Hello winter! A few days ago, the coven I belong to celebrated the solstice, with a lovely ritual. We also worked with a divination board. It isn't really a Ouija board, but similar. I was given some good advice by the guides, as was my boyfriend. So, we had a great yule and my family is enjoying Christmas (though in my family it isn't about jesus, just family and love). Many of the Christmas traditions come from the pagans solstice celebrations, so its no stretch at all.
I am moving in 5 days, which is exciting. I will be cleansing my apartment with sage to clear out any left behind energies. I will also cleanse all of my crystals, as they really need it! I want to have a nice positive space that we are comfortable. I am a little nervous about moving, since I don't know anyone in the area, but excited to have a place of our own, and starting my career. I do not know of any pagan shops in the area, which stinks, but I'm sure we'll manage. I'm sure there are some pagans around as well, since it is a liberal area and their are numerous colleges near by. So, exciting time for me.
Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday, and 2010 is going to be a wonderful year!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Here comes winter
Hello. Its getting cold here in maine, and we have snow. That will be nice for a white Christmas/yule! So, I have joined a coven (group of witches who perform magick together). I am very excited. I've never been in a real coven, though I have done group work before. I have also worked with most of its members for over a year now in the channeling group I attend, so they are also friends. We are starting at the beginning, though most of us have been studying/practicing for years. Its a nice refresher, and fun discussion-starter. We celebrated the esbat (full moon) this month, the oak moon, and that was fun. There is some great energy going on between the members, and it was very powerful. This past week, we read and discussed the 13 goals a witch, the wiccan rede, and the goals of the coven. Great refreshers and I recommend reading them if you have not the rede and 13 goals that is). We then paired up and did some aura work, which was very neat. I am pretty good as being able to sense auras, and sometimes see them so it was exciting to practice. Next week we will be doing crystal energy work which I am looking forward to since I have only dabbled in crystal magick.
We will also be have a yule celebration which will be awesome. I love celebrating my faith with like minded individuals. Plus, my mother would like to have a yule ritual, which is wonderful. I wouldn't define my mom as a pagan, or a witch..but she definitely has some new age beliefs.
So, my spiritual life is going wonderfully and I am enjoying the frequency in which I practice/study. It makes me much more balanced when I have my spirituality in check.
I also got a job as a family therapist, and will soon be moving about 2 hours north of where I currently live. I am excited for this new opportunity, and of course nervous as it is my first professional job. But more excited! :)
Hope your life is full of love and light~~~ blessed be!
We will also be have a yule celebration which will be awesome. I love celebrating my faith with like minded individuals. Plus, my mother would like to have a yule ritual, which is wonderful. I wouldn't define my mom as a pagan, or a witch..but she definitely has some new age beliefs.
So, my spiritual life is going wonderfully and I am enjoying the frequency in which I practice/study. It makes me much more balanced when I have my spirituality in check.
I also got a job as a family therapist, and will soon be moving about 2 hours north of where I currently live. I am excited for this new opportunity, and of course nervous as it is my first professional job. But more excited! :)
Hope your life is full of love and light~~~ blessed be!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Updates
Hello.
Have renewed my spirit as of late. I've finally healed from a few injuries, have a job starting soon and am getting into the spirit of the holidays. My friend has started a learning group that will eventually develop into a coven (a group of witches working/celebrating together) which is really exciting. I've done a few group rituals, back at college with my pagan group. However never consitently and not in a coven. So, I am very excited about this. My spiritually makes me very, very happy and its hard work to remeber to take care of the spiritual part of myself. We can get caught up in the day ti day hussle and bussle, and forget the true purpose of being on this earth...to learn and love.
So, thats been really nice. I'm really excited to see how the group evolves. We are starting at basics, since a few of the members are new comers to magic. Its nice though to review and answer questions. I love living a pagan life!!! There is so much to learn, and so much to teach...
Have renewed my spirit as of late. I've finally healed from a few injuries, have a job starting soon and am getting into the spirit of the holidays. My friend has started a learning group that will eventually develop into a coven (a group of witches working/celebrating together) which is really exciting. I've done a few group rituals, back at college with my pagan group. However never consitently and not in a coven. So, I am very excited about this. My spiritually makes me very, very happy and its hard work to remeber to take care of the spiritual part of myself. We can get caught up in the day ti day hussle and bussle, and forget the true purpose of being on this earth...to learn and love.
So, thats been really nice. I'm really excited to see how the group evolves. We are starting at basics, since a few of the members are new comers to magic. Its nice though to review and answer questions. I love living a pagan life!!! There is so much to learn, and so much to teach...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Past lives
Hey. Life has been busy for me, even though not much is happening (try figuring that one out).
Tonight I am going to a past life regression at the local adult ed. Should be interesting. I have done self guided meditations about past lives, and have discovered some of mine but have not had a formal one done by another person. My mother and boyfriend are also coming, so its going to be really fun.
I know that I lived during sometime in Ireland/England between 1200-1490. I wasn't a princess, but some daughter of a duke or something like that. We lived in a castle on the ocean and I had a sister and a little brother. I was around 12 years old, my sister 10. I was sick, I believe with TB or some other lung disease. I died surrounded by my family. I discovered this life in a meditation.
I also know that I lived sometime in the pioneer period (1800's) in the US. Not totally sure about many details of that life, though I know I was a female, grew up somewhere near the midwest, and saw many indian/settler battles as a child.
I know I lived in france in the 1600's, and was raised by a woman who was not my mother. I believe Iwas in paris. This woman was very cruel to me, but I led a realitively happy life. I know I had two sons, who were with me when I had a heart attack at an old age and went off to get the doctor but I had passed by the time they returned. This was also discovered in meditation.
I believe I had a life during either the civil war, or WWI. I was a male soldier, and probably died in battle. I was a bit older, probably in my late 30's-40's. All I saw from this life was my picture in my uniform.
I lived in the 20's in a city. I was in a relationship with my current boyfriend, and he died in war (not sure what war, or where..but he left and never came back, and I still have issues from that life regarding abandonment.) My name was Naomi. I discovered all this through a ouiji board reading.
I have been told by a psychic that I lived in egypt and helped design the pyrimids. I was male.
I also believe I was alive during the inquisition and did some not-so-nice things to people, including torture (saw this is meditation) and have already paid my karmic debt for that life.
There are many more, but these are the ones I know most about. So who knows what I will see tonight.
I look forward to it!
Tonight I am going to a past life regression at the local adult ed. Should be interesting. I have done self guided meditations about past lives, and have discovered some of mine but have not had a formal one done by another person. My mother and boyfriend are also coming, so its going to be really fun.
I know that I lived during sometime in Ireland/England between 1200-1490. I wasn't a princess, but some daughter of a duke or something like that. We lived in a castle on the ocean and I had a sister and a little brother. I was around 12 years old, my sister 10. I was sick, I believe with TB or some other lung disease. I died surrounded by my family. I discovered this life in a meditation.
I also know that I lived sometime in the pioneer period (1800's) in the US. Not totally sure about many details of that life, though I know I was a female, grew up somewhere near the midwest, and saw many indian/settler battles as a child.
I know I lived in france in the 1600's, and was raised by a woman who was not my mother. I believe Iwas in paris. This woman was very cruel to me, but I led a realitively happy life. I know I had two sons, who were with me when I had a heart attack at an old age and went off to get the doctor but I had passed by the time they returned. This was also discovered in meditation.
I believe I had a life during either the civil war, or WWI. I was a male soldier, and probably died in battle. I was a bit older, probably in my late 30's-40's. All I saw from this life was my picture in my uniform.
I lived in the 20's in a city. I was in a relationship with my current boyfriend, and he died in war (not sure what war, or where..but he left and never came back, and I still have issues from that life regarding abandonment.) My name was Naomi. I discovered all this through a ouiji board reading.
I have been told by a psychic that I lived in egypt and helped design the pyrimids. I was male.
I also believe I was alive during the inquisition and did some not-so-nice things to people, including torture (saw this is meditation) and have already paid my karmic debt for that life.
There are many more, but these are the ones I know most about. So who knows what I will see tonight.
I look forward to it!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Welcome fall
Hey there. So, the last month has been an interesting one for me. About a month and a half ago, I injured my back which took about 2 weeks to heal. Then, I caught quite a horrible chest cold, that turned into a head cold that is now just a stuffy nose and some sinus pain (3 weeks later). Then a week ago, I was coughing and felt what I thought was my rib, move. This was extremely painful, and we rushed off to the ER. After X-rays, two different pain meds and a trip to my doctor, I found out it was a rib that had become stuck. It is not moving a little bit (my doc is an osteopath and can do manipulation) but still aches.
So, its been quite an ending to my summer! However, I have kept my spirits up as I am recovering and am looking forward to the fall. The weather has already began to change and has put me in the mood for samhain (halloween) and leaf peeping. It is my favorite time of year! Not only do I enjoy the decorations, colors, smells and fun of the season, but also the spirituality of the turning of the wheel and the significance samhain/Halloween represents. Just today as my boyfriend and I were shopping our check out person asked where my boyfriend got his pentacle necklace. We probably bump into like-minded people (that speak up and say hi anyway) about once every 2 or 3 months. We really enjoy the surprise of finding others like us and feel connected to the world when we discover "another one of us!". Living a spiritual path that is different from the mainstream can be difficult in this way. There is a certain secrecy and wariness among practitioners. There are most likely close to a million pagans in this country, we are all just to scared to admit it. The fear of the unknown and misunderstood leads us to hide our faith, as opposed to use this opportunity to teach others.
I try my best to be open about my path, and enlighten those who do not know anything about paganism. I really enjoy teaching others, and feel this is my mission in this life. Just a few months ago we were in Salem, and ran into a woman asking one of the museum workers about real witches, and what they did. The employee did not know much, only what her museum had on display (which was an accurate, yet brief description of Wicca). So, we joined the conversation and answered many questions for both the employee and curious woman. It was wonderful and both were grateful for our information. Its moments like those that make all the worry about harassment and being misunderstood (which happens frequently to pagans who are out of the broom closet) worth it.
Alright, I'm off to heat my back and relax. Enjoy the ever turning wheel as we make our way into fall!
Blessed be
So, its been quite an ending to my summer! However, I have kept my spirits up as I am recovering and am looking forward to the fall. The weather has already began to change and has put me in the mood for samhain (halloween) and leaf peeping. It is my favorite time of year! Not only do I enjoy the decorations, colors, smells and fun of the season, but also the spirituality of the turning of the wheel and the significance samhain/Halloween represents. Just today as my boyfriend and I were shopping our check out person asked where my boyfriend got his pentacle necklace. We probably bump into like-minded people (that speak up and say hi anyway) about once every 2 or 3 months. We really enjoy the surprise of finding others like us and feel connected to the world when we discover "another one of us!". Living a spiritual path that is different from the mainstream can be difficult in this way. There is a certain secrecy and wariness among practitioners. There are most likely close to a million pagans in this country, we are all just to scared to admit it. The fear of the unknown and misunderstood leads us to hide our faith, as opposed to use this opportunity to teach others.
I try my best to be open about my path, and enlighten those who do not know anything about paganism. I really enjoy teaching others, and feel this is my mission in this life. Just a few months ago we were in Salem, and ran into a woman asking one of the museum workers about real witches, and what they did. The employee did not know much, only what her museum had on display (which was an accurate, yet brief description of Wicca). So, we joined the conversation and answered many questions for both the employee and curious woman. It was wonderful and both were grateful for our information. Its moments like those that make all the worry about harassment and being misunderstood (which happens frequently to pagans who are out of the broom closet) worth it.
Alright, I'm off to heat my back and relax. Enjoy the ever turning wheel as we make our way into fall!
Blessed be
Monday, August 10, 2009
Pagan Pride Day, and the end of summer
Hello all. Maine Pagan Pride Day was awesome, as always. This (I believe) was my fourth year attending. It was a little smaller this year, with less workshops but it was still fun and had that awesome open-minded, completely free atmosphere. Its amazing to be surrounded by people with similar beliefs, and to not be worried about odd stares and misunderstandings.
The day usually starts off the same...we (my boyfriend and I) get there and check out all the vendors. Theres usually 10-15 different vendors selling various goodies such as jewelry, candles, incense, home made crafts and other pagan essentials. We go to each booth two or three times before we start going to workshops. This year, we went to "Kitchen Witchery" and learned about cooking with positive energy, and how much our mood affects our food. It was really interesting and I think I'd make a good kitchen witch if I got over my dislike of cleaning, especially dishes. We also learned what different foods/spices are used for and how to make your kitchen a spiritual space. It was really neat and I liked it more than I thought I would. After the workshop, we participated in the harvest ritual. In early august is a holiday called Lammas, and it celebrates the first harvest. So, the ritual at pagan pride day usually is celebratory, in celebrating the summer, and the first harvest. We sing, dance and have a grand' old time. Its usually pretty eclectic, sometimes they call quarters (feel free to ask if you have no clue what I'm talking about) and other times (like this year) it is more open and we did not cast a circle or called quarters, but we did raise energy. So, it all depends but in general pagans are VERY eclectic and no two are the same, so it can be hard to have a ritual where everyone is comfortable. However, they did a great job.
So, pagan pride day went well, renewed my love of my faith and I need to get out in nature more and start feeling the love of god/goddess more frequently. It is to easy to let mundane tasks take over my thoughts and forget to nurture my spiritual self (very important!)
That's all for now. I am looking forward to the fall, crisp air, pumpkins, and of course samhain! (Halloween)
blessed be!
The day usually starts off the same...we (my boyfriend and I) get there and check out all the vendors. Theres usually 10-15 different vendors selling various goodies such as jewelry, candles, incense, home made crafts and other pagan essentials. We go to each booth two or three times before we start going to workshops. This year, we went to "Kitchen Witchery" and learned about cooking with positive energy, and how much our mood affects our food. It was really interesting and I think I'd make a good kitchen witch if I got over my dislike of cleaning, especially dishes. We also learned what different foods/spices are used for and how to make your kitchen a spiritual space. It was really neat and I liked it more than I thought I would. After the workshop, we participated in the harvest ritual. In early august is a holiday called Lammas, and it celebrates the first harvest. So, the ritual at pagan pride day usually is celebratory, in celebrating the summer, and the first harvest. We sing, dance and have a grand' old time. Its usually pretty eclectic, sometimes they call quarters (feel free to ask if you have no clue what I'm talking about) and other times (like this year) it is more open and we did not cast a circle or called quarters, but we did raise energy. So, it all depends but in general pagans are VERY eclectic and no two are the same, so it can be hard to have a ritual where everyone is comfortable. However, they did a great job.
So, pagan pride day went well, renewed my love of my faith and I need to get out in nature more and start feeling the love of god/goddess more frequently. It is to easy to let mundane tasks take over my thoughts and forget to nurture my spiritual self (very important!)
That's all for now. I am looking forward to the fall, crisp air, pumpkins, and of course samhain! (Halloween)
blessed be!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Pagan Pride Day
Hello. Life has been busy lately! I am searching for jobs for the fall. I sometimes struggle with being swept up with this physical life, and forget my spiritual one. Its something I need to work on.
In a few weeks, is Maine Pagan Pride Day, and I love this event. I've been there the last three or four years. Its like a faire/celebration of like minded individuals, and they also offer classes during the day. Its a wonderful atmosphere, and you can completely be yourself without fear of prosecution or ignorance. For more information just type maine pagan pride day into google and the website will pop up.
Thats all for now, blessed be!
In a few weeks, is Maine Pagan Pride Day, and I love this event. I've been there the last three or four years. Its like a faire/celebration of like minded individuals, and they also offer classes during the day. Its a wonderful atmosphere, and you can completely be yourself without fear of prosecution or ignorance. For more information just type maine pagan pride day into google and the website will pop up.
Thats all for now, blessed be!
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