Full Moon in Leo ~ Snow Moon

Elsa from Frozen by SnowBite

What a fantastic night Valentine's Day will be with the sultry Leo Full Moon illuminating this romantic evening! Even for those without a partner the Snow Moon shows that gratitude for what IS, is what's important. Especially as earlier in the day the Moon makes a square to Saturn in Scorpio making us dig deep at our core level! I don't know about you guys, but my daughter is in LOVE with Frozen. I do have to say, it was a rather refreshing Disney movie for a change! And if you've seen the movie, you could see some similarities with what'll be happening with this Moon!

The fiery Leo Full Moon burns with an intensity! But with Mercury retrograde happening right now as of the 6th, you might be feeling a need to hold back.. But you also know you need to Let It Go! Maybe just not yet! Or if you do manage to break through, with the Aquarius influence you probably feel that you're doing it for the greater good! Another thing with this month is there is no New Moon!! Think about it as a snowstorm.. You get the advisory notice, everyone runs to the store and then sits and waits for what might or might not be a blizzard! LOL!

The New Moon on March 1st in the last sign of Pisces bringing the beginning to the end as the next New Moon in the 1st sign of Aries occurs at the end of the month on the 30th! So while this Full Moon might bring about some drama.. stand strong and proud! And be ready to get more of what you want! Leo energy can be a little selfish, but that's ok.. sometimes we need that!

But if you're needing a little self love for yourself and want to bring about some strength and determination back.. try this!

✪ Spell for Self-Empowerment ✪
Items Needed: This is somewhat up to you.. this can be done simply with meditation. But you might want to use a pink or white candle if you'd like to draw more of a focus and a piece of paper and a pencil if you want to put a little more energy into things too! If you'd like to enchant an item you could choose a ring or necklace of blue lace agate or rose quartz, or any other stone with properties you'd like to draw upon!

*Like with any working, you might want to take a bath and place some salt in it as well to draw out any negativity, or a shower and visualize the water bathing you in white light!

Start by lighting your candle. Simply gaze at it's flame and feel the energy that emits from the heat. Carry that feeling as you think of your passions, what you fight and stand for. Now, think also of the things that seem to hold you back and how this can have you feeling both "frozen" and also enraged. Bring light to the struggles!

Take this energy and write down what you feel is holding you back! Put any insecurities down. Anything that you feel isn't going to be of any help, but that you have to deal with. It's time to let it go!!! 

After you're done, take a second to look at your list.. and then say "NO MORE!" and tear it to shreds!!!! Then throw it up into the air and make it snow! (Be careful none catches on fire from your candle if you've used one!) 

If you're putting your energy into an item, hold it in your hand now and then say;

"I am divinely perfect with love bursting from my soul, 
Courageous and determined to reach my goal. 
Shedding away my fears of yesterday, 
I step into my being and embrace the confidence that's here to stay!"

Put your item on and begin to clean up your "snow". If you can dispose of it outside the house, the better. You can leave your candle to burn if you'd like to have some more confidence flowing, or you can snuff it and burn it again later.


I hope this Full Moon brings you closer to your dreams and strengthens you belief in yourself!! And if you would like some help personalizing your own energy work or if you'd like me to take a look at what you can expect over the next moon cycle, take a look at my services page or send me a message at my email or facebook and I’d be happy to assist you!

Many Blessings!!
Andi

Celebrate Beltane ~ Time to Revitalize!

If you saw my last post about Beltane, you'll know it's one of my favorite holidays!! And you might be thinking, "Wait a sec, wasn't Beltane on May 1st?". Actually, no. While that is May Day, Beltane technically doesn't happen until the Sun reaches 15 degrees Taurus which happens on May 5th.. and is also Cinco De Mayo! Talk about a good day to party!!!! And that's one of the main things with Beltane, it really is a time to come together for some fun! If you do a google search and look at the images, you'll definitely see some fun happening; though if you are offended with nudity, you might want to make sure you have a safe search in place!!!

Beltane is opposite of Samhain (Halloween) so while we in the Northern Hemisphere are reveling in the coming summer months, those in the Southern Hemisphere are getting ready to settle into the coming Winter. At Samhain the veil to the other side is thin and respect is given to the deceased, with Beltane the veil to the faery world is thin and their playful energy reminds us not to take things so seriously! Which is on reason why Beltane gives way to some hedonistic and pleasurable activities! The May Pole is traditionally seen as a phallic symbol to bring about fertility, but fertility does not limit itself to just creating life and can also be used for increasing creativity and prosperity!

Now, I know not everyone is Pagan or Wiccan and therefore won't be partaking in an actual ritual in the same ways. But allowing yourself to enjoy the energy that comes from this time can come in more conventional ways! Take some time to enjoy a bonfire with family and friends and discuss what you have planned to "create" in the next coming months. If you're a crafter, you can set up a day for scrapbooking, soap or candle making, or any other projects that you could share with others! JUST HAVE FUN!!

But, if you would like to celebrate Beltane in a more magickal way, here is a VERY simple Beltane Celebration from Llewellyn's website.

I usually like to include something in my sabbat posts from my own personal Book of Shadows, and I took some great thought about what I wanted to focus on after looking at where things are at with the Moon's energy. And I gotta say, I thought I might need to maybe take a different approach to things. Especially after a lot of the readings I've been having lately seem to have a different focus to them.

Not everyone is going to be in a blissfully happy relationship at this time... in fact, there might need to be some healing that needs to be done. Beltane is also a time of health and healing. It doesn't necessarily need to be physical; it can span mentally, emotionally, or even spiritually. Because we are in a waning phase, it's not the time to do magick to bring something to us. It's better to "shed" at this time. And because the Moon will be in Pisces for a good part of the day until it moves into Aries, the energy will be focused more in compassion and healing! Because this is somewhat candle related, you might want to take a look at my post about Manifesting with Candle Magick to put some extra energy into things! So, here's a spell to help mend a broken heart.


✪ Spell to Heal a Broken Heart ✪
Items Needed: Some paper and a pen; a small, heat-proof cauldron, bowl, or pot (you'll be burning paper!!); a white candle; a bowl of water (water from a natural spring, blessed water, or naturally collected rainwater is ideal; but if those aren't available, just add a teaspoon of salt to your tap water to counterbalance the chemicals); and at least one of the following flowers; carnation, daisy, geranium, and/or rose . For the tea you will be making you need hot water; an apple; a cinnamon stick if possible; at least one of these healing herbs; bay, lemon balm, peppermint, thyme, and/or cinnamon if you didn't have the stick available, and some honey if you'd like to flavor it. You may want to sit and hold your herbs, flowers, pen, and paper in your hands and/or bless your water that will be used for a few moments to infuse the items with your energy and intention!!

To set up your work space: Put the unlit white candle, to the left. Set the bowl of water on the right and snip the flower heads off the stems and place them in the water. Set your paper burning pot in the center, but towards the back so the three items create a triangle. Place the paper and pen in front of you.

To make your healing tea: Bring water to a boil and toss in 1/4 apple, 1 cinnamon stick and a pinch of your healing herbs. Let it sit for a moment, pour into your mug and add the honey if needed.

Start the spell by lighting the candle. Think about the things that are making you upset, and begin writing what's in your heart. Don't hold back! Get out the anger, pain, and frustration and whatever comes up. This can be highly emotionally cleansing, so if you start to cry, let it all out!! Use as much paper as you need until nothing more comes about. You can just write, make a letter or letters to someone, make a list, use random words/feelings and even drawing and doodling, of whatever is bothering you!

When you feel you have put everything down, fold up the paper and hold it in the candle flame. Once it is burning throw it into the heat-proof pot or cauldron. Watch it burn, and feel the release of the negative emotions that are making things stressful and hard to heal and move on from!

Sit and breathe a while, maybe even listen to some light meditative and uplifting music. You should feel somewhat drained from this purging of negativity.

Place your hands in the bowl of water. Allow the soothing energy to come into you. Cleanse your hands from the negative emotions that were being written down and wipe your face with the water to give you a feeling of being refreshed.

Now drink your tea and feel yourself being filled with healing and peaceful energy. Take a few more deep breaths and KNOW it is done.

Dispose the paper ashes in the dirt somewhere, the further from your house, the better! Pour the flower water on top of it and ask for the healing to happen for those involved as well.

You should now be feeling relieved!! Take it easy for the rest of the day or go enjoy some splurging on yourself!!



I hope this holiday blesses you with a positive transformation! And if you would like me to personalize some spellwork for you or you would like to have a healing session, take a look at my services page or send me a message at my email or facebook and I'd be happy to assist you!

Many Blessings!!
Andi

Celebrate Imbolc ~ Inspire Yourself!

Happy Imbolc!! This is actually one of my favorite holidays. Well, actually I enjoyed it a lot more when I lived up north as it really was a time where you knew that you were half way through Winter. Especially when Groundhog's Day would be so close and you'd be hoping that he didn't see his shadow and Spring would come early. And it looks like this year it's happening as Punxsutawney Phil didn't see his shadow! But not so fast, technically the start of Spring is March 20th when the Sun moves into Aries at the Spring Eqiunox (Ostara). Which even if he did happen to see his shadow and there would be 6 more weeks of Winter, it's still about the same amount of time anyways!!

Imbolc is also known as Candlemas, Brigantia, Lupercus, Disting and various other names for different countries and traditions! All the celebrations revolve around the banishment of Winter. Brigid, Brighde, Brigit, or Brede; among other spellings, is the primary Goddess associated with this holiday and her name means "bright one". She is a triple Goddess in that she has the qualities of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. She is the Goddess of inspiration, creativity, poetry, prophecy, healing/medicine, fertility, fire, smithcrafting, and other crafts. I like to think of her as a can do crafty Mom! Brigid's Crosses are popular to make at this time and actually are very easy, click HERE to learn how! Traditionally they are made to protect the house from fire, but they also associated with keeping away disease and negativity and for protection in general. I actually posted a pic earlier on Facebook of the Dalai Lama holding up a Brigid's Cross while he has been visiting Ireland!

At this time it is good to welcome change! Get yourself out of old ruts and shake up your routine! It might not be the time to delve into Spring cleaning just yet, but you could change some things up such as painting a room, buying some new curtains or bedding, or even some organizational items. This is a time to be celebrating the things that are yet to be born and are waiting to be awakened from Winter's cold slumber. So with that, here is a candle spell for inspiration!!


✪ Spell for Inspiration ✪
Items needed: 3 candles; 1 to represent the Goddess (dark blue or silver), 1 to represent you, and 1 for the inspirational focus. See my post on Manifesting with Candle Magick for a listing of candle colors!!

Arrange the candles in a triangle with the inspirational candle at the top, the Goddess candle to the right (the active side; as She will help guide you to your goal!), and your candle to the bottom left point (the receptive side). Light your candles in the reverse order as placed; left (you), Goddess (right), inspiration (top). Take a moment to focus on your goal and then say the following:

"Candle bright, burning fire.
Shine within me and inspire.
Listen to the words I speak,
and clear a path to what I seek.
Let my wishes all come true,
as they burn so bright with you!
For the good of all with harm to none,
as I will, let it be done!"

If you are looking for inspiration for writing or other craft work, try doing some while the candles are burning! The energy will be amplified if you start putting some of the work in immediately during the spell itself. Continue to let the candles burn down for as long as possible, preferably completely. But if you can't, take any remnants and either bury them in some dirt, throw them in a body of water, or just toss them in the trash!



I hope this holiday blesses you with an awakening inspiration and transformation! And if you would like me to personalize some spellwork for you or would like me to take a look at any pressing matter you might have or you would like to enjoy some healing, take a look at my services page or send me a message at my email or facebook and I'd be happy to assist you!

Many Blessings!!
Andi

Full Moon in Leo

Leo Fairy - @ Etsy by Fairies By Nuria

The Full Moon in Leo occurs at 11:38 PM EST on Saturday and is the first Full Moon of the new year! With the energy being on the Leo/Aquarius axis the feeling of creativity within ourselves that we can share with others is brought to light! The ruler of Leo is, of course, our life force the Sun. Leo rules the 5th house; our house of creativity, among other things. It's one reason I picked the picture to use. I LOVE Etsy!! There are some awesomely creative artists on there! And sooner or later I'll be putting up some of my work there; both artwork and magickal items that I make such as incense, herbal body sprays and perfumes, household sprays, etc. Aquarius' rules the 11th house; our house of friendships and hopes and dreams. The traditional ruler of Aquarius is Saturn which also is the ruler of Capricorn.

And so the The New Moon in Capricorn that occurred on January 11th, gave us the need to find direction and security in our emotions. Now that we're at the Full Moon we are at a culminating point of feeling that the way we express our individuality will directly affect the way we feel about ourselves in a way that also reflects our self confidence to others... But that's not always so easy to come to terms with at times either and we all have our own doubts with the hopes and dreams we wish to achieve. So what better time than the Full Moon to cast a spell to cast out our doubts! Saturday is ruled by Saturn as well, and since Saturn can be a little restrictive in nature, usually spells are done in a way of binding or banishing. You see how everything just seems to fall into place together? Such is the way of nature! And so, here we are with a spell to get rid of self doubt and to pick ourselves up with some confidence. Of course, you can alter it if you like!!


✪ Spell to Cast Out Self-Doubt ✪
Items needed: a red or pink candle (for self love), white candle (for cleansing), black candle (for banishing), salt (preferably sea salt), sugar, 2 pieces of paper, and 2 heat resistant bowls.

*Before the actual working you may wish to take a bath and place some salt in it as well to draw out any negativity, or a shower and visualize the water bathing you in white light!

Arrange the 3 candles in a triangle with the red candle on the left side (the receptive side), the black candle on the right side (the active side), and the white candle at the top of the triangle (the divine). Place the 2 bowls between the top candle and side candles.. this sorta makes a star out of the items! In the bowl on the left, place some sugar; in the bowl on the right, place some salt. Make sure you keep a little of the salt and sugar handy for the next part!

Take one of your pieces of paper and write down all your doubts and fears. Really get it all out there of what you're scared to achieve, any insecurities you feel, etc.. Place this in the bowl of salt. Take your other piece of paper and write down all that you're wanting to achieve, your positive attributes, etc.. Place this in the bowl of sugar.

Now take the paper from the salt, sit and think for a moment of the feelings and really FEEL the energy that comes from this worry, fear, anxiety... then say: "I bind my low self-esteem and doubt. With these feelings, I can do without. Take this negativity away from me. And as I will, so mote it be!". Light the black candle and burn your paper of doubt and fear in the salt bowl and toss some more salt into it to cast out your fears!

Then take the paper from the sugar and sit and think about how much you're appreciated by others, the friendships you have, the creativity that is within you and the hopes and dreams you want to achieve. Bring this energy into you and feel yourself expand in hopefulness! Then say: "I bring to myself creativity and love. With blessings from the divine above. These changes that I need to see. And as I will, so mote it be!". Light the red or pink candle and burn your paper of hopes and dreams in the sugar bowl and toss some more sugar into it for sweet blessings!

Take a moment to watch these 2 candles burn and feel yourself letting go of the fears as they're replaced with of feelings of love, hope, strength and the desire to achieve the best that you can! Hear the roar of the mighty lion!!

Now light the white candle and continue to feel, and visualize yourself as confident, creative, and successful. Then say: "For the good of all, with harm to none. As I will, let it be done!".

Continue to let the candles burn down for as long as possible, preferably completely. But if you can't, take any remnants and either bury them in some dirt, throw them in a body of water, or just toss them in the trash!



I hope this Full Moon brings you closer to your dreams and strengthens you belief in yourself!! And if you would like me to personalize some spellwork for you or would like me to take a look at what you can expect over the next moon cycle, take a look at my services page or send me a message at my email or facebook and I'd be happy to assist you!

Many Blessings!!
Andi

New Moon in Capricorn

Here we are blessed with MORE Capricorn energy!! Currently we have the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Pluto in Capricorn. And now with the New Moon of the New Year.. we can expect to have more accountability with the actions we take! The energy will be focus on the Capricorn/Cancer axis. Capricorn is the ruler of the 10th house and our career aspirations, social status, responsibility, and authority in our lives. Capricorn's ruling planet is Saturn, and Saturn reminds us to have patience and discipline with our determination!

The Moon's ruling sign is Cancer. Because Cancer is such an emotional sign, there can be a tendency to cling to the past, emotions may run deep as we try to figure out what will bring the depths of nurturing and security we're looking for. This New Moon with it's Capricorn/Cancer influence will help us take responsibility with our emotions and GET REAL with where we want our life's path to go! If you weren't able to make New Years Resolutions, this time would be PERFECT for bringing them to light!

Throughout the Moon's cycles, there is a death and rebirth happening. During the New Moon we let our instincts lead us. Being in Capricorn the focus will be on moving forward efficiently and letting go of emotions that are holding us back; reclaiming personal power and stepping into more leadership, and enjoying stable  friendships and relationships where everyone contributes equally. Those with a planet or angle at 22 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer, may feel the strength of the New Moon more directly. So let's take a look at how this might effect your sign!



Aries (March 21 - April 19)- This Moon activates your 10th House and you might feel a struggle to make yourself known or be concerned at how people view you. If you're looking for power, you need to realize it comes with responsibility! Don't feel as though you are entitled to authority. Finding a balance between your influence and why you seek it emotionally will be of importance. Be careful not to let it consume you thought! The ambition to succeed is there, be sure the reason you're working so hard is really what you want at the end result!

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)- This stabilizing Capricorn Moon finds itself in your 9th House of philosophy, personal freedom, and reaching out. This is not a time to be limiting of yourself or condescending, you'll need to keep an open mind. With Saturn in your 7th house of relationships, you could be ready to take things in a new direction. You would do best to trust your actions are done with the best intentions, even if others might not accept your decision. Your emotional fulfillment will be directly related to the changes you implement at this time.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)- As this Moon finds itself in your 8th House, your house of shared resources, and transformation; you may experience this energy in many ways over the next month! And with your ruling planet Mercury also being there; your thought process and connections with others may be reborn. You feel things are at a turning point and you're ready to start doing things that are necessary to set you straight! You are usually one that is honest and don't hold back what's on your mind. Stand true with what you feel and believe!

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)- Relationships and career will be a MAJOR focus for you with the Moon in your 7th house of commitments and business partnerships. You could be looking at things in a new light, although maybe a little more realistically! Your emotional nature has you wanting to try things in a different way and taking more responsibility with what you're feeling and WHY you're feeling it. If work has been a struggle, try approaching it more creatively so that it feels more like an investment in yourself! Now is the time to bring about a consciously directed growth within yourself and with the work you put out in the world!

Leo (July 23 - August 22)- During this New Moon, it'll hit your 6th house of health and daily routines. If things have been in a slump, it's time to get yourself back on track! Maybe that workout has been put off or your resolution to give something up has been tough. Take this energy and put it to good use!! Try to find the focus you need as the Sun finishes out it's time in Capricorn as well. If you've had any health problems, now would be the time to address them. Establishing a routine for a healthy body and mind can be beneficial!

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)- This New Moon finds itself landing in your 5th House, house of creativity, children and hobbies. There may end up being an emotional "block" that comes about, but it's more about the lesson that there's a time for play and a time when work needs to be done! This may further be enhanced by your ruling planet Mercury being here as well. Try not to over think things too much. If you have children, take time to play games with them that you enjoyed.. or if your older, there's nothing wrong with a couple of beers for an adult game night either!

Libra (September 23 - October 22)- You can expect this New Moon in your 4th house to be bringing focus to your home and family. Events from the past may unexpectedly have you thinking of how it affects you in the present. If there has been strained relations within your family, now is the time to address them. Your appreciation for family is more easily shown. You might also find yourself wanting to tackle home projects that you've put off to make your home more how you've wanted it to be or if relocation has been on your mind, this may be the start of that action!

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)- You may feel a strong drive to achieve what you've been looking for through intellect as the Moon moves through your 3rd House of communication and thought. This will be a time to expand your ideas! Important conversations will allow you to take responsibility for your choices in the future, just make sure to take others opinions into consideration. If you have a special talent, you might find satisfaction in teaching others your skill. Since this is also a time of finding stability, establishing or re-establishing a meditation routine may prove beneficial!

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)- Finances will focus in heavily with the New Moon in your 2nd House of income and self-worth. It might be tough to realize what's serving it's purpose for you and what's expendable! You may be living beyond your means or you could start to question your understanding of security. Especially as your ruling planet Jupiter is in your 7th house of business associates! A change may be necessary, but taking the leap of faith might just be what it takes to have you see what you're really living for! If you need to work on yourself, now is the time to do it!

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)- This is YOUR New Moon! If you've held yourself back due to fear of not succeeding, it's time to let go of that fear! Being in your 1st House of your personality and approach, you will decide your capabilities. Don't get in your own way! You have strong recuperative abilities that let you bounce back from any struggle that's been happening. Just be careful of impatience and compulsiveness. Your ruling planet Saturn is in your 11th house of hopes and dreams and you'll be able to take this time to really get things in order to bring about the change you've been wanting to achieve!

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)- With the Moon in your 12th House of enlightenment you may need to look inward. Don't lose faith in your goals, but you might be surprised if you shift your focus from recognition for your actions to feeling fulfilled by the service you're providing. With your modern ruling planet Uranus in your 3rd house of thought it's time to listen to your inner voice, rely on your intuition and take time for some self contemplation. Your traditional ruler of Saturn is in your 10th house so you will be able to evaluate things honestly and acknowledge your faults AND your virtues!

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)- This Capricorn Moon finds itself in your 11th House, the house of groups and friendships. You may find this energy as being restricted or be faced with pressure from others. It could be the time to step outside of yourself or your comfort zone for a change. You may be the one that needs to take the lead in organizing a group experience if you want to spread your humanitarianism. The 11th house is also one of hopes and dreams. Use this time to find your inspiration and harness the energy to realize your deepest passions!


Usually when I do my Full Moon posts I include a spell, but while I was on facebook earlier today I noticed that Llewellyn Worldwide had posted a great spell for today!! So I'd definitely like to share that here, Spell For Beginning a Project!

I hope the New Moon treats you well and helps open up experiences that will help us all along with more stability on our path this next month! If you have any questions regarding how the planets are affecting you personally, you can reach me at facebook or email!

Many Blessings!!
Andi

Celebrate Ostara

Happy Ostara (also Eostara, Eostre) or also known as the Spring/Vernal Equinox! It is celebrated when night and day are in perfect balance. That is, they are the same amount of hours. At this time we are inviting the fertility of the Earth to awaken. So, it is also the first day of Spring!!! Which believe me, after being in FL for a few years and experiencing Winter again, I'm MORE than happy Spring has sprung! Now is the time to consider what goals or wishes you would like to achieve that you will nurture for the next few months to blossom and grow!

With my last Celebrate Ostara post, I talked about gardening and how I bless my seeds for the upcoming growing season. This time, I'm going to focus more on manifesting goals! Now is the perfect time for achieving new or uncompleted goals, wishes and dreams! No more excuses for why you may be hindering your growth! In a sense you will be blooming yourself! :)

With many of my spells I like to work with candles. Candle flames are seen on all astral levels and can carry your workings out into these planes. The flames can also be a representation of the growing sunlight as well as your goals being achieved! There is an old wives tale of burning green candles at the Equinox to bring in financial prosperity, but this of course could also be used for any manifestation by substituting another candle color; pink for love, purple for spirituality/psychic abilities, etc. You can find more information on my post Manifesting with Candle Magick.


First steps:
I begin by cleansing my home and self by lighting a sage stick. Then I will bless my candles to be used. If I'm using oils on them, I will "dress" them and inscribe any symbols I would like them to have, then will hold them in my hands and focus my intent into them, following up with infusing them with Reiki energy as well. If I'm making incense, I will gather all the ingredients and will bless them and leave them on my altar. Because I am such a visual person, when I manifest, I like to have a list to focus on as well. Sometimes I'll make it super pretty with Photoshop and other times I'll just use a piece of paper and doodle my own designs on it to spiffy it up, and still other times I will make a wish board with pictures of what I'd like to manifest! The main purpose to any spell work or energy work is to make it work for YOU and the best way you can feel your energy pouring into it!

Next steps:
Set everything up!! You'll want your space to look pretty! Especially if you would like to do the working more than once. Usually I can find some pretty good flowers at Walmart or the grocery store that'll make the altar look nice! Set up the candles, and incense if you're using it.

Begin the work:
Depending on your beliefs, you may or may not cast a circle to work within. Either way if you do or don't, take a moment to center your thoughts and do a light meditation to get yourself ready for the work. After, you may want to call in some deities if you work with them, but if not, you can just start with the manifesting! Light your incense and candles and begin stating your affirmations you would like to manifest. Here are a few examples!

Personal:
I choose my happiness and eliminate negative thoughts that keep me from my goals.
I trust the Universe and what I need or want is always taken care of.
I completely accept myself and others as unique beings.

Prosperity:
I give thanks for my substantial increase in my finances.
I trust that I have far more than what I feel is needed coming my way.
My work is deeply fulfilling and I will receive the income I need.

Love:
I am open to giving and receiving love.
I am worthy to be loved and will share my love of life with others.
The love I have been looking for has been present all along.

Health:
My body and mind are happy and healthy.
My body is receiving the proper care that it requires.
I am healthy and strong and love my body.


Now, these are just some examples and I'm sure there are far more available on the internet with a quick Google search of "affirmations" or you will be able to come up with some that are just as effective! Besides writing or chanting your desires you just need to relax, keep positive and allow time for the ritual to work it's magick for you!

There are many ways to celebrate this wonderful holiday! If you need any help personalizing your spiritual path, feel free to send me a message at my email or facebook and I'd be more than happy to help you!!

May you have a Blessed Ostara!

 Andi

Full Moon in Pisces

The Full Moon in Pisces occured at 1:05pm EST today; Tuesday, August 24, 2010. And is the climatic blessing of the projects started during the New Moon in Leo on August 9, which brought us closer to our inspirational creativity and the ideals we hope to achieve. This Full Moon is on the Pisces/Virgo axis and with the Sun making it's move into Virgo and having it's ruler, Mercury, currently retrograde in Virgo as well; we will still be introspective in our dealings. We have the sense in not rushing things, avoiding the small details is where things get complicated! The Pisces Moon with it's traditional and modern rulers also being retrograde, allows us to see the bigger picture in order to wrap up the final loose ends to make way for bigger and better!

Virgo rules the 6th house, this is our house of everyday work and routines. It is our employer's, employees and our job; not necessarily "career". We can also see our habits, health and well-being here. As stated, it's ruler Mercury is retrograde. Pisces oversees the 12th house. It's traditional ruler being Jupiter, currently retrograde in Aries, and it's modern ruler, Neptune, is also retrograde in Aquarius. The 12th house energy can be one of self sacrifice but it can also be intuitive and dreaminess. It brings about a retreat and reflection. The 12th house also has ties to mysticism, occult, and psychic matters; as well as hospitals, prisons, and institutions.

What needs to be remembered is that the sign is the modifier of the feelings and actions of a planet, while the house shows how it reacts to the modifying influence. The sign is what a planet is, and the house is how it's going to do.

Throughout the Moon's cycles, there is a death and rebirth happening. During the Full Moon a time of personal fulfillment brings us through the cycle of exploring new thoughtfulness.. While in Pisces, focus will be on making time for reflection, meditation, breaking bad habits, finishing up forgotten projects, regaining confidence, and the need to establish a better routine. This Full Moon with it's Pisces/Virgo influence will help us look deep within to be appreciative of the path we've taken so far and be looking forward to the new cycle we begin as our dreams become realized!!

Now I know usually I will include some sort of spell or even some more astro tidbits, but I am actually going through my own new cycle and am planning a move for next month. We just finalized the drop off of our containers and I have been feverishly packing and cleaning to make sure we can get the move going without too many upsets. Which is a lot of planning when you have pets and 2 kids to transport 1500+ miles!! So some of my blog posts might be a little snipped over the next month, but once we get settled in I expect the blog to pick back up! If you watch my twitter or facebook you'll be sure to see my updates as I get us on the road. It's an exciting time for us to be moving again, but it's time to "tie up some loose ends"! ;)

I hope this Full Moon brings you closer to your dreams and if you would like me take a look at what you can expect over the next moon cycle, take a look at my services page or send me a message at my email or facebook and I'd be happy to assist you!

Many Blessings!!

       

New Moon in Leo

We're about to start a new cycle here with this New Moon falling on the Leo/Aquarius axis! Leo is the ruler of the 5th house and ruled by the Sun. The 5th house is where we find our jollies; creation, procreation and recreation!! So, namely our artistic inspired creative talents; how we approach romance, courtship, and sex (or making babies, since 5th house is also for children!); sports and games, gambling and speculation. basically, the house of fun! Aquarius is traditionally ruled by Saturn and it's modern ruler Uranus, and is ruler over the 11th house. The 11th house is where we find our ideals, humanity and community. These are the ideals you seek to live by or achieve; your hopes, desires, dreams, and your humanitarian concerns. It's how you establish your individuality and freedom; and maybe how you break the rules! But also how you relate to friends and groups of people who share your ideals.

Now remember, the Sun and Moon are the 2 most important "planets" in your chart. Technically they aren't planets, but are luminaries, since they give off light! The Sun represents our emotional security or insecurities, temperament and attachments. The Moon is our feelings and our perception of emotions. When the Sun and Moon are activated together, it creates an intense energy flow between the Sun (consciousness) and the Moon (feelings).

So what does this mean for this New Moon? Well, these Leoine energies are giving us that feeling like our inner child, or Fetch in the Feri world, wants to come out and play!! Leo energy is ambitious, outgoing, even royal. You want it your way and you want it NOW! And while Leo's energy can somewhat be self centered.. Aquarius is more about them. So you can see, we might need to be a little careful in the way we express ourselves or what we want to say might not come out quite right to others!

Throughout the Moon's cycles, there is a death and rebirth happening. During the New Moon we let our instincts lead us. While in Leo, focus will be on making time for play, creative projects, reclaiming personal power; celebrating your uniqueness, undertaking an adventure and risks, stepping into more leadership, and enjoying passionate love and friendship. This New Moon with it's Leo/Aquarius influence will help us push ourselves to realize that we can only achieve what we set ourselves out for!!

Those with a planet or angle at 18 degrees of Leo or Aquarius (or the other fixed signs of Taurus or Scorpio), may feel the strength of the New Moon more directly. So let's take a look at how this might effect your sign!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)- This New Moon activates your 5th House, and as previously stated, house of creativity, children and hobbies. You may have the feeling of wanting to make new friendships; or the friends you do have, you'll want the bond stronger! If you've put any creative projects on the back burner, now is a great time to get back to work on them. If you have children, take time to play games with them that you enjoyed.. or if your older, there's nothing wrong with a couple of beers for an adult game night either!

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)- As this New Moon activates your 4th House, it brings focus to your home and family. Events from the past may unexpectedly have you thinking of how it affects you in the present. You might also find yourself wanting to tackle home projects that you've put off to make your home more how you've wanted it to be or if relocation has been on your mind, this may be the start of that action! Any social connections at your house are sure to bring you deep emotional satisfaction. Your appreciation for family is easily shown.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)-You may feel a strong drive to achieve what you've been looking for through intellect and mental accomplishments as the New Moon sits in your 3rd House of communication and intelligence. The 3rd House also indicates siblings and neighbors, so you may be inspired to work on the relationship and become closer. This will be a time to expand and communicate your ideas! If you have a special talent, you might find satisfaction in teaching others your skill. Since this is also a time of increased awareness, establishing a meditation routine may prove beneficial!

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)- Finances will focus in heavily for with the New Moon hanging out in your 2nd House of income and worth. It might be tough to realize what's serving it's purpose for you and what's expendable! Financial transactions may factor in at this time. You may be living beyond your means and an increased need for domestic security will have a greater effect on your emotional well-being. You could start to question your understanding of security vs. materialism.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)- With this being YOUR New Moon in your in your 1st House, your personality and approach with others shine! Your will and self awareness are abundant! But don't let your Leoine self get the better of you! You'll need to be careful of impatience and compulsiveness as changeable moods, emotional excitability, and self expression factor in heavily! You may also have a tendency for emotional impulsiveness and could be confronted about your ego.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)- The New Moon finds itself in your 12th House you may need to re-evaluate the signals you subconsciously broadcast. This is not the time to lose faith in your goals. But you might be surprised if you shift your focus from recognition for your actions to feeling fulfilled by the service you're providing. This is the time to listen to your inner voice, rely on your intuition and take time for some self contemplation. Psychic sensitivity, moodiness, and loneliness may occur at this time.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)- This dynamic Leo New Moon finds itself in your 11th House, the house of groups and friendships. You may find this energy as being restricted or be faced with pressure from others. With Venus in your sign as well, you would do best to trust your actions are done with the best intentions. You may be the one that needs to take the lead in organizing a group experience if you want to spread your humanitarianism. At this time, you may find your interest in occult subjects are heightened as well and you can easily research the information you look for.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)- This New Moon is represented in your 10th House. The house of  career success and status. If you're looking for power or fame, you need to realize it comes with price! You may also find that you receive unfavorable publicity or disruptions from everyday family life can interfere in your career. Any goals can be related to establishing domestic security. The ambition to succeed is there, be sure the reason you're working so hard is really what you want at the end result!

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)- As this New Moon finds itself in your 9th House of philosophy, higher education, traditions and spiritual matters; you may find yourself taking time for travel or venturing into a new educational experience. You may question your religious or philosophical outlook. This is not a time to be limiting of yourself or condescending, you'll need to keep an open mind. Use this time to find your inspiration and harness the energy to realize your highest hopes!

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)- This New Moon is represented in your 8th House; the house of shared resources, physical, psychological, spiritual and psychic evolution. You may feel the desire to end old connections or emotional ties to those you feel are holding you back! You have strong recuperative abilities that let you bounce back from any struggle that's been happening. Just be careful of impatience and compulsiveness.

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)-  Relationships will focus in heavily for with the New Moon hanging out in your 7th House. It might be tough to realize what emotions are serving their purpose for you! You can expect more contact with the general public at this time and interaction with women will also be featured. While you are likely to have strong emotional reactions with others and their attitudes, be careful of any emotional outbursts or quarrels at this time that can come about from financial problems or family.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)- During this New Moon, it'll find itself in your 6th House, house of health and daily routines. Household order, cleanliness, and organization will be critical to your emotional well being. You may find problems at work or relating with others as well. Also, if you've had any health problems, now would be the time to address them. Establishing a routine for a healthy body and mind can be beneficial!


I hope the New Moon's energy treats you well! Remember that during the New Moon phase this can be the time for spellworking that will bring things to you!! If you have any questions regarding how the planets are affecting you personally, or you would like a spell personalized to your needs, you can reach me at facebook or email!

Many Blessings!!

Black & White: It's all about intention!

I had a great experience on Chance's radio show yesterday!! But I did want to touch on a few things real quick since we did have a limited amount of time. Chance had asked me about "white" magick vs. "black" magick, and I had focused more on how I see the difference.. when really I could of simplified it as this... There is NO black or white magick in all truth. The energy is just there and doesn't really "pick sides"! It is really in the intention of the person doing the working!! Now, here's a way to think of it as well... In art, black is the absence of all visible light, while white is filled with the complete spectrum. And if we didn't have black; we wouldn't have shadows, defining lines, etc.. And the same goes for white as it is the highlights! Black is just the absence of light, but that doesn't mean that there isn't anything there; while with white, EVERYTHING is there and very well could "overshadow" your main cause. So, we really do need both!

As I said in the show, we are souls in a physical body living a human experience. And we very well could say "I'm not going to get angry", but we would need to also see what the cost of that expression may bring us to as well. Sometimes you DO need to get angry! Anger is directly related to a PASSIONATE response. You need to have that passion in order to reach your goals or you become apathetic! Now, while I do resonate more as a Pagan, rather than a Wiccan. I do believe Wicca is a very good religion for some that are reclaiming a part of themself that they may have lost due to some oppression they may have faced. It definitely was that way for me! But as I walked the path, I also realized I WAS suppressing a very needed part of my life as well and that is why I no longer felt I would call myself Wiccan. ALL Wiccan's are Pagan, but not all Pagan's are Wiccan, and all Witches are not necessarily Pagan either.. I've met PLENTY of Christian Witches!! So now I want to go over some of the "rules".

The main difference between Paganism and Wicca is that Wiccan's have the Rede and Law of Three. The short version of the Rede is simply; "An ye harm none, do what ye will." Here is the extended version of the Wiccan Rede.

Bide ye the Wiccan laws ye must, in perfect love and perfect trust.
Ye must live and let live, fairly take and fairly give.

Cast the Circle thrice about, to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be spoken in rhyme.

Soft of eye and light of touch, speak ye little and listen much.
Deosil go by waxing moon, chanting out the Wiccan runes.
Widddershins go by waning moon, chanting out the baneful tune.

When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand of Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak, then the heart's desire seek.

Heed the North wind's mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss thee on the mouth.
When the Moor wind blows from the West, departed spirits have no rest.
When the wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.

Nine woods in the cauldron go, burn them quick and burn them slow.
Elder be the Lady's tree, burn it not or cursed ye'll be.

When the wheel begins to turn, let the Beltane fires burn.
When the wheel has turned to Yule, light the log and the Horned One rules.

Heed ye flower, bush and tree, by the Lady, Blessed be.
Where the rippling waters go, cast a stone, the truth to know.

When ye have and hold a need, hearken not to other's greed.
With a fool no seasons spend, or be counted as his friend.

Merry meet and merry part, bright the cheeks and warm the heart.
Mind the Threefold Law ye should, three times bad and three times good.

When misfortune is enow, wear the blue star on your brow.
True in love ye must ever be, lest ye love be false to thee.

These words the Wiccan Rede fulfill,: An ye harm none, do what ye will.


Now the Law of Three is simply that what you send out, you get back 3 times! So send out good, get good back 3 times as good! This is one I kinda never understood.. mostly because I'm a science nerd so I never really figured there was some sort of law that would change this other than what you send out, you get back.. plain and simple. This is seen in Newton's Laws! Law 1 states, "Every object in a state of uniform motion tends to remain in that state of motion unless an external force is applied to it." So as I said, magick is magick.. it doesn't subscribe to "white" or "black" until the intent is applied! Law 3 states, "For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction." Nowhere does it say that the action or reaction becomes amplified! I then felt that the saying of "All that is, is." was also a very good way to look at things in this way. So now we come to some more rules or laws..

Spiritual Laws of the Craft
1. No truth is absolute.
2. The Universe consists of opposites.
3. For every action there is a reaction.
4. We are all one, we are all connected.
5. The ultimate act of spirituality is creation through love manifesting harmony.
6. What we give to spirit will return to us.
7. We must never close our mind to knowledge.
8. A circle is a holy place, negativity is not acceptable.
9. The body of the witch is used to channel and focus energy,
tools are merely focusing aids.
10. Use common sense, to not teach the mysteries to fools.
11. Witches are not to give the identities of other witches as
discrimination still haunts the earth.
12. Acknowledge the presence of the Gods in your daily life through word and deed.
13. The Earth is a living being; take care how you live on your host.

The Practical Laws of the Craft
1. Never use a system you do not understand.
2. Do not set a price on magickal work (other than supplies and time/energy used).
3. Never use your magickal skills to show off.
4. Learn to banish first, as binding may be overkill.
5. Know that what is created it thought manifests in reality.
6. Never lie to yourself.
7. Injuries, sickness often result from low self-esteem, RARELY from negative magick.
8. Power grows in relation to wisdom.
9. Take great caution in using magick for negative purposes.
10. Never do less than your best.
11. Do not give into the negative words of others about your faith or lifestyle.
12. Witches are not to give the identities of other Witches as discrimination still haunts the Earth.
13. Do not lend out your Magickal Record.
14. Property owned should be guarded mundanely and spiritually.
15. Do not seek revenge; the Gods and laws of karma will punish sufficiently.
16. Respect the science of magick, but it is not sacred.
17. Sex is not to be used for ritual unless between consenting, mature adults.
It is NEVER used in teaching.
18. Teaching is not done for money, and must be in a safe environment,
with equal rights for both student and teacher.

13 Goals of a Witch
1. Know yourself.
2. Know your Craft.
3. Learn.
4. Apply knowledge with wisdom.
5. Achieve balance.
6. Keep your words in good order.
7. Keep your thoughts in good order, thoughts are things.
8. Celebrate life.
9. Attune with the cycles of the Earth.
10. Breathe and eat correctly.
11. Exercise the body.
12. Meditate, exercise the mind.
13. Honor the Gods and the Old Ways.

As you can see, many of these rules and laws are very much COMMON SENSE! And still contains the old adage of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!". Witches, Wiccan's and Pagan's are your neighbors, your friends, and your family! I really love the part in Practical Magic where the one aunt tells the ladies involved in their circle that "There's a little Witch in all of us!".

If you would like to explore Earth based spirituality with me, I will soon be offering a class!! Please send me a message at facebook or my email if you would like to be placed on the class list or receive more info!! I hope you all are having a fabulous weekend and stop back by soon for Tarotscopes!

Many Blessings!
Andi

June 26th 2010 Full Moon Eclipse - Make it Count!

We're blessed with a Partial Lunar Eclipse on June 26th, 2010 at around 7:38am EST. This eclipse will be at 4-4½ degrees in Capricorn/Cancer with the moon conjunct Pluto. We can expect structural changes and truths to be revealed. This may also be due to the strength of the cardinal grand cross that is not fully finished yet. With this eclipse, those with prevalent cardinal influences in their chart, the signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn; in the early signs will experience these energies more strongly.

Women may be more strongly effected as well as we feel the moon's emotional pull to the sun's active response energy. Feelings may be difficult to understand properly. Though a feeling of achieving emotional stability will be heavily pursued as well!

The Full Moon is always a time of personal fulfillment and soon brings us through the cycle of exploring new thoughtfulness. With a Capricorn moon, we dig our heels into our goals to make the reality we want to achieve possible!!

During this time you may want to work on some personal goals! I am also available for performing spellwork at this time. If you would like a spell performed, you can contact me at my email or at facebook. Alternately, you may want to have an astrological chart done at this time too to see what sort of influences may be coming up for you in the next couple of months! Take a look at my services page!

At this time of the eclipse you may want to do a simple candle spell. Here is what you will need.

• 1 white candle, 1 black candle

• Piece of paper

• Green marker for financial matters

• Pink marker for love matters

• Blue marker for health/healing matters

• Black marker for emotional matters

• Orange marker for creativity/mind matters

• Purple marker for spirituality/psychic matters

• 1 sage stick (optional)

Light your black candle, and gaze at it for a moment or two. Then close your eyes and take a few deep breaths and think about all the things that are dragging you down, making you generally unhappy.. you know all the BLAH stuff! Take all of it and just put it in a big, ugly, black trash bag. Make sure it's ALL in there.. you don't want to leave anything behind!! Tie it up good and tight! You might even notice that it's trying to open back up, but don't let it. You don't need to let any of that stuff interfere anymore. Once you're sure you've put all your garbage in it's place. Take in one HUGE deep breath, hold it for 5 counts and then let it all out at once in a BIG "HAAAAAAA" sound. Now snuff out the candle and sit in the quiet stillness for a moment.

Light your white candle, and gaze at it for a moment or two again. If you have a sage stick, light it now and let the smoke swirl around you, cleansing your energy. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths and think about all the things you are achieving in your life! See how easily what you are working towards comes to you without any struggle or strife! It is just so simple how you thought at first where things were troubling are now working out exactly how you had planned! Keep these pleasant thoughts going until you have worked your energy to an ecstatic feeling of happiness. Now you will want to write down your affirmations!

Here is one for love: I am creating the relationship I am meant to have! The more I appreciate the attention I receive from others, the more I will open myself up to the feelings of love!

Here is one for career: I am living the path I have made for myself! I will continue to work towards creating the contacts I want to create the prosperity I desire!

And one for health: I am treating my body as a living being. I will give it the care and nurturing that it needs to further make healthier choices in my life!

For emotional stability: I am allowing my emotions to become balanced. I will give options to myself for feeling situations in another way. I will remain calm in times of stress and be joyous of the times of relaxation!

For creativity: I am bursting with creative expression! I can't contain the emotions of electrifying energy that is flowing from every (... insert word for a writer, paint stroke for painters, seam and hem for seamstress, etc..)! My creations are a direct expression of my love for life!

Take a few moments after you are done writing your affirmations and really AFFIRM them! Say them aloud a few times until the sound of your voice is reverberating within. You will know when you truly are feeling the magick being made! Once you are done, extinguish your white candle. Take the black one and bury it or put it in a trashcan outside. Do NOT leave it in your house! The white one you can light at any time during the next few weeks to further "up" your manifesting.

I wish you a happy Full Moon Eclipse!!!
Many Blessings!!!

Celebrate Litha - Life, Love & Happiness!

The Summer Solstice marks the Sun's movement into Cancer at the height of summertime and a time for celebrating our abundance and happiness in life! Summer as a kid always meant being happy to be out of school and running with wild abandonment for as long as the sun stayed shining! The solar radiance is providing for our growing plants and helping them push for the final productions for when we get ready for the coming shorter days when we will harvest what we've accomplished to nurture. This is a great time to enjoy an afternoon picnic, barbeque, or even a traditional bonfire celebration! At this time we count our blessings, but we can also cleanse ourselves from troublesome problems, sorrow, illness, addictions, and general negative thinking. The Solstice marks a time of coming into balance and brings the elemental strength of the fiery Sun and emotional rainy waters together! First you might want to start the day with a fresh cleansing!

• Take a shower and visualize the water bathing you in a cleansing white light. Let the water wash away any negativity. Feel the water absorbing through your body. Feel your own body's water level. After all, our bodies are nearly half composed of water. Feel the white light coursing throughout your body leaving you invigorated with life's blessings! Step out into the day's Sun and soak up more of the Earth's healing light.

or..

• If you're lucky enough to be living near a flowing body of water.. immerse yourself and allow your body to float on your back if possible. If you're not comfortable with that or the water is a little rough, just sitting in the water is fine too. Feel the water all around you and visualize the water being absorbed THROUGH you. Feel any negativity being pulled away from your body and dispersed into the water where if it is a fresh watered body, it will flow to the ocean and be neutralized by the salt, or if you're in the ocean feel any negativity instantly disintegrate away from you! Come out of the water and allow the Sun to fill you with it's light. (Hopefully you remember sunscreen too if you're outside!)

After the cleansing, make a list of the things you would like to continue to work to achieve and what you will want to "harvest" in the next few months. You may want to choose to anoint this list with some essential oil, or spray with a scent that reminds you of summer. Once you are done, say a small prayer or chant that you will continue to be thankful for your blessings received. Then roll the piece of paper up into a scroll and tie a red piece of yarn or string around it 9 times to seal your intentions. Keep this scroll handy as you'll need it at the time of Mabon also known as the Autumn Equinox! You may also want to burn a Litha inspired incense to help carry your prayers and wishes. Here is a recipe that I enjoy using!

• 2 parts Sandalwood, 2 part Chamomile, 2 part Apple Blossoms, 1 part Mugwort, 1 part Vervain, 1 part Yarrow, 3 drops Rose oil, 3 drops Carnation oil, 3 drops Lily oil

Finally; if love has been elusive, this is the BEST time to perform magick for some romance! Many old superstitions and divination methods are available at this time to find out who it is you're meant to be with! If you wash your face with the dew of Midsummer morning, the first man to gaze at you will fall in love. In Ireland, it is customary to put 9 sprigs of Yarrow under your pillow to dream of your beloved. Since a good number of weddings take place in June it has ALWAYS been an Italian custom for me to place a piece of cake under my pillow for prophetic dreams of love. This started when I was around 12 years old! The cake tradition then changes that once you have found your love, you will continue to have "sweet success" if you place a piece of wedding cake under your pillow! The following morning it's standard to toss the pieces out into the yard for the sweetness to be shared!

I hope this has given you some ideas on how you can celebrate the Summer Solstice! It's always a favorite time of mine as I know I'll be getting birthday presents in a few days time! LOL! If you need any assistance with your holiday celebration preparations, are wanting some love spell work done, or if you'd just like to chit chat, you can reach me at my email or facebook.

Have a superb Summer Solstice and many blessings!!!

Ask Andi Witchy Wednesday

Ok so I am totally sorry that I didn't get this weeks Tarotscopes up!! Unfortunately I caught a lovely virus over the weekend on my laptop and my darling husband was able to get it cleaned up late last night. So I didn't see the sense in posting the scopes when the week is 1/2 way thru.. if you'd like to know your scope, send me a quick message on fb and I can pull you an individual card to make up for it! However, I did get an awesome question for this week's Witchy Wednesday! So here we go...

Hi Andi!
I had a question about spells. Can I recast a spell? I was working on one but I got the feeling that I didn’t cast it right , so I was thinking to cast it again. Is it possible?

Love &Light!
Morganna


Hi Morganna,
Ok.. My rule on it is, if I cast a spell once and it doesn't work.. then something probably wasn't done right!! But if it seems to be something more that I did to mess things up, then I might take a second shot at it! I'll always take another look at it and see if the reason why I might have messed things up in the first place is because it just wasn't supposed to be done! So just a whole look over of things to make sure something isn't amiss will be really important! It's the #1 rule before casting to make sure all the t's are crossed and i's dotted, but we all overlook things from time to time!! It's also important to know that just because you WANT something to happen a certain way and do a spell, it doesn't mean the Universe has to listen to you! It's kinda like asking a friend for $20.. You'd like them to loan it to you, but it doesn't mean they have to!! So.. take a look over what you are working on and see if anything needs improved. Then if you want to try and give it another shot.. go for it!! If you once again end up with the same results.. it's definitely time to go back to the drawing board if you absolutely NEED this spell to work. Otherwise, put it on the back burner for now as it's not the right time for it! Hope that helps ya out!!

Blessings!
Andi

Have a question about metaphysics or your spiritual path? Send me a message at my email or facebook!

Manifesting with Candle Magick

I've always loved fire! Bonfires, birthday cakes, fireplaces on a cold winter night, and the flicker of little prayer candle flames. Fire is a sacred element and something humanity still highly relies on daily.. though we might not always be mindful of it!

Spiritually; the dancing candle flame can carry our hopes, dreams, prayers, and even our negative problems away from us and the light of the flames can be seen on all spiritual planes. There is a deep symbolism of creating light within the darkness.. of making a positive change. Because karma and ethics are something that really need to be considered as well. Do good, get good.. do bad, well, deal with it! ;) What's the sense in causing drama anyways? So just be sure of what you're REALLY trying to accomplish. Look at the "means" and the "ends". Why do you want more money? Why do you want the car or house? What is the end? Remember, just like anything, it takes time to develop a skill. So don't feel bad if things fall a little short the first couple times!! Practice makes perfect!!!

This is directly taken from notes I have when I was studying Feri.. The will of God, is YOUR TRUE WILL! You do not need the permission of God(s)/Spirit/Higher Power for spells and energy work. A spell is nothing more than WILL coupled with PASSION to create the power of manifestation!

*How to perform candle magick*

1- PLAN AHEAD! Find the right time. It's not quite as simple as "Oh I'm just gonna light this candle and POOF!". Moon phases and specific planetary days (and even hours) can impact things quite a bit. Well, sometimes, I guess I should say. Honestly, it doesn't ALWAYS make a difference.. in a jam, you can do magick whenever you need. As I always say..NEED and WANT always can make a big difference. It will ALWAYS come back to purpose and intent.

2- Cleanse space. Dust, vacuum, get your area in tip top shape and dress it up to put you in the frame of mind you need!

3- Cleanse yourself. Ask that God(s)/Spirit/Higher Power remove any internal thoughts/blocks that may hinder your work; worry, doubt, resentment, etc.. Ask that your intention be made true for the working. Look at obstacles that are standing in the way and ask they be removed. KEEP CLARITY!

4- Prep your candle. Choose an appropriate colored, virgin (that means UNUSED!) candle to use. I like the mini 4" candles. They burn for about 2-2.5 hours, so for days of mulitple workings, they are perfect for burning 20-30 minutes at a time! :) You may or may not want to carve your name or some symbols into the candle.. hearts or venus symbol for love, dollar sign for money... but you will definitely want to annoint your candle with oil and charge it with your energy.

Annoint to bring something to you: Start at the top of the candle and rub the oil to the middle. Focus on what you are wanting to achieve. Then start at the bottom of the candle and rub the oil from the bottom to the middle and again focus on your intent. Alternatively, you can also rub the oil from top to bottom.

Annoint to release something: Start at the middle of the candle and rub the oil to the top. Let the negativity go. Now, focus on grounding your energy and rub the oil from the middle of the candle to the bottom. Or simply rub the oil from the bottom of the candle to the top.

To charge the candle: Simply hold the candle in your hands, take a few deep breaths, and focus on what you want to manifest! That's as complicated as it needs to get!! If you want, and we'll say you're doing a working for enhanced intuition, you could say a few words such as; "Candle flame that burns so bright, brings enhanced intuition, beyond my sight". Or something similar for your working! ;)

5- Light your candle! It's go time! Place your candle in the holder, and set it ablaze! Take a few moments and feel the energy that comes from the flame. Feel it's energy reaching up through the flame and sending out it's energy. You will also focus on feeling the energy of the Universe coming back the the candle, through the flame and out the bottom of the candle, back into the Universe. Then feel the gentle enegy of the Universe once more come up through the bottom of the candle and out the flame! Continue this visualization and focus on your intention. If you are doing a single day working, let your candle burn out. If you need to extinguish your candle for a second burning, NEVER blow it out; it's seen as "blowing the magick away".. I always just pinch it off with my thumb and finger, but you can use a candle snuffer as well.

6- Clean up. Any wax remnants will need to be tossed in the trash or buried to put any remaining energy in the Earth. It's important to let the magick happen and not obsess over if it's working or not. Keep the energy positive in knowing the energy you put into the work is for the best intentions!


Important Correspondences

Moon Lunar Phase
A basic "rule" to remember regarding moon phases is if your working is towards receiving or gaining something, perform your spell during a waxing or full moon. If you want to rid yourself of something, perform your spell during the waning moon.

New Moon: Begins on the day of the new moon to three-and-a-half days after. The time of the new moon is best for new ventures and new beginnings. Also for love spells, job hunting, and healing.

Waxing Moon: The time from the new moon, through the first quarter to the full moon. Best time to perform positive magick for love, desire, wealth and success, courage, friendship, luck or good health.

Full Moon: The time of increased perception. Proper time for magicks of intuition, prophetic dreams, psychic abilities, and fertility. Any spellwork that requires extra energy is best done during the full moon.

Waning Moon: The time from full moon, through the last quarter to the new moon. Best time to perform magick for removing negativity, ending bad relationships, breaking bad habits, and reversals.


Incense & Oils

Bay: Purification, healing, protection, psychic powers.
Bayberry: Luck, prosperity.
Cedar: Purification, speed up healing, promote spirituality, obtain money.
Cinnamon: Sharpen psychic abilities, prosperity, protection, strengthen love.
Clove: Potection, divination, exorcism, money, love and purification.
Dragon's Blood: Love, courage, protection, sexual potency.
Frankincense: Spirituality, blessings, good influences, love, protection.
Jasmine: Love, good fortune and wealth.
Juniper: Protection, healing, love.
Lavender: Wisdom, happiness, peace, love and psychic insight.
Myrrh: Cleanse, to banish negativity.
Pine: Money, purification, healing.
Rose: Love.
Sandalwood: Protection, healing, spirituality.
Spearmint: Healing and purification.
Thyme: Health and healing.


Colors

WHITE: --Self, Protection, Purification, Full Moon Magic, Purity, Innocence, Centering, Truth, Sincerity, Meditation, Peace, Power of a Higher Nature, Greater Attainments in Life, Spirituality.

RED: -- South direction, Protection, Strength, Blood, Passion, Courage, Health; Power, Fire Elemental, Sexuality, Vigor, Energy, Enthusiasm, Will Power, To conquer fear or laziness.

PINK: --Love, Peace, Femininity, Friendship, Honor, Morality, Emotional Love, Affection, Romance, Spiritual Awakening, Healing of the Spirit, Togetherness.

ORANGE: --The God, Ambition, Attraction, Stimulation, Energy, Healing, Vitality, Encouragement, Adaptability, Luck, Pulling things to you, Clearing the Mind, Dominance, Sudden Changes, Success, Justice, Change Luck.

YELLOW: --East direction, Air Elemental, Intellect, Creative Work, Learning; Changes, Confidence, Attraction, Harmony, Clairvoyance, Charm, Imagination, Power of the Mind, Gentle persuasion, Memory, Action.

GREEN: --North direction, Money, Fertility, Growth, Employment, Earth Elemental, Herb Magic, Luck, Healing, Balance, Prosperity, Courage, Nature type Faerie-magic, Garden blessings, Abundance, Generosity, Renewal, Marriage.

LIGHT BLUE: --Healing, Patience, Happiness, Psychic Awareness, Quests, Intuition, Opportunity, Tranquillity, Understanding, Ward Depression, Safe Journey, Harmony in the Home, Peace.

DARK BLUE: --The Goddess, West direction, Water Elemental, Inspiration, Truth, Dreams, Protection, Change, Impulse, Fidelity, Deep Emotion, Peace, Meditation, Changeability, Psychism.

PURPLE: --Power, Dignity, Spiritual Development, Meditation, Spirituality, Intuition, Ambition, Spirit Communication, Tension, Business Progress, Healing Severe Diseases, Occult Wisdom, Success, Idealism, Higher Psychic Ability, Break Bad Luck, Drive Away Evil, Honors.

VIOLET: --Self Improvement, Intuition, Success in searches, Creative Work.

INDIGO: --Meditation, Spirit Communication, Karma Working, Balance, Learn the Ancient Wisdom, Neutralize Another's Magic, Ward Slander, Lies or Undesirable Competition.

LAVENDER: --Spiritual Development, Psychic Growth, Divination, Sensitivity to the Otherworld, Blessings.

MAGENTA: --Very High Vibrational Frequency that tends to work fast so usually burned with other candles, Quick Change, Spiritual Healing, Exorcism.

BROWN: --Earth Elemental, Animal Health, Endurance, Steadiness, Houses & Homes, Physical Objects, Overcoming uncertainty and hesitancy, Attract Money and Financial Success, Concentration, ESP, Intuition, Study.

GOLD: --The God, Solar Energy, Physical Strength, Power, Success, Mental Growth, Skill Sought, Healing Energy, Fortune, Divination, Creative Work, Intuition, Money, Fast Luck, Attracts Higher Influences.

SILVER: --The Goddess, Lunar magic, Removes negative forces, Opens astral gates, Conducts Energy, Meditation, Creative Work, Protection, Money, Psychic Development, Success, Balance, Ward Negativity, Remove Negative Energy, Stability, Victory.

GRAY: --Non-Nature Faerie Magic, Travel to Otherworld, Vision Quests, Veiling, Cancellation, Hesitation, Competition.

BLACK: --Endings, Closing of Doors, Psychic Work, Death, Ward Negativity, Remove Hexes, Protection, Spirit Contact, Truth, Remove Discord or Confusion, Reversing, Releasing, Repel Dark Magic and Negative Thought Forms.


Daily & Planetary Influences

SUNDAY: (ruled by the Sun) is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving banishing evil, exorcism, healing and prosperity. Colors: Orange, white, yellow, gold. Incense/Oil: Frankincense, lemon.

MONDAY: (ruled by the Moon) is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving purification, protection, peace, the goddess, female fertility, messages, reconciliation, theft and voyages. Colors: Silver, white, grey, violet. Incense/Oil: African violet, honeysuckle, myrtle, willow, wormwood.

TUESDAY: (ruled by Mars) is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving courage, energy, physical strength, stimulation, banishing negativity, revenge, military honour, courage, surgery and the breaking of negative spells. Colors: Red, orange. Incense/Oil: Dragon's blood, patchouli.

WEDNESDAY: (ruled by Mercury) is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving communication, divination, writing, knowledge, wisdom, study and business transactions. Colors: Yellow, grey, purple, and all opalescent hues. Incense/Oil: Jasmine, lavender.

THURSDAY: (ruled by Jupiter) is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving luck, wealth, happiness, health, legal matters, male fertility, healing animals and agriculture. Colors: Blue, purple, indigo, brown. Incense/Oil: Cinnamon, nutmeg, musk, sage.

FRIDAY: (ruled by Venus) is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving love, romance, beauty, sex, marriage, friendships and partnerships. Colors: Pink, green. Incense/Oil: Sandalwood, rose, vanilla.

SATURDAY: (ruled by Saturn) is the proper day of the week to perform spells and rituals involving spirit communication, meditation, psychic attack or defence, locating lost things or missing persons and change. Colors: Black, blue, grey, purple. Incense/Oil: Myrrh.


Candle workings don't need to seem complicated! Take some time to practice and see what you can manifest into your life! If you need any help finding supplies or figuring out how to customize your own working, feel free to send me a message at my email or facebook.

Many Blessings!
Andi