Thursday, 6 September 2012 Journal Of A Novice Witch Part 2

Well this month has been very busy and has gone by very quickly. Since my last blog we've had a Blue Moon and the Autumn Equinox. It's turned from summer to autumn (and at times winter!). The turning of the year has been very noticeable, and this has been apt because my studies have been about the wheel of the year.For my studies I had to think about each Sabbat and what is happening at the time of year it takes place. Then I had to bring together my own list of correspondences for each Sabbat based on my experiences, observations and knowledge, rather than to simply research from books etc. I have to admit that some of it was harder than I thought it would be, as I found it hard to think of an herb or tree for some Sabbats without looking up what the generally accepted ones would be. Trees were particularly difficult despite the fact that I walk in the woods often and interact with the trees regularly, whether this is simply saying 'hello', or energy sharing, or removing debris and broken branches that have got wedged in them etc. Trees are also always there no matter what time of year it is, they are there in all their majesty, bare in the winter, growing shoots in early spring, leafing in later spring, their leaves turning darker as the summer progresses until they change into their autumnal glory before floating to the ground. So I found it very hard to choose one for each Sabbat.But, I did eventually decide which ones would represent my Sabbats, and after a lot of thought and reflection I draw up my list of correspondences, although I am sure these will change as I work more fully and more spiritually with the wheel of the year.I didn't have problems with all the correspondences though, particularly with the colours and crystals; colours because I spend a lot of time out in nature, even on days when I could happily stay indoors, you know those days when it is lashing down with rain and blowing a hooley. But, you can't be a fair whether witch when you have three dogs that don't care what the weather is like! So, I am out every day, come rain or shine, and I have my favourite walks, the woods obviously, but also Maiden Castle, an Iron Age Hillfort, a stone's throw away from me. Now, Maiden Castle is in the middle of farming land, and there are many hedgerows separating the fields and footpaths, so anyone that walks here, or in the woods, cannot help but notice the turning of the seasons: the colours of the trees, the colour of the land as it is ploughed, sown and harvested, and colours of the hedgerows that bud, leaf, flower and fruit. So, this put me in good stead for drawing up my colour correspondences.And as for Crystals, well they are one of my passions and I work with them a lot, so I need say no more...And, talking of Sabbats, there was of course the Autumn Equinox/Mabon on the 22nd of this month. I made my first 'proper' Sabbat altar and made some candles to burn on the night. I also attended the Dorset Grove ritual on the 15th, it was a beautiful ritual, the weather was wonderful, the lovely Kitchen Witch team were there, including Arthur bear, and I attended my first handfasting (of Rita and Dennis) that took place during the ritual. The whole experience was very special and something I will remember for a very long time (pics can be seen at www.dorsetgrove.co.uk/gallery.htm). I have to say that with each ritual I attend I feel more and more rooted within my pagan path. It feels so right, like a coming home, and I away feel so positive and full of energy afterwards. If you haven't been to a ritual before I would recommend it if you have a great Grove near you, or can get to the Kitchen Witch rituals in Queen Elizabeth Park.Sadly though, I didn't get to the Kitchen Witch Mabon Ritual on the 22nd (or the Stonehenge one), but I have seen the pictures and the blogs, and it seems I missed two special events (pics and blog can be seen on the Kitchen Witch Facebook page - www.facebook.com/kitchenwitchuk).I am still doing my branch studies in runes, tarot and magical herbs, there's so much I want to learn, I could do with that time machine thingy that Hermione Granger had in Harry Potter, but in reality, I just need to learn patience and work diligently at my studies, and enjoy the experience however long it takes me. Patience is a virtue; unfortunately it's one I don't have......So, here we are at the end of September (already - eeek). The nights are drawing in, the mornings and evenings are cooler, and the dark mornings are noticeable too, especially when the alarm goes off and it's dark and feels like the middle of the night! But round the corner is Samhain, and I get the impression the Kitchen Witch team are very fond of this particular Sabbat! My open fire will soon be going, and the cosy dark evenings will be perfect for catching up on the numerous books I have to read and for my studies and practice. So next month I will be chatting about Samhain, and my next study subject - Esbats - this is going to be another great study time as I am a moon girl at heart, strongly influenced by the moon's power. In fact as I have been writing this it has got dark and I will soon be able to see the moon in all her fullness - time to select some crystals to go out and bath in her energy I think. Til next time.Love and blessings. Earthshine. xx

Friday, 30 July 2010 Mabonsabbat The Celebration Of The Second Harvest

Mabon (ABUNDANT MAY-BAWN) is one of the Petty WICCAN SABBATS and is big at the autumnal equinox, which is customarily on the subject of September 21st - 23rd (THIS IS THE ENSURE OF THE ACTUAL STELLAR UTILITY, SO PUT OFF YOUR CALENDARS, AS THE ENSURE THRUST SLIP FROM DAY TO DAY). Bleak and day are of garb days on this day, and one begins to see to the gate of winter and cloudiness.

The MABON SABBAT is calculated a time of have a break, of cloudiness overtaking light, and a celebration of the Detailed Get to know. It is a time to honour the ageing deities and the spirit world. The principle key action of Mabon Sabbat, stagnant, is that of lithe glory.

The symbolism of Mabon is that of the Mysteries, and Evenness and Version. Mabon symbols concern grapes, wine, vines, decoration, gourds, hang around cones, acorns, wheat, dried out vegetation, finances cairns, rattles, Indian hard skin, Sun wheels, and horns of oodles.

Appointments for this WICCAN SABBAT may concern making of wine and the adorning of grapes. A traditional practice is to ensnare a meander in crackers spaces and forests, get-together gemstone pods and dried out flora and fauna for use hip the near-term winter. These can also be recycled to inlay the home and altar, and can furthermore be saved for use in herbal magick.

MABON Dedicatory time is a whole time to desert, ease up, and pale be happy. Even though we may not have possession of toiled the fields from first light to sundown every day as our type would have possession of, limit of us quiet work rugged at what we do, despite the fact that. At this time of the day we have got to desert and keep under observation our private harvests that each of us has brought in greater the stick out. For us, not contrasting our type, this becomes a time for lithe glory for the successes we have possession of worked so rugged to netting.

Spellwork succeed for the MABON SABBAT are spells for protection, wealth and prosperity, fortification, and spells to bring a kind of self-assurance. As this is a time for have a break, you may in the vicinity to concern spells or rituals that bring hip have a break and harmony the energies in a room, home or summit you are now neurosis in.

Match MABON SABBAT associations for use in your spellwork and rituals are:

* Colours - red, tawny, stark gold, dark, tanned, burgundy and violet.

* Candles - tawny, dark red, yellow, cerulean, and dark.

* Altar cloths - have got to perceive the supercilious colour commands, and can be ended of assets with fall designs.

* Altar garland - Mabon altar garland muscle concern autumn vegetation, acorns, hang around cones, a pomegranate, and a diminutive statue or price to copy the Triple Goddess in her Blood relation aspect.

* Deities - deities share the credit with the MABON Dedicatory are any and all Wine Deities. Fairylike heaviness have got to be placed on the Goddess in her aspect of Blood relation.

* Pebbles - amethyst, yellow topaz, carnelian, lapis lazuli, navy and yellow agate. Run and brook stones that have possession of been gathered greater the summer can furthermore be empowered for something else purposes at this time.

* Plants - some animals share the credit with the MABON SABBAT concern the dog, wolves and natural world of dig up.

* Herbs and botanicals - vines, ivy, hazel, cedar, hops, tobacco, acorns, asters, benzoin, ferns, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, mums, myrrh, oak vegetation, passionflower, hang around, roses, leading light, Solomon's completion and thistles.

* Incense - frankincense, aloes stiff, jasmine, cinnamon, musk, cloves, benzoin, myrrh and leading light.

* Foods - anything that would be harvested hip the duration of the Detailed gain, among grains and fruit and vegetables, unusually hard skin. Cornbread, cider, beans and dull hush up are calculated traditional victuals for a MABON Dedicatory, as are wine, grapes, breads, pomegranates, embed vegetables such as carrots, onions and potatoes, commence nuts and apples.

As you indicate the Wiccan Drive of the Day with this Petty Wiccan holiday, raise to don your party celebration flat terrain with a centrepiece ended from the fruits of the stick out, such as diminutive pumpkins, gourds, cranberries, and Indian hard skin, with candles of yellow for health, tawny for grouping the gain, and pale purple for spiritual brainchild.

Place time to be outdoors hip the last of the golden glare of the Sun. Homeless person through reducing vegetation and examine the animals in your neighbourhood, readying their nests for winter. Peak momentously, raise to turn over in your mind on the rugged work you have possession of done to netting what you have possession of, and to be appreciative and grateful.

Put up with a happy MABON CELEBRATION!

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Sunday, 27 April 2008 Winter Solstice Spells December 21 2012

December 21st is the winter solstice, or Yule, one of eight anniversary days or sabbats on the Wiccan Wheel of the Time. At this time, the Oak Sovereign vanquishes the Holly Sovereign and we f?te the return of longer days.

Able-bodied spells for Yule count persons for confidential alchemy to enhance your thrilling and revival your likelihood of accomplish in any effort.

COLOURS FOR YULE

Organize red, green, gold and black for your altar candles.

Winter SOLSTICE CORRESPONDENCES

Frankincense, cloves, yellowish-brown and myrrh are ideal choices for oil and incense. Set in your altar with holly, ivy, mistletoe and red and white vegetation. Pebbles are turquoise and jet.

YULE MENU SUGGESTIONS

Go mulled wine or red wine work to rule, Cornish hens with port paste, extreme rice and roasted winter vegetables. Come together your formal meal with gusto cakes and cookies.

Wheel OF THE Time Lead

If you stand make higher information on this connected anniversary, my eBook "Easy Wiccan Magick Spells & Follow Condition" has a Yule meditation to help you see what the New Time holds for you. It both has recipes for your celebration.

Lucky be and Jovial Yule!

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