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Magical Birthdays: YOUR Moon Phase, Patron Goddess, Zodiac and More!

kitty fields — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 19:26:36 +0000

Did you know your birthday is MAGICAL? Yes, you! Everyone on this planet was born on a special day. And, I’ll let you in on a little secret, if you’re a witch or magical being, your birthday is probably that much more special! Maybe you’re thinking, I already know my zodiac sign. But birthdays are more than just your zodiac sign. Come with me and explore the magical origins of the birthday celebration PLUS find out how you can find the magic in your birthday! Magical Birthday Origins Celebrating birthdays is not a modern invention. Nor is it particularly “Christian”. Scholars believe birthday celebrations date to ancient pagan times. There’s reference to the ancient Romans being the “first” to celebrate the common man’s birthday. At least his fiftieth. On a man’s fiftieth birthday, he was given a cake. And the birthday candles are supposedly ancient Greek in origin. Candle-adorned cakes were given to the goddess Artemis and the candles were blown out to send one’s prayers to the goddess herself. When you blow out your candles this year, send your wish to your birthday’s patron god, goddess or saint! If we look at the spiritual significance of one’s birthday, we see the day of someone’s birth is inherently a liminal time and space. This means you’re on the threshold of another year or cycle around the sun. Liminal space is powerful because it opens us to the spirit world. In that same breath, liminal space and therefore birthdays, were once considered a “dangerous” time too. A time when spirits and energies thereof could influence your life easily. Coming together as a group to celebrate an individual’s birthday was a means of protection. And check this out – singing, clapping and loud noises scares off evil spirits and bad luck! 1. Magical Birthdays: First, Let’s Talk About Your Zodiac SIGNS and Natal Chart So the first thing we typically think of when someone says “magical birthday” is our zodiac signs. For those who don’t know, you have more than just ONE zodiac sign. In fact, you have three main signs: your sun sign, moon sign, and rising (also called ascendant) sign. Your sun sign is the one we use to answer someone when they ask us what our sign is. The moon sign is dependent on your time of birth, date of birth and place of birth. Your rising sign has to do with your time of birth, as well. So find your birth certificate and input this information into an online moon and rising sign calculator to find yours! Why do you have three zodiac signs based on your birthday? Your sun signs defines your true identity. While your moon sign represents the emotional self. And your rising sign? That is the personality or side of you that you show to the world. Each of these 3 signs may be different, and in discovering this information, you may unlock information about yourself you didn’t know before. Don’t forget too, that your FULL birth natal chart will reveal even MORE about your personality, likes and dislikes, goals and achievements in life, shadows and much more. 2. Next, What About the Moon Phase on Your Birthday? Yes, this seems like it would be the same thing as your moon sign. But, alas, it’s not. You can find what moon phase you were burn under (meaning what phase the moon was in) by looking up your birthday online + moon phase. For example, enter “September 23rd moon phase” into Google and see what you find! Depending on what phase the moon was in on your magical birthday, this will affect how you experience the moon phases in your daily life. For example, I was born under a New Moon. Once I realized this, it made sense why I always feel energized and ready to make magick on the New Moon. While others seem to feel more pumped on the Full Moon. PLUS you can use this birthday moon phase knowledge to fuel your magical workings: spells, divination sessions, dreamwork, and much more! Learn more about the moon phases on your birthday here. 3. What’s Your Life Path Number? In addition to researching your zodiac signs, natal chart, and moon phase, have you ever looked up your life path number? This magical number is based on numerology and is the single digit you get when you add your FULL birthday all together. And keep adding until you get one single number. Like this: January 13th, 1985 = 1+13+1985=1999 =1+9+9+9= 28= 2+8= 10 =1+0 =1 This person’s life path number would be 1. Once you have your life path number linked to your magical birthday, research what your life path number means. 4. Is Your Magical Birthday on a Saints’ Feast Day? PLUS Patron Gods and Goddesses Have you ever looked up your birthday to see if it falls on a Saint’s feast day? There are hundreds of saints, according to the Catholic Church, so I guarantee you’ll find at least one saint linked to your magical birthday. But how does this make your birthday special? It does in a few ways: a. this saint is your patron saint and b. it may link you to a specific ancient god or goddess. Whether you are Catholic or not, having a patron saint whose feast day is on your birthday means you can call on that saint when you need him or her. Most saints have special attributes and things they can aid you with. For example, if you were born on Saint Michael’s Day (September 29th), call on Michael for protection, strength, and to ward off illness. And receive his swiftest response. But let’s take this saint talk to the next level… Patron Saint….or Patron God / Goddess? Did you know quite a few of the Catholic saints were originally pagan gods and goddesses? SO now that you know who your patron saint is, now begin searching for links to ancient deities. For instance, if […]

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Guitar Magick: How to Invoke and Manifest With Your Guitar

kitty fields — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 15:13:12 +0000

I’ve wanted to play an instrument my entire life. Namely – the acoustic guitar. I recently came to a point where I realized, if I didn’t start learning now I might never have another chance. Getting to the end of my life and regretting not doing the things I could have done is one of my biggest fears. SO, I purchased a guitar and started taking lessons on a weekly basis. And I realized something amazing – the guitar can be used to make your own unique form of magick. To connect with the gods. To manifest. Here’s how to cast guitar spells. A Brief History of Music As MAGICK When I say music IS magick, I’m not making it up. It’s not pretend. It’s history. But before we dive into its origins, tell me. When you hear that certain song come on, does it stir strong emotions in you? Memories, either good or bad, that seem to have been forgotten but were pulled to the surface by lyrics or musical notes? Music makes us dance, cry, smile and even has the power to evoke fear (think horror movie soundtracks). That’s the power of music. Now on to the history. In Ancient Egypt, the music came from the gods, namely the goddess Bat (who later would become Hathor). They believed music helped to civilize humanity. Some of the first instruments include the lyre, reed flutes, and drums of various kinds. Musical instruments have been found in some of the oldest places, including the ancient civilization of Ur (modern day Iraq), Greece, throughout Africa, pretty much everywhere. Our ancient ancestors made music as a form of entertainment, but also as a means of preserving their oral history and culture. To teach lessons. To make magic. In Ancient Celtic cultures, the bard was a person with special talents. He or she kept the oral histories of their people through the spoken word and poetry, as well as through music. Bards were typically employed by nobility or the wealthy, and resided at the family’s estate. Not only to tell stories and make music but to collect and preserve that family’s history. Depending on how far back we go in time, most people (or none at all) could read or write. SO keeping a bard in employment was necessity. And who could enchant a crowd like a bard playing the harp and speaking heroic tales of brave warriors, powerful sorcerers, and saints? I could go on and on about the history of music as a form of magic, but I think you get the picture. To solidify the concept, though – know that in the Middle Ages the Church banned certain forms of music and even certain notes when played together. Why would they ban music if it didn’t have some sort of innate, otherworldly power? To learn more about the history of witchcraft IN music, read this article at Flood Magazine. Are You a Musical Witch? Music has been in my family for decades. And, more recently, I discovered it’s been in my family for centuries. I truly believe music runs through our veins. And if you study the history of music, the ancients believed it was a source of incredible power. It connected us to the Otherworld, kept the people’s stories alive and taught valuable lessons. Musicians were highly valued people in ancient societies around the world: from the Celts to the Egyptians. And it wasn’t just because they made pretty sounds. If your ancestors or family members are musically-inclined, you’ll likely to be musically inclined. Maybe you’re saying, but I’m tone deaf or I can’t sing. You don’t have to be able to sing to be musically-inclined. There are dozens of instruments for you to try! Drums (traditional and handheld), guitar, bass, keyboard/piano, violin, harp, I could go on and on. If one doesn’t appeal to you, try another. If you’ve always been drawn to music in a way that no one else seems to understand, you’re likely a music witch. Music witches also tend to have a LOT of the air element in their natal charts. Air is the element of communication and inspiration (hello, MUSIC). Are you an air sign? Aquarius, Gemini or Libra? Check your moon and rising signs, too. Drummers will see a lot of the earth element in their natal chart. The elements also correlate to specific instruments. Are you a writer? Love to sing things into existence? You can use music to make magick, to connect with your ancestors and gods, and much more. Signs and Synchronicities: Is the Music Calling You? When I decided to pick up the guitar, it was strange. It was like my ancestors and guides urged me forward with dreams, signs, and synchronicities. I started seeing the guitar everywhere. I was even shown a siren playing a violin in a book (copyright Lucy Cavendish). Randomly, mind you. I knew it meant I was on the right path. What does this mean to you? Ask your guides to send you signs. To confirm you’re headed down the right path. If you’re not, they’ll tell you. Trust me. First, Acquiring Your MAGICAL Guitar (Or Instrument) When I first began lessons, I purchased an affordable Yamaha guitar off of Amazon. I know. I know. Judge me, if you’d like. I needed one quickly and many of the guitars through the music stores were on backorder. Including the PERFECT guitar for me – a moonflower Luna guitar. I saw this guitar and knew it was for me – an emerald green acoustic, 6-string adorned with moonflower vines, a hummingbird moth, and the FULL MOON at the top of the neck. It screamed magick to me. Not to mention, I’ve grown moonflowers in my garden for years and have used them in my magick. It seemed this guitar was made for me. So I ordered it. And waited for months. Until…one day…it came! If you’re unable to afford an expensive instrument, just hang in there. […]

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Witchy Self Care Routines and Rituals to Boost Your Manifestation Powers

kitty fields — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 16:27:13 +0000

For me, I do find self-care to be important and it is something that I try to incorporate into my life and practice but it is a challenge sometimes to keep that momentum going. When we get a break from life and the outside world in the Winter-time especially, or in the very hot summer breaks, this is a great time to turn inward and focus on caring for ourselves. As well as doing shadow work. The Importance of Self Care for Witches Speaking of the importance of self-care, WHY is it so important for us to take care of ourselves body, mind and soul? And why is it important for WITCHES, more specifically? When we neglect ourselves, in ANY way (body, mind or soul), our life force weakens. Our connection may weaken. And our power to manifest our goals and desires into reality depletes. It’s ESSENTIAL for witches because most of us have some kind of ability or gift that needs nurturing. Not to mention, most witches take on energies from different sources including other people, animals, even world events can affect us. We are easily affected by the change of the seasons, astrological events, moon phases, weather patterns, etc. Often our gifts, I’ll use empathic abilities as an example, may leave us drained of our essence, and so self-care offers us ways to protect that life force and replenish it. The same goes for witches with all kinds of abilities: be those abilities one of the clairs (clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, etc.), divinatory abilities, spirit workings, or healing of all kinds. Even if you are using your own energy to fuel a spell, this requires you to REPLENISH that energy through some form of self-care. Side note – I hope you all learn how to use other energies outside of your own so you’re not always tapping into your own life force for spells. Essential Elements of Witchy Self Care What are the essential elements of the witch’s self-care? I think we can break this down by the 3 main parts to what we call the human experience, which are: body mind and soul. Body What are the main ways to care for the witch’s body? We’ll break them down by food, movement, indulgence, sleep and affection. And how to turn these self-care routines into witchy rituals. Food IS Witchy Self Care…Here’s How… To add witchcraft to your meals – choose more earth-based foods and less processed foods (I know you’ve heard this a million times but it is truly crucial to your health and makes a huge difference with your own personal manifestation powers). Add your favorite magical herbs to your meals and to a bottle of ice water! I love adding strawberry and rosemary to my water. Or lemon and basil. Indulge in decadent foods occasionally…you have to enjoy life, right? Chocolates, red wines, meads or ales, partake in these, but do so moderately. Drinks LOTS of water. I can’t say that enough. We are made up of at least 60% water, therefore we need water. When you have the time and if you enjoy cooking or baking, make it into an enjoyable experience and witchy self-care ritual. Turn on music, light some candles, drink a glass of wine while you cook a magical meal. Movement: You don’t have to work out doing some crazy cardio or lifting massive weights to get your body moving in a witchy way. Lots of witches enjoy learning a certain form of dance like belly dancing. I’ve known witches that do aerial yoga and acrobatics. Do you have a pool? Go for a swim! My favorite ways to move are dancing when no one’s watching and walking through nature on a daily basis. Your body NEEDS to move. We aren’t here on this planet to sit still in a chair or on a sofa all day long. We would literally just be a sack of potatoes if that was the case. So move your body in some way! I promise you’ll feel better. This is essential for witchy self care. Make it something you enjoy. Indulgence (Spoil Yourself!) Some of this witch’s favorite ways to indulge in a little self-care is to create a relaxing, ritual bath. Add topically safe herbs, salts, flower petals, oils, etc. to your bath and take a dip. While you’re bathing, either allow your mind to go blank OR engage in positive self-talk (think of the things you like and love about yourself ONLY). Other ways to spoil your body include getting a massage and facial, saunas, mud bathing, sunbathing, manicure/pedicure, and also relaxing in a safe, comfortable place with a good book or movie, etc. Even buying yourself a new magical tool or that pair of shoes you’ve been eye-ing is okay sometimes! Sleep: SO important! Experts say you should get a minimum of 7 hours to 9 hours of sleep a night. Every night. If you’re missing a lot of sleep and you think you’ll “catch up” on it at a later time, your body and mind don’t work that way. If you’ve having trouble sleeping, it’s time to figure out why and try some witchy ways to induce a good night’s sleep. Herbs, teas, diffusing essential oils, ASMR, music, prayer, etc. Not to mention, when we sleep, the spirit world often reaches out to us during our dream time. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to increase your psychic abilities. Affection: yes this is something that is necessary for everyone. Show yourself affection as well! You might think you don’t need physical affection from yourself or others, but you do. You particularly need it from other individuals – affectionate physical touch. Why? Because it releases specific hormones in your body that are known to elevate mood…balancing mind and body. Ask your family member for a twenty-second hug once a day, and I promise you you’ll feel better. Affection is an important part of witchy self care. Witchy Self Care for the Mind Caring […]

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Modern Family Zodiac Signs: A Zodiac Guide To Family Dynamics

kitty fields — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:07:31 +0000

With the COVID-19 pandemic restructuring the world, family dynamics have also fallen prey to several unprecedented changes. The indirect effects of the virus have resulted in a majority of families in the United States living their lives governed by a set of strong physical and emotional boundaries. With divorce rates sailing in unpredictable trends, it only makes sense that many turn to the stars. Seeking answers from Astrology after the plunge into the age of uncertainty may be what you are looking for, in terms of navigating your family dynamics. Read on to discover how the stars and modern family zodiac signs affect family dynamics! How Stars Influence Family Dynamics You may find yourself constantly nit-picked by your overbearing father or missing the company of your aloof sister. Have you ever wondered how Astrology plays a role in the behaviors of your family members? An astrological factor that contributes to family dynamics is the 4 Elements that each member of your family belongs to. What are the traits of Modern Family Zodiac Signs by Element? Let’s find out! Earth – Capricorn, Virgo, And Taurus These are the members of your family who are modest, down-to-earth, and pragmatic. Need a solution to manage your finances better? An Earth sign would be the best person to go to! The stability of routines and security they provide make them reliable family members! Capricorn – You will be able to recognize the Capricorn in your family by their incredible planning and attention to detail. If you have a father or mother who works well with other people and has no problems managing the work-from-home life, chances are you have a Capricorn on your hands! You might experience outbursts and temper tantrums when things get too overwhelming for a Capricorn, but know that they will calm down given space and time. Virgo – This is the most patient Zodiac of the Earth element. This is the sister who you can count on to help their little sibling with Math homework, or teach them something new. If there is one thing that a Virgo requires, it is a deep understanding of their values and who they are as a person. Misunderstandings amongst family members can cause a Virgo to lash out against their better judgement. Taurus – The nurturing member of your family, who is often the glue keeping you all together. Taurus is an Earth sign that is excellent with children and can establish the right routines for the entire household to follow. A Taurus’ routine is an integral part of their living, so any disruptions to the same might result in irritability. If you find them getting anxious, consider giving them a crystal that can help them gain significant relief. Water – Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio Water takes different forms – ranging from the vast expanses and force of an ocean to the gentle trickling of a stream. This element’s modern family zodiac signs are highly intuitive and emotional, who rely on their instincts to take them through life. Don’t try telling a lie to a Water sign, they are quick to realize something is amiss! Cancer – This is the introverted member of your family that will require patience and time. Given both, you can gently peel back the layers of these individuals and witness how incredibly sensitive and nurturing they are. Owing to their sensitive nature, they might be quick to take offense if caught in a conflict between other family members. Remember to watch your tongue when conversing with a Cancer, they might get hurt but will do their best to not show it. Pisces – Another sensitive and charming sign, Pisces individuals are often empaths. If you find yourself down in the dumps, you will not have to communicate the same to the Pisces in your family. They will sense your emotions almost immediately and will comfort you in their caring way. If you ever find a Pisces in a bad mood, give them time to come to terms with their emotions. Ask the Pisces in the family about the meaning of Angel Number 911, they will guide you on the divine energies of this number. Scorpio – This is the member of the family that you know you should never get into an argument with. Ruled by Mars, the Planet of Masculinity, and the God of War, many will find themselves intimated in the presence of an irate Scorpio. These are not individuals who will forget any wrongdoings done to them and have no problem exacting revenge. Be careful when dealing with a Scorpio. Fire – Leo, Aries, Sagittarius Dynamic, passionate, confident, and exuberant, those belonging to the element of Fire are known to be the life of the party. Extroverts who do not have any problems mingling with different kinds of crowds are the individuals who get along with every member of the family! Leo – This is the member of your family who takes pride in their achievements and capabilities. They have excellent self-control and can work well under pressure. But their pride might get in the way and insult or offend other people in the house. The result of this can be conflicts and drama, the cause being Leo’s pride. Try taking things with a pinch of salt when conversing with a Leo, to diffuse tension if you sense the same brewing. Aries – Another sign that you do not want to anger, Aries is the member of your family who gets irate over the smallest of things. This is the sign that is most prone to mood swings and violent outbursts of emotions. Some of these raging emotions may even manifest as temper tantrums in younger members of the element. You can work to calm them down by giving them a time-out and space to cool down and process their emotions. Sagittarius – Sagittarius is among the most positive of the Fire element, but is known for the insensitivity towards the feelings of others. Do you have a […]

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Full Moon Baths: 3 INDULGENT Recipes for Self Love and Manifestation

kitty fields — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:48:00 +0000

Luna. Selene. The Silver Wheel in the dark of the night. We feel it in our bones, in our hearts, and in our flesh. We instinctively know when the Full Moon is coming. And, while we adore her inevitable pull on our lives, sometimes we need to go within and care for ourselves. Sometimes self-care in the form of a bath ritual is what’s best when the moon’s rising. In addition to a full moon bath being a powerful self care ritual, it can also be charged with a more specific intention like drawing love, friendship, increasing psychic power and much more! Check out our recipes and steps below. First, Why Take a Full Moon Bath? The Benefits The moon pulls on the ocean tides, as well as our lives. What better way to get in touch with the Full Moon’s vibes and our higher selves than by taking a full moon bath? Not only are ritual baths cleansing for the soul, they’re also great for the body and mind. According to Town and Country Magazine, hot baths help relieve muscle and joint pain, aid in better sleep, relieve cold and flu symptoms AND even burn calories! By partaking in a full moon bath, you’re connecting with the powerful energy of Selene, Luna and other lunar goddesses as well. Full Moon Bath #1: Increase Intuition With this full moon bath recipe, focus on self-care AND increasing intuition. This is one of my absolute favorites. It’s soothing and empowering. Ingredients: Rosemary (3 tbsp dry OR 3 sprigs fresh): increases memory and clarity of mind as well as cleanses the aura Bay leaves (3): increases psychic ability and promotes visions Lavender (3 tbsp): soothes nerves and cleanses the aura Muslin bag or sachet with tie (optional) Steps: Full Moon Bath #1 Set the mood. Turn the lights down. Light some candles, burn some incense, etc. Put on some relaxing, witchy music. Next, draw yourself a bath. Add the herbs directly to the bath water OR fill your little muslin bag with the herbs and add to the water (NOTE: if you add herbs directly to the bath water, it will be more difficult to clean it up afterward). Get in and soak up the witchy full moon bath vibes for at least fifteen minutes. While bathing, close your eyes and visualize yourself as a beautiful, powerful witch completely in tune with your intuition. Submerge yourself under the water OR pour the bath water over the top of your head. The key is to cover your entire body. Emerge from the bath, towel dry off from foot to crown of the head. Then wrap your hair in the towel. Dress in comfortable clothing and go about your night/day KNOWING that your ability to listen to your intuition has just increased three-fold! Full Moon Bath #2: Moon Milk Bath To Comfort and Heal Ingredients: a CLEAN bathtub a cup of milk (preferably cow’s OR coconut if you are vegan): for nourishment of soul and body Frankincense and/or Myrrh incense: to raise the vibrations of the room a handful of rose petals: for self love and inner beauty a handful of jasmine: for love and purity a white candle: to purify the room a white robe/long dress: for purity and confirmation Steps for the Full Moon Milk Bath: 1. Put on some relaxing music.2. Light the Frankincense/myrrh incense to raise the vibrations of the room.3. Light the white candle. Turn down the lights and get into a relaxed state of mind. Slow you’re breathing, quiet your mind, etc.4. Draw a bath. While the water is filling the tub, pour the cup of milk. State, “this is mother moon’s milk. I am ever grateful. May it nourish me and strengthen me – body, mind and soul.”5. Next, put a handful of rose petals in the tub. State “roses for self love. May the moon grant her undying love to heal my weary soul.”6. Lastly, put a handful of jasmine in the tub. State, “Mother Moon, grant me your magic so that my soul may see in the darkness, heal and become whole.”7. Disrobe and get into the tub. Bathe and lie in the tub as long as you’d like. Visualize the bathtub as a conduit of loving, healing energy. Full of white light, drawing the very essence of the moon into your purifying bath.8. When you’re finished, stand up and emerge a cleansed soul. State, “I’ve emerged a newborn, whole being wrapped in the loving rays of the moon. Thank you, Mother.”9. For the rest of the day/night, wear all white. This is the sign of purity and healing. Full Moon Bath #3: YOU Choose Your Ingredients and Intention Don’t let the online world convince you that you can’t come up with your own full moon bath recipes. Because you can! A couple rules of thumb: always make sure the ingredients you use are topically safe for you by testing a small amount on your hand/wrist AND that you’re able to clean the contents out of the tub without clogging the drain! We recommend muslin bags or bath sachets for a quick clean-up. For this full moon bath, YOU will choose 3 ingredients from the following list: Sea salt (1 tbsp) Himalayan salt (1 tbsp) Epsom salt (1 cup) Witch’s black salt (1 tbsp) Lemon juice (1/2 cup) Milk (1 cup): cow’s, coconut, or almond Coffee (black) 1/2 cup Herbs that are topically safe: rose, rosemary, basil, mint, lavender, jasmine, chamomile, hibiscus, calendula, alfalfa, chickweed, turmeric, dandelion, oatstraw, butterfly pea (up to 1 handful) Aloe vera gel or juice (up to 1/2 cup) Coconut oil (3 tbsp) Black or green tea (1/2 cup) Essential oils (up to 9 drops): rose, rosemary, lavender, lemongrass, lemon, jasmine, ylang ylang Shea butter: 1/4 cup Orange slices (1 orange) Lemon slices (1 lemon) Choose Your Intention Choose your intention for your full moon bath. We recommend something for manifestation: love, self-love, purity, money and success, protection, new friends or opportunities. […]

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Energetic Cord Cutting: Identify Cords by Color and a Cord Cutting Ritual

kitty fields — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:15:00 +0000

The spiritual community doesn’t put enough emphasis on energetic cords and cord cutting rituals. Which is sad, because Spirit says it’s so important for shadow work, healing, and our paths in life. If you have too many energetic cords attached to you, you might feel weighed down. Pulled in many different directions. If you don’t have any energetic cords, you might feel lonely and unfulfilled. In this article, we take an in-depth look at energetic cords: their colors, textures, how to identify them, and how to do an energetic cord cutting ritual. As well as how often. What Is An Energetic Cord? An energetic cord is exactly how it sounds: a spiritual “rope” that attaches your aura or lifeforce to another person’s aura or lifeforce. These energetic cords develop for many reasons. You’re born with some of these cords and attach others throughout your life. Some energetic cords are healthy for you and the person on the other end, while others are the exact opposite. Why do energetic cords even exist? Because we are all connected through Source energy and typically you only develop cords with other souls of whom are a part of your soul group OR with whom you share a karmic contract. Energetic cords form between two beings: between lovers, family members, friends, co-workers and colleagues, pet-owners and their pets, teachers and students, etc. They can also form between enemies and rivals. Anytime there’s an emotional connection (be it negative or positive), the possibility of forming an energetic cord between those beings is there. Types of Energetic Cords by Color and Texture Before writing this, I did a little research online regarding energetic cord color and appearance. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of info out there. Other sources liken the cord color to chakra color, but there’s much more to it than that. And the colors of your energetic cords will vary depending on what that color’s symbolism means to YOU. Here’s some of the colors and textures shown to me by Spirit. Cord Colors & Textures That Are Mostly Negative Bright Red, Full of Blood: this means there’s a passionate relationship between you and the person on the other end of this energetic cord. This could be sexual or otherwise. Be aware that the blood in this cord should flow both ways if it is indeed a give-and-take, healthy relationship. If you notice the blood is flowing one way – this is an UNHEALTHY, one-sided and potentially vampiric relationship. Sever this cord! Dull, Dark-red to black, crusted and dry: an old, clinging energetic cord that was once a passionate relationship of some kind. You may notice a slow, sludge-like liquid inside flowing one way. Cut this unhealthy, dying cord. These types of old cords can cause health issues! Gray, dull in appearance: an older, dull and lifeless cord that needs to be severed. Cord Colors & Textures That Are Mostly Positive Light to Royal Blue, Swirling and Watery: a beautiful, light to bright blue cord that looks like or feels like water flowing both ways inidicates a deep, healthy relationship. An emotional bond that feeds each person life-giving spiritual water. There can also be an unconscious link between you and the other person. And if you notice it originating from your naval, this is a big sign that the other soul is your twin flame. Yellow and appears like fluorescent light or sunlight: a mental connection between people of like mind. Yellow is linked to the solar plexus, as well as communication and knowledge. You may share a yellow energetic cord with a co-worker, teammate, close friend, or colleague. Again, make sure the energy is flowing both ways and not blocked anywhere. Orange and bright: a creative relationship between two souls. This can also be a colleague, co-worker, or creative partner of any kind More Positive Colors & Textures: Pink, shimmering, sparkling and/or flowing: a relationship between friends often with a feminine energy (but not always) but can also indicate an intimate or romantic relationship White and brilliant: divine light that connects a person to another soul, guide, ancestor, etc. Also seen between a pet and pet owner with a particularly strong bond Green, flowing, bright to forest green: this energetic cord indicates a strong heart-to-heart bond between close family members, soul mates, or souls that were born of the same soul group. Mothers will frequently have green cords to their children, life partners as well. This cord may connect between heart chakras Purple, bright and flowing or sparkling: a metaphysical or magical relationship between two souls. A teacher-student relationship, specifically when it comes to the magical arts like Reiki master and student, witch and mentee, mage and apprentice. How to Know When An Energetic Cord Cutting Ritual is Needed There are times when an energetic cord between you and another being must be cut. How do you know when a cord cutting ritual is needed? Examine your energetic cords through meditation and/or dreamwork. Notice their color, texture, shape, and flow. Also notice what part of your aura or body these cords originate from or connect to. Can you follow those cords to their opposite end to see who or what is on the other side? Here are some general reasons for cutting energetic cords: Black, gray and dark cords: this indicates a negative attachment between you and the other being Large knots or blockages: depending on the other being and the situation, this cord may need to be cut OR the relationship between the two beings UN-blocked so that energy flows both ways Cords connecting you to a negative relationship from the past (or a relationship from the past in which you feel needs to be released) Crusted, deteriorating, or dying cords: these are old connections that must be severed. These can cause health problems, physical and mental. Vampiric cords: red, blood cords that show blood or energy flowing one way – from YOU to the vampire on the other side and MUST be severed […]

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8 Ways to Stay Witchy (And Sane) While Recovering from COVID

kitty fields — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 12:47:21 +0000

It’s no secret we are in the middle of a full-blown pandemic. And if it hasn’t affected your life yet, then I’m happy for you. As I write this, I’m in the COVID recovering process and it hasn’t been easy. In fact, it’s been downright difficult and has tested me not just physically but mentally AND spiritually. However, I’ve found ways to hold strong to my magical side and here I plan to provide my oracles with 8 ways to stay witchy (and hopefully sane) while recovering from COVID, just in case any of you have to deal with this unfortunate illness. Though I pray you never have to! What It’s REALLY Like to Have COVID I’ve avoided contracting COVID for the past 9 months since first hearing of it. I’ve practice social distancing to the best of my abilities, worn my mask, washed my hands, sanitized, etc. Apparently I couldn’t escape it forever. I am now approximately two weeks positive and every day is a struggle. My entire family has it too…because of me. Each with varying symptoms and degrees of symptoms. While we are classified as having a “mild” case, COVID is NOT a mild illness. It’s not a “bad cold” for everyone, and has been deadly for thousands of people since it’s appearance. My First COVID Symptoms…and Mistakes If you’re wondering what my symptoms are like, I’ll tell you. It started with a mild sore throat and nasty post-nasal drip. Then the headaches started. I didn’t have a fever in the first week, which made me believe I wasn’t sick with COVID. DON’T MAKE MY MISTAKE. Not everyone gets a fever with COVID. Also, you can take tests in the first week of incubation and they can read NEGATIVE. But you could still have the virus and could still be contagious. 5 days after exposure with a negative rapid test doesn’t mean you don’t have COVID. Be smart. Quarantine the entire 10 days after exposure. Isolate from your family too, if at all possible. Following the headaches, sinus congestion, and sore throat came the fatigue, mild body aches and loss of my sense of smell and taste. On day 10 after exposure, I tested positive for COVID. So did my husband. Now my entire family has it and is struggling to recover. It’s not an easy virus to recover from. And during my recovery time, I’ve found myself feeling disconnected from my spiritual practice. From my craft. From the very thing that makes me ME. But I’ve re-centered, grounded, and am slowly recovering from the virus and staying witchy. Here’s how I’m doing it, and how you can too if you (gods forbid) ever contract the virus. 8 Ways to Stay Witchy (& Sane) With COVID Keep in mind that this virus affects everyone differently. You might get hit harder than I have or have an even milder case. Only do what YOU can do. Your spirituality should be part of your daily activities, not separate. Particularly when you are ill. Your energy should go towards healing your body, not appeasing the gods or ancestors, etc. Your health is TOP priority! 1. Read Something That Nurtures Your Soul While sometimes all I want to do is lay on my couch and stare at a TV screen, there are brief moments when I have the desire to do something other than binge Netflix. And for those brief moments in time, I try to pick up a witchy or spiritual book. Even if only for five to ten minutes. I am currently reading A Modern Guide to Heathenry as my spiritual read and The Vampire Lestat as my fictional fun read. Not only does reading feed your mind, but it nurtures your soul. 2. Healing Affirmations Help Relieve Fear from COVID I won’t lie to you. There have been moments and might still be moments when I feel weak, defeated, and even scared. COVID gets inside our bodies and into our fears in many ways. But we can’t let it defeat us. And this is what I tell myself when I’m frightened or down: I AM A WARRIOR. I’ve survived much more than this! Here’s a few powerful healing affirmations you can try: “I AM A WARRIOR.HEALTH AND WHOLENESS ARE MINE.I AM THE EMBODIMENT OF LOVE AND LIGHT.I’M A GODDESS (GOD).I CONQUER ALL OF MY ENEMIES.I AM VICTORIOUS.” 3. Night Time Prayer Prayer is universal and knows no religious boundaries. You don’t have to be Christian to pray. I am pagan and I pray to my gods and ancestors any time I feel the need. Since having COVID, sometimes the only thing I have the energy to do is pray. Before going to sleep at night, I pray to Odin. I pray to my Goddess and to my ancestors. I express my gratitude for all I have in my life, including my beautiful family members AND my health. And I ask them for their presence, healing, and strength. It always helps me feel better! 4. Walk in the Sun In the first days upon contracting COVID, you might not want to leave the couch or your bed. That’s completely normal and acceptable! This virus really takes the energy out of you. So don’t force yourself to do anything your body isn’t ready to do. However, when it’s been a week or two OR whenever you’re feeling a little more energetic, try to get outside. Even if it’s just a small walk to the mailbox. Being in the sun and fresh air truly helps. Mother Nature has a calming, healing effect even in the midst of a pandemic. 5. Attitude of Gratitude And yet another witchy trick when I’m feeling sick, down or scared, I practice having an attitude of gratitude. At night when I feel my worst, instead of dwelling on the negative, I list all of the things in my life that are positive. This almost always elevates the vibrations in my body and around me. I simply […]

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City Witch: 10 Powerful Ways to Make Urban Magick

kitty fields — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:11:55 +0000

It seems most witches are drawn to the wild places in nature: forests, mountains, and meadows. But what if you live in a city and don’t have quick access to the wilderness? Can you still practice witchcraft? Absolutely! Here we provide the city witch with 10 urban witchcraft practices. And we prove you can be a witch and live anywhere. Are you a City Witch? Over half the world’s population lives in an urban setting. So even though modern witches and pagans seem to gravitate to wild natural places, the reality is a large potion of us don’t live in a witchy cabin in the woods. Or a cabin in the mountains. So what do you do to make magick in the bustling, busy city? In my opinion, the city might not be “natural” but it is indeed a WILD place. And an experienced witch will take advantage of the energy there. Here’s how: 1. Study Your City’s History When we tell the forest and hedge witch to get to know her land, it’s the same for the city witch. Get to know the space and place you live. Start with the city’s history and condense it down to the land where you live (wherever your home, apartment, etc. is within the city). Getting to know the history of the land where you live gives you an understanding of its unique vibrations. Has the city seen much tragedy? How new or old is the city? Did your ancestors live there before you? What people lived on the land before the city was built? Etc. 2. Identify Power Places Identify the most powerful places in the city. These are places where the energy flow is intense – be it natural or human energy. Examples of natural power places within the city include city parks, cemeteries, urban gardens, etc. Human power places (where the energy is mainly human-fueled) include markets, large corporate buildings, nightclubs, shopping centers, etc. Don’t forget there’s a special kind of energy found only at crossroads and train tracks (Side note: always be careful!) Go to your natural power places to center, ground and heal yourself. Go to the human-fueled power places to energize, inspire and re-vitalize yourself. 3. Identify Wild Herbs You’d be surprised how resourceful the city witch becomes when she embraces her environment. You’d also be surprised how many herbs and magical plants grow WILD in the city! I’ve been to Washington D.C. and seen dandelion growing wild in the parks and in the cracks of the sidewalk. Mugwort, garlic mustard, blackberries and ramps grow wild in New York City! Go out for walks and start taking note of plants and flowers you see growing in the sidewalks, climbing up the sides of buildings, and what you find in parks and cemeteries. Take photos and identify them. Begin to harvest for your magick when you’ve confirmed the herb’s identification. 4. Find Local Metaphysical Shops Locate your local metaphysical shops, herbal apothecaries, botanicas, witchcraft shops, etc. A simple Google search should do the trick. You might be surprised how close a shop is to your home in the city. Depending on where you live, most large cities have metaphysical and witchy shops that carry herbs, crystals, books, magical tools and more! In addition, some of these shops offer free or affordable classes on spell-casting, energy work, Reiki, meditation, and mediumship. You might even meet a new witchy friend! 5. Make Your Home A City Witch Escape Whether you live in the penthouse or a one-bedroom apartment or share with another person, transform your space into a city witch’s escape. What type of magick fuels your passion? Do you love green witchcraft but can’t have a garden? Buy houseplants that do well in a windowsill or on a small balcony. Or buy grow lights and grow our own herbs right in the kitchen! Love crystals and earth energy? Find large and small crystals and place around your home. Pinterest has a plethora of ideas on how to create a peaceful, magical home no matter the size! 6. City Witch Observations: Weather, Seasons, Moods Just as a country witch observes her surroundings, so too should a city witch! Sit by the window and watch the cars passing by, watch the clouds, and the people. Take note of interesting things you see. Eventually you’ll notice patterns. The people and the city-life tend to flow in “seasons” that may even correlate to the actual seasons OR you may notice unusual patterns related to the moon phases. Record weather patterns and more. This gets you in tune with your city and you’ll learn how to harness the city’s energy easier. 7. City Foraging It’s not just herbs and plants you’ll find in the city. Coins, feathers, and all kinds of discarded or lost trinkets act as magical tools for the city witch. Be sure to cleanse coins and trinkets before using them in spell bags, bottles, prosperity bowls, offerings, or any other kind of spell work. I’ve found feathers don’t need cleansing. Leaves and acorns might also be found in certain cities and kept for altar decor and seasonal decorations. 8. Witchy City Foodies I don’t know if it’s just me, but as a kitchen witch I’m a bit obsessed with food in general. And typically the best variety of food can be found in the city. So why not take advantage and explore the restaurants, diners, markets, and food trucks that your magical city has to offer? I find magick in food…and some of the best food I’ve ever had was in cities like New York, Tampa, Vancouver, etc. Sometimes you might even notice some foods are purposely infused with magick. For example, at one restaurant, they were serving artisan cocktails inspired by the 4 elements…with herbs infused into the liquor! 9. Cultural Experiences and Studies I always say, you’ll lose your close-mindedness and prejudices the more you travel. The more people you meet. The more cultures you expose yourself to. […]

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10 FREE Witchcraft Practices For Those on a Budget

kitty fields — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 13:52:49 +0000

Whether you are struggling financially or just want to save some money, there are ways to practice witchcraft for FREE. People come to the craft and think they should buy all these sparkly tools and supplies, but that’s absolutely not true. I grew up in the craft as a teen using only items from nature and things I could already find in my house. And you can too! Here’s our 20 ways to practice witchcraft for FREE. Ways to Practice FREE Witchcraft There are so many ways to practice your craft that don’t require you to spend your last earned dollar. I’m sure you’ll be able to come up with a few on your own, but here’s some recommendations: 1. Foraging for Magical Supplies Feel like a total ancient bad-ass forager and find your magical herbs, tools, and supplies outside! Learn what native plants are in your area. Harvest only what you need. But common natural items like acorns, pinecones, branches, stones, and seed pods are all FREE witchcraft tools! 2. Divination With Nature Instead of buying an expensive collection of tarot cards, divination can be done outside for free. Learn and practice reading the clouds’ patterns, patterns in sand or rock, or even omens and signs brought by wildlife. Bird augury is one of my favorites and costs literally nothing! 3. Earthing and Grounding Two easy and essential witchcraft practices that are also FREE are earthing and grounding. Earthing is simply walking outside barefoot and allowing your energy to meld with Mother Earth’s. Grounding is a simple meditation in which you visualize your root chakra flowing down into the earth and connecting with the earth in a beautiful, balancing way. Learn more about these practices here. 4. Connect With Land Spirits One way to connect with the land where you live is to make a genius loci profile. This is where you mark off a page in your grimoire specifically to note the wildlife in your area, including animals, insects, plants, trees, and bodies of water. Once you are able to identify your genius loci, you’ll find yourself connected to the spirits of the land. FOR FREE. 5. Pray and Invoke Praying to the Universe, your ancestors, or your gods costs literally nothing and can be done anywhere at any time. Invoking, as well. Plus it builds a relationship with our deities and makes us feel better! 6. Makeshift Altars and Biodegradable Offerings This is a free witchcraft practice that’s also helpful for those who can’t have an altar at home – makeshift natural altars. Have a nearby forest you can escape to? Or even a large yard? Make an altar for your gods or familiars using the top of a stump, large rock, etc. Add biodegradable tools and offerings made of sticks, stones, leaves, feathers, flowers, and more! The thought and effort you put into this is just as appreciated by the gods as a fancy offering bought from a store! 7. Free Books You don’t have to spend a ton of money on witchy and magical books. Borrow from the library or from a friend. If your library doesn’t have witchcraft books, check out other books that will be helpful to your craft including books on: mythology, folklore, gardening, herbalism, crystals, alternative healing modalities, etc. Also check out sacredtexts.org, where you can view hundreds of occult books for free! 8. Meditation Meditation is helpful for everyone to learn to relax, release, and re-connect. It’s also FREE. You can listen to guided meditations for free on YouTube or Spotify. Or simply go outside and watch the trees blowing in the wind. That’s meditation enough, trust me. 9. Magical Household Tools Use what you have on-hand. Don’t buy a ton of magical tools if you don’t have the budget. The items you have in your house are free to you now, so use them! For example, your tea kettle makes magical tea. The tea itself has herbs and plant material, all of which have magical properties. Need something to use as an offering bowl? A bowl from your kitchen! 10. Dream Journaling Our dreams aren’t just jumbled up thoughts and pictures from the day. They are a mirror of our souls, a portal to other worlds and a channel of communication between us and the gods/ancestors. Dreams are free! Record them in a plain notebook or journal (whatever you have). Review and analyze them to gain insight. More Budget-Friendly Recommendations: Affordable Witchcraft: Practices for Witches on a Budget Hedge Witch: 10 Ways to Connect to the Land Kitchen Spices: Magick in Your Kitchen Cabinet

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Magical Cleaning: How to Enchant Your Chores in 5 Witchy Ways

kitty fields — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 22:31:18 +0000

Whether you run a household or not, everyone has chores. And nearly everyone has an aversion to cleaning, laundry, and all those other pesky home duties. But why not make cleaning a magical, empowering experience? Here’s how to turn your cleaning routine into a magical one and enchant your home in 5 witchy ways! What is Magical Cleaning? We all have to clean house. Do the dishes, mop the floors, dust the furniture. What happens when we add a little magic to our chores? We get magical cleaning! It’s a thing, I promise. And if you work a little witchcraft into your cleaning routine, you’ll thank me when your home feels lighter, brighter, and healthier. Here’s how to change your cleaning duties into an enchanting ritual: 5 Magical Cleaning Tricks and Rituals Feel free to adjust our recommendations to fit your needs and preferences. Add your own twist to these witchy household chores: 1. A Witchy Way to Clean the Floors Mopping the floors takes the longest in my house. I live in a warm climate where we have mostly hard floors so I have to first vacuum then mop. It takes double the time! So I’ve found a few ways to work some magic into my floor routine: Craft and use floor sweeps or floor washes. A floor sweep is a herbal mixture that you sprinkle over hard floors for a specific intention. A floor wash is an herbal infusion used to mop the floors. Add moon water to the mop water. Move in a counterclockwise fashion from the front door, around the house, ending again at the front door (counterclockwise is a banishing/cleansing motion) Sing or chant while mopping the floors! 2. Magical Dish Washing Most of us despise doing the dishes. I look at dish-washing time as a time when I can drift off into the ether…I day dream, visualize, and pray to my guides and ancestors while I wash the dishes. You’ll find the time passes WAY quicker this way! In addition, read the soap bubble patterns in the water as a form of old school divination. 3. Laundry with a Witchy Twist Laundry is another chore that most of us feel is rather monotonous. As soon as we’ve done a load of laundry, another has piled up. Make the laundry process a little more magical by doing these things: Add a bit of moon water to the wash (I like to keep a small bottle handy in the laundry room for this reason) Add ten drops of lavender essential oil to the wash (this makes it smell nice plus adds intentions of love, healing, purification, and more!) Invoke water goddess and spirits while doing the wash: Abnoba, Yemaya, Atargatis. Weaving goddesses are also appropriate: Berchta, the Fates, Spider Grandmother, etc. 4. The Magical Front Door & Patio Nowadays one spot of the house that’s often neglected is the front door and patio or walkway. In old school American folk magic, the front door and patio played an important part in the fortune and health of the household. In Feng Shui, the front door and walkway are also important for energy flow. Your front door and patio should be cleaned often of debris, dust, leaves and the like. Sweep your front porch from left to right to lock out negativity. Then wash your front door with an herbal infusion of basil, rosemary, and chamomile for protection, purification and luck. Spread red brick dust and other salt and herb powders over the front door threshold for protection. 5. Adding Magical Charms Following every big cleaning I do at my house, I lay some sort of magical charm down. What I mean is this – once I’ve cleaned my front door and patio (as mentioned in the previous section), then I lay down red brick dust or a protective powder over my threshold. You can apply this to any room or area you’ve cleaned. Washed the windows down? Now draw protective sigils over the frames with a bit of oil or chalk. After you’ve cleaned your kitchen, invoke your household spirits and burn a red candle in their honor. Your Own Magical Cleaning Tricks + Have Fun With It! You’ll create your own magical cleaning routine as time goes by. It’s about being mindful and creative! Experiment with different ideas and magical tidbits. Search Pinterest and books for new witchy cleaning ideas. Every week I try to do one new witchy thing, and I try to fit it into an everyday routine or ritual. Magick doesn’t have to be elaborate or difficult. It can be as easy as meditating while doing the dishes or chanting while dusting the furniture. Turn on a good tune and dance while you clean, too! This livens the energy in the house and raises your vibrations. More Magical Household Info: Make the ULTIMATE Magical Household With These Decorating Tips Home Protection Powders: Make Your Own! Kitchen Witchery: How to Make Any Recipe Magical

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