Water Falls

Water Falls

By

Father Witch

When water falls on wishes-

no different than a tear.

Sorrow is a mixture

of happiness and fear.

When water falls on dreams-

No different than the rain.

Her winds will blow the clouds away;

The seeds of life remain.

Every Spring will bring forth life

as Mother Nature calls.

Every season will bring change

as the water falls.

Blessed Yule to All

Lavender oil

Lavender oil has many uses and is one of the safest oils. It is wonderful for removing negative energies from my surroundings. Here is how I make my lavender oil. During a new moon, I take lavender stems (with leaves and flowers) and gently crush them. I then place them into a clean jar and fill with high quality olive oil. I shake once daily for one cycle of the moon and then strain and transfer into a clean, dark glassed bottle. The shelf life for this oil is 6-12 months if kept in a dry, cool, dark place. I place 10 drops of oil into a spray bottle filled with water and attack negativity.

Yule Blessing

The Same Moon

By
Father Witch

I gaze this night upon a full moon
Knowing that unity will follow soon.
I know the cycles that I see.
I realize my own destiny.
(German)
Ich schaue auf dem gleichen Mond an

I look upon the same moon
That brightens the midnight sky.
The willowy wisps of clouds that pass
Me by.
(Spanish)
Miro sobre la misma luna

In these times, most associate the apple with the Christian story of Adam and Eve. It is unfortunate that most did not extend their knowledge to the goddess Habondia. She is the goddess of the summer harvest and of abundance. The apple was her sacred fruit so it is not surprising that the apple would find its way into a love spell. Here is a love spell that was taken from a BOS of a German witch in rhyming couplets:

On Friday early as may be,
Take the fairest apple from the tree,
Then in thy blood on paper white
thine own name and true love’s write.
That apple thou shalt in two cut
And for its cure that paper put,
With two sharp pens of myrtle wood
Join the halves till it seems good.
In the oven let it dry:
And wrapped in leaves of myrtle lie,
Under the pillow of thy dear,
Yet let it be unknown to her.
And if it is a secret be
She soon will show her love for thee.

Blessed Be FW

YULE

Other Names: Winter Solstice
Date: December 21 (there about)
Celebration of: The Goddess gives birth to the God
Related Holiday: Christmas
Colors: Purple or Dark Green
Symbols: Holly, mistletoe, pine branches, pine cones, wreath
Notes: Shortest day of the year. Yule log is decorated with evergreen & holly strands before being lit at sunset and is burned until sunrise. Celebration of family and friends. Celebration of peace, love and positive energy.

The Stars

The Stars.
By
Father Witch

I can look up to the heavens.
I can see the stars with my own eyes.
The darkness of the moon
has made me realize
that my powers lie within
those stars that I cannot see.
I drink from my own chalice-
creating destiny.

Lessons of the Day

Learning
Balance
Harmony
Love
Trust
Humility
and
Tolerance.