I’ve been giving some more thought to my Samhain celebrations and I have decided to use a particular element of the festival that I have not used before - thoughtful reflection.
For the Celts, Samhain is the New Year and this oftens brings with it a focus on new beginnings. But outside of this tradition, the period between Samhain and Yule is known a ‘time out of time‘. In the Wiccan Wheel of Life, the God dies at Samhain and is reborn at Yule so these months represent recuperation or stillness.
To be honest it’s been a bit of a crazy year for me and the last 3 months have been particularly eventful so I have decided that now is just the right time to have a think about what has past and how I would like to move forwards in my life.
In order to start creating the right energies and buzz for this I am splitting some of my decorations for the next few weeks. I am going to go with the more traditional orange and black colours - orange candles for health and prosperity and black candles for depth. But I will be making my altar predominantly blue to encourage contemplation and to help me find the inner wisdom I need to see my way ahead. This will also be accompanied by some divination :)
Ok, enough talking about what I’m going to do, I’m off to go and actually do it! I’ll be working on some spells over the next few days so will post some suggestions soon.
Take care and blessings
Fran xx
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
Samhain = Halloween!
Oops, forgot to say - for all of you absolute beginners out there - that the festival of Samhain is what is more popularly known as Halloween! A witch's special night no less ;)
I will be putting up an article with all the basics soon so check back over the next few days.
And if you are an absolute beginner by the way, it just remains to say Merry Meet and Blessings to you!
Fran xx
I will be putting up an article with all the basics soon so check back over the next few days.
And if you are an absolute beginner by the way, it just remains to say Merry Meet and Blessings to you!
Fran xx
Day 1 of my Samhain Diary
Hello! I meant to post last week to start off a proper lead up to Samhain but didn’t get the chance - but better late than never eh?! On the 1st of October I generally like to change over my altar to mark the beginning a the new season but to be honest it’s as much to do with Samhain as autumn if I‘m honest! I get pretty excited :)
I have now got everything orange, gold and a little green so I feel that the mood has changed in my spells and general work - and as ever I love it.
But you may be wondering if there is anything you need to be doing to prepare yourself for Samhain over the next coming weeks and the answer is YES. This is the perfect time to start collecting leaves and twigs for spells and rituals, get in your candles and start to think of what you will do with your altar on the day. Of course anything collected nearer the time is just as good but I personally think that building excitement is as big a part of the fun and the energies of the night as anything.
I’m going to be working on my preparations from now on and thought I would share them with you to give you some ideas of what to try so be prepared for some diary style ramblings from me.
Friday, 2 October 2009
Giving Something Back
I was having a discussion with a friend the other day and we were talking about the fact that giving something back to the cosmos is far too often forgotten by spell casters. The excitement of having a successful spell tends to distract you from the forces that were working behind it all for you. I would like to send out a little reminder that if you draw from the universe it is courteous to put something back. It may be a kind word to a stranger, calling someone you know needs their spirits lifted or just putting a little more in the charity box than normal.
Much like the bank, if you keep taking from the cosmos but not making the odd deposit you never know when it’s going to run dry! And I think we all know that feeling ;)
Monday, 28 September 2009
Spells and the Freedom to Make Mistakes
In case you hadn’t guessed, I bungled a spell the other day! I was feeling a bit tired and it was one of those days when everything you say comes out as gobbledegook. And yet I felt really good about my spell afterwards and the energies around me really picked up after my error. Why? Because I laughed my way through! :)
This may seem a bit bizarre if you are a beginner or if you are just getting into spell casting as you will inevitably be concentrating really hard on getting the words right or building up atmosphere. But I’m going to share a secret with you - atmosphere can be built up from just about any emotion! If you laugh at yourself then you are creating one of the most powerful energies both around and within yourself.
For me the other evening, I doubt I would have got too much further forward with my spell on account of me feeling pretty flat; I was just not connecting enough. By making a silly mistake I suddenly got the rush of joy and I was back on track!
So my advice to you is don’t be too precious with your spells or rituals. As nature changes and flows so do your emotions so go with them and enjoy the unexpected results they can bring.
This may seem a bit bizarre if you are a beginner or if you are just getting into spell casting as you will inevitably be concentrating really hard on getting the words right or building up atmosphere. But I’m going to share a secret with you - atmosphere can be built up from just about any emotion! If you laugh at yourself then you are creating one of the most powerful energies both around and within yourself.
For me the other evening, I doubt I would have got too much further forward with my spell on account of me feeling pretty flat; I was just not connecting enough. By making a silly mistake I suddenly got the rush of joy and I was back on track!
So my advice to you is don’t be too precious with your spells or rituals. As nature changes and flows so do your emotions so go with them and enjoy the unexpected results they can bring.
Tuesday, 8 September 2009
A Spell for Contented Love
Free Love Spell
This is a strange time of year weather wise (for those of us living in the UK anyway!). One minute you’ve got wind and rain and a chill in the air that feels like winter, the next you have a day like today that felt like a glorious, warm summer’s day. For those who like to be seasonal with their spells it can pose a bit of a challenge - you don’t know what spells to choose any more than you know what to wear!
Personally I love it. I get a real buzz from the constant changes and love to try and go with the flow as I like the reminder that we need to be constantly changing - embrace the earth around us. This is a real basic spell for you and something you might like to try now as the evenings are still light for a while. Right now I find about 7pm to be the best time. It’s also best on an evening when there’s no rain but there is a slight breeze, preferably rustling the trees. It’s a love spell, but one dedicated to contentment and stability - the excitement may have died down, but your searching is over and you want to keep this love close to you. But it’s not a serious spell; consider it be the same tone as a happy sigh! Enjoy.
You will need a yellow candle, cut down and placed in something that will protect it from blowing out. A jam jar will do.
Find a quiet place to sit outside and light your candle. Look upwards to any clouds in the sky and note the patterns and movements - this is about appreciating this precise moment in time, soaking it in. Then say:
Gentle breeze
Let time freeze
This precious moment of mine.
This moment that holds
The truth of my heart
Bind us forever in time.
Now breath in, think of the object of your affections and smile!
This is a strange time of year weather wise (for those of us living in the UK anyway!). One minute you’ve got wind and rain and a chill in the air that feels like winter, the next you have a day like today that felt like a glorious, warm summer’s day. For those who like to be seasonal with their spells it can pose a bit of a challenge - you don’t know what spells to choose any more than you know what to wear!
Personally I love it. I get a real buzz from the constant changes and love to try and go with the flow as I like the reminder that we need to be constantly changing - embrace the earth around us. This is a real basic spell for you and something you might like to try now as the evenings are still light for a while. Right now I find about 7pm to be the best time. It’s also best on an evening when there’s no rain but there is a slight breeze, preferably rustling the trees. It’s a love spell, but one dedicated to contentment and stability - the excitement may have died down, but your searching is over and you want to keep this love close to you. But it’s not a serious spell; consider it be the same tone as a happy sigh! Enjoy.
You will need a yellow candle, cut down and placed in something that will protect it from blowing out. A jam jar will do.
Find a quiet place to sit outside and light your candle. Look upwards to any clouds in the sky and note the patterns and movements - this is about appreciating this precise moment in time, soaking it in. Then say:
Gentle breeze
Let time freeze
This precious moment of mine.
This moment that holds
The truth of my heart
Bind us forever in time.
Now breath in, think of the object of your affections and smile!
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
Elemental Magic Spells
Free Spells - Elemental Magic Spells
I haven’t been able to update the blog for ages, lots of things going on at the moment. Some good, some troublesome! But I’ve really missed writing so I’m keen to get back to posting as often as possible :)
Anyways! Recently I have been writing a lot about fire spells and so have been thinking quite a bit about elemental magic spells in general and how much of a staple type of spell they are. I think all witches should have some handy and know how to use them. They are great for testing your skills and helping you learn how to really feel the forces of nature that we work with all the time.
If you are a beginner and not familiar with elemental magic spells, they are spells or rituals that gain their energy and power from the main universal elements of air, fire, water and earth. Each element has a unique gift to offer and can be incorporated into your spell work or can also be the core aspect.
Here are some simple suggestions to get you thinking on how you can use them:
Fire Spells
Fire is a destructive and yet beautiful energy that frightens and beguiles us in equal measure. Fire spells can therefore be great for banishing spell work as you can enjoy literally watching the negativity in your life go up in flames!
Air Spells
Gentle and cleansing, air spells can also make excellent banishing spells as you can blow away your problems in the wind. Take some herbs and as part of your spell, simply blow them from the palm of your hand.
Water Spells
These spells can be flexible and calming. They are great for unblocking any obstacles in your life and development by allowing things to go with the flow once more.
Earth Spells
Great for ‘down to earth’ matters such as money. Use natural ingredients such as herbs, flowers or even twigs that you find on the ground.
I hope to be able to focus more on each type of spell over the next few weeks so hope this gets you thinking and catch up soon!
Blessings
Fran x
I haven’t been able to update the blog for ages, lots of things going on at the moment. Some good, some troublesome! But I’ve really missed writing so I’m keen to get back to posting as often as possible :)
Anyways! Recently I have been writing a lot about fire spells and so have been thinking quite a bit about elemental magic spells in general and how much of a staple type of spell they are. I think all witches should have some handy and know how to use them. They are great for testing your skills and helping you learn how to really feel the forces of nature that we work with all the time.
If you are a beginner and not familiar with elemental magic spells, they are spells or rituals that gain their energy and power from the main universal elements of air, fire, water and earth. Each element has a unique gift to offer and can be incorporated into your spell work or can also be the core aspect.
Here are some simple suggestions to get you thinking on how you can use them:
Fire Spells
Fire is a destructive and yet beautiful energy that frightens and beguiles us in equal measure. Fire spells can therefore be great for banishing spell work as you can enjoy literally watching the negativity in your life go up in flames!
Air Spells
Gentle and cleansing, air spells can also make excellent banishing spells as you can blow away your problems in the wind. Take some herbs and as part of your spell, simply blow them from the palm of your hand.
Water Spells
These spells can be flexible and calming. They are great for unblocking any obstacles in your life and development by allowing things to go with the flow once more.
Earth Spells
Great for ‘down to earth’ matters such as money. Use natural ingredients such as herbs, flowers or even twigs that you find on the ground.
I hope to be able to focus more on each type of spell over the next few weeks so hope this gets you thinking and catch up soon!
Blessings
Fran x
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