Rayne February, 2012

Imbolc

Festival of Lights

Lore:

Brigid is the Celtic Goddess of Inspiration, light, and the hearth. It is said the infant Goddess was born at the exact second of day break and rose into the sky with the sun as flames licked around her head. Her symbols include fire, cows, milk, candles, and light. Brigid is the spark of creation in all of us. She fills the empty vessel with light so that we may bring forth fruition.

Purpose:

Imbolc celebrates the initial stirrings of spring, and the return of the warmth and light to the world. It’s a perfect time for cleansing and purification! Basically time to come out of hibernation and greet the sun. As the wheel of the year turns at Imbolc the Goddess is a young mother, and the God is growing from an infant at Yule to a vigorous child.

Colors:

White (probably due to the ties to milk)

Yellow (the sun)

Tools:

Several white taper or tea light candles

Chalice filled with milk

Quarter candles

Seeds of some sort (herbs to transplant on Ostara work wonderfully)

A small pot with soil in it

Goddess and God candle

Sage Wand

Athame

Small Thing of water

Ritual:

Begin the ritual by placing the white taper or tea light candles throughout the house, and one on the altar. Once all the candles are placed turn out all the lights in the house. Pour your seeds into a bowl. Then light the sage wand and cleanse yourself, and your space. Once the space is cleansed walk deosil around the circle with your finger or athame. You can cast the circle silently or with the chant I have:

“I cast the circle round and round,

From earth to sky, and sky to ground;

Outside time, and outside space,

The circle is cast I reside between the worlds.”¹

Visualize the inside of the circle growing with white light.

Invoke the four quarters by standing at each coordinate point, light the candle after you have said the quarter invocation.

East (Air Candle): I open my mind to the East – Powers of Air, and the steady gale. Blow clean the negativity of the darkness passed. Moving breath of the Goddess may you bring fourth creativity and inspiration. Light the candle.

South (Fire Candle): I open my mind to the South – Powers of Fire, and the eternal flame. Ignite my inner passion. Sacred touch of the Goddess may you bring fourth my never ceasing inner will, and irrevocable change. Light the candle.

West (Water Candle): I open my intuition to the West – Powers of Water, and the flowing stream. Move within me. Sacred blood of the Goddess may you bring fourth my higher will, and the divine will of the Goddess. Light the candle.

North (Earth Candle): I open my Spirit to the North – Powers of Earth, and the gentle unfolding of Spring. Move around me.  Sacred womb of the Goddess may you bring fourth reverence, and compassion. Light the candle.

Once the quarters have been called proceed to the Goddess Invocation. “I dedicate myself and my ritual to Brigid Goddess of inspiration, creativity, and light. I welcome you into my circle, may your light fill me, and may it bring me replenishment in abundance. Blessed Be. Light the candle. Next close your eyes and visualize the silence and coldness of winter. Feel it all around. Open your eyes and light the taper candle on the altar. Visualize the light pulsating from the candle into your body. See your body aglow. Create a doorway in the circle and walk through your house lighting all the candles one by one. Once you get back to the center of your house or wherever your ritual is taking place close the circle, and say. “Goddess Brigid bringer of light may your divine energy spark the creativity within me, and birth inspiration to cultivate my dreams.” Take your potted plant and seeds. Pour your intentions into the seeds; see them representing your goals, your wishes, and your dreams. Once you’ve charged the seeds plant them into the pot, put your fingers into the soil. Feel it warm just as the sun warms the earth for the stirrings of spring. You too are warming the earth with your energy. Once this is complete pour a small amount of water unto the soil, and place it in a window seal after the ritual is complete.

Proceed to the cakes and ale portion of the ritual. On Imbolc I like to walk outside and pour a small amount of milk on the ground as offering to the Goddess Brigid, and thank her for once again stirring the Earth back to life from the coldness of winter. Thank and bid farewell to the quarters. At each candle say “Stay if you will go if you must in perfect love and perfect trust, So mote it be.” And extinguish the candle.

I hope everyone has a great Imbolc!

Blessed Be!

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K. White Moon February, 2012

Simple Snow Magick

Love it or hate it, in many parts of the world we are now buried in it:  Snow!

Personally, I’m not a big fan of scraping ice off the windshield of the car every morning, or spending hours shoveling out the driveway, so to keep myself from becoming too bitter I have tried to look at snow from a more positive perspective.  I’ve come up with some ideas to help me appreciate the icy coldness a little bit, and I’ll share them with you.

Snow has uses, not only in nature but in your own magickal life. Where I live, the extreme cold and ice are necessary in the germination of many of our local fruit trees – pears, apples, peaches – and the melting of the snow in spring ensures healthy crops in the coming summer, by saturating the earth with water.  From a magickal perspective, you can integrate snow into your workings.

*Snow can grant wishes. Draw a symbol of your desire in the snow like the pentacle shown above, or a heart of love, a $ for money, be creative. If it resonates with meaning for you that’s what’s important. As it melts over time or is covered by more layers of snow, that is nature accepting your wish into its wintry self, and is working on manifesting it.  The symbol you drew in the snow, transforms into water just as your intent will transform into reality.

*Snow is just frozen rainwater, which means it is great for any spell that needs water, since it’s natural and not from a tap. Boil some Rosemary, Lavender and Pine needles in it, cool and drain, and spray or drip around the house as a cleansing potion. It smells nice as it simmers, too.  Do the same thing to add to your water section on your altar.  Add a drop to your own drinking water or tea (but only a little!  It could be polluted, unfortunately), to empower yourself with elemental water.

*Add a handful of snow to your bathwater to cool the emotions, whether for anger, depression or crazy love madness that you can’t get out of your head.

Other than that, think of snow as a big, cozy soft white quilt that has been laid over the land, keeping it snug and cozy while it sleeps. And remember, winter makes us appreciate the spring just that much more.

Blessed be!

K. White Moon

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K. White Moon January, 2012

Creative Ways to Use Magickal Essential Oils

Essential oils have been used for centuries in medicine and magick.  Scent is one of our most powerful senses: it can trigger long forgotten memories, change our moods, uplift us or depress us, and even have physical effects on our health and wellbeing.

Essential oils are fairly easy to find and purchase at most health food stores or metaphysical shops.  When you are using them for magickal purposes, it is important to buy true essential oils derived from plants and resins, not synthetics or “fragrances” made from chemicals.  Synthetics carry no magickal properties whatsoever because they do not contain any of the actual plant properties.

You may be familiar with using magickal oils and already have some favourites.  You can use them blended together in a “perfume” for a magickal goal or one at a time.  Just for quick reference, here is a brief list of some magickal goals and my favourite oils that correspond with each, that I have found work well for me and smell nice too.

Money – Peppermint and cinnamon

Peace – Lavender

Love – Rosemary and Ylang-Ylang

Self Confidence – Ginger

Sex – Patchouli

Health – Sandalwood

Spirituality – Frankincense

Happiness – Orange

Protection – Clove

There are multitudes and fun ways to use magickal oils in our daily lives.  Here are some of my favourites.

-Put a small amount of the chosen oil on your fingertips, and then braid it into your hair.  As you do so, visualize your goal as if you already have it (money, relationship, etc.).  As you “bind” the oil into your hair, you are drawing to yourself the properties of the oil you have chosen.  Tie the braid with an elastic and leave in until it falls out on its own or you feel finished with it.

-Put a few drops of oil on the blades of your ceiling fan to spread the chosen energy throughout your home.

-Add some drops of oil to scentless body lotion, and wear daily.

-Dip a cotton ball in some oil and place it in the fan of your vacuum cleaner (the spot where you can feel the air blowing out) to spread the power of the oil all over your house.  I like lemon for this because it is spiritually cleansing.  If you are cleaning the house prior to hosting a get together or party, try using orange or lavender to promote feelings of contentedness in your guests.

-Put some drops of oil onto ordinary paper.  When it dries it will leave a scent.  Rub it onto letters and resumes (love letters can be scented with Rosemary or Ylang-Ylang, resumes and job applications with cinnamon and cloves).

-Add a couple of drops to your dish water, so the energy can absorb into your skin while you work.

-A few drops in your laundry will infuse your clothes with your chosen intent.  When you wear those clothes the oil can work its magick whether it is to draw something to you or to keep something away.

-For Protection, draw a pentacle on your windows with your finger and some clove oil.  Leave it for three days and three nights, then wipe clean.

-Douse a cotton ball with ginger oil, and keep it in a little airtight jar that can fit in your bag.  As needed, discreetly sniff it when you need a little confidence or courage.

- Before going out on the town, put a drop of Ylang-Ylang oil in each shoe to attract a mate (just a little!  It can be sticky!).  Likewise you can do this before work with money attracting oil to ensure you earn lots of cash.

-Put some on the threshold of the entry to your home to attract any of the aforementioned energies into your home.

Enjoy and Blessed Be!

K. White Moon

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http://whitemoonwitchcraft.blogspot.com

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Morika Bernhard January, 2012

Cleanse, Restore, Renew

It’s once again another new year upon us!  Some believe this year, 2012, to be special…in a myriad of ways.  The great thing about this spell below, is that it doesn’t matter what your beliefs are concerning what 2012 might bring.  It is NEVER a bad time to cleanse yourself spiritually, emotionally and mentally and restore and find that renewed sense of vigor and vitality.

I hope 2012 brings us all much peace, much abundance and much love.  Enjoy this spell and may you start 2012 on a spiritually clean slate to welcome in all that the Universe has for you!

Items needed:  2 white candles; picture of yourself; incense (optional); tea (optional)

• Although not necessary, it is a good idea to bathe before this ritual/prayer to do a ‘symbolic’ cleansing.  Use a refreshing scent (peppermint is a nice choice) to stimulate your senses. Focus on the things you wish to release and picture your spiritual self in a cleansed and pure state.  Then quiet your mind and if desired, have a cup of calming (but not sedating) tea.
• Cast a circle, call the guardians, if you normally do or desire.  However, it is always good to ask for protection during any prayer/spell.
• Get 2 white candles (4” spell candles are fine.)
• Place them equi-distance away from each other on the center of your altar or place of prayer.
• Lay a picture of yourself in the center on your altar just in front and in between the 2 white candles; laying face up.
• Light some incense as you desire (something refreshing is a good choice)
• You should have already done some focusing on the things you wish to release.  Now, thinking of those things, light the white candle on the left.  We are using a white candle instead of a black candle for this as we are not ‘banishing’ anything but instead we are focusing on ‘cleansing ourselves from the past things that no longer serve us and gratefully releasing those things.’
• Focus on purifying yourself as you release each unwanted thing from your life.  These unwanted or undesired things can be physical items; habits, thoughts, traits, relationships, etc… anything that you wish to no longer maintain or have in this coming year.  With NO ILL THOUGHTS OR WISHES, GLADLY release these things as you focus on the candle on your left.
• Now, glance at your picture of yourself on the altar and thank yourself for letting those things go.  Thank Spirit for helping you in do so.  Let the candle on the left burn.
• As you glace now at the white candle on your right, light this candle and focus on those things that you wish to bring forth INTO your life.  Again, whatever you wish to have in your life in the new year, physical, emotional or otherwise….focus on these.  Take time to drink in the flame.  Thank Spirit, thank yourself thank all the good that is helping you in achieving these manifestations.  Belief is crucial.  Belief manifests reality.  Believe with all you can muster that what you desire will come to pass.  Make sure your thoughts, wishes and desires are as pure and “good for all concerned” as possible.  When you feel ready, you can release any circle if you cast one and thank your guardians, Spirit and close as you see fit.
• You may carefully lift the candle on the right and slide the picture of yourself under that burning candle (if safe to do so – don’t do anything that could be a fire hazard.)
• As this candle now burns, KNOW that these things are on your way.  That the cries of your heart have been cast now to the spirit winds and are going to manifest as you have prayed.

Keep a diary/journal/log of the things you have asked for/prayed for in this spell-ritual-prayer.  Update it throughout the year as things come to pass.  Use it in your next New Year’s ritual.

Happy New Year and until next month,

Morika

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Rayne January, 2012

House Cleansing Ritual

Purpose:

To cleanse your house or place of residency of unwanted/negative energy.

Colors:

White

Herbs:

Sage

Cedar

Sweetgrass

*This ritual works best if you by the herbs in wand form*

Tools:

1 white candle

Your three herb bundles

Ritual:

Begin by starting in the main room of the house, cast your circle. Invoke the elements and invoke any deity you wish to assist you with your cleansing. Once you’ve called the elements, light the white candle envision divine white light pouring down all around you filling your body, and your house. Light the sage wand and allow it to smolder I recommend doing this over a plate or an abalone shell to catch the ashes. Once it’s smoldering move in a counterclockwise direction (widdershins) wafting the sage smoke throughout the room. Pay special attention to doors, and closets. *When I get to doors I usually trace the door frame with the smoke and move to the next room. Once the entire house has been cleansed with the smoke, go back to your starting place extinguish the sage, and pick up the Cedar wand. Light the wand, allow it to smolder and walk deosil (clockwise) Go through every room wafting the smoke of the cedar wand. Again paying special attention to places where energy might be built up. Bedrooms and places of gatherings would be key points of interest. After you’ve gone through the entire house, travel back into your starting room again. Light the Sweetgrass braid. In my opinion Sweetgrass will be harder to burn then the first two so you might have to bring the candle with you into each room. Once it’s wafting move deosil (clockwise) throughout the house. If it permits you can also walk around the perimeter of your house with all of the wands as well. I really recommend doing this but some of us out there won’t have this luxury. If you live in a place that doesn’t allow you to burn incense or wands (most college dorms) You can always substitute the smoke for a water and salt mixture and sprinkle it deosil. You could also ring a bell allowing the vibrations to cleanse the house. Honestly anything once aligned with your will and intention can used to cleanse space even clapping. Or opening a window and allowing the wind to blow throughout your house. And it’s always to make sure that your divine will is in accordance with your mundane actions. I do this by asking the God and Goddess and Spirit for their blessing whenever I’m doing a magical endeavor. For clarification purposes the reason you burn sage widdershins is because sage is a very poignant purification herb. Walking widdershins means against the sun, so when you couple the sage with this action you are allowing the herb to banish the negative energies within the house. Many times Witches will cast their magic circle widdershins when doing a banishing, or a magical act that involves the breaking of energy. When you burn the cedar and Sweetgrass these are herbs that draw positive energy to your house. So you walk deosil with the sun. This action allows the herbs to draw positive energy into your house, as this is the motion of synthesis.

I hope this helps with Spiritual Spring Cleaning! It’s always good to open your windows when doing this as the smoke can be very thick. Also a good word of advice deactivate your smoke detectors.

As always Blessed Be!

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K. White Moon December, 2011

A Winter Spell in a Bottle

Now that harvest time is over and the cold is starting to settle in, we are spending more time indoors and are also retreating inward, looking inside ourselves a little deeper.  The dark months are a time of reflection.  Now is the time to draw back, “hibernate” and think about our lives, our paths and ourselves in general.  Harvest isn’t just the actual bounty of the earth but also a harvest of our own achievements and experiences, both good and bad.  Winter is the ideal time to have a good look at what we have created in our lives, spread it all out and contemplate it.  Winter is also a great time for cleansing of our homes, minds and bodies.

This working is very simple and appropriate for the coming dark months.

To signify your willingness to move on and let go of things, first do a really thorough cleaning of your home.  Go through your closets and cupboards and donate anything you no longer need.  Keeping “stuff” signifies that you may also hang onto emotional baggage.  Break out the duster and tackle every nook and cranny – don’t forget on top of picture frames and the ceiling fan!

When the snow falls, go outside and gather some in a jar.  Your jar can be as plain or as fancy as you like.  You can use one that appeals to you based on color or shape, or simply because it had your favorite wine in it.  Just make sure it has a screw top and closes firmly, because you don’t want it to leak.  Let the snow melt in the jar, until the jar is full of water, all of it straight from the sky itself.  Add a handful of fresh pine needles to your jar or bottle of rain.  Pine is said to have cleansing, purifying properties and is easily found around your home or in a park.  Other herbs to consider are lavender, mint or sage.  Close the bottle and let it sit in a window where it will be exposed to both daylight and moonlight for three days and nights, to cleanse and empower it by the sun and the moon.

Find some quiet time when you will be alone and uninterrupted.  Light a white candle and if you like, cast a circle or call upon deities.  Have ready a piece of thin newsprint paper and a pen.  Think about your long term goals, as well as things that you would like to change.  Consider your experiences from the past year, and what you have learned from them.  Has anything happened that you need to let go of, such as old hurts from others or guilt upon yourself?  Perhaps there are situations you wish turned out differently that are still weighing upon you, or you are hanging onto some resentment.  Whatever it is you’d like to change or get rid of, write it down on the newsprint.  Some examples are healing a broken heart, overcoming shyness, breaking bad habits and addictions, or forgetting about someone who has wronged you.  Purge all of this out of yourself onto the paper in your own words or pictures.  See yourself as free and clear of these issues.  Then roll or fold the paper up, put it in the bottle and recap it tightly.

Put the bottle somewhere you will not see it much, like the cellar or far in the back of a closet.  Leave it there for exactly one year.  Let the snow water and herbs work away at the paper, deteriorating it and your concerns.  The ink will disappear and blur too, the elements in the bottle erasing the unwanted, unneeded hindrances.  (This is why it is important to use thin newsprint or tracing paper.  It breaks down easier.)

Next year on the same day retrieve your bottle.  Shake it up and see how the paper has changed form, perhaps into mushy nothing.  Have the long-term nasties you put onto your paper also deteriorated or changed, at least somewhat?  Even better is if you’ve forgotten what you’d written at all, the problems have been solved so successfully.

At this point, dump the contents of the bottle into a lake or river and then send the bottle to be recycled.  Don’t keep it.  Think about the positive changes you have made in a year, how things have progressed, and how far you have come.  Then walk away and call it done.

Blessed be!

K. White Moon

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Rayneschild December, 2011

The children of the Craft of the Wise

Look greatly forward to this day

When the time is nigh for this beloved Sabbat

We know the light is on it’s way

Through this longest night we celebrate

Knowing now the light will grow

And the joy that every spirit feels

Proves that the heart does also know

As the sun goes down

And the Yule logs burn

Our loved ones gathered round

And even Earth’s creatures participate

As they do not make a sound

When the fires cold and the night grows short

This sacred time comes to a close

And the flames, and joy that come at Yule

In each person’s heart now glows.

Since the Sun is also considered helpful in workings of prosperity, during the burning of the log provides an opportunity to work some prosperity magic as well.  One way of doing this is to take a square of cloth or paper and lay it out flat.  Add one or more herb’s for prosperity such as cinquefoil, clove, or patchouli.  You can add a written request before drawing up the corners and tying it into a bundle to be burned in the fire, or you can speak your desire as the bundle burns, but either way I have found this to be a successful added bonus to the Yule fire.  I hope all of you have a Blessed Yule and a Merry Christmas!

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Morika Bernhard December, 2011

“Spell for Peaceful Separation & Protection!^©”

The holidays are upon us!  We see pictures of postcards and greeting cards that show the Currier & Ives^© pictures of how families are supposed to be—how we’re all smiling, sitting at a family dinner, sharing funny stories and laughing heartily as the fire blazes in the background and the cat is curled up on the mat in front of the fire.  Snow is falling and there are no troubles in the world.  Just joy.  Yes, that would be wonderful, but for many, this is not the picture of their holidays with their families.  First, we are assuming everyone has family to spend the holidays with.  This again, is not always the case.  Actually, and unfortunately so, the holidays can be a very difficult time for a lot of people.  There are a LOT of stressors during this time from Thanksgiving through New Years.  A lot of depression flocks many people and for some, they just want the holidays to be over.

Many feel obliged to attend the annual family dinner or gathering when, if given the choice, they would not want to spend their precious free time with these people.  That may sound harsh, but it IS how many feel.  Unfortunately their family of origin may not be all that ideal and family dysfunctional dynamics may run rampant.  Who would want to look forward to that?  You, dear reader, may be one of these people.  Well, you’re not alone.

So, summing this up, you may HAVE to go to that family gathering and just do the best you can.  You know, showing up, putting the fake smile on and not reacting to that uncle who drinks too much; or trying not to fly off the handle when Aunt Millie critiques your hair for the third time in a half and hour or respond when your mother comments on your weight for the umpteenth time.   Yes, sometimes we simply NEED to do some things and there’s no getting out of it.

So, in times like that, there are things you CAN DO that can help you feel empowered and more relaxed in such settings.  This spell just may help put the Jolly back in your Holidays!

I hope this helps and I hope and pray more than anything, you’re your holidays are Blessed beyond measure and that you laugh heartily, eat well, and enjoy the company of those that adore you!

Peaceful Separation & Protection Spell

There are times when we must emotionally separate from people and/or situations for our well being and theirs.  It can be difficult with emotions highly charged.  When faced with this situation or situation(s), getting all the help we can is vital.  With INTENT being the first and foremost important player in a peaceful emotional separation, other “physical” adjuncts are not necessarily a bad idea.  That’s where this spell comes in…just in the nick of time.  Using this spell along with your intent and focus, will help swiftly bring about the peacefulness you need along with needed protection for your physical well being and heart and mind and spirit.

In addition to the above, this spell can also help with “cooling” volatile situations down by putting “them” on ice.  Change it up as you ‘feel led to’ as that is what magick is all about.  The possibilities of this are endless.  Remember…Keep your goal and intent pure.

Moon Phase: Any time (if waning, use this spell in “banishing/freezing/stopping/deterring danger/harm” form; if the moon is in a waxing phase, use this spell in a “bring about peace, cooperativeness, protection, drawing those things to you form, etc)

Day: Any day (Sat is good for protection; Wed for communication; Monday for family and home; Tues for courage; Thurs and Sun are good for money, business matters and success)

Planet: Saturn or Pluto

Supplies:

• A piece of paper
• A all-around protection oil;
• a pen;
• a bag(plastic);
• your freezer and
• some water.

Now…here comes the part you need to be willing to do.  Don’t rush this.  Sit down; get a cup of relaxing tea; Take a few deep breaths and PRIOR to doing the actual spell, clear your head and write the name of the person(s) and/or situation(s) that are involved—detailing the situation completely.  TAKE YOUR TIME!  When did the challenge/problem arise?  What is happening now with it?  What is your desire regarding the situation/him/her?  Why are you performing a spell such as this to begin with?(you should know this answer or you should not do the spell,)  Remember, this spell is actually a physical act that helps manifest the intent.

Write everything you can think of.  It’s okay if it’s 3 pages long or if it’s just one paragraph…as long as you have covered it completely.  Put a vertical line on the paper (this is the rune Isa).  Put this Rune picture at the bottom of what you have written.

Once you have done this, you need to prepare for the spell work.  Do this when you won’t be interrupted.  You may choose to take a Ritual Bath which is nothing more than soaking in appropriate salts with herbs/oils (lavender works wonders for protection, in addition to be wonderful for your skin and mood) for the given spell and focusing your intent while you soak and envisioning the outcome desired.

Purify your space (smudge, light incense, sprinkle salt/water…)

Everyone has a different method for preparing for their ritual.  Whatever is your method, make sure you are in, what feels to you as Sacred Space and have the protection you need (i.e., casting a circle – which you can do by simply visualizing a blue flame of light encircling you; calling the Quarters or Elements which can be done in any form of your choosing or not at all…it is basically just recognizing the Guardians of North, South, East and West and asking for their protection and inviting them in your presence. You can also have those elements symbolized to represent Earth, Air, Fire and Water and this can also be done to your liking.  If you need further assistance with this area of the ritual, please email Under The New Moon at underthenewmoon@gmail.com ),

Anoint yourself with the Oil (however you feel comfortable and internally led to…this may change each time you do the ritual.)

Fold the paper(s) into a small square;

Anoint the paper(s) with the Oil

and put the paper(s) in the baggie. (if the problem is really difficult, add water to cover the paper and make sure the bag is sealed well; if it’s minor, just add the paper to the bag with no water) Seal the bag.

Hold the bag in your dominant hand and visualize your situation (basically visualize everything you wrote down on the paper AND ENVISION THE DESIRED OUTCOME), then say the following OR change to make it more natural for you (remember, your magick lies within you!):

Bring Peaceful Separation NOW~

Bring Peace & Calm & This is How~

Restore Harmony, Joy & Delight~

Make Amicable and Protect, This is my Right~

Personal Advocacy, Guarding of My Heart I Seek~

With Peace & Love That Does Flow Free.

It shall not Release, Until It shall Unfreeze.

And when I unfreeze this(these) Written Page(s) of Life,

All will be well, with no strife.

‘An Harm It None, This Spell Is Done.

Always works; always a blessing.

Now while still in your spell and magickal ‘framework of mind,’ place the baggie in the very back of the freezer behind whatever, where you are sure it won’t be disturbed.

Leave the baggie in there as long as you want/feel necessary.  Remembering that when you do unfreeze it and release the spell, you are confident that the situation has resolved and knowing that your initial spellwork still protects you after it is completed (unfreezes), you need not worry. However, you can feel free to leave it in the freezer indefinitely – as no harm will come to anyone.

This spell never hurts anyone (as long as intent is pure.)  As with all spells, your INTENT is EVERYTHING ~~ Be positive, even in a ‘conflict type setting’ – Remember Karma… J Now, go~~relax~~enjoy the holidays!  Anticipate a stress-free environment.

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Boudicca Andarta December, 2011

Winter Protection from the Snow Faeries

Snow Faeries, Frost Faeries, Ice faeries or Winter Faeries; by whichever name you know them, they are the personification of the Winter season.  Their element is Water.  In the physical world, they are found throughout Europe and Asia, particularly at nocturnal Winter woods and water, and are the most active from late Autumn through early Spring, usually at night.  In the Land of the Fay, Snow Faeries can be spotted in the realm of Winter.

Depending on which culture you find them, the appearance of Snow Faeries can vary.  Because they are pure energy, they can take on any form that they wish.  Snow Faeries, like other Faeries, can mimic objects from their surrounding environment.  This is why Snow Faeries appear frosty and glittery, are often dressed in white and may choose to have wings.

There are also individual Snow Faeries that have stood out in ancient lore.  Quite possibly the most famous would be the English Jack Frost.  In Russia, he is called the Frost King or Father Frost.  Another name he is known by is Old Man Winter because his job, like all Snow Faeries, is bring Winter to the land and sometimes death to those who travel the winter wonderland.  By whatever name he is known by, he seems to be a solitary male even though there is also a Snow Queen.  She is known from Scandinavia to Japan as the bringer of Winter; she has her own frosty kingdom with a large white castle and rules the season of Winter.  It has been surmised that the Snow Queen may have descended from the Crone aspect of the Goddess and Pagans will give her offerings of libations to her for her protection.  The Snow Queen has no children, but lore tells of her searching out an unwanted human child that she could raise as her own.

Like Jack Frost and the Snow Queen, the vocation of the Faeries of Winter is to bring and keep Winter to the land in which they reside.  Snow Faeries will cover the fields with sparkling frost, encourage snowfall, produce icicles on your rooftop and paint the windows with frost.  Snow Faeries enjoy their work so much that it saddens them to see it all melt away.  Even though they know that Spring must come, Snow Faeries will often cause late snow flurries to cover early Spring flowers.

Because Snow Faeries do not possess a physical body as we humans do, they do not get cold.  Many Faeries, who are linked to flowers and other plant life, will retreat deeper into the Land of the Fay during the Winter season, but it is not due to the declining temperature.  It is simply because it is not their preferred environment or time of the year.

THE SPELL

The purpose of this spell is to request the protection from the Winter Faeries while you travel on the icy roads in the Winter.

You will need one winter-themed item to hang form your rearview mirror or place inside your glove box or center console.  This could be an icicle, a snowflake or a frosty-looking Faery.  You will be asking for the blessing from the Winter Faeries, then charging the item followed by placing it in your vehicle.  You will also need a bowl of water, or better yet, a bowl of ice cubes or snow.  Inside this will be a candle (pick a “wintry” color such as white, silver or blue); the easiest to use would be either a taper or a pillar (something that won’t be extinguished by the water/ice/snow).  Finally, you will need some type of offering; either a traditional libation or even birdseed that can be put outside afterwards.

If you wish, you can cover your altar in Faery Dust (glitter), twinkling lights, crystals, snowflakes and icicles.

1- Ground and Center to start, and if you wish, feel free to meditate.

2- Either create Sacred Space or cast a Magic Circle in the style of your Tradition.

3- Begin your spell with the evocation of the Winter Faeries and the Snow Queen:

“I call to the Frost Faeries and the Snow Queen.

Please travel from your wintry scene;

Your snowy kingdom in the Land of Fay,

Please join me in my working today.”

4- Place the bowl of water/ice/snow (with the candle resting inside) on the altar.  Light the candle and say:

“I’ve asked your presence here tonight,

And called you by this sacred light,

To lend your magic for my protection,

While I travel this wintry season.”

5- Pick up the item that you will charge with protective energy and hold it up while saying:

“Tonight we charge this talisman,

Melding our energies to create this charm.

I ask that you do everything you can,

To keep me safe and free from harm;

As I travel the snowy lanes,

Keep my journeys accident-free,

Ensure that I have no trials or pain,

As my will, so mote it be.”

Either silently or aloud, call forth the good will and protective energy form the Snow Queen just as Pagans have done in the past.  In your own words, explain to her your need to get through the Winter.  Ask that she fills the item with protective energy so that no matter where you travel, you will be safe and free from harm.  If you feel like raising energy through drumming, chanting, singing or dancing, do so now.  When you feel that your goal has been accomplished, say:

“For the good of all and with harm to none,

So say I, so shall it be done!”

6- To show your appreciation and gratitude, place your offering on the altar and say:

“To the Winter Faeries and their reigning Queen,

I give to you this offering;

My gratitude for the magic we wove,

Before you return to your snowy grove.”

7- If possible, let the candle burn out, but never leave a lit candle unattended!  Place the talisman in your vehicle and know that the Snow Queen is with you throughout this season.

8- It is time to take care of the offering.  If it is edible, either place your offering outside (if it is for the outdoor animals) or leave it on the altar overnight so that the Snow Queen and her Winter Faeries can take in the essence.  If it is something sparkly, either place it on your Faery shrine/altar (if you have one) or place it outside for the Faeries to enjoy.

Tags: faery, protection, winter

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Rayne December, 2011

Bring The Light Ritual

Lore:

Several myths surround the Winter Solstice commonly known as Yule among these:  lighting the yule log and the Oak and Holly King. At Yule’s core is the idea of returning sacred light. Of a child of light that is born out of darkness that vanquishes the cold blanket of death that covers the Earth. In our ancestry darkness was closely tied to danger. Darkness hid enemies, predators in this birth of the sun was craved, yearned, and ultimately worshipped.

Purpose:

Yule is a time to reintroduce and revive relationships. This includes the relationship with yourself as well as with family and loved ones. The primary message of Yule is a hope that cannot be denied.

Colors:

Green (renewal)

Red (Blood –Connection)

White (Death – Memory of what has been)

Herb/Incense:

Frankincense

Myrrh

Tools:

Candles: White to line the circle( Eight – Four the circle and four for the elements), two green, one red, and one gold or yellow, to represent the Child of light)

Four Physical representations of the elements

Cauldron or Bowl

Totem to represent the Child of Light

One ritual bell

Ritual:

Begin by creating sacred space you can do this by lighting your candles and casting the circle around your working area. Decorate the altar with seasonal items of your choice. **For a coven or group ritual assign someone to the quarters for the evocation, the High Priestess or will ring the bell to signify the recitation of the quarter evocation. **

Light the quarter candle at the East. Ring the ritual bell three times and then say: “I call to the powers of the East to renew the powers of the Sun.” Walk to the South, light the candle at the South. Ring the ritual bell three times and say: “I call to the powers of the South to renew the powers of the Sun.” Walk to the West, light the candle at the West. Ring the bell three times and then say: “I call to the Powers of the West to renew the powers of the Sun.” Walk to the North, light the candle at the North. Ring the ritual bell three times, and say: “I call to the Powers of the North to renew the powers of the Sun.”

Light the incense allow the smoke to waft over yourself clearing your mind of all stress, allow peace to resonate within your heart, mind, body, and soul.

Go to the altar and light the two Green candles say: “I renew myself in light, I renew myself in Spirit.” Light the red candle: “I connect to all that has been to all that will be, and to all that is.” Light the Gold/Yellow candle after it is lighted put it within the cauldron or bowl. Close your eyes and visualize the child of light growing within the Goddess’s womb. Take the candle out symbolic of the Goddess giving birth. Say: “Lord of light and life I pray that you gain strength so that I may pass the Winter of darkness and death in peace and fullness. “ Begin and End in the East (following the path of the sun) Walk back to the altar take the flame to center of the circle. Raise it above your head and say: “Hail and welcome to the new born Sun. Hail Child of Light and Life, Hail Lord of the Sun.

It is done. You can now dance, praise, sing, surround yourself with light and life, leave an offering for the Goddess and God. And always remember even in the darkest hour there will always come a dawn.

Blessed Be

Tags: light, yule

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