The Magick of this Blog - Always Seek More Knowledge

SEEK TO UNDERSTAND

As a witch with my own personal beliefs, I reflect those such beliefs on this blog; no one has to like my understanding of the beliefs taught to me, but no one should get upset, instead, seek to understand. The goal of a witch is to understand, to always seek knowledge.

This blog does not specifically stick to the ways of only white magick, nor does this blog entirely encase itself in black magick either. Instead, it practices the ways of magick of all colors! I personally believe that a witch must have an idea and understanding of each type of magick that is in this natural world so that they can decide more fully which magick is best suited for themselves and not discriminate against any other color of magick. Like a past post that I wrote several years ago, black magick is not entirely bad just as white magick is not entirely good.

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“To me, a witch is a woman that is capable of letting her intuition take hold of her actions, that communes with her environment, that isn't afraid of facing challenges.” 

― Paulo Coelho

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Not only does a witch need to seek to understand the different colors of magick, but they need to learn how and when to hex just as much as how and when to heal. Hexing can be a positive thing in certain situations; you can bind a person who is bothering you, push for someone to leave your friends alone, hex the person that physically or sexually assault you, the person that is bullying you can get a piece of their own medicine, etc. Yes, karma does play a huge role in the Universe - do unto others bit, and what goes around comes around - but sometimes karma needs a little push or just some help, maybe she needs to know that this person does need some medicine or they really do need some punishment.

Now, I don't advocate that you go around hexing people you feel deserve punishment or has been slightly unfair, not at all. Hexing must be done with the understanding that it is in a just way, that it is truly deserved, and your Gods or spirit guide(s) must agree too. They will understand that whatever was done to you was possibly because it was a lesson that you needed to learn and so the person probably doesn't deserve retribution, other times what a person did to you - e.g., rape, stole your life savings, advocates for hate, etc. - truly deserves punishment and torment, hell on earth.

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“A Witch is born out of the true hungers of her time,” she said. “I was born out of New York. The things that are most wrong here summoned me. ("Drink Entire: Against The Madness Of Crowds")” 

― Ray Bradbury, Long After Midnight

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A witch holds the power of the Universe, is made with star dust and natural magick,, they have the power to influence the weather and speak to the dead, the power to find true inner peace, and so much more! There is no limit to a witch's power except when they doubt themselves! We can speak and commune with Gods and spirits, we find power in the natural Earth as well as the stars and planets out in the Universe. We can do and be anything we want!

So go out there, sisters and brothers! Accept your powers! Embrace your feminism! Embrace your masculinity! Teach yourself and research as much as you can possibly get your hands on! Then, go help others! Help them to understand, to embrace themselves - even when others won't.

To Heal A Broken Relationship Spell

We all have at least suffered the affects of a broken heart after something has gone awry in a relationship, its affects run deeply. This is a spell for those who feel they want to fix that which seems broken, mend the cut before any more damage can happen. Do not forget, with all spells must come intention in order for the spell to work 100%. A warning for this spell, if there is no form of communication going on between the both of you that is positive, this spell is less likely to work. That does not mean it won't work, but it may be a little more difficult. Let's get to it!

Materials Needed:
-Piece of paper & red pen
-Pink ribbon
-Small jar
-Liquid honey

Write both your names on a small piece of paper (just about the size of a note card works nicely) and fold it so that the names are facing each other. Then gently tie the paper with pink ribbon. You want to keep in mind to channel the feelings of love and longing, it may help to visualize a cut in a piece of clothing material and watching as your love "mends" it with a needle and thread. If you feel the need to draw hearts on the outside, kiss it with lipstick covered lips, etc. do not hesitate, this will help to channel the kind of energy that you want between the both of you.

Now, place the paper in a small jar and fill it with honey. When you are finished, close the jar and hide it away in a dark place; never allow it to be seen by anyone if possible. Forget it and trust that the spell will do what is intended.

To add to some help, you could always burn Rose incense, positively charge and anoint the jar with Rose oil, and pray to Goddesses of love and romance (Hathor, Aphrodite, Venus, Freya, Oshun, Inanna, Ishtar, etc.).

Making Offerings To The Gods

Now, this question has been with me for a while; what do the Gods consider offerings??? What do I do with them afterwards?  Do not panic! All is perfectly well, you are safe. The Gods will not smite you because you have not offered them lavish riches or a tasty treat; they love you far too much.

What Do The Gods Consider Offerings

A number of things! You can give them food, you can burn incense, you can play music for them if you worship a God of music, put fresh water for those who preside over water, a beautiful and lovely scented candle, practically anything. EXCEPT FLESH! DO NOT SACRIFICE! DO NOT OFFER ANYTHING WITH FLESH AND A SOUL AS AN OFFERING! I understand that it was believed - and possibly true - that it happened in the past, but think about the Bible. The standings of their God is old and part of the past, and those that follow their God have done everything in their power to stick to his word by the letter. They have not evolved from tradition and created a new tradition. The great thing about our Gods and the people who worship them is that we can flow with the times, and that means that the Gods will understand that offerings of the flesh - unless you give yourself to them in a spiritual-sexual manner - cannot be done anymore.

Mainly, think about what your God/Goddess represents. Hathor is a Goddess of beauty and music. For her, I sing! I may not be very good and in the spiritual realm she may shun from my horrible voice, but at least she knows that I love her enough to show her that she means so much to me. Anubis? Decorate your altar with skulls - at least that's to what my thinking is. Poseidon? Lay a bowl of water on your altar, some sunglasses, starfish, beach stuff! Always remember that whatever offerings you lay down, make sure that the God/Goddess you are offering to KNOWS about it. Just laying on your altar will have small significance and will only make it look pretty or cluttered.

How To Get Rid of Offerings

Now, if you want to put offerings of food on your altar, that's kind of a different story. You can! You most certainly can! Remember to think about the culture your God/Goddess comes from  and think about them personally as to what they like. Hathor may like sweet things, being a Goddess of love. Poseidon must love fish! Of course there's the whole grapes, cheese, and crackers that you can put down when in doubt! The Gods will surely feel pampered.

Now, getting rid of your food offerings? What ever shall you do?

It all depends on your type of worship. For Hellenic polytheism, food can be eaten afterwards or burnt for the Ouranic deities. For Khthonic deities, it's usually traditional to bury these, do not eat them. Kemeticism allows for the food to be eaten so not to waste anything. It also goes that you are sharing a meal with the Gods as if they were family.

P.S. For those who are poor, do not fret! Like I said, you can keep it simple! Incense, things of symbolism, etc.

I hope that this has helped, it did with me. Also, I am always looking forward to questions, and if I do not have the answers, I will move mountains to ensure you of good information that will help you in your time of need!

Blessed be!

Information for this post came from http://pagan-positivity.tumblr.com/

Goddesses of Fertility

It's that time of year when we give thanks to our mother Goddesses and our father Gods for happiness and fertility to our wonderful home. I hope this list is sufficient in who you all are looking for to give thanks. Blessed be!

Fertility Goddesses

Ala (Nigerian) - Mother Goddess responsible for fertility of both animals and man.
Ajysyt (Siberian) - Mother Goddess. Her name means "birth giver".  She visited every mother and provided a soul for the new-borns.
Aka (Turkish) - Ancient, Mother Goddess.
Alemonia (Roman) - Goddess responsible for feeding of the foetus in the womb.  Her name may also be spelt Alemona.
Aphrodite (Greek) – Represented fertility.
Arianrhod (Welsh) - Associated with fertility.
Aveta (Gaulish) - Goddess of fertility, childbirth and midwives, also linked to fresh water.
Bast (Egyptian) - The cat headed Goddess was associated with both fertility and childbirth.
Bendis (Greek) - One of several Greek fertility Goddesses.
Bona Dea (Roman) - Goddess of fertility, healing, virginity, and  women.
Brigit (Irish) - Was the Goddess of home, hearth, feminine aspects, healing, and fertility.
Ceres (Roman) - Goddess of crops and agriculture.
Corn Mother (Native American) - Responsible for the fertility of the land and people.
Cybele (Roman) - Cybele was the goddess of fertility based on Anatolian Goddess Kybele.
Demeter (Greek) - The Goddess of grain and bringer of fertility to the earth.
Freya (Nordic) - Often confused with Frigg, Freyja was the Norse goddess of sexual activity.
Frigg (Nordic) - Frigg was the Odin wife she protected a man's marriage and made him fertile. Her name was invoked to bring children into a conjugal union.
Gaia (Greek) - Ancient Greek mother goddess who gave birth to the land and the Titans.
Gefjon (Teutonic) -She was one of Frigg's handmaidens and associated with fertility of both man and the land.
Haumea (Hawaiian) - Haumea was perpetually reborn, allowing her to continually mate with her offspring.
Juno (Roman) - Often called upon by infertile women.
Macha (Irish) - Fertility goddess who primarily concerned with male virility.
Lakshmi (Hindu) - A mother goddess who represents the feminine aspect of God.
Mastor-Ava (Russian) - Earth Goddess.
Nile Goddess (Egyptian) -One of the prehistoric fertility Goddesses worshipped in the Nile Delta.  She had the head of a bird.
Rainbow Snake (Aborigine) - She represented the fertile rains, and sea she flows through her people's lives bringing children.
Rhea (Greek) - Replaced her mother Gaia as the earth and fertility goddess.  She gave birth to the first Olympians.
Tlalteutli (Aztec) -Goddess of Creation.  The Universe was made of Her body.
Urd (Teutonic) - Norse Earth Goddess.
Venus (Roman)  -Roman equivalent to Aphrodite. She represented one of the main fertility Goddesses.

Pregnancy and Childbirth Goddesses

Artemis (Greece) - Despite being a virgin goddess she also presides over childbirth due to the ease of her own birth
Bast (Egypt) - Bast was the cat headed goddess was associated with both childbirth and fertility.
Carmenta (Roman) - Goddess of prophecy and birth. Pregnant women used to offer her rice for an easy delivery.
Candelifera (Roman) - She was invoked at the beginning of childbirth.  Her name means candle bearer and she used this light to help guide the baby into this world.
Diana (Roman) - Queen of Heaven.  Patroness of childbirth, nursing and healing.
Deverra  (Roman ) - Goddess who protected midwives and women in labour.  Her broom was used to sweep away evil influences.
Eleithyia (Greek) -Was the Goddess of childbirth and labour.  She was shown as a woman wielding a torch, representing the burning pains of childbirth, or with her arms raised in the air summoning a child to the light.
Frigg (Nordic) - Associated with easing child birth. A plant called Freya's grass was traditionally used as a gentle sedative during a difficult labour.
Hathor (Egypt) - The seven Hathors blessed the new-born and set a child's destiny.  She is also associated with nursing infants.
Hekate (Greek) - As a midwife she carried a sacred knife to cut the cord at birth.
Hepat (Egyptian) - Goddess of Midwives.
Hera (Greece) - The Queen of the gods, Hera presided over all things feminine especially  maternity and marriage.
Isis (Egypt) - Isis had many roles including the protector of motherhood.
Ixchel (Mayan) - Role included Goddess of childbirth, lunar cycles, and pregnancy.
Juno (Roman) - She protected pregnant woman as well as at birth, bringing the child into the light.
Lucina (Roman) - Goddess of Childbirth.
Meskhent (Egyptian) - Egyptian Goddess who presided over the delivery of babies.
Mylitta (Babylonian) -Mylitta took special interests in the process of childbirth.
Nephthys (Egyptian) -Stood at the head of the bed encouraging the mother whilst her sister Isis acted as the midwife.
Ngolimento (Toga) - Goddess who cares for the spirit of a child before it is born.
Nixi (Roman) - The Nixi were a triad of Goddesses associated with birth.
Nintur (Sumerian) - Her name meant "Lady Who Gives Form".  She was represented as a woman holding a midwife's pail of water.
Nona (Roman)- Goddess of pregnancy.  Her name means nine relating to the ninth month of pregnancy when the expectant mum would call upon her.
Pi-hsia-yuan-chun (Chinese) - She protects women, children, and presides over birth.
Prorsa Postverta (Roman) -Goddess of women in labour she was associated with the position of the child in the womb.
Pukkeenegak (Eskimo) - Feminine Goddess who gave children to the Eskimo women.
Renenet (Egypt)- Goddess who presided over a baby's suckling.  She bestowed both a name and a personality on a new-born infant.
Shasti (Indian) - Feline Goddess, depicted riding a cat. Goddess of childbirth and protector of children.
Saint Catherine of Sweden (Roman Catholic) - Patron saint of miscarriage prevention.
Saint Gerard Majella (Roman Catholic) - Patron saint of pregnancy and expectant mothers.
Saint Raymund Nonnatus (Roman Catholic) - Patron saint of midwives.
Tamayorihime (Japan) - Ancient sea Goddess who watches over the birth waters to ensure a safe delivery.
Taueret (Egypt) - Protected infants by taking the form of a pregnant hippopotamus to frighten demons away.
Uma (India) - Her primary function was femaleness in all forms, particularly active ones like childbirth.

http://www.goddess-guide.com/fertility-goddesses.html

Spell To Remember A Past Life

So I just found this spell and I thought that it was something really cool for you guys to try! When I did it, it took several SEVERAL tries until I got a really small image, and even that was difficult. Anyway, you guys try it and think of it for yourself! Plus, it's really simple and kind of fun too.

1 white Candle, 1 mirror, Yourself

Set the candle next to the mirror so the light from it can hit your face, but so that you will not see the candle in the mirror.

Turn off the lights and sit in front of the mirror.

After this is done, look into your eyes and say these words:

"Oracle of lunar light, Send me the second sight"

Stare into your eyes and try not to blink. Your reflection will dissolve and another will appear. Try to look at the face, body, clothing and surroundings. After you do this, you will have emotions that you can not explain. Don't worry, they will go away in a few minutes.

You may have to say these words a few times and stare into your reflection for a while. Remember to concentrate.

This spell comes from http://www.everythingunderthemoon.net/spells/past-life-spell.htm

Samhain Again

Samhain is on the way again.

Because I have other posts explaining Samhain, I'll be brief and tell you this. This is the time of year when witches and Pagans can just be themselves. The world believes that Halloween is just a holiday, so let them. To us, this is the time of year where we can be ourselves, where we can celebrate life and death. This is a day to connect with our deceased loved ones, a day to be joyous for the time we had spent in this year. This is also a time to be together with your circles and work together to bring peace and balance among yourselves. This is the end of a year and beginning of another.

Last year, I had celebrated Samhain only briefly, and for that I feel as if I missed out. This year will be different. This year I'll finally be able to talk to my loved ones and feel at ease. If you need to be retouched on what Samhain is all about, my links are below. If you're looking for a spell, you'll know where to find one. Merry meet!


My other links for Samhain:
http://paganisus.blogspot.com/2013/10/samhain.html
http://paganisus.blogspot.com/2013/10/celebrating-samhain.html
http://paganisus.blogspot.com/2013/10/symbolism-of-samhain.html

Isis Is A Goddess, Not A Terrorist Group

Hi everyone, I know it's been a while, but I'd like to bring to your attention this issue, especially those who have heard of this news. It is my understanding that there is a terrorist group that has been nicknamed ISIS here in the United States (possible elsewhere as well) and this goes against mine and I believe many other's belief.

Isis is a Goddess, not a terrorist group. She is the mother of Horus, she represents magick, protector of children, the great wife to Osiris, ruler of the Underworld and former ruler of Egypt. She is the daughter of Thoth and Nut, God of wisdom and Mother of the Night, she has ruled this Earth far longer than humans have terrorized those in the West.

Now that there has been an understanding of who Isis is and her difference to this terrorism group, I have brought before you all a petition to change the name of the terrorist organization from ISIS to ISIL, its proper name. If you are not of the Egyptian worship, I still urge those of you to help change this. Not only are those who follow the Egyptian Gods disrespected, but the rest of Pagans are, for this is an attempt of nonrecognition of us Pagans even if we have the freedom of worship in the states. Please, for my mother Goddess and for your mother Goddess, help us to change the name so that Isis may be worshiped for who she truly is and not used as a title for an organization that does not protect like Isis does, but reigns terror on everyone. Thank you.

ISIL not ISIS