Oak Tree Month

Color: Black
Element: Earth
Altar: Upon a black cloth place the vase of oak branches, a hammer, a metal lightning bolt, a sun symbol with the rune Sigil upon it, and a Green Man with an oak-leaf face.
Offerings: Give thanks for personal victories.
Daily Meal: Serve salad with each meal, arranged in the circular pattern of the Green Man.

Duir Invocation

Call: Now is the time of the Sun’s height.
Response: Now is the time when the leaves reach to the heavens.
Call: Now is the time when the Oak King spread his arms.
Response: Now is the time when we reach with him for the Sun.
Call: Now is the time when we return to the ancient grove of the Druids.
Response: Now is the time when we witness the Sun’s sacrifice.
Call: Now is the time when we go forth in glory.
Response: Now is the time of the turning of the year.
Call: Hail to the wren, soul of the Oak King!
Response: Hail to the sky, crown of the Oak King!
Call: Hail to the Earth, bed of the Oak King!
Response: Hail to the Sun, lover of the Oak King!
Call: Hail to the guardians of the door!
Response: May they guard us well, O oaken beams!
Call: We have no need to guard ourselves….
Response: For the Gods will guard us.
Call: We have no need to hide behind bolted doors….
Response: For now is the time to be open to the Sun!
Call: Like the Green Man, we speak through the oak!
Response: Like the Green Man, our voice is the strength of the earth!
Call: Like the Oak King, we do not fear the lightning!
Response: Like the Oak King, we will accept all repercussions!
Call: We have no shame for our actions….
Response: For all that we do, we do from a place of worthiness.
Call: For all that we do, we do from a place of honor.
Response: For all that we do, we do from a place of love.

Chant:
By my body I be earth
By my spirit I be fire
Call the lightning to my heart
Bring my soul what I desire

[Pagan Book of Hours]

23 Lithemonath

Baldur’s Day

Color: Gold and white
Element: Air
Altar: Upon a gold and white cloth lay a long row of white candles, incense of cedar and bay left over from the Solstice the day before, an amber stone with the rune Sigil upon it, and a horn of mead. A black cloth should be laid nearby.
Offerings: Sacrifice something beautiful in a way that gives benefit to others.
Daily Meal: Soup or stew dyed with saffron or curry.

Invocation to Baldur

Long, long ago, Baldur was the favored of the gods.
Of all the Aesir the most beautiful, golden and fine
As the Sun, and everywhere that he went, he shone.
All loved him on sight,
And all agreed that Baldur was to be the next King.
In his home, nothing impure was allowed,
That it might not dim his glory.
Yet it was Loki plotted his downfall,
Tricked a blind man into killing him,
And it was Hel who took him in,
Took his soul to her breast.
And so it was that all of Asgard wept
And there was sorrow flowing everywhere,
For Baldur the bright had been taken from the living
And hidden away in the twilit world.
So it was that Hermod the brave rode to Helheim
And asked for Baldur’s return, but Hel would not
Be moved unless every living thing wept for him.
So it was that Frigga his mother went to every living thing
And begged them to weep for her lost son, and all wept
Save one old woman in a cave who said, “Let Hel keep her own.”
And we would think this story only a tragedy,
Was it not know that at the end of days,
When the Aesir would fall, if Baldur the bright
Were present, he too would be sought out and slain.
There was only one safe place in the Nine Worlds
For the King of the Next World to wait for his throne,
And that was Helheim. Think on that mystery as he sleeps in peace.

(The candles are put out one by one, and the altar draped in black cloth. Leave in silence.)

[Pagan Book of Hours]

Correspondences for Saturday, June 23rd

Magickal Intentions: Spirit Communications, Meditation, Psychic Attack or Defense, Locating Lost Things and Missing Persons, Building, Life, Doctrine, Protection, Knowledge, Authority, Limitations, Boundaries, Time and Death
Incense: Black Poppy Seed and Myrrh
Planet: Saturn
Sign: Capricorn and Aquarius
Angel: Cassiel
Colors: Black, Grey and Indigo
Herbs/Plants: Myrrh, Moss, Hemlock, Wolfs bane, Coltsfoot, Nightshade and Fir
Stones: Jet, Smokey Quartz, Amethyst, Black Onyx, Snowflake Obsidian, Lava, Pumice
Oil: (Saturn) Cypress, Mimosa, Myrrh, Patchouli

Saturn lends its energies to the last day of the week. Because Saturn is the planet of karma, this day is an excellent time for spell work involving reincarnation, karmic lessons, the Mysteries, wisdom, and long-term projects. It is also a good time to being efforts that deal with the elderly, death, or the eradication of pests and disease.

Reference:

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Today Is: Saturday–day of Seatere, Seater, and Saturn; and of Loki, the Norse god of tricks and revelry. Saturday is ruled by Saturn, whose Magickal influences are: longevity, endings, and homes. Saturday comes under the influence of Saturn. Saturn’s influence directs our attention toward routine chores, customs, and conventional traditions. Saturday is a good day for furthering our ambitions through perseverance, patience, responsible action, and a sense of purpose . Saturday is a good day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving spirit communication, meditation, psychic self-defense, binding, and locating lost things or missing persons.

Today’s Magickal Influences ~ duties, responsibilities, finding families, works of magic, buildings, meditation, life, doctrines

Goddesses for Saturday: Ops, Rhea, Tellus Mater, Gaia, Eartha, Ge, Tonantzin, Asherah, Anath, the Shekinah, the Matronit, Mary, Gula, Herodias, Oddudua, Demeter

Perfumes: hyacinth, pansy

Incense: pepperwort, assodilious, black poppy seeds, henbane, lodestone, myrrh

Color: Black and use black candles.

Lucky signs ~ Saturday is the lucky day for Capricorn and Aquarius

Candle: Black.

Heads Up For Tomorrow!

Wear Orange and Gold

Reference:

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Affirmation For Saturday, June 23rd

 

  I now release the drama of my past. I consciously create my future. ~from Zazzu

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 Merry Meet Sisters & Brothers of the Craft! It is a pleasure to be with you. I wish it was only under better circumstance. Lady Abyss has been admitted into the hospital from heat stroke.  She was found yesterday morning in her home. She apparently had been at the computer because she had fell out in the floor and was unconscious at the time we found her. We immediately called an ambulance and she was rushed to the hospital. Upon arrival at the hospital, she was diagnosed with heat stroke. As you know the air conditioning unit at her home has been out all summer so far. So it is no telling how long she has been getting in this shape. I know it is something that does happen overnight. It is unclear to us, how long she will be in the hospital. She has no insurance and I am sure if we had found her awake, she would have refused to go. If you would like to make a small contribution to help Lady A with her medical cost, you will find a PayPal button to the side. I will be putting up a donation page in a moment. Any amount you can give will appreciated. I, myself and my husband are donating to help her with her medical bills.

It was Lady A’s and my plan for me to start assisting her on this blog daily. That time has just come a little sooner than we both expected. I have looked over and studied the blog for several weeks now. I think I know all the postings she does on a regular day. I will keep the WOTC to the high standards that Lady A has always provided for you. When she is able to return, then she will take back control of the blog and I will be her assistant.

I am sure you would like to know about me. I am a Solitary witch. I have known Lady A for several years. We have practiced rituals together and have a great sisterhood. I am originally from Louisiana but moved to Kentucky in 2007.  Kentucky is a beautiful state and I love living here. I met Lady A shortly after moving here. My tradition stems through Celtic to Hoodoo. I have practiced the Craft for numerous years now. For so long, I have forgotten how long. I feel I am knowledgeable in the Craft. I also feel confident I will provide you with very useful and interesting information.

I look forward to getting to know each and everyone of you. If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask. Because I will be more than glad to answer them for you.

May you walk in Beauty & Grace,

Anastasia Marcelle

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