{"id":23962,"date":"2021-04-01T01:10:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T05:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=23962"},"modified":"2021-04-04T12:36:23","modified_gmt":"2021-04-04T16:36:23","slug":"worth-the-witch-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2021\/04\/01\/worth-the-witch-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Worth the Witch"},"content":{"rendered":"

SugarMuses \u2013 Ostara Box<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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An abundance of curated items come lovingly packed in this Ostara Box by SugarMuses<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/span>that can all be used to celebrate the spring equinox. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Enclosed<\/span><\/span><\/span> information gives some <\/span><\/span><\/span>content<\/span><\/span><\/span> about the sabbath, and the metaphysical properties of tools and items \u2013 then steps you through a ritual, noting how each item can be incorporated and stressing the experience be guided by your knowledge and intuition. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Kristi, who recently celebrated her transition into Crone-hood grew up in a pagan home and was encouraged to use her talents instead of repressing them.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have been creating things since I was very young and I found that I had a \u2018knack\u2019 for manifesting what I wanted in my life. The lesson of \u2018be careful what you wish for\u2019 came a little later,\u201d she said with a laugh.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

SugarMuses<\/a> was officially launched in 2015 as a one-woman online shop. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen creating SugarMuses<\/a>, I called upon my family heritage and skills passed down to me to manifest a career path that would fulfill my life\u2019s purpose and true calling. I started selling a few items such as intention candles, crystal sets, and ritual oils on Etsy before moving to my own website and expanding the catalog. I personally create all of the handmade items using family recipes. Magick comes from the heart, and I like to sprinkle it everywhere,\u201d Kristi said in a recent interview.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe sole reason I created SugarMuses<\/a> was to keep the memory and the magick of my mother alive and to pass on the traditions I learned that have given me a truly magickal life,\u201d her website states.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Asked how she came up with the name, she said, \u201cI actually had a dream one night about the name \u2018SugarMuses<\/a>.\u2019 So, being one that follows my intuition, this was the name I went with for the company.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

On her site she\u2019s provided the meanings of sugar (used in magick for thousands of years, known for its notorious summoning powers) and muse (any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology who presided over the arts, a creative spirit, a source of inspiration).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Four years ago, the monthly subscription boxes were offered. Each month they are curated to empower, inspire, and enlighten.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For Ostara, when you are ready to begin the ritual, have everything gathered. Light the sage and lavender incense sticks to \u201ccleanse your space and to set your intentions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The dried lavender bundle can be lit and blown out, then fanned around yourself, your tools and your space to <\/span><\/span><\/span>neutralize negative energies and add another layer of cleansing. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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After casting a circle, determine the <\/span><\/span><\/span>purpose of the ritual. <\/span><\/span><\/span>Call the quarters and invite desired deities if you choose. Using the Spring Bloom ritual oil, a<\/span><\/span><\/span>noint your pulse points to dedicate yourself and\/or your candles, spell items, altar tools, and other magickal components with energies correspondent to your intent. The organic blend of vanilla, sandalwood, and floral essential oils in an almond oil base is pleasing. The oil may be worn as perfume to carry magickal intentions throughout the day and night.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Using a match from the Botanical Inspirations box, light the spring candle. The <\/span><\/span><\/span>eight-ounce<\/span><\/span><\/span> candle was crafted with the intent of abundance, growth and promoting renewed hope. It is infused with rose geranium essential oil and dried botanicals of rose, hydrangea, lavender, and tulip petals. Taking a moment to sit in silence and breathe deeply will help you become present and free of distracting thoughts so new connections and insights can form as you open to the possibility of hearing your higher self and spiritual guides. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Matches:<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The sweet floral fragrance of the organic lavender is most associated with peace of mind and luck. It has many magickal uses and can be added to a ritual bath before the ritual or when doing meditation work, used in spells, t<\/span><\/span><\/span>hrown into a ceremonial fire (or sprinkle on a burning candle), or left as an offering.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The soft vibration of raw tourmaline resonates with the heart chakra, and is often used to promote balance and bring inspiration from higher realms. It also <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>promotes joy, happiness and a passion for life \u2013 all which are associated with spring.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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This point in the ritual is a good time for spell or divination work. Included in the box is a wooden pendulum and a mat for making answers easy to find. Directions are provided for using the pendulum and understanding how it works.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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After any additional work is completed, it is time to become present and extinguish the candle\u2019s flame, leaving any offering on the altar and releasing entities you may have called, thanking them for their contribution to your magic. Open the circle and, it is suggested, release any excess energy or residual emotions. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou may also wish to ground yourself with some food and a cup of Ostara Organic Tea. I\u2019ve included a muslin tea bag to use with your loose leaf tea. This ceremony connects the spiritual plane with the earth plane and helps to ground and center after energy\/magickal work,\u201d Kristi stated. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Also in the box is a four-inch tall, hand-glazed ceramic burner featuring a protective pentagram on each side that can be used to heat essential oils or melt wax. Dried herbs can be added as desired. This diffuser provides short, powerful bursts of aromatherapy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The rainbow hematite bracelet packaged in a small box brings the power of healing, grounding, and protection. Rainbow hematite is also useful for astral travel and divination work to protect and ground the spirit. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Two digital college art prints were created exclusively for this Ostara box by Kristi. They can be framed, placed on an altar, or added to a Book of Shadows. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, the box contained an intuitively drawn oracle card from the Botanical Inspirations deck by Lynn Araujo. I got asters representing elegance and patience. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Each month a portion of\u00a0subscription box profits are donated to charities including no-kill animal shelters,\u00a0Feeding America, and\u00a0the National Alzheimer\u2019s Association.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to subscription boxes costing$20-$50, SugarMuses<\/a> offers candles, manifestation sets, perfume oils, tools, talismans, potpourri, incense, crystals and gemstones, self-care products, original art, jewelry, gift sets, ritual sets, and decor for home and altar. Every item is created and designed for healing and manifesting; for balance of body, mind and soul; and to support a wide range of nature-based traditions. Whenever possible, products are made from scratch using recycled materials. All herbs, oils, and teas are organic and made using family recipes. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Ninety-six percent of more than one hundred and fifty reviews gave SugarMuses<\/a> a five-star rating. Boxes typically sell out, and for good reason. If they are at all like this one costing $44.99 (plus $9 domestic shipping), they are well worth the price. The lovingly made and curated Items, if purchased individually, add up to more than the cost of the box. My recommendation is don\u2019t hesitate to treat yourself to one \u2026 or more.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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To receive your own SugarMuses<\/a> Box you can reach them <\/span><\/span><\/span>on<\/span><\/span><\/span>:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Their website: https:\/\/www.sugarmuses.com<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Their Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Sugarmuses\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Their Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/sugarmuses<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Their Pinterest: https:\/\/twitter.com\/sugarmuses<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Their Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sugarmuses\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lynn Woike<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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thewitchonwheels.com<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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All my life I have known magic was real. As a child, I played with the fae, established relationships with trees and \u201cjust knew things.\u201d In my maiden years I discovered witchcraft and dabbled in the black-candles-and-cemeteries-at-midnight-on-a-fullmoon magick just enough to realize I did not understand its power. I went on to explore many practices including Zen, astrology, color therapy, native traditions, tarot, herbs, candle magic, gems, and, as I moved into my mother years, Buddhism, the Kabbalah and Reiki. The first man I dated after my divorce was a witch who reintroduced me to the Craft, this time by way of the Goddess. For 11 years I was in a coven, but with retirement, I have returned to an eclectic solitary practice. When accepting the mantle of crone, I pledged to serve and teach. This is what I do from my skoolie \u2013 a 30-year-old school bus converted into a tiny house on wheels that I am driving around the country, following 72-degree weather, emerging myself into nature, and sharing magic with those I meet. Find me at <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>thewitchonwheels.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, Facebook and Instagram.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SugarMuses \u2013 Ostara Box     An abundance of curated items come lovingly packed in this Ostara Box by SugarMuses that can all be used to celebrate the spring equinox. Enclosed information gives some content about the sabbath, and the metaphysical properties of tools and items \u2013 then steps you through a ritual, noting how each item can be incorporated and stressing the experience be guided by your knowledge and intuition. Kristi, who recently celebrated her transition into Crone-hood grew up in a pagan home and was encouraged to use her talents instead of repressing them. \u201cI have been creating things since I was very young and I found that I had a \u2018knack\u2019 for manifesting what I wanted in my life. The lesson of \u2018be careful what you wish for\u2019 came a little later,\u201d she said with a laugh. SugarMuses was officially launched in 2015 as a one-woman online shop. \u201cWhen creating SugarMuses, I called upon my family heritage and skills passed down to me to manifest a career path that would fulfill my life\u2019s purpose and true calling. I started selling a few items such as intention candles, crystal sets, and ritual oils on Etsy before moving to my own website and expanding the catalog. I personally create all of the handmade items using family recipes. Magick comes from the heart, and I like to sprinkle it everywhere,\u201d Kristi said in a recent interview. \u201cThe sole reason I created SugarMuses was to keep the memory and the magick of my mother alive and to pass on the traditions I learned that have given me a truly magickal life,\u201d her website states. Asked how she came up with the name, she said, \u201cI actually had a dream one night about the name \u2018SugarMuses.\u2019 So, being one that follows my intuition, this was the name I went with for the company.\u201d On her site she\u2019s provided the meanings of sugar (used in magick for thousands of years, known for its notorious summoning powers) and muse (any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology who presided over the arts, a creative spirit, a source of inspiration). Four years ago, the monthly subscription boxes were offered. Each month they are curated to empower, inspire, and enlighten. For Ostara, when you are ready to begin the ritual, have everything gathered. Light the sage and lavender incense sticks to \u201ccleanse your space and to set your intentions.     The dried lavender bundle can be lit and blown out, then fanned around yourself, your tools and your space to neutralize negative energies and add another layer of cleansing.     After casting a circle, determine the purpose of the ritual. Call the quarters and invite desired deities if you choose. Using the Spring Bloom ritual oil, anoint your pulse points to dedicate yourself and\/or your candles, spell items, altar tools, and other magickal components with energies correspondent to your intent. The organic blend of vanilla, sandalwood, and floral essential oils in an almond oil base is pleasing. The oil may be worn as perfume to carry magickal intentions throughout the day and night.     Using a match from the Botanical Inspirations box, light the spring candle. The eight-ounce candle was crafted with the intent of abundance, growth and promoting renewed hope. It is infused with rose geranium essential oil and dried botanicals of rose, hydrangea, lavender, and tulip petals. Taking a moment to sit in silence and breathe deeply will help you become present and free of distracting thoughts so new connections and insights can form as you open to the possibility of hearing your higher self and spiritual guides.   Matches:   The sweet floral fragrance of the organic lavender is most associated with peace of mind and luck. It has many magickal uses and can be added to a ritual bath before the ritual or when doing meditation work, used in spells, thrown into a ceremonial fire (or sprinkle on a burning candle), or left as an offering. The soft vibration of raw tourmaline resonates with the heart chakra, and is often used to promote balance and bring inspiration from higher realms. It also promotes joy, happiness and a passion for life \u2013 all which are associated with spring.     This point in the ritual is a good time for spell or divination work. Included in the box is a wooden pendulum and a mat for making answers easy to find. Directions are provided for using the pendulum and understanding how it works.     After any additional work is completed, it is time to become present and extinguish the candle\u2019s flame, leaving any offering on the altar and releasing entities you may have called, thanking them for their contribution to your magic. Open the circle and, it is suggested, release any excess energy or residual emotions. \u201cYou may also wish to ground yourself with some food and a cup of Ostara Organic Tea. I\u2019ve included a muslin tea bag to use with your loose leaf tea. This ceremony connects the spiritual plane with the earth plane and helps to ground and center after energy\/magickal work,\u201d Kristi stated.     Also in the box is a four-inch tall, hand-glazed ceramic burner featuring a protective pentagram on each side that can be used to heat essential oils or melt wax. Dried herbs can be added as desired. This diffuser provides short, powerful bursts of aromatherapy.     The rainbow hematite bracelet packaged in a small box brings the power of healing, grounding, and protection. Rainbow hematite is also useful for astral travel and divination work to protect and ground the spirit.     Two digital college art prints were created exclusively for this Ostara box by Kristi. They can be framed, placed on an altar, or added to a Book of Shadows. Lastly, the box contained an intuitively drawn oracle card from the Botanical Inspirations deck by Lynn Araujo. I got asters representing elegance and patience.     Each month a portion of\u00a0subscription box profits are donated to charities including no-kill animal shelters,\u00a0Feeding America, and\u00a0the National Alzheimer\u2019s Association. In addition to subscription boxes costing$20-$50, SugarMuses offers candles, manifestation sets, perfume oils, tools, talismans, potpourri, incense, crystals and gemstones, self-care products, original art, jewelry, gift sets, ritual sets, and decor for home and altar. Every item is created and designed for healing and manifesting; for balance of body, mind and soul; and to support a wide range of nature-based traditions. Whenever possible, products are made from scratch using recycled materials. All herbs, oils, and teas are organic and made using family recipes. Ninety-six percent of more than one hundred and fifty reviews gave SugarMuses a five-star rating. Boxes typically sell out, and for good reason. If they are at all like this one costing $44.99 (plus $9 domestic shipping), they are well worth the price. The lovingly made and curated Items, if purchased individually, add up to more than the cost of the box. My recommendation is don\u2019t hesitate to treat yourself to one \u2026 or more.   To receive your own SugarMuses Box you can reach them on: Their website: https:\/\/www.sugarmuses.com Their Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Sugarmuses\/ Their Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/sugarmuses Their Pinterest: https:\/\/twitter.com\/sugarmuses Their Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sugarmuses\/   *** About the Author: Lynn Woike thewitchonwheels.com All my life I have known magic was real. As a child, I played with the fae, established relationships with trees and \u201cjust knew things.\u201d In my maiden years I discovered witchcraft and dabbled in the black-candles-and-cemeteries-at-midnight-on-a-fullmoon magick just enough to realize I did not understand its power. I went on to explore many practices including Zen, astrology, color therapy, native traditions, tarot, herbs, candle magic, gems, and, as I moved into my mother years, Buddhism, the Kabbalah and Reiki. The first man I dated after my divorce was a witch who reintroduced me to the Craft, this time by way of the Goddess. For 11 years I was in a coven, but with retirement, I have returned to an eclectic solitary practice. When accepting the mantle of crone, I pledged to serve and teach. This is what I do from my skoolie \u2013 a 30-year-old school bus converted into a tiny house on wheels that I am driving around the country, following 72-degree weather, emerging myself into nature, and sharing magic with those I meet. 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