simpler and far easier to choose instead a more “necromantic” approach (I mean this to be very tongue-in-cheek, by the way). Waking ingredients is not as far reaching a concept as I had previously been made to believe, I have found, but that does not negate the need or practice of it.

When it comes to herbal salves, ointments, and blends, waking the herbs is an essential stage. Some view waking ingredients as a baptismal experience, as the cleansing or giving of a soul or purpose. Myself, I was raised with the understanding that every creation naturally has a soul – creation being a very liberal and loose word, sometimes being stretched to include even that of the artificial and man-made. This bleeds into my wakening practices as well. Much like Sleeping Beauty, the herbs that have since been plucked from their source and left to dry, are awaiting a kiss to wake them. To wake them, we give them our breath and the drive to reconnect with their central intelligence and spirit. Traditionally, seven breaths are given, directed from a focused and steadied mind.

On the last breath, or perhaps after if you prefer, they are given a direction, a goal, or a request for aid. I suppose in the popular turn of phrase, they are charged. Like to charge, reblog to cast. Or maybe here it’s: breathe to wake, whisper/sing to charge, incorporate to cast. In truth, there are countless means of “charging” your ingredients. Song, poetry, hymn, whisper, whistle, state – so long as it is given, it is fine.

It is also fine to ignore me completely, dear one. I am sure whatever secrets you keep locked away in your perpetual silence are far greater and far broader in reach than the breath I’ve shared with a thousand plants and bones.

But shall I leave you with one thought? To steal the breath of another is said to be akin to stealing parts of their soul. Do you think, in the long run, they who dance with devils breathe the life of their own into their tools and that is truly why they’re damned? Because at the end there’s nothing left to save? Or perhaps I’ve just grown morose from being without you for so long. I’ve attached a simple tea recipe that you might come see me sometime. Add plenty of sugar, my sweet.

Forever Yours,

A Simple Tea Blend

4 parts mugwort

3 parts vervain

2 parts anise

3 parts cinnamon (or to taste)

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Awe thank you!! This has actually motivated me to start actually writing new ones for this series! I've been thinking about it for forever, but can never seem to settle on a topic.

So if y'all have things you'd like to hear my perspective on, feel free to submit them (either through DMs, asks, comments, etc.), and I'll take them into consideration for the next ones!

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Altar cloth for Brigid/Imbolc came today so I can start setting everything up! 👍🏻

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Brigid statue by Veronese Design

“Brigit’s themes are health and inspiration. Her symbol is a cauldron. Brigit is an Irish Goddess known throughout Europe as ‘the Bright One’ because of Her inspiring beauty and fiery qualities. Today is Brigit’s festival in Ireland because it’s the traditional first day of spring there, when lingering winter shadows are banished by the sun’s radiance. Anyone desiring fertility, health or creativity should invoke Brigit’s blessings today, as the ancients did.

During the winter months it’s easy to get a case of the blahs of sniffles. Brigit comes to our aid by offering us the spiritual elixir in her cauldron. Make yourself a nourishing broth today (like chicken bouillon) and serve it in a cauldron (a three-legged bowl). If you don’t have one, any cup or mug would do. Bless the broth by holding your hand over the top, visualizing golden light filling the liquid, and saying something like this:

‘Brigit, hear my Prayer

and bless my Cauldron (or cup) of inventiveness

Renew my body, inspire my heart

Throughout my life

your wholeness impart

So be it.’

Drink the broth to internalize inspiration.

For health, take any candle (a green one is ideal for healing) and carve nineteen crosses into it. The number nineteen and the symbol of a cross are both sacred to Brigit. Light this candle for a few minutes every day for the next nineteen days. Or, you can let the candle burn for nineteen minutes instead.”

(Patricia Telesco, “365 Goddess: a daily guide to the magic and inspiration of the goddess”.)

“Goddess Brigit is a beloved Celtic Goddess associated with Healing Waters, Wells and Springs. She is the Lady of the Sacred Flame, the Flame of Inspiration, the Flame of Creative Consciousness. Brigit is the “Bringer of Prosperity,” Goddess of Fertility, New Growth and Birth. She is the Patroness of Poetry, Healing, Smithcraft, Midwifery and Animal Care & Breeding. Brigit is Warrior and Healer, Protectress and Goddess of Healing Grace.

Brigit is said to have been born at the exact moment of day break, She rose with the sun, Her head radiant with rays of luminous light, associating Her with ascended awareness, enlightenment, new beginnings, sun beams and warmth. She is celebrated on Imbolc, falling on February 1 or 2, celebrating the return of the light and the coming of the spring. Thus Her solar aspects may also represent Brigit as the Promise of Spring, the Bringer of Light after the dark months of winter. This energy brings with it HOPE, renewed enthusiasm, renewal, and new beginnings.

Brigid the Triple Goddess by ArtofNahima

Brigit is considered a Triple Goddess, yet many references distinguish Brigit differently than the traditional Triple Goddess aspects of Maiden, Mother and Crone. Rather Brigit is frequently referenced having three sister selves with three distinct roles, Lady of Healing Waters, Goddess of the Sacred Flame and Goddess of the Fertile Earth. These roles are then multiplied through Brigit’s vast and varied responsibilities . . .

As a Fertility Goddess, a patroness of domestic animals and crops, Brigit is the Bringer of Prosperity through the abundance and wealth of the land. In addition to its healing associations, Brigit’s Green Mantle may also be associated with the green fertile earth, bringing the wealth of well being, and the remembrance of our own innate fertility to grow and prosper. A Goddess of Sovereignty, her Green Mantle may also represent the remembrance of our Sovereign Self, remembrance of our Divine Authentic Self.

Brigid lady of the waters by Olivos Art Studio

She is the Lady of Healing Waters, Wells and Springs; many wells in Ireland are dedicated to Brigit and the waters are believed to be blessed with the healing grace of the Lady. Combining the solar light of Brigit’s birth with her healing waters, the sparkling light dancing upon the water’s surface is believed to have spectacular healing attributes, especially healing for the eyes. Also associated with divination, Her wells may represent portals to portend the future, windows to glean helpful guidance and insight.

Brigid's well Kyldare Irland

Brigid the Keeper of the Sacred Flame

Brigit is probably most frequently associated with Fire, She is the Lady of the Sacred Flame, the Eternal Flame of Life, the Flame of Inspiration, the Flame of our Creative Consciousness. This luminous, bright, fiery energy is the energy of creation, the creative power of our consciousness and the creative power of all that is. Her Sacred Flame brings inspiration and ignites our calling to create, illuminating our personal creative talents and gifts.

Brigid, Goddess of craftsmanship - patroness of metalworkers. Find on Pinterest

From her Fire aspects, Brigit is also associated with the fire the forge and the fire of the hearth. Goddess of Smith Craft, she is patroness of metal workers and crafters of all kinds. Through the fire of the hearth, Brigit brings the blessings of warmth and light to the home.

She is the Lady of Literature, the Goddess of Creative Expression; She is the Luminous Muse of the Poetic Voice. Brigit is the patroness of poets, writers and bards, lending grace and inspiration to creative writing.

The inspiration of the poet bard by Candra on Deviant Art

Aligned with the Divine Flame of Inspiration, Goddess Brigit is a magnificent muse, illuminating our natural and true state of inspiration, allowing for our creative energies to flow freely. We are empowered, motivated and inspired to create. With this energy we realize our innate and eternal connection to the Divine Universal Source, we realize our own Inner Light is illuminated Divine Essence. We remember that we are an aspect of the Eternal Flame of Inspiration and that we are always aligned with divine inspiration.

Goddess Brigit inspires, empowers and encourages us to express our Truth through our purpose. She offers assistance in releasing and transcending fears; self-limiting patterns and unhealed energy, helping us to feel protected and supported through any and all aspects of self-expression and communication.

This Celtic Queen of Creative Expression reminds us of the power we wield with our words and encourages us to utilize our Empowered Voice. When we use our Empowered Voice we align our words and thoughts with affirmative language. We ascend from the passive voice and align with firm, focused, decisive, empowered energy that carries a creative force channeled through all aspects of our communication. Whether through written word, verbal communication, song lyrics, poetry and/or through our thoughts, Brigit reminds us to align our language with the Empowered Voice, to wield the magic of our words with that which we desire to create, realize and experience. With this energy, Brigit reminds us of our True Power, with this remembrance we are able to recognize the tremendous creative essence of our Being.

Brigit also supports and encourages us to Speak our Truth. Brigit explains that being able to speak our truth is a tremendous gift. When the power of our voice rings with the purity of our personal truth, the harmony of our Ascended Self is expressed. This expression wields such blessings of empowered grace, for the truth expressed resonates throughout our consciousness with a cohesive energy, raising the vibration and bringing into harmony the body, mind and spirit with the high vibration of our essential truth. From this expression of truth confidence is born, the strong and graceful confidence of our Higher Enlightened Self. From this place of empowered truth, confidence and grace, our experience is that of perfect peace, peace with our self and peace with all that is.

A Goddess of Healing and Midwifery, Brigit lends healing grace within all aspects of health and healing, aids women and animals in childbirth and will also support the birthing process of our creative projects.

Brigid the warrior by lucialinio blogspot.nx

In Her aspect of Warrior Goddess, Brigit is the Protecress of Her People, a devoted and steadfast guardian to all who would call upon Her. Brigit shields those who call upon Her from harm, being kept lovingly guarded within Her protective embrace. Within the cover of Brigit’s colossal cloak, we feel safe and supported; we transcend the fears founded within illusions of separateness and ascend within the illuminated essence of our True Essential Self.

She is both a warrior and a healer, aligned with fire and water; Brigit helps us to honor our polarities, bringing balance within these polarities and utilizing the vast and infinite nature of our consciousness for the greatest benefit of the whole.

Brigid " The Exalted One " find on Pinterest

Brigit’s name is said to mean “The Exalted One”, “The Bright One”, “Bright Arrow”, “The Powerful One”, and “The High One.” Known as a Great Mother Goddess of Ireland and also as a Saint, Brigit provides a beautiful bridge between beliefs and practices. With this energy, Brigit brings the remembrance of our Oneness and is an awesome affirmation of the Eternal Essence of the Divine Feminine.

Some of Her symbols and correspondences include fire, sparks of fire, candles, forges, hearth, sunrise, sunbeams, springs and wells. Oak trees, acorns, lambs and ewes, dairy cows, milk, spears and arrows, snowdrops, blackberries, ivy, crocuses, clover, heliotrope, heather, and the colors green, white, black, red, and yellow, St. Brigit’s Cross, and Corn Dolls.

Goddess Brigit is an all encompassing aspect of the Divine Feminine, reminding us that our own True Potential is beyond any means of measurement. This lovely, illuminated aspect of the Lady is dedicated to the rediscovery and remembrance of our Divine Power. Goddess Brigit is a devoted and steadfast ally to any and all who call upon Her.” (Rhiannon Barkemeijer de Wit, 2011) [1]

For a collection of links to lore, books and jewelry related to the Goddess Brighid, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND visiting Brigid – Celtic Goddess and Saint.

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ASSOCIATIONS:

Pantheon: Celtic

General: Fire (especially sparks, sudden flames), hearth, forge, light, candles, sunrise, springs and wells, poetry, whistling, embroidery, arrows, bells, thresholds and doorways, sandstone rock formations (i.e. large monoliths like those found at Stonehenge), St. Brigid’s cross, cloak, midwifery, middle of winter (Imbolc), corn dolls, and the number 19.

Elements: Fire, water

Sphere of Influence: Abundance, fertility

Preferred Colors: Red, yellow, orange, blue, white, black

Associated Symbol: Eternal Flame, mantle, well

Animals Associated with: White, Red-eared cow, lambs and ewes, dairy cows, bees, owls, serpents (especially two entwined), and all hibernating animals (i.e. snakes, badgers, grounhogs).

Plants: Dandelion, snowdrop, crocus, trillium, acorns and oak tree, corn, oat, sage, pumpkin seeds, heather, chamomile, broom, shamrock, rushes, straw, and all field flowers.

Perfumes/Scents: Heather, wisteria, violet, lavender, lemon verbena, and heliotrope.

Gems and Metals: Gold, brass, silver, carnelian, agate, copper, amethyst, jasper, and rock crystals.

Best Day to Work with: Friday

Best Time to Work with: Sunrise

Strongest Around: Imbolc

Suitable Offerings: Coins, fire, blackberries

Associated Planet: Venus

Sources:

Barkemeijer de Wit, Rhiannon. Pyramidcompany.com, “Who is Goddess Brigit?”

Goddessgift.com, “Goddess Symbols: Brigid“.

Pagannews.com, “Brighid“.

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