This month you get two-for-one-special; two spells for the price of one.\u00a0 That\u2019s because there are two sacred days for the goddess Artemis\/Diana; the Night of Nicnevin and Saint Cecilia\u2019s Day.\u00a0 Nicnevin and Cecilia are \u201cversions\u201d of the Goddess of the Hunt.\u00a0 Most likely, these are aspects of the goddess that you have not heard of before, and that is why I am sharing them with you now.<\/p>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n November 9th<\/sup> and 10th<\/sup>: Night of Nicnevin (Scotland)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n After the Greek huntress Artemis was adopted by the Romans and renamed Diana, Queen of the Faeries, she was taken with the Romans wherever the Romans went, including Scotland.\u00a0 There she was renamed again, this time as Nicnevin or Nicnevan, Queen of Elphame and the Queen of the Faeries, and her new name meant \u201cdivine\u201d or \u201cbrilliant\u201d.\u00a0 As Mother Nicnevin, she was not only the Queen of the Faeries but also the Queen of the Witches, and linked to the Dark Moon and the Crossroads, just like the Greek Hecate and The Roman Diana.<\/p>\n She had a festival on November 9th<\/sup> and 10th<\/sup> which was later claimed by the Church and called Saint Martinmas Eve.\u00a0 But, back in the Pagan days, it was said that Nicnevin, along with her entourage of followers, rode through the night hours at the end of the festival of Samhain (Halloween).\u00a0 Her ride begins at dusk where she rises form the Underworld or Water-World of the Tree of Life.\u00a0 Nicnevin passes through the realm beneath the sea to our world; the Mid-world.\u00a0 Then, she opens the Otherworld Gate so the spirits of dead may pass through.\u00a0 If you wish to speak with the dead or travel in a Shamanic fashion to the Underworld, Nicnevin is the one to evoke beforehand for the purposes of protection.\u00a0 You can also call upon her when traveling in this world at night.<\/p>\n Because of her association with Samhain, Nicnevin was a Crone goddess, and like most crones or goddesses associated with Samhain, she was \u201cdemoted\u201d to an \u201cevil witch\u201d or an \u201cevil Faery\u201d with the advent of Christianity.\u00a0 Sometimes in Scottish Faery tales she was called Habetrot, a Crone who was adept at the arts of spinning, weaving and cloth-making.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 And, in the Middle Ages, Nicnevin was also called Satia, Bensozie, Zobiana, Herodiana, Abundia and Dame Habonde.<\/p>\n She can appear as a young woman or an old crone, but either way, she is dressed in gray and holds a white wand.\u00a0 White geese are her sacred totem animal and if you hear them, she may not be far behind.\u00a0 Nicnevin is also associated with the Germanic Underworld goddess Hel, the Queen of the Underworld and the leader of the Hunt.\u00a0 Another Crone goddess is the Celtic Cailleach and Nicnevin is the darker half of her.\u00a0 Nicnevin\u2019s names shows her as the Cailleach\u2019s daughter because \u201cnic\u201d means \u201cdaughter of\u201d and \u201cnevin\u201d refers to the Cailleach\u2019s seat of power.<\/p>\n If you wish to possess magical powers, say divinatory skills for example, you can ask for them from Nicnevin.\u00a0 Spend the night at a crossroads or in a locale sacred to the ancient Celts; where sea, sky and land meet.\u00a0 Bring her an offering at dusk; whiskey, cider, mead or ale is preferred, and if she appears, do not flee or yell or else your gift will not count.\u00a0 If she does not arrive, you may try again the next night, up to nine nights total.\u00a0 If she doesn\u2019t appear after nine nights, the magical power that you seek is not meant for you.<\/p>\n Yule is another day sacred to Nicnevin.\u00a0 Women would ensure that all their spinning was completed before then so that they would not endure Nicnevin\u2019s wrath.\u00a0 Her punishment would be to empty their distaffs.<\/p>\n THE SPELL<\/p>\n Due to her Roman roots in abundance, prosperity and fertility, this spell is to call upon Nicnevin\u2019s aid in manifestation.<\/p>\n Supplies: cauldron or black bowl, white candle, lighter or matches and white feathers.<\/p>\n Either cast a magick circle in the manner of your tradition, or create Sacred Space.<\/p>\n Place the cauldron on your altar and say:<\/p>\n \u201cQueen of the Witches,<\/em><\/p>\n Dark of the Moon,<\/em><\/p>\n Bring to me riches,<\/em><\/p>\n I ask for this boon.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Place the candle inside of the cauldron, light it and say:<\/p>\n \u201cQueen of the Faerie,<\/em><\/p>\n Wand shinning white,<\/em><\/p>\n Worries I bury,<\/em><\/p>\n My future is bright.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Sprinkle the white feathers around the cauldron in a clockwise circle and say:<\/p>\n \u201cGoddess Nicnevin; brilliant, divine,<\/em><\/p>\n Abundance and prosperity is now mine.<\/em><\/p>\n My prayers fly to you upon white wings,<\/em><\/p>\n And my life turns around as the New Year rings.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n In your own words, tell Nicnevin which of your needs you wish to be met in the next six weeks.\u00a0 Also, make a plan as to how you can work on these goals on the physical plane.\u00a0 If you need to, make sure to scrawl some notes so you don\u2019t forget later.\u00a0 If you so desire, meditate to receive messages of wisdom and guidance form Nicnevin.\u00a0 When finished, be sure to thank her:<\/p>\n \u201cSweet young Maiden, \u00a0wise old Crone,<\/em><\/p>\n In this venture I am not alone.<\/em><\/p>\n My thanks to you for aiding me,<\/em><\/p>\n In bringing about prosperity.<\/em><\/p>\n For the good of all and harm to none,<\/em><\/p>\n So say I, so shall it be done.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n If possible, let the candle burn out.<\/p>\n November 22nd<\/sup>: Saint Cecilia\u2019s Day (Artemis Calliste) <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n November 22nd, the Feats of Artemis, is set aside for Artemis Calliste, or Artemis the Fairest, in the form of Saint Cecilia.\u00a0 Saint Cecilia is an aspect of Artemis Calliste, the Lily of Heaven, the Goddess of Nature and the mother of ekklesia; which is an assembly of worshippers.\u00a0 In the language of the Greeks, the assemblies of the Ephesian Artemis were called ekklesias, which we in English would call \u201cchurches\u201d.\u00a0 It is a combination of the Greek word \u201cek\u201d which means \u201cout\u201d and the Greek word \u201ckaleo\u201d which means \u201cto call\u201d.<\/p>\n In honor of Artemis, this is an ideal day to care for wild life, natural areas and communing with wildlife.<\/p>\n Cecilia was the name for Artemis\/Diana to the ancient Irish.\u00a0 She was the patroness of music and therefore musicians as well.\u00a0 As a Roman deity, Cecilia was virginal, the patroness of the blind and to musicians as well as the inventor of the organ.\u00a0 She was brought to Northern Europe by the Romans and there, her musical reputation was well established during the Middle Ages.\u00a0 Guilds of musicians adopted her as their \u201cpatron saint\u201d and in 1683, the musical Society was founded.\u00a0 Each year on November 22nd<\/sup>, to keep Saint Cecilia\u2019s Day worthy, the Society attended a religious service in London that defended Cathedral music.<\/p>\n THE SPELL<\/p>\n If you have any musical instruments, this would be an ideal day to cleanse and consecrate them as well as to ask for the blessings of the Goddess; either Artemis Calliste or Saint Cecilia.<\/p>\n Supplies: saltwater, incense<\/p>\n Sprinkle the salt water onto the instrument and pass the incense smoke around the instrument to cast out all negativity with the four elements.\u00a0 NOTE: if the salt of the saltwater will harm your instrument, take extra care.<\/p>\n Hold the instrument high overhead and say:<\/p>\n \u201cBy the power of the Lily of Heaven,<\/em><\/p>\n I ask for blessings as a musician;<\/em><\/p>\n I devote this musical instrument to you,<\/em><\/p>\n May its music be as fair as you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Sources:<\/p>\n This month you get two-for-one-special; two spells for the price of one.\u00a0 That\u2019s because there are two sacred days for the goddess Artemis\/Diana; the Night of Nicnevin and Saint Cecilia\u2019s Day.\u00a0 Nicnevin and Cecilia are \u201cversions\u201d of the Goddess of the Hunt.\u00a0 Most likely, these are aspects of the goddess that you have not heard of before, and that is why I am sharing them with you now. November 9th and 10th: Night of Nicnevin (Scotland) After the Greek huntress Artemis was adopted by the Romans and renamed Diana, Queen of the Faeries, she was taken with the Romans wherever the Romans went, including Scotland.\u00a0 There she was renamed again, this time as Nicnevin or Nicnevan, Queen of Elphame and the Queen of the Faeries, and her new name meant \u201cdivine\u201d or \u201cbrilliant\u201d.\u00a0 As Mother Nicnevin, she was not only the Queen of the Faeries but also the Queen of the Witches, and linked to the Dark Moon and the Crossroads, just like the Greek Hecate and The Roman Diana. She had a festival on November 9th and 10th which was later claimed by the Church and called Saint Martinmas Eve.\u00a0 But, back in the Pagan days, it was said that Nicnevin, along with her entourage of followers, rode through the night hours at the end of the festival of Samhain (Halloween).\u00a0 Her ride begins at dusk where she rises form the Underworld or Water-World of the Tree of Life.\u00a0 Nicnevin passes through the realm beneath the sea to our world; the Mid-world.\u00a0 Then, she opens the Otherworld Gate so the spirits of dead may pass through.\u00a0 If you wish to speak with the dead or travel in a Shamanic fashion to the Underworld, Nicnevin is the one to evoke beforehand for the purposes of protection.\u00a0 You can also call upon her when traveling in this world at night. Because of her association with Samhain, Nicnevin was a Crone goddess, and like most crones or goddesses associated with Samhain, she was \u201cdemoted\u201d to an \u201cevil witch\u201d or an \u201cevil Faery\u201d with the advent of Christianity.\u00a0 Sometimes in Scottish Faery tales she was called Habetrot, a Crone who was adept at the arts of spinning, weaving and cloth-making.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 And, in the Middle Ages, Nicnevin was also called Satia, Bensozie, Zobiana, Herodiana, Abundia and Dame Habonde. Abundia, Abondia or Abundantia was a minor Roman fertility goddess.\u00a0 She was the personification of abundance to the Romans, who brought her to what we now call France.\u00a0 There, it was said that she entered houses at night, bringing prosperity to those she visited. Habondia (pronounced hahb-OEN-dee\u2019uh),\u00a0 or Habonde, descended from a Germanic earth goddess, was the Anglo-Celtic goddess of abundance and prosperity.\u00a0 During medieval England, she, like Nicnevin, was \u201cdemoted\u201d, this time as a \u201cwater witch\u201d.\u00a0 This was so the rural Pagan would no longer depend upon her for her help with their herds and crops. Herodiana is a variation of the name Hera-Diana, and is Herodias from the Bible. She can appear as a young woman or an old crone, but either way, she is dressed in gray and holds a white wand.\u00a0 White geese are her sacred totem animal and if you hear them, she may not be far behind.\u00a0 Nicnevin is also associated with the Germanic Underworld goddess Hel, the Queen of the Underworld and the leader of the Hunt.\u00a0 Another Crone goddess is the Celtic Cailleach and Nicnevin is the darker half of her.\u00a0 Nicnevin\u2019s names shows her as the Cailleach\u2019s daughter because \u201cnic\u201d means \u201cdaughter of\u201d and \u201cnevin\u201d refers to the Cailleach\u2019s seat of power. If you wish to possess magical powers, say divinatory skills for example, you can ask for them from Nicnevin.\u00a0 Spend the night at a crossroads or in a locale sacred to the ancient Celts; where sea, sky and land meet.\u00a0 Bring her an offering at dusk; whiskey, cider, mead or ale is preferred, and if she appears, do not flee or yell or else your gift will not count.\u00a0 If she does not arrive, you may try again the next night, up to nine nights total.\u00a0 If she doesn\u2019t appear after nine nights, the magical power that you seek is not meant for you. Yule is another day sacred to Nicnevin.\u00a0 Women would ensure that all their spinning was completed before then so that they would not endure Nicnevin\u2019s wrath.\u00a0 Her punishment would be to empty their distaffs. THE SPELL Due to her Roman roots in abundance, prosperity and fertility, this spell is to call upon Nicnevin\u2019s aid in manifestation. Supplies: cauldron or black bowl, white candle, lighter or matches and white feathers. Either cast a magick circle in the manner of your tradition, or create Sacred Space. Place the cauldron on your altar and say: \u201cQueen of the Witches, Dark of the Moon, Bring to me riches, I ask for this boon.\u201d Place the candle inside of the cauldron, light it and say: \u201cQueen of the Faerie, Wand shinning white, Worries I bury, My future is bright.\u201d Sprinkle the white feathers around the cauldron in a clockwise circle and say: \u201cGoddess Nicnevin; brilliant, divine, Abundance and prosperity is now mine. My prayers fly to you upon white wings, And my life turns around as the New Year rings.\u201d In your own words, tell Nicnevin which of your needs you wish to be met in the next six weeks.\u00a0 Also, make a plan as to how you can work on these goals on the physical plane.\u00a0 If you need to, make sure to scrawl some notes so you don\u2019t forget later.\u00a0 If you so desire, meditate to receive messages of wisdom and guidance form Nicnevin.\u00a0 When finished, be sure to thank her: \u201cSweet young Maiden, \u00a0wise old Crone, In this venture I am not alone. My thanks to you for aiding me, In bringing about prosperity. For the good of all and harm to none, So say I, so shall it be done.\u201d If possible, let the candle burn out. November 22nd: Saint Cecilia\u2019s Day (Artemis Calliste) November 22nd, the Feats of Artemis, is set aside for Artemis Calliste, or Artemis the Fairest, in the form of Saint Cecilia.\u00a0 Saint Cecilia is an aspect of Artemis Calliste, the Lily of Heaven, the Goddess of Nature and the mother of ekklesia; which is an assembly of worshippers.\u00a0 In the language of the Greeks, the assemblies of the Ephesian Artemis were called ekklesias, which we in English would call \u201cchurches\u201d.\u00a0 It is a combination of the Greek word \u201cek\u201d which means \u201cout\u201d and the Greek word \u201ckaleo\u201d which means \u201cto call\u201d. In honor of Artemis, this is an ideal day to care for wild life, natural areas and communing with wildlife. Cecilia was the name for Artemis\/Diana to the ancient Irish.\u00a0 She was the patroness of music and therefore musicians as well.\u00a0 As a Roman deity, Cecilia was virginal, the patroness of the blind and to musicians as well as the inventor of the organ.\u00a0 She was brought to Northern Europe by the Romans and there, her musical reputation was well established during the Middle Ages.\u00a0 Guilds of musicians adopted her as their \u201cpatron saint\u201d and in 1683, the musical Society was founded.\u00a0 Each year on November 22nd, to keep Saint Cecilia\u2019s Day worthy, the Society attended a religious service in London that defended Cathedral music. THE SPELL If you have any musical instruments, this would be an ideal day to cleanse and consecrate them as well as to ask for the blessings of the Goddess; either Artemis Calliste or Saint Cecilia. Supplies: saltwater, incense Sprinkle the salt water onto the instrument and pass the incense smoke around the instrument to cast out all negativity with the four elements.\u00a0 NOTE: if the salt of the saltwater will harm your instrument, take extra care. Hold the instrument high overhead and say: \u201cBy the power of the Lily of Heaven, I ask for blessings as a musician; I devote this musical instrument to you, May its music be as fair as you.\u201d Sources: Encyclopedia of Gods by Michael Jordan Moon Magick: Myth & Magic, Crafts & Recipes, Rituals & Spells by DJ Conway Pagan Book of Days: Guide to the Festivals, Traditions, and Sacred Days of the Year by Nigel Pennick<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4448","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4448"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4396,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4448\/revisions\/4396"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4448"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4448"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
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