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Thank The Goddess It Is Finally Friday!

Posted on May 17, 2013 by mistressofthemyst


There won’t be a “Life As The Witch” section today. I am getting ready to cover it right here. I know I will probably make some angry because it seems like every time I speak, I do.

“Life As The Witch,” it seems so romantic, so exciting, doesn’t it? I believe that is why so many people are attracting to Witchcraft. The thought of being able to have anything or anyone you want. All you have to do is wave that magickal wand and “Woops, there it is!” If only that were true.

When you stop to tell an individual how the Craft really is. It sort of dulls there excitement. In fact, some of them tell you to your face, forget it. Why? They don’t like the idea of Witchcraft being a Religion for starters. They don’t like the idea that the Craft is a very ancient Religion. One founded on faith in a Higher Being. There is a certain Path you have to follow. Witches just don’t run helter shelter all over everywhere casting spells and doing what they want. Traditional Witches might but we don’t. We don’t teach that. We teach there is a Higher Being named the Goddess. She is our all. You must have found Her first and foremost before you can ever think about doing Witchcraft. The Goddess is the essence from where all our power and being comes from. Without our Mighty Mother we are nothing. But first they are told, you have to have been called by the Goddess or born into the Religion (and now freely accept it as your own). The being called might upset some but I do not believe people come to the Craft by shear luck. I believe the Goddess touches their heart, spark an interest, then they find the Craft. I believe the Goddess choose everyone that comes knocking at our door. We have plenty that knock, but only the chosen stay.  The chosen do not run when you tell them that Witchcraft is a true Religion. A very proud Religion dating back to the beginning of time. When you tell them about the Goddess, you can see it in their eyes. They have been touched by Her Love. Their eyes sparkle and they want to hear more about our wonderful Mother. They don’t run when they hear about the year and a day worth of studying and learning that is required. They don’t flee when they found out you have to have patience. The Goddess will reveal wonders to you, when she know you are ready. They don’t run when they find out, Magick and Spells are just a small part of Witchcraft. That there is so much more to our Religion, that you might only think about doing a spell once in a while. You will be consumed by other things more greater than spells. You will be engulfed in the Love and Beauty of Witchcraft.

After the initial process is over, those who stay do not realize what awaits them. I believe when all of us first started out we never knew what was in store for us. I do have one piece of advice for anyone considering taking up our Path. Realize first and foremost, our Religion is a Religion. Then Craft is a very spiritual journey probably one of the most spiritual journey you will find anywhere. I believe the mainstream Religions are as spiritual as Witchcraft. Next, you have to have patience and be willing to learn. Our Path requires Faith, Devotion, Love and most of all individuals who know and believe in what they are practicing.

We have many who knock but we have who few stay. For those that do, a wondrous world and Path awaits them. Stay strong in your believe and never get discouraged. The Goddess has a plan for you or else She would have never touched your heart.

Composed by Mystie with a lot of help from Lady A

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Introduction to Faerie Paganism

Posted on April 18, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

Introduction to Faerie Paganism

The Faerie Folk have inhabited the hills, valleys and plains of the Earth since the very beginning of time. Shamanism is as old and as vast as the night sky. Paganism, as a religion based on paganism, has been a part of humanity since the building of the first small communal village. Faerie Paganism is a modern expression of these three Universal Creations.

Faerie Shamanism and Paganism is a religion and belief system of great personal and universal power. Imbedded in the Faith of the Fey is a deep reverence for the Earth and all of her bounties, a firm belief in the Faerie Folk of the Ancient Celtic and Norse Worlds, a respect for all life from the tiny insect to the gigantic whale, a personal internal and external power called Magick, a love of the nature inherent in human beings both inner and outer, and a communion with the Ancient Divinities of the Earth, Sea, Sky, and Stars.

One of the first and most important beliefs of Faerie Paganism is a respect for the Earth and an environmental consciousness which runs so deep it connects with the divine spirit within. Energy and healing are gained from the soil. knowledge and wisdom are gained from the trees, cleansing and purging comes from the lakes, rivers, and streams. protection comes from the rocks and fire. The Earth is a magickal, mystical Realm which mirrors the Astral Other Worlds and it is important to see her as the Ultimate Mother who nurtures and protects her children, whether they are Faerie, Human, Animal, Plant, and Mineral. Rites are practiced which attune the seeker to the harmonious workings of the seasons of nature.

Faerie Paganism has a firm belief in the Faerie Folk stemming from the
mythologies and folk beliefs of the Celtic and Norse Peoples. The Faeries are sought for protection, companionship, wisdom, knowledge, inspiration, and magick. They are invited to all of the Rites and Rituals, and they are acknowledged in every aspect of life. Along with this comes a respect for all creatures, both great and small. For the Fey are Shape-Shifters, and can assume any shape. from a lady bug, to a bear, to a rock, a tree, or spring mist.

Magick is an integral part of the Faerie Shaman Faith. Magick is the art and science of causing change in ones environment in conformity with one’s will. Magick can be used to heal, to divine, or to assist in the obtaining of goals. The only possible limits of Magick are the self, the imagination, and the knowledge of the Faerie (or any other) Magickal System.

In Faerie Paganism, the natural human body, soul, and mind are seen as
beautiful, powerful, and divine. Human beings were not cast out of paradise, they are born into it. Human beings are not born inherently evil or bad, they are born innocent with the gift of choice. Human beings do not answer to the laws of an omnipotent god, they answer and account for their own actions. And the eternal afterlife of a human being is not judged by one lifetime alone. many lifetimes will be traversed before we are all reconnected with divinity.

Finally, in Faerie Paganism, there is the communion with the Ancient Divinities of the Ancient World. the Gods and Goddesses, Heroes and Heroines of the ancient Celtic and Norse lands. The original race of Faeries who first came to the Earth from the Stars were known to the Celts as the Tuadha De Dannan, or People of the Goddess Dana. Eventually, when the Milesians (humans) came to inhabit the Earth, the Tuadha De Dannan moved into the Realm of the Faerie, or Faerie Land. We know speak and commune with them when we travel to their Realm or when they cross over into reality.

Faerie Paganism is a religion of love and beauty. It is a wonderful ideology coveting the goodness inherent in humankind. It is a religion containing all of the wonderful enchantments of the Faerie Realm. And it is a religion revering the wondrous beauty, enchantment and magick of the Earth, the Sea, the Sky, and the Stars.

Note: the ideas and concepts here are mine and only mine. When I say “Faerie Paganism,” I mean my own idea of Faerie Paganism and Shamanism, NOT Celtic Paganism or Norse Paganism in general.

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The Witches Spell for March 29th – “Two-Fer” (Spell # 2)

Posted on March 29, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

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Get A Raise Spell

Now, what if you already have a good job, but would like to make more money doing it? If you feel that you’re not being paid what you deserve, you can call on your Wicca skills to help you get that raise or promotion you need.

All you need is this simple charm bag, with the following ingredients:

A red drawstring flannel bag.

A small lodestone

A High John the Conqueror root,

Attraction Oil, which is made of allspice, cinnamon, and oil of frankincense.

A dollar bill,

And gold thread.

To make the charm:

Anoint the lodestone and the High John the Conqueror root with the Attraction Oil.

Anoint the corners of the dollar bill with the oil as well.

Rolling toward you, roll the lodestone and root up inside the bill.

Visualize good fortune and good charisma rolling into your life.

Visualize the raise or promotion you would like, seeing it happen vividly in your mind.

Tie the dollar bill with the gold thread, and place it in the red drawstring bag.

Put it in your pocket or bag and carry it with you, as a charm for success.

When you ask for your raise or promotion, remember to make eye contact, smile, and radiate confidence and competence.

You know you deserve the raise or promotion, so explain calmly and confidently why they should give it to you!

And feel even more confident knowing that you have the powerful magic of your charm backing you up.

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Raising A Plant Familiar

Posted on March 9, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

RAISING A PLANT FAMILIAR

The purpose of this technique is to raise, or grow, a plant as a  “familiar” (serving spirit) or as a magical plant. In ancient times, a small circle of stones was set around the chosen plant, to “bind” the numen there. Then a hole was dug down toward the roots (carefully) and a chosen power stone was set in place, to “charge” the plant.

Today the technique has been expanded, but is still true to the original intent. You can begin with a seed, or young sprout. Simply prepare the soil for planting, in a secluded area, which is suited to the physical needs of the plant. Place a stone or crystal of your choice about three inches deep into the soil. Quartz crystals are a good choice, but you may wish to consult a table of correspondences for various stones, etc. Next fill in the soil over the stone, and plant the seed (or sprout) as is
appropriate. Then lay a circle of 8 stones around the plant site. At each of the four elemental quarters  place a crystal of the same type as the one you buried (these four are part of the 8 forming the circle). The other stones may be of any kind  you wish, as long as they compliment each other, in relationship to their occult nature. Space the stones to allow for the growth of the plant.

I will give two techniques for the raising of a plant familiar.  These will show you how to establish contact with the plant numen, and how to communicate your purposes to the plant familiar. In this way the plant will become charged, and conscious of your needs. Then you  will have a physical and spiritual helper, for your works of magic and healing.

This technique is important to magical work involving herbs. Dry herbs in an herb store are not charged (in most cases) and can only serve through their remaining physical properties. There is, however,  the placebo effect to consider, as well as coincidence, and self-delusion. These have been used successfully for quite some time. I will not deal with these here, as most popular Authors are doing an excellent job of passing this off on us as authentic spells. I intend to give you the actual
techniques which empower herbs, and whose effects were the basis for the powers attributed to herbs  from ancient times. No Con, just the facts.

Method 1:
If planting by seed, wait 7 days after the sprout appears to proceed with the following (if a young plant, wait 7 days after planting it). Remove the stones between the quarter stones, and plant a seed at each point. Next bury the quarter stones where they lay, at least an inch deep. The seeds may be of the same type as the plant within the circle, or an assortment. Each day, place both palms upon the ground within the circle, forming a triangle with fingertips (index fingers touching
& thumbs touching). The stem of the plant will be in the open area of the triangle, centered between your hands.

Using your imagination & visualization abilities, sense your power flowing out through your arms, from your personal power center (just below the navel for women, and at the solar plexus for men). You must also talk to the plant and send it visuals, communicating your needs and desires through mental images. You must take good care of  the plant from this point on, and keep it from harm. To create a strong bond with your plant familiar, you can add 3 drops of your own  blood to a quart of water, and use this to water the plant as needed.

Magically, you have first increased the level of the numen through the crystals. Secondly, you have extended its power and influence to the other plants. This is because these plants became alive under the influence of the center crystal and plant. They were also bathed in a cross quarter current of energy, controlled from the center entity, through the quarter crystals. If you need the physical parts an herb for your spells, potions or whatever, then use only the plants enclosed within the original circle of stones, and never the center  plant. The center plant IS the familiar, and the others are merely extensions of it.

The final step in creating this plant familiar, is to establish your “link” and your “rapport”. To do this, you must sit comfortably before the plant, and stare at it. Allow your eyes to lose focus and your vision to blur. In this state, observe the shape of the plant, trying to leave your mind blank. The plant will “send” you an image as you stare. You will receive this as a distortion of the plant’s shape, so that it will begin to resemble some other creature such as an animal or an insect. This
new shape is the spirit of the plant, and  you will employ this image as you work with the familiar.

The familiar can give you extra power in any magical work, whenever you summon it. “House plants” can become protective entities for  your home through plant magic. Plants can be given as gifts, charged  for a special purpose.

To summon the familiar, you simply imagine your plant in it’s setting, and visualize it becoming the spirit creature. Mentally call it to yourself, and allow it to enter into your personal power center.

To empower through the familiar, mentally send in into any herbs which you are charging (instructing it as to the desired effect) and imagine that it passes power to them, imagine them glowing after contact with the familiar. When you are finished, always return the familiar to the plant.

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Hoodoo Still Practiced After 100 Years

Posted on March 5, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

Hoodoo Still Practiced After 100 Years

 

Witch doctors and their mojo spells aren’t just products of Hollywood imagination—for over a century, the practice of Hoodoo has been an integral part of the culture in countries all around the world, including the United States.

By Mark Hoerrner

 

Stemming from African tribal magic, Hoodoo is currently practiced primarily in the Southern U.S., Haiti and West Africa. Brought to America during the African Diaspora fueled by American slave trade, the “white magic” of Hoodoo was a welcome counter to the Voodoo practitioners who also originated from Africa and spilled onto Haiti and other Southern Atlantic islands. Much like Voodoo, the quasi-religion was a mix of nature magic and spirit calling that would eventually mingle with the predominantly Catholic religions of the busy city of New Orleans and subsequent Catholic expatriates have propagated the mixture of Hoodoo and Christianity in Haiti as well.

It should be noted that practitioners will quickly tell you that the practice of Hoodoo is spiritual in nature but it is not a religion. There is no established formal practice other than spells and incantations passed down in written form and no clergy to speak of. Nor does there exist a hierarchy among practitioners. Each Hoodoo “witch” or “witch doctor” is completely autonomous, as is common among many of the botano-spiritual offshoots from Africa.

Common terms like “mojo,” “mojo bag” and similar terms are often used interchangeably with Voodoo practitioners and refer to material goods supposedly ensorcelled to give the user a specific benefit. Hoodoo, in fact, is meant to empower the individual, granting fiscal and physical prosperity, luck in love and gambling and similar self-interests.

Hoodoo derives, however, from a complex system of magic, according to spiritualist Mama Zgobe.

“For example, in the West African & Diaspora Mami Wata Vodoun tradition,” she says in a web interview on Hoodoo, “the forest spirits, known as ‘Azzizas,’ were the most evolved guardians of the forest, who first presented themselves to the African hunters, and planters. They taught them the esoteric, medicinal (ahame) use and alchemical properties inherent in the abundance of herbs, trees, roots, minerals and life forms thriving in their mists.

“It was the Azzizas who also taught the African how to make poisons, potions, medicines, and Gbo, ‘ebo’ and ‘boicho/bo.’ Joined with the Azzizas, was the divinity later to be identified as “Legba,” the great messenger of the gods, who also taught the Africans the use of Gbo and transported their prepared requests to the respective divinities.

“The first practical and most extensive use of herbs, amulets and talismans in the forest was for protection from accidents & tropical disease, dangerous animals, repairing injuries, as well as to assure success in their hunt. However, their esoteric use was mainly for protection from jealously, envy, and death by other hunters, as well as protection from the angry spirits of those animals which were killed for food, or by accident during the course of the hunt. From these primary ancestors, eventually evolved a group of specialized priests and priestess known in Dahomey as Bokonons, (geomancers), Azondoto, Zokas, Garbara, Akpases (socerers), and Botonons.”

Other practitioners come from less of an African influence but still promote the strength of the practice. Martha White – yes, like the baked goods – says that she was indoctrinated into the world of Hoodoo by her great grandmother and subsequently by her grandmother.

“At first, it was something to tell friends about,” she says, a rolling creole accent carrying every word. “But later, I began to notice that other people had faith in what my grandmother was doing. They altered their lives based on her charms and spells. It was not long after that the spirits came to me.”

Spirits, she says, of wild areas, of deceased persons, of wild animals, all assisting her in her practice of magic. Through her enchanting, she claims to have made couples fall in love, to have made cheating spouses fidelity and children do better in school.

“Some people call me a witch,” she says, fitting the part in a long flowing green gown. “But I’m not a witch. I’m not sure what you’d call me, but I’m not a witch. My broom is just for sweeping.”

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WHAT IS HOODOO?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

WHAT IS HOODOO?

Hoodoo is an African American type of folk magic with its roots in African, Native American, and European traditions. Also called conjure or conjuration , hoodoo developed in the American Southeast and spread mostly through word of mouth. Though there are experts in hoodoo, there is no hierarchy, and the practice of hoodoo is open to anyone. Traditionally, experts in hoodoo, known as hoodoo doctors, traveled to practice their craft and took on apprentices. Hoodoo is often confused in the popular imagination with Voodoo , a religion originating in West Africa. The concept that most people have of Voodoo is actually closer to hoodoo. Hoodoo practices include folk remedies, magic spells, necromancy, and fortune telling, and practitioners are predominantly Christian rather than followers of Voodoo. Though there are spiritual elements in hoodoo, it is not a religion. Many hoodoo spells and remedies make use of physical objects believed to have spiritual or supernatural powers. As in other magical traditions, plants, minerals, animal products, and bodily fluids are common spell ingredients. A person’s hair, nails, or possessions may be used to make him or her the subject of a spell.

The Christian Bible, especially the Old Testament, is considered a powerful artifact in hoodoo. The psalms and other passages are often read aloud as a part of spells, and the Bible itself can be a powerful talisman, particularly for protection. In the hoodoo worldview, the Bible and biblical figures are reconceived according to supernatural and magical ideas; God is the greatest conjurer of all, using magic to create the world in six days. European and European- American grimoires , or books of spells, also had an influence on the development of hoodoo.  A common practice in hoodoo is the use of a talisman known as a mojo or gris – gris . A small bag, often of red flannel, is filled with certain items chosen for the effect the charm is to have and worn by the subject of the spell. Both the choice of items within the mojo and the way in which the bag is tied are important to the spell. The charm is typically worn under the clothes and must regularly be “fed,” for example with a drop of perfume, in order to retain its strength.

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Candle Magick for Scrying

Posted on February 28, 2013 by ladyoftheabyss

Candle Magick for Scrying

Scrying is a popular form of divination which involves seeing truth, knowing what is happening around you in other places.  It normally involves mirrors, crystals, water or fire.  This magick spell is devised to assist in scrying, not to be performed alone.

Arrange altar in the following manner

Goddess Candle and God candle in respective places.
Incense in the Center
White candle directly south of incense.

To the left and south of the white candle place Orange candle.  Underneath white candle place petitioner candle.  Directly right of petitioner candle place orange candle.  Directly south of the Petitioner candle place purple candle.

Light Goddess and God candles. Light PETITIONER candle and say,

“Here burns my spirit and power, wise in the Occult and
steadfast in purity.”

Light the WHITE candle and say,

“Here burns Purity, Truth, and Sincerity.  They are
with me throughout this rite and beyond it.”

Light Orange candles and say;

“That whcih I scry is attracted to me as
the moth is drawn to the candle flame.”

Sit a moment and organize your thoughts.  Decide EXACTLY what it is you wish to see and say,

“Around me is built a wall of light;
Though it may pass only that which will harm
me not.
That I may see all there is no question,
yet aught I see may not reach out to me.
The Gods are my guides as they are to my strength.
All this revealed is brought through Them;
For this do I give thanks.”

Turn your back to the altar and perform you act of scrying
When you have finished this, turn back to the altar and say,

“That which was desired has been accomplished.

May the Gods ever be with me and protect me in aught I do.”

Extinguish the candles in reverse order of lighting them.

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The Witches Spell for February 24 – Ancient Scrying Spell to Foretell the Future

Posted on February 24, 2013 by mistressofthemyst

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Scrying Spell To Foretell the Future

This spell is based on an Ancient scrying method, divination is done with water.

You will need a metal bowl – copper will work best, but any metal will do. If you do not have a metal bowl, you can line a bowl with aluminium foil and that will work just as well.

Fill the bowl halfway with water.

Next you must light three blue candles ~ blue is the colour of the soul ~ one white candle ~ for spirit ~ and one purple candle ~ for pyschic awareness. Place these candles round half of the bowl farthest away from you in this order:
blue, white, blue, purple, blue.

Pick three fresh sage leaves and three fresh basil leaves, placing them in the bowl at the bottom. with your hands, take a pinch of rosemary tips (no twig, just the tender, tiny leaves), a pinch of dried thyme ~ mix them with enough olive oil to make a paste ~ you must do this with your fingers ~ don’t use any other implement. Use this mixture to coat over a obsidian stone. Whe the stone is well coated, place it into the bowl, so that it holds down the leaves. Rinse your fingers in the bowl, and you will notice small bits of the dried herb floating to the surface. Take your fingers out of the bowl, and then wait for patterns to begin to form on the surface of the water from the dried herbs. Look into the lights of the candleflames and concentrate , singing and chanting very softly:

“Ancient wisdom, please foretell,
I say the words, I cast the spell.
From peace, hope and harmony,
The future I wish to see.
Just a glimpse I ask of here
something from the coming year”

Slowly lower your gaze back to the water, and concentrate not on the surface, but just below it. towards the stone The floating herbs will appear to blur slightly as your eyes try to focus under the surface of the water. It may take a few tries ~ concentrating on the candles and then to the stone in the water, but soon you will be ready to ‘see’, and from the blurred forms of herbs floating on the water, you should be able to make out glimpses of future times, faces, or words with special meaning.

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