{"id":4572,"date":"2010-12-01T01:10:39","date_gmt":"2010-12-01T06:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=4632"},"modified":"2010-11-30T14:03:51","modified_gmt":"2010-11-30T19:03:51","slug":"lets-spell-it-out-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2010\/12\/01\/lets-spell-it-out-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Spell it Out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s Spell It Out<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Magic of Gift Giving<\/strong><\/p>\n

By Gail Wood<\/p>\n

For pagans, The Wheel of the Year turns at Samhain and we move inward as we wait for the promise of Yule, its gift to us is the return of the light.\u00a0 Like so many other spiritual paths and religions, we are also beginning the time of celebrating gifts from our gods, whether it is the return of sunlight, the birth of a son, or the passing over of danger and injustice.\u00a0 We also seek to emulate the generosity of our gods in our own celebration of giving.\u00a0 Unfortunately gifts and gift giving also brings stress and worry.\u00a0 Worries about money, qualms about family dynamics, and worries about time and choosing the right gift all drain our enjoyment of this season.<\/p>\n

The energy of the Universe is one of constant motion between the polarities; of giving and receiving, male and female; of dark and light and so forth.\u00a0 Never truly still, the Universe is constantly creating and expanding.\u00a0 As magical people, we can step into that energy and be a true part of the holiday giving and receiving.\u00a0 We flow into that power, use it, and, and contribute to the expansion.\u00a0 When we do that, the motion will help us lose the power worry and negative emotions have over us.<\/p>\n

While this might seem a notion too big to harness, we can do so in many simple ways.\u00a0 Spells help practitioners move into the flow of energy and make changes in their lives and their attitudes.<\/p>\n

What anxiety these simple shopping lists can evoke.\u00a0 Can I afford the gifts?\u00a0 Will he\/she\/they like the gift?\u00a0\u00a0 Will I have the time to get everything done?\u00a0 Can I infuse the gifts with love, affection, or respect (can I overcome resentment, anger, despair where this person is concerned? and can I find what I want?\u00a0 All of these questions make even the making of a list a daunting task.<\/p>\n

A Good and Affordable Shopping List Spell<\/span><\/p>\n

You will need:<\/p>\n

Paper<\/p>\n

Pencil<\/p>\n

Small eraser or part of an eraser<\/p>\n

An empty coin purse or wallet<\/p>\n

A dime, a dollar bill, and a penny<\/p>\n

A clear crystal<\/p>\n

A bell<\/p>\n

Your athame and wand<\/p>\n

Do this spell before you altar.\u00a0 If that is not possible, perform this spell at a table surrounded by the sacred objects you usually use.\u00a0 List all the recipients of your gifts along with what you plan to give.\u00a0 If you have a budget, write the number(s) at the bottom.\u00a0 Ring the bell to call the attention of the empowering spirits of air, fire, water, earth and the spirits.\u00a0 Chant this rhyme:<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s my list, my shopping list <\/em><\/p>\n

Remind me soon of the ones I\u2019ve missed<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Place the dollar bill on the paper with the crystal to amplify the magic.<\/p>\n

Bless these items and all my money<\/em><\/p>\n

So I can be generous, kind, and even funny.<\/em><\/p>\n

Touch the paper with your wand to energize it.<\/p>\n

Fold the dollar bill three times.\u00a0 Place it with the dime, the bit of eraser, and the penny in the coin purse.\u00a0 Fold the list and tuck it inside the list.\u00a0 The eraser is in case you need to change your list.<\/p>\n

Close the purse and hold it up and say
\nTime enough to go out shopping<\/em><\/p>\n

Success and love without stopping<\/em><\/p>\n

Bless my gifts with my love.<\/em><\/p>\n

As below, so above<\/em><\/p>\n

As I will it, so mote it be!!!<\/em><\/p>\n

And off you go.\u00a0 When the shopping is done, there is more to do including wrapping the gifts.\u00a0 Often a tedious chore, you can look at wrapping as a magical act infusing your gift with your loving energy.\u00a0 If you are wrapping, envision the gift as the person or your positive relationship and see the paper or bag as a shawl or envelope that keeps it all together.\u00a0 Tape can keep a connection between you and the other person, and a bow or other embellishment can be that extra pizzazz of fun every relationship needs!\u00a0 As you get it ready to go, whether you deliver it in person or through the mail, you can send it off with a chant:<\/p>\n

The merry light of the season<\/em><\/p>\n

Gives me the cheerful reason<\/em><\/p>\n

To wish you love and happiness.<\/em><\/p>\n

With this gift may you find the best<\/em><\/p>\n

Of life and love, and joy.<\/em><\/p>\n

From my heart I give freely<\/em><\/p>\n

All the sweetness of this season.<\/em><\/p>\n

Blessed be and so mote it be.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/em><\/p>\n

No matter what you might feel or long for, chanting these kinds of ditties can make the stress of family gatherings and holidays recede into the background.\u00a0 The only person you can truly change is yourself so let the delight of the charm be yours, regardless of what the recipient may feel or how they may act.\u00a0 If you know a gathering is going to be full of stress and undercurrents, be sure to ground yourself in the love of Mother Earth and surround yourself with the love of your gods.\u00a0 Find the good in a situation so that you may be blessed with the merriment of the season.\u00a0 May you find delight at each turning of the Wheel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s Spell It Out The Magic of Gift Giving By Gail Wood For pagans, The Wheel of the Year turns at Samhain and we move inward as we wait for the promise of Yule, its gift to us is the return of the light.\u00a0 Like so many other spiritual paths and religions, we are also beginning the time of celebrating gifts from our gods, whether it is the return of sunlight, the birth of a son, or the passing over of danger and injustice.\u00a0 We also seek to emulate the generosity of our gods in our own celebration of giving.\u00a0 Unfortunately gifts and gift giving also brings stress and worry.\u00a0 Worries about money, qualms about family dynamics, and worries about time and choosing the right gift all drain our enjoyment of this season. The energy of the Universe is one of constant motion between the polarities; of giving and receiving, male and female; of dark and light and so forth.\u00a0 Never truly still, the Universe is constantly creating and expanding.\u00a0 As magical people, we can step into that energy and be a true part of the holiday giving and receiving.\u00a0 We flow into that power, use it, and, and contribute to the expansion.\u00a0 When we do that, the motion will help us lose the power worry and negative emotions have over us. While this might seem a notion too big to harness, we can do so in many simple ways.\u00a0 Spells help practitioners move into the flow of energy and make changes in their lives and their attitudes. What anxiety these simple shopping lists can evoke.\u00a0 Can I afford the gifts?\u00a0 Will he\/she\/they like the gift?\u00a0\u00a0 Will I have the time to get everything done?\u00a0 Can I infuse the gifts with love, affection, or respect (can I overcome resentment, anger, despair where this person is concerned? and can I find what I want?\u00a0 All of these questions make even the making of a list a daunting task. A Good and Affordable Shopping List Spell You will need: Paper Pencil Small eraser or part of an eraser An empty coin purse or wallet A dime, a dollar bill, and a penny A clear crystal A bell Your athame and wand Do this spell before you altar.\u00a0 If that is not possible, perform this spell at a table surrounded by the sacred objects you usually use.\u00a0 List all the recipients of your gifts along with what you plan to give.\u00a0 If you have a budget, write the number(s) at the bottom.\u00a0 Ring the bell to call the attention of the empowering spirits of air, fire, water, earth and the spirits.\u00a0 Chant this rhyme: Here\u2019s my list, my shopping list Remind me soon of the ones I\u2019ve missed. Place the dollar bill on the paper with the crystal to amplify the magic. Bless these items and all my money So I can be generous, kind, and even funny. Touch the paper with your wand to energize it. Fold the dollar bill three times.\u00a0 Place it with the dime, the bit of eraser, and the penny in the coin purse.\u00a0 Fold the list and tuck it inside the list.\u00a0 The eraser is in case you need to change your list. Close the purse and hold it up and say Time enough to go out shopping Success and love without stopping Bless my gifts with my love. As below, so above As I will it, so mote it be!!! And off you go.\u00a0 When the shopping is done, there is more to do including wrapping the gifts.\u00a0 Often a tedious chore, you can look at wrapping as a magical act infusing your gift with your loving energy.\u00a0 If you are wrapping, envision the gift as the person or your positive relationship and see the paper or bag as a shawl or envelope that keeps it all together.\u00a0 Tape can keep a connection between you and the other person, and a bow or other embellishment can be that extra pizzazz of fun every relationship needs!\u00a0 As you get it ready to go, whether you deliver it in person or through the mail, you can send it off with a chant: The merry light of the season Gives me the cheerful reason To wish you love and happiness. With this gift may you find the best Of life and love, and joy. From my heart I give freely All the sweetness of this season. Blessed be and so mote it be. No matter what you might feel or long for, chanting these kinds of ditties can make the stress of family gatherings and holidays recede into the background.\u00a0 The only person you can truly change is yourself so let the delight of the charm be yours, regardless of what the recipient may feel or how they may act.\u00a0 If you know a gathering is going to be full of stress and undercurrents, be sure to ground yourself in the love of Mother Earth and surround yourself with the love of your gods.\u00a0 Find the good in a situation so that you may be blessed with the merriment of the season.\u00a0 May you find delight at each turning of the Wheel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":131,"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-4572","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4572","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\/131"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4572"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4572\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}