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The Attic Laboratory The walls are wood and old; the varnish is wearing off in many places. There is no electricity but the room is never too dark to see. A rectangle shape that is perhaps four foot by ten foot, and most recently, a window opposite the always closed door. This is my attic laboratory, rustic, aged, perfect. Many teachers guide their students to build an astral lab. These are generally created for problem solving, searching for solutions, and manifesting. Often, the teacher will help their student create their lab by using guided imagery, and students are often encouraged to add personal touches whenever and however they can, so…

Aspecting Aspecting is a ritual you can perform to attune yourself with the energies of a particular deity.  For a period of time you invite the deity to reside within you, and as they test you and present you with lessons you in turn ask that they share a particular gift with you. What you need: A candle (preferably in a color that corresponds to your deity) An offering Something that represents your deity What you do: First: RESEARCH!!! I can’t stress this part enough! You really want to have a connection with your deity, be it there myths, or their attributes. You need something that really resonates with you.…

Just Add Water Water has long been described as so many things; it has been a symbol of cleansing and purification, a source needed to sustain life, and a home to many forms of plants and animals.  However many bodies of water are also home to spirits as well. Many have heard of the Flying Dutchman.  In 1680 a ship captained by a man named Hendrick Vanderdecken, set sail from Amsterdam to Batavia.  A terrible storm was approaching as they came to the Cape of Good Hope and the crew believed it to be a sign from God.  The captain ignored all warnings and continued on.  The storm claimed the…

Witches’ Paradigms, Part Two: Following the Moon Following the Moon: While reverencing the Sun and the Earth, polytheistic witches identify the Moon as the special Goddess of witchcraft, a view borne out by that classic of the modern Craft, Aradia, Gospel of the Witches, recorded by Charles G. Leland and published in 1890.  Additionally, the witch Goddess (called the Lady and regarded by Wiccans as the personification of all Goddesses combined) has three visible aspects, corresponding to the waxing, full and waning phases of the Moon, known also as the Maiden, the Mother and the Crone.  She also has a hidden fourth phase, the Dark of the Moon, which corresponds…

7 Common Mistakes in Spiritualism by Hally Rhiannon-Nammu The Inspiration of the EBook: “The inspiration is through being connected to the collective and through fulfilling my purpose on this path that this book has come to light.” 2012 is providing an avenue to increase the energetic vibration individually and collectively. However, due to its popularity the start of 2012 has brought about many mistakes, fallacies and falsities that are leading many into the darkness of a lowered vibration, not an increased vibration. The truth must be revealed to ensure that the collective vibration increases not decreases and for this to occur certain secrets must be told. As a Spiritual Expert…

The Winds of Change… There are pivotal times where change seems more evident than at other times. There is no doubt that this time of year the winds are blowing strongly. Some may believe this is conducsive with 2012 however, upon reflection it is evident that it is that time of year. Many fear change, believing that these winds will bring bad fortune however, if already plagued with unhappiness, financial worry and limitations around moving forward, can change be such a negative? When talking about change from an energetic perspective it is similar to the change of the day to day. The only difference is that it affects all of…

Also known as: May Day, Bealtaine, Beltane, Bhealtainn, Bealtinne, Festival of Tana (Strega), Giamonios, Rudemass, and Walburga (Teutonic), Cetsamhain (opposite Samhain),Fairy Day ,Sacred Thorn Day, Rood Day, Roodmas (the Christian term for Rood Day, Old Beltane, Beltain, Baltane, Walpurgis Night, Floriala (Roman feast of flowers from April 29 to May 1), Walpurgisnacht (Germanic-feast of St. Walpurga), Thrimilce (Anglo-saxon), Bloumaand (Old Dutch) Date: May 1 Animals: Swallow, dove, swan, Cats, lynx, leopard Deities: Flower Goddesses, Divine Couples, Deities of the Hunt, Aphrodite, artemis, Bast, Diana, Faunus, Flora, Maia, Pan, the Horned God, Venus, and all Gods and Goddesses who preside over fertility.Tools: broom, May Pole, cauldronStones/Gems: emerald, malachite, amber, orange carnelian,…

Karma and our lives We as witches are very aware of Karma. Many of us follow the Rede which states” An it harm none, do as thy will”. But it says much more than that.  It is a guideline for life, but it (or something like it) is essential as Karma does not care about what path you walk, what religion you follow or anything else. It only believes in the cosmic law… for every action there is an equal or greater reaction.  Whatever you choose to put out into the world , in thought, word and deed, WILL COME BACK. Some believe that it may come back threefold. Seriously..…

The Boline The boline and athame are very closely related, yet very different from each other. The double edged blade and black handled athame is never used to cute material objects, whereas that is the purpose of the boline. The boline is used to cut whatever may need cutting on the physical plane in preparation for or during a ceremony or ritual. The main uses are for cutting cords, ribbons, herbs, carving candles and runes. It is also used to cut wands and symbol inscription. The boline is also called a bolline or boleen and generally has a white handle made of bone, stone or wood. The blade can be…

Sexytimes In Public Oh my stars.  Catholics are asking to be treated differently due to their religious beliefs when it comes to providing health care for women who work for them.  The Republicans, sensing an opportunity that was actually a mistake, have done their best to pile onto this issue, in some very inelegant ways [1].  There are a lot of political arguments here, ones that have been stated much more clearly and interestingly elsewhere [2].   Personally I do believe that there should be an exemption for institutions whose primary function is religious on matters of principle where it is reasonable and practical.  This is a fundamental principle of religious…