Dolls

There have been dolls used in magic for a very, very long time. Contrary to the Hollywood voodoo doll, these dolls were primarily used for love spells and healing. This is known as image magic and should be used with caution. This form of magic is accomplished through very strong visualization and will virtually bond the sender with the receiver like a puppet on a string. Your intentions must be very clear. Just remember that knowledge is one of the four corners of the witches pyramid. If you are unsure, then it is better not to try until such time as you acquire the knowledge. Blessed Be. FW

Beltane

Blessed be your Beltane. Merry May Day. This is our holy sabbat. We are at the halfway mark. On this day the lady and the lord will conceive the sun-child. Gather your flowers and give praise. It is a day of conception where rules do not apply. This holy day is one that Christians failed to adapt in any form due to its sexual nature. The frolic maypole dance is still preformed in Ireland and other countries.

WHAT A WONDERFUL MOON FOR MAGIC !

Brigid's eternal flame burns bright.
She shall bring us out of winter's night;
with the promise of a new spring
and the new life it shall bring.
Bless us on Mid-winter day
to live enlightened in every way.

By My Will
So Mote It Be !

Imbolc

Blessing for the cross-quarter sabbat of Imbolc. This is a fire festival and a time for dedication and purification. We celebrate the triple goddess, Brigid. Even after the Roman Catholics banned all pagan ways, she was so firmly loved that she was absorbed into Christianity. You can look up on a clear night and see her in the constellation called Orion. The meaning of "brigid" is "Fiery Arrow". Blessed be to all. FW

Mighty Brighid, keeper of the flame,
blazing in the darkness of winter.
O goddess, we honor you, bringer of light,
healer, exalted one.
Bless us now, hearth mother,
that we may be as fruitful as the soil itself,
and our lives abundant and fertile.

Candle Magick

With the approach of Imbloc you may want to have yourself a candle ritual. Imbloc is also commonly referred to as Candlemas. This is one of our greater Sabbats. A candle ritual can be as simplistic or complicated as you make it. I would suggest that you take a purification bath prior to the commencement of your ritual. Consecrate your candle. Cleansing and consecration of your candle is a very important step and should not be omitted. Dress your candle. By that I mean anoint it with your favorite imbolc oil. To make imbloc oil use 1/8 base oil with 3 drops ginger; 2 drops Clove; 1 drop Rosemary and 1 drop Cypress. Remember your first birthday when you were told to close your eyes and make a wish. The principle of candle magick remains the same.

If Only In My Minds Eye I could See !

By
Father Witch

A life of sacrifice-
forever to belong,
It is this father’s only destiny.
This place that he calls paradise,
with roads of precious gold.
If only in my minds eye, I could see.
This place that he calls heaven.
This enchanting, mystic land,
where he shall dwell throughout eternity.
To live his life of holiness.
To bear his crosses no more.
To be as he was always meant to be.
Yes, now that life has rid him
of all his worldly goods.
His nomad soul shall finally be set free.
To walk into his paradise
Where living bears no pain.
If only in my minds eye, I could see…

… the realism of such a reality.

The Yule Tree

Pagan families would bring a live tree into the home so the wood spirits would have a place to keep warm during the cold winter months. Bells were hung in the limbs so you could tell when a spirit was present.

To consecrate your tree sprinkle it with salted water, passing the smoke of incense (bayberry, pine, spruce, spice, ceder or cinnamon through the brances, and while walking around the tree with a lighted candle saying:

"By fire and water, air and earth, I consecrate you tree of rebirth."

Then decorate your tree and enjoy your Yuletime.

Midwinter Gingerbread

A Yule treat, this spicy-sweet bread is alway on my table. This is what you will need to make some of your own.

1/2 stick butter.
1/2 cup molasses.
1 large free-range egg.
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour.
2 reasppons cinnamon.
2 teaspoons ginger.
1/4 teaspoon cloves.
1/4 teasppon salt.
1 teasppon baking soda
1/2 cup boiling water.
1/2 cup orange marmalade or good apricot jam.
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts (opional)

Preheat over to 350 degrees.

In a small sausepan, gently melt the butter with the molasses and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the egg and brown sugar and beat well. Pour in the melted butter and molasses mixture and beat with an electric mixer to blend well. Then, (the fun part), by hand, stir in the flour, spices and salt, just enough to blend.
Add the baking soda to the boiling water and stir well. Pour the soda water into the batter and gently mix. Add the marmalade and pecans, again , stirring just until mixed.

Pour the gingerbread batter into a lightly greased 8 x 8 inch or 9 x 9 inch pan. Bake for about 30 minutes. The gingerbread is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean. Let the pan cool for 10 minutes, then insert a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the bread. Gently invert, placing onto a plate.

Serve simply as squares dusted with powdered sugar or topped with a spoonful of shipped cream. ENJOY!

LITHA

May this first day of summer be warm and filled with love for you. May your Litha be blessed.

LISTEN

Listen to your inner soul.
Listen to your heart.
Know that you and I, my friend,
are not so far apart.
Reach out and take my hand.
Know that I am near.
Listen to your inner soul
and tell me what you hear.
Close your eyes and listen
to the sounds that can’t be heard.
Open your mind and understand-
every single word.
Listen to your inner soul.
Can you hear your own heart beat?
The bells of friendship ring out loud
and will not accept defeat!