Equinoxical Notation

Now that Mabon is past and the dark of the year fast approaches, I thought this was the perfect sentiment. Carry it with you as an affirmation for every precious moment.

Today's Animal Spirit...

So...I asked the Animal Spirits to give me a general reading about my book that's going to be published, "Awakening the Witch."  I couldn't be happier with their response.
Hummingbird's message is quite simply that of absolute joy.  Hummingbird medicine shows us how to accomplish what seems impossible and how to bring the miracle of joy back into our lives. Their gentle spirits remind us to live in vivid color and to do so dynamically.  Hummingbird tells us to find the happiness in all things.

Today's Animal Spirit...

Is your life in a state of balance?  If not, long-legged Heron has flown in today to help you.  Since Heron is a water bird, he is most often associated with emotions.  He stands motionless, almost in a trance, his body mirrored in the water below.  Take a few moments today to be like Heron—be quiet, go within, and discover the answer to your questions.


Try this chant:
O Spirit Guide, I call to thee.
I seek your guidance earnestly.
In silence now, I sit and listen
For your light and love to glisten.
All around me, everywhere...
I thank you for this time we share.


All Blessings Be.  )O(

Reclaiming the Power

So, Monday night was the full moon. OMG! It was so beautiful! May's Full Moon is called the Flower Moon & sometimes, the Milk Moon.

I wanted to share with you my personal ritual for "Drawing Down the Moon."

Stand, facing her, & simply gaze for a few moments. Empty your mind & just enjoy her natural beauty. When you feel that peaceful, comfortable feeling...when your mind & body are at rest & relaxed...lift your hands in the crescent shape & begin to chant this rune:

Here in this Circle of the Moon

I call the Maiden, Mother, Crone

Rounded and complete of purpose

In the fullness of your presence

Yours is Magick! Yours is Power!

Make me One with your Essence!

Keep chanting this at least 3X or until you feel the energy within you peak. Once you feel you have drawn the power of the moon within you, seal it with a final "So Mote It Be." Then touch your hands to the earth or floor, depending on where you are performing the ritual. This will serve to ground the energy & make it useful to you.

All Blessings Be. )O(

The Great Teacher

Nature is considered to be the Great Teacher. The Ancients taught that the "Creators" placed into the fabric of Creation, a reflection of that which created it. Therefore, the laws of Nature are reflections of Divine Laws or Principles, which operate in a dimension behind and above those of physical Nature. Thus, the Ancients coined the phrase "as above, so below". This means that that which is below, is (in essence) like that which is above.

Studying the Ways of Nature gives us a glimpse of the Divine Ways, and from these we see the returning of the Seasons (reincarnation) and the laws of Cause & Effect (Karma) concerning the use (and misuse) of the Earth's land, air, resources, and living creatures. The ways of Spirit are imprinted upon the Ways of Nature. Understanding Nature, allows one to begin to understand the Creators.

This is my reasoning for the Animal Spirit messages that you've read in my blog. The animals, with their simplistic life-views & survivalist intuition, offer profound wisdom for reaching our truest & oftentimes, ignored potential.

With that, I give you today's message of wisdom from our animal brothers & sisters:

You’ve heard the expression “playing possum”? It means to play dead and is derived from Opossum’s ability to act in whatever way the situation demands. If it’s practical to play dead, so be it; if it’s to Opossum’s advantage to be aggressive, watch out! Take your cue from this master actor today—and play the role that will serve you best.

All Blessing 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(