Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be.

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be.

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

A Little Humor for Your Day c.2016

I occasionally have to repeat this funny, it is one of my favorites, Enjoy!

Why keeping summoned beings as pets is a bad idea…

 

They may be cute and cuddly when they’re little, but they tend to grow. Fast. To something large.

You can’t flush your overgrown summoned pet down the toilet and no pound will take one. (Trust me on this one. )

Unless you spay or neuter them, they will breed, quickly.

Good luck trying to find a vet that will spay or neuter one…

The feeding costs are astronomical. New Age shops are very expensive. Oh, sorry, I meant “astrological”.

An exotic summoned pet is very difficult to feed. Museums start suspecting your interests in ancient cultures rather quickly.

Getting them used to gourmet food is a bad idea: there aren’t that many virgins around, you see!

Cats sitting on the chest of a sleeping child sucking their life-force out may be a myth. With summoned pets, it isn’t.

No insurance will cover it if your summoned pet bites your guests.

They may even eat your guests while you pop into the kitchen for tea.

When they nibble your toes on Sunday morning, it does NOT feel nice. Besides, you need those toes for proper balance.

Clipping their toenails to save your sofa from being torn into shreds is pretty damn hard.

You think a pet stealing your stuff is bad? Summoned pets steal your stuff and hide it to the astral plane!

Summoned pet dung is difficult to get rid of. They won’t accept it at the toxic waste plant anymore …

Cat’s hairballs are easy to clean away. Try dealing with astral slime puke.

They don’t stay in their cage unless you remember to seal it magickally properly. Every single time.

It also gets a bit tedious to keep that triangle of salt intact in the corner of the living room.

A summoned pet possessing your grandmother is NO fun, I can tell you!

A summoned pet possessing your stereo system may be painful.

Having them play with your altar tools is not cute.

Having them play with your Book of Shadows is even less cute.

Smell of sulfur wafting in the apartment tends to deter Jehovah’s Witnesses and other pests, though… But it does make breathing labored in the long run.

Landlords tend to dislike the “things that go bump in the night” routine you have going on in your flat.

Landlords will detest finding out that paying residents in your block are disappearing as if by magick.

On the other hand, the police may become a tad too interested in the very same phenomena.

It’s not fun to have your pet deciding to “hump” your neighbor’s dog in the middle of your daily walk.

It’s practically impossible to find new, caring homes for the resulting Cerberoses, too.

While it may be cute to have a pet that actually does talk back to you, it’s not nice when they start throwing curses.

It may be nice to have a pet that can retrieve your e-mail along with regular post, but it’s NOT fun having them actually posting replies…

Advanced summoned pets may summon pets of their own. That means BIG trouble.

Last but not least: If you’re not quite careful, you may one day wake up realizing that it is in fact YOU who are the pet in this deal.

 

Source: Author: Faerie K. Article Published On Ecauldron

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

This is going to be a short posting day due to my lack of sleep and the time I did not have this morning to post.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be.

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

January 23, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 6:45 PM to 11:45 PM EST today (3:45 PM to 8:45 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius.

The Stars Rate Your Day

5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

Aries (March 21-April 19)

*** Discussions with parents or bosses might bring about a surprise change at home or within your family. Perhaps you’ll receive unexpected assistance? A new direction in life might affect your earnings, your belongings and your private life. An interesting day!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** Unexpected travel opportunities might fall in your lap today. Therefore, stay light on your feet because you might suddenly change your plans. A friend or partner might also surprise you with an unexpected suggestion. Pay attention to everything you say and do to avoid accidents.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Financial issues might be disconcerting today. They might be about major things or they could be minor things. Perhaps you misplaced or lost an item? However, discussions about shared values, shared possessions and shared property might catch you off guard. Maintain your cool.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

*** Stay on your toes today because today is full of unexpected events and surprises. (It might even be an accident-prone day for you, so pay attention to everything you say and do.) Parents should be vigilant about their kids. Avoid getting caught up in arguments with partners and friends.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** When you’re at work today, be careful not to say anything you’ll regret later. Likewise, if you’re dealing with health issues or a pet, you might blurt something out without thinking. If you can do some home improvements, this will please you.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

*** Parents should be extra vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. It’s also a classic day for sports accidents. However, surprises and genius-like ideas might also appear. An unexpected short trip or surprising news from relatives might occur. Remember to listen.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Keep an eye on your money and possessions today. Likewise, something at home or with your family might surprise you. Therefore, pay attention. Protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. On the upside, you might have a clever idea?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** You have lots of mental energy today, which is why you might be bubbling over with clever, genius-like ideas. Stay light on your feet. An unexpected short trip might occur. You might entertain others with your original thoughts and novel approaches to something. Enjoy socializing!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** You might have some clever, moneymaking ideas today. Or possibly, you have to suddenly deal with or clear up old business about shared property, taxes or debt? This is a busy time for you, which is why you’ll enjoy relaxing with family and friends at home, if you get the chance.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** A friend might surprise you today; or you might surprise them? Social outings, sports events and fun activities with kids might also have speed bumps or detours, which means you need to be light on your feet and ready to jump in either direction. An unexpected invitation might come your way. Who knows?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** Tiny disruptions will be par for the course today. (For some of you, these could be big interruptions, even accidents.) Get dressed and prepare for the unexpected. Meanwhile, you might have clever ideas related to the arts, sports or children. New romance might blossom!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** Parents should be vigilant because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social plans might suddenly change. Ditto for travel plans. You might be introduced to new faces, especially younger people. Keep an open mind because novel, original ideas are flying through the air!

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Randolph Scott (1898-1987) shares your birthday today. You are a grounded, yet unconventional, original thinker. You are magnetic; and others admire you. This is a year of service for you, perhaps service to family. Because you are a resource for others, take care of yourself. Might this be the time for a makeover?

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This Thursday will probably teach you that some things cannot be forced and you need to let some things just be.

There isn’t like you are going to be stressed or anything, it’s just that the more flexible you are, the easier you will have it, both at work and at home. Those natives willing to keep an open mind are going to be the most benefited.

Check every day your Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You need to let go of some of those worries in regard to your family if you want to actually breathe free this Thursday.

And you will probably be needing it, especially with all that is going to come over you in the afternoon or perhaps tomorrow. Some busier times ahead so you have to make sure you get enough time to relax before.

Check every day your Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

The extended astral context might ask for some time alone and although you might be feeling under the weather and know deep inside that you need to retreat, you won’t do it because you don’t want to risk your newly gained social place.

Maybe your worries are not actually based on truth facts or maybe you are right but it’s not worth risking your own health.

Check every day your Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Some kind of last minute change will probably turn your day upside down and will demand a lot more flexibility than you are accustomed to.

You are also way too naive in certain aspects of your life and people might find it especially easy during this period to take advantage of you. Try to assume no one has good intentions from the start.

Check every day your Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

A social day for most natives, even those who haven’t been in a cheerful mood lately. Perhaps it’s the weather at your place or perhaps you have actual reasons to rejoice.

In any case, the long Thursday won’t seem as long, especially when in the right company and the time will probably fly by as this astral context promises.

Check every day your Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You are very interested in joining all kinds of endeavors, whatever seems to expand your horizons and you are quick to jump on board with every occasion.

Contact with people makes you feel happy, perhaps beyond the usual amount, but in any case, the better you are feeling, the more creative and willing to try new things you are.

Check every day your Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are not necessarily an entertainer but you have your fair share of good moments and it seems that this Thursday is going to be one of them.

However, you should beware of being too pushy, especially with people who are not necessarily sharing your cheerful mood. On the other hand you can also try and involve whomever you have been avoiding.

Check every day your Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This Thursday is going to bring complex matters of money to your attention and you will have a few things to discuss upon.

On the other hand, the more stubborn you are when it comes to asking for help, the harder it is going to be for you to see things moving. So don’t limit your possibilities unnecessary, or out of foolishness.

Check every day your Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

A lot of trouble for nothing actually is going to be the motto of this Thursday for you if you don’t pay enough attention to where you put your things and other similar activities.

At the same time you shouldn’t even dare to dream about making any extra money or such from activities beyond your day to day job because this is not the case.

Check every day your Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You are either misguided or completely out of track with some choices today and it might take you a while to realize it, some natives might not even get a grip with reality until it’s too late.

Don’t be too scared though because you won’t be losing any money or suffer actual consequences but your pride might take a bit of a hit.

Check every day your Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You might want to think twice before you commit to any real work this Thursday as you schedule seems already very busy.

If you are trying to prove a point to someone else, especially at work, well, be informed that this is not going to work out as you imagine it so maybe you shouldn’t put so much effort in it after all.

Check every day your Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Not everything is perfect and you need to let go of certain things if you want to achieve the same conclusion and this is what you will have to learn this Thursday.

And it is probably going to be a harsher lesson than usual but you should take advantage of this opportunity. Also, a good day for creative ideas if you manage to add this to the mix.

Check every day your Pisces Daily Horoscope.

(One Person VIew) 24 Powerful Crystals For Positive Energy – The “How To” Guide Part 3

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24 Powerful Crystals For Positive Energy – The “How To” Guide

How to Cleanse Crystals For Positive Energy?

Crystals for positive energy are working really hard to bring you the much-needed positive vibrations you need. However, constant cleansing, absorbing, and transmuting of positive energy can cause their own energies to become toxic and unhelpful.

Keep Stones Clean With Warm, Soapy Water

Empower With The Sun

Nurture With The Moon

Master The Art of Smudging

Use Natural Water Sources

Use Salt or Brown Rice

Utilize Specific Crystals

Consider Sound Vibrations

Cleansing Visualizations

Final Thoughts

Positivity is an essential ingredient for growth, happiness, satisfaction, and gaining the most out of your life. And healing crystals are an effective and unique way in order to achieve this.

The above-mentioned crystals for positive energies have their own vibrational energies and shall promote optimism, joy, gratitude, protection, and resilience in order to help you stay positive in life.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today and Information on WOTC Open Chat

Finally getting a little snow!!! I know many of you who do not usually get snow have got record setting amount in your area but look at it this way you and your families have a once in a lifetime memory and a couple of extra days to spend with each other. Of course for those of us that experience chronic pain this weather is not so great. I am doing my best each day to bring you the regular daily posts. If I skip some it is the extra information I am slacking on but again I will do my daily best to bring you all what I consider important posts. Thank you for your support and understanding when I do not get every daily post done.

I ask that we all keep in mind and send positive energy to all in our community that need it for any reason. Remember that depression is worse for many during winter with lack of sunshine and being able to get out of their homes as much as in the nice weather. These sisters and brothers and guests need our support and positive thoughts to help them through this winter. I understand depression and chronic pain has I deal with both and empathize with you. I am here if you want to “talk” be it through email, wotcladybeltane@gmail.com or ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com, or through a audio or video call via Skype. My hand is reaching out to you to help all you have to do is take it. I am not a professional therapist or anything else except and ordained pagan minister who will keep whatever we talk about to myself. I am not here to take the place of any medical professional you are seeing or talking I am just here as a friend and high priestess. I promise to reply to your email, you need to email if you want to talk via Skype too, just as soon as I can. Please remember I live in the USA and am in the Central Standard Time Zone when you are waiting for a reply. No matter where on Mother Earth/Gaia you live I will make a time for a private Skype call work for us. I am not just saying these words that I will be here for you I mean I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU!

The WOTC Open Chat private meeting room via Skype will start this Sunday, January 26th at 9:00 AM CST. You just need to email me at either email address wotcladybeltane@gmail.com or ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com with the link to your Skype account so I can add you to the private meeting room. Please email me your Skype link again if you have already set up a Skype account for this community chat. Please DO NOT use your full given name but use some name when setting up your account as I will not accept anyone who just has the ID Skype gives out. The reason for not using your full name is because our given name has power that can be used by someone else to bring us harm. You can join the group chat either by audio or by video whichever you feel comfortable with, we will talk about whatever those in the private meeting room want to. There will be no bullying, racism, gender bashing, pushing of political agenda or any other negative comments allowed as this is to be a safe place for our community to gather and be comfortable talking about whatever. If you violate the safety of our private meeting room and those in it in anyway you will be give ONLY ONE chance to apologize to our group. A second time crossing the line and you will be permanently banned from ever joining the chat group again forever.

I send love and warm, comforting hugs to everyone who choose to accept them. I will be lighting a yellow, long burning candle this morning for positive energy asking RA to spread it, if you would like your name (first name and last initial only or your pagan name) just email me or put it in the comments below this post please. I will add names as I get them, if one candle gets filled I will start another one.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be.

Spell For Wednesday – Tea Ceremony For Conscious Communication

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Tea Ceremony For Conscious Communication

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

HOW TO PERFORM:

Before any magical practice it is necessary to cleanse your items and your space followed by creating sacred space.

To begin gather all of your materials. Light your charcoal and place it on a bed of sand or salt in a fire proof bowl. Grab roughly half a tablespoon of orris root and half a tablespoon of spearmint leaves. While holding them in your hands speak out loud your intention.

The intention we will be using throughout this spell is:

“With air on tongue and passion in mind

conscious communication I will always find”

Place your incense blend on your charcoal puck. Use this smoke to consecrate your tools that you will use to steep your tea. Collect as much smoke inside your mug as possible. While it’s still upside down trap the smoke in it by placing a plate over the mouth of your mug. Place your mug and plate down and visualize the mug filled with sweet words, positive talk and your ability to say no. Let the smoke sit in the cup for a minimum of 3 minutes.

Boil some water. If you have charged water like moon or sun water use that, but filtered tap water works just as well. Fill up your loose leaf strainer with the Temperance tea blend. Hold it between your hands and repeat your intention 3 times making sure to allow your breath to run over the tea.

Remove the plate from your cup and place your tea strainer inside. Pour the boiling water over your tea leaves and replace the lid. Allow it to steep for 3 minutes.

During these 3 minutes rinse out your mouth with salt water and think of a positive affirmation you’d like to say to yourself more often. I like to use “My words are magic” which reminds me that I have the power to manifest both the positive and the negative in my life with what I say.

Grab your spoon and your preferred sweetener and/or milk. Adding sweeteners will attract delightful energies to you. Adding milk and cream, whether plant based or animal based will attract earthly, stable energies to you.

Add your sweetener to your tea. Mix it into your tea using a clockwise motion, visualizing sweetness coming into your life. You can repeat your intention out loud or in your mind.

Add your milk to your tea. Mix it into your tea using the same motion but visualize stability in your life. Repeat your intention again.

Spend the next 10-15 minutes drinking your tea and visualizing your life moving forward communicating with clarity and intention. Visualize yourself saying no and honouring your time and your body. Finish up by closing your spell and dispose of your spell in an earth friendly manner.

You can repeat this spell as much as you like. We recommend repeating it on every new moon, or on every Wednesday which is associated with the planet mercury which governs communication.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be.

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

It is brrrr 🥶cold here as it is in many places. This weather for people with chronic pain issues is the pits and I can understand what you are going through just as you understand what I am going through. Today there is not going to be any extra posts just the daily informative posts are being done so I can lay back down under a couple of blankets to try and not hurt as much physically. We finally should be climbing out of this artic vortex tomorrow I wish you all well, stay safe, and warm.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be.

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

For your Viewing Pleasure – Witchcraft: The Truth Behind The World’s Fastest Growing Religion (Pagan Documentary)

Also, the grandsons of all witches they did not burn.

Witchcraft: The Truth Behind The World’s Fastest Growing Religion (Pagan Documentary)

A Little Humor for Your Day

Hilarious Monday Jokes to Get You Through the Week

Monday is the second day of the week. It’s also the first of the school and work week.

Instead of thinking of Monday as a dreadful day, beat the Monday blues with humor.

It can also help you be more productive by putting you in the right mindset.

1What’s the bright side of Mondays?

It only happens once a week.

2Who wins in a fight, Sunday or Monday?

Sunday because Monday is a weekday.

3What do you call a person who’s happy on Monday?

Unemployed.

4What kind of movie would Monday be?

A long and boring one.

5Which day of the week is more depressing than Monday?

Sadder-day.

6What does the calendar say after Monday and Tuesday?

WTF.

7How is Monday like a math problem?

Add the irritation, subtract the sleep, multiply the problems, and divide the happiness.

8Why was the broom late for work on Monday morning?

It over-swept.

9What’s the worst Monday you can have?

The next one.

10What day of the week gets the most groans?

I hope the rest of your and your family day and evening is relaxing, filled with fun, laughter, some me time, and love.

Merry part until we merry meet again tomorrow!

Brigid, Celtic Goddess of Imbolc c. 2016

 

Brigid, Celtic Goddess of Imbolc

Brigit is the central Irish Goddess. She is known as Brigantia in England and Bride in Scotland. She rules metal work and smithy, fire, poetry, midwifery and martial arts–but is primarily known as a major Mother Goddess. Brigit is a face of the Triple Goddess, and able to see all–often represented by an ever watchful eye. The three heart-shaped leaves of the shamrock recall the magical Celtic number of three, as well as the number of Brigit’s faces. From nine to Nineteen priestesses once tended an undying fire in her name at Kildare. Brigid is so central to Ireland that the newly converted people would not give her up, so her name metamorphosed into St. Bridgid, who in Irish Christian myth acts as tender and supportive friend of Mary and as the midwife at Christ’s birth. Barbara G. Walker writes that to the Irish people, however, she continued to be a Queen of Heaven and the mother of all the deities of the new religion. As the Saint, she also matched wits with St. Patrick, who is as mythical as she. At times they seem to be consorts, at others, adversaries. It cannot have helped their relationship that Patrick is known for ridding Ireland of snakes, and since Bridgid the saint descended from a pagan goddess and priestess persona, whose sacred healing totem is the snake. So when St. Patrick says he is ridding the isle of snakes, what he means is he is ridding it of pagans. Nevertheless, Patricius and Bridgid were often considered the primal Mother and Father, and were supposedly buried together at Derry Down.

(1 Person’s View) Lammas Crystals: Choosing The Best Lughnasa Crystals To Celebrate This Sabbat

Disclaimer: No crystal, or gem or stone should be used for medicinal purposes in place of what your health care professional has prescribed for you for any reason. The content provided on this website is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. WitchesofTheCraft.com, any staff member of WitchesofTheCraft.com and/or Lady Carla Beltane are not responsible for any type of negative reaction when using a crystal or gem or stone for any reason.

On August 1st or Febuary 2nd, or the full moon closest to this date, the festival of Lammas (or Lughnasadh in Irish Gaelic) takes place.

Lammas translates to “loaf mass” and marks the halfway point between Litha and Mabon. It is a celebration of the first harvests and is also viewed as a time to celebrate marriage.

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Welcome to WOTC! A PSA for Furry Companions and Humans in Cold Weather Northern Hemisphere

I am a fully trained and certified veterinary assistant and have worked with animals mainly canine for over 50 years so I am not just using knowledge from the internet but from personal knowledge and experience. I apologize for not putting this PSA up much sooner this year.

Our furry companions are as affected by this cold weather as humans are no matter what their breed is. Even a Huskie when kept as an indoor companion does not have what it takes to be out in subzero temperatures.All dog breeds pads, nose, ears, and even tails are prone to frostbite and it takes less time for this to happen to them no matter their size than us humans are. Have your companion do whatever they have to do as quickly as they can and take them back indoors. If they will tolerate something on their feet use doggy boots this will definitely protect their paws but doesn’t give them time to run around and play with as low as the temps are right now. If you have a dog under 5 pounds teach them to use a potty pad when the weather is so cold as they can be hypothermic in under 3 minutes. ALL dogs with short coats should have some type of jacket on again it will help offset time until they can be hypothermic.

Humans need to bundle up, preferably in layers to be outside more than about 5 minutes for the dangers of subzero temps. Even warming up your vehicle you are in danger of frost bite to any exposed skin!! I suggest wearing a scarf and hat pulled down over your ears with only enough room left for you to see as long as you are exposed to very cold temps. Make sure any age child, even high schoolers, need help being dressed to tolerate these temperatures especially if they ride a school bus. I know it might be a hassle but if your child’s school is open drive them door to door and if at all possible have someone pick them up. Our young adults, high school age, think they know almost everything but will put health concerns aside so they don’t look what they might consider “ugly” or “a losers” way of dressing and wind up frostbit or with a bad respiratory infection. I had plenty of disagreements with my older daughter and youngest son about this every school year so we came to a compromise they would bundle up to go to school and have what they really wanted to wear as the bottom layer of their clothing each day. A win-win for my family.

Remember our furry companions are as helpless as a child who can not talk yet to let us know what they need cold, hot, sick, or whatever. We as human adults can always add a layer or take one off depending on indoor and outdoor temps our children, young adults, and companions need are help. Whether it is a dog or child or young adult or yourself when you come in have a warm drink, even plain water is fine, and cuddle under a blanket for a few minutes. If there are any signs of frostbite get the companion or human to medical care as soon as possible as warming the skin properly is extremely important for not making the injury worse.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be.

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.