Winter Reflections of Shared Values

Several years ago, I was thoroughly immersed in the Craft, teaching Wicca 101 and other metaphysical workshops, managing the Silvering Coven, and ritualizing with the 3d Room Circle.  There was so much magick going on, you'd of thought you were living in a Ren Fair.
In those days, my mind was closed off from other religious forms of growth. Please don't get me wrong.  I was still aware of the same basic tenets contained within all religions and accepted the overall teachings that seemed to resonate with my own spiritual path.  It was just a very focused time for me, a very necessary time. Wicca was my life, my very breath.  I wouldn't hear of including anything even remotely Christian to my Holiday activities.  I made sure the only songs I heard were either the original pagan versions of some of today's most loved Christmas songs or specifically wiccan-themed holiday music.  I refused to say "Merry Christmas" to anyone and opted for the politically correct "Happy Holidays"...or in some pressing instances, "Happy Solstice".  I even spent one holiday season making sure that all the local pastors that liked to chastise and mock the pagan folk were set right about the actual birthdate of Jesus.  I went so far as to make sure that they were unable to "solicit" in any of the local businesses.  Sounds kind of Grinchy of me, huh?  Well...there are times in our lives when the pendulum must sway and stay to one side in order for lessons to take hold.  Spiritual growth sometimes relies on zealous approaches to provide a balanced, positive and realistic awakening.
This year has brought me one such an awakening...to a wiser, more gentle, peaceful place.  It is a state of knowing, of being, of living in the spirit of this time of year.  Yes, it's Christmas, with its beautiful nativities, angels abounding, Holy Mary with the Child of Promise.  Yes, it's Kwanzaa, with it's celebration of heritage and culture, the 7 principles, community, unity, and faith.  Yes, it's Hanukkah, with it's elaborate Festival of Lights, inspiring rituals, and show of faith and tradition.  And, yes...it is the Winter Solstice or Yule, the longest night of the year, the birth of the Light from Darkness, when Winter's icy grip is released from this world and the Earth Mother is nudged to awaken.
In truth, the Spirit of the Season never changes.  We only celebrate it differently.  The heart of Christmas is love, peace, understanding, faith, charity, and joy...the most important being "Love".  For it is through Love that this universe continues to spiral and the promise of Spring becomes a reality.
So, when someone wishes you "Merry Christmas", return this heartfelt greeting with a smile and a "Merry Christmas".  Do the same for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodi or any other tradition your neighbor may follow.  And remember, this is the only time of the year your lighted pentagrams won't get a sideways glance.


"There is no ideal Christmas; only the one Christmas you decide to make as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, traditions". -Bill McKibben, Author & Environmentalist


May the holiday blessings of love and good cheer
Remain with you through the coming year.


All Blessings Be.  )O(

Today's Angel Reading

"You are confused and indecisive because you do not have enough information. Do research or seek expert advice before making a decision."

Additional Message: "You have felt like you are chasing your tail, looking at this option, then that option. This indecisiveness is exhausting you, dear one! The reason why you're confused is that you do not have enough information to make an informed decision. Your choices appear too similar right now, but once you conduct additional research, your decision will become more clear."

"First, begin by asking God and the angels to enter your dreams and give you more information. Then, ask your feelings to give you guidance. This means imagining what it would feel like to make this decision. Then, imagine what it would feel like to make the other choice. Go deep within, and notice how your body reacts as you try on the different options. If your gut or jaw tightens, this is a sign that something isn't right. If your heart flutters with warmth, this is a sign that you are on the right path. Before making your final decision, seek the counsel of wise friends and teachers whose experience and intuition can guide you."

All Blessings Be. )O(

Relax & Listen

This is what the Angels said you, my readers, needed to hear today. Clearly, it is when we relax that we find ourselves most open to the messages of Spirit.

Meditation

Card Meaning: Meditation is very important for you right now. Enjoy practicing it often.

A quiet mind hears the voice of the angels more easily. This card is your angels' way of asking you to quiet your mind so that your angelic communications are loud and clear. First thing in the morning, spend at least five minutes with your eyes closed, and breathe deeply three or four times.Ask your angels a question, and then listen as intently as you would to a dear friend. Don't strain to listen; if you chase the answer, it will evade you. Instead, continue to breathe in and out deeply, and allow yourself to relax. Tell yourself that receiving angelic communication is natural for you, and that it is actually an everyday experience. The more you relax your mind, the easier it is for you to hear the answer.

All Blessings Be. )O(

Today's Angel Reading

Here's another angel reading. Looks like my readership consists of alot of girls & women dreaming of marriage & children. Well...the 1st card let's you know that the time must be "right" before that can happen.

Oh...& by the way...please leave comments. I really am looking forward to hearing from you & maybe tailoring these readings to what you need most.

Isaiah

"It's a good time to give birth to new ideas and situations in your life. I am watching over you, guiding you, and protecting you during these changes."Additional Message: "You are ripe with new possibilities, and you feel an urgency to push into new territory. Beloved one, your new and exciting life changes are inevitable. There is no turning back! Instead of playing it safe, you decided to move forward. That is why I am with you right now, giving you the extra courage and comfort that you need.""However, there is no need to rush. This is a time of incubation, where nature can allow everything to grow in its innate rhythm. Be assured that your life change will hatch at just the right moment! In the meantime, know that God and the angels are watching over you. You are safe and very loved. Congratulations on the birth of this new period of your life!"

Opal

"Your children on Earth and in Heaven are happy and well cared for by God and the angels."Additional Message: "Your worries about your children have been received as prayers here in Heaven. We understand your concerns, so we surround the souls and bodies of your children with our loving care. This is a time for you to release your children to God, and know that your Creator is their true parent. God is pure love, without judgment or anger. He could never abandon you or your children-nor would He want to!""As one of your children's guardian angels, I watch over them ceaselessly. I never tire of keeping my watchful eye upon them, for as I gaze upon your children, I see their Divine light. I see their true perfection, their goodness, and their innocence. I ask that you see your children through my eyes, which will help their love and light to be fully expressed. I love you, I love your children, and your children love you!"

Daniel

"I am the Angel of Marriage, and I am assisting you right now."Additional Message: "You have called upon God to help in the area of marriage, and He sent me to your side. I am here to help you with a fulfilling marriage. God and I desire to answer your prayer without delay. The first area that I am helping you with is healing any past wounds related to marriage. In quiet moments, I ask that you be willing to release to me any pain associated with your parents. I ask that you breathe out any negative feelings that you may have about marriage, which stem from your childhood experiences.""Next, I put my hand upon your heart and ask you to breathe in and out deeply. I now ask that you be willing to release old pain or anger toward your first love. As you release these toxins from your heart, I next ask you to exhale old pain toward all of your past lovers. Allow me to clear your heart of old wounds so that you can enjoy a happy marriage rooted in the present. We must release the past to avoid replicating old, painful experiences. I am here to free your heart so that it can fully love . . . within a blissful marriage."

All Blessings Be.

Galloping toward a solution...

I have a friend, who shall remain nameless for obvious reasons. This friend has been going through a very trying time. It really has more to do with inner turmoil, than anything tangible. The confusion is mounting, the emotions are stirring, & the anxiety continues to build. Why can't I seem to find Love in my life? Where is this path leading me? Asking yourself questions is very important, but can also point to indecisiveness. If you dig deep enough within the psyche, you will often find there is only one underlying problem that will facilitate the solution to all the others.

So, with that little prologue...here's the Animal Spirit who came through for the answer:

Horse

When Horse first came to the Americas, he brought with him the ability to move rapidly from place to place. It is this rapid movement that brings him into this reading today. Get yourself out of that rut you've placed yourself in. Grab Horse's mane, hang on, & let him carry you across the plains of your life. Whatever it is you need to do now, you need to just do it!

I can't help myself...I am still always amazed at the accuracy of readings.

All Blessings Be.

Hello & Welcome

Hello, everyone. Thank you for taking the time to check out my new blog. I really wanted a place to be able to express my spiritual side, along with passing on some of the knowledge I've gained over my 20 years in the Craft.

Please accept my stories, book reviews, & magick as my gift to you through Spirit.

Here's a reading for all of you, using the Angel Cards. I have always loved working with angels. Their power is near limitless. Most accomplished witches know that the majority of rituals, spells & otherwise magickal moments need to be synchronized with the planetary influences. However, since angels are celestial in their own right, they are capable of superceding or bypassing any ill planetary alignments.

Anyway...I have Doreen Virtue's Messages from the Angels, Healing with the Angels & Healing with the Faeries decks & frequently conduct readings with all three. It's amazing how accurate they are & the amount of positive influence they can have on your state of mind.

My question to the Angels was: What do my readers need to know?

Archangel Gabrielle

"You have an important life purpose involving communication and the arts. Please don't allow insecurities to hold you back. I will help you."Additional Message: "I am with you as one of your guardian angels. You may wonder why an archangel is with you. I help many people simultaneously, and you are among them. I help those whose life purpose is in the arts or communication. I will help you polish and trust in your natural talents. Then I will open doors for you to express those talents in a way that will help others.""What I need from you in return is honesty and cooperation. Tell me about your fears, your hopes, your confusion, your insecurities, and your dreams. Ask me to help you. And then, please walk through the doors of opportunity that I open for you. I am on your side completely! My function is to be your coach, and as such, I may prod you along. Please know that I am only pushing you because I know that you need a little boost from above."

Patience

"Now is the time to learn, study, and gather information. Enjoy being a student, because in the future, you will synthesize your knowledge into action."Additional Message: "Although you may be aching to begin a new project, now is not the time. You are in the vital phase of gathering right now. This means that you're acquiring new information through studying, reading, meditating, channeling, taking classes, interviewing experts, and other means. In all of life, there is a time for gathering and a time for planting. ""It is too soon for you to decide how you will use the new information that you're absorbing. You may have some ideas, though, so it might be wise to write them down for future use. Soon enough, you will be called into action to apply your knowledge in useful ways. When that happens, you will be very busy and work very hard. So, enjoy the present moments of ambiguity and rest. Allow yourself to be an empty vessel into which Heaven pours the contents of its library of wisdom. Your unique talents will blend with this wisdom, and synthesize it into a new and important way to bring peace to this planet."

Crystal

"Have faith and hope, because there is something positive and new on the horizon that you can't yet see."Additional Message: "The seeds that you have planted are beginning to sprout results. You may not even be aware of these results, however, since they are in their infancy. Now it is more important than ever to stay positive, and to hold a clear vision of your desire and intention. Avoid skeptics or those with negative mind-sets. Daily action-even if it only consists of baby steps-toward the fruition of your dream is essential. A phone call, a letter, or reading relevant material will keep the energy of your manifestation at a high level. Every day, positively affirm that you have already achieved or exceeded your dream. And most important, ask for angelic assistance every step of the way."

And to provide a positive ending to such an enlightening experience, here's an affirmation for you to repeat throughout the day:
I am responsible for my life and always maintain the power I need to be positive and have joy.

All Blessings Be. )O(