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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.

1. What’s the bright side of Mondays?

It only happens once a week.

2. Who wins in a fight, Sunday or Monday?

Sunday because Monday is a weekday.

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

Unemployed.

4. What kind of movie would Monday be?

A long and boring one.

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

Sadder-day.

6. What does the calendar say after Monday and Tuesday?

WTF.

7. How is Monday like a math problem?

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

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

It over-swept.

9. What’s the worst Monday you can have?

The next one.

10. What 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.

Contents

1 1. Citrine

1.1 2. Peridot
1.2 3. Jasper
1.3 4. Sardonyx
1.4 5. Aventurine
1.5 6. Obsidian
1.6 7. Smoky Quartz

2 Final Thoughts

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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.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

We all possess magick in our hearts and spirits. Those of us who choose to learn who we are at our core walk a spiritual path closer to Mother Earth/Gaia.

I am moving slowly this morning and taking a few more breaks so I am not sitting as long with my knee bent. All the regular daily posts will get up hopefully this morning. We will be snuggly at home until at least Tuesday because of – 0F wind chill temperatures. Our furnace is being funny and we don’t want to take the chance of us not being home the furnace quitting with the possibility of lots of things going wrong especially Crystal or Merlin getting sick. Merlin just finished a round of antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection with him almost 13 years old we are watching his health more closely than when he was younger. Crystal wants to stay outside to play even with these brrrr temps but of course, we don’t let her. Please watch how long your companion is out in the winter as their paws can get frostbite as well as their ears and nose.

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 18, 2025 Daily Horoscopes

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Moon Alert

Avoid shopping or important decisions from 8:30 PM to 11 PM EST today (5:30 PM to 8 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

The Stars Rate Your Day

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

Aries (March 21-April 19)

**** This is a lively, productive day! You have lots of energy to put into whatever interests you, whether it’s your work, your health, dealing with a pet or catching up on old business. You might make home improvements. Plus, you make a favourable impression on everyone!

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

**** This is a great day to socialize! If you’re travelling or on vacation, you’ll be lucky because not only are you up for fun today, you want to explore new territory and see new places. You want to do something different! Someone older might help you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

*** Mixed messages are coming to you today. In one way, you might want to have some quiet time at home and enjoy time alone. But in another way, you’re invigorated and eager to make home improvements and positive changes. A parent or an authority figure might help you do this.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

**** You’re eager to communicate to others today because you have something to say. Many of you are learning something profound, perhaps at school or from another country or something related to medicine or the law. Whatever this is – you want to share it with someone.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

*** This is a positive day for those of you at work. You might see ways to boost your income. However, some of you are also shopping with fervour and enthusiasm! Quite possibly, an inheritance or a gift from someone older will make you feel richer.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

**** Today the Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with Mars and the Sun, which means you have energy! You want to socialize! You want to get out and have fun with others. Sports events, playful activities with children and the arts will all appeal. Go, go, go!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

*** Today you have the energy to make home improvements; nevertheless, you might just relax at home. You enjoy a beautiful home; but sometimes you take it easy for several days and stay in your robe. Then suddenly, you jump up and pull everything back together. Voila!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

**** Enjoy the company of friends today, especially female acquaintances because you’re eager to get out and talk to others. You want to take short trips, enjoy appointments and errands and be on the run in an upbeat, enthusiastic way. However, it’s also a good day to practice or hone a particular skill.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

**** You’re high viz. today and you make a great impression on everyone. You might also be keen to do something to boost your earnings today. (Or perhaps you’re shopping?) Either way, the money is flowing. Family traditions or the respect of an older family member will be important today.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

**** Travel plans are exciting. This is the ideal day to do something different. If you can travel – perfect, because you’re keen to do so. But if you can’t travel, then at least explore your surroundings. Go someplace new and different. Do something so that you feel interested about your daily world.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

*** You might make an investment in art or something beautiful today because you see it will have a long-term payoff. Meanwhile discussions about inheritances and shared property might also take place. Whatever happens, you’re doing it quietly and privately.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

**** This is a popular day for you! You’ll enjoy schmoozing with others. Partners and close friends might be involved with your kids. Nevertheless, something within you feels restrained. You’re being careful.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor David Bautista (1969) shares your birthday today. You are imaginative, fun-loving and enthusiastic. You have a perceptive mind and you’re eager to explore life. This year is the beginning of a new nine-year cycle for you. Expect major changes. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Prepare for a leadership role.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

A good day for learning activities and showcasing your abilities. You might take things to a different level and try to show what really makes you special but there is a fine line between being helpful and creative and showing off and you need to be aware of that.

This day will revitalize you and might help you with long term focus as well.

Check every day your Aries Daily Horoscope.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

You are craving for some steadiness but it seems that the more emotional you become about this the harder you are having it.

It might be because this Saturday will be quite agitated around you or because you are overly sensitive to some things you used to be a lot more adaptable with. Some unease might also come from the fact that even those close don’t seem to understand you.

Check every day your Taurus Daily Horoscope.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

You are going to shut yourself tight inside and are not going to interact with anyone more than a few words and even those might seem forced.

And there won’t be one particular argument why you are behaving like this. However, some personal achievements might be on their way, despite all this behavior of yours.

Check every day your Gemini Daily Horoscope.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

This Saturday might see you on the road, perhaps investigating a prospective investment or attending an open day for a house or another similar event.

This means that this is a day of high hopes and also high stakes and your nerves are going to be extended maximum. Follow your intuition but try to take your personal limitations into account as well.

Check every day your Cancer Daily Horoscope.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

It is going to be a matter of accepting temptation or not and of how far you can go when you don’t think anyone is there to judge you.

Even the stars are prompting you to have a bit of fun but you are not very sure of what you should be doing. You might think your charm is getting you into all this trouble but it might not have anything to do with you.

Check every day your Leo Daily Horoscope.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

You will have to protect your image more than you can think of this Saturday because either someone you used to be close to is in for some kind of revenge or because you just created some new enemy.

Don’t think this is going to be all out of a drama show but you are not very far of this either and the extent people can go with that is amazing.

Check every day your Virgo Daily Horoscope.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Some spontaneity will surely break routine this Saturday but don’t take in on your own shoulders to do this for others.

At the same time you shouldn’t expect any fun plans from those in your family. And although it might seem contradictory, by adopting at least half of each measure you will feel a lot calmer and happier with yourself.

Check every day your Libra Daily Horoscope.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

A bit of a change in your lifestyle might do you good, especially in terms of health so instead of lazing around this Saturday, maybe you should start the day in a more enthusiastic manner.

A hearty breakfast counts in if is healthy but you would be better off by exercising or adopting similar revitalizing activities instead.

Check every day your Scorpio Daily Horoscope.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

You are not in the best of places in terms of money so maybe you should postpone any shopping endeavors we both know you’ve had planned for today.

This also includes not accidently going in the central part of town and succumbing to some craving. Do this yourself before people in your family start commenting on this and force you to budget.

Check every day your Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Some changes will take you by surprise but at the same time, instead of creating a tense environment around you, the reaction will be quite new and interesting.

You will prefer to tackle things step by step and not rush into them as you usually do. Therefore, not only you will stress less but you will have enough time to make the right decisions.

Check every day your Capricorn Daily Horoscope.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

You are going to mobilize yourself into trying something new but at the same time might end up putting yourself in a difficult situation, moment which will showcase some defect of yours.

And even though this might not be too big of a deal, you will still feel extremely frustrated by this, meaning you will shut down into yourself for the rest of the day.

Check every day your Aquarius Daily Horoscope.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

A traveling day for some natives and although things might start on the right foot, as the day progresses you might find yourself in a bit of rough spot.

You will get tired fairly easily and then irritability will come in scene so all entertainment and revitalizing efforts of those around will prove useless. The advice for you is to be careful with interpretable situations.

Check every day your Pisces Daily Horoscope.

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

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

Blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or 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 and A Little Humor for Your Day

I got the birthday horoscope traits caught up and part of the regular daily posts done. The doctor put me in a knee brace and took x-rays. If they do not show anything I will be going for an MRI. Sitting at my desk is somewhat less painful but still hurts too. Tomorrow I am hoping to be able to do all the regular daily posts. Thanking you for sticking by me and supporting me while I heal from this injury!

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

Blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or 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.

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!

Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today

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

Blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or 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 all things positive!

Blessed be.

If you want to see some information on any tradition of witchcraft or herbs or flowers or 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.