Raise Your Vibration

The suggestions in this video are so simple - sort of. Most of us involved in metaphysics have heard them before, but do we consistently practice them?

I have been going through some very extreme changes spiritually over the past few months, good changes, changes that are making a difference in my life. Sometimes, these changes are hard, they make me work on myself, they make me look at things I would rather just walk by without a glance. Of course, the Goddesses and Gods rarely take no for an answer, we are given tasks to prove ourselves, to test us, to help us elevate ourselves spiritually. And this spiritual elevation... or whatever one would like to call it, makes life better.

Take a look at this video, stop it and jot down the suggestions, then have at it. Simple?



Blessings nine!

Hungarian Candle Blessing of Happy Women

Today is the day of the Hungarian Candle Blessing of Happy Women. I am not sure what the exact origin of this blessing day is. It could be related to Candlemas, but I can't find any definitive evidence for that. I originally found it on various Goddess/Feminist calendars some years ago and loved the sound of it. Since I don't follow a Celtic path, Imbolc is not really something I celebrate. My own version is The Stirring of the Seed, the very beginnings of changes in Mother Earth, preparing for Spring, but that is a very different thing.

This Blessing of Happy Women, for me, is a day to honor women and send blessings for their protection and happiness, for all women to know that they are beautiful, worthy of love, and powerful, and that they may be safe in a world that does not always appreciate a women's strength and sacredness.

Very simple - light a candle for yourself and all women, all over the world and say a prayer that we may be happy and protected, raising our power to encompass the whole of our Mother Earth. How beautiful!

Blessings nine!

Divine Women

Blessings nine!

Snake Goddess a Mystery - Is It Demeter?

Two posts in one day, but it is a busy news day for those who are dedicated to the Goddesses. Here is an article about findings from 1932 and this unusual representation of a "snake goddess" which was not common to Athens. She may possibly, according to one researcher be Demeter and a votive offering. The article isn't very complete, but perhaps there is more information to be found if I have time to search. The idea of Demeter and snakes is not one I am familiar with. Considering my own practice, which includes the snake, and my dedication to Demeter, I have something interesting to look in to.

If anyone has any information about Demeter and snakes, I would appreciate hearing from you.

Blessings nine.

Vestal Virgin's Hair Style

Here is a really interesting video about how the Vestal Virgins wore their hair and their hair coverings, along with instructions for recreation of the style including the hair covering. I enjoyed it very much. Many thanks to Allyson for posting the link on Facebook!

http://www.livescience.com/26106-recreating-the-vestal-virgin-hairstyle-video.html

Blessings nine!

Happy New Year!

A very Happy New Year!

May all you need be yours.

May the Mother's blessings

be showered upon you and your!

Here is a link to a blog I read, sharing a charm to chase away poverty. We can all use a little of that!

http://cymraes.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/a-charm-to-chase-away-poverty/

Blessings nine,

The Witch of Stitches

Merry, Merry!!!

Merry, Merry!

Eat, drink sensibly, and

have a wonderful day doing

whatever gives you pleasure!

The holiday season continues at Toadstool Condo. I've been baking, candy making, gift making. I'm ready for some relaxation and lots of stitching. First, after an evening of friends coming to call, dinner with other friends, so I'll be in the kitchen cooking away.

Tomorrow... I begin a few days of peaceful, restful indulgence along with lots of stitching and plenty of reading. So many needlework projects and other creative endeavors. However, as I said, I plan to just relax and restore myself.

Have a wonderful holiday, however you celebrate!

Blessings nine!

Solstice Blessings!

Winter Solstice Blessings to All!

May the returning Light and 

She Who is the Mother of All Things, 

bring joy and brightness,

good health and prosperity, love and blessings,

to you and yours.

May the Wise Fates grant good long lives,

and may all the Goddesses 

smile upon each of us and those we love.

All these things I wish for in abundance,

plenty and more!!!

Blessings nine,

The Witch of Stitches

Full Moon Blessings!

Full Moon Blessings to All!!!

Today we have the Full Moon of November.

We call Her Snow Moon, Frost Moon, Fire Moon,

Hunter's Moon, and Full Beaver Moon.

Full Moon Prayer

Mother's Lantern shining so bright,

Harken to my call on this Full Moon night.

Alight my body in the Mother's sight,

And let Her know my heart this night.

Lady, your fertile powers bestow upon me,

That I may healthy, wealthy, and wise ever be!

For You I offer scent and flame,

All honor to You, Blessed Be Your Name!

(copyright E A Kaufman, 2012)

I love a chill in the air while watching the light of the full moon reflect in the lake's dark mirrored surface. As the wind whispers across the water, the reflection of the Mother's Lantern shimmers and dances. I sit at the lake's edge, making my offering, pouring a libation, chanting my invocations and prayers. I watch and listen for messages, some sign, something. When I feel that feverish feeling come over my body, I know I am between the worlds. Sometimes I will make the descent, especially at this time of year, when even in the light of Her Lantern there are dark places... waiting, holding secrets, beckoning. 

Later tonight, after I finish at the lake and hedge, I will go inside and light a fire in the hearth along with Hestia's Lamp. Hestia has come to hold the Witch-Fire for me, a surprise the first time it happened, but a wonderful experience. I always light Her lantern first, and extinguish it last as is the way to honor Her. One night, I heard Hestia say, "Here, I hold the Witch-Fire for you now, make use of it as you do your hearth flame." A very special and good thing.

Once the fires are lit, I will build a new shrine to Hekate. I received a most wonderful gift from a dear friend, for Hallows. I was so incredibly surprised and touched. My new statue was made by Jeff Cullen, see his website here.  She is incredibly beautiful, and was created with special attributes. Within Her statue are herbs and stones; she wears a belt of keys, has a skull, snake, and two hounds at Her feet. This statue is So perfect a depiction, She even has three faces. So... a special new shrine is in order.

When the shrine is finished, I shall draw some cards from The Medicine Woman deck, which I have been working with recently. This deck is telling me stories that I need to hear. I am listening.

May your own rituals be rewarding and bring you connection to your Goddesses. 

Blessings nine!