Samhain

I didn't do a full ritual, but with two passings in the family this year, I felt I must do something.  So, I set an altar and read the following.

Hail to Our God and Goddess

We send you blessing along with a hug
May this special night be filled with love
We welcome spirits and ancestors this night
As we celebrate surrounded by light
We remember the sad times and the blessings too
As the wheel ever turns, make it sacred to you
A blessed Samhain to one and to all
Old or young, short or tall
May love and blessings be sent to thee
As it is writ
So mote it be.

Lost and Unbalanced

I have been feeling rather lost and unbalanced lately.  It happens to me, every now and again.  So, in an attempt to give myself a purpose, for the next bit anywho, I have done something I've been meaning to do for some time.

Anyone else out there participate in NANOWRIMO?!?!

The Power Of Music

For as long as I can remember, I have always had a very strong love/hate relationship with music.  There were times, growing up, that the only way my folks knew I was home, was when they heard music coming from my bedroom.  I would lock myself away for hours on end, doing nothing, but listening to music. It does have a hold on me, still to this day, and I don't think that I understand why.

Most of the time, what I gather from a song, is not at all the intention of the person writing it.  Take the song Beth, by Kiss for instance, a powerful ballad about a musician on the road, and a loved one longing for his return.  Hearing that song growing up, made me cry and it was sort of a let down, to learn, there never really was a Beth, it was just a song. 


Recently, I had the privilege, to take in some live music with a friend.  During the set intermission, the modern jukebox began to play Creep, by Radiohead, and I instantly got a lump in my throat.  I turned to my friend, and admitted the song chocked me up, as there have been many times, when I was that person,  sitting in front of someone wishing I was special enough to be noticed.

Wearing this black hat, really doesn't make my draw to music any different.  I have to admit tho, I have found very few Pagan Artists tolerable. Instead, during candle magick or times when I need to get grounded, I usually put on nature sounds.  At least, I know for sure that nature is real, and I am not attracted to a song about a sandwich.

Mabon 2010

Happy Fall Ya'll.  Tonight, here in my broom closet, I conducted an Apple Ritual. I would have liked very much to do this ritual last night.  However, I didn't have any apples until today.

This is the first time, since I picked up my broom, that I have set a working altar on my own.  I hope it was pleasing to the ancients and the gods that watched over me.

I played ocean sounds, and burned Sandalwood Incense throughout.  There was even circle casting.  A first for me as well.    I wonder if it matters that the critters were inside the circle when I was casting it?  I think not, they are nothing but full of love, and love is always welcome.

I hope the goddess has blessed your family with a bountiful harvest that will last through the coming winter.

Grab Me!

Not much of a post today, just wanted to let you know, I finally figured out how to add a button! HUZZAH! I'm so excited for me! Small things amuse me!

I do hope you grab me.

Hardly worth the paper it's printed on.

 There is an article circling facebook, that is raising a lot of stink.  

I am not at all outraged, for the media using the word witch, in this article.  In my opinion, he pretended to have powers that he did not really have, and was charged accordingly, as far as I can see.  I am however outraged at the number of seemingly intelligent people, that are jumping on the bandwagon, to offer finanacial assists to this crook for his judicial procedings, all stating religious prosecution.

This case, hardly comes close to the burning times, and in my opinion does not deserve the sensationalism that it has gained.  I read the small article and saw  a man that was arrested for fraud.  What I conclude, is this man, stated he was a witch and led people to believe he could therefore twist the fates and make things happen, and charged money for doing just that.

Well surprise surprise ......... that is fraud and the man deserves to be charged for that.  It is absolutely no different than the televangelists that pretended to have the ability to do good, and took millions from believers.

Witches should be outraged by this article!  However,  not because the reported mentioned the word witchcraft in order to sell more papers. Newp! Witches should be outraged that there are people like this man out there giving us a bad name!

Worrysome

A dear internet friend, found out yesterday that her precious dog has cancer.  When I read her status, it made my heart sink, as tho someone was telling me, one of my own critters was sick.  I sent her a message to let her know, I could chat if she wanted.   

I found out, she has been spending the evening doing some research.  Arming herself with knowledge so that she can understand what the vet means, when they go back.  She is also, doing some Reiki on the pooch to aid in the healing process.

I find myself in a position of not knowing what to say.  I even told her that, I didn't know what to say.  I feel helpless, and can't imagine what she must be feeling, at this point as well.  When I hear of stuff like this, I can not help but wonder what I would do, if I wore their shoes.  I could not possibly love my critters anymore if they were actually children.  In a lot of ways, to me, they are actually children. My precious canine is a decade old.  I look at her and see nothing but youth.  Yet at the same time, my logic tells me that she will not be around forever.  It breaks my heart to imagine going on without her.  It also freaks me out, as to what I will do, who I will call on, when the time comes, for me to deal with all this stuff. 

*must stop*

Does anyone following, have any rituals, or candle magick that I can do, to keep the pooch protected?!?!